Your West Central Voice - July 5, 2021 by yourwestcentral

Thrift Store welcomes new supervisor

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

There’s a new face at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kindersley. Eddy Diehl has been working as the Thrift Store’s supervisor for a little over three weeks now and is keeping extremely busy.

Eddy and her husband moved to Kindersley twelve years ago and have been operating businesses since their arrival. She comes equipped with years of experience that will prove beneficial in her new position.

“Every job I’ve had has been in a management position,” Eddy said. And even though the job is a huge change from her past occupations, she feels like she is a good fit for the Thrift Store. “I like to be busy. I can’t be idle; I like to fill any slow times. Everybody tells me I’m just like a hurricane,” she laughed.

She also describes herself as a team player. “But I don’t expect anything from my staff that I wouldn’t do myself,” she said.

Eddy has made the most of her time at the Thrift Store, so much so that you may not even see her when you visit. That’s because she is hidden away, working in the back, going through donations. After each donation is brought in, it’s put in a bin, cleaned, sorted and priced before being placed on a shelf.

Every donation is appreciated and helps to provide services for people in the community, such as food hampers for those who haven’t already received a hamper from the local food bank. The Salvation Army works closely with the Crisis Centre, food bank and other organizations in Kindersley.

Thrift store staff loves receiving quality, good reusable donations but unfortunately can’t accept mattresses, baby furniture and garbage. Any donations can be dropped off at the store during working hours only, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

More than anything, Eddy wants to continue to provide the best service, merchandise and prices, accompanied by a friendly atmosphere where customers feel welcome. It seems to be working because the thrift store has been bustling, and sales have been good as well. The staff keeps adding new items every day, which is an added attraction.

Additional upcoming attractions include regular sales, a Christmas in July sale and a new look for the store. There will also be a guest book at the front where customers can leave a positive comment.

Along with your comments, take a minute to wish Eddy a warm welcome to the Thrift Store.

Kindersley Community Travel Club dusts off their passports

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Are you looking forward to travelling once again? If you are, the Kindersley Community Travel Club has some encouraging news to share. Heidi Marchant, a teacher at Kindersley Composite School, said it looks very hopeful that the club will be touring at Easter 2022.

“We couldn’t be more excited to dust off our passports again!” Heidi said and everyone in the community would likely agree with her. But there’s good news! The club’s tour to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest and Vienna has eighteen open spots available, and enrolment rules are first registered, first served. Once the tour is filled up, additional names will be placed on a waiting list. A full group for this tour is 48 travellers.

Heidi said the minimum age to travel without a parent is Grade 9, but they’ll accept younger students if their parent or another adult accompanies them. No matter what your age may be, as long as you’re in good health and are willing and able to walk many miles every day, you are more than welcome to join the tour.

The Kindersley Community Travel Club is community-based, and is not associated with the school. The tour group usually consists of adults travelling with or without their kids and

students who come independently. If a single person registers, they will automatically be paired with another single adult of the same gender on the tour, or they can pay a little extra to ensure a single room accommodation on the tour.

“It’s great to see people of all ages who didn’t necessarily know each other come together and become friends over their shared experiences!”

Heidi said. Those travellers enrol on the tour directly through the EF Educational Tours website.

An additional advantage of this tour is more flexibility. “Due to the uncertainty of travel surrounding the pandemic, EF’s policies have become more flexible,” Heidi explained. She recommended those registering read EF’s cancellation policies and safety and security policies prior to enrolling.

“This type of travel is perfect for people who prefer not to do all of

the extensive planning that an international tour requires. All transportation, admissions and accommodations are included, as well as daily breakfast and lunch,” Heidi explained. “Each day is planned with a good mix of free time balanced in to explore!”

This type of tour is ideally suited for people who love to learn for multiple reasons. First of all, a knowledgeable tour director meets the group at the airport and travels with them throughout the tour. Secondly, licensed local guides lead tours of various attractions throughout the tour, and are always available to answer questions.

“EF has a monthly payment plan that makes paying for the tour a little easier,” Heidi said. “The earlier a traveller enrols, the smaller the monthly payment.” The tour link is https://www. eftours.ca/tour-website/2395138PD

Kindersley

Citizens On Patrol would like to thank TISDALE’S for their generous donation to our program.

The 2021 graduating class of Kindersley Composite School were out in full force on Saturday, June 26th, at their grad parade, which started on Main Street at 4:00 p.m. The RCMP, fire department and emergency vehicles complimented the decorated vehicles, floats and horse-drawn buggies which transported grads through the streets, as well as four drummers who led the way. Family and friends lined the streets, cheering their favourite grads on for their accomplishments.

| PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN

Replica of St. Anthony’s Church adorns Mendham Cemetery

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

The Mendham Cemetery is now home to a newly built replica of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, thanks to the carpentry skills of Mendham resident, Larry Bischoﬀ.

His grandson, Travis Kurtz said, “My grandfather did an outstanding job of building the replica that’s at the cemetery south of Mendham.”

The original church was built in 1916 and was located two miles south of Mendham. The church building was moved to a site two miles south of Mendham, and then moved to the town of Mendham in the winter of 1931. In 2005, it was moved to Sage Brush Studios to be used later on as a seasonal gallery beginning in 2009.

Larry Bischoﬀ explained how the idea of a replica of the church came about. “There was a dilapidated shack out at the cemetery and the cemetery fund had some money, so we wanted to put something back. We got the idea for a replica of the original church from Liebenthal parish, and we contacted them about the replica they had built.” The replica at Liebenthal was built by Roger Drever and his son-in-law Adrian Hope from Maple Creek, and Gerald Wagner donated the funds for the construction.

The St. John’s Cemetery, located six miles east and four miles south of Liebenthal, also has a replica of the original church by that name. The structure was built by John Both a number of years ago.

Larry eventually decided to put a little extra work into the project, and instead of constructing a replacement shack, he decided to build a replica of St. Anthony’s Church.

“I had photos of when my dad rebuilt the church in 1984, which I used to help build the structure. We were able to ﬁt six of us in there enjoying refreshments after work,” Larry said. Unfortunately the timing coincided with record high lumber prices, causing the 12’x8’ building to cost approximately $4,000, almost double the anticipated amount.

Larry tackled the project on his driveway, working on it whenever the weather was suitable. After about six weeks, he had completed the exterior of the building with the help of a few volunteers. However, completion of the remainder of the building will be an ongoing project.

“We haven’t ﬁnished it because of the price of lumber. We’ll put the stations of the cross in there, and I have some old benches I might put in later on. But it will last forever, unless a tornado takes it away,” Larry concluded.

Next time you are near the Mendham Cemetery, you can stop and take a closer look at Larry’s work.

Kindersley RCMP remind the public not to leave children or animals in their vehicles during the heat wave

Kindersley RCMP would like to remind the public that with the heat warning expected to con-

Saskatchewan RCMP respond to two water-related incidents at

Diefenbaker Lake

On July 1 around 11:00 a.m. Swift Current, Morse and Outlook RCMP oﬃcers responded to a complaint of a person overboard a boat on Lake Diefenbaker near the Palliser Regional Park shoreline.

A 36-year-old male from Central Butte jumped into the water to assist some swimming children in distress. The children were helped out of the water and brought into the boat, but the 36-year-old male did not resurface.

Searches were done yesterday on both sides of the lake on the shoreline by RCMP, Ministry of Environment Conservation Oﬃcers, Lucky Lake Fire Services and Central Butte EMS and multiple civilian boats.

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will be in the area today to begin searching for the male and the public will note an increased police presence. We ask that members of the public please avoid the areas where the team is searching for the safety of the divers.

Around 3:00 p.m. on July 1 Outlook RCMP responded to a complaint of a 22-year-old female who was swimming at Douglas Provincial Park when she encountered diﬃculty in the water. When police arrived she had been removed from the water and was being assisted by EMS and local ﬁrst responders before being transported by STARS to hospital in Regina. We do not have an update on her condition.

tinue through the week to leave your pets at home if you can and to never leave your children unat-

tended in a vehicle with the windows up during the hot weather. Although it rarely happens, on hot days’ temperatures in vehicles can soar rapidly inside a vehicle creating a dangerous situation.

In addition to this week’s reminder, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 53 calls for service from June 21st to 27th which included, but was not limited to, two Mental Health Act calls, three 911 calls, three theft related calls and several traﬃc oﬀences.

If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please

contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan.

*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.

Glynis and Larry Bischoﬀ stand in front of the replica at Mendham Cemetery. | PHOTO BY TRAVIS KURTZ

Replica of St John’s Catholic Church

Congratulations to Jillian Torrens from Kindersley Composite School. Jill was selected from a group of young leaders from across Canada and is the recipient of a $1000 Canadian Student Leadership award.

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Someone said they bought their favourite heavy metal album, but it was the censored edition. It ended up being

OPINION

CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen

Speak up now before you’re censored

the best instrumental CD they had heard in a long time.

Media watch dog groups have reported on three countries with the worst censorship poli-

cies. First in line is Eritrea, where since the year 2000, twenty-three journalists have been jailed without being charged, and several have died while in custody.

Second in line is North Korea where people are massively misinformed and access to cell phones and the Internet is rare.

Coming up in third place is Saudi Arabia. As a Monarchy it uses royal decrees to outlaw any criticism of the government. They use an absentee court to pass harsh sentences without the defendants even being present. They also monitor web traffic blocking any sites that are incompatible with the state position. In 2011 they passed a law forcing all online bloggers to apply for a licence in order to continue operating.

And coming up in the runner-up positions are China with the largest number of jailed journalists ... 44 in 2014. Also Vietnam where bloggers are kept under supervision because all media is used as a mouthpiece for the communist party.

All of those examples are alarming, but resemble the latest censorship bill proposed by the federal government ... Bill

C-36. This follows Bill C-10 which called for censorship of social media by government, but Bill C-36 is horrific.

It allows for people to make anonymous claims against people who make them feel unsafe, fearful, hurt or offended. In other words you can be punished in advance and sentenced for a hate crime you haven’t yet committed. If the provincial court judge is satisfied there is reasonable grounds for the fear, the judge may commit the defendant to prison for not more than 12 months, or endorse reasonable conditions to secure good conduct. Those conditions could include paying up to $20,000 to your secret accuser, or receiving a fine up to $50,000, which would go to the Receiver General. But that’s not all

The judge could require the defendant to wear an electronic monitoring device, have a curfew, abstain from intoxicating substances or prohibit the defendant

from possessing a firearm. All of this for a crime that has not yet been committed. But if you wrote something stupid on Facebook or Twitter ten years ago, you could still be charged for that as well under Bill C-36.

The media is keeping quiet about all these nuggets of information, but you can read the ten pages of information about the bill yourself if you really want to. It’s intended to eliminate hate speech, but will that be the outcome?

People secretly accusing others who offend them, and possibly being rewarded with up to $20,000, sounds like it would promote division and more hate. It sounds similar to China, but then our prime minister did say he holds a level of admiration for China.

Do you want Canada to sound like a censored CD where all that remains is the sound of Liberal lyrics? If not, speak up now.

You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Residential schools shake Canada’s pride and history

It’shard to celebrate our past in the way we once did.

There was a time when we could be comforted by whatever we were taught in our school history books.

Modern times are changing that.

Those who once had no say in what was written about their ancestors are now getting their say. And new technologies are backing up their stories.

This is the reality after the “discovery” of Indian Residential School gravesites across the country like the one at the Cowessess First Nation.

Ground-penetrating radar is confirming the stories First Nations people and many others have long known about. And it’s making many very uncomfortable. For may it made for a very different Canada Day — a day in which we are supposed to revel in our history.

Canada Day celebrations that were already enduring the pallor of COVID-19 restrictions were cancelled in places like Melville, Meadow Lake and La Ronge.

This obviously did not sit well with some people who are struggling with this history.

Cowessess First Nation chief Cadmus Delorme actually did his best to

keep the findings in factual perspective.

Delorme during his online press conference that drew the attention from reporters around the world repeatedly stressed this was a gravesite and not a “mass grave”. He further noted that the ground-penetrating radar has a margin of error of 10- to 15-per-cent, so the he estimated the numbers to be in excess of 600 rather than the 751 graves most often stated.

He also noted some of the interned may be adults — perhaps buried prior to the opening of the Marieval Indian School in 1899 or during its existence that lasted until 1997.

And he factually stated that there were once grave markers at the site, but they that were removed by officials of the Catholic Church in the 1960s.

All this has drawn some scepticism from those who just don’t want to let go of their views. One gets this. It’s no easier to deal with negative history than a negative news story in the present.

But Delorme’s fair-minded assessment isn’t cause to doubt what was the reality.

Yes, it’s possible that the graves are not all children and that many children died of things like the Spanish flu

or tuberculosis rather than more violent means. Maybe the grave markers were removed from the church and never replaced for less-than-nefarious reasons.

But the reality is, no on one should expect their child to die at school, have them buried there and never be told about it. If even a single died at school today, it would be the biggest story of the day.

Thousands of these children died at residential schools over their existence — likely, far more than even the Truth and Reconciliation Commission estimated.

It is a fact that these children were taken from their families under the threat of arrest or cutting off food rations. And even if some First Nations families (especially in later years when the schools became less harsh) did voluntarily send their children there, it is a fact that children were treated poorly — often, brutally.

It’s undeniable that the schools’ long-standing purpose was to remove First Nations children from their language, culture and religion.

In a poignant moment, Premier Scott Moe said last week this is our history that we also need to reflect upon on Canada Day.

But Delorme likely put it best: “We

all inherited this. Nobody today created residential schools. Nobody today created the Indian Act. Nobody today created the ‘60s Scoop. We all inherited it and we have to acknowledge that people are healing and people are hurting. Let’s do something about it.”

Maybe being Canadian is this pursuit of understanding who we are so we can be better. It doesn’t sound lofty, but it’s so Canadian.

CORRECTION

My Mistake: Joan C. Snyder is still alive

I take responsibility for misunderstanding the obituary notice which was published recently for Joan C. Snyder in Your West Central Voice. The obituary I assumed to be hers was in a cluster of laudatory stories of her good deeds and of her awards of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws and the Order of Canada. In the work I am doing now I preface everything with “A Personal Manifesto”, which means that my errors are my own, and Kate of Your West Central Voice bears no responsibility for them. I did indeed know the real Joan C. Snyder and she did throw stones at me and her cousin Roy because she was lonely.

- Bill Wardill, Eatonia

MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist

Leger released a new poll asking whether or not we should “cancel Canada Day.” Most of the news media pathetically but predict ably took the poll and ran with it, inciting righteous patriotic indignation and shifting focus away from what generated the poll in the first place.

The word “cancel” is both a trigger and a red herring. It was a delib erate choice, meant to add to an already polar ized and angry public with definite opinions surrounding “cancel cul ture.” But the job of the media is to sell papers or online advertising, or however they make their money these days. Out rage sells.

One of the problems with the poll, besides the language itself, is that it poses a yes/no question. Yes/no questions tend to instigate fights. They in stantly polarize and shut down dialogue. There is no conversation. There certainly is no listening. There is just barking: No! Yes!

As an etymologist, I look at language to see how we derive and estab lish meaning. It is worth noting that the word In digenous is Latin for: sprung from the land, na tive, born here.

land, whose very languages were derived from an intimate relationship with this land and who were stewards

Sprung from the Land

By Madonna Hamel • madonnahamel@hotmail.com

lean times when we resorted to the food bank, and we would never impose that kind of life on anyone. And we certainly

responsible for the neglect, damage and denial of our own, as well as others.

Wolynn’s book is really a reiteration of Thedigenous understanding of influence and effectthing we say and do, in this moment, affects the next seven generations. And everything we say and do, in this moment, is the result of what was

A people sprung from the land, a people who draw spiritual succour from the land, whose ancestors passed down innate knowledge of the

It’s been noted byers and speakers that we have come to the end ofelty. This is a momentous place, a dark time when the eye can begin to see -

So, no, it did not start with you, dear reader. But it can stop with youcide what to say and do, in this moment, to shape a clear-eyed Canadiangin? Perhaps with our feet on the ground, in that shared space that brought us here, and keeps us all here and never ceases to feed us and move us, that stills our racing brains and silences our yakkingbe, the words will spring forth, out of the land, and the land can teach us

iation Commission has ally, with the encourage- ories of World War II or

“save souls,” have been

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Jensen Reichert receives Governor General Award

Jensen Reichert was the recipient of this years’ Governor General Award. Jensen graduated in 2020 and had the highest average overall for a graduating student.

Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive.

For nearly 150 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. Today, the Governor General’s Academic Medals are awarded at four distinct levels: Bronze at the secondary school level; Collegiate Bronze at the post-secondary, diploma level; Silver at the undergraduate level; and Gold at the graduate level. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General by participating educational institutions, along with personalized certificates signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated with the Medal.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has declared a total re ban for the province of Saskatchewan. The re ban includes any open res, controlled burns or reworks. If you spot a wildfire, you are asked to call 1-800-667-9660 or 911.

Tyson Mullen receives John Veller Award

The John Veller award is named after a custodian who was an integral part of the custodial staff at KCS and was a well-known Kindersley resident who actively contributed to the community. This award encompasses the type of person that John Veller was. The recipient of this award has excellent attendance, displays problem-solving skills, and has strong work habits. This person is safety conscious, is willing to help others, and is generous and kind.

Torrens Charity Klassen Susan Thibert Awards

These students have a conscientious work ethic and maintain Honor Roll Average. They have a strong desire to get involved and are involved in a number of activities. They are actively involved in the community, demonstrate honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. These are students who are viewed as special by the people with whom they interact.

Angy Johnson lives and breathes sports. Whether it be pursuing her own athletic passions, supporting her boys in their many sporting endeavors, coaching, reffing or teaching Phys. Ed, it’s not hard to tell where Angy’s passions lie. Angy was coaching long before she came to our school 15 years ago and quickly became an integral part of our athletic programs at KCS. She has coached both junior and senior boys basketball and volleyball programs, and ran a successful track and field program in our school.

She has developed a strong legacy of excellence in our building, our community and beyond. Students have benefited from training under Angy as a coach and mentor. She believes in them all, supports them all, and strives to take each student athlete to the next level. Her passion is raw, her support is unwavering, and she always has their best interest at heart. Every student is welcome in her gym, and she encourages kids of all skill and ability level to play. The years that she has devoted to high school sport and championing and advocating for student athletes, has created a strong sense of pride and excitement in our programs. She has spent many evenings and weekends away from her own family to ensure that her teams never missed a game, and we were never short a referee. She takes interest in all athletic programs in our school, not just the ones she is involved in, and always takes the time to mentor new coaches. She is a visionary who can look into the future to see the strength of an upcoming team and athlete, and has taken the time to develop athletes in our middle school to ensure that her future programs would flourish. She pays attention to student strengths and has helped many students find post-secondary programs and athletic opportunities that will make the most of their athletic talents. Her presence on and off the court is full of passion, and her heart is always in the right place.

We can’t thank Angy enough for her years of devoted service to school sport, and for being a strong coach, mentor and advocate for athletics in our school, division and province. Congratulations on receiving this years SHSAA West Central Female Coach of the Year.

Mrs. Angy Johnson named SHSAA West Central Female Coach of the Year

Jillian

EATONIA celebrates Canada Day

PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST & JOAN JANZEN

Eatonia’s Canada Day celebrations kicked off with a bike parade, in which many local kids showcased their decorated bikes. A barbecue followed for anyone who was wanting a bite to eat. Tours were being given of the CN railway caboose, the 1924 CNR railway station and the Eaton Catalogue House throughout the afternoon. The Eaton House had recently received a fresh look, and the train station features many interesting artifacts from the first and second world wars and from the Canadian Legion. There’s also a Cold War bunker in the basement, which is something you don’t often get to see.

More photos can be found on our Facebook page.

POOL HOURS

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Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm

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contact@eston.ca • 306-962-4444 www.eston.ca

Watch next week’s West Central Voice for more Canada Day coverage from Eston, Leader and Riverside Park.

LOCAL CONTRACTORS TENDER

Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility, a potable water project in the RM of Snipe Lake and area, is inviting submissions from local contractors interested in providing end-point installation services to Rural 44 Subscribers. A list of contacts and services will be included in the package being sent to subscribers. Services required may include licensed plumbing, electrical, trenching or directional drilling, water storage supplies, and pressure system supplies.

Contact Lisa Oakland, R44WPU Project Liaison at 306-962-7801 or rural44@sasktel.net www.rural44water.com

LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER

Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Town of Eston offers for sale the following land:

Lot 5 Block 27 Plan CX232 616 3rd St SW

The Town of Eston is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the sale of the above land acquired through tax collection. The Town of Eston reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Tender packages can be picked up at the Town of Eston, Box 757, Eston SK S0L 1A0. For more information contact the Town of Eston at (306) 962-4444.

The deadline for receipt of tenders is Tuesday July 13 at 5:00pm.

Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER/LAND TENDER”

Should you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

contact@eston.ca • 306-962-4444 www.eston.ca

School bus driver shares 30 years of memories

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Gerri Holmes from Eston is ending her lengthy career as a school bus driver. However, ever since she relinquished her route two years ago, she has taken advantage of many opportunities to get behind the wheel whenever she was needed.

“It’s been an awesome thirtyplus-year journey that just flew by!” Gerri said. During those years, Gerri had two generations of families as her passengers, drove along with many other bus drivers, and saw many changes.

“We were required to retest every three years when I first started, and then it changed to every five years,” Gerri said. “When I started, there were ten buses going to two schools, which changed to five buses going to one school.”

Weather is also a constantly changing factor in Saskatchewan. “You could leave town with spitting rain, and 25 miles out, there had been three inches of rain, and you were plowing mud. I ended up in a few ditches. There were many sleepless nights when you never knew what the morning would bring,” Gerri said.

Unpredictable winter weather was typical. “You would get ten miles out and find it was storming with a total white-out where you couldn’t see the difference between the road and the ditch,” she explained. In earlier years, it was the driver’s call as to whether to drive the bus route or not. Later the Divi-

sion developed a cold-weather policy, which took a lot of pressure off bus drivers and ensured the safety of students.

Gerri has fond memories of a spontaneous snowball fight that broke out in her school bus. “I don’t know if it’s allowed or not, but it happened,” she laughed. “The kids still talk about that.”

A few years back, buses were also used to transport students to school sporting tournaments. This meant Gerri spent many evenings driving to Elrose, Dinsmore, Kyle, Kindersley, Marengo, Eatonia, Swift Current, Biggar and Medicine Hat.

“One particular time, they couldn’t get a spare driver, so the student players were loaded on my bus. I did the route and continued to their tournament,” Gerri said. She also drove for many school field trips to the Sandhills, Saskatoon and skiing trips to Table Mountain.

Gerri also recalls hitting a deer with her school bus. “Luckily, there

wasn’t much damage to the bus, but the deer wasn’t so lucky,” she explained.

There were occasional good surprises in store for the students on Gerri’s bus. Sometimes she would stop and take the kids for ice cream on the way out of town.

But the biggest surprise Gerri ever got was when her bus was struck by lightning! “Thankfully, there were no kids on board,” she said. “It happened so quick. The bus jolted to the side, and then it died. I started the bus, but lights were flashing, and signals were beeping, so I shut it off. Fortunately, someone was behind me and gave me a ride back to town.”

Gerri had only been driving the new bus for six months, but it needed to undergo extensive repairs. “It always had little issues after that. Maybe that’s why it was the last bus I ever got,” Gerri laughed.

Sometimes bus drivers need to be patient. Gerri recalls one stop where the pickup took a long time. She heard the kids whispering at the back of the bus, and when the last student finally got on the bus, the kids gave her a standing ovation.

When Gerri officially retired from driving the school bus, she didn’t receive a standing ovation, but she received many gifts from both present and former students.

“I will certainly miss the drives in the country, and especially the students. You form a real bond with them,” Gerri concluded.

Eston residents research radon gas levels at home

A new report on radon levels in Eston found that 6 out of every 10 homes tested [60%] had radon levels above the Canadian guideline, further emphasizing the need for all residents in Saskatchewan to test for radon. Part of the national “100 Radon Test Kit Challenge”, residents from Eston successfully completed this year’s program even in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.

“We were pleased to see so many residents take on radon testing during the pandemic” says Pam Warkentin, Project Manager at Take Action on Radon. “In fact, as more people switched to working from home, we saw an even greater interest in learning about radon gas levels.”

Radon is a radioactive soil gas that can build to dangerous levels in indoor air, making it the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon exposure also increases the chance of getting lung cancer if you are a smoker. Province-wide the geology of the soil in Saskatchewan provides a high potential for elevated radon levels in homes. Odourless and colourless, the only way to know the level of radon gas in your home is to test for it.

“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen and testing and reducing radon levels is an important way to reduce lung cancer risk.” says Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, “Most people’s radon exposure comes from the time they spend at home, so more time at home leads to greater radon exposure overall”. Lung cancer is still a major problem in Canada, even though the number of people who smoke is decreasing nationwide. “On average, 58 Canadians will die from lung cancer every day, making it the leading cause of cancer death in Canada,” says Tricia Lewchuk, Senior Specialist - Tobacco Cessation, Canadian Cancer Society. “It’s important that Canadians know they can control their risk from radon by testing their homes and reducing their exposure.”

The results for Eston come as no surprise to Warkentin, who is also the executive Director of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technicians. “Historically, we’ve known that Saskatchewan has high radon levels, but these results reinforce the importance for residents to not only test their homes for radon, but also to take action to lower their radon levels to protect themselves and their families from lung cancer.”

Solutions are readily available for residents who dis-

cover their indoor radon levels are dangerously high and Saskatchewan’s Renovation Tax Credit, will provide some financial assistance. Radon mitigation systems can be installed in any home and reduce radon levels by an average of over 90%. The work involved can generally be completed within a day by a certified professional. Canada’s national radon certification program (C-NRPP) provides a searchable list of radon professionals on their website at www.c-nrpp.ca/find-a-professional.

Take Action on Radon will be hosting a webinar Regional Radon Webinar – Releasing the Community Reports on Wednesday, July 7, 7pm PDT. You can find details about the webinar on our website here: www.eston. ca or Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TownOfEston/

The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge program is a nation-wide research and awareness project supported by the Take Action on Radon program. The Challenge provides free test kits to communities who want to know more about their radon levels. Participants each receive a confidential individual radon test in addition to the publicly available Community Report summarizing the results of the community testing. Residents who didn’t get a chance to participate but would like to order a test kit can learn more at www.takeactiononradon.ca/test . About Take Action on Radon

Take Action on Radon is a national initiative that works to bring together radon stakeholders and raise radon awareness across Canada. The initiative is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST), CAREX Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

To learn more about radon and how to test your home, visit: TakeActionOnRadon.ca

More information about the Saskatchewan Renovation Tax credit and its including of radon mitigation can be found on the Lung Association of Saskatchewan’s website here: https://www.lungsask.ca/about-us/ news-room/news/2021/01/lung-association-partnership-take-action-radon-coalition-commends

You can find radon related photos free to use: https:// pixabay.com/users/takeactiononradon-18149510/

To schedule an interview with a representative, please contact: Pam Warkentin, 204-798-9649 p_warkentin@ carst.ca

Sports with Bruce Penton

Dream continues for Habs, and their fans

Moving vans have been busy this late spring and early summer as hundreds of hockey fans take up residence on Cloud 9.

We’re talking Montreal Canadiens’ fans, of course.

The Habs, with only 24 wins in 56 games, barely made the playoffs in the National Hockey League’s Canadian Division, considered the weakest of the four in the realigned Covid-19 setup. They weren’t supposed to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, but they did, 4-3 in the best-ofseven, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to do so. They weren’t supposed to beat Winnipeg Jets in the Canadian Division final, because the Jets had finished four points ahead of Montreal in the regular season. But they did, impressively, a four-game sweep. And then they definitely weren’t supposed to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup semi-final, because the No. 1-ranked Golden Knights outpointed them by a whopping 23 points (82-59) during the regular season.

So here they are, the Cinderella Habs, vying for their first Stanley Cup since 1993 and

creating a hockey frenzy in July in La Belle Province and dozens of pockets of Canada from coast to coast. Back in the Original Six days of the NHL, Canadian hockey fans generally rooted for either the Canadiens or the Leafs, and those cheering habits were often passed down through generations. As a result, it’s hard to walk into any bar, or any business, or stop on any block anywhere in Englishor French Canada and not find an avid ‘CH’ supporter.

Whether the Habs’ playoff magic carries through to a victory over Tampa Bay Lightning remains to be seen, but it has been a glorious and unforgettable six weeks for fans of the Rouge, Blanc and Bleu. Goalie Carey Price has been sensational, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and .934 save percentage in games leading to the final. The defence, led by Shea Weber (remember when Habs’ fans lamented the trade bringing Weber to Montreal and sending beloved P.K. Subban to Nashville?), has been rock solid and up front, a collection of trade acquisitions, long-in-the-tooth veterans and blossoming draft picks

have combined to provide just enough offence to make this magic happen. Through three playoff rounds, Montreal had a mere three players among the top 30 playoff scorers — free agent signee Tyler Toffoli was 10th; Nick Suzuki, acquired from Vegas in the 2018 Max Pacioretty deal, was 13th; and 2019 draft pick Cole Caufield, who joined the Habs with 10 games left in the regular season after a stellar college career, was 30th.

It’s been a great ride for the Habs, and their fans couldn’t be more excited. But really, they can’t be expected to beat the defending Cup champion Lightning, can they? Can they?

• Phil Mushnick of the New York Post: “MLB fan marketing surveys now include a question as to the political party one is registered, Democrat or Republican. Seriously, as if that’s any of MLB business or should influence its business. I’d go with Bolshevik, on behalf of all the players who choose to Trotsky to first base.”

• Patti Dawn Swansson, on Twitter: “Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo calling to the bullpen for help is like relying on Tiger Woods for emergency roadside assistance.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “A long-term study of musicians and chess players has led scientists to finally conclude that practice doesn’t makes perfect. Wouldn’t it have been easier to just follow the Toronto Maple Leafs?”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “After failing to make his fifth Olympic team, Ryan Lochte said, ‘I wanted to prove so much to everyone.’ ‘That’s great,’ said a man, ‘but can I order my Starbucks latte now’?”

• Kaseberg again: Returning U.S. Open champion, Bryson DeChambeau, shot eight over

par on the back nine of the final round. Bryson refused to call it a meltdown. Really? Compared to him, Chernobyl was a slight glitch.”

• Ron Borges of si.com, giving his take on Buffalo wide receiver Cole Beasley saying he won’t get vaccinated and ‘I may die of Covid, but I’d rather die actually living.’:”How many times has this guy been hit in the head again?”

• Headline at theonion.com: “Bob Baffert Once Again Denies Doping Allegations After Medina Spirit Wins Coca-Cola 600.”

• From Fark.com: “Aaron Nola strikes out 10 straight New York Mets, if you wondering why people are abandoning major league baseball in droves.”

• Another one from Fark. com: “Houston Astros have won 11 in a row. Forget foreign substances, MLB should start checking for cameras and trash cans.”

• Steve Simmons of Sun Media: “I’d like to golf with Buck Martinez, if only to hear him chant ‘Get out ball, get out!’ after I’ve hit yet another drive out of bounds.”

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Kindersley intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan.

INTENT

NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE - R.M. OF KINDERSLEY #290

The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies including, but not limited to, the following subjects:

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Kindersley intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan. INTENT

Natural and Heritage Resources: Identify and protect natural features, ground water, historical and heritage resources, and ensure development happens in an environmentally sustainable manner.

The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies including, but not limited to, the following subjects:

The Official Community Plan also contains a development considerations and constraints map which graphically displays, in a conceptual manner, the present and intended future location and extent of general land uses in the RM. This map will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Official Community Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the RM ’s new Zoning Bylaw.

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE RM OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD AT CROSBYHANNA.CA/DOWNLOADS.

Natural and Heritage Resources: Identify and protect natural features, ground water, historical and heritage resources, and ensure development happens in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Biophysical Considerations and Hazards : Regulation for development on and near hazardous lands, including environmentally sensitive lands, contaminated lands and flood hazard areas. Ensuring source water protection and public safety.

Transportation and infrastructure : The integration of planning, finance and engineering to manage infrastructure effectively, providing connectivity and traffic safety for all users, while ensuring that future development contributes appropriately to the cost of infrastructure services.

Intermunicipal and Interjurisdictional Cooperation : Pursuing opportunities with government to enhance services and provide innovative opportunities for the region, and facilitation of interjurisdictional cooperation with neighbouring municipalities, First Nations, and other stakeholders on joint planning issues.

Agricultural Land Use and Development : Protection of prime farm land within the RM while allowing for diverse forms of agricultural development.

Residential land use and development : Identify existing and future residential development areas, support infill development, and ensure the preservation of agricultural land.

Agricultural Land Use and Development : Protection of prime farm land within the RM while allowing for diverse forms of agricultural development.

Commercial and Economic Development : Support for compatible commercial development, and provide provision for minimizing land use conflicts.

Residential land use and development : Identify existing and future residential development areas, support infill development, and ensure the preservation of agricultural land.

AFFECTED LAND

All land within the RM of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Official Community Plan.

REASON

AFFECTED LAND

All land within the RM of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Official Community Plan.

The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the RM of Kindersley for the next fifteen to twenty years.

REASON

PUBLIC INSPECTION

A copy of the proposed bylaw is available online at www.rmofkindersley.ca

The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the RM of Kindersley for the next fifteen to twenty years.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

PUBLIC HEARING

A copy of the proposed bylaw is available online at www.rmofkindersley.ca

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 PM on August 10th, 2021, at the RM Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the RM Office before the hearings.

Email: rm290@rmofkindersley.com Phone: (306) 463-2524

Commercial and Economic Development : Support for compatible commercial development, and provide provision for minimizing land use conflicts.

Recreation and Tourism : The development and enhancement of recreation and community services within the RM, preservation of natural areas and ecosystems, and support for public service delivery agencies.

Implementation : Policies regarding the implementation of the Offi-

Implementation : Policies regarding the implementation of the Official Community Plan and the application of tools within the Zoning Bylaw for subdivision review, dedication of lands, the use of a Building Bylaw, and the use of Development Levies and Servicing Fees.

R.M. Office: 409 Main Street, Kindersley, SK Box 1210, S0L 1S0

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Kindersley this 28th day of June, 2021.

Email: rm290@rmofkindersley.com Phone: (306) 463-2524

R.M. Office: 409 Main Street, Kindersley, SK Box 1210, S0L 1S0

Glenda Giles, Administrator

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Kindersley this 28th day of June, 2021.

Glenda Giles, Administrator

NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE - R.M. OF KINDERSLEY #290

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Kindersley intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw.

NOTICE

INTENT / ZONING DISTRICT OBJECTIVES

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Kindersley intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw.

A - Agriculture Development District : to provide the primary use of land in the form of agricultural development, associated farm dwellings, limited single -parcel country residential development, locations -dependent natural resource development and other uses compatible with agriculture development.

INTENT / ZONING DISTRICT OBJECTIVES

CR1 - Low Density Country Residential District : To provide for low density, multiple lot country residential development and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development which does not directly support agriculture.

CR2 - Medium Density Country Residential District : To provide for medium density, multiple lot country residential development and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development which does not directly support agriculture.

• regulations for outside storage and waste material storage.

AFFECTED LAND

• regulations for outside storage and waste material storage.

All land within the R.M. of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND

All land within the R.M. of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE RM OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD AT CROSBYHANNA.CA/ DOWNLOADS.

AFFECTED LAND

All land within the RM of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND

REASON

All land within the RM of Kindersley as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the RM of Kindersley for the next fifteen to twenty years.

REASON

H - Hamlet District: to provide for limited residential and commercial growth in the form of infilling of vacant land in existing hamlets.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the RM of Kindersley for the next fifteen to twenty years.

H - Hamlet District: to provide for limited residential and commercial growth in the form of infilling of vacant land in existing hamlets.

C1 - Commercial and Light Industrial District : to provide for general commercial/light industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.

A copy of the proposed bylaw is available online at www.rmofkindersley.ca

PUBLIC INSPECTION

PUBLIC HEARING

M1 - Industrial District : to provide for light industrial, heavy industrial and other compatible in specific area, with standards for such development.

C1 - Commercial and Light Industrial District : to provide for general commercial/light industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.

M1 - Industrial District : to provide for light industrial, heavy industrial and other compatible in specific area, with standards for such development.

The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated and new general provisions that apply to development throughout the RM. Updated and new provisions include:

A copy of the proposed bylaw is available online at www.rmofkindersley.ca

PUBLIC HEARING

• development permit requirements, application fees and application process;

The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated and new general provisions that apply to development throughout the RM. Updated and new provisions include:

• discretionary use permit requirements, application fees, application process and evaluation criteria;

• development permit requirements, application fees and application process;

• discretionary use permit requirements, application fees, application process and evaluation criteria;

• regulations for fences; accessory buildings and structures; manufactured homes; recreational vehicles; shipping containers; membrane covered structures; home based business; and communal farm settlements.

• regulations for development on or near hazard lands; and

Email: rm290@rmofkindersley.com

Phone: (306) 463-2524

R.M. Office: 409 Main Street, Kindersley, SK Box 1210, S0L 1S0

Email: rm290@rmofkindersley.com

Phone: (306) 463-2524

R.M. Office: 409 Main Street, Kindersley, SK Box 1210, S0L 1S0

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Kindersley this 28th day of June, 2021.

Glenda Giles, Administrator

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Kindersley this 28th day of June, 2021.

Glenda Giles, Administrator

Your West Central

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OBITUARIES

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(up to 700 words. Includes photo) Eulogies & Poems will be charged an additional .20¢ per word. You can submit it to us directly or ask your funeral director to submit it on your behalf.

Phone or Text 306-463-7756.

11. Botch

16. Truly

20. Consider

22. Elect

23. Deprive of weapons

24. Huey, Dewey, and Louie

25. “____ Misbehavin’ “

26. Cloth shreds

27. Wound cover

28. Volcanic flow

29. Amend

30. Receive with favor

ACROSS

1. Picniccrashing insect

4. By means of 7. Fire

12. Life story, for short

13. “____ Got Sixpence”

27. Dozing

30. Operatic highlight

31. West Pointers

32. Curving

34. Spirited

35. Peachlike fruits

37. Vampire, at times

52. Sob 53. Father 54. Darn 55. Curse

1. In the sack

2. Cat-o’-____tails

33. Big truck

36. Fragments

38. Promote

39. Terrible

41. To ____ his own

42. Kingly address

43. Black stone

44. Filch

45. Citrus refresher

46. Asta or Lassie

48. Sailor’s yes

49. Cathedral seat

WEEK OF JULY 4 TO 10, 2021

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

ARIES

You’ll have a lot of running around to do. Remember to grab your list be fore you head to the grocery store, otherwise you’ll have to make two trips. You’ll be in the mood to chat, and some people will try to pick a fight.

TAURUS

You’ll calculate your vacation budget more than once to make sure you can afford every activity. However, since details are easily overlooked, it’s best to plan to do more rather than less, even if it means sacrificing some things later.

GEMINI

Your initiative will be at the forefront. At work and elsewhere, you’ll create opportunities for yourself and take full advantage of them. You’ll feel more energized after drinking a second cup of coffee and taking your vitamins.

CANCER

Mom’s fellow

Strait-laced

You’ll likely review your finances be fore leaving on vacation, which may generate some anxiety about spending money. But don’t forget that happiness is priceless. As for matters of the heart, love will come knocking when you least expect it.

LEO

Wintry

Talk wildly

Opera tune

“Look ____

“Chicago” star

You’ll want need to spend time with those around you. Doing so will give you a chance to take a break from work. You’ll indulge in longer lunches so you can better connect with your colleagues, employees and associates.

Louisiana marsh

Mock

VIRGO

HOW TO PLAY:

14. Reduce 15. Machines 17. Edmonton player

38. Overpass

39. Rounded roof

40. Acapulco money

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same

18. University official 19. Branding 21. Ducked 24. Paving liquid

44. Boom box

47. Ahab of “Moby Dick,” e.g.

50. Smells

51. Organ of sight

3. Dress for Caesar 4. Safety ____

5. “All About ____”

6. Quit

7. Vital fluid

8. Meat cut

9. Hole-making tool

10. Final letter

HOW

PLAY:

so that every

Troublesome tyke

Villain

You’ll take advantage of your vacation to complete a few projects, both work-related and around the house. Don’t forget to take a break though, and remember to set aside some quality time for yourself.

LIBRA

HOW TO PLAY:

26. Attack!

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

“____ Alibi”

Charged particle

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

Farm animals

Clutched

HOW TO PLAY: Fill

October stone

On the cutting

Adam’s wife

Your love of life will prevail, and there will be an opportunity to celebrate in some way. You might select some reading material for your vacation, but it won’t be easy to decide. Also, make sure certain responsibilities don’t get overlooked.

Official helper

Food fish

Male or female

SCORPIO

Change is long overdue, and now’s the time to take action. Whether you’re on vacation or not, you’ll start implementing a new business strategy or looking for a better job. You’ll also freshen up your decor at home.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll participate in training sessions, conferences and negotiations at work. In your love life, you’ll get tired of being at your partner’s beck and call. It’s going to take a lot of effort to change certain habits at home.

CAPRICORN

If a vacation is fast approaching, you won’t be able to truly get away from it all, as certain matters will keep you in contact with the office. In your love life, you’ll meet someone who keeps you waiting before your next encounter.

AQUARIUS

You’ll be able to tie up loose ends and finish the projects you’ve been putting off for quite some time. Avoid improvising your vacation plans. Given the circumstances, many tourist spots will be completely booked, so make your reservations this week.

PISCES

You’ll want to spend your vacation at home. However, you’ll quickly find that projects like improving your gardens and landscaping get in the way of more fun activities and your ability to relax. This will be the theme of your vacation.

Hideous

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PUZZLE NO. 825

PUZZLE NO. 826

PUZZLE NO. 827

PUZZLE NO. 828

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

“The Power of a Paintbrush: The Story of an Escape from the Prison Camp Stalag XXA after World War II”

by Chantal Stehwien and Barbara Stehwien

Published by Landscape Art Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl

I was familiar with the moving story of German-born artist, paciﬁst, and prisoner-of-war survivor Fritz Stehwien via the book Fritz Stehwien: A Retrospective. That earlier, softcover title included black and white and colour images of the proliﬁc artist’s work, including landscapes, portraits, and still-lifes. Now Stehwien’s family has collaborated again to release a hardcover that celebrates the man (1914-2008), his art, and his story.

The Power of a Paintbrush: The Story of an Escape from the Prison Camp Stalag XXA after World War II, revisits how Stehwien “relied on his artistry to survive [a] devastating time of war,” and the 30-page book includes a generous selection of high-resolution images of his original art, including oils, watercolours, and both pencil and charcoal sketches.

“Fritz was always an artist,” and when the Second World War began, he was an art student at the Hamburg Art Academy. “He was drafted and forced to serve in the German army,” his family writes, ﬁrst in France, then he was sent to the Russian front. Fortunately, his artistic talent was recognized by superiors and he was commissioned “to illustrate news reports to be distributed for propagandist purposes.” His unit leader, General Theodor Scherer, not only kept the gifted soldier oﬀ the battlefront, Scherer also oversaw the publication of a book of Stehwien’s documentary drawings, and the artist was moved to Warsaw, “where the Panzerkompanie printing press was located during German occupation”.

Scherer’s respect for Stehwien’s work and the older man’s kindness was the beginning of what would become a fortunate theme: supposed enemies showing compassion during wartime. While in Poland, Stehwien met another stranger—the “dark-haired and very beautiful *Zoﬁa [not her real name],”—who’s a subject of one of his images in this book, and who risked her own safety to help him escape a POW camp.

Stehwien wasn’t the only POW artist at the camp: another young soldier, Wolfgang Niesner, was also there, and the two became lifelong friends. There’s a sketched portrait of Niesner in the book, and, likewise, one of Niesner’s portraits of “Comrade Stehwien,” both dated 1945.

Stehwien was transferred to a “specialist” camp at Ilawa, “where Soviet forces gathered those prisoners who had special skills, ranging from radio technicians to doctors, and indeed, artists”. Stehwien’s artistic prowess and “experience in church and mural painting” soon saw him commissioned to work on “a largescale public propaganda mural … painted on bedsheets due to the scarcity of conventional materials”. He also created portraits of several prison oﬃcials, and this “endeared him to his captors”. When Stehwien became ill, he helped a camp-connected Russian doctor with medical drawings, and in return was given “better food portions”. The artist also put his talent to use by creating portraits of Russian oﬃcers.

Do read the book to learn how Stehwien’s art eventually led to his escape from the Stalag and his safe return to Miltern, Germany. His art saved him and he eventually emigrated to Canada, but “the horrors of war-battle” were always with him.

THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE OR FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN PUBLISHERS GROUP WWW.SKBOOKS.COM

Mike & Arlene Hankewich

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

“The Power of a Paintbrush: The Story of an Escape from the Prison Camp Stalag XXA after World War II”

by Chantal Stehwien and Barbara Stehwien

Published by Landscape Art Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl

THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE OR FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN PUBLISHERS GROUP WWW.SKBOOKS.COM

Mike & Arlene Hankewich

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Sure-Fire Streaming: The best in TV and film from your living room

Midsommar – Available On Netflix

Director Ari Aster is nothing if not controversial. Debut film Hereditary shocked and thrilled audiences, even if some were left scratching their heads.

I wasn’t the biggest fan of that film, but Aster found a believer in me with follow-up Midsommar, a break-neck piece of gonzo entertainment.

This horror film follows a group of friends who head to Scandinavia to visit a festival, but their little, beautiful retreat suddenly turns violent.

Writer-director Aster makes a truly bizarre, horrifying spectacle with Midsommar, and it’s hard to take your eyes off it.

Florence Pugh is incredible in the lead role, and she’s joined by young talents including Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper and Will Poulter, all of whom impress.

It’s definitely not for everyone, but those who love it will love it a lot.

Grand Seduction – Available On Netflix

This remake of 2003 film Seducing Doctor Lewis is one of the most heartwarming flicks I’ve had occasion to see in theatres.

It’s splendidly Canadian and laugh-out-loud funny, representing our great land well in the process.

When a doctor is caught doing some things he shouldn’t, he’s sent to a small fishing village as a locum to help the financial stability of the town.

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There, the stuck-up doctor softens and begins to fall for the residents, who are trying to woo him so he’ll stay permanently.

Leads Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson are a surprisingly great match. With a supporting cast including icons Liane Balaban, Mark Critch and Gordon Pinsent, there’s just so much to love.

It’s impossible to resist the charms of this absolutely adorable little slice of Canadian heaven.

Monster Hunter – Available On Prime Video

It’s no secret that the type of action fare star Millo Jovovich and director husband Paul W.S. Anderson cook up isn’t high art.

But they’ve done a number of Resident Evil films, and for those who love video game moves with R-rated violence, well, you get what you seek here.

Based on the Capcom video game that left my brother obsessed in the early 2000’s, Monster Hunter follows soldiers who end up in a new world fighting for their lives against monsters.

Writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson infuses the film with a ton of energy, even if it’s not the most cohesive and interesting story.

Joining Jovovich are Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman, T.I. And more, ans they’re all self-aware as they plod through this B-movie actioner. Things blow up, people fight huge bug-like monsters and the special effects are great. If this sounds like your speed, give it a go.

Beetlejuice – Available On Netflix

From Tim Burton – one of my absolute favourite directors –comes a pitch-black comedy that I really couldn’t help but fall in love with.

When this movie came out, it pushed more boundaries for a PG film than most others. The 1988 flick was one of the darkest movies in a while, but it had an energy all its own.

It’s a great play on spirit films – this time, a deceased couple of ghosts find their existence changed when a living family moves into the home they occupy. The spirits do everything they can to make them run for the door.

Michael Keaton is a man we usually associate with dignity and grace, but he’s hilarious and a little devious here as spirit Beetlejuice. Alec Baldwin is actually pretty subdued here with Geena Davis in the living couole roles, and Catherine O’Hara is also delightful. With an Oscar win for Best Makeup, it’s an interesting and visually stunning delight.

Olivia was born on January 22, 1932, the second to last of thirteen children born to Andrew and Magdalena Sackmann on a farm southwest of Leader, Saskatchewan. Years later, when her children would want to see the old homestead where this all happened, they would ask her to “take me to your Leader.” She was named by her sister Bertha whose favourite teacher was named Olivia. Bertha then promptly gave Olivia her ﬁrst bath. By the time Olivia was in grade two, she got the wanderlust and decided to follow her parents, who were moving into Leader. But the bright lights of Leader could only hold her attention so long, and by 1944 she once again decided to follow her parents and some of her sisters as they moved to Kelowna, B.C.

Once in Kelowna, she completed her grade eight education, when it was decided she should go to work to help with household expenses. And work she did, processing fruit and vegetables for canning at the likes of Canadian Canners, Alymers and Sun Rype. She worked her cans oﬀ! Little did she know that all this would change in more than a decade when one of her brothers introduced her to a young man from Saskatchewan.

After a few years of whirlwind courtship, Hugo and Olivia married on December 30, 1959, right in Kelowna. Hugo would often tell people he went to B.C. to pick apples, but he got an Olive instead. After a nice long honeymoon in

Life and Times

of

Olivia Sylvia Radies

San Francisco, Hugo and Olive moved to a farm northeast of Eatonia, a mere 30 miles or so from where she was born. The bone-crushing days of working with fruit and vegetables were traded for the cushy lifestyle of raising grain and livestock.

Nine months to the day after Olive’s 28th birthday, she gave birth to her one and only son, Dale, in 1960. He was followed by a daughter, Twila, in 1962 and yet another daughter, Patty, in 1963. So now it is raising grain, livestock and children.

By 1987, Olive’s feet got restless once again, and she decided to follow her husband and move into a new house in Kindersley, Sask. This lasted even after Hugo’s passing in 1998 and even survived Twila’s moving in with her in 2004. But once again, she got the itch to move on and decided to follow the doctor’s advice and moved into Heritage Manor in 2017. She lived there until her passing on July 7, 2020.

Olive is extremely missed by her children, Dale (Francisca), Twila and Patty (Gordon), and her grandchildren, Vanessa, Matthew, Naomi, Meaghan and Trevor. She is survived by one sib-

ling, her sister Matilda. Of all the things that will be remembered about Olive, her sense of humour and love of laughing top the list, with a close second being her love of music and singing. She also loved being a grandma. She worked hard on the farm, often doing jobs many wouldn’t consider “women’s work” like picking rocks, hauling grain, feeding pigs, but she did it to help out just like her parents had taught her. She often did all that work with her kids beside her, who learned to laugh when things go wrong and to laugh harder when things went right. Her voice just carried when she sang in church, and she had an excellent sense of harmony. Not many people know she had cut a record with her sister back in Kelowna times. Her cooking was famous, and many times workers who came out for parttime jobs couldn’t believe the meals they were fed. She loved playing board games with her grandchildren, staying active in the grandkid’s lives, going to recitals and graduations and any significant event in their lives. She loved doing puzzles and really dove into that in her retirement years, as well as word searches. And then there was the crocheting! She was also very spiritual, and her faith was very important to her. In all, she was a bonanza of inspiration and compassion. Her family benefited from all the resources she had to offer. We will always love you, Mom, and Grandma!

About 24 vehicles showed up for the Father’s Day Car Show on Saturday, June 19 at the Kindersley Mall. Everyone enjoyed looking at the cars throughout the day and more importantly visiting among friends.

| PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN