The Observer March 3, 2023

Carlyle

By Gord Paulley

Public Library welcomes newcomers

Likemanytownsinrural Saskatchewan, Carlyle has been receiving a regular influx of newcomers from many countries.

A few weeks ago, some residents, including librarian Naomi Twietmeyer, decided to make these newcomers welcome.EverysecondTuesday, people are invited to meet at the Carlyle Public Library for an informal meet and greet session.

“I was born in the United States and my husband Jesse is Australian-Canadian,” said Twietmeyer. Over the past few years, Carlyle has welcomed people of many nationalities with open arms.

“The stress of moving to a new country, finding a job and raising a family is incredible. We felt this was a good way to welcome new people to our community.”

Michele and Rodrigo Trevisan are Brazilians whowerebornandraised in the city of Curitiba, a metropolis of over three million people. Rodrigo, 31, has travelled to Europe and visited Toronto several years ago. He comes from an entrepreneurial family who own and operate a restaurant. Rodrigohasapostgraduate degree in business from FAE. He met Michele, 26, seven years ago and they were married in 2019. She is an accredited schoolteacher with

a degree in pedagogy, a bachelor of education by the Federal University of Parana in Brazil.

The Trevisans had thought about leaving their home country for many years and felt that Canada would be a good place to move and begin raising a family. In 2022, Rodrigo responded to a help wanted advertisement with the Canalta company. Canalta owns and operates 40 properties in Western Canada and has recently expanded its footprint into the fast-food industry.

Last August, Rodrigo’s Canadian work permit was approved. He came to this country and started employment as a supervisor at the A & W in Davidson. In December, he received a transfer to Carlyle. With his immigrant status now officially approved, Michele was allowed to join him, and she arrived in Carlyle just over a month ago.

Since arriving, Michele’s life has been on speed dial. Because of her love of teaching and children, she dropped into the Carlyle Public

Library and instantly became good friends with Twietmeyer. The library required a part-time assistant and Michele was hired. A few days later, the Trevisans noticed an employment opportunity had appeared for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.

Michele applied for the job and is now employed fulltime as an educational assistant at the Gordon F. Kells High School. She started working at the school this week and will remain on as a part-time employeewiththelibrary.

Michele is a person of faith and believes everything happens with a purpose.

“Rodrigo and I are very happy to be living here and are finding Carlyle to be very friendly and accommodating. We are excited to be starting a new chapter of our life here,” said Michele.

TheTrevisansareboth highly educated and are determined to become positive additions to their new community.

The Carlyle library has held two community nights in the past few weeks which have been well-attended by several newcomers to their town.

“We felt that it was important to welcome our newcomers with open arms,” said Twietmeyer. “Moving to a new community is one thing, movingfromothercountry must be extremely difficult. The library is a great place to meet new people and the community nights have been well-attended and greatly appreciated.”

The next community night is scheduled for March 7 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and visit with the new citizens of Carlyle. As for the Trevisans, their next pressingissueisbringing their four-year-old English bulldog Polenta to Canada. The

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Born and raised in Brazil, Rodrigo and Michele Trevisan are excited to be calling Carlyle their home. Photo by Gord Paulley

Big Eagle’s

Your first stop to find events happening in our community!

March

Sat, March 4 - Rummage Sale, Bake & Tradeshow - Bear Claw Casino

Sat, March 4 - Butter Making - Carlyle Library

Thurs, March 9 - Career Fair - Bear Claw Casino

Sat, March 11 - Trade Show - Memorial Hall

Tues, March 21 - Community Night - Carlyle Library

Fri, March 31 - Kisbey Dinner Theatre - Kisbey

*Do you have a community event you want listed above?

April

Sat, April 1 - Kisbey Dinner Theatre - Kisbey

Sat, April 1 - Tradeshow - Carlyle Memorial Hall

Sun, April 2 - Kisbey Dinner Theatre - Kisbey

Sat, April 8 - Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation - Supper and Auction

Sat, April 22 - Carlyle & District Lions Club - Supper & Auction

Send us the name of the event, date, and what community it’s being held by emailing: observer@sasktel.net OR calling: (306) 453-2525. If you would like to include more information than that listed here contact our sales people to see how we can help.

Louise BigEagle wants to wake up the Nakota language

By Stephanie Zoer

LouiseBigEagleofthe

Ocean Man First Nation came to the Stoughton Public Library on Feb. 25 to speak on her filmmaking experiences.

Stoughton librarian

Rheanelle Callfas was contacted by the Southeast Regional Library to have BigEagle attend the library and she gladly accepted as part of Aboriginal Storyteller Month activities.

BigEagle has a bachelor of fine arts degree and began her film career shortly after finishing her degree.

Her first film was called, To Wake Up the NakotaLanguage,which is an observational film, as this is what the grant she received required.

She contacted her uncle Armand McArthur of the Pheasant Rump First Nations, and he became the star in the film.

BigEagleandhercrew would follow McArthur as he spoke freely about the disappearance of the Nakota language.

This film was capturedbyPheasantRump

First Nations medicine wheel and in Kisbey at the Recreational Hall. It took two days to film. It took another two weeks to edit the clip to get six minutes of film. Included in the film was McArthur’s wife, but she was so nervous and asked to be removed, but her dog did manage to get into the film.

According to BigEagle, the Nakota language is slowly disappearing as there are only a handful of Nakota speakers left. All the others have passed away.

In the film, McArthur speaksabouthowsacred the language is and the importance of the Nakota traditions. He goes on to say how the Cre-

ator has given the land to the people to care for.

In Canada alone, there is over 30 Indigenous languages, with Cree and Nakota

known more in the southeast area of Saskatchewan.

A Nakota dictionary has been completed in Indiana and one is be-

ing shipped to BigEagle so she too can learn the language, as it is not one she knows well.

BigEagle’s parents attended a residential

school where they were not allowed to speak the language. Once they grew older they did remember some Cree and this is the language that BigEagle remembers. It wasn’t until BigEagle was older that she found out that she was also Nakota.

She is eager to learn the language and continue with the tradition. McArthur did teach in the schools. They hope tohavetheyoungergeneration take an interest in teaching the language so it will be carried on.

Her next film, which will be more in depth, will feature a documentary on the Nakota people, which will be interview based, not observational.

BigEagle has gone around to many communities with her short film, and later in the afternoon would attend the Kipling Public Library.

Louise BigEagle came to the Stoughton Public Library to speak on her filmmaking.

Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Telemiracle 47 eclipses the $5.5 million mark

Saskatchewanresidents were once again very generous when it came to this year’s edition of Telemiracle, held Feb. 25-26 in Saskatoon.

The 47th edition of the 20-hour fundraiser went off the air at 5 p.m. with a total of $5,519,229.Telemiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan to fund the work of the Kinsmen Foundation, helping people every day with their medical needs.

With this year’s generosity included, the total raised by Telemiracle since 1977 is now over $158 million mark.

“Telemiracle remains rooted in Saskatchewan and the generosity of Saskatchewan people really shined through once again this weekend,” says Telemiracle 47 chairman Scott Lamb. “These donations are going to help so many people across the province.”

The telethon featured 80 talented Saskatchewan performers and multiple tributes to the late Bob McGrath, who died last December. McGrath, who gained fame for his work on Sesame Street, was part of the

nationalcastatTelemiracle for 40 years. His last appearance live was in 2018, but he did have a virtual cameo appearance in 2021.

Nutrien donated $108,182 to match donations raised by Saskatchewan talent.

Many people from southeast Saskatch-

ewan called in during the broadcast to make a donation, while others supported fundraisers that happened in the region in the weeks leading up to the broadcast.

“Every dollar counts and we are so grateful to the people of Saskatchewan for their continuing support,”

states Lamb. “The best part is that all the money raised stays right here in Saskatchewan, to help their friends, neighbours and communities.”

All Telemiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for spe-

cialized medical and mobility equipment, assistance with medical travel, and new and innovative health care equipment. The foundation typically receives over 1,000 applications for assistance annually.

Donors that made phone pledges during the telethon can honour

them by mailing their donation to Telemiracle at Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1. Planning begins shortly for Telemiracle 48, to take place Feb. 24-25, 2024 in Regina. Details leading up to next year’s show will be posted at www.Telemiracle.com.

Coldest Night of the Year walk supports Choose Life

Supporters gathered at the Estevan Gospel Chapel on Saturday for theannualColdestNight

of the Year Walk in support of Choose Life Ministry.

“The Coldest Night of

the Year Walk was a lot of fun,” said Choose Life founder Shelley Boyes.

“It was not too cold, thankfully,andeveryone had a great time.”

Between $6,000 and $7,000 was raised for Choose Life’s Homestead for Hope program, which supports young women with life-controlling issues.Therewere22participants in Estevan and two virtual walkers. Five volunteers helped out.

Supporters could

walk a distance of two or five kilometres through south Estevan.

After the walk, people congregated at the chapel for soup, a bun, cookies and coffee, giving them a chance to warm up and socialize.

This year’s top fundraiser was Andrea Miller, who brought in nearly $2,000 for Choose Life. She was among the virtual walkers, as a prior commitment prevented her from being in Es-

tevan that day. Joanne Johnston was second with roughly $1,500. Boyes noted both have participated in the walk previously and are supporters of the ministry.

“We didn’t have the participation that we had hoped for this year,” said Boyes. “Many of the walkers who had previously participated had other commitments this weekend. But we’re going to try to do it again next year, and hopefully

we will have better participation and be back up tothekindoffundraising that we had in the first years of the event.”

This is Choose Life’s biggest fundraiser of the year. People can still donate to the walk at cnov. org/Estevan.

Coldest Night of the Year walks are held at locations across the country in support of organizations that help the hurting, homeless or hungry.

Calder, Joanne and Sawyer Johnston were pleased to be at the Coldest Night of the Year walk.

Photo by Shelley Boyes

This year’s edition of Telemiracle was once again a hit with the people of Saskatchewan. Photo submitted

People gathered at the Estevan Gospel Chapel before the start of the walk. Photo by Dolores Young.

It’s that wonderful time of the year

David Willberg Willberg’s World

The days are getting longer. The temperatures are (supposed to be) getting warmer. It’s the start of March.

And that means it’s time for playoff hockey in the southeast.

There really isn’t anything like postseason hockey in sports. The intensity and the emotion are ramped up. Often the games are played with a best-of format. Andiftheseriesreachesthepointofadecidinggame, the proverbial best-of-one, then that desire to win is ramped up even more.

Southeast hockey fans had a reminder last season abouthowgreatplayoff hockeycanbe,whentheEstevan Bruins won the SJHL title for the first time since 1999. The Bruins have punched their ticket for the playoffs this season. They aren’t going to be the topseededteamintheplayoffsliketheywerelastseason. Theylikelywon’tbethefavouritesintheir first-round series. But they’re still a very good hockey team.

They’re well-coached. They have strong goaltending. They have a number of players who were part of last year’s championship team, and they’re not going to want to have their championship reign come to an end.

Butthere’smoregreathockeyinthesoutheastthan just the SJHL.

TheBigSixHockeyLeagueplayoffsarewellunderway. We already know there will be new champions in the senior hockey loop after the Bienfait Coalers dethroned the Carnduff Red Devils.

There’s been some great hockey already, and there’s more to come. Three teams in the Big Six are also still alive in provincial play, as they try to bring a provincial title back to this region.

Minor hockey playoffs are still going, too. Teams are competing hard. Success in minor hockey should never be predicated on wins and losses; there are so many other factors to be considered. It should be about skills development, having fun and finding a passion for the sport.

Butthechancetowinachampionshipdoesn’tcome around very often. If you have a chance, pounce on it. There are so many things that kids should remember from their minor hockey experience. If a championshipisoneofthem,beitleagueplayorprovincials(or both), then that’s great.

And for those in the U18 age group, this will be the lastseasoninminorhockey,soyouknowthey’llwant to go out on a high note.

Some teams didn’t make the playoffs. Others have already been knocked out. They felt the sting of having their season end in February. But that doesn’t mean their season was a failure.

Ifyou’reabletogetdowntoyourlocalrinktocheck out some great playoff hockey, then I encourage you to pounce at the opportunity.

Therinkisawinterhubofactivityinthecommunity. It’s a place where people will come to watch hockey, socialize and enjoy a great rink burger (or some other food). With the number of teams slowly being whittled down, your neighbourhood arena might not beasbusyasitwasinmid-January,buttherewillstill be a lot going on.

There was something missing in the community in the spring of 2020 when postseason hockey and tournaments were suddenly dashed in mid-March with so many teams still playing. And there was definitely something missing in the spring of 2021 when no playoff hockey occurred.

We were reminded last year just how much fun playoff hockey can be.

It really is a wonderful time of the year.

It was yet another apology carried out in the public sphere.

An actor sorry for something he wrote in a memoir. A TV host apologizing for behaviour in arestaurant.Asingerregretting words directed toward some fans. On it goes. Is there a day that goes by that some public figure isn’t apologizing for something?

It is said we live in the age of apology. Athletes, entertainers, politicians, entrepreneurs, even entire governments are being asked to apologize for words and actions deemedharmful.Sounds good, right? People are taking responsibility for hurtful things they have done and seek to make amends for the pain that was caused. But is that what’s really going on?

I was very young when my dad sat me down for a conversation about something I had done to my little sister. I honestly don’t remember what it was, but I do

remember it required an apology. I listened to my dad and he helped me say‘I’msorry’.Hetaught me the importance of understanding mistakes and fixing things with those we hurt.

Of course, that kind of apology happens person to person, face to face. Butwhatishappeningin thisageofapologyisthat the powerful, famous and influential among us are under scrutiny for every comment, post, and action – and then face demands of admission of guilt if anything doesn’t fall in line with the gatekeepers of popular opinion. It becomes imperative that a public apology be offered since backlash affects status, influence and earnings. Enter the experts.

An entire industry has developed to help celebrities, corporations and politicians craft the perfect apology. Specialists put their clients through the strategies necessary to ensure it is done well. Target audiences are determined, scripts are written, and the client is coached to deliver the message effectively through whatever venue is chosen, be it press conference, interview or direct-to-fans through a social media channel.

While we hope those making the apology are doing so because they are contrite, it’s easy to wonder if this type of

concession is a genuine admission of wrongdoing, or a carefully curated performance designed to get back into the good graces of those demanding it.

Then there are the apologies of those who say they simply want to speak from the heart. It’s interesting though, the number of times you hear a statement such as ‘I’m sorry if what I said offended anyone’ or ‘I’m sorry if it was received that way’. Why the need for ‘if’? Is that an apology? I apologize IF you were offended, or I apologize IF you took it that way. Wouldn’t it sound more authentic to say…

‘I’m sorry. I was wrong.’

Many apologies are required to be in the public sphere because that’s where they started in the first place. As a result, they impact not just an individual, but a larger community. But while it is hoped there is genuine remorse, it seems the bigger goal is to rebuild their image to that community. In a culture that has become so condemning and offended by everything, it seems the apology is less about remorse and more about revision.

Do we wonder what it is that has led to this proliferation of apologies? It could be greater awareness and understanding. This would explain apologies that are

absolutely necessary following comments that are intentionally vile, cruel or hateful. But it seems a lot of them are coming because of pressuretoretractwordsthat don’t fall in line with the opinion of someone else.

One person reacts, and others pile on, warranted or not. Ideas or words not in step with our wildly fluctuating popular culture quickly become touchstones that lead to the rise, and fall, of reputations, character and careers.

As Canadians we are familiar with the stereotype that depicts us as ever apologetic. It makes for great comedy, I suppose, but let’s ensure that it is more than a punchline. An apology needs to be an expression of regret and remorse. It is about conveying sorrow for having wronged or failed another, and its meaningfulness comes in its sincerity. Flippancy over the words “I’m sorry” or, worse yet, insincere expressions to ingratiate oneself back into favour, cheapens its power.

But honest contrition, when it is needed, is the path to reconciled relationships and freedom to move forward. The way we all protect the credibility of the apology is to ensure it is less about posturing and all about principle. That’s my outlook.

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

- Nelson Mandela

Shelley Luedtke

Canadians aren’t the only ones sorry

Kill emissions, not the industry

The editor:

The Liberals’ new just transition plan that was released recently will do nothing to help the thousands of Canadians working in the energy sector who are trying to plan for their futures.

The plan is vague and lacks any kind of concreteactionortimelines, leaving workers without certaintyabouthowthey will manage this major change that will affect their jobs, families and communities.

While the Liberals continue to kick the can down the road when it comes to putting forward legislation on the transition, Conservatives know that Canadians deserve better from their government.

Canada is fortunate to havesuchabundantnatural resources, and we

Carlyle liquor permit sold for $450,000

must find ways to utilize those resources while also reducing emissions,whichcanbedone through technologies such as carbon capture, utilization and storage.

Canadians have been waiting years to find out what the Liberals have in store for them with this transition, and will now have to wait even longer for any kind of certainty about their futures. The Liberals continue to fail to see what truly needs to be the focus in all of this: killing the emissions, not the industry.

Robert Kitchen Souris-Moose Mountain MP Estevan

Theauctionstosellthe permits associated with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Retail Inc. stores have concluded, with bids totaling more than $45million.

“We are pleased to see these auctions come to a successful conclusion,” saidLoriCarr,theministerresponsibleforSLGA.

“The incredible amount of interest means that we will have additional revenue to put toward the high-quality public servicesweallenjoy.”

Auctions for the 35 permits were conducted online through McDougall Auctions, beginning Feb. 6 with the final auctions closing February 24. Final bids for the permits ranged from $450,000 for the Carlyle permit to $3.27 million forLaRonge.

Carlyle’s permit was amongthefirsttobeauctionedoff.

BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT

Winning bidders will now begin the application process for the retail store permit. Prospective retailers must meet all SLGA licensing requirements to hold a permit. The timelines for issuance of permits will vary, dependinghowsoonprospective retailers submit

and meet all application requirements, secure locations, hire staff and make other preparations toopenforbusiness.

The auctions held in February were for the permits, and not for the buildings themselves or anythingelse.

Successfulbiddershave

18 months to obtain their permit and open their business. Bid amounts must be fully paid before apermitisissued.

Twenty-sevenofSLGA Retail Inc.’s liquor stores have now closed. The final seven will close at the end of business on March11.

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The permit auctions for SLGA licences in Carlyle and elsewhere is over. Photo by Ken Redding / The Image Bank / Getty Images

Alida curling club hosts cancer fundraiser bonspiel

By Edel Cowan

Activity was at its fullest at the Alida Curling Rink on Feb. 25 when the Alida Ladies’ Bonspiel Curl for Cancer got underway.

This event was dedicated to local women –LynettePeet,LisetteDubuc and Elaine Purves – as they were great supporters of the club. It was also recognized that Feb. 25 would have been Lisette’s birthday and everyone joined in singing a happy heavenly birthday to her.

There were five teams that registered for the one-day, six-end bonspiel and most of the ladies were decked out in their finest costumes. We had hippies, lucky charmers, bush whackers, gnomes and S.A.S.K members. However the best dressed team was presented to the Gnomes.

Everyone enjoyed the special supper of lasagna, pulled pork, a salad bar and dessert, which was well-attended with approximately 110 people who went through the buffet line. The Chinese and silent auctions were extremely successful with winners declared at the end of the evening. A decision was made to donate a portion of the auction proceeds towards the new cancer screening bus.

The Alida Curling

Club appreciates all the great support and donations that everyone showed towards their event.

The Alida community extends sincere sympathytothefollowingfamilies who recently lost a family member: Lawrence and Dot Zelionka on the death of his oldest daughter, Sandra Chandler of Henrietta, Okla., on Feb. 5 at the age of 72; the Laval family on the sudden death of Fred Laval of Redvers on Jan. 26 at the age of

91 while on a Caribbean cruise; the Kolb family on the passing of Ronald Kolb of Carnduff on Feb. 9 at the age of 83; the White families on the sudden death of Steven White of Oxbow on Feb. 18 at the age of 60; and Maureen and Charly Boutin and family on the death of her father Hummer Bartlett of Fort Qu’Appelle on Feb. 19.

There were a number of friends who joined the Potapinski/Germain family in attending the

funeral service for Rita Germain in Carlyle on Feb. 11.

The Breakfast Challenge total has been defeated. On Feb. 12, Kitchen Group 1 served up 68 breakfasts to a great crowd of our faithful supporters, from both home and neighbouring towns, especially Redvers. We surely do appreciate your support. The menu stays the same, the faces may change behind the counter but the service is always spectacu-

lar. On Feb. 19, we had Kitchen Group 2 serving up 64 breakfasts, so they almost tied the total. The following week we had Kitchen Group 3 serving up 53 breakfasts. March 5 will have Kitchen Group 4 back at the helm and the question and we’ll see if they break the total.

Act One Productions is very busy working on their production, which is only a few days away. Thesetisbuiltanddecorated, as is the hall itself. Actors are putting

the last touches to their lines and antics. Very few tickets are left. The Saturday dinner theater and Friday cocktail night are sold out. Seating is still available for the Thursday cocktail night, while the Sunday matinee is first come, first served and doors open at 1 p.m. For tickets, call Linda at 306-577-3155. Menus have been decided upon. Workers have been found and lined up with dates and duties.

From left, the Gnomes with Margaret Peet, Jean Ball, Diane Potapinski and Brenda Junk won a best-dressed team award at a bonspiel in Alida.

Photo courtesy of Edel Cowan

The Bush Whackers, from left, Melissa Gervais, Tasha Arthur, Bonnie Sloan and Carolyn Walls.

Photos by Stephanie Zoer

Congratulations to all competitors Congratulations to all competitors at the at Saskatchewan Winter Games

Kaden Greenbank

By Stephanie Zoer

Kaden Greenbank is a Grade 11 student from Wawota Parkland School who enjoys weightlifting, and he was pleased to be able to attend the SaskatchewanWinterGames.

According to Greenbank’s mom Jenniene Greenbank, he participated in the 73-kilogram weightlifting competition. Each person gets three lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. Greenbank tied with the other opponent for the snatch, but he went one kilogram higheronthecleanandjerkthanhisopponenttocapturethewin.

Greenbank has been training for four or five years withCarsonandAmyBradywhentheystartedakids’CrossFitprogram. Greenbankdidextremelywellinhisclassandtookhomethegoldmedal. HeisveryproudtohaverepresentedWawotaatthegames.

Alix Rae

By Gord Paulley

Thirteen-year-old AlixRaeofCarlylewon TeamSouthEast’s first medal of last week’s Saskatchewan Winter GamesinRegina.

Competing in the under-45-kilogram weightlifting female division, Rae finished first and earned a gold medalforherefforts.

UnderthetutelageofAmyandCarsonBrady,Rae trainsatLivingSkiesStrengthandConditioning.Her best lifts were 24 kilograms in snatch and 31 kilos in clean and jerk, with the combined weights resulting ingold.

Rae thoroughly enjoyed competing in what were her firstwintergames.

“FromtheTeamSouthEastbusridefromStoughton, the opening ceremonies, and the meals and accommodations at the University of Regina, I had a greattime,”shesaid.

“I met a lot of people and made a lot of friends. It was a great way to enjoy the winter break. Thank you to Amy and Carson Brady for helping me train. AndabigthankyoutoRyanFowlerofWeyburn,who coachedmethisweek.”

TraceyHandleyisthemanageroftheTeamSoutheast weightlifting team and is the proud mother of Alix.

“Our team was small but mighty,” she said. “Alix, Kirsten East, Kaden Greenbank and Talen PinacieLIttlechief all medaled, and I am extremely proud of everyoneofthem.Agreatjobbyall.”

AlixisaGrade7studentattheCarlyleElementary School.

Kirsten East

By Gord Paulley

Fourteen-year-old Kirsten East competed in the female weightlifting over-76-kilogram division at the SaskatchewanWinterGames.

She lifted 44 kilos in snatch and 55 kilos in the clean and jerk competitions. Her 99-kilogram total earnedherasilvermedal.

Said East, “I was the youngest competitor in my weight class and did better than the 16-year-olds. The Winter Games were awesome, and I simply had a blast. I really want to thank my coaches, Amy and CarsonBrady,forhelpingmesuccessfullycompete.”

Easttrainsupto fivedaysaweekatLivingSkiesStrengthandConditioning.Sheis inGrade9attheGordonF.KellsHighSchool.HerparentsareDavidandBrandyEast.

The winner of her event, Etta Love of Saskatoon, had already qualified for the worldweightliftingchampionshipstobeheldinAlbanialaterthisyear.Loveispresentlyrankednumberoneintheworldinhercategory.

Talen Pinacie-Littlechief

By Gord Paulley

TalenPinanie-Littlechiefjustcelebratedher15thbirthdayandwonasilvermedal inweightliftingattheSaskatchewanWinterGamesheldinRegina. SheisaWhiteBearFirstNationsresidentandisenrolledinGrade9attheGordon F.KellsHighSchool.

Pinanie-Littlechief’sparentsareCoryPinacieandTanyaLittlechief.Proudmother Tanyaofferedthisassessment.

“Talen inspires her whole family. She is very kind, quiet and athletic,” said Littlechief. “Talen follows her traditional and cultural ways. She was proud to represent not only Team South East but also the family, Whitebear First Nations and Treaty Four Territory. Talen would like to acknowledge her Living Skies CrossFit coaches AmyandCarsonBrady.”

“I couldn’t have done this without my coaches and to the ones who stepped into their shoes during the Winter Games,” said Pinanie-Littlechief. “It was an awesome experience. I am looking forwardtothenextgamesandhopefullyIwillbestrongerandbeabletobringhomeagoldmedal.”

Concluded her parents: “We are very proud as her parents and are thankful for all of Talen’s mentors, trainers andteammates.”

Carter Morrison

By Gord Paulley

Eighteen-year-old Carter Morrison of Carlyle brought home two bronze medals fromtheSaskatchewanWinterGamesheldinRegina. Playing table tennis, he placed third in both the singles and doubles events. His doublesplayingpartnerwasEastonBernerofStoughton.

“I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the competitions,” said Morrison. “I would have liked to have done better but winning provincial bronze is still an accomplishment. The event was well organized, and we were kept busy experiencing other cultural activities. I really want to thank Easton, my playing partner and Derek Mercer, my coach.”

Arenownedlocalathlete,Morrisonislookingforwardtoparticipatinginthe2023 World Dwarf Games which are taking place in Cologne, Germany. This prestigious international event runs from July 28-Aug. 5. Morrison will be competing in several eventsattheseupcominggames,includingtabletennis,boccia,badminton,basketballandvolleyball. HepreviouslycompetedintheyouthdivisionoftheWorldDwarfGamesinGuelph,Ont.,backin2017.

Kaden Greenbank competed in weightlifting. Photo by Jenniene Greenbank

Kirsten East of Carlyle won silver. Photo by Brandy East

Talen Pinacie-Littlechief winning silver. Photo by Tanya Littlechief

Carlyle athlete Carter Morrison won two bronze medals. Photo by Lisa Morrison

Carlyle’s Alix Rae wins a goldmedalinweightlifting.

Photo by Tracey Handley

Caitlin Cross

By Stephanie Zoer

Caitlin Cross is a Grade 8 student from Wawota School and only began to wrestle in 2019 when she lived inWhitehorse,Yukon.

Crossandherfamily moved to Wawota in 2022andCrosswasso happytobeabletojoinawrestlingclubhere.

According to Cross’s mom Vicki Vanstone, it was ahugeopportunityforCrosstobeabletoqualifyand compete at the Saskatchewan Winter Games, as this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When the next Games occur in 2026, Cross would be too old to participate. Cross said this was the icing on the cake for hertogotothegames.

Cross placed fifth in her overall wrestling class. She made new friends from all over Saskatchewan and is very grateful for the experience. She loved every minute of the event and Saskatchewan made themproudtobehere.

Rowan Murray

By Stephanie Zoer

Rowan Murray is a 14-year-old student from Wawota who was excited to attend the Saskatchewan Winter Gamesforwrestling.

On Feb. 23 he had his first team match. Theywononceandlosttwice.

The following day, he would wrestle again, but 17 secondsintothematch,Murraywasinjured.

Murrayhasaseverelydislocatedkneeandneeded surgery to reattach his medial patella femoral ligamenttohiskneecap.

AccordingtoMurray’smom,KristenMurray,they were not sure if that was the only damage. He was unabletocompeteintheremainderofthegames,but hisspiritsweregood.

Kohen Brownridge

By Stephanie Zoer

Kohen Brownridge was pleasedtoattendtheSaskatchewan Winter Games and said it was a lot of fun. He enjoyed meetingnewpeople.

Brownridge is in Grade 7 and attends Arcola School. He participated in the weightliftingcompetition.

Brownridge was proud to represent Arcola at the games andispicturedwithhisgroup.

Clint and Lindsey Brownridge are his parents, and they attended the games to cheer himon.

Avery Barnett

By Gord Paulley

Thirteen-year-oldAveryBarnettisaGrade8studentattheGordonF.KellsHigh SchoolinCarlyle.

As a member of Team South East, she competed in wrestling and finished in fourthplaceoutoften,justmissingoutonabronzemedal.

Because of pandemic restrictions, the Winter Games were postponed last year, andAveryhadtowrestleagainstathletestwoorthreeyearsolder.

Also,insteadofcompetinginthe57-kilogramdivision,shewasaskedtoenterthe 61-kilogramweightclass.

“I really enjoyed the competition, hanging out and making new friends. I simply hadablast,”shesaid.

Avery has been wrestling since she was nine years old and when asked why she enjoyed the sport so much, her response was immediate: “I really like to beat up peopleforfree.”

Barnett is coached by Monte McNaughton and attends practice at Manor School twice a week. She entered severalcompetitionsthispastwinterandhas finished firstineveryevent.

“Thank-youtoMr.McNaughton.Hehasreallyhelpedmewithimprovingmytechnique.Ireallyenjoythesport ofwrestling.”

Avery’sparents,JamieBarnettandMelissaBarsi,areextremelyproudoftheirdaughter’saccomplishments.

“She may not have medaled, but she won gold in the hearts of our family. We were impressed with her performance,”saidJaime.

Wrestler Avery Barnett competed in the Saskatchewan Winter Games.

Photo by Jamie Barnett

Kohen Brownridge, front row right, competed in the Winter Games. Photo courtesy of Kohen Brownridge

Caitlin Cross competed in wrestling.

Photo by Vicki Vanstone

Rowan Murray of Wawota.

Photo by Kristen Murray

Sports

Jaden Fischer impresses in first year of U18 hockey

By Gord Paulley

This is Jaden Fischer’s first year of playing on the U18 Carlyle Cougar hockey team.

The 15-year-old is in Grade 10 at Gordon F. Kells High School. He playsleftwingandwears jerseyNo.17.Despitehis young age, he is already an alternate captain on the team.

The U18 Cougars finished regular-season play with a 16-2-2 record, good for second place in the Moose MountainMinorHockey League. Fischer finished the year with 11 goals and six assists and in 19 games. He plays a physical style but has only taken four minor penalties all season long.

Fischer loves his hockey and appreciates his coaches and teammates.

“Coaches Himmelspach, Dixon and Nelson have really helped the team along. We have a great group of guys that play hard for one another. It’s tough having a full roster as we are basically injury-free, and one or two players must sit out every game.”

Fischer was modest when assessing his own talents.

“I feel I am good in the corners, and I read the ice well. I think I am more of a playmaker than a goal scorer.”

Kirk Himmelspach is the head coach of the club and offered this assessment of Fischer.

“Jaden is a very hard worker on the ice. He plays with grit and speed, and his size and strength are an asset as well. Jaden’s biggest

trait is his leadership skills,” said Himmelspach.

“He has been a big part of the leadership group for all the Cougar

teams he has played on including this year as a first time U18 assistant captain. He always plays a big role on the team and is always a positive force in the dressing room.”

Fischer is the youngest son of Calvin and Karen Fischer. Brother Jace and sister Kyla are his older siblings.

Himmelspach also wanted to recognize the efforts of Jaden’s mom, who is the team’s manager.

“Karen has been the manager for the teams Jason Dixon and I have coached for, I think, six straight years now. She has been the heartbeat of all those teams. Without her, I’m not sure where we would be. From booking all our games, which is a huge job this time of year,

Stoughton is a hotbed for table tennis

By Stephanie Zoer

Stoughton had nine students attend the Saskatchewan Winter Games for table tennis.

Coach Derek Mercer and manager Rowena Clements are immensely proud of all the students and their performances.

Easton Berner of Stoughton partnered with Carter Morrison of Carlyle to win a bronze medal in doubles table tennis.

Kaden Piper of Stoughton paired with Emmanual Pallarca of Weyburn to take home the silver medal.

In junior girls’ doubles, Maia Wilson of Stoughton partnered with Hannah Mercer of Estevan and placed fourth.

Tenley Clements paired with Madison Richaud, both from Stoughton, to place fifth.

Bailey Baumgartner Stoughton partnered with Erica Gener, Estevan to place fourth in Cadet girls.

Kierra Goudy, Stoughton Southeast paired with Avana Rawling, southwest in Cadet girls to win the bronze medal.

In cadet boys, Kruz Brigden of Stoughton and Connor Mercer of Estevan took fourth.

Another cadet boys tandem, Leif Clark of Stoughton paired with Haus Rawling to win a bronze medal.

to organizing our bus trips, and everything in between, she does an amazing job. Karen makes our coaching jobs that much easier.”

In league playoffs, the Cougars play a bestof-three quarter-final against the Milestone Flyers. Games 1 and 2 were played Feb. 28 in Milestone and March 2 in Carlyle. Game 3, if necessary, would be March 6 at the Carlyle Sports Arena at 8 p.m.

In SHA Provincial D playoffs, the Cougars lost a heartbreaking Game 1 3-2 to the Wood River Flyers in Lafleche on Sunday. Game 2 of this best-of-three quarter-final series will be March 4 at the Carlyle SportsArena.IftheCougars win, a mini third game will be played immediately afterwards.

Jaden Fischer is an alternate captain with the U18 Carlyle Cougars. Photo by Gord Paulley

Members of the table tennis team were, back row, from left- Rowena Clements, Emmanual Pallarca, Connor Mercer, Leif Clark, Kruz Brigden, Bailey Baumgartner, Hannah Mercer and Derek Mercer. Middle row, from left, Kierra Goudy, Tenley Clements, Madison Richaud, Carter Morrison, Erica Gener and Maia Wilson. Front row, Kaden Piper and Easton Berner. Nine of the members were from Stoughton.

Photo by Rowena Clements

Congratulations to all competitors to all competitors at the at Saskatchewan Winter Games Winter Games

Youth 4-H bonspiel attracts over 40 competitors

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Crossroads Multiple 4-H club held its annual youth bonspiel on Feb. 25 at the Stoughton Curling Rink with over 40 participants from five to 18 years of age.

This event was held so kids of all ages could come out and enjoy the game of curling. It was open to all kids whether they had curling experience or just wanted to try the sport.

Teams were given names and players were placed on teams. Each

team had the opportunity to play from 10 a.m.4 p.m., with the final game played at 3 p.m.

Many prizes were donated from local and surrounding areas of Stoughton.

Lunch was supplied throughout the day in the rink’s newly-renovated kitchen, where several volunteers came to support the cause.

The chatter and excitement of the kids could be heard through the curling rink as they cheered each other on and gave pointers for those to learn.

Theviewingareaseats were filled with parents, family and friends to encourage the kids to have fun and do their best.

Jeryn Tanner is the general leader of the club and one of the organizers of the event.

This event has been held for many years and the 4-H club has been in existence since the early 1950s, although over the years the name has changed.

Their focus this year is on beef cattle and the club will hold its annual achievement day in July at the Tanner farm.

Coalers facing elimination in Big Six playoffs

The Bienfait Coalers are on the brink of elimination in their bestof-five Big Six Hockey League semifinal series with the Moosomin Rangers.

Moosomin scored five times in the first period in a 10-2 victory Friday night in Moosomin. Taysen Holt and Klae Bayda had Bienfait’s goals.

Carter Sawchuk had two goals and two assists for Moosomin, while Brayden Holloway and Drayson Skulmoski each scored twice. Connor Fath, Drew Schiller, Jacob Piller and Jevon Schwean also scored. Bud Holloway assisted on six Rangers’ tallies.

Zack Miller (Bienfait) and Levi Horn (Moosomin) were the goalies.

The following day was a 6-5 Moosomin victory in overtime.

Bud Holloway scored the winner 7:20 into the second overtime period while the Rangers were short-handed. It was his second of the game. He also added two assists. Dawson Springer, Brayden Holloway, Piller andSawchukalsoscored.

Taysen Holt had three goals for Bienfait and Kaelan Holt scored twiceandchippedintwo helpers. Taysen Holt’s third of the game with 61 seconds remaining in the third sent the game to overtime.

Kyler Beckett was in goal for Moosomin and Miller was Bienfait’s goalie.

Game 3 will be March 3 in Moosomin. Game 4, if necessary, would be two nights later in Bienfait and Game 5, if necessary, would be March 8 in Moosomin. Games start at 8 p.m.

Thisisn’tthe firsttime the Coalers have been on the brink of elimination this year. In the best-of-three first-round series against the 2022 Big Six champions, the Carnduff Red Devils, the Coalers dropped the first game, but then won two straight with their season on the line.

In the other semifinal series, the Redvers Rockets hold a 1-0 series lead against the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings after a 7-2 victory Tuesday night in Redvers. Braden Mellon scored in the first and second periods to give Yellow Grass a 2-1 lead, but Redvers took over from there with four goals in 9 1/2 minutes after Mellon’s second.

Bradey Fidierchuk scored twice, and Brady Gaudet, Jordon Miller, Braeden Magotiaux, Colby Potapinski and Kenton Miller also scored. Drew Hoff had four assists.

Cody Matthewson was in goal for Redvers,

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while Tanner Erickson was the Yellow Grass goalie.

Game 2 was slated for March 1 in Yellow Grass. (Results not available at press time). sGame 3 is March 3 in Redvers. Both games start at 8 p.m. Dates for Games 4 and 5, if necessary, have not been announced.

In provincial play, the Rockets have advanced to the senior C south final after sweeping the Assiniboia Rebels in the best-of-three semifinal round. Redvers won Game 1 5-2 on Feb. 19 and then routed Assiniboia 9-2 on Saturday night in Redvers.

The Rockets will play either Kenaston or Langenburg in the south final.

In the senior B south final, the Carlyle Cougars lost 4-1 to Grenfell on Saturday in Grenfell. Game 2 is set for March 3 in Carlyle at 8 p.m. Game 3, if necessary, would be March 5 in Carlyle at 1 p.m.

The winner will play Wilkie or Wadena in the provincial final.

In the senior D south final,theRedDevilsbeat Theodore 5-3 Saturday in Theodore. Game 2 is March 4 in Carnduff at 7 p.m. and Game 3, if necessary, would be the following day in Carnduff at 2:30 p.m.

Carnduff Gym Club hosts local competition

Submitted by Melissa Toms

The Carnduff Gym Clubrecentlyhostedafun competition at the Dean FraserCentreinCarnduff

The club’s competitive team hosted 84 gymnasts from Ross Gym & Fit in Moosomin and the Moose Mountain Jumpers in Carlyle during the meet. Recreational, competitive and acrobatic gymnasts completed routines and enjoyed meeting other gymnasts from around southeast Saskatchewan.

This is the second year for Carnduff to host this competition. It gives all therecreationalandacrobatic gymnasts a chance to show off what they have been learning, while the competitive gymnasts get a fun practice run before they head to actual competitions throughout theprovinceoverthenext couple of months.

Each participant went home with a Subway gift card thanks sponsors.

The competitive team is already looking forward to next year’s event.

Carnduff gymnasts will participate in one more fun competition in Moosomin on March 12 before heading to

Regina, Prince Albert, Yorkton and Moose Jaw for competitions. Provincials are May 8-12 in Saskatoon.

Prairie Pride Credit Union Notice of Director Elections

Prairie Pride Credit Union is seeking to elect Board of Directors for the following branches:

3 Directors at the Alameda Branch (1-3 year terms)

1 Director at the Alida Branch (3 year term)

1 Director at the Gainsborough Branch (3 year term)

Nomination forms are available from any of the staff of Prairie Pride Credit Union where an election is required or any member of the nominating committee.

Eligibility qualifications are included on the reverse side of the nomination form. Nominations must be received by Prairie Pride Credit Union no later than 4:00pm, Friday March 31st, 2023.

Election week has been established as April 17th, 2023 to April 21st, 2023 inclusive.

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The Stoughton Crossroads Multiple 4-H Club youth bonspiel brings a great crowd. By Stephanie Zoer

Emery Hitchens participated in a fun meet in Carndu .

Photo courtesy of Melissa Toms

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Clifford Earl Wilson

January 20, 1929February 18, 2023

The family of Clifford Earl Wilsonissaddenedtoinformofhis peaceful passing in SE Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin, SK on February 18, 2023 at the age of 94. Clifford was predeceased by his loving wife Eva in 2008.Clifford is survived by sister Shirley (Reynolds) in Edmonton, brother Ross in Wawota, children Lorena (McKay), David, Sherri Wilson Schwabe, Cathy, Blair and Carmen Wilson, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A come and go Memorial Tea will be planned for Clifford in the upcoming months; notification of place, date, and time TBD.

The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the Maryfield Sunrise Villa and Moosomin Long Term Care for their kindness, compassion, and caring of Clifford and family members these recent years.

Cliff was passionate about farming, fishing and good food which he provided in abundance over the years to family, friends and community members.

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In loving memory of Joe E. who passed away March 8, 2013Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain; To have, to love and then to part

Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

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The memory of those happy days

When we were all together. Remembered with love, Kay; Darin and June; Lindsay and Olivia; Craig, Arianne, Theo, Fitz, Ollie and Walt Samantha and Nick

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Donald John Clark 1944 - 2023

Itiswithheavyheartsandlovethatwemournthelossandcelebrate the life of Dr. Donald John Clark, 79, of Regina, Saskatchewan, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2023.

The first of six children born to Walter and Emily Clark in the town of Whitewood, Saskatchewan, Don’s humble beginnings on a loving family farm and involvement in 4-H - a not-for-profit youth leadership organization - ultimately helped set the stage for a long and decorated career inspiring others to become the best versions of themselves. In fact, it was during his time at 4-H where Don first learned the power of mentorship, relationships, volunteerism and community service. Driven to make a difference and affect positive change in the world, Don set his sights on sport and distinguished himself early on as a caring and contributing leader while a student-athlete at the University of Saskatchewan. He was named captain of the Huskies football team for the 1964-65 season, and won the Rusty MacDonald Cup - awarded for leadership, sportsmanship, athletics and academics - that same year.As a member of the Huskie wrestling team, Don also won a conference championship in 1965 and provincial championship in 1967. Equally passionate about academics and research, Don held four degrees from two universities - earning his PhD in Physical Education and Sports Studies in 1986 from the University of Alberta. However, it was after receiving a tenured position to teach exercise physiology and coach at the University of Regina in 1970, that he made his most lasting contributions - impacting the lives of countless athletes, students, coaches and colleagues.For 15 years, Don served as head coach of the Cougars wrestling team, producing at least one conference champion each year.During this same time period, he was also president of the Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Association (SAWA) and a founding member of Sask Sport in 1972. In the years that followed, he transitioned into a variety of coaching and administrative roles within sport at the Canada Winter Games, FISU World University Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, North American Indigenous Games, as well as multiple Olympic Games. Although Don retired from coaching in 1985, he remained active in sport for decades as a volunteer at a provincial, national and international level - including director of the National Coaching Institute and academic advisor to the University of Regina Rams Football Club. In addition to being inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, his dedication to amateur sport and community earned him many other notable awards such as Regina Citizen of theYear, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and, most recently, Wrestling Canada Lutte Outstanding ContributionAward in 2022.While a respected and accomplished community leader, above all else, Don deeply valued his relationships with others - from tight-knit family members and life-long friends, to students, colleagues and strangers - he only saw, and brought out, the best in people. Don was an eternal optimist who truly believed that together we are stronger. A passionate Saskatchewanian through and through, Don would advocate for his beloved province, and, of course Roughriders, as he traveled the world with sport, family and friends.

Don is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 58 years, Ann. He also leaves behind his daughter Michelle (Dean) and their children Sarah and Matthew, and son Doug (Debra) and their children Cameron and Jamie;brothers Ross (Jean), Ken (Barb) and Ivan (Bonnie);sisters Isabel (Donaldson) and Jean (Ken); as well as numerous other cherished family members and friends. His generosity, infectious enthusiasm, genuine kindness and joy for life will live on in the hearts of all those he touched and were lucky to know and love him.A private family Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, at heartandstroke.ca or charity of your choice. To pay tribute, please visit reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

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The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 is accepting applications for 2 Seasonal Public Works Employees

These are seasonal positions, commencing May 16th, 2023 with guaranteed work until August 31st, 2023, and may be extended by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities include ditch mowing, performing regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment, and all other duties as assigned or needed. Experience is preferred, but not required.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Submit cover letter and resume, stating experience and references, by 4:00 PM on April 11th, 2023 to:

R.M. of Reciprocity No. 32 PO Box 70 Alida SK S0C 0B0

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Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Carlyle and District Leisure Complex is now accepting resumes for the following positions:

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• Instructors Email Resumes to: rec.carlyle@sasktel.net

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United Church

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Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.

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Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

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Experienced welder/metal worker to work in Carlyle Shop and/or onsite.

Must be responsible, knowledgeable and motivated. Welding and safety tickets an asset

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Town of Carlyle & R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 Capital Recreation & Culture Funding Program Reserve Fund

This program is available to any Town of Carlyle recreation or cultural organization who is interested in obtaining funding for capital projects over $200,000 in cost. This program is an exclusive grant for larger capital projects only. Application deadline is March 31st , 2023. Funding is limited and applications will be reviewed by the Recreation and Culture Foundation.

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For further information please contact the R.M. Office: (306) 452-3263

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle

Father Chris Carlyle Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m. Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m. 306-453-6200

Arcola-Kisbey United Church

WorshipTimes:10a.m.

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Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 ï Wawota

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Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Rev. Father Vince Borre Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m. Cantal St. Raphael’s Sunday - 10:45 a.m Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m.

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Family Day in Oxbow

Oxbow Economic Development hosted a Winter Festival to mark Family Day on Feb.20.Activitieswereheldinandaround the Oxbow Arena and Curling Rink. People enjoyed skating, curling and other indoor activities, food, live music, crafts, a bake sale and more throughout the day. Photo courtesy of Oxbow Economic Development

Nominations now accepted for regional awards ceremony

By David Willberg

A popular event will be happening in the southeast region this spring for the firsttimeinfouryears, and nominations are being accepted throughout the region.

The Southeast Women ofDistinctionAwardswill be handed out on May 10 at the Estevan Exhibition Hall. Women 4 Women will be organizing this year’s event.

Previouslyitwasknown astheQuotaInternational of Estevan Women of Today Awards, which ran from 1999-2019.

Committee members for the Southeast Women of Distinction Awards are Becky Cassidy (event

committee chairwoman); Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist (nominations and awards committee chairwoman);BreanneVanDe Woestyne (public relations);MaryAnneVeroba (awards banquet, entertainment and program); Brittany Zahn (nominee announcement celebration); Michelle Erdman (finance); and Tara Daoust and Lori Gervais (guest experience).

“We created a committee with women that are very experienced in event planning from southeast Saskatchewan, that I know are efficient and goal-driven, and then we gave ourselves the name Women 4 Women,” said Cassidy.

Cassidy said they decided to bring the event back because they believe it’s “incredibly important” to celebrate the women of southeast Saskatchewan.

“With the event not happening since 2019, we just decided it was time to bring it back and continue on the tradition that’s been running for so many years,” she said.

Five awards will be handed out. Two of them are the same as the WomenofTodayAwards: Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace and Outstanding ContributiontotheCommunity.

Twoothershonoursare similar.TheIdaPetterson Memorial Award for Out-

standing Entrepreneur is now the Innovator Award for Entrepreneurship and Leadership; while the Shirley Orsted Memorial Award for Outstanding Young Woman of Today is now the Outstanding Young Visionary Award.

The new award is the Equity and Inclusion Award, which is for those who are overcoming barriersorthoseinnon-traditional fields.

It’s an open-ended category to include women in non-traditional roles, as well as those who have helped other women, newcomers or people from different cultures and ethnicities.

The deadline to submit anominationisMarch27.

“One thing we really arefocusingonismaking sure everyone from the southeast corner knows they are welcome to be nominated or to nominate somebody, because it’s really important that we receive [regional nominees],” said Cassidy.

They would accept nominations from the Canada-U.S. border to the south, the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border to the east and Highway 13 to the north.

Nomination packages and instructions can be found online at sewomenofdistinction.com.

Nominators are asked to fill out the form and include the necessary

information on the candidate.

The nominee needs to sign off on the form.

In a press release, CassidysaidaWomanofDistinction is someone who has made a commitment and a significant difference in their community by showing vision, creativity and initiative.

“They have been a role model and continually inspire others through their leadership. They are innovative and have broken new ground or old barriers and continue to be an agent for change,” she wrote.

A guest speaker, Corliss Rassyle, will present her Be the Best You speech.

Over the Moon will entertain audience in Kipling

Submitted by: Kipling and District Arts Council

The Kipling and District Arts Council will welcome Canadian roots-swing duo Over the Moon on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. to perform at the Kipling Community Centre.

This performing duo is immersed in real cowboy country. When you set up home in the foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, it’s inevitable there will be a strong sense of place and the rhythms of the land when you start to play music. Their music is a wild ride from ‘40s western swing and Appalachian old-time music, to cowboy blues, all featuring their meant-to-be vocals and a wide array of acoustic instruments.

Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are both award-winning, multi-instrumentalists

and vocalists that have spent most of their lives as studio and live performance musicians for other artists.

After discovering their near perfect blend of voices, often moving people to tears upon hearing them sing together, they decided to try their own project and Over the Moon was born.

Simple and sweet, their music and lyrics have a common thread that speaks of the Canadian west.

Levesque and Bignall treat their audiences like alivingroomfullofclose friends coming over for a night of music and fun stories. They are very down to earth, rural people. Chatting with people after the show is a highlight for them, and at most shows, they end up leaving town with a collection of new friends. You can check out their music on You-

Tubeoratwww.overthemoonband.com

The show will be at the Kipling Community Centre. This is the last show of the season for the Kipling and District Arts Council, so the arts council urges patrons to use up their season tickets. Advance tickets are available at Balfour Pharmacy or www.ticketpro.ca for $25. Price at the door is $30. Students 13-18 will be admitted for $10. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets will be on sale that evening for next year’s series of concerts, with three shows for $70. These tickets may be purchased that evening or after March 11 at www.ticketpro.ca. A draw will be made for all tickets purchased before May1forachancetowin your ticket money back. For more information call 306-736-2263.

Mary eld Sunrise Villa Wawota news

By Janet Mark

We each have a private phone in our room. Thank you SaskTel.

The first telephone for my family was hung on the fence posts between our house and grandpa’s on the opposite road.

Soon telephone poles followed the north and south roads to a phone office in Tyvan.

A woman at the switchboard connected one outlying line of settlers to another as well as to a phone in town. Long

distance could reach a doctor or hospital in Weyburn or Regina.

A family followed their sister to homestead and took claims to us next door. Each one got a phone in his shack.

While the men were out plowing the fields, Maggie listened to all the neighborhood news and at 10 p.m. the Icelandic family went on the phone. Maggie related all the news she had heard inEnglishtoherbrothers and sisters.

Today they have add-

ed internet for a way of communicating, and my son-in-law and daughter in Philadelphia sends me printouts and pictures. I grew up writing.

We continue to be snowbound and there’s no need to go out in the cold. Thank you to the many visitors. We really enjoy the worship with the four local congregations and manyothers.Thankyouto the dedicated staff Angela hashiredtocareforus.

By Myrna Olson

Stephen Smulan of Kenosee Lake visited with Craig, Nicole and Mikey Olson at Bethesda, Md., recently.

Sympathy to Dan and Carol Nicurity and family on the death of Dan’s brother, Grant of Regina. He passed away on Feb. 3 at the age of 68 years. He was a former firefighter in the city.

the story of a journalist aboard the Aurora who sees a woman being thrown overboard. But all the passengers are accounted for.

King, Jodie Sabo and Scott Sabo. Wawotaresidentswould like to welcome our latest newcomers from Ukraine. They are Evgeny Kolotov and Yurij Khudakomov.

They are residing in the senior apartments for the timebeing.

Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency

Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency

We are enjoying the floor curling, shuffleboard and card Bingo eachweek.Wearewatching lots of curling on TV. Stay warm and healthy.

The Wawota Public Library’s Book Club met at the Wawota village on Feb.20.Theymettodiscuss their latest book, The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. It tells

The McCaw sisters travelled to Airdrie, Alta., on the Family Day long weekend to visit with their aunt, Audrey King, a sister to their late mother. Lynn McGonigal of Moosomin, Joanne Corkish and Marion Husband of Wawota and Barb Dennis of Redvers were pleased to see their aunt doing well. While there they were also able to reconnect with their cousins Darrell

Upcoming events in Wawota are the United Church Time and Talent Show on March 12, the Catholic Church’s soup and sandwich on March 15 and the Wawota Library’s Irish cabaret on March 17.

Telemiracle was another success this year! Over 5½ million dollars was raised!!

622 Main St., Moosomin, SK

622 Main St. Moosomin, SK

Phone: 306-435-4005

Phone: 306-435-4005

Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net

Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net

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Monday - Thursday

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Craig Bignell and Suzanne Levesque will present Over the Moon.

Photo courtesy of the Kipling and District Arts Council