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Oxbow-area residents came together to hear the progress that has been made between the SHA and the community representatives committee. also a new recliner donated to the palliative care room to offer loved ones comfort during their stay. A hard blow was dealt to the health-care team in the area in June when the Galloway Health Centre experienced the departure of two doctors. Two new physicians have been hired since and the community is back up to three doctors again. Dr. Jagjot Kaur and Dr. Nazneen Hussain have accepted positions with the Galloway Health-Centre. One doctor has begun the on-call status, while the other is becoming familiar with the system and community. In the meantime, the virtual physician (VP) program was implemented Aug. 1. This works in conjunction with the 811 line when there is no

emergency coverage in Oxbow’s facility. Patients will contact 811 and speak with the nurse on call regarding their symptoms and from there, an assessment will made and determine the state of severity of the individual. The patient will be advised to wait for regular physician hours, to go to the emergency department or to wait for first responders to arrive. Patients that have been directed to go to emergency will speak to a Saskatchewan physician on the VP system once they have been initially assessed by the nurses there at emergency. A plan to treat the individual will be determined and further treatment may require travel to another facility. This is not a permanent solution but merely a bridge to

full service once staffing levels have been filled. Tamara Brock added that due to the positive and transparent discussions between the two parties, many projects have been initiated and developed for the area. Oxbow was added to the Saskatchewan Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive program. With this program in place, monetary incentive bonuses of up to $50,000 are available to new employees in nine priority health occupations across 54 rural and remote communities in the province. There is also further incentive of $10,000 to health-care workers from outside of Canada to accept one of these positions and relocate their families to Saskatchewan. A2 » CONCERNS

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A town-hall was held at the Memorial Hall in Oxbow on Monday night, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, politicians, health-care executives and community reprsentatives commitment sharing their progress. Oxbow’s three appointed committee members joined the other individuals from the RM of Enniskillen, the Oxbow Galloway Trust Committee and Southeast Healthcare Recruitment and Retention. The groups have met three times since February’s first town-hall session. The talks have been described as open and respectful. Oxbow’s representatives reported on the talks and the resulting changes that have taken place, as well as the challenges still faced. Tara Brock, Tamara Brock and Treena Mohrbutter prepared a report for the evening. Tamara Brock read the report to the town-hall attendees. She thanked all those who attended, then mentioned that the questions and concerns from the first town-hall meeting in February had been co-ordinated and turned over to the appropriate department or group. The objective of the meeting was to

inform the community about the results so far. Committee representatives started a Facebook page to update and alert the community and area of any service disruptions and service enhancements. These updates will be made available on community message delivery systems as well. The community is encouraged to keep up with the changes in local health-care services. Monday night’s panellists were SHA director Erin Goodfellow; Dr. Vijay Prabhu, family physician/area division lead for SE9; Sheena Grimes, director of primary health care for SE9; Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison; and Prince Albert Northcote MLA Alana Ross. Most of the panel rose to address the community regarding the ongoing work that has been addressed and completed along with the needs of the area still to be resolved. The evening’s moderator directed those in attendance to sign in and count themselves as part of the concerned citizens. Tamara Brock began with the co-operative effort that the staff at the Galloway Health Centre and Oxbow Health Care Auxiliary completed. The two groups worked together to reopen the family area in the multipurpose side of the facility. There was

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Concerns expressed with virtual physician program « A1 Doctors practising or returning to practice may be eligible for up to $200,000 worth of incentives over five years. An agreement will be made to ensure that certain criteria are met and ongoing for a specific period. The focus of this program is on remote and rural communities in Saskatchewan as well. There has been a focus on high school student recruitment as well. Students are encour-

aged to think about the many career possibilities in health care locally. A $30,000 recruitment incentive allocated over three years is available for successful Saskatchewan students. A high priority is given to rural and remote permanent fulltime placements. Mature students are also encouraged to apply. Other successful discussions have led to Dr. Nic Botha being reinstated to his regular on-call

duties. Travelling nurses have been acquired in the interim to support the current staff roster. They will continue to fill in until such a time as local staffing levels improve. Registered nurse positions have been added to Oxbow’s Galloway Health Centre and all current staffing levels have been posted for recruitment. The floor was open to questions and concerns from those in attendance. Concerns were

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expressed about the VP program. Individuals that stood up and spoke felt that the service was lacking in clarity and professionalism. Many who spoke said they had been directed elsewhere for further assessment and treatment. The consensus of those that stood up was that the VP system left gaps and voids in treatment. Doctor and nurse burnout was mentioned and it is feared that without further support the staff may fall victim again. A barbecue was held

Oct. 19, in appreciation of the health-care workers and first responders. Oxbow and area honoured their services with attendance of 315 individuals to celebrate their contributions to the area’s health services. The Rapid Relief Team sponsored the meal, while the Town of Oxbow, the RM of Enniskillen and the Oxbow Health Care Auxiliary gifted all the health-care workers and first responders with a token of appreciation. The meeting was concluded with a call for

everyone to keep advocating with the MLAs and SHA. A form letter was handed out to everyone to use as a guide if needed. Brock encouraged everyone to continue to reach out with questions or concerns. SHA gave also included a Client Concerns and Feedback form. This document included the contact information for Integrated Rural Health. People can call 1-855-778-7708 or email concerns or feedback to ruralclientconcerns@ saskhealthauthority.ca.

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In the Nov. 17 edition of the Observer, in the article Centenarian Mary Loppe has seen a lot in her life, it was noted that her husband had served on 23 tours across Germany and they were all successful. It was actual Leonard’s brother Leo who had the success-

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Sled Dog teams prove to be full-time commitment By Lorri Hoffort Garrick Schmidt from Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel works with his canine team daily. Schmidt currently has 42 dogs, including a two-week-old litter of puppies. Typically, he runs teams with 10-14 dogs per team, depending on the race or event. Schmidt recalls his introduction to sled dog teams. He was 10 or 12 years old when he and his mother visited Nancy Dragon of Indian Head. He was wide-eyed and ready to race his own Siberian Husky when he fell in love with the whole idea of sled dogs and mushing. Dragon inspired him in his youth. He ran his own husky year-round

with a canicross, a belt with a bungee leash. As a young educator, Schmidt joined forces with a mentor Kevin Lewis. Lewis ran a dogsled team in Saskatchewan and he met with school students to encourage the importance of getting outdoors. The two men formed a friendship and further developed Schmidt’s love of the sport. Lewis offered Schmidt a chance to purchase dogs and sleds of his own to outfit his entry into the world of mushing. Schmidt has been involved with mushing for the past five winters. He has run his own team for the past four years. Schmidt works for the Métis Nation Saskatchewan as a land-based ed-

Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel’s Monroe (Musher Moe) Mondor brings her team in after racing.

Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel’s Monroe (Musher Moe) Mondor brings her team in after racing. ucator at the White Bear Education Complex. The two roles blend nicely together. He educates youth of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds about the traditional use of dogs. Schmidt is the lead of the Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel. He recently moved to the Wawota area and is excited to share the joy and adventure of the sled dog experience with the area. It is a full-time commitment to care for, nurture and train the dogs to mush. He and his wife Meagan, along with

their family friends, the Mondors, spend hours a day working with the entire kennel. The Mondor family has become a huge part of the Schmidts’ lives. Dexter is the kennel handler for races and events. Their children also put in hours with the dogs. Monroe Mondor, known as Musher Moe, shares a large part of the care and training with Schmidt. Mondor races a team from the kennel in various competitions along with Schmidt. Their next big race is

the Canadian Challenge in La Ronge in February. The two mushers are training for separate events. Mondor will race a team of eight dogs on a two-day, 100-mile race, while Schmidt is set to race a 200-mile, two-day event with 10 dogs. They are both required to stop for mandatory rests, camp the night with their respective teams and complete the run the next day. Both mushers plan to compete in the Under Dog 100 in Yellowknife in March 2024. They will

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run six dogs each with mandatory rests and an overnight campout. The Schmidts and Mondors held a meet and greet in Wawota this past weekend. The event was a success with people coming and going. They are grateful for the warmth and support that the community and area have shown them. Numerous sponsors and individuals have supported their tireless efforts and passion for this sport, for which they are grateful. Schmidt is planning to enter a number of races in order to qualify for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska in the next three to four years. You can follow his kennel and news on social media under Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel. Eagle Ridge Sled Dog Kennel runs the groomed ski-doo trails in Moose Mountain Provincial Park throughout the winter. Schmidt offers rides and discussions about the sport and the joy of outdoor living. He also offers fullmoon Moonlit Tours across the ice on Kenosee Lake. Watch for news and posts on social media for this experience.

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Report from the Saskatchewan Legislature By Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison Every November Canadians remember all those who have served our nation and reflect upon the sacrifices they have made. As we observed Remembrance Day on Nov. 11, we remembered and honoured the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country to defend our freedom. Earlier this month, our government passed Bill 139, The Saskatchewan Remembrance Ob-

servance Act, to ensure employees have the right to wear a poppy in the workplace. Protecting this right is a way to honour sacrifices made by veterans and their families. Saskatchewan continues to receive good news on its strong and growing labour force. From October 2022 to October 2023, 19,300 jobs were added in the province. The unemployment rate fell to 4.4 per cent as of October 2023, the lowest among the provinces, and well below the national average of 5.7 per cent.

We also saw alltime highs for overall employment at 605,300 and female employment at 280,900. A growing labour force allows our province’s economy to continue to grow, creating more opportunities and a better quality of life for everyone. Our government is launching the new Saskatchewan Employment Incentive program to make life more affordable for working families with low incomes. We continue to invest in Saskatchewan’s health-care system to

ensure everyone can get the care they need, when and where they need it. Work continues under the Health Human Resources Action Plan, our government’s four-point plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health-care workers, and we are seeing strong progress across several areas. Forty-three internationally-educated nurses (IENs) from the Philippines have now arrived in Saskatchewan and are completing on-site clinical training. Upon completion of this training, they will be el-

igible for licensure and ready to begin work in our health-care system before the end of December. The 58 paramedic training bursaries announced in July were all awarded to support paramedic training for EMS providers. Due to the high rate of application uptake, our government has invested another $290,000 to expand the program and award another 35 bursaries. To protect landowners, our government has passed expanded legislation to ensure land-

owners who are owed compensation by companies drilling for oil or gas on their property can collect what they are owed. Amendments will give the Ministry of Energy and Resources and the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration more powers to protect landowners. These changes will enable the board and the ministry to enforce delinquent surface rights payments from oil and gas licensees and ensure landowners are properly compensated for property damage.

Wawota news - anniversary for long-time contributor Sympathy to Andrea Smyth, Holden and Hale, and dad Hugh, on the passing of Kyle Smyth. He passed away on Nov. 11 after a tragic fall. He was 39 years old. A celebration of his life was held at the Wawota Town Hall on Nov. 17 in true Kyle style. Interment was in the Wawota Cemetery. Gordon and Marie had a family gathering at the Wawota Drop In to celebrate their recent

50th wedding anniversary. Members of the late Marilyn Wilson gathered at the Wawota Drop In on Nov. 18 to celebrate her life. Word has been received of the passing of Frank Easton of Sherwood Park, Alta., on Nov. 10 at the age of 88. He was the youngest son of Gerald and Maud Easton and a brother to Fred, George and Charlie. Born to Riley and Jana Ridell of Lumsden, a son on Nov.

9. He weighed seven pounds and four ounces, and has been named Vonn Gordon. He has a sister Scottie and is a grandson for Rod and Gaylene Riddell. Born to Garett and Keri Le Poudre, a son on Oct. 27. He weighed

nine pounds, four ounces, and has been named Rueben Alexander. He is a brother for Tommy and Jem, a grandson for Garth and Lorraine Taylor of Wawota, Don and Joanne Le Poudre of Davidson, and a great grandson for Mary Walker of Saskatoon. Sympathy to the

family of Bonnie Charles, who passed away on Nov. 11. She was 72 years old and the daughter of Bill and Dorothy Greenbank. She leaves her husband, Roland, son, Wade and daughter Cayley (Tom) Hamilton, along with three granddaughters, Mya, Roary and Casey. Her funeral was from

the Wawota Town Hall on Nov. 25. This week marks my 40th year of contributing news to the local newspapers. I started submitting my news to the Kipling Citizen in October 1983, taking over from Nora Bonar. I added the Carlyle Observer a few years later.

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Blaze Dunn named Young Philanthropist of the Year By Stephanie Zoer Blaze Dunn is a happy nine-year-old boy who loves to help other people, especially when it comes to other kids. Blaze lives with his parents Perry and Carole-Lyne Dunn and two older brothers, Logan and Evan, in the Carlyle area. Young Blaze is no ordinary kid. He was born with clubfoot, which resulted in three surgeries so far. At five days of age, he received his first corrective casts and his first tenotomy when he was three months old. Over the next several years, he had corrective casts and two more surgeries by the time he was five. Blaze was also born with strabismus (cross eyed) which required surgery around the age of three. Things seemed to go pretty good for Blaze until August 2022, when he was diagnosed with tethered spine syndrome. He needed further testing before surgery could be performed. A week after his diagnosis, he was riding his bike and did not stop at the end of his driveway. His mother VIEW THE PAPERS HERE

Carole-Lyne said this is every parents worse nightmare. He was run over by a trailer that was being pulled by a truck, breaking his humerus and femur. Blaze was airlifted to the Jim Patterson Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, where he underwent surgery. Doctors and the physiotherapists were surprised to see how quickly he healed and gained mobility. Shortly after this, he received word he was cleared for his spine detethering surgery in May and while in the hospital, he met Saskatchewan Roughriders’ running back Frankie Hickson. It was at this time that his relationship with the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation’s (JPCHF) team began. While Blaze was in the children’s hospital, he noticed the donor wall and being a curious boy, he asked what the names were for. His mother explained to him that philanthropists give from the heart to help other kids. He took this in and wanted to help other kids too, even though Blaze himself had his own struggles. It began with a lemonade stand and then a

bake sale, and Blaze a Trail for Kids was born. More bake sales were held including two rodeos and Carlyle Fun Dayz, and they ran the Manor PBR canteen as well. Their goal started at $9,000 but soon exceeded that amount, with corporate donors and hometown hero sponsors, along with a $10,000 donation from Bev and Debra Dunn. Things slowed down in September and Blaze had surgery on his femur break from the previous year. All together this would be his seventh surgery since he was born. During this time, Blaze was asked by the JPCHF and the Saskatchewan Roughriders Foundation to be their lottery ambassador. He made several commercials with some of the Roughrider players and then he was invited by the Mosaic Company to perform the coin toss at the Labour Day Classic game. Blaze was thrilled to be able to spread the word, with his motto being, “Never give up, Never go down and always keep trying.” On Nov. 8 while in Saskatoon for the JPCHF Radiothon, Blaze

had two live radio interviews. It was at this time he announced the amount of his donation that had been collected over the past months. With the generosity of the people from southeast Saskatchewan, Blaze a Trail for Kids presented a cheque to the JPCHF for the amount of $50,260. Nov. 14 was another big event for Blaze when he was presented with the Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) South Saskatchewan Chapter in Regina. He was nominated by the JPCHF. They would like to thank every person and business that made donations for this worthy cause. Despite a busy year and lots of fundraising, Carole-Lyne said that her son wants to continue with his philanthropy. Teddy Bears Anonymous is his next project. This non-profit organization collects teddy bears and gives them to children in hospitals and palliative care across the province. These bears mean a lot to these kids when they are facing scary

Blaze Dunn was honoured with the Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award in Regina. Photo by Carole-Lyne Dunn situations as the bears offer comfort. From now until Christmas, donations will be accepted for the bears. All the proceeds collected will go to Teddy Bears Anonymous for them to purchase bears that will be cello wrapped. Blaze is very excited about his new adventure, and he hopes to make a lot of people

happy with their own special bear. He still has several surgeries to go over the next few years, but this is his way and his parents’ way of giving back to a cause that has given them so much through the past, present and future visits at the Jim Patterson Children’s Hospital, which helps children from across the province.

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Cornerstone Theatre’s open mic draws a big crowd Submitted Jessica Shirley

A few members of the Cornerstone Theatre Group put together an open mic event on Nov. 19 at the Carlyle Theatre, located upstairs in the Carlyle Memorial Hall, with Jacquie Walbaum as host for the afternoon. Some of the performers in attendance were Dianne Twietmeyer, Laurie Fornwald, Michelle Amy, Colby Raymond and Aaron Walbaum, and Winsome Kind’s Scott and Leira Perrie. This event, being the first in a series of open mic events, brought many talented folks to the stage.

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The open mic welcomed people of all ages to a family-friendly, inclusive and supportive environment, with the help of an awesome facility and wonderful volunteers. The next open mic session will be Jan. 7, 2024. We cannot wait to see what the future brings for this new and exciting offering right here in Carlyle.

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High Tea at the United Church is one of the many activities each year. Photo courtesy of Gord Paulley By Slykhuis

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Dec. 1 and 2 are coming up very quickly for Carlyle. We would like to welcome one and all to the 20th annual Dickens Village Festival. We are excited to make it to 20 years. Over the years, the festival has maintained a regular schedule of activities. COVID-19 did mess with the festival in 2020 and 2021. Over the years, the weather has been challenging, with everything from very cold to nice and almost everything in between. Over the 20 years, our committee has had the many members contributing to the success of the festival. When I hear that it takes a vil-

lage to support someone, it is also true that it takes a village to support our festival. Over the years, we have used the different buildings available for that particular year. Creativity and determination have been the committee’s mantra. Both days, there will be free entertainment, a hospitality table, lunch and a Cornerstone Family and Youth fundraiser in the hall; high tea in the United Church; horse-drawn wagon rides down Main Street; street vendors selling supper; a lighted parade at 6 p.m.; and a Christmas musical play to end the day. How many versions of a Christmas Carol are there? On Dec. 2, add a breakfast with Santa, English markets in two

locations, and an afternoon with Santa. Add the costumes that people wear to make the festival more authentic, such as Father Christmas, an English bobbie, outfits from Charles Dickens’ era and of course Scrooge. With the additions of two hotels in Carlyle, stay overnight on Dec. 1. I have been told it is hard to participate in our many activities in one day! The festival has allowed many organizations to benefit from the weekend. One year, I added up the groups and counted 19. This also includes businesses and the Town of Carlyle. Come, enjoy the weekend and get yourself in the Christmas spirit for the rest of the month.

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20th Annual Dickens Village Festival Carlyle, Saskatchewan

Friday, December 1st & Saturday, December 2nd -English Market-

Saturday, December 2nd - 11am to 4pm Carlyle Elementary School Gym - 401 Souris Ave East That Place on Railway - 205 Railway Aveue West

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Saturday Dec 2nd

Wanda Humphries 11:00 to 12:00 Jacquie Walbaum Teagan Littlechief 12:00 to 1:00 Donna & Morgan Turk Winsome Kind 1:00 to 2:00 Pat Roth Magic Show Laurie Fornwald Ed Fahlman 2:00 to 4:00 Straight Up Country Wanda Humphries 2:00 to 4:00 Roth Balloon Sculpture Hints of Harmony 4:00 to 5:30 Caragana Ramblers TBA Chris Byrne 5:30 to 7:00 Jacquie Walbaum

Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2nd @ 9:00 am to 10:00 am Afternoon with Santa on Saturday, December 2nd @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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On Main St. both evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

-Lighted Parade-

Both evenings at 6:00 p.m. Judging of Parade at 5:30 pm Parade Route: start at Nursing Home, then east on Railway Avenue to Main Street. Down Main Street to 1st Street E., back to Railway Avenue and back down Main Street.

-Carriage Rides-Horse Drawn Wagon -Cornerstone Theatre Play“A Christmas Carol”

December 1 & 2 @ 7:30pm • Matinee Dec 3 @ 2:00pm Food Bank Donations will be accepted at the Memorial Hall

-High Tea Carlye United ChurchFriday, Dec 1 & Saturday, Dec 2 @ 1:30pm to 4:30pm

-Christmas Decorating Competition-

For Residents and Businesses Judging November 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Bright Eyes Dog Rescue looking for homes for dogs By Stephanie Zoer

Bright Eyes Dog Rescue (BEDR) is facing the same issues many other rescues are up against: not enough foster homes and more dogs needing homes. BEDR was formed in January 2010 and is a registered non-profit organization. The volunteer-run rescue is looking for more foster homes as the need seems to be worse than ever. Although its headquarters is located in Regina, they have foster homes in central

and southern Saskatchewan. At present BEDR is not at an in-take freeze, but this could change based on the amount of calls they receive. There seems to be an abundance of puppies needing foster care. Megan Folden is one of the volunteers and a part-time foster home provider for dogs. Folden was a fulltime foster, but due to work commitments, dropped down to parttime. She takes foster dogs when the placement they are at is going away for the week-

Harlo is a four-month-old female shepherd-mix who loves to play and cuddle.

end or for a vacation. She said there has always been a need for foster homes, but the situation seems to have gotten worse since COVID-19. It is especially difficult to rehome a dog that needs to be the only pet. These canines take longer to adopt out. Not because they are difficult, but they do much better as the only pet. They also take up a foster home where usually several dogs are placed. Beginning a new fundraiser this year called Big Dreams, it was their hope to raise enough money to spay and neuter 100 dogs by January, but they have a long way to go in order to reach this goal. Teaching and educating people is also part of the rescue. A large-breed dog can easily have up to 15 puppies, while smallbreed dogs tend to have smaller litters. The majority of the dogs in their care are mediumto-large-breed dogs. Folden believes that dogs are occasionally surrendered because the owners did not realize what was involved in owning a pet. After COVID-19, people went back to work and found a shortage of time to spend with their animal. Other times peoples

lives change. They may become ill, or a person has passed away and the pet needs a place. Now with the rising cost of living, such as groceries, gas and utilities, adoptions are slowing down. BEDR has lowered its adoption fees, but still requires the deposit which is returned when the animal is spayed or neutered. Volunteering does not mean one has to foster a dog. It can also include helping with supplies by delivering items, making pickups or a donation. People can take the dogs for a walk or offer a raffle prize. Toys, food and pee pads are always needed. The amount of time that a person can spare is totally up to them, said Folden, as every little bit helps. Rescues are closing their doors due to lack of donations and no volunteers. A rescue cannot operate with one or two people. They quickly burn out and get overwhelmed. At any given time

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Ernest “Ernie” Joseph Debusschere 1934 - 2023

By Myrna Olson

Congratulations

With saddened hearts, Ernie’s family announces his passing at Tamara Barkley (Veroni- Carson and Amy Brady Newhope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton, Sask. on August 10, 2023 Visiting with Edna ca’s daughter) and Owen of Carlyle on the birth of Ads must be received in our offi ce by Ads must be received in our office by at the age of 89. I am currently Benner recently were her Easton of Regina who goals their daughter on July as29. Fans of the Big Six a scoreless first period, and three Ernie was born on March 16, 1934 on the farm south of Forget, PURCHASING singleLeft Hockey sisters, Kay (and Glen) were Rangers married atexploded the Cha- sists) She weighed six pounds, Sask., the eldest child of Paul & Elizabeth Debusschere. League were the and Brycen Odgwith special memories of Ernie are: histosister Mary Stocker large blocks of and treated Oakes from Winnipeg let atsixKenosee on ers 11 ounces, has been to some close, for in the Lake second (threeand goals and Bowan Karl Rekken her children: Lee (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); and Jean Miller from Calland. Aug. 5. Their reception named Lizzie Fae. She is 0000 th entertaining hockey period and two early two assists) each had c September 8, 1984 -his November 20,2003 $7 per week --up 20 Payforfor3 3weeks weeks- -4th 4 week is FREE Additional Words Words -- 14 /word perper week $9and perher week uptotoLinda 20words words Pay FREE Additional 15¢/word week sister-in-law Mary Lou Debusschere children: In Person or By Mail: OFFICE HOURS: gary. They were here for a was held at the Wawota a sister for Kacey and a games on the weekend. in the third for an 8-0 five points for OxNO FEES OR Don (Ron), SandyOffi (Donna), Patsy and Larry (Glenda); his brother cetoHours: 00 99 Monday Thursday: years ago they stole your life couple of weeks. Town Hall. Tamara is the granddaughter for Scot The Carlyle 20 Observer Display Classifi ed $8 per col. inch Guaranteed Classifi ed $26 up to 52 weeks (some restrictions apply) The Redvers Rocklead. After the Flyers bow. Colton Schell Debusschere (Lorraine) and their children: David (Kira), Ryan COMMISSIONS Monday to3Friday 'LVSOD\ &ODVVLILHG SHU FROXPQ LQFK 8 amspirit, to pm but they could notStreet and have not taken (Allison) and your (Laura). Purdiethe fromCarRe- scored granddaughter of RangLarry scored and Deanne of Box 160, 132 Main 8Mark a.m. to 3 p.m. Ernie will also be missed by his great etsDiana edged once, the twice,Jackson and CarSaskatchewan Friday: 8 am to Noon love, and devotion to your family and friends. nieces andClosed nephews, asLunch well as many special friends. $OO FODVVLILHG DGV PXVW EH SUHSDLG E\ FDVK FKHTXH RU 9,6$ 0& through gina visited with her sisters and Helen Hutchison. Wawota, and Lynn Brady Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 *All classifi ed ads must be prepaid by cash, cheque or VISA/MC.* lyle Cougars 5-4 in a ers scored twice in nine ey Levesque, Corey Closed through Lunch We will never forget your smile,He laugh, vibrant life.by his parents; brother born and raised, I was and predeceased Rene and brotherLinda Birnie and Sandra A graveside service Fitzpatrick, of Kenosee Lake.Dawson She is shootout Friday night. seconds to hit double Forever in our hearts souls, know farming and in-lawand Jack Stocker. Murray and their families. was held on Aug. 13 at the also a great-granddaughUntil we dance again among the stars. Carlyle had a 2-0 lead digits in goals. Schaff, Joey Meredith, The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 18, 2023 farmland at 12:00 noon in Our and canLady as a Dylan ter for Dorothy Brady and of La Salette Roman Catholic Church, Forget, with Rev. Chris Juchacz the celebrant. Interment CarterCemetery Sawchuk Hull and Jordan help you every step will in the second period, Highview Momafter andwhich Dad OBITUARIES follow at the parish cemetery, everyone is invited to join the family for a time of fellowship thanks to farewell to KenSpringer Easton, Cooney Clara Coffey, both of CarBoston Bird and Dawson notched the HEALTH of the way. BjornLegion Hall in Stoughton. and refreshments at theKelsey,Lacey, Royal Canadian who passed away on Aug. lyle. goals. scoring in the first peeach scored twice for other Ernest “Ernie” Joseph Debusschere Kaylan, Kayden, Kendyn, Kinley Those wishing to pay tribute to Ernie via a donation in his memory mayDoug do so Rue, directly to the 1934 - 2023 1. A luncheon was at Alex andFleck Maureen riod and early in the Moosomin. Budheld HolAustin had Stoughton-Tecumseh & District Fire Department, Box 598, Stoughton, SKfor S0G 4T0, or the Stoughton further information By MyrnaRedvers Olson rallied Congratulations toElmes, Congratulations to the Oil COMING EVENTS the homeJaxon of Josephine McIssac from Calgary resecond. loway, the long goal for & District First Responders, Box 282, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0. With saddened hearts, Ernie’s family announces his passing at 306-716-2671 Tamara Barkley (VeroniCarson and Amy Brady The&family wishes to express thanks to will the be staff of Newhope Pioneer Lodge in with three in the secEaston following the Capitals. newed acquaintances in Ryker Cole, Brayden Friday Saturday, December 1 Newhope & their 2 - heartfelt The Carlyle UCW Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton, Sask. on August 10, 2023 saskfarms@shaw.ca Visiting with Ednafrom ca’s daughter) and Owen of Carlyle on therecently. birth of Stoughton the care and compassion shown Ernie. committal. Wawota hosting theforannual Dickens High Tea. Come out and enjoy a ond, with markers Nabholz, Brock Trotter Cody Levesque was at the age of 89.to www.sellyourfarm Hall Funeral Services Estevan is was caring foron the Debusschere - Dustin Hall, FuneralBenner recently were her Easton of Regina who their daughter on July 29. delicious lunch of biscuits,in sandwiches, dainties and Christmas Ernie born March 16, 1934 onfamily the farm south of Forget, Ray and Jessi Nickel, in The Bill and Koltyn Miller, Braeden and Drayson Skulmoski goalfamily for theofHuskies, Director. while wearing fancy hats land.com Left sisters, Kay (and Glen) were William, married at Gallahan the Cha- and She weighed pounds, Sask., eldestthe child of Paulof& Elizabeth Debusschere. pudding and the enjoying ambiance Marie six Jensen gathered Magotiaux and Presten had the Rangers’ other while Zachary Barath withenjoying special memories Ernieand are: his sister Mary Stocker and Oakes from Winnipeg let at Kenosee Lake on 11 ounces, and has been a Victorian High Tea. Spend time the lovely of quilts Isobel from Didsbury, in Wawota for a reunion FEED & SEED Kopeck. goals. Levi Horn was and Austin Toth her children: Lee (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); wanderingAUCTIONS through the forest of decorated trees. FEED & SEED FOR SALE and Jean Miller from Cal- Aug. 5. Their reception named Lizzie Fae. She is split Alta., goaltender. stopped by in Wa- Aug. 7-13. Families in for athis sister-in-law Mary Lou Debusschere and her children: Linda Nikita Kovalenko their duties ___________________________________________________ They were here for a was held at the Wawota a sistergoaltending for Kacey and a Advertisements and statements WE BUYPatsy and Larry (Ron), Sandy (Donna), (Glenda); his brother Don gary. wota on Heritage Day. tendance came from B.C., scored 49 seconds into Phil Fath had the the Kings. Need An contained herein are Ryan the solecouple of weeks. Town Hall. Tamara is the granddaughter for Scot and their children: David (Kira), DAMAGED GRAIN There will also be a craft and Debusschere bake sale at (Lorraine) the United Church. They were returning Alberta, Minnesota and the third to from tie the Flyers’ goal. Brendan The Wawota responsibility thehispersons Sale?baking(Allison) Mark Ernietowill also be missedofby great or Diana Purdie Re-game granddaughter of Larry and Deanne Jackson of FlyHEATED... LIGHT Pick Auction up some Christmas or gifts and while you(Laura). are waiting home after a holiday to Saskatchewan for a week entities that post the advertise-ginafor Carlyle. Kopeck Rinn and Winston ers defeated the Midale nieces and nephews, as well as many special friends. :H RIIHU &RPSOHWH visited with her sisters and Helen Hutchison. Wawota, and Lynn Brady BUGS... TOUGH attend the High Tea. ment, and theand Saskatchewan EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY He was predeceased by his parents; brother Rene brotherIowa. 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Addictions Awareness Walk in Carlyle Addiction counsellors from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, along with several community members, joined in a walk in downtown Carlyle to promote National Addictions Awareness Week from Nov. 19-25. The theme for 2024 is Inspiration, Innovation and Inclusion, which are key ingredients for a healthier Canadian society. This walk symbolizes that it takes working together, a wide range of perspectives and collective efforts to drive needed change to help people affected by addictions in communities. Photo courtesy of Lynette Redman

Alida news - popular annual Bingo Fundraiser is comming By Edel Cowan

The second annual Lisette Dubuc Memorial Christmas Bingo is only two weeks away. Dec. 1 approaches quickly. There’s still time for you to leave a donation for the Chinese auction, which will also be held at that time. Just leave it at the post office and take a peek at the assortment of prizes. It’s very interesting with the many different ideas that are given as prizes. Once again please remember to keep me

Michael Lemieux and sons Carter and Mason arrived at his mother’s, Dianne Lemieux, on Nov. 7 in the afternoon and spent a few days visiting. On Nov. 9, Lloyd and Irene Sorensen of Redvers and Kathy and Alan Arthur had supper and played Canasta with everyone. Michael and the boys returned home to Lloydminister on Nov. 11.

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Kaden Piper earns a big win riding bucking bulls at Toronto’s Agricultural Royal Winter Fair By Stephanie Zoer At the age of 17, Stoughton’s Kaden Piper has won several championships with his bull rides. Earning enough points and being in the top four with the Canadian Cowboys’ Association, he qualified for the Toronto Agricultural Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. When he received the invitation to attend the well-known event, he hopped a plane and went with his father Chris. They were in Toronto from Nov. 10-13. The Royal, as it is known, is held every

year in the first two weeks of November and this was the 101st edition. Known for its equestrian shows, livestock exhibits, good food and entertainment, Piper was excited to attend. He was one of eight bull riders invited to take part in the open bull division. Four came from the west and four from the east, with most of the riders ranging from 2023 years in age. This was his first plane ride and trip to Toronto. He said the plane ride was okay, but it was a long trip home, and Toronto was too

big and too busy for the young bull rider. Johnny Ringo was the bull he drew for his first ride. Although it went well, he felt the bull tossed his head a lot and was weird to ride. He still scored 68 points. His second bull for the final ride was named Tom Cat. This bull won the ride at last year’s event. Tom Cat gave Piper a great ride, and the youngster scored 77 points, which was enough for Piper to take first place. Another highlight of The Royal was Amanda Marshall from

the hit series Heartland. Marshall was the MC for occasion. Marshall and Ross Miller presented Piper with his buckle and cash prize. “Marshall was very down to earth and easy to talk with,” said Piper. Now back in Saskatchewan, Piper will attend clinics and continue to practise improving his skills even more until the 2024 season begins. To stay in shape, he plays volleyball at school and shinny at the Stoughton Rink. Piper also attends the gym to keep physically fit.

from left, Kaden Piper accepts his buckle from Amanda Marshall from the hit series Heartland. Photo courtesy of Kaden Piper He looks forward to the next season doing

what he loves, riding bulls.

Lampman Grizzlies win provincial volleyball title By David Willberg The Lampman School Grizzlies brought home the gold medal from the 1A girls’ provincial volleyball tournament in Annaheim and Watson, and they did it by avenging their defeat in last year’s provincial final. Lampman defeated Rose Valley 2-1 (25-20, 14-25, 15-12) to capture the provincial championship. Rose Valley defeated Lampman in 2022’s final, and had won the 1A girls’ title the previous six provincials. Grizzlies’ coach Whitney Czerwonka said it made the victory even sweeter to end Rose Valley’s dynasty. “Last year we were just excited to be at provincials, and earn a banner for our school. This year we had a little bit more of a mission and we had our eyes set on Rose Valley in that final. When we were able to do it and

end their streak, all of the hard work paid off. “There was a lot of tears being shed because there was just a lot of work to be put in and they were really happy.” Rose Valley had also beaten Lampman in the final of the regional tournament the previous weekend. “That was a tough one, and that was maybe in the back of their minds, but they didn’t really waver from playing our game and getting the win,” said Czerwonka. Lampman went 7-0 at provincials, which were held Nov. 17 and 18. They opened with a 2-0 (25-20, 25-23) win over the host Annaheim team. From there, they defeated Maymont 2-0 (25-21, 26-24), Ogema 2-1 (19-25, 25-22, 15-12) and LeRoy 2-0 (25-23, 25-21) to finish the round robin at 4-0. In the playoffs, Lampman won 2-0 (2518, 25-10) over Hepburn in the quarter-final, and

then faced LeRoy again in the semifinal and won 2-1 (18-25, 25-13, 15-8) to advance to the final. “They were just really resilient. There were a few times during the weekend where they fell behind, but they didn’t give up on themselves, and just kept clawing back, and it was awesome to watch that dedication,” said Czerwonka. Czerwonka said the Grizzlies hit the ball and served well at provincials, and defensively they played “extraordinary” volleyball. Czerwonka thought the competition was much tougher this year than in 2022. A lot of the teams were “scrappy” and played the Grizzlies tough, but the Lampman team pulled through. The Grizzlies started slowly but Czerwonka saw their progress ast the season went along. Seven athletes were back from last year’s team and wanted another shot at Rose

The Lampman School Grizzlies celebrate after winning the 1A girls’ provincial title. Photo sourced from the SHSAA X account Valley. The Grizzlies finished second at a tournament at Indian Head and picked up a top-four finish in Moose Jaw. Five of the 10 players on this year’s team won’t be back next season, Czerwonka said. Four

of them will graduate next June, and another player’s family is moving. But she noted they have some strong Grade 9s who will join the team next year. Czerwonka said the players did a great job

of representing the town and the school, and demonstrated a lot of sportsmanship to the referees, opponents and fans. “It was very entertaining and I was proud to watch them all weekend,” she said.

Oxbow wins silver at 3A volleyball provincials Teams from the southeast also had an outstanding showing at the 3A girls' provincial tournament at Indian Head, claiming three of the top four spots. The Oxbow Black Knights made it to the final, losing 2-0 to Lanigan and taking silver. The Kipling School Magyars defeated the

Carnduff Tigers 2-1 in the bronze medal game. Oxbow went 4-0 to finish first in their round-robin pool, while Carnduff was second at 3-1. Oxbow defeated Unity 2-0 (25-17, 2927), host Indian Head 2-0 (25-19, 25-18), Shellbrook 2-0 (25-11, 25-11) and Carnduff 2-0 (25-22, 25-12).

Oxbow then beat Maple Creek 2-0 (25-14, 25-17) in the quarterfinal and Kipling 2-1 (25-23, 21-25, 15-10) to reach the final. They fell 2-0 (25-17, 25-20) to Lanigan in the goldmedal game. Carnduff won its first three games, sweeping Shellbrook 2-0 (26-24, 25-11), In-

dian Head 2-0 (25-18, 25-18), and Unity 2-0 (25-15, 25-18). After the loss to Oxbow, Carnduff recovered to defeat Waldheim 2-0 (25-20, 25-21), but then lost 2-0 (25-22, 25-13) to Lanigan in the semis and 2-1 (25-21, 15-25, 15-7) to Kipling in the bronze-medal game. Kipling opened with

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