Legislative
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Constituency Office
Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
West Central Abilities holds official sod turning
West Central Abilities Inc. officially turned sod for their new day program location at 122 - 1st Avenue West on Wednesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. Board member, Lloyd Griffith introduced the special guests, which included West Central Abilities clients, Board of Directors and staff, and the project contractor, Mark Kolla from Saskatoon.
MLA Ken Francis, spoke on behalf of the Honourable Lori Carr, Minister of Social Services. “Good things come to those who wait,” Francis said. “When everybody works together, great things happen. This project took precedence over many others in the budget and we’re excited to see it move forward and are happy to support it.”
Mayor of Kindersley, Rod Perkins expressed
similar sentiments, saying, “I’m sure Kim Edmunds (Executive Director) and staff are more than happy to see this move forward and I wish you nothing but the best of luck.”
Lorne Pincemin, Councilor for the RM of Kindersley said many of the RM’s and the Town worked together to raise
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funds for this much needed project.
Emcee, Lloyd Griffith said the project encountered many detours and challenges along the way, making this a very exciting moment for everyone involved. Assessments on the original facility were first done in 2010. From there a vision developed. In 2018 it was
decided to move ahead with the help of many organizations.
The new facility allows West Central Abilities to become more visible, however he stressed that the primary focus is never about the building; it always centres on the clients. Mark Kolla, the contractor, estimated the project will be complete by spring, 2022. Following the presentations by special guests, five individuals picked up their shovels for the official sod turning. They included MLA Ken Francis, Board Chair
or
Tamara Wiebe, Director Mr. Lorne Kelsey, Mayor Rod Perkins and RM Council-
Lorne Pincemin.
L-R: MLA Ken Francis, Board Chair Tamara Wiebe, Director Lorne Kelsey, RM Councilor Lorne Pincemin and Mayor Rod Perkins. | PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
The recent initiative of “Better Together,” which encourages enhanced social interaction in our communities, aptly describes a recent business venture which has taken place. That interaction occurred within the business community, involving The Chronicle (Kerrobert and area) and The Weekly Bean (Kindersley). Harland Lesyk offered further explanation.
“I am pleased to announce that The Chronicle and The Weekly Bean (Kindersley), as of October 1, 2021, will be a part of Your Southwest Media Group,” which is owned and operated by Kate Winquist. Harland said the timing couldn’t be better, and he looks forward to working with Winquist. “I respect Kate a lot, and I admire her adventuresome spirit and her vast knowledge of print media.”
Harland has operated The Weekly Bean for over 23 years and started The
Chronicle five years ago. Winquist currently publishes Your West Central Voice and The Oyen Echo and has been involved in print media for over three decades. Kate is excited about the future of smalltown publications, as is Harland. Both Harland and Kate feel that having a local print presence in the region is a great way to keep people connected.
“The Chronicle’s format will be changing, but readers and advertisers will welcome the difference,” said Winquist. Kate and Harland feel that they will be a strong team based on their combined experience in advertising and promotion,
and they look forward to serving their clients with no interruption in services.
Harland will still be a contact for advertising sales at 306-460-7416, and you can also reach Kate by calling Your Southwest Media Group at 306463-2211 or email kate@ yoursouthwest.com
Your West Central Voice, The Oyen Echo, The Weekly Bean and The Chronicle are well positioned to deliver your message to West Central Saskatchewan.
Kate and Harland are excited about this new collaboration and the opportunity to be “better together.”
West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.
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We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities.
On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston
RCMP NEWS Kindersley
Kindersley RCMP: uttering threats, firearms charges laid
On September 23, 2021 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Kindersley RCMP were dispatched to a report of shots fired at a rural property in Marengo, SK.
Investigation determined that a male and another individual had been involved in a verbal altercation. The male then discharged a firearm into the air. No one was injured.
The property is across the street from a school. Officers immediately asked that the school enact its hold-and-secure procedures.
Officers located and arrested the male without incident. The hold-and-secure at the school was then lifted.
David Blum (DOB:1956-01-29) of Marengo, SK is charged with:
- 1 count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code
- 1 count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code
- 2 counts, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code
- 3 counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code
- 1 count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code
He will appear in court in Kindersley on November 16, 2021.
Excessive Speed Results in Charges
On September 14th, 2021 Kindersley RCMP were doing speed enforcement on Highway 7 by Beadle when they stopped a vehicle pulling a U-Haul trailer for driving 143 km/hr in a posted 100 km/hr zone. Subsequent to being stopped for speeding the driver of the vehicle was found to be impaired by alcohol whereby the driver had their vehicle seized and were charged for impaired driving. ‘This is a perfect example of our officers doing proactive traffic enforcement and discovering other offences as a result.’ stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘This also shows that our Detachments continued commitment to traffic safety is yielding results.’ Peterson went on to say.
In addition to traffic enforcement between September 13th to September 19th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 35 calls for service. These calls included, one assault investigation, one drug trafficking investigation and one extortion file.
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.
OPINION
CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Three things can’t be hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
The silly joke for this week is: “What do you call a boat that doesn’t allow criticism? A Censor-ship.”
John Diefenbaker once said, “I am Canadian, a free Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship God in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, free to choose
those who govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” Diefenbaker was the thirteenth prime minister of Canada, serving from 1957 to 1963. He would be shocked to see the censorship taking place today, but he had witnessed it in his lifetime. According to Canada’s Humanrights History, in 1937 the Alberta Social Credit gov-
ernment passed the Act to Ensure the Publication of Accurate news and Information. The law required newspapers to disclose their sources, name their writers, and print government-supplied “corrections” of any critical coverage. Papers that violated the law could be punished with a large fine and a ban on publishing restricted information.
In 1939, the Supreme
Court of Canada found that the law was beyond the powers of the Alberta government, ruling for the first time that provinces could not unilaterally restrict fundamental freedoms. Justice Lawrence Cannon accused the provincial government of imposing a doctrine that “must become, for the people of Alberta, a sort of religious dogma of which a free and uncontrolled discussion is not permissible”.
Dr. Suneel Dhand, a practicing physician, writer and speaker has travelled all over the world and practiced medicine in different countries.
his post, calling it misinformation. He said, “My only thought why they would possibly want to do this is they wanted to hold back information from the US audience of a very valid debate that was happening in another country, the United Kingdom. This is absolutely disgraceful and it’s unbelievable that it’s going on in 2021 in a supposedly free western country.”
Dr. Dhand went on to say, “It’s difficult not to be angry when very valid scientific debate is being blocked and people are directly accusing me of misinformation for openly discussing data and trying to think of things logically. Nevertheless that is where we are right now.”
In a recent video post he said, “The other day I had a major social media platform remove and censor one of my posts where I was actually going over word for word information from the UK government website. When I protested this censorship, they actually removed my post where I complained about censorship.”
Dr. Dhand then contacted them directly, yet they refused to reinstate
Dr. Dhand observed.
“I always say, when we’re at the point when we cannot question anything, whether it’s an individual, organization or any particular topic, we are no longer in the realm of medicine or science. We’re in the realm of something akin to religious extremism. All of the medical and scientific medical greats of our
history would be aghast if they saw a lot of what is happening right now with attempts to block very legitimate medical and scientific debate,”
“All one can do is stand up to their best possible values and do their best.” Dr. Dhand noted that by reading world history you come to realize that the truth always comes out in the end, and he repeated a famous quote, “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth”.
He concluded by saying, “These are dark times indeed in so many different ways, but we will get through it together.”
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The first half of life, the philosophers say, is filled with survival concerns: group identity, money, status. We acquire our various disguises to get us through. Like every other animal, we lurk and work among the reeds and in the shadows. In our striped hides and mottled feathers, we do what it takes to survive, to fit in, to exert our assumed identities. This is, as the monk Richard Rohr calls it, our survival dance
Then comes the second half of life. I personally have been in this half for a long time, even though I’m only just now admitting that I’m past the halfway point. I forget names and walk slower and can’t hold my liquor like I used to. Thank God. I am, as Gore Vidal once joked when he was around the same age as myself (63), “in the springtime of my senility.”
Rohr calls the second phase of one’s life “the sacred dance”. “You need to grow up,” he writes in “Loving the Two Halves of Life: The Further Journey.” I have felt drawn to this particular waltz all my life. As a teenager I never fit in, and I didn’t want to. I read books and walked a lot, secretly hoping I would walk off the face of the earth. I ate too much, out of loneliness and nerves, but I wrote a lot too. When I wasn’t
It is difficult to argue with Premier Scott Moe on one point: This federal election did prove to be rather pointless … if you simply consider elections as a measure of the public desire for change.
Or at least, this appears what the final results (such as they, with slow counting due to COVID-19 and mail-in ballots) seem to suggest:
The Liberals finished the night with 158 seats or 32.2 per cent of the popular vote (the lowest ever by a governing party) — almost identical to their 2019 total of 157 seats and 33.1 per cent.
Similarly, the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) totals of 119 seats and 34 per cent were remarkably similar to its 2019 numbers of 121 seats and 34.3 per cent, popular vote.
And so it goes down the line: the Bloc Quebecois, 34 seats and 7.8 per cent compared with 32 seats 7.8 per cent in 2019; .the NDP, 25 seats and 17.7 per cent this year com-
drowning in self-pity I wrote toward the sacred. Although I never would have called it that.
I have an easily distracted soul. Much like a magpie, I swoop down on shiny objects. I move a lot, too – all over British Columbia, then across to Quebec and down to Tennessee, back to BC, over to Toronto, with stops in small town Michigan and surfside California, all places that inexplicably call me, move me, tug at my heart.
Some of my friends grant me a nomadic sensibility. Others, in recovery, see me as chasing another distraction, imbibing a geographical cure that never quite eases a restless, haunted and malcontented mind. What I do know is that the nomadic life provides many a brilliant jolt to the nervous system, presenting many shiny objects to illuminate and enlarge oneself for a good seven years or so, until the next big move.
It also forces one to travel light, to avoid getting a mortgage, to rent rather than own, to create small but cozy hives of belonging. I travel with my books and my little ritual objects and far more sweaters than I need. But I have no furniture. I depend on the kindness of landladies, my present one being Betty. Betty never comments on my bookcrammed abode or the skulls
adorning the back yard. At least not to me, which is just fine. I happen to think Betty’s a nomad at heart. She likes to meet new people and will dive into a deep conversation about the meaning of life between making supper for the family, bailing hay or bagging candies for the canteen at the rodeo or bonspiel. She runs interference between me and my critics. And nothing, I mean nothing, shocks her. Betty is one of those women whose life is built around her family, but she could just as easily hit the road in her truck and drive nonstop to Mexico. Betty would be interested in my new theories about the sacred dance segment of life, the one we are both in now.
Back to Rohr’s theory about the second half of one’s life.
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You’ve got to go through the first half to get to the second half, says Rohr. Because “every level of growth builds on the previous ones. The principle of transcendence means including all the previous stages of life. You will no longer put too much energy into just looking good, making money, feeling secure at all costs, and making sure you are right and others are wrong. That’s what it means to grow up.” To be grown.
I’ve wondered why this idea pleases me so much and I finally figured it out this past week visiting with two sisters and my brother on his little farm on Cortes Island. Over beers and seafood, in front of a crackling fire while the rain fed the ancient giant fir trees leaning in as if listening, we came to the glorious realization that NOW is the stage of our lives where all the work we’ve done, collectively and individually, sorting through the faith of our father and the creative passion of our mother, has come to fruition. Through childhood squabbles and escapes from the family home, through the misunderstandings and hollering at full volume, through all the apologies, therapies, prayers and penances we have survived. Life has brought us to this point: we are all now in our sixties and it’s bloody well
2021 has changed little
pared with 24 seats and 16 per cent in 2019; the Green Party, two seats 2.3 per cent compared with three seats and 6.6 popular vote in 2019 and; even the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) was again shutout of seats, although it did increase its popular to 5.1 per cent, nationally, from 1.6 per cent in 2019.
For the less-than-bargain basement cost of $610 million for Elections Canada to run the 2021 federal campaign —$108 million more than in 2019 because of COVID-19 protocols — we got pretty much what we had.
Certainly, it appears we got exactly what we had here in Saskatchewan with all 14 seats remaining in the hands of the Conservatives.
While pre-election hype suggested there would be close races in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River with former long-serving NDP MLA Buckley Belanger carrying the banner for the Liberals and in Regina Lewvan and Saskatoon West with the NDP making a
push, none of that came to fruition. (Saskatoon West turned was closer, but it appears as of today that even the mail-in ballots won’t make that much of difference.)
Nor did the much-vaunted PPC surge make all that much difference. The roughly fiveper-cent loss of vote for the Conservatives in Saskatchewan was roughly equal to the PPCs’ gains here. But it wasn’t enough to make a difference in what Moe called the most
time to finally reap the rewards for having each done the hard work.
Throughout our youthful earnestness and exuberances, through middle-aged crises and exhaustions, through broken relationships and empty nests, we siblings have worked hard to maintain a respect and communication that has weathered innumerable storms. We have formed a bond that cannot be broken, no matter what. And that bond, tested by losses of faith, distances traveled, several servings of humble pie, and these days, the hard edges of a pandemic some call fear and others call flu, has not broken. Why? Because we have not turned our backs on the early stages that brought us here, like rungs of a ladder leading us upward.
Oh my God, we say, looking at photos we take of each other with our phones. I look old! But I don’t feel old. No, neither do I say. I keep thinking I’m seventeen. Ok, not seventeen, but thirty-seven, I say. But you are, says my brother. You are not just this year, you are all the years that brought you here: seventeen, twenty-seven, thirty-seven, forty-seven and fifty-seven.
And now we get to dance, not the dance of trying to fit in, but the full dance of the grown
“pointless election in Canadian history.”
Sadly, one thing that certainly didn’t chance much is the politicking.
There surely seems to be evidence that voters very much thought Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have been dealing with other matters like the pandemic instead of campaigning for a majority.
(Remember: This election was Trudeau’s choice — one caused by a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons.)
But there is also something truly odd about Moe’s contention now that Trudeau should have instead spent the campaign “properly funding Canada’s chronically underfunded health system, working with provinces to increase vaccination rates in some of our hardest-to-reach communities.”
During the campaign, Moe wouldn’t even respond to Trudeau’s concerns about COVID-19 cases sky-rocketing in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
So if Moe had serious concerns about Ottawa not doing its part to help Saskatchewan with its hardest-to-reach Saskatchewan communities, why didn’t he say so during the election?
Elections are the precise time to talk about such matters. Moe was very vocal about the carbon tax and other matters in 2019 campaign. Why would he be silent in 2021 campaign during a pandemic?
Exactly what help Ottawa did he want from Ottawa? Isn’t vaccine distribution a provincial responsibility?
Didn’t Moe’s Health Minister Paul Merriman say during the campaign that the Saskatchewan Party government wouldn’t be implementing added measures to encourage people unwilling to be vaccinated to get the shot?
It seems a lot of politicians have missed the election-night message from Canadian voters that they are tired of politicking.
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
Local business employs foreign workers
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
ESTON - Cordell Goheen operates Owens & Sweitzer (1972) Ltd., a successful business in Eston. Much of that success can be attributed to its qualified and dedicated staff, many of whom have come from other countries.
Cordell explained that he started hiring foreign workers about ten years ago when it became challenging to find skilled workers within Canada, specifically rural Saskatchewan. He noted that this has been an ongoing issue for many similar industries across western Canada. According to Cordell, this shortage of tradespeople and skilled workers amplifies the competition to recruit suitable candidates.
Owens & Sweitzer’s first foreign worker recruitment began ten years ago when they needed to find an experienced automotive technician for the automotive portion of their business. “After many failed attempts to hire and find qualified technicians, we started researching further out with online advertisements, recruitment agencies and job boards,” Cordell said.
That search led them to an individual from the Philippines who had been employed for quite some time at an automotive dealership in Saudi Arabia. This individual had dreams and ambitions of securing employment in Canada, becoming a citizen, and bringing his family to Canada for continued education, security and enjoyment of Can-
ada’s cultural benefits.
“The employee remained with our business for several years until our company started to shift away from automotive and focus on our agriculture sector,” he explained.
It became apparent to Cordell that many well-educated individuals are looking to secure employment in Canada to obtain security for their families and their livelihoods. Cordell said these individuals are looking for companies to support their journey into permanent residency and possibly citizenship.
“Unlike some of the ag producers and other industries that look to temporary foreign workers for relief, our business needs extend past achieving a temporary work permit. We aspire to find individuals that could possibly fill long-term needs, grow with the business and aid in our future success,” Cordell said. He learned from experience that gaining dedicated, long-term foreign workers would require some additional research. He realized they not only needed to seek skilled individuals who want to move to Canada, but they began seeking people who wanted to become long-term partners with their business, willing to expand their education and experience.
He realized other considerations come into play when hiring foreign workers, such as understanding the culture and the ability to transition to life in a small community in rural Saskatchewan. “The better the fit is both
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ways, between the employer and employee, the higher odds are things will mature to longer business relations,” Cordell explained.
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“Ross Villalon is an example of a gentleman who secured a work ethic, education and experience while in his homeland. He set personal sights on new goals and lifestyles for himself and his family,” Cordell noted. “The decision to bring Ross to Eston and help him work through the process of obtaining and maintaining a permanent work permit, Canadian residency and recently Canadian citizenship is one that we as the employer have never regretted. There is work involved, research to be done, and expenses incurred. However, those are things that are great investments when it comes to employees that help fill serious needs of a business and continue to create a return for the business. All of this has successfully materialized at Owens & Sweitzer, as one of the Philippine employees recently obtained Canadian citizenship for himself and his family. Ross has not only become a respected member of our team and a valued
technician to our customers, he and his family have become respected members of the community. The Villalon family is involved in the community with jobs, friends, sports, charities, and Ross is also an active volunteer fireman. The whole family makes us, as Ross’s employer, proud!”
Owens & Sweitzer celebrated the Villalon family’s citizenship and showed their pride in their accomplishment on social media. However, Ross isn’t the only foreign employee at Owens & Sweitzer. They currently have three employees that have relocated with their families from South Africa.
“As we work cooperatively along the process with current temporary work permits into permanent work permits, residency and possibly citizenship, we are grateful to have these individuals able to fill skilled-worker requirements and becoming such valuable members in and outside of our business,” Cordell said.
Over the past decade, Owens & Sweitzer has employed workers from the Philippines, South Africa, Hungary and Romania. “It’s always inter-
esting to gain knowledge from these other cultures, gain an understanding of agriculture in their areas, and learn how similar businesses operate around the globe,” Cordell explained.
Their ag business also hires individuals from within Canada, which is a much simpler process. Still, Cordell noted that their business could not have sustained throughout the years without the help of foreign workers.
Many people have asked about the process involved in hiring skilled workers, and Cordell said the process can be long and extensive.
“If you are considering hiring a foreign worker in Saskatchewan, you will need to research the process with both the provincial and federal governments,” Cordell explained. He outlined some of the steps involved.
Register for certification and compliance by the employer within the government program.
Have your employer eligibility determined within these programs, including meeting occupational health and safety standards and proving financial stability.
Obtaining approval to hire a foreign worker via the Sask. Immigration Nominee Program and/ or Labour Market Impact Assessment. Searching, interviewing and securing your applicant and assessing language barriers.
Preparing a job offer that covers all required information and meets wage medians.
Providing proper documentation that proves the applicant has the skills to meet the skilled labour required.
“All areas of the process come with a variety of waiting periods and require a lot of patience. We suggest working with a Licensed Immigration Consultant or Recruiter for expertise on the requirements as well as to help aid you in keeping all the procedures in alignment,” he further explained.
Most importantly, Cordell concluded that a key to creating happiness amongst foreign workers is to assure that they are treated equally, offered comparable wages, and shown mutual respect, coinciding with their colleagues within the business.
The management and staff at Owens & Sweitzer (1972) Ltd. congratulated and celebrated the recent citizenship of one of their team members - Ross Villalon and his family.
PWGP works to end global hunger
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The Prairie West Growing Project (PWGP) committee members work together with the community to raise funds to end global hunger. As part of that endeavour, Coutts Agro seeded Canola on May 11th to benefit the PWGP located 7 km west of Kindersley. Unfortunately, the Canola crop was ravaged by hail on August 23rd. This, combined with a lack of moisture and extreme heat, resulted in a low yield at harvest time.
PWGP is a registered fundraising initiative for Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a registered Canadian charity. Anyone who wants more information or wants to donate can contact PWGP committee members at pwgpinfo@gmail.com
The Saskatchewan coordinator for the CFGB said, “In Saskatchewan, there were 32 growing projects donating the proceeds from more than 3,500 acres
of cropland in 2021. The Foodgrains Bank deeply appreciates working together with rural families, businesses, churches and schools to help alleviate situations of severe hunger around the world. Thank you, Prairie West Growing Project, for your sustained support through many years!”
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of fifteen Canadian churches and church-based agencies working together to end world hunger by: providing emergency food in time of crisis; helping people improve their access to food in the longer-term, and engaging Canadians and governments toward meaningful change. More information about the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is available at www.foodgrainsbank.ca
Canadian Foodgrains Bank programs are undertaken with financial support from local projects like PWGp and the Government of Canada.
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MILTON NO. 292
DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION NOTICE
SW 33-28-28W3 Plan 101897994 [Surface Parcel #161865287] Parcel M Plan 101898333 [Surface Parcel 152512275] Lot 1 Block 1 Plan G414CNV [Surface Parcel #149470410]
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292 has received an application to develop a small event venue within the SW 33-28-28W3. An Application to Subdivide has been submitted to Community Planning containing lands within the SW 33-28-28W3 that will house the small event venue.
Small Event Venues are a proposed discretionary use in the Agricultural Resource District (AR) and Country Residential Acreage District (CR) and includes specific discretionary use standards for development. This addition is part of the proposed bylaw amendment that must be passed by council and approved by the Ministry of Government Relations – Community Planning Branch.
Council will hold a public hearing on October 13th, 2021 at 8:45 a.m. at the Marengo Municipal Office at 20 1st Avenue North in Marengo, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed discretionary use application. In person comments will be heard via Zoom or teleconference. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing.
Issued at the Village of Marengo this 27th day of September, 2021
Robin Busby, Administrator
FREE groceries through the
Program
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.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MILTON NO. 292 PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2017-08, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT
The proposed bylaw amendment will:
• Add the definition for a Small Event Venue
• Provide for the development of a “Small Event Venue” as a discretionary use in the Agricultural Resource District (AR) and the Country Residential Acreage District (CR).
• Add appropriate discretionary use standards for development for a Small Event Venue.
REASON
The reasons for the amendment are to:
• Facilitate the development of a “Small Event Venue” in the Agricultural Resource District (AR) and Country Residential Acreage District (CR).
Please note, that should Council adopt these amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, they will subsequently hold a public hearing and consider the following discretionary use applications:
• A Small Event Venue proposed by Katherine Albertson on the SW 33-28-28W3.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, located at 20 1st Avenue North, in the Village of Marengo, between the following hours and excluding statutory holidays: Monday, Wednesday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Municipal office.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on October 13th, 2021 at 8:30 AM at the Marengo Municipal Office located at 20 1st Avenue North in Marengo, Saskatchewan to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. In person comments will be heard via Zoom or teleconference. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing. Issued at the Village of Marengo this 27th day of September, 2021. Robin Busby, Administrator
The Canola field located 7 km west of Kindersley was harvested as part of the PWGP. | PHOTO BY LINDA LAFLEUR
JOAN JANZEN
Klippers keep things in the family with new addition
The Kindersley Klippers have a penchant for bringing familiar faces aboard, and their recent acquisition is no different.
The Klippers took on Cash Arnsten from the La Ronge Ice Wolves, who will add some grit to their lineup as they head into the regular season.
Son to Cheyenne, Arnsten now joins his father’s legacy as a Klipper, as his dad played two years and racked up 85 points in 1993-1995.
“We were looking for toughness. His dad was one of the first Klippers, and we saw something in him,” Assistant Coach Mitch Topkina said.
“We figured he could help this lineup and be what we need. So we made the move, brought him in, and he’s looked great.”
The Hilbig brothers – Tylin and Ethan – make three second-generation players on the current roster. Patriarch Blain played with Cheyenne in 93-94, racking up 15 points and 270 penalty minutes.
“This is a physical league, and we need to play with an edge where it counts. We need to have that little bit of extra hard work,” said Topinka.
“To see these pieces come together and how great it is to have this kind of atmosphere is incredible. To have Cash, Tylin and Ethan show how long this team has been around. It’s cool to see kids following in their parents’ footsteps.”
Arnsten – of Dinsmore, SK – was last with the Swift Current Legionnaires U18 AAA team and was Captain last season.
“This will help me progress. I scored a fair amount last year, and if I keep playing hard, I thrive in front of
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“This will give me a chance to show what I can do. I can be physical, block shots, and get to the net,” he said. “The SJHL is a hard league; there’s a lot of pushing. They have speed and skill, and I hope I can bring something in. I can stick up for my teammates.”
He says it’s really great to be able to be a part of the Klippers, where his father began.
“It’s so neat. It’s special to play where he played. I don’t know if I’ll ever put up the numbers he did, but he played a different style of game,” he said.
“I’ve been here since Sunday. I knew a few guys from when I played in Swift Current. It’s a friendly team, and they’re a great group.”
He met the Hilbigs early on when playing in junior leagues, but they’re now becoming closer off the ice.
“They were always hard to play against. If you have guys who play the same way, it makes the chemistry easier,” he said. “I think it will be a good match to be on a team with them.”
Overall, Arnsten is just excited to show this team what he’s made of.
“I’m just happy the Klippers wanted me, traded for me, and not I have the opportunity.”
The Klippers are coming off an overtime winner 4-3 in Melfort, in front of a crowd of 428 people.
Goalie Matthew Pesenti managed 40 saves on 43 shots, and goals came from Jaxon Georget, Ethan King, Aidan Bangs, and an unassisted overtime winner from Noah Lindsay.
They look ahead to a double-header against the rival Battlefords North Stars this weekend.
“We have some work to do. This is a rivalry weekend, and when you’re playing home opener, you want to be a spoiler and win,” said Assistant Coach Topinka.
“I’m expecting a bit of nastiness from this game. But we need to play our style, have speedy transitions and score off the rush.”
The team is still looking at discipline and how that can help them win.
“We can get physical, but we need to stay out of the box. We are better 5-on-5. It would be great to knock Battleford off their high horse.”
The West Central District Junior Golf championships were held on Sept. 22 at the Riverview golf course in Outlook inside the Outlook Regional Park. 19 golfers took part in the event. Congratulations to Claire Kosolofski of Kindersley (Elizabeth school). She won the girl’s district championship after shooting an 87. Morgan Chabot was second with a 112 and Delailah Drury was 3rd. Ethan King of Outlook (OHS) won the boy’s event after shooting an 87 as well. Keegan Nash of Eston was second with a 92 and Alex Phillips of Outlook was 3rd with a 93. Thank you to all the players for attending the event this year.
Thank you to Logan Pyette (Clubhouse Manager) and Jordan Redlick (Course Superintendent) as well as the Outlook Golf Course staff for hosting us this year. Thank you also to Cathy Morrow, Sun West Board member for the Outook area for presenting the district medals.
Pictures are of Claire and Ethan. | Photos courtesy Lance Morrison
Cash Arnsten | PHOTO COURTESY KINDERSLEY KLIPPERS
Sports with Bruce Penton
Blue Jays red hot at the right time
Whatin the name of Joe Carter is going on these days in Toronto?
The Blue Jays, sputtering along like an also-ran for most of the Major League Baseball season, caught fire in late August/early September and got themselves smack dab into the midst of the wildcard race in the American League.
Now, delirious Blue Jays fans across the country are hoping that manager Charlie Montoyo’s team can run its recent hot play all the way to the World Series.
And why shouldn’t they be able to? In the last 60 days of the season, Toronto has been the best team in the American League, running off 15 wins in 18 games at one point, and finding themselves neck and neck with the Yankees and Red Sox for the two wildcard berths. Proof of the Jays’ contending legitimacy came in a mid-September series against East Division-leading Tampa Bay Rays, where Toronto won two of three.
How did all this happen? How did the Jays go from semi-contender to virtual powerhouse? Let us count the ways:
1. The pitching staff, shaky to start the season, has more than stabilized. Robbie Ray is a Cy Young contender, Jose Berrios was picked up in a trade deadline deal with Minnesota, and rookie Alex Manoah was called up to the big club in June and became the fastest pitcher in Blue Jays’ history to reach 100 strikeouts as he won six of his first eight decisions. The fourth starter is Hyun-Jin Ryu, who has struggled down the stretch.
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. is on fire. Only 22, he leads the majors in home runs, and is tops in the American League in every important offensive category. He has emerged into what the Blue Jays always said he could be. Dominant. And if it wasn’t for the once-in-alifetime season put together by Shohei Ohtani, Vladdy, Jr., would be the runaway MVP.
3. The Guerrero offensive support is ubiquitous. Free agent George Springer is finally healthy after a dreadful start to the year. Teoscar Hernandez, free agent Marcus Semien and Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., Bo Bichette and Randal Grichuk are having banner seasons, giving the Jays
a lineup that brings fear to opposing pitchers.
The Jays’ braintrust may come to regret trading highly regarded shortstop Auston Martin in the Berrios trade, but with Springer, Semien, Hernandez, Ryu, Ray and Gurriel in or approaching their 30s, the 2021 season could be the team’s best chance for another World Series’ title before age starts taking a toll.
It’s been 28 years since Carter’s iconic homer won the ’93 series over Philadelphia. It wouldn’t be a shock if they ended that drought this year.
• Curler Darren Moulding, on the proposed rule change calling for a draw to the button instead of an extra end at the world championships: “I
think the lack of extra ends is horrible. How do you do that? That’s like the NHL, in the Stanley Cup final, saying we’re gonna go to a shootout, without an overtime. Wow.”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter, picking the Steelers over Buffalo in the opening week of the NFL season: “With everyone jumping on the Bills’ bandwagon, I feel comfortable (if lonely) riding in the Steelers’ Mini Cooper wagon.”
• Phil Mushnick of the New York Post: “Florida has offered a full scholarship to an eighth grade QB, Julian Lewis. Seriously. Guess he already meets the academic requirements.”
• NY Post reader Bill Hoyt: “One day I’d like to attend the funeral of one of those obnoxious, starved-for-TV attention PGA gallery clowns so he can hear the mourners holler, ‘Get in the hole!’”
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “There is now a shortage of cheap whiskey in America. So does that mean University of Missouri home football games are cancelled?”
• From @NFL_Memes, via Twitter: “Mitch Trubisky got
married … Doubt there was a reception”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times (and it’s good to have him back after a major health incident): “Prince Philip’s will will be sealed for at least 90 years to protect the ‘dignity’ of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family, a London judge has ruled. ‘Can we do that with our 2021 season?’ asked the Baltimore Orioles.”
• Jack Finarelli, aka sports curmudgeon.com, on high-scoring college football games where teams “use what I call the Brothel Defence — where all the opponents score at will.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “According to a VirtualTourist.com item, Jacksonville has been one of the most dangerous U.S. cities to visit. Unless you are an NFL team.”
• Steve Simmons of SunMedia.com: “What a horrible time for sports in Detroit: The Red Wings are lousy. The Lions are worse. The Pistons were last in the NBA and the Tigers are 11th in the American League.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Wilkie Car Show a success
The car show gods smiled of the Wilkie Show n Shine Committee on Saturday as the beautiful day resulted in 48 cars coming from as far as Eatonia and Eston to enjoy the 1st annual Wilkie Show n Show.
Jon Sloan & Friends, and Dan Wilgenbusch and friend entertained the crowd during the day, which was a steady flow during the day.
“I spoke to quite a few car owners thru the day and everyone had a blast, and were even happier to win some prizes” said co-organizer Phil Heilman.
The big winner of the day was Lou Bartley, who took home the $300 50/50
After expenses, the committee was able to donate $150 dollars to the Wilkie Museum and Wilkie Food Bank.
The committee looks forward to taking a break before getting back at it to plan for next week, with the aim to have it earlier in the summer
Photo: 48 registered vehicles showed off their stuff, including the Dog River Police Car from the hit Canadian TV Show Corner Gas
Rage take leave of absence from the Prairie Junior Hockey League
The Prairie Junior Hockey League will operate with 11 teams in the 2021-22 season after the Kerrobert-based West Central Rage were granted a one-year leave of absence by Saskatchewan’s Junior B loop. The PJHLnews release adds that a dispersal draft of Rage players will be held in the near future.
Patzer re-elected
Conservative Party of Canada candidate Jeremy Patzer is returning to Ottawa as the Member of Parliament for the vast rural riding of Cypress Hills-Grasslands.
Patzer was re-elected with a large majority in his second federal election. He received 23,855 of votes in the Sept. 20 federal election, which represents 71.9 per cent of the vote in the riding (based on 181 of 182 polls reporting, or 99.45 per cent of votes already counted).
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Saskatchewan RCMP: Charges laid after offences against children at a home-based day care
On July 14, 2021, Saskatchewan Intenet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and the Maidstone RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on 1st Avenue East in Marshall, SK, after receiving a report from an online application that child pornography videos were uploaded on their platform.
It was determined that a home-based day care was operating at this residence. Investigators alerted the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Education the same day, July 14, 2021, regarding our investigation into the matter.
At the residence, investigators found two cellphones and two laptops. The devices were provided to investigators, who forensically examined them. During this complex investigation, which included multiple specialized RCMP units, investigators located images of unknown children being sexually assaulted by a male.
The Ministry of Education suspended the daycare licence on July 16, 2021, and advised all parents of the change.
As a result of this ongoing investigation, on September 21, 2021, Joseph Sproull (DOB: 1980-11-06) of Marshall, SK, was arrested and charged with:
• 1 count, Possession of child pornography, Section 163.1(4), Criminal Code;
• 1 count, Distribution of child pornography, Section 163.1(3), Criminal Code;
• 3 counts, Sexual assault, Section 271, Criminal Code;
• 3 counts, Sexual interference, Section 151, Criminal Code;
• 3 counts, Making available child pornography, Section 163.1(2), Criminal Code.
Joseph Sproull was residing in the house where the home-based daycare was operating. He has been remanded in custody and will make his first court appearance on September 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at the North Battleford Provincial Court.
Investigators are working to identify the children in the images. They are meeting with the parents of the children who attended the daycare. Support, including victim services, is being offered to all individuals affected by these incidents.
The investigation continues. At the present time, investigators believe 3 children were being assaulted in these photographs. The victims are all young children. The Saskatchewan RCMP will not release publically the specific age of the victims to protect their identity.
“This is an alarming, heartbreaking situation that affects the most vulnerable – young children. We are doing everything in our power to identity all the victims affected by this terrible situation and provide everyone the support they need right now,” says Superintendent Vincent Foy, Officer in charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit. “I can only imagine the anguish those affected are going through and the anxiety the whole community is facing. Rest assured all required resources are being dedicated to this investigation.”
North Battleford RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has taken carriage of the sexual assault investigation with the assistance of Saskatchewan ICE, Maidstone RCMP, RCMP National Victim Identification Unit, North Battleford RCMP Forensic Identification Unit and the Midwest Victim Services Program. Part of this work will be determining if there are more victims.
Anyone who suspects they or their child has been a victim, or has information about these incidents, is asked to call North Battleford RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section at 306446-1615. Anyone who requires support during this investigation is asked to contact the Midwest Victim Services Program at 780-874-5021.
As this matter is under investigation and charges are currently before the court, no further details can be released at this time.
Jeremy PATZER
Conservative Party of Canada
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CARDS OF THANKS
We are so grateful and overwhelmed for all the kindness and compassion our family experienced from friends, family and the community when our son, brother and uncle, Fraser Hein passed away in July. So many cards, calls, visits, offers of help, food, beautiful gifts of friendship, memorial tributes, memorial gifts and support; we will always be grateful for. The staff of Oyen Funeral Services, Macleans, supported us in our journey with professionalism and grace that was above and beyond, with special thanks to Kim and Pam. To everyone involved with the Legion, the “Friends of Fraser” who tended bar, Cheryl Ball and her contingent of volunteers who helped to provide the lunch at the service; local businesses, our employers, Fraser’s employer Tempco Drilling; all who donated to the Legion Acadia Branch or a charity of choice, lit a candle, planted a tree in Fraser’s memory, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. There is never a way to know what a person needs when experiencing loss. But through your words, actions, prayers and thoughts you all were exactly what we needed. We were so blessed to have so many travel for the service across provinces to be with us at the celebration, and those who could not were with us online. Your presence was felt, appreciated, and a great comfort. Fraser believed in reaching out and helping others. His memory was truly honoured. Thank you. - Sin-
cerely, with deepest gratitude, Stan and Shelley Hein, Brendon Hein and Alisha Leggette and Nolan, Chelsey Hein, Dan Nast and Bennett, Jackson Hein.
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WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 5 TO 11, 2021
ARIES
You’ll have a lot on your plate at work and several small tasks to handle. You’ll manage to close a deal or settle a dispute that requires great leadership. This will prove quite profitable, and you’ll be proud of yourself.
TAURUS
You’re going to showcase yourself in some way and attract attention with your charisma. You’ll take the time to spoil yourself, revamp your wardrobe or even get a makeover, either following a promotion or simply because you want to.
GEMINI
You’ll spend time with your family or at home. You might also decide to invest in doing a regular activity with loved ones that brings you joy and helps you unwind. It might take a long time to negotiate with certain people.
CANCER
You won’t hold your tongue, and your words are likely to be misunderstood. You’ll inevitably have to lead by example so that people understand what you mean. Affection must be part of a healthy and balanced relationship.
ACROSS
1. Stick around
5. That girl
8. Final 12. Confederate
LEO
13. King Kong, e.g.
14. Yodeling sound
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12 TO 18, 2021
ARIES
You might decide to change your car on a whim. Just remember to be patient and negotiate a good price; the seller will eventually make you an ever better offer. At work, your team will offer to support you if you’re overwhelmed.
TAURUS
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19 TO 25, 2021
9. Did better than a B 10. Discard
11. Tykes
19. Soft hue
21. Eight-sided sign
As you calculate your budget, you’ll realize you can afford to indulge in a few more luxuries, perhaps in the form of a vacation or two. Professionally, changes will prove quite profitable if you can overcome your fear of change.
22. Deputy
23. Impolite look
25. Unlocked
GEMINI
ARIES
31. Shortcoming 32. Remove from print
You need to think things through before you put your money where your mouth is. Also, making a budget and sticking to it will be crucial to achieving your personal goals. Stress will wear you down quickly.
39. Mature 41. Brink
TAURUS
42. Droplet 43. Bait
44. Oh, woe!
46. Amtrak travel
At work and elsewhere, there’ll be a lot of people around you. It’ll be quite stressful and therefore imperative that you take some time to rest. A project or task of some kind is likely to be delayed.
28. Book divisions
29. Decay
30. On a voyage
You need to make changes in your relationships, both at home and at work. Wait a few days for your emotions to calm down before you take action. Some decisions need time; acting on a whim isn’t always the best approach.
CANCER
26. Deadlock 27. Small piece 30. Also 33. Lyric poem 34. The ones there
A few unexpected expenses will suddenly arise. Fortunately, you’ll be able to negotiate a loan with your bank to avoid further tightening your belt. In order to get what you want, sometimes you need to take matters into your own hands.
35. Admit for a visit
36. Part of mph
You may be influenced by those closest to you to spoil yourself. You’ll decide to give yourself a makeover and follow the advice of a specialist. By reducing your anxiety, you’ll automatically find yourself in better health.
LEO
55. Cup part 56. Soft light 57. Choicest 58. Sneaky 59. “Jagged ____”
You’ll find yourself in the spotlight for one reason or another. You’ll be in charge of a group that might well pay tribute to you, or at least offer you warm congratulations. A promotion isn’t too far off.
15. Howl
23. Touch lightly 24. Stone or Bronze 26. Moreover 28. Winter jacket
Excited 54. Carefully 56. High wind 57. Distinct time
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2, 2021
ARIES
Buying a property is a dream for many people, and you’ll gain the tools to achieve it. Your family will be a good source of financial and emotional support. If you’re in a new relationship, you’ll make plans to live together soon.
TAURUS
47. Military force
51. Not young
GEMINI
52. Marsh
53. Lamb’s mother
Time is a commodity that’s in short supply this week. Fortunately, you’ll be rigorous when it comes to getting organized. You’ll be able to accomplish everything and have time to rest when you’re done. Your loved ones will be around for some type of celebration.
CANCER
You’ll be able to clear your head with regards to your career by taking a step back from your responsibilities. If you didn’t take a vacation this summer, you should give it some serious thought now. At least plan a weekend getaway.
LEO
You’ll take the time to spoil yourself. Turn on your GPS app, or at least make sure you have the right directions if you need to go somewhere unfamiliar. Otherwise, you’ll spend hours going in circles.
GEMINI
You’ll find a solution to all your financial difficulties. You’ll land the perfect job by having the audacity to reach out to your dream company. All you have to do is take action and you’ll succeed.
CANCER
ACROSS 1. Trade
You’ll feel like the time is right to make a change, and you’ll discover the tools you need to leap headlong into an exciting new direction. The law of attraction isn’t just a myth, and it’ll have a powerful effect on you.
5. Gator’s kin
LEO
9. Butter square
12. Andes nation
35. Above, to bards 36. Final notice
Fixed
13. Hawaiian party
14. Strong anger
VIRGO
16. ____ service
37. Devoured 38. Elongated fish
VIRGO
HOW TO PLAY:
17. Track competition
18. Notable period
Each
There’s plenty of action coming up, and you’ll soon accomplish an outstanding feat. A decent raise awaits you after a shakeup at your company. Remember, promptness is key in a relationship based on mutual respect.
LIBRA
20. Chances 21. Mexican sauce
24. Baseball’s Swoboda
Some reflection will be necessary before you put a project into action. You might not always consult others, even if your decisions involve them. Your sense of team spirit needs to be improved, including with your partner.
SCORPIO
39. Swiss peak 40. Avoid 42. Elated 45. Baseball-card deal 48. Dilly 49. Tin ____ 50. Royal garment 54. ____ tradition
Responsibilities and stress will dominate much of the week, and you’ll need to take the time to rest. Otherwise, your health might give you a sign to slow down. A bit of meditation or relaxation would do you good.
SAGITTARIUS
Even with a demanding schedule and various personal and professional obligations, remember to make time to unwind. Visit loved ones you haven’t seen in a while. A lunch with coworkers will be enjoyable.
CAPRICORN
If you’ve been neglecting your romantic relationship lately because of work, you’ll consider taking a trip to reconnect with your feelings and with each other. A definitive solution will finally arise to deal with a family conflict.
AQUARIUS
There are a lot of emotions in the air. You might be moved by a particular situation such as a child’s achievement, whether it’s taking their first steps, graduating or landing their first job.
PISCES
You’ll weigh the pros and cons for some time before making a decision. Even if you have all the information you need, your instincts will lead you to the best solution. If you’re single, you may receive a marriage proposal.
You’ll consider buying property if your family undergoes one or more changes. You may hear of a birth among your relatives, which will delight you. Try to be more delicate with certain sensitive people.
LIBRA
You’ll have a lot of conversations. Even at work, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a great discussion. This will allow you to expand your social circle and network of professional connections. New friendships will lead to great adventures.
DOWN 1. Manner 2. Foamy brew 3. Unwell 4. Kinds 5. Crown of light 6. Saga 7. Word another way 8. Defective auto
SCORPIO
You’ll finally get out of a complicated financial situation. You’ll master the art of persuasive speech and convince some people to follow you. In love, communication is essential if you want your emotional connection to thrive.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll need to make a decision without having access to all the necessary information. Try to rely on your good judgement. And above all, avoid longterm payments whenever possible so as not to add to your financial strain.
CAPRICORN
You could receive a great offer in your professional life. Take the time to discuss it with your loved ones before you accept, even if it’s your dream job. Affection will magically appear as soon as your world is ready for it.
AQUARIUS
You’ll have your eyes glued to your social networks. It’s a good idea to include your significant other more in your various activities to rekindle the passion between you. At work, your whole team will rely on your experience.
PISCES
The phone is ringing off the hook; sometimes clients will be in dire need of your service, other times your loved ones will be looking for you. Your efficiency is what makes you so highly sought after. If you’re single, you’ll find love when you stop looking for it.
Some adjustments are needed at home and at work. You’ll instigate a few of these changes in order to move in the right direction and achieve your goals. An emotional upheaval will motivate this transformation.
VIRGO
HOW TO PLAY:
A bit of patience will prove beneficial. You should be able to reach an agreement with certain companies regarding a legal matter. You’ll successfully assert your rights and those of your community. Against all odds, you’ll receive a marriage proposal.
LIBRA
Work brings its share of stress. Fortunately, your partner’s love will ease any tension. All you need to do is spend some quality time together. A few changes to your routine and your relationship will find its second wind.
SCORPIO
HOW TO PLAY:
You’ll be challenged in some way, and it’s your chance to show your full potential. You’ll need to become more active or exercise on a regular basis with your loved ones if you want to get back in shape.
SAGITTARIUS
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
Achieving the right worklife balance isn’t always easy. Fortunately, you’ll be able to count on your loved ones to help you meet all your obligations. If you’re a new couple, you’ll soon begin to discuss the subject of living together.
CAPRICORN
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
Be careful behind the wheel. You’ll receive several spontaneous invitations from loved ones to participate in fun activities. You have good negotiating skills, and you’ll manage to resolve a conflict simply with a smile.
AQUARIUS
To your surprise, you’ll find the funds to start your own small business or do some much needed work on the house before winter. In your love life, the comforts of home will lead to a pleasant emotional exchange.
PISCES
You’ll start the week with dynamism and a desire to conquer the world. You have to learn how to channel your energy in order to avoid burning the candle at both ends. When it comes to matters of the heart, it’s best to let romance unfold naturally.
15. Skipper’s command 16. Opening 18. Marble slice 19. Valuable item
VIRGO
20. Mr. Chaney 22. Forerunner 26. “The Jazz Singer” star: 2 wds. 31. Pine 32. Thick stuff 33. Tough fabric
Actress Rowlands
Favored person
Either at work or in your love life, you’ll receive many interesting proposals. A little thought is necessary before you make a decision. When you’re in good company, you’ll have a better perspective of the situation.
Cantor’s kin
Very dry
You’ll be perfectly happy in the company of your loved ones; they’re your haven. You’ll be greatly inspired to create a masterpiece, and you’ll draw on your abundance of intuition to do it. Every great achievement begins with a dream.
LIBRA
Blue Hen State 53. Ms. Bonet 54. Byron’s before
Stages
Lazily
At work, with considerable effort, you’ll get a surprising promotion. You’ll commit yourself to a new diet that promises quick results to improve your health. Let pleasure be your guide in your marriage.
SCORPIO
Half of a bikini
Mediocre grades
A spiritual movement of some kind will inspire you and bring you great inner riches. You’ll find your place among a special group, much to your surprise and delight. An adventure could be spontaneously organized.
SAGITTARIUS
Don’t be afraid of change; it can only do you good. Whether at home, at work or in your love life, it’s simply a matter of readjusting your aim to find happiness again. You should also be able to resolve a conflict among your loved ones.
CAPRICORN
Agreements made in haste often end just as quickly. Take the time to talk things over and straighten everything out to avoid endless repetition. You just need to develop your attention to detail if you want to be successful.
AQUARIUS
At work, there will be plenty of documents piling up on your desk. You need a better methodology in order to increase your income and possibly get a promotion. If you lead by example, your team will be happy to follow you.
PISCES
It takes time to build selfconfidence. An achievement will make you stand out and you’ll be recognized for it for a long time. At the very least, you’ll be applauded for receiving a medal. Discussions about you will feature the word “respect.”
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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
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This fantastic music-based film is going to hit you hard, and leave you with some existential questions by the end.
Yesterday is the unique story about a down-on-his-luck musician who feels like he just can’t seem to break through.
He loves his craft but doesn’t see a way to make a living with his passion.
But when Jack wakes up one morning, he soon realizes he’s in a parallel universe where famous British band The Beatles never existed.
Jack ‘copies’ their songs, unbeknownst to anyone else, as he’s the only one with knowledge of who the foursome even were. He soon catches on, and becomes a household name.
But can anything gold ever stay? Directed by Oscar-winning Danny Boyle and written by Love, Actually scribe Richard Curtis, this is a hugely entertaining film.
Himesh Patel and Lily James are both fantastic, and it poses some interesting questions. If you’re a music lover, it’s definitely worth a look.
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One of the most-maligned movies of the 2000s, I will always stand up for this romantic comedy.
Writer-director Cameron Crowe made a quirky, offbeat endeavour that served as a huge departure from crowd-pleasers like Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, and I applaud him for taking the creative leap.
It follows a man facing a difficult time in his life whose problems are compounded when he must go back to his small hometown for his estranged father’s funeral.
By going home, he begins to remember his roots and forge a new reason to be happy, thanks to a
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The cast is incredible: Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst are a fantastic odd-couple match, and Alec Baldwin is scene-stealing as a shark employer, and Susan Sarandon, Bruce McGill, Jessica Biel, Paul Schneider and Judy Greer round out the cast.
It’s certainly weird, and definitely off-kilter, but that’s what makes it unique. I love this movie, and I hope you will too.
Rabbit Hole
Available On Prime Video
One of the most jaw-dropping, difficult films I’ve ever watched can be witnessed in the intense Rabbit Hole.
It’s a unique, difficult story about a couple in a broken marriage, torn apart by the tragic event that upended their lives.
To make matters worse, matriarch Becca is grieving in ways that gravely hurt her partner Howie.
From acclaimed director John Cameron Mitchell – who made the insightful Shortbus – comes this hugely underrated gem.
Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart are both fabulous. The former was nominated for an Oscar, mostly due to her work onscreen with a young, revelatory Miles Teller.
This is an unforgettable, unapologetically heartbreaking voyage you’ll have trouble shaking.
The Bone Collector Available On Netflix
It’s not particularly slick, and yet The Bone Collector has always found a way to send a chill down my spine.
Based on the famed book from Jeffrey Deaver, it follows a quadriplegic former homicide detective who is trapped in a hospital bed with a nurse caring for him in his apartment day and night.
He is tasked with helping a young, brazen female rookie cop try to find a terrifying serial killer
in New York City.
I think it’s the top-notch cast, top billed by Denzel Washington and Angelie Jolie in her prime, that really sells this one.
Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, Ed O’Neill, and Bobby Cannavale also round out a cast that’s stunning for a genre film like this.
With some slick visuals and skillful work from lauded director Phillip Noyce, this one manages to be a cut above the others, despite a by-the-numbers plot.
City Of Lies
Available On Prime Video
It’s incredibly disappointing that the fervour and rumours surrounding Johnny Depp’s marriage to Amber Heard derailed the possibility of this film being a hit.
It follows two detectives investigating the murders of famous rappers Notorious B.I.G. And Tupac Shakur, which remain unsolved in real life to this day.
The outspoken music icons have not received justice for their gun deaths, and conspiracy theories have run wild for years.
This is a heck of a movie from helmer Brad Furman, the man behind The Lincoln Lawyer, and he puts a rugged look to the subject matter.
After Johnny Depp – one of the leads – allegedly got in a physical altercation on-set, this flick got buried. Part of it undoubtedly also has to do with Depp’s current legal troubles stemming from his exwife’s accusations he was abusive.
It’s incredibly unfortunate that his personal issues doomed this film – featuring the best performances from Depp and co-star Forest Whitaker in years – into oblivion.
It is one heck of a character study, and it left me thinking and wondering about these cases for days.
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