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BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Students and staff at Eston Composite School’s Terry Fox Run raised an astounding $7,402, almost triple the amount they raised last year ($2,651)! Not only did they triple the amount, but they had three times as much fun while doing it, thanks to the ingenuity of the school’s staff.
Grade 4 teacher, Erin Trytten, coordinated the fundraiser and wanted to spark some excitement and passion in the students. During a schoolwide assembly on September 6th, she set the school’s very lofty goal at $10,000, but that’s not all.
“I challenged them with some incentives. If they raised $5,000, I promised I would dye my hair Mustang red and black (the school colours),” Erin said. And if they raised $10,000, she promised to shave her head!
A few days passed, and no donations were received, so Erin reached out to the staff to see how they
could further inspire the students. In response, four teachers volunteered to get pied in the face by students who fundraiser $200 or more. It proved to be just the type of inspiration the students needed because fifteen students reached the $200 goal by the fundraiser’s end! To give everyone an opportunity to donate, the school held two hat days and two pyjama days, where each student paid $2.00 to participate.
Students and staff participated in the Terry Fox Walk on Friday, September 16th, completing a lap
around town. High school and middle school students paired up with elementary grade students, which made for a fun walk.
By September 16th, they had raised over $5,000. It was a huge milestone, and just as promised, Erin had a local hairdresser come to the school on Monday afternoon to dye her hair black and red.
Not only did the students participate in the run, but Mrs. James taught the Grade 6 class about Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope. Students composed poems, which were printed inside an outline of an image
of Terry Fox. And the Grade 4 class created a collaborative art piece featuring Terry Fox.
The following Monday, September 20th, at a school assembly, four teachers (including Erin) got pied in the face with whipping cream. It was evident that there’s nothing better than students having fun smashing whipped cream into teachers’ faces! Although they didn’t reach the $10,000 mark, they almost tripled last year’s amount, and Mrs. Trytten was able to keep her new hair!
The Kindersley Legion Branch 57 conducted a service to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning, September 19th. Legion chaplain Scott
officiated at the outdoor service, which took place at the cenotaph at Baker Park. Three Kindersley fire brigade members were present, and Legion President
Bylo, shared the eulogy. Clayton Braybrook and Colleen Oscar-Swan provided music and hymns.
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Goose Festival is all about having fun, and the “under the lights” workout at the ball diamonds on Friday night was a lot of fun. But it was also about benefiting the Kindersley & District Food Bank. Participants pre-registered with a donation of $10, and the funds were donated to the local food bank.
This is the second year that Jacqueline Tuffs, from Get Jacqued studio in Kindersley, has organized the event, which focuses on having a good time and giving back to our community; in this case, the food bank. “We wanted to do something on Goose Festival weekend that was different than being in the studio and thought it would be fun to go outside under the lights.”
JOAN JANZEN
The workout was all about getting together, with a focus on good music and moving together for our community. Jackie also mentioned a quote by Brian Solis, “Community is much more than belonging to something. It’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” | PHOTO BY
September.
During the week of September 12th
Kindersley RCMP responded to several reports of property theft related crimes in the areas of Kerrobert, Luseland and Unity. Through further investigation and proactive patrols by Kindersley Detachment members two suspects were taken into custody on September 19th. Charged are the following:
• Christopher Lane of Provost, Alberta was charged with Flight from Police under section 320.17 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Vehicle in a Manner that is Dangerous to the Public under section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, Theft Under $5000 under section 334 of the Criminal Code, Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 under section 355 of the Criminal Code and Break and Enter under section 348 (1)(B) of the Criminal Code plus he was arrested on addi-
tional warrants from Alberta.
• Deanna O’Brien of Kerrobert was charged with Flight from Police under section 320.17 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Vehicle in a Manner that is Dangerous to the Public under section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 under section 355 of the Criminal Code.
Both parties have been remanded for court in Saskatoon.
“Thanks to some hard work by Kindersley RCMP members and some excellent camera footage provided by members of the public we were able to further this investigation and ultimately, lay charges,” stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson of the Kindersley RCMP. “In partnership with the Luseland Police Service and Unity RCMP we are continuing to investigate and anticipate more charges to be forthcoming.”
With a recent spike in bike thefts in Kindersley the Kindersley RCMP would like to remind residents of the availability of the Garage 529 program. The program helps prevent your bike from being stolen and assists in locating your bike quicker if it is stolen. Visit the Town of Kindersley website at https://www. kindersley.ca/529-garage-town-of-kindersley/ to register your bike for this valuable bike theft prevention program. It is quick and easy and free of charge.
Want to help your local RCMP investigate crimes and keep your community safe? Voluntarily register your business or home security camera at: saskcapturecw.ca.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
BY ANNIE DUNCAN Your Southwest Media Group
“Tonight, you are the jury. You are the adjudicators, and I want you to decide what you would compensate them. How would you quantify this?” asked Tony Stevenson.
Stevenson spoke on the tragedies of Residential Schools to the residents of Dodsland on the evening of September 20 as one of his stops on the Legacy of Residential School Tour.
Stevenson is an Anishinaabe First Nation from Treaty 4 land and residential school survivor who attended the Qu’Appelle Indian Residential School in Labret, Saskatchewan, from grades five to twelve. He has dedicated his time and efforts to educate the public on the impact of Residential Schools on the lives of Indigenous children and families. He does this through the stories of his own experiences and those of his brothers and sisters who survived such tragedies.
“I believe in what we do. It’s about creating that respective dialogue and respectful community about our past,” said Stevenson.
Stevenson describes his first experience with the Qu’Appelle Indian Residential school as a visitor in 1980 as a positive one that gave him a feeling of acceptance he didn’t have in the “white world.” He was greeted by people he describes as; beautiful, healthy, young, and energetic with distinctive long black hair and chiselled cheekbones—his people.
When he was admitted into the school in 1981, he explained that it was not all he was expecting it to be. He recalls being treated with less dignity than the older kids and described the First Nation caretakers as cold, strict, and lacking empathy. Knowing what he knows now, Stevenson believes they were dealing with unresolved issues from their time in Residential Schools and the hidden truth of their painful past still looming over them.
The abuse Stevenson suffered, including sexual assault, set him on the wrong path impacting every aspect of his life and resulting in
him going to jail. Although, it was during the time that he was incarcerated that he realized the number of indigenous prisoners. It was then he started to consider the impact of intergenerational trauma that was delicately intertwined in the history of his people.
After going public with his prosecution against the man that assaulted him and being attacked by members of the man’s family, almost losing his life, he dedicated himself to helping others through the individual assessment process created to compensate survivors. The process is often a draining and painful experience, and Stevenson’s lack of faith in the justice system caused him to go out on his own and offer services to his people at no cost.
Stevenson began his journey of educating the public on the truth nearly four years ago, but he became more involved in his pursuit of knowledge sharing after the discovery of the 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
“There was a belief that this history didn’t happen,” said Stevenson.
Stevenson sheds light on the events that occurred in our country’s past so Canadians can own up to their history so that it doesn’t repeat itself. He believes only real and lasting change can occur when we face the truth head-on.
Stevenson played a documentary called “We Were Children,” a bone-chilling story of two Residential School survivors, Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart, for the crowd hoping the shocking truth would resonate with them. Stevenson explains that he doesn’t expect viewers to remember every fact and detail but wants them to leave with a feeling about what they learned.
At the film’s end, he asked the crowd the same question; How would you quantify this? Most sat silent until a member of the crowd responded, “You can’t.”
To this day, First Nations Leaders and Elders struggle with a solution to the continuing cycle of abuse and suicide.
I’mbeginning this week with a corny Elvis joke. The voice on the phone told the lady she had won her choice of either $500 or tickets to see an Elvis Presley tribute band. To claim her prize, she had to press 1 for the money or 2 for the show.
After watching the latest movie about the life of Elvis, I began looking up more information about his life. Although the movie was well done, I soon discovered it only portrayed one perspective about the entertainer.
The media often picks one perspective and runs with it, which seems to be the case with the new Conservative leader. When Pierre Poilievre attempted to make his first speech at a
parliamentary press gallery, he was repeatedly interrupted by long-time journalist David Akin.
The Toronto Star reported, “Far-right websites rushed to push out the video, saying mainstream media is the enemy.” However, the Toronto Star was unable to provide any evidence that independent media had used the label ‘enemy.’
Another response from a journalist said, “This is a dangerous path, specifically naming a member of the media as the enemy in your email to thousands of supporters. It’s pure intimidation by someone who interrupts for a living.”
However, Poilievre’s email said, “The media is no longer interested in even pretending to be unbiased.
We can’t count on the media to communicate our messages to Canadians.” It didn’t label the media as an enemy.
When CTV News asked Tom Malcair, a Canadian politician, about his response to the incident, he
said, “He (Poilievre) started a fight with a very senior and highly respected journalist.” Poilievre’s response to the journalist’s continual interruptions was to say there’s a heckler in the crowd and asked him to please let him finish his speech. He used the words “please and thank you” several times. Not exactly fighting words.
Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos excused David Akin’s behaviour, saying, “But he apologized. Everybody has a bad day.”
Regarding the Conservative leader’s win, journalist Aaron Wherry said, “This is the arrival of 21st-century populism in Canada. The internet-fuelled, resentment-driven wave that already has flooded British politics.”
His use of the word populism implied negative connotations. The definition of the word populist is: a person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups. Isn’t that a positive attribute?
Andrew Coyne from the Globe & Mail doesn’t seem to think so. He pointed out the “irrationality of Poilievre’s fears he’s been playing.” He continued to explain, “... for instance, his stand regarding the World Economic Forum plays to a particularly irrational voter. The concern is you’re normalizing the abnormal, making fringe concerns seem legitimate.”
On the other hand, the WEF’s founder said, “So we penetrate the cabinets. I was at a reception for Prime Minister Trudeau, and I know that half of his cabinet, or even more than half of his cabinet, are actually Young Global Leaders.”
In response to Poilievre’s win, Trudeau said, “Politicians face a very simple choice. Do you allay those fears and empower people and show them how we’re going to build a better future? Or do you amplify those fears for short-term political gain?” Poilievre is amplifying the government’s handling of the inflation crisis.
Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation relays the magnitude of the inflation crisis. “So during the 2020 budget year, we saw the government ring up a $328 billion deficit. During that time, the central bank created new money to buy about $275 billion worth of government bonds. The Finance Minister announced the projected deficit for 2021 would be about a $3 billion deficit per week. Two days later, the Bank of Canada announced it would buy $3 billion worth of government bonds every single week. It seems the printing press is being used to fund Ottawa’s deficit spending. The central bank is buying government debt and is increasing the amount of money. The more money central bank creates, the less the dollars in your bank account will buy. That is the inflation tax, and Canadians are suffering from it today.”
Meanwhile, a headline labels the party as “An edgier, angrier Conservative party of Canada.” Consuming mainstream news and opinions can be compared to watching a movie about the life of Elvis. After listening to people he knew tell their stories, I was able to see the entertainer in a completely different light.
Joan can be reached at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group
The press is caught up in royal-mania, on an upswing of its lovehate-love-the-monarchy pendulum. The latest symptom is the reference to Queen Elizabeth’s reign as the “Elizabethan era.” There’s a reverence in the voice of every commentator who uses the term as if they’ve finally found a worthy name for the past nearly four-score years we’ve been living in.
And who doesn’t want their era granted regal status?
Well, me, for one. I suppose those who still consider themselves royal subjects quite fancy the term Elizabethan Age. As do, no doubt, those who feel our conflicted, uncivil and confused times could do with a sense of ancient historicity. But times have always been conflicted, uncivil and confused. And even when it was common to name the times after monarchs, the moniker failed to
reflect the lives and examples of those who effected real positive change in the world.
The royals have never been about change but about maintaining status, upholding tradition. But tradition is meant to ground us, orient us and keep us connected to each other and our past, not uphold superstition and specialness, as does keeping six ravens captive in the Tower of London. Or baptizing royal children with holy water from the River Jordan because, though we are all precious in God’s eyes, some are, apparently, more precious than others. I sound more sarcastic than usual. I think I’m just suffering from Queen’s Death overkill, I mean, overload. I’m not interested in the clips examining the minutiae of everything from “did you see that look Kate gave Meghan? Let’s look at it again,” to “And now the hon-
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Kerrobert (Town) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, to amend Bylaw No. 995-14, known as The Zoning Bylaw (ZB).
INTENT:
The intent of the proposed amendment is to accommodate as an accessory permitted use, in the R1 and R2 Residential Districts, the use of detached secondary suites; regulations desirable to Council and standards would be added. All secondary suites would be changed from a “discretionary use” to a “permitted use” subject to regulation in the ZB. The definition of “secondary suite” would be replaced.
AFFECTED LAND:
All lands within the R1 and R2 Districts would be affected by the proposed amendment.
REASON:
The Town has received a development permit application for a detached secondary suite. Current ZB regulation does not currently allow the use or provide regulation of such. The application has prompted Council to consider the inclusion of detached secondary suites, and how it would seek to regulate them being allowable as a ‘right’ to develop subject to appropriate regulation.
PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Town office during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays. Draft copies of the proposed bylaws are available from the Town office (hard copy at cost).
Copy of the draft bylaw is also available for public viewing here: https//www. kerrobertsk.com/town office/public notices.html. The Town office is located at 433 Manitoba Avenue, PO Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Town office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. If intending to make in person representation, please contact the Town office. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by October 11, 2022. For additional information, please contact 306-834-2361 or kerrobert admin@sasktel.net
Issued at the Town of Kerrobert this 20th day of September, 2022.
Tara Neumeier - CAO - Town of Kerrobert
our guard will give its salute.” Again? My computer assails me in any way it can with the ranters and the sycophants. Death has become another commodity, thanks to technology. And when it’s the death of one of the world’s most-scrutinized humans, the barrel-scrapping is bottomless.
Death is clickbait. Once upon a time, “news” was about keeping us informed and up-to-date, but slowly tv networks began going for lurid stories that “bleed,” expose, undermine, and invade others’ lives to up their ratings. “News” postings online are about getting clicks and revenue. A sad case in point a dear musician friend of mine died suddenly in June. No one knew what happened. A recent posting on Youtube claimed to have the story behind his “tragic death.” But in fact, the video was just a series of clips from his concerts. Some soul-less lout used my friend’s death as a way to bait clicks.
But let’s get back to the whole era-naming business. I’m working on a novel that takes place between 18841894, during what’s commonly known as the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837-1901. I understand that we named the era after the lifespan of a monarch whose Empire colonized around 25% of the world’s land surface, including large swathes of North America, Australia, Africa and Asia. Twenty-three percent of the world’s population was under the Empire’s control, often through means of massacre, starvation and intern-
ment camps.
So yes, Victoria held a lot of sway. But if I had my way, I’d have named the era after someone else. Like, say, Florence Nightingale. Her influence was no of no small import. In 1844 she entered nursing school, in opposition to her parent’s wishes, and by 1854, while Her Highness was chastising her servants for arranging her royal teacup on the left side of the tray instead of the right, Florence was in Crimea, tending to soldiers, most dying not from wounds but from typhoid and cholera.
Nightingale was a non-nonsense, get ‘er done kind of woman. She set to scrubbing the hospital at Scutari from top to bottom, enlisting less sick patients to aid in the clean-up. Every other waking minute she spent caring for the soldiers. At night she went from bed to bed with her lamp, earning the name “the Lady with the Lamp.” Her work reduced the hospital’s death rate by two-thirds. Nightingale established rules of sanitation for hospitals. She created “invalid’s kitchens,” institutionalized hospital laundries. (Before that, new patients were laid on the sheets covered in the dried blood of deceased patients.) She even created a library for the intellectual stimulation and entertainment of patients. She put all her recommendations and observations in an 830-page book which led to an entire restructuring of the War Office’s administration.
It’s true Victoria rewarded Florence’s
work with a grant to continue in the field of nursing. But I can’t help wonder where she got the money. From the pilfered coffers of the colonies working hard to keep her in the style to which she was accustomed, perhaps? And let us not forget that while Florence spent the rest of her life suffering under the effects of the fever she caught in Crimea, she still managed to help in the running of civilian hospitals and was consulted regularly by doctors during the American Civil War. She wrote and worked to improve hospital conditions until her dying day, which was in August of 1910.
Besides liking the idea of giving an age the name of a songbird, calling the Victorian era the Nightingalian Era is my way of pointing out that the naming of an era speaks to a people’s priorities and venerations. In a time when men’s and women’s roles became sharply and strictly defined, Florence followed her own truth. But we could also name the time after any prairie woman who, in a time when men and women were expected to live and work apart, ignored social etiquette to keep their kin alive. They hauled, planted, hunted and hammered alongside their husbands.
The Queen called women’s suffrage “a mad and wicked folly.” She too believed that the “true” woman was to be passive, best suited to simple tasks. But such a life was impossible for Florence. And downright incomprehensible to prairie women.
Everyone in the Hoosier area is cheering on Kole Ashbacher, who has placed No. 13 in World Saddle Bronc Riding. The 26-year-old has come a long way in his rodeo career, which has been lengthy. Kole calls Arrowhead, AB, home, but he grew up on his parent’s ranch at Hoosier. He started in little britches rodeos and, by age 12, was entering full time.
In 2022, Kole set his goal to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) championships for the first time. The NFR takes place each December in Las Vegas and is where the most successful rodeo cowboys are admitted to compete. Last year his world standings place was 31st with 2021 earnings of $38,413; however, only the top 15 qualify for the championships. Now at No. 13, it’s almost certain he’ll qualify.
“They’ve never had someone who’s made $100,000 not make the NFR, and he said he doesn’t want to be the first,” his dad, Duane Ashbacher, said. “He’s having a very good year. We’re thinking very nearly 100 percent that he’s going to make it to Las Vegas. The way the numbers have crunched, he’s probably in for sure. If he could get 12th spot, that would be good.”
At the time this was written, Kole had won $11,077.28, with every dollar equal to one point. He had hoped to make the NFR sooner and probably would have if it had not been for Covid.
Kole’s parents, Duane and Judy Ashbacher,
travelled to Pendleton in Florida in mid-September to watch their son. “He’s had some travelling partners, but every one of them is injured now,” Duane said. “So we jumped in with him and watched him in Pendleton.” From there, he flew to Okeechobee, Florida and his parents brought his van home.
Saddle bronc riders are only allowed to count 100 rodeos. At the time of writing this article, he had two more rodeos in Louisiana, one in Nebraska and one in Texas.
Kole also ranches with his parents, who have a ranch near Hoosier, where they raise Brahman cattle for rodeos. “They’re smaller, and we can buck those cows until they’re at least ten years old,” Duane explained. While lots of guys who are full-time on the circuit go home and chill, Kole comes home and is put to work.
Kole’s grandpa, Archie Ashbacher, was the founding member of the rodeo association that was initially formed in Saskatchewan. The association is now called the Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA). He was also a stock contractor. “So we had bucking horses as long as I can remember,” Duane recalls. “Then I came along and took over his herd of horses and raised bucking horses for years.” Duane is still a stock contractor.
Duane was also on the rodeo circuit before quitting and starting a wild horse race event, which explains the sign posted at the entrance of Hoosier, which says, “The home of the Ashbachers - Canadian Champion Wild Horse Racers.”
Meanwhile, all Kole’s friends and family from Hoosier are cheering him on as he works towards qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
will be offering Three (3) $500 donations to local non-profit groups to aid in their continuance in our area.
Letters of submission should be sent to:
Delaine Volk - Manager Box 662, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0
Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2022
The cheques will be awarded to the three successful groups at our Annual Christmas Farmers’ Marke on November 26, 2022.
You will only be notified if you are a successful applicant.
BY MICHELLE DEMINICK Recovery College Educator
Connecting mind, body and soul is an important part of our wellness. When we take care of ourselves we are able to better handle the struggles and challenges of life. So what does connecting mind, body and soul mean? We need to love and be compassionate with ourselves and have a balance in our life. Balancing our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self. We need to ask ourselves what we need. Do we need to get more exercise and eat healthier? Do we need to talk to ourselves with love? Do we need to show ourselves that we love ourselves? Do we need to give our self permission to feel? Do we need to pray? Do we need connection and belonging?
There are ups and downs and ebbs and flows in life. Its
no secret as we have been experiencing these stressors throughout our existence, so why are we always surprised when something comes up? There is always change in life and the seasons teach us and remind us of this. Having a balanced lifestyle can help us when we are going through difficult moments.
Yoga and meditation can help us to connect our body, mind and soul and find balance. Taking intentional time for ourselves consists of scheduling the time for us. Then following through with that commitment to ourselves by getting on the mat, we will begin to come aware of our thoughts and behavioral patterns. These patterns that have shown up are asking you to take a good look so you will begin to see what you do need to take care of you. I can assure you that once you press into
and push through any reservations you have about trying Yoga and meditation is well worth it and you will see results that make you feel better! At Canadian Mental Health Association, Recovery College we now offer Yoga. Take a break from life every Wednesday and join us from 12:00-12:45pm for a beginners’ yoga class to connect your body, mind and soul together with a gentle yoga flow. For more information or to register please contact: Michelle Deminick is the Recovery Trainer at Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Southeast Region and can be reached at recoverytrainer@cmha-aser.ca or 403-504-1811. To find out more about CMHA programs and/or events visit www.cmha-aser. ca. If you are in crisis, call the Distress Centre at (403) 1-800784-2433.
(In accordance with Section 421 of the M.G.A.)
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
Reserving thereout all mines and minerals.
Terms and conditions of sale will be announced at the sale, or may be obtained from the undersigned.
The Special Areas Board may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.
Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
Dated at Hanna, Alberta, September 1, 2022
Jordon Christianson, Chair Special Areas Board
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Column
It has been a baseball season to remember for a number of sluggers, but Aaron Judge, New York Yankees’ No. 99 — who shows absolutely no disrespect to that royal athletic number — is probably having the most unforgettable campaign.
Zeroing in on the American League home run record for one season, Judge was on pace in mid-September for 65 home runs, which would surpass the 61 HRs hit in 1961 by Roger Maris of the Yanks. That number has been long surpassed by three National League hitters — Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa — but their accomplishments are questionable given the steroid implications surrounding their seasons of hammering baseballs into outer space.
Judge has no such negativity surrounding his sensational season. He’s a 6-foot-7, 282-pound Samson of a man who launches baseballs as if they were sitting on a tee, just waiting for his bat to make contact. At last look, Judge had 57 homers and was 18 ahead of his nearest MLB rival, Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies. Judge’s dominance in the home-run sta-
tistical column is reminiscent of the Wayne Gretzky era in the National Hockey League, when the Oilers’ No. 99 was 79 points ahead of the runner-up (Paul Coffey) in 1983-84. A fluke? Not really, Gretzky won by 73 points (208 to second-place Jari Kurri’s 135) the following season.
Judge, however, isn’t the only slugger in MLB to have an unforgettable season. Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout of the Angels have done some amazing things; Freddie Freeman has quieted the critics who suggested his stats might fall off after leaving Atlanta; St. Louis Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt is proving that some hitters just get better with age; and the amazing Albert Pujols just keeps on slugging.
Ohtani, who has no peer as an all-around superstar, is among the American League leaders in home runs, pitching victories and earned-run average; threetime MVP Trout was close to an A.L. record in September by hitting home runs in seven consecutive games; Freeman, MVP for the Braves two years ago, leads the National League in hits and doubles and his Dodgers are the runaway leaders in victories; Goldschmidt has an outside chance at winning
the N.L. triple crown, with impressive mid-September numbers of 35 home runs, 112 runs-batted-in, and a .322 batting average; and the 42-year-old Pujols is playing like a kid, averaging a home run every five games for the Cardinals, and he’s closing in on the exclusive 700-homer club, of which Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth are the only members. If he falls short this season, watch for him to return next year for as long as it takes to get to 700.
Editor’s Note: Albert Pujols became the fourth member of the 700 home run club on Friday, September 23 after launching two home runs at Dodger Stadium!
The way Judge is hitting, maybe the Yankee slugger will get there first.
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha, in the aftermath of Nebraska
coach Scott Frost’s firing: “A number of UNL students are reportedly hoping for a new football coach who’s already won a national championship … I didn’t realize hallucinogenic drugs were popular on campus these days.”
• New York Post reader Lloyd Stone, during a recent NFL televised game: “Is there any way to watch this in black and white? Seattle’s garish green uniforms should be restricted to prisoners on trash patrol along the Jersey Turnpike.”
• Comedy guy Steve Burgess of Vancouver: “Congratulations to (Saskatchewan QB) Cody Fajardo who became a father this week. In his honour, the Riders laid an egg.”
• Headline at the onion. com: “Referees call for replay to admire great call.”
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, suggesting yet another MLB rules change: “If there are five or more people in line at a beer stand, everyone in line gets free beer. Hire more damn vendors. If we want to stand in line, we’ll go to Disneyland or the DMV.”
• Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum, to JohnCanzano.com, sizing up the Washington roster after losing 52-6: “I got a good
look at everybody except their punter.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com, on Forbes pegging the Knicks as the most lucrative NBA team at $5.8 billion: “Who would guess there could be so much value in laughing stock?”
• Mike Bianchi of The Orlando Sentinel, on Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett opting for a 64-yard field goal instead of trusting Russell Wilson on fourth-andfive: “This was the dumbest decision since Prohibition.”
• Bianchi again: “Please tell me Nebraska wouldn’t sell its soul and consider hiring Urban Meyer. If it happens, they should just change their name to the Scornhuskers!”
• Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, on Twitter: “Remember that fantasy football and tsunami evacuation both start with a strong run game.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “The Banjo Bowl outcome: Blue Bombers 54, the flu-ridden Roughriders 20. Saskatchewan QB Cody Fajardo said many Riders were so ill they couldn’t keep anything down — including, it seems, the score.”
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BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Golfing season will soon be coming to an end at the Kindersley Golf Course. The landscaping around the golf course is both lush and attractive and took years of work to establish. That work began twenty years ago in 2002 when seven local women took on the task of planting hundreds of seedlings. Those ladies were: Laurie Kelly, Ruth Copeland, Rita Syrota, Sheila Larocque, Deb Smith, Jackie Jackson and Jeannie Kulyk. Jackie Jackson said they planted hundreds of seedlings.
This all took place when Kindersley was battling a drought, but nevertheless, the group charged ahead with the project. Volunteers discovered the best way to start the plants in such dry conditions was to water the plots by hand. It was a time-consuming endeavour, which was even more challenging due to the salinity of the soil.
The landscaping was designed to provide shade and additional safety on the course, as well as to attract wildlife. Jackie also approached the Kindersley Regional Park about funding and obtaining a variety of seedlings to be planted around hole numbers nine and two, including lilacs, caraganas, and maples.
The planting program kept on expanding to other parts of the 50-acre course. In 2004, 75 shrubs were planted, with an additional 75 trees and 250 seedlings planted in 2005. Volunteers donated perennials from their own yards, and more flowering shrubs were
added. A variety of larger trees were planted along the fairways. As the base of volunteers expanded, Jackie introduced the idea of an adopt-a-hole program, in which golfers enhanced and maintained their designated area throughout the year. The first captains of each hole were as follows: No. 1: Merv Shaw, Tim Climenhaga. No. 2: Dennis and Cindy Schoeler, Al Hunt, Darren Kuznitsoff, Rodney and Colleen Quinney, Wes and Brenda Perlinger. No. 3: Rita Syrota, Laurie Kelly, Jeannie Kulyk. No. 4: Paul Blasko. No. 5: Barb Ricard, Marion Burchby, Nola McLellan. No. 6: Nancy Schwanbeck, Gus Gartner. No. 7: Joan McLean, Bev Callsen. No. 8: Ruth Copeland, Sheila Larocque, Marlene Vanthyne. No. 9: Daryl Uzelman, Faye and Don Schommer, Jackie Jackson.
Of course, hundreds of volunteers over the years helped, putting in thousands of hours and many donations from businesses in the community. Volunteers concentrated on pruning, mulching, welling around the trees and maintenance.
Some of those original volunteers were: Robert Hammett, Howie Idt, George Vanthyne, Bernie Vold, Lorne Staples, Grant Hawking, Harold Syrota, Bill O’Sullivan, Wendy O’Sullivan, Gerry Ackerman, Jeannie Ackerman, Randy Kosolofski, Wally Jackson, Glenn Uzelman, Bernie Haubrich, Brad Close, Lyndon Vanthyne, Bill Larocque, Chuck Newmeyer, Lane Jackson, Larry Stevens, Wayne Foster, Betty Foster, as well as anyone whose name may have inadvertently been missed. And many more volunteers contributed as the years progressed.
Donations were made by Jackie Jackson, Shady and his golf course staff, Deb and Pat Holland, Kindersley Co-op Lumber, and Big Sky Steel.
Whether donating product or volunteering time, Jackie observed, “Volunteering is a way to meet new people, make new friends and give back to our community, in order to make it a better place.” Twenty years later, the evidence of those thousands of hours of work is there for everyone to enjoy.
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BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
By Brian Zinchuk
Part 2 of a 6-part series on the Grant Devine-era heavy oil upgraders, and their lasting impact.
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series on the two heavy oil upgraders built in Saskatchewan is based on the book So Much More We Can Be: Saskatchewan’s Paradigm Shift and the Final Chapter on the Devine Government 1982-1991, by Edward Willett, Gerard Lucyshyn and Joseph Ralko. It was published this in 2021 by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and was recently released on Amazon.ca at this link.
When the Lloydminster Bi-Provincial Upgrader was announced in September, 1988, this is what then-Premier Grant Devine said:
“It means diversification. It means the resources. It means community development. It means roads, and it means schools and it means hospitals. It means building. It means homes. It means prosperity!”
And that’s precisely what happened in the 34 years since then.
You can see the announcement on YouTube here.
I spoke to Grant Devine about this article on May 9. Asked how the development of these upgraders came about, he said, “It all started with conversations with the managers of the two refineries, and the general thought in the industry that these refineries needed to be upgraded to take advantage of the amount of oil we had, but the fact was that it needed to be better refined, or have something else added to it so that it could be marketed. And so, I was fairly close to the Husky people. I wasn’t that close to our Co-op people.
“In fact, Husky was quite cooperative and wanted help, and obviously got help from the Alberta government and ourselves. And they were more aggressive in dealing with me, I think, in part because of a being a Conservative government. And I said, ‘Well, you know, I agree. I mean, we have these resources.’
“And in my economic training, all the way through to a PhD, all the advantages of value added are certainly there. We had been hewers of wood and haulers of water, as they say, and we needed to add value. So there are many ways that we can do that. Instead of hauling logs, we can haul paper. Instead of drilling and bringing up really, really heavy oil, we could do something to it so we could get it to markets and make it more valuable. So it made sense economically, very much so.”
Devine noted he was MLA for Estevan, but his expertise wasn’t oil, so he relied on the advice of his MLAs, ministers, and people who knew more about oil than he did. Bill Dutton, in particular, was one. Modification of the oil royalty program had proven to be a success, with a three-year royalty holiday. It had a large impact in southeast Saskatchewan, he noted.
Oil people told him, “Clearly, we’ve got the oil,
we’ve just got to modify it in a fashion that we can get it to market,” Devine recalled.
An oil price collapse in 1997-98 impacted the development of the projects, especially in their profitability. A previous collapse had occurred in 1986, while he was still in power and when the projects were being developed. Asked if he had thought of pulling the plug at any point, Devine said, “We were elected in really difficult times. Interest rates when I was elected were 22 per cent. And we thought, we got elected we got a big majority. We’re gonna go hard, despite drought and 22 per cent interest rates and all the other things that were hitting people.
“And so we said, ‘We’ll probably only get four years, so we’re just gonna go to beat the band. And we’re going to build. And my objective, as a PhD economist, was we’ve got to start adding value. And we’ve got to get into these things, regardless of the times.
“We did step up and we help protect people from high interest rates. We took the tax off gasoline, and we’ve provided royalty holidays, and, you know, privatized a bunch of things so that the market could start bringing money in.”
There was some farm wisdom there, too. He said, “Well, I’m a farmer, right? So I’ve seen drought. I’ve seen grasshoppers. I’ve seen the rest of it. People don’t quit. It may not rain in April and May, but you still have got to plant the crops, and you’ve got to have some faith. And we just said, ‘We’re gonna we’re go hard on these.’
“The same attitude prevailed in the upgraders. It made sense. And even though it was difficult, we said, ‘We’re going to we’re going to do this. We’re gonna do it because it makes sense.’ It may take a decade or generation to pay off. And that was the same for the privatization. We privatized potash, oil and uranium. Well, when you first privatized them, they were fine. They look fine, but it took a few years, and some cases more than that, for them to really pay.” CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
Let me tell you a story about Ray Somerville.
Ray Somerville was an ambitious entrepreneur with his sons creating and operating successful businesses, including grain farming, an auctioneer business, and a commercial trucking company under the Somerville Farms banner.
Ray and his wife Myrtle’s family of four sons and one daughter are well known in West Central Saskatchewan for their businesses, sports activities and their support of their communities.
Ray also played a significant role in western Canadian grain marketing and the growth of the Alberta feedlot industry. Perhaps, you are familiar with the story. If not, I will share my high-level understanding of the storyline.
To begin, we need to become familiar with the Canadian Wheat Board, which was a mandatory producer marketing board for wheat and barley in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and a small part of British Columbia
The Wikipedia website states, “It was illegal for any farmer in areas under the CWB’s, jurisdiction to sell their wheat and barley through any other channel than the CWB. Although often called a monopoly, it was actually a monosony since it was the only buyer of wheat and barley. It was a marketing agency acting on behalf of Western Canadian farmers, passing all profits from its operation
ZINCHUK CONTINUED
He noted that it took a while for the private sector economy and the general public worldwide to figure out they could invest in potash and uranium, they did. In one year, it resulted in $500 million going to the coffers of the province of Saskatchewan, something that would not have happened if Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan had remained a Crown. And so it was this type of thinking – private investment and transformational investments
back to farmers. Its market power over wheat and barley marketing was referred to as the “Single Desk”.
Membership became compulsory in 1941 under the War Measures Act and violaters faced fines and/or incarceration.
The CWB managed the grain marketing system using a quota system with a series of arbitrary payments severely restricted the farmer’s ability to cash-flow their operation.
As a result, farmers like Ray Somerville would explore grain marketing opportunities in other provinces circumventing the CWB, in violation of the Canadian Wheat Board Act.
Ray invested in an Alberta feedlot to feed his own cattle. Often Ray could sell his barley to the Alberta feedlot at levels higher than
in upgraders and pulp mills, that would have generational impacts, despite the cyclical nature of these industries.
Devine said, “We can’t just wait for everything to be just right, because it’ll be too late. So we’ve got to build now. And that’s why we built pulp mills, and we built a lot of these other things.”
He and his MLAs thought they their time was limited to move.
“We thought, well, probably we’ll only get one term. So we better go hard. So then we
got another term. And so we just kept pushing it and pushing it and said, ‘Things will turn around.’ And as you pointed out, frankly, being tenacious enough to stick with it, they all turned around and both of these upgraders spit money out like crazy.”
Between the Lloydminster refinery and upgrader, Regina refinery with its upgrader, and the Moose Jaw refinery, a significant portion of Saskatchewan’s heavy oil is processed in this province. “And it should be,”
the expected CWB price.
The CWB Act required Ray to sell his barley to the CWB and buy it back at prices greater than his sale price reducing, often eliminating the arbitrage opportunity between the Saskatchewan and Alberta markets.
Ray considered that CWB Act to discriminate against grain farmers and proceeded to sell his grain to his feedlot to feed his cattle.
Ray would truck tandem loads of barley to Lethbridge during the week while his eldest son, Bryan, still in high school, would take a load on Saturday.
Eventually, Bryan got stopped by the RCMP after seeing the Saskatchewan plates on the grain truck.
The RCMP visited the Somerville farm notifying Ray that he was being charged under the CWB
Devine said. “That’s very good. That’s what we should be doing.”
Act. Myrtle was at home and refused to accept the papers, directing the RCMP to the field where Ray was conducting fieldwork.
Ray choose to defend himself against the charges. While the charges were being disputed, Bryan remembers carrying a letter for presentation to the RCMP permitting him to deliver grain.
Ray was successful in winning a Supreme Court of Canada decision opening up the interprovincial trade of feed wheat and barley. This brought marketing freedom to feed wheat and barley growers, increasing their returns while allowing for the growth of the Alberta cattle and feedlot industry.
The growth of the cattle industry witnessed in southern Alberta’s feedlot alley would not be possible without Ray Somerville’s determination and perseverance in challenging the CWB Act.
Today, I remember to salute Ray in admiration of his tenacity and thank him for bringing marketing freedom to feed wheat and barley growers.
Take a look at this week’s Saskatchewan Feed Barley chart. What would the price be if the provincial border remained closed?
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
He would like to see similar value-added processing in agriculture occur in this province, instead of shipping raw goods to China.
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of PipelineOnline.ca and occasional contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline. ca.
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BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Recreation Director
The Harvest Festival on Oct. 7-9, 2022 (Thanksgiving weekend) is an opportunity to come together to celebrate a safe and successful harvest. Organizations and businesses are using it as a way to raise much needed funds for projects or simply as an opportunity for connection as we all catch up from two difficult years of Covid restrictions. The following events are planned :
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• Saturday 4:00 - U15 AA Wheatkings vs Weyburn
• Saturday supper at the Curling Rink Parking Lot by Kerrobert Minor Hockey
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painted and lines are soon to go in. This is a nearly two-week project and one that requires much attention by staff. While waiting between floods, staff have continued with improvements in the rink and around the community including repairs to the warm room and to the pool. They are currently switching out Billboards in the arena as well. Our Billboard program gives businesses an opportunity to advertise in our busy rink at a cost of $500 a year or a donation of services to the rink over $500 year. Thanks to all those who do.
Games will begin at the rink on Oct. 2. Thanks to the all the west central teams for working to ensure that local players are getting an opportunity to play in their home rink and that we get the opportunity to cheer them on. Lyle Endicott will be operating the Arena Booth this season and we look forward to enjoying the rink burgers that always taste best at a hockey game.
Rink is currently undergoing renovations and the Lounge is not available for meetings during this time.
Scheduling ice time at the rink continues for teams that have already held their scheduling meetings. Check out the online schedule where you can see what’s happening. This is an exciting time of year as the arena schedule fits together like a puzzle to ensure we getting optimal use of our rink. We will also have plenty of free ice time available to the public to skate and play shinny thanks to the Sask Lotteries grant. This year you will see that some times are split between shinny and public skate and that is due to requests from the public as there are often concerns of pucks getting in the way of our little public skaters. Be sure to watch the online schedule as these times can change due to ice rentals.
The Poolside Park Free Little Library has been a great addition to our community and it is used often. It counts on donations from the public and ensures that kids will always have the opportunity for new books to read. It is currently in need of more childrens books and donations to it are appreciated by those who use them.
BY JEAN HALLIDAY Luseland Harvest Festival Committee
The Harvest Festival on September 10 was a busy day at the Luseland Museum.
The Fall Fair had an excellent number of entries in a variety of categories including vegetables, kinds and adults art work and quilting and needlework.
Entries were judged in the morning and the museum was open for viewing that afternoon. Over 170 people toured the museum and enjoyed both the Fair entries as well as the various displays in the museum.
A kid’s Tractor Pull event was well attended as they rode the pedal tractors attempting pull the weights the farther than the last rider. Everyone was a winner and receive a coupon for an ice cream treat at Daisy’s.
This was also the final day for guesses on the weight of the rock at the Luseland Museum. The rock, a glacial erratic, a mixture of different materials and minerals, which made the weight a mystery. However, following the Harvest Festival the rock was taken to the elevator where it was weighed. The rock weight was a whooping 4497lbs. The closest guess was Kim McKenzie with a guess of 4396 lbs 10 oz. There were a total of 125 guesses ranging from 91lbs to 9942lbs. Thanks to everyone who took part in the contest – it was a fun part of summer at the museum.
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Another week into fall and the spirit and the excitement of the season continues. It’s easy to get caught up in the joy of a small town when so many improvements are happening! Hats off to the Football Association for the Friday Night Lights event on Sept. 16 and the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society whose stair project is nearing completion. The Columbia Tree project is well underway thanks to individuals and the Communities in Bloom committee. And the great streets – what a joy to drive on!
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If you are in grief over loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, a home, or any other loss I am here to tell you I have been there. Likely not exactly the same way you have but I can relate to the pain of loss. The pain of grief can swallow us up and sometimes we can fall into despair wondering how we will ever be free of the suffering. In fact there are many who cannot find
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their way out of that pain and sadness and give up trying for a life of happiness and joy because they do not believe it is possible. This is where the saying, “You will grieve for a lifetime” is born. This saying is deceiving and untrue. You do not need to grieve for a lifetime. Please know, grief is a season. Grief really is the process of healing from loss. It is the way we heal. If you take the time and the steps toward healing, you can
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heal from your loss and live your life with joy and purpose. In fact, you can not only heal, you can thrive. I am not saying that there will not be moments of occasional sadness. That will likely happen, but we had occasional moments of sadness in life before our loss too. That is part of life in general. In truth, grief too is a natural part of life and it is something that we are wired for. However, it does not need to go on forever.
Another saying that you will hear is “Time heals all wounds”. I don’t believe that is true. You cannot just wait around for yourself to heal from your loss. You need to actively grieve and be okay with it and understand that it is the medicine you need. You can’t feel guilty about it or shameful because it just festers more. You have to love yourself and allow the process. Think if you had a broken leg. You need to give it time, you also need a cast and to give it the rest it deserves. We can’t expect to heal properly if we don’t do these
things first.
The thing is, we don’t have any problem talking about how to heal a broken leg but we don’t talk about how we heal from grief. I will also dare to say that until you have actually gone through a significant loss, you have no idea. It is really hard to comprehend the strong emotion. If you are looking to heal your grief, you are going to want to find someone who has been through it but not only that, been through it and healed. Sometimes you have to look a lot farther than it should be necessary to find that person. There are so many people out there hurting and suffering and have no idea how to move on or where to turn.
What to do if you are having trouble healing from your grief?
Find a grief coach. I had no idea these people existed but when I lost Blaine I was determined to find someone who understood what I was going through and who had actually healed from their grief. I am here to tell you it made all the difference for me and it will for you too. It doesn’t matter where you are in your healing process, it is a good idea to find the help you need. You will need to find a coach that you can relate to. Often they will do a free session to start and in that time you can make a decision about whether they are a fit for you. If you want group support that is great
too but make sure you are not coming out of those sessions feeling more depressed. It is all fine for everyone to share their story of loss but there has to be hope and tools provided in that setting as well. Find a group that makes you feel uplifted and empowered. If you are interested in more resources and information around grief, please reach out. Do not wait. Grief is a season. It does not need to go on forever.
Alberts
Bahm Thiessen
Edith (Ada) Etsell
Jordan Mackinnon
October 2, 1927September 20, 2022
Kissick
Lee
Edith passed away in the wee hours of September 20 in the moved to a farm at Burstall, Sask. They had two children: Gary Archie, August 22, 1950, and Beverley Ann, August 5, 1955, going their separate ways in 1959 from
Caitlynn Alberts
Brad Murphy
Quenton Murphy
Chelsea Kissick
and the rest is good history! September 17, 1963, their son Ran dy Lloyd was born in Kindersley Hospital.
Devin Charteris
Edith is survived by her kids, Beverley (Allan) Isberg, and Randy Etsell (Adele), many grandkids: Trac ey (Sam) Istace, Chris topher and Ashley Isberg, Monika, Jesse (Allison) Etsell.
Jon Shepherd
Dylan MacKinnon
Dustin Oikor
Wyatt Knorr
side on September 19, 2022, at the age of 91 many other relatives and friends. Ben was
Edith is also survived by one brother and six sisters: Earl (Aline) Brown, Freida Kerbs, Ruth Etsell, Irene (Kasper) Fitterer, Shirley Fitterer, Evelyn (Bruce) Garland, Linda (Barry) Mills; sistersin-law: Marj Brown and Shirley Brown.
husband Lloyd, October 30, 2011.
Travis Turnbull
James Semilet
Dylan Beaudoin
The Funeral will be held at a later date due to Beverley’s open heart surgery and Randy’s bad broken leg.
We talked about flu shots at the end of October, then cherry whiskey shots! Edith was always game!
Back row (Left to Right)
Garrett Flueny, Jayden Olfert
competition and camaraderie developed through sports. Forty years of curling culminated in representing Saskatchewan at the Seniors Masters curling championships for two consecutive years, coming in first and second, respectively. He was a dedicated volunteer in Major, working to upgrade and maintain community amenities and serving as His Worship the Mayor for many years. Ben and Louise were inseparable - working tirelessly, raising and enjoying family, travelling, spending time with neighbours and loving each other. They were particularly fond of their many winters as snowbirds with new friends in Mesa, Arizona.
Matthew Siwak (Lieutenant)
Steven Meissner, Brenden Obrigewitch
Devon Townsend
Front Row (Left to Right)
Nick Anderson Brad Galbraith (Captain)
Matthew Rumohr (Chief)
Missing:
ily to Dad during his later years. Special thanks to Fr. Dan, who has been an endless source of comfort and strength to Dad and our family over many years. We are forever grateful.
Randy Gottfried, Brian Gottfried
Matthew Thrun, Garret Walford
Christopher Brost, Kevin Sloboda
Austin Gleave, Adam Franko
Neil Kennedy, Koby Reiber
Keagan Bazylinski , Kirk Meyer
Shane Bardick
From left to right
Fire Chief Vic Sittler, Shane Kruesel, Jarret Johnson, Deputy Chief Grant Sittler, Deputy Chief Grant Christison, Michael Bowden.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wentzel, the nurses and staff at Kerrobert Health Centre and Nancy Vanthuyne and residents at Caleb Village in Kindersley for their excellent care and for serving as an extended fam-
Missing:
Steven McMillan, Caleb MacDonald, Cory Turk, Dean Ellis, Devon Lovenuk, Jordan Halter, Kaid Hoffman, Patrick McGrath, Ryan Neumeier, Trent Nienaber, Travis Kennon
We celebrated Ben’s life with Prayers on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 7:30 pm and Mass on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 1:00 pm, both at Immaculate Conception Parish church in Major, Saskatchewan, officiated by Fr. Dan Yasinsky. Interment at Major Cemetery, with fellowship and lunch at Major Centennial Hall immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish, c/o Blanche Wack, Box 7, Major, Saskatchewan S0L 2H0. E-transfers may be deposited to: icmajor@rcdos.ca, and charitable receipts will be issued for all donations over $20.
Tyler Srigley, Ryan Webber
starts at 12:00 noon North side of Acadia Valley Reservoir (The Dam). Family Friendly Event. Roll the dice or shoot for your chance to win a turkey or ham.
CEREAL
Thursday, October 6
• CAA Chase the Ace Raffle begins again 7:00-9:00 pm. More than $12,000 could be up for grabs. Ace Jackpot from $2000 to $7500. License # and other details pending. Mid to late October 2022
• CAA’s Volunteer Supper & AGM
DENZIL
Saturday, October 22
• Denzil Rec Board presents Halloween Bones and a Meal at the Denzil Rink. Steak Supper served from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Bones: 5:00 PM. Call Jordan Heffner 306-753-9273 for entries/tickets or for more info.
EATONIA
Sunday, October 9
• A Harvest Celebration and Pancake Breakfast will take place at Heritage Park 9:00 - 10:30 AM. Adults $10/plate; Children $5/plate. 11:00 AM Worship Service featuring music from the Eatonia Community Singers including local youth singers. Please bring your own lawn chairs.
Saturday, October 22
• Eatonia & District Chamber of Commerce Fall Trade Show 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Saturday, November 5
• United Church Women Silent Auction at Eatonia United Church from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Watch for more details.
Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12
• Eatonia & District Recreation Board presents Ice Breaker 3 on 3 Tournament at the Eatonia Arena. $40 / player (Ages 18+). Calcutta Friday night. Bar & Kitchen Open. Draft Picks. Games starting Saturday. Call 306-460-7130 or eatoniaec@sasktel.net for more info.
ESTON
Saturday, October 1
• PWHS Pie Social & Pie Sale at the Holy Cross Anglican Church at 2:00 PM. “Christmas in November” tickets will be available for purchase.
Monday, October 10
• Back Alley Clean-up. All garden, lawn and organic material needs to be placed in clear plastic bags in the alley by this date!
Friday, October 14 - Sunday, October 16
• Rambler Hockey School. Deadline to register is September 30. Saturday, October 15
• Eston District Health Foundation Dr. David S. Mulder Gala Fundraising Dinner at the Eston Legion Hall. Cocktails 5:30 pm. Dinner 7:00 pm. Speaker: Dr. Dennis A. Kendel, National Health Policy Health Services Consultant. Live and silent auctions. Tickets: $100 per person (with $50 tax credit).
Sunday, October 16
• Sacred Heart C.W.L. Fowl Supper. Take-outs only beginning at 5:00 pm. $22.00 per plate. Limit of 250 sold. Delivery for Seniors and Shut-ins. Please contact Gerri Holmes 306-463-7828 for tickets.
Saturday, November 19
• Christmas in November. Prairie West Historical Society, dinner, fashion show, silent auction, speaker artist: Christine Code.
HOOSIER
Sunday Service
• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-4607327.
KERROBERT
Friday, September 30
• Kerrobert Jr. Rebels vs Provost Friday, October 7
• Kerrobert Harvest Festival
- 5:00 PM BBQ & KCS Self Guided Tours
- 7:00 PM Rebels under the Lights Homecoming Football Game Saturday, October 8
• Kerrobert Harvest Festival
- 10:00 AM Parade - Chamber of Commerce
- Lunch - Pioneer Haven
- 1:00 - 4:00 PM Cultural Centre (Courthouse) Activities
- 1:00 - 4:00 PM Kerrobert Library Turkey Shoot (Family Friendly)
- 1:00 - 5:00 PM Kerrobert Credit Union Family Friendly Activities Pool Side Park. Bouncy House, Large Inflatable Slide, Floyd’s Treasure Pit.
- Supper - Kerrobert Minor Hockey BBQ
- 4:30 PM U15 AA Wheatkings vs Weyburn
- 7:30 PM Kerrobert Tigers Home Opener
- 9:30 PM Tigers Comedy Night & Music by MG Vinyl at PCC
Sunday, October 9
• Kerrobert Harvest Festival
- Pancake Breakfast - Pioneer Haven
Friday, December 2
• Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents the Town Christmas Party with entertainment by Front Porch Roots Revue KINDERSLEY
Saturday, October 1
• St. Paul’s United Church Garage Sale 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, October 11
• Annual General Meeting Kindersley & District Arts Council 7:00 PM Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Everyone welcome. Saturday, October 15
• Duck’s Unlimited Annual Banquet. Contact Sherry Casswell at 306-460-6708 for info.
• Kindersley Skating Club upcoming seminar with Katelyn Osmond.
Sunday, October 16
• Kindersley Minor Sports AGM 7:00 PM at the West Central Events Centre (Curling Rink Lounge)
Tuesday, October 18
• SCC Annual General Meeting Kindersley Composite School at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, October 25
• Westberry Elementary School’s School Community Council AGM 7:00 PM in Westberry’s Library.
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.
* Kindersley Air Cadets meet every Thursday evening at 903 - 11th Avenue East. New recruits welcome. Call 306-430-7897 for more info.
LEADER
Friday, October 28
• Little Flower Oktoberfest at the Leader Community Hall. 6:00 PM Supper: Sausages, Noodle Dishes, Salads & Desserts. Ann Dietrich & Friends Band with special guest Scott Heatcoat 7:30 - 11:00 PM. Live Auction, 50/50s, door prizes. Adults: $20; Seniors $15; Over 12 $10; 6-12 $5; and under 6 Free. Tickets can be purchased from Lorie Andreas 306-628-8033 or the Liquor Market 306-628-3996.
LIEBENTHAL
Sunday, October 16
• Come join us for our 1st Liebenthal German Supper. Seatings at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm at the Liebenthal Community Hall. Adults $20; 12 & under $10. For tickets please contact Cheryl Eresman 306-662-7368, Joan Wagner 306-661-8075, Gerald Wagner 306628-7677.
LUSELAND
On Now: Luseland Library Art Gallery presents: Victoria Knorr.
MACKLIN
Saturday, October 29
• Macklin Arts Council presents Brenda Lee Cottrell, “The Memorable Music of Legendary Ladies,” live at the Macklin & District Communiplex 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Food and drinks for sale. Entrance with season ticket or cash at the door. For season tickets call Trudy at 306-460-7763 or Donna at 306-753-7439.
MAJOR
Ongoing
• Major Play Pals Pre-School Bottle Fundraiser until September 30. All funds will be put back into our pre-school program. Call Megan 780-237-8077 or Bailey 403-700-7145 to make arrangements for pick up.
Sunday, October 23
• Major’s Hands at Work Fall Supper will be in the Major Centennial Hall from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Take out available.
Saturday, October 29
• CWL Fall Fair in the Major Centennial Hall from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Entry is $2.00. Lunch is available for purchase. Tables are $20. Contact Aimee at 306-535-6935.
NEW BRIGDEN
Saturday, October 22
• Ladies Night “Cheaper Than Therapy” watch for more info.
OYEN
Wednesday, October 5
• Oyen & District Senior Citizens’ Association Potluck & Meeting 6:00 pm.
Sunday, October 9
• Badlands Badgers double-header vs Calgary Blues 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 12
• Floor Curling to commence at the Oyen & District Senior Citizens Association Centre 1:00 pm. To register please contact Heather White 403-664-3854 or Jessie Battrum 403-664-2515 or drop in to the Centre that day.
• Badlands Badgers vs Neutral Hills 4:00 PM Sunday, October 30
• Turkey Supper at the Oyen Legion Hall 5:30 PM. $15 / plate. $50 / family. All our welcome! Friday, December 2
• Badlands Badgers presents Dancing With The Stars at the Oyen Legion Hall.
SIBBALD
Saturday, October 29
• Halloween in Sibbald! Masquerade Ball & Live Band “The Prairie Dogz.” $20 at the door with a costume. $30 with no costume. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Band starts at 9:00 PM. Bar open at 9:00 PM. No minors. ID required.
SMILEY
Sunday, October 23
• Smiley United Church Fowl Supper 5:00 - 7:00 PM Smiley Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
