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Albert Hale of Kisbey celebrates his 102nd birthday By Stephanie Zoer What a celebration it was at the Kisbey United Church with a beautiful hymn sing, and later at the Kisbey Rec. Centre, for coffee and cake. Family, and friends from everywhere came to celebrate Albert Hale’s 102nd birthday on May 8. His two sons Grant and Bert, and their sister Hazel, along with spouses, attended this wonderful event. Hale lived his entire life in the Kisbey area. He was raised on the family farm, consisting of cattle and wheat. The herd of cattle also supplied them with cream, as they would milk four or five to acquire the rich milk. At age six, Hale, along with a friend, pulled a wagon box over, which was sitting on the ground. This did not prove to be a clever idea as it broke Hale’s leg when it landed on him and put him on bed rest for 11 weeks. He said it was something he would never do again. When he was 14 years old, his dad would

go north with a threshing crew, leaving this teenage boy in charge of the farm. Hale easily harnessed horses and looked after cattle as he loved the job. Hale had three sisters. His oldest sister passed away at the age of 13 when she contracted meningitis. Hale said, “Back then there wasn’t the medication to treat this, like there is today.” Several years later, Hale would meet the love of his life, but he also went into the army at the same time. He did not want to marry before he left in case anything might happen. He was sent to Jamaica from 1942 till April of 1946, where he looked after a prisoner of war camp. Upon his return in April, he married in July 1946 and soon bought his father-in-law’s farm. His wife’s parents remained on the farm until the fall and moved into Kisbey. According to Grant, Hale’s oldest son, his dad was a natural with the cattle and all the farm work involved. He

Albert Hale, middle front row, enjoyed a day full of celebration with family and friends for his 102nd birthday. Back row, from left, Bert Hale, Dave and Hazel Tanner, Grant Hale. Front row, from left, Mauraine Hale, Albert Hale and Marilyn Hale. Photo by Stephanie Zoer was enthusiastic about his life. Hale continue to farm and raised his two sons and daughter there. Hale left the farm with his wife in 1982 after 42 years of farm work and moved into Kisbey. This is when his son Bert bought the farm, while Grant had a farm close by.

In 1994, Hale and his love went to the Weyburn Nursing Home. Hale did not need to be there, but he wanted to be at his wife’s side. He stayed till 1996, and eventually returned to Kisbey after his wife’s passing in 2016. They were married for 70 years. During

those years, they became grandparents, great grandparents, and great, great grandparents. During all these years, Hale has stayed a strong Christian and has always been involved heavily in the church. He also entertained at the Moose Mountain Lodge

for 18 years on his harmonica. It was only last December that Hale moved to Estevan to the Hill View Manor home. Although he is a little harder at hearing, he has enjoyed his life and many adventures along the way.

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The 2022 Kipling Arts Fest highlights local talent By Laura Kish Kipling High School held its annual Arts Fest on May 5 in the school gym, put on by the student leadership council (SLC). The Arts Fest was very well attended as the school has not been able to host such an event since 2019. This annual event, organized by the SLC, is made possible with the help of Ashley Dew as an advisor along with Karla Roppel, Jennifer Doell and Kyla White. Upon entering the gym, there was a silver collection taken at door. Dim lighting, bar tables and couches set the mood for a very casual atmosphere. The stage was lit with white rope lighting and spotlights on the performance area. Emcee Desta Johnson kept the evening event rolling on time, introducing the performers. The Kipling School band kicked off the evening to a very enthusias-

tic crowd of guests. Tyler and Brady Marten each performed guitar solos followed by a duet. Aubrey Caswell delighted the audience with a vocal performance. Tennesee Kish tapdanced her way to Freeze Frame, receiving a resounding applause. Although Cayden Bowley admits she was nervous, she wowed the audience by interacting with them during her comedy act. Bowley razzed her mother throughout her act, particularly on the subject of shopping for four hours in Ikea. Dawson Shoemaker sang a solo showcasing her strong vocals with an extensive range of notes. Aurora Husband and Kolbie Morton provided a duet with both singing and playing a number on the ukulele and guitar. Laurice Rein Porol entertained the audience, playing a piece on the piano while singing Dancing With Your Ghost. Kipling School staff rehearsed their routine

Members of KLLAB performing at the Arts Fest were Logan Khounnoraj (drums), Barbod Nokum (acoustic guitar), Liam Teuw (piano), Autumn Singer (vocals) and Kory-Lane Heaton (bass guitar). Photo by Laura Kish for two months, presenting a very entertaining routine for the crowd. The Evolution of Dance consisted of a choreographed routine to various hits throughout the years showcasing how dance styles have evolved over the years. From the Twist to Disco Fever, the Bird Dance and Macarena to the Watermelon Crawl, the staff had the moves. During the intermis-

sion the guests took the opportunity to congratulate the first half performers and explore the various forms of art displayed in the multi-purpose room. It was obvious the students had been preparing for this year's Arts Fest for a while, as they had an assortment of art, including paintings, sketches, drawings, wood art and quilts. Students from the photography class had a

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photo booth set up during intermission as well. Opening the second half of the show was the trio of Teddy Antion, Thomas Caswell and Parker Dash presenting a music video on the hazards of vaping. Next up was Cayden Bowley performing a dance solo. The next group KLLAB, taught privately by Sherri Singer, performed two musical selections. The group’s name stems from the first letter of each of the performers which also means to collaborate. This group consists of Logan Khounnoraj (drums), Barbod Nokum (acoustic guitar), Liam Teuw (piano), Autumn Singer (vocals) and Kory-Lane Heaton (bass guitar). Makyla Stender entertained the audience through a beautiful song choice Homecoming Queen, as she tickled the ivories on the piano. Savannah Walker

and Barbod Nokam both did solo acts, strumming the guitar while singing their songs. Emily Wilson expressed her emotions through an exciting dance routine. Tanisha Fefchuk and Paige Manns recited a poem, Beneath the Bark, written by Fefchuk. This poem was chosen to be in the 2021-22 edition of Young Saskatchewan Writers. Lanita Puffalt provided a piano performance. The show ended with a contemporary dance by Makenna Marton, showcasing her talents in a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. “The event was very successful,” said Dew. “We had way more people attend than expected. The money we raised will be going towards purchasing more playground equipment for the school.”

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Cinco de Mayo in Windthorst raises over $14,000 By Laura Kish This past weekend was once again time to have some fiesta fun in Windthorst. It was time to tip your sombrero and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the 10th annual Fiesta with the annual Pumpkin Growers’ Calcutta on Saturday evening in the Windthorst Recreation Centre. Attendance was somewhat lower at this year’s celebration of all things Mexican, with approximately 80 people. Bernard Steele, Lions member and MC for the evening, welcomed everyone to the annual event hosted by the Windthorst Lions Club. “It’s been a couple of years since we’ve hosted a live event,” said Steele. “It’s nice to see everyone out.” Keeping with the Mexican themed evening, appetizers were served including a variety of taco salads, salsa and delicious dips. And on to the Pumpkin Growers’ Calcutta, where there was once again an array of pumpkin growers. “We’re always having fun here,” comments Auctioneer Gordon Kish and adds “that’s the name of the game.”

Kish reminds the crowd that there’s no friends at an auction, so it was acceptable to outbid the next table. “If you have money in your pockets, tonight’s the night to part with it,” says Kish. The gardeners were called up to the front of the hall, where each was introduced. Returning pumpkins growers included Wanda Reid, Bernard Steele, Brandon Biesenthal and the duo of Jim Moulding and grandson Nolan Johnson. Also returning for a second chance at bragging rights was the mother-son team of Andrea and Zach Johnson, the 2021 winning team with a pumpkin just shy of 1,000 pounds. There were a few new pumpkin growers accepting the challenge this year including Colleen Jones, Ken Weichel of Nutrien Ag. Solutions, Chad Pasap, Peter Sweeten and firefighters from the Windthorst Fire Department. Once the rules were explained the bidding began with Kish volunteering his services. It was a phantom bid on the first one, which meant the first successful bidder had the opportunity to take their pick of gardeners. LeAnn Moulding had

the highest bid of $2,300 and she chose Zach and Andrea Johnson. From there on, bids were as follows: Andrea Johnson bid $2,100 on Jim Moulding and Nolan Johnson; Flying by the Seat of our Pants purchased the Windthorst Fire Department for $1,700; and Wolf Creek Farms bought their gardener of the evening, Reid, with a bid of $1,000. Pasap was purchased by Dalton Biesenthal for $900; Blake, Lyle and Rhett McCarthy bought Steele for $1,300; the BS Gang purchased two gardeners – Nutrien Ag Solutions for $1,100 and Sweeten for $800; Jones purchased Biesenthal for $1,200; and Jones, who is a gardener, brought in a bid of $1700 from Norm Jones. Many of the gardeners have their secrets to growing the best pumpkin out there but very few were revealed. Veteran gardeners did give the newbies some tips such as how to manage such a huge pumpkin. “That’s a problem I hope to have,” says Colleen Jones in hopes of growing a huge pumpkin. “I’m not fertilizing, I’ll see what Mother Na-

The gardeners pose for a group photo prior to the Cinco de Mayo auction. Photo by Laura Kish ture brings. I’m excited. I don’t want to let Norm Jones down.” The Windthorst Fire Department reportedly already has manure in place ready for the growing season. Steele has taken part as a pumpkin grower many times and says, “As a grower I will admit I’m doubling down on natural fertilizer. I’ve got it lined up but not revealing where it’s from.” Ken Weichel of Nutrien Ag Solutions may have a leg up on the competition as to where he could get fertilizer. Taking part for a second year is Biesenthal, who says, “I learned a lot last year. I’m coming

back with a vengeance.” Another grower, Reid says gardening is a stress reliever. Reid, who has been growing pumpkins for years, said: “I hope Mother Nature treats everyone better … everything relies on Mother Nature. It’s all for fun though. It’s great for the community bringing all together for fun and laughter.” A total of $14,100 was raised on the Calcutta with half of that paid out in prize money. A total of $7,050 will be paid out to the group who purchased the winning gardener and for an incentive to the gardeners, $300 goes to the gardener who takes

first place, $200 to second and $100 to third. Money raised from this event will go towards the outdoor recreation court in Windthorst. “It’s been amazing,” said Steele on this year’s auction. “This may be the second highest amount brought in over the 10 years.” “Thanks goes out to JMK Greenhouse for starting the pumpkin seeds,” said Steele. “She’ll get them to a three-leaf stage.” Watch for the Pumpkin Festival in the fall where there will be a weigh in on the pumpkins and one gardener will be named the winner.

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Maryfield Sunrise Villa happenings Submitted by Betty Walker Well the week started off pretty well with some fresh air, a trip to the clinic and card Bingo. The morning of May 4 brought us the tenant’s meeting and it was good planning some more entertainment, outings and hopefully more socializing. We are enjoying going for walks outside

more, but you could only go so far until you ran into a snow bank. The courtyard is looking good and we spent some time planning our garden boxes for our new crop this year. Last year was a learning curve and we will plant it better this year. Helen McGimpsey celebrated a birthday with cake and sparklers. On May 5, we had card Bingo and more walks outside.

We are starting to see some green grass showing. The evening of May 6 brought us a singing pair called Capo, a husband and wife band. Thank you for coming and we were glad they were able to come inside. There was unsettled weather all around us. The next day, I looked over to the Maryfield Rink parking lot to a sea of cars. Friends and family came to

share with Sharon and her family for the celebration of life for Wade Sauter. A gentlemen, a sportsman and a friend to many, and our sympathies go out to Sharon and family. His presence will certainly be missed by many. Mother’s Day on May 8 brought some of us out and some stayed in with visitors and family. Personally, I got to visit the Wawota greenhouse and have some ice

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Ideas to help improve rural health care By Murray Mandryk One gets why losing a hospital is hard on a town. Perhaps even more than the local hockey or curling rink or the coffee shop, the true lifeblood of rural communities in Saskatchewan and most everywhere else has been the hospital. The local doctors and nurses provide help and comfort for those that are sick or see their health failing— the latter of which is extremely important in aging rural communities where the prospect of that happening is an increasing reality. And when hit with unexpected, traumatic crisis — an accident or even an unpredicted heart attack — having a hospital close by always provides peace of mind. Add to the reality that in most communities, the hospital becomes the best employer in town. But some three decades after all the furore over the closures or conversion of those 52 rural hospitals to wellness centres, now known as primary care centres, there may be a new and growing awareness that health care can be delivered differently in this province. Sadly, that awareness of this isn’t always evident in the Saskatchewan legislature where debate often didn’t stray much this spring sitting from all-too-familiar themes. We heard the NDP opposition say there is panic over emergency room closures in the remaining hospitals. We heard familiar complaints we cannot recruit and retain rural doctors. And we heard the Saskatchewan Party government counter that all this can be traced back to the 1993 closure decisions. Even if some elements of both narratives happen to be true, the ongoing political arguments seldom produce solutions. Nor are they all that reflective of the reality that we have been finding solutions over the past three decades to the rural health care dilemma. In fact, we are still finding solutions. And some of these new ways of doing things have, arguably, been better. For example, the Sask. Party government’s introduction of STARS Air Ambulance, spearheaded by former finance minister and Melfort MLA Rod Gantefoer, has been an excellent response to long-standing fears of medical care not getting to accident victims in remote rural locations. Being able to get severe trauma patients to the best city hospitals more quickly is something to celebrate. But we should also celebrate less dramatic things being accomplished at the primary health care level. One of them is the acceptance and better utilization of nurse practitioners like Tara Schmalenberg, who works at Raymore’s primary care centre. Raymore is one of those places that lost its hospital 29 years ago. Today, nurse practitioners like Schmalenberg diagnose, order prescriptions, order diagnostic tests or X-rays or refer to specialists. Schmalenberg, who is also president of the Saskatchewan Nurse Practitioners Association, says her work isn’t about replacing doctors. But she argues nurse practitioners aren’t being well utilized now. One thing that may be changing is the growing realization that when most people need some initial primary care, it may not always be a doctor that’s needed. Consider the work of nurse practitioner Lisa Plank in Balcarres who is heading a pilot project that is designed to improve early mental health assessment and treatment —especially for youth. When the 52 rural hospitals were closed, mental health issues were something to dealt with only when it was severe enough to require institutionalization. We now know most of us will encounter a mental health issue in our lifetime. Isn’t it time we looked at new, more efficient ways to address all health issues?

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Shelley Luedtke They date back to the 16th century when shipping yards would put unclaimed or damaged cargo up for sale at reduced prices. As they grew in popularity, they moved into community spaces such as churches and halls. Rapid growth of suburbia was followed by a rapid increase in these as well. They go by any number of names depending on where you live – garage sales, yard sales, tag sales, rummage sales, moving sales, stoop sales, estate sales or sidewalk sales – but the intent is similar: a vendor intends to sell items they no longer use to buyers who are looking for used items below market cost. Estimates put the number of sales on any given weekend at more than 165,000, resulting in the exchange of $2 billion between sellers and buyers, all by clearing out cupboards and closets and getting rid of the excess. With so many items changing hands, there can be some surprises

along the way. A man paid $45 for a set of photographic glass plates with images of a national park and then discovered they were the work of Ansel Adams, valued at more than $200 million. A sketch at a yard sale in Las Vegas sold for a few dollars to a man who subsequently found out it was an original Andy Warhol. A woman wore a piece of jewelry for 30 years that she paid £10 for at a jumble sale in London. Five years ago, the ring she thought was costume jewelry was appraised and found to be a 26.27 carat cushion-cut diamond. Most sales don’t result in these types of astonishing transactions, but rather the more typical exchange of a few dollars will be for things like books, puzzles, sports equipment, toys and dishes. And that’s what makes these events so fascinating. It’s the chance to see what others owned and now are willing to part with, and what might catch the eye of a new purchaser. My sister and I helped our mom with a garage sale prior to my wedding and my sister’s move to university. After hours of sorting and set-up, we were ready for shoppers. To make things interesting we challenged each other to pick the one item we were absolutely convinced would not sell. We came to the same

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Carlyle town council approves 2022 budget Carlyle town council held its most recent meeting May 4 with a full agenda. Council welcomed two delegations to the meeting. The first representatives were for the Lions’ Park and the second was Cpl. Mike Parker to present the quarterly RCMP report. Council has been working hard to prepare their 2022 budget and after much deliberations they were able

to finalize the yearly budget at this meeting. Along with the budget, council set the mill rate for the 2022 property tax year at 9.7. This is a slight increase from last year but required to accommodate the higher costs of doing business at this time. A few highlights in the budget include adding a half-tonne truck to the fleet for use by the recently developed parks, recreation and culture department; a replacement ice resur-

facer; completing sidewalk improvements in front of the Civic Centre and Fourth Street East by the elementary school playground; some shade covers at the spray park and the Carlyle Swimming Pool; replacement doors for the town shop, more Dutch elm disease inspections and tree removals as required, as well as maintenance for our water reservoirs and lagoon. With the setting of the annual mill rate, residents can expect

their tax notices to be arriving in their mailboxes in the next few weeks. As in other years, discounts are offered on the municipal portion of the property tax levy for early payment. As we head into spring, we would like to remind residents to tend to the maintenance of their property, including the back alleys. Remove debris, mow grass and tend to weeds in a timely manner to keep our town looking its best and be courteous to your neighbours.

Wawota news - Ukranians arrive in town submitted by Myrna Olson John Trinidad is in the Philippines where he will visit with family and friends before returning home. Sympathy to the family of Lois Kneeshaw (Weatherald), who passed away on April 25. She was 94 years old. She was a school teacher and her late husband Gerry was the administrator in Wawota before moving to Nipawin. She leaves her family of Paul, David, Peter and Diana and their families. Remembering her are siblings Phil Weatherald, Durwin Form 2 (Section 4)

Weatherald and Kay Dorrance. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fernley Cemetery. Congratulations to Dale Wilson who, as of April 1, has spent 10 years as grader operator for the RM of Walpole. The community was saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Wade Sauter on May 1 at the age of 77 years. His funeral service was held at the Maryfield rink on May 7. He leaves his wife Sharon and their family Eric, Jeff, Jill and Clinton, as well as their families. Each year the Royal Canadian Legion spon-

sors student participation in coloured posters and black and white posters in several different age groups, along with poems and essays. Winners locally have their work sent to district level, and then zone and finally provincial competitions. Congratulations to all of the winners in our area. Nineteen family members and friends (Ford/Friesen, Finlay) travelled to Toronto last week to take part in Meagan’s Hug. After a brief walk, they circle the hospital in a big hug. This is in support of pediatric brain cancer. Funds from the gala in

Wawota were donated. Kevin Kay and Meredith Swanson travelled to Saskatoon last week where they met Andrii Mishtal. He has arrived from the Ukraine and will make Wawota his new home. His wife and son and daughter will join him later this month. Doesn’t it make you proud to live in Wawota, a small town with so many people who step up and make things happen? Wawota’s motto, Progress through Perseverance.

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of October, 2022, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

TOTAL ARREARS AND COSTS

PART OF LOT

LOT

BLK.

PLAN

SUBDIVISION OR HAMLET

PART OF SECTION

SECTION

TWP.

RGE.

MERIDIAN

AH8550

$325.74

$15.21

$340.95

AG5479

$1,728.87

$15.21

$1,744.08 $2,993.06

99SE05688

$ 2,977.85

$15.21

AH8550

$698.73

$15.21

$713.94

6-7

AE5598

$1,525.07

$15.21

$1,540.28

AN2691

$734.69

$15.21

$749.90

AJ5084

$1,207.79

$15.21

$1,223.00

6-7

C3184

$652.38

$15.21

$667.59

PT1-2

AE5598

$2,388.78

$15.21

$2,403.99

1-3

AH8550

$1,884.14

$15.21

$1,899.35

78R60881

$2,048.16

$15.21

$2,063.37

C3184

$979.65

$15.21

$994.86

11-12

AH8550

$1,725.79

$15.21

$1,741.00

AN2691

$615.59

$15.21

$630.80

AH5580

$1,088.37

$15.21

$1,103.58

AF4698

$1,614.35

$15.21

$1,629.56

102011364

$3,037.04

$15.21

$3,052.25

17-18

AF4698

$2,829.54

$15.21

$2,844.75

8-9

AG5479

$3,269.96

$15.21

$3,285.17

Amber Rittaler Treasurer

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1991 9270 Case IH 4WD, motor recently overhauled, new tires ......................................................................... $80,000

COMBINES - 2.5% Financing

2001 2388 Case IH with pick up ................................................... $55,000 2005 8010 Case IH with pick up ..................................................$115,000 2007 7010 Case IH duals, pick up.............................................. $160,000 2010 8120 Case IH w/pick up ..................................................$160,000 2012 Gleaner S77 w/pick up ....................................................$185,000 2013 8230 Case IH & pick up ..................................................$285,000 2013 8230 Case IH with pick up header..................................... $265,000 2015 9230 Case IH w/pick up ..................................................$285,000

COMBINE HEADERS

2002 95C 30 ft Honeybee Case adapter .....................................$20,000 2008 36ft Honeybee draper header/case adapter ................................ $35,000 2009 1042 Case IH Draper Header ...........................................$15,000 2010 2152 40 ft Case IH header/transport AAFX adapter ...............$40,000

2012 35 ft 3020 Case IH Auger FLEX Header used very little .....$35,000 2013 40 ft FD 75 MacDon flex header, Case IH adapter .............$65,000 2015 40 ft 3162 Case IH TERRA FLEX Draper Header ...............$45,000

SEEDING

2013 68’ Bourghault 3320/liquid fertilizer kit, Bourghault 6550 st seed cart duals & baglift ................................................... $199,500

BALERS

2016 560 Baler ROLBELT New Holland with twine net wrap . $47,000

MOWERS

2015 15ft Degelma Mower ................................................... $22,000

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6 new licenses issued to Monday, May 9, 2022 235707 Crescent Point Energy Hz 15-3-1-13 229905 Aldon Oils Ltd Hz 9-27-5-7 235366 Vermilion Energy Hz 10-27-6-34 235853 Rok Resources Hz 14-32-1-32 234738 Tundra Oil & Gas Hz 4-23-1-6 234988 Crescent Point Energy Hz 16-3-1-13

Rig Report

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Dated this 13th day of May, 2022.

BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT

OILFIELD DIRECTORY

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

ADVERTISING COSTS

Please call the office to schedule your pickup at 306-453-2363. The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting is set for May 18.

Drilling Licenses

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Town of Lampman PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

ARREARS

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Baseball season is finally here By Paul Kimbell In Carnduff, it seemed like Mother Nature and the baseball gods could not agree as to when baseball should begin. Just when it seemed like it was time, snowstorms put that on hold. Itching to blow the dust off and get the rust out from several months of baseball inactivity, teams resorted to practising indoors. Some used gyms; others, the local arena. Imagine trying to get into baseball shape on a field of concrete. Balls bouncing off cement are certainly different than balls skipping off grass. How could one practise sliding without chewing up their legs? How could that home-run swing be rediscov-

ered without breaking lights or doing other damage? Real baseballs had to be replaced with plastic ones. In the desperation to get into championship-calibre condition, all kinds of ideas were tried. But then, the weather relented, and the practising started for real. Fresh grass replaced concrete; an infield, although still a little wet, was much more conducive for sliding; ground balls could be fielded in game-like conditions. And batters could swing for the fences again without fear of calling in the insurance adjusters. Yes, finally the baseballs diamonds are alive with those familiar sounds of baseball. The baseball season is here.

Alyah Fowler enjoying the field a lot more than the arena.

Alameda’s Cody Davis wins SJHL championship with Estevan An Alameda hockey product was part of the Estevan Bruins team that won the SJHL championship on May 6. Cody Davis is in his third year with the team. He had 11 goals and 21 assists in 56 regular season games this season, and added two goals and three assists in 16 postseason games. “It’s something I’ve been dreaming about, and it’s good to do it in

my hometown of Estevan, so it feels good,” said Davis. It was particularly special to win the clinching game on home ice. The Bruins defeated the Flin Flon Bombers 2-0 in the seventh and deciding game of the league final on May 6 at Affinity Place. “It definitely felt better, I think, at home in front of all the fans and in Game 7. There was a

little bit of nerves, but overall it was a great experience and definitely better,” said Davis. Game 7 was one of his best of the playoffs. He hit the post early in the game when the contest was still scoreless, and he formed a relentless checking line with Keagon Little and Bruins’ captain Eric Houk. “I thought we did really well,” said Davis. “We just went out there

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and we had a role to do to shut down the (Drew) Kuzma line, and we went out there and we did that, and we generated some offence.” He believes the fan support was a big difference-maker in Game 7. So was the move back to the larger ice surface at Affinity Place. “We played more of our game in our barn, and that was a gamechanger,” said Davis. Davis is the younger brother of former Bruins’ captain Jayden Davis, who played for Estevan from 2016-2020. Jayden Davis was on the Bruins’ team that lost

to the Nipawin Hawks in Game 7 of the 2018 SJHL final. Cody Davis has been in constatnt communication with his brother this year. “He told me that it [Game 7] would be a good game and to just play your best and don’t worry about anything. Just do what you can do,” said Cody Davis. Also on the team was Arcola’s Carson Birnie, who was called up for the postseason by the Bruins after Birnie’s U18 AAA season came to an end. Birnie played for the Bruins in Game 4 of the league final

The Bruins will be the host team for the 2022 Centennial Cup national junior A hockey championship, presented by Tim Hortons, from May 19-29 in Estevan. They will be joined by the Bombers and the eight league champions from across the country. Estevan’s first game is May 20. He hopes to see a healthy contingent of fans from Alameda and elsewhere in the southeast for the tournament. “I’m super excited. There’s nothing better than to be the host for Centennial Cup,” said Davis.

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Happenings in Agriculture

Remembering the McCullough family of Cannington Lake By Gord Paulley Pat Butler is a longtime resident of Kenosee Lake and the daughter of Ed and Margaret (Madge) McCullough and has a very interesting and unique family. Sam Rogers was a Quaker and a carpenter who emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ontario in the 1880s. He headed west in the late 1890s to Fleming, which was part of the North West Territories at the time. It was there he met Margaret

Eason Finlay and in 1900 they were married on Christmas day. In 1901, Margaret (Madge) Rogers was born, the oldest of which for a family of eight. When she was just 17 years old, she taught school north of Arcola where she completed her Grade 12. She then attended normal school in Regina and became a certified schoolteacher. Madge then taught in various country schools, including Quimper school near Ponteix, where she met Ed

McCullough. They were married in 1934. After two years of farming in a land of drought and dust, and having their Massey Harris tractor repossessed, they moved back to Madge’s log cabin at Kenosee Lake, which was fondly known as Happy Days. To supplement their income, Ed worked at the golf course and Madge cleaned cabins for a meagre $3 a day. A large food source was the massive and plentiful fish caught from the lake.

AND WHO, PLANTING TIME AND HARVEST SEASON, WILL FINISH HIS FORTY HOUR WEEK BY TUESDAY NOON, THEN PAIN’N FROM “TRACTOR BACK”, PUT IN ANOTHER SEVENTY-TWO HOURS.

Madge’s good friend and neighbour, Charlie Weatherald, then sold the McCulloughs a section of land. That land was originally owned by John Henry Turton, who had built a huge stone house on the property. There was no down payment required and no interest was to be charged for four years. In the late 1930s, they were able to clear a few acres of land and planted some registered Royal Flax. With Ed A9 » MCCULLOUGH

The Canadian Pacific Railway station that moved from Carlyle to Cannington Lake. Picture submitted by Gord Paulley

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McCullough family had many experiences in farming « A8 breaking up additional land, Madge handpicked the weeds and were able to harvest some seed. The next year, they were able to sow that registered seed. That year was 1940, and in anticipation of a good crop, Ed built two wooden granaries. That fall they harvested a bumper crop, and they sold their flax for an exorbitant price. With the money received from that windfall, they were able to repay the entire Weatherald loan ahead of schedule. It must be noted that three of those four quarters purchased came with oil mineral rights. The McCulloughs decided to get into cattle and purchased two registered purebred Hereford cows named Bonnie and Lassie. One of their offspring bulls was crowned reserve champion at the Regina Winter Fair in 1942. In the 1930s, for two years, Madge was not paid a teaching salary due to the Great Depression. She finally received a lump settlement in 1942 and with those funds purchased another half section of land, with Madge naming it the Brayford Place. That land also came with the mineral rights. Ed was an eloquent speaker and although he

only had a Grade 10 education, he could read a book and recite its contents word for word. He became interested in politics and was elected as a member of Parliament with the CCF in 1945. He went to work in Ottawa and Madge did the farming and ranching with hired men and her three children, Peg, Jerry and Pat. In the late 1940s, there was the smell of oil in the air and many salesmen, commonly known as oil vultures, descended on the area to convince landowners to sell their mineral rights. In fact, two of them travelled to Ottawa and convinced Ed to sell. With the proceeds he proudly went out and purchased a brand new car. However, Madge refused to sign off her rights, despite months of threats and intimidation. Eventually, Madge sold some cows to repay the salesmen, and their oil rights were reinstated. Madge also made Ed sell the new car. In the ‘50s, the McCulloughs continued to farm with Ed in Ottawa for months at a time. And then, one winter day in 1958, drillers from Texas descended onto their land to drill the first oil well in the area. Daughter Pat,

then 17 years old, vividly remembers that day. “The lead driller walked into our house, covered with oil from head to toe. He borrowed our telephone, phoned his head office in Texas and said, “We have just drilled a gusher.” Several more wells were drilled and by the late ‘60s the area just east of the Moose Mountains had many more pump jacks. Ed was an MP from 1945-49 and from 195358. He returned home to farm but still had other dreams and aspirations. In 1948 they had built a hip-roof barn. In the early 1960s, they decided to clean it up and held barn dances weekly throughout the summer. In fact, Pat’s daughter Pam is still in possession of the original dance wax. The family also provided trail rides for the children and had a riding academy. Ed still had big dreams and then decided to build a ski hill just north of Cannington. He purchased the CPR railway station in Carlyle and had building movers lined up to transport. They hauled the building up to Cannington but then refused to move it up the hill. That idea ended abruptly. In the early 1970s,

they sold their cows and purchased another four quarters of land at Cannington Lake. In the late ‘70s and into the ‘80s, it was on that land that they operated Cannington Lake Resort, which attracted many campers and anglers. They moved the Frobisher general store with living quarters to the lake. The resort also had cabins and boats for rent, a miniature golf course, and a playground. They also sold some already subdivided lots which were purchased by various individuals. Local carpenter Keith Richards built the McCulloughs a beautiful log cabin on the east side of Cannington Lake which was eventually sold. Ed and Madge have since passed away, in 1994 and 1998, respectively, but Butler and her only child, Pam Ste. Marie, have many fond memories. “Dad was the most energetic man I have ever known, a dreamer, and a doer,” said Butler. “My mother was patient, a thinker, and a realist. Who said complete opposites aren’t attracted to each other? Retaining those mineral rights was a blessing for now four generations of our Mc-

A 1936 photograph of Ed McCullough with his impressive catch at Kenosee Lake. Picture submitted by Gord Paulley Cullough family.” Pam and her son Keegan are the only descendants still living on the farm located northwest of Manor and east of White Bear First Nation. Pam lives in the Cannington Lake store, which she completely renovated into a home many years ago.

She is employed by Canada Post. Keegan is busy renovating the railway station, located only 200 meters from his mother. Keegan, 28, is a heavy-duty mechanic employed by Canadian Energy Services. He also owns an apiary on the farm and is a beekeeper.

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Precision Ag Carnduff location celebrates the opening of expanded fertilizer facility and service capacity

Precision Ag has expanded with the addition of Agfacility has expanded with location. the adaPrecision newfertilizer attheirCarnduff dition of a new fertilizer facility at their We spoke with Precision Ag General Manager Carnduff location. We spoke with PreJody who provided details. cisionMagotiaux, Ag General Managersome Jody Ma-

and is equipped with liquid micronutrient

ucts and is equipped liquid micronuimpregnation. These with upgrades enhance trient impregnation. These upgradeshighenour ability to deliver customized, hance our ability to deliver customized, performance crop crop nutrition programs to high-performance nutrition programs our growers through increased outload gotiaux, who provided some details. to our growers through increased outload “Precision Ag has expanded its footprint in speed, quality speed, while maintaining the high quality customers expect” expect” “Precision Ag has expanded the agricultural industry with aits$4footprint million product product standards standards our our customers in the agricultural industry facility with a that $4 milupgrade to its Carnduff is lion upgrade to its Carnduff facility that is Precision Ag continues investing in the comscheduled to be operational on May 2nd, Precision inAg continues investing in the which they serve. One additional scheduled to be operational on April 27th, munities 2022, ” said facility has the communities inwhich theyserve. Oneadditional employee was hired full time, and a sea2022,” saidMagotiaux. Magotiaux.“This“This facility has local capability to offer CORE sonal employee will be in place for the the capability to our offerleadingedge our leading-edge local employee was hired full time, spring and a season. team of 5 be willinbe excited tospring show CORE and traditional crop nutrition prodand traditional crop nutrition products seasonalThis employee will place forthe

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you you the the new new asset asset capabilities, capabilities, and provide you the highest level you the highest levelof ofservice. service.Early Early in in 2021, 2021, Precision Ag owners, Jay Gerry, Greg Gerry Precision Ag owners, Jay Gerry, Gerry and Dan Reaves, announced that Greg they would and Dan Reaves, announced that they would sell their share of the business to Cargill afsella their share22-year of the joint business to Cargill ter successful venture. Precision four22-year locations in southeast afterAga operates successful joint venture. Saskatchewan; Griffin, and PrecisionAgoperates fourOdessa, locationsCarlyle insoutheast Carnduff. Precision Ag was founded in 1994, Saskatchewan; Griffin, Odessa, Carlyle and opening its original location in Griffin. The Carnduff. location Precisionwas Ag was founded in in 1994, Carnduff constructed 2003 opening its original location in Griffin.staff. The and currently employs three full-time Carnduff location was constructed in 2003

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Brad’s Lawn Maintenance a lawn-care expert By Gord Paulley Brad Bulbuck is the owner-operator of Brad’s Lawn Maintenance. He started his lawn care business in 2021 and is now well into his second year. Brad and his wife Corinne moved to Redvers in 2012 and have twin boys, Benjamin and Joshua. They previously lived in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario, where Brad was employed by the Royal Bank of Canada for 24 years and worked in the oilpatch for eight. Corinne is now the office manager of the local medical clinic. Redvers

is her hometown. Brad Bulbuck is also the mayor of Redvers. Always the entrepreneur and a go-getter, Bulbuck decided to get into lawn maintenance in the spring of 2021. He saw a need for a regional lawn care expert and acquired the basic equipment including an aerator, dethatcher and fertilizer spreader. He had an extremely busy winter blowing snow and with the late spring is now entirely focused on lawn maintenance. Despite being only in his second year of operation, Bulbuck has developed a large client base and serves

satisfied customers in both his hometown and communities within a 100-kilometre radius, including Alameda, Alida, Arcola, Carievale, Carlyle, Carnduff, Gainsborough, Kenosee Lake, Oxbow and Wawota. He likes to service outlying towns with multiple customers in a day to save them mileage costs. Brad’s Lawn Maintenance should be everyone’s one-stop shop. It provides dethatching, raking, fertilizing, aerating, over-seeding, and cutting and trimming services. He also does small branch trimming and later this spring will be licensed

for pesticide application. Bulbuck prides himself on the prompt return of phone calls, texts and Facebook messaging, usually within two hours. “Everyone loves a great looking lawn, and I am here to help,” said Bulbuck. “Aerating and dethatching give your grass the room to grow and I guarantee that you will see impressive results within weeks.” Bulbuck can be contacted by phone or text at 306861-3200. His email address is bigbuck2016@gmail.com and he can also be messaged Brad Bulbuck, Owner of Brad’s Lawn on his Facebook page, Brad’s Maintenance. Picture submitted by Lawn Maintenance. Brad Bulbuck.

Manor Public Library continues to thrive By Gord Paulley The Manor Public Library recently completed renovations to its property on Main Street and Tracy Brimner provided a recap. Brimner has been on the library board since 2006 and has been its chairperson since 2009. Prior to 2008, the library operated out of the east end of the village office. That spring, the library moved into the

former Manor Christian Fellowship Centre, whose congregation had given the building to the village to be used as a library. The Manor Public Library is a member of the Southeast Regional Library, which oversees dozens of libraries in southeastern Saskatchewan. It strives to provide the resources and experiences that foster a lifetime of imagination, discovering, and learning. Pari Mohangoo is the

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

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head librarian in Manor. The library is open Mondays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m., and Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. With a generous donation from the Bear Claw Community Development Corporation, the library recently retrofitted some shelving and repainted much of its interior. Future plans include additional painting, improving the wheelchair ramp, adding flower planters, applying rubber coating to the front steps, and

purchasing a new printer and upgrading their computers. Over the years, the library has received numerous grants and donations from various government and private organizations, enabling this 15-hour per week library to keep its doors open. They conduct numerous regular fundraisers, including providing lunch to the Key M Auction spring and fall consignment sales, various bake sales, a Christmas hamper raffle and more recently an Easter soup

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The Village of Manor is seeking a summer helper for the 2022 1maintenance 23 SAINT MARTIN season. PA R I S 7 5 0 2 2 Duties to include, but not limited to, grass cutting, painting, general building and equipment repairs, servicing, general cleaning. 3 2 5 . 5 4 7 . equipment 6354 H E L LO @ LO L A - G R AY. C O M The student will report to the maintenance foreman. LO L A G R AY U S . C O M | LO L A - G R AY PA Rbut I S . C Onot M Experience with small equipment preferred a requirement.

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of a candidate for the office of: COUNCILLOR: TOWN OF ALAMEDA NUMBER TO BE ELECTED: ONE (1) will be received by the undersigned Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm from May 10, 2022 until May 25, 2022 at the Town of Alameda Town Office. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations: The Town of Alameda Municipal Office, 115-5th Street, Alameda, SK and the website for the Town of Alameda at www.townofalameda.ca Dated this 10 day of May, 2022. Sheri Carritt Returning Officer

Skills and Abilities Essential Skills - Reading text - Oral communication - Working with others - Decision making - Job task planning and organizing - Continuous learning Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) - Valid Driver’s licence required Specific Skills - Operate various equipment and machinery - Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds - Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment - Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck

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ning hours during the weeks have proven to be very popular with many students from our school enjoying the library. “We also provide both students and adults alike with exciting and different things to do. Last month we had a sewing class, this month it’s pour painting.” The Manor Library has a large selection of books and has a fully operational kitchen in its basement. The library and is and will continue to be an important part of the community.

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and sandwich. Like everything else in this world of change, visiting the library isn’t the same as it was a few years ago. “You can still come to the library and pick up a book, but there are many other things you can do,” said Brimner. “Once you become a library member, you can read a video book, watch DVDs, play video games, or just surf the internet on our computers. We have good Wi-Fi reception, which is of & course free. Frankly, our eve-

��o�ce is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Forget for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspec�on in the oﬃce of the Assessor from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. on the 9:21:03 AM following days: Tuesday to Thursday, May 13, 2022 to June 13, 2022 A Bylaw pursuant to Sec�on 214 of the ��c��es Act has been passed and The Assessment �o�ces have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to ﬁle his or her �o�ce of Appeal with Saumya Vaidyanathan, The Secretary of the Board of Revision, Box 149, Meota, Sask. S0M 1X0 by the 13th day of June, 2022. Dated this 5th day of May, 2022 Z. Slater, Assessor 639-455-7575 forget@sasktel.net”

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Celebrating First Responders EMS is doing a job that could save people’s lives By Stephanie Zoer If you were to come across an accident at any time, you would dial 911 and get the dispatch, located in Prince Albert. They ask for your location and send out the nearest emergency response people to help you. This is when the EMS come onto the scene. Diana Adams is the primary care paramedic and supervisor for the Stoughton area. Adams has held this position for approximately three years and has been a volunteer for over 20 years. Adams is a longtime resident of Stoughton. There are eight other EMS volunteers as well. You once had to live in town to offer your services for this job, but with struggles to gain more volunteers, they changed the rules. It is now open to those that live outside of town. You still need to live close though, as time is of the essence

when dealing with a call. All of the volunteers also work full time jobs, so more help is always needed to fill the voids that may occur. A two-week detailed course is needed for this job. Firsthand practice is done during the course as well. At the end of the course, a licensing exam with a passing mark is required. A Class 4 driver’s licence is needed to drive the ambulance. Mandatory, yearly schooling is also part of remaining with EMS. It is based on a point system to remain licensed. Upgraded courses are also available. Adams said they can easily receive 100 calls per year. Once on the scene of an accident, it is assessed and the injured are taken to the appropriate hospital in the area. Stroke and head injuries may go to Estevan, as they have CT scan equipment. Others may go to Weyburn or Arcola; it all depends on the situ-

Thank you to the firefighters, RCMP officers and all other emergency responders who put their lives on the line for us and keep us safe! Dr. Robert Kitchen MP Souris-Moose Mountain

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This ambulance is kept at the Stoughton Tecumseh Response Centre in Stoughton. Photo by Diana Adams ation. Although they are trained to manage multiple situations, there are also times they need advanced care. A call is placed to dispatch and it is arranged in a quick manner. There are all levels of EMS services. The STARS Air Ambulance is one that requires advanced care paramed-

ics and critical care paramedics. Adams continued to say that their area is quite large, but when more services are needed, a quick call again sends more help to the area. During the time of COVID and the restrictions, Adams said getting on all the personal protective equipment

was time consuming and it was all extremely hot to wear. During these times, it could get difficult for the members to mentally manage a situation. They give each other support at all times. They are a tightknit group. Adams often calls her crew to make sure everyone is doing okay. The out-

come of accidents does not always go as they would like, and then the support is needed more than ever. Counsellors are also always available. The ambulance is housed at the Stoughton Fire Hall and is maintained by the board. It is always in tip-top shape to be ready to go out on call.

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Lampman Foodbank struggles to keep shelves full By Stephanie Zoer Sometimes situations in our lives cause unexpected disruptions. The pandemic was one of them, leaving hundreds of people not knowing what tomorrow would bring. It caused uncertainty, especially with the rising cost of everything. Do people ask for help at these times? Sometimes we do not. People may feel too embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help. There are times people do not have a choice. The Lampman Food Bank was established in 2020. Although it has only been a couple of years that it has been operating, they have helped over 20 families and singles in that time. One of the volunteers, during the pandemic, noticed how expensive her

groceries had become for her family. Although she worked throughout the last two years, she felt a need for the people who could not due to the restrictions that were in place. This is when the Lampman Food Bank came into play. The food bank is located on Main Street in Lampman. The Town of Lampman and RM of Browning created space in their building for the cause. It was set up quickly with 12 volunteers offering to help out. They take turns Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, and 1-4 p.m. These volunteers wish to remain anonymous. They do not want recognition for what they do, they are doing what they feel is a need. It is sometimes hard to ask for help, but this is why they are here. Everyone who goes to them is dealt with

utmost privacy and confidentially. It is a small town where everyone knows everyone, so it can be hard. Anyone can go there. Their doors are open to all. You go to the shelves and get what is needed, but these shelves are running extremely low. The volunteers do not want to run out and have to turn people away. Although the pandemic was difficult, it is still felt that Christmas is the time when the need is the greatest. At anytime people could run into issues in their lives and its nice to know that one can receive the support they need. They usually post on social media with events. The people of Lampman have been very giving and the response has been great. With the field work coming up and people outside

more, doing their own yard work, it can be forgotten. They have never had the shelves this bare, and they are in desperate need of new canned goods, boxed foods and hygiene items. Cleaning supplies are also needed, like dish and laundry soap. A fridge with a freezer also requires stocking. Monetary donations are required to purchase meat and dairy products, along with produce. If you wish to donate, it would be appreciated. You can message their Facebook page or email them at lampmanfoodbank@ gmail.com Items can always be dropped off at the town office during business hours. Donations of new toys are also welcome, to be used closer to Christmas for the toy drive that the Lampman Fire Department holds.

It has been a difficult year for the Lampman Foodbank, as more people struggle. Photo by Lampman Foodbank

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Henry (Hank) Elmer Nickel November 13, 1937 – May 1, 2022 Aged 84 “This breath, and this moment, and this life is a gift and we are all in this together. We all have countless choices every day to close down or stand up straight and open up, and take a big breath and say YES to the gift.” -Rob Bell To list the places Hank spent his years, the occupations he worked, the vocation he lived, the skills he acquired, the talents and gifts he offered up in the joy and work of being a human being is nothing compared to the lives he touched. Whoever you may be, Hank was interested in you and the story of your journey. He was a good and faithful servant of his best friend and saviour Jesus Christ, and took his cues from the life Jesus lived here. His great big heart and matching smile will be celebrated at the Happy Nun Café in Forget, Sask. on May 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Hank will be missed and remembered on this side of the river by the love of his life Gyda Nickel, his kids: Shannon Shakotko, Shane (Teresa) Nickel, Shirlene Greathouse, and Shelby (Jennifer) Nickel, his grandchildren: Jathan Greathouse, Joscelyn Greathouse, Haley (Jon) Ward, Jelina Greathouse, Greg Nickel, Hunter (Emily) Nickel, Eric Nickel, Jerdan Greathouse, Tanner (Katlaine Camille) Nickel, Caden (Seanna) Nickel, Sebastian Nickel, Jazmine Saunders, Taya Nickel, Jayde Nickel, Paul Billyboy Nickel, Grayce Nickel, Maddy Billyboy Nickel, and Chloe Billyboy Nickel, his step-grandchildren: Jesse (Tammy) Shakotko, and Bert (Bevin) Shakotko, his great grandchildren: Whisper Greathouse, Norah Ward, and Henry Ward, step-great grandchildren: Niah Shakotko, Ayla Shakotko, Riel Shakotko, Quinn Shakotko, and Coco Shakotko, his siblings: (Vera Nickel), Betty Johnson, Alice Sarchuk, Esther (Frank) Berry, and David (Ruth) Nickel, in-laws: Bertha Clark, John (Shirley) Hilstad, Art (Helen) Hilstad, Bjorn (Ardith) HIlstad, Stan (Marianne) Hilstad, Darlene (Rob) McQueen, Shirley Poburn, Larry (Judy) Hilstad, and a cavorting amount of nieces and nephews. The Stoughton New Hope Pioneer Lodge with their caring staff was the last one of those places Hank lived. If you wish to remember Hank with a donation to their Activity Fund (Box 38, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0), it would be well used and appreciated. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Hank’s family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE The Board of Education of South East Cornerstone Public School Division No. 209 is inviting expressions of interest from the public to serve on its Audit Committee. One public position is available to work together with three board members on the audit committee. This position requires audit and financial expertise typically gained through the attainment of a professional accounting designation and work providing audit services. This member shall be independent to the Division and the Board and shall not have a relationship to the audit firm appointed by the Board. The Committee will meet a minimum of twice per year, leading the external audit function and acting as a conduit between the Auditor and the Board. Responsibilities of the audit committee can be found in Policy 8 of the Board Policy Handbook located on the Division’s website: www.secpsd.ca (under Board – Policies). Compensation will be provided to the public appointee. If you are interested in working on the Audit Committee, please send a letter expressing your interest and describing your experience relevant to the position. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee by August 1, 2022. Questions may be directed to the Chairperson at 306-421-2372. Jim Vermeersch, Audit Committee Chairperson South East Cornerstone Public School Division No. 209 80A-18th Street N.E., Weyburn, SK S4H 2W4 Division Office Phone: (306) 848-0080 Division Office Fax: (306) 848-4747 Website: www.secpsd.ca E-mail: contactus@secpsd.ca

Town of Kipling Sidewalk Replacement Proposal The Town of Kipling is accepting quotes for the removal and replacement of 275’ by 8’ of downtown sidewalks (one foot added for thickened curb included in measurements). Quotes should conﬁrm the construction guidelines as listed below and any other applicable costs. The work must minimally impact local businesses so weekend or evening work may be required. Construction guidelines are as follows:  32 mpa concrete (Broom ﬁnish)  4” slab Let us know so  10 ml bar we can share  16” oc it with your  Type 32 compacted base community.  Saw cuts every 6’ for control joints

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Carlyle RCMP report - several incidents under investigation Submitted by Sgt. Dallyn Holmstrom It was a busy week in traffic enforcement this week, and both Carlyle RCMP and Traffic Services were active enforcing traffic laws. Fifty-three tickets were handed out this week including 14 inspection tickets. Many were for cracked or broken windshields. The highest speeding fine of the week went to a male who was clocked at 135 kilometres per hour, which carried a fine of $300. Three fines were for unregistered vehicles, which carried fines of $580 each. Many people may be searching for this information in regards to their elderly family members or friends who are still driving. There comes a time in all our lives when it is no longer safe for us to be driving. If you think you have a family member or friend who maybe should no longer be driving and should have their licence reviewed, please reach out to SGI’s Medical Review Unit at 1-800667-8015 ext. 6176 (toll free), or email mruinquires@sgi.ski.sk.ca. It’s everyone’s responsibility to keep our roads safe. The Carlyle RCMP took advantage of the nice weather and conducted their first quad patrol of the year. The quads will be used to conduct ATV enforcement in the area to ensure people are using ATV’s safely, properly and not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These quads are also used to locate missing persons and travel to areas of the detachment area that are not accessible by vehicle. On May 2, the RCMP responded to a break and enter at a SaskPow-

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er transfer station near Manor. Members attended and observed that the lock had been cut off the main door. Nothing was taken from the building but it was suspected the culprits may have been looking for copper wire to sell for money. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting that anyone with information about this incident to contact the detachment by calling 306-453-6707. Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. On May 3, the RCMP received a complaint from the Kisbey Post Office, advising that an adult female that had been previously banned from the retail side of the post office had shown up and was refusing to leave. The RCMP spoke with both parties and the banned female had thought her ban from the post office had been lifted. RCMP explained that the female would need to contact Canada Post directly in order to be allowed in the building again. That same day, the RCMP was called to a disturbance between a separated male and female who were fighting over custody. The father had arrived at the residence and wanted to take his one-year-old child and the mother did not want that to happen. In this instance the father agreed to leave the child with the mother but sometimes these events do not end as well. Every week here at the RCMP, we get child custody disputes from parents who are separated but raising a child or children together. The problem is that

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in almost all of these cases, there is no court order agreement for the RCMP to enforce or dictate which parent has custody of the child. I know this is a very difficult and sensitive situation for anyone that is involved in a shared custody agreement, but without a custody court order, there is nothing the RCMP are legally allowed to do, as we are not allowed to decide who, when, how or why one parent has custody over another. My best advice for anyone that is separated with kids is to get a custody court order as soon as possible, even if you and your ex-spouse are on good terms with one another. On May 4, the RCMP received a complaint from a male in Carlyle who had his coat and wallet stolen from his truck, which had been parked in front of his residence on Stockton Avenue in Carlyle. The male suspected his ex-wife was responsible for the theft but she was denying any involvement. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to contact them or Crime Stoppers. On May 5, the RCMP received a call from a young mother who had asked her ex-spouse and the father of her baby to look after her baby while she went out. The mother then returned and her ex was refusing to return her baby. RCMP attended and spoke with both parties. RCMP soon found out that the female caller was intoxicated and that the male spouse was going to return the baby to the mother, but only once she was sober. The RCMP encouraged both the mother and the father to get a custody

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agreement in place to avoid further disagreements for occurring in the future. Also on May 5, the RCMP received a call to a residence where a domestic assault was taking place. When RCMP arrived at the residence, they located a female who had a swollen nose and lip, and there was dried blood on her face. The RCMP located the victim’s boyfriend in the residence and arrested him for assault as well as several breaches for failing to comply with his probation. The Carlyle RCMP always has space at their bed and breakfast for people accused of domestic assault and this situation was no different. The male responsible was held in custody and made his first court appearance on May 9. On May 6, RCMP responded to a break and enter at the activity centre in Redvers. Nothing was stolen in the break and enter and there are currently no suspects. The Carlyle RCMP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to contact the detachment or Crime Stoppers. That same day, the RCMP responded to a mischief call in Redvers. Some young kids were throwing snowballs at a residence in town. When the owner exited the house, the kids took off. The owner of the residence caught three of the kids responsible and gave them a ride home to their parents. The owner did not want to press charges but in this instance had every

Quads for the Carlyle RCMP detachment. Photo by the Carlyle RCMP right to. Also on May 6, the RCMP were called to a disturbance at a residence with two intoxicated individuals fighting. When members arrived, occupants did not want to tell officers what had taken place. The RCMP was aware one of the intoxicated individuals that had been causing problems was on probation with conditions. The RCMP arrested the male for breaching his conditions and he was lucky enough to spend the night at the RCMP Bed and Breakfast. On May 7, the RCMP was dispatched to a hotel in Carlyle to a domestic in progress. When RCMP arrived, they learned that a male and female had been drinking and they started to argue until the male assaulted the female. The male was arrested for assault. That same day, the RCMP received a call from a male who had hit a deer on Highway 9 near Kenosee Lake. Fortunately, nobody was

hurt during this collision but the vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Also on May 7, the RCMP were called to a residence where a male was intoxicated and trying to start fights with other people at the home. The RCMP attended and arrested the male. While at the residence, the RCMP observed another intoxicated male that was known to be on conditions to abstain from alcohol. RCMP also arrested this second male. Both males spent the night secure in Carlyle RCMP cells where they were watched over by one of our lovely and responsible RCMP guards. On May 8, the RCMP were called to a residence to assist removing two unwanted persons from an apartment. When RCMP arrived, both were arrested for being unlawfully in a dwelling, as neither of the male lived at the residence. Both males were removed but no charges were laid as the owner did not wish to pursue charges against them.

Alida weekly news By Edel Cowan Sincere sympathy to Bill and Dick McKinna on the death of their mother Joyce McKinna, who passed away at Sunset Haven in Carnduff on May 2 at the age of 99 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dave; parents George and Edith Meredith; brothers Edwin (Rita) and Allan (Audrey); sister Stella (Bill) Slade; daughter, Glennis Carson and son David. Joyce is survived by sons, Jack, William, Richard and Ron; four grandchildren and their families, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A private family graveside service will be held at the Carnduff Cemetery. Condolences are extended to all family members and friends. The Alida community wishes to welcome Darrell Dench and his wife Sheri Miller, formerly of Sedley. They will be making their new home in the former Reid house on First Street West. We hope you will enjoy your new home in our little community. Faye Walker spent May 5-8 in Saskatoon, visiting with her family: daughter Deidra, Jeff Nickel, granddaughters Olivia, Abby, Claire and Piper, and they all celebrated Mother’s Day on May 8 before she returned home to Alida. Faye also attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Dean

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Walker, on May 7. As of the beginning of May, our postmistress, Linda Akins, has been employed for 23 years at the Alida Post Office. That is unbelievable. Where does the time go? Then on May 6 Linda received a 30-year plaque from Canada Post. Congratulations Linda. Kelsey Rydberg, Steven Wilson and dogs of Estevan, along with Gray and Edel Cowan, enjoyed a Mother’s Day supper on May 8 with Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan. They helped Ainsley celebrate her birthday as well. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms.