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Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency

Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446

kfrancismla@gmail.com

Constituency Office

Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446

kfrancismla@gmail.com

Hometown Heroes Award for Eatonia Oasis Living

The staff at Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) have been the recipients of a well-deserved Hometown Heroes Award, presented and sponsored by Steritech. EOL was chosen from nominations submitted by Steritech employees throughout western Canada. They wanted to acknowledge and thank the staff for their hard work, as they made tough decisions and sacrifices throughout the pandemic, keeping the residents and each other safe.

Cora Knuttila, Administrator of EOL, said, “In the difficult times of Covid, the employees of Steritech were encouraged to nominate people for their Hometown Heroes campaign. It was actually my sister-in-law, Gemma Knuttila, who nominated the staff of EOL for the award.”

Steritech started this campaign last year. The staff was gifted with $400 worth of snacks, condiments, refreshments, gift cards plus more for the staff room, along with a letter of acknowledgement and a certificate.

“This is the first time we were acknowledged on this level,” Cora said. “As a non-profit personal care home, we don’t have all the resources a government funded facility has, but we have been so grateful for the support we have gotten from the Health Authority, and so appreciative of people’s gratitude, whether it be members of the resident’s families, board members or the general public.”

Congratulations to the staff of EOL on this well deserved award.

JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

Eatonia Oasis Living staff were awarded the Hometown Heroes Award sponsored by Steritech. The staff was gifted with $400 worth of refreshments and snacks.

Eston artist showcased at Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery

JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

The Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery held the opening reception for the Prairiescapes Art Exhibit on November 10th. The exhibit features 23 landscape paintings, created by Christine Code from Eston, Sask. The show will be open Monday to Friday, until December 31st, and all paintings are for sale.

This self-taught painter was born and raised in Eston, and has been a full time painter for sixteen years. Her paintings are unique, as she will start and finish a painting in a single sitting. Her husband Travis handcrafts natural wood frames for her paintings. “The frames were a big hit at the show. They are made of specialty woods that a lot of people might not have heard of,” Christine said.

Christine’s love of painting began when her parents gave her oil paints, brushes and her dad built her an easel. “I was ten or eleven,” she said. “And I had a really good art teacher in high school.”

She said she fell out of painting in her teens and early 20’s. “In my mid-20’s I decided to pick it back up again. By then I was ready to commit, be persistent, and do it almost every day. Here I am now, sixteen years later, doing it full time, and I’m doing quite well.”

With the help of the Internet, Christine has sold paintings to other countries. She also shipped

three paintings to a group exhibit in New Jersey, where one of the paintings was sold to a gallery owner.

Christine also does commission work. “I am constantly booked until July of next year. I purposely space them out so I have time to do my own paintings,” she said. “When you’re painting from a photo it’s really stressful. The real pleasure is doing what you like to do.”

Being self taught, this artist says she learns by practicing every day and as a result gets better and better. “I’ve taught a few classes at the high school, and a few adults in a private setting in my home. I’m considering doing a workshop. Teaching adults who have some painting experience will be rewarding,” she said, as most of her teaching thus far has been with kids or people who have never painted before.

The future looks bright for Christine, as she was recently contacted by the Western Art Showcase for the Calgary Stampede. It will be another great opportunity to showcase her work.

Whether she’s preparing for an art show or not, Christine continues to paint every day. “I feel a sense of urgency. Every time I go outside I’m inspired by something. There’s so much to do and so much to learn. The craft is like an evolutionary process; there’s no end goal. One painting leads into the next painting, and the next painting wouldn’t have existed without the one before. I’ll never feel like my job is done,” she said.

Kindersley Kinsmen & Kinette Club’s donate to local school projects

The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Kindersley have recently made donations to three local schools: Westberry Elementary School, Elizabeth Middle School and KCS. These funds are to support school improvement projects and are made possible because of the amazing support received for the club’s fundraisers.

Recently the presidential gavel was passed on to new Kin President Lisa Kirtzinger, whose term began in July 2021. “This is an energetic group of people who all have one thing in common ... to make Kindersley a better place through acts of service or donation,” she said.

The group has been involved with Meals on Wheels, the food bank, Blood Donor Clinic, and working at Junior Klipper games. They also do fundrais-

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“Our club has been very creative in our fundraisers, and we are so grateful for the support from members of the community and surrounding areas,” Lisa said. Some of their past fundraisers

included Booze Survivors, Duck Derby, annual Christmas tree sales and their Mother’s Day Dine-in meal. The club is strong and is looking for new members who want to add fun, fellowship, and community service to their life experiences. They meet the first Thursday of each month in the curling rink lounge at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to come and see what they’re all about.

JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

Christine Code’s Prairiescapes Art Exhibit at Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery features 23 landscape paintings framed in specialty woods.

Jackie Oswald wins Building Futures Award

Jackie Oswald was the recent recipient of the Sheilagh Hanson Building Futures Award for Mentorship. Jackie is the Regional Vice President (RVP) for Saskatchewan and Manitoba and is the longest-serving RVP, having been involved since 1993. The Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) congratulated her on her achievement.

Jackie has worked all of her career to build up members, particularly women, spending time talking with them and encouraging them to maximize their education in the workplace and the union. Her mission is to keep everyone informed and not hold on to information.

The award was previously called the “Building Futures Award” but was changed because the award

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spoke loudly about what Sheilagh stood for. This award is presented to a member who mentors others in their workplace or union - someone with a kind heart that recognizes the value of mentorship and invests time into the success of others. Someone who teaches, encourages and guides others in their development and involvement.

“I was doing the labour relations end of things and being a problem solver. We solve things without grievances and work to find a solution. They trained me to be a mediator,” Jackie explained. The process involves a lot of meetings and interest-based negotiation. “Everyone is heard, and everyone feels valuable to the team. And then you bring them together to find a solution.”

Jackie’s role also involved getting the ear of Members of Parliament by telling them how they

keep both their RCMP members and Canadians safe. “People don’t often see the work we do,” Jackie said. That work includes handling difficult calls that deal with domestic violence, sexual abuse and post traumatic stress caused by work related experiences.

“My goal is to get these union reps to speak up. I’m talking to MPs, looking for extra mental help. In the correctional centre, they can retire sooner because of mental exhaustion. These are things they’re looking for,” she explained.

Sheilagh Hanson was an activist who shared the same vision and loved her work. She believed in people’s rights, and she made sure people had a voice. She wanted to make a difference for people so they could be treated fairly. This award acknowledges that Jackie has done precisely that throughout her career with USJE.

Plains College introduces COVID Additional Measures Policy

Great Plains College will be asking for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as a part of its requirements for employment and being a student. Starting Monday, November 22, individuals that are not fully vaccinated will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID test prior to coming into any

LEADER RESIDENT TURNS 107

Sada Kilthau celebrated her birthday on November 9th at the Western Senior Citizen’s Home in Leader where she is a resident. Sada was born in 1914, and has now reached her 107th year. Her daughter, Laurie Schneider, said, even though her mom’s eyesight and hearing are failing, she is so happy to have visitors come to see her. Happy Birthday, Sada!

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college location. “Given our current circumstances and the direction of other post-secondary institutions in the province, this is the next, logical step to take,” says Great Plains College president and CEO David Keast. “Our main goal is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and ensure our college locations are as safe as possible.” A “COVID Additional Measures Policy” which addresses the planning and reporting processes for providing proof of vaccination or a negative test, applies to all employees who work in a face-to-face, blended and remote working environment, volunteers, management, Board of Governors, students, visitors to the college and clients participating in skills and safety training classes. The college will be covering the cost of and providing rapid tests for its staff, full-time and part-time students at all of its locations until December 22, 2021. After that time, rapid testing will not be available at college locations. Staff and students who are not fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022, will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test from a provincially-approved source every 7 days.

For the latest updates on Great Plains College’s COVID-19 measures visit https://www.greatplainscollege.ca/about-us/health-safety/covid-19.

Jack Oswald (centre front) wins Sheilagh Hanson building Futures Award for Mentorship.

JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

Icame across a desperate call for help the other day on social media. A young woman from Cuba had posted a video, pleading for help. Here is what she had to say ....

“My Cubans have been in the streets for days asking for freedom, and this is important because the Cuban government is making fake news. We are alone and no one is saying any-

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SOS or open debate?

thing, so it’s important. My Cubans started protesting, asking for freedom. The government responded to them by putting military and police on the streets, shooting them, hitting them, killing them. And the one thing they have to defend themselves is social media. And they cut our internet so they can’t show the world what is happening. I want to ask you to help us. Help the

mothers who don’t know where their sons are, the sons who don’t know where their fathers are. Lots of kids have disappeared. There are lots of kids that have been killed.

“They are recruiting teenagers from their own houses, and they’re obligated to fight their own brothers and sisters on the street, and if they don’t they go to jail. Cuban government gets

help from Venezuela with more military power. Tell the rest of the world what is happening. They have nothing, only social media to tell the world what is happening. This is not about politics, this is about humanity. Our obligation as humans, when we see something that is not fair, to say this is not fair for the Cuban people. It’s like nobody cares.”

Whether this SOS was issued last week or last year, it does illustrate why censorship is dangerous. Recently our Prime Minister said this to the Paris Peace Forum, “Hate speech, disinformation and online extremism can’t be allowed to prevent people from enjoying the freedom that cyberspace offers.” He was advocating for more censorship. But is his definition of hate speech anything that

opposes his narrative?

Is his definition of disinformation any facts that contradict what he claims to be true? Is his concept of “freedom that cyberspace offers” defined as freedom to agree with his “democratic values”?

As I scrolled through numerous news stories, division is the common thread throughout them all. Government plans to phase out Sask. and Alberta’s energy sector, imposed mandates, job losses, inflation or mushrooming government debt, are just a few examples of the issues that are resulting in divisions. More petitions have been signed in the last several years than ever before, yet most are ignored. If the government adds increased censorship, people are forced to find other options to make their voices heard.

The young woman’s words echo once again, “My Cubans have been in the streets for days asking for freedom.” It’s an example of what lies ahead when government not only refuses to listen to the voices of every day Canadians, but also censors them.

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Thank you for the time you are devoting to the community and surrounding area, it really is appreciated. The Goose Festival pictures were amazing both online to be enjoyed by

Sending out an SOS, or being able to participate in open debate and problem solving?

many people as well as in the paper. The Veterans edition of the Voice is outstanding, so nice to see. Please keep up the good work.

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When will it end?

And who can I blame it on? Those are the first thoughts that come to mind when disaster hits. We are still getting over two recent deaths in our tiny community when news of another looms in the clouds – in the menacing glow of an ambulance’s whirling light, headed north of town.

I was headed south to deliver a series of collages to Grand Coteau Cultural Centre in Shaunavon. I was not in the mood for it. A storm was brewing. And the night before, my sister called to say my father had taken a turn for the worse in the hospital. He was admitted the previous afternoon for sepsis.

Shades of my mother’s stroke crept into my memory. I was on the road with my ex and his band at the time. We were in Caspar, Wyoming, and the waitress at the IHOP was setting my pancakes in front of me when the cell went off, and my sister, the same sister now in charge of care of my dad in this crisis, delivered me the scary news.

We drove all night from Wyoming to Medicine Hat. At one point, we stopped at a gas station, and the women’s washroom had a

hand-painted quote on the wall that read:

“Women are like teabags; you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water.”

I couldn’t eat anything, not even the Wisconsin cheese soup. My beau grabbed a handful of crackers for me, hoping he could get me to eat a couple on the drive.

When we got to Alberta, I had to part with him as he drove on to a gig in Edmonton. After a couple of false starts in white-out blizzards, my sister and brotherin-law and I made it to Kelowna too late to say goodbye.

Yesterday as the wind grew fierce, while my dad was in a Kelowna trauma ward, a siren’s cry pierced Val Marie village. The post office was closed; the woman who works there is on the ambulance crew. Such is the way things work in villages. You are rushing to a scene, and you don’t know how bad it is, but you know you will be personally affected because there is no doubt you know the injured party. And when you return to work or home, everyone will look at you with pleading eyes, and you will have to keep the details to yourself. It did not end well.

We lost another deeply loved fellow, someone who always had a joke, a laugh, a smile, a wink, and a nod. Paul-Emile was always ready to smile. Even his complaints came out funny. He was ever ready to help people out. Once, I was trying to convince the housing committee that the garbage bins fenced in a pen directly in front of my window could maybe be moved to the alley. They deliberated, and I complained until PaulEmile showed up at coffee row at the Senior’s Centre one day. Hop in, he said, I want to show you something. And he drove me to my place. The bins were gone, the pen was knocked over. What happened? I asked. I don’t know! he exclaimed. It just fell over!

Paul and Joy had a pew at the back of the church. They started going to mass as a way of expressing gratitude for him getting his health back from an illness. When it came to the sign of peace, when we reach over to shake our neighbour’s hand, Joy would smile and wave her little bottle of hand disinfectant at us, keeping us at bay and watch over her man. That was in a time way before disinfectant

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became a ubiquitous accessory.

It’s too soon to use terms like “I will miss,” but I will miss Paul’s wild drive down Railway after every heavy snowfall, dragging two tractor tires chained to his truck, flattening the road better than any snowplow. I will miss his spontaneous stops in the middle of the road to chat with a neighbour, truck window to truck window, with nothing but time and stories to share. He and Joy, never a better-named woman, a local once said, always seemed like they were entertained by each other, even when he drove her nuts. They made a decision to get the most out of life, to do whatever it took to stay on the sunny side.

My dad isn’t out of the woods yet. But he has his kids praying for him because he raised us in a tradition that be-

lieves in the power of prayer – that blend of awe and wonder at both the bright joys of life and the small stuff that ends up being the big stuff in the end: a phone call on Sunday, a perfect pancake, a game of bridge, a skate on a pond, a walk in the snow, a Christmas carol, a cup of coffee that goes straight to the cold bones, a silly joke, a memory.

I know we all gotta go sometime but sometime is never the right time. There’s always so much more to say to each other. Stories to tell. Family histories to write down. Songs to be resung. There are so many more soups to share together and soup recipes to jot down.

Last night I came across a copy of the 23rd psalm handwritten by my mother. (These are the ways souls get in touch with us from the other side, I thought.) I

read it out loud, thinking of the story my brother told me of my mom’s last hours as one sister read it over and over to her on her hospital bed. As a choir director, she used to sing it, a dearly beloved form of solace for the rest of us to hear. And I think to thank both parents for instilling in me a conviction as true as flesh and bone, that green pastures and still waters await us, as sure as the stars and the prayerful poems that point the way home.

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Located East of Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada Deadline for Tender Bid submissions is: November 30, 2021 Bid on each titled block or the total 640 acres.

SE-18-25-1-W4M: 160 titled acres.

SW-17-25-1-W4M; NE-17-25-1-W4M: And SE-17-25-1-W4M: 480 titled acres.

There are no active leases on title. The above two titled blocks may sell independently or together. Purchase price shall be subject to GST. 2021 property taxes will be paid by Vendor.

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Tender Deadline for Submission is 4:00 pm MST on November 30, 2021.

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The Tender Form will be provided upon request by contacting Alissa at William L. Haynes Professional Corporation, 403-528-8883 (Option 1) or by email at reception@hayneslaw.net

Winter is here

Last Tuesday’s blizzard resulted in a 6 semi collision on Hwy #7 just east of Netherhill. Thankfully there were no injuries as a result. Zero visability and icy road conditions affected the majority of the prairies.

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Leader Chamber of Commerce presents Santa Night on December 2

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On Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., The Leader and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “Santa Night” in Leader. Starting at 6:00 p.m., Santa will be ready in the gazebo at the Millennium Gardens to take photos – the cost is $3 and includes a treat bag. This year, the intention for “Santa Night” is to go back to some normalcy while still adhering to the SHA Regulations. “The Garden of Lights” will be on display at the Millennium Gardens for the Christmas season, and Santa will be in good cheer!

There will also be late-night shopping on December 2nd and different treats available for shoppers at participating businesses. Holiday Passports will be ready to pick up at any participating open business in Leader, and a purchase at each location will earn a stamp on the Holiday Passport. Once the Holiday Passport is full of stamps, it can be entered into the draw box at the Millennium Gardens for the chance to win a prize basket donated by local

businesses. Starting at 8:00 p.m., there will be a fireworks display in front of the Millennium Gardens, courtesy of the Town of Leader, a toasty bonfire to enjoy, as well as entertainment provided by local carollers.

In addition, there is also the chance to win $100 in Leader dollars by completing the following: follow The Leader and District Chamber of Commerce Facebook and/or Instagram accounts (@leaderchamber on Instagram and Leader & District Chamber of Commerce on Facebook), like the original “Santa Night” post on each account, and share the “Santa Night” poster on your stories, tagging The Leader and District Chamber of Commerce. The draw date is November 30th, 2021, just in time for late-night shopping on “Santa Night.”

Some of the businesses contributing to the success of “Santa Night” include Dirk’s Family Pharmacy, Ace Hardware, Leader IGA, Sandhills Credit Union, Jag Farms, G3, Leader Pharmacy, IG Wealth Management, Leader Liquor Mart and Touchdown Towing.

SunWest animation courses highlighted during Throne Speech Debate

Sun West was a pioneer in the field of distance education in Saskatchewan and through the Sun West Distance Learning Centre (DLC) has become the largest online school in the province. Today the Sun West DLC offers over 180 courses including all core requirements and a variety of high school electives in such areas as agriculture, business, trades, paleontology, forensic science, graphic design, astronomy and mental wellness.

It was due to this foundation that when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Sun West was in a strong position to provide online education and other school divisions have sought Sun West’s assistance.

This has not gone unnoticed as on November 1, during the Debate on the Speech from the Throne, the Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education, while discussing online education in Saskatchewan highlighted some of Sun West’s work. He stated:

But we have a number of school divisions that have been offering online school before the pandemic and we have a number that have been offering it since the pandemic began. And I would say it’s been challenging for many and it has been successful for some, and some students have done well. We have some school divisions, in fact I know of one, Sun West School Division that has been operating distance learning, online learning for some time. High school students in Lucky Lake, Dinsmore, and Marengo are taking animation. High school students are taking animation classes that are offered through the Vancouver Animation School, and their instructors are employees of Disney and Pixar. That’s happening today. It’s happening in rural Saskatchewan. It’s happening in urban Saskatchewan. I know that they’re partnering with other school divisions. So there has been some success.

Minister Duncan was speaking about two courses offered through the Sun West DLC, Animation 20L and Animation 30L. These courses are taught by Sun West DLC teacher Jody Polowick who has been accredited by the Vancouver Animation School (VANAS) to teach the same content they deliver to their students. This includes instructional videos that were created by Disney and Pixar animators.

As part of these courses, students develop online portfolios of their work that they can use to showcase their work when applying to postsecondary institutions and when seeking jobs in the field. A small number of samples

from the work of a few students follow below:

The Sun West DLC Animation courses have been very helpful in launching students into careers in this area. Dinsmore Composite School graduate Tyler Thomson took both Animation and Graphic Design through the Sun West DLC.

“I was looking for another arts-based course and animation looked interesting,” explains Tyler. “I liked the idea that the course was connected to the VANAS and that the instructors knew what they were talking about.”

Tyler’s interest in animation led him to pursue post-secondary schooling in animation after high school. He received a diploma in 3D Animation from the Recording Arts Institute of Saskatchewan where his final project was a collaborative team effort involving thirty people.

“I was a rigger on the project,” states Tyler, “so I added the full range of movement on objects. Rigging is like putting the bones into an object. Fortunately, I had experience with this as it was something I learned in the Animation class through the DLC.”

Tyler’s interest in animation was passed on to another Dinsmore Composite School student, Tiegan Wollen, a Grade 10 student who shares Tyler’s interest in the arts and who will be taking the course next semester.

“Before registering in Animation 20, I talked to Tyler about the course. I am interested in the ways that artists express ideas through animation and Tyler encouraged me to sign up,” Tiegan explains. “I grew up watching animated movies on VHS and was able to connect myself with other people’s

stories. I already do some work with graphic arts as a way to express myself and do some commission work. Animation 20 will let me try a different form of art to create stories for others.”

Linden Berndt and Ashton McIntosh from Lucky Lake School signed up for the course because animation is an important part of the video game industry. They stated: “We’ve always had an interest in video games. This class is an opportunity to learn how video games are made. We are really enjoying learning about something we are passionate about.”

Connor Warrington a student at Westcliffe Composite School in Marengo sees ways to apply what he learns in Animation to an industry a little closer to home. He explained that he believes that animation can be used so people not involved in agriculture can have a better understanding of this important industry. “I plan on using animation to make sequences and videos to educate people on agriculture. So I can use my two passions, agriculture and animation . . . [and] that’s how I am planning on using this skill further into my future plans.”

“It is gratifying that the Minister has taken note of the great work being done in our schools by our teachers and students,” states Randy Emmerson, Sun West Director of Education. “Our Animation 20L and 30L students have done very well and we see that same kind of success in many other courses and programs. We are proud that we can offer our students programming that is sometimes not even available in larger urban centres. It’s part of the way we work towards success for all.”

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Councillor: Town of Eatonia Number to be Elected - 1

will be received by the undersigned on the 15th day of December, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Eatonia Town Office, 202 Main Street AND

during regular business hours on November 22nd to December 14th, 2021, at the Eatonia Town Office, 202 Main Street.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the Eatonia Town Office, 202 Main Street.

Dated this 22nd day of November, 2021.

Cheryl Bailey Returning Officer

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Going for Gold! Simeon Bakanec’s success on the ice

JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

Simeon Bakanec from Kerrobert enjoys figure skating as a fun activity and has also earned numerous awards. Simeon recalls his mom enrolling him in figure skating when he was six. “I was playing hockey before, and halfway through the season, my mom enrolled me in figure skating, and I liked it,” he said.

Fast forward to 2021, and you’ll hear his home club in Kindersley congratulating 12-year-old Simeon on a great skate on November 5th at the Skate Saskatchewan Sectional Championships. Simeon won Gold in the Pre-Juvenile Men’s Under 13 and the Saskatchewan Series Award for his level. The skater’s top two scores from the Saskatchewan Series event will be their overall score and will rank them against other skaters at their level from Saskatchewan through July through to the Sectionals Championships in November.

Not only does Simeon skate with the Kindersley club, but also skates with Skate Saskatoon Club. “Usually when I’m skating in Saskatoon, we’ll leave for Saskatoon around 11, and I’ll skate from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Then we still have time to go home, eat and go to hockey at 6:30 p.m.,” Simeon says nonchalantly as if this is a typical day for

sley Under 13 Full Tilt Thrashers, where he was recently voted Captain of the team. “I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing without my parents,” Simeon said. “We farm, and my dad takes me to hockey, and my sister takes me to figure skating. Worse comes to worse, my brother can give me a ride.” Simeon has four siblings, and “I am the middle child,” he added.

Simeon has also acquired additional wins this season, including Gold at the Saskatchewan Virtual Cup and Gold in October at Sask. Skate Competition. Due to Simeon’s hard work and dedication, this is the second year that he has met the criteria to be a member of the Skate Saskatchewan Development Team. Targeted athletes for the Development Team are enthusiastic Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile skaters who desire to develop their technical and performance skills with the goal of advancing on the competitive pathway. Selection to the team is based on an overall assessment of quality elements, skating and performance skills.

“I definitely would not be where I am without my coaches,” Simeon said. Those coaches include Bev Callsen from Kindersley and Neil Tymoruski from Saskatoon. Amber Wildman is his coach for pairs, since

“It started two years ago,” he explained. “She lives about 20 yards from me on the same farm so it was easy to practice together during Covid.” Eliana is a year and a half younger than her cousin.

How does Simeon have time for school work? “I’m homeschooled,” he explained, which allows him more flexibility. “I have a schedule because I have a lot of school work to do. I get on the computer at 9:00, and I do my science, math, English and history, and finish around noon each day.”

When he’s not doing schoolwork, or on the ice, Simeon helps out on the farm. “On Mondays and Wednesdays, I have a two-hour window to work on the farm, so I usually work as much as I can,” he said. “And I work on the farm on Fridays, depending on the weather. I run a little tractor and have been helping fix the road in our yard. My grandpa pays me.”

Bev Callsen described Simeon as kind-hearted, someone who treats his fellow skaters and teammates with kindness and respect. She also noted he has a positive attitude and works hard to achieve his goals. It’s apparent that Simeon exhibits those attributes, whether he’s on the ice or at home helping out or doing school work.

The Kindersley Skating Club is proud of Simeon’s accomplishments

Under 13 (U13). Simeon is holding the Saskatchewan Series Award for his level.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 3 AT P.C.C.

Supper by Jan Taylor Catering and live entertainment by The Bromantics. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Tickets available at the Town Office Mon. - Fri., 8:30 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:30. Tickets are $60 each or a table of 8 for $440. Must be 19 years of age or older to attend.

Ticket sales end Nov. 26. Doors open for cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Supper is at 7:00 p.m. and entertainment starts at 9:00 p.m.

Covid protocols: masking and proof of full vaccination or negative covid test within 72 hrs. along with IID are required to attend. This is subject to change as per our government mandates.

Congratulations to the LUSELAND TRIP OF THE MONTH Winners!

Congratulations to former Luseland resident Kim (Hardcastle) Chouinard and her husband Joel as their lucky ticket was drawn for the trip to Nova Scotia! The Chouinards will have a chance to discover Nova Scotia’s charm on a 5 day customizable self drive tour once they’ve landed from the flights out of Edmonton. Congratulations and thanks for supporting your hometown.

Simeon won Gold in the Pre-Juvenile Men’s

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The R.M. of Lacadena No. 228 is accepting applications for Seasonal Equipment Operators for the 2022 construction season.

Equipment operator responsibilities may include road maintenance, equipment servicing, sign and culvert maintenance as directed by the foreman. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work outside in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will be able to work well with others as well as unsupervised. They will be willing to follow directions. Scraper experience is an asset. 1A license preferred. Pension plan and benefits are available.

Please forward resumes by Dec 15th, 2021 to the undersigned stating experience and salary expectations.

R.M. of Lacadena No. 228

Box 610, , Kyle, SK S0L 1T0 Fax: 375-4705; • Email: rm228@sasktel.net

For more information contact the RM office at 375-4753.

The Kindersley Klippers 6th Annual Sledge Hockey Tournament

U18 AAA Sharks return to Wilkie

BY PHIL HEILMAN

Four years can be a long time between visits, but that ended up being the time gap for the Battlefords Sharks U18 female AAA team as they are set to host the Swift Current U18 AAA Innovation Credit Union Wildcats at the SaskCan Community Centre for an important Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League matchup on December 5th.

The timing couldn’t be any better either, as Wilkie product Brooklyn Salewski gets to play in her own barn yet again. She was a part of the Northwest Sharks U15 female AA team that has held games in Wilkie over the last couple of years.

“I’m excited to be playing back in my hometown rink again and that we can host a female AAA game. Hopefully we have a good crowd with local residents and surrounding area who can enjoy coming to watch. can enjoy coming to watch” said Salewski

Speaking to Sharks Head Coach Ricci Girolami on a hunting trip, he offered up some insight.

“It’ll be my first time coaching in Wilkie. It’s always important to play in these smaller centres to promote the girls game. It is important to grow the grassroots part of this league, and give girls who may not have a chance to watch some high caliber hockey” said Girolami.

“(This is) something we should be doing more often as a league. We hope to showcase the Sharks to the best of our ability” he added.

The Sharks look to build off a busy and tough start to the 202122 season, playing 14 games in the first 6 weeks of the season.

On the other end, there is no shortage of west central talent on the Wildcats roster, as both Laiken Swan (Plenty) and rookie Addison Eurich (Luseland) are off to great starts in the U18 circuit. Swan and Eurich are joined by Kindersley products Caitlyn Perlinger, Shelby Rublee and Gracie Georget.

Wildcats head coach Terry Pavley echoed Girolami’s thoughts about showing off the girls game of hockey.

“We are really excited about the opportunity to play in Wilkie. Anytime we get the opportunity to showcase our league in smaller centres around Saskatchewan, it (always becomes) a great way to promote our league and both

of our programs” said Pavley in a November 5th text message conversation

The Wildcats are also no stranger to playing neutral site games, as Pavley mentioned how positive an experience it has been for both his team and the communities they have visited.

He also praised the play of both Swan and Eurich.

“Laiken has a great shot, with a quick release and has good offensive instincts around the opposing net” said Pavley. “Addison will be a real good player in this league as she gains more game experience due to her hockey IQ, work ethic and coach-ability.”

Sharks and Wildcats drop the puck at 1:30pm, with ticket prices at $5 per adult, $3 for students, and a guaranteed $300 50/50 sponsored by OA Leather Supply.

Gushue, Einarson favourites at curling trials

Other than hockey, no sport in Canada receives as much television coverage as curling, which is why millions of eyeballs will be viewing the action from Saskatoon in late November as Canada’s best curlers get together to determine who will wear our country’s maple leaf on their sweaters at the Beijing Olympics Feb. 4-22.

Here’s one amateur handicapper’s view of how things might play out:

Men

4-1 — Brad Gushue, Newfoundland/Labrador: Won three of the last five Briers; good form lately on the cash circuit; has experienced Olympic pressure (and won gold) before.

6-1 — Brendan Bottcher, Edmonton. Basically a coin-flip runner-up to Gushue in this analysis.

10-1 — Matt Dunstone, Regina: Best of the up-and-coming young guns.

12-1 — Brad Jacobs, Sault Ste. Marie: Has Olympic experience to fall back on.

15-1 — John Epping, Toronto: Always solid, but this field is too tough.

20-1 — Kevin Koe, Calgary: Yesterday’s man, but on any given day …

25-1 — Mike McEwen, Winnipeg: If Koe is ‘yesterday’s man,’ then McEwen and Co. are last week’s men.

30-1 — Jason Gunnlaugson, Winnipeg: This risk-taking skip needs a bit more experience.

75-1 — Tanner Horgan, Kingston, Ont: Too much power in this field for youngest skip in the field to conquer

Women

7-2 — Kerri Einarson, Gimli: Two-time Scotties winner is cocream of the crop in this field alongside . . . .

4-1 — Tracy Fleury, Winnipeg: Hot recently on the cash circuit. Rest of the rink is the remains of the squad dumped three years ago by Einarson.

8-1 — Rachel Homan, Ottawa: Olympic rep in 2018. Still one of Canada’s best. Would love redemption for her poor sixth-place showing in South Korea.

15-1 — Laura Walker, Edmonton: Best of the rest after the big three.

20-1 — Kelsey Rocque, Edmonton: Young rink will be a future threat, but needs more seasoning.

25-1 — Jennifer Jones, Winnipeg: Would be a favourite if this was the 2010 Olympic trials.

30-1 — Krista McCarville, Thunder Bay: Veteran could surprise, but lacks competitive toughness.

40-1 — Casey Scheidegger, Lethbridge: Talented rink could be rusty after taking almost a full year off competitive curling.

50-1 — Jacqueline Harrison, Waterdown, Ont: Field too tough for this pre-trials qualifier.

Canada prides itself on being the No. 1 curling nation in the world, but Homan’s rink finished with a 4-5 record and out of the playoffs in 2018, while Koe, runner-up to Sweden in the round-robin, lost a semi-final game to eventual gold medal winner John Shuster of the U.S.

Redemption is required to restore our country’s status.

• Columnist Steve Simmons of Sun Media: “COVID-19 has changed just about everything, which means there are more tickets available for pro sporting events than there’s ever been before. Used to be next to impossible to find Leafs tickets: Now, it’s where do you want to sit?”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, after new kicker Chris Blewitt missed three of his first five kicks with the Washington Football Team: “And you don’t even want to know how badly their new punter, Joe Shank, is doing.”

• A blast from the past (forwarded by Don Pottinger and Dan Sutherland:) “Don Meredith, Dallas Cowboys quarterback once said: ‘Coach Tom Landry is such a perfectionist that if he were married to Raquel Welch, he’d expect her to cook.’”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Wrestling’s Bella twins, Nikki and Brie, stars of the reality show Total Divas, were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Surprising isn’t it, seeing reality and wrestling in the same sentence?”

• Sportswriter Jerry Krasnick, on Twitter: “Not to say my fantasy football options are limited this week, but I’m on the verge of using Jake from

State Farm as my starting quarterback.”

• Peter King of nbcsports. com, on Aaron Rodgers taking Covid-19 advice from podcast host and comic Joe Rogan: “(It’s) the same as Rodgers walking into the third row of the stands at Lambeau Field before a big third-down play and saying, ‘You’ve been a season-ticket holder for a long time, and you love football. What should we call on third down here?”

• Late night TV host Trevor Noah of the Daily Show: “Is Aaron Rodgers trying to prove that COVID is fake or that CTE is real?”

• Bruce Jenkins of the San Francisco Chronicle: “I hate to call Aaron Rodgers a liar, but a photo of him just moved across the wire, and his pants are on fire.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Duke basketball bench boss Coach K is retiring at the end of this season. Just try spelling Mike Krzyzewski and see if you get irritable vowel syndrome.”

• Headline at theonion.com: “Titans limit post-surgery Derrick Henry to workload of 20 one-legged carries per week.”

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Sports with Bruce Penton

Brooklyn Salewski (10) and teammate Cassidy Peters (20) search for a stray puck during an October 21st battle against the P.A. Northern Bears at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert (courtesy Kyle Kosowan/P.A. Daily Herald)

Klippers rebound with win over Yorkton

The Kindersley Klippers suffered two back-to-back losses against the Battlefords North Stars. But with their shootout victory against Yorkton, they’re back to winning ways.

They sit at the bottom of the Global Ag Risk Solutions division with a 10-10-0-1 record, while overall in the league they sit seventh of 12 teams.

They saw a huge turnaround in the last few weeks and began winning games, but Assistant Coach Mitch Topinka saw the Battleford games as a set-back.

“I just wasn’t impressed with the play. It just seemed like they regressed, and were sitting back and watching play,” he said.

The dual 3-1 losses showed the Klippers on their heels for most of the games.

“They just weren’t putting in the work. It was tough to watch, and it wasn’t a fun time,” he said. “We keep telling the guys to be prepared and ready for games. We tell them to play a full 60 minutes, but it hasn’t happened yet.”

Topinka said there wasn’t as big an issue if the team loses

while giving it their all.

“If we go down working hard, and the pucks don’t bounce our way, we get it. But we had a big week last week, and two wins and four points with a game in hand would have put us in a great place,” he said.

With a win over Yorkton, the Klippers started their latest stretch off right. They’re in the midst of four games in five nights.

“There are eight points on the table, and anything under six of those isn’t a successful week,” he said.

One asset that has come back to the lineup is forward and enforcer Cash Arsten, originally of Swift Current, SK.

“Cash was out for a few weeks with an injury. It’s definitely a different lineup with him in it. He has plenty of speed now that he’s back, he’s being physical and he’s staying involved,” he said.

Arnsten recorded an assist in Nov. 12’s 3-1 loss to the North Stars, and notched two penalty minutes the following game.

“I sprained my ankle against Estevan at home, but I’m feeling better now. It’s never fun

sitting out, and I was happy to be back on the ice,” he said. “I love being back with the guys. I’m here to play hockey, and when I’m not it can be frustrating.”

Arnsten’s return marks a Klippers team breaking free of injuries and suspensions that marred them in the early portion of the season.

“It makes a big difference to have everyone back. We were short for a while and that was really hard,” he said.

“Once we got back into a rhythm and groove, things started to happen. We’re all in better spirits when we aren’t missing guys.”

The team is still struggling on the powerplay, and have been scoreless on the man advantage the last three games, despite nine chances. Arnsten – though he isn’t a powerplay player – thinks things will come.

“We just need to get pucks to the net. If we can get a few greasy ones, things will start flowing,” said Arnsten. “I’m feeling good about the team, and I’m feeling good about my play. I’m happy to be back.”

Kindersley Curling Club kicks off season

The Kindersley Curling Club kicked off their 2021 season last week, offering leagues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The club was excited to welcome back many returning members, but they also extend a warm welcome to any new members who would like to join. They’re also offering some new incentives and opportunities to help encourage people to participate.

The club is offering a seven-session Adult Learn to Curl program which will begin on November 23 at a cost of $100/person. The Youth Curling program, for ages 9-18, will begin November 24th, and the fee is $75/person. All skill levels are welcome!

Many new and returning faces enjoyed the free pre-season curling held on November 2nd and 4th. The good news is there’s still time to join the curling club. If you’re interested in joining one of the club’s leagues, you can submit a team by contacting the Kindersley Curling Club.

JORDAN PARKER

Your Southwest Media Group

Cash Arsten

Richard Alexander Gunoff

June 22nd, 1926 – November 14th, 2021 (Age 95 years)

GUNOFF, Richard Alexander (Dick) – Passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Home in Kelowna, B.C. on Sunday November 14th, 2021, at the age of 95.

Richard is survived by his Best Friend and Loving Wife of 69 years, Maxine Winona Gunoff.

Children; Marla, Clark (Rose), Brent, Jana (Ron). Grandchildren; Jesse, James, Erin, Lisa, Wade, Cody, Courtney, Kyle (Julie), Tyler (Tori), Sydney (Sean). Great Grandchildren; Mason, Hannah, Luke, Harlyn, Henry. Sisters: Bessie, Silvia (Nelson), Thelma. Sister-inlaw; Trudy

Richard was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Nettie Gunoff. Brother; Gordon Gunoff. Sister in laws; Karen McDonald, Lorraine Greene. Brother in laws; Grant Dunn, Ray Inkster, Merve Greene.

Dick was born on a farm in D’Arcy Saskatchewan, June 22nd, 1926. He went to public and high school in D’Arcy and joined the army in February 1944. He returned to Kindersley Saskatchewan after the war and trained in photography and owned his own photo studio.

He married the “love of his life” Maxine Winona MacDonald on July 30th, 1952. They then moved to Santa Barbara California, USA and enrolled into the Brooks

Institute of Photography, Motion Picture & Television Production from 1956-57. He worked as a camera man for Walter Perkins Films (which was a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Productions) on two films; “The Pigeon that Worked a Miracle,” shown in 1958, and then in Joshua Tree California on “The Wild Burro of the West” shown in 1960.

They moved back to Kindersley Saskatchewan, then commuted back and forth to Ontario working for the National Film Board. He then worked as System Manager for Midwest Antenna Systems Ltd. and Producer for MAS-TV a closed-circuit television studio.

In early 1963 they moved to Kelowna where he managed the new Mid-West Antenna Company which later changed to Black Knight Cablevision, then later changed to Kelowna Cable, then Shaw Cable.

The Okanagan Valley was a beautiful spot to raise a family and Kelowna was a small community at the time.

Dick spent his early years in Kelowna volunteering and sharing his lighting expertise for many musical theatres shows and plays at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

He was involved in the Kelowna International Regatta for many years, and in 1969 he was Director General. During the Regatta years, the first Regatta float was built and Dick and his family travelled to different cities for their festivals to show off the Regatta Float.

Dick retired from cable TV in 1984. He was then offered a job as Regional Coroner in 1985 to 1997.

After 12 years, he decided to fully retire at the age of 71 years.

He was also heavily involved in the Kelow-

na-Veendam Sister City Association with taking veterans over to Veendam Holland until 2015.

Dick was with the Sloan Light Infantry 1944 – 1947, then after the war he transferred to the BCD’s (British Columbia Dragoons) for 34 years.

Dick was in the reserve army from 1953 until 1983 holding the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. He was also with the RCMP Auxiliary from 1975 – 1985 as well as a long-standing member of the Kelowna Legion #26.

Dick was well known and always respected in his community. He was a diligent worker and always performed every task to the fullest.

Dick and Maxine along with his sister in law and brother in law formed a family band and spent many years entertaining the seniors in many care homes in Kelowna. Dick was the guitar player of the group.

Dick contracted covid in December of 2020 and was admitted to Kelowna General Hospital for care which eventually led him to needing long term care at Cottonwoods Care Center.

On November 14th, 2021, at 12:40am, Dick passed away peacefully with family by his side.

He was loved dearly by his family and friends. His kind heart and warm smile will be forever missed.

The family would like to thank the Covid unit at KGH and all the staff at Cottonwoods Short Care and Long-Term Care for their care and compassion for Dick.

A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Due to Covid restrictions the family is asking that attendees will have to show proof of vaccination and government issues photo in order to attend the services, wear a mask, as attendance will be limited, if you wish to attend please email clark_gunoff@hotmail. com. The service will also be livestreamed for those that cannot attend by going to the funeral home site at www.firstmemorialfuneralkelownma.com, where you can also leave a condolence for the family if you wish.

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-7622299.

Carmelina Mackenzie December 9, 1932 – Plato, Saskatchewan November 13, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

MACKENZIE - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carmelina Stella MacKenzie (nee Mazzei) of Calgary, AB. Carm passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 88 years.

Carmelina was born December 9, 1932 near Plato, SK to Salvatore and Clotelda Mazzei. She attended Big Bend school, a one-room building, with her sisters Rose, Mary, Lucy, and Emily. The sisters were musical and were blessed with a strong “laughter gene”. The Mazzei girls’ laughter whether solo or in

GIZEN - Dennis Michael Gizen was born to Michael & Phyllis (nee Kucher) Gizen on March 14, 1936, at Prelate SK. There he grew up on the family farm and went to school in Prelate. From there he completed his schooling at the University of Saskatchewan with the College of Agriculture.

On March 14, 1958, Dennis married Irene Thome, and together they raised five beloved daughters: Denise, Tammy, Colleen, Peggy, and Charlene on their farm. Dennis and Irene moved into Leader SK from the farm in 2001 and retired from farming in 2011. In his younger years, Dennis

combination was readily identifiable and absolutely infectious.

Carmelina married Kenneth Donald MacKenzie (predeceased) and they raised five children, Rick, Glen, Rodney, David and Linda who in turn gifted Carm with ten grandchildren and later she cherished nine great-grandchildren.

While raising her family Carm was an ECG technician in Regina and Calgary hospitals. Once her children left the nest, Carm and Ken travelled from British Columbia to Ontario visiting family, fishing and enjoying their camping trailer. Music and dance were a huge influence in Carmelina’s life as a child singing with her sisters and throughout life in choirs, with family and friends at gatherings and celebrations.

Carmelina has touched the lives of so many people with her vibrant humour and infectious laughter leaving her children, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends much richer

was active in hockey and curling, but golfed throughout his life. For many years, you could find him & Irene down in Yuma AZ avoiding the cold Canadian winters. Dennis passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon SK at the age of 85 years. His memory will live on with his beloved wife of 63 years, Irene, his daughters; Denise Wenzel, Tammy Gizen, Colleen Gizen (Mel Klotz), Peggy Gizen, and Charlene Cocks (John), and his grand children; Scott (Paige) Wenzel, Aaron (Alex) Wenzel, Dustin (Pam) Bischoff, Dalton Bischoff, Lindsey (Eric) Nixon, Landon (Sheri) Gizen, Skye (Dallas) Morrison, Amber (Jarret) Vaudreuil, Madison Cocks, Rylan Cocks, and Kalen Cocks. Dennis was also the proud great-grand-

for knowing and loving her. She is now in heaven dancing and singing with the angels.

Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Rectory (317 Main St., Eston, SK) on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at the Eston Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Carmelina’s obituary at www. McInnisandHolloway. com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the West Central Crisis and Family Support, www.westcentralcrisis.ca.

In living memory of Carmelina MacKenzie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403256-9575.

father to 16 little ones. He will also be remembered by his brother Gerald, and sister-in-law, June Gizen. He had been predeceased in this life by his parents, Michael and Phyllis, his sister Caroline Gizen Lee, his brotherin-law, George Lee, and two sons-in-law: Neil Wenzel and Dennis German.

A funeral service will be held to celebrate Dennis’ life on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from the Leader United Church with Rev. Catherine Christie officiating. Following the service, Dennis will be laid to rest in the Prelate Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the “Leader Community Hall Re-Roof Project” C/O Town of Leader, Box 38 S0N 1H0. Funeral arrangements in charge of Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium.

1. MEASUREMENTS: How many dry quarts are in a peck?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What’s the name of the island where the Statue of Liberty stands?

3. MUSIC: Which composer is known as “The Waltz King”?

4. GEOMETRY: What is a three-sided polygon called?

5. ASTRONOMY: What is it called when three celestial bodies are arranged in a straight line?

6. TELEVISION: How many Huxtable children were in the long-running “The Cosby Show”?

7. MOVIES: What’s the name of the town in the “Halloween” horror movie series?

8. SCIENCE: What does the acronym FM stand for?

9. LITERATURE: Which famous novel begins with the line, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is alabaster?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

This is a good time to let that intrepid Aries temperament take charge. Your strong leadership will help settle those still-unresolved situations. Support comes from a surprising source.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust in all parties when you act with careful consideration of their feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

That long-delayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two you need to know about it. A health problem needs to be taken care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in his or her support of your stand on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single Leos and Leonas, who can expect a wel-

come visit from Cupid.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an excit-

ing promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not reachable at this time. “Caution” remains your fiscal watchword.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re deep into your new project, and that’s just fine. But don’t neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to

February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions you might be asked to make at this time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gifted with both natural wisdom and wit -- a good combination for success as a writer or teacher and, most importantly, a parent.

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CARDS OF THANKS

THE LLOYD MILLER

FAMILY would like to thank all of our family, friends and community for their support during this difficult time. Thank you to all who brought food to the funeral and the house. Thank you for all the cards, Masses, and donations to the cemetery. A special thank you to Father Dan Yasinski for the funeral mass and thank you to Gregory’s Funeral Home.

We, the family of MR. EDWARD JOHN TUMBACH, express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our relatives, friends and neighbours for your many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy, flowers, cards, calls, visits, gifts of food, Mass Offerings and donations to Little Flower Parish,

Leader and to the Leader Lions Club. Special thanks to Fr. Madonna and to Fr. Hector for the Mass, to the Pallbearers, to all of the Little Flower Parish Ministry Team and to Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek. - Daryl and Eileen, Ron and Brenda, Dennis and Bev and families.

THE FAMILY OF WILMA BECKER would like to thank all our friends and family who reached out to us during our time of sorrow. Thank you for the food, flowers, cards, donations and phone calls. Thank you to Pastor Scott and Carol Ann Kopperud for the Beautiful service. A special thank you to all the staff at Heritage Manor for the excellent care Mom received during the last seven years. You made those years very comfortable for her, and we are grateful for that.

- The Becker family: Sharon, Randy, Greg & Dennis and family

NOTICES

Once again the Kerrobert Food Bank will be providing Christmas hampers for those who need some extra help this time of year. If you would like a hamper, please call Carol at 306-834-2376 and leave a message. Deadline is Dec. 6. Emergency number for the Food Bank is 306-834-2376.

Piapot Lions Club 24th Annual GUN & HOBBY SHOW

(with Antique Tables upstairs)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27th 10 am - 5 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 10 am - 3 pm Held in Maple Creek Armouries Admission: $5.00 Masks and proof of vaccination are mandatory. Contact Harvey at 306-558-4802.

Parents or Grandparents ...

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Saskatchewan, who died on July 28, 2021.

Take notice that ALL CLAIMS upon the Estate of the above named must be sent to the undersigned Estate Trustee by the 31st day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021, with a full statement of Claims and of securities held by them.

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Dec 4, 2021

SANTA CLAUS DAY

Minor Hockey Day

9:00 a.m. – U7 Ramblers vs Eatonia 10:45 a.m. – U9 Ramblers vs Perdue 12:15 p.m. – U11 Ramblers 1 vs Ramblers 2 2:30 p.m. – U13 Ramblers vs Leader 4:45 p.m. – U 18 Ramblers vs Kerrobert Fancy Cake Bingo

10:30 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sleigh Rides 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Santa Claus Day Christmas Market 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Letter to Santa Craft Station 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Movie: The Mighty Ducks 3:00 p.m. Ramblers vs Kyle Elks - 8:00 p.m.