The Observer October 14, 2022

By Stephanie Zoer

The weather during the Thanksgiving long weekend was exceptionally nice for the inaugural Pumpkin Patch Party at the Red Market Barn.

Saddle Ridge Farm, located eight kilometres from Wawota, hosted the event.

Danielle and Colton Frederickson and their two sons, Flynn and Kohen, are the owners at Saddle Ridge Farm and have often been part of the Red Market Barn with their petting zoo.

Frederickson has a passion for animals and over the years, her herd of different critters has continued to grow.

She is asked to host her zoo of animals all over the southeast corner, but got her start at the Red Market Barn, owned and operated by Harold and Brenda Johnston.

The pumpkin party began at 11 a.m. with a host of things to do for the kids all afternoon.

A large pumpkin patch could be seen upon entering. The sizes ranged

from minis up to 500 pounds. These pumpkins were sourced locally from several growers.

Next year, Frederickson hopes to grow her own pumpkins for the event, as she feels it may save her time and travelling to locate homegrown pumpkins.

The extreme sized pumpkins were donated by the Windthorst and

District Lions Club, who also hold a contest for the largest pumpkin.

Face painting was a favourite throughout the event, as it had a nonstop line up.

Grandparents, parents and kids started streaming through the gate early in the afternoon to enjoy the kid-friendly event.

The one-time entrance fee covered all the events

for the day, and the kids could take part in the activities as often as they wished.

They could dig through the straw pile to find trinkets, which was called a needle in the haystack.

A photo shoot area was well attended for families to get that special moment.

Children of all ages took advantage of the

huge bouncy castle as parents watched on.

The popular attraction was the petting zoo. Donkeys, geese, rabbits, goats, sheep, Guinee pigs, a pony and pot belly pigs received lots of treats and pets from the little hands.

Timbel Wellborn provided hay wagon rides with his well-behaved horses, which gave hours of rides all afternoon.

Snacks were available for purchase through Broadway Bakeshop out of Redvers.

In the background, Aaron James pumped out some country tunes, which was fitting for the setting.

As guests continued to arrive, the pumpkin patch slowly became smaller, with half the pumpkins finding new homes.

“It took a great deal of work to get this organized,” said Frederickson.

She now knows what to change and make better and more efficient for next year.

From painting signs weeks in advance, to setting up the day before, to an early morning of loading up animals. Frederickson feels it was a highly successful day.

With many families and friends hands helping out, she has plans to continue with the event next year while adding some vendors as well.

For more photos, please see the Observed At page on A9.

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Kipling and Area Arts Council launches new season

The Kipling and Area Arts Council is looking forward to bringing several concerts to the town during the 2022-23 season.

The organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), together with its member arts councils across the province, are excited to announce the OSAC 202223 performing arts season.

After being shut down for 18 months and then returning with some programming in 2021-22, OSAC has a full slate of performances scheduled for this season. There are 135 performances scheduled across the province.

Every year OSAC presents over 300 live community and school performances, attended by a total audience of approximately 75,000 people. This is possible because of a dedicated network of volunteers committed to making culture a vital part of Saskatchewan community life, and funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries, administered by SaskCulture and Canadian Heritage.

“The lives of Saskatchewan residents are enriched through the efforts of arts

council volunteers who strive to ensure that live music, dance, theatre, and variety performances are available across the province,” the arts council said in a news release. “Please support this commitment to the arts by attending the many wonderful presentations available in the coming season.”

The Kipling and District Arts Council’s season will open with Christine Tassan

et les Imposteures with their Gypsy jazz and swing music as the first show of the season. This show will be Oct. 21. After hearing this group for a short time at Showcase, the arts council said it was blown away by their talent.

“Right from the start this group set a high standard and got the audience moving in their seats. Their music exudes an infectious energy, a rhythm and emotion that

cannot easily be resisted,” the arts council said.

With a decade and a half of bringing their blend of Gypsy jazz and revisited cover songs, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have made a name for themselves on the music scene. The latest show of these four talented musicians brings together some of the works by Django Reinhardt, Felix Leclerc and American swing composers.

This string band draws inspiration from one artist’s poetry and the other’s swing. They’ve expanded their concept to the swing music of some contemporary friends of Django and Felix. They revisit hit songs created by Gershwin, Louis Prima or Charlie Chaplin and blend them nicely with Django’s beautiful melodies.

“From a mix of 1930s’ American swing and French dance hall music to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians,” the arts council said.

On stage, the audience bears witness to musicians who improvise, interpret their repertoire and blend their voices together in harmonies.

“They perform two sets of toe-tapping unbridled creativity and sense of humor. But it’s their communicative energy and the personal bond between

them that hits home the most. You can listen to their music on YouTube or by visiting their web site at www.christinetassan.com.”

This Quebec quartet consists of violin, double bass and two guitars. They have performed from the east coast to the west coast in Canada and have toured in the U.S., Europe, China and the U.K. These four musicians with their music, their complicity on stage, their humour and dynamism bring an atmosphere which transforms each show into an unforgettable moment.

The show is at the Kipling Community Centre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin an hour later.

Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.ca. Advance tickets are also available at Balfour Pharmacy for $25 or at the door for $30. Students (13-18) will be admitted for $10. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Season tickets will also be available that evening at the door for $65.

Christine Tassan et les Imposteures will perform in Kipling on Oct. 21. Photo courtesy of the Kipling and Area Arts Council

RM of Enniskillen celebrates its new wellness centre

By David Willberg

The RM of Enniskillen had a big reason to celebrate on Oct. 1 with the grand opening of its new wellness centre.

Pamela Bartlett, who is the RM’s chief administrative officer, said it was an “amazing event” with lots of people present and a great time by everybody.

The Rapid Relief Team served lunch to more than 150 people. A short grand opening ceremony saw Bartlett and Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison deliver speeches and participate in the ribbon cutting.

People were able to tour the building and ask questions, and the Carnduff detachment of the RCMP handed out stickers and tattoos for children.

In her speech, Bartlett noted that when this idea was brought to the

RM by paramedic Britt Venn, the RM started the wellness centre initiative after hearing about the services that have been absent from the community and the struggles the ambulance staff were facing.

The RM received $406,315 in donations.

Support came from as far away as Saskatoon.

She also pointed out a bequest from the estate of Nellie Adams was one of the main reasons this centre was possible.

The centre opened earlier this year and has been busy helping the community.

“It’s getting busier all of the time,” said Bartlett. “Currently we have, in a week … physiotherapy, mental health and addictions, a diabetic educator, the paramedics meeting there when they are from out of town, the RCMP using the facility after hours, and if they have any meetings, we’re having training sessions there.”

Public health has been present every week, speech therapy has been meeting and

a dietician has been present. A reflexologist moved in last week.

They plan to have an osteopath come in, along with sessions to live well with chronic conditions. She has also reached out to an acupuncturist as well.

Three counselling rooms, two physiotherapy rooms and two treatment rooms are located on the bottom floor. The ambulance garage is located on the bottom floor as well.

The top floor includes a large training room, washroom facilities, two bedrooms, the office and other amenities for the EMS, and a shared kitchen facility.

Barlett said this has been an important facility for the community.

“Anybody who has had surgery, or anybody

who in the past has had to travel to Estevan, it’s huge for them not to have to make that trip to Estevan. With mental health and addictions, anybody who is having any kind of … mental health issues or problems, they are very thankful that they are not having to travel to Estevan.”

For those who don’t have a vehicle or who can’t drive, Bartlett said this facility has made a big difference.

Many of the people who have used the facility have come in and said how thankful they are to now have it in the community, she said. They heard lots of feedback prior to the grand opening and the rave reviews continued at the Oct. 1 celebration.

Fundraising is under-

way to have a new ambulance in the town.

“Soon after the community heard of the need for a new ambulance, the R.M. took this initiative on, and so far, we have raised $183,500 out of the total cost of $302,000. There are plans for a Christmas fundraiser for the ambulance,” Bartlett said.

At one point, Bartlett asked for appreciation and thanks to the EMS staff for their service, calling them “courageous, compassionate, caring and resourceful EMS local heroes.”

They are fortunate to have Oxbow EMS and Carnduff EMS, which she said covers the area when Oxbow EMS is out of service or on calls and transfers. The new ambulance is currently in production.

CF Sunrise saluted for innovative business program

Community Futures

(CF) Sunrise’s contribution to community economic development in Saskatchewan was recognized at a recent provincial summit, held at Dakota Dunes Resort.

CF Sunrise’s Destination Business Program received the 2022-23 Award for Excellence in Innovation.

CF Sunrise says the win showcases its ongoing support of community economic development initiatives, business development assistance and its focus on promoting economic diversification in the region.

“This award is great recognition for the efforts put forth by so many stakeholders in southeast Saskatchewan. I’m proud of the team that helped to make this program happen. It’s amazing to real-

ize that more than 100 businesses in the southeast Saskatchewan area have learned how to become destinations and are now working together to promote the region as a tourism hub,” said Christina Birch, regional economic development co-ordinator for CF Sunrise.

Over the past year that CF Sunrise has offered the course, businesses have taken the program and benefited from what Sunrise called its “innovative teachings, networking opportunities and focused business promotional campaigns.”

“The program has received excellent reviews from its participants. The course itself helps our businesses uncover their uniqueness, concentrate on what makes them distinctive, and market their one-of-a-

kind features to gain new customers. This benefits their business, their communities and the entire region,” said Birch.

CF Sunrise said business owners are big fans of this award-winning program, noting the benefits of being connected to ongoing learning, support and new collaborations.

“I loved being a part of the Destination Creation course. I gained knowledge of trends, unique aspects of my business that seemed simply common to me, and the power of collaboration and making connections with some amazing entrepreneurs. I would recommend this course to any business owner looking for practical, inexpensive ways to design your business to become a destination,” said Deb Andrew

of Living Skies Lodge in Carlyle.

This award-winning program is now open for new registrations, with

the next course starting on Nov. 3. The registration fee is $50 and space is limited, so interested business owners are en-

couraged to contact the CF Sunrise office or visit their registration website to reserve a seat: www. cfsunrise.eventbrite.com.

The Rapid Response Team held a barbecue at the grand opening. Photo courtesy of the RM of Enniskillen.

The RM of Enniskillen’s new wellness centre recently celebrated its grand opening. Photo by Robb Cavenegh

From left, CF Sunrise general manager Andria Brady, regional economic development co-ordinator Christina Birch, and business analyst Teresa LaFoy with their award.

Photo courtesy CF Sunrise

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Stephanie Zoer

Winter is not that far off

Yes, I said it. With cooler nights we know it is inevitable that snow will come at any time, but hopefully a little later.

I remember when we moved to Saskatchewan in August 2008, it was brutally hot and dry. Grasshoppers could not be avoided when I walked across our yard. At that time, it was hoped the weather would cool off soon.

That same year, a snowstorm hit on Thanksgiving weekend and the snow stayed until spring. Be careful what you wish for.

There are those that love winter and those that don’t. Not sure why, if you dislike winter, you live in Saskatchewan, where some of the coldest winters anywhere occur.

Now last winter was a good one. We had some crazy storms, with bitter wind. Trying to feed horses in -45 C wind chills is not a pleasant experience, but it needs to be done.

This winter, according to the weather experts, will be another cold and snowy one, but then every season has its ups and downs.

I am not crazy over spring. One just never knows what it will do – snow, sleet, rain, sunshine or wind, it seems to all come in the spring, and I can do without the mud in my house when my dogs come and go.

Spring does bring green grass; the snow will leave, and the sun will shine and warm things up. I get to plant my garden and get flower beds ready, something I enjoy.

Summer brings bugs. Ugh. Especially mosquitoes. Grass needs cutting, garden has to be weeded along with the flower beds. Outdoor items must be painted and repaired. The list goes on.

Ah, but summer brings campfires, swimming, boating, tractor pulls and horse shows. Who does not love a good horse show?

Now fall is very busy and the wasps come out. I am terrified of them, and they send me running. It is time to clean the garden and flower beds. Get the lawn furniture put away. And is the snow blower ready to go?

Fall also brings harvest, not just for farmers but for us garden people. It is canning time at its fullest. I love to watch my canning room fill with preserves, knowing they were grown in my garden.

Now this brings us to winter. Why is winter so hard? Is it the cold temperatures, the unpredictable weather or the road conditions? Unpredictable weather can happen in any season.

I went to an Estevan Bruins game last winter and it was nice out. Then I got a message from my husband to head home as it was starting to storm. Yup, we drove home in a snowstorm. One always has to watch the weather.

I really don’t mind winter. It is just like summer, just with more layers of clothes.

There is hockey, like the Estevan Bruins, which we love, ice fishing, snowmobiling, tobogganing, skating and backyard fires. Building snowmen and snow forts. There is actually a lot of things to do in the winter.

It is a time for baking, pots of soup, and relaxing. I love to sit in the coziness of our home, knitting or writing my articles.

We can’t change the weather, yet we seem to complain about it regularly. So why not just enjoy every season and make the best of it?

After all, this is my opinion.

Yes, there’s a card for that

line one area decorated with their vast collection of ornaments. In another space, you get to create your own gift wrapping bows.

I was watching a team of window washers working many floors up a tall tower and had a reaction

I often have: “That’s another job I could not do.”

Do you remember career tests in high school?

We answered dozens of questions and then waited for a computer printout of the jobs that fit our temperament and aptitude. I don’t recall all that was on my list, but I remember what wasn’t. It’s a career that isn’t listed on the National Occupation Classification but it would have been a dream job for me.

I would have loved to create messages for greeting cards.

I love cards. I love getting them, but even more I like giving them. I have an entire plastic tub filled with a wide selection for every type of occasion.

A few summers ago, I toured the Hallmark Centre in Kansas City. Visitors can see displays representing all aspects of the Hallmark business model.

Incredible Christmas trees

In one popular area, you can stop in a series of sound booths and watch all the commercials Hallmark has aired over the years. I challenge even the toughest character to come out of that room without tears spilling down your cheeks or a lump forming in your throat.

But of all we did and saw that day, I harboured a touch of wistfulness as I watched artists and writers talk about the creative process that goes into making cards. What an amazing job combining words and artwork to create beautiful messages. The right card can say it all.

A good friend of mine gave me a gift-boxed set called “A Year of Gratitude” containing 52 cards and envelopes, along with a journal. The idea was to send out one card each week to someone I could express gratitude to and make a note of that in the journal. I loved it.

It truly was the gift that kept on giving because each week I was tasked with finding reasons to express appreciation. In the looking, I found it. Again and again and again.

I got to know a woman a few years ago who loved making cards. Each one was unique in design, and inside were beauti-

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ful handwritten words from this special lady. She passed away a few weeks ago and we have found ourselves talking many times about the blessings contained within her cards.

We have been exchanging greeting cards since the early 15th century but their popularity exploded by the 1850s, when advances in printing made them more affordable. So what about cards today?

Are we still sending them? Yes, we sure are.

Despite the ease of sending texts, emails or posting messages, card sales are booming, particularly amongst millennials who are buying more expensive, eco-consciously produced cards from independent card makers. They are also expanding the market for non-traditional events and occasions such as Palentine’s/Galentine’s Day, mental health encouragement, and break ups and divorces. It is their way of connecting with people in tactile ways after spending so much of their lives on screens. Most of the startup card companies are founded by millennials.

The sheer variety of cards available demonstrate that no matter the feeling we are trying to convey we can likely say, ‘yes, there’s a card for that.’

From the silly to the sublime, there are professional artists and writers who somehow capture it all.

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According to psychologists, there are some real benefits to sending cards. When we select one for someone, our frontal lobes process thoughts and memories about the intended recipients.

It strengthens bonds between people because it conveys the importance someone places on the relationship. Cards also share messages we may not be able to find the right words for.

It’s such an important industry there are even awards given out each year honouring the best cards created. The Louie Awards, named for the lithographer credited with the birth of the U.S. Christmas card, have been handed out for over 30 years to “celebrate that moment when art, editorial and design perfectly coalesce to bring these emotions to life and memorialize the numerous milestones in our lives.”

That’s a lot to expect of a card, but somehow they are able to do just that.

We may not be nominated for any awards for cards we design, but the love and care expressed through each one is pretty special. As we hold them in our hands, display them on our desks or place them around our home they represent special people and moments in our lives, and are far more meaningful than any award or plaque could ever be. That’s my outlook.

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Angels of Hope Animal Rescue makes a difference

By Rae-Lyn Bax

Angels of Hope Animal Rescue is a volunteer group based out of Esterhazy, but has a presence in Carlyle and the White Bear First Nation.

Our mission is to rescue and find homes for abandoned, sick or injured animals from situations of abuse and neglect in east central and southeast Saskatchewan.

We are everyday ordinary people who are employed, valued members of our communities, and share one very important common interest; we are compassionate about all living creatures and their humane treatment.

We do not have a permanent holding facility for rescued animals. We rely solely on individuals who will open their hearts and homes to foster or adopt rescue animals. We are in desperate need of fosters for cats and dogs. Without fosters, we are unable to take in animals that are in need of help. We currently have 48 cats and kittens, and an endless number of dogs waiting to come into care. Although we try to move as many animals as we can to bigger city rescues, as they have a larger number of fosters and adoptions, city rescues are also at full capacity.

If you are interested in becoming a foster, please contact Sherryl Stomp with Angels of Hope Animal Rescue at 1-306-7457100.

With the co-operation of the general public, town councils, band councils, the RCMP, the SPCA and local veterinarians, we make every effort to help rescue domesticated animals in distress or who are homeless.

A further purpose of our organization is to educate the general public on various issues such as health, safety, travel tips and making a sound decision as to whether or not a pet would blend into your current lifestyle.

We are a non-profit organization and rely solely on public support through fundraising events and donations. To date we have raised funds through donations, Chase the Ace draws, community barbecues, bake sales, raffle baskets, online auctions, merchandise sales, and services to private and public functions.

All funds raised go directly to the medical costs of spaying/neutering, providing up-to-date shots, medications, etc. of rescued animals.

A cat costs between $200 and $300 for vetting if there’s nothing seriously wrong with it. Our adoption fee for a fully-vetted cat is $100.

For kittens, our adoption fee is $50. That may cover the vet visit and the first vaccinations. If there are other things wrong, that costs extra.

If we do not find a home for the cats, we move them to city rescues where they have a better chance of getting adopted, but we get zero adoption fee. Thus, the need for donations and fundraising to pay our vet bills is greatly needed. Due to the lack of dog fosters/adopters, we basically get them in to care and deal with any medical issues they may have and transfer them into the city rescues.

So again, we have no income coming back into the rescue. Our vet bills average $3,000-$5,000 a month.

At Angels of Hope, we are into our busy fall season, and are in desperate need of funds to continue to care for animals in need. To help raise funds, we have one ongoing fundraiser and two upcoming efforts. The ongoing fundraiser is Chase the Ace, held every Friday

at Lakeside Bar & Grill in Round Lake. Ticket sales are from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and the draw takes place at 8:45 p.m.

Tickets are 3 for $20, cash and etransfers are accepted. You can find and contact Angels of Hope Animal Rescue on Facebook or you can contact Rae-Lyn Bax with Angels of Hope Animal Rescue at 1-306-471-1171.

The first upcoming fundraiser is Prize Bingo being held at Kahkewistahaw First Nation on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. There are over 20 prizes to be won, plus a junior jackpot prize of a Halloween basket, an early bird prize of a $100 Walmart Gift Card, and $1,000 to go for the jackpot. Canteen is available with chili and bannock, lots of baked goods, chips, chocolate bars, pop and water.

The second is an online auction. It brings in the most income of any of fundraisers. It will be taking place on Facebook starting on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. and ending on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. We are still in need of donations of

items or gift certificates to go towards the event. The donation can be acknowledged on social media.

We would like to thank

you for considering this opportunity to donate our organization to help raise funds to help us to continue caring for animals in need. If you have

any questions regarding the organization, the fund management policy, or the projects themselves, please feel free to contact Stomp.

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There are plenty of cats available for adoption. Photo courtesy of Angels of Hope

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Millicent Irwin still enjoying life on the farm near Manor

By Gord Paulley

Living only a few kilometres north and east of Carlyle, Millicent Irwin has enjoyed a long and healthy life.

She lives with her daughter Christie and loves to reminisce about how farming has been an integral part of her family.

Millicent’s grandparents, the Hindmarchs, emigrated from Newcastle, England, in 1882 with their five children. They moved to Canada, and, after travelling to Brandon by train, settled north

of Manor before the local train tracks there were built. They homesteaded north of Manor on what is now the home quarter of Dennis and Michelle Corrigan.

Their family eventually grew to 14 children. Millicent’s father Frank was one of them and he owned a farm a few miles from the original family homestead. Millicent was born in 1924. Gibson Irwin travelled from Ontario to Saskatchewan in the early 1950s where he found work with local farmers. He met Millicent while he was buying

feed oats from her father. In 1951, Millicent graduated from nursing school in Winnipeg as a practical licensed nurse.

She married Gibson in 1952. They had two daughters, Christie, who was born in 1956, and Ann, born in 1958. Millicent has five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gib passed away in 1999.

The Irwins were not large farmers and only owned a section of land. The land, along with their beef cattle, had to be sold in 1966 when Gibson had heart problems. Several years later, when his health improved, they were able to purchase the three quarters of land where Millicent still resides today.

Dairy cows were also purchased and improving health allowed them to expand the herd to 45 Holsteins, which they milked for over 20 years. Leonard Big Eagle of White Bear was the contractor who

built them their farm residence.

Like many farmers in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Irwins also had chickens and hogs. In their later

years, they operated a large market garden that was known for miles around and they had many loyal customers.

“I have had a whale of

a life,” said Millicent. “Gib and I loved old time dancing, and we went to every dance we could. I was very involved with the UCW (United Church Women) and loved to sing in the choir. I loved knitting, sewing, and embroidery, and made many of my own dresses. I still like helping out with the garden.”

Another large part of Millicent’s life revolved around her daughters and their registered purebred dogs. Both Christie and Ann won numerous awards and recognitions at dog shows in North America. Christie’s breed was purebred American cocker spaniels, while Ann’s was purebred Shetland sheep dogs. The family travelled together to many of these events.

Daughter Christie lives on the farm and tends to her mother. She privately tutors an autistic student from Fort Qu’Appelle using Zoom. Ann passed away tragically in a fire five years ago.

Though not as nimble as she used to be, Millicent still gets around the house rather effortlessly. She is in excellent health for a woman her age. Millicent still sees well, and her hearing is fine. Up until this spring, she only took vitamin pills and blood thinners.

Millicent has enjoyed a great life and has seen many changes over the years. She enjoys her grandchildren and great grandchildren and of course they never seem to visit her enough. Her home is warm, inviting and always open to visitors.

“It’s been a great life,” Millicent added. “I don’t want to ever leave the farm.”

Millicent Irwin at her kitchen table with recently preserved dill pickles. Photo by Gord Paulley

Producers wrapping up harvest in

There was very good harvesting weather in late September and early October, which allowed many producers to wrap up their operations or get very close to finishing.

Some producers still have canola and flax to straight-cut. Regionally, more than 86 per cent of the crop is in the bin which is just behind the five-year average of 90 per cent.

Late seeding dates re-

sulted in a later start to harvest for many producers in the region, but most were expected to be finished by mid-October.

There was very little precipitation in the region in late September and early October, which allowed for harvest to continue and ensured that grain quality was not negatively impacted. Hard red spring wheat was graded as 70 per cent 1CW, 27 per

cent 2CW and three per cent 3CW. These grade ratings are very impressive, as most of the downgrading was due to bleaching or disease related issues.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 56 per cent adequate, 34 per cent short and nine per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 54 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and seven per cent very short.

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While many areas of the region received more rain than last year, there are many producers who are seeing their soils, pastures and dugouts dry up very quickly and will need a very good rain before winter settles in.

Estimated yields for

the region are stronger than last year but still disappointing for some producers who missed out on the rain over the growing season. The yields for spring wheat and canola are very strong with 45 buchels/ acre and 38 bu/ac, respectively. Durum is es-

southeast

timated to yield 47 bu/ ac, barley 71 bu/ac and oats 84 bu/ac.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to strong winds and wildlife. Wind has continued to blow around swaths and damage seed heads, resulting in lost yield. Earlier rain has

also led to grain sprouting in both swathed and standing cereal crops.

Farmers have been busy with harvesting, starting fall field work such as weed control and harrowing, hauling bales, cleaning corrals and moving cattle to stubble fields.

farm lane

Pave

Producers have been busy applying the finishing touches to harvest. File photo

A welcome donation

Public Library Board recently received a

from

Carlyle District Lions

a donation were, from left, Manor Public Library board chairperson Tracy Brimner, Lions member Candy Bye and Village of Manor Mayor Lucille Dunn. Picture submitted by Candy Bye. “Our board would really like to thank the Lions Club for their generous donation.

funds will be going towards installation of a new front door, allowing full wheelchair accessibility to our building.”

Halloween Jackpot hosts 100 riders in Stoughton

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton rodeo grounds came alive on Oct. 8, with its first Halloween 4D barrel jackpot.

Trucks and horse trailers began to arrive around 10:30 a.m., and by 1 p.m., the grounds were packed with 100 horses and riders to turn and burn on the barrels.

The Stoughton New Hope Horse Club (NHHC) put on the event with April Breault holding the reins, but it could not have been done without the help of Kim Hagen, Hannah Heaton, Janet Hall and Sarah Wright. They all worked endlessly to make this event the success it was.

Breault is a barrel racer herself and with so many of the club’s riders taking part in jackpots all over the southeast corner, and the club leaning more

towards gymkhanas, it made sense to host one in Stoughton.

The NHHC had just participated in a Saskatchewan Riding Clubs Association event a few weeks ago, where most of the club’s riders took part in the gymkhana.

Stoughton has beautiful facilities, according to Breault, and she decided on the Halloween theme when a friend of hers took part in a Saskatoon jackpot, which was also a Halloween theme and found it to be a great deal of fun.

Although Stoughton has a nice arena, the entrance was on the side, which would cause the riders to come in on an angle, and that is not ideal when barrel racing. So, they opened the one end and placed sand for a much easier run in.

Many riders came in

costume which created a fun atmosphere, and prizes were awarded to the best dressed. For those that choose not to wear a costume, they required a western outfit.

This event was open to all ages with the youngest rider being under the age of three.

Great grandparents, grandparents, parents and friends came to cheer on their special person and with the weather being exceptionally nice, lawn chairs were placed around the arena. Several spectators were in their 90s and loved the cheerful atmosphere.

Approximately 50 riders were entered in the open jackpot, along with 45 riders in the youth, 50 for pole bending and 20 in peewee. These numbers grew, as registration remained open until 15

minutes before the event started.

It takes many volunteers and weeks of preparation to make an event like this come together.

Due to the overwhelm-

ing success, Breault feels they will have several more next year. The response from sponsors and the donations received made this event what it was.

Most jackpots like this

are held over a two-day period, but the one-day event brought riders from two hours away. As this is one of the last events, and with the number of riders, it lasted into the evening.

Incident in Lampman under investigation by the RCMP

The Estevan RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with an incident that occurred in Lampman on Oct. 7.

Officers received a report of a firearm being discharge in the town at about 2:30 a.m.

Initial investigation determined an unknown individual or individuals fired at a residence on Corrigan Road. The residence was struck a number of times and some shots passed through the exterior wall.

No injuries were reported to police.

The Estevan RCMP continues to investigate with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Investigators ask that Lampman residents

with a video surveillance system check if they captured any suspicious individuals or vehicles during the early morning hours of Oct. 7.

If you have surveillance images or video –or information about this incident – please contact the Estevan RCMP at 306-637-4400. Infor-

mation can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

by Candy Bye

Brooke Hodgson came from Milestone to participate in the jackpot with her 18-yearold appaloosa mare Lola. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer survivors share their stories of fi ghting

By Gord Paulley

October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month,

local people have opened up about how

cancer

ected their lives.

Not that long ago, discussing this delicate subject out in the open was frowned upon. How the times have changed.

Jan Rutten

Rutten was born with lumpy breast syndrome. Over the years she checked herself out periodically only to be told she had nothing to worry about.

In May 2004, the breast cancer bus came to the Skyline Motor Inn in Carlyle. Her good friend Ardyth Philipation couldn’t make her appointment and offered Rutten her date and time. Rutten accepted the time slot and immediately found out she had breast cancer.

Within a month, with the guidance from Carlyle Dr. Johann Geldenhuys and Regina surgeon Dr. Suzanne Meyer, Rutten was on the operating table and had her breast removed. The tumour was caught in time and Rutten did not require either chemotherapy or radiation. She now gets checked out annually and to this day remains cancer free.

“I was fortunate and owe my life to Ardyth for giving me her space on the bus,” said Rutten. “To everyone out there, pleased get checked out regularly. As Dr. Geldenhuys told me, 90 per cent of the battle against cancer is having a positive attitude.”

Rutten is the proud and healthy mother of seven children, 15 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Lenna Wilson

In 1991, Lenna Wilson was living on the farm

south of Wawota. She discovered a lump on her breast and made an appointment with local longtime physician Dr. Choo Foo.

He examined her and immediately called for a biopsy. She had an appointment in Regina within the week.

Unfortunately, the growth was found to be cancerous but within 30 days of diagnosis, she had her surgery at the Plains Hospital in Regina. Her breast was removed and chemotherapy followed.

After the mastectomy, Wilson was reluctant to return to work as the Wawota Parkland School librarian as she was unsure of the student reactions.

“But it was nothing but hugs that day and a sincere welcome back from all everyone,” she said. “When my hair started to fall out from the chemo treatments, one student inquired, ‘Mrs. Wilson, why is your hair falling out?’ I replied, ‘It is because of the drugs.’ He yelled out to me, ‘Mrs. Wilson, please always say no to drugs!’”

Unfortunately, Wilson’s cancer recurred in 1994 and she had to endure an additional 36 treatments of radiation. This was successful and she has been cancer free for the past 28 years.

Wilson’s son Chad took over the family farm many years ago and is well known in livestock circles for raising purebred Hereford cattle. Daughter Kristy and her husband Nathan Johnson reside in Estevan with their two children, Jada and Dane.

Lenna Wilson lives in Carlyle and is employed as an administration officer with Golf Kenosee. Wilson has also been a previous spokeswoman at the Creative Tables for Cancer event held in Arcola.

Sherry Zacharias

Tammie Riddell

Breast cancer has no rules or boundaries. Sometimes it can be cured without issues, without chemotherapy, radiation or removal. Sometimes

it can’t. Some will die from it.

And sometimes, fate brings you together in mysterious ways, Sherry Zacharias retired as a teacher from the Carlyle Elementary School in January 2022 after 21 years of service. She is now a substitute teacher. Tammie Riddell was born and raised in Carlyle and for the past seven years has also been a substitute teacher.

Lenna Wilson, Tammie Riddell and Sherry Zacharias have

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the disease and the importance of early detection

Family support for both was strong.

“Husband Dean, daughter Brooklyn and son Kirk were my rocks, as was my mother-in-law Rosa Rolfe,” said Zacharias. “Our friends and families were there for support as well, whether it was phone calls, visits, gifts, gas gift cards, flowers and many travel companions to the city for appointments.

“In 2020, my good friend Nicole Currie helped me with the Look Good, Feel Good program. I would like to thank them again for always being there for me and my family. I couldn’t have won this battle without them.”

“My entire family was tremendously supportive,” said Riddell. “The school and community encouragement were overwhelming. I had community chauffeurs, gas gift cards, food dropped off and even a parade. On Nolan’s hockey team, they even wore pink tape on their skates to support me.”

Both Zacharias and Riddell are in the process of organizing a local support group for women with breast cancer. On Oct. 2 in Regina, Zacharias participated in her first CIBC Run for the Cure. Both were guest speakers in this year’s Creative Tables for Cancer event in Arcola on Oct. 13.

grain farms and harvests around 4,000 acres near Wawota. Carpenter was 13 years old when his mother Shelley died from breast cancer in 2001.

“My mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years earlier and had a tough time of it. Myself, my sister Colbi and brother Keegan, remember those days of her fighting it and keeping her head held high. She fought it to the end.”

Shelley Carpenter was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995 and had a lumpectomy. The cancer then spread to her liver and also affected her vision. She was employed as a bookkeeper at D & D Lumber Mart and then with Darren and Troy Swanson. She also worked for the Wawota Health Board.

Shelley Carpenter was very personable, particular and a perfectionist. Prior to her passing she wrote letters to her husband and to each of her children about how much she loved them and how much she wanted them to excel in life.

Both were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Both had chemotherapy and radiation through nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic. Both elected to have double mastectomies for fear of recurrence. Both have “rang the bell” at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre. Both have developed lifelong friendships with each other.

Zacharias’ family had a history of breast cancer and for years had worried about her acquiring the disease. Riddell discovered her cancer through self-examination. Both women provided the painstaking details on their road to recovery and the challenges of chemotherapy and radiation.

Zacharias is married to Dean, who was a high school English teacher in both Arcola and Carlyle. He retired in June 2021. Brooklyn is 26 and Kirk is 24. Brooklyn is getting married next year.

Riddell is married to Jared, who is employed at Millennium Directional Services. They have four children, Madison, 21, Adrien, 19, Jaiden, 16, and Nolan, 15.

Both women praised their doctors, the nurses of the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, and the Saskatchewan health care system. Both are well on their way to returning to normal lives. They have proved that with early detection and a positive attitude, cancer can indeed be beaten.

Joel Carpenter

Together with his father Doug, Joel Carpenter

“Mom was a very positive person and wanted to make sure we all did well in life. She had big hopes and dreams for all of us. I miss her a lot,” said Joel Carpenter.

Breast Cancer

have all fought breast cancer. Photo by Gord Paulley

What does one need to know about breast cancer?

An estimated 760 Saskatchewan women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and 170

die from the disease, according to the information provided by the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women and the second leading cause of their death.

While breast cancer is more widespread in women 50 years of age and older, the disease can occur at any age in both women and men.

There is, however, a resource that can help to prevent severe outcomes of breast cancer, improving access throughout the province.

“The screening mammogram is such an important and potentially life-saving exam. It checks for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease, so it is an absolutely critical tool in detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages. When cancer is caught early, there can be more treatment options and better outcomes. We know that early detection saves lives,” said Nora Yeates, CEO of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having mammograms and how

often to have them vary from province to province.

“You should discuss the benefits and harms of mammograms with your doctor. He or she can help you decide when to start and how often to have a mammogram,” the SHA says on its website. “Your doctor can help you find a breast cancer screening program in your area.”

For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. Regular mammograms are not recommended for women ages 40-49. Women between 50-74

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

[Subsection 78(1) of the Act] FORM L

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WAWKEN No. 93

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

☑ COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4,

☑ COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 6, will be received by the undersigned on October 19, 2022 at the municipal office in Wawota, SK during the office hours Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm from October 7, 2022 to October 18, 2022 at 4:00pm local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the RM of Wawken municipal office at 308 Railway Ave, Wawota, SK. Nomination forms must be properly executed and accompanied by a Public Disclosure Statement.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022

Katelyn Ethier, (Returning Officer)

Notice of Abandonment of Poll

The Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93 Municipal Election & By-Election 2022

Whereas the following persons nominated are the only candidates for each division, I hereby give notice that NO voting for the offices listed will take place on November 9, 2022:

Reeve (By-Election) Darrell Petterson

Division 2 - Councilor Dale Hewitt

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022.

Katelyn Ethier, .Returning Officer

should do regular mammograms every two or three years. Women 75 years of age and older should talk to their doctor about whether they need breast cancer screening.

The Screening Program for Breast Cancer operates two permanent screening centres in Regina and Saskatoon. Satellite centres are in Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorkton, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Lloydminster, but for many Saskatchewan women, and sometimes men, a mobile bus, which has been travelling throughout rural and northern Saskatchewan since 1990, has been the most convenient option.

That is one of the ways for people in the southeast to be screened for breast cancer.

The mobile mammography bus runs on a twoyear cycle. The bus comes to Carnduff in late February and Carlyle in midMarch in even-numbered years.

Altogether, the Breast Cancer Screening Bus provides screening services to women in nearly 40 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan. The schedule may change if the program encounters any staffing issues, workload changes or equipment breakdowns.

A patient doesn’t need a doctor’s referral to make an appointment for a screening mammogram.

The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides screening mammograms to Saskatchewan women who are 50 years of age or older, do not have symptoms of breast cancer such as lumps, bloody nipple discharge or skin changes, do not have breast implants, are not on active follow-up for breast cancer, and have been cancer free for five years.

The screening program has been testing many Saskatchewan residents through the

years, and the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan launched a new campaign in the fight against cancer to update the equipment to ensure they are still able to do their best to detect breast cancer at its early stages.

The current bus, purchased in 2002, needs to be replaced, said the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan in a press release. Accessing parts for repairs and maintenance on the 20-year-old vehicle is challenging, resulting in time off the road and reducing access to potentially life-saving screening mammograms for Saskatchewan women.

To ensure every woman in Saskatchewan has access to a screening mammogram, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan committed to raising $2 million by the end of March 2023 to replace the aging bus and its digital mammography equipment.

“This bus has facilitat-

TOWN OF WAWOTA

OF SASKATCHEWAN

ed more than 250,000 screening mammograms over the past 20 years, and we need to replace it so that it can continue to offer this potentially life-saving exam to thousands more women in the years ahead,” said Yeates.

The foundation is focused on raising the funds to enable the replacement and upgrading of the bus.

“People in Saskatchewan have been very generous to the Cancer Agency over the years, and I want to thank all of our donors past and present for their contributions,” said Deb Bulych, interim president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. “A new mammography bus will allow us to continue to reach populations in rural and surrounding communities to improve breast cancer outcomes.”

A new Breast Cancer Screening Bus will address all of the current issues and will include state-of-the-art mammography equipment, enabling it to provide leading-edge, potentially life-saving mammography screening services well into the future.

In the meantime, all questions about breast cancer concerns should be discussed with doctors, and screening can be arranged at one of the permanent facilities or through the bus during scheduled times.

To book an appointment, call the Sask. Cancer Agency at 1-855-5848228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There are evening appointments at some of the locations as well. People can also email early detection co-ordinators at ED.Coordinator@saskcancer.

ca for more information about the screening program.

A mobile bus that travels throughout rural and northern Saskatchewan is often the most convenient option for breast cancer screening for many people in the province. Photo courtesy of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan

Cornerstone trustees react to draft education plan

As the provincial Ministry of Education moves forward with plans to develop and implement interim education plans for 2022 and 2023, they are also seeking feedback from the public and separate school divisions regarding a longterm provincial education action plan with targets and measures.

This plan also includes 23 First Nations and First Nations education authorities, the 27 provincial school divisions, and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and Métis Nation, Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and Ministry of Education are also members of the implementation group.

The first review of the interim plan will be conducted Nov. 22 and 23 by the implementation team, who will then make revisions.

The long-term plan endorsement by council and board of education is expected to be completed by the end of January 2023, said the ministry, with detailed action plans and division organization-level plans expected by the end of June, followed by full implementation in September.

The planning exercise includes eight specific questions forwarded to the participating divisions and authorities.

Aaron Hiske, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division deputy director of education and school operations, led a roundtable discussion and response session with the Cornerstone board members.

Director of education Keith Keating said the feedback did not require a vote from board members, but rather trustee input.

“I don’t expect we’ll have great changes from what was set previously,” said board chairwoman Audrey Trombley, noting the work on that particular topic that had been done earlier.

Keating said the survey was to address the core of “the business of education.”

Trustee Tami Scott said in response to the first query regarding practices that are culturally inclusive and affirm support of teaching and learning, that this wasn’t a huge leap for Cornerstone, with Trombley adding that assessment tools are in place already.

There was an elongated query regarding common understanding of family-centric engagement and strategies to welcome students, parents and others, giving them multiple connections to the schools, and honouring First Nations and Métis ways of knowing, being and doing by seeking to understand their cultures through anti-racist lens, and to learn and understand other cultural groups within the schools.

This section drew a comment from Trombley that “the more we engage the more successful we will be.” She then pointed out how Cornerstone has an early learning program managed by the board that reaches out to these communities as well.

Outgoing Subdivision 6 trustee Jennifer Wilkinson said that since the challenges brought about by the pandemic have lessened, it was time to overcome the negatives and begin once again supporting the more positive avenues.

Estevan trustee Kevin Keating said a part of the query left him lacking in understanding and what they might do could become a red flag to others.

Trombley also offered up the theme that continued to resonate during the discussion, and that had to do with financial support. She said they are needed if additional sections of the plan are to be implemented.

Chief financial officer Shelley Toth said that in some instances, federal funds might be available to move certain elements along.

Scott, trustee for Subdivision 4, which includes Oxbow, Alameda, Lampman and Bienfait, said early intervention programs definitely led to more engagement with families.

When it came to Question 4, most of the trustees dismissed it as an overlapping question to the previous one with Scott noting that this was a “motherhood statement, no controversy.”

The query noted a desire to improve access to a variety of opportunities responsive to student needs and for support for student transitions to graduation and beyond.

Keating noted this was

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

perhaps more of a ministry-focused question.

Question 5, another lengthy dissertation, noted a need to support other provincial actions, building relations and communications among the partners and stakeholders, as well as to harmonize and maximize resources to support mental health and wellbeing.

To this, Trombley said it was much of the same thing and “where are we going with this? Yes, we can do more with more funding.”

Scott added the school division was taking on many more social services type of roles and “I hope they will recognize this and fund accordingly.”

Wilkinson said Cornerstone can combine resources within each community and their organizations, while Trombley added “you can’t teach a child who is hungry.”

Hiske said there were only so many resources that can be released to assist each project or program.

Question 6 dealt with putting anti-racist and anti-oppressive education into structures and policies that promote decolonization, Indigen-

ization and what aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.

Keith Keating said the focus was on improving indigenous graduation rates while Kevin Keating, an Estevan trustee, added that doing the extra, again, required additional money and where was that coming from.

“If we’re doing the same things, then it won’t improve,” Kevin Keating said.

Scott said this question focused not only on the education ministry but also on the Indigenous organizations and others as the pace to promote togetherness quickens.

Question 7 that dealt with understanding and incorporating Indigenous practices to enhance student mental health was, in the board’s opinion, an overlap of the previous question.

Wilkinson said, in response to this question, that it called for the need to have the right people at the table to promote the motion forward in a good way.

The final question centred on culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices to be embedded in all aspects

of education to support mental, spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing of staff and students, drew a few more comments.

Scott noted that “responsibilities in classrooms have exploded. Our long-term teachers are extending themselves well beyond the curriculum. I would love to have a teacher here right now to provide a response.”

Wilkinson, in addressing staff support asked how a teacher might be supported after they have taken on the wellbeing and support of the student.

“We must make sure resources are there.”

Norma Hewitt-Lendrum, a Weyburn trustee, said all agencies needed to acknowledge what staff/teachers are doing as they watch out for the students and special instances. She said they needed to acknowledge what teachers are being asked to do, and it was a lot.

The session ended with the board members saying they trusted that Hiske and the executive assistant to the director, Carolyn Thompson, had managed to record the majority of the comments and suggestions.

The reason for the proposal is to allow for commercial development of the construction of an abattoir and store front property.

A public meeting will be held during the regular Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. on October 26th, 2022 at the Fire Hall to discuss the proposal.

Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly their reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the Town of Alameda at:

Box 36

115 – 5th Street Alameda, Sask. S0C 0A0

A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by Friday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m.

The complete proposal may be viewed at the Town of Alameda office between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Dated at the Town of Alameda Saskatchewan, this 3rd day of October, 2022.

Sheri Carritt Administrator

Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Town of Alameda intends to restructure by adding the following lands from the Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No. 3 to the Town of Alameda.

The land to be added to the Town of Alameda is: Block A Plan 101130589 Ext. 0 and Block B Plan 101130589 Ext. 0 within the NE 36-03-03-W2nd.

Sports

Mystic Park renovations continue at Kenosee Lake

By Gord Paulley

The Village of Kenosee Lake says the final touches to their outdoor skating facility have begun.

Concrete has been poured, which will provide a base for the hockey ice and make it available for use all year round.

Working together since 2017, the village and the Moose Mountain Lions Club have had a goal of providing and promoting green space at Kenosee. At that time, they tore down the existing structure.

In 2018, a building was constructed that housed both home and

visitor dressing rooms, washrooms, and a room to store a Zamboni, which was purchased from the Village of Kennedy seven years ago.

The construction of the skating rink started last fall with the regulation ice surface fully boarded. This winter will be its second year of operation. Outdoor lighting has also been installed.

Ed Plumb is the mayor of the Village of Kenosee Lake.

A final grant in the amount of $222,468 was secured by the village. This has allowed village council along with the Moose Mountain Lions Club to see the finishing touches being put on the

park area. The facility has now been formally named Mystic Park.

“Village council has really appreciated the support we have received over the years to complete the project. Thank you to the Moose Mountain Lions Club and the many businesses and private individual donors,” said Plumb.

“The vision of the Village of Kenosee Lake has always been to build an all-season recreational facility which can be used for various activities including weddings, dances, and other functions including possibly pickle ball. It is a welcome addition to our community.”

Fundraiser will support Lampman arena’s ice plant

Fundraising is well underway for a nice ice plant at the Lampman Arena, and now an event is approaching to bring in the final dollars.

Lampman Recreation will present the After Harvest Party on Oct. 22 in the Lampman School gymnasium. Long-time Saskatchewan broadcaster Rod Pedersen, who hosts the Rod Pedersen Show, will be the MC, while former NHL enforcer Stu Grimson will be the guest speaker.

A two-meat supper will be served at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction, a live auction and music from the band Uncoolas. Midnight lunch will be served.

Brittany Sutherland, who is the recreation director for Lampman, said

nine of the 40 tables were available for purchase as of the evening of Oct. 6.

“Everything is lined up, things are falling into place and we’re less than two weeks away,” said Sutherland.

She is looking forward to hearing the guest speakers. Sutherland noted that people who have heard Grimson before had good things to say about him.

Eight items will be available in the live auction, including two bigticket items. One is the naming rights for the arena for the next five years. The purchaser will also get their logo at centre ice.

Also available will be a pump jack supplied by Grimes Sales and Service (2020).

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“It will be part of a proxy bid system, and we’re hoping that it brings in a nice source of revenue for us,” said Sutherland.

There will be a large silent auction during

the evening as well.

“We’re really focusing on the entertainment and just getting back out there and socializing with people,” said Sutherland. “It’s been a long 2 1/2 years.”

The Town of Lampman and RM of Browning have been fundraising to purchase a thermosiphon ammonia ice plan, and it is expected to add to the life span of the arena while lowering the operating costs.

“It’s supposed to be more energy efficient, and with the rising costs in the area, with power and energy and all that, we’re looking forward to having such an energy-efficient plant,” said Sutherland.

The current ice plant was on its “last leg”, Sutherland said. The unit could have likely made it through one more season, but then two or three parts would have likely been finished. So this was the time to get it done.

Supply chain issues have caused the ice plant cost to increase.

have an official start date.

People have been very generous with their support for the upgrade.

“We are hoping that with a successful fundraiser that night, we should hit our goal,” said Sutherland. “We don’t want to release how much exactly we need, just because we would like to hit that and more at the fundraiser, but … it’s in our sights,” said Sutherland.

Lampman received a grant through the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for the arena last year.

Richardson Pioneer, Sagenta, Bayer CropScience and Precision Ag have covered a large portion of the cost for the fundraiser.

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Ice won’t be installed at the arena until the new plant arrives. There will be hockey in the town this season, but they don’t

Sutherland noted the school gymnasium has the best acoustics in town, and it has hosted many town fundraisers, so it’s a good venue for this event.

Steven Bonk, MLA

Steven Bonk, MLA

Moosomin Constituency

Moosomin

Local volunteers pouring the foundation at the Mystic Park recreational facility at Kenosee Lake. Photo courtesy of Andrea Kosior

Rod Pedersen, left, and Stu Grimson, pictured here during a fundraising banquet in 2019, will speak in Lampman on Oct. 22. File photo

Southeast sets the pace again for October’s land sale

Saskatchewan’s public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, held on Oct. 4, raised $5,426,564 for the province, which more than doubled the October 2021 offering.

This brings the current total for the 2022-23 fiscal year to more than $34.1 million in revenue.

Seventy-two of the 78 leases posted were sold. The bonus bid for the leases came out to a little more than $5 million, encompassing 5,899.508 hectares, or $860.11 per hectare.

One licence was also available. The 4,345.505-hectare parcel sold for $352,333 or $81.08 per hectare. It was for a block of land west of Kindersley. The successful bidder was Millennium Land (333) Ltd.

The highest bonus bid received in this offering was $608,172 for a 161.287-hectare lease 16 kilometres south of Oxbow, which was awarded to Adonai Resources II Corporation. It is located between the Northgate and Florence Frobisher beds oil pools. This parcel was issued with rights from the base of the Midale beds to the top Precambrian and is prospective for oil in the Mississippian Frobisher beds.

A parcel north of Lampman received the highest dollar per hectare bid of $6,433.42 with Scout Energy Ltd. bidding $419,414 for the 65.193-hectare lease. The parcel is prospective for oil in the Frobisher beds.

The southeast region saw the most interest,

bringing in $4,346,574 for 49 leases totalling 4,125.495 hectares. There were 54 leases posted.

The parcels encom-

passed 4,125.495 hectares, or $1,053.59 per hectare.

The total bonus received for the Lloydminster area was $701,648. All

17 leases posted were sold, encompassing 1,302 acres, or $538.81 per hectare.

The highest bonus bid and dollars per hectare received on a lease was $277,075, or $2,132.68 per hectare. This lease was awarded to Longshore Resources Ltd. and is located approximately five kilometres north of Macklin.

This area is prospective for heavy oil in the Mannville Group.

In the Kindersley-Kerrobert area, in addition to the licence, the one lease available was sold for $24,413. Encompassing 16.2234 hectares, it was $1,503.87 per hectare.

The lease was awarded to Baytex Energy Ltd., and is located three kilometres south of Smiley. The parcel is located within the Smiley Dewar Viking sand pool and is prospective for

oil and natural gas in the Viking formation and oil in the Bakken formation.

The total bonus received in the Swift Current area was $1,594.45, an average of $3.50 per hectare. Five of the six leases posted were sold.

The highest bonus bid and dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was $683.73 or $3.50 per hectare. This 195.350-hectare lease was awarded to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and is located 22 kilometres west of Fox Valley.

The October sale is the fourth of six oil and gas public offerings scheduled for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The next sale will be held on Dec. 6 and will feature 133 leases covering 18,541 hectares, and three exploration licences covering 5,349 hectares.

Mary Anne Veroba stepping down from Hockey Canada board

A Lampman woman was among the members of the Hockey Canada board of directors to say Tuesday that they are stepping down.

Hockey Canada announced the departure of CEO Scott Smith, effective immediately, and the resignation of the entire board of directors.

Lampman’s Mary Anne Veroba was among the board members stepping aside. She was elected to the board in the fall of 2020 for a two-year term, making her one of only four women to ever sit on the board.

Before being elected to the Hockey Canada board, she spent seven years as the chairperson of Hockey Saskatchewan

(formerly known as the Saskatchewan Hockey Association), where she was the first female chairperson in the provincial organization’s history.

Veroba spent 17 years on the Sask. Hockey board, and more than 30 years around the game.

An interim management committee will be put in place with Hockey Canada, which will guide the organization until no later than a newly constituted board appoints a new CEO to lead the organization.

Hockey Canada said the board will ask its members to select a new slate of directors no later than the forthcoming virtual election scheduled

ADVANCED POLL

The Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No.3 Municipal Elections 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

(1) An Advanced Poll will be held for the election of Councillors for Division 2 and 4.

(2) The vote will take place on Tuesday, the 25th day of October 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at

Dated at Pamela Bartlett

NOTICE OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No.3 Municipal Elections 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

(1) A vote will be held for the election of Councillors for Division 2 and 4.

(2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(3) I will declare the voting result at the R.M. of November 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

Dated

Pamela Bartlett

for Dec. 17. The board will not seek re-election and will fulfill its fiduciary duties until such time as a new board is elected.

The interim management committee will focus on day-to-day operations and ensure progress on the implementation of Hockey Canada’s Action Plan, including reviewing and

working with the board and members towards the full implementation of the independent governance review recommendations from Thomas Cromwell, a former Supreme Court Justice, as well as working to facilitate the effective transition to a new CEO and board.

The announcement

comes among the fallout related to Hockey Canada’s mishandling of sexual assault allegations and how settlements were paid out, generated anger and resulting in a number of corporate sponsors withdrawing their support. The federal government also froze its funding for Hockey Canada.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Mary Anne Veroba

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 16th day of DECEMBER, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Title Number Part of Lot Lot Blk. Plan Total Arrears $

142449880 142449914 142449813 142449789 142449936 142449756 104372816 104372838 104372872 104372883 106098385

Total Arrears and Costs $ Part of Sec. Sec. Twp. Range Meridian

Costs Advertising $

The southeast region once again attracted the most interest during the recent land sale. File photo by Greg Nikkel

Carnduff, Kipling receive infrastructure support

Two communities in southeast Saskatchewan will receive federal and provincial funding for infrastructure projects.

Dominic LeBlanc, federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; and Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announced more than $44.6 million in joint funding for 28 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.

The Town of Carndu

received money for the construction of an outdoor multi-sport centre, which will include a 100-foot by 100-foot cement pad with 12-foot chain link fencing and a sport court floor covering to provide the safest environment for all users. The federal share is $99,200, the provincial contribution is $82,658 and the town is to provide the remaining $66,142.

Meanwhile, the Town of Kipling’s grant will be directed towards arena up-

Alida weekly news

By Edel Cowan

Faye Walker spent time from Oct. 3-7 in Saskatoon visiting and helping to celebrated Thanksgiving with her family Deidra and Jeff Nickel and grandchildren Olivia, Abigail, Claire and Piper.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Marcia Gervais and Brenda Boutin on the death of their dad, Gorman Orsted of Brandon, Man., who passed away on Oct.

5. Gorman is survived by his wife Anita, daughters Debby (Ken) Forsyth, Brenda (Pierre) Boutin, Marcia (Collin Pottie) Gervais, Joanne Orsted and their fam-

ilies. He was predeceased by an infant son Dale and son-in-law Noel Gervais. A celebration of Gorman’s life was held at the Memories Chapel in Brandon on Oct. 13.

Micheal Lemieux visited with parents Earnest and Dianne Lemieux from Oct. 6-10 and helped them celebrate Thanksgiving before returning home to Lloydminster.

Special birthday greetings to Bert Annetts who celebrated his 95th birthday on Oct. 8 when members of the Annetts family held a surprise birthday party for him at the Carnduff branch of the Royal Canadian Le-

grades. These include repairing the retaining wall essential to the structural integrity of the arena, replacing the current vestibule with a new 90.8-square metre wheelchair accessible vestibule, replacing the exterior siding and lighting of the facility and adding a wheelchair-accessible washroom.

The federal share is $166,400, with the province providing $138,653 and the municipality $110,947.

“All Canadian families deserve to have access to modern, reliable services that improve their quality of life – and that is exactly what we are delivering today,” said LeBlanc. “Working with our Saskatchewan partners, we will continue to build stronger communities across Saskatchewan.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to invest more than $19.2 million toward these significant infrastructure projects,” McMorris said. “Lo-

cal infrastructure initiatives will help maintain a healthy environment, improve the transportation network, and provide more cultural and recreation opportunities. Together, we will build a stronger Saskatchewan that is home to a strong economy, strong communities and strong families.”

A news release states that federal funding is conditional on meeting all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and/or environ-

Wawota happenings

gion. May you have many more happy days ahead.

Spending Thanksgiving Sunday visiting with Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan were daughter, Lacie Nilsen of Regina, daughter Kelsey Rydberg, Steven Wilson of Estevan and their dogs, Jeff Cowan of Regina, Adam Cowan of Estevan, and Gray and Edel Cowan.

Just a reminder that the Haunted House, Zombie Maze and Escape Rooms are almost all set to go for their first assignment at Alida Rink Oct. 22 and 23. It’ll be a spooktacular event. Call Shelly at 306485-7023 for info and we hope to see you there.

By Myrna Olson

Roger Boutin and Lisa Lincoln attended an 80th birthday party for Roger’s mother Solange Boutin. This event was held at the Drop In at Kenosee on Oct. 1.

Sylvia Jewkes was accompanied by a group of friends who helped her celebrate a special birthday last week. They enjoyed an afternoon at Home Sweet Home at Fairlight.

Several local residents attended the afternoon of remembrance on Oct. 1 at Kenosee Lake. This was in honour of Drew

Balfour, who had passed away on Sept. 13 at the age of 78. We remember him from his 48 years as a druggist in Kipling who was well liked and a popular member of the community.

Francis Tulik visited with her daughter Shannon Tulik last week.

Congratulations to Al and Lucy Chubak on their 50th wedding anniversary which was on Oct. 7.

Two former residents have left Wawota and we wish them well in their new homes. Anne Prince, who has lived in Wawota for the past few years, moved to Churchbridge;

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The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program is providing $33.5 billion over 11 years for public infrastructure across Canada. Under this program, provinces and territories prioritize and submit projects to Infrastructure Canada for review. To date, the program has approved more than $20 billion for over 4,500 projects in communities across the country.

and Gloria Edwards, a long-time Wawota resident, has moved to Barrhead, Alta. They will be closer to family members.

Sympathy to Sherry Wilson and other family members on the passing of Ed Kalaman (Janice’s husband) of Regina. He died on Sept. 27 at the age of 76 years.

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Lynn attended Redpath, Yarbo and Churchbridge schools. She was an excellent student always competing for top student honours. She was awarded a trip to Oakville, Ontario for an essay she wrote while in Grade 11. Lynn graduated from the University of Regina with a two year standard teaching certificate.

Lynn belonged to the Gerald 4-H club for 8 years. The highlight of her 4-H years was a week long trip to Prince Edward Island through 4-H selections. Lynn started her teaching career in Manor in 1968. She taught grade 6 for several years, then grades 5 and 6 and finally grades 4, 5, and 6. She retired in 1999 after 30 years of teaching.

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Lynn was predeceased by her husband Bruce, her parents Bill & Josephine Fruin, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed & Anne Norsworthy, her brother, Art Fruin and her brother-in-law, Phillip Lungal.

She is survived by her sister Arlene Lungal, her brother Glen (Darlene), her sister Loreen (Chris) Nagy, brother-in-law Jim Norsworthy, brother-in-law Don (Dayle) Norsworthy and numerous nieces and nephews.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No. 3 Municipal Election 2022

Whereas the following have been nominated for the office(s) of Division 6 Trina Randall

As the only candidate(s), I hereby give notice that no voting for the office(s) will take place on November 9, 2022.

Dated this 7th day of October 2022.

Pamela Bartlett Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 Municipal Elections 2022

Whereas the following have been nominated for the office(s) of:

Councillor for Division Two Steven Bendtsen Councillor for Division Six Kim Carlsen as the only candidate(s), I hereby give notice that no voting for the office(s) will take place on November 9th, 2022.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BROCK NO. 64

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Notice is hereby given that no voting will take place on November 9, 2022, for Councillor, Division 6

AND that KEVIN BRIGDEN has been elected by acclamation.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022

Shawna-Lee Bertram Returning Officer

NOTICE OF POLL AND NOTICE OF ADVANCED POLL

Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31 Municipal Elections 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

1. A poll has been granted for the election of:

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 2: Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31

2. The Advance Poll will take place on Thursday, the 3rd day of November, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31 Office located at 204 Railway Avenue, Storthoaks, Saskatchewan.

3. The Poll on Election Day will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31 Office located at 204 Railway Avenue, Storthoaks, Saskatchewan.

M.J. Larsen Returning Officer

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BROCK NO. 64

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that further nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: COUNCILLOR - DIVISION 2 COUNCILLOR - DIVISION 4 will be received by the undersigned during regular business hours on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2022, until TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2022, at the R.M. of Brock No. 64 Municipal Office located at 760 Railway Avenue, Kisbey, Sk; AND on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2022, from 8:30am until 4:00pm, at the R.M. of Brock No. 64 Municipal Office located at 760 Railway Avenue, Kisbey, Sk. Nomination forms may be obtained from the following location:

R.M of Brock No. 64 Municipal Office located at 760 Railway Avenue, Kisbey, Sk. Dated at Kisbey, Sk this 7th day of October, 2022.

Shawna-Lee Bertram Returning Officer

L

78 of the Act]

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

An insufficient number of nominations having been received to fill the office(s) of: (complete as applicable)

Councillor: Division No. 4 of Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 (Rural Municipality)

Councillor: Division No. 6 of Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 (Rural Municipality)

The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office(s):

(a) during normal office hours from Friday, October 7, 2022 (Close of withdrawal period) until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (second Wednesday following the close of the withdrawal period)

(b) on the 19th day of October, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 4 :00 p.m. at 215 Main Street, Lampman, Saskatchewan.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): 215 Main Street, Lampman, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Lampman this 7th day of October, 2022.

Greg Wallin

or Nomination

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31 Municipal Elections 2022

Whereas, GARRY DUMAINE, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 4 of the Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31, is the only candidate, and

BRIAN MAGOTIAUX, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 6 of the Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31, is the only candidate,

I hereby give notice that NO voting for those offices will take place on November 9th, 2022.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022.

4. I will declare the results of the election at the R.M. of Storthoaks No. 31 Office, 204 Railway Avenue, Storthoaks, Saskatchewan, on the 10th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Dated at Storthoaks, SK, this 7th day of October, 2022.

Elissa Henrion Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2022

Whereas, JOCK SUTTER, nominated for the office of COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 2 OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61, is the only candidate, and CAL PIRLOT, nominated for the office of COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 6 OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61, is the only candidate,

I hereby give notice that NO voting for those offices will take place on November 9th, 2022. Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.

Jocelyne Toms-Delmaire (Returning Officer)

NOTICE OF POLL AND NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

(1) A vote will be held for the election of office for: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 4

(2) The Advance Poll will take place on Thursday, the 3rd day of November, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Antler #61 office located on #13 Broadway Street, Redvers, Saskatchewan.

(3) The Poll on Election Day will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Antler #61 office located on #13 Broadway Street, Redvers, Saskatchewan and that I will declare the result of the voting at the RM of Antler Office #13 Broadway Street in Redvers, Saskatchewan on Thursday, the 10th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Dated at Redvers, Saskatchewan this 6th day of October, 2022.

Jocelyne Toms-Delmaire Returning Officer

Elissa Henrion Returning Officer

Appendix C

FORM L [Section 78 of the Act]

Notice of Call For Further Nominations

Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32

Councillor: Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 Division No. 4

Larsen

Policy paper looks at federal-provincial relations

By John Cairns of SASKTODAY.ca

The Saskatchewan government has released its white paper considering policy options regarding federal-provincial jurisdiction.

The province released the document, Drawing the Line: Defending Saskatchewan’s Economic Autonomy. According to their news release, this paper considers policy options in light of the current federal government intrusions into Saskatchewan’s exclusive areas of jurisdiction under the constitution.

The paper was unveiled during an appearance by Premier Scott Moe at a Battlefords Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

In a statement, Moe said his government will take steps to protect Saskatchewan’s families, businesses and jobs from what is being characterized as “destructive federal policies that could cost our province’s economy $111 billion by 2035.”

The province’s news release points to analysis from the Ministry of Finance which estimates the impact of nine different federal climate change policies.

“The situation has been exacerbated in recent years by the current federal government’s continued interference in the province’s jurisdiction over natural resources under the guise of federal environmental regulation,” Moe said in a statement. “It is time to defend and assert Saskatchewan’s economic autonomy by ‘drawing

the line:’ taking a number of steps including the introduction of provincial legislation to clarify and protect Saskatchewan’s constitutional rights.”

In a news release Tuesday, the province outlined the major points of the policy document including the following:

•Provincial legislation to clarify and protect con-

stitutional rights belonging to the province;

•Pursue greater autonomy over immigration policy to ensure Saskatchewan has the people it needs;

•Better recognize Saskatchewan industry contributions to sustainable growth — for example, develop a carbon credit market to support our natural resource industries;

•Prepare to take legal actions, legislative or otherwise, to maintain control of electricity, fertilizer emission/use targets and oil and gas emissions/production; and

•Explore greater autonomy in tax collection.

Moe also has confirmed that government will provide further details and next steps in the

speech from the throne on Oct. 26.

In a statement on YouTube, NDP leader Carla Beck was critical of the white paper release, accusing the premier of distracting from the real issues.

“Scott Moe is more interested in distraction, sowing division, and pointing fingers than actually delivering results,” said Beck. “All summer, Scott Moe’s Sask. Party has pushed division and distraction away from their own failures. And under Scott Moe’s Sask. Party, thousands of people are leaving our province every month.”

Beck also characterized Moe as being out of touch with Saskatchewan voters.

“Standing up to the feds is important, but Scott Moe is not fighting to protect the jobs of Saskatchewan people. He’s presenting this white paper to protect his own. Scott Moe is out of touch with what Saskatchewan people want and need — making life more affordable, making sure people can get the health care they need, and ensuring good jobs and opportunity in our province so our kids see a bright future here at home.

Third Ukrainian humanitarian flight is coming to Sask.

The Saskatchewan government has confirmed a third humanitarian flight of Ukrainian refugees will arrive in the province Oct. 25.

Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison announced Tuesday that registration is now open for a third humanitarian flight since the start of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia this year.

It is being arranged

in partnership with humanitarian organizations Solidaire and Open Arms, who had organized the two Ukraine flights that landed in Regina earlier this year.

The plan is for passengers to again have access to temporary accommodations and a suite of services, support and information once they land in Saskatchewan. Premier Scott Moe signed a memoran-

dum of understanding with Solidaire and Open Arms Aug. 12 to commit to a maximum of five humanitarian flights.

“The government of Saskatchewan along with our municipalities, businesses and residents

remain steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer through this terrible ordeal,” Harrison said in a statement. “Saskatchewan has a bond with Ukraine, and this ongoing support will

continue to strengthen that bond, but more importantly it will improve

the lives for those who have faced so much since this conflict began.”

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. File photo