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Arthur was an elder and steward for the United Church, and Marjorie was a steward. Their kids attended Sunday school there and enjoyed the socials that came with the church.

They farmed for 50 years and nine years ago they moved into Arcola to enjoy a slower life.

Marjorie is a breast cancer survivor and when she turned 80, got

her first tattoo of a butterfly on her arm.

Arthur and Marjorie are now 91 years old and were born only 42 days apart.

They feel the key to celebrating 70 years of marriage is communication. They said they never had a fight; it was always talked out.

Arthur’s favorite memories are on the farm, as he was a through and through farm boy, but Marjo-

rie said her favourite memories were when her grandchildren were born.

The couple now has 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren, with one due in November.

They can often be seen in the summer sitting on their front porch waving as people drive down the street, so do not be afraid to wave back or stop and chat.

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From left, Arthur and Marjorie Askin enjoyed a family and friends celebration for their 70 years of marriage. Photo by Carlee Annis Photography

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Arthur Askin and his wife Marjorie started school together when they were six years old.

Little did they know how their lives would be years later.

In 1950, the pair was in Grade 11, and they went to the skating rink.

Arthur walked Marjorie home. This was their first date.

Their second date was also at the skating rink. Arthur walked his date home, but this time he kissed her good night.

It was this kiss that made him realize that he would marry her.

“It was like it was fixed,” said Arthur. “I just knew that she was the one for me.”

Marjorie was not as convinced but over time her feelings would grow for him, and they got engaged in 1952.

Marjorie still has the locket that he gave her as the first gift when they were engaged. Although it is worn and old, the memories behind the pictures in the locket hold special times for the couple.

On Oct. 24, 1953, the couple was married at the St. Andrews United Church in Arcola and held a gathering at the Optimist-Legion Hall afterwards. The article at the time went into great detail about Marjorie’s bridal gown, their bridal party and which guests

attended from afar.

Both of them were raised on farms in the area, but Marjorie worked for SaskTel as an operator, while Askin farmed.

At one time Arthur drove truck with the construction of the new highway that would be developed outside of Arcola.

Balmoral Avenue in Arcola was once the main highway to go through the town, and now Highway 13 is located to the north of town.

They farmed west of Arcola and had horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats, and planted a huge garden.

After Marjorie had her second child, she stayed home to help on the farm, as they did not have a hired hand.

She drove every piece of equipment on the farm.

Their four children, Terry, Tim, Jayne and Melinda all helped on the farm, whether it be in the fields or in the house.

Jayne remembers using the old wringer washer on Saturday mornings and then hanging the clothes on a line.

The couple worked side by side on the farm, but also enjoyed attending barn dances and volunteering at many events.

The hamburger booth was run by Marjorie for 15 years and she still helps out at it today.

Baking was another passion of Marjorie’s and is famous for her banana

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Program allows Oxbow woman to travel and work

By Stephanie Zoer Amy Brook always wanted to travel, and England was at the top of her list for places to see.

When Brook was eight years old, her parents Kathleen Rae and Dale Brook moved to a farm outside of Oxbow with her older sister Rebecca.

Brook attended Oxbow Prairie Horizons School, where she took an interest in volleyball and basketball. She participated in the drama club and was part of the school band for five years until she graduated.

For six years she was in the Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter and became the president her last year of school.

Outside of school, she volunteered at the library and for 13 years she danced with the Drewitz School of Dance in Estevan.

Playing softball most

of her younger years, at the age of 16 she handed in her ball glove to become a competitive show jumper.

Recently graduating from Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., she received her bachelor of arts degree with a major in history.

With Brook still dreaming about travelling, a program called Away to Work was a perfect opportunity, as they helped Brook find a place to work and live, and they also take the struggles out of getting documents, visas and insurance.

At the end of April, Brook was off to Exeter, in the historic county of Devon, England, which is about 16 kilometres from the ocean.

This program gives people from the ages of 18-35 the chance to travel and work in another country.

She currently lives with a woman named Lois, who has had inter-

national people before.

She also has a granddaughter who visits regularly, which Brook enjoys, and as a bonus the woman has two cats.

Brook first worked at the Devon Hotel as a waitress and bartender, but changed jobs and went to a small restaurant called Bill’s to bartend there.

In her free time, she checks out the sites by travelling to St. Ives, Cornwall to see the vast expanse of the ocean.

“It was full of joy and culture,” said Brook.

“There are dogs everywhere on the streets,” she said. “The colours of the buildings are amazing.”

One highlight was seeing Scotland. There she was able to climb a volcano, saw a castle, and explored the beauty of the city while listening to musicians and performers on the streets.

In London, Brook has enjoyed several musical performances. She

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Amy Brook has enjoyed the sites in England including Buckingham Palace. Photo courtesy of Amy Brook was hurrying through a garden to attend another musical when she came upon a large, beautiful fountain.

She wondered which fountain this was, as its beauty was breathtaking.

As she looked up once more and to her right, she saw that in front of her was a large crowd and

Buckingham Palace.

“It was completely by surprise that I saw it,” said Brook.

Brook will return at Christmas for an extended vacation and then go back to England until May. She always read about places like England in books, including its

history and the beauty.

Going to different parts of the world gives Brook the opportunity to decide whether she would like to remain close to the home that she loves or try living in other countries, to see what she loves the most.

“This program has allowed me to go places,” she said. And she feels it is worth others to try who wish to work and travel across the seas.

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Angels of Hope Animal Rescue is in desperate need of foster homes and adoptions for its dogs and cats

By Stephanie Zoer

The past year, it seems that every SPCA or animal rescue has been filled to its capacity, and the problem is continuing.

Angels of Hope Animal Rescue has been operating since 2010 and they feel this is the worst they have been.

Sherrie Flick is the president. The vice-president is Sheryl Stomp and Shantel Gabriel takes care of public relations, and they are exhausted.

Flick said they are not veterinarians and are not trained to access animal behaviour, nor do they have the authority to remove animals from an

abusive situation.

However, they do have one thing in common and that is being compassionate about all living animals and their humane treatment.

With the co-operation of individuals, town council, the RCMP, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local veterinarians, they make every effort to help rescue domesticated animals in distress or ones that are homeless.

Working out of Esterhazy, they cover a large area in Saskatchewan, from central to the southeast, working closely with other rescues in Regina and also Manitoba.

Although many peo-

This little guy is ready for adoption and looking for his loving family to take him home. Photo by Sherrie Flick

ple blame COVID-19 for the abundance of dogs, Flick believes this is only 10-20 per cent of the source.

“Yes, lots of people got dogs during that time and then went back to work and their dog became a workload and they gave them up,” said Flick.

She believes the problem is due to irresponsible breeding and pets not being spayed or neutered.

Lask week alone, Flick and her helpers took in five nine-weekold puppies, a group of nine four-week-old pups and received calls for another eight puppies and a mother dog and her litter of six pups.

Flick phoned around to see if anyone could help, but all the rescues are full, and many are overburdened with vet expenses.

“We are overwhelmed, exhausted and heartbroken for these animals,” said Flick.

They all have jobs and do this at the same time.

Now the cry for help goes out to foster homes, as they too are in short demand, and they want

people to stop breeding dogs and rescue a dog.

“Dogs and cats deserve a good life, as they have feelings as well and remember things for a long time,” she said.

The pups that came in will need to have vet checks, and when old enough, their vaccinations, and this all costs money.

Donating to a rescue, the money goes to the animal, as the workers all are volunteers.

Their homes are opened to the animal but are not paid for it.

When a person is a foster, they are supplied with food, toys and pee pads, and vet expenses are covered as well.

The adoption application is detailed to ensure the puppy goes to a loving home and that the family adopting will provide for the dog as long as the animal is alive.

“A pet is a long-time commitment of the pet’s life,” said Flick. “They should be treated like part of the family.”

People need to be educated on the importance of vaccinations for

Sherrie Flick plays with a litter of puppies that recently came into her care and will need homes.

Photo courtesy of Sherrie Flick such diseases as parvo and distemper. These diseases kill dogs and the dogs need deworming, and spayed or neutered at the right age to ensure they are not bred.

Contact your nearest rescue, SPCA or humane society to adopt.

These dogs and cats will love you unconditionally and are always happy to see a person when they come home and happily will share your bed.

If you cannot adopt, consider being a foster.

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Plenty of activity at the Kipling Public Library

By Lori Hoffort

The Kipling Public Library is another busy branch within the Southeast Regional Library. Take-and-make crafts are available throughout the year every other week. These crafts are available for preschool and elementary-aged children alike.

Librarian Charla Smyth has a full ros-

ter of various groups for a wide range of age and interests. Preschool Story Time and Kinderkids Music Group offer these children an organized program designed with age appropriateness in mind on alternating Thursdays at 10 o’clock.

These programs run for six-week stretches throughout the year.

The home-school group meets Tuesdays

from 10 a.m. to noon.

This group allows parents and students to network between each other sharing resource ideas and planning for the first hour with free play and socializing for the final hour. The opportunity to share cooperatively is vital to these families.

A GriefShare Program runs Sunday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. until Dec. 3. Registra-

tion is required for this group. Further programming available to the town and district includes Junk Journalling on Wednesdays from Nov. 8-22. Registration is now full for this event.

Smyth also mentioned that they would be acting as a local drop off point for the Christmas Shoebox collection. Nov. 10 is the deadline for the shoe-

boxes to arrive at the library. She continued to say that there is an ongoing food drive for the local food bank. Donations were accepted annually in October each year and passed along to the organization for distribution.

The Kipling Public Library is preparing for its main fundraiser from Nov. 21-25.

The used book sale is a week-long event.

Five dollars a bag gives shoppers the opportunity to fill their home with exciting new reads. It is also a terrific way to manage the Christmas list with options for everyone.

Smyth continued: “Please access all the southeast branches’ schedules at southeastlibrary.ca. It’s a wonderful way to become active and involved in your local branch.”

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Report from the Saskatchewan Legislature Recently Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced a three-year exemption on the carbon tax for home heating oil.

This exemption will primarily benefit families in Atlantic Canada, where a greater percentage of households use heating oil compared to the rest of the country; 40 per cent of households in Atlantic Canada heat their homes with heating oil compared to just 0.4 per cent here in Saskatchewan. Natural gas is our primary source of home heating, with 85 per cent of Saskatchewan households having natural gas furnaces.

With this decision, the federal government has chosen to make life more affordable for families in one part of the country, while leaving Saskatchewan families out in the cold. We are calling on the federal government to offer this same carbon tax exemption to Saskatchewan families by extending it to all forms of home heating, including natural gas.

If they do not, then, effective January 1,

2024, SaskEnergy will stop collecting and remitting the carbon tax on natural gas. This will effectively provide Saskatchewan people with the same exemption that the federal government is giving Atlantic Canadians who use heating oil.

Early in this fall sitting of the legislature and in advance of Remembrance Day, on Nov. 11, our government passed Bill 139 The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act. This bill ensures employees are able to wear a poppy at work if they choose, unless it poses a danger to health, safety or welfare of the workers or others.

Our veterans, current and past, have fought for our freedom and peace in Canada, and providing the right for workers to wear a poppy while in the workplace is a way to honour the sacrifice veterans and their families have made.

Our government also recently introduced amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act to provide increased cancer coverage for firefighters. Coverage will now include six additional types of cancers:

penile, pancreatic, thyroid, soft tissue sarcoma, mesothelioma and laryngeal. This brings the total presumptive coverage to 22 types of cancer, the most of any Canadian jurisdiction.

The additional coverage is an important way we can help support firefighters and their families, who face risks and hazards every day as they work to keep us safe.

Saskatchewan recently recognized Aviation and Aerospace Week from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, a time to recognize the important role this transportation sector plays in the province.

Aviation supports various economic sectors in our province, including tourism, natural resources and agriculture.

Quality of life in our province is impacted by aviation as well, by connecting air ambulances to communities to move patients, providing air services for policing to protect communities, and supporting evacuations during emergencies.

Our government invests in improvements at regional, community-owned airports in Saskatchewan through the Community Airport

LETTER TO EDITOR Trudeau backtracks on carbon tax The editor: Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flip-flopped on his carbon tax, announcing a temporary pause on the tax on home heating oil.

Trudeau’s Liberals announced three changes to the carbon tax, aimed at Atlantic Canadians: a three-year suspension of the carbon tax on home heating oil, a 10 per cent increase to the rural rebate, and the creation of a program that will reward Canadians who sign up to switch from home heating oil to a heat pump.

Justin Trudeau is offering a temporary pause to the tax on home heating oil that won’t help 97 per cent of Canadians.

He’s giving a top-up for rural Canadians, but it won’t even pay for a Big Mac value meal each month.

The increased rural payment has been calculated as an additional 10 per cent on the base carbon tax rebate. The monthly increase for Saskatchewan amounts to $11.33.

Trudeau’s announcement made it clear that his Liberal government recognizes that his tax plan is pushing Canadians over the edge. Despite this, Trudeau still

plans to increase the cost of the carbon tax from $15/tonne to $85/tonne on April 1, 2024, imposing a greater expensive on your gas and diesel, on the farmers who grow the food and the truckers who ship the food.

Trudeau even admitted that he is “doubling down” on his plan to quadruple the carbon tax on Canadians. This tax will continue to go up every year, increasing

the pain felt by families from coast to coast to coast.

The common-sense Conservative promise is simple. No gimmicks.

No temporary measures.

Axe the inflationary carbon taxes for good and bring home lower prices.

Robert Kitchen Member of Parliament Souris – Moose Mountain

Partnership (CAP) program. The $850,000 infrastructure program will provide cost-shared grants of up to $275,000 per eligible airport project. Since 2008, our government has invested over $10 million to support 43 community airports through the CAP program.

Our government also continues to invest in the four-point Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health care workers. As a part of this program, a new two-year physician assistant (PA) master’s

program will begin at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine in the fall of 2025. PAs practise medicine under a physician, often within a multidisciplinary health team. Saskatchewan recently announced the addition of PAs to our health care system, helping to provide enhanced care and strengthen the health care system.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Established in 1985, the Order of Merit allows us to honour outstanding citizens

who have truly made our province a better place to live. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 30 by mail, courier or in-person; to learn more, visit the provincial government’s website.

As the fall sitting of the legislature continues, I look forward to hearing from you. Your questions, concerns or comments help government shape policy as we continue to build and protect Saskatchewan. You can contact my constituency office at 306-443-4400 or canningtonconstituency@sasktel.net.

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An open mic night is coming to Carlyle

By Stephanie Zoer A group of members from the Carlyle Theatre thought it would be a great idea to host an open mic in Carlyle and the first one is planned for Nov. 19.

Jessica Shirley and Michele Amy say the southeast corner of Saskatchewan is filled with talented individuals, and they wanted to help nurture and provide a space for those who want to develop and perform their material.

An open mic is a chance for the audience

to enjoy performances from amateurs and professionals.

The performances can be from any age. It could be singing, comedy, dancing, karaoke or an artist doing a short sketch. The audience will have an array of talents to watch.

The kickoff event will be held at the Carlyle theatre, beginning at 2 p.m., with Jacquie Walbaum as the special guest host.

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She has hosted events at the famed Happy Nun Café and the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party. She has performed solo and with Dueling Pianos Sirens and Wooltree Grove.

She will open the event for 20-30 minutes, keeping the crowd entertained with her talents, and warming up the crowd and breaking the ice for the performers.

Each performer will be introduced by the host, and they will give one to three selections of their own material. This may be a group, duets or solo with a time limit. One never knows what kind of entertainment will come to centre stage.

Starting January 7, and going forward to the first Sunday of each month, an open mic will be held at the Carlyle Theatre.

There will be a variety of hosts that will be local or from elsewhere.

Performers will not be charged to take part in the event and the fee

Seniors know a lot, but there’s always more to learn.

Jacquie Walbaum has hosted several open mic nights in the past and will be the first host at the event in Carlyle. Photo courtesy of Jessica Shirley to come and enjoy the afternoon is to cover expenses. A percentage will go to the local food bank and the remaining funds will go towards

an air conditioning pot.

If you would like to volunteer or be part of the show, Jessica Shirley is the contact person.

If someone attends and wants to be on stage, they will be supported by the Cornerstone group and the crowd.

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Alameda is the head office for the International Rural Exchange Canada program

By Stephanie Zoer Anita Warriner has been working for the International Rural Exchange Canada (IREC) program since 2009, when she began as a part-time employee.

Warriner is married to Foster Warriner, and she moved to Canada 35 years ago from California, where she was born and raised and received her bachelor’s degree in history at University California Los Angeles.

She joined her husband on the farm and raised her four children, Jennifer, who works for the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure; Spencer, works in sales at IT;

McKenzie, who is an opera singer; and Mariah, who is finishing her degree in communications from Concordia University.

When the Warriners’ children were small, they realized they needed help on the farm with the harvest and looked into the IREC program.

In 1985, a group of farmers organized a similar program to International Agriculture Exchange Association (IAEA) and was based in southwest Manitoba.

The farming couple welcomed their first overseas trainee in 2003, and 20 years later they have continued to have help from

From left, Jeremias Hegi from Switzerland and Doug East enjoyed as exchange of gifts on the farm. Photo by Sara East

afar and have stayed in contact with each one of them.

The farm, which became organic in 1999, could not have succeeded without the help they received, and they feel their lives have been enriched with the relationships that have developed.

IREC became incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2013 and now employs eight full-time people, several part-time and seasonal people and has its head office in Alameda.

The inbound program allows for potential host employers to apply and are screened by the inbound staff.

Once accepted, they are sent profiles from potential trainees.

These trainees are mostly from Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, but can come from Western European countries, New Zealand and Japan.

Trainees are given the experience in Canada, mainly in farming, which helps the farming communities who struggle at times to find seasonal help.

It is not your average relationship. The employer is responsible to find them housing, a vehicle, help them learn English, help them to adapt to the Canadian culture and provide a welcoming environment.

Approximately 200 agricultural placements were done in 2023, with 40 of them being placed in the southeast.

The bulk of the trainees are placed in the Prairies.

There is also an outbound program, were Canadians aged 18-35 can go overseas and also experience other cultures.

The Farmstay program brings people to Canada to learn about life here as a farmer.

The program is three months and is not a work program, but they are here to learn.

Sara East, her husband Derek East and his brother David East own and operate East Brother Farms with farmland between Alameda and Carlyle.

East’s sister worked for the IREC, and she suggested the program to the East brothers, as their help for the year

Back left, Foster Warriner and Dustin Bauer from Germany, and front row, Anita Warriner and Maja Rod from Norway are part of the International Rural Exchange Canada. Photo courtesy of Anita Warriner was unavailable this year.

Jeremias Hegi and his friend Jonas came to Canada from Switzerland. Hegi was a skilled combine driver and concrete worker by trade.

The largest field he worked on in Switzerland was 13 acres. His eyes opened wide when he had 5,500 acres to harvest on the East Farms.

East was very happy with the arrangement and felt it was great to learn about their culture and lifestyle.

They were not afraid to work and tackled everything they were asked to do. They also joined in on town outings and family events.

Warriner said the application can be done by the individual, but the IREC offers support, does a great deal of the paperwork and takes care of the details, while following up with everyone involved.

East feels it is a very worthy program and one that their family plans to use again.

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Remembrance Day Service Schedule Arcola - 10:45am - Arcola School Carlyle - 10:45 - Carlyle Elementary School Kenosee Lake - 10:30am - Cenotaph Kipling - 11:00am - Kipling Community Red Hall Kisbey - 2:30pm - Kisbey Rec Centre Lampman - 10:30am - Lawmpman Legion

Manor - 10:45 - Manor School Gym Oxbow - 10:45 - Oxbow Memorial Hall Redvers - 10:45 - Redvers School Stoughton - 10:45am - Stoughton Legion Wawota - 10:45 - Lunch to follow at Town Hall

Kipling peacekeeper reflect on family’s service

By Lori Hoffort Allen Hourd of Kipling is a peace-time veteran that served over 26 years in the military.

Hourd served as a supply tech with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He saw many parts of the world while on duty aboard an auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship, including Japan, China, Russia, Singapore, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, the Emirates of Dubai, Sandiago and Hawaii.

Hourd was sta-

tioned on numerous bases in Western Canada. He also spent two-week task appointments in Inuvik and Tully, Greenland.

Hourd left the family farm to enlist in the military. There he learned self-discipline, organizational and technical skills as well as commitment to the group effort. Hourd remarked that he saw the world and experienced a way of life like no other.

Hourd’s grandfather, Charles A. (Charlie) Vargo was a veteran of the Second World

War. He was wounded during a mission, captured and held as a prisoner of war in Germany for nearly a year in 1944. He was freed by the Americans and returned to his unit of the South Saskatchewan Regiment; there he was released from duty as wounded in action and returned home to the Kennedy area.

Hourd and his granddad, as he affectionately called him, shared service together during four separate Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Kennedy branch of the

Royal Canadian Legion.

Vargo died in 2003.

But his memory lives on with his family and friends. His service and sacrifice to his country will be remembered on Nov. 11.

Although Hourd himself did not serve in international hotspots, his service and commitment were recognized and he received the rank of sergeant.

He retired to the family farm in Kipling area and remains active in the Kipling legion branch.

During the Remembrance Day cer-

emonies and parades, he is the sargeant at arms. He is joined in the march with Kipling and area Legion members. Other veterans attend the ceremony and offer their support.

Hourd has volunteered with the army cadets in Victoria, B.C., and Moose Jaw. He joined the Kipling legion branch as a regular member in 2016.

Hourd remains active in the programs that are geared towards community connection and support for the from in and around the area.

Private Charles A (Charlie) Vargo served for only a brief time before being captured by enemy forces.

However, he was a proud Canadian soldier, and his memory will live on.

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Canadian Navy couple met at bootcamp in Nova Scotia

By Stephanie Zoer Bob O’Connor was raised in a Canadian Navy family, as his father was a coastal protection photographer and his mother took photos of ships that were damaged and needed repairs.

Raised near Ottawa, he remained there until he was of age to join the Canadian Navy and go to bootcamp in Cornwall, N.S., on May 18, 1973.

RoseAnna, the woman who is now his wife, was raised in Redvers and she arrived in Cornwall on June 2, 1973, when she joined the Navy. At this time, they had not yet met.

Bob remembers the day well when she arrived with several other women. The sailors had lined up along the side and watched as these lovely women, dressed in civilian clothes, entered the building.

As each one passed Bob, his eyes stopped on RoseAnna, and he told himself he would marry her one day.

He attended bootcamp for 13 weeks and she did 11 weeks, and

during this time they began to fall in love.

On Aug. 10, 1974, a year after they met, he married the woman he said he would. They received a two-week navy leave for their honeymoon.

Bob is a marine engineer technician.

He was responsible for the mechanics and the ship he was on running well.

RoseAnna was an ocean graphic research operator, but they could not give details on her job.

The couple was stationed together for the next six months and then they received separate assignments.

Serving during the Cold War, they needed to protect the waters from intruders.

Bob received his fourth-class power engineer and industrial mechanic. He worked on the HMCS Margaree, the Fraser and, on the west coast, the Restigouche. He furthered his credentials by becoming a refrigeration engineer.

They remained in the navy for seven years with their children being born in dif-

Bob O’Connor holds photographs of his wife RoseAnna and himself while they were in the navy in Cornwall, N.S. Photo by Stephanie Zoer ferent provinces across Canada. Sean was born in Victoria, B.C., Kathleen in Handsworth and Heather in Fort Erie, Ont. Three times Bob set sail with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for a threemonth tour, keeping tabs on Russia during

the mid-1970s.

Once they left the navy, they moved around several times.

They went from Weyburn to London, Ont., then to Orilla, Ont., and back to Weyburn, but would settle in Stoughton.

For 18 years he worked for St. Joseph’s

Hospital in Estevan, while RoseAnna took care of the children until they were adults.

They travelled and saw the world, going to Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Germany and the Netherlands, to name a few.

A stroke on Dec. 29, 2016, slowed Bob down

some, but now that he is feeling better, he plans to travel to Sydney, Australia, to visit his brother in February 2024.

They will travel from Sydney to Perth and back.

“It is an opportunity I do not want to miss, because life is short,” he said.

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Legion branches have plans for Remembrance Day

By Lori Hoffort Royal Canadian Legion branches in Oxbow, Kenosee Lake, Wawota and Kipling are all planning services for Remembrance Day. Oxbow’s ceremony will take place at the Oxbow Memorial Hall at 10:45 a.m.

Members of the local legion branch, Oxbow Fire Department, the RCMP and Bow Valley Air Cadets will be honouring veterans and all who serve. They will be led in by bagpipes. The cadets will represent the colour party and be available to assist anyone requiring help laying a wreath in honour of veterans.

The Oxbow legion sets up for 200 attendees. However, it is often standing room only as the ceremony begins. They are grateful for the continued community support. The Royal Canadian Legion Oxbow Branch’s co-chair of the poppy committee, Roberta Taylor, mentioned that the poppy sale’s funds go to various programs for Oxbow and district veterans and peacetime service members and their dependents.

Ever-expanding services provided by the community

support embrace the needs of local and district veterans. Help for home, food and medical treatment is made available.

Other programs include the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, Veterans’ Affairs, support services and counselling, Paws for Veterans, Leave the Streets Behind and PTSD Veteran Service Program.

They offer access to physical activity for those who suffer from PTSD through gym memberships and other outlets to relieve stress and anxiety.

Taylor mentioned, “Our biggest challenge is keeping remembrance alive with youth, helping students to associate veterans with the work and service that ultimately gave us the rights to enjoy the freedom and liberties that we all enjoy today.

Local schools play a significant role with reaching the children.

The National Poster and Literary Contest is very well promoted in the schools.

The students’ submissions are outstanding.”

“I hope to see everyone take two minutes to remember our veterans and all who serve. And consider all that

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The Wawota legion branch is holding its Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wawota Town Hall.

A colour party of veterans and Wawota legion members will march into the hall followed by honoured guests. Two minutes of silence follows the opening ceremony. Canadian military historian Ed James of Elkhorn, Man., has prepared a one-person play based on life during the conflicts in the Second World War called A Canadian Soldier.

United Church pastor Roy Bortoloto, will give the blessing, prayer, and message for reflection. The service is interdenominational.

Clergy from other local faiths of the community will be in attendance.

The ceremony will conclude with the march out of the hall to the cenotaph.

There the laying of the wreaths in memory of veterans, those who died and those who continue to serve are placed by family, community members and local people.

All who attend are welcome to return to the hall for a soup and sandwich lunch.

The afternoon program will begin following the lunch.

Wawota legion member Barbara Dennis reminds the public just how important it is to remember those military members who stepped up and gave of themselves in the name of freedom and for those who continue to do so today.

Kenosee Lake’s Remembrance Day ceremony is set for Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in the park. The public is asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. The service will begin at 11 a.m.

Joan Adams has organized the services for over 15 years. She is grateful for the support and assistance that the people of the village and park have always volunteered.

Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of the weather. Two minutes of silence will be followed by Jim Sedor from the Church of Christ leading the ceremony with a blessing and prayer.

A presentation will be delivered by Ken Ferguson, whose uncle was killed in action overseas in France.

He and a number of family members travelled there this year to hold a ceremony in his memory. He will speak of his uncle’s memory and

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The service for the Kipling branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be held Nov. 11, with seating at 10:45 a.m. and the ceremony to begin at 11 a.m.

The school band will play at the beginning and the close.

Two minutes of silence will be observed followed by the prayer and invocation by Pastor Chad Garris. Hymns will be played on piano by Mona-Lynn Stender during the service.

Names of the local fallen men and women will be read with special mention of four or five given as tribute to their service.

Wreaths from the community and district will be laid in honour of all who served by local, provincial and national dignitaries.

A silver tea service will be prepared by the ladies’ auxiliary. A silver collection will be taken up with funds given to a worthy charity on behalf of the legion and communities of Kipling and areas.

Last year’s collection was donated to STARS Ambulance, in support of the outstanding work and service that they do.

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Arcola Remembers pays tribute to those who served

By David Willberg Scott Paton has always taken a keen interest in military history. It started with an uncle who enlisted in 1986, which Paton describes as a formative time in his life.

“He became my hero, and ever since then I’ve had a keen interest in everything military history related, and it just spawned and morphed from there into collecting military memorabilia to reading everything that I can get my hands on about Canadian military history,” Paton said in an interview with the Mercury and SaskToday.

An extension of that is Arcola Remembers, which was launched by Paton and his wife Renee Pylypuk in an effort to pay tribute to people from Arcola who served their country. They created a video for the Arcola Remembrance Day service in 2016 and it has grown from there.

Paton admits the concept blossomed too late because Arcola doesn’t have any more veterans but the couple can keep the memory of the soldiers alive. Their website lists the people from the Arcola, Kisbey and Willmar areas, along with the Pheasant Rump First Nations, who died while serving their country.

Forty-one are from the First World War and 29 are from the Second World War. Arcola Remembers also organizes the Remembrance Day ceremony for the town each year.

“Through that, we’ve had the great fortune to explore different avenues of how to commemorate Remembrance Day,” said Paton. “One of the things that we’ve done is to create some video tributes, or educational-type videos about local veterans and their stories, and we’re quite proud of those.

There are a number of them that are on the website.”

Arcola Remembers also took the initiative to have the cenotaph in Arcola restored this past spring. It included a full refurbishment of the bronze plaques commemorating those from Arcola who died in the First and Second World Wars, and the marble statue and the granite base. Paton called it a “tremendous success”.

“It looks like a brand new monument, and he [the statue] can look over Main Street Arcola for the next 100 years,” said Paton.

Arcola Remembers approached a company out of Regina that had done some work on the Estevan cenotaph.

“We removed the brass plaques and they did those off site, but the granite face and the marble statue atop that base were done on site, and the results were really fantastic.”

Scott Paton stands next to the statue that is part of Arcola’s cenotaph. The statue was refurbished earlier this year through Arcola Remembers, started

by Paton and his wife Renee Pylypuk. Photos courtesy of Scott Paton The statue in particular had accumulated grime and more

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Paton and Pylypuk have keen interest in history « A12 Remembers and its efforts has been excellent, he said. People from the Arcola area have reached out to Paton and Pylypuk to find out how they might research somebody from their own family with a military past.

It takes a lot of time to complete the work, but they view it as a service to the community.

“One of the videos that we had created a few years ago was borne out of one of our veterans who was in a Lancaster Bomber when it was shot down over occupied Europe. As part of that, we travelled to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon, and I took a flight in their training plane, the Harvard, and did some filming with that,” said Paton.

“If you would include that kind of time invested and then Renee’s time in actually cutting a video like that together, it’s pretty significant. But it’s time that we’re more than willing and happy to spend in service to the memory of our veterans.”

Paton is also an avid military collector. His focus has been on Canadian military history, with an emphasis on Saskatchewan and the southeast region.

In researching his own family and military exploits of

Scott Paton with his extensive collection of military memorabilia. extended family members, he learned he had an uncle, William Carnegie McKellar, who served with the South Saskatchewan Regiment during the Second World War and was awarded a medal for his actions during the Dieppe raid, as he took out a machine gun nest.

McKellar was wounded twice during the war, once at Dieppe and the other during the push to Cannes after

the D-Day invasion in June 1944.

Learning about the history sparked his interest on the South Saskatchewan Regiment.

“I’ve got things from unit photographs to badges to uniforms, wedge caps, helmets, that sort of thing,” he said.

Paton was born and raised in Arcola. He studied at the University of Re-

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They moved back to Arcola around 2010.

Pylypuk is from Estevan originally and has a journalism degree from the university. She also worked as a summer intern with the Mercury.

“I couldn’t do it without her. She has an active interest, but more importantly, perhaps are her skills that

were picked up along the way,” said Paton.

Through her background as a journalist, she has been able to curate the videos and the website, and she supports his keen interest in the stories and the artifacts.

“She helps with the Remembrance Day service as well,” he said.

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Carbon tax among focal points at premier’s convention

By John Cairns of SaskToday.ca The carbon tax and housing issues were important topics this week for provincial premiers at the Council of the Federation fall premiers’ meeting in Halifax.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe met the media alongside Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston to talk about some of the issues and priorities raised this week.

Here is a look at some of the takeaways from that meeting of the premiers in Halifax.

Carbon tax: As expected the move to a federal carbon tax exemption on home heating oil received an icy reception from the premiers.

“I would say that the discussion at the table led by Premier Houston was that wherever you sit on the carbon tax policy, whether it’s effective or not … largely outside of Quebec, that policy has been at least attempted to be provided fairly across the nation. No one can say that today,” said Moe. “There’s carve-out after carve-out being discussed at the federal level, and really at the end of the day what we

need to do is remove that consumption carbon tax that is causing inflation to Canadian families. So, we asked that the federal government to be fair to Canadian families, to quit with the carve-outs in certain regions, in certain areas that are impacting some Canadians but not all, be fair to all Canadians and to remove essentially the carbon tax from the consumption based inflationary pressures that Canadians are facing.”

“It was kind of refreshing, I guess, how quick the premiers agreed on a number of issues,” said Houston.

“Certainly, the carbon tax and the need for it to be fair across the country.

It was very, very quick agreement on that.”

Housing Another major issue is housing.

“The challenges in housing are across the country as well,” said Houston.

One issue that has popped up has been how to get all levels of government on the same page when it comes to getting housing projects off the ground. An issue the premiers have raised is concern about situations

concurred.

“By having everyone at the table very early in that process, ultimately, if there are any synergies to be had, we’re going to find them right away and that is the goal. Everyone has the same outcome that they’re focussed on, is to deliver more housing to the residents of Canada, wherever they live.”

Houston said the spirit of it is to make sure the province is a willing partner, and he did not feel having the provinces involved would slow the process down. If they were to be brought in at the end, “that’s a delay,” he said.

“We’re going to be involved eventually, anyway. It’s very rare that the province would not be involved. So to bring the province in after the fact, that’s the risk, that’s the slow down risk right there.”

Health care Health care had been a prime focus at previous recent premiers’ meetings and while it saw less of a spotlight this week, Moe and Houston still cited the importance of the issue.

“Definitely for us, the focus on healthcare has been front and centre for

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe meet the media.

Zoom screenshot courtesy Province of Nova Scotia where federal housing money is dealt directly with municipalities without the provinces being involved.

The premiers are raising the possibility of provinces possibly having to bring in their own provincial legislation to require the federal government to deal fairly with the provinces, similar to legislation already in place in Quebec.

“Right now we have a federal government that in many ways is acting like they believe in a divide and conquer approach to things,” said Houston. “We see that with the carve-out

around a carbon tax, we see it around some of the funding announcements — you wake up in the morning as Premier and hear there is a funding announcement. We just need to make sure that the relationship is fair and honest.”

An example Moe gave of a “wake up in the morning” funding announcement was on removing the GST on construction of rental properties.

The goal, Houston made clear, was to make sure all the parties were included at the table up front — federal, municipal and provincial. Moe

us for two years,” said Houston, “and we made incredible strides but learning from other premiers and other provinces and territories — this was a great check in point at some of the things that are happening in Saskatchewan around surgical centres, around transparency, very consistent with what we’re doing.”

One issue that got discussed was the human resource issue in general, with Houston pointing to the need for more health care professionals.

“The recruitment, the training, the retention, all of those elements were in discussion.”

Also discussed was the recent concern that flared up about the “poaching” of health-care workers from other provinces. This issue hit the headlines when some recent duelling health care recruitment events were staged by Saskatchewan and Newfoundland in each others’ provinces.

Moe said “there was agreement around the table to not do it,” and said that might grow into a formal accord as a next step. He said he would leave it to the chair to put it on the agenda of a subsequent meeting.

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Sports

Alana Wilson named Softball Sask’s top umpire

By Stephanie Zoer Alana Wilson from Manor is well-known throughout minor ball for her dedication to the sport.

She has been around baseball all her life as her dad enjoyed the sport and she grew to love baseball.

Ten years ago, Wilson went to an umpiring course in support of her son, who wanted to become an umpire.

Thinking she would sit on the sideline while her son took the course, but the instructor insisted she take the course while she was there.

At the time, Wilson was predominantly a coach, but slowly took on more and more umpiring, as she grew to love it.

Due to a high demand for Wilson’s services, she soon became a very busy umpire.

In the spring of 2023, she took over the role as umpire-in-chief for Carlyle Minor Ball.

According to Softball Saskatchewan, Wilson exercises great judgment and possesses a vast knowledge of the rules.

She practises textbook mechanics and movement and outstanding diamond presence.

In addition to Wilson umpiring her own games, she is often seen at the ball park watching the younger umpires.

She gives them feedback, which includes complements and suggestions.

Wilson makes sure they have everything they need, including sunscreen for their faces and straightens their collars so they have that crisp look.

This past season Wilson was selected to umpire at nationals for the U15 Canadian Championship in P.E.I. Wilson was one of the first two women from Saskatchewan to have this honour. She was also selected to umpire in the semifinal games.

Late last month, with

a crowd of 40 people at the Double Tree Hotel in Moose Jaw, Wilson was named the Softball Saskatchewan Umpire of the Year for 2023.

Bob Clothier, the retired president of Saskatchewan Fastball, presented Wilson her award.

Clothier said Wilson is an incredible game manager. She is approachable and personal, but is also firm, confident and professional.

As a result, Wilson has gained a great deal of respect from coaches and players and there is seldom any controversy when she is on the diamond.

Clothier went on to say because of this, Wilson has become a highly-regarded umpire locally and throughout the minor ball community.

“I am honoured, thrilled and excited to receive this prestigious award,” said Wilson.

“She is an inspiration to all that umpire,” said Clothier. “It was my honour to present her with this award.”

Alana Wilson was thrilled and excited to receive the Softball Saskatchewan Umpire of the Year Award. Photo courtesy of Alana Wilson

Big Six Hockey League season begins with five games The Big Six Hockey League opened its milestone 65th season on the weekend with five games.

The Redvers Rockets began the campaign

with a 4-1 victory over the Carnduff Red Devils Friday night. The Rockets lifted their 2022-23 Big Six champions banner to the arena’s rafters,

and then knocked off the 2021-22 champions.

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Also on Friday night, the Carlyle Cougars knocked off the Midale Mustangs 7-2. Josh Romanyk, Nikita Kovalenko, Jon Gaudet and Brett Turgeon scored in the first period for Carlyle, and Ben Johnstone and Koby Morrisseau had goals in the second to put the Cougars up by six. Morrisseau had his second of the game in the third, and added two assists for a four-point game.

Jordan Bechtold and Steven Lindenbach scored for Midale.

Landon Audet (Carlyle) and Talen King (Midale) were the goalies.

The Moosomin Rangers routed the Oxbow Huskies 11-3 in Friday’s other game. The Rangers scored four

times in the second and five times in the third to take over what was a 2-2 game.

Bud Holloway and Carter Sawchuk each had two goals and three assists for the Rangers, while Brock Trotter had a goal and three helpers. Jaxon Elmes, Ryker Cole, Brayden Nabholz, Monty Driver, Drayson Skulmoski and Dylan Ushkowski had the other Moosomin goals.

Cody Davis, Alex Von Sprecken and Derek Cooney scored for Oxbow.

Kyler Beckett was in goal for Moosomin, while Cody Levesque and Drew Fenwick shared the Oxbow goaltending duties.

The Bienfait Coalers defeated the Mustangs 9-5 on Saturday night.

Bienfait scored twice late in the second period and added two in the third to take over a 4-4 game.

Kaelan Holt had two goals for Bienfait, while Wyatt Garagan, Jason Hengen, Carson Cayer, Dylan Herzberg, Jason Hengen, Klae Bayda and Ryan Smith also scored.

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Bechtold had two goals for Midale, and Lindenbach, Brad Tomiski and Brayden Bjorndal had the other Mustangs’ goals.

Zack Miller (Bienfait) and Tanner Erickson (Midale) were the goalies.

Moosomin defeated the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings 6-2. Holloway scored twice and Cole, Nabholz, Drew Schiller and Josh Elmes also scored.

Devin Stewart and Luc Englot tallied for the Oil Kings in the second to make it a 2-2 game at one point.

Levi Horn (Moosomin) and Dylan Decker (Kipling-Windthorst) were the goalies Three games are scheduled for Nov. 10.

The Wawota Flyers will play their first game of the season when they visit Oxbow. Also, Carlyle is at Bienfait and Moosomin will host Midale. All three games start at 8 p.m.

Redvers is at Carnduff on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

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Trilbie May Morrow Ernest “Ernie” Joseph Debusschere 1938 - 2023 1934 - 2023

By Myrna Olson

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Trilbie of Ernie’s Car- family announces his passing at With Morrow, saddenedlate hearts, Tamara Barkley (Veroni- Carson and Amy Brady lyle, SKPioneer passed Newhope Lodge inaway Stoughton, Sask. on August 10, 2023 Visiting with Edna ca’s daughter) and Owen of Carlyle on the birth of peacefully on Saturat the age of 89. Heart of the Moose Mountains THE day,Ernie November 4, 2023 at Benner recently were her Easton of Regina who their daughter on July 29. was born on March 16, 1934 on the farm south of Forget, Moose Lodge, sisters, Kay (and Glen) Lori wereand married the ChaShe held weighed six pounds,

By Myrna Olson their at family Jar- was in Moosomin on Sask., the Mountain eldest child of Paul & Elizabeth Debusschere. Left Carlyle, SK memories at the of age of are: his sister Mary Stocker and with special Ernie Oakes from Winnipeg let at Kenosee Lake on 11 ounces, and has been ed, Alyssa and Jennifer.

Nov. 4.

85 heryears. children: Lee (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); and Get Jean well Millerwishes from CalAug. 5.

Their reception Lizzie50th Fae. She is for They were former Wa- named Happy wedTrilbie will be forever remembered his sister-in-law Mary Lou Debusschere and her children: Linda gary.

They were here for a was held at the Wawota a sister for Kacey and a Kyle Smyth who suffered wota residents. ding anniversary to Gorby her family: husband of 66 (Ron), Sandy (Donna), Patsy and Larry (Glenda); his brother Don years Norman (Lorraine) Morrow andand their coupleaoftragic weeks.

Hall. Tamara is the don granddaughter for Scot from fall at the Town Dylan and Kelsey and Marie Clements.

Debusschere their children: David (Kira), Ryan 3(Allison) children son will also be missed by his great Haunted and and Markfamilies, (Laura). Ernie Diana Purdie from Re- Mill’s granddaughter and Deanne Jackson on of Hotel last weekbaby girl, of whoLarry was They were married Wade Morrow of ReAdsfriends. must be received our offivisited ce by by with her sisters and Helen Hutchison.

Ads must be received in in our office nieces (Norma) and nephews, as well as many special gina Wawota, end.

He is in ICU, sedated born on Oct. 17, has been Nov. 3. and Lynn Brady ginaHe was (grandsons, Kris, Reis predeceased by his parents; brother Rene and brotherLinda and Sandra A graveside She is and onBirnie life support.

There named Blakley service Thea. of Kenosee Warren Lake. Bowes (Teagan) and in-law Jack Stocker.

Jeff, son Lance (Debbie) Morrow of Carlyle Murray and their families. was held on Aug. 13 at the also a great-granddaughis a fund set up to support The Thea is from her late passed away in October The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Our Lady (grandsons, Michael, and daughter Lorrie Highview Cemetery as a at terthe forage Dorothy and great-great grandmother, of 90.Brady He leaves of La Salette Dallas Roman(Angela) Catholic and Church, Forget, with Rev. Chris Juchacz the celebrant. Interment will his family. Donations can 0000 th (Tim) Lequyer of Carlyle (grandchildren, Branden is(Marian) c /word per week follow at the parish cemetery, after which everyone invited toand join the a time $7$9family per week --up 20 Pay weeks 4Conexus Additional WordsEaston, -- 14 perfor week upoftotofellowship 20words words be Pay forfor3 3weeks - -4th week is FREE FREE Additional Words 15¢/word per week farewell to Ken Clara Coff ey, both of Carmade at any Dorothea Mieltz. behind his wife Mary and HEALTH In Person or By Mail: OFFICE HOURS: Cassidy (Konner) atasthewell asCanadian great grandchildren, and refreshments Royal Legion inSamantha, Stoughton.

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Display - $800 to perthe col. inch Guaranteed Classifi ed1.-A$26 up to 52community weeks (some restrictions apply) Those wishingObserver to pay tribute ErnieMonday via a donation in hisbememory mayClassifi do soed directly Monday to Friday 'LVSOD\ &ODVVLILHG SHU FROXPQ LQFK luncheon was held at Alex and and Maureen Saskatchewan. was saddened to see en and Kevin their 8 am to 3 pm remembered by numerous other family members, nieces and Stoughton-Tecumseh & District Box 160, 132 Main StreetFire Department, 8 a.m.Box to 3 598, p.m. Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0, or the Stoughton nephews and many friends. Box 282, Stoughton, Friday: 8 SK am to Noon home of Josephine McIssac from Calgary reSympathy to Ross the closing-out sale at families. & District First Responders, S0G 4T0.

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Stoughton for theGail care and compassion shown to Ernie. committal.

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This busiyear UNICEF Halloween TheHallGraveside Service infor Trilbieis caring will befor held in the Funeral Services Estevan the Debusschere family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Rayowned and Jessi Nickel, posters The family Bill and on the passing of Mari- ness,

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All spring/summer of 2024 at Glen Morris Cemetery, Carlyle, SK. Director.

In memory of Trilbie, memorial donations may be made to the William, and the Marie Jensenaregathered lyn Wilson. She was the Houff, hasGallahan been an inteproceeds sent to FEED & SEED OBITUARIES Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge, Box 729, Carlyle, SK S0C Isobel in WawotaThis for year a reunion daughter of Clarkson and gral partfrom of thisDidsbury, commu- UNICEF. I sent AUCTIONS FEED SEED Joseph DebusschereFOR WE SALE BUY Ernest “Ernie” 0R0. Please make cheques payable to the Town of & Carlyle.

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Community-based organizations still facing hurdles

By John Cairns of SaskToday.ca The pressures facing the province’s community-based organizations were a prime topic at the Saskatchewan legislature on Monday.

Workers from a number of CBOs across the province, including those working in a wide range of areas including group homes and mental health and addictions services, were on hand in the gallery to voice their concerns about low pay and the need for funding to their various organizations.

“Without a doubt this is a sector that has faced chronic underfunding for years now,” said NDP Social Services critic Meara Conway in speaking to reporters following question period.

“And we’re seeing this crisis in the sec-

tor mount. We’re seeing high, high turnover, we’re seeing low wages, and of course the communities that they serve, the clients they primarily serve, are the ones that pay the price.”

The main message from the CBOs, as well as the official opposition and several unions, was a call for stable multi-year funding for their organizations. It was noted that of the 86 CBOs in Saskatchewan, just two have a multi-year funding agreement with the province.

Those from the sector cited the impact of inflation, and it was noted many workers had not even received pay raises for years.

“I am making $20 an hour,” said Clovel Van Opstal, addiction attendant at Pine Lodge Addiction Recovery Centre, who has 13 years experi-

ence. She emotionally described some of the demanding situations workers like herself face on the job with CBOs, such as dealing with suicide intervention.

“I would love to help everyone. Even my husband says to me ‘honey, don’t let it get to you’ but it does quite often.”

“Twenty dollars or less is not sustainable anymore,” said Jackie Watson of Wakamow Social Detox in Moose Jaw. She also pointed to pressures CBOs face in hiring and retaining staff, many of whom have to take on additional jobs to pay the bills. Watson said more funding would mean they can hire more staff for the services they provide.

“Multi year funding is

The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 is a progressive R.M. located in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan surrounding the Village of Alida. Operating a fleet of modern equipment, the municipality maintains a road network system of over 300 miles. The municipality is located in the Bakken oilfield near the towns of Carnduff, Oxbow, and Redvers, and approximately an hour from Moose Mountain Provincial Park, providing the opportunity to enjoy small town living with access to many amenities.

The R.M. of Reciprocity is looking for a self-motivated, career minded individual to fill the position of Full Time Public Works Supervisor. This is a year-round, management and working position. The successful candidate will be a proficient leader, with good interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills. The Public Works Supervisor will work with and under the direction of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer.

The successful candidate will possess the following: - Valid Class 5 driver’s license - The ability to establish effective working relationships with Council & other employees - The ability to communicate in a professional & effective manner with the public, & understand which requests & inquiries need to be directed elsewhere; - Competent oral & written communication skills; - A willingness to learn & advance one’s skills for the purpose of job growth; Previous experience operating heavy equipment and a Class 1A or 3A driver’s license would be considered an asset.

The R.M. offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, education & experience, a matched contribution pension plan and a comprehensive benefits package including short & long term disability, group life insurance, and a health & dental plan.

Council invites applicants to submit a cover letter and detailed resume indicating education, experience, & three relevant references to: R.M. of Reciprocity No. 32 PO Box 70, Alida, SK, S0C 0B0 E-mail: rm.of.reciprocity@sasktel.net Full job advertisement can be seen at www.rmofreciprocity.ca/employment-opportunities Applications will be received until the right candidate is found. The R.M. of Reciprocity No. 32 thanks all applicants however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

community-based organizations who directly pay the wages. They’re not government employees, so again we pay the organization and with that they make it work with their employees.”

He said the amount of funds to CBOs is determined every budget year.

“Every budget, we go through the process that we go through in budgeting and we try and come up with something that is fair. We’ll continue to do that in budgets forward because we rely on our CBO’s a lot in so many different areas. I mentioned addictions treatment, but also community living supports, those in child and family group homes.”

Conway was glad to hear Makowsky would meet with the CBOs, but

added Makowsky was “very clear everyone’s expectations should be low.”

She also took issue with what she regarded as the suggestion from Makowsky that “this work is contracted out to these organizations, so we’re not really responsible,” she said.

“Let’s be absolutely clear. They do work day in, day out that falls squarely under the mandate of the Ministry of Social Services,” said Conway. “It is absolutely the responsibility of that minister and that ministry to provide a decent wage for these folks to ensure that they are continuing to provide high-quality care in a sustainable way. And for him to suggest otherwise is frankly very troubling.”

Alida news - fall supper drew a crowd

By Edel Cowan

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important to us, because it is impossible to plan ahead without knowing what our next provincial budget will look like. It’s our job to fill in the gaps where direct government programs do not meet the needs of that population in the province, and right now funding at the current time is inconsistent and inadequate.”

Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky pledged he would meet with the representatives of the CBOs that day.

“I appreciate the concern they bring forward on retention and wages,” said Makowsky in speaking to reporters. “I will note that since we’ve been able to form government, there’s been a 52 per cent lift, for example … not in wages but in support to

The Alida annual fall supper was held on Nov. 5 at the Alida Hall.

The usual delicious

fall food – turkey, ham, potatoes, turnips, carrots, salads, dressing and gravy – was served, as well as all those delicious desserts. It was a great event.

Village of Kisbey

Employment Opportunity- Public Works Foreman The Village of Kisbey is currently accepting applications for the full time/part time Public Works Foreman. The successful applicant will have a great work ethic, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The Village offers an excellent Benefit Program and pension plan.

Application deadline: November 15, 2023 by 4:00 P.M. Job Description: • Operate equipment including, but not limited to, mowers and tractors • Responsible for operation and maintenance of the wastewater system.

• Maintain all machinery and equipment.

• General maintenance including mowing, tree pruning, snow removal.

• Subject to call out duties as required.

• Work without direct supervision but within approved policies, procedures, and specifications.

A Full job description can be obtained from the Village Office.

Requirements: • Valid Driver’s License • Grade 12 or equivalent Certificates or willing to obtain the following: • WHMIS Course • First Aid and CPR • Level 1 Wastewater Collection and Treatment.

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods License.

• Mechanical skills, skilled operation of equipment/machinery Please indicate your salary expectations, references and available start date in your application.

To Apply: Email resume, along with a cover letter to: vill.kisbey@sasktel.net Or send by mail to: Village of Kisbey PO Box 249, Kisbey, SK, S0C 1L0

There were 178 people who ventured out into the fog to attend this supper.

Much appreciation goes to everyone who continues to support our events.

The Alida Recreation Board members are planning another event on Dec. 1 at the Alida Hall.

This is the second annual Lisette Dubuc Memorial Christmas Bingo Fundraiser. The doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.

There will be special games, cash and prizes.

Also there will be a raffle and beer gardens for one to enjoy. This is a great

way to start the holiday season off right. The board will appreciate any donation for this event, which may be dropped off at the post office or with any rec board member. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there.

Remembrance Day is coming up on Nov. 11. Please try to attend a service in your area and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Wear your poppy with pride. We shall remember them.

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Sunday at 11 a.m.

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Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Father Leonardo Tamayo Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Cantal St. St. Raphael’s Raphael’s Sunday -- 10:45 11:00 a.m Sunday a.m Carnduff Carnduff St. St. Jude Jude -- 12:30 12:30 p.m. p.m.

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Agriculture in 2023

Organic Ranch farming after 25 years Rogers’ offamily bison retires and alpacas located in the Moose Mountain Provincial Park

By Stephanie Zoer

Foster Warriner has been aByfarmer for over 45 Lucy Davis years. His first 20 years were spent organic Nestled on in a half secfarming. tion of land a short disthe the 1990s, the tanceIn off Wawota profit margin grain highway, on theforedge of was pretty narrow, so Moose Mountain ProvinFoster and is hiswhere wife Anita cial Park, you talked about purchasing will nd the Rogers. Dawn more landmoved or the from possibiland Craig the ity of becoming White Bear area inorganic 1993. farmers their with three the chilland Raising they had. dren along with the typiAnita cats was and all for becal farm dogs, coming an organic operathey expanded into the tion, as she loved the idea bison business in 1998. of Currently going greener the therein are future. over 100 bison majestitheir callyWith roaming the 2,000 ranch acres located Alwith many caringnear for their ameda, the work began calves. The bull calves to turn conventional are sold the every couple of farm into a certified organic outfit.

In 1993, the process began. No more sprays or chemicals would be used to control weeds so the land could become clean once again.

It takes three to four years for the soil to return

to its natural state. Once this happens, organic crops might be planted. farm yearsWarriners’ and a new bullbeis came a certified organic purchased for genetics. operation 1999. herd” The term in“closed The soil and Ranch crops describes Rogers’ still needed nutrients, so because no other bison a mix of alfalfa and/or are brought in besides the clover is for seeded with the new bull genetics. crop to enable nitrogen Bison are considered fixingmaintenance, in the soil. low they theall firstsummer harvest, free After range the grasses short (hay fed inare thestill winter) and small, but in the secand they require no assisond year the grasses betance with calving. They ginlike to flower, do to walkand the when fence the crop harvested line dailyisso one taskthis is grass is plowed the keeping up with into maintesoil for its fences. nitrogen to nance of the help the soil Bison is agrow lean healthy source and strong crops. of protein, the hides are a farm is certiusedOnce traditionally for fied, no sprays making drums, may and be in used on the farm, and not the 1930’s, the RCMP on the lawns, gardens or flower beds of the yard.

If a farm wanted to use animal manure, it too would need to be organic, meaning these animals would need clean feed with no chemicals.

Weeds would also grow more on these

kinds of farms.

“We learned to live with some weeds,” said Foster. “It is all part police of the other Canadian process.” made coats to services, Theagainst farmers that protect the harsh lived around Warriners’ winters (Wikipedia). farm were conventional, Many indigenous comand Foster saidlong this held was munities have never an issue. deep cultural and spiriwerewithvery tual “They connections biconsiderate of land,” son. They haveour traditionhe said. always ally relied “They on bison for checked to see which way food, clothing, shelter, the wind from and betools, fuel,came and social fore they sprayed.” ceremonial purposes.

A 25-foot perimeter Rogers started out with was cultivated around the bison for their own confields to ensure the crops sumption with their meat remained organic.

This butchered and wrapped crop could sold as at Moosenot be Mountain organic.with the hides sent Meats, Wheat, for oats, barley, to Winnipeg tanning. flaxIn and oilseeds have 1998 the Rogers been planted over the then ventured into the past 25 years. alpaca business.

And through Alpacas, also knownthe as years these have Lama Pacos,crops completes been“Sweet sold toDreams” places such the poras the United States, Jation of the Rogers’ Ranch. pan and Europe.

The ranch at one time was Thetocrops could be home approximately sold by Foster himself 114 alpacas, but currently or they could be sold there are twelve females through a broker. It deand eight males gracing the ranch. Besides attending alpaca shows, the ne animals are used for breeding and are usually EstevaninBruins sheared May to hockey sell the game,  eece. swimming, skating,Itbaking, signafter mak-a was only ing and learning about three-week trip to Peru in sheep.toPaden Hitchens 2008 study the Alpaca andDawn Abigail Bartlett did come home and will attend Ag-Ex at the re-evaluate the herd.

A end ofofOctober to show group eight people had sheep. to Peru to attend traveled Weshows, will host district alpaca to study the curling with the breeding practices Glen and Ewenhow Trailblazers. learn to process the and learned Paden ber.Emery The group Hitchen’s Birthdays how the Peruvians were were celebrated. educated in how to breed Myrna’s for During both neness and density. Fleece is mea-

From left, Foster and Anita Warriner owned and operated Douglaston Farm and was a Saskatchewan organic farm for 25 years. Photo courtesy of Foster Warriner

pended on the time and This was never a con- ganic farmer. situation. cern to Foster as he knew This year the WarTo ensure organic his crops would be clean riners decided to retire compliance, sometimes with all the paperwork in from farming, rent their extra tests were ordered place. land out to the neighaccording to country Paperwork bigDavis bours.

Dawn Rogers checkingregin on the bison.

Photosisby aLucy ulations. part of keeping things in This is okay with FosFor example, Switorder. ter. sured in ‘Grades’ where ered to be an exotic ber; tenance. They stay pregzerland grain samIf equipment need- nant“Itfor is close not the of the lowertests the number the in fact, in the 13th century to end a year ples con- ed be king shared with a the he said.

“Butis ner for the glyphosate eece. For examonlytothe of the Inca andworld,” an interesting tidbit tamination and alpaca) Japan conventional farmer, hope that the ple, a cria (baby Empire could wear an al- we thatdothey always giveworld birth sometimes requires soil this too would need a can find ways to reduceit would be the lowest num- paca coat. in the morning before samples to would test formake latenta cleaning it could the farm chemicals ber (1) and getsuse hotofout.

When before Dawn returned chemicals. the fields an was or- andRunning artificialthe fertilizer.” beautiful Italian suit and enter from Peru, the of herd ranch is a socks scoring at a higher culled with the decision constant commitment for level (4). The eece is also to start butchering for Dawn and Craig Rogers used to make rugs, sweat- their own consumption and they are appreciative ers, scarves, duvets, mitts while continuing to ship of residing in the southtime, sheThe talked about Family going to be a and felt. possibilities the eeceCentre to a berfor millits in eastIt’s corner of the provrecord books and us- Twisted Auction. are endless. inceyear. as ‘their home on the Ontario. Tree Alpacas, like the fun ingAlpaca erasable pens, neat- bison, are fairly low main- range’. eece is considness, voting and giving back in 4-H. During Pamela’s time, she talked about projects the members can make for their sheep and Ag-Ex. Our next meeting is set for November and when the meeting is over we will make our tied blankets to donate to the Expressway

Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H holds reorganizational meeting

Submitted by Myrna Babbings Bison grouped majestically.

Our 4-H year got off to a start on Oct. 11.

The executive positions for this year are president Eli Bartlett, vice-president Paden Hitchens, secretarytreasurer Abigail Bartlett, general leader Myrna Babbings, project leader Pamela Bartlett, screened volunteers McKen-

zie Lovell and Daniel Bartlett, member district representatives Abigail Bartlett and Paden Hitchens, and adult district representatives Pamela Bartlett/ Myrna Babbings.

Our other members are Emery Hitchens and Aniya Douglas.

The members made a list of what they want to do in their 4-H year – tied blankets, cupcake decorating, an

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Jury trial in Saskatoon set for 2024 for Travis Patron

By Lisa Joy of SaskToday.ca A jury trial has been set for the former leader of the now-defunct Canadian Nationalist Party.

Travis Patron, who hails from Redvers but now listed as living in Saskatoon, is accused of impersonating law enforcement, and his trial is scheduled to start Dec. 9, 2024, in Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench.

In October 2022, Patron was convicted of hate speech against Jewish people and sentenced to one year in jail. He was released and was on probation at the time of his new charges.

Patron, now 32, was arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with criminal harassment, and two counts each of impersonating a peace officer and failing to comply with court-ordered condi-

tions.

Saskatoon police say they were called to a hotel in the 600-block of Spadina Cres. at about 8:50 a.m. on July 29, about a disturbance involving a man impersonating a peace officer. Patron allegedly approached a woman and her child, identified himself as a police officer and accused her of abduction.

The woman went into the hotel with her child

to get help and police say Patron followed her inside and caused a disturbance. Bystanders intervened and Patron fled on foot.

In another incident on Aug. 1, police got a call that a man identified himself as a peace officer and offered to escort a woman into a building on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

The woman declined and the man left. The U of S

released his photo and warned staff and students that Patron wasn’t to be on campus property.

Police obtained video evidence and identified Patron as the suspect in both incidents.

On Nov. 3, in Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench, Saskatoon Senior Crown Prosecutor Lana Morelli entered an application for a muirhead order, ordering Patron

not to disclose witness statements to anyone.

Patron appeared in court

by CCTV from the correctional centre.

On Dec. 15, the Crown will hold a pretrial conference with the judge and Patron. It usually includes defence counsel but Patron is representing himself.

The purpose of a pretrial conference is to discuss issues that may arise during the trial.

CCS vital to meeting net-zero emissions objectives A new report by the International CCS Knowledge Centre says carbon capture and storage (CCS) will play a key role in Canada’s plan to reach a netzero electricity system by 2035.

But according to the centre, deploying largescale CCS in provinces that will continue to rely on fossil fuels for power generation presents significant challenges if it is to be achieved on the tight timeline required by proposed federal regulations.

The Internation-

al CCS Knowledge Centre has published a review of the Government of Canada’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), which would limit annual carbon emission intensities to 30 tonnes of CO2 per gigawatthour (t/GWh) of electricity produced, applying to all power plants that use fossil fuels to generate power, are a net exporter of electricity to the North American grid, and have capacity to produce at least 25 megawatts.

The performance

standard would take effect on Jan. 1, 2035, or 20 years after the commissioning of a power plant (whichever is later, with some exceptions). It is expected to apply to the approximately 15 per cent of Canada’s power supply that is derived from fossil fuels – primarily natural gas and coal-fired power facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

According to the centre, the 30 t/GWh standard aligns with the emissions intensity of

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natural gas electricity generation with carbon capture achieving nearly a 95 per cent CO2 capture rate.​The centre says this level of performance is considered possible with existing CCS technology deployed on natural gasfired power plants, but not for coal-fired power plants, which typically have emissions intensity around 1,000 t/GWh. “Many aminebased CCS technology vendors guarantee a 95 per cent capture rate, so it is theoretically possible for natural gas power plants to achieve the CER’s requirements, however, there are many risks that must be considered, as there are no power plants with CCS that have achieved this level of performance anywhere in the world to date,” said Beth (Hardy) Valiaho, the Knowledge Centre’s vicepresident of policy, regulatory and stakeholder relations.

“Having emissions

intensity regulations that are too stringent may also disincentivize investment in novel CCS technologies and applications developed right here in Canada in the sector.”

The centre said it is clear that CCS will be key to reducing emissions from power plants that provide reliable baseload power in several provinces, but it will be difficult to meet the CER’s timelines given the long lead time for bringing large-scale CCS projects to life, and the possibility of labour and supply chain challenges that are anticipated with the global boom in CCS construction over the next decade.

“Applying the lessons learned from the world’s first CCS facility on a commercial power plant at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station will be instrumental in helping to overcome the challenges and enhance the success of the next generation of CCS proj-

ects that must get started immediately if we are to meet the ambitious timelines for Canada’s emissions reduction targets,” Valiaho said.

The knowledge centre recommends the government add provisions to allow lower CCS performance to reflect emergency situations and other fluctuations in plant operations. Aligning the CER’s emission intensity requirements and timelines with similar regulations proposed in the United States may also be prudent in order to ensure a level playing field for power companies across both countries and to encourage businesses to invest in innovative and novel CCS projects within Canada.

The Government of Canada is soliciting input on the proposed regulations by Nov. 2. The final regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette Part II in 2024.

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