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See us for all your Christmas AVE, REDVERS shopping needs 27 RAILWAY 306.452.6309 Kipling woman reflects on years as a paramedic

ics that responded to some 30,000 emergency calls each year. The calls ranged from false alarms to critical situations of life and death.

Unfortunately, false alarms take up valuable time and call availability for paramedics required in serious situations.

Filming added another level of stress to the calls with crews interrupting procedure and patient care at times. Poirier found her groove despite the cameras, lighting and other crew members.

The paramedics are so busy with each 12-hour shift. There is no time to eat, have a break or use a washroom. Hospitals’

emergency rooms are so busy that the paramedics are often left with the care of the transported patient for hours in back hallways. Once they are assessed by hospital staff and a decision is made to release the patient or find a room to keep them, the paramedics are finally able to return to their calls that often stack up in the teens.

The amount of stress for paramedics is always increasing. Poirier acknowledged that she lives with PTSD due to the trauma and inhumanity she witnesses on every shift. She is not alone.

Canadian experts put first responders in Canada

subject to mental health issues at a much higher rate than the average population.

“It’s so dangerous now that at the end of the day, all I want is to go home to my family,” Poirier said. “I’ve been kicked, punched, spit on, bit, wrestled and fought with grown men and have been threatened verbally and physically.

“I am not your enemy. You are the one that called me. Sense of community is fading, conditions are disgusting and deplorable. It’s a crazy, hard world. There’s no respect anymore. It’s all so incredibly sad.”

Poirier takes incred-

ible care of herself and proactively treats her PTSD and other stress with massage, red light therapy and counselling. She also maintains her physical health.

Notwithstanding everything that she has been through, Poirier loves being a paramedic.

Many call for paramedics because they have no one else and no place to go. Poirier gives mittens to patients to keep them warm as they navigate the streets and shelters.

“I’ve hugged millions of strangers over my career so far,” she said. “It’s all that I know and all that I’ve done.”

No problem!

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Paramedic Holly Poirier prepares the bus for the next patient. Photos courtesy Holly Poirier

RETURNS?

Holly Poirier grew up in Kipling. Her parents still live there and the town will always hold a special place in her heart.

She eventually moved to Regina and trained to become a paramedic. Poirier worked her first couple years in Yorkton after training.

She has been practising paramedicine for 10 years with Medavie Health Services West in Saskatoon.

In 2017, Poirier was asked to join the filming of the documentary Paramedics: Emergency Response, a CityTV production in association with Rogers Media.

Initially the show’s director and producer Tony Hrynchuk sat beside a paramedic during a flight from Edmonton to Saskatoon. The two strangers chatted and shared life and career stories. Hrynchuk commented that he would really like to develop a series filming actual paramedic shifts.

Fast forward to 2017 and the series aired for the first time. The documentary followed Saskatoon paramedics to enormous success and accolades and it continues to have a huge following, with episodes available online.

Poirier had not applied for the casting call, but when asked, eventually agreed to participate.

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Santas run wild in Carlyle during Dickens Festival

By Stephanie Zoer During the Carlyle Dickens Village Festival, people may have noticed there were a lot of Santa’s running around town.

Living Skies Strength and Conditioning Fitness Centre organized a Santa Run. A link had been sent to them about doing a five-kilometre run. A person registered and completed the run on their own.

Amy Brady produced this idea to hold the Santa run during Dickens and it was a success.

Fifty-one people showed up on Dec. 2, including parents and their kids dressed in Santa suits or sweaters and Santa toques to take part in the run that had been laid out throughout the town.

Brady said they made the route close to Main Street so people who were attending the festival

Over 50 Santas took part in the first Santa run during the Carlyle Dickens Village Festival. Photo by Amy Brady would see all these Santas running around.

This was the first time the event took place, but because it was so successful, she feels it will become an annual event.

Registration took place at Living Skies beforehand, and the morning of, everyone met at

the Carlyle Home Hardware parking lot. Brady was happy to have Katie from the hardware store offer this space for the start and finish of the race.

Before the jaunt started, the participants were briefed on the route and other details.

The event could be done as a walk or run, whichever suited the person best. Many families showed up to take part and some even took their dogs on the run as the weather was great for the event. Brady was incredibly happy to see it turn into a family event.

They were pretty excited for the turnout this year and are happy to announce they were able to donate $1,865.18 to the Carlyle Community Complex Foundation for the new school.

Each year they will pick a different organization to donate to, but it

will become a tradition to do this run during the festival.

So many people thought it was neat to see all the Santa’s running down the streets, explained Brady.

She is excited to hold the event in 2024 for its second annual run.

Company bids more than $10 million for parcel of land in the southeast during December land sale The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Dec. 5, raised $17,230,215 for the province.

Of the 70 parcels posted for this offering, 40 received acceptable bids, encompassing 15,594 hectares. Thirtythree of the 57 leases posted had acceptable bids, generating $2,779,838 for 5,086 hectares, or $546.80 per hectares. Seven of 13 licences posted received acceptable bids for a total of $14,450,377 over 10,508 hectares, or $1,375.13 per hectare.

The southeast region generated the most interest, bringing in $11,277,440 for 17 leas-

es and one exploration licence totalling 2,443 hectares. The 17 leases brought in $1,193,058 for 1,147 hectares, or $1,039.74 per hectare, while the licence generated $10,084.381 for 1,296 hectares, or $7,778.89 per hectare.

The value per hectare available amounted to $4,614.64.

Millennium Land (555) Ltd. was awarded the exploration licence, located eight kilometres west of Alameda, within the Steelman Frobisher Beds Oil Pool. It accounted for the majority of the revenues generated during the sale.

The highest bonus bid and highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was

$175,312, or $2,781.58 per hectare.

This 63.026-hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (555) Ltd. and is located near Oxbow, within the Alameda Midale Beds Oil Pool.

Bids for leases and licences in the Lloydminster area raised $3,552,733.

Thirteen of the 27 leases were gobbled up, with a value of $1,372,796, while all three licences available were purchased for $2,179,936.

The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $1,504,793, or $1,387.77 per hectare.

This 1,084-hectare exploration licence is located east of Lloydminster and near the Northminster

Sparky Sand Oil Pool and Aberfeldy South Sparky Sand Oil Pool.

This lease was awarded to Scout Energy Ltd. The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this area was $1,006,000.00, an average of $5,171.23 per hectare. This 194.538-hectare lease is located two kilometres west of Maidstone, within the Maidstone Mannville Sands Oil Pool. The successful bidder was Can-Expo Energy Inc. Acceptable bids in the Kindersley area generated $2,400,041 for three leases and three exploration licences totalling 9,232 hectares.

There were 12 leases and nine licences posted.

The leases generated

$213,982 and the licences generated $2,186,058.

M i l l e n i u m Land (222) Ltd. bid $1,703,835, or $453.92 per hectare, for a 3,753-hectare exploration licence located south of Eatonia. This is the highest bonus bid and highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area.

The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this area was $100,599, or $128.89 per hectare.

This 780.508-hectare lease is located 22 kilometres southwest of Eatonia. Millennium Land Ltd. was the successful bidder.

After five of six public offerings this fiscal year, the province has received $65,464,000

in revenue. At this time last fiscal year, oil and gas public offerings had generated $46,105,597 in revenue.

Factors that affect public offering activity include fluctuations in the price of oil or gas; availability of lands that are prospective for oil or gas; geological and technological constraints; and market conditions that favour inventory growth through mergers and acquisitions rather than through public offerings.

The next scheduled date for a public offering in Saskatchewan is Feb. 6, 2024. It features 46 leases covering 11,246 hectares and two exploration licences covering 6,013 hectares.

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A Main Street Christmas celebration in Arcola

By Stephanie Zoer Arcola streets were filled with the hustle and bustle of people for A Main Street Christmas on Dec. 9.

This was the fifth year for the event, which was created by Sarah Richaud in memory of her mom. Together they watched the Hallmark Christmas movies, so it seemed fitting to have a community event to celebrate festive activities.

The day began with a pancake breakfast at the Arcola Rink. While parents and friends socialized, several kids took advantage of the free skating.

In the Arcola Prairie Place hall, a craft and trade show was held with raffle draws for those who wanted a chance to win some great prizes. There was an array of items on display in the hall,

where many people did some last-minute Christmas shopping.

A steady flow of people enjoyed the different handmade crafts and items offered from tradespeople.

Over at the Optimist-Legion Hall, a display of nativity scenes could be viewed, along with 18 gingerbread houses which were entered for a contest. Some people even made their own gingerbread.

Prizes were handed out to the best business/organization. First place went to Arcola School and second to Bella’s Garden. The under-8 division went to Xzavier Olmstead and second place to Sadie and Maverick Clarkson.

In the family division, Cathy Burton and grandkids placed first with Grandma’s House. Tied for second

were Graham Carter and his daughter Autumn, and Curtis Johnston and Michelle Cundell. Amilee and Freya Waelchli placed first in the under-15 class, with Adalee Weston taking second.

In the overall community vote with 108 people participating, the fan favourite award went to Cathy Burton and grandkids, with second going to Theresa Luedtke and her family tyrannosaurus rex.

Santa photos could be taken throughout the afternoon at the Optimist Hall, which kept the red-suited guy busy for some time.

At the Arcola Library 98 kids came with their families to decorate cookies and eat Christmas treats.

Throughout the afternoon, sleigh rides were available. Caroling took place on Main Street and the movie

From left, Ryker and Milo Tessier enjoyed the cookie decorating at the Arcola Library during A Main Street Christmas. Photo

by Stephanie Zoer Elf played at the Mac Murray Theatre, free of charge.

The fire department and the Arcola Co-op offered hotdogs, hot chocolate and

treats near the post office.

The busy street slowly emptied out as people returned to their homes after a filled day of festive fun.

Stoughton’s Main Street turned into a festive scene

By Stephanie Zoer The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce took over Main Street in Stoughton for several hours on Dec. 5 for the Welcome to Winter evening.

This annual event saw great weather, bringing families and friends to stroll through the streets and businesses to enjoy a social village atmosphere.

Nobody went home hungry as there was lots of food, snacks and drinks along the way.

It all began on Railway Avenue with a stop at Blondies Car Wash and Prairie Pantry. Inside parents could sip on a peppermint latte while kids decorated a cookie. Author Alissa Goudy was on hand to sign her book, and outside was a candy cane lane.

Around the corner on Main Street, the Crossroads Inn and the Stoughton Tecumseh Fire Department served up some grilled hot

dogs and hot chocolate. The ambulance volunteers were accepting lightly-used winter gear for those who could use it.

Across the street, the Stoughton Meat Market gave customers 15 per cent off, and the Stoughton Coop handed out hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and cookies.

In the green space, a crackling fire pit kept hands warm while roasting a smore that was offered by the Stoughton Credit Union.

Throughout the evening, a team of horses hooked to a wagon gave rides up and down the street, thanks to Stoughton Veterinarian Services, so that people did not have to walk the length of the street to get to all the businesses.

A bake sale was on at the Drop-in Centre with Coderre Construction giving out hot apple cider and ginger snap cookies. The Girl Guides were selling their cookies and

the Early Learning Facility let children create cookies.

Many prizes were offered throughout the event, which included a basket by the Stoughton Playschool, while the pool and recreation board held a draw for a basket.

Beauty by Jo had a small indoor market, whipped lemonade, a popcorn bar fiesta and a winter photo booth.

Mindy’s Pizza had a draw for a pizza, Lakeview Insurance offered a reindeer food craft for Rudolph, and Rising Moon had an in-store draw.

Down the street, the Town of Stoughton had council chambers turn into a gingerbread house display for a contest and librarian Tanya Dubois read Christmas stories to the kids.

Vivid Ink hosted Santa and Jacquie Walbaum sang Christmas carols. Goodie bags supplied by the Lions were handed out to the kids and the Lions Club also held their 50/50 draw there.

At Stought’s Eatery and

Jed Centeno was all smiles while offering treats at Beauty

by Jo’s for the Welcome to Winter in Stoughton. Photo by Stephanie Zoer The Poplar Tree Inn, crispy tacos, hot chocolate and Whoville were attractions.

While Santa was busy listening to children tell him what they want for Christmas and greeting people on the

street, the Grinch made an appearance slipping through the crowd.

Slowly the street emptied out, the Chamber of Commerce to plan for next year’s event.

New infrastructure projects slated for construction in southeast First Nations’ communities

By Lori Hoffort Two local First Nations, Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation and White Bear First Nation will receive funding for their communities’ infrastructure development.

Federal and Saskatchewan governments have combined funding of more than $13.5 million. Saskatchewan’s Govern-

ment Relations Minister Don McMorris and Federal Ministers Sean Fraser and Van Vandal revealed the exciting news late last week.

It is hoped that these projects for nine selected communities will provide benefits beyond the physical structures and upgrades. Both federal and provincial governments are taking steps towards furthering rec-

onciliation, developing recreational sites, providing accessible and reliable water supplies while encouraging inclusiveness to strengthen these communities for years to come. Both governments share a dedication to sustainable development. They recognize the importance of supporting the identity and over-all health of the communities served through this

program.

The Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation will put the funding of $3,350,499 from the federal government and $1,116,833 of provincial funding.

These funds will be used to build a 7,800-squarefoot Indigenous Cultural Centre. Its main purpose will be to used to enhance the Nakota culture and language.

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Special features of this development include a rooftop patio with an adjoining arbour leading to the Nakota lands.

It will offer the First Nation a safe and accessible place for the community to engage with traditional Knowledge, language and culture.

Funds designated to the White Bear First Nation will be used to build an all-ages spray park and cultural and

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social gathering place, with full public and wheelchair accessibility. This will include water play equipment with a recirculating water treatment system.

Plans are yet to be finalized and a date to initialize construction has not been confirmed at this time.

The Carlyle Observer will update this story as information becomes available.

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Report from the Saskatchewan Legislature The fall sitting of the legislature is now complete and our government was able to move forward on several efforts to build and protect Saskatchewan’s families, economy, industries and interests.

Saskatchewan is growing at its fastest pace in more than a century, and our government is committed to building and protecting it for generations to come. With nation-leading economic growth, strong job creation and maintaining our reputation as the most affordable place to live in Canada, Saskatchewan is showing no signs of slowing down.

During this fall sitting, the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly unanimously passed The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act. This legislation builds on our government’s previous announcement that SaskEnergy will stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills for residential customers. To ensure fairness for families, our government also recently announced SaskPower will stop collecting the federal carbon tax on electrical home heating.

These decisions come in response to the federal government’s removal of the carbon tax from home heating oil earlier this fall.

Our government’s policies will help protect Saskatchewan families from the harmful impacts of the federal government’s unfair and unaffordable carbon tax.

While we continue to call on the federal government to remove the carbon tax on everything for everyone, Saskatchewan now have measures in place to ensure affordability for families to heat their homes this winter.

To further assist families with affordability, a new employment incentive introduced by our government will make life more affordable for working families with low incomes. To assist with the affordability and availability of housing, a new provincial sales tax rebate for new home construction and secondary suite incentive were created.

These programs will provide up to 42 per cent of PST paid on a newly-constructed home, and 35 per cent of the cost to build a secondary suite within

the owners’ primary residence.

During this session, our government also focused on assisting Saskatchewan’s most vulnerable. A new provincial approach to homelessness will create 155 new supportive housing spaces, 120 new permanent emergency shelter spaces, and 30 new complex needs emergency shelter spaces. Five hundred new addictions treatment spaces, along with a new central intake system, were allocated to help those struggling with addictions to be able to access treatment.

In our health care system, significant progress is being made to address staffing challenges and ensure people have access to the health care they need.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has hired 877 new nursing graduates since December 2022 and nearly 80 applications have been approved for the enhanced Rural Physician Incentive Program.

From April 1-Sept. 30, Saskatchewan’s surgical system performed 47,748 procedures, the most ever recorded for the first six months of the year.

To ensure patients have access to urgent breast cancer diagnostic procedures, while ongoing work continues to improve current service levels closer to home, patients on an urgent wait list will now be able to receive procedures out-ofprovince at a private medical facility in Calgary.

Our government continues to support students pursuing careers in health care with

several programs and initiatives. The Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners for rural and remote communities is being expanded to five additional mid-sized communities to help retain graduates to stay and work in Saskatchewan, and a new physician assistant training program was announced to train physician assistants. These investments in our healthcare system are key to not only strengthening the system, but also ensuring that Saskatchewan people can receive the care they need.

In education, a new Provincial Education Plan was released to guide the sector’s work. Mandatory Holocaust education was announced and will become a provincial graduation requirement. A new K-12 school was opened in Blaine Lake, a new joint-use school was opened in Regina, and ground was officially broken on another new joint-use school in Regina, as well as several other ongoing renovations and new school projects across the province.

These investments are made possible by our strong and growing provincial economy. Saskatchewan has recently seen nationleading GDP growth of six per cent and retail trade growth of three per cent year-overyear, the second-lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 5.1 per cent, and an increase of 19,300 jobs over last year.

Global mining leader BHP recently announced a $6.4 billion investment in stage two

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To maintain this momentum, Premier Scott Moe led a delegation to the Council of Parties COP28 conference in Dubai. Joined

by over 55 companies and organizations, the delegation shared Saskatchewan’s story on sustainability, innovations in environmental stewardship, and most importantly, how Saskatchewan has the food, fuel, fertilizer and critical minerals to supply a growing world.

With the fall session

now complete, I will be back at events and gatherings in the constituency and look forward to connecting with constituents. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, you are welcome to reach out to my constituency office at 306-443-4400 or CanningtonConstituency@sasktel.net.

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Carlyle’s Bargain Shop makes Christmas brighter

By Stephanie Zoer The Bargain Shop in Carlyle has been donating to many in the community for years, and this year was no different.

Store manager Melanie Benner and her eight staff members enjoy this time of year helping others, and she said each year

they receive cash donations which go towards helping make others’ Christmas a brighter time.

On Dec. 9, five per cent of the store’s sales went towards purchasing items for the Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre, the Moose Mountain Lodge and families in need.

The Bear Claw Casino and Hotel donated $1,000 towards this important effort and supplied a Grinch for the day.

Outside the store, Carlyle’s Fire and Rescue welcomed people to the area with lights flashing to encourage people to shop and take

From left, Donna Bernauer, Santa Claus, Melanie Benner, Danette Schiestel, Audrey Veysey and the Grinch. Photo by Stephanie Zoer the items to the proper places in town.

Upon entering the

establishment, Santa Claus and the Grinch welcomed shoppers,

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who were able to have a photo opportunity with the pair. Kids had the chance to tell Santa what is on their wish list this year.

The Southern Plains Co-op offered hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats while people shopped. This has also been going on for several years in the store.

Trevor Gould from

Manor set up his music equipment to entertain shoppers with his extensive list of Christmas melodies.

The store’s staff were happy to select toys for the daycare, who provided a list of items that the facility could use for the children to enjoy.

Moose Mountain Lodge had also sent in a list to Santa to be filled, asking for pillows, radios and sweets. It was also requested that Santa send some sugarfree treats to the lodge.

An in-store application was available prior to the event for families to help others that have struggled this year. These items are donated through the family and selected by the Bargain Shop staff.

Benner and her staff are thankful to all those who have supported this program over the past years, to make sure that everyone has a bright Christmas this year.

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-Draw Date is December 18 with the winners being contacted and their names published on December 20 in the Estevan Mercury and December 22 in the Carlyle Observer.

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-Participants may enter more than one Bingo Card (photocopies or reproductions in any way will be disqualified).

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Kipling welcomes Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys

By Cheryl Ferch The Kipling and District Arts Council is pleased to bring Jake Vaadeland and his band, the Sturgeon River Boys, to the Kipling Community Centre on Jan. 12, 2024.

Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of bluegrass and 1950’s rockabilly, with Vaadeland also specializing in guitar and banjo along with impressive vocals.

Vaadeland strives to

write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in footstomping, high-energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.

You can listen to their music on YouTube or by visiting www.jakevaadeland.com.

Vaadeland has received multiple awards, includinr Roots/Folk Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the Saskatchewan Music Awards in 2022, and Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Alternative Country Album of the Year and Emerging

Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards in 2022.

Just recently, he received Roots/Folk Artist of the Year at the 2023 Saskatchewan Music Awards held in Saskatoon.

“Vaadeland proceeds to charm, cajole and chuckle, the kind of fella people want to take home and serve a slice of pie. His gorgeous singing, stellar band and committed showmanship turn a performance into a fullon show,” wrote Next Magazine.

Enjoy the evening in Kipling to see Vaadeland’s take on the Grand

Alida announces production to be performed next year

By Edel Cowan On Dec. 5, Act One Productions held another meeting and had a good turnout with some new faces in attendance.

Everyone seemed to be very enthused for another year.

They will present A Fine Monster You Are from March 7-10, 2024.

Tickets will be available Dec. 16, just in time for Christmas shopping.

Kathy Anthony, her daughter Willa, and son

Riley and Deniese attended the funeral service in Regina on Nov. 27 of her grandson Elijah Dustyhorn of Moose Jaw, who died on Nov. 19 at the age of 23.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Bill and Kathy, as well as Willa and Riley and all other family members.

Returning home to visit with their mother Dorothy Zelionka for a few days were Randy and Glenda Zelionka of Loon Lake, Alta., and Holy and

Jason Adamache of Weyburn. While here they attended the celebration of their father Lawrence Zelionka’s life on Dec. 8.

Holly remained with her mom for a few extra days before returning to her home.

Please remember to let me know by calling or texting at 306-495-8561 with any news. I appreciate your help and will surely see that your news gets into the paper as soon as I can get it typed up and sent.

Ole Opry of the 1950s that includes bluegrass, old-school country and a bit of rock and roll.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin an hour later.

This is a show for all ages and tickets to this concert would make perfect Christmas gifts. Advance tickets are available for $25 at ticketpro.ca and they are also available at Balfour Pharmacy.

Tickets sold at the door are $30. Students (1318) will be admitted for $10, while children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Jake Vaadeland will perform in Kipling on Jan. 12 with his band, the Sturgeon River Boys. Photo courtesy of the Kipling and District Arts Council

Wawota daycare holds concert

By Myrna Olson The Wawota Day Care presented their first Christmas concert last week at the Town Hall.

More than 30 children are looked after at the day care. This event was well attended and there is nothing cuter than these little people performing.

The Ford family hosted a winter wonderland open house at the farm on Dec. 9. They had a guided tour through the Enchanted Forest, a sale of wooden creations, and hot chocolate and cookies.

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Blair and Ava Wilson enjoyed a holiday to Montego Bay, Jamacia.

Nolan and Kate Mudrewich holidayed in Antiqua recently.

Born to Travis and Tiarah Benner of Manor, a daughter on Dec. 7. She weighed eight pounds, five ounces and has been named Layklen Jean. She is a sister to Huxten and Cove. She is also a granddaughter for Wayne and Lori (Benner) Clemens and a great-granddaughter for Edna Benner.

Sympathy to Paul and Sheila St. Mars on

the passing of Sheila’s sister Ruth Moffat of Toronto on Dec. 6 at the age of 97 years. Happy birthday to our grandson Will Lamoureaux, who is now a teenager. He celebrated his 13th birthday last weekend.

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Third annual cancer runhealth was successful in Arcola Saskatchewan extends recruitment incentive

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By Myrna Olson Congratulations to Congratulations to persons or entities that post With saddened hearts, Ernie’s family announces his passing at Tamara Barkley (VeroniCarson and Amy Brady the Sask. advertisement, the With muchPioneer sadness, butin also Newhope Lodge Stoughton, on August and 10, 2023 Visiting with Edna which ca’s daughter) Owen dations: of Carlyle on the birth of with hearts for a long Saskatchewan Weekly NewsThe Saskatchewan drugs and contribat thegrateful age of 89.

Benner recently were her Easton of Regina who their•daughter on July paper Association and memandErnie full was life, born we announce the 1934 on the farm south of Forget, on March 16, RCMP is warning the uted to it.

Have a safe plan29. in do not make any warsisters, Kay (and Glen) were married at the ChaShe weighed six pounds, peaceful Of Wesley Sask., thepassing eldest child of Paul &bership Elizabeth Debusschere.

Left public that a danger“The source and place.

Don’t use alone. ranty as to theStocker accuracy, Wilson (Dale)memories Hannah of ageErnie 89, are: with special his sister Mary and Oakes from Winnipeg let at Kenosee of Lakethis on Let 11 ounces, andyou has trust been strain of fentanyl is composition someone completeness, at ArcolaLee Hospital following herthe children: (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); ous and Jean Miller from Cal- potentially-lethal Aug. 5. Their reception named of Lizzie Fae. She to is truthfulness, or reliability of circulating in southern drug know your plans ahis brief illness. 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 such (Glenda); advertisements.

For Saskatchewan.

Dale predeceased by his (Ron),was Sandy (Donna), Patsy and Larry his brother Don is under active inves- use. information on advercouple of weeks.

Town Hall.

Tamara is the granddaughter for Scot parents Wesley Hannahandand Debusschere (Lorraine) their greater children: David (Kira), Ryan The RCMP’s Crime tigation, but it was im• Know the signs – tising conNorma (Allison) and Mark (Laura).(Dan) Ernie will alsoconditions, be missed please by his great Diana Purdie from and Re- portant granddaughter ofimmeLarry someone and Deanne Jackson of Reduction Team for us to experiencing Friday, August 18, 2023 sult the Association’s Blanket Johnston, his wife Marlene nieces andHannah nephews, as(Fessler), well as many special friends. gina visited with her sisters and Helen Hutchison.

Wawota, and Lynn Saskatchewan Trafdiately alert the public an overdose may Brady show Advertising on our sister Betty Browne (Claude), theirHechildren Normetta Katona, was predeceased by his parents; brother Conditions Rene and brotherLinda Birnie and Sandra A graveside service of Kenosee Lake.

She is website at www.swna.com.

Marilyn McKee and sister Normetta Hannah. ficking Response Team of the danger present signs and symptoms in-law Jack Stocker. and theirHeart families. was held Aug. 13 at the that also ainclude: great-granddaughDale will The be lovingly remembered and sorely missedAugust by his18, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Our Lady Murray of this the Moosein Mountains have determined our oncommunities. slow, weak THE Highview Cemetery as a ter for Dorothy Bradyblue and daughter Heather (James) Church, and Forget, their daughter Hannah of La Salette Roman Catholic with Rev. Chris Juchacz the celebrant. Interment will fentanyl does not look This fentanyl strain is or no breathing; Find QUALIFIED, LOCAL EMMcCutchon, son Richard (Denise), Ricks daughter Cara Leigh follow at the parish cemetery, after which everyone is invited to join the family for a time of fellowship farewell to Kenalarming Easton, lips Claraor Coff ey, both of CarHEALTH different than other particularly nails; dizziness PLOYEES, using the strength (Rob) and their atchildren Chase and Legion Paige,Hall Denise’s son, and refreshments the Royal Canadian in Stoughton. who passed away on look Aug. and lyle. confusion; can’t because it doesn’t of community newspapers!

Dontae, aswishing well as nieces, and friends.

Those to pay nephews, tribute to cousins Ernie via a many donation in his memory may do so directly to the circulating strains, but 1.

A luncheon was held at Maureen Visit Dale grew up in Roleau, Saskatchewan.

He attended school in Stoughton-Tecumseh & District Fire Department, Box 598, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0, or the Stoughton it might be resistant to any different than oth- beAlex wokenand up; choking, the home of Josephine McIssac from Calgary reRegina forFirst a time where heBox played in the Lions www.swna.com or call 306- naloxone, a fast-acting & District Responders, 282,trumpet Stoughton, SKRegina S0G 4T0. ers circulating. But if gurgling or snoring 649-1405 to find out how!

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Left Website: keymauction.com We are grateful to his community of friends that supported him of Saskatchewan offers 450 communities, including 14 with special workmemories references of to: Ernie are: his sister Marycelebrate Stocker andherOakes daughter from Winnipeg luck to the farmers and let especially since Mom’s passing, whether it was a meal, cities. Reach over 550,000 her children: Bryden a take-home naloxone LeeConstruction (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); watching sports, gardening, helping him with technology or birthday.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Stoughton Lions Club holds first 50/50 draw

Stoughton Lions Club president Ed Young presents Kirscen Rulloda with a cheque when he won the 50/50 draw. Photo by Lynn Young

By Stephanie Zoer In October, the Stoughton Lions Club decided on something different: to try their hand at a 50/50 draw.

The club has been around for many years and at present has 12 active members with Ed Young the president.

Meetings are held at

the Stoughton DropIn Centre on the second Wednesday of each month.

Although the club is small, and would love to see more people join, they do great things for the small community.

They donated $2,000 to first responders, and gave ID kits to the Stoughton Playschool, the Stough-

ton Early Learning Facility and the Stoughton Central School.

During Stoughton Daze weekend, they look after the parade, provide the plaques and rosettes to the winners and sponsor a free swim day at the pool.

They take care of the barbecue during the Canada Day Celebration

Madeline La Rose wins the giant tiger donated by Dorothy Knoch.

Photo by Lynn Young held at Taylor Park and supplied the candy for the kids at the Welcome to Winter event. Spa ticket sales and a reverse draw are always successful for the club.

This past summer a young man was badly burnt, and they donated money to the family to help in his journey to recovery.

The draw for the 50/50 was held at the Welcome to Winter, Miracle on Main Street on Dec. 5. The club was pleased with the sales.

With the Lions at Vivid Ink, Crystal Begin from the store drew the lucky winner.

Kirscen Rulloda from Stoughton received $1,410 from the 50/50,

while Madeline La Rose won the giant tiger donated by Dorothy Knoch.

The other half of the revenues from ticket sales will be used within the community when it is needed.

The Lions thank everyone for their support through this fundraiser and the others that they have had in the past.

Addiction recovery housing units open at St. Joseph’s Saskatchewan residents now have access to newly-renovated addictions treatment spaces in Estevan, following a $950,000 investment from the federal and provincial governments.

Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser; Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for the Sas-

katchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) Gene Makowsky; and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod announced the completion of renovations and opening of the St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre’s housing units.

The investment was made through the Canada Community Housing Initiative. Through SHC, the

Steven Bonk, MLA MLA Steven Bonk, for Constituency for Moosomin Moosomin Constituency

Estevan Housing Authority provided St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre with a multi-unit apartment building.

This project provides post-treatment housing to 32 individuals who have completed inpatient addiction treatment and require supportive housing for a period of time to maintain and strengthen the gains made during treatment. Funding for the post-treatment spaces was announced by the province earlier this year

622 Main St. St.,Moosomin, Moosomin,SKSK 306-435-4005 Phone: 306-435-4005 Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net Email: stevenbonkmla@sasktel.net Ofce Hours: Hours: Office Monday --Thursday Friday Monday am --12 - 4- pm 99 a.m.

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as part of a commitment to add 150 addictions spaces.

Through the renovation and repurposing of underutilized housing units, these new spaces will provide housing and connection to services to improve long-term recovery success.

Saskatchewan residents have access to addictions programming and supports from St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre staff through a partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The spaces are open to residents from across Saskatchewan.

“The federal government is working with partners across the country to provide safe, affordable homes for those who need them the most,”

said Fraser. “I am proud that we could support a project which will give 32 people a stable new home where they can continue their recovery and start their next chapter.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Housing Corporation are proud to support St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre in the transition of 32 units to support addictions programming in Estevan,” Makowsky said.

“Positive partnerships are essential to effectively meet the needs of the people we serve today and anticipate the needs of the future. We will continue working with our community partners to provide greater access to housing and supports for individuals who need

more than a home to stay connected to housing.”

“Saskatchewan residents will now have better access to the care they need to recover from addiction challenges,” McLeod said. “These new post-treatment spaces at St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre are part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to adding 150 addiction treatment spaces across the province, a commitment we recently increased to a new target of adding 500 total addiction treatment spaces over the next five years.”

St. Joseph’s was home to an addictions treatment centre for many years until the 1990s. The program returned to Estevan in the fall of 2020.

Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Carlyle United Church 202-2nd St. W. Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.

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Full Gospel Church Welcomes You

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Jesus Still Heals Today

Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

306-453-2512 Pastor Rodney & Gail Cox

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle Father Chris Carlyle:

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Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee:

Sunday at 9 a.m.

Forget:

Sunday at 9 a.m.

306-453-6200

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Saskatchewan’s Onslow family raises $75,000 for Craig’s Cause for Pancreatic Cancer Society

By Lori Hoffort The Onslow family raised $75,000 that was donated to Craig’s Cause for Pancreatic Cancer research and patient support.

Carla’s Crusader for Pancreatic Cancer, which is a five-kilometre bike, run or walk in Yorkton, just completed its third year of fundraising in August. The money raised in those three years honours Carla Onslow’s courageous two-year fight with the disease.

She was in very good physical condition prior to the diagnosis, as she was a marathon runner and avid walker. She did not drink or smoke.

Carla was diagnosed in August 2019, having run a marathon just six weeks before. Carla, with her husband Dick, immediately called their son, Dryw Onslow, and shared

the terrible news. She was given weeks to live.

Dryw was working on the tractor at the time she called and he quickly searched the disease online. The information that he found was devastating.

The decision was made to fight with everything they had. Carla was quoted, “You don’t know how strong you are until strong is the only option you have.”

She decided early on to spend as much time with her grandchildren as possible.

“She was a fighter!

She took treatments right up until the end,” Dryw said.

Carla lost her battle in September 2021. Her fight gave her two years of love and family. Carla’s Crusaders raised $35,000 by the end of July 2021.

Carla took part in the first walk in August 2021; surrounded by family and

Carla Onslow pictured during her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Dryw Onslow

friends, she continued to raise awareness and funds in support of research and education.

In November, after raising the impressive amount of $75,000 over three years, a donation was presented at the National Pancreas Conference as a grant honouring her memory, to a researcher whose focus is continued research and exploration in the field. This research is vital to improving the lives of those fighting pancreatic cancer, their families struggling in support, and those to be diagnosed in the future.

The pancreas is a vital organ in the digestive process. The organ secretes enzymes and digestive juices that combine with food. It processes this combination of fat, proteins and carbohydrates so that they can absorb into the intestine.

It is often referred to as the hidden organ, found deep in the abdomen, between the back of the stomach and spine. It also produces insulin distributed through blood flow. Insulin regulates sugars and glucose levels in the blood. This entire process is valuable to maintaining good health.

New research indicates pancreatic cancer may be related to hereditary factors. Symptoms include changes in stool, mid-back pain, unexplained weight loss, new onset diabetes, stomach

Family members, from left, Dryw, Dick and Carla Onslow and grandchildren at the Carla’s Crusaders Walk in 2021. The annual walk took place before Carla died. Photo courtesy of Dryw Onslow pain, indigestion, jaundice, fatigue, blood clots and loss of appetite.

There is no effective screening or test to identify pancreatic cancer.

It is because of this that patients are rarely diagnosed in early stages. The fatality rate is 92 per cent.

One in 10 survive past five years. This year 4,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, most often in late stages.

Carla’s Crusader is a provincial, registered charity affiliated with Craig’s Cause – Kicking PancreAS. Stefanie Condon-Oldreive began Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society in memory of her dad Craig Schurman, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died eight weeks from

his original diagnosis.

The organization was formed in 2007 as a nonprofit foundation after he died. In 2012 the organization was rebranded and became a registered national charity.

Pancreatic cancer is little-known to most individuals. In the hope of changing this, Craig’s Cause was formed.

Its mission: “Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society is a national charity dedicated to both increasing survival and improving the quality of life for every Canadian diagnosed with pancreatic cancer through awareness raising, education, support and research.”

Their vision: “A world where surviving pancreatic cancer is expected.”

By partnering with numerous national and international groups and charities, Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society has raised over $2 million for research and support programs patients and their support systems, medical, scientific and emotional. All funds raised goes to research, patient support, education and awareness.

Pancreatic cancer is the 11th-most diagnosed cancer in Canada. It is also the third deadliest.

Funding is essential to curbing these numbers through research and information. For more information, people can go to craigscause.ca or call 1-877-212-9582.

They can also visit Carla’s Crusaders for Pancreatic Cancer on Facebook.

Redvers, Oxbow and Carnduff win Big Six hockey games The Redvers Rockets defeated the Carlyle Cougars 5-3 Saturday night in the latest showdown between the Highway 13 rivals.

After a scoreless first period, the Rockets took a 2-0 lead on goals

by Presten Kopeck and Drew Hoff. The latter goal with less than six minutes to play in the middle frame touched off a stretch of four goals in 2:11 between the two teams.

Kurtis Luke scored for Carlyle 40 seconds after Hoff’s goal, and Jesse Gabrielle tied the game 2:01 later. But Jordon Miller restored

Redvers’ lead 10 seconds after Gabrielle’s marker.

Luke notched his second of the game in the third to tie the game again, but Redvers pulled away on goals by Daylin Smallchild and Braeden Magotiaux less than two minutes apart midway through the third.

Kopeck, Miller and Hoff each had two assists to finish with threepoint games.

Cameron Pateman was in goal for Carlyle, while Thomas Bauche was the Redvers netminder.

The Oxbow Huskies edged the Kipling-Wind-

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thorst Oil Kings 6-5 in overtime. The Oil Kings led 4-2 after two periods and 5-3 midway through the third, but Oxbow rallied, with Dylan Hull notching the tying goal with 32 seconds to play in regulation and Jordan Cooney getting the winner 1:48 into overtime.

Liam Rutten had two goals and three assists for Oxbow and Cody Davis added two goals and a helper.

Josh Bear, Derek Bachert, Devin Stewart, Austin Fleck and Ty Kotylak scored for the Oil Kings.

Drew Fenwick (Oxbow) and Zachary

Barath (Kipling-Windthorst) were the goalies.

Also on Saturday, the Carnduff Red Devils trounced the Wawota Flyers 13-2. Matthew Audette had a goal and six assists for Carnduff, while Ben Hiltz had three goals and three assists, Alexandre Soucy notched two goals and four assists and Nico Anderson scored three times.

Ty Stovin scored twice, and Matthew Plews and Kody Martin also scored. Mason Plews picked up the win in goal.

Brady Dinwoodie and Taylor Ernst scored

for Wawota. Winston Grayson and Jayden Hodson shared the Flyers’ goaltending duties.

Three games were scheduled to be played Friday night, but they had to be postponed due to a snowstorm that swept through southeast Saskatchewan and created challenging highway conditions.

Wednesdays & Thursdays Draws at 9pm

Three games are scheduled for Dec. 15: the Oil Kings will visit the Rockets, the Midale Mustangs at the Cougars and the Red Devils at the Huskies. Two more games are set for Saturday: the Flyers at the Mustangs and the Huskies at the Red Devils.

All games are slated to begin at 8 p.m.

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Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club report

By Jackson Lees The Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club had its reorganizational meeting on Nov. 28, with eight members attending.

Matthew Charlton, Jade Charlton, Andrew Charlton, Jackson Lees, Hannah Lees, Nyia Pretty, Bode Pretty and Becca Lees were present.

Missing were Kyla Lees and Emma Lees.

We talked about handing out buyer’s plaques and what we want to do for project meetings this year, including the vet clinic. We are going to tour a clinic and see many animals. We also talked about our Christmas party, in which we are going to the escape room in Regina, and instead of doing a gift exchange, we are going to donate $250 for the Carlyle Food Bank.

We did the election of officers. The leader this year is Arden Charlton, and assistant leaders are Jeff Lees, Garon Pretty and Corey Lees.

Other roles are president

Club members front row, Jackson Lees, Hannah Lees, Jade Charlton, Andrew Charlton and Nyia Pretty. Back row, Becca Lees, Emma Lees, Matthew Charlton, Bode Pretty and Kyla Lees. Photo courtesy of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club Matthew Charlton, vice-president Kyla Lees, treasurer Jade Charlton, secretary Becca Lees and reporter Jackson Lees.

Our fundraisers are hall

cleaning, recycling and selling the community calendars. We will be starting to call everyone to see if they would like to buy a calendar again. If you don’t

hear from anyone let us know if you would like to buy one.

If you are a business and would like to have an ad on the community calendar, call Ta-

sha Lees at 306-577-8972.

Our next meeting will be at the end of December. Hope everyone will have a Merry MooMoo Christmas.

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Would like to acknowledge our 2023 Donators Archdiocese of Regina

Christine & Mile Shuya

Carlyle And Area Knights Of Columbus

Ray & William Lothian

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Redvers K of C

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McGeough, Zepick Co. A-1Tank Services Gudmundson Insurance Jerry Weber Red Hawk Well Servicing Windthorst K of C Sask K of C Foundation St. Mary’s Church Spearing Service ATA Financial

Rev. Louis Abello Beverly & Glen Grimes Jacque Becket Linda Aalbers Julia Krammer Donna Schneider Breg Penner (Abundance Canada) Ed Smith Lena Schuck

Bridges & Company

Don Schlosser

Hall Funeral Services

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Thank You Donations are accepted anytime of the year!