OBSERVER
By Stephanie Zoer
The Carlyle Fun Dayz committee and the Town of Carlyle worked diligently to bring a carnival to Carlyle, and their efforts finally paid off.
It took 10 years of persistent phone calls to all the available carnivals in the west, trying persuade one of them to come, and for it to happen was worth their while. It is expensive for these companies to come and set up, so they need to make sure that the trip is worth their time
Canuck Amusements from Selkirk, Man., a family-run business took the chance and provided a midway for the town and surrounding areas to enjoy.
The midway was set up from June 28-30 at the Carlyle Sports Arena’s parking lot. One of the conditions to have the carnival was to provide a great space for the rides and games.
On June 28, the carnival began and it was a great way to start off the summer holidays for the kids. It was going well, but after an hour the rides and games needed to be shut down due to the rain.
The fun did not end there because of the rain, as people could go inside the complex and enjoy live music from the band Switch.
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More than 3,000 people enjoyed the Carlyle Carnival
Canuck Amusements lit up the Carlyle Sports Arena parking lot with their many rides at the Carlyle Carnival. Photo by John Brownlee
3,000 people attended the fun, which was very pleasing to the committee. They had 10 rides and a full selection of games to be played. There was also a beer garden set up, while others swung around on the rides.
Another live band came to town June 29
to entertain. Prairie Revolt played until the wee hours, keeping the crowd on the dance floor. Tim Sedor, a committee member and chairman of the event, was pleased with the amount of people who supported the weekend, and feels that the crowd was quite
large for the first-time gathering.
They also hope that they will get in the rotation of the carnival and that Canuck Amusements will return next year, but it is not guaranteed.
A percentage of the gate fees will be returned to the Carlyle Fun Dayz
committee and they in turn will donate it to the new school project. With this event in the books, their focus now is on Carlyle Fun Dayz, slated for Aug. 17 on Main Street in Carlyle. It will host a trade show, live bands, food trucks, games, a parade
and much more. This annual event always has a packed house of people wandering the streets and enjoying the many things to do. Sedor said there will be a lot of things going on that day and they always try to add new attractions each year.
July
Friday, July 12 to Saturday July, 14
- White Bear Pow Wow
Sat, July 13 - Kenosee Lake Show & Shine
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August
Sat, Aug 3 - Wawota Heritage Day
Fri & Sat - Aug 9 & 10 - Manor Fun Dayz
Sat, Aug 17 - Carlyle Fun Dayz
Fri, Aug 23 - Arcola Rodeo
Sat, Aug 24 - 5th Annual Manor & RM 63 Fire Department Golf Tournament
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Inga Hill saluted for 25 years of crop reporting
By Stephanie Zoer
Inga Hill has lived in the Stoughton area all her life, beginning on a farm 19 kilometres west of Stoughton with her parents Kristjan and Royal Bjarnason.
It was Hill’s mother who got her involved in the Stoughton Agricultural Society fair at the age of eight, bringing in garden produce and baking, while her father brought in grain for the fair.
Hill was incredibly involved in farm life and when she was old enough to marry, she and her husband Carman Hill bought a farm in 1959 southwest of Stoughton.
Hill raised her three sons, Earl, Bradley, and Harvey on this section of land, and now over 65 years later has slowed down in farming, as her son Harvey took over the work.
To add to this group, they have nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Their farm was considered a mixed farm as they had cattle, chickens and planted different grains, and harvested their own hay.
Hill knows all about the farm and helped wherever she was needed, whether it was driving equipment or bringing meals out to the fields.
Through this, she raised her boys and had a large vegetable garden. To this day, she does the books for the farm.
One time, while she was at an event, the Ministry of Agriculture recruitment team was on hand and
had a booth looking for volunteers to do a weekly crop report.
Hill was asked if she might be willing to try this and she thought why not, since she lived on a farm and drove past many fields filled with different crops.
On June 18 at Regina’s Atlas Hotel, a service
award ceremony and luncheon were held to honour 20 volunteers for years of service.
Hill received her 25 years of service award from Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for her crop reporting.
“I love the farm life and everything that has to do with it,” said Hill.
Over the 25 years, Hill has placed 1,300 calls, with one call each Tuesday during the season. She hopes to remain a crop reporter for another five years.
Hill was very honoured to receive this recognition and has enjoyed the job.
There is a certain way that crop reporting needs to be completed, and it includes a form that is filled out weekly.
Rainfall is measured through a gauge and topsoil moisture is measured with a special stick that is inserted into the ground.
Crop development for cereal grains is measured from the first seedling, which is the first left to appear until the fifth leaf. After this the flag leaf appears and is the last leaf to show up before the crop goes into head.
Spring cereal, flax, canola/ mustard and pulse crops are recorded similarly, and hay crops are also evaluated. Presently they are slightly behind due to the rain and cooler weather.
Crops are evaluated on their conditions as dryness, moisture and height. Last year was a terrible year for crops, said Hill, as it was so dry.
If a person sees her parked on the side of the road and walking a short distance into a field, she is working on her report.
At the age of 86, Hill is a busy woman. She has volunteered for the Stoughton Ag. Society for many years and is the treasurer, and helps at the New Hope Pioneer Lodge with activities, as her husband is a resident there.
She loves to bake and often bakes goods for silent auctions at the lodge or for other events.
She admits that she is slower now, and is getting tired, but she enjoys her life and plans to continue as long as health will allow.
From left, Inga Hill receives her 25 years of crop reporting award from Agriculture Minister David Marit. Photo by Earl Hill
Redvers’ inaugural homecoming was a great success
By Stephanie Zoer
The Canada Day activities in Redvers had been dwindling over recent years, according to Jena Cowan, the assistant chief administrative officer, while places like Carnduff and Alida had highly successful homecomings.
Those two communities became an inspiration for the town, and after having several meetings, they planned to make this a big event.
Redvers is celebrating 120 years and the town wanted to put on an event that was going to attract people of all ages and locations.
They wanted the homecoming to include a Canada Day celebration and since this year July 1 fell on a Monday, it was a perfect time for the events they had planned, as it could be extended over a long weekend.
This will be the first of many homecomings to be planned for the future. Included in the organizing was the Town of Redvers, the Redvers Public Library, the Redvers Lions Club, Redvers Tourism, the Redvers Golf and Country Club, Redvers Recreation Centre Board, the Redvers Arts Council and many volunteers.
From June 29-July 1, Redvers held their first homecoming, and it was a tremendous success, with events happening every day.
Cowan said they were pleasantly surprised to hear that the weekend was also being used for reunions, and the campgrounds were fully booked.
June 29 was a set-up day, in which committees set up tables for the trade show and ensured all organizations that were involved were ready.
A slo-pitch tournament began on June 28 with 14 teams entered and was held during the day June 29 and 30, with both the ball diamonds’ and pool’s concession booths open for snacks. There was also a beer garden and food trucks.
The trade show held at the Redvers Curling Rink had 30-plus vendors and there was something for everyone to check out.
On June 29, a motorcycle and vehicle show and shine took place. Many polished up their vehicles to be displayed for all to see, and they gave the organizers some great pointers for next year’s show. More than 60 entries were received.
Ron Rabe won Best in Show for vehicles with his 1969 Z/28 Camero car, while Nicole Dube took Best in Show for motorcycles with her
2000 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic. There were plenty of activities for the kids with colouring, bouncy castles, toonie swimming, sand and water stations, face painting and a tractor derby, which took a little longer than anticipated. They handed out prizes to the winners and hope to streamline the derby next year.
Also downtown was an art show and sale.
Visitors could sit and rest, enjoy a beverage and view the many pieces of art, then hop on the Town of Redvers transit van for a tour of the town. This was available on both days.
Surround Sound Music played all day at the baseball tournament and into the cabaret on June 29. This was also the night that the Redvers Volunteer Fire Department lit up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display.
On June 30, a catered meal by Rising Phoenix took place with 130 tickets sold, and after a “horse race”, the band Quinton Blair took to the stage and sang well into the night. A total of 260 guests enjoyed this. The horse race consisted of eight people dressed up in inflatable horses and having to maneuver a course; this proved to be quite entertaining, with 300 people cheering them on. Matthew Magotiaux was the champion.
A ranch rodeo was also part of the events on June 30 and July 1, drawing a full house on both days. It also gave people the opportunity to see the daring rides by the Truco Trick Riders, who performed three times during the weekend. This group of five riders had the crowd cheering with their acrobatic moves on top of their horses.
On June 30, breakfast was served by the Knights of Columbus before a parade, and it was also the official presentation of the new Hometown History highway signs, recognizing Christian Sutter, Jim Lewthwaite, and Howard Wright for their dedication to the community. Family members of each were present to say a few words at the gathering.
These signs were donated by Bill and Jan Murray, and once a permanent location is found, Bedec’s Ready Mix is donating a portion of the cement for pilings.
The parade’s starting point needed to be moved due to the considerable number of entries.
The street was lined with spectators as the RCMP escorted the Studio A dancers, led by instructor and owner Amber Sylvestre, down the street, followed by 70 floats, with participates honking their horns and throwing candies to the kids.
Organizers are incredibly pleased with the way the weekend went and the number of people who came out and supported the
activities. The Town of Redvers is incredibly thankful for all the sponsorships they received, and the volunteers were amazing. So
many of the residents also stepped up to help. Next year’s dates have been set for June 27 –29, and they are excited to see what it will bring.
The ranch rodeo at the Redvers Homecoming had a full house on both days. Photo by Dellan Mohrbutter
Redvers streets were lined with vehicles and spectators for the massive Canada Day parade that was part of the Redvers Homecoming event.
Photo by Dellan Mohrbutter
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Are cell phones needed in classrooms?
David Willberg Willberg’s World
The debate over whether cell phones are actually needed in schools has been growing in recent months, especially after the provincial governments in Ontario and Alberta passed legislation to have the devices banned from classrooms.
Saskatchewan has yet to follow suit, but Premier Scott Moe recently said it’s been discussed.
Cell phones have become a double-edged sword as they evolve, not just in the classroom but for society as a whole. They can be a valuable tool because they keep us in contact with those around us. They can be used by students for research during school hours. If used right, cell phones could be a real asset in the classroom.
But they can also be a distraction. For teachers, their jobs become even more difficult when students have their heads buried in their phones.
Parents will text their child in non-emergency situations during class times, even though they know when breaks occur.
And the students text back and forth with their friends, often regarding trivial matters.
Now you could argue that the students could be allowed to use their phones only for research purposes while in the classroom. But we know what would happen: some of the kids would try to sneak a message off to their friends, which would lead others to try and do the same, and suddenly we’re back to the same mess we currently have.
We’re better off just not allowing cell phones in the classroom.
For those of us who are of a certain age, if we ventured into a classroom now, we’d have a hard time grasping it at first. There are so many changes that have occurred in the 21st century alone. These didn’t happen overnight; they’ve been gradual. And they’re going to continue to occur. Virtual classrooms – a concept that seemed unthinkable 35 years ago – and distance learning will continue to become more common, but most students will still spend most of their time in the classroom.
During classes, the students’ focus needs to be on the teacher and education, and not on where they’re going for lunch or where they’ll hang out after school. And it’s not like the students are in the classroom all day. Those in elementary school have a morning and afternoon recess as well as a lunch break, while high school students have a break between classes which would allow them to catch up on their messages.
If there’s an emergency, then call the office, leave a message with the person at the front desk, and it will be relayed to the student. It was a system that worked just fine for decades.
(The discussion of whether a child under the age of 10 should have a cellular phone is a debate for another time).
Fifteen years ago, some people were up in arms that governments were passing legislation to ban distracted driving. Now, many would have a hard time believing that you could legally pick up your phone and send a text message or answer a call while driving. (Advancements in technology have allowed us to continue to access our phones while behind the wheel).
When was the last time you actually heard somebody complain about distracted driving laws, other than from people who were stupid enough to text and drive?
Granted, there’s a big difference between texting and driving, and using a cellular phone while in the classroom.
If we ever do have phones banned from the classroom, it won’t take long to adjust, and in due time, we’ll wonder why it took so long to enact this law in the first place.
“When people are determined they can overcome anything.”
- Nelson Mandela
Are those indeed the best choices Americans have?
One doesn’t have to be an expert in American politics to notice that something is seriously wrong there.
The current American president came out looking sad after the first public debate held June 27 at CNN headquarters in Atlanta, with no public present. (Some assumed the lack of a live audience only worsened the performances). While his opponent was pronounced the winner in this round, both presidential contenders gave me Spanish shame (second-hand embarrassment) way more times than I’d expect following a political event of this level.
Going into the candidates’ first face-off, there were no doubts that former U.S. president Donald Trump, 78, and President Joe Biden, 81, are in their prime shape for the job. But those 90 minutes, which felt too surreal at times, made people all over the world ask – are those indeed the best options Americans have for their leader?
‘WTF’: Panicked Dems start looking for alternatives to Biden (Politico).
‘A reality show’: World reacts to Trump-Biden debate (BBC).
‘That was painful’: Van Jones reacts to Biden’s debate performance (CNN).
‘Was the debate the beginning of the end of Joe Biden’s presidency?’ (The New Yorker).
Ana Bykhovskaia Twenty Lines About…
Those are just a few of many headlines reflecting on the debate.
As one American gentleman put it, the candidates looked like two dinosaurs, who lost points way too often, requiring moderators to try bringing them back (which didn’t help much), and pointed fingers at each other, with no ability to persuasively back their claims.
The debate underscored the growing chasm between rhetoric and reality in American politics. Trump’s attacks were often personal and incendiary (even though he managed to avoid talking about Biden’s age except for one time), aiming to paint Biden as weak and ineffective. His claims, frequently unsubstantiated, were designed to evoke an emotional response from his supporters and those undecided.
Biden, on the other hand, sought to present himself as a steady hand in turbulent times. His responses, often lacking energy and clarity, aimed to appeal to stability. Sometimes he blamed Trump for the country’s failures and other times he tried to underline his achievements. However, in his reasoning, he regu-
larly drifted away from the topic.
Biden’s performance only strengthened the fears of many voters who consider the Democrat too old to be the country’s president. That was confirmed by undecided voters watching the debates as part of focus groups, many of whom left the event seriously concerned about his condition.
Trump, who is often criticized for radicalism, seemed like he tried to stick to more or less moderate positions and position himself as a centrist.
One of the weirdest moments was a word battle over which one of these not-so-young men was in better shape, which ended with Trump’s suggestion, “Let’s not act like children,” followed by Biden’s response, “You are a child.”
While Biden put on a muted performance, Trump traditionally seemed aggressive and also not shy on false and misleading claims.
CNN’s analysis counted over thirty false statements from Trump— against at least nine for Biden. However, much more often the candidates’ statements were simply empty. And that, I felt, was
the biggest problem – how can the candidates afford to be so empty-worded at this stage of the campaign? Or are they simply not capable anymore? However, I feel the American situation goes along with the political tendencies observed in other countries. I believe there is a major crisis on the global political stage. With a fast-spinning life, people want fast solutions, but I don’t think anyone has found a way to quickly turn the world around and make it better in no time. As a result, far-right parties claim more seats, populists win more votes, and the green agenda fades away after decades of growth under the pressure of other urgent matters. It seems that Democrats are not planning on changing their candidate following the debate (at least yet), and it seems that, come November, many Americans might find themselves in zugzwang—a situation found in chess and other turnbased games wherein a player has to make a move, but whatever move they make will only worsen their position. As we celebrated Canada’s birthday this week, I felt that no matter when the election comes here, so far, we are in better shape than our neighbors. However, their political crisis will affect Canada in many ways whether we want it or not.
Stoughton came together for Canada Day festivities
By Stephanie Zoer
Taylor Park was the place to be in Stoughton on Canada Day, as the town supplied the festivities and the Stoughton Lions Club took care of the cooking.
The Lions has served up the meal on Canada Day for several years, said club president Ed Young. A minimum fee is charged for the meal, which includes burgers, hotdogs, salads and cake, and the money collected is returned to an organization in the community. This year it will go to Stoughton First Responders.
Upon entering the park, the Caragana Ramblers could be heard in the distance, entertaining the crowd. The band could not use their microphones, as it rained off and on, so the band sang louder, and the crowd got closer.
The rain did let up for long enough for the people to be fed and enjoy the socializing.
Each year at the celebrations, the Lions Club holds its reverse draw. Del Coderre thanked the crowd for coming out and
supporting them and the town for supplying the entertainment, the meal and later the fireworks.
Only 200 tickets are sold for this fundraiser and the three lucky winners were: Michelle Richardson took home
the $1,000 top prize, Tiffany Heatherington won $200 for second and Tanya Dubois $50 for third.
With the excitement of the draw over, people stayed to chat, but the
sky opened up with more rain, some hail, thunder and lightning, and everyone scrambled for cover.
The crowd dissipated as the weather warnings started coming in and the clouds grew darker. Due to the uncooperative weather, the fireworks were postponed to July 6 at Taylor Park at around 9:30 p.m., as part of the Stoughton Daze weekend.
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Many seniors and families enjoyed the music from the Caragana Ramblers at Taylor Park for the Canada Day celebrations in Stoughton.
Photo by Stephanie Zoer
The Stoughton Lions Club served up burgers, hotdogs, salads and cake at the Canada Day festivities. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Southeast family struggles to pay for mother’s hospital bill after lengthy stay in Regina
By Stephanie Zoer
Fenella Powell moved to Canada on Aug. 13, 2019, with her husband Vivian Powell and their three children Hayden, Katelyn and Merissa.
They lived in Kolar Gold Fields, a town in south India that is most famous for its gold mines.
Powell works at the Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow as a continuing care aid and Vivian is employed at Oxbow Tire.
Their oldest son Hayden is graduating from Oxbow Prairie Horizons School and plans to attend the University of Calgary to become a nurse. Powell had her parents Gordon and Grace Kelman over from India to celebrate this special occasion.
They also had Vivian’s parents here and they all stayed at the Powell home.
Powell said it got a little busy at times having nine people in the house, but the parents were great with helping with the household chores, cooking meals and general everyday things. Powell’s parents have always been pretty healthy except for being diabetics, which has been quite manageable, according to Powell.
At the end of April, Powell’s 70-year-old mother became ill with
pneumonia and was taken to the Redvers Health Centre, where she remained overnight for observation. The following day she returned home and seemed to be improving.
On June 5, Grace had stomach pain and said it was so intense it felt like labour pain that was going into her back, so Powell gave her some pain medication and it seemed to subside. The following morning, Powell left their home early for appointments in Estevan and did not return home until late in the afternoon.
During this time, she did not know that her mother’s condition had worsened; Grace Kelman had been throwing up all day and Gravol was not working. Powell took her mother to the Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow, and they kept her overnight and gave her intravenous fluids as she was dehydrated. They also ran a panel of bloodwork. It showed that Grace’s kidneys were not working properly, and Grace needed to go to Regina. They drove her as the cost for an ambulance was $2,000, which they could not afford. They drove her to the Regina General Hospital and while they waited for a doctor, Grace became very sleepy as her
blood sugar dropped. By the time a doctor saw her, she was not in good shape. They ran bloodwork again and found her kidneys and heart were failing. Grace’s lungs were filling with fluid and she was placed on oxygen.
Due to some of the symptoms Grace was having, they placed her in isolation and did a COVID-19 test, which was negative, but she remained there.
“This was the worst day of my life,” said Powell. “I was afraid I was going to lose my mom.”
Powell remained at her mother’s side throughout her stay at the Regina General, and she was discharged on June 23.
With having antibiotics and plenty of rest, Grace is on the road to recovery and was home in time for her grandson’s graduation, but now there is an extremely expensive hospital
bill to pay. The Powells could not afford the insurance for her parents due to their age and diabetes.
Plus, their son is headed off to university, which was another expense they needed to cover, and Powell said they have regular jobs.
They already have the invoice for one hospital stay and it is $1,320, which is one night, and they are afraid of the one from Regina as it was 16
Cornerstone plans $2.74 million for facilities
With no emergency funding called upon and with an existing budget of $2.74 million, Andy Dobson, manager of transportation and facilities for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) registered his biannual report to the board members on June 19 during their open business session.
“We try to keep a surplus of about $200,000,” he said, “it would be better at around $350,000 though.”
Dobson presented the amended preventive maintenance and repair plan to the board before it was forwarded to the Ministry of Education for final approval.
One of the largest projects being proposed is the replacement of two large roofing segments at the Estevan Comprehensive School at a cost of $700,000.
Other projects will include electrical upgrades in some schools that are in need of more outlets to conduct their lessons and classes. Those will come with a price tag of around $370,000, he estimated based on engineering reports and inspections.
Division-wide heating
and cooling repairs and replacements are expected to be just under the $1 million mark while division-side facility repairs and upgrades will carry a price tag of around $570,500, he said in the report.
Besides the roofing, ECS also requires a lighting upgrade to LED systems that will cost about $200,000 while the new requirement to fly the Saskatchewan flag on school properties will require an additional 17 flagpoles around the division at a cost of about $68,000.
With all these items on the agenda, Dobson said there is a projected deficit of $320,500 with the deficit being met using accumulated surpluses from prior years.
There are required
days. They believe it will be well over $20,000. A regular one-night stay in a Saskatchewan hospital is around $1,380.
Because of all the testing, ranging from blood cultures that happened a couple of times a week, to CT scans, COVID-19 tests, and being in isolation, they know this bill will be extremely expensive, and they do not know how they will pay for it. Also, Powell did not work during this time.
Christie Parker, a co-worker at the health centre, organized a GoFundMe page for the family as she wanted to help in some way. She is hoping that people will open their hearts and wallets to help a family in need.
The Powell family is very thankful to those who have donated and to everyone who helped them during this stressful time.
Powell became very emotional as she discussed how grateful she is to still have her mother and to be able to celebrate her son’s graduation as a family.
Her parents will return to their home in India on July 21, and it is Powell’s hope that her mom will be well enough to travel and will continue to improve each day.
plans for the next three school years, all arriving with a funding allocation of not more than $2.74 million.
These future projects will include Lampman roof replacements at $550,000, ECS electrical upgrades and fan replacements at a cost of $775,000 in the 202627 school year.
Other division-wide projects connected to repairs and replacements could leave the division with another PMR deficit of about $10,000 he said.
The plans for 202728 will include a heating system upgrade at the Yellow Grass School at a cost of $250,000 and new shingles for that school at a further cost of $50,000.
The Radville School
will also require a section of roof replacement at an estimated cost of $400,000.
Weldon School in Bienfait is scheduled for roof repairs at a $250,000 price tag and roofing shingles to protect the Pangman School gymnasium will be in the $80,000 range, he predicted.
In total, Dobson suggested the 2027-28 projects will come in about $10,000 under budget with that surplus to be maintained for emergent situations.
Dobson fielded a few queries from board members during the presentation and was then thanked by board chairwoman Audrey Trombley for his input and time in preparing the documents.
The Carlyle Observer is always looking for local stories and events to publish.
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Back row, from left, Fenella Powell and Vivian Powell. Front left, Katelyn Powell, Grace Kelman, Hayden Powell, Gordon Kelman and Merissa Powell enjoyed the celebration of Hayden’s graduation. Photo courtesy of Fenella Powell
Kenosee Lake Riding Academy saddled, ready to go
By Stephanie Zoer
The Kenosee Lake Riding Academy (KLRA) began in the 1960’s at Moose Mountain Provincial Park.
In 1983, Mary Tudhope took over KLRA. She is in her 42nd year and has never looked back. Horses have always been Tudhope’s passion and running the KLRA is a dream come true for her.
Upon entering the main gate at Kenosee Lake, the KLRA is located 4.8 kilometres west and to the north by Little Kenosee Lake.
The 25 horses used for the academy are wintered at Tudhope’s farm north of Kenosee. They are not used much in the winter, and in the summer they are brought to the stalls. They are then ridden several times to get them ready for their summer months of riding.
Some of these horses have been trained and
raised by Tudhope, while others were purchased or are from rescues.
The horses arrive the third week of June and the academy offers a one-hour trail ride four times a day, seven days a week. No rides are given in the evenings. The rides are dependent on weather conditions.
Horses are saddled and ready to go, with stirrups being adjusted for leg length and comfort. The trails go around the shores of Little Kenosee Lake, through the lush grass and forest. Each trip is different as one never knows what they might see.
Two trail guides go along for the ride while another person stays at the stables to answer calls and book rides.
These horses ranging from five to 20 years of age, have been on many trails, and are surefooted, calm, friendly and know their jobs.
During this time, the horses are at the stables.
Government will
Following the release of the Saskatchewan Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal’s report on the federal Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), the Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it will not be complying with the regulations when they come into effect.
According to the report, Saskatchewan’s economic growth would be slashed by at least $7.1 billion, the province would lose at least 4,200 jobs and there would be an $8.1 billion negative impact on Saskatchewan’s export sector.
“This report offers irrefutable, independent evidence that these federal regulations will have a substantial impact on the cost of electricity in Saskatchewan and, as a consequence, our economy and way of life,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “We cannot participate in federal economic harm to our province.”
The tribunal compared the CER to Saskatchewan’s Affordable Power Plan to reach net-zero electricity by 2050.
Tudhope has a camper parked near where she stays until the Labour Day long weekend, as this is when it closes.
For young children who are not ready to ride a horse, ponies are available that can be led around the corral by parents.
While riding, it is always good practice to wear sunscreen and bug repellent, a hat, long pants and proper footwear to protect a person from the elements and bugs.
To ensure a spot, it is best to book in advance as their time slots can fill up quickly.
KLRA is one of the riding places that is highlighted by Tourism Saskatchewan for its scenic trails and it is one you don’t want to miss.
Ottis joined the Kenosee Lake Riding Academy in 2019 and is one of 25 horses used for the trails. Photo courtesy of Mary Tudhope
not adhere to new electricity regulations
The tribunal was also asked to examine the forecasted collective effect of the CER on the provincial economy to the end of 2035.
“The tribunal’s findings confirm what the Government of Saskatchewan has already told the federal government – their approach in an attempt to regulate our provincial electricity system is unaffordable and technologically and logistically unattainable,” Crown Investments Corporation Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We will continue Saskatchewan’s plan to ensure reliable baseload electricity for the next decade of growth and beyond, while working toward a net-zero electricity sector by 2050.”
The government claims the tribunal found that regional differences between provinces, including power sources, population, climate and geography, were not taken into account when the federal government developed the CER, and it identified a wide variety of impacts on the Saskatchewan economy, including:
• By 2035, residential ratepayers
Notice of Intention to Designate Municipal Heritage Property
The Heritage Property Act, S.S. 1979-80, c.H-2.2 s. 11(2)(b)
Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the date of service of this notice, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to designate as Municipal Heritage Property the following real property known as the Elm Lawn Cemetery legally described as SE 09-05-06-2 Plan G5250, and located 1.1 km South of Lampman on Range Road 2063.
The reasons for the proposed designation are as follows:
1. The Elm Lawn Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34. The Elm Lawn Cemetery was established by the Elm Lawn Cemetery Company in 1916, and was transferred to the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 in 2018.
2. The Elm Lawn Cemetery has served the needs of the municipality since 1916, and continues to provide plots and accept new inter nments to the present day Designation as Municipal Heritage Property will aid in preservation of the existing burials, and ensure that the Elm Lawn Cemetery remains viable for the generations to come.
Any person wishing to object to the proposed designation must serve Council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three days prior to consideration of the bylaw
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would face a $241 increase in additional electricity costs and a $630 increase by 2050. Households would have between $1,350-$2,040 less to spend annually.
• By 2035, commercial ratepayers would face an $888 increase in additional electricity costs and a $2,340 increase by 2050.
• By 2035, small industrial ratepayers would face a $1,429 increase in additional electricity costs and a $3,750 increase by 2050.
• Saskatchewan has only three per cent of Canada’s population, but would bear at least 15 per cent of the total costs of CER compliance.
• Saskatchewan and its industries are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of greater electricity costs due to its resource and export-based economy.
• Complying with the CER would lead to stalled growth, potential shifts of production to jurisdictions with less stringent environmental standards, and a substantial decrease in royalties and taxes paid to the Government of Saskatchewan.
• Taxpayer-funded power infrastructure would have to be abandoned prior to its intended end-of-life.
Saskatchewan’s position is that the onus is now on the federal government to prove the constitutionality of the CER before it imposes these regulations on Saskatchewan.
“We will not be submitting taxpayers to the cost of litigation against the federal government unless litigated against,” said Eyre. “The federal government is well aware that laws with respect to the generation and production of electrical energy fall under exclusive provincial jurisdiction in section 92A of the Constitution Act, 1867.”
The Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal conducted its analysis and developed this report under the authority of The Saskatchewan First Act.
The government says the tribunal is currently examining the economic cost of the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap and federal ‘Methane 75’ regulations.
The CER is expected to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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SaskPower talks SMRs at southeast open houses
By David Willberg
Southeast Saskatchewan residents learned more about the SMR project proposed for the Estevan area during a series of SaskPower engagement sessions.
In addition to events held at the Days Inn Estevan on June 25 and 26, engagements were also held in Oxbow on June 25, Torquay on June 26, and Midale and Weyburn on June 27. SaskPower representatives explained the project and answered questions from the public.
A series of placards were set up in each location, explaining the current and future power needs for Saskatchewan, why it is looking at SMRs, the timelines for project approval and construction, the potential locations for the Estevan area, how the SMR would operate and the safety measures, including what is done with the waste.
Travis Sandeski, a public engagement con-
sultant for SaskPower, said they had about 30 people attend the gatherings in Estevan, with the evening session attracting more visitors. Attendance was low for the Oxbow meeting, and Sandeski believes it was partly due to timing since it happened during the day, and partly because Grant Devine Lake near Alameda is no longer viewed as a potential site.
Sandeski said the Crown corporation had been to Oxbow previously to discuss the project, and SaskPower was encouraged to return and update citizens.
“That area around Oxbow and Alameda was at one time circled on the map saying ‘Hey, we want to find a site here’, and now all our sites are in the other area [around Estevan],” said Sandeski.
People who attended the sessions in Estevan wanted to know about timelines and employment, including when SaskPower is expected to select its preferred
site for the Estevan region. They also want to know when construction would begin and when the SMR would start producing power.
A lot of people are curious about the technical aspects of the project, Sandeski said, but SaskPower didn’t receive as many questions about
that side. Still, some people ask how waste is managed and how this project will impact water.
“We went out with some of these boards and information quite a bit in the past year, and so those questions are trailing now. At this time last year, we had a lot of questions about how is that
water used, is it going through the reactor, is it radioactive. And today we get a lot less questions.”
It might be because people have educated themselves about the project, or it might be because SaskPower has answered questions previously on operations.
Premier Scott Moe re-
vealed in late May that Saskatchewan’s first SMR – if the project goes ahead – would be located in the Estevan area. Locations on Boundary Dam and Rafferty Dam are being considered for the project.
The official site is expected to be selected in early 2025. The federal regulatory approval process can then begin, and a decision on whether the project will go ahead is not expected until 2029, and Sandeski said they received some questions about why it will take so long.
The SMR is not expected to be operational until 2034.
“People look at that chart, and it looks like a long ways out, and I know some people look at that chart and it looks … reasonably aggressive, I like to say. But most people are like, hurry up,” said Sandeski.
The plant, which would generate at least 300 megawatts of power, would employ more than 150 people.
Cornerstone school division’s administration team walks board members through progress reports
They call it the “wall walk” and it’s done on a regular basis by a team of South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) administration leaders. The purpose of the “walk” is to bring board members up to date on the progress being made on various educational fronts through the process of “walking” them through a series of colourful graphs and
charts that bedeck the school division’s conference room’s west wall.
The “walk” on June 19, during the board’s monthly business meeting, began with superintendent Catherine Hiltz going through details of the school survey system and student learning processes as the educators find out how and what students are absorbing or, as she
said, “do they value what they’re learning?”
She said SECPSD is around the provincial average of overall success and that has been consistent over the past four years, or since Cornerstone started submitting detailed data that are accumulated and put into the graph and chart templates.
“We are pretty well on track but with a little bit
of work to do yet,” she told the board.
Jacquelene Gibbs, the early years co-ordinator, noted the Early Learning-ECIP program has seen significant caseload growth over the past three quarters as families reconnect with their communities.
As children enter kindergarten, teachers use the Early Years Evaluation (EYE) system to learn about each student’s learning needs and reassess in the spring to support each student’s transition to Grade 1. Gibbs reports, kindergarten students were able to achieve steady growth over the school year.
However, in comparison to the past four years, she noted a slight increase in children who required additional assistance. What had been a five per cent need was now around the 10 per cent mark. Gibbs noted, “The EYE allows us to monitor and carefully plan for student success at the division-, school-, and classroom level.”
ECIP caseloads and EYE results are shared with the Ministry of Education, so too are reading results at Grades 1-3 levels. Gibbs was pleased to report the highest level of achievement at the Grade 3 level over the past four years.
basic benchmark system known as STARS to measure progress from Grades 1 through 6 and again for middle years students. She said historically, the data indicates a stability factor at Grade 7 and 9 levels as well as progress in other categories.
Hiltz returned to the colourful wall again to point out areas where the data helps inform the superintendents who can then look at grade results throughout the entire division and also look at the progress being made at individual schools.
Kevin Hengen, another area superintendent referred to the charts and graphs to outline progress being made within the world of mathematics from Grades 2 to 9, noting how the case studies are showing some “encouraging results in Grade 9” while also stating that by tracking yearly they are “improving year over year.” That has led to some encouraging reports overall in the Grade 8 and 9 levels.
Hiltz also noted that later years literacy results were also very encouraging.
student front compared with the non-Indigenous, including attendance.
Raylene Forseth, mental health co-ordinator, spoke about anxiety elements, using the data gleaned from the graphic examples.
She pointed out how there was a strong collaboration with counsellors regarding conflict resolutions within the schools as well as an overall reach and how advocacy measures in the schools would be deployed.
Nathan Johnson, superintendent of human resources, talked about behaviour and emotional supports and those that screen as requiring assistance yearover-year for the past four years, are provided assistance. He said he was happy to report an increase in the “green” zone on the charts, indicating positive results in the Grades 4 to 7 sectors, meaning some positive things were happening in most schools. He also spoke briefly on attendance figures, telling the board that “across the board, it’s better than last year,” and that students who are absent more than 20 per cent of the required time, are then listed as having a chronic problem that needed addressing.
Cheryl Anderson, coordinator of student services, spoke about early literacy needs and the progress being made within that file using a
Superintendent Jeff St. Onge took note and pulled data from the charts that focused on Indigenous students and how that data was incorporated into the overall sectors for First Nations students and others.
St. Onge added that similar trends were noted on the Indigenous
The session ended with queries and votes of thanks from the board members and chairwoman Audrey Trombley.
Travis Sandeski explained the proposed SMR project for the southeast during an open house.
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Ongoing nancial snapshot elded by SECPSD board
Marilyn Yurkiw, manager of finance and payroll for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD), gave board members a quick but comprehensive look at the ongoing financial picture for the division during the board’s June 19 meeting in Weyburn.
Yurkiw focused their attention on the statement of operation variances in the various sectors, noting there were some significant differences in some areas and minor adjust-
The provincial government says Saskatchewan’s upstream oil and gas sector continues to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, achieving a 67 per cent reduction in 2023 levels compared to 2015, according to the 2023 Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations Annual Report, released on June 27.
“The oil and gas industry in our province is making substantial investments that are clearly translating into real-world reductions,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “These reductions are guided by our made-inSaskatchewan approach to reducing emissions, which is having a significant impact when it comes to hitting our targets.”
The annual report found that provincial emissions from reported venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities in 2023 totalled 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2e), which is a 67 per cent reduction from 2015 levels and a six per cent decline from 2022. Methane
ments in others.
For instance, on the governance (board) side, she said the projections are for a figure to come in that will be just under $11,500 from budget while on the administration side, there will be another under-budget number of $54,663, which bodes well for the division, financially speaking.
On the larger instructional department, she said teacher salaries are expected to be under budget by a significant
emissions alone from reported venting and flaring activities reduced by 72 per cent from 2015 levels.
This is the fourth consecutive year of reductions. The government said 2015 is the benchmark year against which the report measures the emissions reduction achieved annually to 2025 under The Oil and Gas Emissions Man-
$943,220 mainly due to unpaid strike days during recent negotiation periods with the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
Educational assistant salaries are also expected to be $235,000 below budget based on current staffing levels while instructional aide costs will be over budget by more than $603,000.
“This reflects the technology items that were under the capitalization
agement Regulations (OGEMR), introduced in 2019.
Venting emissions releases methane, a potent GHG, to the atmosphere, while flaring burns these gases, which generates carbon dioxide but greatly reduces the methane content.
The government says multiple activities continue to contribute to provincial emissions re-
threshold in the budget but are expensed here,” she explained. “Because these items aren’t capitalized, the amortization is expected to be $125,435 below budget.”
Taken in total, on the instruction spectrum, the final expectation is that they will be under budget by just under $743,000.
Plant operations are expected to be just about $200,000 under budget while amortization in the transportation section is projected to be $219,000
ductions, including the further installation of enclosed combustion equipment at oil wells and facilities that were routinely venting gas, and using vented gas on site as fuel for a beneficial industryrelated purpose.
To reduce red tape and avoid duplicative provincial regulations, the OGEMR was amended in early 2024 to focus emissions reduction efforts on
over budget due to a larger number of buses being purchased. Total transportation costs though could be more than $465,000 lower than budget due.
Complementary services will be about $8,000 over budget and although there were no exacting numbers available at this point, Yurkiw suggested that external services such as school cafeterias and teacherages as well as program designer positions may end up being over budget.
venting activities alone.
The amendment was made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023. Flaring emissions are now covered entirely by the Ministry of Environment’s Output-Based Performance Standards Program.
So far, Cornerstone has received just over $80.4 million of anticipated revenue that is just under 70 per cent of the budgeted expectation. Total expenses amount to $85.75 million, or 75 per cent of the budget.
Yurkiw ended the presentation by noting that “Currently we are also projecting variances from budget in several expense categories with the new adjustment to expenses being $1,365,090 below budget.”
The annual report monitors progress in implementing OGEMR with the intent to reduce GHG emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector by 40-45 per cent by 2025 compared to 2015 levels – a reduction equivalent to 4.5 Mt CO2e.
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First-ever Coal Creek Festival a showcase of numerous talented musicians
By David Willberg
The inaugural Coal Creek Music Festival in Bienfait attracted hundreds of people, thanks to the diversity of the music and the talent of the performers.
The event was held Sunday in the area between the Bienfait Memorial Arena and the Bienfait Curling Rink. A project of the Southeast Saskatchewan Economic Partnership – which involves the Town of Bienfait and the RMs of Estevan and Coalfields – the festival offered nearly nine hours of music, with each act getting the chance to showcase their talents by playing
numerous songs. Most of the music was original works.
“I think it was an incredible success,” said Trevor Keating with SSEP. “We had … more people than we expected, with hundreds of online ticket sales, and just in the last week, hundreds of in-person ticket sales, plus a lot of people just showed up the day of, which is what we expected.
“It’s always a little nerve-wracking when you’re trying to do something brand new. You don’t really know what to expect.”
According to Keating, all of the bands really enjoyed themselves and
they want to be back next year. And when talking to people that were in the crowd, he could see everybody was having a great time.
“It was pretty cool with the kids dancing in front of the stage,” said Keating.
The festival kicked off with music courtesy of Aaron Karpinka and then Kara Golemba. They were added to the schedule in the days leading up to the festival and Keating thought they did well.
A couple of southeast favourites then had their turn. The first was North Portal-based folk duo Last Birds, comprised of husband-and-wife tandem Mike Davis and Lindsay Arnold. They recently won the award for Alternative Country Album of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards.
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Up next was Reginabased pop group Library Voices. Four of their six performers are originally from Estevan.
Music fans were then treated to sets by Mariel Buckley, Brayden King, and Munro & Patrick. Each had a band with them. King, who hails
from Weyburn, gained fame last year after his success on American Idol.
The festival concluded with a performance by headliners Brad Johner and the Johner Boys. Brad’s brother Ken was supposed to be part of the show, but he was in Victoria, B.C., for a wedding the day before the festival, and his flight back to Saskatchewan on WestJet was cancelled.
Even though Ken Johner wasn’t there, Keating said it was great
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The Heritage Property Act, S.S. 1979-80, c.H-2.2 s. 11(2)(b)
Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the date of service of this notice, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to designate as Municipal Heritage Property the following real property known as the Browning Cemetery legally described as Parcel A Plan 101212580 and located 9.7 km East of Lampman on Highway 361 and 5.9 km North on Range Road 2053.
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1 The Browning Cemetery is a municipal cemetery located in the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34. The Browning Cemetery is the oldest asset of the municipality being purchased and established by the Council of the Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 pursuant to Bylaw No. 12 in 1914 with the municipality being established only two years earlier
2. The Browning Cemetery has served the needs of the municipality since 1914, and continues to provide plots and accept new inter nments to the present day
Designation as Municipal Heritage Property will aid in preservation of the existing burials, and ensure that the Browning Cemetery remains viable for the generations to come
to see the other family members.
“Brad’s kids are incredible artists now, and it was a lot of fun to see them,” said Keating.
Keating noted that when he spoke with Michael Dawson – the former Estevan resident who is now in charge of the Western Canadian Music Alliance and Break Out West Festival – it was agreed they needed to have southeast Saskatchewan musicians, and to have everyone from Saskatchewan.
Food booths were set up throughout the event, and bouncy castles at a nearby area kept children active. The vendors were happy with the event as well, Keating said.
The initial funding for the event was through the Municipal Coal Transition Assistance Program to create a regional tourism event, and Keating believes it was a great success. He hopes it can happen annually.
“If the artists are happy, and they tell their friends who are artists about the festival, then it’s easier to book … names next year,” he said.
Dated this 5th day of July, 2024
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Any person wishing to object to the proposed designation must serve Council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three days prior to consideration of the bylaw
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Last Birds, comprised of Mike Davis and Lindsay Arnold, performed at the festival. Photo by David Willberg
Brad Johner and the Johner Boys served as the featured act. Photo by Christine Jones
Library Voices entertained during their set. Photo by David Willberg
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Alameda Fish Derby attracts many anglers
The 27th annual Alameda Fish Derby, sponsored by the SourisMoose Creek Wildlife Federation, took place on Grant Devine Lake on June 27 and saw a lot of action.
A catch-and-release jack-fishing tournament, with prizes for the largest fish, attracted a total
of 165 registered participants, with 134 adults and 31 youths fishing on Saturday. A total of 30 fish were weighed.
“Overall it was a nice day with great weather,” said Skylar Antoniuk with the organizing committee. “Thank you to all of the sponsors, donors and volunteers who
make this event possible.”
In the adult category, Kevin Frith came in first with a fish weighing 7.71 pounds. Paul Skoczylas was second with 6.79 lbs weighed in. Third was Adriana Macil with a 6.33-lb catch. Glenn Zimmerman came in fourth with a fish of
5.92 lbs. Steven Valentine was fifth with 5.57 lbs weighed in. Heath Greening registered a fish weighing 5.35 lbs to claim the sixth spot. Dustin Opfergelt with a 5.34-lb catch was seventh, and Allan Wagner was eighth with a fish weighing 5.16 lbs. Frith also caught
the longest fish, which measured 33 inches.
The 2024 Alameda Fish Derby winners in the youth category were: Argeen Vanderweld, first, with 4.3 lbs in fish weight; Bentley Demchuck, second weighing in a 4.12-lb fish; Rex Tello, third, with 3.71 lbs recorded; Chase
Gordon, fourth, registering a 3.4-lb catch; Griffey LaRose, fifth, at 1.64 lbs; and Casey McLean, sixth, bringing in a 1.28-pounder. The fishing part was followed by supper and prize and cash presentations. Funds raised through the event go to the Alameda Rec Board.
Saskatchewan recognizes U of R’s 50th anniversary
The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed July 1 as the University of Regina’s 50th anniversary, recognizing half a century of the university being an independent, degreegranting institution.
“We are proud of the University of Regina’s positive impact on Saskatchewan through its experiential education, research and many training opportunities,” Advanced Education Min-
ister Colleen Young said. “Congratulations to the faculty, staff, alumni and students on this significant milestone. We are grateful for the university’s continued commitment to ensuring students have a memorable post-secondary experience in a diverse, welcoming environment.”
Over the past 50 years, the university has grown into a valuable and respected comprehensive university that focuses
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