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Annette Lonechild is proud to be White Bear’s chief

By Gord Paulley

Annette Lonechild is into her second year as the chief of the White Bear First Nations, having been elected in June of 2021. At that time, Lonechild moved home from Calgary where she had been employed in the Indigenous oilfield industry.

Lonechild is proud to be the leader of White Bear First Nations. She has over 30 years of Indigenous service. She has been either the chief or a councillor of the White Bear First Nation for over 20 years.

And she has an oilfield industry background from her tenure in Calgary and brings years of experience and leadership to White Bear.

“I am honoured to be the leader of this progressive First Nation,” she said. “My first priority and focus are and always will be with my

people. One of our biggest obstacles concerns making proper priorities and being receptive to change.

“Preferential housing to women with families, developing a mental health and wellness strategy inclusive of men’s needs and future community supports are all very important to me.”

Lonechild has also been focusing her energy in finalizing White Bear’s land claims settlement with the federal government, working together with the Pheasant Rump and Ocean Man First Nations. Formal approval of this agreement is expected soon at which time new housing and replacing aging infrastructure will become a reality.

She is proud of how White Bear has moved forward over the years and considers her First Nation to be very pro-

gressive. “Our nation is well on its way to adapting to newer technologies. We have veteran and experienced employees in our offices and are always the first of 74 nations to be audited every spring. The incidence of crime is quite low. We are making great strides in improving our community

health and safety standards to help our members who were impacted coming out of COVID-19 and the ongoing challenging economy.

“White Bear is well known as a progressive First Nation, and we get along well with our neighbours and surrounding communities. We have one of the top

five golf courses in the province, a beautiful lake that is perfect for summer boating, swimming, and fishing. We have a great casino and a great hotel that have created many employment opportunities for our people.

“At the White Bear Lake Resort, including Good Bird’s Point, there

are over 600 residences on our lands with many being renovated or recently built. Obviously, there are many who feel White Bear First Nations is a great place to live and play.”

Lonechild also wishes to acknowledge two of the band’s most important relationships. “We consider the Town of Carlyle to be our home. Our band works well together with their local council, and we appreciate the friendship and welcoming interaction between our communities. We also work well with the local RCMP detachment and thank them for their service.”

Lonechild is the daughter of Francis and Yvonne Lonechild. Her grandmother on her mother’s side was Elsie McArthur (Joyea). Her great grandmother was Maggie Joyea, who was the daughter of the first chief of White Bear.

“I am really looking forward to 2023 and beyond’” she added. “I am totally committed to my people with my eyes looking forward and my feet on the ground.”

Annette Lonechild with Governor General Mary Simon at the James Smith Cree Nation’s gymnasium. Photo by Chris Hornsby

Arcola had its own version of The Amazing Race

By Stephanie Zoer

Mary McNair was busy the last few weeks, not only at her job at the Cornerstone Credit Union in Arcola, but also getting the firstever Arcola Business Amazing Race in order.

On Oct. 22, the event started at the Optimist-Legion Hall in Arcola.

The 12 teams of two registered beforehand and when the event began, they were given their instructions for the event.

Each team needed to complete four events around Arcola, which involved several businesses and volunteers.

Each obstacle was to be completed as quickly as possible if they wanted to be first.

Although the Cornerstone Credit Union organized the occasion, it was a way for Arcola businesses to highlight the town and its amazing community.

Each of the four events displayed something of Arcola. The first was called, Get two steppin. Once a set of competitors arrived at the school’s gymnasium, the women from the Family Health Cen-

tre taught them a step or two.

The second one was called, Rock and Roll held at the fire hall. Here participants threw on a fire helmet and proceeded to roll up a long and heavy fire hose.

The Arcola Library was also involved with Buttons Up. A button top was hidden in the library. Once found, the button needed to be completed and the team moved on. This obstacle was performed by one of the team members.

The fair pavilion building hosted another event. Flying G provided a mechanical bull for the Rope and Ride. One member of the team could choose to ride the bull or rope him.

Teams did not know which event would be their starting point. Four teams were sent off to start. Another four teams went at a later time and then the last four began.

Nobody knew what the categories would be as they were kept quiet and only a few people engaged in this part.

JJ’s Trucking and the Arcola Rodeo com-

mittee prepared the luncheon at the hall. All participants and volunteers received a free lunch, but others could purchase the meal, which proved to be successful, with $512 being donated to the Carlyle and District Foodbank.

Close to 30 businesses and individuals donated and/or took part in the day’s event.

A cheque for $3,000 was donated to the Carlyle and District Foodbank. Teresa Luedtke, chairperson for the foodbank, was on hand to receive the donation.

“Each month the foodbank helps 200 people in or around the area,” said Luedtke.

At the end, a sealed envelope was handed to Pennie Kimery with the winner’s name from the race: Keegan and Amanda Smyth from Farmhands Tattoo.

Although the day was cloudy and cool, all the events occurred indoors, and it did not delay the event.

McNair was pleased with the day’s outcome and thankful to all the businesses and volunteers that made the first annual Amazing Race a success.

By Gord Paulley

Recently, the Carlyle District Lions Club provided the newly formed Carlyle Community Complex Foundation a donation for $10,000.

The goal of the foundation is to focus on bringing the community together to establish fundraising programs. Funds are being raised to continue to maintain capital funds required for the life of a prekindergartenGrade 12 school, a daycare facility and a community support centre.

“At our last meeting, the club unanimously agreed to donate the foundation $10,000,” said club vice-president Wayne Wilson. “These funds can be used as

needed by the board and it is a good startup donation for them.

“There is no doubt that additional funds will be forthcoming by other organizations, individuals, businesses, and again by our club in the coming months and years. The Town of Carlyle has aging facilities and new infrastructure is woefully needed.”

“Our committee would like to thank the Carlyle and District Lions Club for their generous donation,” said Jared Riddell, who is an advisor for the foundation. “This is the first major contribution and will help our committee continue to research, advocate, and establish fundraising programs.

“Not only for the construction of a new facility but for the entire life of the project and the services it will provide. We are very thankful for this donation, and we continue to be proud to have such an amazing group of local Lions members that share the same vision for our community.

“In order to achieve our goal for a shared-use education complex and all-season community centre, it will not be possible without involvement and support similar to this. We ask everyone to follow us on social media and visit our website to learn more about how you can also help turn this long overdue project into reality, at www.carlylecomplex.ca.”

From left-Pennie Kimery and Mary McNair present winners Amanda and Keegan Smyth from Farmhand Tattoo their plaque for the Arcola Business Amazing Race. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Vice-president Wayne Wilson of the Carlyle District Lions Club presenting a $10,000 donation to foundation treasurer Shawn Peterson. Photo by Gord Paulley

From left-Pennie Kimery and Mary McNair present a $3,000 cheque to Carlyle and District Foodbank chairperson Teresa Luedtke. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

I love living in a small town

Gord Paulley Paulley’s Ponderings

the past 47 years of my life, I have lived in a small town. For the past 36, I have called Carlyle my home.

I have nothing negative to say about any of the surrounding communities, but because it is Carlyle, I am biased and want to highlight the benefits of living here. Here is hoping I can bring a smile to your face.

The trademark of downtown Carlyle is its centrelane parking. You must be careful but there is rarely an accident.

Carlyle isn’t really in the boonies. We are two hours from Regina, Minot, Yorkton and Brandon. We are only an hour from Estevan and an hour and a quarter from Weyburn.

Carlyle is the gateway to Kenosee Lake and the Moose Mountains. White Bear First Nations is home to over 700 Indigenous people.

In Carlyle, you can walk five blocks to visit your 97-year-old mother in a Level 4 care home. (I do this all the time).

You must decide which beautiful grass-green golf course you want to play. They are only 15 minutes from each other. If you have a season ticket at either Carlyle, White Bear or Kenosee Lake, you receive a discounted rate at the other two on weekdays.

I think Carlyle has the best water in Saskatchewan. You don’t need a water softener and you don’t have to haul jugs of drinking water into your home.

You don’t need a Brita or any of those other fancy filtration systems. When you wash your whites, they come out white. In both of our car washes, a spotfree rinse is a spot-free rinse.

Carlyle has a street sweeper, and our streets are cleaned often. You can collect and bag your leaves and debris and place them in your back alley. Our town will pick them up without charge. Foreman Todd Thompson and his very capable crew provide the best snow removal coverage in the province.

Like the cities, Carlyle is home to several fast-food and sit-down restaurants. Carlyle has over 100 businesses and services that a larger city has to offer.

You can drive downtown and forget to bring something from home. You can retrieve it within a minute. (I also do this all the time.)

We only have two speed zones.

You can skate and you can curl. We have many sports, recreation and service clubs to choose from. Carlyle has two fitness centres. We have a beautiful Lions Park with six ball diamonds surrounded by a walking path.

We have excellent minor hockey, lacrosse, karate and ball programs. Both our senior hockey (Cougars) and ball (Cardinals) teams are competitive. Most towns we compete against in leagues are within an hour’s drive of Carlyle.

Only 10 minutes away, the village of Manor hosts professional bull riding every July. In August, the town of Arcola is home to a professional rodeo.

Every autumn, surrounding towns get together and organize their annual fall suppers. It provides an opportunity to reminisce with old friends and meet new ones.

We have great live and local talent that will thoroughly entertain you through the Cornerstone Theatre Group. Carlyle Fun Dayz, Homespun and the Dickens Festival are all annual gala events.

In closing, the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives of living in a small town. The people are friendly, neighbourly, and always willing to help. I am proud to be a citizen of Carlyle and southeast Saskatchewan.

S cary in the very best way

The coaster became an instant Guinness World Record holder on the day it opened (a record quickly bested by others) but is considered a “classic.” One of its biggest draws is the layout, which for me was its biggest drawback because I couldn’t employ my strategy.

ally. I knew eventually I would be delivered back to the unloading area and could carry on with my day.

My husband loves roller coasters.

We have often mapped out vacations based on which theme parks offered the greatest thrill rides at any particular time. If a park entices with words like tallest, fastest or biggest, you can bet he’s done his research and is figuring out a way to work it into the itinerary.

Rather than a love for roller coasters, I have what you might call a strategy. It’s not that I totally dislike them, it’s just that I have developed an approach that works for me. I scope out the entire track taking note of the number of drops, revolutions and corkscrews, and then when I am closer to the front of the line I watch as someone gets on the ride and count until I see them return.

That way I know exactly how long the horror, oops, I mean the fun, will endure. The strategy worked for years. Years. Until the Screamin’ Eagle at Six Flags in St. Louis.

It boasted 3,800 feet of track, taking you through long runs of hills in country and trees. Sounds great, right? The problem for me was that the way it was designed you couldn’t see it all. I couldn’t therefore determine what was coming.

You begin with a steep 110-foot climb looking straight up at the sky, or you could lean over and glance down to see the vast area the park encompassed. I had to take others’ word for it because I don’t lean or stretch when I am on a roller coaster. Nonetheless, if you take note of where you are in relation to the ground, that’s when the brain reminds you of some simple physics – what goes up must come down.

It was on our plummet that I remembered I had no idea what was coming next. All of a sudden I was upside down or being drawn up another incline without knowledge of the direction we were going or at what speed it might be.

Was it a thrill? Yes. Was I scared? No, not re-

This time of year many delight in attempting to give us a scare. Haunted houses, eerie costumes and ghoulish yard decorations are designed to startle or give us a bit of a fright. While it’s not activity that everyone participates in, there’s another element to looking for something scary that perhaps we all should.

An idea attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt encourages us to ‘do one thing every day that scares you’. The quote is actually much longer but what many take from it is that we need to find courage to step out into something new, different and scary. To head straight into something that we wouldn’t normally do, or something we’ve put off, and do it despite how scary it might start out being. The question we could then ask ourselves is ‘What scares us’?

Some people have phobias, be it fear of flying, or spiders or heights. Some enjoy the startling that comes with a suspenseful movie. Others seek heart pumping experiences that defy gravity. But Roosevelt, and many others aren’t speaking about a momentary rush of adrenaline. Doing something that scares us is much deeper than that.

When we push ourselves, we might learn we are capable of something we didn’t realize we could do. We learn something new about ourselves and those around us. And we just might surprise ourselves along the way.

“But what if it doesn’t work out?” we ask ourselves. But what if it does? Isn’t that a better question? Besides, if we fall we do what we tell others, particularly our children, all the time — get up and try again.

What Eleanor Roosevelt actually said was, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

Of course that ‘thing you think you cannot do’ is going to take you places you can’t see, and at speeds you can’t predict. You may not be able to scope out where you’re headed next, but if you are willing to climb aboard you can bet it is going to be a great run.

In a time when so many are looking for ways to give us a fright, this just might be the perfect time to do something really scary and change your life. That’s my outlook.

is the soul of pleasure.”

Shelley Luedtke

The Carlyle RCMP is offering advice to the public on how to prevent property crime

By Staff-Sgt. Michael Shortland

Although communities in southeast Saskatchewan are very safe places to live, vandalism and theft remain a concern for citizens, community councils and the RCMP.

Crimes of opportunity continue to be reported to the police. With this in mind, there are actions you can take to limit the possibility of becoming a victim of crime.

Many of the most effective precautions are based on common sense, are not elaborate, nor are they cost prohibitive or time consuming.

As the new RCMP detachment commander in Carlyle, I would like to share a few of these measures, which I hope you will consider implementing in an effort to help reduce any property crime occurring within our surrounding area.

Secure your property

Securing your property by simply locking doors and windows – your homes as well as any outbuildings - can prevent theft as in my experience, culprits are looking for crimes of opportunity. They would rather not break a window or draw attention to themselves when the chances are high they can find an easier target nearby.

Keep your property out of plain view

This tip goes along with securing your property. Having potential expensive property or valuables in plain view will be noticed by a passerby, especially one with ill intentions. This is true for money, jewelry or garage door openers left in the console of vehicles, as well as tools or equipment in plain view due to a garage or shed door being left open.

It is highly recommended that if you have

Wawotanews

By Myrna Olson

Wawota would like to welcome another Ukrainian family to our town. Aleksandro Panaiotis and Halyna Buzhdyhan, along with their daughter Viktoria, who is in Grade 8, are living in the former Eastland Home. I had a most pleasant visit with them last Sunday. Watch for trick or treaters on Oct. 31. For those who do not want the cost or the effort of answering the door throughout the evening, UNICEF posters are for sale at the post office. They are $10 and all proceeds will be forwarded to UNICEF. A poster in your window will tell the children that you are not handing out treats.

Aldea Bengtson travelled to Regina last week where she attended the graduation from nursing school of Miah Gates daughter of Roger and Glenda Gates. While there she also visited with Roger and Glenda and daughter Sheila Cunningham and Liam.

Sympathy to Helen Gurski of Moosomin, Brent and Dianne Wilson and other family members on the passing of Don Gurski on Oct. 10. He was 91 years old.

Gail Engel enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday visiting with several family members in Calgary.

Congratulations to Kristen Lamontagne and Nathan Day on the birth of their son on Oct. 12. He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces, and has been named Rykr Michael. He is a brother

for Kasen and Brysen and a grandson for Bob and Kim Lamontagne and Bob and Patti Day.

He is also a greatgrandson for David and Shirley Brimner, Maurice and Arlene Lamontagne, Vicki Podworny and great-grandma Day.

Visiting with Roger Boutin and Lisa Lincoln for Thanksgiving weekend were Lisa’s sisters, Helene from Yorkton and Althea from Okotoks, Alta. Also visiting was Roger’s mother Solange Boutin.

high-value property, or if you live in an area that could be considered remote or rural, additional precautions such as cameras and alarms should be considered to help keep it safe.

Keep property well maintained

Keeping your property well-lit at night, having doors/windows visible from the street, as well as having a well-maintained yard can reduce the possibility of your property being targeted by potential criminal activity. A well-maintained yard sends a message to people that you take pride in your property and monitor it regularly.

Generally, individuals connected to property crime don’t want to draw attention to themselves. If there’s a possibility they will be observed either by you or a neighbour, they may move on.

Cameras and alarm systems

Cameras and alarm

Sympathy to the family and friends of Mimi Bleich, who passed away on Oct. 14 at the Integrated Care Centre. She was 74 years old. She is survived by her husband, Cliff and daughter Stacy. She was the daughter of Fred and Antionette Charles, a sister to Peter (deceased) and Louise Lamontagne. Her funeral service was held at the Wawota Town Hall on Oct. 24. Pastor Beverly Kay officiated and private interment was in the Dumas Cemetery.

systems are hugely beneficial in helping to prevent criminal activity, such as property crime. Again, individuals associated to this type of criminal activity want to remain unseen and unheard. If culprits know your property has working cameras and is also alarmed, they may move on.

Call the police if you see suspicious activity

As a police officer, I cannot over-stress the importance of calling the police if you see a suspicious person or vehicle in the vicinity of your property. Contrary to popular belief, most property crime is not solved during a break-in or theft.

Charges laid and linking criminal activity results from dedicated police officers connecting pieces of information gathered at crime scenes,

conducting detailed analysis of the facts and obtaining information from the general public as part of their investigation.

This is why reporting suspicious vehicles and people are so important. If you see suspicious activity, please call the police immediately.

Report crime – so the police know it’s happening

When you call to report an incident to police, you may be asked to provide location of the incident, date and time, descriptions of a person or vehicle, and information about what you observed.

Why should you report crime?

When crime is reported to the police, officers get a clearer picture of the types and number of crimes occurring in the area. This information helps us

launch future police projects, initiatives and education campaigns.

Did you know you can report crime online if there are no witnesses or suspects, or item(s) lost or stolen are worth less than $5,000; vandalized property will cost less than $5,000 to repair; or there are no items involving personal identity, firearms, licence plates or decals?

Reports made via online crime reporting are investigated the same as if they were reported any other way. Report crime here: http://report.rcmp.ca/ I encourage anyone with information about any criminal activity to please contact the Carlyle RCMP at 306-4536707, their local law enforcement agency, 911 in an emergency or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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Scrapbooking is a fantastic way to socialize

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Royal Canadian Legion Branch was a place to be from Oct. 20-22, according to Barb Hemphill, as another scrapbooking retreat was held.

Every Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. enthusiastic women gather at the legion to scrapbook, and four times a year they hold a three-day retreat.

They have congregated for over 10 years to do this form of art, but most of these women have over 25 years of

experience creating funfilled pages for their albums.

Hemphill organizes the meetings and since 2015 has also been a supplier for Creative Memories, which supplies everything you need to obtain items for scrapbooking.

It’s a unique way to create a fun filled and special photo album or make cards of all sorts.

Each photo may be displayed on colourful or printed paper. Edges may be trimmed with patterned scissors and punches that have a distinctive design. Stickers

in all shapes, sizes, colours and design are also an added feature.

This form of art can be done by anyone, according to Hemphill, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the day.

The women in attendance enjoy the social

time and a chance to get ideas from each other.

Each person has an eight-foot table to scatter their supplies on, and each table was filled with papers and photos.

If one enjoys socializing but does not scrapbook, that is okay

as well. Hemphill said other crafts are also welcome like knitting or crocheting, whatever one loves to do.

The next retreat will be held in January and when April rolls around, a windup retreat is held. At the windup they hold a potluck meal daily.

Hemphill feels this is a wonderful way to get photo albums completed, instead of all those photos sitting in a box or housed on the computer. She worked on her album of pets of the past and present.

It is a fabulous way to hang out with friends and get to know new people. Hemphill said,

“If you aren’t sure of how this works, just come out on a Thursday and check us out.”

CornerstoneTheatre revisitingtheRoaring‘20s

Doug Waldner

made it a

Carlyle’s Dickens Days Festival, to tell the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his redemption in many different ways and in many different genres.

We have decided to tell the old familiar story with Scrooge as the owner of an illegal speakeasy during Prohibition days in the late 1920s.

The decade of the 1920s was an era of gangsters, big fedoras, flashy cars, flappers, tommy guns, jazz music and crazy new dances like the Charles-

ton. The name of the show is Twenty-Three Scrooge Doo, referring to the expression common to the era, Twenty Three Skidoo.

We are working hard

to capture the flavour and colour of that era with the music, costumes and attitudes.

Twenty-Three Scrooge Doo will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Steven Bonk,

Steven Bonk,

I want to make you an offer you can’t refuse. Practise up your Charleston, polish up your spats, put on your flapper dress and be sure to join us with all the gangsters and speakeasies. If you don’t, we might have to fit you with some cement overshoes. So whatever you do, don’t fuhgeddaboutit.

These women enjoy time together, while relaxing, socializing and scrapbooking. Back row from left, Linda Beckman, Leona Piper, Barb Hemphill, Gloria Knous and Dana Gerry. Front row, Leona Hall, Elsie Thompson, Dian Fowlow and Susan D. Mack. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Carlyle

By Staff-Sgt. Mike Shortland

is a favourite holiday for adults and children alike and the Carlyle RCMP would like to remind the public of some safety guidelines

ensure all the little goblins, princesses and superheroes remain safe while trick or treating on All Hallows Eve.

or guardians should:

your child is accompanied by an adult or older sibling

can take responsibility for and ensure the safety of the child. This includes holding hands

safely crossing streets;

costumes that are bright in colour and make use of a flashlight, reflective patches or strips to ensure your trick or treater is visible to motorists (glow sticks work great too);

Ensure your child’s costume is the correct size/fit and does not restrict their vision or mobility to limit the possibility of a trip or fall hazard;

• Speak with your child about pedestrian/road safety, which includes crossing streets only at crosswalks (no jaywalking), always walk on well-lit sidewalks/paths

Halloween safety tips

and watching for vehicles turning and backing up;

• Examine all candy and treats collected and be aware that some edible marijuana can come in soft candy-like forms or chocolate. Remember, if a piece of candy is already opened or not in its original wrapper, dispose of it immediately.

Also, remember to report any suspicious or tampered-with packaging to the police. We can assist with issuing a possible safety notification to the public.

Speak with your children about Halloween safety. Here are some points you can discuss with them:

• As always, do not enter into a stranger’s home or vehicle;

• Work through a plan that tells them what they should do if they get lost;

• Look both ways before crossing the street and be mindful of vehicles turning or backing out of driveways;

• Never run out in front of a moving vehicle or try to cross a street between two parked cars;

• Trick or treat in groups of friends or with your older siblings/parents; and

• Do not eat any treats until your parents have inspected it.

Homeowners should make sure the electrical cords which are lighting up your yard are kept out of high traffic areas to avoid tripping hazards; secure their decorations to prevent them from being damaged either through weather and/or vandalism; keep your property well-lit during and after the trick or treaters have come to help deter property crime; and, at the end of the night, bring in the decorations that can be easily moved.

As for motorists, do not drive while impaired by alcohol or drug; do not drive distracted, so keep your cell phone out

of reach. They should also be alert and drive slowly, and be prepared for the possibility that excited children may dart across the road or intersection. Likewise, watch for pedestrians jaywalking.

The Carlyle RCMP looks forward to seeing community members while we’re out on patrol this Halloween.

We encourage anyone who witnesses or suspects illegal or dangerous behaviour to contact the detachment by calling 310-RCMP or, if it’s an emergency, call 911.

Thank you and have a happy and safe Halloween.

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Photos by Stephanie Zoer

B r e a s t C a n c e rBreast Cancer

Al a m e d a a r t i s t j o i n e d b re a s t c a n ce r p ro m o t i o n ,Alameda artist joined breast cancer promotion, d raw i n g u p o n p e r s o n a l a n d f a m i l y h i s t o r ydrawing upon personal and family history

By Ana Bykhovskaia

of Alameda partook in a

cancer promotion

an effort to help raise awareness and support the research, seeking treatment for this deadly disease.

been steamrolled with it. So I’m very aware of cancer,” Swallow shared in an interview with the Mercury.

Swallow, a visual artist known in Alameda and beyond as a creator, illustrator

teacher,

faces of breast cancer

cancer in general

rsthand.

“We’re all touched by cancer, but our family

had four cousins, two of which have breast cancer, and two, which are survivors, the others have passed. My brother was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and he had his kidney removed. My oldest brother had two-thirds of his stomach removed from cancer. My mom lived with it. And she had multiple throat

cancer, [she passed away]. My husband has lymph node cancer and is in palliative care, and my sister-inlaw has cancer. So I’m very, very aware of it. And if there’s anything, anything at all any of us can do to help stop this disease, [I’m supportive of it].”

Not only was most of her family affected by cancer, but Swallow herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, while her husband was undergoing chemotherapy for his disease. She proceeded with treatment, and the results were positive.

“So far, knock on wood and whistle, I’m still clear,” Swallow shared. “I have five years of testing. And I’m on cancer pills to prevent it. But I’m doing well.”

And while today everyone has family, friends or knows of someone affected by cancer, Swallow noted she tries to keep raising awareness and support for the search for cures.

Swallow donates to breast cancer and cancer research, and when the opportunity came to get involved in a different way, she didn’t hesitate to join.

“As a visual artist, I’m always looking … And I came across [the promotion] because I’m a supporter of breast can-

cer, cancer in general and I get notifications from them. So that’s how it started,” Swallow shared.

“I was working on another project, and I wasn’t really going anywhere, and I thought, ‘Well, I’m just going to take a break and doodle a few designs.’ And then I ended up getting into it and came up with this one design. I thought, ‘What the heck, I should try it out. See how that goes.’ So then I entered the breast cancer promotion for a fundraiser.”

The breast cancer sock design contest put up by the Breast Cancer Society of Canada earlier this year invited the creators to come up with various relevant designs. Then they were asked to rally their communities around the cause and ask people to vote for their favourite designs.

“I think part of the voting thing was just to get people aware. I contacted my friends, and my friends would contact their friends. And everybody’s aware now of breast cancer promotion. And I thought, ‘Oh, that’s a really good way to get the word out and get people thinking about breast cancer and how we can somehow try and get rid of it,’” Swallow shared.

Swallow did real-

ly well with votes but didn’t win. Nevertheless, she said she said she was happy to participate.

“I just took it up for ‘oh, good, that’s reached a lot of people,’” Swallow said.

The contest winner was to have their socks produced with all proceeds from sales going towards breast cancer research.

Swallow said that she might participate in future awareness campaigns too, but doesn’t have any set plans yet.

She stepped away from teaching lately, and in the meantime, she is supporting her husband through his cancer battle, and also is working on her projects, including art and paint-

ing, a few children’s picture book ideas and a Creative Journey book for adults.

Since 1975, when Swallow opened her studio, Swallow’s Art Nest, she has been conducting Creative Journey workshops for youths and adults as well as providing seminars, retreats and in services on creativity. She incorporated music, expressive writing and visual exploration as part of the creative experience. In her workshops, Swallow posed the question What If? And through sharing her own personal creative journey, she tried to entice her participants into their own personal worlds of imagination and creative expression.

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Judy Swallow created this sock design for breast cancer promotion put up by the Breast Cancer Society of Canada earlier this year.

Judy Swallow is a visual artist from Alameda. Photos courtesy of Judy Swallow

m eCancer is personal

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By Stephanie Zoer

I felt lucky. I did not need chemotherapy or radiation.

Needless to say, the emotions are the same. The fear is always there, but you learn to live with it.

I have always been a firm believer in getting things checked out. Pap tests, mammograms and knowing your body. Early detection is key and why mine was caught so early.

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ooding back as I sat and listened and wrote down key notes from that evening.

I was a young wife and mom of two children. I was not sure how my daughter would react or even understand as she is special needs and at that time had the mental capability of a five-yearold. My son, on the other, did understand and said he would no longer talk to me, because I was going to die, just like his Uncle Albert.

My dear brother-in-law had passed away two years before this of colon cancer, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer, and it did not look good, and now me. My dad passed away the following year.

My world came crashing down. I already had health issues that required several surgeries and now this.

And how in the world do you explain to young children that you are not going to die. I frankly did not know this, but I did not want my children to live in fear.

When I think back on those days, they are foggy. I found out in July and had surgery in September, the day after my wedding anniversary.

I remember waking up and the doctor telling me they got it all and seeing a boutique of red roses from my husband.

Ten years later my sister had ovarian cancer. She was not as lucky as me, she did need to go through treatment and lost all her hair. Although she lost her hair, her wig was amazing, and no one knew it was one.

She too, is lucky as she has been cancer free for over 15 years now.

Cancer runs in both our families, so I worry about my children. My husband’s mom had breast cancer and so did my dad’s sister. My sister-in-law just had a lumpectomy.

Being diligent about testing is so important. It is an hour out of your life to have a mammogram. Mind you, if you go to Regina, it may be longer, but one can always make a day of shopping out of it.

I wish programs like Look Good, Feel Better were available back then, as it could have helped a lot of us who struggled alone.

I think about it every day, the thought never really goes away, but as you go through this, know that there are great support teams out there.

Do not delay, get your tests done, it could make an enormous difference.

Various organizations urge women to familiarize themselves with their breasts and conduct somewhat routine self-exams so they can uncover any lumps or other issues that may warrant further examination by a physician. Though self-exams can lead to discovery of breast cancer when the disease is most treatable, the World Health Organization notes that as many as 90 percent of breast masses are not cancerous. Non-cancerous abnormalities may be benign masses such as fibroadenoma and cysts or indicative of infection. It’s also important that women recognize that breast cancer is not always accompanied by a lump. In fact, the Mayo Clinic reports that many women with breast cancer never experience any signs or symptoms of the disease. In such instances, the disease is discovered during screening tests, which include mammograms.

Pet CornerPet Corner

Rats can be loyal and lovable pets

By Stephanie Zoer

Crystal Begin has always had a passion for animals, especially those that were misunderstood, injured or abused.

Begin was born in Flin Flon, Man., and then moved to Edmonton, where she was raised.

Begin had a troubled and abusive childhood that she speaks openly about. While growing up she felt different and misunderstood. Begin felt a connection with the animals that also had been treated poorly.

“Animals became a big part of my life. They judge you on how you treat them,” said Begin.

She went on to say that animals do not know the trauma a person lives, and they do not care about anyone’s opinion.

They only care about how one interacts with them.

Animals became Begin’s counsellors and they understood her, which helped with her trauma.

Over the years, Begin married her husband Troy and has three adult children and two grandchildren. She has lived on a farm northeast of Benson since 2007.

Begin said her husband saw something in her that she did not even see herself.

Vivid Ink Studio is her place of business in Stoughton. She is a wellknown artist in the area, but her farm is her place of peace, relaxation and solitude.

In 2016, Begin was poisoning rats in her barn and came across a baby rat, which did not have its eyes

open, and she did not have the heart to get rid of it.

Begin is not an advocate for wild rats. She is well aware of the diseases that wild animals can carry, but she still took

the little rat into her care. Her husband Troy was less than happy about this as he did not have a love for rodents, but this would change over time.

She has years of experi-

ence with animal rescues and also has her wildlife rehabber certificate, but has yet to complete her hours at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. This needs to happen before she can open a rescue facility.

Squeaks, as she called the little rat, lived to be two years old, and she came to love the little critter.

“I have never had an animal be so loyal and loving,” said Begin.

They now rescue rats from the human society. Pet rats that have been abandoned by their owners, but they have also purchased some from pet stores and breeders.

Although she loves animals, she admits she has to be realistic about infestation, but will not use glue traps as she feels they are horribly cruel,

OodlesofdoodleswiththeMorrisonfamily

By Gord Paulley

The Morrisons are a well-known Carlyle family, all five of whom have lived in Carlyle their entire lives.

Trevor and Lisa have three children, Mitchell, Makenna and Carter.

In the summer of 2019, the family decided to acquire a family pet. Mitchell and Makenna had already left the roost and Carter was in high school. Lisa and Trevor were starting to feel the effects of emptynest syndrome.

“In all our years of being together as a family, the only pet we had was a goldfish,” said Lisa. “Our family thought it out and we decided to purchase a

dog. I started researching online and all of us agreed wholeheartedly to acquire a golden doodle. We drove to Manitoba and selected an eight-week-old female.”

Makenna remembers naming the puppy.

“My brother Mitchell loves fishing, and he started calling her Lindy as that is the fishing tackle he uses. The name stuck.”

Golden doodles are a cross between a golden retriever and a standard poodle. They have many positive traits. They have a gentle and friendly temperament. They are outgoing, playful and highly intelligent. They are a great family dog and love children. Golden doodles

are extremely active, very loyal to their owners, and love water. They are a great hiking companion. They infrequently shed their hair.

On the flip side, golden doodles require constant grooming because of their active lifestyle and regular haircuts and baths are needed. As well, they form strong family bonds and become severely stressed when separated from their owners.

Lisa loves Lindy and treats her like family.

“She’s just a big teddy bear,” she said. “We walk for miles every day and she loves swimming. In fact, kayaking is one of her favourite pastimes. She just

sits on the bow and jumps in and out of the water all day long. And, of course, deep down she is a retriever. Throw her a stick or a ball and she will fetch it. Lindy fears other dogs but just loves kids and people in general. She wouldn’t harm a fly.”

Not to be outdone, daughter Makenna also decided to purchase a dog and selected a Labra doodle. This is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle. She acquired a male in September, and it was also obtained from a breeder in Manitoba.

“My boyfriend races cars in Estevan so we chose the name Hoosier after a brand of racing tires,” said Makenna. Hoosier already weighs 15 pounds but is rather docile when compared to Lindy. Even so, Lindy is frightened of Hoosier and gives him a wide berth.

“I have loved Lindy like my own, but I thought it was time to get my own dog,” said Makenna. “Hoosier is smart like Lindy and another great addition to the family.” Makenna is presently teaching a Grade 4 class at the Wawota Parkland School.

Lindy is now three years old, weighs 65 pounds and stands 30 inches tall. She has a brother named Huxon who is owned by Josh Brown.

Added Lisa, “Our family really appreciates the Second Family Dog Lodge.

Lindy requires special care due to her shyness and we truly appreciate their efforts when we are away.

And, if you own a dog,

and they can lead to birds and snakes getting stuck on them.

Animals seem to come to the farm, but never leave. She feels they are best to stay if they have issues and worries that they might end up in the wrong hands and not get the proper care.

At the farm, she has goats, dogs, horses, minis, a donkey, ducks, chickens, cows, rats and cats.

Her minis were so wild when she got them, they had to be lassoed to have their feet trimmed. They now will follow her out the gate. The goats and cows would hardly let her out of the pen.

Begin admits she still has her struggles with the past, but with the help of her family, both animal and human, she will get there one day.

make sure you license him or her through your town office. And naturally, don’t forget to pick up the poop.”

Lisa concluded, “These doodles make excellent pets and have great personalities. They are smart, fun to be around and are a huge part of our family. They also keep you in great shape walking and swimming with them. We highly recommend the breed.”

Crystal Begin loves all animals but said her pet rat was the most lovable and loyal pet she ever had. Photo by Crystal Begin

The Morrison family and their doodles, clockwise from top left, Makenna, Lindy, Lisa and Hoosier. Photo courtesy of the Morrisons

Ashley Weber enjoyed a successful rodeo season

By Gord Paulley

This past weekend, Carlyle’s Ashley Weber competed in the Canadian Cowboys Association’s rodeo finals which were held in Saskatoon.

Aboard Little Scoot, Weber placed second in ladies’ breakaway roping. Also, riding her sister Cassidy’s horse Harvey and a friend’s horse Gala, she also finished second in junior girls’ barrel racing.

It was a satisfying way to end the Canadian portion of her season. Including this past weekend, Weber competed in 23 CCA rodeo events including four in Alberta and six in Manitoba. Arrowwood, Alta., hosted her most westerly rodeo and Beausejour, Man., was the venue for her the most easterly event.

For the 2022 CCA season, she finished fourth overall in junior girls’ barrel racing and third overall in breakaway roping.

Weber also competed in many high school rodeo events with her highlight of the year being a victory in senior pole bending in Maple Creek. She was also named the 2022 Reserve

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All Around Cowgirl of the Year. At a recent high school rodeo in Big Beaver, Weber finished first in goat tying and second in breakaway team roping and poles.

Weber is enrolled in Grade 11 at Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle, with her favourite subject being math. She turns 16 on Nov. 1, which will give her mother Jennie a welcome break from having to chaperone.

“I have really enjoyed this season,” said Weber. “The CCA rodeos are professionally organized and well attended. I have made a lot of good friends along the way, even with my competitors, and on the rodeo circuit we are just one big happy family.”

Lucille Weber is a grandmother to Ashley and one of her strongest supporters.

”As her grandparent, it is so rewarding to be able to watch Ashley compete at a sport she loves so much. Ashley’s love for horses began the day she was born, I think, and I know her horses love her back.

“I sometimes watch the face of the horse she is competing on,

and I know in that moment how much Ashley and her horse depend on each other to get the job done. It still scares me a bit to see the size and speed of her animal, but I know that little gal is in complete control, so I am learning how to trust.

“Ashley’s determination, dedication and grit are impressive. She has a heart as big as the animals she rides, and I am so very proud of her. She has had a great year and I cannot wait to see what next year brings.”

Both Ashley and her older sister Cassidy have qualified to compete in the Mike and Sherrylynn Johnson Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championships. They are being held in Las Vegas from Dec. 1-5 at the same time as the National Finals Rodeo. Ashley is competing in 15-and-under breakaway roping and goat tying, while Cassidy Weber is in under-19 breakaway roping.

“I wish to thank everyone who has supported me this past season. It has truly been a great year and I am really looking forward to 2023 and beyond,” said Ashley Weber.

Ashley Weber riding her horse Little Scoot at the Canadian Cowboys Association’s rodeo finals in Saskatoon. Photo by Ashley Weber

Alida news – a celebration of life

By Edel Cowan

What an amazing event on Oct. 21. Lynette’s Day was a memorial event held at the Peet farm.

There were more than 400 guests, a super program with many tributes being given, a barbecue and potluck supper, and, of course, much visiting among everyone. It will be a day to remember and to treasure.

“Family ... where life begins and love never ends” and “Every story has an end, but in life, every end

is a new beginning”. Members of both the Peet family and the Holland family were in attendance.

Jeff Cowan arrived Oct. 20, and spent a few days here in Alida visiting the Cowan family and helping set up the sound system at the Peets. He attended the event on Oct. 21 and returned to Regina the following day.

Bob Harrison of Sylvan Lake, Alta., accompanied his daughter Betty-Jo DeJong of Lashburn for the Oct. 21 weekend, where they attended Lynette’s Day

and renewed acquaintances around town. They also visited with family from Estevan while here and BettyJo enjoyed the Haunted House Maze as well.

Sadie Potapinski of Vermilion, Alta., and Cordelia Patton of Saskatoon were home for the weekend to visit their families and also to attend the memorial event. They left for their student homes on Oct. 23 but unfortunately became snowbound in Regina for a while.

Leonard and Lil Patton attended a couple of hockey

games in Estevan where they watched their grandson Keagan Patton play one game on Friday night and one on Saturday with the Estevan U18 AA team.

The Alida Haunted House Maze held their first weekend on Oct. 22, which saw just under 100

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Celebration of the Life of Lynette Peet on Oct. 21.

On the evening of October 14, 2022, Margaret Lenore Carr (nee Duncan) of Arcola / Moose Jaw, SK peacefully passed away at the age of ninety.

Margaret was born on a farm outside of Inchkeith, SK on the fourth day of the fourth month of 1932. Her family later moved to Arcola where Margaret graduated from the Arcola School and continued her studies at the Regina General Hospital to become a Registered Nurse.

On June 12, 1954, Margaret married her high school sweetheart, Alan Mills Carr.

Throughout the years, Margaret was involved with the South Arcola 4H Club and held memberships at St. Andrew’s United Church and South Arcola United Church. She was active with the Order of the Eastern Star, the Arcola Town Council, and the Red Hat Society.

She enjoyed swimming with the ladies at the Skyline each week and attended as many auctions as possible! Margaret was an avid antique collector who was thrilled to showcase her treasures. She took immense pride in her homes and personally designed their farmhouse and retirement home in Arcola. She was a self-acclaimed night owl, a voracious reader, and kept busy crafting and crocheting. Margaret was delighted to be surrounded by family and friends and looked forward to every Carr Christmas and Duncan Reunion.

She was always up for a game of Wizard and made sure to teach all her new friends at The Mulberry in Moose Jaw where she moved in January 2020.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents William and Sarah Duncan; sisters Lois (Norman) Clark and Lorraine Ball; and brothers Alex (Myrle) Duncan and Jim (Gwen) Duncan. She was also predeceased by her in-laws Wesley and Laura Carr; sisters-in-law Doris (Herb) Wilson and Lenna (Doug) Garner; as well as Carr cousin Verna; and special Carr family friend Adam Marks. In 2011, Margaret lost the love of her life, Alan. She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Leslie) Segal, Becky Pittman, Sandra (Todd) Hagenes, and Donna (John) Thompson. She will be forever loved by her eight grandchildren Lisa (Paul) Pittman, Lliana (Josiah) Jordan, Amy Langston, Daniel (Breanna) Segal, Jacob, Taylor (Will) Hagenes, Noah, Ava Thompson.;

The next generation who will proudly remember their great-grandma, Elizabeth and Wesley Pittman, Masyn Hagenes, Olivia and Isla Langston, Emylia and Keeley Jordan, and Ryan Segal. Margaret is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, their families, and her brother-in-law Ray Ball.

A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at the St. Andrew’s United Church in Arcola, SK on October 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Arcola Cemetery will follow.

Should you wish to donate in Margaret’s memory, please send to the St. Andrew’s United Church (220 Carlyle Street, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0) or the Arcola Health Centre (P.O. Box 419 Arcola, SK S0C 0G0).

Love came easy to Margaret, and she encouraged all to love wastefully.

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Murray Davis, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

Murray is survived by his wife Sara; sister Glenda (Gerald) Smyth and their children Lorinda, Brad and Kevin. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Audrey Davis.

A Private Family Graveside service will be held at Manor, SK at a later date.

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Auxiliary a big part of New Hope Pioneer Lodge

By Stephanie Zoer

The New Hope Ladies Auxiliary has continued its tradition of showing support for the New Hope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton.

The auxiliary was formed in the early 1990s. This is as far back as the records go, according to treasurer Lynn Young.

This organization provides funds for the little extras for the lodge’s residents.

Over the years, they have purchased a padded safety belt, drapes for multiple rooms and a broda chair. They were able to purchase chair covers for the dining room and recently an oxygen concentrator.

Before COVID-19, the women have held bingos for the residents, hosted a Valentine’s party in February and a fancy tea party for Mother’s Day in May. In August,

an ice cream social was held and for Halloween another party could be created. December they would cook a meal for all the residents with all the trimmings.

After the past two years of COVID-19 restrictions, Young explained they are no longer allowed to cook any special meals or bring baked goods for the residents. This has been a disappointment to the auxiliary, as this brings a great deal of joy to the residents.

Every year the auxiliary asks for people to sponsor a resident at the New Hope Pioneer Lodge, as not all the residents have family nearby. The sponsor is responsible for providing their special person, a gift on their birthday and one at Christmas, something the residents look forward to, explained Young. Anything more is up to the sponsor.

In the past they organized tea and bake sales, and a welcome back

bake sale at the Stoughton Central School.

In 2021, the Stough-

ton Credit Union had decorated a tree that held envelopes with a

monetary value for service clubs only. Each club was able to pull an envelope and that money went directly to the club. Young was the lucky one to pull the largest amount for the New Hope Ladies Auxiliary.

With membership down, they are looking for help. Anyone wishing to join is great, they would welcome, as Young said their membership is getting older.

As it stands right now, they do not have regular meetings, they gather when an issue arrives or decide on a donation.

Young went on to say that they have not done any fundraisers due to the issues with COVID, and the low membership. Anyone wishing to help this group with a donation would be appreciated, so they can continue to help the lodge.

The Stoughton New Hope Ladies’ Auxiliary donated an oxygen concentrator to the New Hope Pioneer Lodge. From left, Juanita Eckert, treasurer Lynn Young, secretary Mae Eckert, Sharon Wittig, Beverly Kindrat and Gwen Veer. Photo by Stephanie Zoer