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Cardinals win fourth straight Saskota title

By David Willberg

The 2020s have definitely belonged to the Carlyle Cardinals in the Saskota Baseball League.

The Cardinals defeated the Estevan Tap House Wolves 12-2 in five innings Sunday at Lynn Prime Park in Estevan to win the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament, which crowns the Saskota champions. It is the Cardinals’ fourth straight Harbourne Trophy.

Brent McLean, who has been a member of the Cardinals’ organization for 23 years, said it was their goal to four-peat from the start of the season. And while they were the top team throughout the 2023 campaign –they finished first in the regular season with an 11-1-2 record – the Cardinals faced adversity along the way.

They had a few experienced players join the Weyburn Sun Devils, who were in the Saskota for the first time this season. The Cardinals had a couple of nights in which they had just seven players available to play.

But they also had an influx of new players join the team this year.

“We had some young guys come out and really help us out, and we ended up with 14 that were here for the whole weekend,” said McLean.

Six or seven players have been there for all four championships, Mc-

Lean said, which gives them lots of experience.

“It always helps to be in big games,” said McLean. “You learn a lot in those big games. The more you’re in them, the better off you’re going to be with nerves.”

And they went a perfect 5-0 during this year’s Harbourne Tournament.

Carlyle opened with an 8-4 win over the Kenosee Cubs on Friday in Carlyle, and then won twice Saturday in Estevan, beating the Southeast Diamondbacks 7-3 and the Wolves 5-3.

The Cardinals routed the Redvers A’s 12-2 in

the semifinal and won the final by the same score over Estevan.

The final game ended on a base hit in the bottom of the fifth that invoked the mercy rule.

Pitching and defence were great throughout the weekend, he said. They scored a lot of runs as well but they were at their best when the opposition was batting.

As for the final, they had played Estevan a few times this year, so they knew what to expect from the Wolves. They delivered a great effort in the final, he said.

McLean praised the

Wolves for their efforts in hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year.

“It was a great weekend, just like last year was great, too,” said McLean. “Estevan has nice facilities here. They’ve always had a nice diamond and keep it in good shape. We like playing here, always have liked playing here.”

The Arcola Threshers were eliminated by the Cubs in a play-in game last Tuesday, while the Kipling Royals and the first-year Moosomin Badgers missed the playoffs.

McLean said it’s been good to add more teams to the league.

“The more senior baseball there is, the better it is to keep the sport alive,” said McLean. “We were at seven [teams] for a while in the early 2000s, and now we’re up to 11, and it’s always good to have more teams, more competition … and more fields to go and visit.”

The second to seventh place teams were separated by just a few points this year, and while the Cardinals had just one loss this year, they had some really tough games during the season.

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The Carlyle Cardinals and some of their biggest fans gather for a group photo after winning the Saskota Baseball League’s Harbourne Trophy for the fourth straight year. Photo by David Willberg

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A fun family and friends barbecue at New Hope Lodge

By Stephanie Zoer

Family, friends, staff and residents of the New Hope Pioneer Lodge enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon on July 30.

Upon walking up to the lodge, the sidewalk had been painted with colourful flowers and a welcome to those that attended, with balloons hanging on the railing.

In the lounge, the music could be heard by the Caragana Rambles from Forget, as they entertained the residents and guests.

With the heat, it was decided to have the band indoors, as there was also a chance for a thunderstorm.

In the room across from the lounge, tables were set up with multiple donations from local and area businesses for a silent auction, which was held throughout the day.

Alanna Threinen just returned to work two months ago from parental leave and is now the new activities director.

It was her hope to raise

$10,000 to purchase an Obie for the seniors, which would allow the seniors a projection screen for entertainment.

This device is a gaming console that projects images onto a variety of surfaces, offering hours of fun for the residents and those that visit.

Approximately 100 people came out for the afternoon.

On the barbecue menu were hamburgers and hotdogs, with the grill being provided by the Stoughton Co-op.

An array of salads, drinks and desserts gave all that attended a

chance to fill their bellies, free of charge. Threinen said this was a way they could give back to those that always support the residents.

A large gift basket and a $150 gift card, donated

by Stoughton Meat Market, were up for grabs with a free raffle, which was won by Lynne St. John.

When the day began, Threinen said they had received $7,680 in cash

donations and the number kept growing.

The silent auction brought in $1,970, and by the end of the day they had raised $10,414, enough to purchase the Obie.

Threinen is very grateful for the turnout and the generosity of the businesses and people that made this possible.

This barbecue will become an annual event and Threinen looks forward to many more years.

She said the residents love visitors and they are always welcome to come and spend time with the people in New Hope Pioneer Lodge.

The residents also had a float in the Stoughton Daze Parade and have gone on outings to different places.

“It is all in keeping the residents happy,” said Threinen.

Crime numbers for Carlyle remain consistent

Statistics Canada released its crime severity index (CSI) report for 2022 on Thursday, and it included data for Carlyle and Carnduff

The Carlyle RCMP’s overall number stood at 111.42, down slightly

from 2021 when it stood at 112.26. Violent crime stood at 119.74, which was up considerably from 89.49 the previous year, while non-violent crime was measured at 109.04, down from 122.31 the previous year.

The Carnduff RCMP was at 48.64, up from 37.77 recorded in 2021.

The violent crime index rose to 42.68, compared with 34.62 the previous year, while the non-violent rate was at 51.43, compared to 39.34.

The Crime Severity Index is a measure of police-reported crime that assigns a value to the different types of crimes, tabulates the number and then assigns a value based on a population of 100,000 people.

Residents, family and friends enjoyed the music provided by the Caragana Ramblers. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Friendship Club of Oxbow invites new members

By Ana Bykhovskaia

If you ever were looking for new friends and something fun to do in Oxbow, look no further.

The Friendship Club of Oxbow Inc. welcomes people of all ages to join them for weekly activities and events at their beautiful facility at 513 Peters Avenue.

The club hosts weekly activities and is also available for rent for private events. Every week, members gather for yoga classes and exercises, play cards, enjoy games of pool and just have a coffee and spend time together. They also host wellness clinics for the community, where a registered nurse comes in to do pedicures for seniors.

On July 22, the Friendship Club of Oxbow hosted a dance and potluck with many people turning out for a joyful outing.

Marty James, Friendship Club of Oxbow secretary and treasurer,

noted that after the pandemic restrictions, their nice facility, which they recently upgraded with a new ramp, deck and automated doors, has been seeing less traffic. The current members are trying to attract more people to be able to breathe life into the club again and host more activities on a regular basis.

“It hasn’t been that busy lately, that’s why we’re trying to get more members so we can get more people coming out to do things,” James said. “We are hoping to get more members that will start help planning activities. Right now, I think we only have four or five people that plan activities. But we need more active

members that are willing to do that. For example, last winter every month we had a potluck supper that was open to anybody, not just members.”

James noted that they applied for and received a few grants, which helped with building maintenance, and they are very grateful for the support. In the past couple of years,

Carlyle grad Kerri Lachapelle looks forward to the future

By Stephanie Zoer

Kerri Lachapelle has big plans for her future by becoming a doctor.

Growing up in the Carlyle area, her parents Steven and Jennet Lachapelle moved their family to an acreage 11 years ago in the area.

Lachapelle has four siblings. Alexis is the oldest, followed by Tyson, Rhett and Skylar.

She attended Carlyle schools throughout her education, being on the student leadership team since Grade 7 and serving as treasurer in Grade 12.

Graduating on June 10, with 25 students, she has always had a leadership role.

During her schooling, her favourite subject was math. She was also active on the volleyball team and in track and field.

During her summer months, Lachapelle plays softball, taking on the positions of first and third base.

Lachapelle is a remarkably busy young woman, as she works as many hours as possible at Michael’s Coffee Shop and she is a lifeguard at the Carlyle Pool.

This young woman

will pay her own way through school, not only paying for her books and fees, but still take care of her own rent and other expenses.

“My parents have five kids, and I cannot ask them to pay for it,” said Lachapelle.

She will attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon and will reside in Martensville, where rent is lower, and it is only a 10-minute drive to the university.

Taking a four-year degree in nursing, this will give her the start to become a doctor.

Lachapelle received

several scholarships and awards on graduation night, including a scholarship from Access Communications for her leadership and active role.

Other awards and scholarships she received were from PIC, the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation, Carlyle Lions Club, My Blue Print and the Masonic Lodge.

Lachapelle also received a $3,000 entry scholarship from the University of Regina.

Her schooling will take 10 years to complete, but she is excited for what her future will bring.

they redid the floor, updated the bathrooms and added a baby changing station. The ramp renos became possible thanks to a grant from the New Horizons for Seniors, which is a federal grants and contributions program.

The Community Initiatives Fund pays for yoga, dances and other activities. Other supporters include the Town of Oxbow and Affinity Credit Union.

They also had a change in executives last spring, and Mark Barnes became the new president.

People are welcome to come check out the club, enjoy their events and join the club if they want. Dances have been by donation lately, James said, and participants pay $2 a day for activities.

The club currently has just over 20 members. But they hope to see more interest, as it’s a great organization to be a part of and membership also comes with benefits.

“Any adult is welcome to join,” James said. “Our building is also available

for rent for the community. And if you’re a member and you want to rent it for your family activity, like showers, anniversaries or something like that, then you get it at half price on the rental charges.”

When needed, club members help with serving during the events and cleaning after. They are also serving supper at the Oxbow’s Farmers Market on Thursday, which takes place right outside their doors. The club will also have some activities for kids during the day.

The Friendship Club of Oxbow has a long history. Their current building was put up in 1984, James said, but the club existed even before that. Until recently, it was for those 55-plus, but two years ago members changed the approach to open it up to everyone, and a few younger people took the opportunity.

For more on their monthly schedule and current activities see the Friendship Club of Oxbow Facebook page.

The fully accessible Friendship Club of Oxbow, located at 513 Peters Avenue, welcomes people of all ages to join them for their regular activities and events.

Many people turned out for a dance and potluck at the Friendship Club of Oxbow on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Mark Barnes

Kerri Lachapelle will start with a nursing degree at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Photo by Whitney Rasmussen Photography

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Is it really August already?

David Willberg Willberg’s World

The worst part about summer is that it comes to an end.

I can tolerate the heat. I’m not a fan of 30 C days, but I handle it because it sure beats short days with sub-zero temperatures, which will be happening sooner than we think. I don’t have kids, so I’m not thinking about how it’s just a few more weeks until freedom when school is back in session.

Bottom line: summer should be the most fun time of the year. The days are still relatively long, although the daylight is trimmed just a little bit with every passing day. The restaurant patios are open, the cold craft beer tastes just a little bit better, and it’s not a matter of if I’ll fire up the barbecue this week, it’s a question of how often I’ll do it.

A night sitting on the deck, eating something fresh off the grill, while enjoying a cold Saskatchewan beer, and then reading my book while listening to music, yeah, that’s a pretty good night.

It sure beats sitting in the house, watching something on Netflix or (gasp!) playing video games. I don’t think I’ve played one of those in over a decade. I intend to keep it that way.

And there are lots of other good things to do in the summer months. Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, golfing, jogging, taking long walks, eating, relaxing outside or going for a nice long drive in the country – all these and many more seasonal activities sure beat sitting indoors.

Each year, I find it as a shock to the system when I flip the calendar to August. It’s the realization that the summer is pretty much halfway over. Granted, August and the first half of September are pretty sensational around these parts, too, but by the time Sept. 1 rolls around, the days are a lot shorter and we’re getting a sunset at around 7:30 p.m.

People talk about mid-life crises. I su ffer from a mid-summer crisis: that realization that there are only a few weeks left, and there are still so many things that I want to do between now and the first day of fall.

In recent years, I’ve found a real disdain for spending summer nights indoors. A night in which I’m having supper inside, whether it be at my place or at a restaurant, feels like a waste. A night spent watching TV indoors is a letdown; I’d much rather be outside, writing stories or listening to music, or reading my book with the light from a headlamp guiding my way.

And I can’t imagine a bigger waste of time than burying my head in a social media account, unless I’m narcissistically posting a photo of the view from my third-floor balcony overlooking a valley (which is admittedly pretty impressive), of the steak that is grilling on my barbecue, or of the craft beer I’m savouring.

We now have less than five weeks left until the first day of school. And we’re about seven weeks away from the first day of fall, which means daylight for less than 50 per cent of the day. Leaves will change colour and fall to the ground. Halloween decorations and costumes will be available in the stores and our focus will shift to things happening indoors.

So let’s make the most of the next few weeks. Spend as much time in the outdoors as possible. Enjoy the great activities and amenities that we have in the southeast. And make a list of the things that you want to do between now and Labour Day.

There are times when my senses immediately put me in a summer mindset.

The sound of water lapping up on the shore or a family restaurant during the breakfast rush; the taste of my favourite flavour of ice cream or a juicy burger fresh off the grill; and the smell of coconut sunscreen or smoke from a roaring campfire. Those are based on things I associate with summer – water, restaurants in popular locations, great food, the beach and camping.

One early morning last week I was walking past freshly-laid mulch and was instantly reminded of a beautiful campground in the Okanagan Valley where we holidayed many times growing up. The aroma helped me recapture memories of beach days, board games

around the picnic table, tossing logs onto campfires, trips to the Tastee-Freez after picking up groceries, and pails full of fresh cherries right off the tree. All that from a simple whiff of something aromatic in the great outdoors.

It’s odd really, come to think of it. Those experiences typically made up a short vacation period, or days here and there. The majority of the summer is, in many ways, remarkably similar to the rest of the year. But there’s just something about those summer moments that heighten the senses and indeed, the memories.

Since most of the committees and organizations I volunteer with don’t meet in July and August, I typically approach these two months with rather grandiose ideas. I have free evenings, so, oh, the things I will get done. Yes, there is still the job each day but without some of the extras going on I anticipate summer with the thought that I am going to have time to do so much. Projects awaiting my attention are now the priority. It’s going to be so good to complete it all.

I’m halfway through those two aspirational months so it’s fair to

ask the question: how are things going? To be honest, not well at all. Granted, our summer didn’t begin the way we expected. Nonetheless, I have been thinking about that list of projects and looking to the month ahead and I get tired. Too much has yet to be done and I don’t know where the hours, let alone the energy, is going to come from.

I was comparing notes with someone who, like me, hasn’t worked on what he hoped before we start meeting again in September. I valiantly declared I still wanted to tackle it in August. He was far more realistic, and honest, indicating he likely wouldn’t do it in the coming weeks either. I will admit, same with me.

There are too many other things I want to do, wonderful things, things I can only do in the summer so why wouldn’t I do those instead?

We should focus on taking time to soak in all the good stuff. We need to give ourselves permission to sit outside and listen to the birds, to dip our toes in the lake, to take a nap in a lawn chair, or enjoy an unhurried visit on the deck. Life will be better when we do.

Of course not every-

one can approach summer like that. Work and life for many gets extra busy during the summer months. It is their bread and butter and there isn’t a thought to sit, dip, nap or visit. Their opportunity comes at another time of the year hopefully, when they can take their moments.

But the important thing is that at some point we take time to do just that. Too many people have bought into a mindset that they need to be on the go all the time. But in the process of doing so much, they are missing out on so much more.

Don’t let it slip away without appreciating all that summer offers. Or autumn or winter or spring for that matter. When you can, and where you can, give a gift to yourself and be reminded that our bodies need rest, our minds need downtime and our souls need quiet. Whether you do that from a beach chair feeling the breeze on your face or on a ski lift inhaling fresh mountain air, be sure to embrace the experience.

Take a deep breath and let the aromas stir the imagination. Then, and this is the important step, give yourself time to take it all in. That’s my outlook.

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”

- Nelson Mandela

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MLA’s report from the Saskatchewan legislature

By Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison

Saskatchewan continues to receive great news on its economy.

The province’s AA (low) credit rating and stable outlook were affirmed in a recent release from DBRS Morningstar. When ratings from three major rating agencies (Moody’s, DBRS Morningstar and S&P) are considered, Saskatchewan has the second-highest credit rating among all provinces.

The province’s wholesale trade for May was up 89.8 per cent from May 2022, for a total value of $7 billion. This is also an increase of 47.9 per cent above April. This record wholesale trade growth is proof that Saskatchewan’s economic momentum continues.

Our province’s strong and growing economy allows our government to invest in the programs and services that matter most to Saskatchewan

people. The Seniors Income Plan (SIP) benefit has increased to $360 per month, fulfilling our government’s three-year commitment to better support seniors across Saskatchewan.

The SIP provides seniors with financial assistance to help meet their basic needs, in addition to income they receive through the Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Eligible seniors automatically receive this benefit based on the filing of their most recent income tax return. This $3 million investment will support 14,500 seniors and marks the eighth increase to SIP since 2008 when the maximum benefit was just $90 per month.

As Saskatchewan’s economy continues to grow, we celebrate the industries that create this economic growth. Aug. 5 is Canada Food Day, an opportunity to celebrate Saskatchewan’s worldclass, environmental-

ly-sustainable products that feed people all over the world. Canada Food Day highlights the farmers and ranchers who grow the products served at consumers’ dinner tables.

This year, as those agricultural producers are facing many challen-

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Sympathy to Mickey and Joan Adams and family on the passing of Joan’s mother, Caroline Codling, on July 14. She was a resident of Deer View Lodge for the past few years and she was 98 years old. Her funeral service was held at the Moose Mountain Church of Christ at Kenosee Lake.

Congratulations to Amy Stolz who, after completing a nursing course in Lethbridge, Alta., and passing her National Council Licensure Examination, is now a registered nurse.

On July 23, Keith and Myrna Olson, Jake and Carey Lamoureaux, Jack and Will, and Craig and Mikey Olson gathered at Kenton and Stacey Olson’s (Carter and Emmett) at Kenosee Lake. Riley and Brittany Schnell of Nanaimo, B.C., and Gordon Melquist of Limerick joined for a birthday celebration in honour of Britt. Her actual birthday is July 27.

Sympathy to Doreen, Alexis and Chesley on the passing of Stefan Jurkovic. He died at Deer View Lodge on July 16 at the age of 76. There will be a private funeral service.

Happy 50th birthday to Kate Mudrewich for July 19. Family and friends joined for a celebration at the Wawota Village Inn.

Happy birthday to Anna Knyhnytskyi, who celebrated her fifth birthday last Saturday. This was her first birthday celebration in Canada.

On July 23 Roy Bortolotto and Barbara Wilkins returned from a 16-day tour of the Iberian Peninsula and northwest Africa. In Spain

they visited the Alhambra in Granada and a flamenco show in Seville.

In Portugal they went on a pilgrimage to Fatima and visited the capital city of Libson. In Morocco, the markets in Marrakesh and Fez were fascinating as was the bustling seaside city of Casablanca and the traditional Berber culture of the Atlas Mountains.

Although it was hot every day, the variety of local foods and handcrafts made the trip very worthwhile.

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ges due to dry conditions, our government is supporting them in many ways. The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corpor-

ation (SCIC) has doubled its low-yield threshold for this year to allow additional acres of low-yielding crops to be diverted to feed. For more information, call 1-888-9350000 or visit scic.ca.

Agriculture Minister David Marit requested the federal government conduct an AgriRecovery assessment to determine what assistance could be provided to livestock producers. The province also sought an early designation of the federal Livestock Tax Deferral Program to provide producers facing potential feed shortages with more options as they consider if they need to liquidate part of their herd.

Our government is committed to supporting our farmers and ranchers to lessen the impact of these challenging conditions.

Our government also continues to urge the federal government to do everything within its power to facilitate a resolution to the B.C. port workers’ strike. We are deeply concerned about the impact on our province’s export-based industries. The efficient and reliable delivery of goods through these ports is key to maintaining Saskatchewan’s reputation as a dependable trading partner.

As summer continues, there are many opportunities to enjoy what Saskatchewan has to offer. It will soon be Saskatchewan Day on Aug. 7 and I wish everyone a safe and fun long weekend.

If you have questions, concerns or feedback, please contact my office at CanningtonConstituency@sasktel.net or 306443-4400.

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The Schultzs celebrate 20 years with Carlyle’s Pharmasave

By Stephanie Zoer

The Carlyle Pharmasave has been a staple business in the town for 20 years.

Steven and Jolyn Schultz celebrated the milestone on July 28, which was the exact day they began many years ago.

Schultz was raised in Crossfield, Alta., 50 kilometers northwest of Calgary. Jolyn was raised northwest of Carlyle.

Schultz took a job in Duffin, Man., as a sports broadcaster and Jolyn went to be a pharmacist.

This is where they met and were married before returning to Carlyle.

They have two daughters, Kendra, who is attending the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and Kassidy, who is in Grade 12 and works at her parents’ store.

The store was built in 2002. The Schultzs ran the store and over time purchased it. It is located

at the south end of Main Street.

During the 20th anniversary bash, Weir’s

The Stanley Cup in White Bear

The most famous trophy in hockey was at the White Bear Resort on Sunday.

Brayden Pachal, a defenceman with the Vegas Golden Knights, brought the Stanley Cup to White Bear for a private celebration. The Golden Knights won the NHL championship in June, and each of the 52 members of the team who had their name engraved on the iconic trophy gets to spend a day with the Cup.

Pachal hails from Estevan and brought the Stanley Cup to the city for a massive community celebration with autographs and photos before heading to White Bear.

He has been spending the summer at White Bear with his grandfather. Pachal noted his grandfather is 93 years old, and it’s been fun creating new memories together.

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Carlyle pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to adopt a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2010-06, as hereinafter provided.

INTENT: The amendment to the zoning bylaw will change the intended use of Proposed Parcel D, Plan No. 102018013, SE ¼ Sec 12, TWP 8, RGE 3, W2 zoning from C2: Highway Commercial District to IND: Industrial District AND that Servicing and Maintenance for Industrial Businesses be added as a Discretionary (D) use for the Industrial Zoning District.

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meal. This was their way of thanking the community for their support.

A donation jar was on the table and these proceeds would go to the Community Complex Foundation. This jar, through some generous donations, raised $12,000.

Outside the doors of the business was a free raffle draw for those that attended the picnic.

Picnic tables were set up outside the store on the boulevard, and anyone could attend the event and enjoy a meal. The tables were filled most of the time.

Missoula Children’s Theatre at the school, as she feels it is important to keep it going.

The Manor Professional Bull Riders and the Arcola Rodeo have also seen their generosity. They support many local and area organizations. The store not only has a pharmacy, but also boasts a wide variety of unique gifts, along with makeup, jewelry and children’s games. They have a wide selection of toiletries and of course all the needs in prescriptions and overthe-counter items.

Catering prepared the meal of beef on a bun, salads and beans, while Schultzs paid for the

Carlyle Pharmasave has four pharmacists, two technicians, and 12 front-end staff Being involved in their community is important to them and it has shown over the years with their many sponsorships for minor hockey and baseball.

Jolyn sponsors the

At Christmas they bring in a wide range of cards, wrapping paper and Christmas gift ideas. With the community supporting them for all these years, they feel it is important to give back, and through the barbecue and donations, they feel this is possible.

Virtual physician program now in place in Oxbow

As part of an overall strategy for stabilizing emergency services, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched the new Virtual Physician (VP) program at the Galloway Health Centre in Oxbow beginning Aug. 1.

The SHA says the VP program provides nursing staff remote access to a physician using the existing infrastructure of HealthLine 811, when no local physician is available to provide emergency department coverage in Oxbow. This will help maintain emergency services while recruitment continues to achieve a full complement of physician resources in the community.

“The SHA is committed to building healthcare provider capacity

in order to stabilize emergency services and minimize service disruptions,” said Brenda Schwann, vice-president of integrated rural health for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. “Innovative initiatives such as the VP program bridge staffing or physician coverage gaps while adequate resources are recruited to maintain safe, sustainable and accessible emergency care.”

Oxbow is the second location selected to pilot the VP program. Porcupine Plain launched its program in late June and has since fully resumed its emergency department services.

The SHA says it is working closely with Oxbow community leaders to mitigate any short-

term disruptions due to staffing challenges over the summer months, in addition to the launch of the VP program. A new physician is expected to arrive in the community this fall. Local updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

More information on the enhanced RPIP program, including program eligibility, may be found at saskatchewan.ca/ rural-physician-incentive.

Residents are encouraged to seek routine health-care services during regular clinic hours. The Oxbow Family Medicine Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and can be reached at 306-4835244.

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Dated at Carlyle, Saskatchewan, this 4th day of August 2023.

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The Carlyle Pharmasave celebrated with beef on a bun and an outdoor picnic for its 20th anniversary. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Brayden Pachal, pictured with Cameron Thomas, brought the Stanley Cup to the White Bear Resort on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Amanda Meyer

Photos by Stephanie Zoer

Arcola Rodeo added some new

By Stephanie Zoer

Last year the Arcola Rodeo had a sold-out event.

This year, the annual rodeo is slated to be Aug. 25, with a start time of 6:30 p.m. It is a few weeks later than normal, but it will still have the same fun entertainment, plus some new and exciting events.

Event chairman Lucas Hislop feels that with the new events, it will bring a large crowd once again.

During the day, a qualifying open jackpot for the barrel racers will be held for peewee, youth and open competitors, and the top-10 qualifying runs will advance to the evening event for the winner.

This event always brings a lot of entertainment with the saddle broncs and the bareback riders.

A new event this year is the sheep scram-

ble, which will replace the mutton Three sheep will be released in the arena one having a ribbon tied around its neck. from age five to eight will chase the sheep, the first kid to get the ribbon will be declared the winner.

The entertainment will continue throughout the evening with a performance by the Trick Riders. These young women have been riding together for a year, and dazzle the crowd.

Wild pony races will be featured again those aged eight to 15.

A team of three will enter the arena. the anchor, one is the mugger, and one Once the rider is on the pony, whoever on the longest will be crowned the champion.

Bucking bulls are always a favourite rodeo, and Arcola is no different. Many riders will attempt to stay on the beasts full eight seconds. Rider form and bull

Women’s ranch bronc riding

By Stephanie Zoer

among other women, will be riding in the Trail to Cheyenne for the women’s ranch bronc championship at the Arcola Rodeo.

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Cieckiewicz has always been an adrenaline chaser.

Raised around horses her entire life, her mom and siblings have always been involved in gymkhana, fun shows and drill teams, but she always enjoyed the rodeo atmosphere and wished she could be part of it. She never cared much for barrel racing and did not want to haul a horse trailer around for breakaway. For Cieckiewicz, rough stock seemed to be a good option.

Her first ride was in November 2022. She made the entire lap around the arena and made it to the pick-up man. From that moment on, she was hooked on the sport of riding ranch broncs. There are schools and practice pens which help with the training.

Attending the Moose

Krista Cieckiewicz is a young woman from the Wolseley area, and she,

Krista Cieckiewicz will be entering the women’s ranch bronc riding at the Arcola Rodeo in August. Photo courtesy of Krista Cieckiewicz

ARCOLA ROUGHSTOCK

new entertaining attractions this year

busting.

arena with neck. Kids sheep, and declared throughout the Truco have only they will again for arena. One is one rides.

whoever stays champion. favourite at the

Many young beasts for the bull perfor-

mance are all part of the point system.

Steer roping is also on the agenda for the evening and will create another great event.

This year the women will take a bigger part in the rodeo with riding the ranch broncs. It is becoming a popular event in several rodeos, and this is a first for the Arcola Rodeo. For this event, entries open Aug. 12 and 13.

Beer gardens will be open under the tent and food will also be available.

On stage will be the Johner Brothers, with special guests the Johner Boys, for those who wish to dance the night away. They were also the entertainment last year and the crowd was very pleased with their performance.

Hislop feels it will be a magnificent event, and packed with entertainment the whole evening, so come early to get a good place to sit, as it does not take long for the place to fill. For those wishing to register or have questions, please contact Lucas Hislop.

riding coming to Arcola Rodeo

Jaw Rough Stock School

this past May, four women took to riding for the next three days.

They began with practising on a bucking barrel, then moved up to a bucking machine and finally livestock.

“We want everyone to succeed and see the sport grow,” said Cieckiewicz.

They have a great support team, which makes for a nice environment.

Cieckiewicz bit the dirt and even had a horse step on her face. With a fat lip and scraps down her face, she still climbed back on and continued to ride.

Gear is important, with chaps, boots, spurs, a

vest, baby powder and hockey tape.

Ranch riding is different then saddle bronc or bareback riding.

It requires a regular ranch saddle. One hand holds the bronc’s rein and the other holds a night latch or a rope, but both hands are holding on. According to Cieck-

iewicz, if a school is not available or close by, the women in this sport will gladly share their knowledge to encourage other women to join, keep the sport growing and make it stronger. She looks forward to coming to Arcola Rodeo to have family, friends and the crowd cheer her on.

Last year, Rodney Cutler, a committee member, took his turn at steer roping. Photo by Jackie Brownridge

Sports

Stoughton soccer team wins gold at provincials

By Stephanie Zoer

There was a lot of excitement in Saskatoon over the July 29-30 weekend when the Four Corners Rural Provincials soccer tournament was held for the U19 soccer teams.

The tournament was put on by the Saskatchewan Soccer Association.

The Stoughton Soccer Club brought 15 players from their U15, U17 and U19 teams.

On July 28, they held a Just for Fun Jamboree for the younger players that came to support their teams.

Four mini games that were 15 minutes long were played by the Stoughton Green Beans. They did very well for the three-on-three games.

The following day, the tournament began with Erin Clark as the head coach. Assistant coaches were Jackson Goudy and Graham James.

The first game played was against Nipawin, which they lost 1-0, but this did not discourage the team.

Game 2 they came out in full force against Humboldt and won 1-0.

It was now on to the

semifinal game on Sunday.

Once again, they would go head to head with Humboldt. This time Stoughton took the win 2-0. They advanced to the gold game, a place they had been twice be-

fore, only to fall short and take home the silver. They met Nipawin in the final round, and they knew they had to be on their game. As the two teams met, the excitement began to mount in the crowd.

It would be Stoughton scoring first, but the lead would be short lived when Nipawin tied it up.

Regulation time came to an end with a tie game, so it went to a shootout.

Each team would have five shooters with

Inspirational Lampman race car driver honoured

By David Willberg

The Estevan Motor Speedway showcased its hobby stock class during the weekend, thanks to the Riley Raynard Dirt Wars races.

The hobby stock driver who accumulated the most points during feature races on July 22 and 23 was declared the dirt wars champion.

Landon Runge of Lampman and Kruz Wilson of Manor finished tied for top spot with 75 points each. Runge was fourth on Saturday and third on Sunday, while Wilson was third on Saturday and fourth the following day. Runge won the tie-breaker because he passed more drivers during the weekend.

Wilson won Dirt Wars last year.

Prior to the start of Saturday’s program, the speedway recognized another Lampman driver, Riley Raynard, for his decade of racing at the track and officially named Dirt Wars after him.

Raynard was a driver in the track’s hobby stock division from 20132022, winning numerous races and collecting other accolades even though he has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Raynard was able to race thanks to modifications made to his race car.

During a brief ceremony before Saturday’s program, he was joined by his family, other drivers and pit crew members, many of whom raced against Raynard over the years.

Raynard announced earlier this year he was retiring from racing due to muscular dystrophy. He has since made the move to the track’s announcing booth.

His broadcast partner, Trevor Gowen, noted that in Raynard’s 10-year racing career, he won feature races in Estevan, Swift Current and Manor in Saskatchewan, and in Minot, N.D. Raynard was the runner-up for the track championship in Estevan twice, won

the Motor Magic weekend twice in Minot, won the first Dirt Wars competitions in Estevan in 2016 and 2017, and was recognized with the Clint Prette Memorial Award in Estevan.

In 2014, Raynard won the Kenny Schrader Real Racer Award, a North America-wide recog-

nition from Speedway Magazine.

Raynard comes from a racing family, as his parents have raced at the speedway, his brother Diezel continues to race and some relatives have also competed.

For several years Raynard and some friends were part of the Laps for

a chance to score a goal, but the game remained tied, so it went to a shootout.

Nipawin would have the first chance, and the Stoughton goalie robbed the potential goal.

It was now Stoughton’s turn. Lincoln Pryde would be the shooter for the team and with his skills and excellent placement of the ball, he scored.

“It was amazing,” said Clark. “These kids are amazing.” Clark said.

She added the kids played well together and they bonded throughout the games.

Four of the players joined the Stoughton club when Clark first formed it in 2015 and this is their last year of playing.

She is extremely proud of her team with how they played and their sportsmanship.

“They were great games with fantastic kids,” said Clark. “It has been a great year.”

MD program, in which they donated a dollar for every lap led to the fight against muscular dystrophy.

“I want to use the words ambassador and role model, because that’s what this young man is, an ambassador for the Estevan Motor Speedway and a role

model for all of us,” said Gowen.

Gowen also reminded the drivers that Raynard is proof they can do anything.

Raynard capped the ceremony by uttering his now familiar words, “Turn ‘em and burn ‘em”, meaning it was time to start racing.

Fifteen players gave their all when they played for the gold in the final game. Photo courtesy of the Stoughton Soccer Club

Participating in the ceremony announcing Riley Raynard Dirt Wars were, from left, Dylan, Devin, Wendy, Riley, Diezel and Adrianna Raynard.

Carnduff Dash for Cash had largest field in 13 years

By Stephanie Zoer

Over 80 horse trailers were parked side by side, filling the grounds in Carnduff for the Dash for Cash on July 22 and 23.

A total of 338 contestants did their turn and burn around the barrels to get a piece of the $34,000plus in prizes.

Torie Boyes and Brittany Martin organized the event, which attracted the largest crowd of riders in the 13 years it has been held.

Sandra Spencer ran the event for the first 10 years and then Boyes and Martin took over.

There were three categories. The open division, youth for ages 8 to 18, and peewee for ages eight and under.

This jackpot is well known across the western provinces, bringing riders from B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Throughout the event, two food trucks – Get in

My Belly and Butters –fed the crowd, and an ice cream truck, Souris Valley Flats, was also present.

Martin feels the event gets better and runs smoother every year.

Both women were impressed with those that attended. The grounds were kept clean and there was such great sportsmanship.

They have learned to delegate as they realize an event of this magnitude cannot be run by two people, and they are extremely grateful for all the volunteers who helped.

It was a hot weekend and the volunteers made sure to have lots of refreshments on hand for the riders and horses.

Volunteers are needed to run the gates, letting riders in and out, as well as picking up a tipped barrel and raking in holes.

The many sponsors provided excellent prizes for the categories.

“This event cannot happen without their support,

which they are truly thankful for,” said Boyes.

The barrel racing continued each day until 4 p.m., with the fastest time going to Cranny Roberta, from Lacomb, Alta., with a 16.535-second run.

In the youth division, the quickest time went

to Blake Hedin from St. Brieux. His time was 16.68 seconds.

In the evening, the team roping event took over the arena.

Euphoria Events took care of the beer gardens. Spectators came and went all day to watch the

competitors, cheering them on at each barrel.

Lisa Huynh and her daughter Kyra participated along with Brooke Peterson.

Peterson has been taking lessons from the Huynh women for a year and a half and was riding Crime,

Loss in semifinal round ends Twins’ great season

The Southeast U18 AAA Twins came up a couple of wins short in their effort to win a provincial title.

The Twins lost 9-4 to the East Central Red Sox in the provincial semifinal Sunday in Saskatoon. The Red Sox went on to win the provincial championship. It was a tough start to provincials for the Twins, who were the top-ranked team, as they lost 8-4 to the eighth-seeded Saskatoon Giants Friday. The Giants pulled away with two in the sixth and one in the seventh.

Carter Beck led the offensive attack with two hits, three runs batted in (RBIs) and a run.

Twins responded with two wins on Saturday, starting with a 7-5 win over the Regina Wolfpack. The Wolfpack had leads of 3-0

in the third and 5-3 in the sixth, but a four-run sixth inning lifted the Twins to victory.

Callum Hollinger had a run, two hits and an RBI.

Starter Sutter Balog give up three runs and struck out nine in five innings.

Their other win on Saturday was a 3-1 victory over the Regina White Sox. The Twins had all the offence they needed with two runs in the first inning.

Conner Kerr went the distance, allowing three hits and one run in seven innings.

In the semifinal, the Twins trailed 3-0 in the first, chipped away at the lead to tie the game at 3-3 after five innings, and then gave up six in the sixth.

Beck, Hollinger and Kade Phillips each had two hits, with Beck scoring twice

Aquacize now offered in Alida

By Edel Cowan

Aquacize has come to Alida.

The first session was held July 24-26 with Stephanie Campbell as instructor. She will be hosting sessions again August 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18 at 9 a.m. Call Shanna at 306-485-8647 to register as a minimum of five is needed and there’s a maximum of 10. The cost is $10 per class. Come on out and enjoy the pool.

Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan visited on July 23 in Minot with the Nilsen family and also spent some time at the North Dakota State Fair. They then travelled and spent some holiday time at Medora, N.D., before returning back home to Alida.

On July 29 they at-

tended another concert in Minot, visited family, came back to their camper later that day and returned to Alida on July 31.

Eleanor Harrison attended and participated in the annual Austin Thresherman’s Reunion Days at the end of July at Austin, Man. I heard that there were others who attended the Reunion days as well and all seemed to enjoy their time there.

Harvest is just around the corner now. Guys are busy lining up the machinery and making sure all is in good working condition, while granaries are cleaned and ready for the new harvest yield. Good luck to all farmers and do take care while out in those fields. It’s awfully dry so do be careful, no fires are needed.

and Hollinger and Phillips getting one RBI apiece. Hollinger was on the

mounds for the Twins. Only three of the seven runs he surrendered in 5

2/3 innings were earned. He also struck out eight.

Despite the loss, the Twins still had a memorable year. They went 25-5 to finish with the best record in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League (SPBL) during the regular season.

Provincials also served as the playoffs for the league.

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Meanwhile, for the second straight year, Carnduff ’s Carter Beck has been named the best player in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s U18 AAA division.

Beck with the Southeast U18 AAA Twins was named the MVP of the SPBL. He also shared the

who is an old barrel horse that was once owned by Kaytlyn McLeod, who came to watch her old horse and new partner race.

This was Peterson’s first big jackpot that she attended. According to Lisa Huynh, Peterson had so much fun and is hooked.

“It was super well-organized, and the grounds were beautiful,” said Huynh.

Huynh felt it was run smoothly and the organizers worked hard to keep things going with so many competitors.

“Everyone cheered and encouraged the riders,” said Huynh. “It was an excellent event with fabulous food.”

Over 5,000 photos were taken by Rick Hiebert of Action Plus Photography.

Boyes and Martin are already planning for next season and hope to have unique events for when they have their fifth year as organizers of the event.

top hitter award with Cam Marshak from the Red Sox. Beck won the MVP honour and shared the top hitter award last year, too. In 2023, Beck had a .426 batting average. He finished with 49 hits, including seven doubles, five triples and six home runs. He also had 37 runs, 50 RBIs and 31 stolen bases. And he pitched for the Twins, finishing with a 1-2 record with a 3.89 earnedrun average and 34 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. He also had three saves. Beck, who graduated from the Carnduff Education Complex in June, has committed to play baseball for the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., next season.

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Kenneth Gordon Anderson 1926-2023

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It is with a great deal of affection and love we must share the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Kenneth Gordon Anderson, late of Carlyle, SK.

Ken was predeceased by his first wife Thelma; parents, Sam and Violet; brother Jack (Helen) and grandson Mason Anderson.

Ken is survived by his wife Peggy Winmill; children - Audrey (Brian) Tennant (Kirsten, Fraser and Kelsey), Sherry (Kevin) Kepke (Kathryn and Ben), Elaine Hislop (Lucas, Tyson and Hayley), Dawn (Greg) Hengen (Carly, Paige and Dylan), Diane (Wade) Wrubleski (Blair, Mallory, Tate and Drew) and Harvey (Michelle) Anderson (Spencer and Taylor). Ken will also be missed by his 16 great grandchildren and Peggy’s children, Linda (Ron) Hawman and Danny Hawman. Very dear to Ken’s heart were Thelma’s sibling and families; Peggy’s sisters and families and many good friends.

A Celebration of Ken’s life was held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie Place Complex, Arcola, SK with Rev. Kathy Kyle presiding.

Those wishing to pay tribute to Ken via a donation in his memory may do so directly to St. Andrews United Church, Box 420, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for the Anderson family - Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.

December 15, 1974 - July 21, 2023

It is with massive sorrow and regret we have to inform the world of the passing of Bradley Doyle Sens.

Bradley was born December 15, 1974 in Regina, to loving parents Ralph and Linda Sens. He was a farm boy through and through. Brad attended public school in Grenfell. Keeping up with the Sens tradition, he never really liked school but did push through and graduated in 1994. Brad never needed a guidance councillor; he knew from an early age what he wanted to do. He had his class 1A license when he was still in high school. At first it was local work, hauling grain and livestock. Then he joined the chase for black gold driving oil field trucks in Southeast Saskatchewan. Brad wanted more. He wanted to live out the songs he heard on the radio. As soon as he was old enough to cross the American border he was gone. Now he got to see what looking at the world through a windshield was really like.

I remember when he phoned home to his mother all excited, saying he crossed the Chattahoochee River today. He even slowed down and stood up in the cab looking over the side of the bridge, looking for Alan Jackson water skiing in cowboy boots. Those brilliant green eyes of his have seen the northern lights so close you swear you could touch them. He felt the heat and humidity of the Gulf of Mexico and watched the sunrise on the Atlantic Ocean and the sunset on the Pacific. He criss-crossed the flyover states and chained up to climb the Rockies.

Brad got married in 2003 and settled in the town of Redvers, driving oil field trucks in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for close to 20 years. His crowning achievement was being there and watching Brittany, Jordan and Austin grow up. When the oil patch started to crash, Brad told me he wasn’t going to fist fight for limited work. He made one phone call and was back on the road hauling fertilizer through western Canada and Northern States. When the covid lockdowns started he kept trucking until the border was shut down. At that point, he moved back to Grenfell and drove gravel truck and hauled heavy equipment.

In the late fall of 2022 Brad’s health started to deteriorate and Brad was diagnosed cancer. After a couple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, Brad moved back into the farmhouse that he was raised in. He was feeling good. Retracing footsteps through the pastures and alongside the creek he made as a child. The sound of absolutely nothing made him smile. Coyotes howling in the distance and frogs croaking in the creek seemed to rejuvenate him. Unfortunately, in June, the cancer came back with a vengeance.

In the summer of 2021 Brad met Cryssi Miller and they became engaged in Oct of that year. Knowing that Brad’s life on this earth may not be long, they had a symbolic tying of the knot ceremony in April of 2023.

Brad was predeceased by his grandparents: Jake and Mary Sens, John and Elma Markwart; his parents Ralph and Linda Sens and an infant sister.

Left to mourn the loss are Brad’s stepchildren: Brittany (Kelsey), Jordan (Savannah) and Austin; his grandchildren: Adley and Maverick; his fiance Cryssi Miller; brother Ricky (Kimberley); sister Rhonda; niece Emily and nephews William and John; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and fellow truck drivers.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ghanbari and staff at the Esterhazy Hospital, the staff at the Melville Hospital and finally the men and women in the Broadview Hospital where Brad spent his last weeks of life.

Brads’ wish was for those of you who wish to honor him, to please donate to the Broadview Hospital Trust Account, Box 100, Broadview, SK S0G 0K0 (put in memo line - Gardens).

In the logbook called life, Bradley Sens logged off duty one last time at 3:18 p.m. on July 21, 2023.

In the words of Red Sovine, “May God ride with you, 10 - 4 and goodbye.”

The graveside service will be held in St. Joseph’s Riverside Cemetery, Grenfell District, Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The GPS location for the Cemetery is 5034’16.5”N 10301’43.3”W. Following the graveside, everyone is welcome to join the family for a barbeque at Crocus Hill, Sens Family Farm. A link to a recording of the service will be available at www. tubmanfh.com, following September 2.

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On behalf of the family of Ken Anderson, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has stopped by with food, flowers, sent cards and texts since his passing on July 14, 2023.

Your friendship and support is appreciated very much at this time.

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Peggy, Audrey, Sherry, Elaine, Dawn, Diane, Harvey, Linda, Danny and families.

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Kathy Schaffer began mosaic art with a turtle table

By Stephanie Zoer

Kathy Schaffer never had the urge to be artistic when she was younger, but then her sister Maureen and her decided there was art they could do.

Schaffer will attend the Artist Colony of Moose Mountain Provincial Park for the first time from Aug. 22 – 28, and she is excited to be there.

Schaffer is married to Scott Schaffer, and they have two adult children. Spencer and his partner Katie have a two-year-old daughter named Isabella, and they are also expecting another child.

Their daughter Alexis lives in Ottawa.

The Schaffers live in Pilot Butte in a straw house. The eco-friendly home was built with oat straw, which at the time cost $1.50 per bale.

Solar panels were installed, and many refurbished items have been used throughout the house.

In her home, Schaffer has an art studio where she designs her unique pieces.

Schaffer said her sister is very crafty and she would often go and help her at craft shows.

They saw an art piece made from broken tiles and the two felt that this

was something they could do as well.

A turtle table was created from the refurbished broken tiles, and this table still has a place in Schaffer’s home. The table at the time had a wooden shell. Today Schaffer uses metal as it stands up much better outside in the elements.

Her art can be a wall hanging, serving tray, table or just an ornamental piece, but each one is uniquely designed with none being similar.

She made some do-it-yourself kits, as many people had requested them. They will be available at the colony during her stay.

Each kit will have the pieces needed to make a mosaic piece with instructions. If a person does not feel comfortable making it on their own, Schaffer will offer assistance.

Staying in a cabin near the lake, Schaffer will see how it goes, as she is not sure what to expect during her stay.

Schaffer is a member of the arts council in Pilot Butte, and she offers classes seven to eight times a year. Depending on the project, the classes could take three to five weeks.

She looks forward to her experience at the colony and sharing her love of mosaic art.

Ambitious Dixie Corscadden looks forward to future

By Stephanie Zoer

Dixie Corscadden graduated Grade 12 on June 10 from Kipling School, which she had attended since kindergarten.

Corscadden has lived in the Windthorst area her entire life, living with

her parents Kurt and Christine Corscadden and older sister Angela.

During her school years, Corscadden always loved math and science but has a passion for hockey.

Corscadden played hockey for several years, but last year she played

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centre for the Carlyle Wildcats U18 A team. She does not have a favourite NHL team, but just loves to watch the games.

She graduated with distinction, having a 9095 per cent average.

She spends a great deal of time helping with the Corning Theatre. Being a little shy, she does not take part in the play but does help in the kitchen and serves the guests that attend. She also helps with cleanup and anything else they ask for her help with.

Corscadden also works during the summer at a family farm near her acreage home. She tends to the children, mows the lawn and if need be, goes to the barn to clean stalls.

“It does not matter what I do, as long as I am doing something,” she said.

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tions offers scholarships to those that do volunteer time in their communities and Corscadden loves to help out.

The night of her graduation, she received a scholarship from Access Communications and the Andre’s Trucking Math Award. She also received the Knights of Columbus, Windthorst Council Award.

To top it off, she received an entrance award to the University of Saskatchewan.

Taking a four-year degree for a bachelor of bio-medical science, she hopes to get into becoming a doctor, but she is open to becoming a physiotherapist as well.

Either way her career takes her, she plans to stay in the small rural areas, once she has completed the needed degrees in her career.

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United Church

202-2nd St. W.

Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.

CLOSED JULY & AUGUST ***

Ph: 306-453-6136

Full Gospel Church Welcomes You 202-4th St. W. Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 306-453-2512

Pastor Rodney & Gail Cox

Arcola-Kisbey

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle Father Chris Carlyle: Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m.

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

United Church

Worship Times: 10a.m.

KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday

ARCOLA: 2nd & 4th Sunday 5th Sunday to be announced at church 306-455-0011

Please join us for worship

Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Pastors Kevin & Bev Kay

Church: 306-739-2313

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.

Rev. Father Vince Borre

Dixie Corscadden received several scholarships upon her graduation on June 10.

Photo by Simply Sweet Photography

Kathy Schaffer from Kattail Acres has an eye to design mosaic art. Photo courtesy of Kathy Schaffer

You’re going to lose access to local news on Facebook and Google.

Dear readers,

Your access to local, provincial and national news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram.

And it’s not because of anything we’ve done.

Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.

Both Google and Meta have said they plan to cut ties with the news industry in Canada as a result.

This means Meta will block the posting and sharing of our news articles on Facebook and Instagram. Google will also remove links to our sites and articles in Google News, Discover and search results. They’ll also cancel significant content licensing agreements already in place with our parent company, Glacier Media.

Undoubtedly, this will have a huge impact not solely on us but, more importantly, on people like yourself who may use these platforms to discover what’s happening in your community and to get context to events happening in your own backyard.

We’re not planning on going anywhere, but here’s how you can help:

1. Sign up for our free daily newsletter by scanning the QR code. (And encourage your family and friends to do the same.)

2. Follow us on Twitter.

3. Bookmark our website as the homepage on your devices.

4. If you own/operate a local business, consider supporting local by placing ads with 100% Canadian-owned media outlets, like us.

With your help, more people will be able to get their local news from a trusted source. In today’s age of misinformation, that’s more important than ever.

Thank you. We appreciate you.

Sincerely,

The Carlyle Observer team

Grass fire in Stoughton

A grass fire broke out in Stoughton on July 26. Workers from the railway were moving train cars when the fire broke out. Sparks from the track ignited the grass in between the tracks, and a railway tie had already started to burn. The Stoughton-Tecumseh Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. SaskPower also helped out with a fire extinguisher which put out the flames further west of the tracks. The fire department remained at the scene to ensure there were no hotspots.

painting is one of Rita St. Amant’s talents

By Stephanie Zoer

During the days of Aug. 15-21, Rita St. Amant will be at the Artists’ Colony at Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

When staying at the colony, she plans to enjoy some camping.

St. Amant was born and raised a country girl near Glentworth.

Married to Andy St. Amant, they have a blended family of five adult children and two grandchildren.

While they were farmers, they also owned the Dollar Store and More in Estevan, but sold the business when they were looking after her elderly parents.

Throughout her childhood days, she would love to draw and paint.

Being retired and living in Wilkie, she is focused on her art.

St. Amant has been an artist for 40 years, working with many mediums, but over the past 20 years, she began textile dying.

She dyes her own material and from there, she might make a quilt, or it may turn into a hanging for the wall.

Another form of her art is silk painting. This might be made into a wall hanging as well or a detailed silk scarf with flowers or design.

Each piece has extensive detail, and it all begins with a drawing on the fabric.

The material requires a special resistant so the paint does not run. It also needs steaming, but this too is a tedious task

by wrapping the fabric and holding it six inches above steam.

There are many steps involved to create the perfect piece which is different from the next one.

St. Amant has another form of art called needle felting. This method is done by poking wool with a special needle to make a dense fabric mass.

She completed a week at a retreat recently and enjoyed being around other artists who create unique pieces of their own.

Being inspired by her grassroots, she loves landscapes and nature, which influences her work.

She looks forward to her week at the colony and will attend the Cabin Art Festival, to be held on Aug. 12 at Kenosee Lake.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the TOWN OF OXBOW intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend bylaw No. 1063, known as the Zoning Bylaw

INTENT - The proposed bylaw will establish rules and regulations for accommodating Trailers, Box Cars, Sea, and Rail Containers in approved zoning districts.

AFFECTED LAND - Lands in the Town of Oxbow identified within the C1 – Centre Commercial District, C2 – Highway Commercial District or IND- Industrial District.

REASON - No person shall park or store on any part of a site, any unlicensed vehicles or sea container, truck, bus or coach body for the purpose of advertising or warehousing within any Zoning District. Trailer, Box Cars, Sea, and Rail Containers may be accommodated in the C1 – Centre Commercial District, C2 – Highway Commercial District or IND- Industrial District at Council’s Discretion under the following conditions:

a) Permits from the Town of Oxbow are required by the property owner before containers are parked or stored;

b) Must be properly anchored;

c) Containers determined by the Town to be unsightly, misused, unsafe, or inappropriate in any way, must be removed at the owner’s expense within a time period specified by the Town;

d) Must meet the National Building Code Standards as applicable;

e) Trailer, Box Cars, Sea and Rail Containers are prohibited in any Residential District;

f) Businesses and operators in the Centre Commercial, Highway Commercial and Industrial Districts may make temporary use of Trailer, Box Cars, Sea and Rail Containers when required as part of their regular business operations;

g) The area occupied by the Trailer, Box Cars, Sea, and Rail Containers shall be included in the calculation of the maximum lot coverage permitted in the Zoning District in which they are located.

OPPORTUNITY

“Temporary Seasonal Employee”

Silk

Rita St. Amant displays one of her needle felting projects called Ken’s Stallion, which won the People Choice Award at the 2019 Grand National Fibre Art and Quilt Exhibition in Portage la Prairie, Man. Photo courtesy of Rita St. Amant

Photo by Stephanie Zoer