Synergy Credit Union selected as one of Sask’s top 100 employers
JOAN JANZEN
joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Recently
Synergy Credit Union was named one of Saskatchewan’s top 100 employers.
Established in 1943, Synergy now has well over 100 full-time employees in Canada, and Kindersley is one of their major Canadian hiring locations. Their longest-serving employee served for 36 years.
This is not the first
time Synergy has received recognition; in fact, this is the fourth consecutive year in which it has been named a Sask. Top Employer. It is quite an achievement, proving that Synergy received this recognition because of the numerous ways in which they prefer their employees.
Besides providing a number of financial benefits, such as discounted home and auto insur-
ance, low-interest home loans and discounted auto lease rates, Synergy provides assistance with retirement planning and a defined contribution pension plan.
Glenn Stan, CEO, explained a few of the reasons why Synergy received this honour. “Synergy was recognized for being a great employer by measuring the physical workplace, atmosphere/ social support, health/
financial/family benefits, vacation and time off, culture and communications, performance management, training and development, and community involvement and inclusion. A business score is then compared to other businesses across Canada.”
To encourage community involvement, employees are offered paid time off to volunteer on company time, Stang explained.
teering opportunities, the Synergy team has managed to accumulate 3,792 volunteer hours, which translates into 19 hours per teammate. The number of hours was almost doubled in 2019, with 7,873 volunteer hours accumulated, equaling 39 hours per teammate.
weeks allowed our teammates time to rejuvenate, adjust and plan so they could continue to be their best at work during these trying times.”
“Synergy encourages teammates to volunteer in under-served areas of our communities. Many of these opportunities happen during working hours, which is why we pay teammates to volunteer.” These spots are often difficult to fill because people are working, but barriers have been removed so that Synergy employees can fill this void.
“We encourage our teammates to volunteer a week’s working hours a year or 37.5 hours per year. That is our target. Many teammates simply volunteer for organizations that they have a passion for or have a personal interest in. Several teammates coach hockey or sit on community hockey boards. Some teammates sit on boards for handicap workplaces and shelters, or men’s or women’s shelters, while others volunteer their time at schools for breakfast services, soup kitchens, meals on wheels, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, or sing and dance with seniors once a week at a lodge,” Stang continued to explain.
Even though the pandemic has reduced volun-
Stang explained that because Synergy offers this opportunity, teammates understand the importance volunteerism plays in our communities’ social and economic success.
Another consideration for receiving recognition was the offer of a paid day off every two weeks for employees. Stang explained this was something new and recognized as a possible best practice during the pandemic.
“We made this happen early in the pandemic when health official directions seemed to change daily, and many of our teammates were experiencing challenges at home, like a spouse losing their job, schools and daycare being closed, loss of eldercare and illness. The day every two
Synergy also makes donations to many community organizations throughout the year. Contributions of $2500 or more were distributed to the following groups in 2020: Kindersley & District Health and Wellness Foundation, food banks, three local schools and school scholarships.
“In addition, all members participated in the think local, shop local campaign wherein Synergy gave more than 26,000 members $20.21 to spend or donate locally before Christmas,” Stang added. As a result of receiving this special recognition, Synergy is able to use a nationally recognized Top Employer logo in all their advertising and social media.
“My personal belief is this recognition improves our ability to recruit and retain better talent so we can serve our members and communities better,” Stang said.
Synergy Credit Union has been named a Sask. Top Employer for the fourth year in a row. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Helping relieve tension and muscle pain
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
During the winter months, people spend more time indoors and less time being physically active outdoors. This, coupled with regulations limiting human contact and face-to-face engagement, can cause tension in the human body over long periods. Fortunately, there are solutions available, and Stephanie Fusnik is facilitating a solution regularly in Kindersley.
The solution is called manual osteopathy, which was developed in the late 1900’s, designed to remove obstructions to the body’s innate self-regulating abilities. It treats muscles and connective tissue gently manipulates joints, involves direct work to the organs and ligamentous attachments to relieve pain and improve function. Practitioners use their hands to assess as well as treat the body.
In March, Stephanie plans to visit Kindersley for a full day of exercise therapy with clients who have booked appointments. Stephanie has just started her business called “Vitality Osteopathic and Exercise Therapy”, where she rents a room in the Saskatoon Wellness Centre. She hopes to visit Kindersley once a month, depending on interest and demand.
“It all started when I was working in the health region,” Stephanie said. “I was able to see some in-
credible results with exercise therapy clients, but I knew there had to be a way to help them even more.
I stumbled across manual osteopathic therapy at a health and fitness expo in Saskatoon.” Stephanie soon discovered that we can have tension around our organs that, if released, can allow people better movement. Stephanie thought of all the clients she had, who she could help even more.
By developing skills, Stephanie will feel surface tensions, muscle
tensions and inflammation, and deeper tensions. She will also use techniques for the nervous system, balancing the nervous system with other systems in the body. This can be helpful in the resolution of many conditions.
Interest has been quickly growing, even though Stephanie was only taking on people who she knew or referrals from people who she knew as clients. When asked what her business is about, she says, “Clients typically say it is a mix between chiropractic and massage therapy.”
“It is a non-invasive hands-on treatment that focuses on removing restrictions and tension in the body to restore proper movement, alignment, function and balance.
“I include stretches and exercises for all my clients to follow as ‘homework’ to help them maintain results after treatment,” Stephanie adds. Numerous conditions can be treated with this therapy, such as back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, tennis elbow, whiplash, and much more.
All treatment is done over the clothes, so clients are advised to wear a t-shirt and shorts for their appointment. Stephanie is conducting her visit in co-operation with the Pathway to Wellness scheduled activities that are held at the West Central Events Centre.
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Stephanie Fusnik is starting her new business called “Vitality Osteopathic and Exercise Therapy.”
OPINION
CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Why are we not allowed to discuss things in public?
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Ahusbandand wife appeared before a judge during divorce proceedings. The judge asked, “You have three kids; how will you divide them?”
The couple stepped aside to have a long private discussion and then said, “OK, Sir. We will come next year with one more.”
Stephen LeDrew is a Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster, who asks the question, “What is happening in our society when we cannot have a discussion about what’s going on as an affront to our liberties as a result of Covid; when we can’t even discuss ideas?”
LeDrew served as President of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1998 to 2003. Now he’s asking some serious questions in
regular broadcasts.
He goes on to say, “That’s what we’re all about. That’s why we’re such a successful society. To say we can’t be critical about Covid remedies is ridiculous. It may be the end of our society.”
LeDrew offered a solution, “We need to fight back against the reactionary idea that we should just be a bunch of lemmings. Otherwise we’re going to be run by
the elites and we’ll have no idea what’s going on. Maybe in Canada that’s already happening.” His words resonate with many Canadians.
As an example of censorship, LeDrew spoke of an interview he conducted with Ontario MPP Randy Hillier in November, 2020 regarding lock downs. YouTube took it down. LeDrew was told it was in violation of community standards, but he also noted this is the same YouTube that consistently allows pornographic and racist videos. “We are not being allowed to discuss things in public,” LeDrew concluded.
LeDrew repeatedly jokes that he doesn’t always dress like Don Cherry; sometimes Don Cherry dresses like him. However if you don’t allow yourself to be distracted by his insanely bushy eyebrows, accented by large framed colourful glasses, you will be pleasantly surprised by his informative broadcasts.
Jasmine Moulton of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation was one of his guests. She said, “We’re printing a lot of money right now. Canada has the largest deficit as a result
of Covid in the world, at about 19 percent of GDP. In proportion to the GDP and how we can pay this money back, Canada is in the worst spot in the world. A lot of this is being financed by bonds that will eventually come due. That means one day we’ll have to pay it back through taxes or inflation.
Trudeau has been spending on a lot of pet projects under the guise of Covid 19 spending. One example would be the electric vehicle subsidy. There’s no reason why Covid 19 necessitates giving hundreds of millions of dollars to make electric vehicles right now.”
Another of LeDrew’s guests was Addison Cameron-Huff, a lawyer. He said, “I don’t think anyone could fairly say they know how the Covid money was spent. Less than 25% spent has gone to individuals. The problem people should be concerned about is spending money without a plan, and spending money when people don’t know where it went.”
LeDrew dedicated a few broadcasts to the resignation of the Governor General, who was not fired but instead was al-
lowed to resign with her full pension available.
LeDrew thought the previous Governor General was a better example, as he was hard working, engaged and humble.
LeDrew observed, “It’s not an easy job, but when it’s done well it’s a terrific job. Canada invests a lot of money into it. The Prime Minister made a bad decision when he hired her. Should the next Governor General be Don Cherry?” LeDrew asked. The opinionated hockey commentator might be up to the challenge, since he’s already been fired once, from a position he successfully held for 37 years. He certainly wasn’t afraid of having a discussion, and discussion is desperately needed in Canada.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Moe can’t be antagonist in COVID-19 fight
Few of us would want to be in the unenviable spot that Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has found himself in for most of the past 11 month.
For almost a year now, Moe’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has left him in a lonely damned-if-you-dodamned-if-you-don’t place.
Life for Saskatchewan’s Premier would be difficult enough if Moe simply had to deal with those who viewed the novel coronavirus as a hoax perpetrated by a quest for a one-world government.
Make no mistake that the extreme anti-maskers, anti-lockdowners and anti-vaxxers — often coming from the far right of the political spectrum, but occasionally joined by those with far left views as well — have made Moe’s life miserable.
Perhaps the worst moments of this pandemic fight have come when people from this very group have targeted Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab with public racially motivated taunts in front of the Legislative Building and even invasions of Shahab’s space and the privacy at his home.
Some of Moe’s best moments as Premier were the ones he spent standing up
for the province’s CMO who has clearly become his friend. They were great moments for this province as well.
But the complicating factor for Moe is that while most in this province don’t agree with the taunts levelled at Shahab, many do disagreed with the CMO’s repeated views that it’s better to have curtailed social and economic activity that now includes limitations as to who can now visit you in your home.
Or at the very least, many of this view are happiest when Moe has selects the least socially and economically intrusive choice given to him by Shabab.
ilar to what was imposed in Manitoba that now seeing significantly less transmission and a slowing of the its death toll.
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
Conversely, Moe has faced a barrage of criticism from the other side — some who are seemingly working under the premise that he could have simply locked down the province for a year with no repercussions.
Meanwhile, others are advocating the need for more restrictions or a temporary lockdown or circuit-breaker sim-
There is little middle ground for Moe. Worse yet, both sides seem to resent the Premier when does present what appears to be a compromise.
The best Moe has been able to hope for is to present his policy direction in a reasoned and compassionate way and try not to be overly antagonistic.
It is for this reason that Moe’s comment last week to the Municipalities of Saskatchewan annual conference was somewhere between unproductive and bizarre.
“It’s easy for someone to stand up and say ‘we need to lock everything down’ when they have the opportunity to work from home,” Moe said in his online presentation to the virtual conference.
Yes, he made the remark while working from home — something he and Shahab have repeatedly recommended others do, if possible, to stop the spread of this virus.
So what real purpose is served by belittling those who are simply doing exactly what you asked them to do?
Is Moe being completely honest when he implies it’s just those who have the “opportunity to work from home” who are advocating for tougher restrictions to bring cases down? Is he unaware that the sharpest advocates for this have been doctors and health care providers who put themselves at risk by attending to those sick with COVID-19?
And, perhaps most critically, what value is there in escalating already high tensions between rural and blue-collar workers and urban and white-collar at a time when the message still needs to be that we are all in this together?
One gets mistakes are going to be made, but the deliberateness of Moe’s divisive messaging was troubling.
We won’t get through this pandemic any faster by fighting.
Hoosier United Church set to lose its Municipal Heritage Designation
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Along-standing structure in the Hoosier area has witnessed much activity throughout the past decades. The Hoosier United Church, although no longer in use, was a municipal designated historic building, up until the present time.
Located in the Rural Municipality of Antelope Park, Sask., the R.M. of Antelope Park intends to repeal the building’s Heritage Property designation. According to Robin Busby, Administrator of the R.M. Of Antelope Park, the decision came following a request from George Thurlow, of the Living Skies Regional Council, requesting the municipality remove the Municipal Heritage Designation.
Thurlow explained that the United Church has done some restructuring so that the seven Presbyteries and Saskatchewan Conference has been replaced by the Living Skies Regional Council. Therefore all property matters have been assigned to a six-person volunteer commission, of which Thurlow is the cemetery conveyor. This position has been expanded to include derelict buildings and vacant lots.
Thurlow offered reasons as to why the church is no longer a designated historic building. “We have a policy not to recommend our buildings be declared heritage properties, as a manner of general practice, for several reasons. We’re in the business of looking after people, and heritage property takes our focus away from that. It also ties up our property, so it’s not easy to use for ongoing purposes,” he said, noting heritage property can’t easily have elevators installed or comfortable seating added.
“The grants available are counterproductive because the standards and prices of things go up when it concerns heritage properties,’ Thurlow further explained.
The church was built in 1916, with the construction period extending from Jan.
1, 1916, to Dec. 31, 1916, with Jim Cameron as the carpenter’s foreman on the project. The structure’s Gothic Revival characteristics are evident in the building’s proportions, massing, tower and windows.
After completion, the wooden structure was used for church services and as a community centre from 1916 until 1966.
During this time, the building witnessed numerous weddings, funerals and christenings throughout the years, as well as club meetings, concerts and community suppers.
Many communities shrank to the point where there weren’t enough peo-
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ple to support this church. Consequently, it was repurposed solely as a community centre. This facility’s use continued until the 1990s; however, now Robin Busby noted that the church is in a dilapidated state.
Thurlow thought the Hoosier church may have received its designation as a heritage site after the congregation was disbanded, but he isn’t certain of the exact time period that occurred.
“We are seriously afraid of people getting hurt inside the empty building or the building being vandalized and starting a fire which could cause damage. It could be a liability,” Thurlow said. “We
hate to be hard-hearted, but we do not want anyone injured.”
Thurlow explained that pulling a heritage designation is a two-stage process. The process was started in January, after which Living Skies Regional Council needs to advertise and give everyone 30 days notice to object or comment.
“Once the designation goes through, we will put it up for sale,” Thurlow said. “We would prefer to sell it where it is with the land but would sell it to be moved or torn down to use the lumber. We thought it would be easier to sell without the designation.”
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The Hoosier United Church sits in a dilapitated state. In the background is the Hoosier School which was built in 1930 and closed in 1966. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
New On-Line Crime Reporting Available to residence of Swift Current
People in the City of Swift Current are now able to report the following types of crimes ONLINE to the Saskatchewan
RCMP:
• Damage/mischief to property under $5,000
• Theft of bicycle under $5,000
• Theft under $5,000
• Theft from vehicle under $5,000
• Lost or found property
• Damage/mischief to ve-
hicle under $5000
Incidents must also have:
• No witnesses or suspects
• Item(s) lost or stolen must cost less than $5,000
• Vandalized property that will cost less than $5,000 to repair
• No items involving personal identity, firearms, license plates or decals
Complete an Online Crime Report here: ht tps://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan
Why should I report crime? When crime is reported to police, it provides a clearer picture of the types and number of crimes occurring in an area. This information can launch future police projects and initiatives. Crime reported online will be treated the same as crime reported in any other way. Can crimes that occurred six months ago be reported? Yes, we encourage it!
What if I want to speak with a police officer? If an incident does not fall within the reportable incident types or you wish to speak with an officer directly, your local RCMP detachment must be contacted.
Thank you for continuing to report crime to your local police.
*Please note a valid email address and an Internet connection is required to complete an Online Crime Report.
Kindersley RCMP Weekly Report
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Between February 1st to February 7th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to 75 calls for service*.
The most frequent calls for service include, but are not limited to, several traffic complaints, two identity fraud investigations, and four false alarms.
Kindersley RCMP did receive calls from concerned citizens to check on pets that were believed to be left outside in the cold. With the cold weather expected to continue the RCMP would like to remind the public to keep their pets inside. A good rule of thumb is that if it is too cold for you it is too cold for your pets.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-462-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
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Idon’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of the deep freeze. We’ve been in this cold snap for well over a week now, and I am so ready for spring!
For the most part, I am pretty tolerant of the weather. I was so happy that the sun was shining last Sunday that I said to Robert that I was itching to get out and take some photos. I told him that I needed to go to Hoosier to get a picture of the United Church for one of our stories this week. “It’s only about a 45-minute drive,” I said, hinting that he should come along for company. “We’ve got each other to keep warm if we get stranded,” I assured him, giving him a wink.
Robert just rolled his eyes and proceeded to start the truck. “We should go for breakfast first,” he said, much to my amazement. We don’t eat out a whole bunch, especially since COVID, and to go somewhere with-
out the kids was even more special. We went to Humpty’s in Kindersley, and each ordered the Eggs Benedict. Robert ordered a side of bangers and graciously offered to share. The restaurant decorations were Valentine’s themed. Above our booth was a heart with “I love you” on it. Who says romance is dead? We were all set for our road trip to Hoosier. The cell phone was charged, we had a tank full of gas, and we headed west down the number 7 highway.
It was -36°C when we left town, not including the wind chill. We decided the best route to take would be north of Marengo on the 317. I had never been to Hoosier before.
The Canadian Pacific Railway played a significant role in the town’s economy when it was completed in 1913, in the early years of Hoosier’s history. The branch line closed in 1981, the tracks from Dodsland to Hoosier were pulled, and the last of the community’s grain elevators was de-
molished, causing Hoosier’s population to decline.
I took a few pictures of the church, the old school, the Co-op Store and two cats that posed for me at the Hoosier Lunch & Munch (which is also the Post Office).
As we were leaving, I mentioned to Robert that Loverna wasn’t too far away, and it would be a shame if we didn’t check it out. After all, I never found it on my trip last fall when I ended up driving through Cactus Lake, Fusilier and Major.
“There’s nothing in Loverna,” he said.
I mentioned to him that there must be something to see. After all, I do have five subscribers from there!
We never met a soul on our entire trip. We did stumble upon a herd of Antelope that were busy feeding on a grain bag alongside of the road. I spotted a snowy owl on a fence post, but unfortunately, it flew away before I could get a photo.
Loverna is now con-
sidered a ghost town, but in the early 1920s, it was a bustling community, reaching 500 citizens.
Loverna boasted a hotel, two Chinese restaurants, two doctors, four lumberyards, two barbershops, three implement businesses, four garages, two banks, a feed mill, two grain elevators, four grain companies, a hardware store, two poolrooms, three grocery stores, two real estate offices, three livery stables, a newspaper, and even a small five-bed hospital.*
The community has signs erected to show where businesses used to stand.
Following droughts and the Depression years, Loverna’s citizens began to leave for larger and more accessible Saskatchewan and Alberta locations. A devastating fire in the early 1960s destroyed the three-story Vernon Hotel, which was the community’s main social establishment.
In 1996, another fire
swept through the community’s west side. It took out many of the old buildings and houses.
There was plenty to see on a cold, cold Sunday afternoon in February. I couldn’t wait to get back home to do a bit of
research on what I experienced that day. All I needed to warm my heart was Loverna and my best friend to enjoy it with.
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The R.M. of SNIPE LAKE #259 is now accepting applications for: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(S) specifically scraper operator and mower operator.
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A valid driver’s license (Class 1A would be an asset), a driver’s abstract and a current criminal record check must be provided by all those who are called for an interview. You may drop off your resume or fill out the RM’s application form which is available at the RM office or from the RM website rmofsnipelake.ca. Resumes should provide references who may be contacted by the RM.
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Loverna’s train station from the pioneer glory days. It has long disappeared. SOURCE: LOVERNA HISTORY BOOK COMMITTEE
The former Hemmings, Isaac Wright Confectionary and V.L. Volk Store at Loverna. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
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New addition to Kindersley Fire Dept.
The Rural Municipality of Kindersley #290 along with the Kindersley Fire Department are excited to share their latest addition. They took possession of a 2020 Freightliner 4X4 Urban Interface Fire Apparatus powered by a 400 Cummins Engine last week.
The unit, known as E11K or Engine 1, carries
3400 litres (750 gallons) of water and has a Class A foam system. It boasts SCBA seats for 4 crew, on board inverter to power equipment, booster reels on both sides of the unit, front bumper monitor, grass nozzles, and front bumper speed line. It has a 840 gallon per minute Rosenbauer pump with a high pressure pump.
This unit is capable of handling structure fires, vehicle fires and still get off-road when needed to fight grass fires.
The Kindersley Fire
Department would like to express their thanks to the R.M. of Kindersley for providing them with such a valuable piece of equipment.
As one person commented, “Such a great partnership between the RM of Kindersley and the town! The benefits spread out over a large part of West Central Saskatchewan not just Town and RM of Kindersley.”
• Highest tender or any tender not necessarily accepted.
• Offers must exclude G.S.T. or any other levies which may be payable by the purchaser.
• Purchasers must rely on their own research and inspection of the property.
• 10% of purchase price must accompany tender which will be returned if tender not accepted.
• 1 year remaining on crop share lease (expires Nov 30, 2021). Landlord pays 25% of inputs. 2020 crop was lentils.
• Offers should clearly state land description and total offer. Forward tender to: Sheppard & Millar
Barristers & Solicitors 113 - 1st Avenue East Box 1510
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In March 2020, The Jug Family Restaurant’s sales dropped 70% due to the COVID-19 pandemic closures. Today, The Jug is thriving. Why? Adaption.
When the pandemic hit, Ken and Chris Durocher quickly had to shift the focus of their restaurant. How do they keep their doors open and not have to close, like so many other restaurants were doing? Since the pandemic was creating shopping shortages on many household pantry items, a supplier
suggested opening a popup grocery store. The Durocher’s came from other grocery, retail, and restaurant backgrounds before opening their family restaurant, and the transition of opening a grocery store was natural for them. The grocery store supplemented The Jug’s sales well enough that Ken & Chris decided to build more shelving and purchase refrigeration systems. Now the groceries will be a permanent fixture in The Jug Family Restaurant. Ken takes pride in being able to offer items that are not usually avail-
able in small towns. They have now accumulated over 1,300 items and have digitized their inventory with a new Point of Sale system to make the shopping process more efficient. Customers can still safely dine in and out of the restaurant but also do some extra grocery shopping.
Ken said that “If you’re not ready to turn on a dime, you’re probably gone. You have to be able to operate in a different manner. I am actually a chef, I like to do the more high-end stuff, but that stuff doesn’t travel well. When you finish a steak, and you put it in a take out container, it keeps cooking. So I know that if someone orders a medium steak to go, I cook it to a medium-rare, and it will cook and finish well by the time the customer takes it home. You gotta adapt to make things more transportable. You gotta be able to adapt, and it’s a simple as that.”
LAND FOR CASH LEASE BY TENDER
Contract Opportunity Building Caretaker
The Eston Housing Authority is seeking the services of a contracted Building Caretaker. As an independent contractor, the Building Caretaker is responsible for the day to day caretaking, grounds keeping, maintenance and repairs of the housing portfolio.
Interested parties can direct inquiries and/or submit expressions of interest in writing to:
Eston Housing Authority
Gerri Holmes, Chairperson PO Box 84
Eston, SK. S0L 1A0
Phone: 306-463-7828
The deadline for written expressions of interest is 5:00 p.m., February 26, 2021 and must include references with phone numbers.
A Write Out Loud Spotlight on Local Writers
The Lyric Theatre Digital Stage Write Out Loud is pleased to feature talented local authors online beginning 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Cole Girodat is a writer and publisher from Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. He works with Durvile & UpRoute Books to publish several books a year while also running the Lyceum Theatre. The most recent book published by his team, was Chasia’s Enchantment written by Hilda Chasia Smith.
Pat Brososky, a retired teacher from Swift Cur-
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Operator with duties to start in spring 2021 (April 1st) weather permitting.
The R.M. offers a comprehensive benefits package including Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Municipal Employees Pension Plan and Health & Dental.
The R.M. offers competitive wages.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate a tractor and mower, pick rocks, spraying, general labour
• Operate a semi truck and trailer
• Manage all duties given by Foreman & Council, & log work on provided sheets daily
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with council, staff, contractors and rate payers
• Other duties as prescribed
The Successful Applicant Should Possess:
• Experience is an asset in maintenance and operation of a tractor, mower and heavy equipment, but training can be provided
• Willingness to be supervised and take direction from Foreman
• Great communication and documentation skills
• Valid 1A driver’s license an asset
Your Resume Should Include:
• Past and present work experience
• Education and skills
• Two references
• Expected salary
Please have resumes submitted by March 14th, 2021 to:
Rural Municipality of Deer Forks No. 232
P.O. Box 250 Burstall, Saskatchewan S0N 0H0 Email: rm232@sasktel.net
rent, began writing memoirs to share childhood memories with her family. As a way to relive her travel adventures, she’s currently writing about some of her memorable experiences around the world. She says, “Writing is a challenging, rewarding hobby for me, and if someone enjoys the stories, that’s a bonus.”
For 30 years Jackie Cameron and her family lived on a farm near Waldeck where, in the later years, they raised beef cattle. Some of the stories written in her upcoming book Adventures on the Circle Star Ranch are based on incidents that happened on the farm. This book is written at a reading level for ages 7-10 but will be of interest to many ages.
Karlah Rudolph was raised south of Gull Lake. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the U of S and a Masters of the Environment at the U of M. She works in range and watershed management and returned to full time farming in 2017. Creative writing, including poetry, is a life-line of expression for her on the complex issues of decolonization, food production, rural-settler society and the survival of grassland ecologies. Nicole Jones works with the magazine website, the Kindersley Social. She regularly writes feature articles and contributes to their Book Club section. Nicole also writes short stories, many of which have been published in literary maga-
zines, and she’s had some of her work published in a short story anthology. Currently, she’s working on her first fiction novel. Until the Lyric is open for performances, WOL presenters may be accessed on and following their scheduled dates through the theatre’s Facebook page or at “Lyric Digital Stage Write Out Loud” on YouTube.
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Conditions of Offers:
1. All offers and inquiries to be submitted on or before Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
2. Highest or any offers not necessarily accepted.
3. Persons submitting offers must rely on their own research, inspection of land as to conditions and No.of acres.
4. Deposit cheque for 5% of the offered amount must accompany the offer. Cheque made payable to Edge Realty Ltd. in Trust (cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders).
5. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing. 6. Mineral rights not included.
Please forward all bids and inquiries to:
R.M.
R.M.
Karlah Rudolph
Could Enbridge Line 5 trouble restart Energy East discussions?
BRIAN ZINCHUK Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SASKATOON, CALGARY – The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) held a virtual town hall with the on Feb. 9 with Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre, speaking about items like how Enbridge’ Line 5 trouble with Michigan could restart discussion on an Energy East-type project, and recent energy developments in Saskatchewan. CAODC CEO Mark Scholz spoke from Calgary with Eyre, in Saskatoon, in an online format.
Eyre said, “We all know we need pipelines and last year, the lack of Western Canadian pipeline access to tidewater cost of Saskatchewan oil producers around $900 million; cost the government of Saskatchewan about $50 million in lost royalty tax revenue, and of course that’s hospitals and highways and social services and schools.”
She said the province has to continue to oppose federal policies that impose significant additional costs on the oil and gas sector, with marginal environmental benefits in many cases. An example she gave was the Clean Fuel Standard, which she said will have a major impact on the energy and resource, agriculture and manufacturing sectors. It will also impact regular Canadians, heating their homes and filling their cars.
“The Clean Fuel regulations will result in an estimated increase in gasoline costs of up to 11 cents per litre, and diesel costs of up to 13 cents per litre by 2030. That clearly hits where it hurts on transportation, certainly. In Saskatchewan, based on current consumption volumes, that impact equates to roughly $710 million on Saskatchewan residents by 2030, and they’re huge numbers: $400 million from diesel consumption, $310 million from gas consumption.”
Eyre said Saskatchewan is concerned about the “flawed data the federal government is relying on, and the utter lack of consultation taking place between provinces leading up to the gazetting before Christmas. “
On the court battle with the federal government regarding the carbon tax, Eyre said, “The federal carbon tax is another obvious, well-documented challenge facing our oil and gas sector and as you know, our government is committed to fighting it we’re anxiously awaiting the decision from the Supreme Court.”
Eyre spoke of how Saskatchewan is working its way through the periodic table. North American Helium is expected to complete its helium processing plant near Battle Creek, in the extreme southwest corner of the province. Prairie Lithium Corp. and LiEP Energy Ltd. are working together to produce lithium hydroxide from Saskatchewan oilfield brines. They have a two-stage pilot project underway, using produced water from a waterflood project.
Work continues on the Deep Earth Energy Production Corp. geothermal project near Torquay, using oil and gas workers and services.
Eyre provided an update on the Accelerated Site Closure Program, applying $400 million of federal
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
A contract manager is required for the Eston Housing Authority, with duties to commence in April 1, 2021 The successful candidate will report to a five member volunteer board of directors and be responsible for the day to day operations of 25 Social Housing units located in Eston – Heritage Manor 12 units and 13 family units.
Experience in several areas such as; leasing, rent collection, supervision, tenant relations, accounting, budgeting, property maintenance and record keeping is preferred. Proven ability to deal with people of all ages, to work independently, act with discretion, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality is required.
Please apply in writing stating qualifications, experience, and references to:
Gerri Holmes, Chairperson Box 84 Eston, SK. S0L 1A0
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2021
The Eston Housing Authority thanks all applicants for their interest, and advises that only those candidates selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
funding toward the abandonment and reclamation of up to 8,000 inactive oil and gas wells and facilities.
“The program has engaged 98 licensees, 307 Saskatchewan-based service companies to date, and as of last month, the program had completed 724 well abandonments, 175 flowline abandonments, 39 facility decommissions and 1,434 site remediation and reclamation activities. So, that work goes on and certainly we’re urging companies to work with us, work with the Saskatchewan Research Council to finalize invoicing, so that we can get that money out the door and continue to flow the program.”
On the same day, the ministry announced two programs around Indigenous participation that was required as part of the federal program. Eyre said, “We’ve created a First Nations stewardship fund and an Indigenous credit pool, and ASCP, the federal abandonment program.
Freezing in the cold
Scholz touched on the cold snap gripping the prairies, saying, “If we don’t have energy to heat our homes, we’re in a lot of trouble.”
Eyre responded, “As I say, fossil fuels have to be our friends for a lot longer than maybe people realize. And on days such as this, when you actually have that sense of survival mode, you know, as the old weather advisory frostbite will occur within seconds. But really, you could freeze. It is true. It really brings home, what we can’t be glib about, and can’t take for granted. We understand that, you know, we’re in climates where it gets really cold.
She touched on Michigan’s plan to shut down flow of Enbridge’s Line 5, which takes Western Canadian oil and natural gas liquids through Michigan to supply Michigan, Ohio, southern Ontario and Quebec. Eyre said, “Look at the Enbridge Line 5 discussion, and what theoretically is at risk there, and in terms of energy flow. But what that means is that we’re actually cut off. I don’t know if that’s really settled in people, or if they’ve completely realized.
“You know, it’s the old turn off the taps thing, right? I mean, when you really think about what that would mean. And here we are seeing literal threats about that.”
Scholz said, “It would be an absolute crisis.”
He added, “If we don’t get this, right, if we don’t start thinking a little bit more critically and focused on Canada, and how we ensure we have energy, secure supply, you know, things could get carried away.”
Scholz wondered if the Line 5 issue could re-open the concept of an Energy East pipeline. Eyre said, “I think we were all very attuned to that all of a sudden. Whether Quebec is or not, I don’t know. I mean, they’re clearly alarmed. I would think about the risks to them. And there are certain ironies, I guess, to them, aren’t there? I mean, in light of what they said about Western Canadian energy, not very long ago, and their position on Energy East, that they’re so dependent on the infrastructure they have, where that goes, in terms of restarting that discussion.”
She said there’s certainly will within Saskatchewan and Alberta to get that discussion going.
Regina city council
The recent brouhaha over Regina city council considering blocking fossil fuel companies from advertising on city properties was brought up as an example by Scholz, who wondered if the industry is doing something wrong with its communication strategy.
Eyre responded, “There’s a terrible danger of being glib about the impact on people. When one tosses out ideas about transition, without thinking really through some of the actual layers to that the cost to that, but also the cost to families, to communities and so on.”
She said there’s been a lot of upheaval in the last few years in oil and gas, as well as the transition out of coal, plus the cancellation of Keystone XL affecting thousands of workers. “I think people have to think twice when they make statements about transition. And they have to think twice about what that’s actually impacting,” Eyre said.
She added, “I sense that the federal government has kind of reconciled themselves to this Keystone decision,” adding it may be “overly passive.”
Eyre said 300 companies and 30,000 people are employed directly and indirectly by the sector. Oil and gas accounts for about 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s gross domestic product.
“We want to get people back to work. We want to recover from the pandemic and in return to growth,” Eyre said.
Career Opportunity Economic Development Officer
The Eston & District Development Board is seeking an individual to work permanent part-time. This person would be responsible for the economic development & business relations for the Town of Eston and the R.M. of Snipe Lake.
For full job description and how to submit a resume and cover letter, please visit eston. ca/employment or email cao@eston.ca
contact@eston.ca
The Rural Municipality of Winslow No. 319 is accepting applications for:
Seasonal Municipal Employee
Employment to commence April 1, 2021 or as mutually agreed
Skills and Abilities
• Check, lubricate, fuel and clean equipment
• Perform pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate various heavy equipment
• Perform minor repairs on equipment
• Culvert and sign installation and repairs
• Other duties as required
• Team player and safety minded
Applicants are invited to submit a resume including three references by February 26, 2021
R.M. of Winslow No. 319
Box 310 Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0 Phone: 306-356-2106 Fax: 306-356-2085 Email: rm319al@sasktel.net
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Seed Cleaning Plant Building Removal
The Council of the RM of Snipe Lake #259 is accepting written proposals for the removal of all buildings known as the “Seed Cleaning Plant” (structure is similar to an elevator (crib type) building in construction) located at Parcel A, Plan 101078119 (113 Avenue A West), Eston, SK
Upon completion of the project, the land is to be levelled, with all buildings removed, and property left in a tidy condition. Your written proposal will include information as to how you, as the successful bidder would,
• complete the project (reclaim, tear down, etc.)
• time frame for the completion of the work.
• All fees for completion of same.
• Any expectations you would have for involvement from the RM.
Proposals to be received by 5 PM, Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
By mail
RM of Snipe Lake #259
Box 768
Eston, SK S0L 1A0
Or dropped off in a sealed envelope
RM Office - 213 Main Street S, Eston SK. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The municipal contact for the project is Foreman, Bob McCloskey, 306-962-7133
It is suggested that, prior to making a proposal, you view the site to understand the scope of the work.
Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to alter the scope of the work in consultation with the selected bidder.
E-MAIL - rm259@sasktel.net
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WEEK OF JANUARY 24 TO 30, 2021
ARIES
After a few celebrations, your house might feel like it’s been turned upside down, so you’ll quickly set about restoring order. A major cleaning is needed, and you’ll unclutter your mind in the process.
TAURUS
You won’t hesitate to speak your mind and voice your concerns when others won’t. You might also write a poem or express something that ends up being quoted around the world, much to your surprise.
GEMINI
You’ll be worried about a financial issue. It’s probably just a simple mistake though, such as a bill addressed to the wrong person. You’ll soon be smiling again, and your natural charisma will return.
CANCER
You’ll have a lot going on. Your loved ones will get you to participate in a few activities or at least succeed in getting you out of the house. You’ll be talked into signing up for a group course of some kind.
LEO
You’ll need a second cup of coffee to feel like yourself and do away with procrastination. Afterward, you’ll become incredibly effective at kickstarting new projects and achieving certain goals.
VIRGO
WEEK OF JANUARY 31 TO FEBRUARY 6, 2021
ARIES
Negotiating with people you love is always a delicate matter. You’ll be much more vulnerable if you let your emotions get involved. Try to take a step back so you can see the situation clearly.
TAURUS
Professional success is just around the corner. You’ll manage to gather a large group of people for a particular event, and you’ll benefit from great discounts that’ll allow you to increase your profits.
GEMINI
Your passions will be awakened, your mind will be filled with great ideas and all eyes will be on you. You’ll be enthusiastically applauded, and you’ll receive a medal or other type of award.
CANCER
You’ll find yourself spending most of your time at home or in the company of family members. Someone might ask you to take on some pretty hefty responsibilities.
LEO Bargaining during your next shopping trip could be advantageous. You only need to raise your voice slightly to be heard and respected. Don’t hesitate to express your emotions out loud.
VIRGO
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7 TO 13, 2021
ARIES
Your responsibilities at home and at work will take priority. You’ll have very little time for yourself. You’ll also have to organize an important business meeting.
TAURUS
At work, you’ll be so successful your boss won’t have a choice but to offer you a raise to ensure you don’t take an offer elsewhere. You’ll be quite proud of yourself.
GEMINI
You’ll contemplate existential questions, and you’ll feel the need to make some big changes in your life. You’ll follow through on commitments in your relationship.
CANCER
You’ll be able to come to an understanding with certain people in your life after an argument. You’ll show great wisdom in handling the situation, which should probably be dealt with sooner rather than later.
LEO
You’ll have a very stimulating week at work. However, be careful not to set unrealistically high expectations for yourself, otherwise, success might elude you. Tensions might build among your coworkers.
VIRGO
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14 TO 20, 2021
ARIES
You might be faced with unexpected expenses. Fortunately, you’ll get something worthwhile in return. And with the right negotiations, you’ll come out on the other side in pretty good shape.
TAURUS
You might expect to have a very quiet week, but the opposite awaits. Things will get quite hectic, with plenty of unexpected twists along the way. Fortunately, you’ll also enjoy yourself.
GEMINI
Some big changes will start to take place in your personal and professional life. You’ll need to learn how to relax under these new circumstances in order to lower your stress level.
CANCER
You’ll start to build a more active social life, perhaps online. You’ll have quite a few friends who’ll encourage you to sign up for an art class, yoga session or other type of wellness activity with them.
LEO
Your boss will hand you a promotion on a silver platter. Even if you’re short on time, you’ll be motivated to take on new personal and professional projects.
VIRGO
In the middle of a crowd, you won’t always know how to push your way through it. At work, your boss, clients or colleagues will frequently seem uncertain and make a lot of vague requests.
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LIBRA
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Snowpiercer – Available On Netflix
At work, you’ll be entitled to a significant promotion. Before you agree to anything, however, it’s vital that you talk it over with your partner and the rest of your family to avoid any misunderstandings.
SCORPIO
Based on the wonderful film of the same name, Snowpiercer isn’t a show that has the same grit as its inspiration.
However, this story of a train – speeding around the earth over and over as an icy apocalypse looms around it –is an intense study of character and class divides.
LIBRA
that’s easily digestible during these times.
This will be a hectic week, especially if you have young children or an active social life. As for matters of the heart, you might experience a lot of passion while on a trip or romantic getaway.
chy comedies Step Brothers and Anchorman – makes a wonderful film that showcases his zany comedic form while also having a message.
You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention, so expect to receive some applause and recognition for your achie vements. It’ll be a situation that gives you a substantial confidence boost.
LIBRA
You might have to spend a day at home twiddling your thumbs, perhaps waiting for a delivery. The situation could prompt you to reassess the decor in a few rooms of your home.
SCORPIO
A getaway will likely be planned soon. You’ll finally be in the mood to celebrate, which will prompt you to organize a party. You’ll also discover a new spiritual approach to life.
LIBRA
A particular situation could upset your peace of mind. All you need to do is trust those close to you in order to rediscover your love for life. It might be time to rein in your suspicion of others.
The Big Short – Available On Netflix
The winter blues are setting in and beginning to affect you more and more. It won’t be long before you start planning a vacation somewhere tropical. Good times ahead will reenergize you.
SAGITTARIUS
The train has two classes of citizens – first class and “tailies”, stuck living in the back of the train feeding on scraps. They’re planning to overtake the engine and revolt.
SCORPIO
The harsh winter weather could start to dampen your spirits. Fortunately, now’s an excellent time to fire up your imagination and create a work of art.
If you had as much trouble understanding this whole attack on Wall Street via GameStop shares, this is the movie for you.
You’ll be very sensitive, and your emotions might play tricks on you. You’ll shed some light on a nefarious affair at work or possibly within the family.
CAPRICORN
With incredible performances from Hamilton star Daveed Diggs and Oscar-winner Jennifer Connelly, it’s a really nice diversion
Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt are all magnificent, and lend so much power to this incredible flick.
SAGITTARIUS
Set around the time of the real-life collapse of the U.S. housing market, a group of investors bet against the market to make huge amounts of money.
You’ll need to hone your negotiation skills, both in your personal and professional life. You have everything you need to reach a lasting agreement that will impact the rest of your career.
AQUARIUS
You’ll find yourself surrounded by many people in situations that might be quite stressful or scary at times. Some down time before the end of the week will be crucial to recharge your batteries.
CAPRICORN
The Oscar-winning film uses comedy to teach its viewers about the stock market and finances, all the while showing the corruption on Wall Street.
You’ll find yourself the focus of everyone’s attention, which will make you very happy. You might also receive a reward or possibly some kind of promotion at work.
PISCES
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The Place Beyond The Pines – Available On Prime Video
One of the most underrated films on Ryan Gosling’s resume is this searing drama.
You’ll likely be given some very important new responsibilities at work. You’ll be greatly appreciated, and people will go out of their way to do business with you because you’re someone who can be trusted.
AQUARIUS
Director Adam McKay – at the time best known for raun-
If your health is the least bit fragile these days, it would be a good idea to take some time to rest. Fortunately, the sleep you get will be incredibly restorative, and you’ll quickly recove strength.
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This story of a motorcycle stuntman who begins robbing banks to support his girlfriend and new son leads him to tricky criminal territory he never imagined prior.
His path crosses a corrupt detective and rookie cop, all the while leading him to explore his own past.
You’ll feel the desire to travel and explore. You’ll be inspired by new adventures, each one more fantastic than the last. You might consider signing up for a training course.
Gosling is the best he’s ever been here, and with performances from Eva Mendes, a ruthless Bradley Cooper, and Mahershala Ali, it’s an ensemble that’s hard to forget.
Your emotions might run high if you experience a turbulent financial situation. Fortunately, a solution will quickly present itself and you’ll soon be back on the path to stability and success.
Pines will shake you to your core in the best possible way.
The Blues Brothers –Available On Netflix
At 30-years-old, I saw this wonderful little comedy gem for the first time, and have no idea why it took so long.
When Jake Blues is released from prison, he immediately links back up with his brother Elwood, and the two become convinced they’re on a mission from God to get their band back together and save their old Catholic boys home from being sold off.
If you plan to hit the road, make sure you have clear directions to avoid wasting time searching for your destination. Make sure your GPS app is up to date, as it’ll prove to be a valuable resource.
SAGITTARIUS
Director John Landis makes a hilarious film with awesome car chases, lovely musical sequences and much more.
No one likes having to tighten their belt, and that’s exactly what motivates you to correct a bad financial situation. You’ll take all the necessary steps as soon as you figure out the best course of action.
It’s an entirely uplifting, intelligent and fun endeavour, and it’s a classic in every way.
CAPRICORN
SCORPIO
You need to weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision. It’s possible you’ll be asked a lot of questions you can’t answer. This will leave you feeling rather perplexed.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll have a lot of little things to take care of at home and at work. Fortunately, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment for having completed all the tasks you kept putting off.
CAPRICORN
Beautiful Boy – Available On Prime Video
In addition to it being a hectic week, you’ll have to fill a variety of obligations that take up most of your time. Fortunately, you know how to stay organized in this type of situation.
AQUARIUS
This Amazon Prime original – based on the memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff – chronicle Nic’s drug abuse and his struggles to get clean.
The arrival of a cold will signal that your body needs time to rest and recharge. You’ll worry about many small things. Learning how to meditate or relax another way would do you good.
PISCES
This real-life story shows his relapse and push to survive, as well as his recovery and the way he affects his family.
A group of people you’re in charge of will expect you to take the lead on everything. You’ll have a lot of managing to do. Embrace your role and don’t be afraid to assert yourself.
Steve Carell is truly incredible here as his doting father David, who just doesn’t know how to help his wayward boy. Maura Tierney is also wonderful as his mother.
But it’s Golden Globe nominee Timothee Chalamet, as Nic Scheff, who infuses this film with so much grace, quiet beauty and trauma to make it feel authentic.
There are some big projects coming up at home. Your love life could take a whole new turn after an interesting conversation. A birth might soon be announced in the family.
AQUARIUS
This is sure to be an eventful week. You’ll have to work overtime and take care of some family responsibilities before you can even think about having fun.
PISCES
If you renovate or redecorate your home, you’ll manage to find some great deals and your property value will increase significantly. Don’t hesitate to ask for a raise at work.
EMPTY COFFERS: Banks need to manage their ATMs better. Four in a row have told me, ‘insufficient funds.”
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND PISCES
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Sports with Bruce Penton
Curling addicts finally getting their fix
After almost a full year without their drug of choice, thousands of Canadians will finally be able to get their fix, starting this weekend.
Live curling is back!
Like a heroin addict having his or her supply suddenly cut off, Canadian curling fans who might spend up to 12 hours a day in front of their television sets watching the world’s best curlers in action were forced to go without when COVID-19 swept the globe last spring. The competitive season was nicely under way, with Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., winning the Scotties, and Brad Gushue of St. John’s, NL taking the Brier. Next stop for both: The Worlds!
Einarson and her rink, in fact, had already travelled to Prince George, B.C., for the 2020 world championships when the event was cancelled. Gushue and his mates got the word about their competition’s Glasgow, Scotland cancellation before they had to leave the east coast.
Since then, in the world of curling, almost nothing. No Grand Slam events, a handful of modified provincial playdowns, nothing on TV except reruns for former curling championships. It’s hard to get excited about Kevin Koe trying a double-angle raise takeout when it happened two years ago and you have already seen the shot, and memorized the rock splatter, four or five times.
But starting this Friday, 16 of the best women’s rinks in Canada will gather in a ‘bubble’ at the Markin McPhail Centre in Calgary and play for more than a week to determine a 2021 Scotties’ champ. TSN and veteran broadcaster Vic Rauter will be on hand to call all the shots, and for thousands of Canadian curling fans, it will be like a salve on a sore wound, a warm drink to ease a sore throat. It will be like a starving man given a big steak with fried mushrooms or a crying baby sucking on a bottle of warm milk.
Two weeks later, starting on
March 5, the men will go at it at the 2021 Brier. Same site, same rules.
The addicts — primarily elderly Canadians, according to viewership data — will get their fix, as long as the ‘bubble’ works the way it’s intended. No infections, no interactions with people on the outside — a clean setting to allow the sport, and its fans, return to some sort of normalcy.
As for the Scotties and Brier winners? The women’s worlds, originally scheduled for Switzerland in late March, have been cancelled, while the Brier champ returns to the Markin McPhail Centre in April for the world championships.
Curling addicts everywhere are hoping for great ice, tight competition, good TV reception — and no infections.
• Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Renegade, on the person who took a post-fight swing at Mike Tyson while the former champ was signing autographs following his recent fight with Roy Jones Jr. : “No arrests have been made, but police are searching for a man who’s lost his mind.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Some words of advice to any San Antonio Spur contemplating divorce. Remember the alimony.”
• Joel Beall of golfdigest.com, on course conditions at the 2020 Memorial tournament: “Its greens (were) playing like trampolines with rough so tall and thick that
search parties are still looking for Danny Willett after a missed fairway.”
• Toronto media guy Gord Stellick, on Twitter: “There is no truth to rumour that next COVID protocol step has NHL players to be dropped off by parents 30 minutes before game time with skates tied up and skate guards on.”
• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “The McGill hockey team turns 144 years old on Sunday. And no, Jaromir Jagr hasn’t been there since the beginning.”
• RJ Currie again: “COVID shutdowns forced Cirque de Soleil to declare bankruptcy. There haven’t been so many clowns not working this side of the Jacksonville Jaguars.”
• Headline at dark.com: “The drop kick remains in the NFL’s official rule book. Not sure about the PGA.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Sure sign you’re in a hardcore Steeler fan’s bathroom: Terrible Towels, Steel Shower Curtain and a toilet upgrade affectionately known as Super Bowl II.
• Bengals rookie QB Joe Burrow, via Twitter, on EA Sports College Football being resurrected after seven years: “All I ever wanted was to be on the cover of this game, and as soon as I graduate they bring it back.”
• Bob Molinaro of pilot online. com (Hampton, Va.) on the bright side of ex-Mariners ace Felix Hernandez — who just signed with the Orioles — opting out of the 2020 season: “With 500 days between starts, he should be well-rested.”
• Dwight Perry again: “This 135th edition of Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania broke with tradition last week when: a) it was done virtually because of COVID-19; b) Punxsutawney Phil emerged with an N95 mask on; c) they changed the prediction to six more years of bad Jets football.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Kindersley Town Council
February 8 Minutes
Agenda No. 1.1
Resolution No. 21-21
Date: February 8, 2021
THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley, having established quorum, resolves to call the February 8, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council to order at the hour of 5:04 PM.
MOVED: Councillor Dean Galbraith. SECONDED: Councillor Chris Baker. CARRIED Agenda No. 2.2
Resolution No. 22-21
THAT, the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves to adopt the Agenda for the February 8, 20212 Regular Meeting of Council as presented; and THAT a copy of this Agenda be attached to and form part of the Minutes of this Meeting.
MOVED: Councillor Rob Anderson. SECONDED: Councillor Warren Schafer. CARRIED
Agenda No. 4.1
Resolution No. 23-21
THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves that whereas the time being 5:05 PM, that the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned to a confidential in Camera Meeting to review the following: Long Range or Strategic Planning - 1 Documents of a Local Authority - 1 Advice from Officials - 2 Third Party Information - 1
Protection of Privacy - 1
MOVED: Councillow Gary Becker. SECONDED: Councillor Dean Galbraith. CARRIED Agenda No. 5.1
Resolution No. 24-21
THAT, the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves that whereas the time being 6:42 PM, that the Confidential In Camera meeting is concluded and the Regular Meeting of Council is reumed.
MOVED: Councillor Chris Baker. SECONDED: Councillor Dean Galbraith. CARRIED Agenda No. 6.1
Resolution No. 25-21
THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves to approve as presented the Minutes from the January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council and THAT these Minutes be attached to and form part of the Minutes of this Meeting.
the Town of Kindersley approve the Application (DU#21-01) for a Discretionary Use at the Residence of 36 Kay Crescent. ON THE CONDITION THAT it complies with the Development Standards of Discretionary Use pursuant to Section 4.11.3 (1) to (9), of Zoming Bylaw 04-14. ON THE CONDITION THAT the Applicant obtains a Business License from the Town prior to operation, and every year of operation; and
THAT if any of the conditions outlined above are not met for this proposed Discretionary Use, then the permit may not be approved and/or may be revoked.
MOVED: Councillor Deam Galbraith. SECONDED: Councillor Rob Anderson. CARRIED Agenda No. 8.1
Resolution No. 27-21
THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley and in the amount of $135,021.14 and THAT a copy of said accounts be attached to and form a part of the Minutes of this Meeting.
MOVED: Councillor Gary Becker. SECONDED: Councillor Warren Schafer. CARRIED. Agenda No. 9.1
Resolution No. 28-21
THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the following items for acceptance and filing:
1. Kindersley RCMP Detachment - Statistics to January 28, 2021
2. Ministry of the Environment - Cell 1B Approval - January 28, 2021
3. Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 7, 2021
4. Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting Agenda - Feb 4, 2021
MOVED: Councillor Dean Galbraith. SECONDED: Councillor Rob Anderson. CARRIED. Agenda No. 13.1
MOVED: Councillor Warren Scafer. SECONDED: Councillor Gary Becker. CARRIED Agenda No. 7.1
Resolution No. 26-21 THAT the Council of
Resolution No. 29-21 THAT the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolves that all business having been concluded, the February 8, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at the hour of 6:54 PM.
MOVED: Councillor Chris Baker. SECONDED: Councillor Dean Galbraith. CARRIED
