The Observer February 17, 2023

By Gord Paulley

Taylor Sargent is making quite a name for herself in American track and field circles.

The indoor season concludes with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Track and Field Championships from March 2-4 Brookings, S.D. Sargent, the daughter of Dean and Shelley Sargent, will be competing in the 60-metre hurdles.

Born in Estevan, Sargent grew up in Carlyle and graduated from Gordon F. Kells High School in 2018. Track and field, volleyball and softball were her favourite sports. She started track in Grade 3 and hurdles in Grade 7. Her mother Shelley coached her all the way through elementary and high school.

Upon graduating, she was recruited for volleyball by Valley City State University (VCSU) of Valley City, N.D.

“In my second year I was given the opportunity to do track as well.

I did both that year, and in year three switched over fully to track only,” said Sargent.

VCSU is a public university with an enrolment of 1,500. It is highly recognized for its sports programs, especially women’s athletics.

“My favourite track event is hurdles. I compete in the 60-metre hurdles indoors and the 100-metre hurdles outdoors. I also enjoy competing in high jump.”

At VCSU, Sargent holds the school record in the 60-metre hurdles, 100-metre hurdles, and the pentathlon.

“I prefer the indoor season because I love

the 60-metre hurdles and it is my strongest event. I also like that we can train and compete inside. The weather elements don’t impact warmups and how I compete.”

Every summer, Sargent lives in Regina and trains with Deanna Wells at Adrenaline Strength and Conditioning to get ready for the upcoming season.

“The training has definitely paid off as Deanna worked with me on explosiveness and helped me come back stronger.”

Sargent, 23, is completing her fifth and final year at VCSU and throughout her schooling has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. She has also made the president’s list every year.

“My greatest achievement is qualifying for these national indoor championships in the 60-metre hurdles. Qualifying has been my goal ever since joining track in 2020.”

“I am really thrilled to be competing. I will have the opportunity to compete against the very best in the NAIA. I am excited to see what I can do and hopefully run a strong time. It will be a very competitive atmosphere and I can’t wait to take it all in. It will be a great way to end my indoor career.”

Sargent is graduating in May and plans on remaining in the United States. She will be looking for a job in the

of marketing.

Taylor Sargent has been setting track and field records at Valley City State University.

Photo courtesy of Taylor Sargent

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Town of Redvers holds meeting regarding a new hotel

By Gord Paulley

In 2020, the Western Star Hotel in Redvers burned to the ground. Since that time, the town and surrounding area has been talking about attracting new investment to the area. Whether it’s for a wedding, reunion, event or simply visiting friends and family, welcoming accommodation is a necessity.

The Town of Redvers organized an informa-

tional meeting that was held at the Golden Age Centre on Feb. 7.

“Based on community feedback, we have heard it loud and clear that we had to bring the community and a developer together to discuss the possibility of constructing a new hotel for Redvers,” said Mayor Brad Bulbuck. “We wanted to move the needle and get the ball rolling. And so we did.”

The meeting attracted over 50 interested individuals. Addressing the

audience was Ken Rempel, one of the owners of both Steel Creek Developers and Blue Crescent Hotels. Rempel and his three sons have been developing rural community complexes for several years and are becoming well known in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Ken lives in Elm Creek, Man., and has been in real estate and sales for decades. Youngest son Tim lives in Saskatoon and was previously a mechanical engineer. He oversees

construction. Another son, Andrew, has experience in marketing and computer graphics. He presides over site inspections and all advertising, websites and hotel operations.

The family has been instrumental in constructing and developing several community projects in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Rural hotels have been developed and are operating in Rivers and Souris, Man., and in Grenfell. A new hotel has just opened in Car-

man, Man., and includes a swimming pool and waterslide.

A five-unit complex has just been built in Melita, Man., which is only phase one of a larger project.

Trevor Rempel is the oldest son and has years of experience in both the business development and marketing industries.

“Our family focuses on rural development in smaller communities that the larger chains cannot service. We are keenly interested in developing

Choose Life getting ready for biggest fundraiser

Choose Life Ministry, which operates a program in southeast Saskatchewan for women with life-controlling issues, will be hosting a Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk.

The event will happen on Feb. 25, starting with registration at 4 p.m.

at the Estevan Gospel Chapel. The walk will start an hour later. Participants will walk a distance of two or five kilometres.

Choose Life founder Shelley Boyes said they typically attract people from Estevan and surrounding commun-

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ities, including Carlyle, Carnduff and Lake Alma, among others.

Boyes said they could still use a few more walkers and volunteers.

The fundraiser is Choose Life’s largest of the year.

“When we weren’t allowed to gather together, we stopped having our banquets and this has become our major fundraiser,” said Boyes.

In 2022, the walk raised about $13,000 for Choose Life’s Homestead for Hope.

“The money is used for programing, so it would go to the instruction for the girls while they’re in our program,” said Boyes.

Choose Life has a couple of women currently residing at the Homestead for Hope and finishing up their program. They are scheduled to graduate in early March. Up to six women can be accommodated at the Homestead for Hope at a time, but the largest number they have had is five.

Once the two women graduate, a new group of women will start in the program.

facilities in towns such as Redvers that are progressive and growing. Providing there is local investment interest, we would be very excited to help them out.”

Mayor Bulbuck concluded the meeting by thanking everyone who came out. Additional meetings are being planned for the coming weeks. The Town of Redvers Facebook page will provide the date, time, and location of the next meeting.

“We’re currently taking application for a new cycle,” said Boyes. Organizations across the country host Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers to raise funds and awareness for those who are hungry, homeless or hurting.

Participants in last year’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Estevan march down Second Street. File photo

Lampman Lions’ sled rally doubles from previous year

The Lampman and District Lions Club held a successful sled rally on Feb. 11.

Registration ran from 10 a.m. until noon at the Lampman Royal Canadian Legion brach. Once registered, riders could go out on the 80-kilometre trail.

Beginning at the legion, the next stop would be at the Wilmar Shelter, where free hotdogs were available. At each stop, the Lions had people posted to roll the dice.

Riders would proceed through Arcola to the Rae Johnson Shelter for another roll of the dice. They would continue to the Blue Line Shelter.

The last stop was at the Lampman Shelter and then they were back to the Lampman legion by 5 p.m.

While on the trail at each stop, the dice would be rolled for the rider. The highest roll and lowest roll would be

From left, low hand winner Riley Greening, Lampman Lions Club secretary Richard Kochie and best hand winner Les Wendel. Photo by Tanner Frycz

the best for a chance to win the $500 prize at the end. A total of five rolls would be held throughout the rally.

Tanner Frycz, a committee member and one of the riders, said the weather was perfect and the trails were in excellent shape.

Eighty-eight riders took part in the sled rally, which was more than double from the year before. Also 206

Carlyle Pharmasave donates to Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge

The Moose Mountain Lodge will soon be in receipt of an Obie interactive gaming console.

Obie is an award-winning gaming and activity solution that turns any physical space into an immersive and highly entertaining experience.

It is an advanced projector that transmits onto any surface, including floors, walls, and tabletops, allowing the participants to engage in active play using body movements, handeye co-ordination tactics, and by touching displayed images.

Steve and Jolyn Schultz own Carlyle Pharmasave and have generously provided the entire funding.

The Obie projector is in the process of being ordered and is expected to arrive in a few weeks.

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Carlyle Pharmasave owner Jolyn Schultz and Moose Mountain Lodge recreation coordinator Arial Du gave thumbs up for the announcement.

nator Du is extremely pleased with the purchase which will provide the residents with hours of entertainment.

“Our department and facility is always excited to add new games and products that put a smile on our residents’ faces, es-

pecially if it brings us into the modern era giving us something that can bring everyone together and connect.”

hands were sold. For those not riding, the dice rolls were held at the legion.

When everyone re-

turned to the legion, the winners were announced with Riley Greening receiving the lowest hand and Les Wendel winning the highest hand. Each winner received $500.

The event was held for the first time in 2017 and has increased with participants each year.

A meal was held this year by the legion and would consist of sausages by Carnivores and perogies made by Rhonda Loughren.

According to committee member Damon Sutherland, around 50 people stayed to enjoy the meal.

Once the meal was completed, a game of Singo would be played. It is similar to Bingo, only using music.

Sutherland was very pleased with the outcome of the day. The committee is thankful to all the sponsors that donated to the event to make it the success it was.

The detachment has received numerous reports since the start of the year regarding scams intended to defraud seniors of their money. In some cases, it is believed that scammers have defrauded victims of thousands of dollars.

The basis of any scam, according to the RCMP, is telling people what they want to hear. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

“Fraud concerns all Canadians. It threatens our families, our businesses, our bank ac-

counts and can cause tremendous stress and personal turmoil. It also threatens our national economy and strengthens organized crime groups,” the RCMP said, citing the federal government.

“The impact on individuals, families and businesses can be devastating: retirement savings, homes and businesses. While fraud losses are serious, the good news is that the majority can be prevented by identifying the methods used by fraudsters.”

The Carlyle RCMP encourages everyone to be careful and to be alert to possible fraudulent activity.

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Surviving the scores of scams

Gord Paulley Paulley’s Ponderings

It has been a fantastic start to 2023.

We have enjoyed great weather with very few storms. Local playoff hockey has begun, and the days are getting longer. Life has been good, and spring is right around the corner.

But this year there is one thing that has been really bothering me. Doesn’t there seem to be an inordinate number of scams out there? I’m certain I’m not the only one. Either by text, email or phone. It just never ends.

In no particular order, here is a sampling of what I have received in the past couple of weeks. I am sure many of you can relate.

By text: Your shipment from Canada Post is on hold.

To reschedule a delivery, see XXXXX. If you no longer wish to receive SMS updates, please reply.

By phone: An unknown number from Amazon; your parcel awaits.

By email: From Canada Revenue Agency: An e-transfer of C$2,860 was sent to you. Select your financial institution, press the black box. This refund expires on April 16.

By Text: CA Recovery has authorized a $378 refund. Reply A to deposit; reply C to cancel. Thank-you.

By Email: From Ryan. Here are your subscription payment details from Geek Squad. Your subscription will renew today for $349. If this is not your charge, please phone our customer care department to reverse the transaction.

Last week I received a legitimate text from a friend.

“Hi Gord, I’m going to send you a friend request for Facebook. I was hacked in the middle of January and between my son and I, we screwed up and managed to get my account disabled and now I can’t get it back. So, I gave up and I’ve started a new account under my first name and middle name. So, if you see a request, it’s legit.”

I replied, “Request accepted and thanks for letting me know. What a nightmare!”

Said my friend, “Yep, it has been. More than you know!”

I recently upgraded my phone. It is a beautiful device, takes awesome pictures and seamlessly connects to my same name computer. Just before Christmas, the phone started prompting me to use SIRI, the voice command control app.

I took the bait and was somehow linked to a site where they needed my credit card information. I gave it out, and within seconds Visa had flagged it and asked me if I wanted a certain $55 transaction to go through. It was to some exotic dance studio in New York City.

Thankfully, Visa flagged it, reversed the charge, and sent me a new card. Amazingly, I was smart enough to use my secondary card. Unfortunately, I had to be bothered changing credit card numbers on other pre-authorized transactions.

Scams have been around for centuries. Bernie Madoff is a famous swindler. There was a recent cryptocurrency crash. Pyramid schemes come and go all the time. People just never seem to learn.

It is hard to remain diligent, but I can offer you some common-sense advice for your phones, emails and computers.

•If it is too good to be true, it is certainly a scam or a fraud.

•Double check to make sure the offer or request is legitimate.

•Triple check before you click onto a link.

•Quadruple check before providing your credit card number.

Always have two credit cards in your possession in case one becomes disabled.

It is important that you remain vigilant in this digital world. I hope this helps you along.

Taking care of things one drip at a time

studying for. It didn’t make a difference if she was tired or not feeling well or had been out with friends. She did not skip going through notes each and every evening.

ing to the disrespect that is poisoning our culture.

It was the smallest of drips that caused rather big problems.

A tiny hole in a pipe had been allowing an unnoticed drip, drip, drip in the ceiling of our family room. It had gone on long enough that it soaked a corner of the ceiling, down the inside of the wall and into the carpet.

As the water continued to drip, the accumulation built up, causing the ceiling to give way and that’s when we first discovered what was going on. Prior to that point, the damage was occurring, but we couldn’t see it.

I took a couple of university classes with a girl who was one of the most diligent students I ever met. Every evening she would go through notes from each of her classes and expand on points she felt were important. It did not matter what papers she might have been writing or exams she may have been

Heading into finals, she had full and complete lecture notes while others were spending effort trying to decipher point form summaries or abbreviated explanations. She could start studying right away while others had to reach back into months of work and try to recall what was taught to fill in the gaps. Her efforts, little by little each day, yielded great results and she went on to graduate summa cum laude.

Not realizing there is a problem – drip, drip, drip – means being forced to deal with tough consequences down the line. Taking care of things when you know what needs to be done – drip, drip, drip – ensures a far more successful outcome.

But there’s another aspect of this and that’s the reality of knowing there’s a growing problem, but hoping it will just go away. Or get better on its own. It’s a game of let’s pretend that can become problematic.

Every time we let pass a comment that is demeaning to someone because we don’t want to make waves, we are add-

Every time we ignore urgent messaging and decide someone else needs to do something about world hunger, we are letting another child go to bed hungry.

Every time we insult, slander or curse at those in authority, we are undermining the ability of those who lead, teach, serve and protect us do their jobs properly.

Drip, drip, drip. We see the erosion in the respect we have for one another, the care we show one another, and the dignity in which we uphold one another.

We have probed deeper into the oceans and further into the heavens than anyone who came before. We can communicate instantly with anyone, anywhere. We have cured diseases and mapped the human genome. We consider ourselves highly advanced, forward thinking and technologically sophisticated. So what have we done with all of that?

We have children dying each day from preventable illnesses. There are more than 800 million people suffering chronic hunger. Homeless families are living on the streets in the wealthiest places in the world. Protection for those who are vulnerable is diminishing. What used to be considered utterly pro-

fane is now commonplace across most forms of media.

We can shrug our shoulders and ask “how did we get here” but we know full well the path we took. Drip, drip, drip. We treated morality as the punchline of jokes. We set aside truth for approval. We devalued human life. We turned government into entertainment and entertainers into deities. We pushed others to the periphery and made ourselves the centre of the universe. We put our own comfort ahead of the necessities of others. We turned language into a weapon and treated freedom of speech carelessly.

It didn’t happen overnight, but once the dripping became more incessant, it seemed to go unchallenged. But that doesn’t need to continue.

We can be people who give more than we take, respect instead of revile, see rather than ignore, uplift instead of tear down, encourage rather than curse at, and aspire to do better and be better.

The things we do and say combine, accumulate and impact the lives of us all. The dripping can erode and cause damage, or it can begin a tidal wave of excellence. We each wield the tools. That’s my outlook.

“I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.”

- Nelson Mandela

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Southeast showing support for 15-year-old girl

A number of fundraisers have been happening in southeast Saskatchewan for Kyla Dyer, a 15-year-old girl from the Glen Ewen area who has a rare disease.

Kyla, the daughter of Amy and David Dyer, has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a condition that affects bone marrow. She will require a bone marrow transplant.

“Kyla enjoys riding horses, practising her

trick riding, spending lots of time with her kitties and hanging out with her cousins and friends,” states a bio on her for an upcoming fundraiser.

On Feb. 19, a fundraiser will be held for the Dyer family at the Lampman Community Complex, starting at 10 a.m. There will be a breakfast, a live auction and a raffle table. All money will be forwarded to her family to help with medical costs.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for those 12 and under, and $5 for children five and under.

“Lampman and area stands by and supports Kyla and her family through this difficult time.”

The live auction will have a variety of events, ranging from jewelry to food, signs to sports passes and more. Gift certificates and gift cards will also be available. The raffle table will feature

baking, toques and more. The auction is expected to begin at 2 p.m. at the curling rink.

Janice Bernier, who is a family friend, is one of the organizers of the benefit. She noted that Kyla had a couple of good days recently but still has a long road ahead of her.

People are asked to come out and enjoy the breakfast and the auction.

An online auction was held last week for the

Oxbow inviting the region to a winter festival on Family Day

The first-ever Family Day Winter Festival in Oxbow was such a big success last year that the community has decided to host the event for a second time.

This year’s event will occur on Feb. 20 at the Oxbow Arena and the outdoor rink. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with indoor glow skating, a bake sale, and Just Bread

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crepes and waffle cones. Proceeds from the bake sale go to the youth dropin centre, and there will be a freewill offering at the Just Bread booth for the Oxbow Curling Club.

Outdoor snow crafts will begin at noon, and people can enjoy free hotdogs and smores to roast at outdoor fire pits, courtesy of the Southern Plains Co-op in Oxbow.

Shinny with the Oxbow Huskies will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the outdoor rink.

Activities starting at 1 p.m. will be an introductory session for doubles curling, and music by Keith, Vivian and Christina. Open curling will start at 2 p.m.

The rink kitchen will have food available to purchase, but everything else will be free or by donation.

Treena Mohrbutter, who is the community development officer with the Town of Oxbow, said they had lots of people come out last year, with a good number of people playing street hockey with the senior Huskies.

This year the activities will be at the rinks,

whereas last year it was at the hall. And last year the Huskies played street hockey with the kids. This year it will be at the outdoor rink.

The introduction to doubles curling is also new this year.

Mohrbutter said they hope to have nice weather for the outdoor activities, but there will be some attractions indoors. While the event is held in Oxbow, they look forward to seeing people from the surrounding towns, villages and RMs.

Dyer family and it received excellent support. Also, a supper and dance was held for the Dyers at the Glen Ewen Communiplex on Saturday night.

A trust fund has been set up for the Dyers at the Oxbow branch of the Affinity Credit Union.

On Dec. 1, 2022, Kyla was treated at the Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow for headaches, and she was transferred to Regina, where a CT scan, bloodwork and a chest x-ray occurred.

The results showed her bloodwork was very low and she was sent to Saskatoon for further testing,. More bloodwork and a bone marrow biopsy occurred. A blood and platelet transfusion were

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needed. Tests revealed treatment in Saskatoon is needed.

Kyla Dyer, age 15, has been diagnosed with a bone marrow condition. Photo submitted

Photos by Gord Paulley

Shelley Vail is learning to live in thankfulness

By Gord Paulley

Carlyle resident Shelley Vail is a fighter. For years, she has been battling multiple sclerosis.

Born and raised on a farm near Maryfield, Vail began having medical issues at the age of 16. She started dragging her left leg and developed a constant searing pain in her right arm. Doctors were unable to diagnose it, and life carried on.

Vail married Ken at a young age and in 1980 gave birth to their first son Adam. From that time on, she suffered from horrible fatigue and brain fog.

“It was like my head and entire body were getting squeezed,” said Vail.

MS is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in serious physical problems.

Specific symptoms can include double vision, blindness, muscle weakness and trouble with sensation or co-ordination. It is difficult to diagnose and there is no known cure.

The Vails had another son, Jordan, four years later, but Vail continued to suffer in pain without a specific diagnosis. Over time, fatigue, eyesight, balance, depression and pain became a daily part of her life. Slow but steady regression was constant.

In 2004, Vail started to use a cane and a few months later, a walker. With the forceful and welcome insistence of Dr. Cathy Meyer, Vail was finally referred to the proper specialists and officially diagnosed with MS. She has been in a wheelchair since 2008.

Vail is basically homebound and requires 24hour personal attention. When Ken is away working in the oilfield with Vermillion Energy, personal care workers are needed and four of them are rotated regularly.

The Vails have lifts in the bedroom, the bathroom, and the living room. She sleeps in a hospital bed and they also own two vehicles that are equipped with wheelchair lifts. The Vails purchased a motorhome a few years ago and can go camping for one or two nights at a time.

“It is such a great feeling be able to leave my house occasionally. Entering a store or a friend’s house might not mean much to you, but it means everything to me,” said Vail.

MS is a tiring and frustrating disease. To compound matters, people like Vail must continually fight off aggressive attacks, known as relapses. She had an extremely painful relapse back in November but has mostly recovered from it.

Despite her medical problems, Vail is a very positive person and

lives her life one day at a time.

“I am married to a good man,” she said, referring to her 43 years of marriage to Ken. They have two wonderful grandchildren. Ava is 12 and Carter is four.

In her childhood, Shelley vividly remembers she and sister

Karen singing together at several talent shows, and that one time they won the incredible sum of $10 each. The sisters also had the opportunity to perform on the Profile show in Yorkton. She was also a member of the Wawota Hints of Harmony and sang high soprano.

The Vails are people of faith.

“I am a very thankful person. Life makes you realize what you have instead of what you don’t have. I love my home and I love my family,” said Vail.

She has an impressive collection of dishes, ornaments, trinkets and china. Vail has a green thumb, and her residence is a virtual jungle overflowing with plants. This year’s amaryllis grew to over 30 inches in height with six blossoms. Her mother of tongue plant is thriving and has had a special place in her heart since 1982.

Now 63 years old, Vail has suffered from MS for most of her life but is never one to complain.

“I consider myself upbeat and always encouraging. Anyone is more than welcome to visit me on Second Street West, and I have friends that do. When you leave my home, my policy is always to remind you how important and valuable you are. Life is short and life is fleeting. Enjoy it while you can.”

Shelley Vail pictured at her Carlyle residence with her mother of tongue plant. Picture by Gord Paulley

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NW ¼ 31 11 3 W2

• It is estimated that there are approximately 400 cultivated acres and approximately 140 pasture acres in the package

• The NW ¼ 31 11 3 W2 includes a Vermillion Energy Inc. Lease

• Tender must be all 4 quarters

• Contact Tim Daku at 306-736-7178 for further questions

• Tenders must be received by February 28th, 2023

• The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted

• Possession upon full payment and completion of land titles transfer

• Buyer and Seller will split costs of Land transfer fees

FOR SALE

Tenders for a General Contractor to renovate a public washroom with showers and develop a playground area at the Stoughton Campground will be received by the Town of Stoughton until 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday February 28th, 2023. Area to be developed is a 352 sq. ft. brick building. Project includes:

Brick structure will remain, interior demolition required Extensive washroom, shower and interior renovation Plumbing and electrical work required Landscaping work to accommodate a play structure Installation of play structure equipment

For specs and further information please contact the Town Office.

Town of Stoughton

Box 397, Stoughton SK S0G 4T0 306-457-2413 office@stoughtonsk.ca

GOVERNEMNT

ELECTION NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL [Section 77 of the Act]

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WAWKEN NO. 93

WHEREAS the following has been nominated for the office of:

Division 4 Councillor Ryley ClementsAcclaimed

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 10th day of February, 2023. Katelyn Ethier Returning Officer

Sports

Carlyle Oilmen’s Bonspiel offered fun on the ice

By Gord Paulley

Thirteen rinks competed in this past weekend’s oilfield bonspiel at the Carlyle Curling Club.

Winning the A event was Team AC Power. The team consisted of Chris Mass, Jim Hill, Donald Willock and Dave Wetsch.

IJack Technologies (Saturn Team) won the B event. Curling were Dave East, Brad Caldwell, Brandy East and Keira Brown.

The C Event winners were the Cliff Nankivell Trucking Team, which

included Garett Makelki, Claudia Mullis, Debbie Bourhis and Dwain Davis.

The winners of the D Event were the Triton Drilling and Services foursome of Tyler McLean, Juel Sprout, Lise Reischke and Alaina Buchanan.

Included with the individual $60 entry fee, curlers were guaranteed a minimum of four games. They also had an opportunity to win cash prizes in the four events, and everyone received a great door prize.

Two suppers were also

included with the entry fee. The banquet was held Friday night and catered

by Rylan and Cindy Weir. Pizza and wings were served Saturday night.

The Royal Canadian Legion served the midday lunches which were also

Arcola Minor Hockey created a fun-filled day

By Stephanie Zoer

The Arcola Minor Hockey Day was held on Feb. 11 at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex, with eight teams participating throughout the day.

The day started off with sponsors CEDA and Arcola Co-op covering the door charge so everyone who wanted to come out and watch the games could do so for free. The Co-op also provided the treats for the players.

Arcola’s under-sev-

en team started off the day by defeating Kipling, which was followed by the U9s. They narrowly lost to Redvers in a tense and tight game, keeping the crowd on their toes throughout the game.

As the day carried on, two more games would be played, including the U11s against Estevan and the U13 Combines against the Redvers Rockets. All the games brought cheers from the large crowds.

“It is great to live in a small town and sur-

rounding areas that give such great support,” said committee member

Carlee Annis. The donation for the PS5 was given by Pheasant Rump First Nation and the super deker was donated by Merit Ford out of Carlyle. The winners of these raffle draws were Layne Birnie of Arcola and Kai Axten of Redvers. Regal Autobody sponsored the athlete awards for Heart and Hustle and MVP given out at the end of every game. Throughout the day a progressive 50/50 was held and the winning

ticket holder was Garry Matthewson, who took home $332.

Annis said the committee is very thankful for the support of all the sponsors and donations they received. These events are made possible with their support. A huge thank you also to all the people who helped out during the day.

Arcola will be hosting U9 playoffs from March 17-19 at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex.

well attended. In addition to local rinks, there were curlers from Alida, Glen Ewen, Kisbey, Lampman, Pierson, Man., and a team from Alberta.

Brandy East and Laura Thompson were the organizers of the event and were pleased with the turnout and sponsorship.

“The bonspiel ran smoothly which is a tribute to all our volunteers who helped,” said East. “There was a lot of good curling out there, but the real purpose of any bonspiel is to compete and have fun. And we did just that. Also, a big thank-you to the many sponsors that made this event a great success.”

Chaelynn Boutin is on the Carlyle Curling Club executive and oversees promotions and upcoming events.

“The next scheduled event is the annual Farmers and Friends bonspiel, which will be held March 4th and 5th,” said Boutin. “Two farmers are required per team with men’s, women’s and mixed teams welcome. Please contact either Amy Rutten or Dave East to register your team.”

Carlyle hosts U18 AA league game with local talent

By Gord Paulley

Before a good crowd last Saturday, the Carlyle Sports Arena hosted a home game for the Estevan Apex U18 AA Bruins.

Although based in the Energy City, the team only has a handful of players that reside there. The team is comprised of athletes living in towns which include Alameda, Arcola, Bienfait,

Carlyle, Carnduff, Manor, Redvers, Torquay and Wawota.

Koby Wotta, 15, lives in Arcola.

“Koby loves the team and enjoys playing AA hockey,”

said his father Marius. “The team is well organized and Koby really looks forward to coming to the rink every day.”

Turner Knockaert, 17, is a defenceman who hails from Arcola.

“The Apex Bruins are a fantastic organization, and all the coaches, players, and parents get along like one big happy family,” said his mother Deica. “The team is strong and has a great attitude. Hopefully we can go a long way in league playoffs.”

The Apex Bruins lost 4-2 in the game played in Carlyle. They have now completed regular season play in the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League’s South Division. They finished first, compiling an impressive with a 28–5-3 record. Carter Beck of Carnduff was the team’s leading scorer with 36 goals and 36 assists for 72 points. He played all 36 regular season games and finished second in league scoring.

Ryan Curzon is the head coach of the U18 AA squad and has been with the team the past four years. Like many, he realizes there wouldn’t be a team without the small-town support of southeast Saskatchewan.

“A few weeks ago, we had an ‘away-home’ home game in Carnduff which attracted a great crowd. Saturday’s game in Carlyle was also well-attended. With the recent curling events held in Estevan, ice is sometimes hard to find. We appreciate being able to play some of our home games in towns where we attract the players from.”

Curzon was also modest in his assessment of the team and its excellent winning percentage.

“We have a good cohesive group of guys who always battle for each other. We have had very few injuries this season and a lot of our players haven’t missed a game. And always remember, coaches do the coaching.

It is the players that do the winning.”

Strahn Douglas, 17, is one of the team’s few injured players but should be ready for round two of the playoffs. He lives in Carnduff and plays defence.

“We have a great team and all of us really want to win a league championship. I do what I have to do to make the team better,” said Douglas.

Ty Fehrenbach, 16, of Carlyle splits the team’s goaltending duties with Carnduff ’s Keagan Carley. Tyler Fehrenbach is his dad who also helps with the team.

“This is Ty’s second year on the Apex Bruins and he and our entire family is thoroughly enjoying the regular season. We have had a great year and hope we can continue our strong play deep into the playoffs,” said Tyler.

The team now faces the Lumsden/Bethune Lions in a best of five quarterfinal series. Game one goes Feb. 17 in Estevan at 8:30 p.m.

Team AC Power won the Carlyle Oilmen’s Bonspiel. Photo by Gord Paulley

Layne Birnie of Arcola won the PS5 raffle donated by Pheasant Rump First Nation. Photo by Carlee Annis

Conflict vs. bullying: what’s the difference?

Conflict and bullying aren’t the same things. One describes a healthy dialogue between two parties, while the other represents an intent to harm someone else. Learning to deal with conflict healthily can give you essential social skills. It can also help you better identify bullying.

WHAT’S CONFLICT?

Conflict is a normal part of life and happens when two people respectfully disagree. The two parties have equal power in the relationship, and each has a chance to express their views.

Even though there may be negative emotions and hurtful words exchanged, both people are looking for a solution and don’t want to harm each other. Each person takes responsibility for their actions and modifies their behaviour if they feel they’ve made the other person feel bad. Conflict can often lead to two people learning to solve problems and overcome challenges.

WHAT’S BULLYING?

Unlike conflict, the goal of bullying is to hurt,

harm, insult or humiliate another person and make them feel bad about themselves. The actions are unwanted and unwarranted, and the bullied person has little power to stop them. Bullying can result in physical and emotional harm.

Bullying happens when one person uses their power to control another. Power can mean the bully is bigger, stronger, older or more popular than the person they’re bullying. Moreover, bullies aren’t trying to resolve anything and show no remorse if they hurt someone else. There’s no interest in a relationship with the other person.

This Pink Shirt Day, February 22, stand up to bullying when you see it. Don’t be afraid to share your views and express your opinions constructively. Not all conflict is bad.

Why Pink Shirt Day isn’t just about kids

Pink Shirt Day is a national anti-bullying campaign widely recognized in schools, and children are taught about the negative impacts of bullying in the hallways and online. However, Pink Shirt Day isn’t just about kids. Seniors are also often victims of bullying.

ABUSE

According to a survey of older adults cited by Elder Abuse

Prevention Ontario:

• 57 per cent of respondents reported being bullied

• 56 per cent reported engaging in bullying behaviours

• 44 per cent had witnessed bullying in the last four months

Most bullying among seniors occurs in retirement or assisted living facilities, among small groups. The most common form is verbal abuse. The three main types of bullying in assisted living facilities include:

• Older adult to older adult

• Older adult to staff

• Staff to older adult

Older adults who engage in bullying are often experiencing a

loss of control over certain parts of their lives and use bullying to maintain a sense of power.

THE IMPACTS OF BULLYING

AMONG OLDER ADULTS

The negative physical and emotional impacts of bullying are just as severe for the elderly as they are for children. They include:

• Social and emotional distress

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Sleep difficulties

• Self-harming behaviours or physical injury

• Isolation

• Low self-esteem

• Cognitive decline

You can help all Canadians live healthier, happier lives by providing education, support and resources to prevent bullying among older adults.

Kay

Church: 306-739-2313

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Carlyle Cougars reach south final in provincials

The Carlyle Cougars are out of the Big Six Hockey League playoffs, but their season isn’t over.

The sixth-ranked Cougars fell 6-5 to the third-seeded Moosomin Rangers Monday night in Carlyle in Game 2 of their Big Six quarter-final series. Moosomin swept the best-of-three match-up.

Dakota Rose had two goals for Carlyle. Tony Kinistino, Austin Bourhis and Jon Gaudet had the Cougars’ other goals.

Ben Johnstone added three assists.

Carter Sawchuk scored twice for Moosomin, including the game-winner 7:14 into the third, and added two assists. Drayson Skulmoski and Devin McGonigal also had two goals each for the Rangers.

Bud Holloway assisted on three Moosomin goals.

Levi Horn (Moosomin) and Zane Winter (Carlyle) were the goalies.

In Game 1 last Friday, the Rangers defeated the Cougars 6-1. Gaudet opened the scoring for Carlyle 42 seconds into the game, but then Moosomin took over, with two goals each for Sawchuk and Brayden Nabholz, and individual markers for McGonigal and Skulmoski.

Winter was the Carlyle goalie and Horn was in net for Moosomin.

In provincial play, the Cougars have advanced to the Senior B South Final

Leave it to Lacey to cook

By Stephanie Zoer

Lacey Bangsund began her career at the Lampman Health Centre in 2015.

She works in the kitchen as one of the cooks, which is something she loves, but she also loves experiencing new foods.

Working at the Health Centre gave Bangsund the opportunity to return to school. After three years of working and schooling, Bangsund received her journeypersons chef certificate, while also looking after her family in Lampman.

Bangsund has no desire to leave her current job as she loves the residents, but she did need to spread her wings into something more.

In order for Bangsund to further her love of cooking, she would need an inspected kitchen, which would meet all the qualifications to make and sell food.

The Lampman Catholic Church offered their kitchen and once the public health authorities gave the green light, Bangsund was ready to cook.

Bangsund prepares meals and then packages the food that is ready to go. Each month she will have a set menu and take orders until halfway through the month, giving her time to make the meals for month’s end.

Bangsund will have three meal sizes, which are made with fresh ingredients and no filler, and then frozen into single/senior microwavable container sizes, and a bachelor or family oven-ready container.

She only began Feb. 2 and within 12 hours,

Lacey Bangsund is excited about her new meals program called Leave it to Lacey. Photo by

Leave it to Lacey had over 20 orders.

Once Bangsund receives her Red Seal, she will be able to cook across Canada. She can do this exam at any time, but has a time frame she wishes to have it completed.

She will be looking for a permanent kitchen

in the future. She has a few leads, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. In the meantime, she will carry on with the business as is.

“I’m grateful for all the support I’ve been given,” said Bangsund. “I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love.”

after sweeping the Huskies in two straight games. Carlyle won Game 1 8-3 on Friday and took Game 2 10-4 the following night.

Gaudet, Sterling Bear, Jesse Gabrielle, Kruise Reddick and Nathan Deck scored in the first two periods for Carlyle in Game 1, while Drew Czerwonka had three goals in the third period.

Landon Audet was the Carlyle goalie

Liam Rutten, Brody Haygarth and Jordan Cooney had Oxbow’s goals. Cody Levesque was their netminder.

Gabrielle scored three times for Carlyle in Game 2, while Sterling and Valdez Bear each scored twice. Reddick, Trent McLean and Bourhis also scored for the Cougars.

Joey Meredith had two goals for Oxbow. Brody Nordin and Colton Schell were the other marksmen.

Levesque (Oxbow) and Landon Audet (Carlyle) were the goalies.

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As for the rest of the Big Six playoffs, the top-seed-

ed Redvers Rockets have moved on to the next round after sweeping the No. 8 Midale Mustangs in their series.

Redvers won Game 1 5-0 last Saturday and Game 2 8-2 the following night. Midale led Game 1 1-0 after the first period, and the two teams were tied at ones following the second period, only to have Redvers take over in the third.

The No. 7 Yellow Grass Wheat Kings took a 1-0 series lead on the secondranked Huskies after Yellow Grass won Game 1 of that matchup 3-2 Tuesday in Oxbow. Game 2 will be Feb. 17 in Yellow Grass and Game 3, if necessary, would be the following night in Oxbow.

The Carnduff Red Devils and the Bienfait Coalers were going to a third and deciding game in their first round series. Carnduff took Game 1 8-5 on Feb. 8, but Bienfait bounced back with a 5-4 overtime win on Tuesday night.

Game 3 was to be played Thursday in

Carnduff. (Results not available at press time).

In provincial play, The Rangers are down in their series with Grenfell, after Grenfell won Game 1 8-5 on Saturday. Game 2 isFeb. 17 in Moosomin at 8:30 p.m., and Game 3, if necessary, would two nights later, also in Moosomin at 6 p.m.

The winner of that series will play Carlyle in the next round.

In the Senior C south semifinal, the Rockets will play Assiniboia. Game 1 of that series is slated for Feb. 19 in Assiniboia. Game 2 is Feb. 25 in Redvers at 6 p.m., and Game 3, if necessary, would be the following day in Assiniboia. The winner of that series will play Kenaston or Langenburg.

In the senior D south semifinal, the Red Devils took a 1-0 series lead with a 5-3 victory over Central Butte on Saturday. Game 2 is Feb. 18 in Central Butte and Game 3, if necessary, would be the following day, also in Central Butte.

Fried

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Lacey Bangsund