Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446
Hannah Mae Cruddas (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), Leandro Prado (Altamira, Para, Brazil), Akari Fujiwara (Aichi, Japan), Bengt Jörgen (co-founder, Artistic Director and CEO, born in Stockholm, Sweden), Marcio Teixeira (Sao Caetano, Brazil) made their only Saskatchewan stop in Leader on October 14th. Full story on page 3.
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Man charged after investigation into robbery in Dodsland
On June 7, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to a robbery at a bank in Dodsland, SK.
Initial investigation determined that an armed male smashed the glass of the front door of the business after it had closed, entered it and demanded cash before leaving. Employees inside the bank at the time were not physically injured.
Rosetown and Biggar RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services and Saskatoon Police Service’s Air Support Unit assisted in the initial investigation. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatoon General Investigation Section then took carriage of the investigation, which included in-depth analysis of both physical and technological evidence. As a result, Justin Williment (DOB:1991-06-26) of Eatonia, SK was arrested without incident on October 20, 2021.
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
As we navigate through the last quarter of 2021, we look forward to celebrating successes and accomplishments and also determine to face challenges together. The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce is an organization that specializes in those efforts.
The Chamber is made up of a group of people interested in the success of businesses in Kindersley and area. They represent the interest of its members, as well as the interests of the community. Kevin Martin is the Chamber’s Executive Director and the most visible member of the group.
The group’s most recent promotion involves giving a 10 percent or more discount to visiting sports teams and parents and grandparents of team members while in town for tournaments. For example, the ten teams participating in the girls under 13 hockey tournament will receive a 10 percent
“We have over twenty-nine businesses participating in this initiative,” Kevin said. “It’s a great way to promote our town.”
We witnessed Kindersley’s small businesses being celebrated in Kindersley’s Goose Festival parade in September. “We had a successful Goose Festival,” Kevin noted. “It brought a lot of people to town and businesses benefitted from that, as there were so many people walking up and down the streets throughout the day. Everyone had a great time.”
“Our Canada Shop Local program just wound down,” Kevin said. This was a Shop Kindersley gift card promotion. “We’ve been having more people sign up for the gift card program and also sign on as Chamber members. I think we’re more relevant now, and there’s more of a reason to join the Chamber.”
Businesses are looking ahead to the future with cautious optimism.
also hearing business owners request the need for a job fair, which may be scheduled for January 2022.
Kevin has been with the Chamber since August of 2019 and says he loves what he’s doing. Having worked in retail most of his working years, he feels comfortable going into businesses and meeting new people. Not only is he promoting Kindersley’s small businesses, but he has recently started his own small business venture.
“I replace grips on golf clubs and extend the golf club shaft if need be. If your grips are worn it’s difficult to grip them and results in bad shots. A new softer grip is better. That’s been going decently well for me. It’s a service that no one was doing out here. I’m trying to get the word out. It’s nice to open a business that’s needed, and it helps me out as well,” Kevin explained.
The goal of local businesses is to be able to provide necessary services and products to our community. Local businesses are truly the
He was charged with:
• 1 count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code
• 1 count, use of a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence, Section 85, Criminal Code
• 2 counts, possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, Section 88, Criminal Code
• 1 count, commit an indictable offence with face covered, Section 351(2), Criminal Code
• 1 count, possession of stolen property over $5,000, Section 354(1), Criminal Code
• 1 count, fail to comply with undertaking, Section 145(5.1), Criminal Code
Williment was scheduled to appear in court on October 21 in Saskatoon.
Kevin Martin, Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. | PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen - Creations in Isolation
By Mallory Cawthra
On October 14th, 2021, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen (CBJ) performed the final show of their Creations in Isolation tour in Leader, Saskatchewan, at the Community Centre. The night included an interactive post-show question and answer period with the dance company for the nearly 160 attendees (double the average attendance numbers). Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Creations in Isolation is an original work adapted for smaller audiences and venues, perfect for a town of Leader’s size. CBJ’s website states that the mixed program “… showcase[s] excerpts from major classical ballets such as Romeo and Juliet, the Nutcracker, our smash hit Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet, along with exciting new contemporary works by Ontario choreographers.”
“When the email from OSAC arrived informing us of the opportunity to present a national touring company ballet in small-town Saskatchewan with a limited number of bookings available, we immediately submitted our expression of interest,” explained Treena Redman, President of The Leader and District Arts Council (LDAC).
The town of Leader was the only Saskatchewan stop on CBJ’s tour, and Redman said, “Having people who have never seen a live ballet performance in their life enjoy it more than they could have imagined,” was truly a highlight.
In addition, on October 15th, CBJ taught Master Classes to the Leader School of Dance students at the Leader Dance Studio, which was a once-in-alifetime opportunity. Skip Taylor, Performing Arts Coordinator for OSAC, related that, “For young people, many performers I talked to have said seeing performers making a living in the arts, touring in their own local community, opened up the possibility for them that performing could be a career.”
Taylor further revealed that “the Leader and District Arts Council deserves all the credit for having the vi-
sion and putting a plan in place to bring a world-class ballet company to rural Saskatchewan. The work our volunteer members like Treena Redman do to put on these performances and give their communities these experiences is truly inspiring.”
The live performance was the first of the 2021/2022 season hosted by LDAC, after a long hiatus due to COVID-19; without volunteer efforts (lights and sound setup, dance floor installation) and local sponsorships, would have been nearly impossible.
Pamela Sifert, LDAC volunteer, explained in her Master of Ceremonies speech, “… when we decided this summer to take a leap of faith and book them [CBJ] without knowing if we really could afford them, we put the word out in the community and asked for sponsors, and as per usual, our community did not disappoint.”
Sponsorships for the event included Sandhills Credit Union, IG Wealth Management, Leader Pharmacy, Dirk Pharmacy, the Leader Inn, The Leader School of Dance (Owner Tiffany Wagner provided the Rosco dance floor), and Gopher One Designs - with Gord Stueck and Dustin Heatcoat providing free advertising for the digital sign.
CBJ’s website outlines how the ballet company was founded in 1987 by Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie to “support the development and dissemination of Canadian Choreography” and is based in Toronto, Ontario. CBJ typically performs to 50,000 people annually and travels coast to coast to “reach underserved communities” and “aims to provide access to professional dance in communities that historically lack opportunities to participate in cultural events due to geographic, funding and socioeconomic barriers.” The event really raised the barre (no pun intended) and brought the community of Leader together: enlivening, cultivating and connecting through the medium of dance. Leader
Nearly 160 people attended the Leader Arts Council perfromance.
Top: Leader School of Dance students had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Master Classes being taught by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen.
OPINION
CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Why the disruption in supply chains?
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
How many supply chain planners does it take to change a light bulb? None. The light bulbs are late and not shipping.
We’ve all seen news reports of cargo ships waiting offshore, and heard reports advising shoppers to buy their Christmas gifts early. Closer to home, we’ve heard friends say they’ve been waiting many
months for the appliance they ordered.
Ross Kennedy, a logistics expert and 15 year veteran in the supply chain industry, helped explain the situation. As someone who is paid to move things from point A to point B, he said the past few months have been a wild ride.
People began to notice when a giant steel ship, 400 meters in length, blocked the Suez Canal when it turned sideways,
wedged into the bank of the canal. Now we’re seeing thousands of shipping containers across the world unable to unload their supplies at ports; a serious problem since 90% of global trade moves on water.
Kennedy said these problems started in January, 2020 when China had their annual shut down for their new year, however the shutdown was extended to eight weeks because of the pandemic.
“A lot of people in China who work in manufacturing leave the city to celebrate the new year with their families, which takes days of travel to return back to work. Meanwhile purchase orders from American companies were still coming in, so there were delays,” he explained.
He also explained that it costs between $50,000$100,000 per day to operate the big ships. During this shutdown, the ships couldn’t afford to wait around. “They moved to places like Vietnam where goods were still being produced, shipping goods to Europe,” he said. But it took weeks to get crews and vessels lined up once China began ramping up production as fast as possible. Twenty percent of everything we consume is made in China.
and replacing furniture.
“Spending changed from activities to buying products that required shipping containers, which further complicated the problem,” Kennedy said.
An additional complication was reports of ongoing power disruptions at warehouses and manufacturing facilities in China. In response, officials began rationing power to factories, cutting back operation days to one or two days a week. Kennedy predicted future power disruptions in 2022, at which time industries which are considered critical will be favoured. Those industries include auto and ship building, petrochemicals and medical and metal processing. However home goods, garments and electronics would likely receive the least support, which will impact retailers in North America who are already falling short on inventory.
“By the time the shipping industry got their full capacity back in July, rates had already doubled. Clearing the backlog of goods from China was a slow process,” Kennedy said, since there was no way to ship the goods. And there were more contributing circumstances ...
Kennedy explained that shipping costs have also increased substantially. “Ocean carriers get paid by the shipper or receiver to move the goods.
People who were stuck at home, unable to travel or even work, began renovating their homes
To get a container from China to a warehouse in Chicago used to cost $4500. That same container is now going to cost $23,000,” he said. “It’s five or six times more expensive, an enormous
increase for companies,” Kennedy said. More expensive products, or unavailable products all have the same root cause, according to Kennedy. That cause is the supply chain and anything that is disruptive in that supply chain. But what is a solution?
As a result, shoppers are looking to buy more products locally. For example, “People are looking to buy their meat from a local farmer. Moving supply chains to the local level will become more common.” Kennedy said.
A shortage of goods on our shelves could have a positive impact in our communities if shoppers begin to seek out local suppliers for the products they need.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Pop89
Irecently received a phone call from an old school friend. We’d lost touch. We went to art school together and were housemates. We spent many a morning at her kitchen table, drinking coffee, whining (mostly me) and wondering and reading tarot cards and watching the clouds roll by. She always had a way of summing up our problems with humorous wisdom. She perfected the art of self-reflection bordering on deprecation. “Men”, she once sighed after ending a relationship with a boyfriend too young for her, “teach them to eat liver and then they leave.”
Since we last spoke, she got married. (“ Met a man who eats liver. Hell, he cooks it! Sautés it in red wine!”) They built a home somewhere in the woods of Ontario. They’re doing well, the yard has a lily pond and a hot tub and they own motorbikes.
“You always had a way of making things work out,” I said.
“Yeah, well, I’m kinda struggling now,” she admitted. “In fact, I just need to talk.”
Hers is a growing need amongst all of us, these days. She isn’t having marriage, health, or work problems. She’s struggling with making a certain choice that friends and family do not understand or wish to entertain and cer-
tainly are not about to listen to her reasoning. They just want to talk her out of it. And so, we talked. And this time, I tried my best just to listen. I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with my brother about listening. By the time we were done we were both silently weeping. “We just need to listen. To everybody. But especially to those everyone is trying to shut down, as if they aren’t really, actually feeling what they feel,” he said.
“Everyone’s afraid,” I said.
“Yes. And fear divides. And then it’s all over, for all of us. What is the harm in listening? There’s more harm in not.”
We live in a time of confusion, of misinformation, of people desperate to be heard. We also live in a time of enforced isolation. Not a good combination. So how do we talk to others without trying to convince them, or debate with them, or invalidate them? And how do we listen without having to agree, concur, validate, or even relate? By dropping down to the deeper level of love that exists in us all.
But, does it? I secretly ask. I find it, (with effort sometimes, but I find it) when it comes to my family, even with our spectrum of opinions and lifestyles and life goals. Family, after all, are the people who, when you show up on their doorstep,
have to take you in. And love’s there for my friend, even though we haven’t spoken in ages. It’s there for the old farmers and ranchers who hobble into the Val Marie Hotel after another season of herding cattle, still in love with the wideopen range and still eternally suspicious of Ottawa.
But what about the people who frighten me, the ones my profession has made a career out of vilifying and hammering into cartoon characters? The heroes or villains ranging from Republican Americans and Liberal Canadians; stupid-rich magnates and age-fearing celebrities. I’m talking about the ones we’ve secretly wished, more than once, someone else would stuff into leaky boats and shove off to sea to drown. Apparently, some of us are disposable. Especially those who do not share our opinion.
Listening in
By Madonna Hamel • madonnahamel@hotmail.com
It’s hard to see the fear in the faces of cursing and raging protesters. They’re idiots, we say. We ridicule them from the safe distance of the tv, the humanity edited from the event. It takes too much time to listen to the whole story. We lose sense of genuine concerns, (Whether they are ours are not, they are genuine.)
The motto of tv has always been “if it bleeds it leads”. Screens – tv, computer, cell –are all about image, whether it’s bleeding, ranting, exploding or exposing. The voice of reason takes a back seat to animation. Ours is a watching culture, not a listening culture. Like babies in a crib, we must have our toys in front of faces, constantly in motion. God forbid we’d have to listen. Maybe even hear.
To what degree do we feel compelled, obliged to listen. Are we practiced at listening? Not if we live in isolation.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the many forms of group isolation, now and throughout history: religious sects hiding out of fear of arrest or death, monastics living in prayer and silence, sufferers of plagues and infectious diseases, poor people living in shanty towns and the other side of the tracks, malformed people on leper colonies, prostitutes in lock hospitals, old people in homes, women in
huts, slaves and labourers, princes in towers and prisoners in jails. Every single one of them needed someone to listen to them.
Of all those listed above, the monks are the only ones who chose isolation. But they are not entirely alone. As one Franciscan put it, “it’s like being married to twelve other men! Believe me, we still have to live with others. We still have to listen. And thank God, we’ve got God to listen to us!”
The monk’s life is more about a life of silence than it is of isolation. Because it is in silence where one hears the voice of Love. The deeper voice. The voice that makes tolerating others easier. The voice that helps us discern and decide to side not with a fleeting argument, but with eternal compassion for other struggling, fumbling, run-ofthe-mill slobs like us.
Writer John O’Donohue wrote: “Something within each of us cries out for belonging.” Can we listen to the cries of others? Can we stay, silently listening, moving past the biting-our-tongue or squirming-in-our-seats? Can we lean in and really listen, so that the speaker feels heard? Can we move past this year’s details and headlines into the eternal longing for belonging and human love?
Moe faces the crisis he wasn’t expecting
While we all want COVID-19 to be over, it’s likely safe to say no in Saskatchewan wants it to be over more than Premier Scott Moe.
And, like virtually all of us, he did think it would be over now.
He clearly didn’t think he would now still be dealing with the deep impact of a global pandemic a year ago this week when daily case counts were in the low double digits and his Saskatchewan Party had just been given an overwhelming mandate for a fourth-term majority government.
He didn’t anticipate still dealing with COVID-19 nine months when the province was just come out what was thought to be the historical peak of daily case counts in the third wave. New miracle vaccines would soon rid of this plague, he and most everyone else thought.
And he surely didn’t think we would be here three months
ago when we close to 70 per cent of the eligible 12-yearsand-older population had receive at least a first dose and the decision was made to end all masking and gathering restrictions for the summer.
At that time, it did seem as if we were on the road to recovery — both with COVID-19 and the economy.
At that time, there were about 25,000 more jobs in Saskatchewan than a year early in 2020. The gradual removal of capacity restrictions in bars and restaurants looked like it was paying off.
And Moe bluntly made it known his government no longer had any interest in the restriction business.
“After 485 days of government telling you how to live your life, those restrictions are coming to and end,” Moe said, equating the restrictions lifted on July 11th to wartime measures.
And the numbers three months did look good.
The first week after the July 11th re-opening saw just 197 COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan _ half the cases we now get in a single day.
Certainly, there were medical professionals warning him that 70-per-cent, first-dose would not be nearly enough to ward off the coming Delta variant in the fourth wave.
And, certainly, Moe was encouraging people to get vaccinated, even suggesting that
a simple prick in the arm was hardly the equivalent of storming the beaches at Normandy.
But with a coming federal election and the seeming interest in Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada that shunned required vaccine passports or any other added restrictions, staunch conservatives like Moe really had no interest in going any further with restrictions than they already had.
In short, while Moe encourage vaccination, he had no interest in vaccine passport requirements that have since resulted in the vaccine-hesitant getting vaccinated.
“We almost certainly don’t have the ability then to demand proof of vaccination for whether or not they attend any large event here in the province,” Moe said in early July in response to why he wasn’t asking for vaccine passports at large gatherings like Roughrider games like the Manitoba
government was for Winnipeg Blue Bomber games.
Unfortunately for Moe and all of us, warnings came fruition. We haven’t been below 197 cases in a single day since mid-August.
And while there were only 53 people in hospital (the lowest total since Dec. 1) today, there are now around 350 people in Saskatchewan hospitals with COVID-19 and 84 in ICUs _ so many that the government last week had to start shipping them out-of-province because we cannot no longer properly care for our sickest people.
Harping on bad COVID-19 numbers does sound like a broken record. My apologies.
But the reality is we are in a health care crisis right now because we didn’t prepare for the reality that the numbers would rise after the July 11th reopening.
Hoping this would all be over hasn’t been enough
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
On January 1, 2022 the
Dated this 15th day of October, 2021.
OF EATONIA
Erin Romanuik Treasurer
Jody Schmidt, Administrator
TOWN OF EATONIA - PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Eatonia intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 5/16, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT
The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will:
• Provide for a reduced minimum rear yard site requirement for accessory buildings existing prior to July 30th, 2017
• Rezone proposed Lot 12, Block 19 from partially IND – Industrial District and partially R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District to IND – Industrial District
• Rezone proposed Lots 13 – 17, Block 19 from partially IND – Industrial District and partially R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District to R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District
REASON
• To accommodate accessory buildings that existed prior to the passing of the Zoning Bylaw.
• To facilitate zoning bylaw compliance in an existing subdivision.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Town Office, located at 202 Main Street, Eatonia, SK between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the bylaws are available at the Town Office at a cost.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing in conjunction with their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 9, 2021 at the Town of Eatonia Council Chambers – 202 Main Street, Eatonia, SK to hear any person or group who wishes to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at
SIMSA: Energy minister speaks about ‘just transition’
BRIAN ZINCHUK PipelineOnline.CA
There are a lot of ironies when it comes to talk of a ‘just transition’ away from oil and gas, according to Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre.
The minister spoke to the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) Energy Forum on Oct. 6, held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Eyre said she wanted to speak “about some of the backstories, that provide some nuance and context around the broader daily themes that people are hearing out there.”
Noting “The oil price is skyrocketing,” she pointed out, “What isn’t talked about is still very great uncertainty in the oil and gas sector, not only on the part of workers who feel, of course, once biten, twice, or thrice, shy about rejoining the sector. But also companies, which have debts, and of course, slowed down production rates and put major capital allocations on hold after the perfect storm last year.”
She said, “That perfect storm, of course, culminated really when President Biden cancelled Keystone XL. Clearly, he isn’t doing a lot to around the the Enbridge Line 5, in terms of support.
“Line 5 is a crucial artery that stretches up from the Enbridge mainline which transports 70 per cent of Saskatchewan’s oil. And so, we absolutely support Canada’s invoking this week (of Oct. 4) of the 1977 Transit Pipeline Treaty, which then-Senator Biden supported that all those years ago. But really, that pipeline treaty. couldn’t be more explicit. And I’m convinced that that under it, (Michigan) Governor Whitmer cannot block oil being transported through her state on this approved pipeline, the one that ironically was in the process of being made more secure.
“And of course, there are lots of ironies when you look behind the headlines in the energy and resources sector. It’s ironic, for example, that that Quebec is preparing to formally phase out the oil and gas production and effectively leave fossil fuel resources in the ground, when, in turn, it’s so dependent via Line 5 to Line 9 on Western Canadian oil to stay to stay warm this winter.”
She pointed to a poll that indicated that 71 per cent of Quebeckers say they prefer oil from Western Canada. Eyre said 50 per cent of the oil Quebec uses is from Western Canada, and 50 per cent of Quebeckers would actually like to exploit that province’s own oil resources. “While car sales have gone down in Quebec, sales of SUVs light trucks and pickups have increased, so perhaps there’s hope there, after all.”
Just transition
Eyre said, “The federal government’s ‘just transition,’ as it’s called, is obviously a great current concern to Saskatchewan. And here’s why: if you carry out a transition too quickly, too glibly, three-quarters of workers in the oil and gas sector, who are who are already facing a great uncertainty, could lose their jobs; 450,000 jobs lost by 2050 to be precise. That’s according to a recent TD report on green transition. The challenge for us, in government, is to get the message out, that here, in Saskatchewan, our innovation already makes us one of the most sustainable oil and gas producing regions in the world. That is a just transition.”
She pointed out that enhanced oil recovery wells actually emit 82 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions that conventional oil wells, according to TD Bank.
Carbon trunk line
In September, Eyre announced policy enhancements meant to encourage carbon capture, utilizaiton and storage, with hubs that would allow the gathering of CO2 from multiple sites, for utilization in enhanced oil recovery. Essentially a carbon trunk line, such a system could gather captured carbon from Bethune, Moose Jaw, Belle Plain, Regina, Boundary Dam Unit 6 and Shand Power Station, and use it in enhanced oil recovery. But the sticking point is the federal government’s reluctance to allow an investment tax credit, as Whitecap Resources CEO Grant Fagerheim put it.
“And so, the question, of course, is why is the federal government so dead set against CO2 enhanced oil recovery and its role in carbon capture utilization and storage? If they’re really serious about net-zero, (then) why is it so difficult to get that amazing number over there the 82 percent fewer emissions, when we’re talking about win wins for the economy and the environment, out in the media and elsewhere.
Eyre said leading environmentalists agree that countries cannot get to net-zero emission Paris Accord targets without enhanced oil recovery with carbon capture utilization and storage.
Hard, inflexible ideology-based targets
Fundamentally, the problem about just transition, and the hard, inflexible ideology-based targets that the federal government is putting out there is its non-universality, and the hypocrisy surrounding so much of the transition discussion, the minister said.
“We all know that that there’s a bit of a gas price issue going on in the UK and Europe and right here at home, listening to the headlines this morning.
“And now, an energy shortage is leading to blackouts in China, and this line from a story I read yesterday jumped out at me, quote, ‘Without power, taking a hot bath is impossible, eating a hot meal becomes a luxury. Are we really going to live like ancient human beings, reading our books by oil lamp?’
“That was from someone quoted in an area affected by power outages in China. And you know, I think that’s a good question.
“As we know in the US this summer, President Biden asked OPEC to increase production so domestic consumers could get a break on gas prices. Again, no ironies there,” Eyre said.
“We have to be cautious, as governments. I am convinced there will come a time of some serious reckoning about government policies, federally. The carbon tax, and Clean Fuel Standard, come to mind,” she said, adding they are so damaging to consumers and businesses.
“There’s no question that just transition, on the scale that some are envisaging, and the speed, will have a disproportionate impact on consumers and taxpayers, and where that will lead is going to be the story and the headlines of the next few years.”
Countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia substantially subsidize energy fuel costs for their own people to ensure social peace, she noted.
Germany, which relies on wind for 30 per cent of its power generation, has been “unusually windless this year,” and as a result, only 10 per cent of its power has bene coming from wind. As a result, it’s had to resort to coal-fired power.
“China produces the largest share of global emissions of greenhouse gases. It’s, by far, the biggest producer of coal domestically, and the largest financer of coal fired plants abroad, with an enormous 40 gigawatts of coal plant. And yet, we, in Western Canada still remain something of the energy bogeyman,” she said. Eyrr noted that overall, emissions from the oil and gas sector have been relatively flat in recent years, as production increases have been offset by 36 per cebt reduction in per barrel emissions intensity since 2000.
“Shouldn’t that be relevant to any just transition?” she pondered.
Saskatchewan will be cautious, she said, with incentives for research and development and infrastructure following, not leading, private investment. Saskatchewan will build on its strengths. Helium, lithium and hydrogen development are part of “all the above,” but the province will not turn its back on its traditional sectors.
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online. Articles are used with permission.
To the Editor
The sun comes up, the children rise to greet another day. Time to get ready to learn, to share, and to play. What? No school again - another lock down underway? Something is wrong wouldn’t you say? Go to school - by bus, car or a fresh air walk, Enjoying friends, have a pleasant talk. Go to school, learn ... love not fear. Parents and teachers, you work and pray. Looking to God for a better day. Love your children and others come what may. Sniffles, sneezes, you stay home don’t share your cold, Don’t make all suffer, I knew all my life without being told.
The majority “be cool, be at school!!” Do not be an agendas fool!!!
Parents be parents, your children so precious, are made a pawn, so with a “jab”, greed can carry on.
All be kind to others do your level best. Then with a good conscience, you can rest. Unite as parents against the agenda, be it so, You are parents this you well know. Cherish your freedom, you have a choice, Knuckling under, You’ll lose your voice ...
Not the government’s bureaucrats or bullies? Trust you must??? No, but in the creator, in God should be your (our) trust. God has the final say ... Love the (your, our) children, learn, love, work and pray. Faith, not fear, love those you hold dear.
P.S. There’s always be a fight, unite and stand for what is your right!!
- I.H.S. Christa Breitkreutz-Erker
Eston to host Gallery of Glory Induction Ceremony
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Every two years, the Eston Recreation Board hosts a Gallery of Glory Induction Ceremony. This year’s ceremony will take place on October 30th. Inductees are Herbert C. Stevenson of Eston, and the 2018/2019 Midget Rambler hockey team.
Recreation Director, Bret Howe said the 2018/2019 Midget Rambler hockey team won the league championship and provincial championship that year. An article by Swift Current Online dated April, 2019, stated the Eston Ramblers tripled up the Delisle Bruins in their two-game total-point Midget B Provincial final to earn the coveted banner. The 9-3 combined win helped the Midget Ramblers to their second banner of the year, after already earning a league title.
Bret said that about nine of the players and coaches still live in the area, while the remaining players came from Eatonia, Leader and Cabri.
The other inductee, Herbert Stevenson, was nominated for his accomplishments in baseball, curling and hockey. “He’s been part of the community for almost 90 years, has been a long time coach of all three sports, and is a three-time inductee into the Sask. Hall of Fame,” Bret said. “He was won many titles.”
These individuals will be celebrated by the family and friends on October 30th, receiving plaques at the ceremonies and dinner.
HOMETOWN HOCKEY HEROES
HALL OF FAMER
1951 Eston Ramblers: Photo: First Baseman/Pitcher, Hank Ohlheiser; Catcher/First Baseman, Fred Hucul and Pitcher/Outfielder, Herb Stevenson.
Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Archives Board
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Employment proposed start date is to be determined. The R.M. of Prairiedale offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including the Municipal Employees Pension Plan (MEPP). Applicants are invited to submit a resume by November 8, 2021 by 4 p.m.
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Early exit means heartbreak for Giants
Here are a few things sports fans have learned in the last couple of weeks:
- Winning 107 games during a 162-game season gets you nothing but expanded heartbreak when your team is eliminated in the first round of playoffs. Sorry, Giants.
- Emails filled with hate, racism, misogyny, homophobic references and things for which your mother would have washed your mouth out with soap, even 10 years later, can come back to haunt you. Maybe you deserve time on the unemployment line, Jon Gruden.
- Even if you believe not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is your personal right, NBA execs have the final say if you’re a professional basketball player and you’re willing to forego millions of dollars to make your point. You da man, Kyrie Irving.
- Generating what might be a faux ‘rivalry’ can turn into millions of dollars for the combatants, because sports fans generally love vitriol and possible combustion, perhaps even constant catfighting. Good thing the biggest bucks are for charity, Brooks and Bryson.
- Fighting in professional hockey is nothing like fighting
in pro wrestling. The on-ice battles, however stupid they may be, are real. Right, Zack Kassian?
- Blue Jays’ boss Ross Atkins is on the hot seat as he tries to figure out how to manage the team budget so that two free agents, pitcher Robbie Ray and second baseman Marcus Semien, can both be resigned for 2022. Sorry, Robbie, it was nice having you in Canada for one season.
- Even at age 44, a guy can still play quarterback in the NFL at the highest level. You’re amazing, Tom Brady.
- Even without a reliable placekicker, a team in the Canadian Football League can win games week after week. Another Grey Cup on the horizon, Bombers?
- Mental health is nothing to scoff at, and it’s especially problematic when you’re constantly in the spotlight because you’re a professional athlete. Isn’t that right, Carey Price, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles and countless others?
- Music publisher Sam Harrop of England: “The news that Adele has new music coming out next week is roughly equivalent to Anthony Kim announcing he’s teeing it up (on the PGA Tour) next week.”
• Patti Dawn Swansson, on Twitter: “This is National Coming Out Day in various countries. I wish someone with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers would come out as a place-kicker.”
• NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, on ESPN-TV coverage: “With my tongue in my cheek, I’ve said a number of times that if ESPN is half as good at promoting us as they were at freezing us out when they didn’t have our rights, this is going to be great.”
• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho, on Twitter, on the controversial check-swing strikeout that ended the Dodgers-Giants series: “It was a horrible call. On the other hand, after that short nap the umpire was certainly feeling refreshed.”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “Week 6 NFL pick:
Packers (-5) at Bears. Mason Crosby was gifted four game-winning field goal attempts last week – if I had been given that many chances, I’d still be married to my first wife.”
• Chad again: “Week 6 NFL pick: Jaguars (+3.5) vs. Dolphins, in London. More than 245 years after the revolution, we are still punishing the Brits by sending them bad NFL games.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The NFL is still in shock over the resignation of Jon Gruden due to his offensive emails. Some NFL players were so shocked they did not abuse drugs, steroids, cause any domestic violence or drive drunk.”
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on his dislike of bye weeks in the NFL. “The worst idea since sliced bread, sliced the long way.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Canada’s most decorated Olympian, swimmer Penny Oleksiak, is sister to ex-NCAA rower, Hayley, and Kraken blueliner Jamie. No wonder she’s so athletic in the water, swimming in that gene pool.”
• Headline at theonion.com: “Urban Meyer Still Adjusting To Speed Of NFL Cover-Ups”
• fark.com headline: “Australian cricket player suffers 10the concussion, says he’s ready to try out for the NHL.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was on “voice rest” following a throat injury against the Packers but isn’t expected to miss any playing time. ‘Can we get one of those for Dick Vitale?’ piped up more than one basketball fan.”
• Charles Barkley, on TNT, on Wayne Gretzky not known for his defence: “He’s the Charles Barkley of hockey.”
• Tim Hunter of Everett’s KRKO Radio, on the Mariners buying Pyramid Brewery across the street from their ballpark: “If you’re a longtime Mariners fan, you’ll understand why.”
• Steve Simmons of Sun Media, on rapper Drake, unofficial hanger-on with Toronto Raptors, on now clinging closely to Canada’s national soccer team after its recent success: “Drake has become the Forrest Gump of sports: When anything important is happening, he is there, ready to switch his allegiance and ballcap at a moment’s notice.”
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VILLAGE OF FLAXCOMBE
TENDER for FARM OR PASTURE LAND 5 YEAR LEASE
Sealed tenders addressed to the Village of Flaxcombe Box 136, Flaxcombe, SK S0L 1E0, and plainly marked on the envelope “Tender for Five Year Farm or Pasture Land Lease” will be received until 4:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 15th, 2021, for the following property.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AREA PT SW 16-29-26-W3 Approx. 25 acres
The use of the land is limited to the following:
• Pasture land (fencing and water source required)
• Breaking the land for crop production
The land requires the installation of a water source and livestock fence.
It would be the responsibility of the successful bidder to break or fence the land.
Bidder is responsible to familiarize themselves with the land prior to submitting bid.
The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.
All inquiries can email the Village of Flaxcombe at flaxcombe@sasktel.net
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Hurry hard! Kindersley Curling Club welcomes past and new members to join in the fun
Kindersley Curling Club is looking forward to its 2021/2022 Season and to welcome both past and new members to join.
We will be offering Afternoon and evening leagues, starting November 8, 2021. As well, we are planning to hold bonspiels in the upcoming year, and are hosting a provincial club event in March 2022.
Beyond bringing some warm clothes and clean shoes, curlers 12 and older will be required to bring proof of vaccination or a negative covid test in order to curl at our club. We also have some masking requirements off ice as per Saskatchewan Health guidelines.
This year we are trying something new! Anyone is welcome to try curling for free from November 2 to 4. Bring your team or a group of friends, or come out on your own to refresh your skills or be introduced to the game of curling. We welcome new and experienced curlers to come out. Brush up on your skills, or if you are new to curling, “Introduction to Curling” sessions will be offered. Or maybe you would like to try some of the adaptive equipment to meet your specific needs. Our club has some equipment you can try, including the sticks that allow curlers to deliver rocks from a standing position. Kinder-
sley curling club members are looking forward to provide some introductory skill sessions, and tips on how to use the adaptive equipment that we have been able to purchase through a town of Kindersley grant program.
Our facility is newly renovated, and we are looking forward to a bright future with newly installed lights both on and off the ice, thanks to the Town of Kindersley. We are truly appreciative of the partnership that allows us to continue offering this sport to our community members of all ages.
Our spacious lounge is available for curlers and community to relax and enjoy a post game beverage, and is available to rent for groups for meetings and parties. Our ice surface is available for rent should your company, group or family wish to hold your own private bonspiel.
We are always looking for ideas that will encourage and foster a love for the game of curling. So come on out and get involved – share the fun.
Whether you are a die-hard or new to the sport, or you just want to try something new, we hope you will come on out and give curling at our club a try.
Check out our Facebook page, or call Sharon at 306-463-4559, to register for Learn to curl sessions.
Klippers squeak past Ice Wolves for hard-fought win
Special teams issues continue to plague team
The Kindersley Klippers got their offensive cylinders rolling Friday, October 15, versus the La Ronge Ice Wolves, in a 7-6 overtime win.
But with four of the six goals against coming off opponent powerplays, it’s clear the team still has some special teams work to do.
“It got a bit sloppy, and we ended up in the box a bit too much. We stayed with it and got past it in the end,” said Logan Linklater, the centreman who scored two goals and notched an assist in the last two games for the Klippers.
“Some calls didn’t go our way, but we need to move our feet more and not reach as much. We need to work hard and not take soft penalties.”
Though they ended up triumphant off an overtime goal from captain Mark Snarr, there are still some finer details for the team to work on.
“It was awesome to see Mark work hard and get the winner,” he said. “We’ve done well with guys missing due to injury, and it’s nice now that guys are getting back. We fought through it, and I hope we string together some wins. We need to be ready to play 60 minutes, so these days off have to keep us prepared and allow us to bounce back if we get scored on.”
They came back from a tough 5-1 loss last
Wednesday versus the Notre Dame Hounds –and staved off four powerplay attempts – but the team’s lack of discipline almost cost them Friday.
Going into their weeklong break, the team led the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in penalty minutes, amassing 315 in just 11 games. At 4-70 on the season, captain Snarr knows they need more finesse.
“We’ve been caught in some penalty trouble. Our penalty kill wasn’t great that night, but we overcame it and pulled it out,” he said. “The OT goal felt good, but it felt better to get the two points.”
“Having guys injured has played a role. We went to Flin Flon without a full lineup not long again. We’ve had defenceman Josh Pufahl playing forward.”
He acknowledges the penalty kill could be better. The team has allowed 48 goals against this year, only ahead of Friday’s opponent, the Ice Wolves in the league, who have allowed 56.
“We’re trying to figure out what works, and when we do, we’ll be dangerous. These are 25 guys who didn’t play for
a year and didn’t have contact or throw their bodies around. Injuries are bound to happen. But we’ll get there,” said Snarr.
Ethan Ironside, a tough left-winger from Prince Albert, Sk., made his presence felt on Friday. The 5’10, 205 lb enforcer garnered 17 minutes in the box.
He nabbed a 10-minute Game Misconduct and a five-minute Major for Fighting after his rumble with Bryan Gilman in the second period. He also got an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty, which was served by Josh Danis.
“I got into a bit of a scrap, but it sparked the boys up, and we got that victory. It’s just one of those things; it happens,” he said.
“Our offence was really good that night. We could have kept a few out of the net, and we try to be better every day.”
He says the team should stay out of the box, but their penalty kill was strong prior to Friday.
“It’s just the way things happened. I’m happy we got the ‘W,’ and we will bounce back after this break and be ready to go Friday,” he said.
“We just have to trust ourselves, our abilities, and trust each other. I can see we’re starting to do that, and it’s great.”
Kindersley next visits the Nipawin Hawks on Friday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. ST.
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Sheffield, England, is focused on making Jamie a symbol of strength and a testament to what can happen when you follow your dreams.
The songs are absolutely wonderful, Harwood is incredible, and performances from Lauren Patel and Sarah Lancashire round things out. A supporting performance from Richard E. Grant is stunning, and lends a ton of heart to this one.
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Directed by Matthew Vaughn – as only his second feature – it’s in assured hands. This fine director is best known for the Kingsman series and Kick-Ass, but he makes an adorable little whimsical delight with this one.
It follows a young man who begins a journey into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for the woman he loves, who will marry someone else if he doesn’t bring the star back in seven days.
This star-studded cast introduces us to a young Charlie Cox – of Daredevil TV series fame – and Claire Danes and Sienna Miller also star.
With Ian McKellen narrating, Ben Barnes, Henry Cavill, Peter O’Toole, Mark Strong, and standout performances by an incredible Robert De Niro, Ricky Gervais, and Michelle Pfeiffer, this one really sings.
It’s no Princess Bride, but by God, is it ever a wonderful, cute, hilarious delight of a movie.
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It’s a difficult watch – for sure – but this starring vehicle for John Travolta tackles some difficult topics with more grace than I expected.
When the daughter of a base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is recruited to look into it, but he also happens upon a huge amount of cover-ups connected to the crime.
But there are military personnel who have an interest in keeping the truth buried with the dead, and they’ll stop at nothing to see it happen.
It’s one of the best from action-drama director Simon West – of Con Air and Tomb Raider fame – and he gives a sure hand for this one.
With Madeleine Stowe, James Woods and James Cromwell also aboard, it’s a top-flight cast carrying this one.
It’s a tonally bleak film, but if you can handle it, you’ll find yourself rewarded.
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This adorable, sassy little romp of an LGBTQ2S+ tribute doesn’t work as well as it does without the winning performance of its lead.
Max Harwood absolutely carries this one as high schooler Jamie, who is absolutely set on becoming a drag queen after high school.
Jamie is completely, unabashedly himself, and that’s exactly why I loved this character. The musical, set in
Legend Available On Netflix
This incredible movie – based on the John Pearson book ‘The Profession of Violence’ – is spellbinding. It follows identical twin gangsters who couldn’t be further apart in their mannerisms and personalities, who terrorize London in the 1960s.
Ronald and Reginald Kray do what they want, when they want, and overall, they always have each other’s backs.
They’re terrifying, and Tom Hardy plays both twins in a tour-de-force performance. He’s joined by Taron Egerton, Emily Browning, Paul Anderson, Christopher Eccleston and more in this wonderful drama.
The screenplay was written and the film was directed by Brian Helgeland, responsible for the screenplays for L.A. Confidential, Mystic River, and A Knight’s Tale.
A gritty gangster drama, Legend is absolute can’tmiss cinema with an intense performance at its centre.
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It follows a supervisor at a residential treatment facility, and the way her work affects her personal life.
She tries to get through day-to-day while dealing with her co-worker and her long-term boyfriend, and often wonders if she’s doing enough to help the kids in her care.
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In the Estate of Patrick Joseph Kosolofski, late of Kindersley, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.
ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 31ST day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2021.
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In the Estate of Charles Robert Douglas, late of Eatonia, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.
ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 2ND day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2021.
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6 Wheels of fortune?
9 Caesar's "veni"
Sci-fi writer Asimov
Long, narrow inlet 16 iPod Mini follow-ups 17 Rum-flavoured raison cake
18 Seasoned the fries, say
20 Had an itch
22 Ended
23 Shucked items
25 Syst. of silent speech
26 What pharmacists fill, for short
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MORGOTCH LAW Box 2530 1001 #4 Main Street Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Notification by public notice (articles 136 and 137 C.p.c.)
Notice is hereby given to THE ESTATE OF LATE PHIL KING and TRACY (TRACY-ANN) BEARRY (BERRY) to take delivery at the office of the superior court in the district of Montreal situated at 1, Notre-Dame East Street, Montreal, Quebec in order to receive the Prior notice of exercise of a hypothecary right, Affidavit and Motion granted October 15, 2021 left there in your name in the court file number 500-05-085403-218.Notice is hereby given by the Creditor, that it may, at the expiry of 60 days following the service and registration at the registry office of the present notice, at its sole choice, and without prejudice to its other rights, ask the Court to order the forced surrender of the immovable property and the taking in payment.
The Debtor and/or any other successor or occupier of the property are hereby requested to surrender the immovable property within 60 days following the service and registration at the registry office of the resent notice.
This notice is published under a motion granted on October 15, 2021 by Raruca Preda, special clerk of the superior court in case number 500-05-085403-218. It will not be published again, unless required by the circumstances.
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Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church
Tuesday:
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35 Bones, in anatomy class
36 ___ polloi
37 City where Joan of Arc died
38 Blue Bombers' org.
39 Fidel's brother, and others
41 "The Ice Storm" director Lee 42 Market surplus 44 Guy who's often "out"
45 U.S. narcs grp.
46 Swearing-in promise
47 Good for something
48 Factory-made: Abbr.
49 Bus. phone add-on 51 "Hello, sheila!"
52 Toronto's ___ Centre (theatre bought by Sony)
55 Page-turner?
57 Game where birdies fly
59 Oneness
62 Kind of city or circle
63 "The Way," to Confucius
64 Fleetwood Mac's Christine or John
65 Backcomb
66 Emblazoned with a maple leaf, say: Abbr.
67 Way to play with no score Down
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2 Aspirin letters
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6 Hillsides, to Burns
7 Not too far left, not too far right
Blob of Bubbilicious
Stationery buys for recipe boxes
Where Juan and Carlos live
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"Hubba hubba!"
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"Stop!", to Spielberg
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BECKER - Wilma Elizabeth (nee Weisbrod) Becker was born on March 31, 1924, along with her twin sister Alma, on the family farm at Tregarva, Saskatchewan to Daniel and Regina Weisbrod. Wilma had six sisters and two brothers. In 1929, the family moved to Laporte.
Wilma married Arnold Becker on November 5, 1944. They were blessed with four children, Sharon, Randy, Greg, and Dennis. After farming in Hoosier and Marengo, with a short stop in Calgary, they settled on the family farm near Kindersley in 1960 where they remained until they moved into Kindersley in 1976.
Wilma was a woman of faith who was active in her church as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, women’s group member, and an active worker for the annual Stew Supper. Her
kids will remember that she and Arnold were always the last ones out of church on a Sunday morning. When she and Arnold moved to town, Wilma led a community Bible Study group in her home that many women shared over the years.
Wilma spent many hours doing crafts, from making dolls, sewing, and one of her favourites, Bunka. She worked a Bunka picture for each of her grandchildren and many others besides. She did beautiful work.
Family was very important to Wilma. Her home was often the place of Sunday B-B-Qs, birthday parties and other gatherings. When the B-B-Qs were not at her place, she and Arnold would pack up the kids and go to wherever the “hamburger roast” was being held. It was a rare summer Sunday that there wasn’t a family gathering somewhere. She also enjoyed camping for a few weeks every summer with her twin sister Alma and her family, usually at Grieg Lake.
In later years, Wilma slowed down considerably. She moved into Dawn View Court in 2004 and enjoyed living there for eleven years. When she could no lon-
ger live independently, she moved into Heritage Manor in 2015, where she remained until her death.
Wilma will be remembered as a women of even temperament, and one who always had a plate she could put on the table if someone dropped by.
Wilma was predeceased by her husband Arnold, her parents, Daniel and Regina Weisbrod, her two brothers, Ernest and Sonny, and five of her sisters, Clara, Gertie, Esther, Erna, and Alma. She is survived by her four children, Sharon (Howard Breadner), Randy (Betty), Greg (Shelley), and Dennis (Wendy); 14 grandchildren, Faith Gaertner (Jordan), Elaine Lozinski (Darren), Linda Zolkavich (Darren), Brittany (Stephen), Camille Zavlanos (TJ), Joel (Samantha), Gary (Tammy), Jill Zurkin (Jason), Aaron (Anika), Landon (Caitlin), Tammy (Carrie), Ja-
mie (Hayley), Carrie (Andrew), Bobbie Jo Sobun (Matt); 31 great-grandchildren, Chris, Ty, Braydon, Meghan, Lauren Campbell (Devan), Katie, Daniel, Olivia, Calista, Corban, Winnifred, Odelia, Riley, Katelyn, Kenna, Hannah, Brett, Carter, Presley, Arizona, Rhett, Blake, Austin, Tayva, Addison, Finley, Hunter, Oliver, Spencer, Lydia, and Lexi; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Kaycee and Derrik; her sister Evelyn; and many nieces and nephews.
The Bible verse which best sums up Wilma’s life is 1 Timothy 4:7-8: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day…” Enjoy your crown, Mom.
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We are excited to tell you about a new program in Kindersley called FoodMesh, a collaboration between Kindersley Christian Fellowship and Buy-Low Foods. This program makes free groceries available to individuals in need by collecting surplus food and groceries from local stores.
Please see the details below on how you can access this program and get free groceries. Everyone is welcome and this program is operating every week.
When: Every week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Christian Fellowship Church (East Door) 800 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK
Please bring a grocery bag or box with you. For more information, please contact Kindersley Christian Fellowship at 306-463-6146 or Barb at 306-460-9304.
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Leader’s historic pumpkin launch!
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There is something new being launched in Leader, Sask., thanks to the endeavours of local resident, Gordon Stueck.
On Sunday, October 17th, Gordon was out launching pumpkins sixty feet in the air and a distance of 150 feet into a field, using his newly constructed trebuchet.
What is a trebuchet, you ask? It’s a type of catapult that uses a long arm to throw a projectile; in this case the projectiles are pumpkins. The design allows it to launch pumpkins of greater weights further distances than that of a traditional catapult.
“Every year I try to build something,” the retired pharmacist explained. “I worked hard all my life. It’s hard to quit working and I don’t have any hobbies so I have to do something.”
One of his previous projects was a big red chair, which provides many photo ops for people who are passing by. “This year I kind of got
carried away, but I got so far and I couldn’t quit. I just saw a picture of a trebuchet and I thought ‘I can do that’.”
Over a period of six weeks, Gordon did do it, and the completed project is sitting behind his residence. “I’m hoping to move it beside the big chair by the tourist booth area. It’s really heavy, and will be chained down and locked for safety with a sign stipulating no authorized use. But that will be next spring,” he said. Historically, Gordon said the Chinese used trebuchets that were 50 or 60 feet long. “They had very skilled people to build them,” he noted. Gordon let his imagination run wild and crafted his own fictitious historical account of the origins of the trebuchet. It’s an interesting read, but not quite as interesting as the actual demonstration of Gordon’s trebuchet.
On Sunday, Gordon and a few enthusiastic observers captured the historic launch on video. “We had a lot of fun with it! I’m not sure who
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was more surprised at the results, my doubting friends or me,” Gordon said. They launched a half dozen pumpkins and Gordon was happy to report “it worked better than I thought!”.
“I was so tickled when that thing worked, after all the work I put into it,” he said. “You have to be careful loading it and you want to be sure to have three or four people around when you’re using it. I put some extra bracing on it, and it’s safe as long as we don’t try launching anything too heavy. You have to adjust the weight so your pumpkin goes further instead of higher.” According to Gordon, the smashed pumpkins serve as tasty treats for the deer.
He’s hoping for moderate temperatures on Halloween day so he can launch more pumpkins in the afternoon. “Needless to say, Halloween should be fun this year, provided the trebuchet doesn’t destroy itself,” Gordon said. “If things work out, we’ll make it an annual event.”
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Owens & Sweitzer supporting local communities and charities
Eston business, Owens & Sweitzer (1972) Ltd. celebrated Small Business Week last week by showing their support once again to local communities and charities.
In cooperation with their manufacturing partner AGCO, they recently ran two different programs designed to create support within local charity programs chosen by their customers. The first program for customers that demo’d Rogator sprayers and took delivery this season of new 2021 machines. Those customers chose a charity to receive $1000 on their behalf.
- Rick Poulter- $1000 to Eston Legion.
- Trevor Sedgwick of Sedgwick Farms - $1000 to the Gasper Family Foundation/Elrose playground.
- Spencer Somerville of Somerville Land Co. - $1000 to Eaton School Ag Ex-
Kindersley
periment Programs.
The second program surrounds demonstrations of the Fendt Ideal combine this fall. On behalf of all customers that took part in demo’s of the combine, the team at Owens & Sweitzer donated $1000 to the Eston Shake the Foundation project at the arena.
The Morrice family also followed up on their demo with a recent purchase of an Ideal combine for 2022 and are honouring the Shake the Foundation program with our $4000 donation!
Owens & Sweitzer would like to say thank you to all their customers who supported their small business and their larger partners; to all customers who demo’d and considered their products; and to those recent customers who turned demos into purchases.
RCMP remind drivers not to drive distracted
The Kindersley RCMP and SGI would like to remind the public that this month’s traffic safety focus is distracted driving and fatigue. Both SGI and the RCMP are encouraging drivers to put their phones away when driving. SGI reports that distracted driving is the number one contributing factor in collisions overall and one of three top contributing factors in fatal collisions. SGI and the RCMP would also like to remind the public that if you are finding yourself drowsy behind the wheel to consider getting safely get off the road, admit you are tired and find a place to nap or if possible switch driving with another licenced driver in your vehicle so that you can rest.
Kindersley RCMP would like to inform residents that after some technical difficulties with its fingerprinting
machine that it has been fixed and is back up and running. If you are in need of non-criminal fingerprints the Detachment does these every Wednesday between the hours of 8am and 4pm. For fingerprinting and criminal record checks you need two pieces of government identification; preferably a driver’s licence and Saskatchewan Health Care card. The Detachment would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience during the outage.
Between October 11th
to October 17th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to 51 calls for service*. These calls included, but were not limited to, 2 charges of drug trafficking, 2 charges of impaired driving and 3 suspicious person calls. 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.
L-R: Roger Pokotylo (Agco Corp.), Rick Morrice (GE Morrice Farms), Devery Sweitzer and Cordell Goheen.
