Carlyle Observer May 3, 2024

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Carlyle’s Zandee selected for 2025 Sask Fire Fighters Calendar

By Stephanie Zoer

The Conexus Art Centre in Regina had a sold-out crowd of more than 500 people on April 27 in support of the selection night for the 2025 Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Calendar.

The crowd, which consisted mainly of, women welcomed 16 contestants to the stage for the 12 spots on the calendar. One of them was Carlyle’s Wayne Zandee.

Voting was done online for a small fee and all the votes were tabulated for the final 12. This year the voting exceeded the previous year, and votes came in from across Canada. Each finalist was announced and then the firefighters cruised through the crowd to shake hands and to give everyone a closer look. The contestants were also given a challenge to be completed on stage, which for Zan-

dee included sit-ups and pushups with a twist.

Zandee, a 63-yearold volunteer firefighter from Carlyle, made that final number of 16 but had to wait during the evening to see whether he was selected for the final 12.

Zandee always wanted to be a firefighter and started in the oilfield business to save money to go to school but caught up in the oilpatch.

He began his own

company called Red Dog Drilling. When he sold the business, he felt he could give the time that was needed for the job as a firefighter. He also wanted to get in shape, and so his journey began when a fellow firefighter suggested he try out for the calendar.

With setting goals and going to the gym regularly, he took the challenge and applied to be part of the calendar.

Zandee has made the cut and will be fea-

tured in the 2025 calendar. Brad Woodard of Regina, who is the organizer of the event, did not have the final numbers for the number of votes or how much money was raised, but he did say that every cent raised will go to the Jim Pattison’s Childrens Hospital Foundation. It is their hope that the funds raised will help the children and their families to make life a little easier.

Funds have been allocated to the hospital for the past eight or nine years, but the calendar has been in existence for much longer and keeps growing.

The new 2025 SFFA calendar will be available in the fall and look for Zandee, as he will be on one of the months.

He is thankful for all those who voted for him far and wide, and the support he received from his family and friends.

Two arrested after homicide involving Oxbow woman

By Ana Bykhovskaia SASKTODAY.ca

Oxbow won’t soon forget April 24 and 25, the days when the community was shaken by a tragedy.

An increased police presence was the first sign that stirred the community last week.

A news release by the Saskatchewan RCMP on April 25 stated that the Carlyle RCMP detach-

ment received a report of a potential homicide on April 24. The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit took control of the investigation and began working to confirm this information, including an initial investigation at the Oxbow landfill, where no human remains were located, said the RCMP in the press release.

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location in the RM of Moose Mountain around noon on April 25. The

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As a result of the continued investigation, a woman was located

Wayne Zandee, seventh from the left, won a spot in the Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Calendar. Photo courtesy of Brad Woodard

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« A1 As a result of continued investigation, the RCMP initially announced that 27-year-old Tyler Shaw from Gainsborough was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Shaw appeared in Regina Provincial Court by phone on April 26. The Crown opposed release, and Shaw has been remanded to his next court date on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Estevan Court of King’s Bench for a bail hearing.

A second adult male was also taken into custody in Oxbow on April 25. The next day, as a result of continuing investigation, the RCMP said Taylor Japp, 24, of Oxbow was charged with seconddegree murder.

He made his first appearance in Regina

Provincial Court on April 29, which was adjourned to Provincial Court in Carlyle on May 1. He has been remanded into custody, and his case will be back in court on May 8 in Carlyle.

A GoFundMe campaign was started by Oxbow’s Kalika Chicoine on the evening of April 25, to help Hayes’ family. Hayes had young children. Jade Moncrief listed is the beneficiary of the fundraiser, which aims to raise $20,000 for the family.

“My name is Kalika Chicoine, I am a longtime friend of Brie,” Chicone wrote on the campaign page. “As many of you know we are saddened to announce the passing of Brie Hayes. We are starting this GoFundMe to help the family with funeral costs and

any other expenses that they may have at this time. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone in advance.”

To contribute to the fundraiser, go to www. gofundme.com/f/briehayes. An increased police presence was observed in Oxbow since April 24 and it continued in the town, as well as at the White Bear First Nations and the RM of Moose Mountain while the investigation was ongoing last week.

Various rumours were spreading in the community, with some spilling online over the first 24 hours as the investigation into what happened was ongoing.

The RCMP reported that they’ve received media inquiries about the in-

The boards of education of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have approved 2024-2025 school year calendar.

ASSESSMENT ROLL 2024

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Enniskillen No. 3 for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday May 3rd, 2024, to June 3rd, 2024.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed, and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No. 3. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Liana Stepan, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0, by the 3rd day of June 2024. Dated this 3rd of May 2024

Pamela Bartlett Assessor

Boards of education approved option 1 for the school-year calen-

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June

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Thurs, June 20 - Redvers Car Seat Clinic

Tues, Jun 25 - Stoughton Car Seat Clinic

Wed, June 26 - Wawota Car Seat Clinic

vestigation, including requests to confirm that they located human remains before they did, and to confirm they were investigating a homicide before their investigators gathered the evidence to confirm it.

“It’s important for the public to understand that there are situations where we must temporarily hold back information to maintain the integrity of an investigation and to ultimately work to seek justice for victims of crime,” said the RCMP in the press release. “Generally speaking, whenever possible we also prioritize ensuring a victim’s loved ones are updated and provided support before publicly releasing information about their injury or death.

“As always, if we

dar for 2024-25 as presented. It is now subject to approval by the Ministry of Education

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2024

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the R.M of Moose Mountain No. 63, Box 445, Carlyle SK S0C 0R0.

A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Marlene Hassard, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota SK S0M 1X0, by the 31st day of May, 2024.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2024.

Christie Hislop Assessor

GoFundMe campaign launched for woman’s family

Brianna Hayes of Oxbow was killed last week, the RCMP continues the investigation. Photo sourced from Facebook

determine an imminent public safety risk exists, we will notify the public immediately,” the RCMP said.The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate. They ask anyone with information about Hayes’ death, or who interacted with her from

Education boards approve 2024-25 calendar

in terms of compliance with the Education Act regulations.

In keeping with legislative and regulatory amendments, calendars must ensure that a minimum of 950 hours of instructional time is provided to all students. These legislative and regulatory amendments were implemented to ensure that there is a consistent minimum amount of instruction time.

The 2024-25 school

April 22-24, to report it by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

The Observer and SaskToday will continue to follow the situation.

year will start on Sept. 3. The last day of classes before the Christmas break will be Dec. 20 and the first day back will be Jan. 6, 2025. Winter break will run from Feb. 17-21, and spring break will be from April 21-25, after Good Friday on April 18. The last day of classes will be June 26.

The calendar can be viewed at www. holyfamilyrcssd.ca and www.secpsd.ca.

Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency

622 Main Street, Moosomin, SK

Phone: 306-435-4005

Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net

Office Hours: Monday - Friday

Death by Chocolate slays at the box office

By Dianne Twietmeyer

There’s something about live theatre. The elements of script, actors, staging, set, sound and light coming together to create magic.

Cornerstone Theatre’s production of Death by Chocolate was no exception, with all the ingredients combining into a murderously splendid concoction.

The script, by Craig Sodaro, written 20 years ago when Blackberry introduced the first smart phone (an important plot conceit), was actually a delightful throwback to 1960s TV for older audience members and for all aficionados of the film noir genre.

From the opening music, borrowed from Get Smart, and as the full screen backdrop miraculously appeared revealing a depressing back alley, I could practically hear the voice of Joe Friday intoning “This is the city; these are the people.”

Then someone struck a match, and as Lane Easton emerged from the shadows, perfectly channeling Humphrey Bogart’s Sam Spade (via Maxwell Smart), we knew what kind of who-dunnit we were in for.

Easton’s bumbling detective, the not-sosubtly-named Nick Noir, was the linchpin of the opus, barely leaving the stage for the entire two acts, frequently breaking the fourth wall to address the audience, noir-style, while lighting tech Doug Waldner smoothly (but frantically, I’m guessing) switched lights to focus on the detective as the rest of the cast froze, switching back to normal lighting as the action continued. Kudos to all for the seamless execution.

Perfect foil for

Easton was the sublimely well-cast Erica Armstrong, Agent 99 to Easton’s 86, playing a dame worthy of Shelley Winters, solving the case with the aid of her new-fangled Blackberry and a tickle-trunk of costumes, all the while letting her man think he did it on his own.

Megan McAuley was impressive as usual, with her strong voice and expressive face, rattling off a hilarious list of coffee choices ridiculously long enough to remind any of us of a certain age why we never want to go into a Starbucks.

Solid performances all round were given by Cornerstone stalwarts Bertha Isliefson, David Slykhuis and Debbie Sorensen, with relative newcomers Korrin Lawrence, Foster Warriner, Corina Kuntz and Wendy Marcotte more than holding their own, as they rolled out a cornucopia of quirky characters who kept the audience guessing as to who did it right to the end.

Much credit goes to Colleen Easton, who continues to ramp up her directorial chops, raising the bar each year for exquisite stag -

ing, exemplified this year by the black-andwhite motif of the set and costumes, always with a splash of red, right down to Juniper Berry’s (Marcotte’s) red hair.

Rounding out the crew were assistant director Anita Warriner, stage manager Fred Perry, prompter Jessica Shirley, videographer Jesse Twietmeyer, and light and sound worker Haley Fargreen.

Don and Marylin Carter were responsible for box-office and advertising.

A delicious supper

Two Carlyle Realtors receive provincial awards

By Stephanie Zoer

Ray Boutin and Tyler Matthewson attended the Saskatchewan Realtors Association’s (SRA) Care Awards, along with 500 other people on April 24 at the Casino Regina show lounge.

This gala affair is for real estate agents from across Saskatchewan, and it is their peers that nominate and vote for their choice for several awards handed out that night.

Matthewson began in real estate in 2020 and joined Ray Boutin at Performance Realty in Carlyle, where Boutin has been since 2015.

Matthewson won the Harry Janzen Rising Star Award this year.

Harry served as the executive officer of the SRA from May 1, 2001, until his death on Nov. 9, 2011.

This award is presented to a first-time registrant in organized real estate who is viewed as a true professional in the eyes of the membership and the community.

Matthewson is a member in

good standing who has an elevated level of business ethics and regularly attends the association functions and meetings.

Ray Boutin received the Realtors Care Award. This award recognizes Realtors who show they participate in their community and contribute to enhancing the quality of life in Saskatchewan.

Boutin is involved in the community, being on many boards like Affinity Credit Union, Southeast College, Community Futures Sunrise, Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp and the Moose Mountain Knights of Columbus. He also backs Art Supporting Art for the Kenosee Music Camp.

Boutin said the SRA works hard to elevate the profession, encourage and recognize their efforts.

“As Realtors, we have the opportunity to meet and connect with many people,” said Boutin. “We get involved on various boards, initiatives and worthy causes, which provides opportunities to give back.”

for the April 26 and 27 dinner theatre performances was provided by the Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, while Craig Saville co-ordinated the bar.

Director Colleen Easton dedicated the weekend’s performance to long-time Cornerstone member Al Mossing, who passed away recently. Cornerstone Theatre extends its gratitude to all those who attended and all who helped in any way, and hopes to see you again at their next performance in December.

The cast of Death by Chocolate delivered a highly entertaining show in Carlyle. Photo courtesy of Dianne Twietmeyer

From left, Ray Boutin and Tyler Matthewson from Performance Realty each won awards at the Saskatchewan Realtors Association Care Awards event. Photo courtesy of Tyler Matthewson

South East Cornerstone school board receives comprehensive report on students with intensive needs

Varied. Diverse. Disparate. Pick a word.

Sometimes the straight-ahead model of teaching and learning gets more complicated and that’s when educators and other professionals like Tracey Kiliwnik jump into the fray. They sort things out and apply measured and data driven support to ensure the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) rises to the mission statement level of providing, “success and achievement for every student in every school.”

It isn’t easy but by providing inclusive environments, co-operative techniques and a caring attitude, 237 students within the division’s student population of over 8,000 who have intensive needs receive the assistance required to help them achieve various degrees of success and accomplishment.

Kiliwnik was in the SECPSD head office main conference room on April 24 to outline the sundry programs and materials used to meet the needs of these students to help them move

forward with assistance provided by classroom educators, as well as other coaches, trainers, consultants and pathologists.

The intensive need student population this academic year climbed to that 237 mark from the previous year’s total of 209. Kiliwnik said several kindergarten-level youngsters with additional needs entered into the Cornerstone system.

“It’s not always a sign indicating more complex needs,” she explained.

Diagnosis from medical and other professionals enter into the equations as the students come into the SECPSD programming environments.

Citing several examples, Kiliwnik noted that, for example, children with autism have increased. There are now 87 within the division.

“This is the most I’ve seen since I’ve been in this job,” she told the board members during an afternoon presentation that was included in their open business session.

Students with physi-

cal impairments do not always require intensive needs support, but rather, close monitoring.

Fielding a number of questions from the engaged trustees, Kiliwnik was joined by director of education Keith Keating on occasion to run the board members through some examples of assistance.

“We are careful, but we have a really good process,” Kiliwnik noted, with regulation-tiered intervention supports that are “well received by classroom teachers.”

Some students are enrolled in alternate education pathways, some in functionally integrated programs and some in diverse needs supports in inclusive classrooms that are, in turn, supported by specially trained instructional coaches, occupational therapists, or speech and language pathologists.

The division also retained the services of an instructional coach for technology that helps significantly in rolling out the services.

The learning supports co-ordinator said students with intensive

needs can often be put under duress through such simple things as flickering lights or other room settings or classmate distractions.

Kiliwnik also reported how the professionals pick up “little tools we use on the way to stay focused and teach that to the kids.”

Sensory rooms are made available in schools, and she stated these are not alternative work sites, but rather spaces where young students can retreat with assistants. Sensory carts for general classroom use are also made available.

The presenter went into some detail during her one-hour visit with the board to explain such things as the exterior and interior senses structures and what can negatively affect the child such as over or under stimulation of one or more of these senses. Teachers and trainers learn how to notice internal body signals that may lead to an emotional moment. It’s a “What do we see? What can we do?” situation, she added.

The data collection chart was also explained as she asked the board “to keep in mind we are focusing on sensory, not behaviour,” in those instances.

The sensory rooms are therapeutic spaces with specific equipment and activities designed to promote sensory processing, self-organization and positive change, she said, citing practices conducted by others earlier. She added they are used as preventative strategies not as punishment or to be used as a playroom or timeout space, but to provide specific sensory activities to enhance engagement.

Kiliwnik provided a short video that helped explain the use of the sensory rooms and the materials found within them.

The connective cycle of biological, emotional, cognitive, social and prosocial were used as an example to enforce the well-known guide established by Dr. Stuart Shanker, that “there is no such thing as a bad kid, or a kid who cannot learn to self-regulate in

a manner that promotes growth, and no such thing as a trajectory that cannot be changed …”

Kiliwnik concluded her presentation with an explanation of Jordan’s Principle, based on the memory of Jordan River Anderson from Norway House Cree Nation, who was born with complex medical needs and who did not receive required services due to political interjections and government squabbling over payment for care. He never left the hospital in which he was born and died there shortly after.

“A lot is still politics,” Kiliwnik said, but the child-first principle is rooted in substantive quality.

Jordan’s Principle is now a legal rule that requires the federal government to respond to needs of First Nations children to access services when needed. Kiliwnik outlined how those principles are enacted in SECPSD.

She then thanked the trustees for their questions and support for this ongoing program and its deliveries.

Call For Board of Directors

The Southern Plains Co-operative Ltd. invites nominations for the position of Director. The 3 year terms for the following directors have expired: - Scott Kienlen - Frances Boutin - David Murray Nominees must meet the qualifications and requirements specified in the Co-op's Bylaws. Details on the qualifications and requirements can be picked up at the Administration Office.

Nominations must be submitted in writing, no later than 5:00pm May 14, 2024

The Nominating Committee Southern Plains Co-operative Ltd. Admin Office. PO Box 904, Estevan, Sk. S4A 2A7

Questions can be directed to the Nominating Committee: James Lainton – 306-461-3411 Connie Hagel – 306-421-2525 Rhonda Huish – 306-482-7552

Red Apple Store in Carlyle celebrates grand opening

By Stephanie Zoer

The Red Apple Store has over 140 outlets across Canada in small towns, and Carlyle now has one of them.

As of April 26, the Bargain Shop became known as the Red Apple Store.

A grand reopening was held that day, and the first 100 people through the doors

received a Red Apple gift card and a laundry basket.

Melaine Benner has been the store manager at the Bargain Shop for five years. She loves the small town feel where people know her name and greet her walking down the street.

The overhauling of the Bargain Shop began at the beginning of April to prepare

for the grand reopening, with the store completely changed around, giving it a fresh new look, and adding new products and name brands to the list.

Bench and Carhart clothing have been added to the fashion section, but all the other popular brands that people are used to remain.

For the grand reopening,

203 Main St., Carlyle, SK

she said the lineup was pretty long. At the doors, the Carlyle Cubs Daycare had a bake sale.

Red the big apple mascot greeted people on the street and encouraged them to check out the new store layout and scoop up the bargains. Benner added that cake and coffee were served in store, and there was a chance

to win a $1,000 voucher for the store.

Different sales will run for the next three weeks, with a new one each week, and extended hours will be a bonus.

With the same friendly staff ready to greet everyone, Benner feels The Red Apple will be a good change for the store and the community of Carlyle.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the grand opening of the Red Apple Store. Photo courtesy of Red Apple

Glen Ewen 4-H members enjoying activities

By Abby Bartlett

Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H Club has been busy in the last few months.

Some of our activities that we have done are attending Manitoba Ag Ex in Brandon and Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, and showing sheep. We tied blankets for the Expressway Family Centre in Oxbow to be auctioned off. I attended the fall rally in Maryfield. We enjoyed crafting a Christmas centerpiece at Dirt and Daisies. We had fun curling in Oxbow.

We hosted district curling in Oxbow, and presented our speeches for public speaking. I attended district public speaking in Oxbow. We went to an Estevan Bruins hockey game, and we also participated in 4-H webinars.

Each month when we hold our general meeting, we discuss what we want to do in the next month. We’re also working in our record books so that they will be ready to submit in May.

We hope to do more projects with our sheep. Achievement day is fast approaching.

Report from the Saskatchewan legislature

By Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison

A strong economy means a bright future for our province and its people.

The 2024-25 provincial budget makes record investments in classrooms, care and communities, which are only possible due to our strong and growing economy. That’s why our government is committed to making strategic investments that help our economy to continue to grow.

An essential part of growing our economy is expanding our markets and exports outside of Canada. This ultimately leads to more jobs at home.

With a budget of $40.6 million, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development is supporting Saskatchewan’s economy by growing our presence in international markets. Leading the way will be Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy,

which will help grow and maintain private capital investment in the province.

Equally important will be Saskatchewan’s recently announced labour market strategy –Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy – which outlines how the province will ensure Saskatchewan people benefit from the jobs our economy is creating. The strategy also ensures that Saskatchewan employers have access to the workforce they need to succeed.

In February 2024, Statistics Canada announced that total capital investments in Saskatchewan increased by 25.9 per cent in 2023 to $17.1 billion – second among provinces in terms of percentage change. This is expected to increase by another 14.4 per cent in 2024 to $19.6 billion – again second among provinces in terms of growth.

As evidence of the growth of investments

TOWN OF STOUGHTON

Pursuant to subsection 217 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Stoughton for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection by appointment only in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following days:

Monday to Friday, April 12th, 2024 to June 24th, 2024. OR by viewing our website; stoughtonsk.ca/town-reports/

Any person who wishes to appeal his/her assessment or classification to the Board of Revisions is require to file his/her notice of appeal to ADR Saskatchewan Centralized Board of Revision Inc. by email, cbor@adrsaskatchewan.ca or by mail, Box 328, Nokomis, SK, S0G 3R0. Applicable assessment appeal fees must be paid to the Town of Stoughton in person, or by mail, Box 397, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0, by June 24th, 2024.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2024. Danielle Hoffman Assessor

in Saskatchewan, private companies have committed to more than 60 largescale investment projects across the province in recent years, totalling more than $39 million. These include projects in the agri-value, mining, forestry, energy, and manufacturing and processing sectors. Our government recognizes the contributions small businesses make to our economy. That’s why the budget maintains the small business tax rate of one per cent until June 30, 2025. It was scheduled to return to two per cent in July 2024, but the extension of the existing one per cent rate will allow owners to reinvest in their operations.

The amount of eligible business income on which the small business tax rate applies will remain at $600,000 – the

highest threshold in Canada. Saskatchewan will also continue to have the second-lowest small business tax rate in Canada, making the provincial tax environment very competitive.

Saskatchewan’s strategic economic investments continue to pay off. Our exports to the world continue to grow, reaching $49.3 billion in 2023. Saskatchewan goods reached 163 countries, with 32 of those nations receiving over $100 million in provincial exports. Saskatchewan ranks first in Canada for per capita exports at $40,425, which is more than double the national average. The top exports were crude oil, potash, wheat, canola seeds and oil, lentils, uranium, dried peas and barley.

These trade numbers

are a testament to the incredible work being done by our exporters, producers and industry leaders.

The continuous work of Saskatchewan’s network of nine international trade offices to showcase our story abroad is clearly having an impact on international markets.

Here at home, housing starts increased 12.1 per cent from March 2023 to March 2024. Construction investment totaled $235 million in February 2024, up 96.2 per cent from January – the highest growth among the provinces. This is also up 22.6 per cent from February 2023.

Our consumer price index here in Saskatch-

ewan increased only 1.5 per cent from March 2024 to March 2023 – the second lowest increase in Canada and well below the national average of 2.9 per cent. This is largely due to our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax from home heating, helping to keep life affordable for Saskatchewan people. Our government remains committed to investing in Saskatchewan’s key industries, ensuring economic growth continues. As we continue this work, I look forward to hearing your feedback. You can contact my constituency office at 306443-4400 or canningtonconstituency@sasktel.net

The Glen Ewen 4-H club remains active with a variety of projects. Photo courtesy of the Glen Ewen 4-H Club.

Nurses serve in a variety of roles

Nurses are invaluable professionals within the medical community.

Whether they work in hospital settings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor’s offices or elsewhere, nurses provide vital services to individuals in need every day.

Nurses wear many hats, and that’s evidenced by the different types of nurses making a difference each day. Individuals considering a career in nursing should know that talented nurses are in high demand, and career opportunities in the field are expected to grow in the years to come.

For example, employment of registered nurses will grow by six per cent between 2022 and 2032. That growth rate exceeds the average expected rate for all occupations.

Whether individuals want to become a nurse or gain a greater understanding of the many ways nurses contribute each day, this rundown of the various types of nurses can shed light on these unsung

heroes of the medical community.

•Pediatric nurse: Pediatric nurses make a strong impression because they are the first nursing professionals many people recall interacting with, and those interactions may last from early childhood through adolescence. Pediatric nurses perform a range of tasks, including the administration of medication; monitoring of vitals like temperature, pulse and blood pressure; health evaluations to identify symptoms; and even speak with parents to calm any nerves or anxieties they may have. Pediatric nurses typically work in doctor’s offices or hospital settings.

•Geriatric nurse: Geriatric nurses figure to be in especially high demand in the coming years, due to the number of people who will celebrate their 65th birthday in the coming years. Geriatric nurses will play pivotal roles in ensuring the aging population gets the care it needs in the decades to come.

•Family nurse prac-

titioner: Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) provide a wide range of family-focused health care services to patients of all ages. FNPs perform physical exams; order or perform diagnostic tests; prescribe medications; develop treatment plans; and treat acute and chronic

illnesses. If that sounds like a role played by physicians, it’s not far off, making this among the most challenging jobs within the nursing profession.

•Emergency room nurse: Individuals who think a fast-paced work environment is for them may want to consider a

career as an emergency room nurse. ER nurses treat patients of all ages from all walks of life. No two emergency room patients are the same, so ER nurses will rarely, if ever, have the same day on the job more than once.

Accurate assessment skills are vital for

ER nurses, who also must be skilled communicators, as emergency room patients are often in distress.

Nursing is an expansive profession with a host of opportunities for aspiring professionals who want to work in the medical community.

Why do we celebrate Nursing Week in Canada?

The week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians.

In 1971, ICN designated May 12, the birthday of nursing pioneer

Florence Nightingale, as International Nurses Day. In 1985, Canadian Nurses’ Association members passed a res-

olution to begin negotiations with the federal government to have the week containing May 12 proclaimed as National Nurses

Week annually. Soon after, the federal minister of health proclaimed the second week of May as National Nurses’ Week.

The many hats worn by emergency room nurses

Emergency rooms are fast-paced environments.

ER nurses are right in the thick of things, performing a range of tasks that illustrate the value and talent of these highly skilled professionals.

Though many things attract people to a career as an ER nurse, the spontaneity of the job undoubtedly merits consideration. No two shifts are the same for ER nurses, whose ability to thrive despite that lack of routine is remarkable.

Individuals curious about what a day in the life of an ER nurse might be like should know that the following are just some of the many tasks

these invaluable professionals may be asked to perform in a given shift.

•Triage: ER nurses helps with the preliminary assessment of patients in order to determine the urgency of their needs. Often referred to as triage, this part of the job underscores the depth of medical knowledge ER nurses must have, as assessing a patient’s needs often requires quick thinking and recognition of details that patients themselves may not have identified or communicated.

•Vital signs: ER nurses are typically tasked with taking and monitoring patients’ vital signs. This may include taking and document-

ing pulse rate, blood pressure and body temperature, among other signs. This information is essential for keeping patients safe and ensuring assessments are accurate.

•Medication administration: ER nurses also routinely administer medication prescribed by a doctor as well as any medications patients were taking prior to being admitted to the ER. Nurses’ experience and knowledge is vital when performing this task, as they can consult with physicians about patients’ existing medications, which may dictate what the doctor can and cannot prescribe to treat the condition that

brought the individual to the ER.

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•Medical procedures: ER nurses sometimes assist physicians as they perform certain medical procedures. For example, nurses may intubate patients and suture wounds during procedures.

•Monitor patients: ER nurses are often the face of a hospital for patients and their families.

In 1993, the name was changed to National Nursing Week to emphasize the profession’s accomplishments as a discipline.

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Sask business numbers debated in the legislature

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

Once again, the two main parties in the Saskatchewan Legislature were busy painting contrasting pictures of the economic situation for businesses looking to make a go of it in Saskatchewan.

The opposition NDP spent the afternoon of April 30 roasting the Saskatchewan Party government over the latest business closure figures released from Statistics Canada, with Saskatchewan seeing an overall decrease of 91 local businesses.

According to the numbers the NDP pointed to both in the assembly and in a news release issued Tuesday afternoon, Regina lost eight businesses overall, Saskatoon lost 30, and the rest of the province lost 53.

Opposition Leader Carla Beck referred to those numbers as she grilled Premier Scott Moe on the issue. She once again accused Moe of “selling out” Saskatchewan jobs – a line that has been an common NDP theme of late in the legislature. The exchange is from Hansard:

Ms. Beck: “Mr. Speaker, whether the

Premier understands it or not, Saskatchewan people are struggling. And Saskatchewan people are struggling because this Premier keeps selling out Saskatchewan jobs… Statistics Canada yesterday released new data, new data that shows that after the last 12 months in this province we’ve lost another 91, 91 Saskatchewan businesses. That’s 91 fewer businesses hiring local people and fewer businesses benefiting local communities. Mr. Speaker, why won’t this Premier stop selling out Saskatchewan jobs and hire Saskatchewan?”

Moe’s response pointed to other, more positive numbers from StatsCan: labour force data for March 2024 that showed an increase of 10,500 full time jobs year over year.

Moe: “Mr. Speaker, the most recent reports from Statistics Canada have Saskatchewan jobs up ten and a half thousand over the course of the last year. What that has precipitated, Mr. Speaker, is 30,000 more people living in Saskatchewan communities, people coming from all over, all around the world, making their home in a Saskatchewan community.

“Mr. Speaker, we have 225 individuals that have brought their families, are working in a Saskatchewan Health Authority complex in a community across Saskatchewan. Many of them largely are recruited from the Philippines.

“We have people that are working in the potash industry, Mr. Speaker, due to — another statistic from Statistics Canada — Saskatchewan last year was second in attracting private sector investment into our province, into our communities, private sector investment that is employing many of those ten and a half thousand people, Mr. Speaker. And Statistics Canada also says that we’re set to lead the nation when it comes to private sector capital investment in the nation of Canada this year.”

Ms. Beck: — “Saskatchewan people can’t pay their bills, businesses are closing, but this Premier is clapping for himself as are his minions, Mr. Speaker. Saskatchewan people, they don’t care about spin, increasingly desperate spin, Mr. Speaker. Saskatchewan people care about results…Mr. Speaker, to the Premier: how is that growth that works for everyone?”

The speaker then cautioned Beck on her choice of words.

Following Question Period, opposition critic for the Economy and Jobs Aleana Young blasted the government over the Stats Can numbers for business failures.

“First and foremost, anytime we see a small business close in Saskatchewan it’s a sad story. Ninety-nine per cent of the businesses in Saskatchewan are small businesses, they’re the job creators, community builders, and a critical part of the economy. And what we’re talking about today is the fact that month to month, January last year to January this year, 91 fewer small businesses operate in the province. That is bad in and of itself. If you want to look at the full year, we’re down 256 small businesses across the province, which is again in and of itself a bad thing.

“But what is, I would say, the most concerning, is the fact that this is not a month to month blip. This is sustained. When you look at Premier Scott Moe’s time at office, when you look at 2018 to where we are today we have lost 875 businesses in Saskatchewan. That is sustained, that is continual,

that is not something a healthy economy fees, and that is in consistent with what we see in other provinces. And it’s tragic for those employees, for the small businesses, for all the people who put their hopes and dreams and savings into that dream of entrepreneurship, and it is a devastating symptom for our economy.”

Young also pointed to the “worst record in Canada when it comes to job creation” and to 40,000 fewer jobs in rural Saskatchewan since Moe took office.

Among the numbers provided, Saskatchewan was home to 151,646 businesses in 2023, and had 122 small businesses for

every 1,000 people, the second-highest per capita rate in the country. Private capital investment increased by nearly 25 per cent to $12.4 billion in 2023, the second-highest growth rate among provinces, and the province is projected to increase 14.4 per cent in 2024 to $14.2 billion, for the highest expected growth rate in Canada.

The government also pointed to “substantial investments in major projects,” including stage two of the BHP Jansen potash project, major investments in canola crushing capacity from Cargill and Louis Dreyfus, and investments in thermal oil projects by Cenovus and Cardinal Energy.

Opposition critic Aleana Young speaks to reporters at the Legislature. Photo by John Cairns of SASKTODAY.ca

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Programs are a hit at the Redvers library

By Stephanie Zoer

Katy Soroka became the Redvers librarian in September 2023.

Born and raised in Manitoba, she completed her degree at the University of Brandon and moved to Redvers 12 years ago.

Soroka and her husband Derek have two children, Elizabeth and David, who keep them busy with their schooling and sports activities.

She has worked with a variety of organizations, which includes the local credit union. Soroka is also the secretary/trea-

surer for the Redvers Health Foundation and the Southeast Medical Group. Being enthusiastic about teaching and education, she is also a Skate Canada figure skating coach. Her work with the library gives Soroka the opportunity to offer a variety of programs and services to the Redvers community and surrounding area.

Her favourite part of the job is meeting and visiting with the patrons. Whether it is to catch up, help them choose a book or assist with math home-

work, she is happy to help with it all.

With 30 hours of operations each week, the library offers an array of programs for children 0-12 years, teens, adults, seniors and family events.

Some of the most popular events are story time, which includes a craft, and tiny tots for caregivers and young children.

For the adults they have coffee and colouring, and sip and sign, which is a sign language class for all ages.

Soroka said the Lego club is extremely popular. The children have a wide imagination and are highly creative with their projects.

There is always a space for clubs or groups to gather for meetings or

a social.

Receiving a $1,500 grant through the Community Initiatives Fund, this will go towards the TD Summer Reading Program. It will help purchase craft supplies and bring programmers like GoScience and Danny Kazam’s Wizard Camp. The TD Summer Reading Program is to encourage literacy through the summer months.

In collaboration with the Town of Redvers they successfully received a grant from Saskatchewan Senior Mechanism, offering a 12-week program called Senior Support Sessions.

The program will begin on May 2 and will include topics on technology, health, safety, finances and more. Guest

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Dennis Feduk, the pie man, will make his appearance and hold a class on pie making in May.

Thanks to a grant, the town is able to offer free transit to seniors in Redvers, and purchase a projector and laptop.

Frequent paint nights with local artist Chylisse Marchand are always a big hit, while

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Wrestling star Savio Vega storms Carlyle with CWE

By Stephanie Zoer

The Canadian Wrestling’s Elite (CWE) stormed Carlyle with another entertaining event on April 29 at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. They did not disappoint the crowd, which was very vocal throughout the evening.

Based out of Winnipeg, CWE is on The Point to Prove Tour 2024, and Carlyle was their fourth stop, following an event in Estevan the night before. The 17-day tour brings action to many communities in the area, and if anyone missed the action in previous southeast stops, they will be in Carnduff on May 4.

As the wrestlers warmed up in the ring, The Matriarch was also on hand, practising with her boyfriend, Levi Knight of Carnduff. She is from Edmonton and wrestles in that area.

The first match up had (The Headline) Shaun Martens facing off against crowd pleaser CAM!!iKaze. As

Martens slipped out of the ring several times to avoid the destruction from CAM!!iKaze, the crowd began to jeer Martens for being a chicken. CAM!!iKaze, from Medicine Hat, Alta., took the win with a quick pinfall. Kevin O’Doyle, known as the Boston Bruiser, received welcoming jeers as he entered the ring, while “The Mighty” Leon Lokombo had the crowd in his corner. The crowd encouraged Leon to get the win, but Martens interfered in the match to give the Boston Bruiser the win, much to the dislike of the audience.

The third match had Carnduff’s own Knight taking on seventime CWE champion (Hot Shot) Danny Duggan, who continuously hollered USA, which had the crowd in a uproar. Knight distracted Duggan with his dance moves, but it was not enough to get Knight the win.

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of the evening brought former WWE star Savio Vega to the ring, battling it out with The Lion Warrior Bobby Sharp. With the crowd eagerly voicing their thoughts, and Vega taking the upper hand, Duggan came out to help Lion Warrior in hopes of a win. This did not happen, and Vega triumphed with a victory.

Vega said he was a little boy when he first got a glimpse of professional wrestling on T.V. When he saw the matches on the screen, it was something that he wanted to do as a career.

His dreams came true in 1994 when he became a World Wrestling Federation superstar under the stage name Kwang, where he wore a mask, and it was only known that he came from Puerto Rico.

One year later he would get rid of the mask and become Savio Vega. He worked for the WWF until 1999.

In 2000, Vega

started his own business called International Wresting Association Puerto Rico (IWA), and continued with this until 2011, when the company closed down.

He always stayed in the wrestling industry through other avenues, and in 2019, reopened the IWA Puerto Rico and still has the business today, with over 40 wrestlers working for him.

Vega speaks passionately about his

life, how he has loved the opportunity to travel the world and meet wonderful people throughout his career.

The second-last match for the evening had Yorkton’s own Bull Bodnar going head to head with CWE favourite The Zombie Killer, Mentallo. This match went into the crowd, with some young boy’s eyes opened wide when the wrestlers took a seat right beside him. This match went to

A special eightman tag team closed off the evening. Duggan, Martens, the Bruiser and the Lion Warrior took on Vega, Lakomko, Knight and CAM!!iKaze.

There were bodies flying everywhere and this had the crowd providing cheers and shouting.

Vega and his team took this win, which was very pleasing to the crowd.

Bingo a successful fundraiser for Kidsport in Carlyle

By Shelley Sargent

KidSport is a provincial organization that helps families in need of financial support so their children can participate in sports. The Carlyle KidSport committee accepts applications from Carlyle families. In 2023, it provided $5,115 in grants for kids in the community to participate in sports. All funds raised and donated to Carlyle KidSport remain in Carlyle.

Carlyle KidSport held its inaugural Bingo fundraiser on April 25 at the Carlyle Sports Arena. About 120 Bingo players came out for the event. It was great to see families and friends come together to play and support KidSport. Experienced and first-time Bingo players all appeared to have a lot of fun throughout the night. The feedback has been very positive and they are looking forward to making this an annual event.

There were 13 regu-

lar Bingo games and three additional specialty games. Everyone had a chance to win one of five door prize packages of KidSport items. There was a wonderful selection of 37 donated prizes for the raffle table, and a great selection in the concession to keep everyone fed and watered.

A special thank you to the amazing volunteers who helped the committee: Ty Currie, Marlee Cormier, Marion Juce, Brandon Lequyer, Rhylind John-

son, Myrna Shaw, Gord Paulley and Kelly Currie.

One can never thank volunteers enough for helping

make the event successful.

The committee is very grateful for the support from the business community and friends with tables, cards, food and prizes.

Follow Carlyle KidSport on Facebook to keep up to date with all fundraising and events

coming up. We all know the benefits of staying active and working together as a team. The support that our community has shown for this organization over the years has been wonderful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting kids to be active.

The Rusty Relics Museum is looking to hire a Summer Student to work at the museum.

This would be from 9 till 4 on Monday through Friday for 35 hours a week at 15 per hour. The student should be over 16 and be interested in local history, enjoy working with and meeting the public and be computer literate.

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Long-time professional wrestler Savio Vega still had the moves for the crowd in Carlyle. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

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With saddened hearts, Ernie’s family announces his passing at Newhope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton, Sask. on August 10, 2023 at the age of 89.

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Ernie was born on March 16, 1934 on the farm south of Forget, Sask., the eldest child of Paul & Elizabeth Debusschere. Left with special memories of Ernie are: his sister Mary Stocker and her children: Lee (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); his sister-in-law Mary Lou Debusschere and her children: Linda (Ron), Sandy (Donna), Patsy and Larry (Glenda); his brother Don Debusschere (Lorraine) and their children: David (Kira), Ryan (Allison) and Mark (Laura). Ernie will also be missed by his great nieces and nephews, as well as many special friends.

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Visiting with Edna Benner recently were her sisters, Kay (and Glen) Oakes from Winnipeg and Jean Miller from Calgary. They were here for a couple of weeks.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother Rene and brotherin-law Jack Stocker.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Our Lady of La Salette Roman Catholic Church, Forget, with Rev. Chris Juchacz the celebrant. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery, after which everyone is invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Stoughton.

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The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a new multilateral well-drilling program to grow incremental oil production in the province.

Congratulations to Tamara Barkley (Veronica’s daughter) and Owen Easton of Regina who were married at the Chalet at Kenosee Lake on Aug. 5. Their reception was held at the Wawota Town Hall. Tamara is the granddaughter of Larry and Helen Hutchison.

A graveside service was held on Aug. 13 at the Highview Cemetery as a farewell to Ken Easton, who passed away on Aug. 1. A luncheon was held at the home of Josephine Easton following the committal.

In a news release, the government says this program creates a competitive royalty regime to encourage the use of multi-lateral horizontal oil wells, which will increase investment in the province.

“This innovative technique will put more rigs and workers in the field and support the Growth Plan goal of increasing oil production by 25 per cent to 600,000 barrels per day,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said.

Ray and Jessi Nickel, William, Gallahan and Isobel from Didsbury, Alta., stopped by in Wawota on Heritage Day. They were returning home after a holiday to Iowa. They are former residents of Wawota.

“Our new program will increase the province’s revenue so we can continue to invest in classrooms, care and communities.”

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Faye Walker was in Saskatoon for a few days this past week, visiting with her family, the Nickels, and helping her daughter celebrate her birthday. She had a dental appointment as well.

Multi-lateral drilling configurations allow a single well to access more of the oil reservoir. The Ministry of Energy and Resources estimates between 100-200 additional wells will be drilled in the province per year as a result of this program.

Lacie Nilsen of Regina spent a couple of days over the weekend with her family Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan, they enjoyed their time at the camper.

“The new incentive program for multi-lateral drilling opens up significant new drilling investment opportunities in Saskatchewan for Cenovus,” Cenovus Energy CEO Jon McKenzie said.

“It aligns with our focus to strategically build our integrated position in the Lloydminster region and we anticipate it will have positive impacts for provincial employment

Congratulations to Carson and Amy Brady of Carlyle on the birth of their daughter on July 29. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces, and has been named Lizzie Fae. She is a sister for Kacey and a granddaughter for Scot and Deanne Jackson of Wawota, and Lynn Brady of Kenosee Lake. She is also a great-granddaughter for Dorothy Brady and Clara Coffey, both of Carlyle.

as well as new production growth. We are pleased to see government focus on creative ways to bring more investment to Saskatchewan.”

“Multi-Lateral drilling is the cornerstone of Lycos’ business, which is focused in the Lloydminster region straddling the Saskatchewan Alberta border,” Lycos Energy president and CEO Dave Burton said.

Alex and Maureen McIssac from Calgary renewed acquaintances in Wawota recently.

“This announcement gives a competitive edge to Saskatchewan resulting in our company reallocating funds to the province and reaffirms the government’s commitment to working with industry to attract substantial new investment in the local economies of Saskatchewan.”

The family of Bill and Marie Jensen gathered in Wawota for a reunion Aug. 7-13. Families in attendance came from B.C., Alberta, Minnesota and Saskatchewan for a week of reminiscing and fun family activities.

“The competition for capital investment is fierce and Saskatchewan’s plan to modernize the royalty regime to recognize the use of new drilling technologies provides the right policy environment to attract investment to the province,” Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president and CEO Lisa Baiton said.

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“A more competitive royalty framework will help unlock valuable oil resources in Saskatchewan and will, in turn, create more jobs and additional revenues for the government and municipalities.”

The oil sector is one of Saskatchewan’s largest industries. The province is the secondlargest oil-producing jurisdiction in Canada and the sector supports over 26,000 jobs.

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Home Hardware in Carlyle celebrated the 60th anniversary of Home Hardware in Canada on April 26. Since Home Hardware’s emergence in 1964, it has become the architects of the company, of homes across Canada, of projects big and small. The 60th anniversary theme is Built to Last.

Faber’s Electric to celebrate 40 years in business

By Shelley Faber

In the spring of 1984, after Dale Faber had completed his apprenticeship as an electrician, he and his wife Shelley started their electrical contracting company called Faber’s Electric.

In the beginning, their company was home-based but over the years it has expanded.

Dale trained a number of apprentices throughout the first several years in business, and some of them have stayed on to work for the company after obtaining their journeyman status. They, in turn, have trained other apprentices.

In 2003, Dale and Shelley‘s older son Devin joined the company. He received his electrical journeyman’s certification after the completion of the four-year apprenticeship program. Jeff, their younger son, joined the company in the fall of 2008 and he also obtained his electrical journeyman’s certification.

Over the past 40 years, there have been many employees who have contributed to making the business the success that it is. In addition to Devin and Jeff, Jason Johnson has been a dedicated and loyal employee. This year will mark his 30th year

of working for Faber’s Electric.

The company does all types of work, including oilfield, commercial and industrial, as well as residential electrical construction and maintenance. While the operation remained homebased for many years, it was recognized they had outgrown their available space and in the spring of 2010, land just south of Carlyle on Highway 9 was purchased from Dennis MacDonald and a new shop was built. This new building represented the long-term stability and growth of the company as well as the commit-

ment that Faber’s Electric made to the community of Carlyle and surrounding area.

After several years of working as an electrician, Jeff returned to school and training. He graduated from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon in early 2023 with his plumbing and gas-fitting certification. He was honored at an awards banquet in November 2023 for being the outstanding journeyman of the class of 2022-23 in all of Saskatchewan for the plumbing trade.

He now has his Red Seal certification as an electrician, plumber and general gas fitter. Devin has also expanded his work portfolio and works with heavy equipment doing excavation, horizontal directional drilling and hydrovacing.

As of today, Faber’s Electric employs six journeyman electricians, four electrical apprentices, one journeyman plumber, two plumbing apprentices, a mechanic and three office workers. Dale Faber, the guy that started it all as the company’s first electrician, is mostly retired these days, but still offers

valuable information and insight to present employees.

The Faber family would like to invite all friends, family and

customers to come to the shop on May 10 for lunch to celebrate 40 years of their success in business in Carlyle and surrounding area.

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TAURUS

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You might go on a spontaneous romantic trip this week. You’ll need to take a step back to make a difficult decision and sort out your thoughts so you can confidently move forward. Don’t forget to incorporate some fun into your daily routine.

GEMINI

You may need to re-evaluate some of your friendships this week. Some of your friends may return the money they owe you, which could help ease some tension.

CANCER

An error in an invoice will require your attention. You may have to devote time to rectifying the situation and obtaining the appropriate reimbursement. Sometimes, you must take action to correct even the slightest injustice.

LEO Your efforts to be healthier will be rewarded by an appropriate treatment or a new diet offering visible results. You’re on the right track to improve your physical and mental well-being.

VIRGO

You’ll be surprised by a sudden increase in popularity with your clients and on social media. If you’re single, you’ll also notice that people compete for your attention.

LIBRA

Your family will be top of mind this week. Your nearest and dearest could be asking for more attention than usual. You may plan to move if you’re no longer comfortable in your home.

SCORPIO

Travel is becoming more complicated, and communication isn’t always clear. Your directness and honesty will significantly impact your colleagues or social life. You don’t waste time beating around the bush, and although some people may be offended, it’s how you maintain your peace of mind.

SAGITTARIUS

You may face some financial issues this week, but don’t worry. You can resolve these problems by confronting them directly. Take some time to relax and indulge in some self-care.

CAPRICORN

You may face some delays at work this week. Take some time to slow down instead of getting anxious. Focus your efforts to work more efficiently and complete your tasks on time.

AQUARIUS

You might have to cover for an absent colleague at work, which could cause some stress. However, this could lead to a promotion in the future.

PISCES

TAURUS

Your vivid imagination could lead you to undertake a successful artistic project. Make an effort to arrange a festive gettogether with your friends. It will be well worth it. Be mindful of distractions at work.

GEMINI

You’ll be tasked with organizing a social event or an important meeting as part of your job. You’ll overcome your shyness and discover your more extroverted side to excel in this role.

CANCER

You’ll be given new and stimulating responsibilities at work. These tasks will allow you to discover and develop skills you didn’t know you had, leading to a raise in the coming weeks.

LEO

You’ll be given the opportunity to embark on a surprising adventure, such as a spiritual journey. This experience will broaden your horizons and guide your personal and professional development. It could also reveal itself through a sporting activity.

VIRGO

You’ll be filled with a range of emotions that will lead you to a significant transformation. Consider making drastic changes, such as moving to a new home, exploring new horizons or changing jobs.

LIBRA

You’ll be faced with an agonizing choice. Think carefully before deciding. Rushing into a decision you have to reconsider is a waste of time. Balance is the key. Know how to weigh the pros and cons.

SCORPIO

You’ll have a lot of work to do this week. You could be entrusted with a confidential file with a significant financial payoff. You could also consider starting your own business, which will be very rewarding.

SAGITTARIUS

You may experience love at first sight and connect with a potential soulmate. You’ll have an instant connection. However, family considerations could complicate things before fully investing in the relationship.

CAPRICORN

Watch what you say, especially around certain people who can’t hold their tongues. You’re planning a move and will spend time decorating to personalize your new space.

AQUARIUS

Someone may tell you a confusing secret. You’ll wonder whether revealing it to the people involved would be the right thing to do. You may need to reevaluate your circle of friends, especially if debt or betrayal are involved.

PISCES

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You’ll have to speak in front of an audience or on social media. You’ll feel a certain satisfaction after receiving positive feedback. However, some people will disagree with you, so be prepared to face criticism, too.

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Getting a promotion could solve some of your financial problems. Having a conversation with your boss could lead to this advancement, paving the way for a more promising future. Talking to your better half ensures you’re both getting what you want from the relationship.

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