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Willow Byrne, Xyvrill Garidan, Avery Wilson, Emersen McKennitt, Tessa Brehaut, Kate Lobert, Kensley Cheveldae, Falyn Brown, Keisha Nelson, Bailee Dane, Hailey Prince, Leanne Sorenson (Coach)

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BACK ROW: Bailee Dane (PA), Nazarli Volooymyr, Willow Byrne (PA), Emersen McKennitt (PA), Isabella Restau (PA)

MIDDLE ROW: Jaxon Dykun, Hunter Lobert (PA), Ripley Fowler, Magdalene Joe, Madeleine Weatherald, Falyn Brown (PA), Kensely Cheveldae (PA), Jordi Finlay, Ashlynn Coffey, Meika Clark, Leanne Sorensin (Coach)

FRONT ROW: Kate Lobert (PA), Brynlee McKennitt; Elijah Nelson, Aluyak Coffey,Rekyn Fowler, Sadie Carpenter, Clara Brehaut, Addison Galger, Paislee McKennitt; Everley Cheveldae, Hadley Restau, Polina Mishtal, Isla Galger.

MISSING: Aurora Ethier, Autumn Ford, Carlee Davis, Emery Ford, Emme Deslaurier, Harper Pryce, Henry Fehlauer, Iris Wilson, Jericho Ether, Amelia Weatheral, Katherine Weatherald, Viktoria Burhdyhan, Whitley Porter. Makenzie Restau (PA).

Windthorst

Back row: Stacie Miskiman - coach, Hudson Dayman, Raquel Warren, Charlie Weisgerber, Jayden Hodgeson, Kendal Jones. Sitting: Ria Flett, Georgia Macdonald, Kinley Draper, Sawyer Flett, Nathan Dayman. Missing: Hunter Brown, Kolter Warburton, Aubrey Larsen, Emily Balfour, London Arthur, Landon Dash, Ila Neuls, Ryia Fargo-Viczko, Scarlett Stamm, Adelynn McCarthy, Mya Sluser.

Back row: Nathan Aikens, Stacie Miskiman - coach, Deklan Hodgson, Calub Sugden. Front: Drew Aikens, Addison Schneider, Scarlet Donovan, Olivia Macdonald, Ben Biesenthal. Missing: Gunnar Neuls.

Caroline, Kenneth, Eric and Douglas Strahl; Michael, Isaiah, Sarah and Brie Kimball; Olivia Beresh, Hayley and Katelyn Brown.

Back row: Coach Kaitlin Babin, Coach Brittany Rowe, Coach Tiana Delelleau

Middle row: Khaleesi Ippolito, Freya Waelchli, Ellie Shirley, Kameron Davis, Willow Degeer, Finley Sauter, Ellexah Humphries, Sloan Mryglod, Charlie Brady

Front row:Khloe Brady, Oliver Anderson, Lenny Anderson, Dawson Kyle, Patrick Gatapia, Macsen Saville, Odin Mryglod, Axel McArthur, Vayda Humphries

Back Row: Coach Dawn Brady , Amilee Waelchli, Alaina Kostal, Brynn Chapman, Shae Tripp, Kaylee Mudrewich, Tiana Delelleau, Kyler Kamp, Peyton Faber, Coach Brittany Rowe.

Front row: Kristin Gatapia, Aril Anderson, Abigail Thomas, Rylee Brady.

Missing: Coach Marian Juce, Kati VanWinkoop, Isabella Aldred.

Sports

Dawson Galbraith impresses with the Carlyle U18 Cougars

By Gord Paulley

Fifteen-year-old Dawson Galbraith is enjoying his first season playing defence for the Carlyle U18 Cougars hockey team.

Previously, he had played AA U11 hockey with the Moose Mountain Wild. Wade Robertson was his coach. He also played AAA U13 with the Wheatland Wild and AA U13 with the Estevan Bruins.

“We have a good team and a really great group of guys,” said Galbraith. “I feel I am a good skater, and I can read the ice well. I love playing the point on the power play. I have taken my share of penalties in the past but this year I have only

taken one two-minute minor. I am rather proud of this.”

The U18 Cougars find themselves in a fierce battle for first place in the Moose Mountain Minor Hockey League. They are on the top of the standings along with Radville, Redvers, Kipling, and a Weyburn team. Their first-round opponent in SHA D provincials will be Lafleche. The month of February will be loaded with exciting U18 hockey action.

Kirk Himmelspach is the head coach of the U18 team and had nothing but praise for his young blueliner.

“Dawson is a great skater and puck handler. He has a great shot which gets to the net. As

a first-year player on a good team, it is hard to be one of the go-to guys and yet he plays big minutes in the most important times of the game for us. Also, being third on our team in scoring and tied for first in goals as a first year d-man is a pretty big accomplishment.”

His family members are his biggest fans. Father Darcy is the branch manager of Campbell Energy and Environmental. His mom Desirae is an office administrator for Purechem Energy. One brother Degan is employed by Robertson Prairie Acres and another brother Tristan Mclenaghan is a directional driller who lives in Regina.

Dean Horvath plays a vital role as the Big Six statistician

By Gord Paulley

For over 20 years, Wawota’s Dean Horvath has been the statistician of the Big Six Hockey League.

During that time, franchises have been added or have fallen by the wayside. He has served under three league presidents: Emile Balogh, Rae Wright and Ryan Toms. Being a hockey statistician is an important job for any league. Any additions or deletions to rosters must

be promptly reported to Hockey Saskatchewan. The rules of the league’s constitution must be strictly adhered to. Player suspensions must be reported in a very timely manner and disclosed before the next game is played.

Horvath began his career with a fax machine, before being able to scan the scoresheets to a phone or computer. Technology has vastly improved the speed and quality of reporting.

“As the stats guy, I try to report accurate results as soon as I can,” said Horvath. “But you know, the scoresheets are still filled out by hand and scorekeepers with poor handwriting continue to be a concern.”

In addition to being league statistician, Horvath is a member of the Wawota Flyer team executive. He has been a part of their championship teams of 2004-05, 2014-15 and 2015-16. He is careful to

remain totally unbiased, however, with all league issues.

“Like with all sports, COVID-19 was hard on hockey and its fans. Thankfully, those issues appear to be behind us. The league now has 11 teams and most have full rosters. Redvers, Moosomin, Oxbow and Carnduff are having good seasons and are the cream of the crop,” said Horvath.

“The league has several star players that we all should be proud of. The

playoffs start soon and there should be some great hockey played in February and March.”

As a statistician, Horvath has been extremely pleased with the new Big Six Hockey League website.

“The new site is so easy to use and transfers information seamlessly from one section to another. I can update scores from my phone as soon as the home team scans me the scoresheet.”

Joining Toms on the executive are vice-president Ryan Thompson of Midale, secretary-treasurer Trina Mayer and refereein-chiief Kyle Hoium.

The league website is bigsixhockey.com.

“I have been around the Big Six Hockey League for a very long time. I have met a lot of people and have made a lot of friends over the years. Hockey is alive and well in southeast Saskatchewan,” said Horvath.

Big Six entering final weekend of the regular season

There are still lots of unanswered questions in the Big Six Hockey League as it enters the

final weekend of the 2022-23 regular season.

The league was busy during the past week,

with 12 games from Jan. 24-29. The Oxbow Huskies dropped a 3-2 decision to the Bienfait Coalers on Jan. 24 in Bienfait, and another 3-2 decision, this time in a shootout, to the Carlyle Cougars the following night.

Then on Jan. 27, four games were played. The Redvers Rockets doubled up the Cougars 4-2, the Moosomin Rangers trounced the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings 15-1, the Carnduff Red Devils defeated the Coalers 8-4 and the Huskies romped to a 12-2 win over the Wawota Flyers.

Four more games oc-

curred on Jan. 28. The Red Devils blanked the Cougars 9-0, the Rangers edged the Huskies 5-4, the Oil Kings knocked off the Arcola-Kisbey Combines 6-2, and the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings beat the Flyers 4-1.

Sunday’s games saw Yellow Grass defeat the Midale Mustangs 9-6 and the Rockets blank the Combines 10-0.

The Rockets sit first in the overall standings with 34 points on a 17-1 record and two games to play. The Rangers (15-3, 30 points) sit tied for second and can still mathematically catch the Rockets. The defending league cham-

pions, the Red Devils (155, 30 points) are tied for second as well, but they have finished their regular-season schedule. The Huskies are fourth (14-31, 29 points).

Then there’s a drop-off to the fifth place Coalers (9-7, 18 points). The Cougars (8-9-1, 17 points) are sixth, but the Coalers have two games in hand. The Wheat Kings (7-9-1, 15 points) occupy seventh spot.

The Mustangs own the eighth and final playoff spot with a 5-11-1 mark and 11 points. The Flyers (4-13-1, nine points) are ninth.

The Oil Kings (4-15, eight points) and the Ar-

cola-Kisbey Combines (017) are out of the playoffs.

A number of games still remain. Arcola-Kisbey will visit Yellow Grass on Feb. 2. Four games are set for Feb. 3: Redvers at Moosomin, Wawota at Carlyle, Bienfait at Kipling-Windthorst and Arcola-Kisbey at Midale.

Games for Feb. 4 include Oxbow at Wawota, Bienfait at Arcola-Kisbey, Yellow Grass at Redvers, and Midale at Carlyle. All those games will start at 8 p.m.

The regular season will conclude on Feb. 5 will be Oxbow at Yellow Grass at 7 p.m. and Bienfait at Moosomin at 8 p.m.

Dawson Galbraith plays defence for the U18 Carlyle Cougars.

Photo by Gord Paulley

Karate students from Stoughton thrive at provincials

By Stephanie Zoer

Trevor McArthur is a very proud father of two children, his son Immanuel, who is 15 years old, and his daughter Teary, who is nine.

Both of his children are in karate at the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate in Carlyle.

McArthur had moved to Calgary, where they began to learn karate at Osuna Karate, a wellknown place in Calgary, according to McArthur.

After living in Calgary for 10 years, he moved back home to Stoughton and enrolled his kids in karate in Carlyle.

Immanuel has been taking karate for seven years and is a blue belt. Each colour holds a meaning and blue stand’s for growing up towards

the sky. Students have a deeper understanding with each move to gain more knowledge.

In November 2022, Immanuel participated in provincials in Carlyle. He placed gold in kata and kumite. In March he will attend an event in Alberta. There will also be one in Manitoba at a later date.

This past weekend

Immanuel and Teary attended the Shintani Wado Kai Karate tournament in Regina. Teary received two gold medals, one in kata and the other in kumite, while Immanuel took a gold in kata and silver in kumite.

Kata is a Japanese word that means detailed patterns of practised movement, while stepping, turning and maintaining perfect form, either alone or in pairs.

Kumite is one of three sections in karate training, which includes kata and kihon. This is where they develop a skill or technique which they can use in competition.

Immanuel has the opportunity to attend the worlds competition in Vancouver in April and then the nationals in Ontario in May.

He will turn 16 in May and he will then be old enough to try out for Team Canada, which is his goal. The more wins he accumulates, the better his resumé will look.

Teary also attends these tournaments. She has taken karate since the age of four and has won several golds and is in the yellow-orange belt division.

Yellow and orange belts mean the first ray

of sunlight, the opening of the student’s mind and the expansion of their knowledge in the field. Teary often has large

groups to compete against yet has many wins.

Thanks to their success in provincials, they qualify to go to Nationals.

Breakfast challenge remains popular in Alida

Submitted by Edel Cowan

Another successful Sunday breakfast was held Jan. 29 at the Alida Rink with kitchen group 3 at the helm.

They served 45 breakfasts to many faithfuls both locally and from neighbouring towns that attend most Sundays. It was great to see everyone enjoying these break-

fasts. Way to go everyone, both in the kitchen and visitors. Up next it will be back to kitchen group 4 at the helm. Will they defeat their total in the kitchen.

Get well wishes to Darren Barrie, who suffered a stroke over the holidays.

A donation sheet has been set up at the Alida Post Office to help with his expenses. The family extends their gratitude

for all the generous donations that were passed onto Darren for his recovery. He is now receiving therapy at the Wascana centre in Regina.

The next event at the rink will be the annual oilmen’s and farmers’ bonspiel on Feb. 3 and 4. As of Jan. 29, there were eight teams registered. Up to 16 teams will be entered.

Also, the club is in the process of organiz-

ing a ladies’ bonspiel for Feb. 25. This bonspiel will be in honour of Lynette Peet, Lisette Dubuc and Elaine Purves, local women who loved this sport but were unfortunate to lose their battles against cancer. We’ll always remember them. This bonspiel will only be six-end games and we’ll be watching for the best-dressed team. Also, there will be a Chinese

auction held during the weekend – register by calling Margaret at 306485-7245 by Feb. 20.

See you at the rink. Good luck curlers.

Act One Production has their drama tickets on sale now. They may be picked up or reserved with Linda at the post office (306-577-3155). The drama weekend is March 9 and 10 as cocktail evenings, March 11 for a din-

“I am a very proud dad and I am impressed with my kids accomplishments,” said McArthur.

ner theatre and March 12 for a Sunday matinee. Come on out for an enjoyable evening with lots of laughable antics from our performers. Remember it is being dedicated to the memory of Lynette Peet, who was very active behind the scenes in our drama club. If you’d like to help out the club, please contact Tim Cowan, Shanna Carriere or any club member.

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From left, Immanuel and Teary McArthur won gold metals at the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Tournament in Regina. Photo by Trevor McArthur

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Ken was born on July 13, 1939, in Carlyle, Saskatchewan where he spent his formative years on the farm. After moving to Ontario at age 19, he enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. An avid sports fan, he rarely missed watching his favourite Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Ken enjoyed travelling with Carolyn, playing a round of golf, and was never happier than when sharing time with his family at the cottage. Ken was a thoughtful, patient, kind, and honest man who was loved by all those who knew him. He was grateful for everything life offered, never taking things for granted.

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VILLAGE OF KENOSEE LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Kenosee Lake intends to adopt 2022-5(OCP) and under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Once adopted, the new Bylaws will replace the existing Village OCP and Zoning Bylaw from 2017.

The proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw will establish a policy and regulatory framework for guiding land use, economic, environmental, social and cultural development as well as the delivery of infrastructure, services, and utilities in the Village. The purpose of the new bylaws is to comply with Provincial legislation and to ensure future development aligns with Village priorities.

All land within the Village boundaries. The OCP also includes inter-municipal policies for collaborating with neighbouring municipalities and other partners in the region.

Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Village office during regular office hours Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Council will hold a Public Hearing on to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider any comments that are received in writing at the office or emailed to village.kenosee@sasktel.net in advance of the hearing.

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Everyone’s input will help form a clear vision for what the new chamber will do for Carlyle & Area businesses.The focus of this meeting will be to have a round table discussion on how everyone feels about getting the Chamber running again. What do you think the chamber’s purpose/vision should be? What were the successes of the past?

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LOCAL GOVERNEMNT ELECTION NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WAWKEN NO. 93

WHEREAS the following has been nominated for the office of:

Division 3 Councillor Earl Bourhis - Acclaimed

Division 6 Councillor Jill Lowe - Acclaimed

As the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the said office will take place on the 1st day of March, 2023.

Dated at Wawota, Saskatchewan this 27th day of January, 2023.

Katelyn Ethier Returning Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the ☑ COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4

local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the RM of Wawken be properly executed and accompanied by a Public Disclosure Statement.

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This position will commence immediately or before April 1, 2023

A competitive salary based on experience will be offered.

Applicant must be bondable, have strong organizational skills, work independently, and must oversee a team of employees.

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The Park Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the park and overseeing the park staff. This includes customer service, maintaining the facilities, grounds-keeping, equipment maintenance, and daily water treatment plant operation. A Level 1 water certificate is an asset but not necessary.

Also, is responsible for event planning and projects that are outlined by the board of directors.

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Kipling Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel attracts teams

By Stephanie Zoer

The Kipling Oilmen’s open curling bonspiel is underway, as the games started Thursday night at the Kipling Curling Club. Like so many events, this event has not run since 2019, due to COVID-19, the restrictions and not being able to put ice in the rink, so the organizers are excited to be hosting it this year. Even though

the committee is new this year, they feel confident it will be a success. Games will continue into Friday afternoon and evening, with a wing night to follow. Saturday curling games will be played throughout the day, with a steak dinner in the evening, and playoffs starting at 4 p.m.

Twelve teams will make it to the playoffs, with four teams per event in three separate events.

Fourteen teams have entered the tournament, with most of them being local, but they did get a couple of teams from Wawota and one from Estevan. In order to play in this event, an oilfield background is required. It is an open tournament of pairs, whether men or women or mixed.

According to Sheldon Warner, there

are three committee members, himself, Dee Meszaros and Teena Manns.

There will be some door prizes for the curlers, and the winners will receive nicely-designed jackets.

The bonspiel has had a lot of sponsors with donations still being received.

Spectators are welcome to come and watch the games, said Warner. It is a great sport and a lot of fun.

Carlyle School teachers assisting young athletes with their curling skills

By Gord Paulley

Carlyle teachers Natalie Bloomfield and Amy Rutten have been instrumental in holding regular training sessions for their students at the Carlyle Curling Club.

Bloomfield is a teacher at the Carlyle Elementary School, while Rutten a teacher at Gordon F. Kells High School.

Since mid-November, up to 30 GFK high school students have been honing their skills every Monday and Wednesday afternoons after school.

On-ice instruction is provided by Rutten and assisted by local curlers Robin Brown, Garry Johnson and Michael Lothian.

Rutten is a long-time member of the Carlyle Curling Club. In November, she helped organize a women’s bonspiel with 12 rinks participating. It was the first women’s

bonspiel to be held in Carlyle in over 10 years.

Rutten has been impressed with the commitment and steady progress shown by her young athletes.

“At the start of the year, nearly half of our

group had never curled before. Every week, they are showing tremendous improvement in all aspects of the game. We teach them every skill including delivery, sweeping, technical skills, and curling strategy. A big

thank-you to Robin, Garry and Michael for helping,” she said.

“We have entered a couple of local bonspiels recently and we plan on entering events in Maryfield, Wawota and Lampman in the coming

weeks,” Rutten added.

“The kids have a great attitude and are really enjoying the game of curling.”

Bloomfield, meanwhile, has curled extensively over the years and was part of the Cindy

Ricci rink that recently competed at the CurlSask Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial women’s curling championship in Estevan.

Carlyle residents Morgan and Darryl Sutherland are the parents of three girls. Syah is 14 and the twins London and Chandler are 12.

“Our family truly appreciates everything that Amy Rutten and her school curling program are doing,” said Morgan. “Our girls are really enjoying the game and are showing steady improvement every week. They were excited to participate in their first bonspiel at Lampman earlier this year.

“And a couple of weeks ago, Syah spared for a high school foursome that curls in the Monday night league. Her opposition was no other than Mrs. Rutten. She didn’t win but had a great time.”

New Carlyle day care hires its first facility director

By Gord Paulley

The new day care centre in Carlyle has announced the hiring of Kayla Brown as its first facility director. Brown brings many years of daycare and childcare experience to the centre, as well as a deep and genuine love for children and their families.

Born and raised in

Fort Qu’Appelle, Brown moved to Carlyle in 2015. She is married to Zach, who is employed with Faber’s Electric. Kai is their 17-month-old year son. Learning centre renovations to their east Carlyle location are nearly complete. The board is in its final stages of staff hirings and expects formal approval of up to 30 childcare spaces shortly.

All spaces will be government subsidized and will be welcomed by the many growing families of Carlyle and area.

Brown will dearly miss the Arcola program and the relationships that she developed while working there. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my seven-and-ahalf-year tenure as director of the Arcola Day Care. I have truly appreciated their program and will miss the children, the parents, the community and the board.”

She added, “The newly renovated facility in Carlyle looks just like anyone’s home and is extremely pleasing to the eye. The property has a lot of greenspace, and the possibilities are endless. I am really looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

A formal application to have a child enrolled in the Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre is expected to be posted shortly. Watch for details on their Facebook page.

A local high school practice was well attended at the Carlyle Curling Club. Photo by Gord Paulley

Pictured with son Kai, Kayla Brown is the new facility director of the Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre. Photo by Gord Paulley