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This fall, the 42room Moose Mountain Lodge in Carlyle, which the residents call their home, purchased an Obie projector to provide more games and entertainment for the seniors. The upgrade became possible thanks to the donation by Carlyle Pharmasave.

Through more donations made by Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion Carlyle Branch No. 248, the lodge was also able to purchase a cart for the Obie projector.

With 50 built-in games, the Obie can project games on a table, wall, floor or any flat and smooth surface.

At first, the residents found the device very foreign and high-tech and sat back and watched, although the equipment seemed very interactive. But after watching for several minutes one group took interest in the machine and began to try it out. One evening the machine was turned on by staff, and a resident began to play on their own and another played bingo for over an hour.

While some residents are leery of trying the Obie, most have warmed up to the fun piece that can provide hours of entertainment.

An aquarium has

become another entertaining addition lately. A staff member suggested the idea for the possibility of pet therapy, and soon a pet committee was formed.

An online auction was formed to raise money for the project and the results were outstanding.

The large tank and stand were purchased with online auction funds, and Carlyle Merit Ford donated the first fish, filters, heater, gravel and accessories.

According to Arial Du, recreation co-ordinator at the lodge, the residents love to sit by the tank and watch the fish swim around, which they say is very relaxing and calming.

On Dec. 21, the lodge held a Christmas Tea. Due to COVID-19 being so incredibly unpredictable, said Du, they decided to have a smaller event for the residents, which included family if they could attend.

They sang Christmas carols and had Christmas treats with tea and coffee.

More surprises awaited the residents under the Christmas tree, which was donated by the Bargain Barn in Carlyle. For this Christmas, they all received new pillows, hygiene products and sweet treats, some specially made for diabetics.

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An aquarium was purchased for the residents at Moose Mountain Lodge in Carlyle with proceeds from the online auction. Photos by Arial Du

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Tournament supported proposed new Kipling arena

By Lori Hoffort Funds raised during Kipling’s second annual Cold Start Classic Rec Hockey Tournament, held in November, will go to the construction of a new arena complex.

The plans for the new complex are just in the initial stages, with the feasibility study now completed. The building and completion of the project is likely ten to fifteen years outv.

Colby Sproat, deputy mayor for Kipling said, “Raising money for any infrastructure project can’t be started two years out. Thinking

long term for a project like this is very necessary.”

The town of Kipling just completed an upgrade to the existing rinks, making the entrance and washrooms accessible to everyone.

This project began with the need for a retaining wall and grew from there.

Like many communities in Saskatchewan, the rink is the heart of Kipling and the area’s long winter.

Kipling has partnered with the RMs of Hazlewood and Kingsley.

The town and surrounding communities will benefit greatly

from the current upgrade and the future project.

Donations have come in from RES Wind Farm and the Dragon’s Den Brett W. Wilson.

Wilson has always been proud of his Saskatchewan roots and has been a big supporter of communities within the province that have competed for the Kraft Hockeyville honours.

The town will apply for federal and provincial grants as the progress continues.

So far this year donations from individuals and corporate sponsors have raised $25,000.

Eight teams par-

The Kipling Good Timers won the Cold Start Classic this year. Photo courtesy of Colby Sproat took in a successful two-day Cold Start

Classic Rec Hockey Tournament this year

including two women’s teams.

E. Bourassa and Sons challenges area businesses to support the Carlyle food bank

By Stephanie Zoer Each year E. Bourassa and Sons in Carlyle hold a toy drive for the local food bank. Although they already collected many items for this, they felt they could do more and wanted to do something different this year.

The idea for a fundraiser was born out of the Weyburn branch being challenged by another

business.

Karley Hislop brought the idea forward to the group, and Carlyle’s Bourassa branch decided to try a similar activity.

On Dec. 6, the challenge began with Bourassa purchasing 24 items or more for the Carlyle District Food Bank, by which they challenged three other local businesses to purchase 24 items for the food bank and gave them

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24 hours to bring the items to the branch.

These three businesses would then nominate a business or two of their choice to do the same.

This went on until Dec. 15 in the afternoon when the challenge was completed and items were delivered to the food bank.

The challenge took off like wildfire and escalated into something much bigger than was anticipated. The organizers were overwhelmed with the success.

Tina Renner, administrator for E. Bourassa and Sons said 63 businesses accepted the challenge with many of them bringing in much more than 24 items.

Renner and E. Bourassa thanked all the businesses that took part in this challenge, making it such a success.

Over 1,600 nonperishable and hygiene items were received

The Kipling Good Timers won the Cold Start Classic this year. Photo courtesy of Colby Sproat and delivered to the food bank.

The branch said they plan to continue with the challenge in

the future as Carlyle knocked this one out of the park.

E. Bourassa and Sons began their busi-

ness in Carlyle in April 2018. The local office just celebrated its fifth year and now has 13 employees.

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Art-supporting gallery shaping up in Performance Realty Office

By Stephanie Zoer Ray Boutin believes in supporting people whether they be local or far away.

For many years, Boutin has been part of the Performance Realty Team in Carlyle and the surrounding area.

Not only does he sell real estate, but he also is the owner and operator of the Prairie Dog DriveIn Theatre located north of Carlyle along Highway 9. One of the few drive-in theatres that are still up and running.

He also loves sailing, and when he visited a friend, Jerry Wyshnowsky in Victoria, B.C., for a sailing spring fling, he noticed this beautiful artwork hanging in his friend’s condominium.

Wyshnowsky is the Canadian agent for the artist Liubov Kupstova, who lives in Ukraine with her family. Last summer, Wyshnowsky and his family went to Poland and crossed over into Ukraine to visit family and meet

Kupstova.

Boutin picked her art because he liked the unique style she had.

When the war began two winters ago, Boutin stopped at a Ukrainian church in Regina where they were having a service and prayers for their home country.

“The chaos, mindless and ruthless destruction in the name of greed and power is senseless beyond belief,” said Boutin.

They have been flying the Ukrainian flag on their sailboat ever since and it will be displayed now at the Performance office.

Kupstova paints animals and her art has a unique and colourful touch.

The one piece that Boutin has is called Happy Cow, and it travelled with Boutin to several places.

Throughout the summer, Happy Cow could have been seen at the Red Market Barn, and later she travelled to the Regina Agribition, where she was well-received, as they also wanted to create an award

for the most colourful cow.

The painting will now hang in the Performance office in Carlyle, with three more pieces coming soon. Cow Party, Dog Reading News, and Fishes will arrive to be on display in the near future.

With the sale of her pieces at the office, 50 percent will support the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party (KLKP) Music Camp, and the other 50 percent will go to Kupstova.

This is not the only art supported through Boutin’s office. Phil Redekopp from Wawota has art there as well, and a couple of photo art canvas prints from the late William Sinclair, who was a past director of the Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp also has art there. A sample of sea glass art by Kenosee Lake’s Jan Rutten is part of the exhibit as well.

Also on display is a mock sailing vessel showing the main sail, jib, rubber and tiller of an actual Enterprise 14 sailing craft that was donated by locals

A great turnout for Minor Hockey Day in Arcola

Ray Boutin was happy to display a Ukrainian artwork in the Performance Realty Office. Photo courtesy of Ray Boutin Tim Young and Dale Hannah.

“The motivation to do this is to support worthy causes and to use our brick-and-mortar office space for more than dayto-day business,” said Boutin.

Boutin communi-

cates with Kupstova via messenger, and they enthusiastically share the idea of art supporting art.

Kupstova believes that art and music are a powerful force, and Boutin agrees with this. At the same time, he continues to bring awareness of the

senseless fight Ukrainian people are withstanding.

He also loves to promote the sport of sailing, the Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp and the KLKP all at the same time as he feels it shakes up the activity and gets people out of their boxes.

By Stephanie Zoer Over the years, many communities have held minor hockey day tournaments and Arcola is no different.

Arcola’s latest Minor Hockey Day was Dec. 16, which was different from traditional events hosted in January or February.

The committee decided they would hold it before Christmas to avoid conflicting dates with other towns. Hockey season for the minor leagues begins in mid-November and lasts until March, so this was a good way to start the hockey season for 20232024.

The Arcola Co-op sponsored $250 and gave each athlete a big freezie after the game. Arcola Minor Hockey, FSK Construction Services, CEDA, T4 Farms, John Lees, Laurie James, Redvers Ag. and Three Buffalo Workshop sponsored a raffle table of prizes.

Carlee Annis with the committee said they are very thankful for the sponsors who made this day possible.

The first game was the Arcola U7’s facing off against Carlyle. The eager young players tried hard to show their skills to their families and friends.

The female U18 Carlyle Wildcat team circles their goalie for the uplifting team spirit chant before the game. Photo by Stephanie Zoer Arcola coaches Michelle Cundall and Curtis Johnston said they enjoy coaching the younger kids as they are so fun to teach.

The youngest player on the team is four years old.

Next up was the U9 team also playing against a Carlyle, and the kids played hard trying to win as well.

A lunch break took place with the canteen open all day. The female U18 A Carlyle Wildcats took to the ice to face off against Swift Current later on. Women displayed their speed and ability to score within a brief period with a quick goal.

Once the game was over and the Zamboni had the ice cleaned up, the U11 Arcola team faced the Carnduff Red Devils, which was another great game played by the youth.

Up next was the U13 age group, meeting up with Estevan Wolves - another game of skills and great hockey.

To finish off the day, everyone was asked to come back and support the Arcola U18 men which faced Milestone in a fastpaced and exciting game.

Throughout the day, a progressive 50/50 draw took place and Colleen Fornwald was the lucky winner. Annis was pleased with the great turnout.

Events like this take a lot of work from volunteers, organizing it, sponsors, supporting, parents, bringing their kids, and coaches, instructing the players all about hockey.

It is a team effort which brings enjoyment to all those that attend.

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Carlyle legion supports athletes and health care

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Thompson and Tomaszewski gave a talk about their experiences at the camp. The coaches and instructors at the camp were either high performance athletes still competing in the disciplines they taught or high-performance athletes who have retired and become coaches.

Both Liam and Tomaszewski emphasized that the learning available at the camp was hugely beneficial to their training.

Both tried things that were not available locally.

Examples of disciplines they studied were pole vaulting, hurdles and various jumping events.

Both had attended this camp previously, and were planning to return next year. They answered any questions that were asked.

The legion presented them with financial assistance to this camp and the youths expressed their thanks.

The legion also supports local health organiaations. A presentation for $887.60 was made to the Arcola Family Health Clinic to pay for an iPad used in the operation of the C3 HD3 Wireless Sound Scanner. This presentation was accepted

by Deb Bourhis and Dr. Nalin Fernando of the Arcola Family Health Clinic.

Another presentation was to be made to a representative of the Arcola Health Centre for $3,390,24 to pay for the purchase of a Hyfrecator machine, which is used for skin treatments of various kinds and can be used to stop bleeding. Due to workload, no one from the Centre was available for the presentation. The hyfrecator machine was purchased and paid for by the Legion.

Following the supper and presentations the regular monthly meeting was held.

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From left, Carlyle legion member Nedra Clark, Arcola Family Health Clinic representatives Deb Bourhis and Dr. Nalin Fernando, and legion member John Votour.

Photo courtesy of Doug Waldner

The Observer preparing for Babies of 2023 promotion The Carlyle Observer is looking for submissions for one of our favourite special sections of the year: the Babies of 2023.

The special section will run in the Jan. 26, 2024, edition of the Carlyle Observer.

Please send or bring in your photo if you had a baby born in 2023. All we ask is that you include the date of birth, the baby's name and the names of the parents and, if applicable, sibling(s).

The deadline to submit a photo and information is Monday, Jan. 22, at noon.

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The Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held its monthly meeting on Dec. 13. But it was not a regular meeting.

The session started with a lovely Christmas dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and all the accompaniments that make Christmas dinner so special. It was all prepared and served by legion members. Many thanks to everyone involved in that wonderful meal.

The meeting was also special because presentations of financial assistance were made. The legion supports a number of causes in our community. One recent example was during the Dickens’ Village Festival, the legion prepared and served pancakes and sausages during Saturday morning’s Breakfast with Santa in support of the Carlyle and District Food Bank.

The Legion members who participated in that event enjoyed it and are very positive about doing it again next year.

The legion runs a Provincial Track and Field Camp, and in 2023 three students from Carlyle attended: Liam Thompson, Sawyer Tomaszewski and Dane Petterson. Petterson was ill and could not attend the supper and meeting, however he sent a letter that Thompson and Tomaszewski read, detailing his experience and thanking the legion for the support that he received.

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When a driver’s BAC reaches .10, he or she may no longer be able to stay in their lane or brake appropriately.

This is nearly twice the legal limit in Canada.

A BAC of .15 results in substantial impairment.

Simple driving tasks are difficult to perform at this point, and the ability to process auditory and visual information is greatly impaired.

Driving while impaired puts everyone at risk, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Recognizing how alcohol affects the body at different points of consumption may compel individuals to avoid driving altogether after they have consumed alcohol.

she just felt the need to Mothers Against Drunk Drivering (MADD) promotes the red ribbon campaign, do something about this Tie One On for Safety. Photo courtesy MADD Canada crime.

This holiday season importance of reaching part in numerous check “If I can stop one person from making this Hagel and MADD re- out to children as young stops with local law enterrible choice, I’ve won a mind the communities as Grades 4 and 5. She forcement. She hopes in southeast Saskatch- notes that everyone has that anyone, who is battle,” Hagel said.

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MADD advocates it home alive. And plan- linked directly to alco- reminds the community, “Make safe, healthy education and aware- ning ahead is the best ad- hol, drugs or both.

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JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Editor’s note: We are proud to present a pictorial look back at the past 12 months in the Observer’s distribution area.

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented to dozens of residents of the Cannington constituency during a January ceremony at Arcola’s Prairie Place Hall.

The Gnomes with, from left, Margaret Peet, Jean Ball, Diane Potapinski and Brenda Junk won the best-dressed team award at the Curl for Cancer Bonspiel in Alida.

There is no time more fitting to say THANK YOU and to wish you a Happy New Year full of health, happiness and prosperity!

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March and April

A tribute supper and concert was held in Arcola in late April in honour of Forget’s Happy Nun Café, which burned down in late 2022.

Dorothee Corrigan snapped this photo of the Northern Lights northeast of Carlyle on April 23.

From left, loans manager Jolene Martin, general manager Christine Corscadden and manager of lending Derek Baumgartner from the Stoughton Credit Union smile after taking pies to the face as a Telemiracle fundraiser.

The Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre officially opened on March 1, bringing a needed service to the community.

The Redvers Rockets celebrate after winning their first Big Six Hockey League title since 2018.

Happy New Year

Act One Productions in Alida performed I Take This Man during a community theatre show.

The Cornerstone Theatre Group’s annual spring dinner theatre production took place in the last weekend of April at the Carlyle Memorial Hall.

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May and June

From left, Les Williams, chairman of grounds and building committee, and executive director Brad Weber spoke at the grand reopening of the Kenosee Lake Bible Camp.

The Ocean Man First Nations hosted a school powwow with close to 800 students in attendance.

A farewell event was held in Oxbow in June for beloved physicians Dr. David Hyman and Dr. Karen Beemer.

The Class of 1963 from the Redvers High School gathered to have some fun at a 60-year reunion.

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July and August

Novice bull riders showcased their talents for the crowd during the annual Arcola Rodeo.

The South Corner Racing Circuit brought motocross races to Carlyle.

The annual Carlyle Fun Dayz on Main Street had a parade and much more.

The Carlyle Cardinals won the Saskota Baseball League’s Harbourne Memorial Trophy in July.

Brayden Pachal, pictured with Cameron Thomas, brought the Stanley Cup to the White Bear Resort as part of his day with the Stanley Cup. Pachal was part of the Cup-winning Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

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September and October

Wawota’s Blake Lamontagne competed at the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation World Disabled Waterski Championship in September and not only did he win gold but he set a new world record.

The annual Homespun Craft Show and Sale in Carlyle, billed as the Biggest Little Craft Show in Saskatchewan, brought many exhibitors and supporters to the Carlyle Sports Arena.

The annual Creative Tables fundraiser was held in Arcola, raising funds for the fight against cancer.

The Carlyle District Lions Club’s celebrated 60 years of serving the community by hosting events that attracted many people.

Activities were held in southeast Saskatchewan in conjunction with the Sept. 30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

The Lampman Therapeutic Park celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 30, and it was named after the late Shirley Carson in honour of her contributions to the area.

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Ernest “Ernie” Joseph Debusschere 1934 - 2023

Friday, August 18, 2023

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Congratulations to Congratulations to 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 Heart of the Moose Mountains at the age of 89.

THE Benner recently were her Easton of Regina who their daughter on July 29.

Ernie was born on March 16, 1934 on the farm south of Forget, Sask., the eldest child of Paul & Elizabeth Debusschere. Left sisters, Kay (and Glen) were married at the Cha- She weighed six pounds, with special memories of Ernie are: his sister Mary Stocker and Oakes from Winnipeg let at Kenosee Lake on 11 ounces, and has been her children: Lee (Tamara), Debra (Graeme) and Deanna (Scott); and Jean Miller from Cal- Aug. 5. Their reception named Lizzie Fae. She is his sister-in-law Mary Lou Debusschere and her children: Linda (Ron), Sandy (Donna), Patsy and Larry (Glenda); his brother Don gary. They were here for a was held at the Wawota a sister for Kacey and a Town Hall. Tamara is the granddaughter for Scot Debusschere (Lorraine) and their children: David (Kira), Ryan couple of weeks.

(Allison) and Mark (Laura). Ernie will also be missed by his great Diana Purdie from Re- granddaughter of Larry and Deanne Jackson of Ads must be received our offi by nieces and nephews, as well as many special Ads friends. must be received in in our office by gina visited with hercesisters and Helen Hutchison.

Wawota, and Lynn Brady He was predeceased by his parents; brother Rene and brotherLinda Birnie and Sandra A graveside service of Kenosee Lake. She is in-law Jack Stocker. was held on Aug. 13 at the also a great-granddaughThe Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Our Lady Murray and their families.

Highview Cemetery as a ter for Dorothy Brady and of BY La Salette Catholic Church, Forget, with Rev. Chris Juchacz the celebrant. Interment will FAX:Roman 306-453-2938 follow at the parish cemetery, after which everyone is invited to join the family for a0000 time of fellowship farewell Ken Easton, Clara Coffey, both ofper Carc /word HEALTH $7 per week up to 20 words Pay for 3 weeks 4th weektois FREE Additional Words -- 14 week $9 per week up to 20 words Pay for 3 weeks - -4th FREE Additional Words 15¢/word per week and Royal Canadian LegionOFFICE Hall in Stoughton.

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Stoughton Community Players attracted sold-out crowds

By Stephanie Zoer Stoughton Community Players pulled off four, one-act plays jointly named Life’s Moments under the Lights, on Dec. 1 and 2, and then again, the following weekend on Dec. 8 and 9, at the Royal Canadian Legion Stoughton Branch.

The work began months in advance with a search for volunteers to perform, followed by rehearsals several times a week.

Throughout the years that the community players have been around, they have put over $160,000 back into the community through the support of sponsors, volunteers and the audience.

This year they decided to do four, one-act performances following a dinner.

For many years, Colleen Andris has taken on the task of meal assignment. She ensured that

an array of salads and desserts, donated by the community, was available each night. Dinners were sponsored by local businesses, and more sponsors took care of the hall rental, set and props.

Susan Aldred was in charge of the decorations.

These included old wedding photos and graduation pictures of locals, which were hung around the hall and placed on the tables.

Taure Brigdon, the owner of Herr Kutz in Stoughton and a big part of the community players each year, offered her professional services with hair and makeup.

To open the night, Danielle Hoffman welcomed the crowd for another sold-out event. A special toast was made to Jonathon Lake, a long-time performer and backstage helper who had passed away a few months ago. Lake had been involved in the plays for years and now for the

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first time, his son William and daughter MacyLynn took to the stage.

Their one-act play Wanted: One Groom was up first. This play was performed by the young people in the community.

Parents went searching for a groom for their young daughter through an ad in the Observer. A young gentleman applies but for a different reason.

Through the hilarious conversations laced with double meaning, they realize that they are on the same page.

Next up was Post It’s of a couple during the span of their lives together, exploring the ups and downs of their relationship through postit notes. A comical yet moving, the play brought a clear message of communication needed in a

From left, Margie played by Terri Stocker and Gail performed by Danielle Hoffman kept the crowd on the edge of their seats with this hilarious one-act play Driver’s Test. Photo by Stephanie Zoer relationship.

The third play was called Driver’s Test, and no amount of driver’s practice would prepare a 16-year-old for a dangerously insane, fun-loving DMV tester’s need for speed. This comical

road test had the crowd sitting on the edge of their seats throughout the wildest ride of the youngster’s life.

The final act was Speed Date. It’s Valentine’s Day, and the pressure is on for the

Hints of Harmony Christmas program entertains crowd in Wawota

By Myrna Olson Nicki Ford and her group, The Hints of Harmony, presented their annual Christmas program to an appreciative audience on Dec. 15 at the United Church.

Born to Kevin and Tracey Lincoln, a daughter on Dec. 13, which is also Tracey’s birthday.

She weighed six pounds and 7.4 ounces, and has been named Maclyn Mae. She is a sister for Jocelyn,

Liam, and Harrison. She is also a granddaughter for Calvin and Karen Lincoln and Herb and Lynda Whittle of Virden, Man. The Wawota Book Club met at the library to discuss their latest read. It was Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie. It was an enjoyable read and, as in Agatha Christie traditional murder mysteries, it wasn’t short of suspects.

The Wawota Public Library sponsored its third trivia night at the hotel on Dec. 9. The win-

ning team was the Thin Quizzies with team members Eoin and Amanda Moloney, Ben Dubois, Mick Hart and Deb Morson. Congratulations to them.

The Wawota Parkland School hosted its annual Christmas concert, Christmas at the OK Corral, and the museum organized a caroling evening for Dec. 22.

I will appreciate your holiday news. I’m wishing all a great Christmas and all the best for 2024.

Daryl Harrison Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cannington Constituency

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This year had seasoned performers and many new to the stage, and they all enjoyed the event and look forward to helping out next year.