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Cornerstone Community Theatre Group wows the crowd with Acting Can Be Murder

By Gord Paulley For three consecutive days, 14 actors and actresses performed the murder-mystery Acting Can Be Murder, written

by Eddie McPherson. On Friday and Saturday, the play was presented as a dinner theatre, with a delicious roast pork supper prepared and served by the Royal Canadian Legion’s Carlyle branch.

Sunday was the matinee version.

Based on reviews, the performance was of high quality and provided continuous laughter and great entertainment.

Judy Riddell attended the show Friday night.

“Despite COVID issues, the Cornerstone Theatre Group managed to stage another spring play with a diverse and competent cast with stellar performances from all, but in particular from Colleen Easton and Heather Vermeersch,” said Riddell.

“There was no time for napping in this one

– it was a fast-paced and entertaining production. The theatre group makes it look easy, and we on the other side of the floodlights may be tempted to take for granted the great acting and production talent we have in this area.

Cultural events such as this are part of the recipe for a well-rounded community, helping to make it one that is attractive to citizens of all ages – and a desirable place to live, work, play and do business.

“Congratulations to the 14-person cast, director Dianne Twietmeyer, and all the supporting players. A job well done.”

There was also a good crowd in attendance on Saturday night including a thoroughly impressed Marsha McLean.

“We are so lucky to have a group of talented people who are happy to share their talents and time to entertain us. Colleen Easton gave an outstanding performance in

what I believe was her best to date. She was phenomenal in her lead role. How can she juggle a very busy career and lifestyle and be able to memorize all those lines and commit to all the practices it takes?

“It’s always fun to watch Heather Vermeersch take the role of a somewhat ordinary character and sparkle it up with her funny expressions and actions. The whole cast made each part that they played entertaining with their own personal punch.”

Melinda Wyatt attended the Sunday matinee.

“I am not sure if people realize how fortunate we are to have such local talents in the area. Carlyle Cornerstone Theatre Group is another great example of this, and I have been attending these productions for many years. The one I attended on Sunday was again so well done. When you know the actors and actresses personally, it’s

The Cornerstone Theatre cast of Acting Can Be Murder. Picture submitted by David Slykhuis. funny how you sort of forget who they are for that short time as you begin to watch them in their characters.

“Some don’t always have large parts, but it’s the body language and facial expressions that can totally make the play. David Slykhuis, Megan McCauley, Laurie Fornwald and Don Carter all proved that. The

last scene was so funny I could have watched more. Erica Armstrong (Isabella) from the tearful explanation at the start to the end performance was priceless.

Dianne Twietmeyer was the director of this year’s dinner theatre.

“Over 300 attended the three-day event. Cornerstone Theatre wishes to thank all those that

helped and the Royal Canadian Legion for preparing the suppers. Also, a big thank-you to the actors and actresses who spent countless hours rehearsing their lines. And finally, to all of those in the audience, thank-you.

While Cornerstone Theatre has a loyal following, it was refreshing to see so many new faces in the crowd this year.”

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Valyncia Sparvier competing in Miss Canada Global Pageant

By Gord Paulley Local 18-year-old Valyncia Sparvier is competing in the 2022 Miss Canada Global Pageant.

In June of 2021, she graduated from high school, completing her last semester online through the Grenfell High School. She is the daughter of Brandy-Lee Maxie of White Bear First Nations and Ryan Sparvier of Crooked Lake.

Last year, she was highly recommended to enter the pageant by an

acquaintance in Alberta.

Sparvier had to provide an entry fee and is in the process of fundraising.

She is scheduled to compete for the national title of Miss Canada Petite 2022 in August. To enter the petite category, one must be a height of five feet five or less and be between 18 and 29 years of age.

Other qualifications include being a citizen of Canada, must never have been married, and having no criminal record.

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Productions has been in operation since 2002. It is a national pageant that focuses on bringing out confidence in young Canadian women. Although considered a “beauty pageant”, MCGP focuses on inner beauty and self-love among contestants. They are judged on their talent, character, public speaking skills and participation in organizations and charities.

Despite her young age, Sparvier has led a very active and social life.

She is a strong supporter of the fight against climate change and has also been a proactive environmentalist. As a young girl in 2016, she attended the infamous Standing Rock protest of a pipeline being built in North Dakota. In 2017, she travelled down the Mississippi River, defending aboriginal lands from the proposed Enbridge Line Three Pipeline. It was called Paddle

to Protect.

Sparvier has been a public speaker at several seminars all over Saskatchewan, including missing Indigenous women issues, political science subjects and matters relating to residential school survivors. She was also a CBC Saskatchewan Future Forty Bright Light Award winner. Sparvier is an accomplished powwow dancer.

Sparvier is proud to be representing southeast Saskatchewan in this national competition. She has her own talent coach and looks forward to competing for the week at the illustrious Don Valley Hotel in Toronto.

“I am really looking forward to the pageant and plan on being totally ready and focused,” said Sparvier. “Win or lose, this should provide me with valuable contacts and other life-changing opportunities.”

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Carlyle & RM 63 Fire and Rescue brings firefighters from across Saskatchewan for training school

By Gord Paulley This past weekend, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Association, Carlyle & RM 63 Fire and Rescue held a very successful training school.

The event kicked off Friday, and both Saturday and Sunday overflowing with activities.

Fire Chief Don VanMeer was pleased with how the SVFFA training went.

“Because we had to cancel the training school a week earlier due to the storm, attendance was somewhat lower than we liked. In saying that, we still had 148 firefighters register from all over the province and from as far

Outdoor training near the Carlyle Sports Arena. Photo by Gord Paulley away as La Ronge. Together with the 20 or so instructors and our own hometown crew, we had nearly 200 participate.”

Over the course of the weekend, there were 12 training seminars of-

fered. These included orientation and safety, Level 1 and 2 firefighting training, structural search and rescue, forceable entry, vehicle extraction and heavy rescue. There was in class training at

Vehicle extraction training near the RM of Moose Mountain buildings. Photo

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the Gordon F. Kells High School. Outdoor training was conducted at the Carlyle Sports Arena and the RM of Moose Mountain site, and adjacent to the fire hall.

There were plenty of activities on Saturday.

That morning, the RM of Moose Mountain hosted a pancake breakfast. At noon, the Carlyle and District Lions Club served smokies and salads at the Sports Arena. On the arena floor, there were eight vendors featuring fire prevention products and services.

That night, the firefighters held their banquet with a delicious

roast beef supper catered

by Rylan and Cindy Weir.

Head table dignitaries were formerly piped in by local resident Regan Miller. Speeches were made by representatives of the SVFFA, the Town of Carlyle, and the RM of Moose Mountain. Fire Chief VanMeer thanked all those who attended.

Saturday night was capped off with live entertainment provided by Big Time Gameshows of Weyburn. Brothers and co-owners Preston and Richy Roy selected contestants from the audience who participated in a Family Feud type event.

A great time was had by all.

Both classroom and outside training was again offered Sunday morning with the event concluding at noon with a hamburger barbecue at the newly constructed Carlyle Fire Hall.

“I heard nothing but compliments about how the entire event went all weekend long,” said fire department chairman Jack Wilson. “Everyone raved about the town, the facilities and how organized the weekend was. A

feather in our cap for the local fire department and the town and RM.” Marc Poirier is the front desk supervisor of the Ramada Hotel.

“Despite having to cancel their rooms the previous weekend because of the storm, we were totally filled this past Friday and Saturday. This event was greatly appreciated by the Ramada Hotel.”

Concluded VanMeer: “We were very pleased to be able to host this event and were happy how everything went. A big thank-you to the RM, Town of Carlyle, Lions Club, high school, and Rylan and Cindy Weir. I also wish to thank the Redvers and Manor Fire Departments for their assistance along with Red Coat Mutual Aid. To the individual and business donators and to the many people I might have missed, thankyou. We were proud to showcase our new fire hall to the many people in attendance and good memories of Carlyle will be etched into the minds of everyone forever.”

CF Sunrise has a new general manager The board and staff at Community Futures Sunrise have announced Andria Brady has been selected as the new general manager, effective May 1.

A long-time resident of southeast Saskatchewan, a passionate

community leader and supporter of entrepreneurship in the region, Brady said she is excited to continue the excellent work done by the organization.

“I’ve been connected to the Community Futures program for many

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Moe faces pressure from all directions

By Murray Mandryk There’s little doubt the Premier Scott Moe is feeling political pressure from the right.

But in politics, pressure can comes from all directions in politics as has been recently evident.

Consider this week’s decision by Moe’s Saskatchewan Party to implement a much-larger minimum wage hikes that will take the current $11.81-an-hour minimum wage to $13 an hour on Oct. 1 and raise it by $1 an hour each year until it hits $15 an hour on Oct. 1, 2024.

A low minimum wage has been a fundamental tenet of not only conservative politics in this province but also Saskatchewan governments in general. (The minimum wage was only $7.95 an hour when the Saskatchewan Party took over from the NDP in the fall of 2007.)

But while a conservative, pro-small business party like the Sask. Party may be even less inclined to raise the minimum wage, labour shortages and high inflation have somewhat changed the game.

When the game gets changed, politicians feel pressured to adjust their positions. So a mere month after this government was still saying there was no reason for dramatic minimum wage hikes, it has opted for dramatic hikes.

Sometimes, the pressure simply comes from the magnitude of an event.

This seems the case with the ground-shaking U.S. Supreme Court draft decision to potentially overturn Roe vs. Wade — the half-century-old Supreme Court decision that granted abortion rights to women across America.

This is an issue that conservative parties across this country have often tried to avoid, notwithstanding considerable support within their ranks that push to have abortion laws overturned in this country.

The U.S. abortion debate is now pressuring conservatives in this country to take a stand one way or the other, leaving a governing party like Moe’s Sask. Party administration to say something that can appease most everyone. Interestingly, Status of Women Minister Laura Ross was sent before the cameras to espouse her own pro-choice view that “women have a right to choose.” Unsurprisingly, Sask. Party MLAs with a different, more pro-life point of view did not talk.

What may be most interesting, however, is the greatest pressure Moe is facing may be coming from within.

Sure, there’s been some pressure from the NDP opposition — especially on issues like affordability and health care suffering from a lingering pandemic that’s producing more hospitalizations than any other time in last 26 months since the first COVID-19 cases.

However, the government has long dealt with such pressure. One might think by now it would be somewhat use to it.

What’s newer for Moe is pressure from not only the right but within his own ranks.

Recently, Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson — who was removed from the Sask. Party caucus last year for allegedly misleading the party on her vaccine status — raised a two-decade-old story about the then-opposition Sask. Party installing a spy camera in an MLA’s office in the legislature to a catch a thief.

Moe had admit the then-Sask. Party Opposition was chastised by the sergeant-at-arms at the time for not alerting building security. This is a touchy matter, given that the current Sask. Party government is now trying to pass legislation that would take security responsibilities away from the sergeant-at-arms and give it to someone only accountable to a government minister. That would seem a clear case of a government feeling pressure from within.

And pressure from within may be the most difficult pressure to absorb.

Learning sweet truths from Peppermint Patti

Shelley Luedtke When I was a little girl, I loved taking part in school plays.

My debut was playing a plum. Yes, a plum.

A bunch of us were dressed up as various fruits and vegetables, urging the lead character to chose us for his grocery store.

By high school, the productions were bigger and involved the entire school, not just individual classrooms. I was in a couple of those including playing a charwoman in A Christmas Carol.

The following year I was bested by a girl named Kathleen during auditions and she got the role I wanted. But the director asked if I would be interested in playing the piano for scene transitions and mood music.

I said yes, and when it comes to live theatre I’ve been at the piano pretty much ever since.

The last few weeks though, I’ve been in rehearsal with a great cast getting ready for Equinox Theatre’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,

where I play Peppermint Patty.

Patty (whose full name by the way is Patricia Reichardt), is a bit of a tomboy who always wears open-toed sandals. She is less philosophical than her friends and tends to get caught up in the smaller things of life. Did I mention her insistence on open-toed sandals?

The character was inspired by a favourite cousin of Charles M. Schulz, who he named after noticing a dish of peppermint patties and felt it was too good a name to pass up. Patty has never been the centre of attention in a TV special, but that is about to change, thanks to a development that happened 50 years ago.

The storyline got its beginning when Patty is called into the school office and told she can’t wear her iconic sandals because they violate the dress code. The sandals are a gift from her dad and Patty cries at the thought of giving them up because they mean so much to her. Then it is revealed that Patty didn’t have a mother, which makes keeping her dad’s gift close at hand, or at least on her feet, all the more poignant.

What happened to her mother was never explained, but fans speculate she passed away, since Schulz lost his own mother when he was in his teens.

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The Happy Nun Café in Forget takes Venue of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards

By Stephanie Zoer For the third year in a row, the Happy Nun Café in Forget received the Venue of the Year Award at the Sask.

Country Music Association (SCMA) Awards.

To say they were happy would be an understatement, as Gayla Gilbertson was ecstatic.

The 33rd annual ceremony was held April 23. Once again it was a virtual ceremony, but it is hoped to be a live event for 2023.

Gayla Gilbertson and her husband Leon purchased the Happy Nun Café four years ago.

Although Gilbertson is the main operator for the establishment, Leon helps bartend on weekends and takes care of the sound system.

Leon grew up in Forget and the couple now resides in his childhood home. Their first date was at the Nun, and Gilbertson worked at the Nun part time, so when they were approached to purchase it, they felt it was meant for them.

Gilbertson is quite community oriented and is involved in many social events, including being a volunteer at the

Stoughton Tecumseh Respond Centre.

Believing in supporting local, much of the Nun’s food is purchased from local farmers. Wild boar comes from Chris Cheater’s farm and the lamb from Tammy King. Both are local farmers. Gilbertson is very proud to support local and does her utmost to do so, with as much as possible. If it can’t be done locally, they do their best to purchase Canadian made products.

The café is a licensed establishment, so they purchase locally made liquors and beer as well.

Over the Hills, which is located by Lumsden, supplies the wines. Rebellion Brewing in Regina supplies their beer.

They offer a few brand names as well, but once again believe in Saskatchewan made.

“All items are made from scratch,” said Gilbertson. With their small kitchen they can pump out a lot of food, but since they do a great deal of catering, they can’t have always the restaurant open. Many Saturdays they will be closed in June and July due to catering commitments.

Local artists are another promotion they do. Entertainers such as Teagen Littlechief and Tenille Arts have graced the stage at the Happy Nun, with the sounds of their beautiful music.

Gilbertson said, “it hasn’t been easy.” When they took over, oil prices were dropping fast, then the pandemic hit for two years. These challenges started right after they purchased the business.

The past winter was brutal and with it carrying on into April has caused cancellations at the café.

It is their hope that spring will soon make its appearance.

May offers a full calendar of events. Starting with May 7, it is open mic with Jacquie Walbaum running the show.

This show is open to all ages, with participants as young as six years up to the age of 70. So, if you sing or have a comedy act, this would be the place to be. This is a fun night for all. Mother’s Day is the following day.

May 14, starting at 8 p.m., it’s a cabaret in support of Jonathan Lake, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Lake is unable to work and has a

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For the third year in a row, the Happy Nun Café won the Venue of the Year Award at the SCMAs. Photo by Stephanie Zoer young family. Gilbertson felt it was important to support this family. The Lake family are longtime residents of the area.

The cabaret will offer music by Back 40 Drifters. A midnight luncheon will also be provided, with $5 drinks throughout the night. A silent auction is another event to take place that night with the band donating a guitar for this auction. A $20 cover charge will be in place for the evening.

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Hank Nikel, a previous owner’s father, built all the bookshelves and refurbished the floor.

Once a granary, and then changed to a parish hall, and then converted to the town hall. The Happy Nun Café has its place in the town of Forget.

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The Happy Nun is a unique place. The items inside have a story and history to go along with it. An old counter from the former Donvil’s General Store in Forget now serves as a bar. A tin on the wall behind the bar came from Augey’s Machine Shop, also from Forget.

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Windthorst announces construction of new outdoor recreation facility with plenty of offer

By Laura Kish The Windthorst Community Arena and the Village of Windthorst are pleased to announce that construction of a new outdoor recreational facility will soon begin.

This facility is possible thanks to a $120,000 investment from the Government of Canada through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. The remaining $40,000 will be provided by the Windthorst Lions Club, Windthorst Recreation Board, the Village of Windthorst and the Windthorst Arena.

“Windthorst & District Lions Club spearheaded the project and applied for the grant through the Windthorst Arena last July,” said Bernard Steele, member of the Windthorst & District Lions Club.

The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) helps communities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund assists non-

profit organizations, municipalities, community groups and Indigenous communities across Canada to build and improve community infrastructure projects.

The CCRF is a two-year, $500 million national infrastructure program to revitalize communities across Canada.

A couple of years ago, a space beside the arena was made into an area for crokicurl, and since then a group of individuals thought it would also be great if something could be made in that area to use in the summertime.

Steele then took the idea to a Lions’ meeting and proposed the idea of paving the area west of the arena, where the old arena stood, and turning it into basketball and pickleball courts, as there is quite an active group in town who play pickleball indoors throughout the winter months.

“It’s pretty exciting,” says Steele about being approved for the grant to build this facility.

“The $120,000 will basically cover the pavement and the fencing.

The remaining $40,000 will go towards the prepping of the soil, lighting, equipment and painting of lines, etc.”

Work on the outdoor facility is scheduled to begin before the end of May, weather permitting, and scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2022.

The facility will consist of a paved and fenced area that will feature basketball nets, tennis and pickleball courts, and can be used for a variety of activities, including street hockey and roller blading. The facility will be open to the public to use free of charge. It will be located on the west side of the arena close to the ball diamonds and campgrounds. Lighting will be added so the facility can be used in the evenings as well.

The outdoor recreational facility will provide a great space for residents of all ages from Windthorst and sur-

rounding areas to be active and play on a paved surface year-round. It will also provide a venue to host fundraising events and activities, like sports tournaments, in the community.

There are endless ideas to make use of the facility – possibly hold movie nights and such, and even watching a Rider game outdoors on a big screen.

When there’s no sports being played, enthusiasts can use the area to walk for exercise.

In a news release to the community of Windthorst, PrairiesCan Minister Daniel Vandal said: “Our government is supporting infrastructure projects that help communities rebound from the pandemic through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

Community spaces help maintain the physical and mental health of residents, foster social connections, and stimulate the local economy.

Through this investment, the commu-

A drawing of the outdoor recreational facility in Windthorst. Photo submitted by Eric Arthur nity of Windthorst adds a vibrant community hub that will bring people together and attract visitors to the community.”

The facility will definitely see more use

throughout the summer but the group is open to ideas for use in the winter months as well.

Contact Bernard Steele at 306-495-7550 if you have any questions or suggestions.

Marley’s Dance Effex completes successful season

By Gord Paulley

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Dance Effex completed their year with a final performance at Prairie Place in Arcola.

Instructor Marley Brown was pleased at how the year ended.

“Local dancing started in September and despite some weather issues and pandemic hiccups along the way, we all enjoyed a great year,” she said.

Brown lives in Weyburn and owns and operates Marley’s Dance Effex. Every Tuesday

from 4-9 p.m., she and instructor Teresa Weger travel to Carlyle from Weyburn for regular dance lessons. Practices are held in two venues, the OneChurch Shock Wave Youth Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion Hut. For this past season, there were 50 children registered including one boy. Their ages ranged from two to 18, and included dancers from Arcola, Carlyle, Kipling and Oxbow. Brown has been

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the certified instructor since 2008 and a few of her original participants have now enrolled their own children.

Carlyle grandmother Leanne Van Dresar echoed those sentiments.

“We started in the dance community in 2002 when both my girls danced with Tacey Meyer. Jackie continued dancing until 2014. All my granddaughters dance now. Kori, 13, has for 10, Nevaeh, 6, for four, and Harper, 3, just started this year.

“It’s been so awesome to go from dance mom to dance grandma,

to watch my kids and now my granddaughters enjoy their love for dance.”

The season ending recital occurred April 28 and Brown was impressed with the great audience that attended.

“After two years of basically non-activity, we had a great year which was enjoyed by all. I was really impressed for the help I received from all the parents. They were very understanding and helped out whenever needed. Congratulations to everyone. I look forward to returning next year.”

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Beauty by Jo Studio creates a warm and cozy place to go in Stoughton

By Stephanie Zoer Beauty by Jo is a new business located in the heart of Stoughton on Main Street.

Jovanna Picciotti is the excited owner of this establishment, as she has done a great deal of work in the building.

When one enters the newly renovated facility, you feel welcome with a warm and cozy appeal. Exactly what Picciotti had hoped for. She wanted a place for her clients to relax and enjoy the pampering.

Picciotti is a licensed nail technician who is also qualitied in manicures and pedicures. It has been her profession for over five years.

She was born and raised in Peru. From there she traveled to Italy, were she received her licence to be an esthetician. Her two sisters are also in the same field of work.

It was then she fell in love with beauty and wellness.

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Jovanna Picciotti is excited to get her new business open and ready to go. Photo by Stephanie Zoer ous places in the world and came to Ireland where she met Chris Griffon, who is now

her fiancé and was working in Dublin at the time. In 2018 she came to reside in Stough-

ton. She enjoys the feeling of a small town.

It is Picciotti’s dream to open a studio that offered beauty and wellness in one place. The renovations included multiple rooms for privacy and confidentiality.

Picciotti was highly trained in Europe and Canada, then continued to do courses to upgrade her knowledge in her area of training.

She will be offering gel nail extensions, sculpted gel and AcryGel services. Nail art is also one of her specialties and of course there are soothing manicures and pedicures.

There is a comfortable pedicure lodge chair, along with a copper basin.

Ira Elizabeth Noyes from Liaison Lab Inc. designed the inside spaces, making an inviting area for clients with soft colours and fresh greenery.

It is Picciotti’s hope to have group packages for special occasions, such as weddings, bachelorettes or just a

group of friends looking for time away.

At present the studio is interviewing tenants to join Beauty by Jo. It is her goal to have tanning, waxing, massage therapy and makeup services. A one-stop place to receive pampering.

Picciotti said, “I will only offer high-end services and products but keeping my prices in line with others.”

She wishes to collaborate with the community and offer something a little different. She feels supporting each other in a small community is important.

The future hopes to bring an online product line as well.

Picciotti decided to postpone the grand opening due to the spring snowstorm. She rescheduled it for May 14, running from 3-8 p.m. If you wish to attend, please let her know in advance by calling 306-531-8327. You can also book your appointments via Facebook and Instagram.

More money needed for division school buses A few business items grabbed the attention of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board members during their April 27 public meeting.

The meeting had been rescheduled from the original date of

April 13 since southern Saskatchewan was embraced by a fierce blizzard that particular day.

Business manager and chief financial officer Shelley Toth informed the board the $3 million that had been set aside for the pur-

chase of 28 new school buses was no longer enough, and that a further $354,216 was required in the budget to cover the purchase.

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service provider First Student.

Beginning in September 2023, SECPSD will be taking over those routes, using their own drivers and buses following the cancellation of the contract with First Student.

Toth noted that items such as onboard microchip shortages, supply chain issues and other inflationary issues meant the cost of the buses had risen beyond the administration’s expectations, and the additional funds were required if they were going to complete the deal to procure the school buses.

A motion to add the funds to the budget was unanimously approved by the six board members in attendance

in the boardroom, plus board member Tami Scott, who had joined the meeting online.

Toth also received permission to dispose of a number of files dating back to 2014 in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Education’s Retention and Disposal Guide, which allows for the disposal of certain records on a timely basis.

Three minor changes/additions to the board’s policy handbook were also approved at the April 27 meeting.

Lynn Little, director of education, noted the changes included work plan changes for board agendas, evaluation cycle date changes and policies for online

meetings.

All were approved without further discussion.

Earlier in the meeting, Little presented a letter from the Terry Fox Foundation, thanking SECPSD for the contribution of $47,716.96 to add to cancer research efforts.

Little said 26 of SECPSD’s 37 schools held Terry Fox runs and/or walks to raise funds. She noted the three leading schools on that campaign included Carlyle Elementary School that raised over $8,300, followed

by Carnduff and Arcola schools with slightly lesser amounts raised for the Fox Foundation.

The next public meeting for the SECPSD board will be May 18.

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The 3 year terms for the following directors have expired: James Lainton • Darcy Calder • Rhonda Huish Nominees must meet the qualifications and requirements specified in the Co-op’s Bylaws. Details on the qualifications and requirements can be picked up at the Administration Office.

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Moose Mountain Lodge staff receives recognition The Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge recently honoured the employees of the Carlyle Nursing Home, recognizing their hard work and dedication during the past two years of the pandemic. Every one of the 75 full-time and part-time employees received a gift certificate from Michael’s Coffee Shop and Bakery, who graciously subsidized their purchase. Pictured from left are employee Jeannie Lonechild, friends’ member Marsha McLean, friends’ president and employee Bertha Isleifson, and employee Elaine Cacho. Photo by Gord Paulley

Pet Corner Head for the Hills Veterinary Health Services helps animals

By Gord Paulley Clarke Hill, together with his wife and business partner Christine Ewert Hill, own and operate three veterinary hospitals in southeast Saskatchewan.

Head for the Hills Veterinary Health Services is a full-service animal hospital with locations in Carlyle, Kipling and Redvers. Christine is originally from Carnduff, Clarke from Moose Jaw. They met while studying veterinary medicine at the Western College in Saskatoon. Clarke graduated in 1996, Christine in 1998.

In January 2001, they started practising in Redvers, transitioning over from Dr. Von Staden. They still operate under the Redvers and District Veterinary Board. In 2003, the opportunity arose to purchase the entire practice, property and buildings from the Carlyle Veterinary Board. This was previous operated by Dr. Reg Newell and the Carlyle vet board dissolved.

In 2013, the Hills again expanded to Kipling, replacing Dr’s.

Kessler and Smyth. Like Redvers, the Kipling practice is still being operated under their own local board.

The services of Head for the Hills are designed for routine preventive care for young, healthy companion animals; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as is necessary during their lifetimes. Their clinics have radiograph capabilities and pro-

vide a wide range of onsite laboratory testing.

Including Clarke and Christine, Head for The Hills has four full-time veterinarians and nine registered animal health technicians, who participate in continuing education courses to better serve their patients and clients.

Christine is extremely proud of their practice and each of the three facilities have slightly different clientele.

“Redvers and Kipling are more rural focused with a greater emphasis on cattle. Clarke specializes in freezing bull semen for livestock producers. Spring calving and fall preg checking seasons are busy at both locations,” she said.

“Our Carlyle practice has more of an urban feel to it. We service a lot of small animals and when the summer camping season is upon us, we meet a lot of new and interesting people from all over the world.

Nowadays, pets play a much bigger role in everyone’s lives. Owners place a higher value on their animals and are truly a huge part of their own family.”

Christine provided an amusing recollection.

“One summer day, an eight-year-old girl came down to our practice in Carlyle with her mouse named Stewart.

It required medical attention, and as I was about to give it a needle, it lunged forward and bit me. The little girl took the mouse, showed him the syringe, and a calm but trusting Stewart took her needle with barely a whimper.”

Both Clarke and Christine come from farming backgrounds.

Their farm is located between Wauchope and Redvers, just south of Highway 13. They own horses and a herd of 40 registered purebred shorthorn cattle.

They have three children, Sydney, 23, Zack, 19, and Spencer, 14. In 2020, Sydney earned her economics degree with Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and was a Division 1 university hockey player. Zack is taking agriculture/ pre-vet in university and is also an accomplished golfer. Spencer attends Redvers High School and loves football, playing with the Moosomin

Clarke Hill and Christine Ewert Hill on the farm. Photo submitted by Christine Ewert Hill Generals. In their spare time the Hills enjoy travelling and motorcycling.

Concluded Christine, “Clarke and I are very happy to call southeastern Saskatchewan our home. We love animals and couldn’t ask for a better way to spend our lives. It is such a great feeling to improve the health of an animal and add relief and happiness to the whole family.”

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Celebrating Nurses!

Candy Bye is one special nurse

By Gord Paulley National Nursing Week is celebrated from May 9-15, and includes May 12, the day of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

This founder of modern nursing was known as the Lady of the Lamp.

It is fitting that long-time Moose Mountain Lodge employee Candy Bye is being recognized for her 29 years of exemplary service.

Candy, 49, was born and raised near Wawota and is married to Duane, a battery operator with Saturn Oil and Gas. They live in Manor and have twin 21-year-old boys, Nathan and Kyle. Both are completing their third year of University in Regina. Nathan is studying kinesiology, while Kyle is in business administration. Candy Bye did her schooling at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied

Science and Technology and started working on weekends and holidays for Moose Mountain Lodge while in training.

When she graduated as a registered nurse, there were no full-time positions available, so she worked at four different locations: the lodge, Arcola Health Centre, home care and the Redvers Centennial Haven.

She worked every shift starting out even if it was only four hours long, as most times they were extended into eight or 12 hours.

Bye is the resident care co-ordinator of Moose Mountain Lodge, and it is obvious to all that she loves her job, her co-workers and above all else, her residents.

“My goal every day at work is to make my resident’s day a little bit brighter. I often work long days because I cannot leave a job undone

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and cannot say no to a resident. If I can help them, I will,” she said.

“All of my residents at Moose Mountain Lodge become a part of our family and they all have a special place in my heart.

At the lodge we care not only for the residents but for the families as well.

We know the families are valuable members of the team and we try to be transparent with them, keep them informed, and communicate often.”

Several resident families and co-workers were more than happy to praise Bye and her work.

Said Sherry Klatt, “I met Candy four years ago. Our mom, Dorothy Brady, returned home to Carlyle becoming a resident. How fortunate we are to have a nurse such as Candy as part of the nursing home medical team. She is kind, supportive, a great listener and problem solver dedi-

cated to her clients and colleagues. Candy was a great advocate throughout the difficult decisions of the pandemic. She genuinely cares. She has a great sense of humour in so many ways. The time, effort, and patience extended to the residents and their families is so appreciated. We feel so blessed. Candy has a special place in our hearts.”

Co-worker Bertha Isleifson provided some insights. “Candy and I have worked together for as long as she’s been nursing. We learn from each other every day. Her kindness and gentle way with the residents have always been the best. All the residents love her.

She has developed great relationships with all the doctors that come and go.

I enjoy every shift I work with her.”

Said John Pott: “My observations of three and a half years found

Candy Bye is the resident care co-ordinator of Moose Mountain Lodge. Submitted by Gord Paulley Candy treating all residents equally, professionally and with such loving kindness. Always having patience. She is a very gentle soul.”

Danielle Benjamin is

the health services manager of Moose Mountain Lodge.

“Candy is an extremely smart, hardworking, dedicated and committed nurse who provides the very best care to the residents each day. She is kind, gentle, patient and goes the extra mile ensuring they are cared for and comfortable. She has excellent rapport with the families, and they know they can always count on her and trust her. You won’t find a better nurse to care for your loved one. I have learned so much from her and have been honoured to work alongside her for more than seven years.”

Bye concluded by saying, “I’ve seen some things go full circle in health care just like in everything. The biggest challenge of my career would definitely be the pandemic of the past two years. There were lots of hoops to step through and just when you thought you were getting through them, there would be more. You had to learn to roll with it, the support of a good manager (Danielle) really helped me get through these past two years.”

“I have cared for multiple generations of families, looked after their parents, and then looked after them. Or looked after one spouse and then the other. I love my job and find it very rewarding. I am happy to be a small but very important part of their journey.”

In her spare time, Candy loves gardening, baking, fishing, paddle boarding and reading.

She also enjoys volunteer work and is a member of the Carlyle & District Lions Club.

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Celebrating Nurses!

Two nurses – a story told in tattoos

By Paul Kimball Sunset Haven is a retirement home in the town of Carnduff.

It provides three different options for se-

niors – a personal care home for those needing long-term care; an assisted-living place for those who have difficulty living independently; and a home to

those who can live independently but need to downsize.

A place like Sunset Haven requires a large staff to meet the needs of the residents – cooks, maintenance, administrative employees, housekeeping workers, client care staff and, of course, nurses.

If you were to enter the building, you’d see an office immediately to your right with an arm on the desk.

On that arm is a tattoo that states that ‘life is

not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.’ In other words, the quality of a life is not measured by length, but by what we put into it and take out of it.

That tattooed arm, is of the director of care Janelle Farnden. She has been overseeing the operation of Sunset Haven since April 2021.

Prior to that, she was a nurse for 14 years, working at an intensive

care unit in Regina and then in acute emergency in places such as Estevan and Oxbow. She also nursed at a longterm facility in Imperial.

She loved being a nurse, following in the footsteps of her mother. Like her mom, she found great satisfaction in meeting people and in helping and caring for them. There were times when Farnden saw some very heartbreaking things, but knowing that she had

an opportunity to help and care for extended family members helped her get through those times.

While doing what she loved, she became aware of an administrative opportunity in Carnduff at Sunset Haven. She applied.

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Salute to RCMP Carlyle RCMP report

By Sgt. Dallyn Holmstrom I was away last week to attend the South District commander meetings. These meetings take place once a year and give upper management in the RCMP a chance to provide direction to detachment commanders in the RCMP, while receiving feedback on the challenges that detachments are facing.

Some very good things are on the horizon for the RCMP, and I thought I would share a couple things with yo’u.

First thing I wanted to share with you is that our members are going to be equipped with ATAK, which is a tracking program. Currently all of our members are tracked by the cars, but once they exit their vehicle it is very difficult to locate them if they are not able to answer their radio or cellphone.

This will allow members whereabouts to be tracked when they are dealing with a highrisk situation, which will assist with providing members sufficient support. Another significant change coming is that each and

every RCMP member will soon be equipped with body cameras, to further assist both the public and RCMP members in getting a true representation of police and public interactions, and keep everyone accountable.

Shortages in the RCMP are going to continue to be a problem moving forward, as it doesn’t look like they are going to be improving in the short term.

Currently the RCMP, along with most police forces across the country, are having a difficult time recruiting enough people to fill the rising vacancies created with people retiring or leaving their career in policing.

If you personally, or if you know someone who has always been curious about joining the RCMP, please reach out and get more knowledge. I will personally talk to anyone that would like to get more information.

One misconception that I will address right now is that the RCMP can send you anywhere in the country. Although this is true, I can tell you with 100 per cent certainty that if you are from

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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

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Salute to RCMP RCMP apprehend impaired driver in early May « A12 tint inspection in the past 18 months. So the owner of that vehicle paid to have window tint on it three times and each time it had to be removed. The highest fine of the week went to male who failed to slow to 60 kilometres per hour when passing an emergency vehicle with its lights activated.

The male was clocked at 106 km/h, which carried a fine of $753.

The Carlyle RCMP responded to nine wellbeing checks last week, with the majority of people concerned about a neighbour, friend or family members that were left without power during the most recent snowstorm.

RCMP promptly attended the residences and alleviated the concerns of callers.

On April 26, the RCMP was dispatched to a twovehicle collision at the intersection of Rhodes Street and Dr. Arthur Avenue in Redvers. The collision took place when a southbound Ford Escape proceeded into an intersection when it was unsafe and was struck by a westbound Ford F-150.

Luckily no one was hurt during this collision but both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene.

That same day, the RCMP received a call from a concerned family member regarding a male being involved in using and selling drugs. The RCMP discussed the family member’s options and how to seek help for their family member.

On April 28, the RCMP arrested an intoxicated male on the White Bear First Nations that was knocking on house doors and causing a disturbance. After several failed attempts of trying to find a safe place for the intoxicated male to stay, he was lodged at the Carlyle RCMP Bed and Breakfast.

Also that day, the RCMP received a call of two intoxicate males on a grid road near Manor. The males were having difficulty walking straight and seemed to be looking for a ride. RCMP attended the area and unfortunately were unable to locate the intoxicated males as they must have received a ride from someone in the area.

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On April 29, RCMP were called to a residence where two intoxicated males were fighting at a residence. Although both males lived at the residence, RCMP were forced to remove one male that seemed to be causing the majority of the issues.

The male was arrested and provided a nice warm place to stay at Carlyle RCMP’s Bed and Breakfast until he was sober.

That same day, RCMP were dispatched to a delivery driver that drove into a lamp post in the parking lot of Moose Mountain Lodge.

The RCMP advised the Moose Mountain staff that the driver would be contacting them to make arrangements to have the lamp pole fixed.

Also on April 29, the RCMP attended a residence where an intoxicated female was causing problems. When members attended the female resisted arrest but was

arrested and lodged in Carlyle with no incident and no injuries. The female spent the night with the RCMP and got a warm place to stay and a warm meal until she was sober.

The same day, RCMP attended another residence where two intoxicated males were having a verbal argument that the caller was scared would escalate into something violent. RCMP attended the residence and the situation had calmed down and police did not need to intervene.

On April 30, RCMP received a call from a teenage girl through 911, reporting that her parents were intoxicated and screaming at one another. RCMP attended and one of the parents had left the residence to cool down. RCMP were advised that the disturbance was only verbal and no violence took place. Police were no longer needed at the residence but residents at the house were told not to hesitate to call 911 again.

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Also on April 30, RCMP received a complaint that a few young 13-year-old kids had stolen their grandpa’s green Ford F-150 and were driving around White Bear drinking. RCMP located the Ford F-150 parked at a residence. The youth were located and their parents were contacted and advised of the complaint. The parents attended and picked the kids up.

On May 1, RCMP were on patrol on Highway 9 north of Carlyle when they located a vehicle travelling over the speed limit. RCMP stopped the vehicle and determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

The driver provided samples of his breath which confirmed he was intoxicated when he blew nearly double the legal limit. The driver’s vehicle was impounded for the offence.

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Alida news - Easter egg count contest results Submitted by Edel Cowan The Alida community is sorry to say good-bye to Justin and Alesha Boettcher and their family, who are now making their home on their newly acquired acreage south of Redvers. Best wishes and good luck Justin and Alesha.

Enjoy your new home.

Lee, owner of the Rag Bag business here in Alida, held an Easter egg count contest and announced that the winner of the Easter eggs in a crystal decanter was Shelly Cowan, who was only six eggs short of the correct number.

Congratulations Shelly.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Tania and Phil Yanchycki and family on the passing of her farther Laurent Cruywels on April 20 at the age of 79 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Odette in March 2022. He will be forever remembered by his daughter Tania, his grandchildren, siblings, inlaws, nieces and nephews.

Funeral mass will be held at a later date.

The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to the Bukatka family on the passing of Anna Hames on April 21 at the age of 71.She

was the was raised on their Alida farm before moving to Regina.

She is survived by her husband Dick, daughter Joanna (Mike) Bui, a grandson, brother, niece, nephew and their families.

Welcome back home to all our snowbirds who are now slowly but surely returning from their winter homes in the southern U.S.. Have you noticed that when they return we get some unwelcomed weather conditions?

Just kidding, of course. We wouldn’t want you to completely forget what our Canadian winters and springs can

be like.

Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan spent the weekend of April 22-24 in Regina where Ainsley participated in a dance competition. One dance on each day April 23 and 24 and they returned home later on Sunday. Ainsley’s dance group placed second in their first dance and received a high gold in their second dance.

A winter storm hit our area on April 23. We lost our power that night and were without power all day April 24. Power was restored to the town of Alida and also to a few farms nearby, but ours

came back later. I kept warm by sitting in the sunshine coming through the window.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Faye Walker on the passing of her brother-in-law Dean Walker of Saskatoon on April 26.

On April 30, Gray and I attended the dance recital at Redvers School where we watched our granddaughter Ainsley participate with her dance group. All the dance groups did an excellent job.

Just one more performance the following day and they’re done for the year. Congratulations to everyone on doing great.

Nurses in Carnduff are a dedicated group « A11 in those years as a nurse.

Does she miss practical nursing? Yes, but the rewards of knowing that she is now making a greater difference in the realm of nursing more than offsets what she misses.

A few months into her new job, Farnden was able to make her first nursing hire. COVID-19 made hiring difficult in the world of nursing – nurses who worked part-time in one facility were not allowed to work in another one. When that restriction was lifted, she hired a young nurse, Kali Klatt and she also had a tattoo. Not on her arm, but on her collarbone.

This was not the reason she was hired, of course, but her tattoo also speaks of a life value – ‘Even on my weak-

est days, I get a little bit stronger’. She strives to continually better herself, including her career as a nurse.

Klatt finished her schooling in August 2020 and had been working at the Gainsborough Health Centre.

Her desire was to work in Carnduff, the place where she was living.

When that finally happened in June 2021, she continued to work part-time at both locations.

Like Farnden, she also was interested in nursing from a very young age. Long before any financial considerations, the appeal of helping others was her primary motivation for inspiring her to become a nurse. She enjoyed doing good for people and in her mind, the best way to do that was becoming a nurse. And

she has had no regrets.

One of her greatest joys, as is the case with so many nurses, is interacting with those she cares for, getting to know them better.

Nursing is much more to her than poking a needle into an arm, measuring out a dose of medicine or placing an eye-drop into someone’s eye. She has learned so much about people and she has even cared for someone who survived the Holocaust.

For her, opportunities to care become opportunities to share life. Her love for those under her care far surpasses any love she has for the paperwork of the job.

Klatt strives to learn something new every day that helps her in taking care of those she serves even better. Like her collarbone reminds

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As she learns more about the people she cares for, she can dispense larger doses of tender loving care, a characteristic of so many nurses.

Their tattoos help tell the story of why Sunset Haven is such a good place to be when you’re needing longcare help in the town of Carnduff.

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On April 10, 2022 Carnduff and Area Beef 4-H Club hosted the District 41 4-H Bowling at the Carnduff Bowling Alley. 87 members participated from the clubs of Alameda Beef 4-H Club, Alida and Area 4-H Beef Club, Carievale Beef 4-H Club, Carnduff and Area Beef 4-H Club, Glen Ewen Trailblazers Light Horse 4-H Club, Maryfield Beef 4-H Club, and Redvers Wranglers 4-H Light Horse Club.

The 87 members were divided into 16 teams and 2 Pools. The Pool A District Winners were the Red Team: Casey Thompson, Shasta Lemieux, Daylan Elliott, Cagen Sauter, Fallyn Shier, and Even Gilliland. The Pool B District Winners were the White Team: Bailey Steeves, Katelyn Rutten, Brielle Jorgensen, Ben Buchanan, and Brycen Frecon.

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the day bowling!

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Stoughton Library has new program for preschoolers

By Stephanie Zoer The Stoughton Public Library, along with libraries in Kipling, Whitewood, Estevan, Weyburn and Moosomin, will be offering a new six-week program called 1, 2 Buckle my Shoe.

Morgan Kelly, the community services manager for the Southeast Regional Library, has been very busy getting this program up and running in the area.

It started in Saskatoon, called READ Saskatoon. Although the two-day training course may have been done in person, they opted to do the one-day training program online.

“We have six people trained for the job, but we will be training more as time goes on,” Kelly said.

It is a three-year contract for the program, so many more need to be trained.

This 1, 2 Buckle my Shoe program is math-based for

children ages three to five years, along with their parents and caregivers to offer guidance.

It is to help children learn math basics in a fun manner, within a story. Kelly used the three bears as an example. Papa Bear would eat how much porridge, using measurements to explain, and then compare it to what Mama Bear would eat.

At present, Stoughton Library manager Rheanelle Callsas is on a parental leave, which has put branch assistant manager Holly Fraser holding down the fort until a temporary manager is in place.

The six-week program will run weekly from May 11 until June 15. Sessions will last for two hours, but it is not just for the youngsters. Parents and caregivers will also have separate classes. It will help them with ideas and exercises to do at home.

Counting, measuring,

shapes and much more will be offered for these little people.

All in preparation of the big step into kindergarten, and to help them enjoy the fundamentals of math. If you wish to sign up for this program with your child, contact your local library.

“April was a harsh month for weather, so hopefully people will start getting out more,” said Fraser.

This winter did seem to go on and on.

The Southeast Regional Library’s area stretches from Ogema in the west all way east to the Manitoba border.

It then goes north to Rocanville across to Regina, down to the south. It houses 47 fullservice libraries and two community branches. Many of the libraries are having staffing issues, which they hope to get resolved in the near future.

Stoughton’s library is also having staffing issues, so they had to cut their hours. The library is located on a busy

The Stoughton Public Library will offer the 1,2 buckle my shoe program, starting in May. Photo by Stephanie Zoer corner on the Main Street in Stoughton, right by the town office. The library will be open Tuesdays 2-5 p.m. and 5:308 p.m. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the hours will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and 2-5 p.m.

These hours will hopefully change with staffing.

Although the hours had to change, it is their plan to offer programs for all ages,

including an adult literacy program, and group gatherings for teens and adults. The volunteer program is always looking for help and more information can be found at the library.

They are also willing to locate books for individuals, and they will bring it to the library closest to you for pickup.

Maryfield Sunset Villa happenings Submitted by Betty Walker The week started off with sunshine and not much melting of the huge snow piles everywhere. April 26 we helped a “young at heart” woman celebrate

her 102nd birthday with balloons, candles, cake and pictures, for which we received a gracious “thank you.” Happy 102nd birthday to Evelyn.

We are sorry to lose Carol, as she is being moved to the long-term

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care facility in Moosomin. We will miss you Carol, for your singing, card playing and your ready smile. Best wishes in Moosomin.

April 28 brought a trip to the clinic and

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Maryfield Associated Gospel Church came to lead us in a hymn sing and prayers. Very enjoyable and we will look forward to the next time.

We had ice cream

treats for dessert one night.

Compliments and a big “thank you” to Carol and her daughter April.

We are all looking forward to no snow and some green grass.

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some fresh air. May 1 brought us a beautiful day, melting this last snow deluge. The Sinclair choir came and sang for us. What a treat and thank you for coming. In the evening, the

A Heritage Day meeting was held last month at the Village Inn. The Heritage Day will be held on Aug. 20 this year.

If you have some ideas or can volunteer to help, contact us.

Happy birthday to Sharon Broughton, who celebrated her 70th birthday on April 20. The family planned a surprise birthday party at the Drop In. Kara Bunz, Emma and Olivia enjoyed an Easter holiday to Orlando. Les and Trena Van Meer and Breck also spent time in Orlando.

Sympathy to the family of Lois Gillis, who passed away April 4 at the age of 86 years. A former resident of Manor and Kenosee Lake, she was recently a resident

of Deer View Lodge in Wawota. She is survived by her husband Jack and sons Grant, Ralph, Dean and Laird and their families.

Kevin and Jenniene Greenbank, and Kaden, and Anita Bell spent a week at Puerto Vallarta.

Brent and Connie Pryce, Genna and Noah were also in Puerto Vallarta for two weeks at Easter.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Gary Cudmore. Gary passed away at the Arcola Hospital on April 16 at the age of 76. He was from Carlyle. A memorial funeral service will be planned for a later date.

The Wawota Library Book Club met on April 25 at the Village Inn. They discussed the most recent book, The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbough. It was about a young displaced

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girl who found a way to communicate by using flowers and their meanings. They all enjoyed it.

Born to Brandon and Julia Harper, a son on April 16 in Brandon and weighed eight pounds, two ounces. He has been named Evan James Mark and he is a little brother for Jack.

A wedding social was held in Brandon on April 30 in honour of Justin Black and Rheanna Jensen-Guenter, who will be married on July 23.

Sympathy to Dave and Lori-Anne Baldock and boys on the passing of Dave’s mother Lynette Baldock in April at the age of 86. The Baldocks had travelled to Surrey, B.C., at Easter for a last visit with her.

Happy 80th birthday to Marilyn Wilson on May 7. Marilyn is a resident of Deer View Lodge.

The Flyers Hockey Team held their NHL playoff draft on April 29 at the Wawota Town Hall. On the following night, on April 30, the Lions held their annual hockey draft. These are great fundraisers for these two groups. The Lions also raffled a deep freeze full of meat. This prize was won by Allan and Dianne Bunz.

Recent report from the Cienna Rocking Runners showed they have had nine years of fundraising and seven years of putting on a gala. A total of $85,000 has been raised for pediatric brain cancer. This year’s totals will be available soon.

Welcome to Janice Birnie, who has returned from Hawaii to spend the summer in Wawota.

She did arrive in time to experience the two blizzards.

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The Town of Carlyle is now accep�ng applica�ons for two (2) full �me seasonal posi�ons in our Public Works �epartment. The successful candidate’s du�es include, but are not limited to, grass & weed management, general public works maintenance of the parks, roads and cemetery. Candidates must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Training will be provided, however yard maintenance, landscaping or light equipment operator experience would be an asset.

Please submit your resume to the Town Administrator, Box 10, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0, by fax (306) 453-6380, or email to towncarlyle@sasktel.net by 4:00 p.m. May 15, 2022.

We thank all applicants for their interest; successful applicants will be no�fied.

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Full Gospel Church Welcomes You

202-4th St. W. Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

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

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Arcola-Kisbey United Church Worship Times: 10a.m.

KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday ARCOLA: 2nd & 4th Sunday

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Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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Every Sunday at 10 am Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew and Michelle Redstone 306.453.2782 info@onechurch.ca 104 - 6th St. W Carlyle

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Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

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Instructional technology discussed at board meeting “We have built the house and now we’re moving in,” said Jeff Walters during his opening remarks to the board of trustees for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division at their April 27 meeting.

Walters, the division’s co-ordinator of instructional technology was bringing the board up to date on what he and his team have been doing in the past year.

Technology is an ever-changing world and the technology team is using it to help students “become better citizens,” Walters said, listing that item as one of the priorities.

He said it was important for the students to see such things as robots and other technological items not just as shiny toys, but rather as a path to progress.

The co-ordinator spent a good section of his half-hour presentation outlining the procedures used to bring the school division’s administrative assistants fully on board so

they can provide complete support.

He also explained how the MySchoolSask (MSS) system provided the avenue for this training and that later led to further information on the division’s Edsby strategic plan that provides a platform for recording and reporting student achievement.

Teachers use it for everything from keeping attendance and grade books to family communications. The program has since been expanded to include communications for student-led conferences and school schedules among other things.

The instructional technology team led

by Walters includes Michael Van Betuw, who handles those chores for the western sector of the division, while Curtis Bourassa is found in the south and Grant Taylor on the eastern side.

Wendy Courteau is a helpdesk technician and Adam Wilson has been appointed co-ordinator of instruction-

al technology beginning in the new school year, with Walters announcing that he was going to be retiring soon. It was also noted that D’Arcy Megenbir, another member of the team, is also retiring soon.

The administrators supporting the administrative assistants programming consists of Marvel Bradley, Dione Swyryda, Kyle Stein and Alexander Biezenski.

Instructional technology is there to use as a collaborative tool for teachers and students on the “show what you know” process, Walters said.

This is a triangulation of evidence and student engagement through IT practices.

He had a trio of brief video clips showing how IT was used as an engagement tool and how it increased student interest.

IT has also been used at Weyburn and Estevan Comprehensive Schools. It assists students in online course selections while

helping administrators and assistant administrators build schedules.

The MSS program has led to integration with another program listed as Skopus, which uses report card data plus training scheduling capabilities within its scope.

The administrative assistant training process was conducted over seven different sessions, consuming about 8 1/2 hours, Walters said.

“Families are appreciating the communications,” he added in commenting on the Edsby/Skopus plans.

It is leading to solutions “people can feel comfortable with,” he added.

Nine school divisions in Saskatchewan are now using the Edsby program, and they have set up a system to work collaboratively while using Edsby as a “news river” for family communication.

The IT programming now allows positive things to happen in the classrooms that couldn’t be accomplished without it, he suggested.

“It’s neat to see the students get so excited,” Walters said.

Following his presentation, Walters noted his retirement plans, saying he had been a teacher at Estevan Comprehensive School for 15 years prior to joining the division’s office team as an instructional technology consultant for 11 more years and then taking on the co-ordinators’s job for the past five years.

“Jeff has been instrumental in our work,” said Lynn Little, the school division’s director of education who is also retiring at the end of the academic year. She added that Walters has been a vital key in putting various technological systems

into one working system during the early years of the huge school division amalgamation process.

“Some schools were using entirely different systems from others and aligning the work together wasn’t easy,” she said.

Walters noted that at first, when he took on the technology roles he wondered, “where do I fit in and who had technology?”

He noted he saw where changes were required desperately and so they began the process of “duct taping together,” the immediate required changes and then the teams worked out and forward from that juncture.

With that said, board chairwoman Audrey Trombley thanked Walters, not only for the afternoon’s update but also for his dedication to the division and the work put forth on its behalf.

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SUTTON, Mary Rosalie Our mom, Mary Rosalie Sutton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 with her family by her side. She has now been reunited with her late husband’s Ronald Sutton and Keith Elliott; parents Katherine and Robert Dunlop; brother Bob Dunlop; and stepson Keith Sutton.

The family is grateful to all of the staff of units 4A and 3A at the Pasqua Hospital.

Helen Lois Kneeshaw 1928-2022 Helen Lois Weatherald was born March 7th, 1928 in the family farm house. Lois was the second of five children born to Herbert and Annie Weatherald.

From a young age she enjoyed children and teaching, and this became her lifelong passion.

Lois’s first experiences in learning, care giving, and teaching began on the farm and then moved to a more formal setting in the Fernley District School near the family farm. Lois thoroughly enjoyed school and learning. Her zeal was, likely, enhanced due to skipping a grade. She then left, at a young age, for Moosomin to complete her high school education. From there, her university studies took her to Saskatoon.

Lois found teaching in various rural schools in the province particularly challenging and rewarding.

Lois began a home-based kindergarten in both Wawota and Nipawin.

She then became a Special Education teacher for children with learning disabilities, mentoring and tutoring opportunities were also something Lois could not turn down.

Lois taught English as a second language both formally and informally.

After ‘retiring’ Lois taught line dancing. She also taught her kids, grandkids and anyone else she thought could use a lesson.

Lois met a tall dark man during a rigorous round of musical chairs during a church related function. This eventually led to a marriage to Alfred Gerald Kneeshaw in the winter of 1951.

A residence was established in Wawota, SK. Subsequently, 4 children resulted from this union beginning in 1953 and ending in 1961 (Paul, David, Peter, Diana).

A relocation to Nipawin SK. in 1966 gave Mom a boundless variety of opportunities to educate.

Our mom endured, with grace, all the shenanigans that 3 boys and a girl could offer, the pets, pals, and even the less than perfect report cards.

Mom and Dad travelled the world and shortened the prairie winters by snow birding to the US. Mom’s bubbly personality and positive outlook were an instant attraction to any that had the privilege to know her. Her gentle kindness, compassion and patience will be greatly admired for time to come.

Mom passed away April 25th 2022 and was predeceased by her husband Gerry, sister Norma and granddaughter Christa.

Left to make her proud are her children, brothers, sister, grandchildren and great-grand children.

Rest in Peace, Puff.

A Memorial Service and Interment will take place at a later date in the Fernley District Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home & Crematorium 306-682-1622.

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Mom graduated from the Stratford General Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. She loved her nursing career and worked in many areas of care, including many roles in the United Church of Canada. In 1994, she began her role as Arbor Care Coordinator with the Regina Funeral Home. This work allowed mom to support those who had experienced loss in their grief journey.

Mom raised a large, diverse, spirited and loving blended family. She encouraged us to pursue our passions such as music, dance, sports, education, and handcrafts to the best of our abilities. Compassion for others, as well as service to the community, was instilled in us from a young age. She leaves to cherish her memory

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her 5 daughters Bonnie (Mike), Cathy, Joy, Colleen and Leah (Jason); 4 sons David (Lori), Douglas, Paul (Donna) and Ivan; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Mom also had many warm and loving relationships with friends of all ages, adding to the size of her family.

Mom’s standard answer to any request for her time was “Yes!” Her desire to serve her community kept her involved in many volunteer organizations. Her energy, focus, enthusiasm and need for a challenge resulted in the completion of many projects and events. Mom performed many roles within the Guiding and Scouting organizations and volunteered for many causes over the years in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Locally she was a member of the Rider Pep Band, Sons of Scotland, the Regina Highland Dance Association and the Lion’s Band.

Anyone who knew mom knows that her hands were always busy. She knit baby blankets and scarves,

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sewed Christmas stockings, embroidered pillowcases, and made sure that folks in need were looked after.

She could pull together a meal for twenty people in an hour, bake pies for a church sale while planning a guide camp, and somehow keep her house and family in order. Her energy was endless, and her purposeful use of every day was impossible to match. Mom was small but fierce and inspiring in her battle with illness.

A Celebration of Mary’s life was held at Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. For those who wish to view a recording of the service, please log onto https://fweb.tv/77234

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Donations can be made in Mary’s Memory to: SDCCS2022, Canadian Cancer Society.

COMING EVENTS Sunday, May 8th - Mothers Day Brunch - Pancakes, Sausages & Eggs - Kisbey Rec Centre. 11am - 1:00pm. Adults: $20.00 and 12 and under: $10.00. Sponsored by Moose Mountain Elks.

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CARD OF THANKS Thank You Thanks to the staff and doctors at the Oxbow Hospital while I was a patient.

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HIGH PRESSURE PUMP SERVICE CAT Pump / Interpump Parts & Accessories Pressure washer Service D.A Lincoln Pump Service & Supply #4, 210 – 48th St. E SASKATOON, SK 306-683-6622 www.dalincoln.com kelly@dalincoln.com

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1A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS REQUIRED

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED:

Winch trucks & trailers; dump trucks & pups/ quad wagons. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, & camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Clean CAT, JD equip; winch, dump, gravel trucks, and trailers.

Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided

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

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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

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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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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: Managers, AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment Techs Journeyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & Apply: www.rockymtn.com/careers. Relocation Offered.

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VILLAGE OF KISBEY SALE BY TENDER The Village of Kisbey offers for sale 1 Grasshopper 616 Riding Lawn Mower Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked ‘

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

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and a) hand delivered to 295 Morley Street Kisbey on Wednesday or Thursday; or b) mailed to PO Box 249 Kisbey, SK S0C 1L0 or emailed with Subject Line ‘Lawnmower Tender’ to vill.kisbey@sasktel.net Conditions of Tender: The balance of the purchase price must be paid within 30 days from date of acceptance. Highest or any Tender, not necessarily accepted.

VILLAGE OF KISBEY TENDER FOR DEMOLITION

Dated the April 30, 2022 Administrator Nathalie Neal Village of Kisbey

The Village of Kisbey is accepting Tenders for the Demolition of a Building and Improvements on Lot16 and Lot 17, Block J , Plan O3 Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked ‘Demolition of Building Tender’ and a) hand delivered to 295 Morley Street Kisbey on Wednesday or Thursday; or b) mailed to PO Box 249 Kisbey, SK S0C 1L0 or emailed with Subject Line ‘Demolition Tender’ to vill.kisbey@sasktel.net Conditions of Tender: -Worker’s compensation Clearance - Removal of al Buildings, Basements, and Debris - Disposal of all Debris - Supply all Fill Material to complete the Reclamation of the Property - Work must be Co-Ordinated with the Village Lowest or any Tender, not necessarily accepted.

Tenders will close Wednesday, May 18 at Noon.

All applicants will be notified of the results of their Tender.

For more Detail contact Kalvin at 306-457-7775 Dated the 28st day of April, 2022.

Administrator Nathalie Neal Village of Kisbey

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Tenders will close Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Noon.

All applicants will be notified of the results of their Tender.

TRACTOR & MOWER OPERATOR – R.M. of Wawken No. 93

The R.M. of Wawken No. 93 is seeking to fill the posi�on of Tractor � Mower Operator. This is a full-�me, seasonal posi�on, with an approximate start date of June 1st, 2022.

The R.M. is currently opera�ng a JD 6155M tractor with frontend loader and pulling a Schulte 1510 Flex Arm and 15� �� 1500 rotary cu�er. �n addi�on to mowing du�es, the posi�on will also include general maintenance responsibili�es, such as machine and shop maintenance, road sign installa�ons, and other such du�es as determined by Council.

Applicants must submit a current resume detailing experience, past equipment operated, training/courses taken, expected wage, and references. Resumes must be received at the office no later than Friday, May 20th, 2022.

R.M. of Wawken No. 93 PO Box 90, Wawota, SK, S0G 5A0 Email: rm93@sasktel.net

Tel: (306)739-2332

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JOB OPENING FULL TIME MATERNITY LEAVE POSITION Today’s Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, well organized & detailed professional that possesses excellent communication and customer service skills. A genuine interest and knowledge of furniture and décor as well as technology & cell phones is a denite asset. Sales experience would be benecial but not essential as training will be provided.

The successful candidate should be available to work a full time schedule including the odd weekend.

POSITION: FRONT DESK & RECEIVING JOB DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • •

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Receiving, entering & pricing product Social media & website upkeep Cell phone activations & transfers Displaying & checking stock Answering phones & checking messages Organizing showroom oor Working with all team members to ensure store is presentable, clean and running smoothly

QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with others.

• Some knowledge of furniture (if not, willingness to learn) • Knowledge of computers & cell phones.

• Ability to plan and organize in a self-directed and public environment.

• Ability to help move furniture as needed.

Please send resume with references to toda@sasktel.net

Gee Bee Construction is an earthmoving construction company located in Kipling, Saskatchewan. We have job sites located throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Our expertise is found in a diverse range of projects, including jobs involving trenching, grading, gravelling, earthmoving, demolition. Gee Bee’s work consists of lagoon construction, new subdivisions, site preparation, road construction, pipeline maintenance, water and sewer installation and site reclamation.

We have an opening for a financial controller in Kipling, Sk. We are looking for a CPA or equivalent, with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, your responsibilities will include: • Verify work of the accounting team to ensure correctness and compliance • Manage banks, company credit cards and cashflow • Calculate and process all government remittances • Capital asset purchases and disposals • Analyze and prepare monthly financial statements • Annual budget calculation and preparation • Preparation of year end reconciliations, work with off-site accountant to prepare year-end financial statements • Annually required processes such as insurance renewal, WCB and T5018 submissions • Assist in tender proposals for services • Assist with acquisitions and company growth Experience with Sage 300 accounting software would be a definite asset, as well as proficiency in Microsoft applications. Ideally you will have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Please apply to evan.mckechnie@geebee.ca or fax resume to 306-736-2334. www.geebeeconstruction.com

CERTIFIED SEED - Wheat6 varieties - Oats 7 varieties - Barley7 varieties very early yellow Pea, Forage Peas.

Polish Canola, sPring tritiCale. mastinseeds.com 403-556-2609 WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN HEATED... LIGHT BUGS... TOUGH MIXED GRAIN SPRING THRASHED WHEAT... OATS PEAS... BARLEY CANOLA... FLAX “ON FARM PICKUP” WESTCAN FEED & GRAIN 1-877-250-5252

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.

Origin Partners is seeking heated/damaged/light bu weight/out of condition grain.

Canola, flax, Bly, oats, all grain has value. Call 403-8751444 for pricing and shipping options. www.originpartners.ca

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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.

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Dion Cochrane is the friendly face of Fencepost Fridays

By Gord Paulley Dion Cochrane is a locally born and raised Carlyle woman who has been employed by Carlyle Home Hardware for many years, first with her family and then with Katie and Nancy Matthewson.

She is a devout lover of Mother Nature and faithfully each week posts a nature-related subject on her personal Facebook page using the hashtag FencepostFridays.

An early spring morning for a hiking excursion went to the countryside located approximately eight kilometres northwest of Carlyle. It was dreary and rainy that day but within minutes we spotted a mother moose with her year-old calf less than 100 metres away. The scenery was breathtaking, and the higher elevation enabled us to see the Town of Carlyle as clear as a bell.

After trudging on several trails, the spring crocuses were popping

out of the ground. The paths were easy and soft to walk on.

Cochrane’s father and mother, Boyd and Betty Cochrane, were also nature lovers and travelled all over the countryside. Dion has followed in her parent’s footsteps.

“I have always appreciated the beauty and awe of Mother Nature,” said Cochrane. “It is so peaceful, and the countryside is simply beautiful. The crocuses are starting to bloom and shortly there will be a sea of purple in the fields along with a raft of pussy willows. Lady slippers and prairie lilies will bloom later in June and July.

“I have seen a lot of wildlife over the years including moose, elk, deer, and beavers. Geese, ducks, and other birds are plentiful. I saw some turkey vultures the other day.”

Although only a few minutes from Carlyle, the terrain is hilly, and the elevation is much higher than town. There was a

surprising amount of vegetation and a lot of wetlands and water. Based on a map of the RM of Moose Mountain, the hike was in the extreme northwest corner of the municipality. Many quarter sections of land there are owned by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, its Habitat Trust Branch, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

New provincial trespassing guidelines came into effect Jan. 1 so permission is required to enter.

Talking to Boyd Cochrane about the excursion that day brought back some fond memories.

“You and Dion were on the trail known as the Fish Lake Road, which heads north and follows the west shore of Hewitt Lake. Until 1931, that was the only way you could get to Fish Lake, or what is now known as Kenosee Lake. In the late ’20s and early ‘30s, my grandfather helped build the road that is now known

as Highway … 9.”

Dion loves nature and regularly treks to various locales in southeastern Saskatchewan, including Kenosee, White Bear and the Cannington Lakes. “Repeatedly walking the woods and fields provides me with an inner peace. It is so uplifting and relaxing. The scenery is amazing, and you just never know what you’ll find.”

Cochrane started Fencepost Fridays on Facebook three years ago.

“I had seen #fencepostfriday being used on social media. I thought I could combine my pictures that I take when I’m out doing my walks or driving out and about, as a Fencepost Friday gig. I encourage others to share a fencepost picture when commenting on my post.

“And there are a lot that faithfully post. The pictures are mostly from the Prairies but there have also been pictures from other countries and provinces including Mex-

Dion Cochrane hiking the trails of the Moose Mountains. B y Gord Paulley ico, the U.S.A. and Australia. It can be a bit silly.

But then again, I figure we all need a bit of silly sometimes.”

Spring is right around the corner and Cochrane urges you to put on your hiking boots, leave your troubles be-

hind, and come on out and enjoy the scenery. In addition, everyone is welcome to visit her weekly Fencepost Fridays Facebook posts.

She noted the months of May and June really bring out the ticks, so dress accordingly.

Moisture levels for the southeast improve, but not much

By Ana Bykhovskaia Two late winter snowfall events brought some moisture to the southeast in April, with most of the precipitations falling as snow.

Last week the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) issued an advisory of the potential for overland flooding in the extreme southeast corner due to another Colorado low aiming at the area. The weather system could have potentially brought a significant amount of rain, which would have sped up the snowmelt and resulted in potential local flooding.

The area of concern extended from Highway 1 south to the U.S. border, and from Highway 47 east to the Manitoba border. It included Pipestone Creek, Moose Mountain

Creek, Short Creek and the Antler River and its tributaries, including Gainsborough, Lightning, Jackson and Graham creeks.

While the weather event missed the region, snow accumulated during the previous snowstorms and the now rapidly melting snow did affect the situation in the region.

“That Colorado low just slipped the quarter a little bit and it didn’t drop the amount of precipitation that was possible. So that’s good that we didn’t see that large influx of rain that could have resulted in flooding,” said Sean Osmar, communications manager with the WSA. “Flows along some of the tributaries, smaller rivers and streams, creeks that were in the area of the advisory, their flows

are increased, and they’re holding, but they seemed to peak, which is good.

And along the Souris River, Grant Devine (Lake) it looks like it’s filling up nicely, so we expect to see that reservoir filled up probably later in the month here.”

In their spring runoff forecast for 2022, which was based on conditions as of March 1, the WSA stated that due to hot and dry conditions throughout 2021, despite significant amounts of snow, some areas with dry conditions at freeze-up were still predicted to have normal to below normal runoff.

The forecast called for above-normal runoff for an area that includes Weyburn, Regina and Indian Head. The Estevan area was in the region with forecasted below

normal runoff. The eastern area, including Carlyle, was expected to have near-normal runoff.

In the Souris River Basin, both Rafferty Dam and Grant Devine Lake were below their Feb. 1 drawdown target elevations.

Osmar said the snowstorms improved moisture levels for the region, but not much so far.

“It certainly improved conditions, it did help replenish some of the reservoirs down there with Grant Devine being one of them, Boundary, Rafferty. But because of very hot, very dry conditions that we saw in most of southern Saskatchewan last summer, we’re still below normal,” Osmar said.

“Things have improved, and we’re hoping to see more precipitation

come through. And we expect that probably by the end of the week with these temperatures, we’ll see the last of the snow that remains out there will probably melt off and will contribute to the runoff.”

He added that the snow from mid-winter and what the area has experienced in April brought in different levels of moisture.

“The heavier wet snow tends to translate into more water as opposed to some of the drier, fluffier snow that we were seeing midwinter and earlier this year. These last two snowstorms we had have contributed more water than some of the drier snow would.

So, we’ve seen conditions improve for the southeast and in the south in general, but I think we’re still

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below normal. And we’d still like to see some additional rains come here in the spring,” Osmar said.

The latest Colorado low didn’t hit the southeast as was predicted, but Osmar said potential flooding can’t be taken out of the picture, however, the general situation is not alarming at this time.

“It’s something we’ll continue to monitor.

The flows look like they peaked and are holding steady. We haven’t been alerted to any flooding in any place, but we’ll continue to watch. There’s still snow to melt off and depending on how that melts and runs off, we’ll determine whether there’s going to be any flooding or not. But certainly, with the way those rains have bypassed the province, the risk is lower,” Osmar said.