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Growing business for young egg farmers By Stephanie Zoer Three years ago, John Ray came home with 25 laying hens to give his two grandchildren, Alex and Andi Greig, something to do. The kids’ mother, Dawn Ray, was not as excited. She wondered what she was going to do with 14 dozen eggs every week. Little did she know what this would grow into. Dawn Ray and her two children, Andi Greig, who is in Grade 5, and Alex Greig, who is in Grade 4, live on a farm west of Stoughton, just off of Highway 33. They have called this home for the past five years. John Ray built the youngsters their first chicken coop, but after the first year, needed to build another as they now had 100 laying hens. Each coop has an outdoor area for the chickens to enjoy. Right now, they are sitting at approximately 125 laying hens, along with the odd rooster. After a complete year of selling eggs, these kids were able to save enough money for a playhouse. Andi designed the playhouse. “Andi had drawings of a cottage style house, it looked really good,” Dawn said. Once the lumber needed for the playhouse was purchased, the youngsters’ grandfather started building. It would not be an ordinary playhouse. It became a two-story house, with a

Alex and Andi Greig enjoy the egg business. Photo by Stephanie Zoer solar panel for lighting. The top floor would belong to Andi and the bottom floor to Alex. Anytime work began on the structure, the two children had to

help with the building. They did not mind, as they could see the progress of something they had worked to get. “The timing was great for this project, as it was during many lock-

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Dr. Ranu fondly says farewell to Carlyle By Gord Paulley April 29 will be Dr. Ishpindersingh Ranu’s last day of employment at the Carlyle Medical Clinic. He and his wife Sapna emigrated from India to Calgary in 2010. Ranu came from a farming family in a rural village, Jalan, in the province of Punjab. In Alberta, he trained as a clinical medical assistant and in 2017 was recruited by the province of Saskatchewan through their Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program.

He initially signed a three-year contract with the Town of Carlyle and his term was extended twice for 12-month terms. Ranu has decided to reunite with his family on a full-time basis and is relocating to Calgary. His wife is a registered nurse at the Peter Lougheed Centre. Their 11-year-old son, Fateh Singh, enjoys playing hockey and folk dance Bhangra. Daughter Savreen is five and loves painting. Ranu thoroughly enjoyed operating his practice in Carlyle for the past five years. “In Saskatchewan, I was able to work at

my own pace and I was pleased to be able to thoroughly connect with my clients. I prided myself in digging deeper into everyone’s ailments and often found underlying conditions that were going undetected.” Overall, Ranu was generally satisfied with Saskatchewan’s healthcare system. He enjoyed living in small-town Saskatchewan and the rural roots reminded him of his homeland. He has made a lot of friends along the way with memories he will cherish forever. After returning to Calgary, Ranu plans on becoming an addiction

specialist, treating those with acute drug and alcohol dependencies and problems. He is a voracious reader and is keenly interested in history, ethnicity and other humaninterest matters. Ranu is looking forward to living full-time with his family and watching them grow and prosper together under one roof. The Carlyle and District Lions Club, together with the Town of Carlyle, is planning a farewell celebration to take place April 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Happy Gang Club. Dr. Ishpindersingh Ranu pictured at his Town of Coffee and donuts will be Carlyle residence on Seventh Street West. Picture by served. Everyone is welGord Paulley come.

Customers have responded well Blizzard brought an early « A1 check the feed and water, while collecting the eggs, then they are off to school. During the day, Dawn’s parents will often stop in to check for eggs as well. If the hutches get too full of eggs, they will start to crack and break. In the afternoon, once done school, they grab a snack and are off to the chicken coop once again. The pair check feed and water. They take the collected eggs to the house. The counted eggs are logged into their book and sorted by colour, as they have white, brown, and blue eggs. They have fancy chickens called Barred Rock and Golden French Marans. The eggs are washed and then placed into cartons and a date is placed on the outside. A tag is also on the carton for their customers to return them. The egg-

filled cartons are stored in the egg fridge which the kids also purchased with their money. According to Dawn, a good amount of the laying hens come from the Weyburn Fur and Feather Auction and others from north of Regina. It is their plan to incubate 24 eggs for new chicks. Laying hens start producing between 16-18 weeks and will continue until they are around two years of age. Andi Greig stated, “When a chicken gets old, they lay wrinkled eggs.” At present, they collect seven to nine dozen eggs per day and have around 100 customers. The feed is purchased from Stoughton Feed Processing, located east of Stoughton. Oyster shell is hand mixed into the feed, to help with shell hardness. Although chickens seem easy to care for, apple seeds

are very poisonous to them. Dawn’s daughter loves to watch Dr. Pol. She has learned about injuries and disease in the birds through the show and also by searching the internet. Alex’s son just loves his chickens. After three years, the two young farmers just purchased a quad. The Greigs stated, “You have to work hard for the things you want.” There is not much free time on the farm. Calving season is in full swing, but they also have a horse, a Shetland pony, a mini pony and four mini donkeys that call the farm home. A special pair also call the farm home, whom they have called Tom and Betty. A pair of Canadian geese have frequented the farm for five years. Although no goslings have hatched on the farm, they are hopeful for this year.

start to spring break The blizzard that hammered southeast Saskatchewan this week resulted in an early start for spring break for local schools. The South East Cornerstone Public School Division announced Tuesday that all classes and programs for Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled. School facilities will be closed. “The unprecedented forecast is a widespread blizzard warning in the area with significant snow accumulation and wind resulting in road closures, power outages and the inability for people to travel even within communities. With the potential of the storm ‘of the century’ and with possible

challenges in communication, SECPSD made the decision today to provide early communication with parents, guardians and staff,” the school division said in a news release. “Safety is a top priority for SECPSD. If the storm does not materialize to the same degree across all communities, SECPSD has erred on the side of safety and caution.” Thursday was to be the final day of classes prior to the Good Friday/Easter long weekend and the annual spring break, which runs from April 18-22. Classes in Cornerstone will resume on April 25. The school board meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled to April 27.

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Lori Wyatt is winning the battle with ADHD By Gord Paulley Talking about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one thing, personally talking about your own problems with the condition is another. Lori Wyatt has the adult version of it and she wanted to tell her story. Wyatt is 52 years old and for the past seven years has been employed by Vaderstad Industries just outside of Langbank. She is employed in the accounts receivable finance department. Wyatt has been married to Bill since 2012 and they reside on Sixth Street West in Carlyle. Only recently has it been determined that ADHD has an adult version, although it is a lot less researched. It is a developmental disorder that cannot appear in adulthood without first appearing in childhood. Symptoms of ADHD in adults include difficulty in dealing with stress; mood swings, irritability, having a temper; forgetfulness; frequently losing things; difficulty staying quiet; interrupting others inappropriately; restlessness; difficulty focusing; and difficulty

prioritizing tasks. Unfortunately for Wyatt, she suffers from each of these symptoms. Together with being diagnosed with dyslexia, which is a reading disorder, and a learning disability, Wyatt has lived a frustrating and difficult life. Born and raised south of Arcola, Wyatt attended school in the town. She was considered moody, hyperactive, inattentive and even downright weird, together with all other kinds of negative adjectives. She has gone to countless doctors and specialists over the years, only to be advised to take a deep breath, relax, take a sedative, stay focused or take another pill. Wyatt was asked to submit some recent examples of her day-to-day issues and in short order a thousand-word essay was provided by email. Some of her thoughts included, “I don’t stop to think before I react. It’s hard when someone asks me a question and I can’t answer right away because I need time to process. Reading is very overwhelming to me, as I lose focus after the first sentence. I listen to audiobooks instead. “Loud noises are

very overwhelming for me. I avoid social situations as I am embarrassed that I may say or do something that would cause people to think that I am stupid or weird. My desk at work is always covered with papers but that is the way I function. I don’t finish one task before I move onto the next, but if I put the papers away, I will forget where I put them. “It is hurtful when people comment on my mess, but it’s hard to explain to people why I do what I do. I have so many thoughts going on in my head at one time, so communication is very difficult for me. I am often told that I am confusing to listen to and why can’t I just stay on topic.” The list went on and on. Fortunately for Wyatt, she has recently made tremendous progress in addressing her problems. For many months she has been mentored by a local registered nurse, Colleen Easton, who is also a life coach and a leadership master practitioner. In December 2021, she also began visiting a psychiatrist, and has been weaned off many of her

medications. She has joined many private ADHD Facebook pages, including Adult ADHD of Canada and a group for ADHD women which provides advice, strategies, and support. She is also a member of an adult Dyslexia support group. Despite her issues, Wyatt lives a normal and active life. For many years she has volunteered at Saskatchewan Roughrider home games. During the winter, she faithfully updates the SE Sask Road Conditions Facebook page. The past couple of winters, she has housesat at Kenosee Lake, reducing her daily drive to Langbank. She also enjoys snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and kayaking. Wyatt took up golfing a short time ago and together with Bill, are members at the Carlyle Golf Club. By the way, she also did graduate from high school not failing a single year. Wyatt agreed to write this article not for herself, but to bring the matter of ADHD out in the open. Mental illness is becoming more and more of an issue today. ADHD must be discussed openly, and the medical world is indeed

Lori Wyatt is pictured at her Carlyle residence. Picture by Gord Paulley making steady progress discovering more about it and providing solutions. The interview concluded with her thoughts of visiting her psychiatrist: “I am so thankful for him believing in me. For the first time in my adult life, I felt like someone took me seriously. He didn’t tell me to suck it up, grow up, or make nasty com-

ments like what the hell is wrong with you? Are you crazy?” And on a personal family note, she said: “You know you have found the right partner when the two of us have got through a lot of ups and downs, not knowing what exactly was going on with me. I am so thankful for my partner in crime, a.k.a. my husband Bill.”

Town of Carlyle’s Natalie Miller saluted at SUMA convention By Gord Paulley At the 117th annual convention of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, held in Regina, Town of Carlyle chief administration officer Natalie Miller was presented with certificates of achievement relating to the completion of two municipal leadership courses. Miller has been employed with the Town of Carlyle since 2015 and will be celebrating her fifth anniversary as CAO on May 1. Miller moved to Carlyle with her husband Regan in 2008 when Regan’s work in the agriculture field relocated them from St. Andrew’s, Man. He is currently employed with Farmers Business Network. Their son Hayden was five months old at the time of the move and they later had a daughter, Rory, in 2010. Carlyle quickly became home for the Miller family as they got involved in the community. Both children participate in numerous sports teams,

Cornerstone Family & Youth programs, and music lessons. During her time in Carlyle, Miller has been involved in many volunteer boards, including the Carlyle Pool board, Cornerstone Family & Youth, Carlyle Skating Club board, Moose Mountain Soccer Club and Carlyle Fun Dayz. “Through my volunteer work on the various boards I have had opportunities to become familiar with town facilities and build relationships with community members that have assisted me with my role as town CAO,” Miller shared. Miller completed an office administration diploma program from Assiniboine Community College, where she was later employed in both Brandon and Winnipeg campuses until she moved to Carlyle. Shortly after being hired as the assistant administrator with the town, Miller enrolled in the local government authority program through the University of Regina and completed it before moving into the role of CAO in May 2017.

From left, Town of Carlyle chief administrative officer Natalie Miller, newly elected SUMA president Randy Goulden and Carlyle Mayor Jenn Sedor. Picture by Gord Paulley “Although the role of town administrator has its challenges, it is a role that I have enjoyed. I have had great mayors and councillors to work with and they have

done an admirable job of investing in our community infrastructure to set us up for success.” Added Miller, “We have a great team of staff that work

together to run the town effectively and I look forward to our group expanding to include the new addition of the parks, recreation and culture department.”

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Moe needed to make a better point on GHGs By Murray Mandryk There were better ways for Premier Scott Moe to make his point about Saskatchewan’s highest-in-thenation-per-capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than to say, “I don’t care.” The problem is, none care as much about GHG emissions as we should. We all don’t like the federal carbon tax. To Moe’s point, that GHGs here and elsewhere aren’t falling as fast as they should only solidifies the notion that what we are doing is not working. But global warming and mankind’s contribution to it are a big, legitimate issue — whether some people are willing to acknowledge it or not. For a premier to essentially say “I don’t care” — something that implies this isn’t reality or a legitimate issue — wasn’t helpful. Even if this wasn’t the point he intended to make, it wasn’t a helpful thing to say about an issue that’s already difficult to address. For the record, here is the Premier’s explanation of what he said to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce that set off this controversy. “A lot of folks will come to me and say: ‘Hey guys, you have the highest carbon emission per capita,’ ” Moe told reporters at the legislature last week. “I said: ‘I don’t care.’ “I went on to say: We have the highest exports per capita in Canada as well. We make the cleanest products and we then send those products to over 150 countries in the world. This province is, most certainly, part of the solution when it comes to a cleaner, greener economy. We’re part of your solution to your energy security concerns. And we’re part of your solution when it comes to food security concerns countries may have.” The premier should have chosen his words more wisely, something he somewhat admitted last week. “I’ll stand with the ‘I don’t care’ right now when it comes to the metrics of per-capita emissions,” Moe, said. “Could have I chosen something a little less controversial? Potentially.” One gets where the premier was going with this and even why the point he was trying to make made some sense. The structure of the carbon tax and the goal to reduce emissions puts the onus on industry rather than demanding consumers — largely urban consumers elsewhere in Canada and the world — to change their habits. That, in itself, is unfair to a place like Saskatchewan where there are fewer consumers but where a lot of things get produced. If all governments were serious about reducing GHGs, the taxes would go on straight to the tailpipes or the dinner plates of people living in cities. The problem being, governments elected by people living in those cities don’t want to punish the voters than Moe wants to see voters here punished for simply trying to earn a living. Moe’s point was that if consumers are being asked to choose, they should choose Saskatchewan commodities that are produced in a way that is more environmentally friendly than what’s coming out of Saudi Arabia, Russia or Belarus. “As we find our way through a time of transition, you should be buying Saskatchewan oil,” Moe said. “That’s my point to not only the people of Saskatchewan but to people across the nation. “Most certainly, this would be the narrative. We would ask our federal government to take with them as they go overseas to promote and sell some of cleanest products available to the world.” What he needed say is we all need to care about this reality.

Taking time to see what’s there

Shelley Luedtke It was a beautiful Easter Sunday several years ago when my sister suggested we take a drive to see some land friends of ours had recently purchased. What’s better than a drive in the country on a beautiful afternoon? So my husband and I and our two girls piled into her car and headed out. We were having an enjoyable time travelling on roads we’d spent little time on previously, and then turned on to one that had seen decidedly few vehicles recently. That should have been our first clue. The second was how wet that spring had been. Nonetheless, we boldly kept going on what seemed to quickly become little more than a trail through tall grass. What could possibly go wrong? We came upon a rather mucky patch so

my sister inquired of those in the vehicle, “Well, what do you think? Can we make it?” The scene repeated itself a couple more times with success, until we hit a section that was clearly too muddy to proceed. At least in my opinion. Yes, we got stuck. Mired in mud. I refrained from the ‘Itold-you-so’ that I desperately wanted to voice and instead joined the conversation to hatch a plan. My sister remembered she had several plastic shopping bags in the back of the vehicle so we retrieved those and attempted to tie them around our feet, hopeful they would protect our shoes as we stepped out onto the sloppy ground. We probably could have made better progress had we not been laughing so hard but we managed to slip, slide and push our way out of the muck and eventually to dryer ground. While it’s a day that brings a smile to our faces all these years later, it’s also a good reminder that sometimes the most memorable adventures happen when we’re willing to take the road less travelled.

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There is so much we don’t see while we’re speeding down the major thoroughfares. When we need to get somewhere, it is certainly the most expedient way to go, but oh, how wonderful it is when we can toss timetables aside and simply go where the road takes us — just to see what’s there. The last couple of years have been ones where many haven’t been able to go to the places they might have hoped, but perhaps they went to places that surprised. I know I did. In the absence of vacation days away, we chose places we could drive to and from in a few hours and it resulted in seeing things I had too long ignored. From pioneer settlements to historic grounds, backroads to botanical beauties, ancient artifacts to informative tours, astounding architecture to artistic adventures, picturesque parks to cobblestone churches, and any number of charming small towns in between, all I can say is, I was impressed. Did I know these things were in my proverbial backyard? Some, yes. Others were glorious surprises. But I wouldn’t have

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seen any of it if we hadn’t decided to take some less travelled paths to destinations we’d previously left unexplored not very far from home. We might have approached it as inferior to travels elsewhere, but that would be a mistake. They are trips, towns, sights and sounds that will stay with me and have added to my understanding of this region and this province. Sometimes we don’t know what’s there because we haven’t taken the time to look. In our desire to get where we are going as quickly as possible, or in thinking we need to go elsewhere to see interesting things, we may very well overlook what is right in front of us. So plan to go out and explore. Drive different routes. Walk different paths. Take a road you’ve never considered before and be open to whatever adventure may come along in the process. Think of getting your hands or your shoes dirty, as simply part of the fun. It can truly open your eyes to something you’ve never seen, or something you’ll not see again in quite the same way. That’s my outlook.

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District of Cactus versus the RM of Wawken Media and townsfolk were invited to a press conference on April 8 on Main Street Kennedy in front of the District of Cactus General Store regarding the latest developments of Dan Cole’s project. “An integral part of phase one of this development includes the construction of a campground on approximately 75 acres, three miles from Kennedy in the RM of Wawken,” explains Cole’s lawyer James Trobert. “Highlights of the proposed campground include, but will not be limited to, development of 30 campsites with corrals for horses, five rental cabins for people to experience living in the old way of life and a kids’ camp so the old way of life can be taught to our children.” Trobert goes on to say: “The idea behind this is to live off the grid without the luxuries of modern day things such as cell phones.” “In order to commence the construction of this campground, a rezoning application had to be made to the RM of Wawken under its zoning bylaw to rezone the land from its current agricultural designation to commercial. We do understand that the matter was considered by the RM council after our application was submitted, but by a letter dated March 11, 2022, the application was denied.” “Despite requesting details from the RM of Wawken of why the project was denied, none have been given and while the council may be within their purview to reject and not give the reasons therefore, stopping a commercial development does deserve some explanation for the ratepayers of the area.” District of Cactus believes that development of this site into a campground will provide many benefits to the area, including additional tax revenue to the RM of Wawken. In many small communities such as Kennedy and in RMs such as Wawken, bringing new revenue is vital for the continued existence of these municipalities going forward into the future. The proposed site of the campground is on marginal land covered with scrub brush that has not been used for productive agriculture activities in many years prior to Cole acquiring the land. The tax revenue of a commercial campground will reap tax money many times over its current taxable value.

Cole feels increased tourism will benefit the local economy in both the RM and the Village of Kennedy. “The Village of Kennedy has supported this project,” explains Cole. “We have not asked the Village of Kennedy or the RM of Wawken to put money towards this project. We only ask them to allow us to do what our project is all about.” District of Cactus is being developed for people of all ages to come together to experience the old-fashioned simple way of life. Over the years, Main Street businesses in Kennedy have disappeared but Cole feels bringing this idea to the village is viable and feels it’s going to work because Kennedy is a cowboy town. The plan is to change the downtown street back into the old Wild West theme with wooden sidewalks and stores that look like days from the past. Cole is open to a public meeting with the RM of Wawken to decide whether or not to rezone the land from its current agricultural designation to commercial. “Let my neighbours decide on whether I can have it there instead of just a few that sit behind a desk. It’s up to my neighbours. Why is it just up to a few people on what takes place in their area?” “I understand they have a responsibility to the general public and the taxpayers, but at the same time the taxpayers should have a right to speak out and say whether they want my development in the area or not. If

they don’t then that’s the taxpayers’ decision. It’s not a council decision.” The RM of Wawken does note that the decision to decline the application for rezoning was made at a public meeting and was not done in private. Council’s deliberation and the motion to decline were made at a regular meeting on March 10. All meetings of council are open to the public. The RM of Wawken gave a written statement to the media as follows: “As is allowed for under provincial legislation, the R.M. of Wawken does not have an official community plan (OCP) directing our zoning bylaw. This means that we do not have policies which would mandate the decision to rezone, and therefore any decision falls to council’s discretion whether to approve or decline the application. In this case, it was according to Council discretion that the application to rezone the land from agricultural to commercial use was declined. “One important factor in council’s discretionary decision was concerns regarding the viability and sustainability of the District of Cactus business model in the municipality.” Cole has indicated that council was made aware of the development plans for the 75acre parcel of land. Did council in fact receive any indication from Cole that a development like this was planned when Cactus first approached them? “On April 7, 2021, Dan Cole emailed a copy of his general project

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A press conference was held in Kennedy in front of the District of Cactus General Store with James Trobert, left, lawyer for Dan Cole, right. Photo by Laura Kish proposal along with a development application to build two (2) small cabins. Other than this development application for the cabins and the recent application for rezoning, there has been no formal request to speak with council in regards to his plans.” Cole has indicated that the plan he has for this parcel of land will include 30 campsites (with corrals for horses), five rental cabins and the “kid’s” camp, as well as the two residences that have already been approved. “Mr. Cole’s formal application for rezoning stated approximately 60 full or partially serviced campsites, an unspecified number of rental cabins, RV dump, petting zoo, riding arena and

was an amendment to our zoning bylaw, creating a commercial district within the municipality. An important reason for this amendment was to facilitate orderly growth while also controlling the possible ramifications on neighbouring land use and valuation. “Council must consider these possible ramifications when deciding whether or not to rezone a parcel of land, especially when it is outside of the commercial district.” To date, only two of the four businesses that Cactus has in Kennedy are open with the saloon scheduled to open this week. Did the progress that’s been seen on the portion of the development in Kennedy have any bearing on the decision? A8 » RM

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Carlyle U9 Cougars win league championship

Award winners for U15 were, from left, Ryder Benjamin, Chase Himmelspach, Dawson Galbraith, Jaden Fischer, Draeton Morrissette and Hayden Miller. Photo by Kirk Himmelspach

The U9 champion Carlyle Cougars. Photo by Amy Geiger By Gord Paulley TThe Carlyle U9 Cougars won the Moose Mountain Hockey League Championship in Alameda this season. They only lost one league game all season and won two tournaments, one in Whitewood, and the other being their home tournament in Carlyle. Their head coach was Clayton Geiger, and his assis-

tants were Tyson Morson and Evan Bloomfield. Danielle Steele and Amy Geiger were co-managers. “We simply had a wonderful season,” said Clayton Geiger. “The team got along well both on and off the ice. The kids played hard and really improved from the start of the year. We didn’t have a lot of players, but we obviously had the right ones. The

crowds were great which really got them going.” Kirk Himmelspach was the head coach of the U15 Carlyle Cougars. Jason Dixon and Danny Kachur were assistant coaches and Karen Fischer was the team manager. They started their year strong, winning tournaments in Estevan and Whitewood. It wasn’t until Jan. 29 that they lost their first game. The U15s fin-

ished league play with an impressive 17-3 record. They played well making to it to the south final in provincials and lost to Radville in the best-of-three league final. Key injuries and playing 18 games in the last 40 days of the season contributed to not coming home with a championship for 202122 but it was a stellar year.

All Carlyle Minor Hockey League teams wish to thank everyone for their tremendous support over the past winter. They appreciated the sponsorship of the large 50/50 draws, the assistant coaches, the team managers, and the volunteers who worked the clock, manned the gate, organized the games, and the announcers in the press box. Scott Kirkness

tended to the Carlyle Minor Hockey League Facebook page. Added Himmelspach: “On behalf of Carlyle Minor Hockey, I wish to extend a big thank you to the community of Carlyle and surrounding area for the making of some huge crowds. I know the players were really pumped to see so many people come out to cheer them on.”

Carnduff Gymnastics Club holds fun meet By Danyelle Thompson The Carnduff Gym Club’s competitive team hosted a fun meet at the gymnastics gym, located in the Dean Fraser Community Centre, for both recreational and competitive athletes on April 9. Moosomin’s Ross Fit and Gym Club brought both competitive and recreational athletes to partake in the meet. There were 34 gymnasts in total from four to 13 years old. Each competitor completed a routine on floor, bars, beam and vault. The boys competitive team competed on floor, horizontal bar, parallel bars, vault and rings. These gymnasts work hard in their classes throughout the year and this is a great way to

show off their skills in a fun competition. Volunteer judges watched each routine and wrote comments for the gymnasts to take home. Although no awards were given out, there were some fun challenges for the competitive gymnasts at each event, like best leap

or jump on the beam, and thanks to the generosity of West-way Farms in Carlyle, each gymnast that participated received a t-shirt. The Carnduff Gym Club also had sponsorship from Real Magotiaux and Debbie Duke, Mary-Anne Minshull and Nick Pirie for can-

teen supplies, Canadian Energy Services for sandwiches, and many donations of prizes from local business. The Carnduff Gym Club hopes to grow its fun meet and make it an annual event. The Carnduff Gym Club has been present in Carnduff since 1976. The club teaches

kids two to 18 years old in recreational artistic gymnastics and ninja (parkour) classes, and has a competitive team consisting of athletes in both the Junior Olympics and Xcel streams. Approximately 80-100 gymnasts participate in the club’s classes each year and in recent year the club has started to host drop-in days and summer camps. In 2006 the club be-

gan to compete in a few events and has had some gymnasts go to provincials. Carnduff’s competitive team went to two competitive meets this year in Regina and Yorkton, where gymnasts brought home metals and awards. They are excited to end their season with a showcase of their routines and skills at the gym on April 23 at 4 p.m.

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Kisbey United Church hosts fundraiser for Ukraine By Stephanie Zoer For more than 25 years, the Kisbey United Church has held an annual auction. Most times the proceeds from this fundraiser would help the church or be put towards missions. This year the church members decided to help support families in need that are in Ukraine. Wendy Gordon, one of the organizers, said: “The money will go directly to the families in Ukraine.” The auction took place at the Kisbey Recreation Centre on April 8, which brought in over 65 donated items. As the auction started, items were continuously added to the list. Dellan Mohrbutter, an auctioneer and also owner of Key M Auctions, got a call at noon to help. The regular auctioneer became ill. Michael Wyatt made sure to stay on top of bids and often encouraged the people to place one more bid. This proved to be helpful. A dozen homemade buns brought in $185. A price of $80 was paid for a slab of homemade brownies. This crazy and wild

bidding continued till the end. In Kisbey, they have a family from Ukraine. The Makar family immigrated to Canada 12 years ago and ended up in this small community. Svitlana Makar, her husband who is a trucker, and their daughter had planned to return to Ukraine so their daughter could learn the culture and visit family, but now this is not possible. Makar has family members in Ukraine. Her parents and sister live there, along with her mother-in-law and her husband’s sisters. Makar stated, “my parents will not leave. They are helping displaced people. Often having a houseful to feed and give lodging to.” Makar went on to say, “the emergency sirens go off several times a day, then my parents have to go into hiding.” Her parents and family are not in the war zone, but that can change at any time. When the war first started, Makar said, “I could not eat and I could not sleep, all I could do was think about my family. I am so worried about them.” She calls her family

Svitlana Makar spoke to the crowd about her home country and the issues there. Photo by Stephanie Zoer two or three times a day, just to check in and see how things are going. Makar’s sister has since gone to Holland, as her husband was already there. They have two young children. It is the hope of the Makar family to get her sister to Canada. Makar said, “There is so much paperwork to do, but it’s com-

pleted and now we wait and see.” Makar spoke at the auction, addressing the crowd of approximately 60 people. She said, “I am so happy to be here, in a community that is so caring and helpful.” She thanked Charlotte for helping her to learn English. She went on to say, “If you

cannot donate, I understand. Please pray for the people of Ukraine, as that will help as well.” When the auction was over and totals calculated, Gordon said they had raised over $10,000 and people were still donating. This is what the people in small town Saskatchewan do.

RM of Wawken responds to concerns « A5 “Yes, this had bearing on council’s decision. As we expressed in our media statement, one important factor in council’s discretionary decision was concerns regarding the viability and sustainability of the District of Cactus business model in the municipality. “ It was also asked whether the RM received any feedback either directed towards the RM officially or brought forward to them personally, from ratepayers living near the proposed development. “Yes, we have received a great deal of informal feedback. The feedback we have received so far has been overwhelmingly supportive of the RM’s decision.” Cole has noted that all communication with

the RM has been conducted by way of correspondence with his lawyer. Is this normally how a ratepayer who wished to propose a development to RM Council would proceed? “No, this is not how these matters normally proceed. The normal procedure would be for the ratepayer to contact the office to request a delegate time to speak with council at a regular meeting of council.” Has there been any attempt made by Mr. Cole to have face-to-face meetings with the RM regarding this matter? “Mr. Cole has requested a meeting twice and cancelled the meeting both times. At this time, no face-to-face meeting has occurred.” Cole has stated (through his lawyer at the recent press confer-

ence) that if council does not change its mind on this proposal they would be seeking a judicial review of the matter. If that is the case, is council still prepared to discuss this matter with Cole and perhaps explore what options might be possible? “Although Mr. Cole’s lawyer provided us with a letter that they would be holding a ‘press release,’ he has not requested to meet and discuss anything further with council since the motion was made to decline his application to rezone.” Is council generally supportive of unique development like this? “Council is supportive of orderly growth in the Municipality for commercial purposes and related activities, and our bylaws reflect this. While a commercial development certainly does not

have to fall within our defined commercial district, council does need to consider a variety of possible impacts and ramifi-

cations for these ‘unique developments.’ These include the long-term viability and sustainability of the proposed com-

mercial development, possible impacts on land use, possible impacts on neighboring land use and valuation, etc.”

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Glenn Gress has led Browning 4-H for 25 years By Stephanie Zoer Glenn Gress and his wife Cherilyn live on a farm west of Lampman, off of Highway 361. They have a beef cattle operation and at present are calving out 250-300 head. Twentytwo horses also call this farm home, along with 11 dogs. Gress’ son Kallan and his wife Ashley Kerslake-Gress also are residents on the farm. Kerslake-Gress is incredibly involved with the cattle and proceeds to tag all the calves. Glenn Gress was born and raised near Steelman, but his wife was a city girl, coming to Lampman to teach, and it all started there. Gress has been involved with the Browning Multiple 4-H Club for 45 years and has been a leader for 25 years. The last 10 years, the 4-H group has gathered on the Gress farm. This family has had their share of tough times. Gress had a farming accident several years ago. He fell 25 feet to the ground, breaking his C-1 and C-2 vertebrae. Upon impact his head was split open requiring 100 stitches and 50 staples. Gress wore a halo for four months, a hard collar for eight months, and then he moved on to a soft collar for two years. After three years, everything healed naturally with no pins. At the same time, he also broke his main shoulder bone. He is currently driving a semi-trailer unit in the oilpatch. Gress’ wife Cherilyn also has had her struggles, although she is still dealing with them. In April 2021, she con-

tracted COVID-19. She stated, “It started with a scratchy throat, then the body pains started and the fatigue.” It has been a year now and Cherilyn Gress still is dealing with the long haul of COVID. “My doctor told me, I’m at elevated risk for blood clots,” she said. Cherilyn Gress continues to have brain fog, a racing heart and runs out of breath easily. After multiple doctor’s appointments she is slowly getting answers. She will be moving to Regina to receive further treatment. Cherilyn Gress is hoping it will get her on the right track. “It’s very frustrating,” she said. This has not stopped the couple from being involved in the Browning Multiple 4-H Club. For 10 years, they have offered their farm for the club to meet. There are only a select few that offer this in Saskatchewan. Glenn Gress said, “It gives those kids a chance to be on a farm, when otherwise they wouldn’t.” A meeting was held on April 7. The Gress family uses their own horses for the club, having 15 that are suitable for those that have never been around horses, or are just learning to ride. The oldest horse in the group is around 22 years old and still going strong. To join the club, one needs to be between the age of six and 21. They have a large group. Last year the membership was at 10, but this year it almost doubled to 16. Everyone seemed eager and excited to be there. Ashley Kerslake-

Ashely Kerslake-Gress teaching Daniel Sinclair all about handling a steer. Photo by Stephanie Zoer Gress and Tanya Trask are also valuable coaches to the club. Gress started with the removal of caps and toques, and the members of the club recited the pledge from 4-H. After this, Gress instructed the group on horse safety. Gress stated, “no running around the horses or yelling at any time.” They went on to show the kids how to properly brush a horse, where the horse’s blind spots are and how to walk around behind the horse. Gress said, “You always need to respect a horse, as they are a large animal. Although they are gentle, sometimes they can spook at something.” It was now the kids’ turn to brush and the smiles went from ear to ear. Averi-Ann Wyatt stated, “I have been

coming here for two years and I love the horses.” Wyatt and her family live in Estevan. Ryden Ellis said, “I love horses and ride Rags and Romo.” The Ellis family comes from Benson. It is not only horses they use. They also have steers for 4-H, supplied by the Gress Farm. The steers are from last year and kept in a separate pen. These steers require a different feed as well. Kaylee Boettcher, president of the club, was trying to manage a steer. The steers all need to be halter broke, and this one was not that cooperative, as Boettcher found out. Boettcher

herded her steer into the cattle shoot as the other way just did not work. Kerslake-Gress taught Boettcher how to teach a steer to move forward. It is much the same as training a young horse. By the end Boettcher had success. Grooming of these steers is different. The hair, according to KerslakeGress, is brushed against the grain, not with it. This gives the steer a fuller look, which is appealing to the judges. Hutt’s Trucking donated a clubhouse for the group. Although it needs repairs, the club appreciates the generosity of Hutt’s. They are looking for lumber donations to the club to do

the upgrades. During the year, fundraisers continue. All members have jackets with their names on them, for which they did a fundraiser. The Prairie Animal Health Center is hosting a supper with a speaker on vaccinations. The 4-H Club was approached by the PAHC, and asked to do the cooking and serving, and they gladly are taking on the task. They do other fundraisers throughout the year. The group was full of enthusiasm and the smiles showed their eagerness to learn. If you wish to join this club, feel free to contact the Gress family for all the information.

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Building is their business at Rococo Construction By Gord Paulley Rococo Construction is a family business owned and operated by Darren, Barb and Kayle Swanson. The name Rococo was derived from an exceptional ornamental and theatre style of architectural art and décor which originated in France during the 1730s. It combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, white and pastel colors, and sculptured moldings to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. Darren, 58, has been in the construction industry all his life. From 1983-1994, he was a co-owner of Moose Mountain Construction. He then became a facility manager in Outlook for the Quadra Group, a builder of hog barns. In 2006, he became a project manager in Lloydminster and then in 2009 moved to Prince Albert, where he was a partner in the general contracting firm RNF Ventures Ltd. In 2016, he moved home to Kenosee Lake.

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RAD Oilfield Services enjoyed the snowy winter By Stephanie Zoer Duke There are a few people who could do without the heavy snowfalls this past winter, as it can make for tricky driving conditions. There are some who love all the heavy snowfalls as it creates work, and that was the case for Robbie and Alesha Duke, owners and operators of RAD Oilfield Services. After two difficult winters with little to no snow, Duke said, “This winter was a blessing.” “In 2021, I blew snow for three days and it was the same in 2020,” Duke stated. The Dukes live in the Benson area. They purchased a farm in 2004 east of Benson and became grain farmers, but this was not to be the Dukes’ calling. They remained on the farm with their active family. They have three children who participate in sporting activities. Instead, Duke began to clean out snow at the oil leases. At first, he was working for another company, but soon he purchased his own tractors and opened RAD Oilfield Services. Now, in the winter, they blow snow and in the summer they mow the weeds and grass. The only way for

the oil trucks to get into these leases and batteries is if the roads are clear of snow. Everyone needs oil and gas to either heat homes or for vehicles. Farmers need it for their equipment. Duke stated: “You can’t just get into a tractor and start to blow snow at a lease.” “You need to learn how to operate the equipment safely.” He went on to say, “I do all my own heavy duty equipment training.” Another requirement is to have first aid, CPR, WHMIS, H2S and a licence. The largest tractor Duke owns is a 485-horsepower, fourwheel drive New Holland. It runs with an 18-foot blade that is six feet high. It is a massive unit. Duke solely operates this unit. This tractor blades the deep and hard snow. The other use this tractor has is towing the semis or other trucks that misjudge how deep the snow is, or when the mud is softer than thought. Duke also has five other New Holland tractors, ranging from 140-200-horsepower. They are front wheel assist and house a 10foot snow blower in the winter. These tractors, along with seven employees, worked for

RAD Oilfield Services has been busy the past few months. Photo by Robbie Duke 2 1/2 months straight. Often those workdays were 14 hours in length. The crew managed to clean on a regular basis over 500 leases and batteries. Often, when driving home, if they see a neighbour’s driveway heavy with snow, they will go and clear it out. Now, the snow blowers will be dismantled and repaired. New, larger paddles, which

are more aggressive, will be added to the fans. Each blower has a pair of shoes, and they too, are replaced with new ones. During the heavy months of snow blowing, they wore through 20 pairs of shoes. Duke does all his own maintenance on the blowers and mowers. As for summer, the 15-foot mowers create more upkeep.

Duke said, “So much can go wrong with the mowers, that I need to inspect them every night when the tractors and mowers return to the shop.” Duke did upgrade the blades to five-inch wide, for less bending and breakage, as they usually have over 700 leases and batteries to maintain. Lease grounds can often be

unlevel in places, and then the mowers catch debris and rocks. Duke went on to say, “Regular maintenance keeps the equipment healthy, and they last longer.” One of the tractors has logged more than 7,000 hours. Duke is immensely proud of his excellent safety record. It is his hope that it remains that way.

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What is new for Season 2 at the Carievale Greenhouse By Gord Paulley Now in its second year of operation, owner Holly Bayliss has announced the Carievale Greenhouse will be opening May 1. Located just south of the village, the greenhouse was previously in operation for over 50 years but closed its doors in 2014. In 2020, Bayliss was provided an opportunity to purchase the property and decided to resurrect the business. Together with her parents Wanda and Jeff Bayliss, brother Chance and friends, during the winter of 2021 they put in countless hours renovating and reinventing the 120-foot greenhouse with new flooring and water lines. An additional 40-foot structure is full of perennials and shrubs.

The fully renovated greenhouse reopened its doors in the spring of 2021. Bayliss started sowing back in March with the assistance of her mom and a dozen friends and fellow gardeners from the CarievaleCarnduff area. Annuals, hardy perennials, herbs, vegetables and houseplants have been sown and transplanted. A variety of trees, shrubs, and fruit trees are also available. Holly and her mom also keep busy with canning in the late summer, so they can have a wide selection of jam and jelly preserves for sale. Bayliss is sowing some rather new and unusual plants and vegetables this year. This season, Bayliss added climbing geraniums that can grow up to three feet

tall and you will have a choice between bold orange or hot pink blooms. Another plant Bayliss added, the cassia popcorn plant, should grow to around two feet tall with bright yellow flowers. It has been known to have a buttery scent to its leaves. Also new is the pumpkin on a stick plant, which will grow to approximately two feet tall. Their pods are a brilliant orange and look like miniature pumpkins that can be dried for fall décor. Spoon tomato plants are also being sown. These pack tons of bold yet classic, tangy tomato flavors. The tomatoes are only pea sized but go great as a garnish on garden salads. One of the plants that Bayliss is the most excited about is the yardlong green beans. The

beans can grow up to three feet long and make a great addition to stirfries. These plants are only a small selection of what is new to the greenhouse this year. Only 21 years of age, Bayliss is an energetic, young entrepreneur and is eager to serve both new and existing customers. “I am really excited for 2022. I also want to thank Allan and Sylvia Thomas of the Country Garden Greenhouse in Carlyle. They have really helped me with their years of growing experience, and I appreciate the helping hand in the business world,” she said. Bayliss’ greenhouse will be open May 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Carievale Greenhouse can also be followed on Facebook and Instagram.

Holly Bayliss and her mom Wanda at the Carievale Greenhouse. Picture submitted by Holly Bayliss

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The Lake family of Stoughton is facing some tough times. Photo by Cheryl Lake By Stephanie Zoer Jonathan and Cheryl Lake have made the Stoughton area their home. They live south of Stoughton on a farm with their children, Cheyenne, William and MacyLynn. They have always been highly active in the community through 4-H, Girl Guides and playschool, to name a few. Lake worked for 30 years as an electrician in the oil sector while Cheryl remained at home, caring for their children and running a beauty spa from the farm. Over the last weeks, Jonathan Lake developed a nasty cough and he chalked it up to having a bout of bronchitis, as he typically gets one each year. This time the cough lingered on. It was suspected that it could be COVID-19, but after six tests in four days, the tests came back negative. After a 10-day stay in the Arcola Health Centre, a chest x-ray was the next step, and it showed a mass in his lungs. They thought it could be pneumonia. Lake was admitted to the Regina General Hospital where further testing would continue. It turned out that Lake had metastic adenocarcinoma, which is a form of colon cancer that had spread to his lungs. This was not the diagnosis for which they had hoped. This was going to be a long haul for the family and difficult with young children. The treatment began quickly. Every second week, Lake needs to go to Estevan three times.

First, they need to do blood work. Lake said when this is completed, he goes for his second trip. “He has a pick line in the artery in his bicep,” said Cheryl. “It will remain there throughout his treatment.” Lake’s intravenous treatment consists of four medications, which take three hours to complete. He needs a fifth medication referred to as the baby bottle that takes 46 hours to finish, but this one is completed at home. It is a third trip to Estevan to have the baby bottle re-

moved. Lake then has a week off from his chemotherapy treatments. Chemotherapy has caused Lake’s taste buds to be off. “Cold drinks make my hands feel like pins and needles and cold food makes my mouth feel the same,” he said. “Some foods taste great one day and the next day they can taste terrible.” Over the course of getting sick, Lake has lost about 75 pounds. Although the family is trying to stay strong, they have good days and

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Provincial Firefighter Training School coming to Carlyle By Gord Paulley In conjunction with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighter Association, Carlyle & RM 63 Fire and Rescue will be hosting the Provincial Spring Training Weekend April 22-24. “Volunteer firefighters from all over the province are registering for this semi-annual provincial event,” said Fire Chief Don VanMeer. “We plan on providing up to 12 training seminars over the course of the weekend with over 20 instructors being in attendance. “Courses include orientation and safety, Level 1 and 2 firefighter training, structural search and rescue, and forceable entry. There will be training involving wildland fires, vehicle extraction, and heavy rescue train-

ing, among others.” Classroom training will be conducted in the morning of April 23 at the classrooms of the Gordon F. Kells High School. Physical training will occur both outdoors and in the Carlyle Sports Arena that afternoon. VanMeer expects to have over 200 firefighters in attendance. He added, “This is a pretty large event for a town the size of Carlyle and our club is pleased to be able to host. Carlyle will be abuzz with firefighters that weekend and this event will be a boon for the local businesses. Courtesy of the RM of Moose Mountain No. 63, a pancake breakfast is being held Saturday morning, the Carlyle and District Lions Club is sponsoring the luncheon that day, and Rylan and Cindy

Weir are catering the supper. The banquet will be held Saturday night on the Sports Arena ice surface. During the day, we expect there will be several fire prevention vendors in attendance.” Concluded VanMeer, “The local community support for this event has been fantastic. The Manor Fire Department is providing a pumper truck for the weekend training and local towns are on standby in the event of a fire. Carlyle Fire and Rescue has received many local cash donations and the local support has been incredible. We are really looking forward to a great weekend.” Everyone is invited to drop into the Carlyle Sports Arena in the afternoon of April 23 to witness some of the training Carlyle & RM 63 Fire Chief Don VanMeer pictured at the Carlyle sessions. Fire Hall. Picture by Gord Paulley

Wawota news - awards presented for lengthy service Submitted by Myrna Olson Congratulations to Bob and Margaret Easton on being presented with a 75-year award for continuous membership in the Canadian Angus Association. It began with James Easton, then his son Frank Easton, Jim and Bob Easton, and now Bob and Margaret Easton.

Congratulations also to Dale and Shelly Easton and daughter Erika on receiving their 75-year award. Erika is the fourth generation to be involved in the farm. The award was presented at their annual spring sale on April 4. The first meeting of the Wawota Ukrainian Refugee Committee was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Club Rooms on April 5. We are

planning on sponsoring a minimum of two families. Tentative plans were made and several concerns were discussed. Sympathy to Norma Wilson of Regina on the passing of her partner Ken Walters. He passed away on March 28 at the age of 85 years. Sympathy also to Cindy Slobodian (Black) of Whitewood, formerly of Wawota, on the passing of her brother, Ted

Slobodian formerly of Fairlight. Those who won prizes for best costumes at the Spaghetti Western were Betty Wyatt, Bonnita Bondesio and Holden Smyth. Winners of the auction were booze basket, Erin Dickison; Bru Mate thermal package, Wendi McCarthy; Hillberg and Birk jewelry, Andrea Smyth; the Plane Ride, Marie Clements; and Phil Birnie/

Wraz Red Angus won the calving package. Congratulations to Brenda Thompson of Fairlight on the opening of her tea house in Fairlight last week. This was her 30th year in business. The Wawota School opened its doors to the public on April 6. Over 200 taco-ina-bag suppers were served and 126 teams enjoyed a Kahoot Trivia competition.

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COME & GO TEA: April 16 from 2pm to 4pm at the Carlyle United Church Hall, celebrating Jack Doty’s 90th birthday and Jack & Irene’s 60th wedding anniversary. Cake and program at 3pm Your presence is your gift 47-2

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AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-8733006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS REQUIRED Clean CAT, JD equip; winch, dump, gravel trucks, and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided 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 1A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: Winch trucks & trailers; dump trucks & pups/ quad wagons. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, & 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

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: Service Managers, AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles. Apply: www.rockymtn.com/careers. Relocation Offered. SEMI-RETIRED COUPLES or WORK PARTNERS! We’re hiring for 24-hour contract remote worksite locations in NW Alberta. Learn more: w w w. S e r v i c e M a s t e r s S e curity.com. Email resumes to: careers@servicemasterssecurity.com.

Southeast leads the way for bounce-back land sale The southeast region set the pace for the April 5 public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights in Saskatchewan. The sale generated more than $19.3 million in revenue for the province, approximately 10 times greater than the $1.9 million for the April 2021 offering. The April sale is the first of six oil and gas public offerings scheduled for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The previous five sales raised $6.1 million in February, $1.4 million in December 2021, $1.9 million in October, $3.1 million in August, and $500,000 in June 2021. With this result, public offerings for the 2022-23 fiscal year have already exceeded 2021-22’s total of nearly $15 million. Of the 208 parcels offered at the April sale, 169 received acceptable bids, representing over 23,000 total hectares. Four parcels received bids that were rejected as unacceptable after a technical review, and no bids were submitted for the remaining 35 parcels. The average bonus bid was $816.80 per hectare with the highest acceptable bid at $24,318.44 per hectHEALTH SERVICES

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The southeast region produced the highest interest, bringing in more than $17.1 million for 142 parcels totalling 11,890.306 hectares. Seventeen of those parcels alone received total bonus bids of $12.1 million. In the southeast region, 177 leases for 14,695.554 hectares were available. The average sale price was $1,439.15 per hectare. There was also one licence with 812 hectares that sold for $204,118, or $251.36 per hectare. The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this area was $1,572,333 or $24,318.44 per hectare. This 65.656-hectare lease was awarded to Mammoth Land Services Ltd. and is located five kilometres south of Lampman within the Steelman Frobisher Beds Oil Pool. Prairie Land and Investment Services Ltd. bid $251.36/hectare to pick the lone exploration licence. It is 21 kilometres north of Stoughton near the north end of the Viewfield Bakken Pool. The next sale is scheduled for June 7.

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The Observer

Friday, April 15, 2022

Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation holds annual supper and auction in Arcola By Gord Paulley The Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation held its 18th annual fundraising supper and auction April 2 at Prairie Place in Arcola. Rylan and Cindy Weir catered a delicious meal to the estimated 240 people in attendance. Randy George has been president of the local federation for the past three years. “This was our first annual supper and auction since April 2019 due to the pandemic,” he said. “The entire evening went very smoothly, and Scott Bryce did a

great job of auctioneering. The annual ping pong auction was the best ever. Although at this time we do not know the actual amount of funds raised, it will likely be a record.” The Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation has 280 members. Alysia Cann is the secretary and Dan Coderre is the treasurer. The executive works very well together, and this is their major fundraiser of the year. Added George: “Our organization was very pleased with the turnout and frankly it seemed to me like the crowd was a little

younger than in previous years. I also want to thank everyone that helped out, the caterers, the workers, and of course our local individuals and businesses that generously donated towards our event. And, last but not least, a big thankyou to all of those who were in attendance on this night.” The net proceeds of the auction will be used to promote fishing, wildlife and other youth activities and interests in the area. If you are interested in joining the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation, contact any member for further information.

A good crowd was in attendance for the annual auction and supper. Picture submitted by Randy George

Alida news – successful Ladies’ Night Out in the village Submitted by Edel Cowan JAK’s in Alida kindly hosted a Ladies’ Night Out on April 7. Many women from the surrounding area attended the event. The bar was alive with chatter and laugher while the ladies visited and did some shopping of local vendors. The following vendors were in attendance with their products and had a successful evening: BeYOUtiful Nails With Diane – Independent Color Street Styl-

ist Diane Potapinski of Alida; Farm Grown Designs – home décor and clothing by Tracey Fornwald of Carlyle; White Pony Boutique – Independent Consultant for Zyia and Seacret, Melissa Gervais of Alameda; Norwex – Independent Consultant for Norwex, Brittany Dubuc of Alida; and The Glow Lab – spa treatments by Melissa Sauer of Alida. Throughout the evening the ladies enjoyed drink specials and entered their name in for door prizes from each vendor.

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A PROJECT OF THE PRAIRIE LORE AND LIVING SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING 2022 Will be held Saturday, April 23 at 1pm SASKAIRIE LODGE Items on the agenda will include committee reports, election of the 2022 Board of Directors, membership new & renewal, fundraising & program ideas. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend

LEES OILFIELD MAINTENANCE Is currently accepting resumes for lease maintenance operators for mowing, grading, snow removal: Full time - 1A license preferred but all applicants will be considered will also include hotshots & operating company semi-truck Part time – 2 to 3 days/week, flexible days & hours pending seasonal work Candidates should be hardworking, reliable & responsible. Previous experience with equipment will be an asset. Both positions are based out of Arcola with competitive wages based on experience. Please indicate which position you are applying for: Please forward resume including one reference via fax 306-455-2660 or email lees.sales@sasktel.net . Interviews will be conducted with qualifying applicants.

A great time was had by all. Congratulations to Madison Hess and Travis Dumaine who were married April 9 at Redvers. The happy couple will be making their future home at Storthoaks. Best wishes on your next adventure as you enter your married life together. The Alida Rec.

Board held their second annual online auction April 8-10. They received 82 donated items plus one big one from the town businesses. These donations were received prior to the event and were put on display at the Alida Rink. Each item was assigned a lot number, photographed and posted online.

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The bidding opened at 9 a.m. on April 8 and closed on April 10 at 9 p.m. After the board members have sorted everything out Monday, the bidders will be notified and arrangements for payment and pickup of their items will be made. Appreciation goes out to all who made donations, volunteered their help, and

of course to all bidders. Without everyone this event would not be another successful fundraiser for the Alida Rec. Board. Happy Easter everyone. Good Friday on April 15, Easter Sunday on April 17, Easter Monday the following day and then the school spring break. Enjoy the holiday break.

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Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to communicate and work well with others. Scheduled days off, competitive wages, and health plan. Accommodations are also available. Experience an asset but are willing to train the right individual. Please send resumes to csibley@frenchtransport.ca or cfrench@frenchtransport.ca

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 14th to May 16th, 2022. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the R.M of Moose Mountain No. 63, Box 445, Carlyle SK S0C 0R0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota SK S0M 1X0, by the 16th day of May, 2022. Dated this 14th day of April, 2022. Christie Hislop Assessor

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The Observer

Friday, April 15, 2022

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Carlyle RCMP report - several calls in one day By Sgt. Dallyn Holmstrom If you have a problem and don’t know who to call, the default answer should not be call the RCMP. Although some of the calls we have received at the Carlyle RCMP have made me laugh out loud, they have also made me shake my head. For example, if you are renting a house and water is coming into the basement, and you can’t get a hold of your landlord, please don’t call the RCMP. If you get chased into a barn by a swarm of bees and are now trapped in a barn, please don’t call the police. When we receive any call for police assistance, we usually ask the caller what they would like the police to do for them or how we could help. In these instances when we asked, I’m sure we heard crickets chirping on the other end of the phone. Don’t get me wrong, we always try to help anyone in need if we can, but sometimes before you call the RCMP just ask yourself, can the RCMP really help me in this situation? It’s okay not to be okay! This week we had several drug-related overdoses and medical emergencies in the area. Some of the drug issues were a result of illicit recreational drugs while some were a result of improper use of prescribed drugs.

I want to ensure that if someone needs help the Suicide Prevention is always available in the paper. We want to encourage everyone to reach out for help and talk to someone if they can. No matter how bad things may seem, remember that they can always get better. Life can be very difficult to say the least. Please reach out and check in with friends, co-workers, and family see how they are doing. It’s a perfectly normal question to ask people how they are doing. Don’t let people suffer in silence. If you see someone that you believe needs some help but won’t accept help from you, please let the police or their family know. In Saskatchewan you can call/text the mental health crisis line at 2-1-1 or call Counselling Connect Saskatchewan Canadian Mental Health Association at 1-306-384-9333. The Carlyle RCMP was busy conducting traffic stops this week, stopping 56 people for speeding. Officers must have been in a good mood this week, because 30 of these motorists only received a warning for their speed. The most expensive tickets this week were for driving a vehicle while holding, viewing, using, or manipulating a cellphone with a fine coming in at $580. The highest ticket of the week for speeding was $300 for traveling 135 kilometres per hour

in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 9. On April 4, the RCMP received a call from a driver who stated the tire blew on his blue Ford Fiesta on Highway 13 near Carlyle. Once his tire blew, the vehicle entered the ditch and several areas of his vehicle were damaged, including the front bumper and front end. The airbags were deployed. Luckily, nobody was injured. The RCMP then received a call of a hit and run at Arcola Prairie Place. A GMC Sierra was hit on the front bumper and nobody notified the owner of the victim vehicle. Officers are currently waiting on video surveillance from nearby businesses in order to advance the investigation. Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to call the detachment 306453-6707. Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com The RCMP received a call from a landlord in Carlyle who stated that he had a tenant move out of his residence. A dark blue Chrysler 300 was left in the parking lot and he wanted it removed. The car had been parked abandoned in the driveway for over a year. Police also determined that the owner of the vehicle is currently living out of the province and may not return

as he has several outstanding warrants for his arrest in Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, for the landlord, the RCMP was not able to assist him with removal of the vehicle as it was a civil issue between him and his previous tenant. Also on April 4, the RCMP was called to a residence by a male who claimed to be punched by another male. When members arrived on scene, they were greeted by a third person who claimed not to have seen anything but did hear some arguing, and that the potential suspect had left the residence. Members located the victim of the assault who was passed out due to his state of intoxication. Officers managed to wake the victim but due to his state of intoxication, was not able to stand up, or formulate thoughts or sentences. Emergency services was called to the house to assess the victim and ensure he was going to be okay. As RCMP were leaving the scene the victim tried to walk and fell on the floor again due to his intoxication and was unable to get up. Luckily the victim did not sustain any injuries. Another person in the residence agreed to look after the victim until he was sober. I am not putting this information in here to try and humiliate or make fun of anyone. This is also the reason I have not included any names or locations. Alcohol addictions is

something millions of people in this world battle every day. If you battle with addiction, please reach out of help. It’s never too late to start the road to recovery. My hope is that this article may help some people reflect on themselves. Also on April 4, RCMP received a complaint that two people were driving around in Carlyle in a Ford Windstar and that they did not have a driver’s licence. RCMP located the van in Carlyle and it turned out that the adult driver was suspended from driving. The driver received a fine for driving while suspended and had her vehicle impounded for 60 days. On April 5, Const. Dubeau along with Nicole Gervais from Victim Services attended Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle and provided students with information on internet safety and the risks associated with sharing intimate photos with people online. The presentation was very well received by the students and it is my hope that we were able to prevent future occurrences from taking place. Some suggested websites for parents/ caregivers searching for support or help can go to needhelpnow.ca Also on April 5, RCMP received a complaint from a male that had loaned both a red meteorite as well as a white alabaster stone carving to the Moosomin Mountain Lodge,

only to have it stolen. The complainant was unable to provide photos of the stolen artifacts but might be able to find some in the future. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to contact the Carlyle RCMP by calling the detachment or Crime Stoppers. On April 6, RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned blue GMC truck near Highway 13 near Manor. The vehicle was halfway into a slough and appeared that it had been there for quite some time. RCMP tracked down the owner who advised that he had got the vehicle stuck about three months prior but there had been too much snow and mud to retrieve the vehicle. On April 10, RCMP were called to an intoxicated male behind the Carlyle Town Office. The male was very upset but RCMP managed to calm the male down and placed him under arrest. The male was lodged in Carlyle cells until he was sober. On April 11, RCMP received a call from a rancher who was in udder disbelief as he had purchased a bull from a bull sale and he was less than “amoosed” when the wrong bull was delivered to him. The rancher called RCMP back and advised that the problem had been solved and that the sale had just made a “moostake.” They are going to try and beef up their sale security in the future.

Maryfield Sunrise Villa news - excited for Easter Submitted by Betty Walker This week found us getting back to normal. Signs of spring were

all around us and as typical some sunshine and snow showers. Little blusters of snowflakes here and there fill the air and our lawn

chairs in the courtyard look inviting, but none of us have braved the cold yet. We are done with COVID-19, I hope. Easter decorations

are all around us and it is hard to believe that it is that time already. A lot of our time lately was spent watching the curling and cheering on our

Canadian team as they made their mark on the world scene. Hopefully by next week, we can go outside and smell some

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fresh air. We had a singalong with Judy at piano and we have had a few visitors coming again so we are getting there slowly.