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Homespun celebrates 30 years Lynne Bell

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This year, Carlyle’s Homespun Craft Show & Sale celebrated 30 years. Since its inception, “The Biggest Little Craft Show in Saskatchewan” has been named a Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence winner and has brought thousands of visitors to Carlyle during the annual two-day event and contributed thousands of dollars to community causes.

Homespun is an incorporated nonprofit organization that was initiated by the Carlyle Economic Development Committee and is operated by the Homespun Board of Directors- Nicole Currie, Audrey Rasmussen, Lauren Hume, Alison Dunning, Joan Bue, Tannis Wilson, Marilyn Brady and Jenn Sedor; along with countless community volunteers.”

“We want to welcome everyone to Homespun,” says Currie, Homespun Board chairperson. ` This year’s event-held Saturday, Sept.

17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 featured nearly 70 artisans at the Carlyle Sports Arena, which was transformed into a shopper’s mecca for the weekend. Every year, periennial favourites are welcomed back and new vendors are added, in a effort to keep things “fresh,” according to Currie.

“All of the exhibitors are juried, so the quality is excellent,” adds Currie. “We’re excited to offer late-night shopping on the Saturday for those who have to work that day or have something on during the day.

We want to welcome everyone who wants to attend Homespun.”

Homespun weekend has become a community-wide event and this year was no exception.

Carlyle Memorial Hall hosted the 14th annual Quilt Show, and Currie says: “We’re excited that we have some high school kids that made quilts and displayed them at the quilt show. Homespun is a community event for all ages.”

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

This year, Carlyle’s Homespun celebrates 30 years. Since its inception, “The Biggest Little Craft Show in Saskatchewan” has welcomed thousands of visitors to the annual two-day event and contributed thousands of dollars to community causes.

To add to the weekend’s festivities, the Carlyle Royal Canadian Legion hosted a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Homespun’s much-anticpated “Supper in the Field” was held Saturday night. Tim Sedor of the Southeast Shriners Club shuttled shoppers to the event throughout the weekend. The Carlyle & District Lions Club held a concert-featuring country music en-

tertainer Larry Krause on Friday night, and The Bowan Rekken Memorial Moto-X Track Race was held on Saturday.

“It’s because of our volunteers, our vendors, and our visitors that Homespun is celebrating 30 years in our community,” says Currie.

“We’d like to thank them all.”

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Arcola Craft and Trade Show welcomes record number of vendors

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The Arcola Craft and Trade show has grown steadily since its start, and this year, the annual event welcomed 69 vendors to Prairie Place Hall, with proceeds benefiting the hall. This year’s offerings featured wood work, baking, fresh garden vegetables, honey, jewelery, wreaths, beauty products and more.

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Vendor Cliff Cull of Weyburn (pictured) has brought his creations to the Arcola Craft and Trade Show for three years and says, “It’s a good show and it keeps getting better every year.”

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IN FOCUS - Filipino women form volleyball team

NEWS - PureChem hold customer appreciation luncheon COMMENT - Kelly and Lynne discuss the importance of organ donation

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SPORTS - 12th Annual Bowan Rekken memorial motocross races

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NEWS - Moose Mountain R n R to host fundraiser

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Shane Valentine-pictured here with son Knox and family dogs, Izzy and Koda- along with his wife, Ashley Valentine-have opened a new venue for family fun this fall. The Moose Mountain Pumpkin Patch is located two miles northeast of Carlyle’s Prairie Dog Drive-in and in addition to picking out the perfect pumpkin, kids of all ages can explore the corn maze, ride the zipline, play in a giant sandbox, pose for a family photo and enjoy a homemade treat. To learn more, check out next week’s Observer.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run a success

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A total of 33 people took part in the Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 18. Together they raised approximately $2,000 – the final number was still being determined as donations were still being given following the Run. Kelly Running Observer Staff

The annual Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run was hosted on Sunday, Sept. 18. People from Kipling to Carlyle met at Club 19 in the Moose Mountain Provincial Park to participate in the event.

It’s been 36 years since Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope. For the past 15 years at Kenosee the Run has been organized by Jackie Doty, but at the end of last year she passed the responsibility on to sisters: Julie and Shelby Adams.

“The first year [for Shelby and I organizing] went great,” Julie said. “We had big shoes to fill as Jackie Doty has done an incredible job for the past number of years; however, I feel, Shelby and I made her proud and we were able to put everything together for another successful Terry Fox Run in Kenosee.”

They have been participating in the run for years, since they were toddlers when Joan and Mickey Adams, their parents, would take them out on the walk, but they also like to see the community come together in order to show support for cancer patients and raise funds for cancer research.

“We were honoured that Jackie asked us to take over, and we will gladly continue to do it for years to come,” Julie said, while adding, “The run is very important to Shelby and I because what Terry Fox did for himself and Canada makes him a hero in our eyes. We have always been raised to respect what he did and we feel, that even though he is gone, his legacy should be carried on for years to come and never be forgotten. It is also an honour to be organizing the run in Kenosee as my mother, Joan Adams, was very close with Terry Fox’s family and even attended his funeral. She often talks to us about his family, him and how amazing his fu-

neral was. And for Shelby and I to now, years later, be organizing his run, it’s a pretty great feeling!”

The Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run brought together 33 individuals who raised approximately $2,000 by the run date, however, more donations continued to be given following the run.

“There were a few minor hiccoughs, but that’s part of being brand new…” Shelby stated, “People are always very helpful and understanding, so the participants made it a very enjoyable experience for Julie and I.” Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg and raised in Port Coquitlam, BC. He was a very active teenager, but at 18-years-old he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma and in 1977 his right leg was amputated. It was while he was recovering that he became aware of the number of children battling cancer and decided that he would run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

He embarked on his Marathon of Hope after 18 months of training – running over 5,000 km in preparation. On April 12, 1980 he left St. John’s, NFLD, and as he ran he bolstered more and more attention from the nation. Running approximately 42 km per day he made it through Canada’s Atlantic provinces, through Quebec, and into Ontario. On Sept. 1st, however, after 143 days and 5,373 km, he had to stop. He was outside Thunder Bay, ON, and something just wasn’t right. Taken to the hospital it was discovered that cancer had developed in his lungs.

On June 28, 1981, at 22-years-old, Fox passed away. His efforts, however, would be remembered and his legacy was already embedded in the Canadian identity.

The Terry Fox Run is held, not only across Canada now, but around the world. The inspirational young man continues to be remembered and honoured through the annual Terry Fox Run. To date the Terry Fox Foundation has reported $650 million raised worldwide in Fox’s name for cancer research through the Run.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Walking for a cause, the participants in the Terry Fox Run, enjoyed a beautiful 5.2 km walk through the colourful autumn in Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

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Setting & Socializing: Filipino women form Carlyle Lady Bombers volleyball team Lynne Bell

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Lorna Tinio came to Carlyle from the Philippines and she brought her passion for volleyball with her.

A former varsity-level player, Tinio has already started a women’s volleyball team-the Carlyle Lady Bombers- and has also hosted a local tournament for the community’s Filipino women, which she hopes to expand next year to include teams from throughout the southeast corner of the province.

“Volleyball is big in the Philippines,” says Tinio, a married mother of six. “And for the Filipino women here, it’s a chance to stay fit, to socialize and to have fun while we meet each other.”

“At our first tournament here in Carlyle on August 21, we had 24 ladies come-from ages 12 to late forties,” says Tinio. “Anyone is welcome to join.

We had three teams of eight and I really wanted to introduce volleyball to the ladies here, whether they’ve played in the past or not.”

“It’s not just to inspire all of us to stay fit; it’s a social thing as well. A lot of the ladies here are moms and many work more than one job. Even though we all live in Carlyle, a lot of us don’t know each other, because we’re already very busy with our families and work and other responsibilities,” she adds.

“Because of that, it wasn’t easy to unite them,” adds Tinio. “It’s even hard to gather everyone together for a practice. But we did it this year, with a tournament for just our town and next year, hopefully, we can turn it into an invitational tournament and invite Filipino ladies from other towns.”

Tinio says she was partly inspired by the success of the Filipino men’s basketball teams in Carlyle, southeast Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

“It’s like the men’s basketball. They practice and play in tournaments and it’s also a chance for families to get together and get to know each other,” says Tinio. “I thought we could do the same thing with women’s volleyball. In fact, like one of our Carlyle basketball teams-named the Carlyle Bombers-we are named the Carlyle Lady Bombers.”

Tinio-who has also helped organize local basketball tournaments-modeled her first women’s volleyball tournament the same way.

“I intend to make this an invitational tournament and invite other towns,” she says. “In the Philippines, I worked at a technical school, so I

The inaugural Filipino Ladies’ Volleyball Tournament in Carlyle-held Sunday, Aug. 21 at the CES playground- was an all-day event that marked the beginning of the Carlyle Lady Bombers volleyball team. Organizer Lorna Tinio says the event attracted enough players for three teams and says she hopes that next year, the day of volleyball will expand to become an invitational tournament that includes teams from other area communities. used to organize tournaments there.”

“This year, we started our tournament early and provided breakfast, lunch and supper. Because we were playing outside-at CES-like we do in the Philippines, we took a break when the sun was too intense and ate and socialized,” she says. “The tournament went on until the evening. Naturally, if we were playing inside, the tournament wouldn’t take so long, but there still would have been food and a chance to get to know each other. That’s a Filipino thing.”

“The game is really my passion,” says Tinio. “I started playing in elementary school and I played through varsity in high school. In college, because of time, distance and my studies, I didn’t play. And of course, once I became a mother and came to Canada, there didn’t seem to be the time.”

“But here, it’s very much like in the Philippines when it comes to volleyball. There is 10 months of summer there and it’s played outside. Here, it seems like the reverse-and it’s played inside,

because of the weather.”

“What makes it the same is that here and in the Philippines, is that there were a lot of inter-town tournaments and every small town had a volleyball team,” she says. “I organized a lot of tournaments like that there and now I want to do it here.”

“Whether the ladies have played before or not, they are welcome. And of course, they can bring their children,” adds Tinio. “We only had one indoor practice before this tournament and with everyone’s schedules, I was worried it wouldn’t work out,” she says. “But it did. All of the girls were so happy-even though there were a few sprains.”

“Their legs were sore, their arms were sore, but everybody said they had so much fun.”

“They’ve been here for years, but before this, nobody supported this kind of gathering for Filipino ladies,” says Tinio.

“This-and volleyball-is now my passion.”

For more information, check out Carlyle Women’s Volleyball on Facebook.

Lorna Tinio (back row, seventh from left) came to Carlyle from the Philippines and she brought her passion for volleyball with her. A former varsity-level player, Tinio has started a women’s volleyball team-the Carlyle Lady Bombers-and has already hosted a local tournament for the community’s Filipino women, which she hopes to expand next year to include communities from the southeast corner of the province.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Sears National Kids Cancer Ride makes stop in Carlyle Kelly Running Observer Staff

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Sears National Kids Cancer Riders stopped in Carlyle. Here they are with the Knockaert family: Dareeion, Turner, Toree, Decia, and Raymond.

(left) Mayor Wayne Orsted and alderperson Jenn Sedor welcomed the Cancer Riders to Carlyle on Monday, Sept. 12, to The Pearl Boutique, which also houses Carlyle’s Sears outlet.

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is an ambitious event bringing together cyclists who are determined to bring awareness to childhood cancer.

The event is in its ninth year and recently stopped to overnight in Carlyle on Monday, Sept 12.

Team 2 made it to Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. and was welcomed to the community with a police and fire department escort into town, where they stopped at The Pearl Boutique, which is also the local Sears outlet.

Team 2 rides on average between 200 and 300 kilometres every day, while they meet up with Team 1 in large centres like Lake Louise, Winnipeg, Toronto, and finally Halifax – the end destination.

The teams took off from Vancouver on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and they will reach Halifax on Saturday, Sept. 24.

While arriving in Carlyle the Sears Riders were joined by members of the Knockaert family of Manor. Four years ago Dareeion Knockaert was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in his left femur, a type of cancer that affects both bone and surrounding tissue. He is now a youth cancer survivor and road alongside the National riders, accompanied by his siblings.

Mayor Wayne Orsted welcomed all to the community alongside alderperson Jenn Sedor.

Orsted thanked the riders for their dedication to the ride. Cookies and juice were then served at The Pearl before the riders retired for the evening to continue to press on the next day in their journey across Canada to Halifax.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

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The Sears National Kids Cancer Riders come to town on Monday, Sept. 12.

They were joined by Dareeion and Turner Knockaert.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

PureChem Services celebrates growth in Carlyle Kelly Running Observer Staff

PureChem Services in Carlyle, SK, celebrated the opening of their new office space and technology centre with a customer appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Jason Waugh, Vice President of Canadian Energy Services, explained, “The basis of building our new office and tech centre was to support the service industry in production of chemical in southeast Saskatchewan.”

“We wanted to provide a higher level of technical support, while our research and development allows operators to work towards producing at lower costs due to current environments, which encompasses suppressed commodity pricing currently.”

The PureChem division of Canadian Energy Services was created to create a production chemical and optimization company with the resources in infrastructure and technology as the larger companies in their sector all while providing services with a family owned feel. Able to adapt and react quickly to situations the company acts as a team; an aspect of the company which pride is taken in.

“Our lab and technology service facility helps us serve all of Western Canada,” Waugh added.

“Our manufacturing facility south of town just went through an expansion, which lets us produce and manufacture goods for across Western Canada.”

From southwestern Manitoba to northeastern British Columbia they are involved with developing and manufacturing products for use across the prairies.

“Part of our goal when we first started PureChem was to create a culture people like working in, where they feel like they’re contributing,” Waugh said. “And we’ve been able to hire people who have contributed to the success of this company. It’s no one individual, but everyone involved that has allowed us to have success. Anybody can start a company, but if you don’t have the right people it doesn’t work and we have fantastic people here.”

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PureChem services has grown to include new office space in Carlyle and now have a manufacturing facility south of Carlyle as well as office space on Main Street Carlyle.

N O T I C E Town of Carlyle Residents Water main flushing will begin on October 3, 2016 and continue for approximately two weeks.

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Rylan and Cindy Weir put out a delicious lunch spread for all attending the PureChem Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

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“Life is an adventure in forgiveness.”

- Norman Cousins

How has patriotism changed for Millennials

The other day I had a conversation with someone regarding refugees. It got a little heated as neither of us were willing to change our opinions.

The individual I was speaking with was essentially saying that refugees were cowards running away from war, unwilling to fight for themselves or their families.

Kelly Running The person I was talking to said Observer Staff that they come from a military background and that if people want rights and to protect their freedoms, they must fight for them.

I felt as though this was rather narrow sighted as there are many refugees who have left their countries in order to aid the fight in a different way. For example, Albert Einstein, a Jewish man, left Germany for the United States and helped develop the atomic bomb, which ultimately ended World War II. He escaped persecution and helped develop a way to aid the efforts of ending World War II without actually fighting on the frontlines.

Additionally, when faced with such violence, how would you react?

Personally I like to think that I would fight if Canada were invaded tomorrow by whatever country, but I can’t say for sure. Some people would fight and some would flee. Would saving your country be at the top of your list or would saving your life to fight another day be more appealing?

I think in the world we live in today this is particularly at the top of peoples’ lists. Is it worth fighting to save their nation? I’m Canadian and to be honest I feel a connection to all Canadians when I’m abroad because there is a national identity there that you can bond over.

But, ultimately would I give my life for my country? I’m not sure. Would I give it for my friends and family? I like to think I would.

However, I’m working in unknowns because I don’t really know what I would do. I live a pretty nice life and have never been in that situation before to decide what I would do. Have I been in situations where people have scared me, absolutely, my reaction is typically to take a swing or kick at the person, there was one time I literally just took off running. So, I can’t even say how I would react, because when placed in those types of situations I react differently.

Ultimately, nationalism has changed with my generation. Why? Well, my generation when compared to my grandparents have been opened up to the world.

We are too far removed from any large war to really comprehend nationalism. Do we cheer for Canada at a sporting event? Absolutely. But, Millennials don’t classify themselves as “very patriotic” and feel that religious or cultural views tied into national identity aren’t as important. Maybe this is because Canada has become such a melting pot of cultures and the world due to quick travel options has become smaller.

People typically identify within subcultures if we said nationality were a culture. Today people communicate via Smart Phones and use the Internet including social media where you can talk to literally anyone, anywhere in the world. You can cultivate relationships with anyone. This has created a somewhat borderless world where people see themselves as more alike than different from each other, which in turn has lessened the patriotism felt by someone to their nation. Rather than being of a certain nation, the trend is to now identify with people that have the same views as you, whether they’re our neighbour or are found halfway around the world.

There seems to be a changing sentiment around the world regarding nationalism and patriotism in the way it once was.

Doing the work... when the cameras aren’t there I was asked several times this month if I have been watching the Rio Paralympics. It’s a fair question since those who know me know how much coverage of the Olympics I watched in August. The short answer is “yes”, whatever I could find I watched.

Although these athletes have the Olympic stage, the world’s media spotlight doesn’t cast near Shelley Luedtke as far as it did a few weeks ago.

Late night highlights packages were available, but to see any full event competition the only option was on-line. Which is unfortunate. The conversations I have had with people in the last couple of weeks leave me convinced that if broadcasters made the decision to offer more hours of Paralympic coverage they would quickly build an audience. But whether cameras are on them or not, or if the media scrums are a fraction of the size they were last month, nothing diminishes the exuberance of the athletes when they have produced the performance they have been working for years to achieve. For me it is the ultimate reality show.

Though the sheer number has decreased significantly in the last few years, there are still many competition shows dotting the TV and web schedule. People who sing, dance, cook, design clothes or decorate cakes compete against those who do the same to claim a title and cash award. It can make professionals out of amateurs, and household names out of everyday citizens.

It’s hard to know for sure what might make someone choose the path of a reality TV show to exhibit their talents. Perhaps it is the title and prize money offered, or perhaps there is a sense that other doors could be opened by someone in the industry who could propel their career. It’s a compelling draw for those looking to turn their talent into fame and fortune.

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Each season tens of thousands attempt to earn the few spaces that are part of a televised competition. For the thousands who apply and never make it past the first panel of adjudication, it’s back to the home kitchen, studio or gym to toil in anonymity. That’s where the work is done. Hour upon hour, day after day, sweat, tears, improvements, success, failure, disappointment…all in the pursuit of the craft.

Winning awards may appear to be the culmination of the dream. But it’s not--or at least it shouldn’t. The recognition is a celebration of the effort put in, but an award--whether it comes or not--should be seen simply as another step on the pathway--a further foot forward on the road that allows an individual to do what they are gifted in doing.

Glenn Close has never won an Oscar. Ted Williams never won the World Series. Kurt Browning never won an Olympic medal. But each has a commanding presence in their respective careers; partly of course due to other honours they have received but mostly because of what they have contributed to the body of work. The motivation and ambition that drives athletes is of the same sort that can drive artists, singers, chefs, or designers. Perhaps they hope for opportunities on a bigger stage but most are acutely aware that even a moment in the spotlight is not enough to fuel the dedication and sacrifice needed to achieve that moment. It’s not a finish line they pursue but the steps along the way as they hone, refine and seek a whole other level of achievement.

That’s why I watch. I want to hear their stories, savour the performance and recognize that we each get to do the same in our own lives in the pursuit of our own passions. Because nothing is as affirming as knowing you have done what you’ve done to the very best of your ability, and win or lose--no one can take that from us. Only a few will win titles but the true award comes in doing what you love for no other reason than doing what you love.

That’s my outlook.

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Seeing things differently . . .

Being an organ donor Kelly Running

Organ & Tissue Transplants: Giving the iltimate gift Lynne Bell

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I don’t remember why, but when I became a licenced driver and my first organ donation mail came – the little sticker for your licence and the card you have to fill out – I did so immediately and asked my mom to act as my witness.

The best I can remember is that the decision just made sense to me… if I die, but something I had could save someone else, then take it. It never crossed my mind that someone would treat saving my life any differently if I were an organ donor or not, which is apparently a common reason why people don’t sign up to be organ donors. That thought honestly never crossed my mind and it still doesn’t have an effect on me because I feel as though a doctor would do their everything to keep you alive. They wouldn’t do a subpar job just because you’re an organ donor and they could take a kidney from you to save someone else. It just doesn’t seem like something that would happen to me.

When I thought about organ donation, I thought about being in a motor vehicle collision, while paramedics are unable to resuscitate me, either they know in that instance that I’m an organ donor and after doing everything they can for me, can commence the process of moving me along to be an organ donor. Organs aren’t good forever, there’s ways to keep them active for a short amount of time to be a viable transplant, but there are certain instances where organs are viable or not for donation.

And if I die in a way that allows for organ donation, well… take whatever you need and then cremate the rest of me.

I think there needs to be a better registry, one that is accessible by paramedics at the scene as opposed to searching a wallet for a card that isn’t always carried. I know for myself, I often take my necessary cards… so debit and licence while leaving the rest behind because I can’t be bothered by a large wallet. So that means my health card with that sticker on it sits in my wallet and so does that little organ donor card that’s supposed to be carried with your licence.

So, why not make a registry online that can be accessed and have SGI add an organ donor “yes” or “no” somewhere on the front. There’s lots of room on the card, just a matter of fitting it in underneath your address or on the back somewhere. It wouldn’t take much.

Additionally, on an iPhone anyways, there’s an app called “Health,” which has a place for “Medical ID.” There you can place emergency contacts as well as state whether you’re an organ donor or not.

This can then be accessed through checking the app or if your phone is locked by clicking “Emergency” then “Medical ID” in the bottom left corner.

I also don’t believe that family should be able to overrule your wishes. After all it’s your body, so you should be able to decide what you want to do with it after your soul makes its exit. So, yes your family should know your wishes, but they shouldn’t be able to change what your decision was when you were alive.

Ultimately, whether you’re good with being an organ donor or you don’t want to, it’s your decision and shouldn’t be anyone else’s. This is why a registry is important, why it’s important to make your family aware of your wishes, and why you should make a decision today before it’s too late.

A few weeks ago, Kelly wrote a compelling story about the plight of Saskatchewan’s Charlotte L’OsteBrown-one of the thousands of Canadians who is waiting for for an organ and/or tissue transplant.

To recap, just over a decade ago, L’Oste-Brown was a successful businesswoman and busy mom of two daughters. She was active as a community volunteer in her hometown of Hazenmore, Sask., until she was forced to slow down when her breathing became increasingly laboured, with no obvious explanation.

She was eventually diagnosed with polymyositisa disease which attacks the body’s connective tissue and causes muscle imflammation and degeneration.

In L’Oste-Brown’s case, the polymyositis triggered pulmonary fibrosis, which thickened the tissue between the air sacs of her lungs. This thickening caused irreversible damage to her lungs and has left her dependent on an oxygen tank for “24 hours a day.” She has also relocated to Regina from Hazenmore due to medical necessity.

Since her diagnosis in 2003, L’Oste’s condition has worsened and even though she was placed at the top of the transplant list for lungs on December 1, 2015, relief is not necessarily in sight.

She told Kelly that in the case of a lung transplant, the organ cannot be “trimmed” to fit the recipent’s body. Instead, the donor’s lung must be the exact chest size and blood type as the recipient.

In effect, it must be the perfect match.

While she waits, L’Oste-Brown has embraced a new challenge-that of both raising awareness of organ/tissue donation and campaigning to make

Saskatchewan an “opt-out” province when it comes to organ/tissue donation. That is, an opt-out registry in the province would mean that everyone in Saskatchewan would be added to an organ donor list with he option of contacting the registry to have their name taken off the list.

L’Oste-Brown explained it to Kelly this way: “People don’t know when an accident will happen, so waiting to sign their donor card- to put that sticker on their health card- might not happen even if they had intended to; for people waiting for a donation, we don’t always have tomorrow.”

“People are never too old to donate organs,” she added. “There is no age limit and older people are absolutely able to donate, people with cancer can donate, smokers can still donate; they actually have a machine that can clean a smoker’s lung up to 78 percent and that’s better than the alternative. I can function at 78 percent. But the best decision is, if you want to be an organ donor, just become an organ donor and let the doctor decide at the time what can be used. Someone might have a failing heart, but maybe their kidneys are in good shape.”

Of the approximately 4,500 Canadians were awaiting an organ transplant in 2014, 278 died without ever having received a call that a match had been found for them.

Organ donation and tissue transplants are really the ultimate gift-and until L’Oste-Brown succeeds with her mission to make Saskatchewan an opt-out province, the onus is on each one of us to discuss organ donation with our families, sign our donor cards and put those stickers on our health cards.

L’Oste-Brown’s motto is: “If you become an organ donor, you can save eight lives and change 70.”

It’s something we should all consider.

Editor’s Note . . .

The views expressed in “Seeing things differently” are for discussion purposes and are not necessarily the views of the writers.

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A Tribute: 12th Annual Bowan Rekken Memorial Race held in Carlyle Lynne Bell

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Veteran motocross competitor, Kate Lees and her parents, Brian and Marylee Lees have a special connection with the Rekken family and the Bowan Rekken Memorial Moto-X Race. “Without Brian, Marylee and Kate, this event wouldn’t happen,” says Bowan’s mom, Susan Rekken. “This park and this day is dedicated to Bowan, but it’s just as much dedicated to their son, Kyle, too. Kyle raced here and we all miss him very much.” Kate Lees says of her late brother: It’s actually my brother’s birthday today. This is a special place and a special weekend for me and my family.”

Since it was built in 2004, Carlyle’s Bowan Rekken Memorial Park has been the site of a living tribute to Kelly and Susan Rekken’s son, Bowan, who passed away 12 years ago.

Each year, on Homespun weekend, the Moto-X track hosts competitors of all ages, who compete at the event, which is part of the Southeast Corner Racing Circuit.

This year-on Saturday, Sept. 17-the tradition continued, as the Bowan Rekken Memorial Race hosted racers of all ages, competing in nearly 20 different classes.

The track was built by Bowan’s parents, Kelly and Susan Rekken of Carlyle, his brothers: Kaylan, Kelsey and Bjorn, members of Bowan’s extended family and his many friends.

“It first started when one of Bowan’s friends came up with building a track near Carlyle, as a way to honour Bowan,” says his mother, Susan. “The kids that were racing were having to travel all over to do it and they really wanted to honour Bowan and have that memorial closer to Carlyle.”

“Bowan never got the chance to ride professionally before he passed away,” she says. “Only one race. So for us-Bowan’s family- it’s all about the races and paying tribute to our son.”

The Rekken family shares a special bond with their friends the Lees family, whose son and brother, Kyle Lees also passed away as a young man.

“Kyle raced and his sister, Kate is racing here today,” says Susan. “Without Brian, Marylee and Kate, this event wouldn’t happen. This park and this day is dedicated to Bowan, but it’s just as much dedicated to their son, Kyle, too.”

“It’s actually my brother’s birthday, today,” says Kate Lees. “This is a special place and a special weekend for me and my family.”

Top racers at the 12th Annual Bowan Rekken Memorial Race included: 50cc: 1st- Austin Zackrisson, 2nd- Tucker Wyatt, 3rd- Rydell Herberholz C-Class: 1st- Sam Severson, 2nd- Carson Colquhoun, 3rd- Myah Hjorteland Small Wheel Beginner: 1st- Adison Warren, 2nd- Anden Hammermeister, 3rd- Terrex Fisher

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The sign at Carlyle’s Bowan Rekken Memorial Park reads: “Live your life to the fullest in memory of me.” Every year, Moto-X riders from across southeastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba do just that, as they gather to compete and honour one of their own, Bowan Rekken, who passed away 12 years ago. Young racer Jesse Haddow of Carlyle (pictured) says: “I started racing here last year. I’m so happy there’s a place like this in Carlyle.”

B-Class: 1st- Travis King, 2nd- Ty Stadnick, 3rd- JJ Barnstable 125 2 Stroke Class: 1st- Ty Stadnick, 2nd- Cole Hastings, 3rd- Randy Franke Vet 30-plus: 1st- Blaine Goforth, 2nd- Randy Franke, 3rd- Josh Mantai 65cc: 1st- Ryder Zackrisson, 2nd- Dylan Honig, 3rd-Noah Ketel Youth 14-29: 1st- Travis King, 2nd- Bryce Friess, 3rd-Josh Nay Supermini: 1st- Matthew Stokes, 2nd- Gage Tyhy, 3rd- Riley Smith A-Class: 1st- Kayden Hjorteland, 2nd- Josh Nay, 3rd- Dylan Weidenhamer 85cc: 1st- Gage Tyhy, 2nd- Riley Smith, 3rd- Tyler Domes Women: 1st- Kate Lees, 2nd- Myah Hjorteland, 3rd- Cordy Patton

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The12th Annual Bowan Rekken Memorial Moto-X Race was held at Carlyle’s Bowan Rekken Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 17. As part of the Southeast Corner Racing Circuit, the annual event hosts racers of all ages and has grown steadily in size and popularity. “It’s worked well with Homespun,” says Bowan’s mom, Susan Rekken. “At first we weren’t sure about holding it then, but it lets entire families come to town and it means that there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Carlyle during the weekend.”

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Tiger’s return a boost for pro golf

By Bruce Penton The season-long race for the FedEx Cup has wrapped up and the Ryder Cup, a golf exhibition that creates more pressure for the players than any other event they play, is coming up this week, yet the biggest golf story of the day is about a player ranked No. 726 in the world who hasn’t teed it up in the past 13 months.

Tiger Woods — the man who moves the needle, the major media like to say — announced in early September he was returning to competition, scheduling three events over a three-month period to finish off the 2016

calendar year. Suddenly the pro game was worth watching again for more than the most dedicated of fans.

The last time anyone saw Woods in competition, he was finishing in the top 10 at the Wyndham championship in August, 2015. He then announced he was shutting things down, underwent a couple of back surgeries and faced loud whispers that he was finished. Over the hill after turning 40 last December. He had the ‘chip-yips’ for a good portion of 2015. He shot 85, a career worst, at the 2015 Memorial. What was once talk about possibly overtaking Jack Nicklaus for the most major titles (Big Jack has 18, four more than Woods) has now been reduced to talk about whether Woods might make the cut at the 2016-17 season opener, the Safeway Open, in Napa, Calif.

in mid-October. (He has also scheduled a tourney in Turkey in November and his own tournament, the Hero Challenge, in December in the Bahamas.)

Pro golf has done pretty well with Woods on the sidelines. Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Jordan Spieth jockeyed back and forth for the No. 1 spot in the world, and Dustin Johnson’s recent play — the likely winner of Player of the Year this season — has given the sport a Big 4.

When Woods was in his prime, there was a Big 1 and then a bunch of other guys. At his age and state of health, a return to Woods being the Big 1 is unlikely, but millions of fans around the world would love to see him back in the mix.

Perhaps a Big 5?

• NBC IndyCar commentator Paul Tracy, not impressed with Andretti Autosport driver Marco Andretti’s skill set: “The only other

Kenosee 55+ tourney enjoyed by all Submitted Golf Kenosee welcomed 155 senior men and women golfers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for the 19th annual Kenosee 55+ Golf Tournament.

The action began with an 11 a.m. shotgun start of 18-holes. The beautiful day was enjoyed and a delicious roast beef supper was held at Club 19 following the action. Here door prizes as well as the championship and flight prizes were awarded

by Shawn Woods, Pro Shop Manager and Head Pro at Golf Kenosee.

Men’s Championship: Merv Marsellus, Dennis Beauchesne, Dale Fox

1st Flight: Bernie Wooldridge, Dave Wakefield, Laurence Dezell 2nd Flight: John Dennis, Mark Davis, Bruce McCarthy 3rd Flight: Terry Hayward, Ralph May, Ken Johnson 4th Flight: George Fisher, Don Clark, Randy Schramm Ladies’ Championship: Wendy Currie, Bev Grimes, Connie McIntyre 1st Flight: Cheryl Foster, Kathy Lawless, Evelyn Work 2nd Flight: Marion Evans, Val Cawood, Linda McDowell 3rd Flight: Rose Rondeau, Phyllis Thorn, Sharon Sawyer

ride I could see him getting is maybe with Uber.”

• Faux John Madden on Twitter: “Playing the Browns should be no problem for Carson Wentz; he faced similar opponents in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.”

• NOTSportsCenter on Twitter, after the L.A. Rams 28-0 loss in their 2016 opener: “REPORT: Los Angeles officials have opened discussions with St. Louis about sending the Rams back, saying they’ve seen enough of them already.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “From the Sometimes You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up file comes word that fibbing swimmer Ryan Lochte’s choice of music for his “Dancing with the Stars” debut was ‘Call Me Irresponsible.’”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “At ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Ryan Lochte was rushed by an audience member who was tackled by security.

Or as Ryan described it, ‘I was attacked by an ISIS commando raid, but fought them off.’”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Argos pivot Ricky Ray is out after partially deflating a lung in the Labour Day game. ‘Will he get a four-game suspension?’ asked Gisele Bundchen.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “For all their worries about pollution, organizers of the Rio Games have to be happy that the biggest piece of trash in the water turned out to be an American swimmer.”

• Brad Rock of the Deseret News, in his ‘Rock On’ column: “A used mouth guard worn

by Stephen Curry sold for $3,190. Rock On will never again complain about the cost of his kids’ braces.”

• Another one from Rock: “Tim Tebow has joined the Mets’ minor league system.But experts predict it will be tough reaching the big leagues, especially since he’s never been beyond first base.”

• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Lifeinsurance company drops Josh McCown after he is named Browns QB.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, after cameras caught QB Cam Newton flossing on the sideline during the Panthers’ season opener in Denver: “It even surprised the woman giving him a pedicure.”

• @RandyTurner15 of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter, during the Banjo Bowl: “With all the penalties the Riders are taking there won’t be enough Pilsner in Saskatchewan.”

• Kaseberg again: “The Cleveland Browns, whose mascot is a dog, may sign convicted dog killer, Michael Vick.

That would be like the Miami Dolphins hiring Japanese fisherman.”

• Headline at thekicker.com: “Andy Dalton To Kneel During Anthem To Protest Steelers Brutality” • Comic Torben Rolfsen, on Slovenia’s Alexsander Ceferino getting elected president of European soccer: “The title will be made official as soon as all the cheques clear.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

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Rider Insider 1 - A massive sigh of relief went up from the Wheat Province late Sunday afternoon when the Saskatchewan Roughriders eerged from overtime with a 26-23 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos. The victory snapped a 7-game losing streak for the Green & White, and relieved a lot of tension around here.

Does it mean anything in the standings? We’ll get to that in a minute but more than anything, it was just a euphoric feeling to actually win a game. It sounds so small and hollow to say that, but the Roughriders were finally rewarded for all the hard work they’ve put in over the past number of weeks. They celebrated lustily - some said as if it were a Grey Cup win - but Rider boss Chris Jones had no problem with it.

It seemed like the bubble may

have finally burst. But is it too late?

2 - How many fans got out their calculators Sunday night and were doing some quick Rider Math? Let’s see, with six games to go, if the Riders win all of them and the Eskimos, Argonauts and Alouettes lose most of theirs, then Saskatchewan could be looking at a crossover playoff berth. Do we even dare dream of an 8-10 record when all is said and done?

That sounds like a tall order indeed but for now let’s just revel in Sunday’s victory over the Evil Empire, a team which appears to have its own set of problems as we enter the stretch drive.

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Carlyle’s “Biggest Little Craft Show” celebrated 30 years as a Saskatchewan success story on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18. Homespun-a Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence winner- showcased nearly 70 juried exhibitors and welcomed thousands of shoppers to the event over the weekend. Every year, Homespun endeavors to improve its visitor experience. “ We’re excited to offer late shopping on the Saturday for those who work that day or have something on during the day,” says Homespun Board Chairperson, Nicole Currie. “We want to welcome everyone who wants to attend to Homespun. It’s because of our volunteers, our vendors, and our visitors that Homespun is celebrating 30 years in our community.” Pictured are three of the many volunteers who make Homespun happen: (l-r) volunteer Charity Brown, Chairperson Nicole Currie and volunteer Natalie Miller.

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The 14th Annual Quilt Show has become part of Carlyle’s Homespun tradition. The exhibit and sale in the Carlyle Memorial Hall not only featured handcrafted works of art by prairie artisans- attendees also enjoyed free quilting demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The Allens have been coming to Homespun for eight years to sell Steel Art Silhouettes from their shop in Shoal Lake Manitoba.

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Byron Fitcher’s Fine Art Photography was a hit with Homespun shoppers.

Here, the Estevan resident is pictured with some of his work.

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From Page 11 - Rider Insider 3 - The TSN Turning Point in Sunday’s game likely was the Justin Cox interception off Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly at the Saskatchewan 54yard line with 1:08 to go and the game tied 2020. We assumed the Command Centre already looked at it since it was a turnover, and the Rider offense was already on the ball.

However Eskimo Head Coach Jason Maas threw his challenge flag and it went back to Toronto for another look. How many of you were seeing the final minute of the Labour Day Classic playing out all over again, with disastrous consequences looming?

“I just thought ‘Here we go again’”, admitted Rider coach Chris Jones on 620 CKRM’s postgame show. “But then I watched the replay and it was eerily similar to a couple weeks ago against Winnipeg. But clearly he didn’t make contact and we were fortunate enough to make the play.”

The video replay official at the Command Centre in Toronto was Jeff Harbin and apparently he saw what Jones saw. I haven’t looked at it since but at the time, it appeared as though Cox tugged the receiver’s hip about 12 yards past the line of scrimmage, long before the ball arrived.

4 - It’s hard to make any judgment on the call without having looked at it again forwards, backwards and from all angles but - if there was mild contact - does that mean that the Command Centre is loosening up its approach on Pass Interference as we head down the homestretch?

That would be a tough thing to do now, even if it’s what everybody wants. Sunday’s game was a great example of what the CFL could be with some mild tweaking of the rules and their interpretation.

There was only one challenge in the contest and the officials were actually allowed to call the game themselves without the interference of “Helicopter Officiating” from Toronto. Some referees have indicated to me that they’re not fans of the new “All 24” camera in the Command Centre, which was instituted to correct on-field errors or confusion.

There’s been an apparent awakening amongst CFL powerbrokers that the game currently is broken, but there may be some unrest ahead on how to go about repairing it. (i.e. getting nine teams to

agree on what needs to be done).

Less challengeable plays and less video review clearly is the way to go. However that’s a conversation for this winter.

5 - A point of clarification. My longtime colour commentator Carm Carteri referred to some players on the Rider punt cover units as “braindead” for taking multiple No Yards penalties against Edmonton on Sunday. #27 Kevin Francis did it twice and #25 Matt Webster did it once.

However I was informed by the Riders late Sunday night that they coach their players to get downfield and take the No Yards penalty if necessary, especially if it’s in the endzone. 99% of the time the penalty is declined in that instance. It’s a lot easier to cover and take the penalty rather than to try to stay outside the 5-yard halo, end up stationary, and then try to make the tackle.

6 - The fourth quarter touchdown by “rookie” Rider Armanti Edwards was his first professional touchdown despite all his years in the National Football League (including four as a receiver in Carolina). That nugget comes courtesy of the Watauga Democrat newspaper, which I happened to be reading early Monday morning. It was an incredibly acrobatic play by Edwards to reach the goalline.

What’s that you say? The Riders finally made some big plays? And they won? Go figure.

Anyway when Edwards is healthy, he’s likely the Roughriders’ best receiver. The trouble is he’s suffered through several nicks and bumps all summer long and was rarely healthy enough to get on the roster. Hopefully Sunday was the start of something special.

7 - A couple of Roughrider players are showing why Chris Jones went after them in free agency, and why he’s stuck with them throughout this season. Running back Curtis Steele is a prime example, as he had an explosive start to the season but then went on the injury shelf for months. The Roughriders probably don’t win that game on Sunday without him.

Meanwhile receiver/returner/running back Kendial Lawrence was in the fans’ doghouse all summer but no one’s said a peep about him since his 85-yard punt return touchdown in the Labour

Day Classic. He had another monster return in the Banjo Bowl which was negated by a needless penalty. Why Lawrence was a scratch for the Edmonton game this weekend is a mystery to me, but I’m guessing it had nothing to do with performance.

A lot of things are going on that aren’t apparent to the naked eye. Jones will likely be proven to be a genius yet.

8 - Now for what you all came here for today.

It all started on Friday afternoon with this Tweet from Drew Edwards of the Hamilton Spectator and the website 3DownNation.com: The timing of the news was unfortunate only for the fact we were poised to host our annual Plaza of Honor edition of the SportsCage live from Evraz Place and the show should’ve been dedicated to Plaza inductees Ivan Gutfriend and Matt Dominguez.

However all our listeners and callers wanted to discuss was how Justin Dunk and I were recently dumped by the CFL’s official website, CFL.ca.

9 - First, some background. In June, I informed the editors of CFL.ca that I hadn’t planned on writing for their website this year. I was trying to “de-clutter” my life and was content to simply write for this blog and the Roughriders official website. (I relinquished my syndicated column in 23 weekly Saskatchewan newspapers as well).

The league said they’d still like to keep me on since my columns were amongst their mostread, and we struck a deal that they’d publish the Monday Morning Goalie or my weekly column from www.riderville.com. It wasn’t for a lot of money.

That was going along great until Roster-Gate, after which I started to take aim at CFL Commissioner Jeffrey L. Orridge in this space. If you’ll recall, four days before that, I wrote that I was willing to give Orridge another chance at the urging of those in the CFL office, most of whom I still have profound respect for. They’re great soldiers.

10 - It should be pointed out that I still haven’t received any word from the CFL office about booting me from CFL.ca.

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Wild for Wildlife: Moose Mountain R n R to host fundraiser Oct. 1 Lynne Bell

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If you missed it last year, there’s still time to go wild in the Moose Mountains, as Moose Mountain Recoup and Release Wildlife Rescue (Moose Mountain R n R) holds their second annual ‘Moose Mountain Gone Wild!’ fundraising evening Saturday, Oct. 1 at Kenosee Lake’s Red Market Barn.

This year’s event begins with cocktails at 5 p.m., followed by Ben Dubois’ “famous roast beef supper” at 6:00 p.m., a live auction at 6:45 p.m. and music

by Chris Byrne, Lorri Solomon-Matthewson and Wool Tree Grove at 8 p.m.

“Like last year, this year only 200 tickets will be sold,” says Cheryl Winkler, certified wildlife rehabilitator and Moose Mountain R n R founder. “We were overwhelmed by the support we received last year. We are looking forward to hosting ‘Moose Mountain Gone Wild!’ for the second year.”

Tickets for last year’s fundraiser sold quickly, and Winkler encourages attendees to purchase tickets for the 2016 event soon. Prices remain the same, with single tickets at $50 and corporate tables of eight at $400-and tax receipts will be issued for the latter.

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Cheryl Winkler (pictured), founder of the nonprofit registered charity, Moose Mountain Recoup and Release works to help heal injured and abandoned animals, so they can be released back into the wild. The organization is hosting their second annual ‘Moose Mountain Gone Wild!’ fundraiser at Kenosee Lake’s Red Market Barn on Saturday, Oct.1. Winkler says: “We are looking forward to hosting ‘Moose Mountain Gone Wild!’ for the second year. We are grateful for the all of the support we receive from so many people, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to the Red Market Barn for another great evening.”

Moose Mountain Recoup and Release is located on the border of Moose Mountain Provincial Park, near Kenosee Lake’s Red Market Barn. The three-acre facility is also where

Winkler’s home is located, as well as structures that house each animal and bird species separately- well apart from each other’s temporary homes.

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From Page 14 - Rider Insider The word actually came down from two separate Roughrider staffers over the past couple of weeks. One said, “They’re going in another direction with some younger writers” while the other said, “The decision came from the CFL hierarchy. The Commissioner and his P.R. guy don’t like you very much”.

That’s hardly surprising, given the tone of my columns, and I greeted the news with a shrug of the shoulders.

However it spread like wildfire across the CFL over the weekend and even one Eskimo coach laughed before Sunday’s game, saying “Look at you making the news again!” as he shook my hand.

The “firing” even brought these responses from some of the Hall of Fame media who cover the CFL: 11 - That last one was my personal favourite, from Zig Fracassi of Sirius NFL Radio in New York. My beliefs are simply that I only want to write for - and broadcast to Roughriders fans. What other teams - or fans of other teams - think about my opinions isn’t something I care about.

I spend the off-season travelling thousands upon thousands of miles across this province greeting Rider fans at sports dinners and appearances and always try to portray the franchise in a good light. So many

have said, “Thanks for sticking up for the Roughriders”.

The fans really are what it’s all about, and reporting on the Riders for them is what gets me out of bed each morning. But I’m not a journalist. Never was and don’t profess to be. Don’t want to be.

I’ve carved out my own style over a 25-year career and if people want to label it as an “entertainer”, that’s up to them. There aren’t many guys on the continent doing what I do, but it’s a helluva lot of fun.

So, again, when Orridge made the statement on August 12 that the Roughriders “compromised the reputation of the CFL”, I took great offense to it and still do.

I have a mandate, the full support of my bosses, and that’s all I care about.

12 - The only thing that stung out of all this was when my daughter said Sunday evening, “Dad, did you get fired from the CFL because that’s what I heard?” I had to give her the background and make her realize that, no, her Dad didn’t lose his job. NBD. 13 - That’s all I’ve got today because I have to prepare for a very important speech I’m giving at Tuesday’s Recovery Luncheon in Regina plus a couple of school presentations, media appearances and of course MY JOB. This blog continues to be just a fun sideline.

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Historians believe that the first Croatians to arrive in Canada were two sailors that served as crew on the third voyage of Jacques Cartier. A few years later, the French government sent Austrian military units, in which several Croatians served, to help defend New France. These French-mandated Croatians were also involved in the Cariboo Gold Rush of the 1860s and the Cariboo Gold Rush of the 1890s, as well as British Columbia’s early salmon fisheries. The main period of Croatian migration, however, spans the 20th century. During this time, around 80,000 Croatians settled in Canada, motivated mainly by the promise of a better life. During the 1920s and the post-WWII years, a large number of these immigrants came to Canada to protest the political conditions in their homeland.

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ANSWERS 1: Lucy Maud Montgomery 2: Sir Wilfrid Laurier 3: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 4: Montreal, Quebec, hosted the Games in 1976.

Canada’s national parks system—the largest in the world—comprises 47 locations where the full spectrum of the country’s incredible biodiversity is represented and protected. From the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific coasts to the forests, glaciers, plains and deserts that shape the landscape of every province, our parks system is a natural jewel that underlines the essence of Canada: wild, diverse and unfathomably big. Among this infinite variety of flora, fauna and geology, one park stands out as the most diverse of all: Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada, an untamed slice of wilderness that stretches 30,050 square kilometres across the Northwest Territories.

The significance of Nahanni National Park Reserve’s natural heritage earned it one of the first four UNESCO World Heritage Site designations in 1978. The park is located in the southwest portion of the Northwest Territories and centres on the valleys of the South Nahanni and Flat Rivers.

It protects part of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region and encompasses three of Canada’s ecozones, namely the Taiga Plains, the Taiga Cordillera and the Boreal Cordillera. The dramatic South Nahanni River is the centrepiece of the park and was proclaimed a Canadian Heritage River in 1987 for both its natural and recreational value.

Along the South Nahanni River, one-of-a-kind features abound. These include the powerful Virginia Falls, which boast a vertical drop twice as tall as Niagara Falls; river canyons that reach 1200 metres deep; unique caves like Grotte Valerie, home to dozens of ancient Dall’s sheep skeletons; and Rabbitkettle Hotsprings, source of the largest tufa mounds in Canada.

The first human occupation of the lands that make up Nahanni National Park Reserve can be traced back nearly 10,000 years. Evidence of prehistoric human presence has been found at various sites in the park. Local legends refer to a group of mountain-dwelling people, the Naha tribe, that mysteriously disappeared from the area. Linguistic similarities between modern local Dehe dialects and the Navajo language in the southern US have led to speculation that the Navajo descended from the lost Naha people. As the Klondike gold rush saw explorers attempt to use the South Nahanni River as a highway to riches found in the famous gold fields of the Yukon, the unforgiving and mysterious nature of the area gave birth to a multitude of similar legends and lore.

As far as adventure goes, not many places in Canada can match the experiences to be had in Nahanni National Park Reserve. It’s a mountaineering mecca, a paddler’s paradise and a hiking haven. Park interpreters can be found along the trails to tell stories of local Dene culture. River trips and flightseeing excursions can be booked. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Canadian experience far off the beaten path, Nahanni National Park Reserve is yours to explore.

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NEWS

Friday, September 23, 2016

Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to a variety of calls between Friday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 15.

This included a $250 ticket to a motor vehicle operator who was talking on their phone. The ticket was given to a combine driver who was on a public road talking on his cell phone. Any motor vehicle operator, including a tractor or a combine, on a public roadway or highway can be ticketed for this offence.

Additionally, Staff Sgt. Darren Simons reminds individuals who have increased the radius of their tires from the factory specs that they should recalibrate their speedometer. Larger tires rotate at a different rate than the tires originally calibrated to the speedometer. This means that the speedometer may read that you’re going to the speed limit, but that in reality you are going faster than what the speedometer reads.

RCMP remind people that the majority of stolen vehicles are taken if the vehicle is unlocked and the keys are hidden somewhere in the vehicle or if your house is unlocked and the keys are kept near the door.

Staff Sgt. Simons also thanks individuals for calling regarding erratic drivers or suspected intoxicated drivers. RCMP appreciate these calls and ask that citizens continue to make them. Even if the RCMP may not locate the driver, they are given a general area to begin checking for the questionable driver.

911 Calls There was only one 911 call this week. The individual who called will be charged with misuse of 911 as they were attempting to use the number as a phone

From Page 15 - MM R n R

“Our ultimate goal is to release healthy animals and birds back into the wild once they are able to survive in their natural environment again,” says Winkler. “We limit human interaction with the animals and birds we rehabilitate, and that’s the reason why.”

“I’m the person who does all of the feeding, for that reason.”

Winkler says the work is “365 days a year” and says caring for animals and birds “is innate” for her.

“Sometimes, I wish it wasn’t,” she adds. “But this has always been a part of me.”

However, operating expenses quickly add up, in spite of Winkler’s dedication and the help she receives from a faithful cadre of volunteers who assist with tasks other than feeding the rescued animals and birds.

Wildlife rehabilitation costs range from $10 per week for a duckling to $200 per week for a moose. To cite one example, each animal is often fed a special formula which contains nutrients suitable for their species.

“We give tax receipts for any donation over $20 and we also accept in-kind donations of all types: food, household items like garbage bags, paper towels,

South East Cornerstone Public School Division No. 209 SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCILS PUBLIC CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND

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Assistance RCMP attended Mental Health Act calls.

Assault An assault was reported in Wawota, but no charges were laid.

Another assault, which resulted in no charges, was reported in Redvers.

An assault of a police officer occurred when a vehicle was spotted and suspected to have an intoxicated driver. When the vehicle was stopped the driver was given a 72-hour suspension; but one passenger was found to have failed to comply with their conditions and assaulted the officer. The other passenger was found to have two counts of failing to comply as well as outstanding charges which resulted in them being held in cells.

Break and enter There was a break and enter reported in Arcola to a garage. The matter is currently under investigation.

Family matters There were three child custody issues reported to RCMP during this time.

Explosion There was an explosion at a residence in Arcola.

The individual was trying to relight the pilot light, when the explosion occurred. The individual was burnt in the explosion and STARS assisted.

Frauds Four frauds were reported to RCMP during this time. RCMP remind individuals to avoid giving their banking information out over the telephone or through email.

Harassing phone call There was a harassing phone call received by an individual. If you are receiving calls from someone you do not want to be receiving calls from you may contact your telephone company and block certain numbers.

Alcohol related offences An impaired driver was found operating a golf cart.

laundry soap and bleach, lumber, newspapers... ,” says Winkler. “We’ve got a whole list on our website.”

“We also accept regular meat, game meat and produce. Sometimes people are just cleaning out their fridge or freezer and just drop stuff off that they don’t want anymore; but it’s still good for us to use.”

“But we’d be thrilled if people can come out to support us on Oct. 1,” she adds.

At last year’s inaugural fundraiser, Winkler told the 200 people in attendance: “It’s mind-boggling what the community has done. There’s an amazing group of people standing behind me, helping to make this all happen.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE - RM OF MOOSE CREEK NO. 33 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Moose Creek No. 33 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3-2015 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will allow for more flexibility with Agricultural subdivision site size.

Three tickets were issued under the Liquor Act. Mischief In Redvers a truck was vandalized. This matter is under investigation.

There was property damage done to another vehicle in Redvers where a vehicle was scratched.

A call was received by RCMP regarding a suspicious person hanging around a building in Redvers.

There was a mischief complaint originating in Carlyle, but when RCMP patrolled the subjects had already left.

An individual in the Carlyle area was refusing to leave an establishment. The individual was given a ride home prior to RCMP arrival to the establishment.

There was a report of mischief at the school in Redvers, but it was dealt with by the school.

An information call from Wawota regarding mischief was reported.

There was an incident reported in the Carlyle area of mischief, which has been determined to be unfounded.

RCMP attended a report of mischief and helped resolve an issue between two individuals.

Motor vehicle collisions A collision took place between a vehicle and a moose.

There was another collision reported, this time between a vehicle and a deer.

Driving infractions RCMP issued warnings and fines to speeding violators, which included highs of $340 and $384 for speeding.

Ten other traffic offences, from seatbelt tickets to equipment regulations, were issued as well.

Municipal by-laws Three calls were received regarding municipal bylaws. One ticket was issued in regards to these calls, which involved a noise bylaw charge in Carlyle.

Theft A stolen vehicle was reported in Arcola. It has since been recovered.

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AFFECTED LAND The amendment will affect residents in the Agricultural District.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to allow Council to approve larger agricultural site sizes than specified in the Zoning Bylaw, because of existing building, and topographical features, or to include water supply or waste water disposal systems for the property.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the RM of Moose Creek No. 33 office located in Alameda during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendment on Wednesday, October 12 at 10:00am at The RM of Moose Creek No. 33 office in Alameda. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the indersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).

Issued at the RM of Moose Creek No. 33 on September 14, 2016.

Signed:

Administrator - Sentura Preitag

Town of Carlyle:

Property for Sale by Tender The Town of Carlyle is offering for sale, as is, Lot 14, Block 17, Plan 58330 (112 2nd Street West).

As this is tax title property, Council reserves the right to reject any bid that is not sufficient to cover the amount of all outstanding arrears of taxes, penalties and costs. This property is 15.25 m by 36.6 m, and is zoned Residential R2.

Please submit sealed tenders, clearly marked “Land Tender”, to the Town of Carlyle, Box 10, Carlyle, SK. S0C 0R0 or drop off at Town Office, 100 Main Street, Carlyle, SK, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016. Tenders will be opened by Council at the Regular Meeting of October 19th.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

ATTENTION CAPITAL RECREATION & CULTURE FUNDING PROGRAM

daughter Holly and her husband Jason Adamache (Weyburn), grandsons Corey Zelionka and his daughter, Larry Zelionka and his wife Melanie, Brent Zelionka and his wife Ronda (all from Lloydminster), his sister Madge McWhirter and her daughter Hope McAdoo and her daughter Kimberly (all of Regina). Also in attendance were friends from BC, MB, NB, and of course Alida and the surrounding area.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Darren Barrie and all members of the Barrie family on the death of their mother/grandmother Dot Barrie (Estevan) on Sept. 17 at the age of 90 years. Condolences are also extended to the Potapinski family – Dale (Linda), Allan, Elaine, Carol (Alvin), Dean (Elan) and their families. There will be a memorial gathering at Alida Hall sometime during this Sept. 19 week.

The Paralympics have now come to an end. I wish I could have seen more of these games, had a hard time finding them on TV (of course refused to get up a midnight to watch them), but the ones I did see were great. I especially did enjoy the wheelchair rugby games. Once again Canada did us proud throughout the games. Now have to wait two years for the Winter Olympics to see more excellent sport competition – Go Canada Go. We FINALLY did it – The Rider WON – yah they won a game and in overtime even. It was against Edmonton on Sunday – Way to go Riders.

That’s a good way to end the football season on a winning note (ha). We will definitely hold out for next year. Go – Riders – Go! Just want to give a heads up to all of our ‘Haunted House’ friends – I do believe that this

Town of Carlyle & R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 The program is available to any Town of Carlyle recreation or cultural organization who is interested in obtaining funding for capital projects. The program consists of two components, an annual limited matching grant and a larger long term matching grant. Application deadlines are March 31st and September 30th of every year. Funding is limited and applications will be reviewed by the Recreation and Culture Foundation.

Further information and application forms are available from the Town of Carlyle or R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 municipal offices.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Conference Room 1, Tatagwa View, Weyburn 1:30 P.M.

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• Strategic Planning – Wall Walk at 1:30 p.m.

• Individuals or groups of individuals requesting a meeting with SCRHA must send their request in writing 10 days prior to the meeting stating the purpose of the meeting and the time required.

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Submitted by Myrna Olson Neil and Faye Rempel attended Faye’s 50th school reunion recently. The reunion was held in Winnipeg, Faye attended Vincent Massey High School in Brandon.

Congrats to Trystan and Ashley Meyers of Saskatoon on the birth of their daughter on Sept. 7.

She weighed 7 lbs 3oz. and has been named Mayson Grace.

Shirley Corkish traveled to Regina last weekend . She visited with Rick and Michelle and family and helped granddaughter, Eva celebrate her 10th birthday.

Sympathy to Evelyn Green and family on the passing of her sister-in-law, Phyllis (Green) Stephens of LaRonge, Sk. She passed away on Sept. 8 at the age of 77 years old.

Sympathy to Travis and Shannon Houff, Julia and Clara on the passing of a dad and a grandfather, Jim Tulik of Warman. He passed away on Sept. 13.

Sympathy also to the Don Steinke and family on the passing of his brother, Walter of Medicine Hat, AB. He passed away on Aug. 15 at the age of 75 years old.

Welcome to all of the new teachers and support staff in Wawota, Eilysh Kirkpatrick, Amy Singleton, Ellen Revet, Melissa Barsi and Alaura Campbell.

This past weekend saw many communities sponsor a Terry Fox Walk. What a great legacy Terry has left us. After 36 years over 700 million dollars have been raised with his Marathon of Hope. This is a great charity to support as they do not phone, send out address labels or cards, etc. and over 83% of the funds raised are used for Cancer Research. A single Dream, A world of Hope.

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year (only) our Haunted House has found new home – It will be held in Redvers. Just keep your eyes and ears open as to place, dates and all other information.

I do believe that most of the harvesting is just about coming to an end in this little corner of Saskatchewan – I know we will be as of Monday.

Hopefully if the weather will continue to cooperate now then I’m sure we’ll see more farmers being done this week. Good Luck fella with this year’s harvest.

Once again a reminder to please contact me with your news either by calling (306-443-2496) or texting (306-485-8561) or e-mailing (g.cowan@ sasktel.net) I do appreciate hearing from you. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

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Visitors on September 8 with Ben and Marcelle Peterson were Bob and Bernice Heath (Calgary), Carol and Jeremy Weger (Brandon), Jody and Sabrina Will (Brandon), and Beth George (Redvers).

Tracy Peterson (Calgary) was down for a few days (September 9-13) visiting with his parents Ben and Marcelle Peterson.

Garnett and Jean Ball spent from Sept. 5 to 12 on a fishing holidaying at Jan Lake; also there was their son, Garrett and his friend Natasha Osmond.

Alexis Fuller accompanied her mother Lori to Regina on Thursday, Sept. 15 for medical attention to her hand, which she had injured at school. She found out that she had three broken fingers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Alexis, may you soon be as good as new. She is entered in a barrel racing event in Ogema on Sept. 24 and 25. Good luck Alexis in your ride and have fun.

Adam Cowan (Estevan) arrived at the Cowan Farm (Sept. 17 to 19) once again help Grandpa Gray and Uncle Tim with the harvesting.

Family and friends gathered at the Zelionka Farm on Sept. 17 to honour Lawrence on his 90th birthday. Happy Birthday Lawrence from the Alida community. Home for this event were son Randy and his wife Glenda Zelionka (Loon Lake, SK),

HERITAGE TRAINS

LAST TRAIN SEPT. 25

• Skidsteer work • Auger holes (4” to 24”-13’ deep) • Screw piles • Asphalt sealing & crack filling (Commercial & Residential) • Brick Work • Retaining Walls • Patio Firepits • Driveway sealing & crack filling • Sierra Stone

MERV’S PITCHFORK SUPPER SEPT. 10 & OCT. 8 SETTLER’S SUPPER Last one of the Season SEPT. 17 1920’S RUM RUNNER SEPT. 24 & OCT. 15 MINI TOUR BRUNCH Last ones of the season OCT. 1 & 8

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NEWS

Friday, September 23, 2016

Pause for Reflection

Our Mother who art in heaven

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

One line in Il Divo’s song “Mama” always chokes me with emotion. I think of my mother’s sacrifice and every mother’s sacrifice. When a baby is born, a mother’s life is on hold. Everything else takes second place.

The line that catches me is “I know you had dreams”. We all do, but a mother’s dreams are put on hold for us. And I think of Mary the Mother of Jesus and how she totally gave up everything with her “Yes” to God’s plan.

And I think of my Mother and how our dreams became more important to her than her dreams.

Now imagine God as a Mother and apply the words of Il Divo’s song “Mama”. Every line relates to the love God has for us as a Mamma.

Mama thank you for who I am There but for the grace of God… Thank you for all the things I’m not I really didn’t turn out too badly Forgive me for the words unsaid How many times have I not talked to God? For the times I forgot Mama remember all my life

God looks at our whole life effort You showed me love, you sacrificed And sent your Son to save me Think of those young and early days God’s hand and God’s Angels have always been with me How I’ve changed Along the way (along the way) And I know you believed God has faith in me even when I don’t And I know you had dreams God has dreams for us and he gives us dreams And I’m sorry it took all this time to see That I am where I am because of your truth And I miss you, I miss you Mama forgive the times you cried Especially when your Son died Forgive me for not making right All of the storms I may have caused And I’ve been wrong Dry your eyes (dry your eyes) God should not have to weep for us Mama I hope this makes you smile I hope you’re happy with my life At peace with every choice I made How I’ve changed

Along the way And I know you believed in all of my dreams And I owe it all to you mama And our Heavenly Mother Mary has dreams for us and loves us into perfection. In Pope Saint Pius X’s Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum (1904) we read: The Apostle St John continues: “And, being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered” (Apoc. xii., 2). John therefore saw the Most Holy Mother of God already in eternal happiness, yet travailing in a mysterious childbirth.

What birth was it?

Surely it was the birth of us who, still in exile, are yet to be generated to the perfect charity of God, and to eternal happiness. And the birth pains show the love and desire with which the Virgin from heaven above watches over us …

Our Mother Mary also has dreams for us and with an agony of love urges us to fullness of life.

Yes! It is with gratitude we continue living. You and I are God’s greatest love song. I pray that we may be “love smacked”. God’s abundance, so evident in nature, is never ending in love for us.

Thank you to the God who helps us when we cannot help ourselves.

By Linda Wegner Since I’ve almost, but not completely, retired from my work, I’m treating myself to tea at Tim Horton’s a couple of times a week. Enhancing the enjoyment of that new pattern of indulging myself, I always hope to find a seat next to windows looking out at the drive-through lane. As mentioned in another article, I pray for folks going through that line but lately I’ve added a far less spiritual aspect to my observations: I count the number of Fords, Dodges, Chevrolets, Hondas etc. as they pass by.

I even saw a BMV this morning, more of a rarity than a usual occurrence in these parts.

I know, small things amuse small minds but many of those honkin’ big trucks are anything but small, much less the advertising budgets of the manufacturers of those vehicles. It takes innovative skill to design each product and it takes deep pockets to manufacture and market them but without both those elements, that brand would disappear from the car lots, sales rooms and Timmie’s lineups. That’s simply the way it is in the world of competition for sales.

As Christians we are instructed to live out our faith in such a way that others receive an accurate picture of the love of God. As individuals and as individual church bodies of believers, our role is to present the gospel of redeeming love; in fact, the impact of genuine, lived-out faith can’t be measured in terms of power or wealth. While there is nothing

wrong with being well off financially or in a leadership position, if honestly acquired, no where are we called to be the top-dog, the richest, or the biggest player.

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” “By this we know that we are in him.” (1 John 1:5; 4:11)

Who’s the winner?

PRIME Advertising Call: TheObserver 306-453-2525 TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Moose Creek #33 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF KISBEY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before Nov. 23 , 2016 a tax lien will be registered against the land:

Assess# 505000850 505001050 505002500 505002900 505003800 505004400 505007800 505008025,50 505008200 505010200 505011200 505011700 505014600 505017100 505018250 505018300 505018600

Lot 17 21,22,23 16,17 24,25 16,17 4,5,6 11 16,17,21 S1/2 of 18,19,20 20 SE Corner Part 14,25 3 5 6,7 15,16

Plan L4610 L4610 L4610 L4610 L4610 P1793 O3 O3 O3 O3 AG479 101263698 O3240 O3240 85R04374 85R04374 O3240

Dated this 23 day of SEPT , 2016.

Judy Graham. Village Administrator Box 249, Kisbey

Block A A B B C D G G G J M W 4 14 16 16 16

Arrears $79.74 $402.10 $401.40 $402.80 $161.07 $955.19 $401.40 $1,663.13 $402.80 $718.75 $1,152.86 $250.00 $250.00 $542.08 $401.40 $1,448.99 $402.80

Adv Cost $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

Notice is hereby under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the day of November 22, 2016, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the laud.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Total Cost $89.74 $412.10 $411.40 $412.80 $171.07 $965.19 $411.40 $1,673.13 $412.80 $728.75 $1,162.86 $260.00 $260.00 $552.08 $411.40 $1,458.99 $412.80

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part of Lot

Lot

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Range

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Dated this 23rd day of September, 2016 Sentura Freitag Treasurer

Meridian

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Total Arrears $1,272.35 $1,138.94 $464.05 $594.54 $1,184.00 $1,889.60 $583.27 $502.94 $476.00 $422.71 $1,960.14 $1,239.55 $1,601.72 $2,330.83 $1,297.76 $190.83 $1,474.38 $871.35 $1,894.22 $1,114.62 $232.97 $229.00 $209.95 $241.97 $239.23 $181.45 $243.49 $229.85 $238.09 $234.67

Costs Advertising

Total Arrears and Costs

$10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85 $10.85

$1,283.20 $1,149.79 $474.90 $605.39 $1,194.85 $1,900.45 $594.12 $513.79 $486.85 $433.56 $1,970.99 $1,250.40 $1,612.57 $2,341.68 $1,308.61 $201.68 $1,485.23 $882.20 $1,905.07 $1,125.47 $243.82 $239.85 $220.80 $252.82 $250.08 $192.30 $254.34 $240.70 $248.94 $245.52

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Friday, September 23, 2016

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY The Carlyle Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays)

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS Moose Mountain Woodworks

Pioneer Plumbing & Heating • Residential • Farm • Commercial

Contact 577-8633

Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Authorized Dealer for Kitchen Kraft Cabinets & Duraco Windows & Doors

“Jean’s Painting”

Fax - 453-2962 info@mmww2012.com

Lenn Dovell Exteriors

Construction

Box 73 • Alida, SK.

453-6066

Shop: 735-HEAT (Fax: 735-4329) À DWODQGSOXPELQJ#KRWPDLO FD

G.M.

Fresh Water Hauling, Gravel trucks, Sand & gravel, rock & topsoil, excavating, Grader, Oilfield lease mowing, Snow removal

Professional Cabinet Making & Finishing Computerized Design & Drafting

712 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK After Hours Call 306-853-7227

* Saskatchewan Gas Contractor

Easts Mowing Service 443-2270 • Lloyd East

Shop 2 miles north of Carlyle on Highway #9

For your residential, commercial and service needs.

New Homes & Commercial • Renovations Framing • Finishing • Cabinet Making GILLES MATTHEWSON Phone 453-2421

Siding - Vinyl, Hard Board Soffitt & Fascia - Aluminum - 10 Colors Metal Roofing - Window Cladding

FREE ESTIMATES Lenn Dovel 577-4431 577-7307(cell)

McNeil Plumbing & Gas Fitting Ltd.

(Nicholson’s) Carlyle, Sask.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING STIPPLE CEILINGS & TEXTURING

FREE ESTIMATES

575-8060 • Cell 577-7982 BRIAN JEANNIE

Box 154 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0

Matz Repair Repairs to household: Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Dishwashers, Electrical on: Fridges, Freezers

Jason McNeil • (306) 452-5199

Specializing In: Furnace Replacement & Repair Gas Fitting, All Plumbing Services, Renovation & New Construction, Drain Cleaning NOW HIRING: Journeyman & Apprentice Plumbers HVac Technician

Call Rene at 455-2707 Cell: 577-5487 Email: r.matz@sasktel.net

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HAWKEYE DRYWALL Scott Nicholson • 306-575-6211 scottnicholson@sasktel.net Carlyle,SK

ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTING • CONSULTING • TAX Estevan 100, 1219 - 5th Street 306.634.2603

Weyburn 301, 117 - 3rd Street NE 306.842.8915

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• Big Rig Towing • 24 Hour Service • Unlock Service • Boosting • Deck and Wheel Lift Service • Free Scrap and Vehicle Removal

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SERVICE

Bob Kosior - 483-8557 Jason Frey Randy Kosior - 483-8595

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Specializing in small house additions to your home

PARTS Betty Amy

“Where better farmers meet”

BEAUTY SALONS

SALON Amy Geiger

206 TWO O SIX

- Owner

306-453-2420 206 main st. carlyle, skk Open Monday to Saturday Tues & Thurs Evenings 5 Stylists

Phone 453-2499

120 Main St.

One stop shop for the newest trends in hair colour and styles for men, women and children Specialists in body waxing, gel nails, spa manicures & pedicures, extensions, laser hair removal, and hair & eyelash extensions.

Tanning bed on premises

45 Main St. Manor, SK • S0C 1R0 3306-575-3317 • 306-448-2100 jrosebeaudet@gmail.com

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Walk-ins Welcome

Friday, September 23, 2016

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Auctions

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INVITATION You are invited to share the celebration of Ruby Morrison’s 100th Birthday at Moose Mountain Lodge, September 30, 2016. Come and Go Tea from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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FARM AUCTION for HARVEY & JACK KLEIMAN Saturday, October 1, 2016 9 a.m. Farm directly south of Hirsch, Sk. on #18 highway Includes: 2009 GM Sierra SLE (sold on owner’s approval); 1956 Chev truck c/w water tank; 1985 IHC picker truck; 1987 70 Series 3 ton flat bed c/w hoist; 1985 Oldsmobile car ( air control ride, 31,000 k sold on owner’s approval); 986 IHC - Shulte snowblower to fit on it; Kubota L3540-has snowblower & mower attachments; 1951 40 Cockshutt; JD 410 back hoe; Forklift; 32’x7’ flat deck trailer; large detail and selection of shop and yard; misc. equipment, household, antiques.

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FOR SALE: Ford F-150 tail lights. Tinted, will fit 20102014, gently used, like new condition, $375 OBO. Please call (306) 575-8883.

LOST: Missing from Bekevar Cemetery - faded red construction wheel barrel in the last two weeks (Sept. 1 to 13).

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Lots & Acreages for Sale ACREAGE FOR SALE: 2 1/2 miles north of Alameda on Hwy. #9. 2,900 sq. ft. home, 5 bedrooms, 2-car garage, 10 acre yard site with well, 40x80 finished shop. Call 306-4837884 for more info.

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Friday, September 30th - Arcola Fowl Supper at Prairie Place Hall, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Brown bag auction. Price: Adults $14; 12 & under $7; Preschool $2. Everyone welcome.

Friday, Sept. 30th & Saturday, Oct. 1st - The Carlyle Full Gospel Ladies Group presents “Fall Fling” at the Carlyle Full Gospel Church. For more information and registration info contact Carolyn Dueck at 306-421-1146.

19-2 October 3rd to October 7th - Dickens Fall Thrift Sale, Carlyle Memorial Hall. Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Drop off Monday & Tuesday. Museum selling lunch daily. Major fundraiser for the festival and Museum!

18-4 Saturday, October 15th - Rummage Sale at Arcola United Church & Legion Hall. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh cinnamon buns & coffee served. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, November 12th - Kipling Band Parent’s Holiday Fair Craft Show & Sale in the Kipling Community Centre and High School Gym. For table rental information call Cara Varjassy at 306-736-2426.

Redvers Adult Drama Club presents “Farce of Nature” (a twoact comedy) from November 24 to 26. Three performances (appetizers on the 24th and dinner on the 25th & 26th). For more details, see www.redversartscentre.wordpress.com or call 306 452-3855. Tickets on sale Sept 29th at 7 pm at the Redvers Arts Centre lobby. After the 29th, call 306 452-3855 or 306 4523370.

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Accommodations provided. Current location in northeast sask. Must have valid driver’s license; safe food handling ticket; and experience in a similar environment.

Send resume and two work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Gordon F. Kells High School

Cougar Corner

Ms. Biberdorf would like to thank all the grade 11 and 12 students who brought their quilts or sewing projects for display at the Homespun Quilt Show. They looked fantastic.

The Cross Country Running Team practises Mon. to Fri. after school.

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Students who wish to compete must attend 2 practices per week. The Jr. Cross Country District Meet is Saturday, Oct. 1, in Oxbow and the Sr. Cross Country District Meet is Wed. Oct. 5, in Rocanville.

Fitness club is back for another year at GFK.

Fall Fitness Club will be running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:45 – 8:30.

All fitness levels are welcome so come on out and get your day started with some fitness.

Junior boys’ volleyball is underway at GFK. We will be having

2 teams this year… a grade 7/8 team and a 8/9 team. Keep tuned to the Cougar Corner for upcoming games.

Team Beaver (grade 7/8) practice Mon. and Wednesday 3:30 – 5 Team Wilson (grade 8/9) practice Tues. and Thurs. 5 – 6:30 Drivers’ Education classes have started again. Students should be sure to check the driving schedule posted in the office.

Picture Day is Fri-

day, Sept. 23.

This year the Student Leadership Team is selling muffins and drinks during the first break each day. Chocolate milk is $2, while water and Diet Pepsi are $1. Drinks will also be sold from 11:55 to 12:15.

Have you forgotten your HomeLogic password? You may now click on the “Forget Password” link to retrieve it. Visit our HomeLogic page for additional information.

Parents are reminded to continue to use the Home Logic Parent Portal to keep up with their children’s grades and attendance.

Parents can contact the school for information about how to set up access. All your school news can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. (http:// www.cornerstonesd.ca/ school/GFKells) Please check it out.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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THE WHITE BEAR EDUCATION COMPLEX

Highway 13, Carlyle SK

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Positions Available:

We are Now Recruiting for The Following Positions for our New Weyburn Office!

- Front Desk Assistant - Cook - Coffee Shop Server - Dish washer

Please drop off resumes in person to A.J. or contact at 306-453-6745

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Without Advertising, S eHappens! rving the Nothing

Are seeking enthusiastic individual(s) with a strong commitment for First Nations Education to fill (1) Full-Time position as

FIELD SAFETY COORDINATOR Requirements: Minimum of 3 years in a related Safety Position NCSO designation preferred Oilfield Facility and or Pipeline Construction and Maintenance experience preferred

• QC Personnel • Pipefitters • Equipment Operators • Labourers

• Pipeline Superintendents • Crew Foremen • Truck Foremen

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Hours are based on the school calendar.

This competition will remain open until positions are filled.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities and/or to drop of your resume please contact

Leisa Grimes, Exec. Sec., White Bear Administration Office (Accounting), fax 577-2496, or email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca

*For all positions, standard Oilfield tickets required*

THE THE To Place An Ad Call 453-2525 ESTEVAN ESTEVAN MERCURY MERCURY THE OBSERVER DRILLING REPORT DRILLING REPORT DRILLING REPORT Please send your resume with experience, training, and list of current tickets to: resumes@banditenergy.ca

For further information call

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Sheri McArthur-Cappo, Principal at 577-4538

Book your space on the Drilling Report Call Alison today 453-2525

We thank you all interested applicants but will only call those selected for interview.

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CPEC Glen Ewen N Hz..................................................................................................... 2A3-3-3B10-34-3-1 CPEC Viewfield Hz .........................................................................................................3C5-28-2D8-28-7-10 Crescent Point Hz .............................................................................................................................. 12-18-8-8 Red Beds Gainsborough Hz ....................................................................................... 4A16-14-3A14-13-2-30 Crescent Point Hz .............................................................................................................................. 4-27-1-12 Kingland Auburnton Hz .....................................................................................................4D16-1-2C15-1-6-2 Pemoco Ltd Hz.................................................................................................................................

13-15-9-33 Petrex et al Queensdale W Hz ........................................................................................3D8-27-2B11-27-6-2 Triland Energy Hz ................................................................................................................................ 9-35-6-5 Torc Oil & Gas Hz ................................................................................................................................ 3-25-5-6 Advance #4 .............................................

CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 Cresent Point Hz ..................................................................................................................................

1-19-7-7 DZ #1 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 Triland Energy Direct ......................................................................................................................... 14-2-4-32

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Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH .................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 Trinidad......................................................Crescent Point ...............................................................16-10-1-13 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 Vortex ........................................................Crescent Point .................................................................13-30-8-7 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW .......................................................................................................

15-13-20-33 Tempco.....................................................Spartan Energy ..................................................................3-28-8-1 KRC Cantal South DD ..................................................................................................4D16-18-2D16-18-5-33 Trinidad....................................................Federated Co-op ...............................................................1-16-2-31 Phase et al Manor .............................................................................................................................10-11-8-1 Trinidad......................................................Crescent Point ..............................................................2-28-1-1-12 Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 Vortext .......................................................Crescent Point .................................................................12-30-8-7 Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 Horizon ......................................................Crescent Point ...................................................................4-29-8-5 CPEC Viewfield Hz ..................................................................................................... 7D15-29-3D15-32-10-6 DZ Drilling ...................................................... Astra Oil ........................................................................9-29-2-4 Silver Spur Viewfield Hz ...................................................................................................... 4C13-3-4B4-3-7-7 DZ Drilling ............................................Keystone Rescources .........................................................16-18-5-33 CPEC Viewfield Hz ....................................................................................................... 3D16-23-2D16-26-9-8 DZ Drilling ...................................................... Astra Oil ..........................................................................4-6-3-4 CPEC Veiwfield Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-8 Ensign........................................................Crescent Point .....................................................................5-4-7-1 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 Vortex ........................................................Crescent Point .....................................................................1-3-8-8 CPEC Viewfield ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 Alliance ......................................................Crescent Point ...............................................................13-22-1-13 CPEC Viewfield WSW .........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 Precision ....................................................Crescent Point ...................................................................9-21-7-9 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 Precision ....................................................Crescent Point .................................................................16-21-7-9 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 Ensign........................................................Crescent Point ...................................................................1-18-7-1 CVE Weyburn ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 CVE Weyburn ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 Epsilon Ceylon Hz ......................................................................................................... 4C6-31-1C14-36-6-19 PBEN Pangman DD .................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20

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Mergers tend to lead to higher costs

By Calvin Daniels The idea of mergers has always been one that sends shudders through whatever sector the businesses are involved in.

That is with at least some good reason too.

Mergers by nature reduce competition.

If two elevator companies merge, it means one less option for farmers to sell too.

That is the same regardless of what sector the merger is in.

Part of the reason mergers take place is to eliminate at least some of the competition. It is why big fish eat little fish.

Mergers also mean a shuffling of the deck in terms of services and local jobs.

When companies come together they move to consolidate, and that almost always means cutting out redundancies in service. To do less would be folly, since it is through such actions the efficiencies in providing products and services are realized which in turn is how a better overall bottom line is attained.

That said in the case of agriculture, and many other sectors I am sure, the savings are not generally passed on to the consumer (farmer).

Mergers create better bottom lines for investors first and foremost.

So it’s not a huge surprise when a report crossed the desk noting Terry Boehm, chair of the Seed and Trade Committee of the National Farmers Union, and past president of that group, said the suggested merger of Agrium and Potash Corp could have adverse impacts on Canadian farmers.

In an email from the NFU itself Boehm is quoted from an interview with CBC’s Peter Armstrong, host of CBC News Network’s On The Money, saying “Our experience with mergers, whether it be in herbicide manufacturers, seed companies, etc., has always led to higher costs to the farmer as we have very little power to negotiate as individual farmers, or even as small collectives … with these behemoths that are being formed.”

There is at least some rationale for the suggestion to be sure.

But farm groups, even one as ‘small farm-oriented’ as the NFU, must be careful in criticisms of mergers.

Few sectors have seen the steady, decades-long, trend of ever larger farm operations.

The bigger fishes gobbling up the smaller ones began sometime in the period book-ended by the two great wars, and has been continuing unabated to this day.

The multi-thousand acre farms today are a far cry from the quarter section homesteads which brought farmers to the Canadian Prairies in the first place.

Farmers have merged, absorbed, bought out, and otherwise taken over their neighbours’ farms for decades on end. They have done so in the name

of creating efficiencies which are supposed to improve their bottom lines. Producers, many of them at least, equate bigger with better in terms of what they can achieve in terms of making a return in investment and in the process a living for themselves.

It’s a motivation not so far removed from the ideas behind a potash merger, only those owners are shareholders, and the scale of dollars is much larger.

Whether it’s two potash companies becoming one, or one farmer absorbing another, the process is undertaken to generate efficiencies and better returns for the owners. That is really something central to the idea of business and farming is no more, and no less, than just another business sector.

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Rural numbers not good

By Murray Mandryk The numbers don’t lie when it comes to one of Saskatchewan’s most important statistics.

They clearly confirm our worst suspicions that job creation has severely lagged behind in rural Saskatchewan compared with the major cities.

In fairness to everyone, including Premier Brad Wall government now bearing the brunt of the province’s economic downturn, jobs are lagging behind most everywhere in the province.

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though the Government of Saskatchewan doesn’t seem eager to admit.

Gone are the staged news conferences and news releases pumped out monthly news on economic success during the halcyon days when the numbers were good.

Fortunately, the raw statistical data is still available. Unfortunately, the story they tell isn’t good.

During the first eight months of 2016, jobs in Saskatchewan (as a whole) are down 3,400 jobs.

That is a very sharp decline compared with the four-year 2011- to2015 period when Saskatchewan’s workforce grew by 37,900 jobs.

And that nearly 10,000-a-year job creation boom was actually slightly lower than from 2007 to 2011, a fouryear period when this province enjoyed record job growth.

But the really telltale number isn’t the overall numbers, but the breakdown between new jobs in Regina and Saskatoon versus new jobs elsewhere in province.

Again, job creation in the cities haven’t exactly been what you call great of late.

The two major cities have lost 500 jobs, yearto-date in 2016.

Compared with the whopping 39,100 jobs created in Regina and Saskatoon from 2011 to 2015, that isn’t good news.

But the real story is jobs in rural Saskatchewan, where people have felt a harder pinch for much longer.

Elsewhere in the province outside Regina and Saskatoon, there has been a decline of 2,900 jobs in first eight months of 2016.

Even more telling, however, is there was a 2,100-job decline in that 2011 to 2015 period, much of it, a time when oil and potash prices were still solid enough and agriculture was doing relatively well.

The numbers are sobering when you consider the latest projections offer very little indication that oil is about to recovery any time soon, Also, this year’s crop, while of

high volume, is generally of lower quality and competing with a bit of a worldwide glut.

But the maddening aspect for rural people doesn’t start and end there.

According to Doug Elliott, publisher of SaskTrends Monitor and likely the province’s foremost statistician, the comparative boom the two cities continued to enjoy from 2011 to 2015 was largely due to economic growth since 2011 in agriculture, mining and the oil patch.

It very much appears to that Regina and Saskatoon accrued the bulk of the jobs for these activities that primarily took place in the country.

As illogical as this seems, it makes sense when you think about.

There are good-paying jobs in oil and mining and profit to made in farming when times are good.

But these tend to be among the first jobs to disappear when times go bad.

However, where farmers, oil workers and miners and their industry tend to spend their money (both taxed and after-tax) in the cities that enjoy the benefit of the serve sector that grows even after good economic times.

Every jobs from the cashiers at Wal-Mart to the nurses and doctors hired in city hospitals to construction workers hired to build the Regina by-pass and new stadium are the beneficiaries of the money still being made in these critical sectors.

As for others living and working right in rural Saskatchewan… well news isn’t so good.

Of course, Premier Brad Wall’s government is doing everything it can to reverse this trend.

Whether it be his trip to Asia to help sell raw products or taking on David Suzuki on the carbon tax, a big part of the narrative is about addressing our core resource businesses.

But the reality is no government can really control the job outcome, either in good times or bad.

Or so the numbers tell us.