Radisson seniors serve up pancake breakfast

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Borden Lions Chase the Ace draw winner April 27 was Kandace Brandrick of Borden. She did not pull the Ace of Spades.

with over $13,000 in term deposits and a healthy balance in chequing.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Town Of Radisson

The Maintenance Foreman shall be responsible for the general management of all aspects of the Town of Radisson’s Public Works Department, including the water and sewer utility system. Qualifications include:

• Valid Class 3A Driver’s License

• Class 1 Water Distribution and Treatment Certification or willing to obtain, • Experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, loaders etc

Apply To: The Town of Radission, Box 69, Radisson, SK S0K 3L0

Email: tradisson@sasktel.net | 1 (306) 827-2218

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FISHER’S DRUG STORE

The Radisson Seniors’ Club held their monthly pancake breakfast April 29 with close to 50 out to enjoy the meal. The club holds this breakfast on the last Saturday of every month except for July and August. The club executive for 2023-24 is president Barb Leschyshyn, vice-president Donna Ridgewell, secretary Jeanette Pauls, and treasurer Lisa Rascher. On the board are Karen Moir, Phyliss Blakeney and Shirley Neufeld. Board meetings are on the second Tuesday, potluck suppers are on the first Thursday and music night is on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There will be music May 10, but June 14 is cancelled. The music will resume in September. Birthday teas for members are at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month The club does not meet in July or August. New members are always welcome.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper in the Borden Community Centre April 27, with 48 out to enjoy a great meal and many talented local artists. Blowing out the candles on the birthday cake were Irene Hamp, Velora Friesen, Ed Neufeld and Bob Wardhaugh.

Fisher's Drug Store is a large independently owned pharmacy operating under the Pharmachoice banner. We offer a friendly work environment and have very attractive store hours. We are open from 9am to 6pm during the week and closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Pharmacists

We are looking for staff pharmacists to join our team to provide a high level of personal, professional service to our customers. We provide a wide range to services to our clients, including compliance packaging, ostomy products, athletic and injury bracing and many more.

Duties will include filling and counselling on the safe use of prescription medications, counselling on the safe and effective use of OTC medications, minor aliments prescribing, medication assessments and other duties related to the pharmacy area.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, RRSP plan, and a friendly work environment with a fairly flexible work schedule. There are many opportunities to develop your leadership skills, expand your scope of practice and advance your careeer.

Pharmacist Assistant

• Are you looking for a new Career with advancement opportunities?

• Are you detail minded?

• Do you like to meet new people?

• Do you like to to help people?

• How about working in a friendly work environment?

• No experience is necessary. We provide all the training for you in your new role as Pharmacist Assistant.

• We offer a great wage and benefits package, RRSP plan plus a fairly flexible work schedule.

For further information, for both opportunities, please contact Darren Erbach at 306-445-6153 or send resume to fishersdrugstore@sasktel.net tivities for the past year: 12 meetings; six bingos; 12 suppers; two teas; served at two funerals; and donations to nine charities. More than 60 are going on a bus trip to Meacham May 6.

The memorial plaque has two names added –Daphne Pearce and Donald Dyck. The club needs more names to go ahead with the 55 Alive Safe Driving Course.

Sandra Long presided over the nominations and nominating committee chair Brenda Tumbach presented the names for the four officer chairs and committees. Elected by acclamation were president Ed Neufeld, vice- president Sandra Long and treasurer Bev Assman. The new secretary is Jackie Meister, replacing Lorraine Olinyk who had resigned after 14 years of being secretary.

On the committees are: bookings- Florence Neufeld; bingo – Bev Assman, Gary Palmer, Sandra Long and Ron Tumbach; caretaker — Peter Thiessen; email/communications — Sheldon Carr; decorating — Brenda Tumbach, Sharon Assman and Donna Johnson; entertainment — Ed Neufeld, Ruben Rempel and Peter Thiessen; cards – Rosann Carr and Lorraine Olinyk; flower barrels – Brenda Tumbach, Diane Tracksell, Dianne Rawlyk, Peter Thiessen and Mel Brooke; lunch – Bev Assman, Doreen Flath, Dianne Rawlyk, Audrey Baker, Jean Brooke, Barb Leschyshyn, Rosann Carr and buyer Bev Hrynuik.

Brenda Tumbach reported 50 flower barrels were planted in 2022. The cost for each barrel was $30 for soil, fertilizer and plants. She thanked all those who donated to the cause.

Entertainment was by the Friendship Singers with Bob Wardhaugh playing the keyboard. Lily and John from Lily’s Café in Radisson displayed some fancy dance moves. With Bob on keyboard or accordion, Archie Wainwright and Ed Neufeld sang several songs, many of them sing-along.

The club’s business meeting is May 10 at 2 p.m. The bus trip is May 6, potluck supper May 25 at 5:45 p.m. and other clubs are invited to Borden June 8 for a 6 p.m. supper and entertainment.

After the meal, the club held their annual meeting, with president Ed Neufeld presiding and recording secretary Lorraine Olinyk. The financial report for the year was given by Bev Assman showing income of over $17,000 and expenses just under $15,000,

Brenda Tumbach is in charge of the Friendship Singers with Bob Wardhaugh as pianist. Anyone is welcome to their practices on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Anglican Church.

The yearly fees were set at $15 and should be paid by the end of May.

Lorraine Olinyk gave a report on the club’s ac-

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2023 is the 35th anniversary of the Borden Farmers Market and to celebrate there will be free cake and prizes given away at the first market of the season – Friday, May 5 at the Borden Community Centre Seniors’ Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be hot dogs, pie by the piece and beverages for sale if you are hungry. So support your home town business and shop at the local market. Carrie’s Troubadour Shoppe will also be opening that day for the season in the former Foster’s Store on 1st Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday until fall and also open Saturdays 1 – 5 p.m.

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R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION

The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an experienced full time Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator. The Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator will be responsible for mowing this municipality’s ditches, rock picking, mulching in conjunction with the grader operators, installing and repairing signs and other jobs as directed by the Reeve. Opportunity may be present in the future to move into a grader operator position. Pay rates depending on experience.

The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north of North Battleford. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of equipment including tractor, mower, rock picker and mulcher.

Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, two references and a current driver’s abstract. Deadline closes once the position is filled. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator Position” and dropped off at the RM Office, mailed to the address below or emailed to rm497@sasktel.net.

R.M. of Medstead No. 497 Box 12 Medstead, SK S0M 1W0

Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject and refuse any or all expressions of interest.