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By Michele Amy
Many festivals say there is something for everyone, but let’s look at 10 reasons why the Carlyle Dickens Village Festival on Dec. 6 and 7 really does offer something for everyone.
• Things are free and cheap? Like what? All of the entertainment at Fezzywig’s Pub is free. Various community groups provide lovely, affordable luncheons. The pancake breakfast on Dec. 7 is sponsored by Gordon Foods and prepared by the Carlyle Area Lions Club. All are free except for a donation to the local food bank. The horse-drawn carriage rides are free, as are the welcoming smiles and great conversations.
• It’s family friendly. From the early-afternoon dance on Dec. 6 and the pancake breakfast with Santa, to the high-quality children’s entertainment on Dec. 7 and the pictures with Santa at the Carlyle Memorial Hall, to simply the welcoming environment of a licensed Fezzywig’s with a children’s corner, just pack up the whole family and head out for the whole time. And don’t forget the lighted parade each evening, where candy is hurled from the backs of moving vehicles.
• Fun for shoppers. From the Victorian market in two locations all afternoon Dec. 7 where people can purchase handcrafted items directly from the artists, to the special sales all weekend hosted by local businesses, you can get all your Christmas shopping (if you’re into that) done locally, while supporting friends and neighbours.
• Like to dress up? Not only do folks have the chance to sport their Victorian outfits all weekend by parading around town, you can also pop over to the Victorian tea at the United Church, and simply take your pick of special hats to wear to dress up for the occasion. Instagram your new look and make sure your friends can join in the fun, no matter where they are located.
• Love music? We are featuring a whole concert of performances in Fezzywigs, King’s Department Store and all about town. Support your local artists and celebrate the talent which resides right in
our backyard. We have even included an afternoon oldtyme dance on both days, local vocal groups and youth troupes and music, which runs the gamut from country to pop, and jazz to inclusive kitchen parties.
•Enjoy the theatre? Cornerstone Theatre’s version of “It’s a Wonderful Hockey Life” features amazing music, a live band and a set which is always intriguing. You might be able to find a random ticket for either the evening of Dec. 6 or 7, or the afternoon of Dec. 8, if you find Don Carter in Fezzywig’s, and see if any last-minute cancellations have taken place.
• Local Indigenous artists coming home. Thrust into the national spotlight through his acting role on North of 60, Ochapowace Nation artist Erroll Kinistino and partner Josie Linka will be joining the festival lineup alongside White Bear First Nations favourite Teagan Littlechief, whose band will liven up Fezziwig’s after the theatre production Dec. 6.
• Is great food your thing? Quirky street food is always fun at festivals and this one is no different. The White Bear School group and Sabor Mexicano will provide Fezziwig lunches on Dec. 6 and 7. Then
the ever-popular clam/corn chowder shack will be serving up gallons of warming soup, and the other food vendors will be plying everything from baked potatoes to smoked turkey legs to sausages on a stick. After the vendors shut down, local Kuzina’s Restaurant and Grill will be providing food in Fezzywig’s for those who were too busy shopping or dancing to eat before 6:30 p.m. And this year, the afterparty from 9:30-11 p.m. will feature amazing bands and more great food.
• Time to slow down, reconnect and catch up. Be social instead of on social media; enjoy face-to-face time instead of FaceTime; smile at new and old friends in person instead of posting smiley faces on the Facebook posts of your Facebook friends. Christmas is a time for family, community and remembering the real things, which makes life worthwhile.
• Practise Generosity. Local service clubs are fundraising by providing services. Many events (theatre, breakfast with Santa) are collecting donations for the local food bank to help those who are just having trouble stretching a buck this winter. Local businesses are hoping to entice us into spending our dollars in our own backyards where they can continue to circulate by supporting jobs, sports teams and the like.
The Carlyle Dickens Village Festival is one where the community comes together to practise creating a connected world where we all take care of each other. And we think it really is a festival that has something to offer everyone.
People will be dressed up in costume for the Dickens Festival in Carlyle on Dec. 6 and 7. File photo
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Carievale celebrates the season with tree lighting
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By Stephanie Zoer
The Carievale and District Fire Department held its second annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 21, and it was a huge success.
The event began in the afternoon with a large screen at the hall that showed a special Christmas movie for the kids, which included some snacks.
Laura Stanley, a member of the hall committee, said the building has undergone some major renovations after it was flooded out in 2014.
Over the years with donations and fundraisers, they have spent approxi-
mately $250,000 to fix the hall. These funds have come from locals and surrounding areas as many people come to the building.
The screen they use for the movie is one they had in the 1970’s and it is now used for children’s movies.
Around 60 kids and 20 adults attended.
According to Stanley, town foreman Colby Murray has done a great deal to make the small community look festive.
He prepares the tree for lighting, but also puts up the ornaments that are on the light posts. Stanley
said these were made by Murray and people should come to the small village and check out the great job he has done.
Purchasing the ornaments is costly, so instead Murray decided to make them.
On hand was RCMP Sgt. Michel Chateauneus. He joined the Carnduff detachment in June and he has been a familiar face in the community by regularly helping the fire department and making his presence known to the kids and adults in the area.
Jared Phair, captain of the Argle Fire Department, was present with
the
the fire truck and ready to help with handing out treats.
Once the movie was over, everyone gathered around the tree and sang Christmas carols while newly-elected Carievale Mayor Greg Martin lit the tree. The kids were handed treats at this time, and everyone returned to the hall for more festivities.
“This is our way of kicking off the Christmas season,” said Stanley. “And we offer it for free as we have a great community and rural area.”
Hotdogs were served in the hall and people had the opportunity to socialize and enjoy the gathering.
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Christmas tree lights. Photo by Laura Stanley
The Carievale and District Fire Truck is always a part of the Celebration of Lights. Photo by Jared Phair
Lampman Community Theatre to present original show
By Ana Bykhovskaia
Get ready for laughs, music and a slice of Florida sunshine as the Lampman Community Theatre presents its latest production, Road Trip to Dunedin.
Written by local author and playwright Maureen Ulrich, the two-act play will be performed on Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Lampman branch. Proceeds from the event will support the legion, making it both a night of entertainment and a fundraiser for the community organization.
“This year, we are going to whisk our audiences away to sunny Dunedin, Florida, for spring training with the Blue Jays,” said Ulrich in an interview with the Mercury and SaskToday.
The play centres around five women on a road trip to Dunedin to watch the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training. However, their adventure takes unexpected turns, from dealing with a cockroach at their Airbnb to navigating family drama that spans three generations.
“They may even get a little bit too close and personal to some alligators,”
Ulrich revealed. “You don’t need to be a Blue Jays fan or even a baseball fan to enjoy the antics of our very talented players,” she added.
The production also includes a unique element: narration by a fictional version of Buck Martinez, the popular former player and current analyst and commentator for the Blue Jays, who has “signature shocking white hair”.
The play features a tight-knit cast of 14, including Calvin Christenson, Stephanie Dayman, James Dobos, Ed Fieber, Diane, Jocelyne and Laurie Fornwald, Tamara Franklin, Cheri and Glenn Gress, Sandy Hanrieder, Kieran Mckenzie, Cornelia Michaelsen and Tammy Siebert.
“This year, we have a slightly smaller cast, but it’s fun to keep it tight,” Ulrich said.
Dobos, a teacher at the Estevan Comprehensive School, joined the team this year to play one of the enthusiastic fans in the story.
Offstage, the production team includes Ulrich, who is helping with lighting, Debbie Hanrieder, who is handling sound, and Joanne Schaff, who will serve as the prompter, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
“Everyone looks after their own props and set changes. It’s a very small space, so for extra people to be backstage, which is basically a stairwell, is a little difficult,” Ulrich explained.
While the play isn’t a full-fledged musical, music plays an important role in enhancing the performance. Jocelyne and Laurie Fornwald will be singing some numbers to get the audience going, and a lively karaoke scene will give the cast a chance to showcase
their vocal talents. Ulrich teased a surprise musical moment, saying, “We discovered that one of our cast members is quite a singer, but I’m keeping their identity a secret for now.”
While the play focuses primarily on its story and characters, there are moments of audience engagement.
“As performers enter, they interact with the audience as if they are also at the ball game, so everyone can kind of feel like they’re in sunny Flor-
ida with us,” Ulrich said.
Rehearsals began in October, with cast members putting in considerable effort to prepare despite occasional disruptions due to weather.
“It’s amazing how much homework people do, learning their lines and practising songs,” Ulrich said. “Rehearsals have been a lot of fun. We make changes on the fly to the script so we could be a bit funnier, or add pauses and gestures that would be funny. ... The rehearsals for us are as
Lampman’s new mayor is familiar with the role
By Stephanie Zoer
Scott Greening was raised on a farm northeast of Benson and moved to Lampman after he married Michele in 1988. They have raised three children and are involved in the town.
Greening attended school in Lampman and played hockey at the town’s rink. Over the years he became the local
school board chairman and joined town council. He has coached and been an active volunteer through many of the organizations, including being a member of the Lampman Lions Club.
During the 2011 floods Greening was the mayor of Lampman and when his term came to an end, he took a break as being mayor took up a big part of his life.
When Greening decided he was going to run for mayor, he stepped away from the Lions but is still hands-on with volunteering. He helps with the chicken sales and street dance where he takes care of the bar and all the volunteers that work it.
He went to the ratepayers, asked about their concerns, and felt he could contribute to making improvements. Since he is semi-retired, he is missing working with people, and he is excited to get back at it.
Greening won Lampman’s mayoral election
on Nov. 13. As the newlyelected mayor of Lampman, it is his plan to continue to have a good working relationship with the RM of Browning.
“We need to work on important issues since our kids from the surrounding areas all go to the same school, play hockey at the rink or go to curling,” said Greening. “It is very important to enhance the relationship with the RM and keep it strong.”
Residents of the RM also attend a great deal of events in the village.
Greening feels that in the past, a lot of great things have been done with the council, and these things need to keep going. The water treatment plant and the new lagoon are a couple of the big projects on which they have worked.
He wants a positive workplace environment and wants to assure
much fun as the performance.”
Ulrich noted that the group had recently added theatrical lighting to their rehearsals, which brought a new level of excitement.
“It makes it just more theatrical, everybody is a bit more on and it’s a little bit more like performing in front of an audience,” she said.
All proceeds from the production, including ticket sales, a 50-50 raffle held each night, and a Saturday supper event, will benefit the Royal Canadian Legion’s Lampman branch.
“Every penny goes to the legion,” Ulrich emphasized.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students, and are available from cast members, at Woodley Well Services in Lampman, online at Eventbrite.com by searching for Lampman Community Theatre, or directly through Ulrich at 306-487-7512. Advance purchases are encouraged due to limited seating.
“Friday night is already filling up fast,” Ulrich shared. “It’s best to get tickets ahead of time.” Saturday supper tickets are handled separately from the performance and are available by contacting Sandy at 306-4877622.
people that he is only a phone call away.
“There is always room for improvement to show people that they are valued,” he said.
Out of the six council members, four of them are new, with two being certified administrators, and this he feels is a great tool for success.
Greening looks forward to getting back in the role as mayor, and continuing to keep Lampman a viable town to live in.
From Left, Michele Greening and re-elected Lampman Mayor Scott Greening moved to Lampman in 1988. Photo by Michele Greening
Lampman Community Theatre volunteer actors were in full swing, rehearsing to present the Road Trip to Dunedin play for the audience in early December. Photo courtesy of Maureen Ulrich
“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.”
The importance of shopping locally for gifts
Please forgive us for the following reminder: Christmas is less than four weeks away.
We’re sure that some of you have already started your Christmas shopping; a handful of you keeners might have already purchased everything for everybody on your list. But many of us have lots of work left to do before we’re finished.
Some of us might be waiting for that Dec. 14 GST holiday promised by our prime minister before we start to think about what we need or what we’ll buy.
But if you still have some Christmas shopping remaining, we can’t emphasize enough the need to shop locally in these final weeks before Christmas. There are numerous benefits associated with shopping locally. For starters, the money you spend in town stays in town. When you spend money at a local clothing retailer, a food outlet or an electronics store, or any one of the other great businesses we have down here, that money is staying here.
It helps that company stay in business. It helps the owner continue the dream of entrepreneurship. It helps the owner purchase more goods to offer to the community. It allows the business to support events, organizations and campaigns in the community. And it creates employment for those who work for that company.
Small business is the backbone of our community.
Businesses pay taxes that in turn allow different levels of government to provide the services that we rely on, although some might say they’re paying too much for taxes. But that’s another conversation for another time.
Amazon does nothing for this area. You won’t find them at the upcoming Dickens Village Festival in Carlyle. Amazon doesn’t sponsor your local youth sports activities, it doesn’t employ anyone in the area, and we’re pretty sure it has yet to contribute a dime towards the Carlyle Community Complex Foundation campaign, the Oxbow ice plant fundraising initiative, the drive to bring an MRI scanner to the southeast, or any one of the other valuable fundraising efforts that are happening in our region right now that actually benefit local people.
But do you know who sponsors so many things happening in the southeast? Your local businesses.
This is an important time of year for our business community. For many of them, the Christmas shopping season will dictate whether they turn a profit this year, if they break even or if they lose money.
The past few years haven’t been easy for them, either. They struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. Some were closed for weeks or even months; others had to pivot with how they operated. They’ve had to deal with the impacts of inflation and the perennial increases to the carbon tax. And if we have less money to spend because of inflation, it means they’re going to have fewer customers.
Take a minute and imagine your community without that favourite retailer or that beloved business or that all-important supplier. It’s not a pretty picture. Imagine having to go to another community for the services they provide. And then there are businesses that you might not use, but many others rely on.
They’re all pieces of the puzzle that help make a vibrant small town.
So over the next few weeks, do as much shopping as you can locally. Your community’s retailers will benefit. And that, in turn, creates a healthier community.
Not worth the division at the dining table
Our neighbours south of the border celebrated Thanksgiving, 6 1/2 weeks after we did the same.
In university, I became friends with a girl from Richmond, Va. It was new for her to celebrate Thanksgiving in October with the rest of us, remarking how early it was for such a significant holiday. But after it was all done, she quite liked it. I remember her laughing and saying we actually had time in Canada to finish the Thanksgiving leftovers before going out and getting a Christmas tree.
To be honest I feel like we just celebrated Thanksgiving. I had to take down my autumn wreath to put up a Christmas one, making me wonder if it was really that many weeks ago.
We enjoyed a great Thanksgiving, but then again, when it comes to holiday celebrations, I am fortunate that everyone in my family gets along and we like being together.
We can savour the gathering.
But we know that’s not always the case. Sometimes with in-laws or extended families, there can be difficulties that cause friction. Sometimes siblings are at odds so bringing them together causes discomfort for everyone. Then there are broken relationships, estrangements and divorces that can make holiday gatherings challenging to navigate. And sometimes we are just plain ridiculous.
I listened to an American podcaster last week tell her audience to forego Thanksgiving if members of their family voted for the wrong candidate in the presidential election and they don’t want to be around them.
I then read the account of a woman who said she refuses to pass the turkey to her family members who voted differently than she did. Looking ahead, she insists she won’t be opening Christmas presents with them, either.
We heard the same thing a few years ago when families stated they were refusing to get together because they would not sit at the same table as anyone who supported politicians they didn’t agree with. I take politics pretty seriously but I can’t imagine a degree of animosity that would prevent me from being with those I love, but once again, we are seeing it play out.
The podcaster said it’s
simple. Just “tell them not to bother coming” or “for the sake of my health, I won’t be joining you.”
Again, I feel fortunate that I haven’t had to deal with such rancor so my heart breaks for them.
It runs deeper than that of course, pointing to the fractious nature of the cultural, economic and social issues being confronted. The division and discord was already there. This might be the latest topic, but the problem goes deeper. The decision to forsake family is creating further problems.
The U.S Surgeon General released a report last year adding to the mountain of data suggesting people are becoming more and more lonely. According to the information, 58 per cent of Americans say they are lonely. The situation in our country? More than 40 per cent of Canadians report feeling lonely. That loneliness is causing health problems, insomnia, weakened immune systems and decreased productivity. That’s just the start.
The problem is occurring around the world and governments are trying to combat it. In the United Kingdom, a minister for loneliness was appointed in 2018. Japan did the same three years later.
Australia and New Zealand have rolled out loneliness-reduction strategies and in Canada we are encouraged to act because
a report says our nation is on the precipice of a loneliness crisis.
There are a lot of variables blamed for this, including the decline in religious observance and the proliferation of social media. But there’s something else too: the change in family connectedness. A publicly-funded effort in Canada since 2004 has formed valuable programs but they have also found something significant: 62 per cent of people they work with say they would like to spend more time with their family.
Families don’t always see eye-to-eye on everything but at the end of the day they are the ones most of us count on. There will no doubt be issues that cause disagreement but we shouldn’t let those differing opinions sever the relationships that have been with us the longest. Instead of focusing on the divide, imagine if people think about all the things that can bring us together and ultimately make everyone feel less lonely. The time I spend with family and the connections I have with them far outweigh anything we may see differently. While I agree we need to carefully consider who our leaders are, what matters far more is who is in my arms in a warm embrace. Those who come into my house and take off their coats are far more precious than anyone who takes office. That’s my outlook.
- Nelson Mandela
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New garden shed at Moose Mountain Lodge
The Moose Mountain Lodge (MML) Activity Department and residents thank the Friends of MML, who not only heard of its need and request for a garden shed, they went into action seeking a means to get one.
Friends of MML obtained funding through the Town of Carlyle and the RM of Moose Mountain 63 for the shed and materials.
Members of the Carlyle District Lions Club and Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian
Legion assisted the Friends of MML in assembling the storage garden shed, which was purchased at Carlyle Home Hardware. The project was completed despite the cold wind and a few other challenges.
Kisbey’s new mayor has a passion for the rec centre
By Stephanie Zoer
Elisa Jackson is a longtime resident of Kisbey.
She and her husband Allan have lived there for over 25 years and love it.
Jackson became a council member 16 years ago and was elected for two terms. She took a break from council for four years and returned for another term, and has spent time as the deputy mayor.
This past election she decided to run for mayor, as the present mayor Kalvin Nankivell was stepping down and running for councillor.
Jackson, meanwhile, has been elected to her first term as mayor.
She is excited about her new role, and is happy to see the younger generation stepping up and taking interest in being on council. Two of the new council members are first-time members and she hopes the trend will carry on, with other elections to keep the younger generation involved.
She is honoured by the trust the people of Kisbey have placed in her, as she feels that Kisbey is more than a place to live, it is a community, and she is committed to making it even stronger.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, and she ran her
first meeting on Nov. 20.
With new council
members, a lot of questions were asked, and she feels that this is a good thing, although she felt a little overloaded, but she knows that this will get better in time.
Jackson’s passion is the Kisbey Recreation Centre.
“The Recreational Centre is the heart of Kisbey,” said Jackson. “It is where friendships are built, skills are honed, and memories are made. I want to ensure it continues to thrive for generations to come.”
The centre also has a playground, and it is well used all year long. The facility is used for Royal Canadian Legion meetings, the Rebekah Lodge meetings, weddings, bingos, fall suppers and more.
It is important to keep the building in top shape and the community holds several fundraisers to ensure this.
Jackson has been an active member of the rec. board for many years and hopes the younger generation will get involved in the organization.
Jackson is proud of Kisbey and hopes to continue to keep the town vibrant and full of exciting things.
Front row, Rodney Scott, Wanda Matthies, Debra Bayerle, Margaret Brown and Hazel Mills. Back row, Dorothy Walker, Stephanie Paulley, Herman Arndt and Frank Eaton.
Elisa Jackson has been elected as the new mayor for Kisbey. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
With the nished shed are, from left, Duncan Brown (Lions), Mike Makelki (Legion), Gerald Clark (Lions & Legion), Gord Paulley(Lions & Friends). Submitted by Jamie Brimner
Senior Mu n Day
The Carlyle District Lions Club hosted a morning of co ee and mu ns Nov. 21 at the Happy Gang. In attendance was the popular Memory Lane quartet from Lampman. Photo courtesy of Michelle Cooper
Everything’s Groovy showcases talent at Kenosee Lake
By Ray Boutin
Once again, the Moose Mountain Players delivered a stellar performance with their energetic and entertaining tribute to the 1960s Woodstock event.
In a musical that spanned three acts, the cast of 20 performers, under the direction of Ben Dubois and Robyn Roy-Hampton, brought the spirit of Woodstock to Kenosee Lake with Everything’s Groovy.
Nightly performances from Nov. 21-23 were sold out. The show kicked off with Ben Dubois por-
traying Bob Dylan, performing a witty ditty that referenced local characters and landmarks, setting the stage for the fun that followed.
The plot centered around the organizing of Moosestock, a musical festival that, much like Woodstock, was plagued by attempts to shut it down. The event, to be headlined by the Maple Bugs, was being organized by Mort (Brian Rutten), Travis (Gerard Hengen), Alice (Teri Field), and Muriel (Brenda Daku).
As the festival plans unfolded, the cast brought to life a series of comedic interactions with Mrs. Porter (Loreen Wakefield), the lo-
both
Boomer (Darren Swanson) was on security detail to help promote and keep the show on the road and treated the crowd to a rendition of Born to be Wild. The Girl with Flute (Tamara Chalmers) chimed in on occasion to enhance the spirit of flower power.
The Muffin Man’s prized Acapulco Gold plant, a symbol of the era, was smuggled in and planted in the berry patch by talent seekers Evelyn Prickly and Norman Kellog (Robyn Roy-Hampton and Ben Dubois) in a bid to undermine the festival and poach the Maple Bugs for another event in the Oxbow valley. However, after sampling the Muffin Man’s delicious offerings, Mrs. Porter had a change of heart. The show ended
on a high note with peace and love prevailing, and the event was granted the green light to proceed. The audience was treated to a series of great musical numbers, with the cast performing classic period tunes that had many in the house singing along. Many attendees embraced the spirit of the ‘60s, showing up in colorful Woodstock-era costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The Moose Mountain Players once again proved their talent and dedication, with countless hours spent organizing, rehearsing and preparing the elaborate set and costumes.
A big thank you goes to the Moose Mountain Players for their hard work and passion in bringing such a lively show to the stage.
cal municipal regulator, and conservation officer Wimple (Chuck Huber),
of whom sought to halt the unlicensed event.
The cast for Everything’s Groovy gathered for a group photo following the show. Photo by Dolores Young
Photos by Dolores Young
Redvers Minor Hockey Day brings a large crowd
By Stephanie Zoer
The hockey rink in Redvers was booming with noise when it held its Minor Hockey Day on Nov. 23.
The arena was packed with parents, grandparents and friends who not only cheered for their own teams but also for the opponents.
Nadine Dini Pryde said it was a great day that ran very smoothly, and everyone seemed to be having a great deal of fun.
The day began with the U7 A, B, and C teams
coached by Rory Yates, Craig Gaudet and Justin Beettcher, respectively, having a skills and drill team performance. These players skated hard to show off what they have learned so far.
Following this performance were the U9 A and B teams playing each other. Although the score was high at 20-8, the kids enjoyed a great round of hockey coached by Drew Hoff and Kourtlin Reddick. The U11s took to the ice next, playing against
Hartney, with Redvers coached by Robin Bedecs. The teams played hard, but Hartney came away with a 15-5.
The excitement continued when the Redvers U13 team, coached by Travis Garnier, hit the ice, playing Carievale. This was
another tough and exciting game for the fans, with Carievale prevailing 10-8.
Coach Todd Gervais had his U15 players taking to the ice against Estevan. The teams played great hockey and in the end, Redvers took the 11-2 win.
There was a tight game for the Redvers U18 team, which is coached by Jody Jergensen. They faced off against Wawota. The game had the crowd making a lot of noise, and Redvers took the 4-3 win.
Many of the spectators that came at 9 a.m. stayed
Carndu Red Devils win twice on the weekend
The Carnduff Red Devils picked up a couple of wins in the Big Six Hockey League during the weekend.
The Red Devils upended the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings 5-2 on Saturday night. Nico Anderson, Brandon Trask and Mark Moriarty scored in the
second period, and Trey Stocker added two in the third. Anderson assisted on Carnduff’s other four goals to finish with five points.
Austin Fleck and Taylor Hoedel had KiplingWindthorst’s goals. Jordan Mish assisted on both markers.
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Carnduff then beat the Wawota Flyers 11-2 on Sunday night. Matthew Plews had three goals and two assists, and Cooper Bowman added a goal and three helpers. Casey Thompson added two goals, and Stock-
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er, Trask, Branson Skuce, Ben Hiltz and Alex Kerr also scored. Mason Plews was in goal.
Drayton Shiner and Wyatt Nixon had Wawota’s goals. Kieran Stewart was the goalie.
Wawota was also in action Friday night in a 7-4 loss to the Oxbow Huskies. Oxbow outscored Wawota 4-1 in the third period to break open a 3-3 game.
Kelby Widenmaier had two goals for Oxbow, and Cody Davis, Dylan Hull, Dmitry Kalashnikov, Tyler Hengen and Jordan Cooney also scored. Zack Miller was in goal for Oxbow.
Nixon, Devin Stewart, Turner Jacobson and Nico Muskego had Wawota’s goals. Brendan Rinn was Wawota’s goalie.
Saturday’s action saw the Moosomin Rangers edge the Redvers Rockets 5-4 in overtime in a rematch of last season’s league final, which Moosomin also won.
Bud Holloway’s third of the game 49 seconds into overtime was the winner in Saturday’s clash. He also had an assist. Ryker Cole and Dustin Fisher had the other Moosomin goals. Carter Sawchuk assisted on three of the markers. Kyler Beckett was the
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until the later hours to watch the senior Rockets play Moosomin, which was an added touch to the day.
“Although it was minor hockey day, the senior Rockets were part of the day,” said Pryde. This game had the crowd on their feet in anticipation of who was going to win, as by the end of the third period the game was at a 4-4 tie. Moosomin won 5-4 in overtime.
Pryde said the day went smoothly and they are happy with the way the event went.
Moosomin goalie. Kenton Miller scored twice for Redvers, including a tally with 30 seconds to play in the third period to send the game to overtime. Corey Millette and Oliver Poirier also scored. Thomas Bauche was in goal for Redvers. The game was scoreless after the first period and tied at 1-1 through 40 minutes. Each team exploded for three goals in the third. The Carlyle Cougars routed the Midale Mustangs 11-4. Jon Gaudet had two goals and four assists for Carlyle, while Ben Johnstone had two goals and three helpers. Kaelan Holt also scored twice, while Taysen Holt, Brett Turgeon, Cade Bendtsen, Connor Hewitt and Marc Shaw also scored. Connor Burk had three goals for Midale and Brad Tomiski finished with three assists. Jonas Thomson also scored. Curtis Meger (Carlyle) and Talen King (Midale) were the goalies. Upcoming games include Kipling-Windthorst at Oxbow on Nov. 29; Carlyle at Oxbow, and Redvers at Wawota on Nov. 30; and Moosomin at Carlyle on Dec. 1. The games on Nov. 29 and 30 start at 8 p.m.; the Dec. 1 game is at 7 p.m.
The U7 A, B, and C teams started o the day with a skills and drill performance. Photo by Nadine Dini Pryde
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One new person at the table is Velda Weatherald who ousted the incumbent Jim Vermeersch rather convincingly by gathering 418 of the 506 votes cast, leaving Vermeersch with 84 while four ballots were rejected and one spoiled in Subdivision 2 that includes Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, Maryfield and Wawota.
Carndu legion awards night
The Government of Saskatchewan showed its support for Royal Canadian Legion branches and its veterans. In showing their support, it has presented grants to locations throughout the province to assist with the operations and maintenance of their facilities, which are becoming more and more an essential part of their communities. The Carndu legion invited Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison to attend its awards night to acknowledge the branch’s appreciation of the Saskatchewan government’s support. Harrison participated in a presentation with Carndu legion president Je Young. Photo courtesy of the Carndu legion
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The other newcomer to the boardroom will be Craig MacDonald, who will take a seat as the second representative for Estevan. He gained the spot through acclamation. The other Estevan representative who has returned to the board business table is Kevin Keating, who also ran unopposed.
MacDonald takes over the chair that was vacated by former Estevan representative Eric McCrimmon a one-term (four year) trustee who resigned his seat.
McCrimmon did not leave without posting his reasons for giving up the post, stating that he felt the public system was
being led by a non-supportive provincial government and Education Ministry.
McCrimmon suggested their actions (or non-actions) around the COVID 19 pandemic that left the school divisions stranded in many respects was just one factor. Others included uneven funding decisions. He had pointed to the pull back of funds for public schools while taxpayer funds were being directed to private schools.
The lack of an understandable process in the launching of a provincially based online learning project without any discernable leadership and without consideration of online systems that were already in place and functioning efficiently was also a bone of contention for McCrimmon. He said the public system was subject to what he saw as that unnecessary change while the Separate School and private systems were not subjected to the same type of takeover.
McCrimmon gave these reasons for resignation during the October board session, the last one prior to the municipal elections.
One other subdivision in the Cornerstone system underwent an election process with Audrey Trombley retaining her seat against the challenger Cheryl Lake in Subdivision 5 that includes Filmore, Stoughton, Midale and Macoun.
Trombley, a Cornerstone veteran trustee has also served as the board’s chairwoman for about 10 years. She was chosen to assume that position for another year by her fellow trustees during their Nov. 20 re-organizational meeting held in Weyburn. Others who now return to the Cornerstone board room through acclamation include Devona Putland in Subdivision 1 (Rocanville, Wapella, Moosomin); Jim Henderson, Subdivision 3 (Redvers, Carnduff, Carievale); Tami Scott, Subdivision 4 (Lampman, Alameda, Oxbow, Bienfait); Michelle DeBruyne, Subdivision 6 (Ogema, Pangman, Yellow Grass, Radville, Gladmar and Oungre). Megan Schick and Norma Hewitt-Lendrum return as the two representatives for
Velda Weatherald is the new trustee for in Subdivision 2, and Craig MacDonald will take a seat as the second representative for Estevan. Photo courtesy of Norm Park
Sky’s the Limit Day Home opening in Stoughton
By Stephanie Zoer
Skylar Coderre has moved back to Stoughton, where she was born and spent her early years. When she was in Grade 3, her parents moved to Weyburn and she graduated from high school there. Coderre took a job with Sunrise Daycare in Weyburn, where she worked for three years and met her husband-to-be Dawson Knorr.
She took early childhood education through the Southeast College, and also obtained her first aid and CPR training. Presently she is working on her Level 2 early childhood education.
Knorr and Coderre have two children, Alijah, age four, and oneyear-old Brooks. Her first pregnancy went well, but while she was pregnant with Brooks, she needed
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to take a medical leave of absence from her job. After Brooks was born, he became jaundice, and it was at this time they realized his breathing was not right. Further testing was done to discover that he has a genetic condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
He is in the severe category and therefore cannot go to a daycare unless the staff has special training with the illness.
This is a condition in which muscle tissue of the heart becomes thickened without an obvious reason. Parts of the heart that are most commonly affected are the interventricular septum and the ventricles.
Coderre wanted to stay home with her kids but also wanted to work, and this is where the decision of opening a day home came. It will be run by Coderre, as Knorr works in construction
and usually is not home during the day.
She had also done her homework and seen there was only one daycare in Stoughton, and she felt this opened a great opportunity for her to open a day home.
After buying a house, they put their wedding on the backburner for now and will open their day home called Sky’s the Limit Day Home in January.
She is allowed to have eight children but will be happy to have four join her home.
Coderre is excited about this new chapter in her life, and more so is excited to offer children a safe, healthy, fun and happy environment while parents are at work.
She is happy to answer any questions one might have and looks forward to hearing from parents who need a reliable place for their children.
Village of Kenosee Lake
The Village of Kenosee Lake is seeking bids on several products and services for the 2024 fiscal year
Supply of Gravel, sand, dirt and clay ($/yard including delivery)
• Plumbing ($/hour for journeyman, apprentice, labourer including all tools, vehicles and travel along with overtime rates)
• Electrical ($/hour for journeyman, apprentice, labourer including all tools, vehicles and travel along with overtime rates)
• Hydrovac ($/hour including operator, overtime rates and any other rates that may apply)
• Heavy duty equipment (List of equipment and $/hour including operator and all rates that may apply)
• Water/Sewer connections and repairs ($/hr including operator and all rates that may apply)
• Sewer pump out ($/pump out includes all rates that may apply)
Please submit your bids with proof of liability insurance and WCB clearance to:
Village of Kenosee Lake PO Box 30
Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0 Or
E-mail to: village.kenosee@sasktel.net
Bids must be received before December 10th, 2024. Lowest bid not guaranteed to be the successful applicant. Only successfully applicants will be contacted Thank you Village of Kenosee Lake
Full Gospel Church Welcomes You 202-4th St W. Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m 306-453-2512
Pastor Rodney & Gail Cox
Church of Our Lady, Carlyle
Father Chris Juchacz
Carlyle: Sunday at 11 a.m.
Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m. 306-453-6200
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE VILLAGE OF KENOSEE LAKE
Casual Administrative Assistant
Hours: Casual work to cover when Administrator is away or sick and to help during busy times
Wage: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in MS Office applications Ability to work with confidential information Ability to work with the public
• Strong willingness to learn
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule
• Basic accounting skills are considered an asset
• Bondable and Clean Criminal Record Check
Duties:
• Various clerical and reception duties including answering the phone receipting payments preparing bank deposits, responding to queries or requests from the public, etc.
• Monitoring outstanding customer accounts
Prepare for and attend council meetings, write up minutes and attend business arising from those meetings when the Administrator is absent
• Ensure office is organized by keeping inventory of supplies, anticipating future needs, and providing support where required
• Various other duties as directed by the Administrator or Council
This position is directly responsible to the Administrator or Council.
Interested applicants should apply with a resume stating qualifications, experience and references to:
Village of Kenosee Lake PO Box 30 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0
Or e-mail to village.kenosee@sasktel.net
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Arcola-Kisbey United Church Worship Times: 10 a.m.
KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday
ARCOLA: 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday
Please join us for worship
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Back row from left, Dawson Knorr, Skylar Coderre, and their children, front row, Alijah Knorr and Brooks Knorr, recently moved to Stoughton to open a new day home. Photo courtesy of Skylar Coderre
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