Gail moved to Eatonia as a nurse in 1957 and found her farming husband Don. She has 3 daughters & 1 son and 5 grand kids, who she adores very much!
Gail loves to wear black, her favourite food is perogies & she enjoys watching all sports on TV. This year she spent a wonderful, warm
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Eatonia Garage Sale attracts young shoppers
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youngest shoppers to make their rounds at Eatonia’s Community Garage Sale, which was held on Saturday, May 28. They not only found plenty of treasures, but
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Pipeline dollars pumped back into communities
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The Kindersley & District Co-op, along with Enbridge, conducted a cheque presentation Friday morning, May 27 at the Kindersley Co-op Grocery Store for three local organizations. The West Central Crisis Centre, West Central Abilities, and the Kindersley & District Food Bank were the three organizations that benefited from the Line3/Co-op rebate program.
Michelle Weber, representing West Central Crisis Centre, received $6,269.00.
Leslie Omness, representing the Kindersley & District Food Bank, receved $5,000. Kim Edmunds, representing West Central Abilities, received $15,000. The equity check to Enbridge was in the amount of $26,269.00, which was then distributed locally to the three local organizations. Allen Sawatzky, Construction Manager, was in attendance from Enbridge.
dian prairies is at the neighbourhood Co-Op store.
One of the many economic benefits of pipeline construction is the spending of workers in local communities for the purchase of gasoline and groceries, among other necessities. And one of the most popular and prevalent places to make those purchases on the Cana-
Team Member Service Award!
Aranillo Leah on receiving her 5 Year Service Award with the Kindersley and District Co-op! Leah is the sweet smiling face you see at the Produce Department on a regular basis at the Kindersley and District Co-op grocery location! Leah has worked at the Grocery store since March 2017 and is a valuable team member! If you see Leah around the department today, give her a high-five for 5 years of service! Congratulations Leah!
With that in mind, Enbridge established a program with nine Co-op retail outlets in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, which ran from the spring of 2017 until completion of the Canadian portion of the Line 3 replacement project in 2019. Funds were disbursed to communities in 2020, however formal cheque presentations were postponed due to COVID-19 health restrictions.
Ultimately, more than $90,000 was raised through Co-op stores in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including a $26,269 rebate from the Kindersley and District Co-op. Funds will go toward the West Central Crisis Centre ($15,000), West Central Abilities ($6,269) and the local food bank ($5,000).
“We know that large construction projects like this have an impact on smaller communities, so we’re always looking at ways to make that experience and the legacy we leave behind a positive
Back Row (L-R): Al Sawatzsky - construction manager Enbridge - Line 3 project, Trevor Bond - General Manager, Kindersley & District Co-op, Ken MasseyKindersley & District Co-op (Director), and Tom Watt - Kindersley & District Coop (Board President). Front Row (L-R) Michelle Weber - Executive Director West Central Crisis Centre, Leslie Omness - Kindersley & District Food Bank, Caroline San Andres - Kindersley & District Co-op (Director), Kim Edmunds - Executive Director West Central Abilities, Brooke Nargang - West Central Abilities, Donna McBride - Kindersley & District Co-op (Director).
one,” explains Guy Krepps, Project Director. “This was another way for Enbridge to support that objective and a nice top-up to the $3 million in project-related community investment across the Canadian Prairies during pipeline construction.”
Enbridge and contractor personnel – OJ Pipelines, Banister Pipelines, SA Energy and subcontractors –were encouraged to use an Enbridge Line
3 Co-op number when purchasing gasoline, groceries or hardware items for personal and business use. Just as individual earns equity through their annual purchases at Co-op, so too did Enbridge, re-investing those funds invested back into the community at the end of the project.
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Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year
Grant Fagerheim
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK www.pipelineonline.ca
Five years ago, Estevan’s Grant Fagerheim, of Whitecap Resources Inc., was inducted into the Saskatchewan Petroleum Industry Hall of Fame. Today he is Saskatchewan’s Oilman of the Year.
Grant Fagerheim is president and chief executive officer of Whitecap Resources Inc. He has worked and served as a director in both the upstream and downstream segments of the energy industry over his 30+ year career in the energy sector. He was founder of Ketch Energy Ltd., Ketch Resources Ltd. and Kereco Energy Ltd. (Cadence).
Grant was born and raised in Estevan, where his father worked in the coal industry and his mother was a long-serving nurse. Grant left home in 1977 to pursue his passion for hockey. He attended, played hockey and graduated from the University of Calgary.
“Hockey has always been my passion and it’s a passion I’ve carried forward into my approach to business. Whether in business or in sports, I’ve always focused on building teams. Each iteration of my ventures in the energy sector has focused on assembling strong teams, durable assets and a plan to create long-term value for shareholders.” Grant says.
Grant had various roles in the energy sector up until April 2000 when he was recruited to take the reins as President and CEO of the first Ketch Energy growth company.
Grant founded Whitecap in the fall of 2009 with a capitalization of $46 million, initially producing around 850 barrels a day. Today, the company is worth over $6.5 billion and produces just over 130,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, almost half of that in this province. Both the market capitalization and production numbers have doubled in the last four years. Whitecap is now one of the largest producers in Saskatchewan and in the Canadian energy sector.
Whitecap, through its counter-cyclical foresight, has enjoyed success in spite of the downturn in the industry that lasted seven years.
“We have maintained a cautious level of debt which has served us well as when the downturn hit, we had the resources to pursue consolidation opportunities. You have to enjoy the thrill of the hunt in this game while ensuring strong returns to shareholders,” Grant commented.
Whitecap has been successful in that hunt. The company purchased the operating control of the Weyburn Unit from Cenovus. That has led to Whitecap becoming a net-zero oil producer, storing more CO2 than its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Since the start of 2020 the company purchased NAL Resources Limited, TORC Oil & Gas Ltd., Kicking Horse Oil & Gas Ltd., Highrock Resources Ltd., and TimberRock Energy Corp., as well as certain assets in the Kindersley and central Alberta areas.
Grant has been an outspoken advocate for the oil industry as well as energy transformation including greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, with his company putting its money where its mouth is.
The fall of 2021 saw Whitecap announce it was working with Federated Co-operatives Limited to develop the next major carbon dioxide initiative in this province – a carbon capture hub. When it goes ahead, CO2 will soon be captured at the FCL refinery and ethanol plant; as well, plans are underway for CO2 capture from several other large industrial emitters in the area. This captured CO2 will be pipelined to the Weyburn Unit for enhanced oil recovery or into a saline aquifer for long-term storage. This could ultimately result in a larger hydrogen hub in the province in the not-too-distant future.
In his personal time, Grant enjoys playing oldtimer hockey and contributing to a variety of corporate and charitable boards. He has served as chairman of the Edge School for Athletes in Calgary. He has been a director of the Hockey Canada Foundation since January 2008, has served as chairman of the Foundation and was also a member of the Order of Hockey Canada executive committee. In recognition for his contributions to Canada he was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal created in 2012 to honour the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2017, Grant was inducted into the Saskatchewan Petroleum Industry Hall of Fame.
Grant and his wife Penny have two sons, Brandon and Brett. He keeps up active contact with his family and friends in Saskatchewan, especially with his sister and brother-in-law in Regina.
For outstanding contributions to the petroleum industry in Saskatchewan and Canada, Grant Fagerheim is Saskatchewan’s Oilman of the Year. You can attend the awards ceremony on June 1 at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show. Tickets are available at oilshow.ca.
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Great Plains Grads are honoured
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Great Plains Grads formally celebrated their achievements at the Kindersley Inn ballroom on Friday, May 27th. The evening began with a delicious supper followed by a procession of the graduates, a program, and presentation of diplomas.
Fritz Eckstein, Regional Manager, welcomed grads and guests and acknowledged the dedicated staff. He paid special tribute to staff member Jeanne Krentz, who taught up to her 80th birthday, and the grads responded with robust applause and cheering.
Greetings were given by David Keast, President and CEO of Great Plains College. Later in the evening, Eckstein congratulated David on his retirement and presented him with a well-deserved gold star.
Adult Basic Education:
Academic Award: Steffany Mackay
Achievement Award: Dawson Mann
Continuing Care Assistant Kindersley: Academic Award: Justine McNeil
Achievement Award: Leera Villacorta
Graduates:
Administrative Assistant: Jace Borgal, Morgan Clappison, Alanna Deck, Alannah Mackey, Kate Ochs
Member of Parliament, Jeremy Patzer, addressed the grads, acknowledging the importance of the fields they are going into. Lana Rhodes brought greetings on behalf of Ken Francis, MLA, crediting the students for their perseverance throughout the last couple of years.
Mayor Rod Perkins brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Kindersley. Mayor Perkins said he’d seen many past graduates working in the community and raising families here. “You have achieved something to be proud of,” he said.
Each of the grads was invited to the stage to receive their diplomas. Students from Biggar, who had taken the Part-time Continuing Care Assistant Program, were also acknowledged, although not all of them could be present.
Academic awards and Achievement awards were announced in each of the Kindersley programs.
Graduation Class of 2022 - Great Plains College - Kindersley | PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Nodding
I heard someone say, the reason we “nod off to sleep” in a boring meeting is so it looks like we’re emphatically agreeing with everything. We definitely cannot afford to fall asleep now, after decisions were made at meetings in Switzerland last week that impact our lives. If we fall asleep, our silence may be construed as agreement.
Last week the World Economic Forum (WEF) met in Davos, Switzerland. The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) also held their conference at the same time at Geneva. Billionaires, politicians, celebrities and even dictators met in Davos, the luxury ski town. They presented a contradictory message at the WEF, about the importance of climate change while arriving on their private jets.
The media portrays both organizations as institutions whose purpose is to help the world become a safer place, yet their authenticity is questionable. False store fronts were constructed on the streets of Davos prior to the conference, making it appear much like a movie set. The only authentic kiosks were those set up by The Wall Street Journal, Google, You Tube and Dow Jones, all of which were participants in the conference.
Hundreds of armed men surrounded the area, protecting the elites from the common people. In addition to the Swiss police,
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hundreds of heavily-armed soldiers were present, and convoys of military trucks.
Meanwhile in Canada, the media appears to protect these organizations. Anyone who dares to ask questions about the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) which were voted on, is quickly criticized and demeaned. Anyone who dares mention concerns regarding negotiations being made for a Global Pandemic Treaty, where 193 countries are involved, immediately has those concerns swept away as though they were irrelevant.
When the media issues a public response to any dissenting voices, they utilize the expertise of neutral voices, but fail to mention the connections of these experts. Those connections include everything from the Trudeau Foundation, working for the WHO, or the federal government. Could any of these experts be considered as ‘neutral’ in their opinions?
All endeavours are accomplished one step at a time. Leslyn Lewis, MP, explained, “If this document is passed,” she said, referring to amendments to the IHR, “I believe it lays the foundation for the transfer of powers from nation states to the unelected WHO during pandemics, thus legitimizing the drafting and potential passage of the World Pandemic Treaty.”
The amendments are the first step in the process.
The head of the WEF has already said “the future is being built by us”. However, everyday citizens only recognize most of these people by name. They may be more familiar with others, such as Justin Trudeau, but do they trust these individuals to make decisions on their behalf?
Christine Anderson, a German Member of European Parliament, said, “Granting government powers to a non-elected body is the exact opposite of democratic recourse and takes away any possibility for the people to hold officials accountable. This amounts to no less than disenfranchising the people. I am imploring you, look into this and protect the rights of the people.”
This is easier said than done, since any outsider who dares to “look into this”, is promptly and publicly demeaned. Questions, discussions and even information and data are censored.
When the masses object, they’re described as rebellious, refusing to follow and
obey the wisdom of these leaders, however many people are tired of pseudo leaders. The strength of a movement is not in blind obedience, and alignment can’t be forced upon everyday citizens.
Douglas McArthur once said, “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He/she does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his/her actions and the integrity of his/her intent.”
Authentic leaders work to empower the people they lead; this happens through relationship. Relationship alignment is not easy to achieve but it’s worth the effort.
We all realize the important role relationship plays in families, so shouldn’t it
be equally as important in our communities, provinces and nation? Why would we allow a global institution to make decisions for us ... institutions that do not listen to people, but expect blind obedience?
We aren’t made to function independent of one another. We are gifted to serve each other. We’re meant to be empowered by leadership, not discouraged. It’s hazardous to forget the importance of the voice of the people, while expecting them to pay their taxes and dues, while the government makes decisions on their behalf. Such a strategy would be a disaster in a family setting; so why would it work provincially, nationally or internationally? This is not a time to nod off to sleep while world leaders make decisions on our behalf.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Does Democracy Really Work?
There seems to be concerns nowadays about the threat to democracy in democratically aligned countries. Why are large segments of the population protesting and even in some cases using violence against their democratically elected government. “Rep by Pop” and “Majority Rules “ seems a fair way of governing. But is it? In my opinion there are cases where democracy works and cases where it does not. I think the success of democratically made decisions depends largely on the size and area affected by that decision. A good example of this is when the city of Calgary voted to accept or reject the fluoridation of their water supply. Hear you had people of a set area making a decision which affected them all equally. To me that sounded like a fair way to resolve the question.
On the other hand when you consider an area the size of Canada and the large variation in its population it’s obvious that the lesser populated areas will receive less consideration when important decisions are being made. This is evident from the staunch defence of the dairy industry in NAFTA negotiations to the perpetuation of the. “Equalization “ formula which sees billions of dollars transferred from the west to the two big eastern provinces. Of course politicians will say that the money first goes to Ottawa and then is distributed according to the formula but this is just a matter of semantics.
Will this situation ever change? As long as 90% of elections are decided before polls open in the west the answer is no. In fact this was so obvious that a number of years ago it was decided not to show the election results until the polls were closed across Canada as it was felt western voters would lose interest in casting their ballots knowing the election was already settled.
So what is the solution to this obvious inequality? I believe that once again the area or size and the population in that area should have greater say in decisions that affect them. This would mean greater power given to the individual provinces and less power to the central government so that certain areas are not treated more “equally” than others.
Presently the leadership of the federal conservative party is being debated. It is interesting to note that many of the candidates are recognizing the obvious presence of Western alienation. They are all aware that it exists but what will they do about it. Are their speeches sincere or is it just lip service? If the status quo continues as I’m sure it will, their concerns Will soon be swept aside and we’ll go back to playing the same old game.
Don Bamber, Oyen
Pop89
This morning I walked past a couple who are clearly not from here. So, of course, I said hello. This place is so small that seeing unfamiliar people in town is almost as remarkable as having a stranger walk into your house. You say hello. You ask where they are from and if they are enjoying themselves. The strangers often seem perplexed. Guarded. A little concerned that maybe they should know you, but they can’t quite place you.
The hello, the wave, the friendly interrogation: these are village gestures. But they are also the pro tocol of certain urban com munities where locals want you to feel safe as they ap proach you on the sidewalk. When I lived in Memphis, a predominantly black city, everyone said hello. The
actual expression is: “How y’all doin’?” And because it’s the South, and folks take their time, you can easily drawl the words as you pass on the sidewalk. But Memphis also had so many drive-by shootings that they didn’t always make the front page of the newspaper. To walk at night was to take your life in your hands, I was told. Once, leaving the art school after dark, my friend Joel and I heard gunshots. Being a Canadian and not used to
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to buy them.
Having lived in a couple of places south of the border, I have some very dear friends in the States. They don’t support gun culture, yet they seem to prefer to talk about what’s wrong with their country than to hear how other countries do things differently, as if the only dream is “the American dream.”
Why don’t they listen? Many see Canada as “just an extension” of them. Or, they assume, “being the
and poor school quality.” And, yes, “violence and firearms deaths.”
Mental health is the problem, say the men at the Texas governor’s press conference. Yes, certainly America’s mental health is suffering. Substack columnist Bari Weiss believes there is a link between mental health and a “festering, unnoticed insanity” due to “the dissolution of our social ties—and with them the accountability and responsibility that an actual community demands.” And-
Citizen of the Year Award
The Town of Kindersley and Kindersley Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to start a Citizen of the Year Award program in Kindersley to thank our many volunteers for all the things they do to make our community a great place to live!
A Junior (Under 18) and Senior (18+) Citizen of the Year will be chosen by a committee of 2 Councillors, 2 Town of Kindersley Administration staff, 2 Chamber of Commerce Board Members, and 1 Community Member.
Winners will be presented at the December 2022 Regular Meeting of Council.
Nominations Must:
• Be a resident of Kindersley
• Include only unpaid accomplishments
• Include only accomplishments within the Kindersley area
You can nominate someone in person at the Town of Kindersley Administration Office or at the Chamber of Commerce Office located at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum!
Nominate a volunteer by November 1st, 2022. Nominate a volunteer here: https://www.kindersley. ca/news-and-notices/citizen-of-the-year-award/
poselessness and the lack of meaning” was already
I live in a community so small that to not behave accountably or responsiblyability. But even here, thereheads I choose to avoid.munal courage to respond to mental health problems before violent behaviour
matic weapons designed to kill several people in mere seconds, and will sell them to anyone with the money
illiteracy, obesity, diabetes, use of anti-depressants, income disparity, military spending, hazardous waste pollution, recorded rapes,
An American child’s chance of dying by gunshot are higher than dying in a car accident or drowning in a swimming pool. “Threat assessment initiatives” like designing bulletproof packsacks are an insult to children and parents. We might ask what kind of country is it where parents are relieved their children are past school age in the same way they once were relieved when their sons
We are better than this, say Texan politicians. Are you? Prove it. Stand up to the NRA at their convention in Texas at the end of the week of slaughter. Stand up to the lobbyists and big money. Be humane. Not a dude on a movie poster. Not a shoot-first-askquestions-later wild west stereotype. Not #1. Be better than that.
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Sarah Hagen perfroms “Perk Up, Pianist” on June 9th
KINDERSLEY & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL
Joe Trio doesn’t disappoint
humour and unpredictability.
The Kindersley & District Arts Council presented their final concert of the 2022 season on Thursday, May 26, at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
On a tour that was postponed twice because of Covid-19, the Classical piano trio “Joe Trio” performed in front of a small crowd, but those who were in attendance were treated to an outstanding live performance by three brilliant musicians, who engaged the audience with their talent,
Cameron Wilson on violin, Charles Inkman on cello, and Allen Stiles on piano played everything from Shubert to a more contemporary version of Brian Wilson’s Surf’s Up and Good Vibrations. They finished their set with a jaw-dropping rendition of the Queen classic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Suffice to say; many left with a new appreciation of classical music.
Tickets to next season’s Kindersley & District Arts Council concert series are now available.
MALLORY CAWTHRA
On June 9th at 7:30 pm, award-winning concert pianist Sarah Hagen will be performing “Perk up, Pianist!” at the Leader Community Centre. Presented by the Leader and District Arts Council, “Perk up, Pianist!” is a one-woman, sit-down musical comedy created, written and performed by Sarah Hagen herself. Her website explains that it “tells the tale of a touring classical musician remaining optimistic in the midst of challenging and ridiculous situations” while showcasing her dry wit and deadpan humour.
Sarah Hagen had been slated to perform “Perk up, Pianist!” in February of this year, but her tour was postponed. Sarah Hagen first premiered “Perk up, Pianist!” in the summer of 2016, performing the musical comedy show at various Canadian Fringe Festivals like the Toronto Fringe Festival. Montreal Rampage [blog] wrote about the performance: “Hagen reminds us the beauty of how an honest solo performance can make you so easily fall in love with its performer.”
As a Canadian pianist, Sarah has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, been heard nationally on CBC Radio 2’s In Concert in a live recording with violinist Joan Blackman and cellist Ariel Barnes, toured throughout Sweden numerous times, and has appeared as a soloist with the Victoria Symphony, to highlight a few of her many performances and collaborations. Sarah was also awarded Artist of the Year by both Ontario Contact in 2017 and the British Columbia Touring Council in 2015.
Sarah grew up on the West Coast of Canada as the youngest of five children and was enrolled in piano lessons from a young age. She took to playing the piano and found learning it relatively easy; the piano became an extension of herself.
“Perk up, Pianist!” will be the last of the 2021/2022 season for the Leader and District Arts Council. The 2022/2023 Season will be announced at this performance, including some new surprises, and season tickets will be available for purchase, with the chance to win a season ticket if purchased this night.
and her husband Eddy Gergely on the birth of their son, Gus Patrick on September 24th.
Joe Trio performed on Thursday, May 26th at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
The Town of Eston’s perennial beds are all cleaned up. The Communities in Bloom committee have been busy prepping the planters and barrels and filling the water reservoirs. | PHOTO
Eston Composite School’s grade one class took to the kitchens on May 26th, preparing for their special Muffin Morning. Students worked together to make muffins and juice. Each student invited a special guest to come spend the morning with them on May 27th.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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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.
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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).
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Changes To PST Will Benefit Farmers And Agriculture Industry
Grain-fed vs grass-fed beef
Grassfed and grainfed are terms used to describe the feeding program for grazing animals like cattle. Here’s an overview of what these terms mean for the beef you’re eating.
GRAIN-FED
Amendments to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) regulations will provide greater clarity to farmers and help ensure that PST is applied fairly and consistently to farming and agricultural goods and services.
ceived ‘PST creep’ in farming activity.”
Effective April 1, 2022, new PST exemptions were made through regulation changes. These exemptions include:
While most cattle are raised eating grass, many farmers “finish” their cows on feed mixtures made from grains and corn. This process fattens the cattle up faster and gets them to market sooner.
“After speaking with agricultural organizations in our province, we heard concerns that PST was inconsistently applied to farming and agricultural activity,” Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. “The changes to the PST regulations will be more equitable, consistent and protect farmers against per-
While there’s nothing harmful about grain finishing, it does change the composition and flavour of the meat. For example, grainfed beef is heavily marbled and has a buttery, slightly sweet taste. Most people describe it as meltinyourmouth tender.
GRASS-FED
• prefabricated wind breaker panels for use in the protection and handling of livestock
• insulators for electrified livestock fences
also exempt from PST and are retroactive to April 1, 2016:
• water storage tanks used in spraying or irrigating crops
• storage tanks for weed control chemicals, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, liquid fertilizer
Grassfed beef comes from cattle that spend their entire lives eating grass. Typically, they graze on pastureland in the spring and summer, then eat hay in the fall and winter. Raising beef this way takes a lot of time, as grassfed animals take six to 12 months longer to reach market weight than grainfed animals. This extra time makes it more expensive for the rancher and the consumer.
• certain farm equipment attached to a registered vehicle
• on-farm dugout excavation and for trenching (in specific circumstances related to farming)
Additionally, it was clarified that the following products are
• adjuvants that improve their efficacy or application
• portable seed cleaners used on-farm by farmers in preparing their crop for storage or market (farmers in the business of seed cleaning must pay PST on their seed cleaning equipment)
• farm tractors
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.
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artificial insemination
Natural service (NS) and artificial insemination (AI) are the two most popular breeding programs used by cattle breeders and producers worldwide. Here’s an overview of these methods.
• Natural service is used by most cattle breeders and producers. It’s the natural breeding method where the cow and bull are allowed to mate without technological intervention. In other words, the bull and cow mate as they naturally show heat.
Although the bulls must be fed and taken care of all year, this method is relatively handsoff and doesn’t require special equipment.
Despite variations in cost and taste, both grain and grassfed beef are excellent sources of protein, B vitamins, iron and zinc.
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• Artificial insemination is reproduction achieved by human intervention. It involves collecting sperm cells from a bull and manually depositing them directly into a cow’s reproductive tract.
This breeding method is labourintensive and requires farmers to invest in expensive facilities, equipment and estrous synchronization drugs. However, it often results in improved reproductive performance and herd genetics. In addition, AI reduces the risk of disease transmission.
Some farmers use a combination of both methods to improve the health of their herds.
“While inflation and operating costs have been rising the last couple of years, cattle producers, and all farmers, simply cannot pass along higher costs including taxes,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Arnold Balicki said. “The recognition of this by the Government of Saskatchewan when it comes to PST on several important farm related goods and activities is appreciated by Saskatchewan’s cattle producers. Keeping this tax out of the industry helps keep it on a level and fair playing field, making us more competitive in the long run.”
The estimated, annual cost of these changes is about $1 million. The Ministry of Finance is also beginning discussions about modernizing the agriculture and farming section of PST legislation, to potentially be considered in future budgets.
Composting manure involves turning over a pile of animal waste several times until it breaks down into a stable organic form. Composted manure is dense in nutrients and mers use composted manure on field crops to improve the soil’s waterholding capacity
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Weekly Crop Report
Seeding progress climbed throughout many regions in the past week, despite a storm that brought snow and rain to parts of the province. Fifty-two per cent of the 2022 crop is now seeded, up from 33 per cent last week. This is still behind the five-year average (2017-2021) of 78 per cent for this time of year. The rainfall received over the past week in drier areas will help improve soil moisture conditions and establishment of early seeded crops.
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The west central region is the farthest along with 81 per cent of the crop seeded. Seventy-six per cent of the crop is seeded in the northwest, 73 per cent seeded in the southwest, 44 per cent seeded in the southeast, 22 per cent seeded in the northeast and 21 per cent seeded in the east-central region of the province.
and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 63 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and eleven per cent very short. Pasture conditions are rated as 10 per cent excellent, 27 per cent good, 36 per cent fair, 16 per cent poor and 11 per cent very poor. Pastures in the western half of province are struggling to establish this spring due to very limited precipitation causing many livestock producers in the area to continue to feed cattle on farm.
8 interesting facts about fish farming
The east received significant amounts of precipitation. The Hudson Bay area reported 88 mm, the Jedburgh area 85 mm, the Rama area 83 mm, the Indian Head area 32 mm and the Biggar and Cando areas 11 mm. While rain is welcome in the eastern half of the province, many producers are eager to continue their seeding operations.
The global demand for fish is steadily increasing. Consequently, fish farming has become a massive industry around the world. Here are eight interesting facts about fish farms.
1. Over half of the fish consumed worldwide come from fish farms.
2. China is the largest producer of farmed seafood and produces over 60 million tonnes of farmed fish every year.
Soil moisture continues to improve across the province, mainly in the eastern regions where most of the spring precipitation was received. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and nine per cent very short. Hay
3. The most farmed species are carp, catfish, salmon and tilapia.
4. The earliest evidence of fish farming dates to ancient China, Egypt and Rome. However, the modern form of fish farming was introduced in Germany in 1733.
5. Another word for fish farming is aquaculture. The word aquaculture combines the Latin words aqua and cultura, meaning water and agriculture.
6. Farmed fish often has a milder flavour than wildcaught fish.
Earlier seeded crops have started to emerge where moisture is sufficient, but cool weather over the past week has slowed development of many crops. In general, most crops are rated as normal for their development except for canola, which was rated as 67 per cent behind. This is likely due to the extremely dry conditions in the southwest and west central regions, delaying growth and the recent cool weather across the whole province. Most of the crop damage this week was due to minor flooding, light frosts, drought conditions and flea beetles. Producers continue to report that there is a shortage of farm equipment parts. There are also some reports of input and herbicide shortages throughout the province.
A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/ crop-report.
7. There are three main fish farming systems: completely closed, flowthrough and open systems.
Follow the 2022 Crop Report on Twitter at @SKAgriculture.
8. When done correctly, fish farming is a highly ecofriendly and sustainable way to raise fish. It helps create healthier habitats and rebuild stocks of threatened and endangered species.
Did you know that many fish farms and hatcheries offer tours? Look for one near you to get a glimpse into this fascinating industry.
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Seeding south of Netherhill. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
How to improve flea beetle management
BY KEITH GABERT
Flea beetles can do a lot of damage in a short time. To avoid beetle shock, growers and agronomists across the Prairies will want to scout as soon as seedlings emerge, and check often – especially in crops advancing slowly.
Seed treatments usually provide effective protection as long as canola reaches the three- to fourleaf stage in three to four weeks. Slow-growing crops under intense flea beetle pressure will likely require foliar insecticide. In 2021, dry conditions were ideal for flea beetles (especially warm and dry). Unfortunately, these conditions also slowed the crop – leaving small canola plants vulnerable for longer. The 2021 experience will have many canola growers on high alert for 2022.
The spray, or action, threshold for flea beetles is when average leaf area loss exceeds 25 per cent across the field. With a slow-growing crop and plant stands below five to eight plants per square foot, a lower action threshold may be appropriate.
To assess leaf area loss, scout for damage in a few spots in each field, checking 10 plants in each spot. Flea beetles tend to prefer fresh new leaves. If cotyledons are chewed up but newest leaves show very little feeding, then plants may be outgrowing the threat or seed treatments may be having an effect (or both). If the first true leaves are not present, flea beetles may be nipping them off at the growing point. Also check for stem damage, especially in cool or windy weather. Plants with extensive stem feeding could be assessed at 100 per cent leaf area loss.
Scout daily in areas approaching the action threshold. With a day or two of warm, dry conditions, damage can escalate well beyond the threshold.
Spraying is likely required if flea beetle damage exceeds the threshold, flea beetles are still feeding and the crop has not reached the four-leaf stage.
Tips to improve spray results
Use pesticides registered for flea beetles in canola. Refer to product labels for proper use instructions. Consider the weather. Insecticide will be effective on cooler days
as long as the flea beetles are active. Malathion is the only product that requires a minimum temperature of 18-20°C. Other product labels say to apply when flea beetles are active, but to avoid the warmest parts of the day. Some pyrethroid labels (Decis, for example) say they should not be applied when temperatures are above 25°C. However, if conditions are cool AND wet, don’t bother spraying anything. Flea beetles don’t like rain, and will take cover in the soil and leaf litter. Product labels also say not to spray if rain is likely within one hour. Use nozzles that provide good coverage. Low-drift nozzles are well-suited for weed control but not flea beetle control. A dedicated sprayer pass with nozzles that pro-
duce smaller droplets will provide the coverage needed for improved flea beetle results.
For more on flea beetle lifecycles and management, please see the flea beetles chapter at CanolaEncyclopedia.ca. This article is based on two more detailed Canola Watch Fundamentals articles called “How to assess leaf area loss from flea beetles” and “The flea beetle spray decision: 8 steps”. Find them at canolawatch.org/fundamentals. While there, please sign up to receive our timely Canola Watch agronomy emails.
– Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. Email gabertk@canolacouncil. org
Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
“News Follows Price”
“Prices lead fundamentals.”
“Prices lead, fundamentals follow.”
Perhaps you have heard these terms before. It can be a difficult concept to understand. It requires an understanding of Technical Analysis.
It took an observation of thousands, then millions of charts.
I believe it now.
“Prices lead, fundamentals follow.”
This concept is understood by some of the greatest investors of all time.
Paul Tudor Jones II, the founder of Tudor Investment Corporation, said in Jack D. Schwager’s Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders (1989):
“I always believe that prices move first and fundamentals come second.”
Jones believes that the price looks to the future and anticipates the fundamentals soon to follow.
On May 11, I published my Bullish sentiment anticipating a move higher based on the Kansas City and Chicago wheat charts in the Klarenbach Grain Report.
On May 14, India announced a ban on exports.
Wheat experienced a 14% move five days following the May 11 publication.
On May 27th, readers of the Klarenbach Grain Report were alerted to Soybeans attempting to breakout to 10-year highs.
What will the news be if this breakout attempt is successful?
What will this mean for Canola?
I am fascinated with this concept.
I think you will be too.
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
“Flea beetle damage - infographic” Source: Canola Council of Canada
Kindersley Rodeo back in stride
BY JORDAN PARKER
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After two COVID-19-impacted years, the Kindersley Rodeo is back with force next weekend.
Organizers are excited for the show, readying to light up the West Central Events Centre, and proud of what they’ve pulled together.
“We’re just really excited. I think the community is really happy, as is everyone involved right now,” says Rodeo Committee member Steve MacIntyre.
“The cowboys are excited to be out-andabout, and we’re going to have some fun and enjoy the experience.”
The rodeo’s return carries on a long history in the Town of Kindersley; one MacIntyre is proud of.
“Rodeo has been around for more than 30 years. It’s been a staple since I was a kid. I competed once, and it’s always been my dream to be involved and create a fun time for people in Kindersley,” he said.
“To be a part of organizing this for the community feels great, and we’ve just been trying to make sure this is fun and profitable for the cowboys. We want to make it bigger and bigger as we get back on our feet.”
After two years of consecutive cancellations, MacIntyre says people are ready to embrace the Kindersley Rodeo and see it
succeed.
“With the lockdown and restrictions, people want out of the house. It’s going to be amazing to see people smiling and having fun,” he said.
“It will be an opportunity to come together and see folks you haven’t seen in a few years. There are great events, and people can enjoy that western way of life.”
The sponsorship and volunteerism seen for the weekend is unrivalled and shows MacIntyre this is important to people.
“This community is stepping up, and people are helping in any way they can. There was a real push to ensure prize money rewarded cowboys and cowgirls,” he said.
“Due to sponsors and volunteers, this can happen. It’s a big undertaking, but it’s going to be a top-notch show.”
MacIntyre talked with a world champion cowboy and realized the event really meant something to people.
“This guy was excited to come to Kindersley and says it’s circled on his calendar. To have people in the business feel that way about our show means something,” he said.
Thursday night will see discounted entry for folks bringing a non-perishable food item, and Friday night is Kid’s Night.
“This is, in the end, a community event.
We want to give back, and the food items will go to a local food bank. We also want to see younger talent, which is why kid’s night is great,” he said.
“We want to help people in our community and help those less fortunate. We also want to come together and give opportunities to young people.”
With the Daring Diva Trick Riding Team on hand for three nights and a rodeo clown, there will be something for everyone.
“It’s a chance for them to showcase their skills and get the spectators excited. It is comical listening to a clown act, and what those girls can do is also incredible. I hope people enjoy what’s on display,” he said.
While they wanted higher contestant numbers, MacIntyre is excited about the future of the Kindersley Rodeo.
“We get there will be growing pains as we get back into the swing of things. No one knows what it’s going to be like coming back. But we want to have the best event and production we can, and people will enjoy what we have coming,” he said.
The Kindersley Rodeo takes place at the West Central Events Centre from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5, 2022. To learn more about the event, visit https://www. facebook.com/kindersley.rodeo.
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Family is coming to Kindersley!
BY JOAN JANZEN
One of the many highlights of a rodeo are the jokes and antics performed by the rodeo clown, and this is sure to be the case at the upcoming Kindersley rodeo on the first weekend of June. Tyler Wagner from St. Paul, Alberta, will be clowning around, but he won’t be alone.
Tyson’s wife TJ and sons Trace and Tyler accompany him to every rodeo event. Some know the family as the “Clown Family”; the 11 and 13-year-old boys help out in the ring. “They come with me, and most of my acts involve them. They’re naturally funny,” Tyson explained. Both boys plan to follow in Tyson’s clown shoe footsteps.
Long before Tyson became a rodeo clown, he was a kid who was born and raised in Macklin, Sask. where he completed his elementary and high school education. He didn’t grow up in a “rodeo family”; he was a town kid who didn’t even own a pair of cowboy boots. But that all changed when he attended a rodeo with his family.
Tyson’s not sure if it was a rodeo in Unity or in Kindersley that first sparked his interest, but after one rodeo, he was hooked and decided then and there that’s what he wanted to do.
At the age of 19, Tyson took up bull riding and moved to Alberta in his early 20’s. He suffered multiple concussions throughout his bull riding career, was dragged by horses, fell off horses and fences, had his neck broken, and has a permanent hole in his trachea.
But he also acquired prestigious awards, coming away as Lakeland Rodeo Association finals bullfighter in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and the Wildrose Rodeo Association Finals bullfighter in 2008. He’s a member of the Canadian Cowboys Association, Lakeland Rodeo Association and the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
After twenty years of riding bulls and horses, he continues to do what he loves, except now he’s entertaining crowds in the ring
with his clown antics. The Wagner clown crew travels to rodeos throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and B.C. Their first rodeo for this season was at the 2022 North Battleford Kinsmen Rodeo on the April 30th weekend.
“I’ve been at it for 13 years; it’s the sport I decided to get into,” he said. “I’m not really good at anything else.”
Every clown has their own unique style; Tyson’s includes props like a t-shirt slingshot that he has been known to shoot at a kid in the crowd. Being a barrel man has also always been one of Tyson’s passions. His funny material comes from what he sees and hears, things people can relate to. “There’s no shortage of funny stuff happening,” he said.
Tyson’s boys started their clowning careers at a young age. His youngest son started before he could walk. “I dressed him up in an outfit like mine,” Tyson said. Trace was dubbed as ‘Tracer - the world’s smallest rodeo clown.’ “It’s all they’ve ever known,” Tyson said.
Tyson and his boys do a different act every night of each rodeo. “The kids kind of dictate what we do. On the way to the rodeo, we have a discussion; they keep me on the straight and narrow,” he said.
The Wagner family and their two dogs enjoy going to rodeos, meeting different people, and seeing various attractions. But the best part of rodeo life, according to Tyson, is being able to do it as a family. “It’s our family time,” he said.
The boys are fortunate to be able to take time off from school to accommodate their rodeo trips and play hockey in the winter. Tyson works full-time as a manager/ice maker at the local curling rink during the winter months and works at the golf course during the summer. “We give ‘er pretty good,” is how Tyson described their busy lives.
In spite of their busy schedules, the Wagner clown crew looks forward to weekends when they get on the road and into the ring to entertain rodeo enthusiasts.
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KCS athletes advance to Provincials
Four students from Kindersley Composite School will be advancing to the Provincial Track and Field Championships in Regina on June 3 & 4.
Mason Kucher, Anika German, Kira Nelson and Logan Bond all had a great day on Saturday at the Districts held in Saskatoon. Results were as follows: Mason Kucher - 1st in 3000m, 1500m, 800m Intermediate Boys
Anika German 1st in 100m 200m Senior Girls
Kira Nelson - 2nd shot put Intermediate Girl
Logan Bond - 2nd in 100m Intermediate Boys
Congratulations to all of our west-central athletes and good luck to these four individuals at Provincials this weekend!
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Former NHL goaltender in Ukraine for relief efforts
BY JORDAN PARKER
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Former Kindersley Klipper and NHL goaltender Michael Garnett is currently helping with relief efforts in Ukraine.
This is the second trip for Garnett and his wife Rebecca, and they find themselves purchasing goods for refugee centres in Lviv.
Garnett – who played for the Klippers in the 1999 season and did a stint with the expansion NHL squad the Atlanta Thrashers in 2005 – says his reasons for helping are two-fold.
“It’s a little bit complicated and a little bit simple. I’m ¾ Ukrainian. My great grandparents came over at the end of the 1800s during a big drought. They came from an area around Lviv,” he said.
“I felt like I had to do something to protect those people and help them. I was feeling strong emotions watching it happen on TV, and I couldn’t sit around and feel okay in Canada.”
Garnett is now settled in Calgary, Alta, but his career took him all over, including Russia. He spent more than a decade playing in Europe.
“I see people suffering and their homes being bombed. For the 17 years I played professionally, I spent a lot of time in Russia. I know Ukraine has a majority of Russian-speaking people, and I can speak it, and it’s a skill few volunteers from here have,” he said.
“There are so many young western-Europeans or North Americans
wanting to do well, but communication can be a barrier. I knew I could be helpful.”
His passion has inspired his wife, Rebecca, also to help out as much as she can.
“She’s been incredibly supportive. She has a huge heart and a sense of adventure, and when she saw me in this state, she was in to help,” he said.
“She’s a WestJet pilot, and with her weeks off and vacation, we’ve ended up with the capacity to go.”
Just last week, they left Calgary and went to Poland, and as of May 23, 2022, they posted that they were in Lviv, Ukraine.
“We just want to fill gaps in and be useful in any way we can,” Garnett said prior to the latest trip.
They want to find opportunities to help in Romania or Moldova. Their first trip saw them go from Przemysl, Poland, to Rzeszow to purchase 50 suitcases for Ukrainian refugees who were fleeing. They used their funds and the ones gleaned from a GoFundMe to help.
“It seems like a simple thing, but people leaving are not world travellers. They don’t go on vacations, and they had no luggage. It’s difficult to pack your belongings when you have no way to store them. It was the number one thing people asked for,” he said.
Michael and Rebecca are trying to help aid centres with essential supplies for those who want to stay in the area.
“Lviv is hosting a majority of displaced Ukrainians who do not wish to leave the country. As a result, there are many displaced refugees here dependant on humanitarian aid,” wrote Rebecca on the GoFundMe on May 23. “On our way into Ukraine, we loaded up on supplies.”
“Tomorrow, we have personally rented a vehicle to source essential supplies needed at the shelters, such as hygiene products, more baby formula, and diapers. We are looking forward to putting the donations we have received towards essential goods needed right here in Ukraine. We will continue to cover 100% of our the overhead costs of the vehicle, gas, accommodation, and food.”
While Garnett and his wife Rebecca understand not everyone can go down to Ukraine, Garnett says the GoFundMe offers a tangible way for people to help.
“Family and friends can’t get time off, and we get that. We’ve been paying our way, but we know folks still want to help. We would rather they know where the money is spent when they donate, so we started the GoFundMe,” he said.
“If people want to follow along, be a part of something tangible, and see where their money is going, they can. We just want to do this ethically, keep receipts, and have those who donate be confident it’s going to a good cause.”
For Garnett, visiting and seeing what’s going on has only strengthened his resolve.
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Flames-Oilers a great sports rivalry
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
For a sports fan, there’s nothing quite like a great rivalry. For a hockey fan, that’s defined by the Battle of Alberta.
For the first time since 1991, a National Hockey League playoff series involved the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. The last two weeks of May featured the two Alberta rivals, and it not only provided an intense on-ice event, but an equally intense off-ice showdown. Case in point: a bar in Red Deer, located within one kilometre of precisely half-way between the province’s two major cities, has a dividing line smack dab in the middle of the establishment — Flames’ fans on one side, Oilers’ on the other. Sharpen the tongue but leave the hardware at home.
Alberta’s hockey fans, non-hockey fans, people of all ages and all stripes have an opinion about the Battle of Alberta. There are always bragging rights at stake, and politics even enters the fray, because the governing UCP has its strength in Calgary, while the opposition NDP is strongest in Edmonton.
The vast majority of fans simply enjoyed the friendly back-and-forth, although some obviously took it more seriously than others. On the world stage, the Battle of Alberta hardly registers as a well-known sports rivalry, but in Canada, it’s by far the biggest. Football might have its Blue Bombers-Roughriders battles, or its Argos-Ti-Cats confrontations, but nothing compares with Oilers-Flames. Globally, however, Yankees-Red Sox ranks up there, as does the Federer-Nadal battles on the tennis court. The best baseball hatred, however, might be between the Dodgers and Giants, both of which were born in suburban New York before moving to the West Coast in the late 1950s.
What are your favourite sports rivalries? How about Ali-Frazier? Those of a certain age will remember that one. Followers of Premier League soccer in the UK will say there’s nothing more intense in the world of sports than Manchester United and Manchester City. On a smaller scale, Pats vs. Warriors in southern Saskatchewan certainly gets fans’ blood boiling. Tiger-Phil was pretty good on the PGA Tour, a full genera-
tion after Arnie-Jack. If you need full names on those golf references, you’re not a true sports fan.
Winning is all that matters to the competitors in these rivalries, but for fans, the buildup and the trash talking is what elevates these battles from the mundane to the can’t-miss.
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on only one food truck outside at an Oakland A’s home game as a sad sign of the times: “Used to be there were eight or 10 to choose from. Pretty soon it will be just a guy selling day-old churros and two kids with a lemonade stand.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Kiara Thomas was arrested and charged with assault in Laurel, Mississippi, for punching an umpire at a 12-year-old girls softball game, WLBT-
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TV reported. The capper? In her mugshot, Thomas rocks a ‘Mother of the Year’ T-shirt.”
• From the ‘What????’ department, found in Phil Mushnick’s NY Post column: “During a recent Michigan-Minnesota women’s softball telecast, ESPN’s Lisa Byington advised, ‘The last thing you want to do is walk the leadoff hitter, especially with nobody on base.’”
• Headline at TheBeaverton.com: “Sportsnet apologizes for interrupting gambling commercial with hockey.”
• Patti Dawn Swansson, on news that wrestler Ric Flair will climb into the ring this summer at age 73: “Hey, if Mick Jagger can prance around on stage and pretend he can still sing at age 78, why can’t Ric Flair pretend he can still fake fight?”
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “It’s reported that after one year as an NBC football studio analyst, former Saints quarterback Drew Brees is out. Hardly enough time to know he was in.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Over the last five playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs are 0-9 in elimination
games — 0-4 in Game 7. Even my 1990 VW is better in the clutch.
• Headline at TheBeaverton.com: “Stanley Cup ‘Playoffs Participant’ banner raised again at (Toronto’s) Scotia Bank Centre.”
• Headline at Fark.com: “Nike to Kyrie Irving: Just do it … with another shoe company.”
• Dwight Perry again: “Former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was paid nearly $3.3 million in base salary, $2 million in bonus pay and just over $7.2 million in other reportable compensation in 2020, according to the university’s federal tax returns. Looks like he’s perfected his bank shot.”
• Vancouver Giants coach Michael Dyck, to Kamloops This Week, on why he wouldn’t criticize the officiating after a 4-2 WHL playoff loss: “With the price of gas these days, I can’t waste money on fines.”
• Another one from fark. com, on Steph Curry completing his degree 13 years after leaving Davidson: “Hopefully, he can find work now that he graduated.”
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Kindersley Stallions win home opener!
The Kindersley Stallions started the 2022 NRSBL campaign with a two-win and oneloss record after action last week.
The Stallions are the reigning North Saskatchewan River Baseball League champions and met their counterparts from last year’s final - the Standard Hill Lakers. It was a tough opening loss for the Ponies, as the Lakers walked them off in the bottom of 7. The final score was 5-4.
Stu Robertson came out of retirement to suit up for the Stallions to see his first action in a couple of years. His son, Blake, pitched a solid three innings and helped himself out with a home run. Tylin Hilbig came off the bench and chucked three scoreless innings.
The Stallions travelled to Macklin on Tuesday, May 24, to face the Lakers and came away with the big road win, 4-0.
Kyle Donaldson moved home from Seattle and picked up right where he left off in
the 2021 campaign, pitching a dandy. Big hits from Donaldson, Blake Robertson, JD Knutson and Austin Jamieson got the Ponies the runs they needed.
The Stallions’ home opener was on Thursday, May 26, against the Unity Junior Cardinals. The Cardinals proved no match for the Stallions in this one as they won 10-0 in only five innings. After the first inning, the boys jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and never looked back.
Big Joel Mcgrath was locked in for four innings, giving up nothing … 0 walks, 0 hits and seven strikeouts!
Corson Harris came in a pitched a perfect inning of his own to close it out.
The Stallions’ next game is set for Monday, May 30, versus the North Battleford Beavers at home. They will travel to Wilkie on Wednesday, June 1, to battle the Brewers.
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rections 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 outdoor grass grounds and Gazebo area, locker area upstairs above condo, furniture is optional. Contact Allan at 306-962-7996.
Kindersley RCMP participated in Canada Road Safety Week last week to help encourage safe driving behaviours. Kindersley RCMP, in partnership with Rosetown RCMP, conducted several check stops over the long weekend. The focus of this initiative is to educate drivers on the four main areas that are present in the majority of fatal collisions. These include distracted driving, aggressive driving, deterring impaired drivers and encouraging drivers to use their seatbelts.
In addition to this past week’s road safety campaign, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 37 calls for service from May 16th to 22nd which included, but was not limited to, two 911 calls, three suspicious persons
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Sweetheart Pollinators/Janeil Ent Inc. located near Eatonia, SK. Duties: assisting beekeepers with supering hives, harvesting honey, cleaning extraction plant, honey extraction. Must have no bee sting allergies and be physically fit. Current drivers license required. Wage: 15.55 - 18.00 per hour depending on experience. Possible end of season bonus. START: End of June, 2022 to end of August or early September, 2022. Call for more information or send resume to: Kostiantyn Tyshchenko at sweetheart.pollinators@sasktel.net, 306-430-7086 OR Neil Specht 306-463-8864.
calls, and one assault investigation.
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.
Want to help your local RCMP investigate crimes and keep your community safe? Voluntarily register your business or home security camera at: saskcapturecw.ca.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
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LONGHORN YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS FOR SALE. Also 3 yearling Speckle Park Longhorn cross bulls for sale. 403-528-0200 (Cell) or 403-548-6684. Leave a message if no answer. walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail. com
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Looking for a caterer for a large fundraising event in Eston on October 29th. Interested persons please send information to: Box 279, Eston, Sask. S0L 1A0.
APAS accepting applications for YLMP program presented by Farm Credit Canada
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is now accepting new applicants for the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program (YLMP) presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
“Having been a mentee in this program, I can say with confidence this program is a great benefit to young producers in Saskatchewan,” APAS President Ian Boxall said. “The experience these young producers will be able to take part in will stay with them for the rest of their lives.”
APAS is also glad to have FCC as a sponsor for YLMP for another year.
“We share APAS’s passion for making Canadian agriculture better and recognize the importance of mentoring young producers,” Senior Vice-President of Prairie Operations for FCC Shannon Weatherall said. “Helping each other succeed through networking and mentoring is an integral part of our corporate culture and the way we do business, which makes supporting this program a natural fit.”
YLMP is open for young producers between the ages of 18 and 40. Events the mentees will get to experience include a day at the Saskatchewan Legislature, the APAS General Meeting in the fall, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa in February 2023.
The deadline to apply for YLMP is July 31, 2022.
For those interested in applying, the YLMP program application can be found here:2022-23 APAS Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program Application
Additional information on YLMP and how to apply can be found at apas.ca
Posting Date May 23, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An on-the-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities. It’s up to you to check them out. Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel that you know best, but it’s not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation.
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2. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the medical condition called hyperlipidemia?
3. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the abnormal fear represented by peccatophobia?
4. FOOD & DRINK: What fish is the basis of Worcestershire sauce?
5. GEOGRAPHY: Nuuk is the capital of which island constituent country?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which state has produced the most presidents?
7. ART: In which major city would you find the Uffizi Gallery?
8. MOVIES: What is the main setting of the “Mama Mia!” movies?
9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek god of wine?
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation. But things start moving again by early next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully. You’ve got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your ruling planet, Mercury, endows you with a gift for writing. Have you considered penning the world’s greatest novel?
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Trivia Test Answerst
1. Rhode Island; 2. High cholesterol; 3. Fear of committing sins or imaginary crimes;
BY JORDAN PARKER https://parkerandpictures.wordpress.com/
Available On Netflix
Rebel Wilson has been one of my favourite comedians for years, and with Senior Year, she shows further versatility.
When Pitch Perfect came out, Wilson’s character was named Fat Amy, and a fair number of jokes were at the expense of her weight. The film succeeded on her genuine charisma.
In Senior Year, Wilson shows off a thinneddown frame, as she lost weight when she decided she wanted to have a child. Without fat jokes to cling to, Wilson goes in an entirely new direction, and she strikes gold.
When a cheerleader suffers a horrible accidents, she ends up comatose. Waking up 20 years later – at 37 – she decides she wants to relive her high school days, and win prom queen.
Wilson is fabulous, and she’s joined by Mary Holland, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Chris Parnell and This Is Us alum Justin Hartley.
It’s a hilarious, nostalgic film, especially for 90’s kids. If you like Wilson’s other films, you’ll love this one.
Old Henry
Available On Netflix
I’m a huge fan of westerns, but the genre has grown stale over the last few years.
While Old Henry doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it’s one of the absolute best westerns I’ve seen in the last decade, and has a lasting impact.
It follows quiet farmer Henry, who tends his land and takes care of his teenage son, following the tragic death of his wife.
When Henry comes across a badly injured man with a satchel of cash, he takes the man back to his homestead to tend to him, but trouble follows.
A posse – purporting to be the law – come looking for the man and the money – and Henry finds himself in the middle.
Tim Blake Nelson gives one of the best performances of his career. He’s joined by Scott Haze, country star Trace Adkins, and young Gavin Lewis.
Matching Blake Nelson shot-for-shot is Stephen Dorff, who’s made a career playing villainous roles since Blade. He doesn’t disappoint here.
Writer-director Potsy Ponciroli infuses this one with intrigue and real heart, and it’s one heck of a time.
Volcano
Available On Prime Video
This B-movie disaster film isn’t high art, but it’s also a whole lot of fun.
It follows a city official and a seismologist
who go on a mission to stop a volcano from destroying Los Angeles.
Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche make a good pair, and elevate the proceedings considerably. With Gaby Hoffmann, Jacqueline Kim, Keith David, John Corbett, The Sopranos’ Michael Rispoli, and Don Cheadle, it’s a fantastic cast.
Director Mick Jackson – known for The Bodyguard and Temple Grandin – creates a show, though not particularly intelligent, action film.
But it has some decent sequences, memorable moments, and it’s perfect for a rainy summer day if you want to be entertained.
21 Bridges
Available On Netflix (On Sunday)
While this cop film will never join the ranks of Training Day or others of its ilk, the late Chadwick Boseman makes this one worth seeing.
Andre Davis is believed to be a dirty NYPD detective, and in the midst of an investigation, he finds himself in one of the most dangerous cases of his career.
Two cop killers find themselves on the run and the subject of a manhunt when all the bridges in New York are closed, leaving them trapped inside the city. But an unravelling conspiracy further complicates things.
Boseman is, as he usually is, absolutely incredible. Joined by Sienna Miller, J.K. Simmons, Taylor Kitsch and Stephen James, it was an all-star cast.
While it isn’t particularly new or fresh in the plot department, it’s an entirely interesting, serviceable, well-acted genre picture.
Beautiful Boy
Available On Prime Video
This story of the addiction suffered by a young man, and his father’s tireless efforts to help him overcome it, is enthralling and beautiful.
The true tale follows David Scheff as he tries to help his son Nic, a drug addict. The two have now each written a book chronicling the issues that come up.
A film I’m still upset didn’t get nominated for any Oscars, director Felix van Groeningen makes an entirely spellbinding picture.
The acting is absolutely astonishing, topto-bottom. Steve Carell is Oscar-worthy as father David, and Timothee Chalamet manages to be even better as Nic.
Maura Tierney, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Timothy Hutton were all magic as well. This is a film that truly needs to be seen.
Rosetown Museum to showcase folklorist
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
The Rosetown Museum is excited to feature Shayna Jones, an artist and folklorist. On June 19th at 2:00 p.m. Jones interprets stories from black Canadians of African descent who make their home in rural Saskatchewan. She teamed up with Heritage Saskatchewan for this project, which is part of a larger project where Jones collects stories from black, rural-dwelling Canadians across the country. The Canada Council for the Arts partially funds the project.
Jones and her family reside in the small town of Kaslo, British Columbia. Nestled in the Kootenay mountains, the town has approximately 800 souls. Although she loves being immersed in the wilderness, she noted there are very few black individuals in that region.
In order to find her grounding as a woman of African descent, she read, listened to music, and listened to stories told by black individuals who lived in rural areas within Canada. As part of this project, she spoke to descendants of those who lived in rural Saskatchewan long ago and spoke to new arrivals to the prairie province. It’s a means for herself and many others to stay connected with their roots.
Jones discovered the history of black rural dwellers in Saskatchewan dates back to the 1890s, when there was a robust African-American community in Maidstone and the surrounding area. Therefore it is more than appropriate for the Rosetown Museum to be able to feature a performance by Jones, who interprets stories of pride and struggle, dismay and triumph from the mouths of African-descent black Canadians who call the Saskatchewan plains their home.
Shayna Jones (Photo from Heritage Saskatchewan)
FRIEDT - Laurena “Marguerette” Friedt was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend. She left this world after a long battle with cancer on May 8th, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by family at age 92.
Marguerette was born to Wesley and Haydee St. John on March 4th, 1930. She was an only child and grew up on a farm in Brock Saskatchewan. She had many cousins who she spent her childhood with. In 1948 she was introduced to a farmer from Alsask named Lee Friedt. A few months later they were married. 11 months after that they had their first child named Joe (Joanne). Together, they had 4 more children: Patricia (Jim), Bruce (Nancy), Susan (Rob), and Millie (Al). Her legacy leaves behind, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, and 1 greatgreat grandchild.
She was a part of 5 generations not once but twice:
Bruce Ronald, Haydee St. John, Marguerette Friedt, Patricia Hoffman and Steven Hoffman
Marguerette Friedt, Patricia Hoffman, Steven Hoffman, Leanne Becker and Elodie Lince.
She spent most of her 20’s and 30’s raising her family of 5 on a farm in Alsask until they moved to Kelowna in 1973. Her homemade pie was a hit for generations to come. She enjoyed hosting parties and playing cards with her friends and family. She was the family champion in cribbage and could still beat the best of them in her later years. Marguerette loved crocheting very much; she has left many beautiful pieces for her family members to enjoy.
Marguerette, with her husband Lee, were avid members of the Westbank Lion’s club. She was always noticed in big groups by her joke telling and boisterous laugh. In her later years she fell in love with the Toronto Blue Jays and even got to watch an away game in Seattle with her good friend Theresa.
There will be a celebration of life taking place in early August where all her family and friends will lay her to rest at St. Theresa’s Cemetery alongside her husband Lee. In honour of Mom and Dad, the family will host a large party, knowing they would expect no less.
ALEXANDER - Rose Lillian (Aronec) Alexander was born in Mink Creek, Manitoba on March 1, 1926 to parents Anna Marie (Demchuk) and Alexander ‘Alec’ Aronec. She passed away at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Randall, her parents Anna and Alec, her siblings Fannie (John), George, Pauline, Bill (Shirley), Russell and an infant sister Wilma. She is survived by: 5 children: Connie, Allan, Corinne, Danny, Kathy; 8 Grandchildren: Dean, LeeAnn, Aaron, Chad, Linda, Jeremy, Joelle, Jay; 9 Great Grandchildren: Skyla, Kayler, Rylan, Breydon, Alysha, Briana, Anna, Jennifer, Justin; 1 Great-Great Grandchild – Emily Sophie Rose. As well as spouses and partners. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Rose grew up in Danbury, Sask. She attended Brush Valley School, completed her Grade 10. At age 16, worked at a country store near Hyas, Sask. In 1944, her mother got ill then passed away when Rose was 18. Rose moved to Winnipeg & worked in a Bakery. She met Randall at a dance. They married in Winnipeg on January 24, 1953, a total of 57 years.
In January, 1954, Connie was
born St Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg. In spring, they moved permanently to the farm at Eatonia, the rest of their children Allan, March 1955; Corinne, March 1956; Danny, February 1959; Kathy, February 1961 all born in Eatonia Union Hospital. By 1968 a new house was built in Eatonia. The family then lived in town for the winter, farm in the summer.
Rose attended Eatonia United Church, a member of UCW, a Lioness, a Curler & served on the board of Eatonia Figure Skating Club. She later joined TOPS. She sewed, crafted, quilted, knitted, crocheted. She was known for her exceptional cooking, baking and was an amazing cake decorator.
In 2011, she moved to Caleb Village in Kindersley. She called it ‘The Palace on the Hill’. After almost 10 years, she moved to Eatonia Oasis Living in 2021 and remained there until her passing.
On March 24, 2022, Rose became a Great-Great Grandmother, 5 generations [Emily Sophie Rose], the daughter of (granddaughter) Skyla & Dan.
We are grateful to have had her in our lives for over 96 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, so it was very fitting that she passed on Mother’s Day! The family would like to thank all the people in Rose’s life. In her last words, “I love you all”.
The Family would like to thank the staff at Eatonia Oasis Living; Kindersley Hospital; Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon; Eatonia Oasis Living; Caleb Village, Kindersley for all your care. Also thanks to the staff at Kindersley Funeral Home. A special thanks to Belva Martin for playing the organ, UCW at Eatonia United Church for serving and Pastor Ron Baker for leading the service on May 13, 2022. We are grateful for all the cards, calls and messages and anyone who helped in any way, thank you!
Lovedale School
Quite by accident, I was driving along some backroads between Brock and Eston and I found a commemorative sign where the Lovedale S.D. 838 once stood. The one room school house is now part of the Prairie West Historical Centre’s museum, located in Jamieson Park. The PWHS Opening Day Tea is on Saturday, June 4th from 2:00-4:00 pm. | PHOTOS
It’s easy to be well-behaved when things are going smoothly. When people and events behave according to my hopes and schemes, I tend to treat everyone with equanimity. But when plans fall through and the promise of reward after a full day’s work vanishes into thin air, I find it’s handy to have a code of conduct to coerce, if not force me into a relative state of clarity and calmness, to settle into acceptance and adapt to things not going my way. But it better be handy. And it better be easy to use. And well-tested. Because I can’t make up a code on the spot. Not one that will sail me through my tantrums and resentments with style and humour.
Thankfully, most cultures have codes of conduct handed down from the ancients and followed by thousands of others who came before us. Christianity, for all its bad press and superficial handlers, comes with a code of commandments that basically asks us to keep our hands to ourselves. If you prefer Buddha’s approach and vocabulary, there’s The Precepts to guide you. If you want to clean yourself of the fog of addiction there’s the twelve steps with its reminder to place Principles above Personalities and practice Love and Tolerance toward all.
withstand the tests of time and soul evolution. As my invented character Maude Wilde says:
“If I accepted the code as outlined by my mother and the rules of polite society, I’d still be in England. Going to tea parties in prickly clothing and forced to listen to gossip all afternoon. If I stuck to the code as outlined by my father’s congregation, I’d be less concerned with wonder and kindness and more concerned with towing the line to secure my place in heaven.”
The Code
By Madonna Hamel • madonnahamel@hotmail.com
“I suppose a code is the same as an oath,” a doctor friend once said. “As in, the Hippocratic oath. While not all doctors who take the Hippocratic oath are hypocrites, all hypocrites are poseurs, pretenders playing virtuous. But who regulates the hypocrite? I am expected to catch myself breaking my own oaths and vows.”
dependent, unmoved by pride of opinion or greed of power. Is constructive, tolerant, but never careless. Is self-controlled, patient, always respectful of his readers, yet always unafraid. Is quickly indignant at injustice; is not swayed by the appeal of privilege or the clamour of the mob; seeks to give every man a chance.”
There are also codes of civility and etiquette that do not
In my story, Maude lives in the late 1800s, a recent arrival to The Territories on the edge of the prairie, “where the heavens take up nine-tenths of the view.” She uses the word “heavens” because her religious upbringing gave her that word to describe the sky. Soon she will hear the term Father Sky and will take the time to learn the language of the people who named it so and inhabited The Territories long, long, long before her arrival. We all do our best, as far as possible, to get along with each other. But we all have our blind spots. Every culture has its snobberies and prejudices. I’ve been sneered at as an intellectual elite as often as I’ve rolled my eyes at nonreaders, and as far as I’m concerned, that makes us both snobs. As an Anglophone in Quebec, I received my share of maledic-
tions for being a member of the Imperialist Conquerors. As a Canadian living in the American South, I was accused of being a Yankee. As an artist, I’ve been dismissed as a drag on the economy.
I too, can always manage to find someone toward whom I can pull rank and behave in a superior manner. Without my code of conduct outlining the manner in which I receive and deliver information, I can create a great deal of tension, even start a few fights, and maybe lose a few friends. And nowadays, with contentious, suspicious, artificial, unintelligent, fearmongering, superfluous, specious, fatuous information flying all around us, I personally need to take the time to pause, count to ten, and recite my code to myself before speaking.
According to Robert Louis Stevenson, even pirates have a code. It’s concerned mostly with keeping clean weapons and divvying up the bootie. And one must never steal from another pirate. Honour among thieves. And a pirate is ‘never to meddle with a prudent woman without her consent. I can hear Maude Wilde saying: “I imagine a pirate’s perception of consent might be a bit cloudy. One can only really yield when one has the power to decline.”
Miss Wilde makes friends with a journalist on her journey across the ocean. Mr. Russell was one of the first reporters to enter the Age of The Newspaper. The newspaper was a 19th-century invention that expanded human perception of the wide world as irrevocably as did the steam engine. Mr. Russell, on their last night aboard ship, after imbibing much wine, recited his journalist’s creed, which goes like this: “A journalist is stoutly in-
Frankly, as a former reporter, I find it hard to believe anybody in the profession lived up to such a code of conduct, as “pride of opinion” and “greed of power” seem to be the driving forces behind most news productions. In fact, it’s hard to find straight-up news anywhere these days. What we get are “news shows,” onehour segments hosted by wellcoiffed and obscenely paid “news” personalities counted upon to stir up trouble and share their opinions. They are in a club of their own, distanced from the travails of the poor upon whom they occasionally report but among whom I highly doubt they would ever live.
On my worst fear-driven days when I have to be right, not only are those who do not agree with me, wrong, they are stupid. On my best days, I am fascinated by the myriad ways people navigate their own fears and dreams and lives. Letting curiosity trump contempt becomes my best code of the moment.
Premier Scott Moe appears to believe there’s overwhelming support for how he’s handling the current COVID-19 fight.
He’s read the situation incorrectly.
While there is an extremely vocal minority protesting vaccines and any return to masking orders and maybe a larger minority that might be slightly sympathetic or fearful of Saskatchewan returning to restrictions, the vast majority of people here are doing whatever we all must do to get through this pandemic as safely as we can.
Yes, minority rights have to be respected in a democracy, but those minority’s right end about where the majority’s right begin.
For Moe to cater this group — presumably, because it is vocal and, arguably politically influential — is simply wrong.
“We’re not going back to widespread public health orders and restrictions that we once had in place,” Moe said
at press conference earlier this month. “That would be grossly unfair to the vast majority of Saskatchewan residents who have made the right decision and have went out and got themselves vaccinated.”
But the vast majority of Saskatchewan residents who made the right decision did so because it was right thing to do personally and the right thing to do for the betterment of all of us. We all just want to get through this pandemic as quickly as possible.
Why Moe and his Sask. Party haven’t understood this is puzzling.
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
take so much as a dent.
But both those instincts and that ability to relate have been badly off the mark of late.
Moe has remained one of the most popular premiers in Canada since first being chosen for the job in January 2018 by being able to relate to voters’ concerns and by showing remarkable political instincts. It is this skill set that guided him to a massive fourth-term win last October where the Sask. Party massive majority he inherited from Brad Wall didn’t
They surely weren’t evident as Moe has sat mum during this provincial election campaign when a Saskatchewan Premier wouldn’t respond to shots from Justin Trudeau at Saskatchewan’s recent handling of COVID-19. They surely weren’t present this summer when Moe was
Moe badly off his game in COVID-19 response
ignoring the rising case counts and choose to seen at golfing event.
It sure isn’t evident when he seemed to be under the impression that Saskatchewan people sick of COVID-19 wouldn’t accept some reinstated of restrictions like indoor masking.
And, most crucially, any political instinct or basic common sense that has been Moe’s brand has been loss in his refusal to responde to those record COVID-19 case counts — more than 500 cases in one single day including more than 100 little kids under 12 years not eligible for vaccines.
To this Moe has responded the problem is those not willing to get vaccinated? Yes, they are a problem, but what about little kids getting sick as they go back to school? What about the reality that the Sask. Party government message has been that adults who are refusing to get vaccinated are simply exercising their freedom of choice?
How is the current situa-
tion in which the unvaccinated taking up ICU beds otherwise needed for those having heart attacks or accidents fair to the vaccinated?
Why aren’t we pushing vaccine passports to make life difficult for those choosing not to get vaccinated?
How bad does the Saskatchewan government look when it appears to be waiting until Alberta — reputed to have the worst COVID-19 strategy in the country — takes the lead?
Perhaps it’s simply because Moe got caught up the notion of being the first to re-open — a notion that was initially popular. Maybe he read the political winds wrong or just didn’t want to make a move until after the federal election for fear of ramifications on federal Conservatives.
Whatever the reason, Moe has badly read the situation we are now in.
Janzen Reporter
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
BROCK
Saturday, June 4
• Brock Community Garage Sale. In conjunction with the garage sale, the Vesper Club will be having coffee & cinnamon buns (opening at 9:00 am) and soup & sandwich (10:30 am) as well as a garage sale table and bake table.
COLEVILLE
Saturday, June 11
• Coleville Town Wide Garage Sale 11:00 am4:00 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 3
• Eston Legion presents Steak & Shrimp Night (meal sponsored by Owens & Sweitzer (1972) Ltd.) Eston Legion Hall. 5:00 pm Happy Hour 6:00 pm Supper. $30/plate. Free hotdogs (donated by SK Meats) and drinks for the kids! You must prebuy meal tickets by calling Eston Sheet Metal 962-3333. No tickets sold at door.
Saturday, June 4
• PWHS Opening Day Tea 2:00 - 4:00 pm in Heritage Gallery. Display of grain elevator photos and art. Refreshments served. Collection at door. This is a museum fundraiser.
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 Association). 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 306-962-3845.
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.
LEADER
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 sitdown 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 306-6288083 (karriwagman.kw@gmail.com), Ron 306628-7403 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
Tuesday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 1
• Kerrobert & District Agriculture Society 4H Days Friday, June 3
• Kerrobert Outdoor Market. Check Kerrobert Market Facebook page for info
• Pool Opening
• KCS Track & Field and Community BBQ 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
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 2, 3, 4
- 29th Annual Kindersley Rodeo. See full page ad in this paper.
Saturday, June 4
• Kindersley & District Plains Museum and Redemption Baptist Church present Rodeo Pancake Breakfast 9:00-11:00 am at KDPM. All proceeds go to Kindersley Redemption Baptist Church.
• We’re Back! St. Paul’s United Kindersley Garage Sale 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• 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. 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. Saturday, July 9
* 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 306-460-5373 for more info.
