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The milestone 10th edition of the Bow Valley Jamboree showcased the talents of musicians and artists, as it has in the past, to the delight of the people who gathered Saturday at the Bow Valley Park south of wascapacity,approximatelynoon,year.onCommittee,bowMoncriefspectacular,”wascrowderablyyear’speopleApproximatelyOxbow.900attendedthisfestival,consid-morethanthetheyhadlastyear.“IwouldsaythedaynothinglessthansaidLoriwiththeOx-ArtsandCulturalwhichputsthefestivaleachEarlyintheafter-theparkwasatone-thirdwhichshesaidbusierthannormal.“Theylikethe flow of the acts. There were no breaks. The crowd was up dancing early. And everybody was happy to be together,” said Moncrief.Fans were excited about the lineup. After a performance by a bagpipes and drums band, the crowd was treated to seven acts: Downwind, Dusty Rain, Teagan Littlechief, Chris Henderson, the Bromantics, the Tilted Kilts and the Blu Beach“WhenBand.the Tilted Kilts got up to play, we had a lot of kilt wearers in the audience. A lot of the local guys chose to wear kilts, so that really added to the day,” said Moncrief.Littlechief’s powerful voice was a highlight, she said. The Bromantics had people up and dancing, Dusty Rain is an up-and-coming local act, Henderson is always a solid performer, the Blu Beach Band entertained the crowd late at night and Moncrief marvelled at Downwind’s ability to still perform more than 40 years after being“Theyformed.stillhave what it takes. Dianne Twietmeyer’s voice is absolutely phenomenal,” said Moncrief.Theyexpected it to be one of the best lineups they’ve had in a while, and she believes the musicians delivered. A congo line formed at one point during The Bromantics’ set. Feedback from the spectators has been positive, Moncrief said. Food vendors were sold out or down to their final servings of food. Moncrief cited other reasons for the larger crowd besides the strong list of performers. The weather was more cooperative this year, since it wasn’t so hot outside, and people are more willing to gather in large crowds than at this time lastAnyear.artist display was part of the festival this year, too. Run by committee member Kim Friesen, who is an artist, Moncrief was excited about displaying local artisans’ work. “Right at the gate, people paid admission, and then they saw a great display of artwork, so that’s important to our committee. We want to promote artists’ work and we want to promote culture,” said Moncrief. Friesen’s work was on display, and she was joined by James Allan, Amy Brook, Caleb Severson, Jeremy Maffenbeier and Colin Baldwin. People could view and even purchase the artwork. Pre-sale tickets were available for the festival for the first time, and the organizers were able to sell about 120. Moncrief believes advanced tickets will be available again next year. “It’s good promotion, and then when we sell that many [in advance] it shows we should do it again,” said Moncrief. Moncrief estimates approximately 40 volunteers make the event happen. Each year they try to add a few more. “We have a group of people who have been doing it for many, many years, and we need their guidance and their experience, but we also need new blood. We can add some more volunteers for next year. It only improves an event like this for Oxbow and area.”There has been talking about adding a Friday evening attraction for the festival, which they believe would draw more people to the town. They could stay in a hotel or at the park, and have a weekend in Oxbow. PM40011904
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The Wilsons’ weaker hearts still beat strong for each other, more than 70 years later Joyce and Allen celebrating 70 years of a great life together. Photo submitted by Marty James Your first stop to find events happening in our community! August Carlyle Library August 12, 19, 26 - Coffee and Color August 18, 25 - Story Hour - Paint Hour - Reading Club August 20 - Petting Zoo and Balloon Guy August 27 - Family LEGO event Manor Library First Saturday of each month - Pour Painting August 12 - Arcola Rodeo August 14 - Red Market Barn open 10am - 4pm August 16 - Bingo - Kenosee Lake Four Seasons Centre August 20 - Carlyle Fun Dayz August 20 - Wawota Heritage Days *Do you have a community event you want listed here? Send us the name of the event, date, and what community it’s being held by emailing: observer@sasktel.net, calling:
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By Paul Kimball It was Neon Light Night at Carndu ff ’s pool on Aug. 5. Pool manager Corey Purves wanted to do something to raise money for some pool enhancements. As she and her sta ff pondered the possibilities, they decided to have a late swim, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and to make it unique by brightening things up with neon lights.All the lights were donated and the lifeguarding team donated their time. Every cent of the admission fees would go towards making the pool even better.On a rather chilly evening where the temperature dipped to 15 C, 84 swimmers showed up. Thankfully the water temperature was almost twice as warm at 29 C. Everyone was quick to get into the water and slower coming out. When everything was added up, $440 had been raised.
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It was New Year’s Eve. Allen Wilson was at a dance in Oxbow when his eyes happened to land on a young lady by the name of Joyce Glaspey.Hisheart skipped a beat so he decided to ask her to dance. She said yes and during that dance, her heart skipped a beat as well. They ended up dancing most of the night away. They had met previously at the Tripp Drug Store in Oxbow where she worked. But it wasn’t until the dance that they felt their hearts beating for each other. Joyce went to school for a year in Regina shortly after and they kept in touch, mostly by phone but also by letter-writing. When she returned to Oxbow, she began working for the Royal Bank. On New Year’s Eve, two years after that first dance, Allen proposed. Again, Joyce said yes. On June 28, 1952, they wereAndmarried.onJuly 2, at the Oxbow Senior Centre, about 70 people gathered to celebrate their 70 years of marriage. Those years have been happy ones for the Wilsons. Top of the list was family. Ten years after tying the knot, the children started coming. First it was Deanna and then a year-and-ahalf later, along came Marlis.They have enjoyed sharing life together. They’ve hardly ever fought. They’ve spent lots of time dancing, of course. They’ve also curled and bowled together and have traveled to places like Hawaii and England. They’ve also taken driving holidays throughout North America. In recent years, Joyce has been falling a lot and decided to put her name on a waiting list at the Bow Valley Villa in Oxbow. That was tough as it would mean moving out of Heritage Court and living apart from her Shortlyhusband.after their 70th anniversary, she received word that a room was available. Four days after the celebration, she moved. They both found that day difficult. Allen and Joyce have heart issues in their medical history. In 1999, Allen had a seven-way bypass and a valve replacement. In 2016, a pacemaker was inserted. Joyce has had a transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Their hearts are weaker. Despite this, their hearts still beat strongly for each other, even after 70 years. They’re hoping to make it at least to 75 years. As Joyce said, they’re both ornery enough that they’ll likely make it. (306)
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To suggest the Saskatchewan Party was ever truly a Progressive Conservatives-Liberal amalgamation has always a stretch. What is true, however, is that it was formed as a vehicle to defeat the NDP and it has demonstrated a willingness to grow and adapt. It has had little choice. Since the Sask. Party’s formation 25 years ago on Aug. 8, 1997, this province has seen massive change Whether this party can continue to adapt to a continually changing province is a huge challenge for any party.The conflicting problem for political parties is that people want them to consistently stand for some meaningful philosophies or principles. However, that can never appeal to everyone and people. People also want and expect political parties to adjust to changing times and circumstances. For the bulk of the past quarter century, the Sask. Party seemed to find a sweet spot that has appealed to a majority of Saskatchewan. To be historically precise, the Sask. Party came into being when four former Liberals and four Progressive Conservative MLAs came together to form a new party that would immediately become the Official Opposition to an NDP government then in the sixth year of what would be a 16-year run. That, however, is surely not the whole story. The story of the Sask. Party was always one of pure political pragmatism — the culmination of lessons learned from history that the only way to defeat the NDP that consistently formed government with less than 50 per cent of the popular vote was to avoid splitting the province’s centre-right/right-wing vote. That said, the Sask. Party was always more than centre.The founding PCs members – Bill Boyd, Dan D’Autremont, Ben Heppner and Don Toth – were never really “progressive” conservatives. Somewhat similarly, the four original Liberals — Ken Krawetz, Rod Gantefoer, Bob Bjornrud and June Draude — all tended to the be on the right side of the party.While the PCs were escaping the political past of the 1980s Grant Devine PC government leading it to oblivion, the Liberals were escaping ties to the then Jean Chretien federal Liberals and its gun control legislation and party infighting. But it generally worked in a changing province — especially after the selection of the more charismatic and slightly more “progressive” Brad Wall as leader in 2004.The Sask. Party even managed to attract and keep former Reform MPs like its initial leader Elwin Hermanson and Alan Kerpan. The Sask. Party success was further aided by a strong economy. But even as the province’s resource-based economy weakened in the last decade, the Sask. Party was bolstered in the past two elections of defining Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the enemy. But where does it go from here? The problem for the Sask. Party is that after its first re-election in 2011, it’s become obvious the NDP has not posed a serious threat to forming government in Saskatchewan.Newemerging threats come from the Buffalo Party and the United Saskatchewan Party, which sees old Reformers drifting off to these new, even more rightwing and anti-Trudeau movements.
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For the first time in four years, I was able to make it to a Saskatchewan Roughriders’ home game last month. My folks were visiting as part of their cross-Canada trip, and Dad and I thought it would be a good idea to watch the Riders take on the Toronto Argonauts. Ironically, the last time we went to a game was also between Saskatchewan and Toronto, but that was in Toronto. (While you don’t see many fans at Argo games, BMO Field in Toronto is a great place to watch a game. The view of Lake Ontario can be rather distracting).Granted, this game had a lot going against it when it came to fan support. It was supposed to be played the day before, but had to be pushed back a day due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Riders. There were some players on the Riders unable to play. And the Green and White were starting their No. 3 quarterback. He certainly showed why he was a thirdstring quarterback. Not exactly a recipe for a game that will appear on ESPN Classic for years to Saskatchewancome. actually held the lead in the fourth quarter, but ultimately lost by 10. But still, you have to wonder why the Riders attendance hasn’t been better since the CFL resumed at the start of the 2021Theseason.
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first game in 2021, against the B.C. Lions, was a sellout. And they had a great crowd on Labour Day last year against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but that’s Labour Day. You could have a Labour Day game in which both teams are 0-9 to start the season, and it would still draw a bigThecrowd. announced crowds have been fine, usually north of 25,000, but still thousands of fans short of a sellout. The actual attendance has been much lower. A lot of nights, it seems like there are more empty green seats than green-clad fans in the stands.We’re not at the point in which we’re going to be seeing a Save the Riders Telethon any time soon, and the Riders’ brass hasn’t sounded alarm bells about the future of the team, but the number of fans present has been disappointing.Lastyear fans were pointing to the proof of vaccination policy as a reason for the disappointing crowds, but the crowds were low even before that requirement was enacted. (Last August, people were saying a proof of vaccination policy would help). Bottom line, the majority of people in Saskatchewan were double-vaccinated, even last summer and fall, and the vast majority of those in Saskatoon and Regina had two doses of the vaccine.Last year the CFL was not an entertaining product, and that definitely played a factor in the high volume of empty seats. But the league has made changes to make the game more exciting to watch. Those have paid off, although a lot of work remains before the CFL gets back to 60 points a game we once saw. Some people might still believe they aren’t getting enough bang for their buck. A lot of people want to see lower ticket prices. Sometimes I think the CFL forgets its place in the football hierarchy. In terms of the calibre of players, it’s the No. 2 football league on the planet. But it’s not the NFL, and its tickets need to be affordable. For a family of four from outside of greater Regina area to attend a game, it’s expensive, especially if you want to watch from excellent seats. You also have to factor in food, drinks, fuel costs and possibly even a hotel, along with anything else associated with the cost of a game. However, the Riders and other teams will point out that if they lower the price of tickets, they have to sell a proportionately higher number of tickets. Yes, a large crowd looks better on TV, and it creates the feeling of a place you want to go, but will revenues be better if tickets are lower? Is going to a Rider game the same priority that it was three years ago, even for season ticket holders? Or are they looking at other options for summer entertainment, especially this summer, which is the closest we’ve had to a normal summer in terms of opportunities? It’s still fun going to a Rider game. Mosaic Stadium is still a wonderful place to watch a game – the best in the league. And the fans are still passionate. But it is frustrating to see so many empty seats at a Rider game, even if it’s a rescheduled game happening at 5 p.m. on a Sunday night.
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Current Premier Scott Moe has made Trudeau and the Liberals such a popular target, he’s created a market for those with more extreme views on federalism that are seeking out other parties. There is no question the Sask. Party has achieved remarkable success in its short 25 years of existence. But there’s no question that it’s facing future challenges. faces ne
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Without an increase, international recruitment of employees will be delayed. A proportionate share of national immigration, as contemplated in the Saskatchewan Immigration Accord, would see, at minimum, 13,000 positions allocated to the province in A2022.Saskatchewan Accord similar to the Quebec Accord will enable our immigration strategy to meet the needs of Saskatchewan employers and improve the outcomes for our new neighbours. It could also speed up the process with current wait times reaching 40 months, something our province could help with. Currently, it takes Saskatchewan two to six weeks to process a request on the selectionWaitingside.on the sidelines to cause additional issues are the newly announced federal government’s fertilizer emission reduction targets. This arbitrary goal wasn’t even on the agenda when provincial and federal agriculture leaders met in July, yet the announcement came just days later. Provinces tried to push Ottawa to have a conversation about the targets but were disappointed to learn they were already set.
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Submitted by Betty Walker The first week in August we have had much going on. We had our Appreciation barbecue and was it something. First we gathered in the courtyard to listen to Keith and Gary’s music for an hour and the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs being prepared for supper.Inside the tables were filled with buns, salads and soft drinks, and we ended with cake and ice cream. Thank you for the social time. About 40 were in attendance. We had adults and children come from the Maryfield Mennonite Church to lead us in singing, a message and prayers. If Fred Krukoff is reading this, they asked about you and said they sure missed your voice, as we all do. Sarah and her two daughters came and gave us another painting class. This time is was a sunrise over the ocean. It is just amazing to see how it ends up. Thank you.Sarah and girls go to so much work and we have a fun time. We’ve been having lots of fresh raspberries, and some of our own beans, onions and tomatoes. We had a gift of some baby carrots and they were so good. Thanks to the people who are so generous to share and think of us.
Maryfield Sunrise Villa report by Daryl Harrison Just when Canadians should be coming together after two difficult years, the federal government is driving a wedge between east and west. In recent months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal minority government has made several decisions that will negatively impact Saskatchewan and Western Canada. We will always stand up against these divisive and damaging policies to ensure our province has sustainable growth for the Sincefuture.the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our province has been helping those impacted by senseless violence. Saskatchewan residents and businesses have made donations, opened their communities and helped hire Ukrainians who have arrived in our province. We should be helping as many people as we can, but Ottawa has diverted flights with newcomers away from Saskatchewan with no explanation.Withthehelp of philanthropist Enrique Pineyro, our government organized a private flight to assist those who wanted to get to our province. A second humanitarian flight is being organized this month out of Warsaw.
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We have the jobs and the capacity to assist these new residents, all while supporting a growing province. We know our province’s needs and the labour market better than the Government of Canada. Their current approach does not align with the direction of Saskatchewan’s growth. To address our economic needs and gaps in the labour market, we need more autonomy and flexibility with immigration. With that in mind, our government has put forward a detailed proposal to give Saskatchewan similar authority over immigration as the province of Quebec. Under the Quebec Accord, Ottawa reviews immigrants only based on national security concerns. Quebec then selects the applicants destined for that province.Saskatchewan is asking for the same rights so that our province is not limited to applicants who fit into economic categories deemed important by the federal government. We should also not be limited by caps on provincial nominee programs that Ottawa sets out. Saskatchewan will likely exceed our cap of 6,000 people under the Program.ImmigrantSaskatchewanNominee
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By Gord Paulley During the past few months, the Town of Carlyle has been upgrading its recreational facilities and the Carlyle Sports Arena has been the benefactor of numerousEarlierupgrades.this spring, the artificial ice plant required a new condenser which has been installed. The three components that facilitate heat exchange in an indirect refrigeration system include the chiller, the compressor and the condenser.Thecondenser uses cooler ambient air to extract heat from ammonia gas. It is hopeful that the upgraded system will provide the skating rink with good quality artificial ice for years to come.Last month, employees of Vermilion Energy provided the Town of Carlyle with hours of goodwill labour repainting the sports arena bleachers.Clayton Geiger is employed as a lead operator. Vermilion Energy entered southeast Saskatchewan through the acquisition of a private oil company in 2014. They significantly expanded their footprint in the area with the acquisition of Spartan Energy Corporation in 2018.
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“All Vermilion employees are expected to volunteer up to two days a year to assist their hometowns in free time and labour. These are known as care days and eight of us decided to help our skating rink with some much-needed painting.”Thesports arena’s ice resurfacer was 30 years old and had to be upgraded. A new Model 446 Zamboni was purchased and delivered to Carlyle last week. The old Zamboni has been sold to the town of Manitou, Man. That community was still using the old tractor method of flooding and was very excited about moving up to an actual iceFinally,resurfacer.the Sports Arena was also in dire need of an upgraded sound system and a new one has been ordered. Hopefully installation will occur before the start of hockey season, which is slated for October.Mayor Jenn Sedor is a promoter of recreation in Carlyle and is pleased to see the recent upgrades and improvements to several of its facilities.
“I am very happy to see all the progress coming from our recreation team and volunteers. There is so much to be proud of in our community. Thanks to all for your efforts in the maintenance of our facilities.”
From left, Stought’s Eatery welcomes Maria Del Carmen as the new manager, while Julia Raynard is the assistant manager. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Town of Carlyle recreation director Danielle Steele and facilities operator Kevin McAuley are pictured with the new Carlyle Sports Arena Zamboni. Photo submitted by Gord Paulley By Stephanie Zoer Businesses are struggling to get employees, and this was the case for Stought’s Eatery when they needed a new manager.Maria Del Carmen was living in Nova Scotia when one of the owners contacted her for the manager’s position at the restaurant. They knew each other from Mexico at her previous job.Del Carmen came from Mexico just over two years ago. She managed a resort in Puerto Vallarta, so she had the experience.Shecame to Canada with her son Jorge Luis, who is now 19 years old. He wanted to live in Canada, so Del Carmen started the lengthy paperwork process to make his dream come true.They packed their bags and moved across the provinces to reside in Stoughton. This was a substantial change from theDelMaritimes.Carmen and her son arrived July 1. She had hoped to have a week to settle into her new home, but this would not be the case. Del Carmen began work the following day. Julia Raynard is her assistant and has worked at Stought’s Eatery from the day it Raynardopened.lives in Stoughton with her two young issevendecidedearlyliertheTheydaughters.haveadjustedhoursandopenear-toaccommodateworkers.Theyalsotoremainopendaysaweek.DelCarmenadmitsitdi fficult to find staff and the business is constantly shorthanded, so Del Carmen is working long days and often everyUponday.receiving their certificate to bring in out-of-Canada workers, Del Carmen hopes this will ease the staff shortage.The menu will also see changes. They will bring in Mexican dishes and possibly Italian meals as well. There could also be surprises on the Jorgemenu.Luis works at the restaurant as a server and will for the next year. After that he wishes to go to Saskatoon to become a sports broadcaster, either on the radio or television. Del Carmen is happy to be here. She is settling into her new home and routine, although admits she needs a car to get around more freely. “People are very friendly here and helpful,” said Del Carmen.
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By Paul Kimball In 1992, Annette Bayliss began working for Carnduff as an assistant herwasadministratoringforandpaper,ingtrator.asnettetown.stillthatLittleadministrator.didsheknow30yearslatershe’dbeworkingfortheSheisnowAn-Brownandworksthetown’sadminis-Shehadbeenwork-forthelocalnews-theGazette-Post,wasgoingtoschoolcomputeraccount-whentheassistantpositionavailable.Thoughquali fications fell short of the requirements, she successfully applied. The town held the job while she finished her final month of schooling.That schooling stretch was a tough nine months for Brown. A single mom with two children, she attended classes in Saskatoon. The kids’ grandmother looked after the children while she studied. Brown came home on weekends and the kids were brought up to Saskatoon for the summer months. The rest of the time, she cried herself to sleep due to missing her children so much. However, the sacrifice paid off. For 10 years, she worked as Kevin Stephenson’s assistant and when he left, she was encouraged to apply for his position as administrator. She didn’t, as she felt that she was not yet ready. For another eight years, she continued on in her role, working with Rodney Audette. When he stepped down, she was urged to apply by many people, including the mayor and council and perhaps most important of all, her husband Sherman. This time, she went for it, as she felt more prepared. Her only hesitation was that the new position meant that she would be spending less time with people and more time with a computer.She took a few courses to meet the job requirements and in 2010 she became Carnduff ’s administrator.Her30years of working for the town were recognized on Aug. 2 in council chambers. Town residents came and went for a couple of hours, passing on their congratulations and enjoying cake, cupcakes, coffee and iced tea. What does a town administrator do? Brown makes sure that all the policies and bylaws are kept updated, ensures that taxation and assessments are correct, draws up a rough draft for the yearly budget, works with those who are delinquent in paying their bills and even, by her own choice, goes up and down the streets of Carndu ff to take water metre readings.Metre-reading might seem like something that can be farmed out, but Annette chooses to do it because it saves taxpayers’ money. That is a high value for Brown, to be extremely careful with how tax money is spent. She is as careful with town money as she is with her own. She always looks for sales before making any purchases. She has such a reputation for spending frugality that when council got together to plan her 30th anniversary party, they volunteered their time for the meeting. She is proud of many things that have happened under her tenure. Carndu ff ’s lagoon project began in 2010 and she’s looking forward to the day when that will be completed. New water metres were installed in every home in 2016 and much to Brown’s delight, it was covered by a grant and didn’t cost the town’s taxpayers a cent. Brown is an administrator who sees herself as serving her community and she has no immediate plans to retire.
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• You take ownership of your time • You like helping people and can keep your cool under pressure willing to train the right person, but our ideal candidate will have: Arena Operators Course 1&2 Aid/CPR Valid Class Driver’s KIPLING Town of Kipling July 1 means September 2, a winner will be chosen from all weekly and that lucky person will be given a grand prize! you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact: Dolores at the Observer at 306.453.2525 If you have a summer-themed photo from the region that you feel might just be good enough to ‘WOW!’ email it to us at observer@sasktel.net with the subject line “Summer Times Photo Contest”. Photos should be transmitted via email in their highest resolution. Photos that do not meet resolution requirements will not be considered in the contest. Only one photo per person please. One winner will be chosen every week, and that photo will be published in the newspaper for that week.
Who We Are: Established in 1909, we’re an old town rich in history, but looking toward the future. We seek to appreciate tradition while also making sure that Kipling SK sticks around for decades to come. As Town employees, we see the results of our work all around us all the time – from street repairs to new buildings, to happier children and active senior citizens. What we do today impacts how Kipling will function tomorrow. Public service is a dignified calling that seeks to help others by building a stronger community. To us, serving others requires awareness, empathy, and action. Kipling is more than just a town, it’s where we live, work, and play! This job is for you
Do you have a love of Recreation, and a knack for getting things done? We’ve got a rewarding position for you! TOWN OF KIPLING This position is an integral part of our community, providing the right candidate with the opportunity to hone their pre-existing skills, while growing as a professional. You will help to implement our vision of the recreation facilities as a place to play, relax, and gather throughout the year. You will maintain, inspect, and test important equipment to ensure public enjoyment and safety! Did we mention the fantastic benefits yet?
This position requires working with a team on various construction projects. We require a valid class 5 driver’s license and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Preference will be given to persons with a Class G driver’s license, previous experience as a labourer and operating heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operator
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This position requires working with a team on various construction projects. We require a valid Class 5 driver’s license and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Preference will be given to persons with valid safety tickets and 5 years’ operating heavy equipment.
Gee Bee Construction is an earthmoving construction company located in Kipling, Saskatchewan. A secondary office and shop is located in Regina, Saskatchewan as well as mobile satellite locations throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Gee Bee Construction’s expertise is found in a diverse range of projects including trenching, grading, gravelling, earthmoving and demolition. The majority of this work consists of lagoon construction, subdivision expansion, site construction, highway repair, pipeline maintenance, water and sewer installation, and contaminated soil reclamation. The following opportunities are available with the company. All positions offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefit plan, and a dynamic work environment. Labourer
The Service Manager is based in Kipling. This position requires post-secondary business training and/or business experience with automotive/heavy equipment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. This position will oversee the service and parts departments and is responsible for the reputation, efficiency and expenses of the Majordepartment.duties will include creating and maintaining positive relations with customers, suppliers, employees and minimizing delays as a result of equipment problems. A focus on improving efficiency and productivity, while striving to reduce costs and develop good purchasing and inventory habits and procedures. Train, motivate, coach and mentor service department staff. Ensure proper administrative and safety records are maintained. Organize and schedule shop cleaning, ensure safety policies are adhered to, and scheduling service personnel. This position requires vocational training in automobile and/or heavy equipment maintenance and repair and experience operating a service and parts department. Preference will be given to persons with knowledge of electronic GPS and electronic equipment monitoring systems. Proficiency with electronic inventory and service management systems would be an asset. Interested candidates can email resume to contactus@geebee.ca, or fax to 306-736-2334
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1A Truck Driver This position requires a valid 1A license and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Preference will be given to persons with experience hauling equipment with lowbed and winch trucks, operating heavy equipment and valid safety tickets. Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic The Heavy-Duty Mechanic is based in Kipling. This position requires a journeyman designation and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Duties will include field and shop equipment services, trouble-shooting and repair work of heavy-duty equipment and trucks. Preference will be given to persons with experience working on CAT, Hitachi equipment and Kenworth trucks. Service Manager
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She always liked the idea of painted glass and found a teacher that was willing to teach her, and now 25 years later, it is her retirementOwningjob.a hair salon in Moose Jaw, she has a studio attached for her artwork. She no longer does hairdressing but still owns the shop. One of her biggest jobs was the restoration of the windows at Darke Hall in Regina. This was a time-consuming job as there were over 100 windows needing work. She loves to create colourful pieces. It takes time to get a piece together, from the wire to the colours and the placement of the design.Her pieces are on display at the Yvette Moore Gallery in MooseAlthoughJaw. she has made several large pieces, she too, makes home sized articles. Both of the McLaughlins have been creating beautiful art for over 25 years. At first it was part time, but now retired they have made it their fulltimeWhilepassion.atthe colony, the McLaughlins will be camping at Kenosee Lake with their dog Charlie, who is excited for the time in the water.“We can either work hard at the colony or relax and enjoy the days,” said McLaughlin.
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Grant and Brenda McLaughlin enjoy their art through their retirement. Photo by Brenda McLaughlin By Edel Cowan
On July 29, Leonard and Lil Patton travelled to Austin, Man., to attend the annual Thresherman’s Reunion for a couple of days, returning home July 31. Best wishes to Holly Anthony, who retired as of Aug. 1 from 31 years as a parts person at the Alida Farm & Auto Garage. She has worked for the current owners, Grant and Jenny, for 22 years and previous to that, she worked nine years for then-owners Jackie and the late Gordon Doan. Attending the funeral of Isobelle Evans on Aug. 1 in Carnduff were Dale and Holly Anthony, Bill and Kathy Anthony, Hazel Dieabel and Wayne Anthony of Weyburn. Hazel and Wayne visited with their brothers and helped Holly celebrate her retirement before heading home on Aug. 2. Sincere sympathy is extended to the McIntryre family on the death of their mother Karol McIntyre who passed away Aug. 7. She will be remembered by her family: Merilynn and Calvin Lamport, Nancy and Ken Plews, Melissa and Rob Byers, Brad and Robin McIntryre, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Karol was predeceased by her husband Neil in January 2022. Funeral arrangements are Congratulationspending. and best wishes to Julie Potapinski, who graduated from Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., with a bachelor of forensic science with honours in 2021 and received her certification in advanced law enforcement and investigations at Durham College in Oshawa, Ont., with honours in June. She is now employed as a records clerk with the Thunder Bay Police Service.Belated congratulations and best wishes to Hayley Bendtsen, who had obtained a bachelor of science in agriculture with honours and great distinction in May 2021, and is employed with PPS trees as a horticulturist in Saskatoon. On July 3, Dale and Holly Anthony enjoyed a trip to Brandon on business as well as to celebrate Holly’s retirement. Visiting with Ernest and Dianne were his sister Lil and brotherin-law Tony Blasko of Penticton, B.C. They were supper guests and overnight visitors on Aug. 4. They were on their way to a wedding in Neepawa, Man., and a family reunion at Shoal Lake, Man. talented person graduates
The Observer Friday, August 12, 20228 Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to communicate and work well with others. Scheduled days off, competitive wages, and health plan. Accommodations are also available. IS SEEKING DISPATCHERA TO JOIN THEIR TEAM Please send resumes to csibley@frenchtransport.ca or cfrench@frenchtransport.ca Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency 622 Main St., Moosomin, SK Phone: 306-435-4005 Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 20211214_Bonk_Business-Card-Ad.indd12021-12-149:21:03AM Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency 622 Main St. Moosomin, SK Phone: 306-435-4005 Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net ce 9MondayHours:-Fridayam-12noon;1 pm - 4 pm
By Stephanie Zoer Grant and Brenda McLaughlin have graced the Artist Colony of Moose Mountain Provincial Park before and now four years later, have returned thisAfteryear. getting his degree at the Alberta College of Arts, Grant McLaughlin started teaching art at Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw, where he worked his entire McLaughlincareer. has loved creating and teaching art and showing the kids how a piece is created.Nowretired, McLaughlin is focusing on his sculptures and murals.Hismurals can be seen all over Saskatchewan. These murals are painted on the sides of buildings, usually incorporating a historical or sentinel event from the town.
Each mural needs to be assessed on what the surface is and which paints to use for durability, and then the work can McLaughlinbegin.is also a sculptor. These pieces can also be seen across theStartingcountry.with a steel frame to create his pieces, concrete may be added and a fiberglass resin to make the art strong and
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The Observer Friday, August 12, 202210 •8 am: Pancake Breakfast (Main Street) •11 am: Parade (Railway Ave.) • 11 am: Trade Show (Carlyle Hall) •2 pm: High Tea (Rusty Relics Museum) •12 pm - 12 am: Entertainment on Main Stage •12pm to 5pm Kids Zone • Reptile Show at 12 noon and 3pm • Magician Chester McBain at 1:30pm and 3:30pm Carlyle Family Fun ZoneBRODYMORGAN7:00pm2:30pmSIEBERTROBERTSON12:00pm5:00pmMAINSTAGE9:00pmwww.carlylefundayz.com
SWITCH – 9:00pm We're a group of friends that have been entertaining audiences at cabarets, fundraisers, various bars, outdoor festivals and weddings. We supply sound, lights and a night full of songs that will make you drink and dance the night away. Rock, Pop & Country Main Stage Southern
DANGEROUS CHEESE – 5:00pm Dangerous Cheese is an 80’s Pop & Rock tribute band from Regina. We play the most totally cheezy, yet totally rad up-tempo songs from the 80s in a back to back fashion. You’ll hear everything from Michael Jackson and Wham! to Poison and Twisted Sister. What makes us even more memorable is our 80’s Costumes and our 80’s videos and visuals that we synch up with the show. Our fans love to come to shows dressed up in their favorite 80’s gear. Hire us for your next event! We’re Mozza fun! You’ll have a Gouda time with us!
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BRODY SIEBERT – 2:30pm Born and raised in the small farming community of Spiritwood Saskatchewan, Brody grew up in a family full of musical talent where he was heavily influenced by older brother Riley Siebert. Coming from a family of musical talent Brody has worked hard to be the musician he is today and wants to be. Brody started learning guitar when he was 15 and started learning to sing very shortly after. His love for writing songs is beyond this world and shows very strong talent in the field of writing.
VINYL SOCIETY – 7:00pm A dominant genre in pop rock music throughout the 1980s and early 1990s - Vinyl Society is Regina’s premiere Hair Band. The hair, the glam, the metal. This show promises to deliver all the guilty pleasures of some of Rocks greatest moments in history.
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Robertson has played and performed music for over 10 years, beginning with the fiddle and eventually expanding to playing guitar, singing and songwriting. In the past, she has performed across the southeast with the youth vocal fiddle group Focal Point. About five years ago, Robertson began taking singing and songwriting seriously. Since then, she has fostered her individual performing skills. Notably, she performed at the Bow Valley Jamboree in 2019 and opened for Tyler Lewis at the Happy Nun Café in Forget in 2020.
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Levi Freitag getting an autograph from his grandmother’s favourite politician. Photo by Paul Kimball. Scott Moe and Daryl Harrison and the boys, girls and leaders of 4-H. Photo by Paul Kimball A monthly supplement in the Observer focusing on the ag industry.
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Alameda’s 4-H Club meets with Premier Scott Moe
By Paul Kimball Aug. 4 was a special day at Alameda’s campground.Premier Scott Moe was scheduled to attend a town hall meeting in Arcola that night and he made a point of having a meet-and-greet time for the 4-H clubs in the morning.Hewas joined by local MLA Daryl Harrison and judging by the turnout, the 4-H kids and members of municipal councils were eager to meet the government officials. There are seven chapters of 4-H in District 41. Three of them attended. The majority were from Alameda; many others came from Carnduff and one made the trip from Redvers.Thehour-long get-together began with Madeline Christensen presenting the premier with a gift on behalf of the 4-H clubs. Moe didn’t open the gift when it was presented.Moe introduced himself and Harrison and then spoke a few words which expressed his appreciation for the work of the 4-H clubs. He asked if anyone had any questions. Surprisingly, it was fairlyMoequiet.andHarrison then began asking questions they had. Had anyone recently been involved in an exchange program or travelled someplace with 4-H? Some responded that they had recently travelled to Ontario and Moe used this as a springboard to talk about how 4-Hers have a unique opportunity to be ambassadors for this province.Later in the morning, he addressed this again, talking about how Saskatchewan leads the world in sustainable production. He also added that this province’s agricultural business is the cleanest on the planet. And 4-H is a contributor to those distinctions and should talk of those things wherever they go. Moe asked again if there were any questions. Levi Freitag raised his hand. When he was acknowledged, he asked, “Can I have your autograph?” Everyone chuckled over that. Moe said sure and Freitag went up and got his autograph. Levi’s grandmother is a huge fan of Moe and he wanted to get the autograph for her. He had practised asking the question for a week just to make sure he would get it right. Unfortunately for his grandmother, but good for Levi, Moe signed the autograph, personally addressed to Levi. When it became apparent that the children didn’t have any other questions, parents and local council members started asking their own. The meet-and-greet time began to take on a town hall meeting look. Moe used the opportunity to reinforce his personal commitment and that of the Saskatchewan Party for the province’s agricultureHebusiness.mentioned that career agricultural opportunities in Saskatchewan are great. Ninety-eight per cent of agricultural students find jobs in their area of study right here in Saskatchewan upon graduation. Half of those areAtwomen.onepoint, he asked his audience what the government could do for 4-H. When a reply came back that he could provide more funding for 4-H, he responded that because he sees 4-H as an integral part of Saskatchewan’s agricultural economy, his government is the number one funder of theBeforeorganization.wrapping up, he spoke to the 4-H members about how to deal with nervousness when it comes to public speaking. He indicated that he stills gets nervous when he has to stand up and talk before a crowd. He stressed the importance of keeping to the point and using illustrations to drive home that point.
The hour went by quickly. Before leaving, Moe and Harrison posed with the 4-H members and then it was on to his next stop. He left behind many children and adults who were excited about having met their premier in person.
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By Paul Kimball Ian, Jo-Anne, Liam and Anna Cushon hosted a day-long tour on their Moose Creek Organic Farm north of Oxbow on July 25. Close to 60 farmers showed up. The farm is about 5,000 acres. Several crops are raised, including flax, wheat, oats, alfalfa seed and hemp. Most who attended, like Bill Armstrong, have been farming organically for a number of years and the day gave him the opportunity to acquire new wisdom in becoming an even more effective farmer. The Cushons have been raising crops organically since 1989 and are very innovative. They’re constantly trying out new ideas to raise better crops, and they’re willing to share their findings with farmers to save them the time and money required for experimenting.GrahamPusch transitioned from conventional farming to organic farming because of concerns he has about the health impact of the chemicals being used. That concern became personal for Pusch. His brother Rod, whom he farmed with, developed cancer shortly after the switch to organic farming and Pusch believes that the cancer resulted from working with chemicals. Rod passed away two years ago. Like Armstrong, Pusch saw the tour as being of great value in becoming a more productiveSeveralfarmer.hadgiven up on traditional farming because they saw an increasing portion of their income going to chemical companies. They, too, wanted to discover how organic farming could become more profitable to them. Organic farming is considerably different than conventional farming. Because chemicals are not used, other means are used for weed control and soil nutrition. This is done naturally, using natural elements like chicken manure and clover to provide the necessary nutrition.Threeattendees came from the University of Manitoba. Martin Entz is a professor, Sarah Wilcott is a research coordinator and Michelle Carkner is working on her PhD in phosphorous use efficiency. They have a vested interest in the Cushon farm as they have research sites in their fields that they monitor closely. Entz was sharing that the difference between conventional farming and organic farming is comparable to the difference between checkers and chess. In checkers, moves are reactionary, on the spur of a moment, where in chess, a player needs to look several moves ahead.The Cushons cannot simply add synthetic fertilizers to add phosphates and nutrients to the soil. They need to give their fields the opportunity to replenish those things naturally and that means that on any given year, up to about 40 per cent of their land is unused for crop, allowing the fields to rejuvenate by letting clover and alfalfa grow and then plowing it down.That is costly, resulting in new ideas being constantly tried out to make the years of planting even more productive.The day was spent taking a bus from field to field to see the results. At each field, Cushon explained what was going on and then a
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Professor Martin Entz and farmer Ian Cushon help other farmers with what they’ve learned. Photo by Paul Kimball
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Alida, SK By Gord Paulley Kelvin Rutten has farmed all his life. Residing 13 kilometres southwest of Carlyle, Rutten, 63, owns and rents 1,900 acres of farmland located in the Rural Municipalities of Moose Mountain and MooseTogetherCreek. with his brother Larry, Rutten started organic grain farming in 1987. This year, he has 700 acres sown to oats, hullless barley, wheat and einkorn wheat. The remaining acres are either hay land, clover, alfalfa or summer fallow. A successful organic grain farmer will continuous crop using very varied and extensive rotations. In June, clover and alfalfa is plowed down which results in an excellent base for next year’sThiscrop.isonly the third year in 35 that Rutten has not planted rye. As well, peas and flax were not sown this year. Instead, he has been experimenting with einkornThiswheat.variety contains gluten and has a higher percentage of protein than modern red wheats. It is considered more nutritional because it also has higher levels of fat, phosphorus, and potassium. It also benefits people that have mild celiac disease.
Wild oats and yellow mustard are the main adversaries of organic grain farmers. Contrary to popular belief, farmers can spray their crops using natural or organic herbicides including sulfur.There are only a handful of organic farmers in the RMs. The operators must be certified and are strictly governed by the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA). Rutten belongs to TCO Cert, which is a unique organic certifier because it is made up of member run chapters located across Canada. It is headquartered in Humboldt.Hiscertification number is 005, which shows how long he has been involved in the organic grainOrganicbusiness. fields are inspected annually and there must be a 25-foot “buffer” cultivated between conventional grain lands. For years, Rutten has sold his organic grains mainly through Canadian brokers with most of his products transported to the United States. Rutten loves talking about the organic grain business.“I’ve been farming organically for 35 years and have been happy with the results. Neighbour George Coffey was a mentor to me. Yields are lower than conventional crops because we can’t use fertilizer, but prices are often higher too.
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“My inputs are far lower than the average grain farmer and I don’t need any hired help. I do, however, have several friends and relatives that assist me: my stepchildren Corey, Brittney and Greg Wilson and, of course, my 91-year-old neighbour LorneSadly,Luedtke.”Rutten has seen a lot of tragedy in his life. Both brother Larry and sister Cathy died of ALS many years ago. Brother Ron and his family died tragically in an automobile accident over 30 years ago just a couple of kilometres away from his home quarter. He also had two nephews pass away far tooHesoon.was common-law to Sandi Wilson of Redvers for 16 years and she died from cancer in 2015. He has three stepchildren and four step-grandchildren from thatDespiterelationship.thepersonal setbacks, Rutten is a very upbeat and positive individual.“Ihave fond memories of my nephew Michael. His three older brothers all halter broke cattle, Michael halter broke chickens,” he said with a Ruttensmile.isan avid reader and is never afraid to ask a question. He enjoys studying alternative medicine practices and likes the odd game of Deepgolf. down, Rutten loves the farm and the rural way of life. He is in good health, and although he mentions retirement, there’s still a few years of combining to go.
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Organic grain farmer Kelvin Rutten standing in his field of einkorn wheat. Photo submitted by Gord Paulley
Hole-in-one at Carlyle ladies’ night
By Gord Paulley As is becoming tradition, this past Tuesday the Carlyle ladies night committee hosted their annual hole-in-one event.The winning prize was to be a new 2022 Ford Bronco, sponsored by Merit Ford. While there was no winner, everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves.Eighteen teams participated in a four-person best ball. The designated hole-in-one hole was No. 3 and the yardage was set at 150 yards. Seven women hit the green, including Sarah Brownridge, Sheena Grimes, Shawn Dunn, Skyla Mayert, Lisa Morrison, Carrie Hengen and Tammy BrownridgePetzel.was the sixth golfer through and her shot of eight feet, one inch from the hole stood up all night long as being closest to the pin. Her foursome was the only ones to birdie the hole. Noreen Brady won the longest putt on hole nine.All participants enjoyed the meal after their round. Organizers are looking forward to hosting this popular event again in 2023. Ladies nights are held every Tuesday at the Carlyle Golf Club. To register, golfers can contact the clubhouse at Ladies306-453-6344.nightswill continue until September.
Earl Silcox loves to play at the White Bear Lake Golf Course. Photo by Gord Paulley
By Gord Paulley Local resident Earl Silcox and his family have lived at White Bear Lake for decades. Now 86 years old, he enjoys excellent health and has been a fixture at the White Bear Lake Golf Course since it opened back in the late 1980s.For years, he, wife Doreen, daughter Kelly and son Kirby would tee off every Saturday and Sunday at 6:15 a.m. It then changed to 7:15 a.m. and now his regular family tee time is 7:40 a.m.Kirby passed away in 2017 and his weekend foursome also includes longtime friend Clarence Gelowitz.Silcox started golfing late in life. He purchased his first set of golf clubs from Lonnie’s Golf Shop in Regina and played his first golf game in Maple Creek in 1987. He was a great golfer back in his day, at one time sporting an 11 handicap. He now plays from the forward tees and has shot his age or lower on many occasions.During his lifetime, Silcox has had four holes-in-one, three of them at White Bear and one in Arizona. He aced hole No. 2 in 2002, hole No. 8 in 2010, and hole No. 16 in 2020. He has eagled every hole at White Bear except for the par-3 11th. His favourite hole is the par-5 17th.Silcox golfs five or six times a week with Doreen, and Kelly drives down from Regina to join him every weekend. During the week, he plays with Gelowitz and anyone else who needs a partner. He was one of the first to own an electric golf cart at White Bear and now owns two. Silcox golfs the Bear from May to October and then travels and golfs in Arizona for three months every winter. Until recently, Silcox had for years assisted in running the weekly Wednesday men’s nights. He has enjoyed knowing all the clubhouse managers and staff but did want to highlight golf course superintendent Larry Palmer.“Larry is the blood and soul of the White Bear Lake Golf Course,” said Silcox. “He is truly an icon and does not get the credit he deserves. White Bear is in immaculate condition and our family is honoured to be long-time members of this fabulous golf course. Thank-you Larry, for all that you do.”Silcox just simply loves the game of golf. “I like the fresh air, the personal challenge, and developing lifelong friendships along the way. And I can’t forget the regular opportunity of learning the many variances of the English language. Health permitting, I am looking forward to many more years of striking the ball and enjoying the great game of golf.”
Participants enjoying their post-game meal after the Tuesday ladies night event at the Carlyle Golf Club. Photo by Gord Paulley
By Paul Kimball Carter Beck, Saskatchewan’s U18 AAA MVP, was in Saskatoon recently, where he was able to show the Toronto Blue Jays his baseball abilities.Blue Jays scouting camps take place across Canada. Scouts are specific in what they look for. For non-pitchers, they’re interested in throwing speed and accuracy, running speed and hitting skills. An outfielder, Beck was given two opportunities to field balls and throw them to third base, and two more opportunities to make throws to home plate. All four throws were on theHemoney.rangood times in two 60-yard dashes. One further test allowed Beck to showcase his hitting skills. He faced 20 pitches over two rounds and homered three times. The other 40 players combined for only one homeAlongrun.with what the scouts observed, they received player information from Baseball Sask’s high performance coach Greg Brons. Across Canada, 120 players are being chosen to take the next step, going to Toronto from Sept. 20-24 to be looked at more closely. When the first list of 75 players was released, Beck’s name was on it. In the meantime, he and two other local ball players, Callum Hollinger of Carnduff (baseball) and Raivyn Millions of Oxbow (softball) are in Niagara, representing Saskatchewan in the Canada Summer Games. Make sure to pick up future copies of the Observer to find out how they fared.
The ObserverFriday, August 12, 2022 15 Thank You MYRGLOD STEEL AND METAL, WEYBURNMYRGLOD STEEL AND METAL, WEYBURN for the beverage cart you so generously donated to the WHITE BEAR GOLF COURSE Thanks again WHITE BEAR GOLF COURSE AND WHITE BEAR COUNSEL Sports
Photo by Risa Walbaum
Earl Silcox is a long-time member at White Bear
Carter Beck is heading for Toronto Carter Beck thinking home run as he heads to the plate.
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The ObserverFriday, August 12, 2022 17 The Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays) BUSINESSBUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor • • • Carlyle Office: Wed. afternoon, Phone 306-577-5520 119 Main Street, Carlyle (Performance Realty Building) • • • Stoughton Office: Thurs. afternoon, Phone 306-457-2509 • • • MAIN OFFICE: 1222-5th St., Estevan, SK Phone 306-634-8822 • Fax 306-634-8837 VET SERVICES LAW OFFICES BEAUTY SALONS STORAGE 206TWOOSIX Amy Geiger306-453-2420Owner206mainst.carlyle,skkOpenMondaytoSaturdayTues&ThursEvenings5Stylists LAW OFFICES James F. Trobert, B.A., LL.B. Kathryn E. A. Gilliss, B.A. (Hons.), J.D. 1339 - 4th Street * Estevan, SK S4A 0X1 Phone: (306) 634-2616 Stoughton – Tuesday morning Fax: (306) 634-9881 Oxbow – Tuesday afternoon E-mail: tglaw@sasktel.net Kipling – Every 2nd Friday afternoon MISC. SERVICES Free Scrap Metal Drop Off We Accept: We also Buy: Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling 1 Km North of Manor on the #603 Phone (306) 575-7237 Hours: Monday-Sunday Please call for drop off time TOWING SERVICES MARK’S TOWING 306.575.7237 Manor SK, Box 7, S0C 1R0 • Big Rig Towing • 24 Hour Service • Unlock Service • Boosting • Deck and Wheel Lift Service • Free Scrap and Vehicle Removal Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed. LL.B. MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials * In Cemetery Lettering Memorial Benches * Cenotaphs * Columbaria Cemetery Improvements * Memorial Restoration MICHAEL REY 306-901-7440 LAURIE REY 306-901-7000 Call, text or email mrey@sasktel.net No obligation in-home consultation Dr. Christine Ewert Hill D.V.M. Dr. Rafael Pineda D.V.M. Dr. R. Clarke Hill BSc. Carlyle | Hwy #13 N. | (306) 453-2446 Redvers | #1 Service Road | (306) 452-3558 Kipling | #905 Main St. | (306)Dr.736-2516KarenCadena
By Paul Kimball When Paul Carriere married Pat Audet back in 1956, little did they know how big of a family tree they were about to plant. He is 87 years old and widowed, as his wife Pat passed away in 2011. Carriere is still active, managing Carnduff ’s landfill Recently,site. the family had a reunion at the Merkley farm north of Glen Ewen, and family came from as far away as Chilliwack, B.C. That trip was made by Makenzie Rae, one of Carriere’s granddaughters.The weather was beautiful for the weekend of celebrating family and allowed for a lot of outdoor activities like badminton, bocce ball and water hoses for the kids. Trailers were parked and tents were set up to accommodate the whole family. All the meals were homecooked.The family tree is very large. Paul and Pat had seven children, who in turn gave them 24 grandchildren, who provided 40 great-grandchildren (with two more on the way) and they have contributed throwdren.great-great-grandchil-twoAddtheseupandinthespouses
Submitted by Myrna Olson Roy Bortolotto and Barbara Wilkens have returned from a trip to Europe from July 1123.They visited Munich, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg. A highlight of the trip was attending the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany.Acelebration of life for the late Norma (Howarth) Struble was held on July 28 at the Wawota Drop-In Centre. She passed away on Nov. 19, 2020, at the age of 83 Congratulationsyears. to the Kipling Royals 45 and over baseball team who won the provincial title in Moosomin. Two local residents that are part of this team are Trevor Latham and Rob West.Sympathy to the family and friends of Katie Bunz, who passed away at the Deer View Lodge on Aug. 4. She was 92 years old. Her funeral mass was held at St. Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Wawota. Interment was in the Dumas Cemetery. John Trinidad, who travelled home to the Philippines several months ago, has returned to Wawota. He was accompanied by his mother Josefina Trinidad and his 15-year-old daughter Jihan Camille Trinidad.Jose fina will stay in Canada until January while she visits with son Jordan and family. Jihan will remain in Wawota with her dad. Welcome, Jihan. Eleven children attended the kids’ afternoon on Aug. 2. The theme was rocks, the three different categories and the many uses of rocks. Tammie Bunz brought a geoid which she broke open to reveal the hidden crystals inside.Primary and secondary colours were discussed. The craft was mixing colours and painting rocks. Lunch was puffed wheat and Rice Krispies cake and juice.
Five generations of the Carriere family, from back left, Paul Carriere, great-granddaughter Rose, granddaughter Shannon, daughter Vivian and great-great-grandchildren Lily and Jace. Photo by Paul Carriere
Paul Carriere loves his large family tree and their reunions
and the result was that there were about 80 mouths to feed that weekend.Thiswas the second time the Carriere family had a reunion. The first came three years ago when it was decided that Paul, the family patriarch, wasn’t getting any younger and that it would be great to enjoy family while everyone was able to. Now the planning for reunion number three begins.
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Approximately 200 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Regina on Wednesday evening after departing Warsaw, Poland, to escape the ongoing war in their home country. The Ukrainian citizens will arrive on two charter flights after a short layover in “Saskatchewan’sEdmonton. approach to welcoming Ukrainian citizens is unique and speaks to Saskatchewan’s character,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “I am extremely proud of the work that is being done to ensure Ukrainian citizens are safe and comfortable in our province - whether it be for a short time or if they choose to make Saskatchewan their permanentPassengershome.” will be provided with temporary accommodations in Regina to allow them access to key supports and information related to living in Saskatchewan. A settlement reception centre will be available and will include on-site personnel to answer questions and issue Saskatchewan health cards, assist with setting up bank accounts, provide information about housing, employment, education, income assistance, community supports and more.All recent newcomers from Ukraine are welcome to visit the receptionSaskatchewancentre. is proud to partner with humanitarian organizations Open Arms and Solidaire on this Informationinitiative. about programs and services is available to Ukrainian newcomers on an ongoing basis by calling 1-833-613-0485 (toll free), by email at posterbytheirareresidentsernment’scesaccessingsupport@gov.sk.caukraine-orbyonlineresour-ontheprovincialgov-website.Saskatchewan’sandbusinessesencouragedtoshowsupportforUkraineprintingtheattachedandhangingit in visible locations. The hashtag #SKSupportsUkraine can also be used on social media. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has forced millions of Ukrainian people to flee their country in search of safety. With the arrival of this flight, more than 1,500 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the conflict began.
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PARKS AND RECREATION OPERATOR
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The Town of Carlyle is seeking a full time Parks and Recreation Operator who will perform general labour, maintenance, operation and repair activities on all assigned parks, playgrounds, open spaces, the Carlyle Sports Arena, Carlyle & District Leisure Complex, Carlyle Spray Park, Memorial Hall, and the Cemetery. A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 drivers license, demonstrated ability to operate small tools/equipment and light duties in a proficient manner and a clear criminal records and vulnerable persons check are required. Ideally, you will have or be willing to obtain: Arena Operator 1 and 2 and Pool Operators Certificates and Playground Safety Awareness Training. Depending upon your skills, experience and abilities, wage range is $21.45 to $25.24 per hour ($44,625 to 52,500 per annum) with a full benefits package consisting of life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, extended health care, dental care, and a matching contribution pension through the Municipal Employee Pension Plan.
katchewanCanadianableandguidelines,aboutSaskatchewan.andkatchewancommitteeonCommand,SaskatchewanwhoalsositstheapplicationreviewwiththeSas-ANAVETStheGovernmentofMoreinformationtheprogram,applicationseligibilityareavail-throughtheRoyalLegionSas-Command at 306-525-8739 or admin@sasklegion.ca.Theapplicationform for this program is located on the Saskatchewan Legion’s website.
“Art is therapy and great for mental health,” said Marchand. It quiets her mind and gives her peace while doing something she loves. believes art is good therapy
Using oil paint, Marchand can layer and blend her colours easily, as oil takes longer to dry, unlike water-based paint that driesMarchandquickly. paints with all mediums. She just completed her first grid painting. It is painted like graph paper, with tiny squares creating a picture.
Photo by Chylisse Marchand
The Village of Manor is now accepting applications for the full time position of Public Works Foreman. The Foreman is responsible for the general operation of the Village, including the water and sewer system, streets and roads, operation of various equipment, maintenance and servicing village equipment. It is a team environment, with the Foreman reporting to the Administrator, and the Foreman being the supervisor if there are other Public Works Staff. Part of the team is a council consisting of the mayor and 4 councillors. The foreman does not report directly to Council, but direction will come from Council via the Administrator. Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract Certificates or willing to obtain the following: Power Mobile Equipment Certificate • WHMIS Course First aid and CPR • Transportation of Dangerous Goods License Level 1 Wastewater Collection • Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Level 2 Water Treatment • Level 2 Water Collection A full job description can be obtained from the Village Office. The Village of Manor offers several benefits including a matching pension plan, group benefits plan and a competitive salary range. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2022. Include wage expectations, references, and available start date Thank you to everyone that applies, but only those interviewed will be contacted. Forward applications to Village of Manor P.O. Box 295 Manor, SK S0C 1R0 Email to admin.manor@sasktel.net Fax 306-448-2274 By Stephanie Zoer Chylisse Marchand’s face lights up when she talks about her paintings and is grateful for the opportunity to display her talent at the Artist Colony of Moose Mountain ProvincialGravelbourgPark. was home to Marchand as she was growing up, but she now resides in Redvers with her partner Corey George, and their four children Shay, Alli, Peyton and Kara.Marchand has a teacher’s degree, which was started at Medicine Hat College, and later completed at the University of Lethbridge.Shehasher bachelor of arts and bachelor of education, an art degree and a minor in math.
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Marchand’s daughter Shay also enjoys drawing and painting, and Marchand’s grandmother, Phoebe Kindt from Assiniboia, was also an artist.
Chylisse Marchand
Marchand is the learning support teacher at the Bellegarde school and has also taught in Carlyle. Teaching is Marchand’s full-time job, and she absolutely loves the kids. She feels teaching is not just about the children learning, but also providing support for her students. Marchand is also an artist. She always felt she had the talent and began to paint steadily 12 years ago, when her youngest child was six months old. She paints with her heart, as each piece has a meaning. Marchand feels that art is an excellent way to help with mental health.Roses and peonies are among her favourite flowers to paint, although she does paint an array of other flowers.
Marchand’s pieces can take up to 60 hours to complete, while others may only take eight hours. “It all depends on the piece,” said Marchand. While at the colony, Marchand offered henna tattoos, which turned out to be a big hit with the kids. Along with the tattoos she performed face painting. She had approximately 200 kids take their turns for the tattoos.
Chylisse Marchand loves painting and each piece she paints has a special meaning.
As part of their commitment to supporting veterans and building stronger communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding service clubs that the second intake period for the Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program is open for applications.“Ourgovernment continues to strengthen the long-term sustainability of provincial service clubs - supporting veterans, their families and communities,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “The response to the last intake was fantastic. A total of 57 funding grants worth more than $913,000 were provided to Legion branches, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) units, and other registered, non-profit organizations based in Saskatchewan in the first intakeIntroducedperiod.” in 201920, the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program provides grants for repairs and upgrades, special events, operations, programs and activities to engage the community and advance the work of veterans’ service organizations across the province.For 2022-23, program funding was set at $1.5 million. This honours an election commitment made in 2020 to increase funding to the program. The second intake period runs until Aug. 31. The maximum annual amount a club is eligible to receive is $30,000. This is determined through selection criteria, administered by the Royal Canadian Legion
Qualified candidates are encouraged to electronically submit their resume, a covering letter, three work related references, and salary expectations to the following address: Ms. Danielle Steele Parks, Recreation and Culture Director rec.carlyle@sasktel.net • 1.306.453.2363 Position will remain open until filled.
Saskatchewan welcomes 200 Ukrainian citizens Second intake period open for veteran service club support program
Village of Manor Employment Opportunity –Full Time Public Works Foreman
Established electrical contractor in Carlyle is seeking office personnel for accounting and general office duties. Please send resume stating experience, references, education and expected wages to faberselectric@gmail.com. Knowledge of simply accounting would be helpful but not mandatory.
cal vendors every Thursday from 5-7 pm on Bow Street.New for this year is a block party program that was created to help make a safer, more connected community.“Knowing your neighbours makes a safer community, helps newcomers feel welcome to our beautiful town, and encourages networking.
Oxbow has a lot of activities to offer people everyAccordingsummer.to information supplied by Treena Mohrbutter, the town’s community development officer, Oxbow is a thriving and progressive community.“The nearby Moose Creek Regional Park, Bow Valley Park and Souris Valley are breathtaking year-round, and home to an abundance of wildlife. Oxbow offers amazing restaurants and outdoor fun,” states a summer fun guide for the community.BowValley Park, which played host to the Bow Valley Jamboree on Aug. 6, is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, according to the brochure. It offers full-service campgrounds, a kayak and boat launches, pavilion, walking trails, potable drinking water, a children’s playground, showers and bathrooms, ball diamonds, a batting cage, an outdoor theatre and an RV dumping station.The Ralph Allen Memorial Museum is housed in a converted CN Rail station and displays a collection of historical artifacts of Oxbow and the area.Moose Creek Golf Course is located northwest of the town and is a beautiful grass-green, nine-hole golf course along the shores of Grant Devine Lake. The Oxbow Community Pool opened in 2019 with a junior Olympic swimming pool and splash park. Red Cross swimming lessons are offered in June, July and August, while public swimming and festivities occur throughout the summer.Thetown also has a number of murals. In 2012, Otto Neuman and Mike Bartolf toured the town with Alan Hamann of Access Communications to point out Oxbow’s historic homes, churches and commercial buildings. The 30-minute historical walk features fiveAmurals.farmers’ market allows people to enjoy lo-
Oxbow a busy place during the summer months
The Southeast College has announced a new scholarship partnership with the Walker Wood Foundation.Thefoundation has committed to a $16,000 annual contribution for the next four years, totalling $64,000, for scholarships. A percentage of the contributions from the Walker Wood Foundation will be matched by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. Six scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be awarded to Southeast College post-secondary students every spring. Scholarship recipients will be determined based on academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. Students studying in a full-time program at any Southeast College campus location will be eligible to apply for one of the Walker Wood Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships will be distributed for the first time in the spring of 2023.“This is the largest private donation the Southeast College Education Foundation has received to date,” said Stephen Eger, interim president and CEO for the college. “It’s partnerships such as this that are so valuable for our students, as it is able to ease some of the financial pressure that pursuing a post-secondary education can bring.” “The Walker Wood Foundation is dedicated to the funding of post-secondary education to candidates who have a high academic standing, demonstrated leadership or similar qualities and who might have otherwise found it difficult to afford further education,” the foundation said in a newsTherelease.Walker Wood Foundation currently gives awards to numerous universities and colleges across Canada.
The past two years have been hard to connect with neighours, friends and our community [so] we felt that this was an important program to support,” the brochure states.The Town of Oxbow and the Southern Plains Co-op are sponsoring program for the months of July and August. They supply hotdogs, hamburgers and buns. Loaner recreation equipment bags have been assembled with a grant from Southeast Sport, Culture & Recreation District. Guides and invitations have been created to help residents host a successful block party.
College announces partnership with foundation
Stephen Eger, Southeast College interim president and CEO, signs the Walker Wood Foundation Scholarship funding agreement. Photo submitted
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