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You’re invited to Christmas dinner
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The old Christmas tune, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” proves to be true in Kindersley. Not only is the snow glistening, Christmas lights and festive trees on display, but there’s an open invitation to a sumptuous Christmas feast which will be served on December 25th.
Jackie Oswald from Jackie’s Delicious Delights is planning a Christmas meal (turkey with all the trimmings) that is open to the public. Of course, she will have a lot of help because this idea is made possible thanks to the valuable contributions from the community and local businesses.
“The idea came from my adult kids, Andrew and Kristin Schmidt,” Jackie explained. That idea was enough incentive for Jackie, who contacted David Burke from the Legion. The Legion agreed to donate the use of the Legion Hall for the event. “Shawn and I discussed who we would want as partners in the meal, and we decided to stay agricultural-based, being I am also located
on a farm.”
Jackie and her husband reached out to the agricultural community, and they were not disappointed. “Everyone we asked has stepped up generously,” she said. Those stepping up to help out are Springfield Farming Company, G-Mac’s Ag Team, Farmlink (Judy Burt), Viterra, and Farm Credit Corporation.
The meal will be served at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day, with ID and proof of vaccination required. Take-out meals will also be available “as we are suspecting lots of people will want takeout, and depending on the weather, we can do drop-offs too,” she said. To have some idea of how many people will be attending, Jackie said it would be helpful to compile a list of names of those who wish to attend and those who would prefer a take-out meal.
As for the hands-on work of preparing the meal, Jackie said all her family will be helping, along with Laurie Kelly from Brock and Judy Burt from Farmlink, “But we will accept help on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,” she concluded.
Carol Festival takes on a new look
The Kindersley Carol Festival is venturing out and trying something new this year. This year’s carol festival will be a recorded event, which will be publicly shared on the Kindersley District Music Festival Association’s Facebook page.
The Kindersley Community Choir plans to perform a few numbers, as well as the United Church Choir. Whether it’s singing, playing an instrument or reciting a Christmas poem - everyone is invited to submit their performance. It’s an awesome opportunity for new performers to venture out since you don’t need to perform in front of a live audience.
Performances by children are welcome. Grandparents, great grandparents and extended family always enjoy seeing their little ones
perform or listening to a classroom of students sing festive songs.
“We’ve never done this before,” Glenda Giles said, “And we don’t know what to expect.”
Performers are welcome to submit two items if they wish. All items will be received and reviewed by the Music Festival Committee.
Anyone interested in taking part is asked to send live landscape orientation videos of their performance to kindersleyfestival@gmail.com by 10:00 p.m., December 3rd. For further information, you can call or text Glenda at 306-460-8031.
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Ho! Ho! Ho! The Town of Kindersley crew were busy last week hanging up some brand new decorations for the holiday season!
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Saskatchewan farm boy wins Emmy award
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Saskatchewan young people were encouraged when listening to former Rosetown graduate, Bob Bowen share his success story. He shared his journey from farm boy to Emmy award winner, on November 24th at the West Central/ Regina District Industry Education Council “Careers Spotlight”.
Bob grew up on a family farm near Sovereign during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Kevin Gawletz from the Sun West School Division said, “I taught Bob in Milden Central School, and then again in Rosetown Composite High School.” Bob’s family moved to Rosetown about the same time as Kevin came to town to teach. “I do remember Bob was a doodler and his notebooks often had as many sketches in them as they did notes. He was very good, even then without any formal training.”
While at school, Bob enjoyed doing the cartoons for a small classroom newspaper, and like most kids he enjoyed watching Saturday morning cartoons and movies on a VCR (for those who remember). He was also a big Star Trek fan, a trait which later showed up in some of his work.
While in high school, besides doodling, Bob would create caricatures of his classmates. After his high school graduation, he attended the University of Saskatchewan with the goal of becoming a teacher. However, a summer job at SaskPower led him to three years of following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather, as he worked as a lineman. While working in the power
plants near Estevan, Bob honed his old high school skills of doodling, this time on napkins at lunch hour, while joking around with his fellow employees.
Who knew that something as simple as doodling on napkins would be the first step toward a successful career? But that’s exactly what happened. Bob had always wanted to pursue art, so at the age of twenty-five, he took a leave of absence from work to attend art school in New Jersey.
At that time he discovered storyboarding, which is a big foundation of the television animation business. His first job in Hollywood was working on the storyboards for the 2000 film “Dungeons & Dragons”. He also worked on a show called “Futurama”, enjoying the type of humour it offered, similar to that of his favourite childhood TV show, “The Simpsons”. Later on in his career, he went on to direct similar shows such as “Family Guy” and “American Dad”. For a period of twelve years, Bob directed the kind of shows he had always enjoyed watching.
In 2016 he worked as a director on the show “Milo’s Murphy Law” for Disney, which were also the creators of “Phineas & Ferb”. He’s now Animation Director and Executive Producer for Disney Television Animation.
During the 48th Daytime Emmy Awards in June of 2021, Bob and his team won the Outstanding Writing Award for a Daytime Animated Program with 2020’s “Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. Bob directed the movie, working on the film for three years.
He is now working from his home in Simi Valley, California, with a goal in mind to develop his own series. This former Saskatchewan guy’s success is incentive for any future filmmakers in the province. He is an outstanding role model for anyone who would love to transform their artistic hobby into a thriving career.
In spite of his success, the 51-yearold still appreciates and remembers his Saskatchewan roots. This is evident in his profile which says “he grew up on the icy farming plains of Saskatchewan,
Canada, surviving 24 arctic winters.”
Bob gets excited when he spots a Saskatchewan licence plate in Los Angeles traffic, and still retains the typical Canadian characteristic of politeness. Kevin Gawletz, his former teacher, said he last spoke with Bob a few years ago when he was back home for a visit, and took time to speak to an art class at Rosetown Central High School.
“Bob is truly a person who is an example of following your passion,” Kevin concluded.
Bob Bowen holds his Emmy for Outstanding Writing Award for a Daytime Animated Program.
OPINION
CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Suggestions for news consumption
The cartoon has one turkey saying to another, “Dude, I have a lot of people following me online and they’re all inviting me to dinner!”
While it’s easy to find a joke about social media, jokes about mainstream media appear to be omitted. The majority of our society obtains their daily news consumption from mainstream media, including legacy media and network news media which is consumed every morning and/or evening. Although it’s been happening for decades, the daily consumption of news has become more of a challenge.
locally
As president of Canada Family Action, Doug Sharp’s objective is to inform citizens of Canada. In that regard he made three suggestions for
those who are daily consumers of mainstream news.
The first suggestion is to brace yourself to receive something that is intended to influence you. Just by acknowledging that you are being influenced to see things a certain way, will give you the advantage to view your daily intake in a more analytical way.
While listening to each story, consumers should pay attention to the language being used, and the inferences being made about a position or an opposing position. Brace yourself knowing that it’s designed to alter your perception or change your mind.
This has become apparent as many have followed the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in the US. Rittenhouse was found not
guilty on all counts by the jury, after he fatally shot two men and wounded another during three confrontations at Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 25, 2020.
a path of believing and seeing things a certain way.
Be aware that the anchors behind the desk have very carefully scripted language tracts that they are using, and they are walking you towards an understanding that is from their perspective.
For example, Rittenhouse’s attorney said he regularly watches CNN, who wrongly reported that Kyle had shot his gun 60 times. “They can’t take the time to get the basic facts correct because it didn’t fit into the story they wanted to tell,” he noted, which illustrates the relevance of the second suggestion for media consumers.
The second suggestion is to actively seek out balancing views which give another perspective on the issue. If you’re going to accept the information that’s been presented, try to obtain a balance by seeking out an additional perspective.
receive information from one source.
Immediately after that date the media aired comments voiced by various individuals, including the US president, who said Kyle was a white supremicist mass shooter. Others labeled Kyle as a school shooter, a 17-year-old vigilante, a domestic terrorist who murdered a couple of people, and a deeply racist 17-year-old radicalized by Trumpism who became a killer with the intent to shoot people. He was reported to have crossed state lines with illegal firearms, which was not true, and the riot was called a “mostly peaceful protest” in spite of fires and shooting.
The third suggestion was to pursue issues and topics that are not presented that might be of interest to you. Many things are not being reported, or are misrepresented or omitted, which is of even greater concern.
In Canada, we are repeatedly told that the inflation we’re experiencing is transitory. We’re told it’s a minor set of circumstances taking place, resulting from people coming out of lock downs, spending more on goods and services which is driving up demand. Since there isn’t enough supply to meet the demand, the inflationary trend is driving up the price of goods. Although it’s an encouraging narrative, it gives the false impression that inflation is temporary, when in fact we’ll be experiencing it in the future at increasing levels.
You’re always going to be seeing political views being expressed in legacy and network news media; it will be inseparable from daily news. When you are receiving daily information, be aware that it is being constructed very carefully, every single word in its place, designed to move you down
In the case of the August, 2020 incident with Rittenhouse, nothing was mentioned about his motive to be at the riot to give medical aid and assist people. Neither was anything mentioned about Rittenhouse being chased and threatened by men who had criminal records. This proves to be a disadvantage for those who only
In the case of the aftermath of the Rittenhouse trial, even after the jury delivered the not guilty verdict, the media delivered an alternative perspective. A headline by MSNBC stated, “The Kyle Rittenhouse trial was designed to protect white conservatives who kill”. The US president noted the verdict needed to be accepted, but added that he was angry. And on the Canadian front, the NDP leader described the verdict as painful, and “feels like another failure by a broken system”.
As we digest news in 2021 and beyond, we realize the days of anchormen like Walter Cronkite are gone. He served as anchorman for the CBS evening news for 19 years, and was often called “the most trusted man in America”.
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As usual, my sister thought of everything: new underwear, disinfectant, chocolates for the nurses. She dressed my father in clothes she washed earlier at her home, helped him in to the hospital wheelchair, noting the significant loss of strength in our father’s once athletic, springy body. She gave him his mask, carried his meds, signed off on the nurse’s chart, then rolled him from the fourth floor to the car in which I sat, waiting for them in the loading zone outside the hospital.
We knew it was coming. We all know it’s coming; we just don’t like to think about it. And when you talk to others about it, you can instantly tell who understands ageing only as a concept and who realizes it as a reality. To fully and genuinely embrace age is to embrace death, just a little up the road.
The early Puritans carved skulls on their tombstones as momento mori, a reminder that death is inevitable, so behave if you don’t want to go to hell. Today we don’t, as a culture, be-
lieve in punishment after death. In fact, we don’t believe in anything after death. We act as if we are immortal.
My father made it through a dangerous time, and it took a toll on his body. It also took a toll on our souls – we saw quickly how a serious illness can knock an eightynine-year-old man off his feet. Dad was a farm boy. He plowed with horses. He grew up playing hockey. He skied. He golfed until the age of eightyeight. He taught me how to drive a car. And later in life, I found myself using the nubs on the steering wheel as rosary beads, as he does.
When I was four years old, dad pulled me out of a freezing mud puddle, wrapped a blanket around me and drove me to emergency. I had pneumonia. One day we would drive him to emergency. One day we would wrap him in a blanket. One day we would tuck him in and watch over him while he slept. We knew that. We were ready for that. It just came so fast.
The history of art is rich with symbolism designed to address or encourage dialogue about the ephemeral quality of life. The skull is a predominant symbol, be it Georgia O’Keefe’s enormous bleached white, floating cow skulls or the sugar skulls made as offerings to the dearly beloved on the Mexican Day of the Dead, a celebration that stretches into All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
On my first trip to Paris, at the age of thirty-six, I discovered George de la Tour. In art school, I yearned to make paintings and photographs with the same haunting glow of a La Tour painting. His portraits are of figures struck dumb or still by an awareness of a deeper significance. St. Joseph, for example, holds a candle in front of his son Jesus, who hammers away at a crossbar, oblivious to the irony of his actions. Or Mary Magdalene, poised with hand on a skull, skull on a book, reflects on her life and death, staring into a mirror. Every La Tour picture is lit by one bright flame rising from a brief can-
10th anniversary of Festival of Trees
For the past decade, the community of Kerrobert has been enjoying the Festival of Trees, presented by the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society. This year’s festival will take place Thursday, December 2nd.
Seventeen decorated trees will be on display in the art gallery, where people are invited to look and vote for their favourite tree. Whoever receives the most votes wins a tree, and all the funds raised go towards courthouse restorations.
There are also two trees in the main foyer, which are beautifully decorated; funds raised from these trees go towards the local cemetery, the food bank and seniors. Participants pay $50 to enter a tree, and donations are also welcome. A tax receipt is issued for any donation over $20. The trees are on display from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on December 2nd; following that date, viewing takes place during Town office hours.
The library is also open from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., where Take and
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dle. Life is transient; what have you done with it? What will you make of it, each painting asks before the flame burns down to a pool of wax?
I wonder about people who put all their confidence and concentration on generating capital. When they grow old, does their money buy them peace of mind? The miracle of health care in Canada cannot be over-appreciated. Every day I visited the hospital, and every day new faces met me in the halls. Some of the patients were retired professors or business owners from resorts. Some got terrifying diagnoses and were sent home. Others were being weaned off drugs. Still, others were getting organs removed. Some walked away, dumbfounded, shocked, terrified. Others left feeling lucky, this time. And some prayed, for a miracle, for help, for courage and serenity to accept what they cannot change.
I hear myself wondering aloud: What do people who have no family do in times like these? Because I am here with my sister, we can mus-
Make Kits are available for anyone. The Tralapa group will be running a hot dog stand, which the Chamber of Commerce sponsors, for anyone who is hungry, and treat bags will be handed out, compliments of Bick’s Drugs. Masking, proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 72 hours, along with ID, are required to enter the courtroom gallery.
Meanwhile, the courtyard outside will be glistening with decorations and lights. If the weather cooperates, tobogganing is scheduled from 3:15 to 5:30. If the snow melts, coordinators are looking into the possibility of hayrides. There’s also public skating running from 2:00 - 4:15 p.m. with free admission.
More fun is scheduled for the following day, Friday, December 3rd, with a Good Old Fashioned Dance, catered supper and silent auction. Music will be supplied by The Romantics, who play
and
ter, march and muddle through this together, to the best of our abilities. Waiting in the car for her and my father to descend from the fourth floor, I see people wandering out to the curb to waiting cabs, clutching their belongings to their chests. The poor may not be able to afford their new meds. The wealthier ones might be able to hire a long-term care nurse. But lonely is lonely; you cannot buy family or friends.
Back at my father’s residence, we open the three-pack of Stanfield’s underwear, the only kind my father will wear. My sister drove all over town looking for them.
The photograph on the package is of a strapping young man with a sixpack chest, arms akimbo. Despite the fact that old, scarred, pot-bellied, world-weary men wear shorts too, we will never see a picture of a “real” man on any packaging. Who wants the momento mori?
We get dad into bed and turn out the light. We’re just out here in the living room, dad, says my sister.
We all need people to sit with us. We all need to sit with others. We all need to, when supper is over, help with the wheelchair or the bib or the socks and shoes. We might sit on the couch and watch game shows. And one day, we will be needing our own hair brushed and our dentures removed. One day we might not remember our own name, but we will recognize in our heart’s eye the sister who helps us. She will be our hero, and we will wish we were at least half the woman she is, lifting your shirt over your head, removing your glasses and setting them on the bedtable.
Supper by Jan Taylor
by The Bromantics.
Blumenfeld Church – Worth the Drive!
The heritage site of Blumenfeld Church is a captivating place to visit, if not for its historical significance, then for the church’s architecture. Blumenfeld Roman Catholic Church is located about 22 km southeast of the Town of Leader, just south of another historical site, St. John’s replica church and one-room schoolhouse. The Blumenfeld Church site is located on a ridge and contains a cemetery, a fieldstone Grotto, openair Stations of the Cross, a prayer house, and a memorial cairn.
As you drive down the grid road to the church, you will notice the steeple’s striking profile in the distance. As you inch closer, Blumenfeld church comes into full view; two-storey, pristine and prominent against a rural backdrop. You will notice a bell-tower atop the steeple, and there are many rounded-arch windows adorning the exterior of the church, and what appears to be two Elm trees, one on either side of the stairs leading up to the front entrance. The grounds are open and spacious, bordered by hedgerows, and there is a certain feeling of tranquility as you wander the grounds.
Blumenfeld church was erected in 1915 under the care of Oblate Fathers, as per the sign that greets you upon entering the heritage site property. It was built by German-Russian Catholic settlers, and is also known as Saints Peter and Paul Church. The church was an integral part of the local and surrounding communities, and stands as a valuable testament to the early settlers. There is a Latin verse written at the bottom of a stonework marker on the property that reads: “mater dei ora pro nobis,” which roughly translates to “Mother of God, pray for us”.
There is an “Our Sorrowful Mother” Grotto located on the church property, which was built in 1936. The Grotto
is made of fieldstone and contains a Pieta statue inside of a viewing window, which depicts Jesus lying on the lap of Mary after the Crucifixion (Saskatchewan History Album online). Annual pilgrimages were made to the site and still continue, but were paused due to COVID-19 this past year. The open-air 14 Stations of the Cross came from Sacred Heart Church in Altario, Alberta, and were erected in 1997. They serve as a mini pilgrimage, chronicling Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. One can stand, reflect and meditate before each one, moving on down the line until all 14 have been visited.
Blumenfeld Church stopped regular church service in 1962, but is still occasionally used for community and special events. It is definitely worth the visit!
ENFORCEMENT LIST
R.M. OF SNIPE LAKE #259
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of January, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
MALLORY CAWTHRA
Your Southwest Media Group
PHOTOS BY MALLORY CAWTHRA
Fill your school with kindness challenge
Sun West School Division has issued a “fill your school with kindness challenge”. Here’s just one more example of the kindness we witness every day at ECS. Mrs. Trytten has been reading the novel Wonder by R. J. Palacio to the Grade 4 students. They are trying to live up to the precept presented in the novel – “If you can choose to be anything, choose kind”. They have been discussing various ways to show kindness in their lives and they have been celebrating kindness in their classroom with “Kind Kids” notes. The students fill out slips of paper to anonymously acknowledge a student who has shown kindness to them or to someone else. The papers are placed into a jar and read aloud as a class to celebrate kindness each and every Friday. The grade 4 students have embraced this initiative and are identifying many different ways that they are spreading kindness and joy within their classroom community.
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Monday, Dec. 13, 2021
Please Contact Bobbi Brehm or Mayor Glenn Coheen to submit your entry!
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.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum Unveils New Fossil Find
An exciting fossil find in southwest Saskatchewan - a Prognathodon - is creating quite a stir in the lab at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM).
Often called the ‘T.rex of the sea’ because of their massive skulls and teeth adapted for a mixture of cutting and crushing - Prognathodons are mosasaurs, related to the RSM’s famous Tylosaurus specimen.
“This is a very significant find and we are very excited about the prospects of this specimen,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “This is another example of the excellent work being done by the RSM’s research staff - and that there is always something new happening at the RSM.”
To date, RSM staff have collected the majority of the skull, most of the neck, and a few bones from further back in the skeleton. It appears as though this specimen had a skull approximately 130 centimetres in length, compared to the three known specimens collected in Alberta, which are roughly 80 to 90 centimetres in length.
Like many fossil dis-
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coveries, this specimen is taking a number of years to unearth. Originally found by an area resident, Parks Canada was contacted to investigate the discovery in Grasslands National Park in 2012.
Parks Canada and RSM staff visited the site in November 2012 and collected small fragments of the skull. Additional surface material was collected in 2013.
RSM staff secured a permit in 2019 to dig at the site and recovered some material just under the surface.
Parks Canada staff, RSM palaeontologists and graduate students went back in September 2021 to expand the dig and trace the surface material.
“Some of the world’s most exciting fossil finds have been unearthed in Western Canada and this giant Prognathodon, found in Grasslands National Park, adds to our knowledge of the ancient sea life that once covered Saskatchewan,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada. “Parks Canada is proud to work with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to expand our scientific knowledge, fire our imagination, and share these discoveries with the public for years to come.”
Prognathodon lived in the Western Interior Seaway, which was a shallow continental sea that extended from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean throughout much of the Cretaceous period, about 75 million years ago.
“We were pleasantly surprised to find most of the front of the skull was preserved, and additional
bones are running into the hillside,” RSM Palaeontologist Dr. Ryan McKellar said. “This new find is going to add another incredible piece to the Saskatchewan’s provincial collection held at the RSM and we want to thank Parks Canada for their assistance in this amazing discovery.”
You can email them to kate@yoursouthwest.com or text it to 306-671-0242 with a brief explanation.
In Saskatchewan, Bearpaw Shale was deposited by this seaway across much of southern Saskatchewan. Grasslands National Park West Block is one of the best places to find fossils in this rock layer because of the park’s extensive badlands exposures. It is hoped that more of the body can be recovered in the coming summer and could add another marine reptile more than 10 metres in total body length to the provincial collection. The specimen will be housed at the RSM and is expected to be part of new fossil exhibits planned for the museum in three or four years.
To learn more about the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s programming and world class research, visit https://royalsaskmuseum. ca/, Facebook (@RoyalSaskMuseum), Twitter (@ royalsaskmuseum), Instagram (@royalsaskmuseum), and YouTube https://www. youtube.com/royalsaskmuseum.
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The Kindersley U13 Full Tilt Thrashers hosted their first home games this season. Saturday Rosetown 1 travelled Highway 7 to the Events Centre for a 6:45pm puck drop. The Thrasher won 11-3 in front of a full barn, was a fast paced game with a total of 26 penalty minutes served between the two teams.
Sunday the boys faced Macklin for the second time and unfortunately lost 13-2. Kindersley’s goals were scored by
Levi Norberg and Madden Greenwood. The team is next in action when they head to Outlook for the ICEHAWKS home tournament Saturday November 27th, where they will participate in a 6 team tournament. Sunday November 28th the boys are back on the road travelling to Eston Community Complex, taking on Eston @5:30pm See you at the Rink!
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SJHL Klippers shake up their roster with trades
form a new identity.
The Kindersley Klippers look a little different following a 2-2 split road stint.
Captain Mark Snarr is missing from the roster –one of a flurry of trades and acquisitions that has seen the team begin to
Snarr was moved along with a fifth-round 2022 SJHL Draft pick to the Melfort Mustangs for young defenceman Brayden Koch and forward Karson Blanchette.
“We needed a facelift and to get a compete level-up,” said Klippers
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Legion Hall
Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Vesper Club
Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Leader United Church
Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church
Thursday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, 401 - 1st Avenue West
Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church
Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting
7:30 PM, 113 Main Street
Sealed tenders addressed to the RM of Prairiedale No. 321, Box 160, Major, SK S0L 2H0, and plainly marked on the envelope “Tender for Five Year Cultivated Farm Land or Pasture Land Lease” will be received until 4:00 p.m. CST on Monday, December 13, 2021, for the following property:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - CULTIVATED LAND AREA
NW 7-31-25-W3 159 acres
PT SW 7-31-25-W3 Approx. 58 acres NE 7-31-25-W3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PASTURE LAND AREA
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Approx. 59 acres
Bidder is responsible to familiarize themselves with the land prior to submitting bid.
The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. For information please contact the RM office at 306-834-1201 or email: administrator@rmofprairiedale.ca
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Assistant Coach Mitch Topinka. “This could get everyone going.”
Koch had three points in seven games with the Mustangs this season as well, and Blanchette was a third-round pick in the 2020 SJHL Draft, and is currently with the Prince Albert Mintos.
The Klippers also signed Sherwood Park, AB native Nathan DeGraves, who is currently playing in the U.S. For the Springfield Jr. Blues. And picked up Andrew Blocker from the La Ronge Ice Wolves.
Meanwhile, Assistant Captain Jack Michell went to the Nipawan Hawks with a thirdround 2021 pick, a player development fee, and future considerations for 19-year-old defenceman Josh Morton and a fourth-round pick.
The moves add a grit and some fresh faces on the blueline, something Topinka says could help.
“We have eight defencemen now and six roster spots. I hope this gives some incentive,” he said. “We have had some good spurts and bad spurts this season. I was expecting more on this latest road trip, but four of eight points is still good.”
While the Klippers were blanked 2-0 against the Melville Millionaires and were felled by Yorkton 2-1 following that, one thing that has been strong has been the goaltending.
few weeks,” said Topinka.
“Without them, we aren’t winning some of the games we have been. It’s been a relief knowing we have goalies who can stop that puck.”
Starter Pesenti currently has a 5-10-0 record with 47 goals against, one shutout, and a 0.910 save percentage on the season. Sweet, for his part, has a 6-2-0 record with a 3.19 GAA and a .893 save percentage.
The two have backstopped a net that has seen plenty of shots against and powerplay chances as well. During this latest road trip, the two combined for only eight goals against on 138 shot attempts, for a save percentage of .942.
“It gives the guys in front of them a lot of confidence, knowing our goalies have their backs. The guys might try things they normally wouldn’t and that can go well or not. We don’t want to give up bad chances, but the team believes in these goalies,” said Topinka.
“This is still anyone’s league. If you have a good week you can be in the top four, and if you
have a bad one, you can be out of a playoff spot.”
The team is planning for the future with the LOI of goaltender Brayden Schenstead for the 2022-2023 season, which was signed this week.
The goalie currently plays with the Swift Current Legionnaires U18 AAA, and has a 8-3-0-2 record with a .894 save percentage.
“Brayden signed with us after camp for next year. We like how he’s come along the last few years, and he had an outstanding camp and pre-season,” said Topinka.
“We jumped on this opportunity, and we were happy to sign him. He comes from a great family, and he’s more than surpassed our expectations.”
The Klippers are in the midst of a week-long break from action this week, but will return on November 28, 2021, against the Notre Dame Hounds.
“We gave the guys a few days off, and they’re back on the ice. We want them to work hard and give their all every game, but they also need to have fun,” he said.
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Ducks, ‘Canes early surprises in NHL
The National Hockey League may be getting lost in the shuffle of Canada’s men’s national soccer team (more on that squad in January as they continue their run toward the 2022 World Cup), but the shinny game is still No. 1 in our country and the NHL season is already 20 per cent complete, so here’s a few observations from the virtual press box:
Why is Dallas Eakins in the running for NHL coach of the year? Who is Dallas Eakins? might be your first thought, but people in Anaheim, Calif., certainly know who he is. Eakins has guided the Ducks to the upper echelon of the Pacific Division after the team finished dead last in 202021, and the ‘worst to first’ scenario should be enough to garner some coach-of-the-year votes. Flames’ fans might not be aware that their former coach, Geoff Ward, is Eakins’ assistant.
If you’ve been paying only casual attention to the NHL, you might be shocked to learn that the best two teams east of the Mississippi this season are the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. Guided by Rod Brind’Amour, the Hurricanes won 14 of their first 16 games while Florida, which endured the resignation of coach Joel Quenneville after seven games in the fallout from the Kyle Beach sex scandal, went 13-2-3
in their first 18 games.
Calgary Flames will be a Cup contender because coach Darryl Sutter has his focus on defence paying dividends. The Flames posted six shutouts in their first 17 games, five of them by Jacob Markstrom, and were giving up around two goals a game, the best record in the league.
COVID-19 is still a ‘thing’ in the NHL. Even though cross-border travel and full stadiums are back in vogue, the pandemic is still serious.
Ottawa Senators had three of their games postponed in mid-November when the virus swept through their locker room.
Seattle Kraken are acting like a true expansion team, winning only four of their first 17 games.
Vegas Golden Knights set an impossibly high standard for first-year clubs in 2017-18 by contending immediately and reaching the Stanley Cup final in Year One.
Alex Ovechkin appears unstoppable as he slapshots his way toward Wayne Gretzky’s alltime NHL career record of 894 goals. The Washington superstar scored 14 goals in his first 18 games, giving him 744 for his illustrious career.
At age 35, he could have three or four more good years left. Assuming a 40-goal season this year, that leaves him just 124 away, easily attainable in three years. If he plays four more, Ovechkin’s
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almost a certainty to displace the Great One atop that goal-scoring list.
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Parents were charged with bribing their child into USC as a phony water polo player. USC should have become suspicious when the picture of their child playing water polo showed him wearing water wings.”
• Patti Dawn Swansson, on Twitter, on the stalwart Blue Bombers’ defence: “They give up points in the fourth quarter about as often as Charles Barkley passes on second helpings.”
• Atlanta Falcons’ Cordarrelle Patterson, who plays receiver, running back and returns kicks, in the New York
Post: “If my mom could go out there and work three jobs, I can go out there and play three positions.”
• Alex Kaseberg again: “Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins set the world record for the 105-yearold 100 metres. She replaced The Kentucky Derby as the fastest two minutes in sports.”
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “A 105-year-old woman just set an age group world record in the 100-metre dash —1 minute, 3 seconds. Hey big deal, it was wind aided.”
• Headline at theonion.com: “Mariners Promise Fans They’ll Be Back To Finish 2022 Playoff Race In Even More Heartbreaking Fashion”
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “Until we see a vaccine-avoiding athlete in a lab coat and huddled over a microscope, the phrase ‘I want to do my own research’ is this year’s best punch line.”
• Alex Kaseberg again: “Aaron Rodgers is listed as having a toe injury. After all the ivermectin he has taken, I am just glad it is not hoof and mouth disease.”
• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Jon Gruden is suing the NFL saying he was forced out as Raiders coach. Dear Jon: Who wrote those hateful emails? The NFL? Or you?”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “You think the Angels’ Shohei
Ohtani was happy to win the American League MVP award? Last March 19, a bettor at Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada placed a $30,000 bet on Ohtani to win it at 30/1 odds.”
• Comedy writer Paul Lander, on actor Ralph Macchio turning 60: “Damn, you’ve gotta be ‘Karate Kidding’ me!” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca
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Plains College partners with Fresh Start to offer face-to-face counselling
Great Plains College and Fresh Start have entered an agreement to provide face-to-face counselling services for students at its college locations. In-person counselling services will be piloted from November 2021 to February 2022 with the possibility of extension.
“The service is being implemented as part of the overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Keleah Ostrander, director of learner services and adult basic education. “Through this partnership, we will be able to further support mental health and overall wellness for students more effectively.”
Fresh Start’s head office is in Swift Current, but will
Wiens. “Our counselling services will be available to students experiencing difficulties and will also build on the services the college currently has in place.”
Great Plains College currently offers a Health and Dental benefit program to its students, which includes online counselling services and multiple health and wellness resources. “After gathering institutional data on the effectiveness of mental health and wellness supports at the college, it was determined that there may be a need for more face-to-face services,” explained Ostrander. “We are hoping this will fulfill the need identified and our students feel better supported during these challenging times.”
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Kindersley RCMP Remind Residents to be Vigilant for Potential Scams
The Kindersley RCMP would like to remind area residents to be aware of potential scams and frauds that are still happening in our area as well as other jurisdictions. The following are the two most common that have been reported lately:
One is calls or emails from fraudsters pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA will never use threatening language or say they will arrest or deport you. They also will never ask you for information about your passport, health card or driver’s licence, nor will they ask you to provide personal details by clicking on a link. The CRA also never uses text messages or instant messaging to communicate with taxpayers.
Another common scenario is fraud related to online buy/sell/swaps. When buying things online, make sure you thoroughly inspect the item (either in-person at a safe location or through online communications) and arrange delivery before sending payment to a seller.
What are some ways to prevent fraud?
• Never give out personal information like your name, address, SIN or banking information over unsolicited calls or emails
• Use strong passwords for online accounts
• Do your research. If someone is asking you for money or payment, make sure they are who they say they are. Watch out for fraudsters that are spoofing companies or charities.
• When buying things from online sellers, try to inspect or test the item you are buying before purchase. If that’s not possible, ask them for more pictures, receipts or other information.
• Don’t be afraid to say no! Don’t be intimidated by high-pressure sales tactics or requests to send money right away. Walk away or hang up the phone.
If you are the victim of a fraud report it your local Detachment.
In addition to fraud complaint the Kindersley RCMP report dealing with 28 calls for service this past week. *
These calls included, but were not limited to, 1 impaired driver, 3 traffic collisions, 1 firearms complaint and 2 fraud complaints.
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 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
Flare gas-to-power facility coming to Coleville area
A new project called the Kopahawakenum Flare to Power Facility (KFP Facility) is coming to the Coleville area. KFP Facility is the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan and is expected to open in 2023. With an investment of $30 million, it is estimated that the project will create 50 jobs during construction, with 95 workers on-site during the peak of construction. After completion, it will create twenty jobs to operate the facility, complete gas gathering, and transport fuel.
Kowahawakenum means “kicking up the dust.” The Flying Dust First Nation (FDFN) is a Cree reserve located in northwest Saskatchewan. The First Nation Power Authority (FNPA) is partnering with Genalta Power Corp., the Govern-
ment of Saskatchewan, and SaskPower. FNPA is a not-for-profit organization that works to include Indigenous people in Saskatchewan’s power sector and achieve sustainable economic development and community benefits.
SaskPower, FDFN, and Genalta signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 15-megawatt flare gasto-power facility. Genalta and FDFN will build, own and manage the project while selling SaskPower the power produced. The project will provide much-needed revenue to the FDFN community for years to come.
The facility is estimated to generate power for 9,000 Saskatchewan homes, reduce emissions, and is an example of Saskatchewan’s world-class innovation. The KCF Facility will require about
Sask movement launches club for mental health
The prevalence of anxiety and depression has skyrocketed in Saskatchewan in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Saskatchewan has seen a four-fold increase in the levels of anxiety (25%) and a three-fold increase in the levels of depression (17%) since the pandemic, as compared to before,” according to the Sask Population Health and Evaluation Research.
The solution? A club promoting joy.
Journalist Christalee Froese, founder of the More Joy Movement, recently initiated ‘Club Joy’—an upcoming initiative focused on getting people out of the Covid funk for 2022 and into activities that address mental health issues.
4 million cubic ft of gas per day, resulting in the reduction of approx. 100,000 tones of carbon dioxide.
The compressed natural gas virtual pipeline utilized by the project will allow for the removal of flaring and venting across a broader area in the province, using as much of the energy from a barrel of oil as possible. A virtual pipeline is a substitute for a physical pipeline, serving as a solution where a pipeline is not yet available.
The virtual pipeline is a natural gas supply process in which natural gas is sourced from a transmission pipeline, dried, chilled, and compressed. The compressed gas is then loaded into hightech carbon fibre tubes housed within a trailer. The compressed natural gas is then transported to a customer site where it is offloaded from the trailer, warmed, and decompressed, thus reducing the psi to accommodate a customer’s specific requirements.
Don Morgan, minister responsible for SaskPower, had noted the facility would use flare gas which would otherwise have been emitted into the atmosphere to create low-carbon baseload electricity. He also explained that the facility would enable the oil and gas operation to generate revenue and reduce its exposure to the carbon tax while contributing to the Province of Saskatchewan and SaskPower’s efforts to reduce emissions.
health issues that have come along with it,” said Froese.
Club Joy activities will start up in January, 2022 with an online dance class & live Flash Mob to thank frontline workers, followed by a mental health journaling workshop, a ‘learn-to-run’ class & Fearless 5K and several other classes from a horse workshop to a ‘find your purpose’ night out. All Club Joy events have mental health information incorporated into them.
care gifts—will help people engage with the outside world again.
“As human beings, we have a physiological need to connect to others,” said Froese, explaining that the drop in social interaction during COVID-19 isolation has caused many negative effects.
“There are clubs for all kinds of things from sports to cribbage to book clubs, so I thought why not have a club focused on joy as a way of combating COVID-19 isolation and the mental
“With the added pressure of COVID-19 over the past 18 months, many of us are suffering from anxiety and depression and we don’t even realize it,” said Froese, adding that Club Joy focuses on promoting regular physical activity, as well as connecting to a supportive group of people, both of which are critical for good mental health.
Froese is hoping the Club Joy membership— priced at $250 for 4 events throughout 2022 & 4 self-
“We’ve postponed most of our in-person events including our annual More Joy Regina gathering which attracted 750 people in 2019 so we’ve had to get really creative to replace those supportive events,” said Froese, adding that the sole mission of the More Joy Movement is to provide hope for those suffering with mental health issues.
“I suffered a nervous breakdown 10 years ago, so I know what it takes to make it through and I also know that a full recovery, and a joyful life, are possible,” said the author of Journey to Joy, the book about her breakdown.
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307 days from Biden cancelling Keystone XL until he opened up the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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307 days. That’s not even a year. That’s precisely how long it took from the day President Joe Biden was sworn in, when he cancelled Keystone XL, until the day he opened up the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
What the heck is that?
The U.S. Gulf Coast near the Texas/ Louisiana border is home to the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (USSPR). It was set up in the mid-1970s after the Yom Kippur War led OPEC nations to use the “oil weapon” and embargo exports to nations which supported Israel in that war. That was likely the largest shock to work oil markets since the Second World War until the COVID-19 crisis hit.
The USSPR is stored in underground caverns in large salt formations. There, it is safe from pretty much everything, including nuclear attack, which used to be a significant consideration.
The USSPR is hosted in just four locations, all of which use salt caverns to store a combined total of 714 million barrels of oil. As of Nov. 19, it held 604.5 million barrels. They are releasing 50 million barrels into the market.
This reserve is very much an “Armageddon”-type reserve, able to sustain the U.S. economy during times of crisis like embargos, war, or hurricanes.
This is one of four sites of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, at Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It has six caverns with 71.8 million barrels of cavern storage. Source: US DOE
But are the drumbeats of war beating? Is there a massive hurricane about to shut down Gulf Coast production? Are nuclear warheads about to rain down over the North Pole?
Nope. Americans are pumping gasoline into their gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups that’s just a little more expensive these days. That, apparently, accounts for world-ending measures.
And it’s not just the U.S, either. China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are also making releases from their respective strategic reserves.
Again, is there a war I didn’t know about? Isn’t the pandemic just about over?
CNN on Nov. 23 swooned about how “gas prices are at a seven-year high.”
But what are those gas prices?
According to AAA, on Nov. 23, the state average for California was US$4.705 per US gallon. (Note, a U.S. gallon is 3.785 litres, where as an Imperial gallon is 4.54 litres. I’m going to use US gallons here.) It’s $4.352 in Hawaii, $3.974 in Nevada, and $3.877 in Washington. You can see them all in this pdf. AAA Gas Prices Nov 23 2021.
That level is significant, because at $3.783, gasoline in Oregon is less than
$1.00 per litre. That means gasoline, in every other state – all 46, is less than a buck a litre.
Now, there is a dollar conversion here, so that works out to $1.27 Canadian. Boo hoo, my heart bleeds. The last time I filled up, it was $1.429 per litre.
So what we, today, would consider a relative bargain for gasoline in Canada, the Biden administration considers serious enough to open up war reserves.
Let’s not forget gasoline taxes. California, with the highest price, also has the highest gasoline tax. On July 1 of this year, it raised gasoline taxes to 51.1 cents per gallon (13.5 cents per litre). Federal gas taxes in California are 18.4 cents per gallon (4.9 cents per litre).
In Canada, in addition to every tax under the sun applied to gasoline, we pay a carbon tax, and Gouging and Screwing Tax on top of that. For 2021, that carbon tax is 8.8 cents per litre, based on a $40 per tonne of CO2 equivalent carbon tax. If the U.S. had a carbon tax at that level, it would add 33.3 cents (Canadian) per US gallon, or 26.2 US cents per US gallon.
This tells me one thing very clearly.
While Canadians will suffer under the increasingly inflationary carbon tax, there will never be a carbon tax in the U.S. Most certainly, they will not have one that will reach $170 per tonne in 2030. At current exchange rates of 1 CAD = 0.786525 USD, that would mean a US$1.114 per US gallon carbon tax in 2030. The U.S. Army would be calling up the reserves and invading Saudi Arabia or Venezeula (which is closer and easier to attack, but harder to develop its oil) before letting that happen.
Now, let’s be clear – if Biden had not cancelled TC Energy Keystone XL as one of his very first acts in office, before he even attended his first inaugural ball, that pipeline would not have been completed and gone online by now. And in the interim, the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement has gone online, substantially increasing our ability to ship oil to the U.S.
But it isn’t lost on anyone in the Canadian energy industry that Biden has been calling for OPEC to increase production by almost exactly the capacity of Keystone XL. And OPEC basically told him to pump it himself. Apparently, they’ve found religion with regards to higher oil prices means more revenue. After seven years of shooting themselves in the foot with low prices, they need to refill the piggybank.
And what about US oil production? Arguably one of the most significant achievements of the Donald Trump administration was the ability to declare the U.S. was now energy independent – a dream ever since the necessity of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve became evident in the first place.
Does anyone remember the heady
days of Texas oil production surging? Do you remember hearing about how the Wolfcamp formation in the Permian Basin was going to change everything?
Well, a funny thing happened. The ESG (environment, social and governance) zealots in the investor community grabbed it by the throat, and put its knee on U.S. production.
Don’t get me wrong – the business model of drilling like crazy with the sole goal of increasing production numbers, spending every cent on drilling instead of investor returns – was unsustainable and foolhardy. The markets finally snapped back and said they want oil producers to show them the money, in dividends and share buybacks.
But the ESG movement has also been focused on starving oil and gas development of lifeblood capital. No capital means no new drilling, or at least dramatically reduced drilling, and fracking.
This past spring I took part, virtually, in the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, an event I’ve been covering in excruciating detail since 2009. This time it was the North Dakota’s turn, and they held it in person in Bismarck. During the last Bismarck event, I might have heard “ESG” mentioned in one or two presentations. Now, it was in nearly every single one. You couldn’t swing a dead cat without hitting someone talking about ESG.
ESG is, in many ways, an evolution of “social license.”
Depending on who was speaking, the term was either referred to with derision, grudging acceptance, or something in between. Wade Hutchings, chief operating officer with Calgary-based Enerplus, said, “Now that five-year plan and, in fact, our entire corporate strategy is informed, and in fact a guided by our ESG program. So in 2019, the company converted its past efforts in corporate social responsibility programs into an ESG framework.”
“I know I got pretty cheeky with that ESG slide, but that is that is the world we’re in right now you have to have a very robust ESG program and be able to have a lot of transparency around it, and reporting around it in order to be considered for capital. But I do see things improving,” said Dave Keanini, president & CEO, Outrigger Energy II LLC, a midstream gas processing company.
Bob Phillips, CEO and chair of midstream operator Crestwood, said, “The one thing that I’ll probably hammer home more than anything else is the
importance of ESG competitiveness, to keep the Bakken in a competitive basin with other basins out there. And all the speakers, as I’ve observed them, have had different forms of ESG policies and practices. But we, as an industry, need to embrace this on a formal and institutional level and really put out to our investors and to the market and to regulators, all the things that we’re doing from an environmental, social and governance standpoint to improve their view of our industry and that’s the real reason for doing that.”
So, everyone in the business is on bended knee before the altar in the Church of ESG.
But what as been ultimate result?
On March 13, 2020 when COVID-19 hit, and Trump was president the United States was producing 13.1 million barrels per day. Now, on Nov. 12, 2021, with Biden as president, its production is 11.4 million barrels per day, a drop of 1.7 million barrels per day.
In June 2018, the U.S. had 503 frac spreads at work. But when the Permian lost its lustre in the eyes of investors, as mentioned above, huge numbers of frac fleets were parked. Some companies started cutting up large portions of their iron, hoping to improve pricing by reducing the size of the overall fleet. Well, those chickens have come home to roost in several ways. Now. As of Nov. 19, the US had 270 frac spreads at work.
Biden’s crying for more oil. But is there the industrial capacity to ramp up American production? It might be hard, with all those frac pumpers cut up and melted down. And will the Church of ESG allow its adherents to pump capital back into American oil production again?
If candidate Biden was willing to “transition away from the oil industry,” now President Biden is getting it.
How’s that working out for you, man?
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online. He
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THE FAMILY OF the late ROSE KNORR WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL of OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO REACHED OUT TO US DURING OUR TIME OF SORROW. Thank you for the food, flowers, cards, masses and donation to the LTC activities fund. Thank you to the staff of the Kerrobert hospital for the wonderful care mom received during her stay and a special thank you to the activities department for always doing their best to keep our seniors active and happy in their LTC home. Thank you, Father Dan, for the wonderful service and your dedication to your parishioners. Our last thank you is to Rose’s grandchildren without your love and strength this time of loss would have been unbearable.
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COMING EVENTS
The Kindersley District Music Festival Association is excited to once again be able to host the Christmas Carol Festival. However, due to COVID restrictions it will be a recorded event & will be publicly shared on our Facebook page. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to send live landscape orientation videos of their performance to kindersleyfestival@gmail. com by 10:00 p. m. December 3. For further information please call or text Glenda Giles at 306460-8031.
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The Village of Prelate is currently seeking a Class 2 Certified Water Operator. Please submit your resume to: villageofprelate@sasktel.net
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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.
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KNORR - Rose Marie (Stolz) Knorr
It is with great sorrow that the family of Rose Knorr announces her passing on Sept 21, 2021 at the age of 90 in LTC at the Kerrobert Hospital.
Rose was born in the Kerrobert, Sask at the local hospital on May 26, 1931 to Joe and Regina (Yochim) Stolz. She was the 6th out of 10 children. Rose married Adam D. Knorr in 1950 and they began farming between Kerrobert and Luseland where they raised 9 children and any child in need. We could always find our Mom by using our ears as she was always singing while she did her chores like milking cows, gardening and cooking for family and friends.
Adam and Rose moved to Kerrobert in
CLARY - The family of Joyce Vivian (Gill) Clary sadly shares the news of her passing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Joseph’s in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Born in Leader, Sask,
1974 where she then began her career as a cook at the Buena Vista Lodge until she retired. Residents and staff would enjoy the best homemade soups and buns, baking and meals.
After Adam’s passing, early in life, Rose met up with her a childhood friend Casper Schell and spent many years together enjoying family, friends, and great food. Rose is predeceased by her husband Adam D. Knorr, daughter Debra Ann, son-in-law Edmund Martin and companion Casper Schell. Survived by her children Eugene (Victoria), Shirley Martin (Bill), Lyall (Gloria), Sharon Huckabay (Ron), Danny (Carol), Kevin (Laurie), Jackie McNichol (Rick), Regan (Char), chosen brother Melfort (Linda) Weinmeyer and 24 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren. She is survived by three sisters, two brothers and numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Dr. Wentzel, Kerrobert nursing staff and the wondrous care staff for the heartwarming diligent care for our mom.
on March 26, 1929, Joyce’s life was filled with love, laughter and happiness and, with her family supporting her through the sad, tough times, she always maintained a positive, optimistic attitude. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held next summer. Those wishing to make a donation in Joyce’s memory may do so to: Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home at 156 3rd St. NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1 Condolences may be offered to the family at
Write Out Loud features an Anthology of Pandemic Prose and Poetry
Apart, a Year of Pandemic Poetry and Prose, was published in July, 2021, by the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. Award-winning and first-time writers contributed seventy-four pieces including poems, short stories, essays, and a scene from a play. Editor Courtney Bates-Hardy says, “a thread of hope and resilience is woven throughout.” Co-editor Dave Margoshes calls the collection a “scrapbook” of life in the pandemic and a “testament to human experience during a very difficult period.”
The anthology paints a vivid portrait of life in a pandemic, when “normal” is a thing of the past and anxiety is a faithful companion. Some of the writing is sad, even heart-breaking. A few pieces are light-hearted, but many provide some much-needed comfort and imagination in a turbulent time. The writing is thoughtful, carefully observed, and insightful.
To date, there have been readings at the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild AGM, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, and the Eastend Library. The authors appreciate the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board for these readings. Write Out Loud is pleased to welcome four contributors: Caitlin McCullam-Arnal from Eastend, Madonna Hamel from Val Marie, Peggy Worrell from Swift Current, and Helen Mourre from Rosetown.
These four writers from Apart will showcase the anthology and their own contributions on the Lyric Theatre Digital Stage via YouTube and the Lyric Facebook page beginning 7:00 p.m., December 1, 2021.
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From the incredible, incomparable Lin-Manuel Miranda comes a musical about, well, the writing of a musical.
It follows real-life theatre composer Jonathan Larson – who would later write broadway smash Rent – as he tries to complete the play he believes will be his magnum opus before his looming 30th birthday.
He toils and pushes for brilliance, finding little inspiration as he pushes his girlfriend, friends and everyone out to make room for his creation.
The New York-set musical-drama is incredible, from start-to-end frame, directed steadily by Hamilton and In The Heights auteur Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Andrew Garfield’s comeback after years away from the screen is fully realized here, with a career-best, surefire Oscar buzz performance.
He’s joined by Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens and Bradley Whitford, and Pose’s MJ Rodriguez, all fantastic in their roles.
It’s a triumph and one of my favourites of the year, and you’ll love it too.
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This is, bar none, one of the best movies of the 21st century.
It finally introduced masses of people to the need for recognizing foreign-language films in popular culture, and showed many what we’ve been missing.
This story of wealth, class and discrimination highlights the chasm of economics and Asia, and this film is a fantastic satire.
It follows a down-on-their-luck family who begin all working for a rich, affluent matriarch and patriarch – but they’re unaware that these people in their midst are all related
The poor family begins to rise in social standing while keeping a secret that the rich Park family is responsible for the sudden windfall they’re receiving.
Writer-director Boon Joon Ho creates a genre-blend that’s hilarious, captivating, and tragic all in one.
The winner of four Oscars, this is one of the most intricate, wonderful films I’ve ever seen.
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Co-written and directed by comedy titan Billy Crystal, this marks the best work he’s done in a decade.
Also starring Crystal, it follows a veteran comedian and writer –working on a sketch show – who finds a best friend late in his life as he battles with his shortcomings with those around him.
He finds new purpose and joy in this friendship as health problems threaten to derail him. Despite their age gap, Charlie Burnz and Emma Payge create a wonderful, long-lasting friendship.
Crystal and Tiffany Haddish are a fantastic pair here, and match each other’s energy and charisma perfectly. Also, they both look like they’re having a great time.
It won’t absolutely steal your heart, but if you’re a fan of these two, it’s definitely worth a look.
Ghostbusters
Available On Netflix
With the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife stomping the competition in
theatres, I took a look back at this 1984 classic.
This story of three parapsychologists and ghost hunters who begin their service to rid NYC of paranormal pests still holds up incredibly well.
While the special effects aren’t great, director Ivan Reitman’s film is a comedy gem, featuring an allstar cast and whipsmart writing.
Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis are all hilarious, and I forgot just how much I adored this movie.
I’m hard to please when it comes to comedy, but this produced plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for me.
Reindeer Games
Available On Prime Video
I’m aware this one is entirely a guilty pleasure of mine, but it’s a movie I watch absolutely every Christmas as a dark fare alternative.
It follows an ex-con who assumes the identity of his dead cellmate so he can hook up with the man’s penpal girlfriend.
But he finds himself being pushed into a casino heist by her psychopathic brother, and gets in way over his head.
Directed by John Frankenheimer – who made incredible films like Ronin, The Manchurian Candidate, Seven Days In May and Black Sunday – it isn’t high art, but it sure is entertaining.
Ben Affleck stars with support from Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron, a cameo turn from Ashton Kutcher and a hilarious turn from Dennis Farina.
It’s a so-bad-it’s-good kind of movie, but I quote it every Christmas.
November 29, 2021
1. GEOGRAPHY: What percent of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere?
2. MOVIES: Which 1987 film contains the catchy line, “May the Schwartz be with you”?
3. LITERATURE: Author John Steinbeck contends that his dog ate the first draft of which of his novels?
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of parrots called?
5. MUSIC: Who is considered the “Father of the Blues”?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first sitting president to throw out the first pitch on baseball’s opening day?
7. FOOD & DRINK: Which fruit also is sometimes called a “love apple”?
8. TELEVISION: Where do the vampires live in “What We Do in the Shadows”?
9. HISTORY: In what year did East Germany start to build the Berlin Wall?
10. INVENTIONS: Which scientist invented the color wheel?
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone. Expect some resistance in getting answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situation soon will be dispelled with a clear explanation. Use this new knowledge to help you
chart a fresh financial course.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Start your holiday gift-buying now. This will help avoid problems caused by possible mid-December delays. A family member has important information.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Use a little more sense in how you plan to spend your endof-the-year holiday dollars. Meanwhile, you continue to gain support for your stand on a workplace issue.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
Wearing that big, loving Lion’s heart of yours on your sleeve leaves it unprotected. Let things develop a little more be-
fore you allow your emotions to spill over.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 to September 22) You might feel you’re not ready to patch up an unraveled relationship. But the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for all parties to take the first healing step.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your end-of-the-year holiday plans could be disrupted by something out of your control, but stay the course. Ultimately, things will settle back into a normal pace.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your honest approach to a workplace project earns you both respect and
credit from those in charge. Meanwhile, that personal problem still needs to be dealt with.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Money could be a little tight this month. This means the usually bargain-oblivious Sagittarian should look for ways to save on end-of-the-year holidays.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Examine the facts, and you might find that it’s a wiser move to shift gears and redirect some of your goals before the end of the year. Someone close to you offers good advice.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be careful that your generosity is not abused. Find out more, both about the special favors you might be asked to grant and who is asking for them.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come through a recent rough time in great shape. Congratulations. Now go out and enjoy your well-earned rewards. More good news comes in mid-December.
BORN THIS WEEK: You aim for truth, and you usually find it. Your honesty earns you the friendship and respect of others.
Trivia Test Answerst
1. 90%; 2. “Spaceballs”; 3. “Of Mice and Men”; 4. A pandemonium; 5. W.C.
Handy; 6. William Howard Taft (1910); 7. Tomato; 8. Staten Island, New York; 9. 1961; 10. Sir Isaac Newton
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