Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Constituency
THURSDAY, JUNE 30:
Scavenger Hunt • Movie in the Park
FRIDAY, JULY 1: The Creeland Dancers • Dean Smith Band Fireworks • Time Machine Wheat Kings Ball Game Ball Park Grand Opening
SATURDAY, JULY 2:
Pancake Breakfast • Parade Show & Shine
Centennial Marketplace
Eatonia Centennial Cabaret presents: The Steve McQueen Band featuring Mitch Larock & The 4:54 Band
Friday & Saturday Supper
Catered by Jackie’s Delicious Delights
JULY 3:
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
After a prolonged delay, the date for Eatonia’s Centennial celebrations is drawing near. Those planning to attend have marked off July 1-3 on the calendars when the festivities occur.
Heritage Park is one of the sites visitors will tour during their visit to Eatonia. In preparation, volunteers worked together laying sod Friday morning, May 27th.
In a post on social media, Lorrie Cooke recalled finishing upgrades at Eaton House five years ago. At that time, three precious treasures were given to Eaton House: a school clock over seven decades old, a handmade cushion from 1942 made by the women of the community to raise money for the WWII effort, and light fixtures from that era.
The CN Station is also located at Heritage Park, and this year Lorrie and her husband Ross were renovating the CN Station residence living space. They focused on recreating the decades of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. While working at the CN Station, Lorrie said she often thought of Bill Wardill.
Bill bought the station for one dollar, saving it from destruction, and was a valued member on the board and in the community. Now
the community is honouring Bill’s life by preserving a room in his memory; his daughters contributed many meaningful treasures to help make the project possible. These contributions help revive Eatonia’s history during their upcoming centennial celebrations.
The rail line through Eatonia was one of the last branches to be surveyed and partially built by the Canadian Northern Railway. The incomplete line was taken over in 1918 by the Canadian Government Railways, with a construction camp appearing east of the new town site in the same year. Of the full complement of divisional point structures once at Eatonia, only the one-of-a-kind railway station built in 1925 and now owned by the town remains. The station, a caboose and an Eaton catalogue house are the principal elements in the Eatonia Heritage Park, which is still under development.
The branch is still owned by the CNR system and is still in use, serving producer car loading sites developed by West Central Road and Rail, a major player in shipping grains and oil seeds. Other transportation links serving the town are Highway 44, originally routed a mile north of the town, and Highway 21, which was not taken into the provincial system until long after Eatonia was settled.
BY JOAN JANZEN
The official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Eston
Co-op store at 210 Railway Avenue West took place on June 2, with long-time employee of 40 years, Murray Mulder, cut-
ting the ribbon. He was assisted by President of the Board, Raylene Formanek, and Board member Jackie Oswald.
Both Gordon Van Kannel, Operations Manager for Central Plains Co-operative, and Shawn Adair, General Manager of Central Plains Co-operative, addressed the crowd in attendance. Gordon said this was the smoothest project he had been involved in throughout his 37 years of service. He described the Co-op store as a hybrid store since it is more than a grocery store.
A sparkling 1954 Pontiac pulled up to the Co-op pumps during the festivities. Owner Bonnie Krenz said she won the car in a Legion raffle about six years ago, and now both she and her husband Gordon enjoy it immensely. It seemed appropriate that they were present since 1954 was also the year the original Co-op store was built.
Numerous representatives from Federated Co-op and board members were in attendance for the occasion.
Local firefighters were on hand to serve hotdogs and hamburgers to the many customers who came for lunch and a piece of cake.
| PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Mrs. Jones said to her husband, “I got a text from my mom saying she’s not accepting our invitation to visit because she doesn’t feel welcome. What does she mean? Didn’t you ask her to come at her own convenience?” Her hubby replied, “I sent her a text, but I didn’t know how to spell convenience so I used the word risk instead.”
The definition of convenient is “situated so as to allow easy access to”. Now we see that Mastercard (MC) is introducing a new pilot program that could trade convenience for risk for its participants.
MC has introduced a controversial biometric payment for your convenience. The news story asked the question, how convenient would it be to pay at the cash register by simply showing your face or waving your hand?
We are about to find out; MC has just launched a program called Look and Pay at five grocery stores in a South American city in Brazil where customers can
authenticate their identity using biometric information. Customers look at the terminal, which scans their face using facial recognition software, allowing the customer to simply smile or wave a hand.
But are these customers waving goodbye to the right to choose, and the right to privacy and freedom? The president of cyber intelligence at MC described the technology as exciting and convenient, because customers no longer have to take out their cards or phone when paying for purchases. MC also claims it would shorten wait times in line-ups, provide more security than a standard card, and would be more hygienic, relating to health concerns witnessed during the past couple of years. However the media did say not everyone agrees we should share our biometric data. A senior researcher with Human Rights Watch noted, that if biometric data is stolen as part of a breech, or compromised in any other way, it is very
difficult to recover and stay closely protected again. On the other hand, when you lose your card, it’s a relatively quick process to cancel it without risking having your biometric data stolen.
The Guardian reported that the project has raised concerns about customer privacy and how the data is collected and stored. Civil rights groups also have concerns. Suzie Miles, a lawyer and partner at Ashfords law firm, raised concerns about data storage, commenting that a password can be changed but your smile and wave cannot. Miles explained that if hacked the risk of fraudulent activity
could be considerably higher than current payment methods. Although MC has taken steps to protect and encrypt data, the use of such data will make it more difficult to protect individuals’ rights to privacy.
She also expressed concerns that technology could be used to track, screen or monitor unsuspecting consumers. It’s a valid point since we’ve discovered millions of phones had been tracked during the past two years to see if people were following lockdown regulations.
And we can’t forget about the other new pilot project - Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI), in which our government partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF). Canadians were not consulted about joining this pilot project, operated by third-party international organizations. Meanwhile many Canadians are still experiencing the “inconvenience” of travel bans, both within Canada and outside of Canada, without any
logical explanation being provided.
If you take a step back and observe all this activity, as well as the introduction of protest laws and censorship to eliminate dissenting voices, MC’s new pilot project may appear much less appealing.
Nevertheless, MC is forging ahead with their pilot project, in an attempt to break into the biometric market, which is worth about $18 billion US dollars. The company reports 74 percent of global consumers have a positive attitude towards biometric technology. MC also claims it is having encouraging conversations with potential partners and is concentrating on launching the technology in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
North America will be next, but is this what we want? Is convenience a priority for you? Are you willing to have your individual power diminished for the sake of convenience? Just asking ...
Submitted by Kindersley Chamber of Commerce
The Kindersley & District Plains Museum great hall was the scene of a presentation of a brand new program by the Employer Ser-
vices Branch of the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.
Lead presenter Randy Jeworski said that the gloves are off as employers must make use of every
kind of advertising possible. But even that is not enough. He said that the entire community has to work together to let prospective employees know WHY they should come to
Kindersley. Why here and not Humboldt or Weyburn or Swift Current? We need to stand out and differentiate ourselves from other communities! What can WE as a community offer them? Hmmm. Besides a decent wage and benefits? Well, do we have enough child care spots open? Is the housing market agreeable? How are our schools and recreational facilities? The opportunity to work from home? Reliable internet service? Easy access to major cities? Maybe they are interested in volunteer opportunities? What is the quality of the health care services? Access to professional services? Our town and community MUST present itself as THE place to settle down with their family.
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce has produced an Attraction Portfolio which details and highlights the uniqueness of what Kindersley and area can offer.
From the employer side, what can you/your compa-
ny offer an employer? Why should they come and work for you? These may seem like simple questions but they are very important to potential employees. They want to know that an employer can be flexible with hours of work, regular raises, is child care available?
If you are not receiving many resumes or traction from your advertising, maybe your job description needs updating? Are you advertising in the right places? Right now it is an employees market and they dictate everything. Maybe you need to access the Foreign Workers Program? There is no miracle fix for the employee shortage problem but you can increase your odds by trying many things; Community cohesiveness, advertising in the proper areas and making your place of work as attractive as possible. The Employer Services Branch is always willing to work with companies who may be having difficulty in filling job spots.
Lately, I’ve been reading lots of theology, which is “the study of the science of religion,” that place where theo (gods and God) and logos (word) meet. Don’t ask me to define “God”; that’s why I’m studying theology. However, I will say my sense of God is completely connected to the overwhelming sense of wonder linked with the surrender I feel when I walk along the river. Especially at this time of year, when snipes dive, robins sing, and goldfinches flit ter about like bright flames with wings.
God is a word fraught with misunderstandings because who can under stand such a “thing” as God? You have to want to give God a whirl. And I want to engage what ever energy it is that stirs my aforementioned sense of wonder. I want to be in touch with something that humbles me, requires me to treat others with respect, to revere nature, to sit qui etly and be still instead of getting caught up in try ing to accomplish too many things in order to earn a sense “self-worth.”
I like the Indigenous term: The Great Mystery. It evokes a sense of spir it, sublimity, and incom prehensibility inherent in the universe. I also like my friend Mike the physicist’s definition of God. Mike’s business card reads: “Wile E Coyote, Mad Genius” and user the monkey: “Well, yes, actually it IS rock et science.” When I asked Mike if he believed in God, he replied: “I don’t know. But I do believe in the uni verse. The Uni-Verse. The single-story. It’s all one story, Madonna.” There. Done. Conversion accom plished. So easy.
vore to vegan. From coastal to inland. We even go from female to male with less consternation and reproach than we go from believing in “the finite materiality of the universe” to “something more than all this.”
Why study God? A friend asked. Why not religion?
Because while religion focuses on “re-linking” (from the Latin re-ligio) ourselves with the divine, theology asks: what is “divinity”? To mangle Hamlet’s words to Horatio: I already know how I roughly
BY MADONNA
fools.” We may be fools for all the latest technological toys and devices, but what good are they when what we really need is to sit at a kitchen table with a friend, drink coffee and confess our worries?
Contemporary theologian Ilia Delio wrote recently about studies revealing “the harmful effects of the uncontrolled internet, including negative brain plasticity, heightened aggression, depression, loneliness, lack of compassion and narcissistic behaviour.
or how these inventions might affect human personhood and community. Within several decades, we have created an information-drenched culture fractured by tribalized and oppositional factions. Technology has sped up evolution, but we are on a blind and random trajectory, with no real common goal.”
The difference between knowledge and information is enormous. Knowledge makes room for the mystical and requires the time it takes to grow wise. It grows out of real-life encounters generating a full-bodied wonder. Those are the only terms of engagement I am
Kindersley RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the individual(s) responsible for the theft of approximately 80 liters of gas on May 30th. In the early morning hours of May 30th suspect(s) entered the Sun West School Division bus yard located on 10th Avenue West and stole gas as well as caused damage to a school bus.
‘This is part of a larger trend we are seeing across the province with increasing gas prices’ stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘Gas theft is up 76% in the province compared to this time last year and our Detachment area is not immune to this same trend.’ Peterson went on to say. The Kindersley RCMP offered the following tips to help safeguard your fuel:
• Lock privately owned tanks.
• Set up video surveillance.
Conversion, by the way, simply means: “turning.” We become converts every day. As a matter of course, we turn from being a PC to a Mac. From keto to carni-
the digital age are not the links this physical animal needs, wants, and yearns for, especially in this age of isolation. As an organic
ture, survive, and flourish. As Martin Luther King wrote: “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as
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• Park vehicles in a locked garage or outbuilding.
• Park in well-lit areas or a space that exposes fuel doors to well-traveled roads.
• Activate vehicle alarms.
• Report suspicious activity to police.
Kindersley RCMP are requesting anyone with information about this vehicle, this incident or who noticed anything suspicious around that time to contact the Kindersley RCMP by calling 306-463-4642 and ask for Constable Sohm. Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
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Wanted - a full-time outside sales person for an after market retail parts store. The person must be self-motivated, and be willing to work independently with good verbal and written skills. This person must be customer oriented and be willing to work within a team setting. The successful candidate must be comfortable making cold calls either by telephone or in person.
A valid driver’s licence is required for this position. A company vehicle will be supplied for use while on the job.
Please reply with a resume stating qualifications and salary expected to:
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Snipe Lake No. 259 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Friday, June 1 to July 11, 2022
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 11th day of July, 2022.
For information regarding your assessment please contact the Assessor at:
Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake No. 259 Box 786, Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Appeal fees should be forwarded to the R.M. of Snipe Lake at the same time as the appeal is sent.
Brian Shauf, Assesor
BY VERNA THOMPSON
The Dr. David S. Mulder Eston District Health Foundation Inc. recently made its first donation to the community, placing defibrillators in three local businesses: The Jug, DT’s and the Eston Branch, Prairie Centre Credit Union.
The placement of the three units was made to ensure that the emergency devices are accessible in all areas of the community according to Brian Shauf, chairman of the Foundation.
Defibrillators are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, an uneven heartbeat that is too slow or too fast. If the heart suddenly stops, defibrillators can also help it beat again.
The Eston Lions Club has donated $3,000 towards the cost of the units.
Shauf said that in the near future area residents will be receiving frig magnets in their mailboxes listing the locations of defibrillators in the town. This is a project of the local health care committee which is made up of representatives from the town, the R.M. of Snipe Lake and the community.
The inaugural dinner of the Foundation was held in the fall of 2019. The advent of Covid and subsequent pandemic rules meant that activities were largely curtailed for a period of time. Some fundraising was carried out however, and the generosity of local residents and the Eston Lions Club made the defibrillator project a success.
Shauf said that the Foundation board is
The Dr. David S. Mulder Eston District Health Care Foundation recently donated three defibrillators to Eston businesses: The Jug, DT’s and the Eston Branch, Prairie Centre Credit Union. The Eston Lions Club donated $3,000 towards the cost of the units. Pictured above with one of the defibrillators, is Matthew Toner, left, president of the Eston Lions Club and Brian Shauf, chairman of the local health foundation. The defibrillators will be installed in the three businesses in the near future.
planning a gala evening event to be held on October 15th. Details will be released in the near future.
The Dr. David S. Mulder Eston District Health Foundation Inc. is a charitable organization whose mission is to raise and distribute funds to facilitate the advance-
ment of family-centered health care for Eston and district. It is named for Dr. David S. Mulder, an Eston native and internationally known thoracic surgeon who for some years had been the head physician for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
This summer, many Canadians will be heading to the lake and enjoying time at their cabin. At Jackfish Lake, Sask. a newly constructed 1,300 square foot cabin is unlike any other structure in the area because its shell is made of thousands of upcycled plastic bottles. It was built and designed by Ecoplast Solutions, a Lloydminster, Alberta-based company.
Passers-by wonder what the cabin is made of since it doesn’t look like wood. The shell’s unfinished exterior is made of giant grey-coloured sheets. The building was up in only three days using pickers, as the sheets or panels were placed together much like a giant Lego project.
The product used is foam made from shredded plastic bottles, melted and blown into high-density structural foam. The foam is then processed and manufactured into sheets by a company in eastern Canada.
Foam core has been around for decades, however, it has predominantly been used in marine construction rather than for housing. Now it’s been discovered there are numerous benefits to utilizing these panels to construct houses, cabins, modular buildings, offices and more.
First of all, the closed-cell, high-density foam doesn’t allow moisture to penetrate. Secondly, it doesn’t lose its R-value over time or require insulation or vapour barrier.
This building is constructed out of thousands of upcycled plastic bottles. (Ecoplast Solutions photo)
Additional benefits are beneficial for cabin owners or rural dwellers; rodents can’t get in and cause damage, and the structure requires very little maintenance.
The panels form not only the walls of the building but also the roof, after which it is all laminated into one structure. No additional structural steel or wood is required, and the end result is a building that is both lightweight and energy-efficient.
The exterior can be finished with paint, cladding, siding or stucco, and solar panels can be mounted on the roof. Homeowners don’t have to deal with lost shingles or issues with
water seepage.
Composite beams are attached to the roof and laminated right onto the walls. The interiors are strapped on to channel electrical and drywall, HVAC is added, as well as conventional windows and doors. The completed structure looks like a regular building; the only difference is it has been constructed from plastic waste that would have ended up in a landfill.
By April of 2022, the Lloydminster-based company estimates they have successfully diverted over 4.8 million recycled bottles from landfills, which will keep increasing.
Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997,
Notice is hereby given that Marianna Schmalzbauer has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - Sports Facility Golf Club permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Tranquil Water Spa at 213 Main Street, Kindersley, SK.
Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.
Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming
Barristers and Solicitors
Monte J. Sheppard, BA., JD. Mark L. Millar, BA., JD.
113 1st Ave. E. Kindersley SK S0L 1S0
Bus. 306-463-4647 – Fax 306-463-6133
Kerrobert 306-834-5657
Kindersley.law@sasktel.net
The village of Brock was buzzing on Saturday, June 4th as members of the community held garage sales. The Vesper Club opened up the hall and there were homemade cinnamon buns and coffee being served in the morning (so big, that I even shared with my husband!). A bake table was also set out front. The Vesper Club ladies were busy preparing a delicious lunch - soup and sandwiches plus dessert. Lots of people came out to enjoy the day in almost perfect conditions.
| PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
If there’s one constant in farming, its that age old unpredictability of the weather. Hail storms can cause serious damage to your crops, but you can count on us to help you put your farm in the best position for the worst case senario.
Please call or visit the RM of Snipe Lake office for all your crop hail coverage needs.
Our office is located at 213 Main St. S. in Eston. Phone: 306.962.3214
We wish you a safe and prosperous farming season!!
58TH ANNUAL SANDHILL ROPING CLUB CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
ADMISSION:
$10 Adults (16+)
$5 Students (8-15)
Children 7 & Under FREE
Adult Weekend Pass $20 Student Weekend Pass $10 Food Booth & Beer Gardens ON GROUNDS
All Minors Must Be accompanied by a parent UNLIMITED SPACE FOR CAMPING & RVS
Announcer: Joe Braniff
Stock Contractor: Prairie Rodeo ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS BOTH DAYS AT INTERMISSION
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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 - 7:00 PM
Sandhill Rodeo & CS Bucking Bulls Present CAITLYN’S CRUADERS BULL RIDING All proceeds for the MS Society
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 1:00 PM Slack 4:00 PM Rodeo 9:00 PM Dance IN THE SADDLEDOME TO “BAKERSFIELD”
Minors must be accompanied by a parent
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 2:00 PM RODEO LIVE AUCTION
DURING RODEO INTERMISSION SILENT AUCTION ALL WEEKEND
No one ever said that steer wrestling was easy. Just ask this cowboy who finally persevered during the Thursday evening performance at the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo. It was a great three days of rodeo action at the West Central Events Centre. More photos can be found on our Facebook page or at www.yourwestcentral.com
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Sports fans know with certainty that Tom Brady can do amazing things with a football, especially throwing them for touchdowns while monstrous men are racing after him trying to crush every bone in his body.
We don’t know, however, how he would describe such a play while sitting in a press box high above the field, telling North American sports fans just what transpired, and why. But Fox Sports is willing to wait for Brady to retire from active National Football League duty and then pay him a whopping $375 million over 10 years to do just that.
Welcome to the most recent instalment of The Crazy World of TV Sports.
The extreme goofiness began a couple of years ago when CBS executives became infatuated with Tony Romo’s ability to foretell what was going to happen on the football field, and to explain it in excited and precise detail to viewers. They showered him with a $17.5 million annual salary to sit beside play-by-play man Jim Nantz and do just
that for 18 weeks in a year.
Other big names followed. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman left Fox for ESPN’s Monday Night Football at around $15-$17 million per year. Al Michaels left NBC for Amazon, where he will do play-by-play of Thursday night games for $15 million or so a year.
But back to Brady. Sports fans know nothing about his broadcasting ability, but Fox Sports is on the hook for $375 million so they’ll make sure he gets the best coaching. If he emerges as a dud in the booth, some Fox executive will get fired.
Sports broadcasting is undergoing radical shifts everywhere. In Canada, the old boys’ club — Gallivan, Hewitt, Hodge, McLean, Cherry, Hughson et al — has given way to a more diversified group. Tune in to an NHL game this spring and you might see Jennifer Botterill, Caroline Cameron, Leah Hextall, Cassie Campbell-Pascal or Meaghan Mikkelson describing to fans what they’ve been watching. Diversity has not been limited to gender, either. One of the freshest voices on hockey broadcasts in the last couple years has been Harnarayan Singh, who calls a clear,
precise and informed game on Sportsnet.
One thing the Canadian hockey broadcasters do not have in common with their richly paid cousins in the U.S. is salary. Canadian veterans such as Chris Cuthbert, Elliotte Friedman, David Amber and Ron MacLean command handsome salaries, likely in the half million to million-dollar range, but their paycheques are minuscule compared to the ridiculous salaries paid to the superstar broadcasters in the U.S.
Theoretically, big-name broadcasters are hired to increase viewership, which leads to higher ratings which in turn command more lucrative advertising revenues. But if you believe Tom Brady can generate an additional $375 million for Fox Sports over 10 years, I’ve got a deflated football
to sell you for that exact amount.
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Tines: “San Francisco rookie righty Sean Hjelle, who made his major league debut May 6, stands 6 feet 11. Well, they are the Giants.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com, after the New York Post questioned why the NFL so often fails to address ‘crass, uncouth social-media behaviour’ by players: “I’m thinking we can rule out lack of evidence.”
• Headline at theonion. com: “Embarrassed Man Frantically Clears Search History After Googling Jets’ Playoff Chances”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “Was in a Philadelphia supermarket on Saturday.Bumped into Joel Embiid in the produce aisle. Store manager called it a Flagrant 1 and awarded Embiid two free avocados.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “The good news: New Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill says Tua Tagovailoa throws ‘one of the prettiest balls I’ve ever caught.’ The bad news: He’s catching them on the second hop.”
• RJ Currie again: “At the French open, Norwegian Casper Ruud defeated
Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets. Put simply: U2 beat U4.”
• Headline at ESPN.com, on Luka Doncic’s one-man show against the Warriors: “Mavs are in a lone-star state.”
• Another one from Dwight Perry: “MLB teams will be allowed to carry a maximum of 14 pitchers on their roster through June 19. ‘Is there a minimum?’ asked the Cincinnati Reds, they of the 5.69 team ERA.”
• Kevin Millar during a Red Sox game on NESNTV, on all the shin guards, elbow pads and the like worn by today’s hitters: “If you’re a first-base coach you need a wheelbarrow these days.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, on Mito Pereira losing a oneshot lead on the final hole of the PGA Championship when he hit in the water, and then double-bogeyed to miss the playoff: “Didn’t we see this in a movie featuring Kevin Costner?”
• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “John Daly missed the cut at the PGA Championship. He had to get back to his other gig as a mall Santa.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Congratulations to Megan Lacelle and her husband Eddy Gergely on the birth of their son, Gus Patrick on September 24th.
Ongoing legal services in the area will be provided by our Associate Lawyer, Alex Laird.
Grassfed beef is leaner and darker in colour than grainfed beef and has a slightly gamey taste. It is somewhat higher in nutrients like beta carotene and vitamin E. It also has more omega3 fatty acids.
Grade 3 students from Kindersley, Plenty and Marengo gathered at the Kindersley Plains Museum on Friday, June 3 to learn about everything you need to make a burger and
Despite variations in cost and taste, both grain and grassfed beef are excellent sources of protein, B vitamins, iron and zinc.
fries. A team from G-Mac Ag was on hand at the Food Farm Field Trip to teach the enthusiastic students everything they needed to know.
Natural service vs artificial insemination
The students split up into small groups and visited six different stations including a livestock pen, vegetable plant-
ing at a garden plot, and young Mady Adamson had her own station featuring a variety of grains. The children also enjoyed wagon rides, watching a crop being seeded with horse drawn equipment, and last, but not least, were served some delicious hamburgers.
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By Jason Casselman
Canola success starts with a uniform stand of five to eight plants per square foot. Canola counts at the two- to four-leaf stage provide a check up on the seeding operation and if canola is on track to achieve its full yield potential.
How to count
Take a few counts across the field to come up with an average plant density for that field. Two counting options are:
Hula hoop. The hoop toss adds randomness to the count. A hoop with an inside diameter of 19″ covers two square feet. Count the number of plants inside the hoop and divide by two to get plants per square foot.
Metre stick. Count the seedlings per metre of row. Multiply the count by 100 then divide by the row spacing in cm to get plants per square metre. Divide by 10 for an approximate conversion to plants per square foot.
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is running its Canola Counts citizen science project again in 2022. We would like farm families, agronomists and crop scouts to count canola plants at the two- to four-leaf stage and enter results at canolacounts.ca. People can enter as many fields as they want. The program provides a summary email for each entry, and participants can review Canola Counts maps at the end of the season to compare their fields to regional averages. The CCC uses the data to compare typical canola populations by region. If the farm uses drone or satellite imagery, the plant count process is a great opportunity to ground-truth different areas of the field that might be indicating different levels of biomass or range in the vegetation index.
Common causes for low counts
Boots on the ground to count and groundtruth give growers and agronomists clues to lower-than-expected results. Causes for missing or weakened plants can include:
• Dry seedbed. With limited seedbed moisture, canola seeds may not germinate or seedlings may dry up shortly after germination.
• Excess moisture. Flooded soils can stop root function and kill canola seedlings within days.
• Crusting. Rain after seeding can cause the topsoil to crust, which stops emergence.
• Frost damage. Dried up seedlings may be difficult to find a few days after a frost.
• Wind. Strong winds can shear off canola seedlings or blow away topsoil and seed.
• Fertilizer toxicity. Mortality from seed-placed fertilizer tends to be higher if seeding equipment has low seed bed utilization and soils are dry.
• Seedling disease. Risk increases for canola seeded too deep into cool, moist soils.
• Insect damage. Cutworms and flea beetles can remove a lot of seedlings before anyone notices they’re gone.
• Seed rate. Without calibrating for seed size and target stands, plant populations can be lower than expected.
• Seeding depth. Deep seeding can reduce emergence rates and increase seedling disease. Shallow seeding can also reduce emergence, especially in dry conditions.
• Seeder issues. Repeatable patterns in rows or sections usually suggest a mechanical issue with the seeding tool.
Canola stand establishment is an essential step in profitable canola production. By scouting at the two- to four-leaf stage to count plants, growers and agronomists can identify problems that could be fixed immediately – like insect feeding or reseeding – and establishment
problems that could be improved with a new plan for next year.
For more details, read “Evaluating the stand” in the Plant Establishment section at canolaencyclopedia.ca and “Plant populations: How to count? Why low?” at canolawatch.org/fundamentals. While there, please sign up to receive our free Canola Watch agronomy emails.
–Jason Casselman is an agronomy specialist and plant establishment lead with the Canola Council of Canada. Email casselmanj@canolacouncil.org.
Growers, agronomists and anyone else can use the data-entry tool at CanolaCounts.ca to participate in the Canola Council of Canada’s citizen science project on plant populations in canola fields across the Prairies.
6:30 Breakfast
Bredy’s Country Store
Dale and Joanne cooked a great breakfast.
Twenty years later, they still do.
I was the youngest regular there by about ten years.
The others were my father’s age or older.
Maurice, Gary, Ed, Dave, Jerry. Ken, Peters, Mike and Toby, to name a few.
They were more than happy to share wisdom with a young guy. It was an excellent opportunity to listen.
Often, I would not get the message until later that day or week.
Mike bought and sold feed grain.
He would entertain me by asking what feed barley was doing.
One day he asked me, “Up a dollar or down a dollar?”
That stuck with me and has become more relevant as time goes on.
Watching the markets consists of a whole lot of nothing.
The markets are generally dull, moving sideways through notrade zones or trending in one direction.
Unless you are a short-term trader, the daily price action’s wiggles and squiggles are irrelevant.
It is essential to know your timeframe.
Are you day-trading futures or a producer with a longer-term timeframe?
One strategy is to identify the levels of possible support, resistance, and trend change in advance.
Alerts can then be created for prices approaching these levels of interest.
These alerts free up the reader’s time and headspace for tasks they enjoy and can control.
Remember.
The markets are boring. Most of the time.
Notice how, following Durum wheat’s dramatic 20% drop in February, the price has moved sideways in a tight range for the
past three months.
The chart also shows how the 10-, 20- and 50- Day Moving Averages have caught up to the price, recently rising with the recent advance in the Durum price. Markets are boring. Most of the time.
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Bad – and potentially fatal – decisions often come in pairs.
Impaired driving is the leading factor in auto crash fatalities in Saskatchewan… but in many of those tragic deaths, it’s not the only factor.
Did you know more than onethird of impaired driving deaths also involve someone not wearing their seatbelt? Over the last five years*, a total of 172 people have been killed in impaired driving collisions on Saskatchewan roads. In 60 of those cases, people were also not properly restrained in their vehicles.**
“Driving impaired is dangerous, and not wearing a seatbelt is reckless; unfortunately, where you find one, you often find the other,” said Kwei Quaye, SGI Vice-President of Traffic Safety.
“The combination significantly compounds the risk of a bad out-
come, because driving impaired greatly increases the chance you’ll be in a crash and being unbelted increases the chance the crash will kill you.”
“Driving while under the influence can lead to a litany of bad decisions – including not buckling up.” said Staff Sergeant Chad McLeod of Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan/Saskatchewan
RCMP. “When you’re impaired, you’re not making sound decisions and have no business being behind the wheel of a vehicle. Our plea to the public is this: Please don’t become a statistic. We don’t want to be going to your family’s door one day to tell them
that you’re never coming home again. Drive sober, drive safe – or plan a safe ride home – and don’t break the good habit of wearing your seatbelt each time you get in a vehicle.”
Adoption of Bylaw No. 01/22 to Amend the Town of Leader Zoning Bylaw.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Leader intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 05/16 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.
INTENT/REASON OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT:
To amend Section 4.19, dealing with the allowance of shipping containers on residential property and to change a parcel of land zoned as CS-Community Service District to NC-Neighbourhood Commercial District.
AFFECTED LANDS
The affected land is legally described as Lot 2-4 Block 6, Plan N8523.
Zoning District Map Town of Leader
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the proposed bylaws to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the Town of Leader municipal office.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on June 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Leader Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).
For the June Traffic Safety Spotlight, SGI and police want to remind drivers that road safety comes down to making good decisions, like:
• Always driving sober.
• Planning a safe ride if you’re not going to be sober (i.e. designating a driver, or taking a taxi, rideshare, or designated driving service.)
• Buckling up. Every time.
• Never getting into a vehicle with a driver who is impaired.
• Helping impaired friends find a safe ride home or letting them stay the night.
• Calling 9-1-1 to report suspected impaired drivers. Aside from the potentially fatal outcome of a crash, being caught driving impaired results in a host of consequences that include licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, financial penalties, driver education, a requirement to install and use Ignition Interlock, and the potential for a criminal record and incarceration. A ticket for not wearing a seatbelt costs the recipient $175, plus three demerit points.
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BY BRIAN ZINCHUK www.pipelineonline.ca
CALGARY – Saturn established itself in the Viking play of west central Saskatchewan, then over the last year it grew tremendously from a large purchase in southeast Saskatchewan. It’s on the hunt again, this time back in its old stomping grounds of the Viking, picking up 4,000 boepd in a deal announced late May 31.
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. announced that it has entered into an arms-length definitive agreement to acquire synergistic assets in the Viking area of West-central Saskatchewan for approximately $260 million. The Viking acquisition is expected to close on or about July 6, 2022 with an effective date of May 1, 2022.
Those assets are coming from Crescent Point Energy Corp. Crescent Point had consistently kept a drilling rig working in the area for many years, but the company put substantial chunks of its non-cores assets for sale a few years ago. Saturn had previously purchased the what they call their “Oxbow asset” from Crescent Point.
Through the Viking acquisition, Saturn said it will “acquire approximately 4,000 boepd (~98 per cent light oil and liquids) of high cash flow netback production and over 140 net sections of land, strategically positioned in the Viking fairway, which boasts one of the most attractive light oil resource plays in North America highlighted by payouts on newly drilled wells of approximately seven months based on a WTI oil price of US$95/bbl.”
The Viking acquisition bolsters Saturn’s existing Viking light oil asset in west-central Saskatchewan while complementing its core growth asset in Southeast Saskatchewan which targets the Frobisher and Midale (referred to as the “Oxbow asset”), further building size and scale for the company’s growing operations in Saskatchewan.
Transaction highlights
• Expands Existing Core Production Area: Significantly expands Saturn’s production base in its existing core production area in west-central Saskatchewan while also providing an operational fit and expertise with proforma production at the closing date forecast to be approximately 11,400 boepd1, an increase of approximately 52 per cent over Q1 2022 volumes;
• Highly accretive on a per share basis: The Viking acquisition increases Saturn’s 2022 adjusted funds flow2 (AFF) guidance by 18 per cent to $2.92 per weighted average share over previous guidance of $2.48. With a full 12 month impact of the Viking acquisition, the 2023 forecast adjusted funds flow is $223 million which equates to $3.98 per basic share.
• Doubles Saturn’s Land Position and Increases Viking Drilling Inventory by 250 per cent: Brings 186 gross (146 net) sections with high working interest (79 per cent average) in a coveted region of the Viking oil fairway. Adds 138 (gross) booked Viking drilling locations which are anticipated to deliver paybacks of seven months based on a WTI oil price of US$95/bbl
and provide sustainable production for over a decade;
• Generates high cash flow at various commodity price levels: Strong corporate netbacks can be realized down to $50 Edmonton light oil prices, underpinning the generation of substantial free cash flow that can be directed to reducing debt levels and funding near-term organic growth which, given available infrastructure, will serve to reduce per boe operating costs.
• Provides robust corporate netbacks: Viking acquisition is forecasted to reduce Saturn’s corporate royalty rate from approximately 15 per cent down to 12 per cent, and decrease operating costs per boe by 16 per cent, which will enhance corporate netbacks. Saturn expects to realize further cost savings across transportation, labour and treating costs with the addition of treating capabilities afforded by the Viking acquisition.
• Increased Size and Scale: Expansion of the production base is expected to enable Saturn to capture operating efficiencies and realize high facility utilization (currently operating at <60 per cent utilization) which can result in fixed and variable costs being allocated over larger per unit volumes of production.
Attractive acquisition Metrics:
“This significant transaction represents yet another critical milestone for Saturn as we execute our strategy of building a scalable portfolio of free cash flow generating assets that support both near and longer-term development, while also diversifying our production exposure across multiple highly economic plays to enhance our sustainability,” said John Jeffrey, CEO of Saturn, in a release. “This Viking acquisition allows Saturn to bring proven expertise in the efficient and responsible development of Viking light oil plays and benefit from additional size and scale to further improve our already low-cost structure and streamlined operations. Upon closing of the Viking acquisition, we forecast run rate production volumes of approximately 11,400 boepd (96 per cent crude oil and NGL)1, positioning Saturn to generate strong free cash flow which can be directed to debt repayment and future growth opportunities that can enhance shareholder returns.”
The Viking acquisition will be funded through proceeds from an increase of $200 million to its existing senior secured term loan and a bought-deal subscription receipt financing for aggregate gross proceeds of $65.0 million.
The Viking acquisition is consistent with Saturn’s strategy to become a premier, publicly traded light oil producer through the acquisition and development of undervalued, low-risk opportunities that support building a strong portfolio of cash flowing assets offering strategic development upside.
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The company said this provide Diversified Play Exposure which enhances sustainability. It Improves the balance of production between the company’s core Oxbow asset and Viking asset. The Viking asset previously comprised 6 per cent of total production and with the addition of the Viking acquisition, the Viking will now represent approximately 35 per cent of overall production, diversifying our asset concentration.
It provides stable production with minimal maintenance capital. The company forecasts keeping Viking production flat at ~4,500 boepd by drilling 35 to 40 wells per year generating free funds flow2 of over $85 million per year with potential for growth. Saturn said base production is easily replaced year-over-year due to stable long-life assets and production optimization underpinning recent drilling.
Saturn found compelling economics with enhanced financial flexibility – Robust AFF generation is driven by attractive half cycle economics with IRRs over 200 per cent while exceptional netbacks support payouts of approximately seven months. Reserve type curve forecasts remain robust with area break even on Edmonton Light prices down to as low as ~$50/bbl[8]. The Viking acquisition is expected to strengthen Saturn’s risk management portfolio, allowing the company to significantly improve its average realized price of hedged oil and obtain greater upside exposure in a strong price environment.
The company noted a low proportion of booked inventory and conservative type curves on the Viking acquisition assets present opportunities to leverage extended reach horizontal wells, pursue exploitation of the Upper Viking and implement production optimization and waterflood.
It also provides flexible marketing arrangements and improved hedge book. Saturn noted that crude produced in the area is sold on the Mid-Sask pipeline at Kerrobert, while gas is marketed under one year gas sales contracts. Saturn also realizes benefits to its hedge book as existing out-of-the-money hedges become significantly diluted through the Viking acquisition, and allow the company to capture more of the upside of the current strong price environment.
Owned infrastructure allows for minimal spend
with support for growth supported by sufficient egress in the area while significant processing capacity is available across the field with four operated oil batteries having over 12,000 bbl/d of capacity, two LACT pumps and gas sales connections with 3rd party gas plants in area.
The area benefits from responsibly deployed capital directed to abandonment and reclamation programs with limited inactive liabilities and a strong limited liability rating (LLR) of 3.50, Saturn said Go forward emissions reduction potential is possible through tiein points in Hershel and Plato for gas sales, gas injection potential based on modelling results, and bitcoin and power generation with produced gas.
Pro-forma numbers are based on pricing assumptions of: a WTI price of US$95/bbl for 2022 and US$90/bbl for 2023; an MSW/WTI differential of USD 4.00/bbl; an AECO price of $5.00/GJ; and a USD/CAD exchange rate of $1.25.
Combined, over 18 months post close, Saturn’s aggregate guidance includes capital spend of $155 million, production growth of 25 per cent and adjusted funds flow of $329 million2, resulting in free funds flow of $174 million.
On the back of the transformational Viking acquisition, the company intends to initiate an inaugural three-year plan focused on free funds flow growth, payout of debt, ARO discipline, leveraging strong relationships with key stakeholders, positioning Saturn to offer greater institutional appeal, improved liquidity, and the potential for future inclusion in key indices.
Highlights of the three-year strategic plan, based on the assumptions set forth above and management’s expectations (including lender and board approvals) include:
• $100 million in capital expenditures per year ($355 million over the life of the plan, inclusive of H2/22).
• Rapid near-term average production growth of 25 per cent from closing of the Viking acquisition to the end of 2023, underpinning a 2025 production target of ~15,000 boepd.
• Beyond our guidance period of H2/22 (US$95
WTI) and 2023 (USD 90 WTI), our base case assumptions include a flat oil price of US$85 in 2024 and 2025.
• Over the next 3.6 years, we anticipate generation of up to $860 million of funds flow2, inclusive of $106 million in H2/22, which in turn generates over $500 million of free adjusted funds flow2.
• If Saturn elected to apply all excess free cash flow to debt reduction, the company would have the ability to be debt free in Q4/2024, and to exit 2025 with approximately $200 million in cash on our balance sheet.
• 10 years of drilling inventory expected to remain in 2025.
• Continue our strong commitment to environmental, social and governance principles, including meeting our ARO obligations.
In concert with signing the definitive agreement for the Viking acquisition, Saturn has entered into an agreement with syndicate of underwriters co-led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Eight Capital to issue and sell, approximately 23.6 million subscription receipts on a bought deal basis
Saturn expects to enter an amended and restated senior secured loan agreement with its U.S. based institutional lender to provide addition loan proceeds of $200 million. The loan will bear interest at a rate of CDOR + 11.5 per cent and will amortize over three years, with 50 per cent repayable in the first year, 30 per cent in the second year and 20 per cent in the final year. Based on forecast production rates and hedged commodity prices, Saturn anticipates repaying the loan in full well in advance of its scheduled amortization payments. Execution of the further amendment is subject to the execution of mutually acceptable credit documentation giving effect to the terms provided in the commitment letter, and the satisfaction of the other customary conditions to closing, including the satisfaction of all conditions to the completion of the Viking acquisition.
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West Central Crisis Centre AGM, Wednesday, June 15 at Safety Evolution (114 Main Street, Kindersley) 7:00 pm. Public is welcome.
West Central Abilities Inc. AGM Thursday, June 23 at 1001 - 7th Avenue West 11:30 am.
SATURDAY HOTDOGS ARE BACK!
The Eston Museum will be holding hotdog sales again this summer! Please note that
the LOCATION has been changed. Hotdog sales will be held AT THE MUSEUM Please come out and enjoy a hotdog lunch on Saturdays from 11:00 to 1:00. Sit at our picnic tables and visit with friends! Starting date is June 18. (We also have a table in the Community Garage sale.) Hotdog sales will be held every Saturday until the end of August at the Museum in Eston.
Condo in CALEB VILLAGE, Kindersley. Prime ground floor 2 bedroom condo, windows facing three directions with a great view. Open design living room, dining area and Kitchen, 9 foot ceilings and very bright throughout! Walk-in closet in main bedroom, good size second bedroom with closet, nice size bathroom and entrance side closet. Outdoor ground level balcony facing beautiful out-
door grass grounds and Gazebo area, locker area upstairs above condo, furniture is optional. Contact Allan at 306-962-7996.
INSURANCE is hiring office & remote brokers & marketing/support brokers. Hybrid Schedules, Commission, & Equity opportunities. Contact Michael 403-501-8013 / mhollinda@excelrisk. ca
OUTREACH SERVICES
We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston
Domestic Violence Response
Traumatic Events Response
Please call 306-463-6655 to make an appointment.
Individual Counselling
Marital Counselling
Crisis Counselling
Short Term Counselling
Family Counselling
Youth Counselling
Suicide Prevention
Anger Management
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A recent spate of confusion regarding decision-making begins to clear up. But caution is still advised. Continue to check details. An old friend has important news.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re anxious to see your ideas move from concept to development. But trying to force the issue right now could backfire. Wait for movement to resume shortly.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep your thoughts focused on the positive as you deal with an unexpected turn of events in a personal or professional relationship. This could be the start of a welcome change.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Health matters take on added importance at this time. Deal with them before they interfere with your summer plans. A relationship that cooled off could soon warm up again.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) While a few details involving upcoming decisions still need your attention, you fun-loving Felines can begin to spend more time enjoying your lively social life again.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That long-sought-after career change could require you to move to another city. Weigh your decision carefully before either accepting or rejecting the offer out of hand.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A workplace situation can be awkward for Librans who prefer to keep their problems private. But you might have to “tell-all” if you hope to see it resolved in your favor.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your financial situation starts to improve this week, you still need to be cautious about money matters. Avoid major obligations, for now.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your overall aspects continue to brighten, allowing you to tackle long-deferred challenges. A change in travel plans could work to your benefit.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Things seem to be slowing down for the usually restless Sea Goat. But wouldn’t a bit of respite be just what you need right now? Activity picks up by the weekend.
1. TELEVISION: Luke’s Diner is a prominent feature in which 2000s TV show?
2. MUSIC: When did The Archies’ “Sugar Sugar” hit the No. 1 spot?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What does the Greek translation of rhinoceros mean?
4. MOVIES: Which movie features the song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”?
5. LANGUAGE: What is the American English equivalent of the British English phrase “drawing pin”?
6. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is the Yellowhammer State?
7. HISTORY: Who is believed to be the first to draw a world map, in 6th century BC?
8. AD SLOGANS: Which company advertised its product with the one-word description “Fahrvergnugen”?
9. GEOGRAPHY: How many states are in Australia?
10. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century novel starts with the line, “They’re out there”?
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Personal relationships take a positive turn for both married and single Aquarians. Professional commitments, however, could be complicated by newly emerging events.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A decision you thought was final might be reopened as new facts are discovered. This could lead to a short-term problem, but ultimately might prove beneficial.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your keen interest in pursuing global events could lead you into a career as a politician or journalist.
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CAMPBELL - Velma Loretta Marie Campbell (née Dammann) July, 5 1916 - March, 20, 2022. A Celebration of Velma’s life will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dodsland United Church with Mr. Brian Watson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Velma may be made to the Home Care Handibus c/o Town of Kindersley, 106 5th Avenue East, Kindersley, SK, S0L 1S0 or to Eatonia Oasis Living Inc., 205 2nd Avenue West, Eatonia, SK, S0L 0Y0. To send condolences to the family, please visit shanidarfuneralservices. com. Arrangements entrusted to Amanda Starosta of Shanidar Funeral Services, Rosetown, SK.
WIESE - Hilda Wiese passed away May 24, 2022 in Cabri, SK. She was born in Bessarabia Romania June 6, 1929. Beloved wife of the late Hilbert Wiese. Hilda is survived by her daughter Judy (Jerry) Schwengler; grand daughters Lori (Roger) Wallin and Jackie (Larry) Kielo; great grand children Hannah and Zachary Kielo. She lived most of her life and raised her family in Leader, SK. A private family graveside service will be held in Leader, SK. Condolences may be offered to the family at binkleysfuneralservice.com
Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of life in memory of Mary Schwengler
Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Holy Family Church, 1451 Strachan Rd. SE, Medicine Hat at 12 noon. Lunch to follow immediately after service.
Celebration of Life
Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of life in memory of Diane Krogstad
Saturday, June 18, 2022
2:00 pm at the Kindersley Elks Hall
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One Week – Available On Netflix
This Canadian film is one of the most affecting I’ve seen in some time.
It follows Ben Tyler, who heads on a motorcycle trip following finding out he has stage four cancer.
He rides across the country – from Toronto to Tofino, B.C. -- and visits incredible historical landmarks throughout his journey. While he rides, he reflects on his life, and whether it had meaning.
While the performances are great all-round, it’s Joshua Jackson as Ben who really anchors this one. Far from his Dawson’s Creek days, this is proof he’s a fantastic dramatic actor.
Unabashedly Canadian, writer-director Michael McGowan makes a film that will make you absolutely proud to be from here. You might shed a tear or two on the journey as well.
The Photograph – Available On Netflix
It was a breath of fresh air to see The Photograph, a romantic feature that didn’t rely on tropes and grand gestures to make a point.
An endeavour that follows numerous love stories throughout the past and present, it’s a skillful, beautiful endeavour that I couldn’t help but become enthralled in.
Writer-director Stella Meghie shows a growing maturity as a filmmaker with this one, and she lets the softer moments speak for themselves.
The incredible African-American cast is fronted by Insecure’s Issa Rae and Oscar nominee LaKeith Stanfield, who have an instant chemistry.
With Y’lan Noel, Chante Adams, Waves actor Kelvin Harrison Jr., the always-welcome Lil Rel Howery, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Teyonah Parris, Courtney B. Vance and Rob Morgan, there’s an embarrassment of riches here.
It’s an underrated film I truly with more people saw, because it was one of the more surprising films of 2020.
Marvin’s Room – Available On Prime Video
This is a movie I have loved since I was a kid, before I could fully understand and grasp the concepts in it. It’s only gotten better over time.
Based on Scott McPherson’s play, it follows a woman and her rebellious son, who move back home 17 years later to the family she left behind.
The movie earned Diane Keaton an Oscar nomination, and she’s hardly the only one who impresses. With a young Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro also on board, it’s a masterclass.
A fantastic drama, you’ll find yourself truly invested in these characters until the final frame.
Two Lovers and A Bear – Available On Netflix
This little Canadian feature is one of the most bizarre, interesting flicks I’ve seen in years.
It follows two people in a small North Pole town who come together following bizarre events. Roman and Lucy find solace in each other.
The cast is fantastic, with Orphan Black’s Tatiany Maslany and Dane DeHaan giving incredible performances. They’re also joined by Canadian treasure Gordon Pinsent.
It is a supremely weird film – and isn’t for everyone – but those who love it won’t stop raving about it.
The Illusionist – Available On Prime Video
This film about magic was thrown to the wayside by The Prestige’s release, a better-known film from Christopher Nolan.
But this amazing take is fabulous, and it’s different from the latter in so many ways.
It follows a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna who attempts to win the approval of a woman above his social standing, but he is relentlessly chased by the police also.
Director Neil Burger takes a quiet, interesting approach, and it pays off with this effort.
Edward Norton gives a layered performance, and Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell, and Eddie Marsan are all fabulous too.
It’s a seriously underrated film, and one I have absolutely adored throughout the years.
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ALSASK
Saturday, June 11
• Alsask Community Annual Life-Size Fooseball. To enter a team or for more information contact Sara 306-460-4303 or sarawilke@ sasktel.net
COLEVILLE
Saturday, June 11
• Coleville Town Wide Garage Sale 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. No early birds please.
EATONIA
Friday, June 17
• Prairie Oasis Fitness Club presents An Evening With Mitch Larock 5:00 pm Eatonia Community Hall. Beer Gardens and BBQ. Silver collection at the gate.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 1-3
• Eatonia Centennial (1920-2020). Visit eatonia2020.com for information and to purchase tickets.
Saturday, July 2
• Show & Shine 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Main Street. Prizes & Trophies. $15 entry fee. For more information call 306-460-7767.
ESTON Ongoing
• The Heritage Gallery at PWHS has our elevator photo collection by photographer Jack Mah on display. Available for viewing until June 11 when the museum is open for the season. Artwork from Holly Wallace and Christine Code will be on display.
Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12
• Summer Kick-Off 2022. Slo-Pitch Tournament, beer gardens, kids activities, food trucks, pancake breakfast, music and much more.
Saturday, June 11
• Street Hockey Tournament at the Eston Fairgrounds Outdoor Rink. Brought to you by the Eston Lions. Must be 16 and under. Gloves & stick required. To pre-register text 306-962-7650.
Sunday, June 12
• Eston Market 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Eston AGT Community Centre.
Saturday, June 18
• Eston Caring Hands annual Community Garage Sale 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please call Rickie Nash 306-280-8640 to be on the map. $10 / Location. Pick up your maps at Eston Jubilee Lodge Gazebo $1 each. BBQ Burgers and drinks 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. Bake Sale 9:00 am - 1:30 pm.
• Eston Rodeo Committee Bullriding Event. (affiliated with the World Bull Riders Associ-
ation). BBQ Beef Burger Bar and Beer Gardens. Call Kent 306-962-7481 for more info. Saturday, June 25
• Come and Go Reception for Connie (Etter) McConnell artshow, in the Heritage Gallery at PWHS; June 25th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, and will be open to viewing on July 1st.
• Eston Men’s Annual Golf Tournament. For more information or to register call 306-9623845.
Friday, July 1
• PWHS is hosting their annual July 1st celebration, complete with lunch, including cake and ice cream, and music! Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 am. This year we will be hosting a car show as well.
June 6-11
• Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Leader
Thursday, June 9
• Leader and District Arts Council presents “Per Up, Pianist” by Sarah Hagan (a one woman sit-down musical comedy) 7:30 pm at the Leader Community Centre
Saturday, June 11
• Community Garage Sale hosted by Leader and District Tourism.
Sunday, June 12
• Blumenfeld Pilgrimage at Blumenfeld & District Heritage Site (16 km S & 6.4 km E of Leader on Blumenfeld Rd). Inquiries contact Karri 306-628-8083 (karriwagman.kw@ gmail.com), Ron 306-628-7403 or Kendra (avolk@sasktel.net)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 17, 18, 19
• Wild West Daze
KERROBERT
Ongoing
• Library Storybook Trail
• Kerrobert Golf Course - Men’s Night is Thursdays
• Kerrobert Golf Course - Ladies Night is Tuesdays
Thursday, June 23
• Kerrobert Courthouse Time Capsule Opening in the courtyard. BBQ at 5:00 pm before moving into the courthouse foyer for the opening at 7:00 pm.
Friday, June 24
• Kerrobert Oilmen’s Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 30
• KCS Graduation
July 8-10
• Kerrobert Rodeo
October 1
• Fall Market
November 3-5
• Prairieland Players Dinner Theatre
November 26
• Winter Market
December 2
• Town Christmas Party
KINDERSLEY
Wednesday, June 15
• West Central Crisis Centre Annual AGM 7:00 pm at Safety Evolution (114 Main Street). Public is welcome.
Thursday, June 16 & Friday, June 17
• WCBL game between Edmonton Prospects vs Moose Jaw Miller Express 7:05 pm at Berard Field. 2-day Kids Camp (both days) 4:30-6:00 pm $50. Includes an Edmonto hat and shirt along with 3 hours of camp time and tickets to both games. Register at Kindersley Minor Ball.
Saturday, June 18
• Kindersley Klippers present Banger Bingo at the Co-op Rink. Cocktails 5:00 pm, Supper 6:00 pm. $400/table of 8. RSVP email: klippersmarketing@gmail.com
Monday, June 20
• Kindersley Iron Horse Jr Klippers AGM 7:00 pm. Meeting room at the WCEC.
Thursday, June 23
• Kindersley Legion Branch #57 Steak & Baked Potato Supper. Only 90 seats will be sold. Call/Text Jeannie Bylo 306-741-9689 to book a ticket.
• West Central Abilities Inc. AGM at 10017th Avenue West 11:30 am.
Saturday, July 9
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 2:00 pm Hobby Stock, Street Stock, Stock Trucks. $10 admission
September 22, 23. 24 and 25
• Goose Festival Days!
Saturday, September 24
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 3:00 pm Hobby Stock Invitational, Legends Touring Series, Wingless Sprints, Street Stock, Truck Stock. $10 admission.
Sunday, September 25
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 1:00 pm Hobby Stock Invitational, Legions Touring Series, Wingless Sprints, Street Stock, Truck Stock. $10 admission.
* Kindersley Clay Busters Trap Shooting every Wednesday (6:30 pm) and Sunday (2:00 pm) at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Range. Your first round is on us, each round after that is $5. Contact Jeff Vass 306-4605373 for more info.