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After taking a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Carlyle’s Cornerstone Theatre is holding its annual spring dinner theatre production from April 29-May 1 at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. The group has selected Acting Can Be Murder, a murder mystery-comedy by Eddie McPherson. Cornerstone had begun rehearsing this play in February 2020, only having to quit a month later. “The action takes place in a community theatre where an amateur group is rehearsing the murder mystery classic, “Which Butler Did It?” A lot of interesting things happen between practices including a murder and a missing body,” said director Dianne Twietmeyer. There are 14 cast members and several actors are returning. Colleen Easton has the major role in the play. Crowd favourite David Slykhuis performs as does Scrooge In Space lead Monte McNaughton. Other performers include Laurie Fornwald, Grant Taylor, Lane Easton, Jesse Twietmeyer, Erica Armstrong,

A sneak peak of the cast of Cornerstone Theatre rehearsing Acting Can Be Murder. Picture Submitted by Cornerstone Theatre Korinn Lawrence, Denise Singleton, Megan McAuley, Heather Vermeersch and Joan Bue. Don Carter has a cameo role. Tickets are $40 for April 29 and 30, which includes a

supper catered by the Royal Canadian Legion. The performance only matinee on May 1 is $20. All tickets are available from Che Cormier at fengche Flowers on Main Street Carlyle. The net proceeds from

these performances are all donated back to the community, which includes the Legion, the Carlyle Memorial Hall and the Carlyle Foodbank. Twietmeyer expects a good turnout for all three performances and the team has been practising

long and often. She added, “We are really excited to finally be performing Acting can be Murder. It’s a fun script and rehearsals have been a blast. Cornerstone Theatre guarantees you a side splitting and gut busting night of comedy.”

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Carlyle Library April 22, 29 Coffee & Color 1 Apri 28 - Story Hour & Book Club April 23 - Earth Day Take & Make April 27 - Food bank donations April 30 - Mother’s Day Gift Take & Make

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April 29 & 30 - Cornerstone Dinner and Theatre *Do you have a community event you want listed here? Send us the name of the event, date, and what community it’s being held by emailing: observer@sasktel.net, calling: (306)453-2525. If you would like to include more information than that listed below contact our sales people to see how we can help.

Carlyle United Church and Rural Connect have created a spiritual combination By Gord Paulley Recently the Carlyle United Church has utilized the services of Rural Connect for several of their Sunday worship services. It is an initiative of the United Church of Canada to help support rural churches and reduce the weekly cost for ministers at its remote locations. On April 17, the Observer attended the Easter Sunday service and talked to spokesperson Lorna Hill about the new program. The Carlyle United Church is using McClure United in Saskatoon as their hub church. Also on the broadcast were satellite churches from Radville and Abbey/ Lancer. On this day, the minister was Debra Berg of McClure United. Each of the other satellites participated

in the sermons, hymns, and prayers. Hill, along with Doug Waldner, is co-chair of the Carlyle church board and was the local contributor on this day. Said Hill: “Because of lower attendance due to the pandemic and the general decline in overall attendance over recent years, Carlyle United Church cannot afford the services of a full-time minister. Using the Rural Connect satellite service reduces our costs and provides us with a minister-led, interactive service. Reverend Mathias Ross, who now lives in Regina, still plans on coming down once a month to offer an in-person communion service.” Starting May 1, the Carlyle United Church is utilizing the services of the Town of Carlyle transit van and is offering free transportation

Rural Connect video system being utilized at the Carlyle United Church. Picture by Gord Paulley to and from service every Sunday. Services are at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow. Please leave them a message at 306-

453-6136 for pickup. Ross will be in attendance that day. Hill concluded: “With regular weekly

services, either live or by Rural Connect, and with the church offering free transportation, we are hopeful our mem-

bership will increase in the coming weeks. We have a beautiful facility and one that all of us can be proud of.”

Record number of visitors for Highway Hotline It’s been a record-breaking year for the Highway Hotline. The hotline received nearly 13 million hits over the past year. That’s more than double the number of hits it receives in a typical year. “The Highway Hotline provides critical information in real time about road conditions,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “It gives drivers the information they need to make safe choices about highway

travel in Saskatchewan.” The Highway Hotline is an interactive map that gives drivers timely information about road conditions. It advises when travel is not recommended and when roads are closed. There were several large weather events over the past winter which resulted in a large numbers of road closures. When bad weather hits, hotline staff members work around the clock to ensure the information drivers receive is accurate and up to

date. So far this April, the hotline has had approximately 1.2 million page views, with the majority (935,000) of the hits during the storm last week that hammered southeast Saskatchewan. The hotline also provides valuable information on seasonal weights to the trucking industry. During winter, truckers can carry additional weight without damaging roads that are frozen. In the spring, weights are reduced to protect our

highway network. “I’d like to thank the dedicated staff at the Highway Hotline for providing this vital service to the people of Saskatchewan,” Bradshaw said. “Many people rely on this service to help them make their travel decisions. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the many snowplow operators, who worked tirelessly through this difficult winter season.” The hotline has links to 40 stationary cameras

across the transportation network, giving travellers a chance to see the weather conditions for themselves. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $11.5 billion in highways infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 18,400 km of Saskatchewan highways. The government encourages the continued use of the highway hotline throughout the year. For more information, please visit saskatchewan.ca/HighwayHotline.

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Volunteer SAR activation explained for when someone is missing By Ana Bykhovskaia It’s been three years since the establishment of the South East Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESKSAR) chapter of Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Saskatchewan (SARSAV) – a volunteer organization trained to become a resource for policing agencies in cases when someone goes missing. SESKSAR covers the entire southeast corner of the province, and has a number of members professionally trained and equipped to respond to a call day or night at any time of the year to assist with search and rescue operations. However, unless the chapter is activated, SESKSAR members are not authorized to participate in the operation. The Observer spoke to RCMP Cpl. George Riffel, Estevan Police Chief Richard Lowen, SARSAV president Bobbi Buchanan, and SESKSAR president Katia Bigney, who explained when and how the SESKSAR chapter is activated if someone from the area goes missing. SESKSAR can be requested as a resource by the RCMP or municipal police, depending on where the emergency has occurred, however, it doesn’t happen instantly. When an RCMP detachment or municipal police get a call of a missing person, the first step is their investigation. If a missing person is reported in a city, municipal police look at the circumstances to determine, whether the outer resources are needed. “We would follow general investigative

procedure,” Lowen said. “It would start with the patrol officers going out to meet with the witnesses, and/or search the area locally. Again, it depends on the circumstances, if a missing person was reported outside, or on a trip, or away, or within the city. “If it’s within the city, we start internally with an investigation, and then weigh the risk and how many people have to be notified whether that’s media or public support that we’re looking for. All those things will be examined by the officers attending in the general patrol area.” If a person went missing within the city, and the municipal police have an area of a search, they are the agency responsible. If volunteer SAR resources are required, the municipal police would notify the provincial emergency communications centre to activate SARSAV chapter(s), and they would start working together to determine search area and proceed with further steps. The initial process is similar for the RCMP. First of all, the local detachment investigators have got to make sure that the person is actually missing and that the situation reported meets the criteria of a missing person investigation. If it does and resources from outside the local detachment are required, they contact the RCMP District Management Team to get information and further directions. “They then call one of our on-call search managers. Sometimes that’s for advice, sometimes that’s for activation. That’s a case-bycase evaluation that we

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make. But the detachment maintains control of the investigation, and that has to be ongoing,” Riffel explained. When they make that call to the district, the district either agrees or disagrees that search and rescue is an appropriate resource to call in. The search manager first decides whether or not the situation meets the criteria to deploy. And second, depending on the nature of the investigation, if it is something where it’s possible to safely use the volunteer resources. Many factors are taken into consideration before trained volunteers can be called in. The search manager assesses any potential risks associated with the situation, checks if it’s somebody that has a history of violence, or if they’re fleeing, or if they have access to weapons, or have mental health issues, etc. If the risks are high, then only police members are used. Besides, if the case is sensitive, where there’s a criminal investigation ongoing, the situation keeps changing, or if it’s a matter of possible scene contamination, or just the information can’t be released as

much, then the volunteer SAR probably won’t be brought in. “If we are in a position that the volunteers can be used, then our search manager decides on resources, based on the area, the type of search, terrain, weather, whether we’re calling snowmobiles … or whatever is required … Do we need 20 people, do we need three people, what do we need?” Riffel explained. SARSAV is activated by the RCMP “F” Division ground search and rescue search manager or the municipal police service designate of requesting authority having jurisdiction via phone to the provincial emergency communications centre, requesting the resources they need. The established procedure is for the nearest three SARSAV chapters to activate, but the authority having jurisdiction may request only their local SAR team or specialized resources such as trackers as they see fit. The jurisdiction may indicate that additional resources from Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and/or more than just the closest chapter may or may not be required. The search manager sets up date, time and location for muster, and then attends the location with police members. Once the SAR teams and other support resources are called in, their task is to assist with the operation, but the investigation itself is the re-

sponsibility of the local police investigating unit that stays in contact with the family and reports to the media, and thus to the public when it’s the time to do so. The search manager maintains control of the search operation, while RCMP or municipal police continue to investigate using all incoming information. Riffel noted that their first goal is to analyze the situation to ensure that they are making fact-based decisions and then proceed with the investigation and all further steps needed. The RCMP or municipal police will be the ones who have the fullest information and use it most efficiently in SAR operations. However, from the civilians’ perspective, what’s being done by police agencies and/or volunteer SAR may not always look this way. “The RCMP or any police service is not going to be able to communicate every detail to the public, so the public’s not always working with the most accurate knowledge. The public doesn’t know every single piece of the investigation, they’re working with a lot of guesses and speculations. And that’s not accurate, so the public’s perception which usually involves emotions, [often spread

through social media], doesn’t really add up to evidence or facts that we’re going to make decisions based on,” Riffel explained. There are no general criteria as to when a person is considered missing because every case is unique and has to be investigated first. “We could be calling a search within five minutes if we know that it’s a toddler that’s run away or something extreme like that. But if it’s somebody that’s just turned their phone off for a little bit, or somebody that’s got a habit of leaving and showing up at somebody else’s house, well, then, three hours later, they’re probably going to end up at that house again. We don’t do knee-jerk reactions; we have to investigate and base our decisions and actions on facts and changing information along the way. And every case is different,” Riffel said. The same goes for the activation of the volunteer search and rescue group(s). Those resources might be very helpful in one situation, and not needed in another case. “We’re not going to call in a ton of resources when we don’t know what we need or if we need them, so as we gain information, we make different decisions,” Riffel pointed out.

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Devine election in 1982 changed Saskatchewan By Murray Mandryk Forty years ago this week, Saskatchewan changed forever by electing Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservatives. In the past four decades since that night of April 26, 1982, many have argued the Devine legacy wasn’t so grandiose. After all, the Progressive Conservatives were swallowed up in the August 1997 creation of the Saskatchewan Party, through the merger of Liberals and PC MLAs into one unified party. And when most think of the Devine government legacy, few positives immediately come to mind. The Devine/PC run lasted less than a decade, crushed in the Oct. 26, 1991, election that saw its whopping 55-seat win in 1982 reduced to a mere 10 seats. By the 1995 election, that would be cut in half to five seats and third-party status in the Saskatchewan legislature, surpassed by the woeful Liberals. By 1999, the PCs only existed on paper, running the minimum 10 ridings needed to register as an official party — an agreement with the Sask. Party so as not split the right-wing vote in the province and help the NDP win. In its decade in office, the PC government presented 10 straight deficit budgets — the last of which in 1991 didn’t even pass. Devine’s waning days in office were spent warding off a potential caucus revolt over Fair Share Saskatchewan — the policy that would have shipped 1,500 Regina-based civil servants through communities throughout the province. Those 10 straight deficit budget forced the province to the brink of bankruptcy, adding roughly a billion dollars a year to public debt. The dire financial straits were the auspice for the Roy Romanow-led NDP government to take drastic austerity measures that included the closure or conversion of 52 rural hospitals and the Plains Health Centre just outside Regina. But much to the PC government’s discredit, it is the criminal scandal for which it is best remembered. On April 10, 1992 — a decade after its historic win and mere months after the PCs equally historic loss — officials at a Regina CIBC branch would drill into an unclaimed safety deposit box containing 150 $1,000 bills. This would set off an RCMP investigation that would eventually see 19 PC staff or MLAs charged. The court proceedings would produce 15 convictions. Add two other former PC MLAs charged and convicted of separate offences and the Devine government was saddled with a legacy of corruption. It has been easy for many — especially, many New Democrats — to suggest this is all there was to the Devine government. History, however, tells us otherwise: In nearly 31 of the 38 years prior to the Devine election, Saskatchewan was ruled by a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) or NDP government. Saskatchewan was best known as the first jurisdiction in North America to elect a social democratic government. In the 40 years since, Saskatchewan has been ruled by conservative governments for almost 25 years. There’s little to suggest this will change any time soon. Former political columnist and author Dale Eisler chronicles this province’s shift in his new book From Left to Right: Saskatchewan’s Political and Economic Transformation. Eisler noted how the Devine government was the vanguard for both today’s free-market approach to agriculture and to the end of publicly owned resource Crown corporations in oil, gas, mining resources and potash. These are the things that have transformed Saskatchewan’s economy. Devine also made way for a change in which the majority centre-right voters became loyal to a general philosophy rather than a specific party. Forty years ago, he changed this province.

Life inside its walls

Shelley Luedtke There seems to be an endless supply of entertainment options documenting the buying, renovating and selling of homes. Whether it’s professionals who do it for a living, or the do-it-yourself crowd hoping to climb the property ladder, watching the process from start to finish can be quite informative and even inspiring. Among my favorites is a show that follows people in the United Kingdom who purchase and restore abandoned and run-down castles. One look and you can imagine what glorious structures they would have been centuries ago, but the ravages of time, decay and neglect have left them in ruins. Yet enterprising, and sometimes naïve, people come along with dreams of restoring the formerly magnificent and storied buildings. The timeline and the budget are often underestimated and after spending small fortunes, many projects remained uncompleted when the

show does a follow-up. But watching the passion, toil and setbacks unfold, you can’t help but marvel at those who have vision and determination to see the project through amidst all that goes wrong and all the money that needs to be spent. Their love for these centuriesold buildings propels them as they persevere to return the structures to their former glory. As wall finishes are removed or foundations rebuilt, history is unearthed and past stories are told. To say ‘these walls can speak’ is no exaggeration since they demonstrate the history of building techniques, the identities of specific craftsmen, and even some of the events taking place in the region at the time by examining the materials used and process of construction. Stories. Revelations. History. So much to discover by putting the work in and finding out what’s there. Of course, those doing the restoring hope there will be a return on their time and money one day, but they are also devoted to ensuring these treasures aren’t lost. Some episodes are downright heartwarming as you watch dozens of rooms, turrets, watchtowers and stone fireplaces come back to life through an extraordinary labour of love. Whether it’s a centuries-old castle requiring a complete restoration or a mid-century modern in

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Remembering the life and times of Harvey Rounce Nearly everyone who has lived in Carlyle the past 20 years has heard of Harvey Rounce, who passed away in November. Harvey and his wife Wendy moved from Swift Current to Carlyle in 1973, eventually purchasing their Fourth Street West residence in 1987. Harvey was a teacher at Gordon F. Kells High School and instructed a variety of subjects including physics, mathematics and industrial arts. They had two daughters. Andrea is a professor of political studies at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Tamara is a geospatial analyst with Ag Canada in Regina. “Harvey dabbled in so many things, he had many hobbies and interests over the years,” said Wendy. In the ’70s he was heavily involved in archery. He was also a black powder shooter and made his own pistols and cartridge rifles. When the girls were young, they enjoyed many family camping trips. Harvey was involved in black and white photography and also made his own slides. He preferred black and white pictures due to the sharp contrast and used the darkroom at the high school. Harvey also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Harvey loved tinkering and built and

collected many model steam engines, airplanes and helicopters. He owned several drones but never flew one. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, he built and repaired computers, only to give this up later in life when he couldn’t keep up with the everchanging technology. In the ‘70s and early ‘80s, Harvey flew remote-controlled airplanes out at Jack Doty’s farm with Carlyle United Church minister Ron Sutton and Doug Begin, who used to own the Radio Shack where Foster’s Audio and Video is now located. Harvey loved his motorcycles and especially liked Honda Gold Wings. His favourite was his Big Blue Honda trike. For nearly 20 years, he faithfully rode every Wednesday evening with his motorcycle friends that included Gary Roy, Alan McLeod and Mike Makelki. He had trikes, pocket bikes and owned a Can-Am Spyder. He often participated in the annual Boogiefest events. Harvey owned a variety of musical instruments including several guitars, a lap guitar, a ukulele, a banjo, an accordion and two violins. He also built and repaired clocks. Harvey loved attending auction sales, model train engineering shows and threshermen’s shows. He always brought something home with him. Harvey was a voracious reader and

loved cooking stir-fry. He loved his cats even though he was allergic to them. Muffin, Sheba and Scruffers were part of his family and Mindy and Snoopy are still alive today. Mindy is still mourning her loss as Harvey was her favourite. Mike and Clareen Makelki have been friends of the Rounces for many years and provided some memories. Said Clareen, “What we remember most about Harvey was his desire to learn about new things and new experiences. His daily coffee shop visits gave him the opportunity to hear about the latest electronic gadget or someone’s new hobby. “Then he would charge full steam ahead to research, examine and learn as much as he could about that particular item or topic. If something really piqued his interest it would lead to a visit to the electronics store or a drive to purchase something from a garage sale site. We would spend an enjoyable day shopping and visiting. Added Mike, “Visiting with him was always an entertaining experience because of his wide variety of interest and hobbies.” Added Wendy, “My husband was a do-ityourselfer, a tinkerer and an introvert. He could occupy himself for hours at a time and was always busy doing something. Harvey watched hundreds of do-it-yourself programs

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Wendy Rounce and her Grandmother Clock, kept in perfectly running order by her husband Harvey. Picture by Gord Paulley on You Tube. He loved taking things apart and putting them back together again.” Wendy has been a longtime member of the Carlyle United Church and has been its

organist for years. Recently, she and Harvey received their 20-year attendance awards with the Royal Canadian Legion. Wendy enjoys quilting, gardening and proudly shared memo-

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Golfers might see a delay due to all of the snow By Stephanie Zoer After a cancelled season in 2020, the Stoughton Golf Club was grateful to have a busy year in 2021. Now 2022 is here and the weather does not seem to want to cooperate. According to the Weather Network another system could head to the southeast, bringing snow and/or rain. Although the moisture-filled snow is essential after last year’s dry spells, it will set back the opening of the golf club. It has opened as early as April 15 in other years, but that will not be the case this year. According to board member Chris White, a great deal of things needs to happen before this opening can occur. The club is community owned and opened in 1996. A board of six members keep this golf club running smoothly and efficiently. White said, “The

grounds will need time to dry out, and the tarps removed.” “The grass will need some time to grow and then trimmed to the proper height before eager golfers can enjoy it.” The golf club relies on the weather to cooperate with them for a successful year. The nine-hole, grass-green course is one of a number in the area and has much to offer for all ages. Tuesday nights is for women, and Wednesday nights is set aside for men. They might add a couple’s night, but that is not set as of yet. Another event they may hold is a women’s fun night. Each team will dress up in costumes of their choice to add to the fun. If you do not golf and want to try it, the Stoughton Golf Club has rentals of clubs and also golf carts if you do not feel like walking. The new ice cream parlor was a big hit for its first opening last

year. They served milk shakes and hard ice cream, which included a choice of regular cones or waffle cones. “The back of the parlor is the clubhouse, and is fully licensed for cold beverages,” said White. The club will hold three or four tournaments a year: one for membership, a Harvest Classic, and an open tournament. White said, “It’s possible that another tournament may be attached to the schedule if time allows.” White stated, “It is hoped to find a qualified instructor for the youth, aged six to 16.” They are still looking for one, so if you are qualified and interested, please contact the Stoughton Golf Club. The new seasonal manager is Morgan Konjolka. She will oversee all happenings at the grounds throughout the season. Darlene Bowen is the groundskeeper. Bowen has the experi-

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can be open, the hours will run from 8 a.m. until dusk. They will remain open till September or October, weather

permitting. White said, “They look forward to another busy year on the greens.”

Moose Mountain Soccer Club ready for 2022 By Gord Paulley The Moose Mountain Soccer Club recently held its organizational meeting, and the season is set to start April 26. There are 50 girls and 36 boys presently registered in age groups from U3 to U15. Telia Dolphin is the president, Krista Dolphin vice-president, Sarah Kirkness secretary and Krista Meisner its treasurer. Kennedy Tessier is the liaison coach and Scott Kirkness is the social media co-ordinator. These young athletes reside in Arcola, Carlyle and surrounding areas with their home games played at Carlyle Lions Park. In June 2021, Carlyle was

named Soccer Town Saskatchewan and received a generous grant for $5,000 from Living Sky Sports and Entertainment. These funds were used to purchase nets, benches, canopies and various other equipment. Said Meisner, “Our club is looking forward to a very enjoyable year. Our enrolment is way up over last year and there is a lot of interest.”

Added Dolphin, “One of our goals this year is to host our very own tournament in Carlyle. We also plan to help some of those who cannot afford the registration costs, so corporate or personal donations are more than welcome.” The Moose Mountain Soccer Club plays an informal schedule against teams from surrounding towns including Redvers, Kipling and Stoughton. The executive also wishes to thank Monster Trucking of Arcola for their generous donation of jerseys for the various age groups this season. Be sure to follow the Moose Mountain Soccer Club on their Facebook Page.

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Carlyle Minor Ball ready for the season By Gord Paulley Carlyle Minor Ball held its annual organizational meeting last month and will be starting their season April 26. Presently minor ball has 79 boys registered for hardball and 92 girls for softball. There are 26 nine and under boys registered for rally cap baseball and for the first time ever, will be batting against a pitching machine. This should speed up play and greatly improve their swing plane. There are also 37 six and unders signed up under their learn to play program. There are 27 enrolled in U11, and 13

each in both U13 and U15. There were not enough players to field a U18 team. In girls fastball, there are 20 in U9, 14 in U11, 23 in U13, 15 in U15, and 20 in U17. This is Nicholson’s third year as president and the vice-president is Evan Handley. Morgan Sutherland is the secretary and Brandy East the treasurer. Erica Nicholson and Danielle Steele are the boys’ reps, Jenna Brady and Erin Wilson the girls’ reps. All four are administrators and post regularly on the Carlyle Minor Ball Facebook Page. Equipment managers are Colin and Jan-

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essa Wilson, and Jennet Lachapelle oversees the distribution of jerseys. Luke Brady is the diamond scheduler. Nicholson is really excited about the upcoming season. “Right now, it looks like we have enough coaches lined up for 2022. An umpires’ clinic was held recently, and I want to thank all of the young umpires who at-

tended. On May 7, the club is holding a Softball Fever Camp. “Our annual minor ball tournament is scheduled for the first weekend in June. A coach from Sidearm Nation out of Calgary has been booked for a baseball clinic and Kody Rock will be also conducting at least one pitching clinic.” Rock is the pitching ace of the Carlyle Cardi-

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Athletes, coaches, officials and staff who proudly represented their Saskatchewan roots at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic and Paralympic games held last summer and the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic games in Beijing have been recognized. They were saluted by the Government of Saskatchewan, Sask. Sport and the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan at

the Saskatchewan legislature. “The Summer, Winter and Paralympic games were a success for Team Canada and our Saskatchewan contingent,” said Laura Ross, minister for Parks, Culture and Sport. “Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, officials and support staff for their contributions to Team Canada. As role models and ambassadors, your hard work,

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nals in the Saskota Baseball League and will be rejoining the senior team this season. Nicholson also wishes to thank the Town of Carlyle and the Carlyle & District Lions Club for maintaining one of the finest ballpark facilities in southeast Saskatchewan. “It’s really great that Carlyle has six fully fenced ball diamonds. They are well kept and in excellent

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dedication, and commitment to sport is truly inspiring.” More than 50 athletes, coaches, officials, and support staff with Saskatchewan ties represented the province and Team Canada in Tokyo and Beijing. “On behalf of Sask Sport’s Board of Directors and the amateur sport community, I extend our congratulations to the athletes, coaches and officials who participated in the 2020 and 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Sask. Sport chair Lance Dudar said. “Despite many challenges during the recent Olympic and Paralympic training cycles, this group showed perseverance and a drive to reach their dreams. This Saskatchewan contingent is a shining example as to why sport, truly, is more than a game.” Saskatchewan had 15 athletes qualify for competition in the 2020 Games held in Tokyo: seven Olympians and

eight Paralympians. Seven coaches also participated in Tokyo: three at the Olympics and four at the Paralympics. Five officials were in Tokyo: one at the Olympics and four at the Paralympics. The summer contingent also included two classifiers at the Paralympics and four support staff between the Summer Olympics and Paralympics. For the 2022 Games in Beijing, Saskatchewan had eight athletes qualify for competition: six Olympians and two Paralympians. Five coaches also participated in Beijing: three at the Olympics and two at the Paralympics. Two officials attended the Olympics, as well as two support staff members and two Canadian mission staff members. Saskatchewan athletes earned eight medals between the 2020 and 2022 Olympic and Paralympic teams. Four medals were won by our Paralympians and another four by our Olympians.

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To All Community Organizations: The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program 2022-23 is NOW OPEN to community organizations. The purpose of the program is to provide funds to volunteer organizations that provide programs and services in sport, culture and recreation. Funds are provided through the Town of Carlyle to maintain, improve and expand on programs and opportunities for people of all ages to derive the benefits from involvement in sport, culture and recreation activities. For this reason, only those expenditures that can be directly related to programming will qualify for grant assistance. The Town of Carlyle is now accepting applications for assistance under the Community Grant Program. Application forms for the program are now available at the Town Office or can be printed off our website: www.townofcarlyle.com. All applications are due by April 30, 2022. For further information, please call the Town Office at (306) 453-2363.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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A powerful blizzard struck Carlyle and the rest of southeast Saskatchewan from April 12-14, dumping heavy amounts of snow and bringing powerful winds. Highways were shut down and crews spent days clearing the mess. The heavy snow greeted the Observer staff when they arrived following the storm. Photo by Dolores Young

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Cornerstone Family and Youth Easter egg hunt By Gord Paulley On Good Friday, in conjunction with the Carlyle Library, Cornerstone Family and Youth held a very successful Easter egg hunt at the Carlyle Memorial Hall. Over 50 families were in attendance and thoroughly entertained throughout the afternoon. Carlyle OneChurch supplied their bouncy castle, gift certificates were donated by King’s Department Store and Michael’s Coffee Shop, and the library provided some additional prizes. Raffles were held and the event raised an estimated $800.

Cornerstone Family and Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization offering positive educational and recreational programs for children, youth, young adults, and families within Carlyle and surrounding area. Recently CFY has been relocated to the Carlyle Civic Centre and is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The proceeds from the Easter egg hunt will go towards the purchase of an indoor playground and there are additional fundraisers planned. Further details will be provided in an upcoming edition of the Observer.

The Carlyle Memorial Hall was home to an Easter Egg hunt last Friday. Picture by Gord Paulley

RM of Enniskillen raises whopping $57,000 for a new ambulance After the latest fundraiser for a new ambulance, the RM of Enniskillen is one-third of its way to raising the needed $302, 145. The ambulance fundraiser was held on April 9 at the Memorial Hall in Oxbow. With 240 people in attendance, it brought in $57,000, which will help cover the cost of a new Ford MX164 ambulance. The RM of Enniskillen said the ambulance is on order through Demer’s Ambulances in Saskatoon and they are hoping for a fall delivery. The fundraiser consisted of live and silent

auctions, a raffle, dessert, special auctions and a 50/50. The live auction alone raised $26,875. The 50/50 pot winner’s take-home was $1,483. Dr. Nic Botha pulled the winning ticket, and the RM councillors donated their half of the winnings back to the cause. The dessert auction was held with the highest bid having their choice of dessert. It provided entertainment and bidding wars. This brought in $4,200, with the highselling dessert being a $700 Olive Branch Bistro cheesecake. There was a tie for the highest-selling items.

Nelson Motors donated a John Deere ATV Camo XUV Gator-12V, which sold for $1,750, and Brett’s Ag donated aerial spraying, which also sold for $1,750. There were 160 donated items. Another surprise came in at the end of the auction when Norm and Donna Klatt announced that they would donate $500 for every $5,000 that was donated from the crowd. This resulted in $20,000 from the crowd being donated. And the Klatts provided the $2,000 on top. Weir’s Catering served some delicious

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food. Mack Auction Co. was the auctioneer for the evening. Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison brought greetings, and Oxbow EMS paramedics Britt Venn and David Dyck delivered speeches. “I am really proud to belong to a community that takes matters into their own hands to purchase the crucial equipment we need to provide the highest level of care possible,” Venn said. “It is really hard to cope with treating patients without the proper equipment you are trained to use for life-saving interventions.” “I always consider my job an honour. I get the opportunity to be with people on some of their best days, but also their worst. To be with

someone who’s dying and there is nothing I can do with all my training is difficult,” Dyck said. “But I’ve learned that to be with someone in those final moments is a privilege. To not know what to say to the family, but listening and offering a hug is sometimes all I can do. It is always an honour to rush someone to Estevan where they deliver a new baby. “And I know if we hit those trucks hard enough at Bienfait, I might just get to deliver one.” The RM of Enniskillen was grateful to see such a strong support that gets them and the community closer to their goal. “We are so excited to be one-third of the way to our goal with

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the generous support of cash donations totaling $21,800 given to date. You truly made a difference towards a new ambulance for the EMS staff, doctors, hospital staff, patients and families,” the RM said. “We’re so fortunate to live in such a caring and fantastic community. With each donation or receive we will come closer to our goal. Thank you for making a difference through your compassion and generosity.” “[The fundraiser night] wouldn’t have been possible without the attendees, event workers and DDs, everyone who helped with canvassing for donations, Weir’s Catering, Mack Auctions, Southern Plains Co-op grocery and liquor stores and Trina Hitchens.”

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Stoughton-Tecumseh emergency response centre is well-equipped to serve the region By Stephanie Zoer At one point and time, we may have done volunteering at a local event. We have a set date, a time and place for the event. We show up and do our shift, and next year volunteer again. The Stoughton Tecumseh Emergency Response Centre also has volunteers. They are on a whole different level. Their time slots are never set and the dates are never known. Yet they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This fire department is run jointly by the Town of Stoughton and the R.M. of Tecumseh, but located in Stoughton, near the north end. These brave men and women volunteer their time to save our homes from fire, or to rescue our family and friends from an accident. They do this because they feel it is their calling. Pat Slater is the current fire chief for the Stoughton Tecumseh Fire Department. He has been with this service for 40 years and chief since 2005. With 22 active members and nine in reserve, volunteers are always needed. “During the weekdays people are away working, and we could be

The Stoughton Tecumseh Firehall is located in Stoughton. Photo submitted short,” Slater said. “Evenings and weekends are always good, as people are usually home.” Slater has lived in Stoughton for a majority of his life. He did leave for eight years to be in the military and at one time deployed in the Middle East. He worked on multiple vehicles during that time and is a mechanic. He owns Pat’s Autobody in Stoughton and continues to work on vehicles. The fire hall received an addition three years ago and now has room to house all the trucks and equipment. They are working on a wall of recognition as well. When a call comes in, the following three trucks go out on the call: the command truck, rescue truck and the pumper. No matter what, they attend.

The 50-foot ladder is massive, but thankfully it has not been in a rescue yet. Slater stated, “it’s better to have the equipment and never use it, than to need it and not have it.” A side by side, fitted with tracks, is another one of the pieces of rescue equipment needed. This one is for snow recoveries. The covered in sled attaches to it easily. They just purchased another truck. The Mack truck holds a 4,000-gallon water tank. The F550 houses an 800-gallon tank, and two others have 300-gallon tanks. The smaller units are great for grass fires as they are more versatile on rough ground than the pumper truck. Although the last year was an exceptionally dry one, they attended

only to a few grass fires. “It was a slow year, which is good,” he said. A schedule is posted for the year. Two different members for each month are responsible for checking all the equipment weekly during their time, and it is an extensive list of checks. Once a month they have training sessions. “All training for new volunteers will be conducted by the department,” said Slater. A two-storey unit is also inside with small windows framed in. These small windows are a challenge to get through when all geared up, as the suits are heavy. Slater stated, “It’s easy to get through a large window, but the small ones create the problems.” Air tanks, when full,

last 20 minutes. They are hydro evaluated every five years and checked weekly. The aluminum tanks will last a lifetime. A grain bin kit is another unique piece of equipment, with all the wheat farmers here, this is necessary. It helps in the rescue of anyone falling into a grain bin. Recently, two electric Jaws of Life were deemed to be a valuable purchase by the fire hall. These units are ready at the push of a button. A vehicle extrication course occurred just recently at the fire hall. “The new vehicles create dangerous situations for our people, with all the bells and whistles. You do not just cut into a vehicle, like years ago,” Slater said. In the command truck they have a program on their iPad that allows them to see where these dangers are before cutting. Slater went on to say, “They still need to use caution, when having to use the Jaws of Life.” Calls to 911 go through a call centre in Prince Albert. From there the volunteers receive a text, a voice message and then a call. It takes five minutes from the time the call comes in for the volunteers to be in the trucks and on the road. “No two calls are ever

the same, so be prepared with the equipment you have,” said Slater. Members from the Stoughton Tecumseh Fire Department will attend the Provincial Firefighters Training in Carlyle from April 22-24. A fire chiefs convention will take place in Yorkton on May 7. In February 2020, Ray Coderre, Doug Turner, Randy Coderre and Pat Slater received a certificate for their long service through the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. After the tragic Humboldt bus crash, Slater said, “We needed to be prepared and we aren’t for something like this.” So, he gathered all the nurses’ names in the area, along with all retired nurses, just in case. For safety tips, Slater said, “Make sure your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are up to date and placed properly. Have at least one fire extinguisher on hand, and an escape route planned.” Although the last year was slow, that can change in a blink of an eye. Slater commented, “I’m very proud of our team and truly grateful for what they do.” Slater went on to say, “Always prepare for the worst, but always hope for the best.”

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Wawota news – fundraising SGI supports volunteer firefighters gala makes its return By Myrna Olson After a two-year hiatus, the Wawota Gala made its return for an appreciative public. Nicki Ford and family and many friends were involved in the production of a Disney show, silent auctions and supper. Proceeds will be donated at Meagan’s Walk in Toronto in May. Several families from this area are planning on a trip to Toronto to take part. Meagan’s Walk raises awareness and funds for paediatric brain tumor research. Born to Carson and Amy Brady, a daughter on March 29. She has been named Kacey Rae

Marie. She is the first grandchild for Scot and Deanne Jackson of Wawota, and Randy and Lynn Brady of Kenosee Lake. Great grandparents are Clara Coffey and Dorothy Brady both of Carlyle. A funeral service was held at Bethel United Church in Moosomin on April 18 for the late Iris (Wes) Fisk, who passed away Feb. 14 at the age of 97 years. Wawota would like to welcome Scott and Jaime Finlay and daughter Jordi to Wawota. They have purchased the former home of the John Richards family on Clements Avenue. Jaime grew up here and has taught school at Wawota

Parkland in past years. Born to Zach and Rianne (Wight) Watson of Weyburn, a daughter on April 1. She was named Lux Lorraine Anne. Big sister is Clarke and big brother is Liam. She is also a granddaughter for Sherry Wight of Wawota and a great-granddaughter for Joyce McIndoe. John Jonel Trinidad, who moved to Wawota over two years ago, is now a permanent resident of Canada. Welcome! The Wawota 4-H Beef Club held their annual steak and hamburger supper was held on April 18. This event was very well attended and is a major fundraiser for the club.

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April 29th timed online April 30th live in person auction with internet bidding SALE INCLUDES • Restoration vehicles • 1955 Chev Bel Air • 1935 Maple Leaf truck (complete) • 2017 Kubota B2650 yard tractor • 1988 Chev Blazer • Antique signs and collectibles • Utility trailers, Harley parts, amazing shop equipment and tools • Plus full line of carpentry tools

SGI is investing $5.6 million to train and equip volunteer firefighters who respond to vehicle collisions on Saskatchewan roads. The money will be used for a program that will be the first of its kind in Canada. The program’s objectives are to fund the delivery of training courses that allow volunteer firefighters to meet minimum standards for auto extrication; and to purchase tools and equipment that support that training. “This is excellent news for the nearly 300

volunteer firefighting agencies in Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association President Doug Lapchuk said. “This program will greatly enhance our abilities to safely and adequately respond to motor vehicle collisions involving entrapment, in far more areas of our province that currently may not have extrication services available in a timely manner.” The fund will be managed and distributed by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA),

who will consult with SGI, the Provincial Standards Training Committee, fire service stakeholders and other Government of Saskatchewan ministries during program development. The SPSA will work with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs and other stakeholders to develop auto extrication training standards and establish a fair and equitable process for purchasing tools and equipment.

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The Observer

Friday, April 22, 2022

D’Autremont named to firearms advisory committee Former Cannington MLA Dan D’Autremont has been appointed to a provincial firearms advisory committee to provide recommendations on firearms policy to the minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and the chief firearms officer. The committee will provide input and feedback from the Saskatchewan firearms community on firearms education, licensing, transportation, the licensing of firearms ranges and public safety concerns. “I look forward to working with the members of the new Firearms Advisory Committee to strengthen

our firearms program in Saskatchewan and improve services for responsible gun owners,” said Christine Tell, minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. D’Autremont, who was the MLA for Cannington from 1991-2020, served a term as the speaker of the legislature and was a cabinet minister for the Saskatchewan Party. When he retired in 2020, he was the longestserving MLA in the legislature. He was also the final founding member of the Saskatchewan Party who was serving as an MLA. Joining D’Autremont will be chairperson Gilbert

White, and board members Geoffrey Dufour, Garry Breitkreuz, John Lawson, Joyce Lorenz and Darryl Yausie. These appointees represent a broad range of organizations and groups, including the Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Saskatchewan Trappers Association, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the Canadian Sport Shooting Association, firearms safety instructors, hunters, sports shooters and anglers. “This committee will allow us to engage directly with the Saskatchewan fire-

arms community and use their feedback to inform the decisions we make on firearms policy in our province and provide a Saskatchewan perspective on these issues at the federal level,” Tell said. In 2021, Saskatchewan moved transitioned oversight of the province’s firearms program from the federal government to the province with the appointment of its first provincially appointed chief firearms officer. The office now administers the Firearms Act in Saskatchewan, which includes jurisdiction over the licensing, storage, transportation and carrying of fireDan D’Autremont arms.

Saskatchewan still tops for mining investment in Canada Saskatchewan has retained its No. 1 spot as the best place in Canada, and is the second-best jurisdiction globally, for mining investment attractiveness, according to the 2021 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies. “Saskatchewan is poised to be a critical minerals powerhouse,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “We are a global leader in uranium and

potash production and an emerging producer of helium, lithium, copper, zinc and rare earths. The world needs what Saskatchewan has to offer.” The survey calculates an investment attractiveness index based on factors such as jurisdictional stability, regulations, competitive tax regimes, infrastructure and geological attractiveness. With 84 mining jurisdictions included in the 2021 Survey, Sas-

katchewan received a score of 88.32, only two points behind Western Australia, the top-ranked jurisdiction. Saskatchewan has occurrences of 23 of 31 critical minerals necessary, according to Canada’s critics minerals list, for “sustainable, economic success,” including potash, uranium, helium, lithium, copper and rare earth elements (REE). Saskatchewan saw record potash sales

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in 2021, which accounted for one-third of global potash production. In 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $31 million for the Saskatchewan Research Council to establish a REE Processing Facility, which is expected to be fully operational by 2024. New support to accelerate the development of helium processing and liquefaction hubs in the province was also recently announced.

The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive program provides a 25 per cent rebate, up to a maximum of $50,000 per year, to encourage drilling activity in support of exploration in Saskatchewan. Preliminary estimates indicate the TMEI reached another all-time high in 202122, attracting $11.7 million of investment and about 140 new drill holes for programs dedicated to exploration of gold,

silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc and platinum group metals. Saskatchewan’s mining sector generated $8.6 billion in sales in 2021, the second-highest level on record. Exploration expenditures were $214 million and are estimated to increase to $263 million in 2022. The mining sector delivers tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs and is a key economic driver across the province.

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The Observer

Friday, April 22, 2022

Envision introduces new rapid intervention program In partnership with the Ministry of Justice, the Envision Counselling and Support Centre has launched their new Family Intervention Rapid Support Team (FIRST) program. This program will provide FIRST services in and around the communities of Estevan, Weyburn and Carlyle by identifying families who display risk factors for violence and intervening early using a relentless outreach approach. Outcomes of this new program will include: • Increase the number of families engaging with supports who are at risk for violence; • Increase the number of families with developed and implemented safety plans who are at risk for violence; • Lower the family’s

overall number of risk factors and risk level for violence; • Lower the likelihood that the family will experience further violence; • Reduce the need for individuals and families to access emergency services in response to violence; and • Lower the likelihood of adverse childhood experiences FIRST programs reflect, to varying degrees, three areas of the community safety and wellbeing framework: incident response, risk intervention and prevention. Envision Counselling and Support Centre is very appreciative of this opportunity to further support individuals who have or are experiencing abuse within our communities.

This new program is framed around incident response, risk intervention and prevention. The services offered will respond to harm and/or victimization that have occurred. The program will also identify risk situations and mobilize interventions to mitigate identified risks, and encourage protective factors related to known risks of clients. “Envision has supported victims and survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse for over 25 years,” said Laura Melle, the assistant executive director at Envision. “We are excited for the launch of our family intervention rapid support team, a new outreach support approach as it will allow us the flexibility to meet individuals and families where they feel most

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comfortable and where it’s safe to do so. “With a focus on violence prevention but also the ability to respond promptly to individuals in need of immediate supports, resource and safety planning.” FIRST will contact clients using a nontraditional counselling approach, to employ rapport building and engagement strategies that will ensure connections to clients are maintained. Designed to support prevention and early intervention initiatives, this program is not designed to add extra services to already existing crisis services. Inquires can be made by contacting Envision’s Carlyle office at 306-453-2405, their Estevan office at 306637-4004 or Weyburn at 306-848-8821. Envision has also announced it is seeking new volunteer members for its board of directors. Being a communitybased, non-profit orga-

nization serving southeast Saskatchewan for over 25 years, Envision is looking for members who reside in the region and who are inspired to create positive change within their community. The board is made up of passionate volunteers who guide the mission, vision and governance of the organization. Working together with staff, the board of directors ensure the needs of those living in the communities it serves are met. Envision encourages and supports healthy choices in individuals, families and communities by offering innovative programming, and diverse counselling and support services. With locations in Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle and Oxbow, it offers counselling and support programs for adults, families, couples, children and youth. Envision also participates in community events and programs in hopes of creating aware-

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ness and education on the issues of abuse and violence. Board members meet monthly, with the exception of July, August and December. Meetings typically alternate between locations in Weyburn and Estevan, and mileage for travel is reimbursed. Virtual options are provided in certain circumstances. “This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in sharing their knowledge, experience and passion for helping others,” Envision said in a news release. “Becoming a board member of Envision Counselling & Support Centre can make a difference in the health and well-being of our community. A little help from those who can makes a huge difference to those in need.” More information and the application form can be found on Envision’s website. The deadline to apply is May 10 at 5 p.m.

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The Observer

Friday, April 22, 2022

Avian influenza diagnosed in Saskatchewan Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has recently been confirmed in a Saskatchewan backyard flock and a commercial poultry flock. The Government of Saskatchewan said in a news release it continues to work with the poultry industry and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which is leading the disease response in Saskatchewan as well as in other provinces experiencing outbreaks in farmed birds. CFIA-confirmed findings of HPAI in domestic poultry are posted on the CFIA website. Biosecurity remains the best tool for poultry producers and small flock owners to protect their birds from avian influenza. Biosecurity protocols include keeping wild birds away from poultry flocks and their food and water supply, limiting visitors and monitoring bird health. Small flock owners are encouraged to confine their birds indoors, if possible, during wild bird migration. Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they

have concerns about the health status of their flocks. If avian influenza is suspected, producers should also contact their local CFIA office. On April 14, 2022, Saskatchewan’s chief veterinary officer put in place an animal health control area order to limit the co-mingling of poultry due to the risk of HPAI. The order, in place until May 14, 2022, prohibits the movement to and participation of birds in shows, auctions and agricultural fairs, as well as any other events where birds would be brought together from multiple locations. The intent of this order is to temporarily reduce the likelihood of direct contact between birds from different locations during the period of time where the risk for HPAI outbreaks is imminent. By implementing this order, the risk of disease transmission between flocks is reduced. HPAI has been detected in multiple provinces in Canada, with Saskatchewan reporting its first case in waterfowl on April 8, 2022. Several provinces have been or

are currently experiencing outbreaks in domestic poultry, most recently in Albert and Ontario. Samples collected from a snow goose found near Elrose confirmed positive. The last time HPAI was found in Saskatchewan in either commercial poultry or wild birds was in 2007. Protecting commercial flocks includes preventative measures such as keeping wild birds away from poultry flocks and their food and water supply, limiting visitors, and monitoring bird health. Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health status of their flocks. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact their local Canadian Food Inspection Agency office. Small flocks are considered high-risk for HPAI infection as they are most often raised in an extensive fashion e.g. allowed access to outdoor pens or free-range. This means there is a high probability of contact with wild birds or environments visited by

wild birds that may be contaminated with HPAI virus. Small flock owners are encouraged to confine their birds indoors if at all possible during this high risk period of wild bird migration, and follow the same measures indicated for commercial flocks. Typically, strains of avian flu do not cause obvious signs of disease in wild birds. However, this H5 strain has resulted in deaths in some species of wild birds, including snow geese and Canada geese, as well as some raptors. As migratory birds make their way back to Saskatchewan, please report any sick or dead birds to the Ministry of Environment to assist with monitoring efforts. If you find any of the following, please contact the Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca: • Clusters of two or more dead waterfowl (e.g. ducks, geese) or other water birds; • Dead raptors or avian scavengers (e.g. ravens, crows, gulls); • Raptors, waterfowl or avian scavengers that

appear to be sick; • Large groups of dead birds (e.g. more than 50) of any species; Although the risk of transmission to humans is considered low, people should not touch dead birds or other wildlife with their bare hands. Protective eyewear and masks are recommended as an additional precaution. Hands should be thoroughly washed before and after with soap and water or alcoholbased hand sanitizer. Birds should be placed in a plastic bag prior to submission. This strain of HPAI does not pose a food safety risk. Regular food safety and hygiene precautions should be followed when preparing wild game. Hunters should avoid eating birds that are visibly ill. Anyone with further questions on avian influenza in poultry can contact the Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Unit at 1-306-787-2150. Poultry producers and small flock owners are reminded to follow all necessary biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks from the

disease by keeping wild birds away from poultry flocks and their food and water supply, limiting visitors and monitoring bird health. Small flock owners are encouraged to confine their birds indoors if possible, during wild bird migration. Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health status of their flocks. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact their local Canadian Food Inspection Agency office. The provincial chief veterinary officer has authority to make orders for the purposes of disease prevention and control under Section 2-5 of The Animal Health Act. There is no risk to food safety. The risk of transmission of avian influenza to humans is low. However, people working with poultry suspected of being infected with avian influenza should use protective clothing. Saskatchewan producers and farm families are reminded the provincial Farm Stress Line can be contacted 24-hours-aday at 1-800-667-4442.

New award for mental health and addictions Canada's premiers have announced a onetime award for excellence in mental health and addictions care. Each province and territory will present its own award and share best practices so all Canadians can benefit from innovations in this area.

"I am pleased to extend a call for nominations for this $5,000 award," said Everett Hindley, the minister for mental health and addictions. "We are committed to supporting high-quality mental health and addictions services in Saskatchewan. An important

part of that is recognizing and supporting innovation and service excellence." Non-governmental, community, private sector, academic and Indigenous-led initiatives are eligible. Either an individual or an organization can be nominated.

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Nominations are open until May 19 and can be submitted by email or mail. Visit saskatchewan. ca/MHAward2022 for

nomination forms and information on eligibility criteria. Award recipients will be announced at a Pre-

miers' meeting in July and recognized nationally. Saskatchewan's award will be formally presented in the fall.

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After Easter mountains and cairns By Ken Rolheiser “In the days to come, the Mountain of the Temple of Yahweh shall tower above the mountains and be lifted higher than the hills. All the nations will stream to it.” (Isaiah 2:2) Did we get it this Lent? What the church has been practising for millennia? The prayer, fasting and almsgiving? It works. The devil knows it, and that is why the church has been doing this for ever. Imagine two mountains before you.

The first mountain is living life for oneself. The second mountain is living our lives for others. That is the metaphor Father Brendan McGuire used at the start of Lent 2022. After Easter should find us on the second mountain, looking back on a well-marked path we have been following this Lent. On this second mountain it is still easy to lose our way, so the Saints have erected cairns or markers to help us find our way upward. There are five cairns: self-awareness,

humility, love, gratitude and joy. Is our heart filled with joy this Easter? Not the plastic joy of superficial happiness, but the joy of the gospel that enlivens us despite pain or life’s challenges? If not, then we have to go back down to the next cairn because we are off the track. Gratitude is the previous marker. If you are not grateful for your life, for all that is good and bad in your life, and grateful for the people God has put in your life, then perhaps you are off the track. Go back to the previous

marker which is love. If you are not feeling the love of God, loving you for just who you are right now without having to do anything more, then you are off the track. You have to go back to the previous marker humility. Humility helps us realize, “Yes, I am a good person, but I have made mistakes and done bad things. I need God’s grace to stay on this trail.” And if we do not feel humble enough to say that, then we have to go back to the very first cairn self-awareness. We may have to

ask ourselves frankly, “Am I even on the Second Mountain? Or am I still wandering around in a self-centered world thinking I am doing God’s work?” We know something about mountains. Prophets have been meeting God there since forever. There is the New Jerusalem, the city on a hill. There is Mount Sinai where Moses made the new covenant with God. There are the mountains of the transfiguration and where Christ ascended, and we are still gazing upward waiting for his

return. Perhaps the Sermon on the Mount is one we should focus on. The Beatitudes remind us - Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, those who hunger and thirst for justice, the pure in heart, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, and those who suffer for righteousness. “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the temple of the God of Jacob that he may teach us his ways so that we may walk in his paths.” (Isaiah 2:3).

Alida news – shopping spree ticket sale results By Edel Cowan It was decided that the post office had successfully defeated 361 Café in selling the most ticket squares on the shopping spree here in Alida. The winner of the shopping spree was Lynette Peet – congratulations Lynette, enjoy all your little goodies. Betty Jo DeJong of

Lashburn accompanied her dad Bob Harrison back to Alida after he had spent some time visiting his family at Lashburn and Sylvan Lake, Alta., last month. Aaron DeJong arrived later to visit with Bob and friends before he and Betty Jo returned to Lashburn. It was great seeing you folks again. Lori Phenix and

daughter Alexis Fuller were accompanied by Jenny Riersgaard when they left for Edmonton on April 14, to spend a few of days visiting with friends before returning home. Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan travelled to Minot on April 15 to visit with the Nilsen family before returning home the next day. Easter Sunday din-

ner guests with Tim, Shelly and Ainsley were daughters Lacie Nilsen and Kelsey Rydberg of Estevan; Joyce and Jackie George of Redvers; Jeff Cowan and

Raylene Markoski of Regina; and Gray and Edel Cowan. Hope everyone had a Happy Easter with their families despite the result of the winter

storm that hit southeast Saskatchewan. Winter did return again and will be with us for a while. Until next time continue to Take care.

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Dickens Thrift Sale: Monday, May 2 to Thursday May 5: spring thrift sale with museum selling lunch every day. Drop off is on Monday and Tuesday. Stay tuned for more information! 47-2

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FOR RENT: Fully furnished 1 bedroom suite in Manor. Internet, Satellite, Washer & Dryer, Power & Gas included. $900.00 per month - firm. Please call 306.448.2116 48-4

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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

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

$2000 signing bonus! Seeking class 1 drivers to transport RV’s throughout N.America. Subsidized group benefits, competitive rates, monthly bonuses. Driver must have valid passport, able to cross the border, pass drug test and be 21 years or older. For more information about us, please visit our website at roadexservices.com. To apply please email resume and a current driver’s abstract to recruiting@roadexservices.com.

Reservations accepted for provincial parks Registrations are now being accepted for Saskatchewan’s provincial parks. Reservations began April 18 for seasonal campsites and April 1926 for nightly, camp-easy and group campsites. “With reservations right around the corner, now is a great time for campers to ensure they’ve got their account set up,” said Laura Ross, minister responsible for Parks, Culture and Sport. “This year, we’ve added some new features on the reservation site, including Campsite Favourites, which will allow campers to create and save a list in their online account instead of writing site numbers down, or saving photos on their phone. “Campers have been asking for this feature and we are excited to be able to offer it this season.” Among highlights for this year are: • Campsite comparison - compare up to three sites online to assist in deciding the site that best suits your needs; • Campsite favourites FARM SERVICES

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- create a list of favourite sites that will be saved in your online account; • Print-at-home entry - speed up the check-in process when you arrive at the park by printing your own daily or weekly entry permit at home. Annual entry permits purchased online will be mailed the next day (a printable temporary pass is available and valid for three weeks from purchase); Campers are also reminded to check out the numerous programs and special events that are scheduled across 21 parks for the 2022 season. Engaging and educational recreation programs include guided hikes, geocaching activities, canoeing programs and more. New this summer, Sask Parks will offer themed days on weekends, which will include unique programming, special guests and hands-on experiences that are centered around the weekly theme in each park. All parks participating in the seasonal camping program opened on April 18. Reservations for Moose Mountain Provincial Park will begin at 7 a.m. on April 25. Others parks started accepting bookings as early as April 19. HEALTH SERVICES

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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.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Manor PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 23rd day of June, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Title No.

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3-5

37565

106261769, 106261781 106261804

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3,450.99

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151060362

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1989.01

66R31954 151143588

2,210.52

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2,216.52

C2259

153414301

2,173.10

6.00

2,179.10

15&16

C2259

106959639, 106959651

600.92

6.00

606.92

C2259

142976582

42.64

6.00

48.64

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Liquor Permit Advertising Form

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that Brittany Dalziel has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - General Salon/Spa permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Lotus Tree Wellness and Healing at 118 Main St 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

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required for Southeast Sask oilfield trucking company. 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.

Resumes can be dropped off at the Town Office, mailed to Box 359, Arcola, SK SOC OGO, or emailed to: arcadmin@sasktel.net

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Kenosee Lake

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with the Assessor, along with payment of $25 to The Village of Kenosee Lake, Box 30, Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan S0C 2S0 by May Dated this 12th day of April, 2022. Andrea Kosior Assessor

Please send resumes to csibley@frenchtransport.ca or cfrench@frenchtransport.ca

NOTICE OF PREPERATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF MANOR Pursuant to subsection 217 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Manor for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Wednesday and Friday, and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m., April 22 to May 26, 2022. The assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $30.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd Box 149, Meota SK S0M 1X0 by the 26th day of May, 2022. Dated this 11th day of April, 2022

Callista Lockerby, Assessor Treasurer

for a summer student or youth May to the end of August. Duties to include grass cutting and trimming, cleaning the Town, painting, etc. Equipment experience an asset, but not required. Driver's License required Rate depends on experience.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kenosee Lake for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s April 12th, 2022 to May 13th, 2022.

Dated this 22nd day of April, 2022 Callista Lockerby

Town of Arcola Employment Opportunity

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COMMUNITY REPORTER FOR THE CARNDUFF, OXBOW & REDVERS AREAS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION: -

Is a Self-starter Confident Able to meet deadlines You have 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

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

PUBLISHER, CARLYLE OBSERVER EMAIL: OBSERVER@SASKTEL.NET

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Carlyle RCMP report - another busy week for officers Submitted by Jacqui Tripp I must have still been in a good mood, because somehow five minutes back to work after a beach holiday, I agreed to write this week’s police report. Sgt. Dallyn Holmstrom was super busy doing whatever it is detachment commanders do to keep the detachment running smoothly, and the paper’s deadline was fast approaching, so here we are again. Below are some of the calls that kept your officers busy last week. A mom was surprised to find officers at her residence. She had not called the police and had no idea why officers were at her home. There were two young children in the home. One of them said he talked to the police earlier. It turned out the youngster was playing with his mom’s phone and accidently called the police. Members confirmed there were no signs of distress and no emergency. The phone had pinged to an address that doesn’t exist, so it took some good investigative skills for our officers to locate the actual address of the call. It’s surprising how many pocket dial phone calls the detachment receives. These are calls where the phone has accidently bumped into something and dialed the police and/or 911. Usually the phone owner is unaware the police have answered a call they inadvertently made and the caller continues his or her conversation, oblivious to the police call taker on the other end of the line. (I’ve gotten an ear full more than a few times). These calls can be time consuming for our officers because even though it appears to be a pocket dial, each and every time we need to track down the location of the call and physically confirm that everything is okay. More often than not, police are called to provide assistance when no other resources are available. This was the case when a woman and her roommates got into

a disagreement. The woman was arrested for assault and brought to cells. Further investigation determined no charges could be laid. Members called the woman’s family, but no one was willing to take her home from the detachment. A considerable amount of time and police resources were used to find a suitable place for the woman to go. A son phoned to report a woman hit his dad on his head with a plate. An ambulance was dispatched but got stuck in the snow. Officers were able to get to the call location and transported the man to the hospital. The woman was arrested and released on an undertaking, meaning she has conditions she must follow until her court date. Conditions often include keeping the peace and being of good behaviour, not contacting the victim and sometimes a condition of no alcohol consumption. Police received a call from a man who said his neighbour came over to his house and told him to phone the police. The neighbour didn’t appear to be injured. The man asked if someone was “blacking out’ from drinking alcohol. The neighbour said yes, and then went back to his house. Police followed up and made sure everyone was safe. It doesn’t pay not to pay attention. A $580 ticket was issued to someone for driving without due care and attention. The driver will also have four points deducted from his licence. The RCMP charged one person for not attending the detachment to provide fingerprints. This was one of the conditions of the person’s release. We attended three business alarm calls. All of them were false alarms. In one case, an alarm went off after an employee was curious about what the button was for, so she pressed it. At the request of a gun owner, members attended a residence and seized two .22 rifles for destruction. A community member contacted police regarding concerns she has about the

well-being of a senior citizen in town. The caller said the senior citizen appears to have early onset dementia. She was standing in a snowbank during a blizzard without a jacket or other appropriate clothing while trying to dig her car out. The caller is also concerned about the safety of other drivers on the road with the senior. An SGI review of driving privileges was submitted. Although it is not technically something police related, our officers did agree to periodically check in on the well being of the woman. A call was received, reporting an intoxicated person at a residence that has a newborn baby in the home. Followup with the complainant determined the intoxicated person had gone to bed and the caller was sober and able to care for the baby. A woman phoned the police, reporting her boyfriend wouldn’t let her sleep and she has to work in the morning. (Not sure why she thought this is something the police should be called for). Officers attended to the residence and gave the caller a ride to her father’s house. A renter phoned because her rent is increasing and she said her landlord won’t let her move out. This is a Landlord Tenancy Act matter, not a police matter. The woman said she is just frustrated and wanted someone to talk to. A call was received re-

porting the theft of a green garbage bin. The caller said she had two bins in the morning, but one was missing in the afternoon. She thinks she knows who took her garbage can but that person is not answering her phone. The investigation is continuing. Distracted driving can and did cause a collision. A driver wasn’t paying attention and rear-ended another vehicle as it was turning off of Highway 13 into a town. A substantial amount of damage was done to the truck that was rear ended. The investigation is continuing. Sixteen speeding tickets were issued. The Heavi-

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est Foot Award went to the driver who was clocked at 120 kilometres an hour in an 80 km/h zone. Three $175 seatbelt tickets were issued. Three $115 tint tickets were issued. Inspection tickets were issued for not having working headlamps or muffler/exhaust systems. A $100 ticket was issued for not having licence plates secured or visible on a vehicle. A $100 ticket was issued for driving without a valid licence. That sums up the week. Sgt Holmstrom’s fans will be happy to know he will be back to writing the weekly reports next week.

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