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Moose Mountain Provincial Park has lots to offer

By Laura Kish Established as one of Saskatchewan's first provincial parks, Moose Mountain Provincial Park north of Carlyle offers year-round adventure the whole family can enjoy.

With beautiful stands of poplar and birch trees along with hilly topography, this park provides an ideal location for visitors to enjoy camping, boating, tennis and more. The park provides abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Fish species include walleye and yellow perch.

Moose Mountain is also great for wildlife finds such as moose, elk and many species of birds.

An extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling also runs throughout the park.

With adventures waiting in every season, Moose Mountain offers new experiences with every visit.

Kenosee Lake is the largest body of water in the park and serves as its central tourist attraction. Seasonal recreational activities in and around the lake include fishing, hunting, hiking, cycling, swimming, water sports, cross country skiing, snowmobile riding, horseback riding, miniature golf and an 18hole golf course.

While visiting the park, stop by the visitor centre located in a stately stone chalet surrounded by flower gardens and affording a scenic lake view.

There you’ll find park administrative supervisor Ainsley Sauter, who is able to help you out with any questions you may have regarding the park.

“All of the camping sites will be open,” explains Sauter. “We’re operating according to the current public health guidelines.”

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The park normally opens on the Thursday before the Victoria Day long weekend, which is the official day the gates are opened. The seasonal staff starts a few weeks before the long weekend to get the park and campground ready for the season.

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Parks had implemented an auto no-check in feature and that will be the same this year.

When a camper books online and prepays for their campsite and entry fees, they don’t have to check in, they simply go straight to their campsite, although they may have to stop at the entry gate for their vehicle entry.

“This reduces the traffic to our buildings,” explains Sauter.

“The park is hoping to get the programming going again this year as safe as possible. There will be interpreters running programming

The Moose Mountain Provincial Park has plenty to offer visitors. File photo this year.”

“We couldn’t really do any programming last year,” says Sauter.

There won’t be any events planned this summer due to COVID, unless things change.

Sauter goes on to explain: “We are going to have a Canada Day Parade this year since we are unable to do Canada Day festivities. The parade went over well last year.”

“We found that there seemed to be more people camping due to COVID. Camp-

ing and boating were still a few of things people could do during the pandemic.”

“We usually only fill the campsites right up on the long weekends but last year there were quite a few other weekends they were all filled up as well. I would say it was almost busier.”

It was noticeable this past winter that cross country skis and snowshoes were rented out more than usual.

There were a lot of people using the trails and the snowmobile trails and fishing as well. CO-

VID has definitely got people outside more.

Last year the park no longer had the physical senior entry annual passes but this year they brought this feature back so they will have physical senior annual passes for free entry into the park for Saskatchewan seniors only.

“Lots of people will be happy about that,” says Sauter.

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Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show postponed to 2022 The organizers of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn have announced that the event, scheduled for early June, has been postponed to 2022.

In an email sent to exhibitors Thursday afternoon, event chairperson Dan Cugnet said that as the 2021 Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show dates have rapidly approached, the organizers have done their utmost to come up with a plan that would allow for: a safe show for all those in attendance, value for their exhibitors and an event the board could successfully deliver based on their very high standards.

Due to the ongoing issues and risks of COVID-19, they decided to delay the show by a year to June 1 and 2, 2022.

“The comfort level of many of our exhibitors and

stakeholders, and their feedback has changed in recent days. As such, we no longer have consensus as a board to proceed at this time.”

This includes the golf tournament, which will be delayed as well to June 2022.

“We strongly believe that this is in the best interest of everyone involved. The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show has always been a first-class event celebrating our sector and the amazing people that make it a success,” Cugnet wrote in the letter.

“Our show is about atmosphere, crowds, fun, and lots of hands on interacting with vendors, equipment, and camaraderie. If we were to proceed, it would be a much-diminished experience, lacking many of those things above that make it so great and memorable each year. You all deserve better

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Cugnet said they are thrilled to have announced their award recipients and look forward to honouring and recognizing them all in person in June 2022.

“They are each deserving as contributors to the Oil and Gas sector, but more importantly, they deserve these accolades and acknowledgement for being leaders in our communities.”

This is obviously not what anyone had hoped or planned would be the case for this show, he said, but it is the prudent way to proceed at this time with all variables weighed. The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show has been the premier showcase for the entire energy sector in this province for the last 40 years, and they plan to keep it that way for the next 40 years as well.

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Dozens of Second World War planes preserve history in private collection of Oxbow resident

By Ana Bykhovskaia Dozens of Avro Ansons that were utilized for training purposes during the Second World War can be found in the southeast.

Many historic relics were spread all around the southeast corner of the province, but one big collection he came across was put together by Terry Fraser, who resides north of Oxbow.

The private open-air museum once featured about 40 old planes, or what's left of them.

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Fraser and his brother were hoping to have enough parts to one day rebuild a machine that they would be able to take up to the skies again. That never happened, but the collection they gathered on the property in the Oxbow area preserves local history.

Most of these planes were sold out of the old Estevan airport. Some also came from Weyburn and a few pieces they acquired from out of the province.

After the war, many local farmers bought written-off aircraft to utilize in their operations.

"A lot of farmers bought them for next to nothing. And we never had one, so we went around and bought them up from farmers," Fraser said. "When they auctioned them off, they went anywhere from $40.

But the most I ever heard anybody paying for them was $250 or something like that."

The family rescued what they could, but some of the machines were already completely lost.

This Avro Anson sitting in the centre of the open-air museum still has its wheels and is in better shape than other pieces.

"We went and looked at some farmyards for the historical ones but there was absolutely nothing left, just bumped into the ground by cows or something," Fraser recalled.

The collection features parts and pieces of not only the Avro Ansons, but also the Cessna Crane, Fairchild Cornell and Bristol Bollingbroke.

The Estevan wartime airbase would mainly utilize Avro Ansons for training purposes. It was one of nearly 200 flying schools organized in Saskatchewan to cover the needs for military pilots in 1940-45.

The Avro Ansons, planes originating from Great Britain, were primarily used for navigational training after being deemed obsolete in frontline combat operations shortly after the end of the Second World War. Cessna Cranes were used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to supplement its Avro Ansons arriving from England and were utilized in Western Canada to teach pilots to fly multi-engined planes.

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were flown at many of the Elementary Flying Training Schools of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. According to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada's website, 1,642 planes of this kind were constructed in Canada and used as trainers for the duration of the Second World War. The Estevan base mainly used Avro Ansons, but several Cornells were stored here towards the end of the war.

Parts of the Bolingbroke Fraser have come from Manitoba. These planes served as patrol bombers on the Canadian Atlantic and Pacific

coasts in 1940-44, and were also used as a trainer by the RCAF. Once the need for training the pilots for the war remained in the past, the planes were sold to the general population.

Often, they would lose wings up to the engines right at the airport for easier transportation.

That was the case with all the planes that came from Estevan as they had to go through the cement bridge, and with wings, they would be too wide to fit.

The centrepiece of Fraser's open-air museum – the Avro Anson – is still sitting on its wheels

and is in better shape than most of the pieces. It was towed to the property from the Estevan area.

Fraser said bringing all these planes to one yard was an adventure of its own.

"We've travelled down the road in the middle of the night with some of those loads. And we had policemen passing us shaking their heads," he recalled.

Most people bought the machines to use around the farms or yards for anything but flying.

However, for Fraser and his brother, the reason for acquiring this collection was different.

"We were interested in flying in general and they were interesting things to have," Fraser said. "We imagined we might find enough pieces to come close to building one, but it was too expensive."

By the time Fraser started buying the planes, most of them wouldn't have motors, and would also miss a lot of other pieces. He was collecting the relics for about six to seven years, and he said they probably came close to having all metal parts needed for putting one

plane together, but wooden parts were already gone.

With the cost of rebuilding a plane that would be flyable being too high, the project never came to fruition.

The family just studied what they acquired and tinkered what they could, and eventually, the collection turned into a spontaneous open-air private exhibition.

Fraser said his cousin was a tail gunner and a bomber, who took some of his training in Manitoba, then went through the Second World War and returned home. He shared his experiences with his family, but military planes weren't his thing anymore.

"He would never get in an airplane again," Fraser said.

A wildland fire went through the museum in 2011, destroying the remaining combustible parts of the planes and leaving the collection in a poor shape. However, before the fire, Fraser shipped parts and even a full plane to different museums and private collectors across Canada. They worked a lot with museums in Brandon and Calgary.

The wartime plane collection was put together by Terry Fraser and his brother in late 1970s-early 1980s.

A field fire that went through the collection in 2011 destroyed all the remaining wooden pieces.

Some of the planes still have more parts remaining in place and are a reminder of how they used to look.

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A few months ago Harry turned 100. I joined a large group of people who stood below his balcony singing for him and sharing in the celebration. The smile on his face is still with me.

Harry passed away a few days ago. As a centenarian his death would be considered notable.

Worthy of attention. But it has little to do with years on earth.

What makes the deaths of these people remarkable is the life they lived and the people they loved. The first two held all kinds of titles: businesswoman, health care worker, gardener; naval commander, conservationist, prince. But they would most likely echo Harry in the assertion that the descriptions that matter most are those that draw us together in relationship with one another.

Harry’s final words to the crowd on that Sunday in 2017 were, “As I think about my life as a farmer, husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather I have seen God’s faithfulness in my life and I am thankful for His love, His Son, and for the good life He has given me.”

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A network news program features a weekly segment called Notable Deaths. As somber music plays in the background, a picture of the “notable” person is displayed as their death is marked.

Those that make the cut are musicians, actors, athletes, or authors; people with public profiles. It bothers me that they are called notable deaths. In any given week about one million people die. Aren’t all deaths notable?

For 125 years, an event has taken place in Los Angeles. It is solemn.

Respectful. And while it usually draws several hundred people, it goes unnoticed by most. One day each year L.A. County officials, clergy and interested members of the public set aside time to bury the county’s unclaimed dead. Prayers are said, representing different faith traditions, and music is played as words of thanksgiving are spoken for each life. This year the public was asked to stay home as 1,547

gether, during which we hoped to have different people share their story of life and faith. Knowing we wanted to start with a senior member of the community, we thought of Harry.

I had the privilege of approaching him to ask if he would participate.

In his humbleness he felt there had to be others more worthy, but the 96-year old gentleman was willing. To make it as simple as we could, we agreed that I would interview him and write up his story which he could present at the worship service.

Days later I spent an absolutely delightful afternoon in his home.

He had the coffee on, he served me cookies and we began our conversation.

Harry talked about his life, farming, his faith and his family. He shared heartwarming memories of his wife who had passed away a few years prior. Oh how he missed her. He spoke with such love of their life together, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A few weeks later, hundreds of people were gathered in the Rec Plex for the service. It had been determined that a son-in-law of Harry’s would read his story, but that Harry would be on the stage, so we set out a chair for him.

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men, women and children were remembered.

It is heartbreaking to think this happens everywhere. Strangers have to step in to fill the gap for strangers. Of course, at the other end of that spectrum, is the outpouring that occurs when fame is involved. Think of what happened when such notables as Diana, Princess of Wales, Muhammad Ali or Nelson Mandela passed away.

People lined the streets, rows of flowers were placed, and public officials and private citizens alike were eager to commemorate their life and mark their loss.

Remarkable people have passed away in the last number of days.

Hundreds of thousands of remarkable people, actually. But I have been thinking about three.

Our co-worker’s mother died too young and our hearts are breaking for him. We know he is hurting.

Then on April 9 came the announcement about Prince Philip. A life of 99 years isn’t grieved for its brevity of course, but rather the rich loss that is keenly felt by those who have shared decades and decades with him. Which leads me to the passing of a man named Harry.

Four years ago I took part in planning our community’s Canada 150 celebration. One of my tasks was to help put a community church service to-

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There are surely more things Premier Scott Moe and his government need to do in this COVID-19 fight.

But what the government has done with its vaccine supply has worked.

The problem is that vaccines are not the exclusive solution.

While the new cases have, thankfully, levelled off a bit in the southeast and Moose Jaw areas, the new, seemingly more contagious variants continue to hammer Regina and area very hard.

The result of this is that Saskatchewan continues to have among the highest per capita new cases in the country (although even bigger problems in Ontario have pushed Saskatchewan off the front pages of the newspapers).

Far more disturbing than this, however, is that we are now leading the country in per capita COVID-19-related hospitalizations and are now seeing record ICU admissions.

This is especially a problem in Regina where ICU doctors and other staff pleaded with the government recently to address the issue of overcrowded ICUs where patients were bunking people in at a rate of two to a room.

In fact, NDP opposition leader Ryan Meili invited Moe — at the behest of the ICU doctors — to take a quick tour of the ICUs to see how bad the problem actually is.

We need to stop a moment and consider the reality here.

Yes, oppositions will always highlight the most extreme of any situation to score political points.

And, yes, the problem that they point to is one that is — at least at this point — far worse in Regina.

But that in no way means that the problem isn’t real, that it couldn’t spread to people elsewhere in the province or that it doesn’t affect you right now.

One simply can’t underplay the significance of overcrowded city hospitals and ICUs. For the rest of the province, rising hospitalizations means there won’t be a bed for you if you get COVID-19 or a heart attack of if you are in an accident.

Government numbers show fewer Saskatchewan people are dying now than in January when more older people were dying of COVID-19. However, those now in hospitals and ICUs are staying there longer. This is likely due to the sad reality that that older people who catch COVID-19 die more quickly and younger people can fight it longer in hospital care.

The added problem is the nature of this province that makes travel in and out of cities a necessity for most rural people. This further makes it necessary for all of us to play by the same general rules.

In short, it’s not exclusively about vaccines … although Moe is right that vaccines are likely the way out of this pandemic.

Why there are less people dying in Saskatchewan has everything to do with the fact that we are leading the nation in per capita vaccination — especially among older people.

While there is an argument that emergency and frontline and others in public settings like teachers need to be a priority too, the reality is that federal government is only providing so much vaccine.

The vaccines have been doled out quickly and — arguably — wisely.

Yes, the province needs to do other things better.

But vaccine distribution is one thing we are doing rather well.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Tanner Jeannot won’t forget his first NHL goal

By David Willberg proud, and everyone KIPLING CITIZEN Friday, December 15, 2017 5

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Try your luck on Carnduff’s par-36 golf course

By Laura Kish Carnduff is a small agricultural town in the extreme southeast corner of Saskatchewan, boasting a population of over 1,000.

Among the many sporting activities offered in Carnduff is their challenging ninehole, grass green golf course situated 3 1/2 kilometres north of the town.

The Carnduff Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in the area, as it started back in the mid-1950s.

Like many other courses that age, they started out with sand greens and switched to grass greens in 1982.

Kris Carley, vicepresident of the board, explains that their course has been open for business for just over a week now.

"It’s been busy as ever since opening day," he said.

"The snow this week will slow things down

but we’ll take the tradeoff with the moisture," said Carley.

"The course and the greens are very dry. We just got the water going two days ago and we watered one and a half nights and now we got this moisture, which is good. We need it but I think everybody was in the same boat."

"We started pumping water early to get our ponds full and the creek is up a bit," he added later. "We can run out of water on our course real quick."

The Carnduff Golf Club doesn't have the luxury of having a park close to their golf course like some of their neighbouring communities, which is good for green fee players.

Due to COVID-19, more people got out and golfed last year because it was one sport that could be played.

"With us being in the corner … right now the people from Manitoba can’t come to play

our course. We’re landlocked in the corner of the province," explains Carley.

"Right now anyone who wants to come golf our course, they have to drive by four or five other courses before they even get here so it’s a little tough that way for us," says Carley.

Carley goes on to explain: "Our course as well as other smaller communities in our area have comparable prices to play a round of golf."

"We’d like to get up around that 150 mark for members."

"I remember years ago we were at 200 and then we dropped down to about 130."

Carley was asked: Why do you think that is?

"From when I was a kid the participation in all sports is down," says Carley.

"Last year when a lot of sports were shut down, more people seemed to grab their

Carnduff Golf Course. Photo submitted clubs and come play a round."

"From what I’ve heard all across Saskatchewan and even Canada, courses were stacked full because there were no other activities that people could take part in."

Golfing can get ex-

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pensive for some, depending on how many times a week you go and how many in the family are golfers.

“We’re a memberdriven course,” explains Carley. “Eighty per cent of our revenue is from the memberships so once you get your membership it doesn’t cost you anything. Although if you’re just starting out, yes clubs can be expensive."

But on the positive side of things … if you’re going as a family you’re spending time together and you know where your kids are.

"It’s hopefully going to be a good year," comments a hopeful Carley.

The club holds ladies’ night on Tuesdays and men’s night on Wednesdays.

The club also has

both a men’s and ladies’ Antler Creek which are both annual events.

Both are member/ guests where players are encouraged to bring a guest to play in the tournament.

The Oilmen’s has always been their biggest tournament although last year was the first time in 35 years that they didn’t host one. With COVID they didn’t have any tournaments.

"But we have some fun tournaments. I run a junior tournament in town. It’s just a one day adult/child tournament," explains Carley.

With the Antler Creek winding through the Carnduff Golf Club golf course, you're sure to have a challenging game as well as a scenic one.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Redvers offers a great round of golf

By Laura Kish Redvers Golf Club was organized in 1966 by 14 original members.

The course opened for its first year in 1970, with memberships costing $10.

Each hole on the golf course was built by volunteers, originally being sand greens.

A new clubhouse, which was located just off the gravel road on Railway Avenue, was also built in 1970 to better serve the members.

In 2000, work began on installing grass greens and an irrigation system, and was completed and ready for use in 2001. By 2004, irrigation was installed on all fairways.

In 2013 it was decided that construction should begin on a new and modern clubhouse.

The new clubhouse was completed and opened for business in 2014, with its new location behind the Recreation Centre on Methuen Street.

Carol Frecon, manager of the Redvers Golf Club for her third season, states that their nine-hole, grass green course opened for the season April 22. Opening day was delayed a week due to the amount of snow they received last week.

“The course and the greens are in really great shape,” says Frecon. “It’s looking really good.”

The Redvers Golf Club has more than 150 members, includ-

ing both families and individuals. And there were a lot of first-time golfers.

“We had an increase last year due to COVID,” explains Frecon. “Our memberships increased.”

“We had an increase in students last year seeing that a lot of the other sports couldn’t be played,” Frecon goes on to say.

“The kids enjoyed it so much last year,” says Frecon. “It’s a great social distancing sport that I’m sure that the parents will find a way to do both ball and golf.”

The club always has a kick-off tournament.

This year they’ve entitled it the ‘Let’s Kick COVID’ tournament to run on May 1. Throughout the season, they also hold their regular events such as Ladies Night on Mondays and Men’s Night on Tuesdays.

Other tournaments throughout the year include ladies’, farmers’, oilperson’s, hole-in-one and the members’ tournament to finish out the season. Last year they couldn’t have a shotgun start so they had structured tee times.

“We’re following the COVID restrictions closely,” explains Frecon.

Frecon goes on to explain: “Last year we ran two ‘Learn to Golf” programs which were very well attended. They were basically funded by the golf course other than a basic nominal

fee. We had great attendance from the youth.

We had a lot of new golfers who have never golfed before. They took part because they wanted to see if they liked to golf and some bought memberships.”

“We thought this was a great way to give back to the community.”

For the first program they charged a nominal fee which included a lunch. They learn the etiquette of the golf course. For example, if you’re a slower golfer, let other golfers play through, and how to replace divots, and just your manners on the golf course.

The second program that was held was a little more involved.

The coaches were local guys from their men’s night who really excel at golfing and they really helped with teaching the driving, putting and just all around helping the kids who needed improvements in their swing or holding their clubs. The kids would practice and then return each week for four weeks to enhance their skills.

A nominal fee included 1 1/2 hours of instruction per session.

Golfers are invited to stop in for wings or ribs at the clubhouse restaurant, ‘The Back Nine,’ following a round of golf as they are allowed to have their restaurant at half capacity.

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“I have a lot of golfers that travel around Saskatchewan and they’ll just drop in and play a round of golf,” explains Frecon.

“I have a guy from Yorkton area that says he’s trying to hit every little golf course around

who made the comment ‘Redvers is just a little hidden gem in Saskatchewan’.”

“We have a really good course,” says a proud Frecon. “We get lots of compliments on our greens.”

“We have a great crew who do a great job in keeping the course

in top shape,” says Frecon. “Kudos to them.”

The Golf Course is an asset to the community as it brings in many visitors and creates a dozen jobs yearly. The Town of Redvers states they are proud to have one of the best ninehole courses in southeast Saskatchewan.

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Happy Nun named top venue and Carlyle youth receives scholarship at Sask. Country Music Awards For the second straight year, the Happy Nun Café in Forget has been named the Venue of the Year by the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA).

The SCMA revealed its annual award winners during a virtual ceremony on April 21.

In a post on its Facebook page Sunday morning, the Happy Nun thanked all of its friends and family for the continued support.

The Happy Nun also applauded all the other venues out there that are working hard to do what they can to keep live music happening at this time.

Also, the SCMA bursary was won by Carlyle's Morgan Robertson. (Next week’s

edition of the Observer will have more on Robertson’s award).

J.J. Voss, Tenille Arts and The Hunter Brothers were among the big winners.

Voss was named the Male Artist of the Year, and won for Roots Album or EP of the Year for Come Along with Me. Arts was named Female Artist of the Year.

She also won awards for Album or EP of the Year for Love, Heartbreak & Everything in Between,

and Single of the Year for Somebody Like That, and she shared the Songwriter of the Year Award with Allison Veltz Cruz and Alex Kline for Everybody Knows Everybody.

The Hunter Brothers won awards for Group of the Year, Interactive Artist or Group of the Year, Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year, and Video of the Year for Hard Dirt (along with director Sean Smith of Stingray Pictures).

The Happy Nun Café was named the top venue at the recent Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards. File photo

Carnduff RCMP investigating recent crimes The Carnduff RCMP received a complaint of a significant farm fuel theft that occurred sometime from April 12-18.

The victim of this crime suspended farming operations due to poor weather conditions, and later discovered the fuel theft when intending to resume farming. This crime occurred in a location northeast of Glen Ewen.

The residents or visitors of this area are

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Also, on April 16, the R.M. of Mount Pleasant reported that unknown individuals had willfully shot up newly replaced road signs. This was reported as the second

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The individual who reported the suspicious behaviour in advance of the first incident is commended for having come forward, and anyone else who may have information that might assist in identifying these individuals is strongly encouraged to come forward.

This would have an impactful benefit on the financial integrity of the RM. More importantly, it

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Cornerstone schools to return to in-class learning Most schools in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and all schools in the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division will return to Level 2, in-class learning, effective April 26 as planned.

Spruce Ridge School in Estevan will extend remote learning until May 3, due to limited

staff availability. The Estevan Comprehensive School and the Weyburn Comprehensive School (Grades 9-12) will move to Level 3 effective April 26, with a planned return to Level 2 on May 10th.

The two comprehensive schools were at Level 3 learning from mid-November to early March.

This is a joint decision between the Cornerstone board of education, Holy Family board of education and the local medical health officers who support the southeast region.

“Challenges remain in our area of the province due to variants of concern, thus we must remain vigilant in our efforts to mitigate ex-

posure. As we return to in-class learning we will work closely with Public Health to respond to local situations by class, school and community,” the two divisions said in a news release.

Cornerstone and Holy Family stress their top priority is the health and safety of all staff, students and communities as they strive to pro-

vide the best education possible during these difficult times.

They remind parents to please keep children at home if your child has any symptoms of COVID-19 and to please call the HealthLine at 811. Refer to the daily self-assessment checklist located at saskatchewan.ca to monitor for signs and symptoms

prior to attending school each day.

South East Cornerstone and Holy Family announced on April 1 that all schools within their respective divisions would shift to Level 4, remote learning after the Easter break. The break ran from April 2 to April 9, and students have been learning at home since April 12.

Prairie Valley students return to the classroom on April 26 Students in the Prairie Valley School Division will return to the classroom on April 26.

The division sent out a letter to parents and guardians on April 20, stating: “On April 1, we informed you of our decision to extend remote learning at the Prairie Valley School Division until April 23, based on the advice we had received from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and support from Dr. (Saqib) Shahab, our province’s chief medical health officer. “Our collective intent was to be supportive of general public health measures, to

help stop the spread of COVID-19 and alleviate the pressure on our medical system.

“Today, after much consideration and deliberation, Prairie Valley School Division’s administration and board of education have determined it is time for our students to return to the classroom, effective April 26, 2021. “Throughout the pandemic, we have worked cooperatively with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. We have reviewed this latest decision with the SHA, and they have endorsed it.

“The health and safety of our students and staff will always be

our primary concern.

However, this concern must always be balanced with the need to provide our students with the best possible learning opportunity.

We have no doubt that is in the classroom.

“While other school divisions across Saskatchewan may take a different approach and may have received different recommendations from their local medical health officer, we feel a resumption of in class instruction is best for Prairie Valley. In a division as geographically large as ours, with 32 distinct school communities, we believe we are

able to respond on a case by case, community by community approach. This approach has worked effectively throughout the pandemic and we believe it is the appropriate course of action at this time.

“As students and staff return to the

classroom, established public health protocols will remain in place.

This includes rigorous adherence to physical distancing, mandatory masking, enhanced cleaning protocols and hand sanitization.

“We would kindly remind families to keep your child home

if they are not feeling well and consult with a health professional as required.

“Prairie Valley School Division is looking forward to the resumption of regular classroom instruction and a return to in person learning on April 26.”

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Oxbow’s Chase the Ace fundraiser gains momentum

By Olivia Grandy Since October, the Oxbow and District Recreation Board has hosted a virtual Chase the Ace draw on their Facebook page every Wednesday evening.

Due to the abundance of community participation, the current jackpot sits at $26,259.

The Observer spoke to Tami Scott, an active member of the recreation board, about how the success of this modified 50/50 draw has been achieved.

Chase the Ace is a fundraiser that has gained popularity across the country.

In the case of Ox-

bow’s benefit, each week 20 per cent of ticket sales go to a weekly draw winner, 30 per cent to the ace jackpot, and 50 per cent to the recreation board. The weekly winner then draws from a deck of cards. If they draw the ace of spades, they will win the jackpot.

If the ace of spades is not drawn before June 16th, an exciting draw will occur until the Ace is drawn.

The recreation board hosts this event to raise funds for the five facilities it is responsible for in Oxbow: the community rink, the swimming pool, the memorial hall, the Ralph Allen Memorial Museum and

Bow Valley Park.

“This fundraising will assist us in helping out those facilities when big expenses come down the pipe,” Scott explained.

Among other expenses, these funds will contribute to paying off the debt of the new swimming pool and will help cover the projected cost of a new hall, which the recreation board says they would like to construct within the next seven or eight years.

Initially, Chase the Ace was a social event at the hall, but it has shifted entirely online since the pandemic hit.

“People have always had the ability to

The ticket that could claim the jackpot in Oxbow’s online lottery. buy tickets through etransfers, but last year, when all the facilities shut down because of COVID, our e-transfers really took off.”

Scott feels this success results from both the sense of community the event creates and the increasing chance

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"Electric passenger vehicles are being purchased in ever-increasing numbers across Canada and around the world," deputy premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said.

"These vehicles contribute to wear and tear on provincial roadways, but because they do not consume traditional fossil fuels, their registered owners are not contributing to highway maintenance through the provincial fuel tax.

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to win big.

“This year, we’ve been pleased that it’s continued with that momentum, and of course, as the pot gets bigger, more and more people are interested in purchasing, but we’re also really pleased with the level of community support and the end result being that our recreational facilities will gain.”

Each card drawn is eliminated from the deck, gradually increasing the odds. There are still 25 cards left in the deck, and the jackpot is growing by roughly $2,000-$3,000 each week.

Scott spoke about the increasing participation from not only people in Oxbow but also Carnduff, Carlyle, Estevan, Kenosee, Regina and other areas in the province.

“We’re very, very grateful to the community and to the ticket purchasers for partici-

pating and wish good luck to everybody who purchases.”

Additionally, Scott expressed how grateful she is for the dedication of the recreation board and everyone else who has volunteered their time to facilitate this fundraiser.

She credits Lian Heiser, the finance officer of the event, and board members Richard Lamontagne, Starr Mercer, Andrew Sinclair, Cal Rosenthal, Sydney Mellom, Ray Wright, Rachelle Kitz, Mark Barnes and Mark Kosior for the success.

The weekly draw livestream and updates on the jackpot total can be found on the Oxbow and District Recreation Board Facebook page.

For a chance to win, purchase tickets for $10 each through e-transfer to oxbowchasetheace@ outlook.com, or in-person at the Affinity Credit Union Oxbow branch or the Oxbow Town Office.

Thank You

The Moose Mountain Jumpers Gymnastics Club would like to give a huge thank you to the Bear Claw Community Development Corp (BCCDC), Saskatchewan Lotteries and the Carlyle & District Lions for the grant funds that have allowed us to purchase new equipment!

With their funding we were able to purchase donut shapes & stuffers, a foam dome, Ninja ropes, balls and nunchucks.

We would also like to thank Gymnastics Saskatchewan for the funding through the MAP Grant that has helped with operational costs and our coach’s wages. These funds helped us immensely as classes had to be cancelled and extra supplies were needed to follow guidelines and regulations regarding COVID. The support we get from our local and provincial organizations help us add new and exciting equipment to our club and allow us to continue to create a fun and safe environment for our gymnasts!

Please follow us on Facebook @ Moose Mountain Jumpers Gymnastic Clubs for future classes in Gymnastics, Parkour and Parent and Tot classes.

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How do we experience burnout?

By Envision Counselling and Support Centre So many of us have been experiencing feelings of fear, anger or anxiety when doing everyday things during the pandemic.

Parents, co-workers, partners and friends are likely experiencing these feelings as well, and we can attribute them to COVID-19 burnout, a normal reaction to the extra work, emotion and stress related to the pandemic.

Burnout is a physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

In the southeast, many people are feeling the lack of control over

daily life since day-to-day decisions about our activities are being made for us, such as who we can see or where we can go.

What can you do? Concentrating on the things that we can control helps to limit the sense of being overwhelmed. As individuals, we can only control our own thoughts, actions and behaviours, which in turn helps us to stay present.

Focus on engaging the senses through mindfulness to help remain in the present. For example, during your morning coffee you can be more present by asking yourself what colour is it, how does it taste, what temperature is it, what does the mug look like and what sounds do you no-

tice around you?

Another strategy is the 5-43-2-1 Grounding Method to quiet the mind. Focus on five things that can be seen, four things that can be touched, three things that can be heard, two things that can be smelled and one thing that can be tasted. Focus on as many details in each stage as possible to increase the benefits.

To cope with burnout, try building connections and sharing experiences with those close to you. Reaching out to a professional counsellor, support line or even a family member or friends can decrease loneliness and isolation whether in-person, over the phone or virtually.

Lastly, engage in self-compas-

sion. Remind yourself that it is normal to operate differently than usual.

This may include taking a break to be alone, practising positive affirmations or nurturing friendships. These things may be challenging to begin with when experiencing burnout but starting small and building up can help.

You are not alone. If you need someone to talk to, contact Envision Counselling and Support Centre to find out more about our rapid access programs like Walk-In Counselling and Bridging the Distance. These programs accommodate both in-person and telephone needs. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Alida news - thanks for supporting the recreation board Submitted by Edel Cowan The Alida Recreation Board conducted their first-ever online Facebook auction on April 9-11.

Our community and the surrounding area were canvassed and we gratefully accepted a wide variety of items to put on the auction. Just

over 80 lots were photographed and posted on our Facebook event for anyone to bid on. Bidding opened April 9 at 9 a.m. and April 11 at 9 p.m.

It was fun watching the bidding. Lot 1 – Alida shopping spree was offered as a draw with participants purchasing squares for $10. This draw was made Sunday with Brittany Dubuc be-

ing the winner. After all the items were paid for and picked up on April 13, the Alida Recreation Board had raised over $12,000, including cash donations. Being the very first time trying this kind of fundraiser there were glitches along the way but that will help make another one even better.

Huge appreciation to our donors, bidders, and

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Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Margaret (Boody) Lemieux, who passed away on April 16, in her 97th year. She is was predeceased by her husband Joe Lemieux, parents Ed and Vi Hartley, brothers Bill and Bob, as well as Joe’s siblings and their spouses. Lemieux is survived by her children Daryl (Shirley), Bob (Jane), Melodye (Ross) Dubuc, Betty (Dennis) Burnett, Terry (Terry), Donna (Paul) Faber, Doug (Darlene), 24 grandchil-

dren and many greatgrandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences are also extended to all other family members and friends.

Before I wish the new ones a happy birthday I must apologize to Jaxon Peet who had his birthday last week – I had his name wrong, it’s not Jason, should have read Jaxon – sorry bud, hope you had a great day.

Now on to this coming week – Happy Birthday to Neil McIntyre, Charly Boutin, Brenda Lemieux, Ray Kernel, Shandi Bou-

tin, Alivia Schulhauser and Pete Nissen – hope you all have a great day on your special day.

Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime, either call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.net on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle.

I will see that your news gets into a paper.

I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting.

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Carlyle Lions looking to donate to organizations The Carlyle Lions Club might not have been able to host its annual fundraising dinner and auction, but that isn’t going to keep it from making donations to projects in the area this year.

In a post on its Facebook page Tuesday

night, the club said it will donate $15,000 to deserving organizations in the area.

The money that they will distribute comes from the 200 club raffles that they hold monthly.

“Any organization can apply for it, as long as they don’t use it for

wages. They have to do a capital project or replace equipment of some sort, but anybody can apply for it,” said Carlyle Lions Club member Wayne Wilson.

Applicants are asked to provide as much information as possible.

Organizations from

What’s essential these days?

“Please keep shopping and travelling to essential needs only.”

As if we haven’t heard those words.

Essential is the key word in our lives these days; your grocery shopping list, like mine, is broken down like this: “will get if it’s on sale,” “really need” or “absolutely essential.” Gone are the days of browsing through the mall before catching the bus back home.

The former, as I’ve mentioned in other articles, formed much of my social life. While neither of those things are deemed “essential” they definitely filled my life with enjoyment.

Back to the question of what’s essential, though. This week I was speaking with a family member liv-

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ing in Toronto and she noted that pandemic restrictions have created an entirely new definition of what it means to be considered essential.

“In the large store where we buy groceries, major sections have been closed off – we can’t even buy socks now,” she told me. I guess the warming weather does make those items less essential so let’s hope things improve before winter returns.

In the meantime, I

found this on Facebook and it’s so good I have to share it in a “pared down to meet word count” format. In any format, here are the items mentioned by the anonymous author of this great list.

Not everything is cancelled; sunshine is not cancelled nor are love, relationships, reading, naps, devotion, music, dancing, imagination, kindness, conversations and hope.

By God’s grace and help in this difficult

Manor, Arcola and other communities have applied to receive funds from the Carlyle Lions in the past, and Wilson encouraged them to apply this time.

“We certainly look at all applications,” said Wilson.

A group of Lions will

environment, we can still enjoy hope. This week I’ve been meditating even more on the promise of God that says to us: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us].” Romans 8:37 Now claiming and living that most essential something.

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lar attraction in the community, but they are glad that they will be able to do something to benefit the lives of people in the area.

“I think this is a good way to do it. We’re trying to come up with different ideas, and we don’t want to interrupt with other people doing their fundraising, too, and having the same thing going at the same time.”

Email requests for funding to Wilson at whwilson56@gmail.com prior to May 14. He can also be reached at 1-306577-8540.

Organizations that have received grants in the past should reach out to Wilson in the next couple of days if he hasn’t’ talked to them as of yet.

The recipients will be announced at the club’s next meeting in May.

Our success is a reflection of your hard work and we are grateful that you are a part of our team!

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determine who receives the money.

The dinner and auction typically generates about $30,000-$35,000 per year, allowing them to support at least 20 organizations. The Carlyle Fire Department, the Rusty Relics Museum, the Carlyle Public Library and the Moose Mountain Gymnastics Clubs are among the organizations that have benefitted in the past from the Lions’ efforts.

The Lions have also supported the Carlyle Elementary School and the Gordon F. Kells High School in the past.

“We look at … what they need,” said Wilson.

“We look at what they put on their application, what they’re going to use it for.”

It was difficult for the Lions to not have the dinner and auction this year, because it’s a popu-

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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expected to expand to those 40 years of age and up starting April 28 The province of Saskatchewan will be using AstraZenca to immunize adults 40 years and older.

At this time, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has successfully delivered AstraZeneca in booked appointments for residents 55 years and older so there is currently fewer than 15,000 doses in the province, with less than 9,000

available to the SHA. The other doses have already been allocated for administration.

Saskatchewan is currently working towards the benchmark of opening vaccine eligibility to all residents ages 40 and over in order to reduce the risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19. To date, residents ages 40 and over who have contracted COVID-19 have

seen the most severe outcomes, accounting for 84 per cent of total hospitalizations and 96 per cent of total deaths.

Based on the current vaccine allocation schedule, the vaccine eligibility age is expected to drop to 44 and older province wide April 22, and to 40 and older April 28.

Once COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has been opened to all resi-

dents ages 40 and over, Saskatchewan will prioritize access to the COVID-19 vaccine through mass-vaccination settings to remaining prioritized first-responders (currently targeted with mobile vaccination units) along with additional front-line workers ages 16+, depending on vaccine product, including: • Police officers; • Firefighters;

Wawota weekly news Submitted by Myrna Olson Happy belated birthday greetings to Jim Driver of Vernon, B.C. He celebrated his 90th birthday on April

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Sympathy to Marie Vail, her son Brian and granddaughter Annie on the passing of Brian's wife and Annie's mother,

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She and her late husband, Fred were longtime residents of this area. She leaves her family, Carol Stobbe, Wade, Brian (Susan), Helen (Curtis) Stepp and Phil (Tracy) and their families. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Happy anniversary to Jim and Dolly Greenbank who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on April 17.

And happy birthday to Ron Greenbank who celebrated his 75th birthday on April 17.

• Front-line healthcare workers with direct patient contact employed by the SHA or private employers (including dentists, optometrists, chiropractors); • Teachers and educational staff working directly with students; • Correctional staff; and • Border security officers.

Eligible workers will require proof of employment from their employer prior to attending mass vaccination sites. Eligibil-

ity for these groups will be announced once all residents ages 40-plus are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Details on booking appointments will be provided next week, prior to additional priority groups becoming eligible.

Following the eligibility of prioritized groups of workers, Saskatchewan will continue with the age-based system in opening vaccine eligibility to the remaining population decreasing in age from 40-16.

Maryfield Sunrise Villa news Submitted by Betty Walker We enjoyed the moisture, even if it was snow, of course we're never satisfied. We would like some rain and warmer temperatures.

Things are the same at the villa. We enjoy each other's company on the longer days until we can visit with our families again. An elderly woman was asked how she was and she replied, "Oh, I am enjoying poor health."

That's life as a senior at the villa.

Rosanne Perras

Thank you for all your hard work!

We appreciate everything you do!

Regal Autobody Carlyle, Sk | (306)453-2511

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Brittany Knoll

The Council of the R.M. of Kingsley No. 124 Kipling, SK

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Debbie Bourhis, Melinda Wyatt, Vanessa Werstuik, Carol Dickie, Amanda Bryce & Sienna Gusikoski

Thank you to our wonderful staff at the Arcola Medical Clinic, Stoughton Medical Clinic.

We want you to know we appreciate everything you do!

Integrity Maintenance O: (306) 453-6396 | C: (306) 577-3311

Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year

Desirae Galbraith Jackie VanDresar Tracy Slykhuis

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Government introduces new vaping regulations Health Minister Paul Merriman has introduced The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Amendment Regulations, 2021, necessary to restrict the sale of flavoured vapour products to adult-only vape shops, and limiting marketing and availability to youth. The amendments will come into force Sept. 1.

"Vapour flavoured products like strawberry and ice cream give young people the false impression that vaping is harmless when it is every bit as habit-forming as smoking," Merriman said.

"Building upon the legislation this government introduced to regulate vape products as we do tobacco, we want to provide

our youth with every opportunity to choose to be tobacco and vape-free."

This restriction will not apply to tobacco and mint/menthol flavours.

The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act (formerly The Tobacco Control Amendment Act, 2019) received royal assent in December 2019 and came into force in February 2020. That aligned regulation of vape and tobacco products: • Restricting the sale of vapour/e-cigarette devices and products to individuals 18 years of age and older; • Prohibiting the display of vapour/e-cigarette products in a retail business where young persons have access;

• Restricting the use of vapour/e-cigarette products in and around public buildings, including schools and school grounds, in the same manner as our provincial tobacco legislation; • Prohibiting the sale of vapour/e-cigarette products from specified facilities such as amusement parks, arcades, and theatres where youth frequent; • Restricting advertising of vapour/ecigarette products in the same manner as tobacco products by prohibiting advertising signs and promotional signs in areas where young persons can enter; • Providing the ability to restrict the sale of

Thanks Are Not Nearly Enough.

(You’re appreciated beyond words.)

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Shawn Peterson and Carole-Lyne Dunn

Thank You TRACY!

We appreciate you for all your hard work and positive attitude!

flavoured tobacco and vapour products by regulation; and • Expanding the authority of tobacco enforcement officers to include enforcement of vapour/e-cigarette product restrictions.

Also, a new tax of 20 per cent on the retail price of all vapour liquids, products and devices will take effect in Saskatchewan on Sept. 1. Legislation to implement the new Vapour Products Tax (VPT) was introduced by the provincial govern-

ment this week.

"These measures will help discourage the use of these products by young people and by other nonsmokers."

All vendors of vapour products will be required to become licensed by Aug 21, with a VPT vendor's licence, in order to report and submit the VPT collected. Filing of VPT returns will be required for the reporting period beginning Sept. 1, and forward.

Provincial sales tax (PST) at the rate of six

per cent will continue to apply to vapour products sold in Saskatchewan through Aug. 31. Vapour products sold after this date will no longer be subject to PST and will instead be subject to the 20 per cent VPT. In addition, effective June 1, heat-not-burn tobacco sticks will become a separate category under The Tobacco Tax Act and taxed at a rate of 20.5 per cent per stick. This is approximately 75 per cent of the tax rate on tobacco cigarettes.

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Alex, Jackie & Melodie Thank You! We appreciate the fantastic job you do all year!

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BROOKE HOHN Thanks for all your hardwork!

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY The Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays)

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

Pioneer Plumbing & Heating • Residential • Farm • Commercial

Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

For your residential, commercial and service needs.

712 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK After Hours Call 306-853-7227

* Saskatchewan Gas Contractor

Contact 306-577-8633

“Jean’s Painting” (Nicholson’s)

carlyle, sask.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING REFINISHING CABINETS EPOXY FLOORING & TEXTURING

FREE ESTIMATES

306-575-8060 • Cell 306-577-7982 BRIAN | JEANNIE

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Nicolay Plumbing & Heating

Phone: 306-961-4118 • Kenosee Lake

KEEP THEM

Rolling

306-455-2292 Automotive-Diesel-SGI Safeties

Jean Drapeau Colin Pottie (cell) 421-4115 (cell) 485-6344 Owner Owner keepthemrolling.sk@gmail.com #7 Industrial Drive Arcola, Saskatchewan Follow us on @keepthemrolling

Rock Nicolay Owner Journeyman Phone: (306) 453-6060

CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS * Residential Wiring * Industrial Wiring * Commercial Wiring * Oilfield Services

306-575-6899

453-6297 • Carlyle, SK

Journeyman Plumber Arcola, SK and Surrounding Southeast Area

Five Journeyman Electricians on staff to serve your needs!

FUNERAL SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS

Orsted Funeral Home

’s n a m p a h C

302 Railway Ave. Carlyle, SK Ph: 453-2400 Fax: 453-2401 For all your granite memorials, bronze memorials and cemetery lettering needs.

*Special Pricing

*All Custom Designs

Ofce Hours: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday

Carlyle United Church 202-2nd St. W. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. ***

Phone: 306-453-6136

Fast, Friendly Service with Quality Workmanship

BOOKKEEPING Colpitts Agencies Ltd.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Payroll Services Rev. Father Ronald M. Andree in Quickbooks Alternate StorthoaksSpecialize & Bellegarde Prepare & e-filea.m.

Personal & Corporate Tax Returns pm Sunday.......9:00 Residential, Commercial & Saturday.......7:30 Oilfield Electrical Contracting Redvers - Sunday.................10:45 a.m.

Please contact Sheila Colpitts

ELECTRIC • Furnace Repair • Air Conditioning • Trenching • Line Locating • Water Pumps

Phone: (306)453-4560

Anglican ChurchEmail: of Canada colpitts.agencies@sasktel.net Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 Jamie Chapman 103-202 Main St. Carlyle 577-8630 St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United Church)

11:00 a.m. Worship

Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Roman Catholic 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 Carl & Linda Rushton

Moose Mtn. Church of Christ

Striving to love and honour God and our Neighbours

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship/Study & Fellowship Everyone Welcome!

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle Rev. Fr. Amado Canaveral Carlyle:

Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m.

Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m.

306-457-3119

306-453-6200

Arcola Alliance Church Growing Families in Christ Building Community for Christ

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Oxbow/Cantal/

Arcola-Kisbey Carnduff United Rev.Church Father

Worship VinceTimes: Borre Oxbow Kisbey, 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Arcola,Cantal 11 a.m.

St. Raphael’s 306-455-0011 Sunday- 10:45 a.m.

Please join us Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m. for worship Rev. Father Vince Borre

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Rev. Father Vince Borre

Worship Experiences Redvers EverySunday Sundayatat10:45 10 a.m.

Every a.m.

Pastor CoupleRev. Rev. Matthew Pastor Couple Matthew andMichelle Michelle Redstone and Redstone 306-453-2781 306-453-2782 63 Broadway Street 63 Brodway St., Redvers Redvers

Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Pastors Kevin & Bev Kay Church: 306-739-2313

Worship Experiences Carlyle

Every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

Every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew PastorandCouple Matthew MichelleRev. Redstone and 306-453-2781 Michelle Redstone Corner306-453-2782 of Railway Ave. W & 6thof St.Railway W Carlyle Corner Ave. W & 6th St. W Carlyle

Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Central St. Raphael’s Sunday - 10:45 a.m Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m.

Rev. Father Vince Borre

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FARM EQUIPMENT

BEAUTY SALONS

SALON OXBOW, SASK. • Ph: 306-483-5115 www.nelsonmotors.com

PARTS

SALES

Bob Kosior - (306) 483-8557 Kelly Ulrich - (306) 840-7688

Betty Amy Ken

“Where better farmers meet”

Amy Geiger

MISC. SERVICES

206 TWO O SIX

- Owner

306-453-2420 206 main st. carlyle, skk Open Monday to Saturday Tues & Thurs Evenings 5 Stylists

STORAGE

Free Scrap Metal Drop Off

We Accept:

• Appliances (Fridge, Stove, Washer Dryer, etc.)

• Furnaces, Water Heaters • Mowers, Blowers, Patio Furniture, and BBQs • Any loose/stray metal- Tin roofing, house hold metals • Wires, Nut & Bolts, Anything Metal

Locally Owned

Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling 1 Km North of Manor on the #603 Phone (306) 575-7237

Hours: Monday-Sunday Please call for drop off time

We also Buy: • Scrap Vehicles • Used Car Batteries • Farm Machinery • Copper • Aluminum • Steel

LAW OFFICES Orlowski Law Office Prof. Corp.

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed. LL.B.

LAW OFFICES

Estevan Office: 1215-5th St. S4A 0Z5 Phone 634-3353 • Fax: 634-7714 email: office@orlowskilaw.ca

VET SERVICES

HOUSING

Condo Living for 55+

James F. Trobert, B.A., LL.B. Kathryn E. A. Gilliss, B.A. (Hons.), J.D. 1339 - 4th Street * Estevan, SK S4A 0X1 Phone: (306) 634-2616 Fax: (306) 634-9881 E-mail: tglaw@sasktel.net

Stoughton – Tuesday morning Oxbow – Tuesday afternoon Kipling – Every 2nd Friday afternoon

MEMORIALS

Christine Ewert Hill D.V.M. Rafael Pineda D.V.M. R. Clarke Hill BSc. D.V.M.

#6 Dr. Arthur Ave., Redvers

Carlyle | Hwy #13 N. | (306) 453-2446 Redvers | #1 Service Road | (306) 452-3558 Kipling | #905 Main St. | (306) 736-2516

Colette Branigan • 306.840.7653 www.bridgeroad.ca kc.branigan@sasktel.net

TOWING SERVICES

TRUCKING

MARK’S TOWING Cemetery Memorials * In Cemetery Lettering Memorial Benches * Cenotaphs * Columbaria Cemetery Improvements * Memorial Restoration MICHAEL REY 306-901-7440 LAURIE REY 306-901-7000 Call, text or email mrey@sasktel.net No obligation in-home consultation

Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

••• Carlyle Office: Wed. afternoon, Phone 306-577-5520 119 Main Street, Carlyle (Performance Realty Building) ••• Stoughton Office: Thurs. afternoon, Phone 306-457-2509 ••• MAIN OFFICE: 1222-5th St., Estevan, SK Phone 306-634-8822 • Fax 306-634-8837

Arcola Office: Wed. a.m. - Arcola Agencies Building, Phone 455-2277 Redvers Office: Wed. afternoon (Carlsen Building), Phone 452-3377 Carnduff Office: Thurs. p.m., Phone 482-4077

306.575.7237

• Big Rig Towing • 24 Hour Service • Unlock Service • Boosting • Deck and Wheel Lift Service • Free Scrap and Vehicle Removal

SHANNON TRUCKING Still #1 in the bin2, since 198

Manor SK, Box 7, S0C 1R0

GARY: 435-7445

Children without names Submitted by Ken Rolheiser Zelma, Keli, Tereasa, Kathlyn, Kay, Santina, Anastasia, Luci, Suzy, Davida, Les, Tricia, Norma, Lorelei, Rochel, Tess, Margy, Vickey, Lilia, Marvis, Ozella, Gertrudis, Efrain, Michell, Saran, Mabel, Theresa, Selma, Rina, Ena, Emerald, Bobbie, Letitia, Viki, Florine, Stefan, Mariette, Jessenia, Daine, Layne, Jerri, Rhonda, Luciano, Pok, Bill, Theresa, Claudine, Maire, Cicely and Jeanene.

This is a list of 50 names. I repeat, only 50 names. The World

Health Organization tells us that every minute, 139 babies in the world die of abortion.

I repeat, 139 babies die every minute.

These remain nameless statistics. But they are more than that. They are people who could have been named David or John or Anne or Ken. Picture, if you will, 139 young people just having graduated from high school. They are off to college, jobs, marriage, life activities.

Many homes feel the pain of separation and the joy of pride as these young people enter the next phase of life.

When we stop to

think about the World Health statistics, it is mind blowing. A total of 73.3 million abortions per year. That can equal the population of Canada, Australia and Cuba.

And that is in one year only.

We cannot forget that abortion is the cruel and violent death of a human being. We cannot get used to it and remain complacent. What can we do?

We can be informed.

We can educate others.

We can continue to carry the banners for Zelm, Keli, Kathlyn… and all the unnamed victims of abortion. We can support our pro-life groups

of choice in prayer and donations.

“Every life, at every stage of development from conception to natural death and in all its circumstances, is sacred and beloved by God,” said Cardinal Joseph Bernardin at a burial service for some 2,000 aborted fetuses laid to rest in two caskets at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside.

We can concentrate on creating wonderful exceptions to this agenda of death. The mother of a fun-loving little boy named Major chose life for him five years ago by not having an abortion. The Continuum

of Care program has helped this mother enjoy seeing Major put on his backpack and board the bus for his first day at school.

We can be encouraged by the miraculous.

When Melissa Ohden was 14, she discovered that her mother had attempted to abort her.

A nurse heard a baby’s cry among the medical waste at a U.S. hospital.

Melisa discovered that she should have been born dead from a toxic saline solution but was born alive.

Her nineteen-year-old mother was forced into the abortion by Melissa’s grandmother. For

30 years Melissa’s mother thought her baby had been terminated.

Both Melissa’s adoptive parents and her birth mother are now a happy part of her life. Joy has replaced regret, and the miracle of Melissa’s life goes on.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

(Jeremiah 1:5).

At no point after the Immaculate Conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb was he not the Son of God and the redeemer of the world.

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OBSERVER CLASSIFIEDS THE

Heart of the Moose Mountains

PLACING AN AD

BY PHONE: 306-453-2525

BY FAX: 306-453-2938 In Person or By Mail: The Carlyle Observer Box 160, 132 Main Street Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closed through Lunch

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FEED & SEED

HEALTH SERVICES

HIP/KNEE Replacement?

Annie Yvonne Elizabeth (Dorrance) Easton

Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING?

Les Tebb

The Disability Tax Credit allows for $2,500 yearly tax credit and up to $50,000 Lump sum refund.

August 27, 1925 - April 14, 2021 Late of Weyburn, SK, formerly of Kenosee Lake, SK

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Annie was predeceased by Fred Easton, her husband of 66 years; parents Stanley and Ferne (Kenderdine) Dorrance; brothers and sisters: Joe Dorrance, Tom Dorrance, Aleita Prince, Mary McClure and Winnie Kent; brothers-in-law: Tom White, Ewald Prince, Sam McClure, Rae Allan, Carman Kent, Peter Guillaume and George Easton; and sisters-in-law Wilma Easton and Joyce Easton.

Annie leaves to mourn her children: Carol Stobbe, Wade, Brian (Susan), Helen (Curtis) Stepp and Phil (Tracy) Easton; grandchildren: Brad Schira, Jared Easton, Michael Easton, Andrew (Caley) Stepp, Janelle Easton, Jason Stepp, Colton (Tiffany) Easton, Brenden Easton and Renai Easton; great-grandchildren: Aly Easton, Maverick Stepp, Grayson Stepp and Tripp Easton; brother Clair (Lorna) Dorrance; sisters Elsie Allan and Margaret Guillaume; brothers-inlaw Charlie Easton (Geraldine Varjassy) and Frank (Doreen) Easton; and sisters-in-law: Kay Dorrance and Irene Dorrance.

The family would like to thank Carmen and William at Eden Home for providing an exceptional, loving, and compassionate home for our mom. We would also like to thank the nurses and doctors on the 3rd Floor at Weyburn General Hospital.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, there will be a celebration of Annie’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online messages of condolences may be left www.paragonfuneralservices.com.

CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU I would like to thank Candace and staff at Moose Mountain Lodge for the wonderful care they gave me for the days I was there. Meals were great.

Nurses and staff were wonderful. Thank you so much to the people for the beautiful flowers, cards and gifts.

Thank You Doreen Humphries 49-1

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WANTED Canadian Prairie Pickers DEAD OR ALIVE

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Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets.

Also Buying Gold Jewelry

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PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit call

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Les Tebb on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from Covid-19. Les married the love of his life; Lorraine, 63 plus years ago. Les worked at the Experimental Farm for eight years, then was a Millwright and Maintenance Foreman at the Ipsco Inc. Pipe Mill for 27 years. Les was so proud of the three children they raised in Regina; Doug, Darlene and Donna. Les retired in 1994 and his dream was to golf Kenosee in the summer and spend 25 winters in Mesa, Arizona. Les and Lorraine owned a cabin at Kenosee Lake for 34 years, which was his domain. He was an avid golfer with five holes in one.

Les is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lorraine; son Doug (Cindy); daughters Darlene (Pat) and Donna.

He was so proud of all his grandchildren; Tamara, Kayla, Mason, Jennie, Kurtis (Andrea) and Mark. Also his great grandchildren Zander and Maraya, are so extra special. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Les may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary and tributes page at www. reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

COMING EVENTS TAKE OUT CHICKEN DINNER: Kisbey Rec Center - Friday May 14. 4pm - 6:30pm. Phone orders in by May 7. $20.00 per person.

Contact: Elisa at 306.577.8706 or Norma at 306.462.2211.

COVID-19 REGULATIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED. 49-4

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES Notice to Creditors In the estate of Jean Findlay McMillan Hewitt, late of Carlyle, SK, deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 14th day of May, 2021.

Bridges & Company LLP 1329 Third Street Estevan, SK S4A 0S1 Solicitors for the Executors 49-2

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LAND FOR SALE

FARMLAND WANTED I am currenlty PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

Notice to Creditors In the Estate of Levan Scott Johnston, late of Estevan, SK. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 10th day of May, 2021.

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Kohaly Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1312 - 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0X2 Solicitor for the Estate 49-2

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Interested in working in rural government?

1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED: Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LOCAL COMMUNITY FREELANCE REPORTER

Learn more. uregina.ca/cce

Liquor Permit Advertising Form THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION:

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997,

- Is a Self-starter - Confident - Able to meet deadlines - Has strong written and verbal communication skills - You are a team player - Friendly - Has computer proficiency - Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

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If this job seems right for you, please email your resume along with any writing or photography samples you would like to share to:

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GROCERY DEPARTMENT CASHIER PART-TIME POSITION Adult & Student

CAREERS

Please contact GLYNDA DANDOY (306) 453-2222

Notice is hereby given that Southern Plains Co-operative Limited has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Retail Store Stand-Alone permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Southern Plains Co-op Carlyle at #9 Hwy N Carlyle SK, S0C 0R0 .

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 REGINA SK S4P 3M3 Pursuant to Section 62 of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 the above advertisement shall be published once each week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper published in the municipality in which the proposed outlet is or is to be situated, or if no newspaper is published in the area, then in a newspaper published in Saskatchewan and circulating in the area.

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.

NOW HIRING! 18 OPEN POSITIONS. Assembly Tech, Welder, Material Handler Warehouse, Team Lead Paint, Team Lead Warehouse, Shipper/Receiver, and more!

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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.

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Province reminds people to be bear aware this spring With spring in full swing, the Ministry of Environment is re-

minding people to be aware of bears.

Black bears nor-

mally emerge from hibernation as the weather warms in late

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This is timed with availability of the first foods of the year, often green shoots, grasses and tree buds.

Bears can be found in many areas of the province. Their range includes all northern Saskatchewan forests and extends southward into the aspen parkland. It also includes some isolated ranges, such as the Touchwood Hills, the Qu'Appelle Valley and the South Saskatchewan River Valley.

It's important to remember that we share the landscape with bears. To help minimize conflict with these animals, landowners are encouraged to keep their yards free of attractants. Bears are ruled by their stomachs and are intelligent

animals. If they cannot find food, they will leave the area.

When bears start to associate food with humans they become habituated, a nuisance, and a public safety concern.

Whether you live, work or spend time in bear country, by not taking precautions with attractants – such as household waste – you create a safety risk for yourself, your community and the bears.

Here is what you can do: • Store refuse in a secure building or buy a bear-resistant container. Only put your garbage bin out on the morning of collection; • Wash all recycling items and regularly clean garbage or recycling bins; • Avoid leaving pet

food accessible to wildlife; • Only use bird feeders in the winter when bears are hibernating; • Do not add fish, meat, fat, oils, unrinsed eggshells or any cooked food to compost bins; and • Properly clean and store barbecue grills after each use; If you have an aggressive encounter with a bear, and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555.

To report concerns about nuisance bear(s), contact the ministry's general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.

HOROSCOPES Housing

The Social Housing Program provides safe and adequate housing to individuals and families in need.

This program is intended to serve households with low incomes; priority is given to seniors (55+), families with children or dependants, and individuals with disabilities.

This program is possible through contributions by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

The rent for a housing unit is based on gross household income. Priority for placement is given to applicants in most need. Applications are kept on file for six months.

Seniors who do not meet eligibility criteria may still be able to rent units, depending on availability.

The Housing Authority presently has vacancies and may be able to rent to applicants that do not meet program criteria. Anyone looking for housing is encouraged to apply.

Applications can be obtained at the town office or through the Housing Authority Manager.

For more information contact: (306) 577- 9978

Arcola The portfolio consists of:

• 1 bedroom semi-detached units • 1 and 2 bedroom units

with a common area for tenants to socialize

• 1 and 2 bedroom affordable units

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Some things are entirely out of your control, Aries. You may come up against some such obstacles this week. Focus your energy on the things you can control.

Take a break from overthinking, Libra.

Involve yourself with pleasurable activities that don’t require a lot of forethought.

Others can join the fun.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, if you’re seeking new horizons, establish a game plan and then do your homework. This will help determine if it is practical to make a move.

This is a good week to focus attention on your personal needs, Scorpio. Perhaps you are looking for personal fulfillment. Try volunteer work.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Your expressiveness and affections are drawn out this week, Gemini.

It could put you in the mood to push some limits socially or creatively. Chances are things will work out well.

Others may be elusive this week, Sagittarius. Don’t take it as a sign of your relationships being in need of mending. Others are just busy, so enjoy the down time.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Town of Lampman & RM of Browning #34

Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year! ◆ Dena ◆ Janine ◆ Brittany ◆ Greg ◆ Jadon ◆ Nazia ◆

Cancer, some focus and harmony enables you to find balance in your personal and professional relationships. You will begin to see eye-to-eye with many people.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is a good thing to center yourself emotionally because many decisions are heading your way, Leo. You may find ideas and plans center around domestic issues.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are inclined to seek some mental stimulation this week, Virgo. Invest in some puzzles or even a recreational pursuit such as an escape room experience.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

People may demand a little more of your time in the days ahead, Capricorn. If you are not sure you can devote extra effort, tell these people as soon as possible.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Disagreements can arise if others are not reading you well, Aquarius. Focus your efforts on effective communication this week to avoid any confusion.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

You don’t need to know every detail of an issue to be able to take a side or a stance, Pisces.

Your ability to make choices will improve.