OBSERVER
Redvers was a busy community for Winterfest
By Stephanie Zoer
Redvers hosted its eighth annual Winterfest on Dec. 14, and committee members Kaylenn Gaudet, Samantha Matthewson, Jena Cowen and Kendra Miller are incredibly pleased with how it turned out.
The day began with magician Sitrick James. Committee member Kendra Miller said he was very entertaining and kept the kids involved by having them come on stage and help with the acts. The children loved it.
The Redvers branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted a successful trade show with many people looking for
that last-minute item, and lunch was served there as well throughout the day.
The curling rink was filled with bouncy castles and a huge 40-foot by 40-foot corn maze.
“Kids were running around in there all day, it was amazing,” said Miller. There were plenty of things to do for the kids and they were well entertained, with a colouring contest, scavenger hunt and crafts. Miller said there were lineups at all the kids’ events, which also included face painting, temporary tattoos, and hair tinsel. Many of the children’s activities were at the Golden Age Centre.
They also offered tractor
rides, adult paint classes and cookie decorating. There was something for everyone to enjoy.
The Redvers Fire Department had an obstacle course set up where people could try their hand at knocking down a door and running with the fire hoses.
At the rink, there was a stock car display. Several cars were present, and children had the opportunity to sit in one, which they thought was pretty cool.
The skating rink was another popular place, as kids were able to skate with the Redvers Rockets, which was a big highlight to the kids.
“Kids loved skating with their favourite player and having their picture taken,” said Miller.
Santa Claus was the most popular attraction, with over 200 kids having photos taken with him and telling him their wants for Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus stayed all day and strolled the streets, watching out for the Grinch, who was also on the loose.
Floor hockey was hosted at the school gymnasium and crowds of kids came to play this game, showing their skills at the game.
At the end of the afternoon, the scavenger hunt cards were handed in for a winner and the colouring contest champion was selected.
As people began to wind down, a bonfire was held by the firefighters at the corner of Broadway and Railway, and hot chocolate was served.
Supper at the curling rink, with a young singer from
Langbank entertaining the crowd with Christmas carols. The parade had several floats light up the night as crowds lined the streets, but the Grinch had to be watched as she tried to steal as much candy from the kids as possible.
Raffle tickets were sold all day and the draw for the basket was held at the Memory
Tree ceremony. The day ended with the Rockets defeating the Carlyle Cougars 4-3 in an exciting Big Six Hockey League game. Miller said the day was excellent and she feels the great weather was a big factor as well. There were so many people, the streets were buzzing with happiness and festive excitement.
From left, Brittany Yates ran the streets while dressed as the Grinch, stealing candy from the kids and later hockey with Quinn Miller. Photos courtesy of Kendra Miller
From left, committee members Kayleen Gaudet, Samantha Matthewson, Jena Cowan and Kendra Miller were kept busy.
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December
Sat, Dec 21 - At the Rink
- U7 McLean vs U7 Kirkness @9am
- U7 Rasmussen vs Arcola @9am
- U11 David vs Carndu @10:30
- Public Skating @ 1-2:30pm
- Shinny @ 2:30-5:30
- Senior Cougars vs Midale @ 7
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Sun, Dec 22 - At the Rink
- Public Skating @ 10am-12pm
- Shinny @ 12pm-4pm Mon, Dec 23 - At the Rink
- Public Skating @ 10am-12pm Tues, Dec 24 - At the Rink
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- Shinny @ 11am- 3pm
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Celebration of life honoured the life of Ken King
By Stephanie Zoer
A celebration of life was held for Ken King on Dec. 12 at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex, with a capacity crowd gathered to honour him.
King wanted a celebration that made people happy, with laughter and music, and this is the celebration that was had.
The celebration began with the Caragana Ramblers from Forget entertaining while people had the opportunity to talk and tell stories about King. They could also check out the memorial wall that was set up with many photos and awards that King received throughout his life.
King’s youngest brother Lyndon was the MC for the evening, and he spoke fondly about his brother. He told King’s nine children that their father was immensely proud of each one of them, and he loved spending time with them and his five grandchildren.
Ken King’s secondoldest son Lucas took the stage and welcomed everyone and thanked the crowd for coming out to celebrate his dad’s life.
Lucas said his dad wanted people to improve themselves and not to feel bad for him. They shouldn’t get stuck in the past and they should look forward to the future.
Next up to speak was King’s sister Kathy. She looked after him for the past year, and noted that when King was diagnosed with a brain tumour, he said he had 61 great years.
She went on to say how special her brother was. He never complained while she cared for him, and he was always truly a nice guy.
“He had a gift to talk to everyone and it did not matter to him where you came from,” she said. “He always had a special place for the underdog, and he made everyone feel great.”
“He was everyone’s cheerleader,” said Brady.
“They were very lucky to have King in their class as he was the real deal of kindness,” he said.
Gord Paulley and Nicole Currie from Carlyle town council thanked King for his years of dedication to the town’s Main Street.
They have nominated King for the Order of Merit for Saskatchewan, and they are hoping that he will receive this distinction.
“He would be humbled with the comments made for him,” she added. “He always wanted to see people happy.”
loved minor sports.
Kathy said her brother was very athletic and ran two half marathons last year. He was also into fitness, played and coached baseball, and
She said people should all strive to be more like her brother, with kindness, helping others and being patient.
Something King had said was, “Not all storms come to disrupt our lives, some come to clear our path.”
Carson Brady from Living Skies Fitness spoke on King’s dedication to fitness, and how he always spoke to everyone and encouraged them to keep going.
White Bear man’s death is under investigation
Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating after a White Bear
First Nations man died while in police custody.
According to a news release from the Sas-
katchewan RCMP, at approximately 12;20 a.m. on Dec. 13, the Carlyle RCMP received a report
of an assault at a residence at White Bear. Officers responded and the RCMP said two
John Eberle and Derrel Robins were King’s best friends, and they have known each other since high school. They spoke about some of the mischief they got into and how they loved to play jokes on others. They felt great when they could see King for an hour before his passing. The two friends will forever cherish the time.
To complete the evening, Jacquie Walbaum and Teagan Littlechief performed.
injured people were located. One, an adult male, was taken to hospital with injuries described by the RCMP as serious in nature. Another, an adult female, was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-lifethreatening. Officers arrested a man at the scene without incident.
A 49-year-old man was taken to the Carlyle detachment and lodged in cells. According to the RCMP, he was monitored by staff throughout the night.
At approximately 9 a.m. on Dec. 13, the RCMP said an officer observed the man in medical distress. They immediately began pro-
viding first aid and continued until EMS arrived. The man was declared deceased by EMS. His family has been notified. As required by The Police Act, the Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan SIRT, which will investigate the Saskatchewan RCMP’s interaction with the deceased and the circumstances of his death. The Carlyle detachment will also conduct a separate investigation into the original assault report, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s General Investigation Section.
SaskToday.ca will have further details as they become available.
A wall of photos chronicled Ken King’s life from his younger days to his life as a father and a friend. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Missoula Children’s Theatre visits Redvers
By Graham James
The Redvers School welcomed the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Hercules to town for a busy and funfilled week from Dec. 2-7.
The MCT team of Audra Tibbit and Austin Plunkett arrived in town in their little red truck, loaded with a set, costumes, props and everything it takes to put on a play except the cast. The team held an open audition Dec. 2 and cast over 45 local students to perform or assist in the production.
Rehearsals were held throughout the week with two public performances Dec. 7 at the Redvers School gymnasium.
It was a busy week with rehearsals creating a buzz after school daily. In addition, the fun crossed into school hours as the MCT tour directors also led several workshops during their Redvers residency.
The Hercules production focused on the Olympic Games, with competitors from all over Greece competing. But the tournament could
not start without Hercules. Unfortunately, Hercules had a well-earned reputation for being late.
The Mighty Titans expect to win at the Games, but not without some dishonest competition from the Cyclops – all three of them. Add all your favourite Greek heroes, more Olympians, social media influencers, a misplaced Roman and a lion, and things get a bit crazy for Zeus and these Olympics.
The cast and crew featured local students from Redvers, Bellegarde and Manor. The
title character of Hercules was played by Nikita Buydens, while other featured performers included Ainsley Cowan as Androcles; Asia Jorgensen as Socrates; Kaycee Demas as Aristotle; Kourtney Mirandilla as Zeus; Rylee Garnier as Hera; Tatum Hoey as Helen of Troy; Mckenna Richards-Moffatt as Pegasus; Eve Marsh as Archimedes; Nazryn Sabino as Homer; and Talaya Dangstorp as Lion.
The Cyclops were Max Lamotte, Carter Hildebrandt and Josiah Marsh. The influencers were played by Emily Englot, Charleigh Fidierchuk, Harlow Gervais, Emma Hutton, Feline Jurista, Elsie McIntyre, Olivia Pirlot, Whitney Purvis, Hayden Smith and Sasha Toms.
The Olympians featured Abby Ayre, Brandy Englot, Aubree Garnier, Lauren Hannah, Dawson James, Eithan James-Poirier, Ken-
na Gervais, Oliver Kyle and Bailey Richards. The roles of the Titans were played by Madison Birch, Brooklyn Hannah, Sophie Hutton, Emily Knelsen, Holly Matthewson, Iszack McCurry, Emma McIntyre, Grace Munro, Brylee Oakley and Emma-Lee Sakal.
Chloe Peters and Serenidee James served as assistant directors throughout the week, Bentley George and Hadley Garnier operated the lights, while Valen Keating returned as the musical accompanist. Students were under the guidance of the tour’s MCT directors: Audra Tibbit and Austin Plunkett, who also appeared on stage as Plato.
Additional help was provided throughout the week by Redvers students and staff and Redvers Arts Council member Melissa Toms.
The two performances were well received by the audience. The stu-
dents hid their jitters and showed off the week’s hard work.
This is the second consecutive year that Missoula Children’s Theatre has had a residency in Redvers. While admission fees helped recoup some of the costs of the MCT residency, including school workshops and performances, the residency was made possible by organizational and financial assistance of the Redvers Arts Council and Redvers School with additional financial contributions by the Redvers Adult Drama Club and the Redvers Rockets Field of Dreams. A Sask Lotteries grant this spring helped defray some of the costs of last season’s production of King Arthur’s Quest. Both the Redvers Arts Council and Redvers School are grateful for the assistance of all contributors, participants, and volunteers. It was great to see the kids shine on stage.
New Stoughton rec director excited about the role
By Stephanie Zoer
Kirscen Rulloda moved to Canada from Manila, a city that has nearly two million people.
He moved here after his mother Juvi had already settled with Rulloda’s older sister Ferlyn and two younger brothers, Isaiah and Justin, and his stepfather Wade Caliba.
Landing in Regina on Feb. 8, 2016, he saw the snow but didn’t think it was going to be extremely cold. He was wrong when he stepped outside.
Coming from such a large city, he wondered where they were taking his family when they went to Heward.
“It was in the middle of nowhere,” said Rulloda.
And being from a big city, Rulloda had never seen a cow, pigs or the vast wildlife here, and he was overwhelmed with the beauty of it all.
“I had never seen a round bale of hay or how cows were fed,” he said. “We never left the city, and everything was concrete, and here there is open land, trees and green grass.”
“It is such a breath of fresh air here to live in
Saskatchewan,” he sadded.
Rulloda completed his Grade 12 at the Stoughton Central School. This was another shock to him as the school he went to in Manila has 40 kids in a class and there are six classes for the one age group. When he saw the small classes here, it was a surprise. During his graduation year, he began to work at the Stoughton Meat Market. He remained there for two years, and he said he learned a great deal from owner Erin Clark.
In 2018, he started to work the night shift at the Poplar Tree Inn, and in 2021 started at Stought’s Eatery as the evening supervisor.
These two jobs also taught him a lot, and when the manager at the Poplar Tree Inn received other employment, he became the manager.
His responsibilities increased a great deal, including scheduling, ordering and hiring staff, but it was something he really enjoyed.
Recently the Poplar Tree Inn and Stought’s Eatery were sold, and he felt the new owners had everything under con-
trol. The recreation director job for the Town of Stoughton was posted, and he was hired. Having worked the position for a month, he feels that this is a welcome change and it is very different work.
Rulloda is responsible for the curling rink, golf course, swimming pool and the arena.
With ice issues in Weyburn, that city called Stoughton and Rulloda quickly jumped into action, making sure the natural ice in the Stoughton rink could be used.
Usually, the ice is not available at the arena until later in the month,
but it was necessary to help out.
Each group has their own board, but Rulloda wants to make sure that these boards know that he is available to help and offer guidance if needed.
He will be applying for grants, hiring staff for all areas and looking for volunteers to help.
“I hope to help get our community together,” he said. “I plan in the future to have more programs for the children and seniors.”
Right now, he is settling into his new role and making plans for the future.
Kirscen Rulloda is ready for the challenge of being the new recreation director in Stoughton. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Hercules showcased the talents of many young people in Redvers. Photo courtesy of Graham James
The production of Hercules required the talents of many.
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Merry Christmas to all this year
Stephanie Zoer
Just a few words
I have heard this line so often this month: “Where has the year gone”?
It feels like I just took down the Christmas tree, and just a few weeks ago, I was digging it back out again.
Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year. It is a time to spend with family and friends, to make memories that last a lifetime. When I think back on my childhood, the memories are so sweet, especially with my mom. She always made Christmas a time to remember.
Christmases were simple and not a lot of money was spent. My sister and I each had a doll, and mom, being an excellent seamstress, made a box full of clothes for those dolls. Dad made us doll beds, and mom made bedding for that bed. It was such fun and I remember it like yesterday.
The best Christmas gifts were the handmade things that mom created, and she made a great deal of our things, such as knitted sweaters, socks, and mitts. To this day, I still have a small sweater and skirt that she made for my daughter at Christmas, as well as a tiny little purse. At times we go through our keepsake box and smile because it is such a wonderful memory.
My dad and I did not get along well, but I do have special memories of him. I longed to have a horse, and one Christmas as a 10-year-old, dad gave me his yearling filly. It was the beginning of my horse-training years and something I will never forget.
When my kids were little, I did the same for my daughter. I made her a box full of doll clothes and to this day, she still has them.
Gifts do not need to be expensive, and I love it when I get something that is homemade, whether it is baked, beaded or wooden. That person took the time to make it for me and that is special.
As I grew older, getting a gift was still nice, but it was more important to me to spend time with family and friends.
Our family here is small, as everyone else lives out of province. It is important for me to make memories with my adult kids, as for me the memories I have of my mom as an adult are cherished.
Mom passed away three years ago on Dec. 19, and although she lived a good life, like so many will say, because she was 96 years old, I wish she was still here. Because she lived in Ontario, I called every Christmas, and although near the end she was deaf and could not hear me, I could still hear her voice. Making memories is far more important than anything else. Spending time together with your family is number 1, because one day, before you know it, they will be gone. At times it can be difficult to make memories with family that do not want to, but all you can do is try your best.
In the past year, so many loved ones have gone, some have been so young and others much older, but if it was a person that was important to you, the pain can be the same.
Christmas is a time that can be stressful for so many people because of financial issues, the loss of a job or family being far apart. Maybe you are battling health issues.
Make the best of it. Make Christmas fun, not with all the spending, but the making of memories. Something that will be talked about for years to come. I have plans for some special games at our house, and I am sure they will be talked about for years.
These are the memories I want my family to have, that they always had a fun and family-filled Christmas.
“People
respond in accordance to how you treat them.”
- Nelson Mandela
Canada Post strike hurts, but not as much as it once did
When members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike in mid-November, few would have imagined that it would have lasted into midDecember.
It’s not the first time that we’ve seen a postal strike in Canada. But this one felt different due to the length.
Make no mistake: a strike by Canada Post employees has a negative impact on our country. A lot of people still depend on the Crown corporation to send and receive everything from parcels to utility bills. There are still a lot of Canadians who have eschewed online banking or direct deposits.
And there are a lot of remote and rural areas in our country that need Canada Post, regardless of the other options from the private sector.
And at this time of year, the strike’s impact was even greater. Most people didn’t have their Christmas shopping finished in early November and their parcels sent in time to be delivered before the strike. Those who were hoping the strike would be resolved quickly so they could get their Christmas gifts
sent and delivered on time were disappointed.
There will be a lot of people getting late Christmas presents this year, and it has nothing to do with procrastination.
Yet despite the impact, it took four weeks for the federal government to publicly call for back-to-work measures.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to operations on the weekend, and operations at Canada Post resumed Tuesday.
Many Canadians were likely thinking “it took you long enough”.
Was the government gun shy about forcing employees back to work after the federal New Democratic Party backed away from its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals in the wake of the government’s strike-ending measures for CN and CPKC Rail employees earlier this year? Or did the government’s lack of a reaction reflect the reality of Canada Post’s significance in 2024?
As stated before, Canada Post is still vital. But with each passing year, it becomes more of a diminishing return as less conventional mail circulates through the system.
Most people probably took notice when it was announced, after the strike began, that Canada Post lost $315 million in the third quarter. While Canada Post employees were on the picket line, Canadians were getting a reminder of the company’s financial situation.
Would this strike have been allowed to reach the four-week mark 10 or 20 years ago? Probably not, especially with so many Canadians relying on postal delivery at this time of year.
Canada Post employees have done their best to cope amid the changing times. Most of their employees are dedicated and friendly folks who work hard and want to deliver quality customer service so that people will want to
come back. They know there are more options for Canadians to receive their parcels and pay their bills than ever before.
Canada Post is certainly not absolved of blame in this work stoppage. Their decision to lay off striking employees came across as a heavy-handed move that would have been tried decades ago in an effort to break a union. It helped the striking CUPW employees come across as sympathetic in the eyes of many Canadians.
We’ll see what the future holds for Canada Post. If the federal Conservatives win the next election, they might not be be so patient with Canada Post’s losses, and they might want to take measures to make it more cost-competitive, similar to what the Tories did in the final months of their previous government. We can now look forward to our packages, letters, bill payments, cheques and more getting delivered. But there will be further discussions to take place about the future of Canada Post in this everchanging world.
Cougars win big during Holt family reunion game
It was a special night for the Carlyle Cougars and the Holt family during the Cougars’ 7-3 win over the KiplingWindthorst Oil Kings on Friday night.
Fifty-one-year-old Todd Holt skated on a line with his sons Kaelan and Taysen. The trio combined on the Cougars’ fifth goal, scored by Taysen and assisted by Todd and Kaelen. Todd and Kaelan Holt each finished with two assists, while Taysen had a goal and a helper.
Todd Holt was a star forward for the Western Hockey League’s Swift Current Broncos from 1989-1994, and remains the team’s alltime leading scorer. He was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, played pro hockey in North America and Europe, and upon returning to North America, played in the Big Six and led the league in scoring.
His sons have been in the league for several
years and are in their first season playing with the Cougars.
Todd Holt said after the game he was “incredibly grateful” to the Cougars and everyone who gave him the “great honour” of playing with his sons.
“I am always telling young players or people I know to live in the moment and cherish what you’re going through. Well I took my own advice and I had the day of my life,” he said.
When he arrived at the rink and met all the Carlyle players, he felt like he was 16 again, and it was great to be on the ice with them.
“Getting a feel for the ice again, alongside my boys, was nervewracking. I know I am nowhere near the player I was but like any father I didn’t want to embarrass them or let them down. We were on the starting lineup and as many times as I heard my name announced, it had a different ring to
volunteered
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Second man arrested for White Bear homicide
The second man accused in the death of Talon Lonethunder on the White Bear First Nations earlier this month has been arrested.
The Saskatchewan RCMP said Saturday afternoon that Dwayne Maxie was located and arrested by the Regina Police Service on Dec. 12. Maxie was wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes unit for one count of manslaughter under the Criminal Code.
Maxie was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Estevan Provincial Court on Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
The co-accused in the case, Jeremy Whitebear, has been charged with second-degree murder. He was arrested on Dec. 7 at White Bear and made his first court appearance two days later. He remains in custody.
Lonethunder, who was from White Bear and living in Coronach, was located deceased at the White Bear FN on Dec. 3. Whitebear and Maxie were charged two days later.
The RCMP says its major crimes unit continues to investigate.
SaskToday will continue to have updates on this story as they become available.
it hearing it announced after No. 74 Kaelan Holt and No. 43 Taysen Holt.”
Being in on a goal with his two sons is a scenario he has played out in his mind “a million times since they were children”, he said. They embraced on the bench after the goal was announced and the players were very respectful.
Ben Johnstone scored three times and added two assists for Carlyle. Josh Romanyk, Adrien Riddell and Riley Niven also scored. Landon Audet was in goal.
Taylor Hoedel was in on all three Oil Kings’ goals with two goals and an assist. Drew Czerwonka also scored. Dylan Dedecker was their goalie.
Also on Friday night, the Oxbow Huskies edged the Carnduff Red Devils 3-2. Colton Schell scored twice for Oxbow, including the gamewinning goal with 56 seconds to play in the third. Liam Rutten also scored.
Ty Stovin and Ben Hiltz scored for Carnduff. Zack Miller (Oxbow) and Cody Dumaine (Carnduff) were the goalies.
Three games were played Saturday, including the Redvers Rockets beating the Cougars 4-3. Presten Kopeck had two goals for Redvers, and Kenton Miller and Naton Miller also scored. Thomas Bauche was the Redvers netminder.
Romanyk scored twice for Carlyle and Brett Turgeon also
scored. Curtis Meger was in goal.
Carnduff knocked off the Midale Mustangs 7-1. Cooper Bowman had two goals and an assist for Carnduff, while Strahn Douglas and Nico Anderson each had three helpers. Stovin, Hiltz, Brandon Trask and Matthew Plews also scored. Mason Plews was in goal.
Tate Kasick scored for Midale. Carver Ottenbreit was their goalie.
The game was the Red Devils’ annual Teddy Bear Toss night. The bears collected after the Red Devils scored their
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first goal will be directed to the Carnduff and Area Santa Cause. All students at the Carnduff Education Complex received free admission to the game thanks to the Carnduff Recreation Board.
In Saturday’s other game, the Moosomin Rangers defeated the Wawota Flyers 6-2.
Jody Boutin, Dustin Fisher, Ryker Cole, Carter Sawchuk, Phil Fath and Taylor Sanheim scored for Moosomin.
Devin Stewart Nico
Muskego had Wawota’s goals.
Kyler Beckett (Moosomin) and Jayden Hodson (Wawota) were in goal. Wawota is at Redvers on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Two games are set for Dec. 20: Carnduff and Redvers and Oxbow at Moosomin. Those games will start at 8 p.m. The following night, Carnduff is at Oxbow, Midale is at Carlyle and Kipling-Windthorst is at Wawota, with all games starting at 7 p.m.
From left, Taysen, Kaelan and Todd Holt skated on the same line for the Carlyle Cougars on Friday night. Photo sourced from Todd Holt’s Facebook page
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Twisted Tree silent auction in Oxbow
raises over $12,000 for family centre
By Stephanie Zoer
The Expressway Family Centre celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Twisted Tree Auction with an online silent auction from Dec. 7-9.
The auction began as an in-person event at the Lutheran church in Oxbow, and was the first-ever fundraiser for the family centre. When the auction began, they had all kinds of decorated trees. Some had colour themes, others where done in multiple colours that were then sold to the highest bidder.
During the COVID-19 pandemic when the rules
did not allow for in-person activities, it was decided to hold an online auction to keep the event going, as it created a lot of funds for the centre.
According to MacKenzie Valentine, one of the auction’s organizers, the theme has changed over the years. The number of trees has slowed down so they added many other donated items, ranging from baking, gift cards, handmade goods and more.
The bidding was done on Dec. 9, but the two highest items were kept open to ensure everyone had a chance to bid.
This seemed to go very
well, as last year they raised $11,992, and they were hoping to surpass this amount with their milestone 25th auction.
Valentine was pleased to announce this year it brought in $12,156.
Valentine took over the auction in 2020, and although it is a great deal of work, it pays off very well for the group.
“Year after year, we have been supported by our community and it is always successful for us,” said Valentine.
This year they received 103 donations for the auction and some of the items raised more than expected.
They had two trees up for bidding. The one in celebration of their anniversary was called It Takes a Village. It had $530 worth of gift cards and small gifts sponsored by community members. They are grateful to all who donated and helped. This event is not possible without the constant support of the community and local and area businesses.
This tree was loaded with gift cards and sold for over $500 through the Twisted Tree online silent auction. Photo by MacKenzie Valentine
Southeast organizations receive gaming grants
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) says it provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the province.
“Our government is committed to ensuring that communities across Saskatchewan share in the benefits from gaming,” Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison said. “Hundreds of charitable and nonprofit groups throughout the province receive these funds every year, and we encourage more groups to apply.”
Oxbow groups received more than $31,000 combined, which went to the Oxbow & District Lions Club ($888.75), the Oxbow and District Recreation Board ($28,466.07), the Oxbow Minor Hockey Association ($460), the Royal Canadian Legion’s Oxbow branch ($225) and the Royal Canadian Legion’s Saskatchewan Command District 1 ($1,117.10).
More than $3,000 was listed in the Redvers area through the Alida & Area 4H Beef Club ($1,028), the Redvers and District Recreation Centre ($913.08), the Redvers Activity Centre Foundation Inc.
($517.50) and Redvers Minor Hockey ($584.40).
Two organizations in Arcola split more than $1,300: the Arcola Daycare Inc. ($523.75) and the Arcola Leisure Services Committee ($811.88). Splitting funds in Carnduff were the Borderline Housing Company ($1,615.78) and the Carnduff branch of the Royal Canadian Legion ($1,942.24).
Two organizations received funds in Stoughton: the Royal Canadian Legion’s Tecumseh branch ($1,723.38) and the Stoughton Lions Club ($480).
Other organizations receiving an allocation were the Alameda
Recreation Board ($4,907.09), the Alida Recreation Hall and Rink Board ($129.38), the Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre in Carlyle ($276.25), the Gainsborough and District Lions Club ($3,817.38), the Glen Ewen Community Rink ($1,640.68), and the Village of Manor and RM 63 Fire Department ($3,161.61).
Grants were paid to charitable groups and organizations in more than 280 Saskatchewan communities.
These quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licensed charitable gam-
ing activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold ‘em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to a maximum of $100,000 per group or organization annually. The amount of each grant paid by LGS to each charity is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) based on financial reports and other information submitted by the group or organization. Groups can apply through SLGA’s charitable gaming licensing process.
Many gathered for Arcola’s Main Street Christmas
By Stephanie Zoer
The Arcola Main Street Christmas was well attended on Dec. 13, as the streets filled with families enjoying the festive season.
It started with a pancake breakfast in the lobby of the Arcola Rink, and families could take advantage of the free skating until the hockey games started.
Inside the Prairie Place Complex, a large craft and trade show with 35 vendors filled up with visitors looking for those unique, handmade items for Christmas. Ornaments, wooden items, bath beads and soaps, baked goods and so much more were available for last-minute shoppers.
At the door, items had been donated by the vendors for people to enter to win.
Throughout the show, lunch was served by volunteers from the RBC Bank in Carlyle. Soup and sweets were served with a smile, and tables were filled with people enjoying lunch and socializing.
The Arcola Optimist Hall was a busy place as young and old
brought in their gingerbread houses for the contest. This year, the 12-and-under group had a lot of entries, making it exceedingly difficult to choose a winner. A new category allowed entrants to use anything on the gingerbread house.
Children had the opportunity to pick up a passport at the hall and have it stamped throughout the day at the different places they visited. When completed, they were handed it in and one was picked as the winner. Emryn Lang was the winner of two free passes to the
Mac Murray Theatre.
Arcola Food had specials running all day, and Kevin Paton’s antique shop had a steady line of visitors checking out things from the past.
In the afternoon Santa Claus came to the Optimist Hall and families could have their photo taken with the jolly old man.
Kids were thrilled to see Santa and offered to tell him what was on their wish list for Christmas.
At the library, kids had a chance to make a Christmas craft, and at the Arcola High House, decorating a cookie
was on the menu. Events were well attended.
A horse-drawn wagon was filled consistently as it offered rides around town, and the Mac Murray Theatre hosted a free children’s Christmas movie, with the option of popcorn and drinks.
Moose Mountain Reformed Baptist Church read kids a Christmas story, served hot apple cider and hot chocolate. They kept the Christmas spirit going with the singing of carols.
The school gymnasium was the place to be for a new game
called sock snowball. Participants were asked to bring a pair of new socks for the food bank.
Next to the post office on Main Street, the fire department had free hot chocolate and when the sun began to set, the Arcola Co-op served up free hot dogs around a bonfire, which lasted well into the evening.
This event was started to boost the love of Christmas to the community, and organizers look forward to seeing everyone in 2025.
Community champions invited to meeting in Carlyle
Community Futures Sunrise is inviting community leaders, advocates, and others to a community champions meeting, which is designed to foster collaboration and empower individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the southeast.
The event will happen on Jan. 13, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. at the Carlyle Memorial Hall, and is for any interested citizens of urban and rural municipalities and First Nations in southeast Saskatchewan.
“This event is a platform for engaging discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative regional economic development opportunities,” states a press release for the event. “Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share their experiences and contribute to shaping a stronger, more resilient region.”
Signs a person is unsafe to drive
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year ’s Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gather ings Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are par t of the equation. And when ever yone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption.
When ever yone is laughing and reminiscing with dr inks in hand, it can be challenging to deter mine if someone is impaired. However, it’s vital to recognize when someone is adversely affected by alcohol or other substances to the point that dr iving home would be reckless That is why it is always impor tant to have someone remain sober to gauge the sobr iet y of others.
Here are some signs that it is best to take away the keys.
• Slurred speech: Words star ting to spill together is a classic sign that a person is intoxicated. While that person may not realize they are slurring, others who haven’t been dr inking should be able to hear the difference bet ween slurr ing and regular speech. This person is too dr unk to dr ive.
• Poor coordination: Spilling dr inks while pour ing, tr ipping over one’s own feet or having trouble getting around also are signs a person has had too much to dr ink. When coordination is compromised, it is definitely harder to control a vehicle, and possibly deadly.
• Fatigue or drowsiness: Alcohol is a central ner vous system depressant, which means that it can make a person feel sluggish and tired over
Attendance is free but people are asked to pre-register.
“Join us at the community champion meeting and be part of the change you want to see in your community and the entire southeast. Together, we can make a difference,” states the news release.
time Certain prescr iption medications or mar ijuana also may cause a person to feel fatigued and move in slow motion. This drowsiness is not good behind the wheel, as it may lead to slowed reaction times or even nodding off on the road.
• Memory and recall issues: Those who are inebr iated may str uggle to remember things or even lose their train of thought. Again, the act of dr iving requires careful concentration and knowledge of where one is going and the rules of the road. If memor y issues have popped up, it’s time to collect the keys.
• A phone app says so: There are apps for all types of things these days, including ones that can deter mine if a person is intoxicated. Some apps monitor speech patterns while others
may consider eye movements In addition, dr iving simulator apps test if someone can handle being behind the wheel in his current state.
Of course, even if these signs aren’t present, a person can still be intoxicated past the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle Rather than take a chance, if someone has had two dr inks or more, it is safer to call a cab or grab a ride home from someone who hasn’t been dr inking
The Arcola Craft and Trade Show hosted 35 vendors from across the southeast. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Carlyle Dickens Festival celebrates community
By Michele Amy
The Dickens Festival is about community, and celebrating and supporting all the businesses who, all year, donate time, money and support to all the various activities and clubs which thrive in Carlyle.
This festival brings in many out-of-towners to shop in our community and to leave their dollars here where it will make a difference to our local organizations and businesses.
It is about providing opportunities for all the separate clubs and organizations to raise some money: The United church, the foodbank and all the clubs who set up food booths have the chance for some major fundraising.
It’s about celebrating the local talent, the great life that is possible to live in the rural areas of Saskatchewan, and how our location helps people to thrive and not just survive.
It’s about how we take care of our neighbours, nurture the youth and children and make sure (as best we can) that people are included and supported.
Committee head and longtime volunteer Shelley Slykhuis gracefully
agreed to stay on the committee and lend that long-term vision as she and Sandra Dyer have been at this since the festival’s inception. They made the trip to Garrison, N.D., many years ago to get inspired and motivated.
Sandra Dyer heads up the thrift sale and decorating, and she recruited Marilyn Brady and a team of others to give her a hand. Those two powerhouse volunteers really get the job done, and they involve many others like Dianne Twietmey-
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er and Marion Biram to organize, assist and lend their artistic eyes to the whole process. Not only that, but this amazing team recruited many others: Keith Dyer, Doug Waldner and Paul Twietmeyer as well as Colin Wilson’s gang from
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the high school to help set up, decorate, load and unload.
Dianne Twietmeyer has served in many capacities on the committee, and this year headed up getting the children involved as urchins. Not only did they lend ambiance to the festival with their special song and outfits, but they collected over $500 for the local foodbank as well.
Craig Savill: what a powerhouse. Not only does he lead the Lions club and acts as chairman of the Cornerstone Theatre but he just fills in the gaps. When the band went super late on the first night because of an appreciative crowd, it was Craig who stayed to close up the venue.
Shannon Klatt and Joan Bue: We have a saying: “When something needs to be done, call Shannon”, and it’s true. From organizing the food carts (Joan) to the free breakfast (Shannon) to characters on Main Street (Shannon) and filling in the gaps.
Dolores Young and Dawn Faber were veritable machines of efficiency. Between Dolores’ ability to network and market and find suppliers for printing and advertising, and her co-ordination of the markets, bill payments and finances, and Dawn’s dauntless efforts in writing grants, acquiring funding, getting support in the form of people and donations, marketing, Facebook flooding and generally generating enthusiasm and support for the concept, these two were absolute powerhouses.
I came on board, lending my expertise from years of running a non-profit organization (Kitchen Party Music Inc.). I co-ordinated the musician and entertainment recruitment and contracting the scheduling, the programs and graphic work on the circulars (thanks to the help of my husband, William Elliott).
Then we collaborated with my non-profit to present dances and interactive experiences in Fezziwig’s. Of course, you heard me MCing all weekend, promoting all things Carlyle. And I wrote a lot of articles. Community organizations helped out like the Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, who cooked the free breakfast to raise money for the food bank; and the Carlyle District Lions Club, who paid the full amount for one of Canada’s finest children’s entertainers, judged the lighting contest and who knows what else.
The businesses all participated. King’s Department Store hired their own raft of musicians, people dressed up and volunteered to man the info-booth (thanks Ron and Donna Matsalla for co-ordinating that). What we really did miss at the festival, however, was the attendance of our neighbours from White Bear First Nations, who are usually huge supporters, but were decimated by local tragedy. Our hearts broke for the many who were affected, and as MC during the weekend, I tried to hold them in people’s hearts as their community navigates such hardship. And we missed Ken King. But we talked about him all weekend, remembering how he loved this festival and this community and the difference he made in the lives of all who knew him. Because that’s what community is all about, that’s what Dickens Festival is all about – celebrating each other, holding tight to our knowing of each other. Also this means that we will be missing ever single member when they are no longer in our midst. Well done team, and for whomever I may have missed in this article, and I’m sure there are some, my deep apologies.
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Dianne Twietmeyer and Eastyn Lequyer at the Dickens Village Festival. Photo courtesy of Michele Amy
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Packed house for the Stoughton Christmas concert
By Stephanie Zoer
Upon entering the Stoughton Central School on Dec. 11 for the annual Christmas concert, the noisy and excited children could be heard.
To gain entrance to the concert, people were asked to bring a non-perishable food item, and patrons filled the baskets with goods.
The gymnasium was packed with children, parents, grandparents and friends in anticipation of the program for the Christmas concert.
Shayda King and Sydney Hemphill welcomed everyone to the show and introduced each class as they performed. In between they told a few jokes. Their first introduction was the youngest group, and the co-MCs said these kids were the cutest.
Maria Beuhler led her kindergarten and Grade 1 class in the singing of Rudolph the Red Nosed
Reindeer. These little ones knew the words well and had actions to go with the lyrics.
Next up was the Grades 2 and 3 class with Corey McKee. They too, sang loud and had actions with their songs, The Most Wonderful Time of Year and We will Jingle.
Jingle Bell Rock and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree were performed by the Grades 4 and 5, with Trina Schell leading the way.
Grades 6 and 7 sang You are a Mean One, Mr. Cugnet and Carol of the Bells. Nathan Cugnet was responsible for this group.
Cugnet also led the Grade 8 and 9s. They started with Silent Night, and this was done in soft, subtle voices, and then they sang All I Want for Christmas is You and this is when they came alive.
King and Hemphill took part with the last class, but they did have to say that the Grade 10s were scared to come and perform.
A special ending to the program had Isabelle Hogg, Jaina Sangster, Eliza Whitson and Sarah Simpson each playing a Christmas solo on the piano.
The MCs thanked Rowena Clements and friends for doing all the decorating, and Derek Mercer and his friends for rolling out the floor and setting up the chairs. They jokingly said his job was to clean up the chairs as well.
Scott Kirkness for looking after the technical issues and McKee for finding the songs to be performed. They thanked all the students and staff for their hard work to put on the concert and the family and friends that took time to come out and enjoy the concert.
Students learn at Nelson Motors’ Think Ag event
Nelson Motors and Equipment hosted its second annual Think Ag event – a hands-on experience that provided students from the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and Prairie South School Division with insight into the operations of the John Deere dealership.
Young people came from Lampman, Carlyle, Redvers, Alameda, Assiniboia, Ogema and
Avonlea, among other communities. They had the opportunity to work in the four main departments of the dealership.
Students gained practical experience in the parts department, where they manufactured hoses, handled receiving parts for internal and customer orders, and engaged in a race with one of the owners to locate and store parts correctly. The service department exposed the students to working with a pulled combine engine and allowed them to complete tasks such as setting valves.
Nelson Motors and Equipment general manager Jaret Nelson emphasized the importance of the hands-on approach.
“We wanted the event to be hands-on for these students,” he said. “It’s what our business is about, hands-on and helping customers be the best growers they can be.”
In addition to parts and service, the students also interacted with the sales and Precision Ag depart-
ments. They were tasked with assisting a “customer” in finding suitable equipment and attachments for their land, and then working with the Precision Ag team to set up a job using computers and sending instructions to the equipment.
Shannon Mack, human resources and hiring manager at Nelson Motors and Equipment, expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative.
“It was truly rewarding to see the students engage meaningfully with
our team,” said Mack. “We discussed education options including apprenticeships, job opportunities, wages and the overall work environment, giving them a comprehensive view of potential career paths.”
Mack also mentioned that two students would be participating in work placements with the company in the future.
The success of the Think Ag event has prompted the company to plan similar initiatives again.
The Think Ag event hosted by Nelson Motors and Equipment gave students an opportunity to learn about the agriculture sector. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Westling
The Grade 2 and 3 class sang loud and clear with It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Travis Benner faces stage four cancer with courage
By Stephanie Zoer
Travis Benner, a devoted husband and father of three young children, is facing one of life’s most daunting battles: Stage 4 cancer.
By his side is his wife Tiarah, and the two of them together are on a journey of resilience, love and unwavering determination in the face of unimaginable challenges.
For the Benner family, life was full of joy and promise, and the couple has three young children, Huxten, who is four years old, Kove, 3, and Layklen, 1. They also have a beloved pet Tank.
Travis Benner is a vibrant and caring man, and has always been a hard worker, according to Tiarah. He never missed a day of work from illness unless it was a bad case of the flu.
On March 10, 2023, Benner went to the bathroom and was shocked to see a pool of blood. He and his wife went to the emergency room, where he was told he had hemorrhoids. A colonoscopy was ordered but later cancelled.
Feeling they were not getting the help they needed, they went to the Arcola Family Health Centre, and a doctor there sent them for testing and blood work.
All this took time, and in April 2023, Tiarah found out that she was expecting their third child.
The couple looked on Benner’s eHealth Saskatchewan app and found the results. It was not what they had expected: Benner had Stage 4 colon cancer.
Tiarah said her husband was never sick and never showed any signs until that morning and now they were facing this.
Stage 4 cancer indicates that the disease had already spread to other areas of the body, and although the diagnoses were extremely difficult and overwhelming, Benner has remained positive.
Benner began chemotherapy, and this in itself is difficult for the young family, as there is a lot of travelling involved. They live in Manor but need to go to the Arcola Health Centre several times every other week.
Before Benner can have his chemo treatment, he needs to have bloodwork completed to check all the levels such as white blood cell counts and magnesium.
The trip starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. He is sent home after his treatment with what is called a baby bottle, which is another treatment hooked up to a pick line. It takes 48 hours to go through the line and must be taken off by a skilled and trained nurse, which requires another trip to Arcola. With three small children, this can be challenging.
Tiarah said their
nurse, who comes to the house, has been trained to remove the bottle, which eliminates one trip.
With Benner not working, and since he did not want Tiarah to work with the small children, Mercedes Singleton, a close friend to Tiarah, set up a GoFundMe page early on. This raised over $15,000, but these funds have been depleted.
Tiarah’s grandma, Betty Jack, wanted to make the family’s Christmas special. She managed to raise $5,400 in donations and gifts, and she also shaved her hair earlier in the year to raise money to help the family.
Today, Benner is at home and looking forward to Christmas with family.
“Some days are hard, and I wonder why this is happening to us,” said Tiarah. “We are just trying our best to make the best out of a crappy situation.”
Tiarah’s grandmother, Betty and her mom Debbie will go to the Benner home Christmas eve and spend the night. They are making the best memories possible.
Tiarah said they are so thankful for all the support they have received through family and friends; they have made things a little brighter.
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Back row, from left, Travis, Tiarah and Layklen Benner, and front row, from left, Kove and Huxten Benner with the family pet Tank. Photo by Skye E ord
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