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The team from E. Bourassa & Sons agricultural dealers hosted a two-day meet and greet at Carlyle Memorial Hall Jan. 17 and Jan. 18. Pictured at the event are: (l-r) Margeting Coordinator Britney Fisher, Human Resources Manager Cole Warren, Owner and General Manager Kurtis Bourassa, Owner and Sales Manager Dan Jr. Bourassa and Corporate Service Manager Darren Marcenko.

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There was a buzz around Bourassas as the team from E. Bourassa & Sons held a two-day meet and greet in Carlyle to introduce the nearly 100-year-old company to communities in this corner of Saskatchewan.

According to one of the owners of the familyowned and operated company, the 20,000 squarefoot facility currently under construction on the west side of Carlyle will be open for business in time for this spring’s seeding.

“We expect construction to be wrapped up by the first week of March,” says owner and general manager, Kurtis Bourassa. “We’ll be opening the doors to our customers in this area by the last week of March or at the very latest, by the first week of April. We will be open for seeding 2018.”

The 20-acre Carlyle site will be the location for Bourassa’s fifth store. The company was founded

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by Emile Bourassa in Radville in 1924, where the first Bourassa’s store supplied coal and wood. Later, Massey Harris, John Deere and Oliver Cockshutt farm equipment was added to the merchandise mix.

Since then, the Bourassa family has opened locations in Assiniboia, Estevan, Pangman and Weyburn, as well as maintaining the original Radville store. The four company partners (all great- grandchildren of Emile Bourassa) recently made the decision to move Bourassa’s Estevan store to Carlyle.

“We’re fourth-generation owners,” says Kurtis.

“I’m the general manager. My brother Dan Jr. is the general sales manager; Doug manages our Assiniboia store and our sister Diane is the corporate controller. All four partners actually work in the dealership and the values passed down to us from past generations are still as important to us as they were in the beginning, almost 100 years ago.”

“With 20 acres, our location in Carlyle has room to grow,” explains Kurtis. “Eventually, we’ll bring in excess of 20 jobs here.”

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“We want local boots on the ground,” he adds.

“Right now, we’re looking for a store manager, a service manager and a parts manager. That management team will report to me,” he says. “We’ll also be hiring parts techs and service techs.”

“We’ve also used a lot of local contractors for this store,” says Kurtis. “Our company slogan is ‘Where People Make the Difference’ and that’s really important to us. Our employees at all of our stores have close ties to family, to agriculture and to their communities.”

“That’s important, because we don’t just sell a product. We sell an experience and we create a relationship and bring our customers into our family.’

“We are very excited to be opening the store in Carlyle and we’re looking forward to becoming part of the community in Carlyle,” says Kurtis.

“We’ve had a very good response so far from the community and lots of incoming support welcoming us coming in.”

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GFK Girls Volleyball Team presented with Sportsmanship Award Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Gordon F. Kells High School Girls Volleyball Team not only earned fourth place at the SHSAA 3A competition they hosted in November, but they were recently awarded with the SHSAA Sportsmanship Award sponsored by Sask Milk Marketing Board on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

“They have shown skills on the volleyball court and have seen successes at games, tournaments, and playoffs during the season,” SHSAA Assistant Executive Director Dave Sandomirsky explained at a school assembly. “Today they are being recognized for their display of sportsmanship.”

“In competition there’s a winner and a loser. There are awards to celebrate the winners, but how do you react when you lose? How do you react when you win?

How do you carry yourself as a team while in competition? We realized years back that aspect of the sport required attention.”

Sandomirksy explained that the blue Sportsmanship banner was first presented in 1996 and is a highly respected honour as it showcases the reflection of the school, the student body, and the community that receives the honour.

At each SHSAA championship the conduct of the players, coaches, and fans is taken into account.

They look at how the team interacts with the host, other teams, officials, etc… and while being in a highly competitive situation there remained a focus on respect.

The blue banner is the second one ever to be earned at Gordon F. Kells, with the first one being earned in 2005.

The accolade was something that both Amy Jackson and Trent Johnson were extremely happy to have seen their team receive.

“I’m just so proud of them,” Jackson stated.

Johnson added, “We appreciate all of the support from the staff, the students, and the community over the season and are very proud of the girls’ accomplishments.”

The team included Alexis Thompson, Hailey Barta, Jorja Bendtsen, Taylor Sargent, Gracie Schutz, Kailyn Wilson, Hope Robertson, Katie Wilson, Maddison Riddell, Kate Reiss, and Tori Chapman.

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The G.F.K. Girls Volleyball Team: (not in order) Alexis Thompson, Hailey Barta, Jorja Bendtsen, Taylor Sargent, Gracie Schutz, Kailyn Wilson, Hope Robertson, Katie Wilson, Maddison Riddell, Kate Reiss, Tori Chapman were presented the Sportsmanship Award alongside their coaches Trent Johnson (second from left) and Amy Jackson (third from right) by SHSAA Assistant Executive Director Dave Sandomirsky (far left).

Gordon F. Kells High School Girls Volleyball Team not only earned fourth place at the SHSAA 3A competition they hosted they were awarded with the Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Here the team captains and grade 12 students: Hailey Barta, Jorja Bendtsen, Taylor Sargent, and Gracie Schutz unveil the banner.

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Prairie Poetry: Bud Phenix chronicles cowboy life Lynne Bell

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Bud Phenix is a man of few words - except when it comes to chronicling cowboy life and prairie history in his poetry.

“I was born near Saskairie and I cowboyed for about 25 years,” says the 78-yearold Carlyle resident.

“Mostly in Saskatchewan. I herded cattle with horses and did leatherwork and silverwork building my own saddles.”

“My grandfather, Ike Scarrow was a cowboy. He lived in the hills near Arcola, so it’s part of my heritage.”

Phenix’s poems are based on real prairie life and real prairie people.

Although his work has been published in a poetry anthology - ‘Let’s Rodeo’ (Grand Valley Press, Moose Jaw, 1994) - he doesn’t write for that reason.

“I started writing years ago, for something to do. Now, I’m inspired by my kids: Marla, Lori and Bobby. I want to keep my memories alive for them.”

One of Phenix’s poems in “Let’s Rodeo’ is a tribute to “one of my cowboy friends who passed away.” In an excerpt from that poem, he writes: “Come gather round me rodeo fans, And sit with me a spell, I will tell you a story of cowboys and bucking horses And some of my friends’ souls that were spared from hell.”

In ‘The Story of Hough’s Hollow’, Phenix dedicates the poem “In honour of Bob Cann and his wife who lost three children to diptheria in the Moose Mountains in 1898.”

“In a letter, Mrs. Cann said, ‘We laid three away,’” explains

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Cowboy poet Bud Phenix writes poetry that is rooted in prairie history and prairie people. The 78-year-old Carlyle resident says: “I’m inspired by my kids - Marla, Lori and Bobby. I want to keep my memories alive for them.”

Phenix. “This one kind of wrote itself.”

“Now life is not meant to be squandered or spent, But sometimes there are things that are beyond our control.

In one week, three of their kids died, with their parents at side, The diptheria and flu had taken its toll.”

“No organ to play, or a preacher to play, Nor a choir to preach a Lord’s poem.

A lot of tears were shed, as they mourned for their dead.

While the angels carried them home.”

In the poem, ‘My Levis Jeans,’ Phenix writes about a twentieth-century cowboy - himself: “I could ride in the saddle Without any fear Them Levis Jeans Sure saved my rear.”

Phenix estimates that he has written “About 20 poems in my lifetime, sometimes two poems a year - and some take longer to write than others.”

The poet says a story inspired by his “Grand-

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Bud Phenix’s poems are based on real prairie life and real prairie people. His work has been published in the poetry anthology ‘Let’s Rodeo’ (Grand Valley Press, Moose Jaw, 1994).

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Cornerstone Family and Youth holds AGM Lynne Bell

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Carlyle’s Cornerstone Family and Youth held their annual general meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16. Pictured - along with some of the littlest CFY clients - are some members of 2018’s Cornerstone Family and Youth board: Front row (l-r) Caregiver MacKenzie Valentine and CFY Coordinator Jenn Sedor; Back row: (l-r) Secretary Madeline Valentine, Chairperson Paul Moore, board members Holly Getz, Haleigh Grado, Carly Berg, and Joan Bue.

Cornerstone Family and Youth’s annual general meeting was held Tuesday, Jan. 16. the non-profit organization’s coordinator Jenn Sedor summed up 2017 by saying: “2017 was a really strong year. CFY ended the year in a positive financial position and with the addition of some new board members, I feel like 2018 will be just as strong.”

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families and youth - focusing on literacy, nutrition, playschool and library programs and the CFY Girls Group for teens, to name a few.

Members of his year’s CFY board are: Chairperson Paul Moore, Secretary Madeline Valentine, Treasurer Krystal Fehrenbach and board members at large Carly Berg, Joan

Bue, Lauren Hume, Holly Getz, Haleigh Gratto, Natalie Miller and CFY Coordinator, Jenn Sedor.

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Carlyle Town Council met Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Carlyle Civic Centre for their regular bi-weekly meeting.

Council’s next meeting will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Civic Centre.

2018 Strategic Planning Council is currently formulating a strategic plan for the community.

This ongoing process will take several weeks and during this time, members of council will guide the budgeting process for 2018.

Envision Counselling Tania Hlohovsky Andrist of Envision Counselling visited council members and explained Envision’s expanded range of services in the area to accompany a request for the Town of Carlyle to consider sponsorship. Hlohovsky explained that all of Envision’s services are free of charge. Initially, the organization focused largely on the areas of interpersonal violence

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Since then, Envision has seen a need for outreach in schools - specifically addressing young people about healthy relationships and dating and the ongoing challenges that social media poses to youth.

Hlohovsky Andrist told members of council: “You are community leaders...If you can pass along the word that we’re here and we can help someone, then I’ve done my job here.”

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RCMP Report Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment gave council an update on policing within the community of Carlyle and the wider detachment area. Simons stated that although the Carlyle detachment is dealing with ongoing staffing issues, he is committed to ongoing training and cooperating with other detachments and policing agencies in an effort to keep the community safe.

Simons stated that car thefts and various types of attempted

fraudulent activities continue. However, he reminded council that if citizens secure their property and exercise caution if an offer seems “too good to be true,” many of these types of crimes could be largely alleviated.

The veteran police officer fielded questions from council on a wide range of issues which apply to the town and rural policing in general.

Seniors’ Focus Group Councillor Jenn Sedor will represent the Town of Carlyle at a Seniors’ Focus Group, Friday, Jan. 26 in Carlyle.

Pause for Reflection

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

Losing touch with the mother ship A man spoke frantically on the phone: “My wife is having a baby and the contractions are only two minutes apart!”

“Is this her first child?” the doctor asked.

“No,” the man shouted. “This is her husband!”

You have heard the expression: Not the sharpest tool in the shed. Sometimes we are slow in perception when it comes to using the wonderful tools God has given us. We do not realize that we have “every spiritual blessing in the heavens” at our disposal.

The Word Among us shares the story of a boy who was given a tool box for his thirteenth birthday. “Wow! Thanks dad.” And he put it into the basement. After he was married and moved into a used home, he discovered the tap needed fixing, the door squeaked, and a number of things popped up on the to-do list.

But he had never

opened the tool box. The tools were a little rusty by now, and the young man had no clue how to use them.

“Blessed be God the Father... who has blessed us with all the spiritual blessings of heaven in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

Paul goes on to list other gifts: our freedom from sin, and the riches of His grace.

We are sons and daughters of the Carpenter from Galilee who has left us many tools for our use. We have the Sacraments, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Fruits of the Spirit. Now what are those again?

Oh, yeah: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge (didn’t know I had that), Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

But there are fruits of the Spirit as well: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Benignity (kindness), Goodness, Longsuffering (perseverance), Mildness, Faith,

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Modesty, Continency (self control), and Chastity.

These are in the fully equipped tool chest of the Christian. Hopefully we do not store that chest in the basement and let it rust. And we need to practise with and use these tools to keep us sharp and alert. We can fix broken hearts, mend fences with our neighbours, and build bridges.

We can teach others how to use these tools; especially our children and our fellow workers who may not be as skilled. We may make mistakes and even get hurt at times, but forgiveness and healing are available.

If we use these tools of the Christian then no one will use unflattering idioms to describe us like “not the sharpest tool in the shed”, or “lost touch with the mother ship”, or “not singing from the same hymn sheet”.

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Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

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The Carlyle RCMP detachment dealt with several files from Thursday, Jan. 11 to Thursday, Jan. 18.

Assistance Carlyle RCMP provided assistance to the Regina Police Service by obtaining statements.

Members assisted the Estevan Police Service in locating an individual.

RCMP assisted a

member of the public by helping them retrieve their belongings from an area residence.

Police assisted local EMS. Breach of the peace RCMP responded to a request to remove an intoxicated individual from a residence.

Break and enter Members responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence in the detachment area.

Child Welfare Act RCMP dealt with one file under the Child Welfare Act. False alarm A false alarm originated in Redvers.

Firearms Several firearms

were seized from an individual in the detachment area. This person was also charged with assault and uttering threats.

Mischief A business in Carlyle was vandalized with spray paint.

RCMP members responded to a report of assault and mischief regarding an individual in the Carlyle area. At the officer’s discretion, no charges were laid.

Theft Police dealt with a report from Edmonton concerning two ATVs which were suspected to be in a rural area near Carlyle.

Members assisted

CN Rail police in retrieving some stolen items which were sold online.

These items were located and returned to CN Rail.

Carlyle RCMP responded to a report of the theft of a motor vehicle.

Traffic offences Carlyle RCMP responded to two reports of possibly-impaired drivers. One motorist was found to be impaired; the other was not.

Two motorists were fined $580 each for driving improperly registered vehicles.

Four individuals were found to be operating or riding in motor

Cultivate compassion

By Linda Wegner I’ll the first to admit that it’s not always easy to feel compassion for some folks in some situations but having said that, I’m not proud of that kind of exclusivity when it crops up in my mind and heart. It could well be that you, like me, were raised with the puritan work ethic that basically disregards other circumstances, putting the onus for supporting ourselves

squarely upon ourselves.

Although the book of Proverbs connects hard work with positive results: (“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.” 21:5; “There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise but a foolish man squanders it.” 21:20 and definitely admits that laziness or dishonesty can lead

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even to poverty, “Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished but he who gathers by labour will increase.” 13:11; “… idle chatter leads only to poverty.” 14:23), an important message in this book is the need to cultivate hearts of compassion.

For example, Solomon promises that to share with those in need brings God’s blessings upon us: “He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor” (22:9). An even sterner word is found in the same chapter: “Do not rob the poor because he

is poor, nor oppress the afflicted at the gate for the Lord will plead their cause and plunder the soul of those who plunder them.”

Living with genuine compassion for others isn’t a guarantee of our gaining personal wealth but there is a promise of God’s provision and blessings. No amount of money can buy those!

Am I always compassionate?

Generous?

Understanding? Sadly, not always but my heart’s desire is to honour God by cultivating compassion for others in need while letting Him be judge.

vehicles without wearing seatbelts.

Three drivers within the detachment area failed to stop at posted stop signs.

Two individuals failed to produce vehicle registration when asked to do so by a police fficer.

The fine for this offence is $100.

A motorist was fined $280 for operating an electronic device while driving.

Three individuals operated motor vehicles without a valid driver’s licence.

Members issued 26

speeding tickets and 10 warnings this week.

Members dealt with several other traffic issues during this period.

These included: improper window tint on vehicles, windshields in need of repair or replacement, inadequate headlamps, inadequate tail lights, obstructed licence plates and a loud muffler.

Uttering threats Members are investigating reports of of uttering threats involving two people from rural areas near Redvers and in Manitoba.

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“Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.”

- Francis Bacon

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Awhile ago on Netflix I came across a quirky show called “No Tomorrow.” It’s a single season, with 13 episodes. The series ran from Oct. 4, 2016, Jan. 17, 2017.

I call it quirky because it was a comedy, which somehow focused on the coming of end of the world. It was based on the Brazilian series “How to Enjoy Kelly Running the End of the World.” The basic Observer Staff premise surrounds a woman who falls for a free-spirited man who believes the world will end in eight months. His mission: to live life to its fullest because there’s an eight month timeline to all of humanity.

The woman, although unsure about the end of the world, is inspired to make an “apocalyst:” everything you want to do before the world ends. It’s interesting because although there’s a timeline for the characters in the show, it’s a fun idea to come up with a list of all the things you want to do before you can no longer do them and follow through.

I made up a list and one of them included flying a plane, so last year I went up for a flying lesson in Estevan. It was phenomenal! Such a cool experience. But, whether its places to visit or activities you’d like to do or something you’d like to accomplish. It’s a fun way to look at what you want to do and where you want your life to head, while crossing off completed items is always satisfying too.

Thinking about the end of the world in the show, I looked up a list of predicted dates for apocalyptic events… the first one I could find was back in 66-70 Common Era (what used to be known as Anno Domini - AD) and there’s been hundreds from around the world ever since.

The two biggest ones in my lifetime were the Y2K scare of 1999 to 2000 and in 2012 with Nostradamus’s prophecies being applied. In fact there have been 53 apocalypse claims throughout my life with more on their way…

Although the next predicted one that I could find isn’t until 2020, so I guess we don’t have to worry about something alarming like the Apocalypse for awhile it looks like.

I’m not a doomsdayer, but everybody’s time on Earth is limited. Life is about experiences, so why not attempt to gain as many experiences as you want with your time here. A popular saying over the past few years has been “YOLO,” meaning You Only Live Once, but I saw someone say that is a false statement the other day. You live every day, but you only die once – so the classic saying of carpe diem “seize the day” is more applicable.

Live your life every day. Be good to people and garner unique experiences, but make sure you take the time to do the things that make you happy in life.

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Biting the hand that feeds you I was with a group of students providing feedback for research papers in an independent studies Sociology class. One student was studying the impact of a church on the wider community, particularly on those who didn’t attend the church. One of those giving feedback remarked he didn’t want to hear about her religion but was My Outlook intrigued by her thesis saying, “I Shelley Luedtke know having churches makes our cities better.”

Though he disagreed with the tenets of her faith, he recognized what many people know--churches have a huge impact on the neighborhoods in which they are located--not just for their members, but for the far larger community as well. Many faith-based organizations intentionally reach into their community to see needs they can help fulfill. Churches serve as soup kitchens, counselling centers, child care facilities, and meeting spaces. Some provide employment assistance, offer food hampers and clothing, and can become a hub for social interaction.

This impact has always been noted, but now Canadians can quantify it thanks to research that has studied the halo effect--the dollar value of things congregations do for their neighborhoods. So just how big is the halo effect in our country? Huge.

Canadian cities gain billions of dollars worth of benefits thanks to the impact of its churches. Want to break it down? In Toronto it’s worth $6.7 billion, and in Montreal $2.1 billion. In Regina it’s $387.4 million and in Saskatoon $489.2 million. From sea to sea the halo effect accounts for almost $20 billion. Take away these places of worship and try to replace the value of what they provide and, as one analyst said, “They could never afford it.”

The study concluded that for every $1 a religious institution budgets for programs, the city receives $4.77 in common good services. This isn’t new information. Historically it was congregations that built many of our first schools, hospitals and universities, and many social programs statistically are more successful, and far less costly, than similar government programs.

Studies also point to benefits that aren’t nec-

essarily quantifiable but nonetheless important.

Churches provide green spaces, neighborhood play structures, positive youth programs, and space for community groups to gather and hold events. Many churches have also been on the front lines in helping immigrants and refugees get settled. So the absence of any of these congregations means that our governments would have to come up with staff, facilities and budgets to bridge the gaps religious groups currently fill.

Which makes the conditions surrounding the Canada Summer Jobs Program all the more confusing…and short sighted. The new condition requiring applicants to sign a declaration that supports values endorsed by the federal government is truly a case of biting the hand that feeds you.

Potential employers seeking funding, as well as students hoping to secure those summer jobs, are now having to decide if they will sign a statement that may not be in keeping with their beliefs. Despite vociferous objections, the government is standing behind this move declaring, “We’ve been clear in the applicant guide that in order to proceed you have to sign or click a button that signs the attestation and that’s the way we’ve decided to go with it,” a spokesman for the employment minister stated.

Isn’t this the very thing we find fault with in governments in other countries? Demanding everyone follow the ruling party’s dictates despite differing values or beliefs, and being denied freedom of conscience?

Our government says it is simply upholding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, yet in doing so denies those same rights to hardworking, community-minded employers and employees. Requiring someone to declare their support for something they do not, discriminates against the very faith groups that are pouring billions worth of assistance into communities all across this country.

While the federal government justifies an attack on faith to promote a social agenda, faith communities will just continue to do what they have always done--bring help, hope, and the halo effect, into every community it can, making towns, cities…and this nation…better. That’s my outlook.

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Managing Your Money In case of a family emergency

It’s not pleasant to think about, but what if your mother goes from somewhat frail one day to into a hospital bed the next? Do you have access to her finances to be sure her bills are paid? Do you know what her wishes are with regards to her medical care?

Looking ahead to your own future, are you prepared if something were to happen to you?

You’ve probably heard about powers of attorney and healthcare directives. These legal documents are vital to make sure people with serious medical concerns will have their needs taken care of – according to their own wishes – when they can’t look after themselves.

• A power of attorney for prop-

erty gives a person you name the power to deal with your property and financial affairs when you can’t. It does not usually extend to the power of make decisions over your personal care (although it may in certain provinces or territories). The named attorney’s role kicks in when the person becomes unwell, is out of the country or is unable to deal with their own affairs for some reason.

The power is revoked when that person can make these choices again. Choose someone who is over 18 and that you trust. You can name two people, too – such as two adult children – to help ensure your finances are managed properly.

• An advance directive (also

called a healthcare or personal directive) for personal care is more complex. In a proxy directive (called a protection mandate in case of incapacity in Québec) you name the person who will be in charge of your healthcare decisions in the event of a very serious illness or disability.

You can also provide an instructional directive -- also called a living will -- to lay out how decisions are to be made about your care. For example, you may not wish to receive life-support treatment to artificially sustain life. You may have requests regarding organ donation after your death as well. (While medically assisted dying is legal in Canada, it cannot be requested as part of an instructional directive.)

If you do not have a valid power of attorney for property or an advance directive and something happens, a court order will be required to appoint someone to act as your guardian or trustee. If a family member or friend does not come forward, the courts will typically appoint a public trustee or government agency to assume the role.

While these aren’t pleasant topics to think about, it’s best to be ready in advance, and make sure your loved ones have protected themselves legally too. Talk to your law-

yer and professional advisor about the best choices for you.

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CULTIVATING CORNER

Keeping up with the pace

By Calvin Daniels It seems increasingly crops may come, and crops may go, when it comes to what Canadian Prairie farmers grow.

Certainly over the years a number of new crops have burst on the scene with the promise of helping farmers diversify, only to fade quickly away when markets prove difficult to access or develop.

But even crops which have long been part of the cropping mix fluctuate in terms of relevance on the Prairies. We have seen hard spring wheat relegated to a crop of convenience. It is now seen as a reliable, if not preferred cereal crop for rotations, but has slipped from being the foundation of farms here, that role now solidly taken by canola.

Most other crops have become largely niche ones, grown by farmers when the market signals flash that demand might spike enough to make them attractive.

Or, grown in limited acres to meet specific niche markets particular producers have secured.

The issue moving forward will be whether research will keep pace in many crops in terms of varietal development to meet the needs of a changing agricultural landscape.

While big companies are quite happy to research canola, soybeans, and corn, all high-values, huge acre crops ensuring the chance to recoup developmental investment dollars, they are less likely to focus attention or dollars on minor acre crops.

Producers of course do play a role in research with organizations focusing attention on the specific needs of particular crops, and in a number of cases funding research through sales check-offs.

The issue will be if the small crop organizations survive in order to continue the work they have been doing.

In at least one case the

writing may be on the wall.

After 32 years of representing the interests of the flax sector, the Flax Council of Canada’s Executive Committee recently announced the closure of its office in Winnipeg, effective Jan. 31.

The Flax Council of Canada is a national organization, funded by a voluntary export levy. Established in 1986, the Flax Council promotes the advancement of Canadian flax and flax products including nutritional and industrial uses in domestic and international markets.

The organization has said it will continue to operate on a reduced service basis, but the closure is not a good sign.

While this has to be worrisome for the flax sector specifically, it should be a concern over the broader agriculture sector in terms of what may happen in terms of small crop developments in the years ahead.

Strange But True

by Samantha Weaver

* It was noted educator and civil-rights activist W.E.B. DuBois who made the following sage observation: “The theory of democratic government is not that the will of the people is always right, but rather that normal human beings of average intelligence will, if given a chance, learn the right and best course by bitter experience.”

* Those who make the finest wigs from human hair typically avoid buying hair from Americans. Evidently, hair grown in the United States is more likely to have damage caused by hairspray, hairdryers, dyes and pollutants. * You might be surprised to learn that the tiny nation of the Netherlands, located barely 1,000

miles from the Arctic Circle, is the world leader in yield for tomato production, producing 144,352 tons of tomatoes per square mile under cultivation. * If you’re planning a summer trip to Maine, be sure to visit Peaks Island; the town is home to what is quite possibly the world’s only museum devoted to umbrella covers.

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Big win for PureChem Cougars Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Bienfait Coalers visited the Carlyle arena on Sunday, Jan. 21. As the regular season is coming to a close it was imperative for the PureChem Cougars to earn a few extra points with the Arcola/Kisbey Combines nipping at their heels. Heading into playoffs only the top eight out of the nine teams in the league will have a chance to chase The Lincoln Trophy.

The Coalers earned a quick goal three minutes into the game, but the PureChem Cougars would go on to control the rest of the action.

Brett Turgeon and Tyler Fleck each earned unassisted goals in the first which left the PureChem Cougars ahead 2-1 after the first.

Not letting up the PureChem Cougars controlled the second period with Josh Hohn in net stopping any of the Coalers’ attempts, while Blair Toms scored off assists by Kelly Currie and Ben Johnstone and Turgeon rang in his second

of the night off an assist

by Mark Shaw.

Although not a comfortable lead heading into the third period, the PureChem Cougars were up 4-1.

The Coalers were able to make a tough shot over a diving defenseman high to the goalie’s stick side resulting in a third period goal bringing the score to a 4-2 spread. The PureChem Cougars had more gas in the tank and pushed back quickly with Cooper Fox scoring a goal one minute after the Coalers’ rang theirs in. Fox was assisted by Kelly Currie and Tyler Fleck. Ben Johnstone flew down the ice to cap off the PureChem Cougars’ night off an assist

by Brett Turgeon and Blair Toms scoring the sixth and final goal of the night.

Ending in a 6-2 win over the Coalers, the PureChem Cougars were able to celebrate their win and create a three point lead over the Arcola/Kisbey Combines in points standings for playoffs.

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the Carlyle PureChem Cougars is at home against Redvers on Tuesday, Jan. 30, followed by their last regular season home game on Friday, Feb. 2, against the Arcola/Kisbey Combines.

Big Six Standings (as of Jan. 22) The Carnduff Red Devils are in first (33 points); the Redvers Rockets are in second (28 points); the Wawota Flyers are in second (26 points); the Bienfait Coalers and Yellow Grass Wheat Kings are tied in points (22 points each), with Bienfait leading with 11 wins versus Yellow Grass’ 10 wins; the Midale Mustangs follow (18 points); the Oxbow Huskies are behind them (16 points); the Carlyle PureChem Cougars are hanging onto their eighth place (5 points); while the Arcola/Kisbey Combines are currently in ninth (2 points).

Top Scorers Taysen Holt, Oxbow and Derek Cooney, Oxbow – 42 pts; Matt Audette, Carnduff – 41 pts; Devin Cobbold, Yellow Grass, Jordon Miller, Redvers, and Brandon Trask, Carnduff – 34 pts; Payden Benning, Bienfait – 33 pts; Wyatt Garagan, Bienfait – 31 pts; Dakota Rose, Redvers and Drew Hoff, Redvers – 30 pts.

Top Goalies Cody Dumaine, Carnduff (2.76 GAA); Jackson Walliser, Bienfait (2.80 GAA); and Scott Knelsen, Wawota (2.82 GAA).

Staff photos by Kelly Running

Blair Toms celebrates with his team after scoring the first goal for the PureChem Cougars in the second period.

Cooper Fox looks down the ice to make a pass under pressure, but first shakes loose the competition to speed down the ice.

Carlyle Minor Hockey Day Kelly Running Observer Staff

Age: 18 Jersey Number: 13 Shoots: Right Last team played for: Midget Cougars Favourite player growing up: Scot Stevens Favourite hockey memory: Winning league in Midget

Carlyle Minor Hockey Day has been an ongoing celebration of the sport in the community for many years.

This year neighbouring towns participating in the competitive, yet very

fun atmosphere included Arcola, Redvers, and Carnduff.

The Initiation teams each played a game at 9 a.m. with Arcola and Redvers as visiting teams in the fun action.

Carlyle’s Novice 1 took on Carnduff, while Carlyle’s Novice 2 com-

peted against Arcola.

Carlyle’s Atom team took on Redvers, which also included a banner raising before the game to celebrate those on the team from last year who earned the league championship. Chase Himmelspach, Blake Robertson, Jakson Humphries,

Kaden Piper, Nolan Riddell, Grady Benjamin, Ayven Standingready, Kale Arndt, Samantha Colpitts, Draeton Morrissette, Max Waugh, Tristan Dixon, and Keltin Slykhuis earned the title last year under the

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coaching of Kirk Himmelspach, Jeff Humphries, and Ashley Miller.

The Peewee team faced off against a Redvers team as well, while the Bantam team took on Carnduff in the final game of the day.

Admission to Carlyle Minor Hockey Day involved a donation to the Carlyle and District Food Bank: “In addition to the hundreds of food items donated during Carlyle Minor Hockey Day, just over $300 cash was raised for the Carlyle and Food Bank through donations collected…” Colleen Getten explained.

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“We are encouraged to be attracting and graduating more Aboriginal students than ever before, and that certainly is a good measure of success. However, there is much more work to be done and we look forward to Jacqueline’s leadership as we strive to be the best place we can possibly be for Indigenous students and communities in the province and across the country.”

There were 2,831 Indigenous students pursuing degrees at the U of S in the 2016-17 academic year, making up 12 per cent of the total student population of 24,227.

The university has been actively working on building Indigenous content and experiences grounded in Indigenous world views, into degree programs, an initiative that will be a priority area for Ottmann to support moving forward.

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With that in mind, the University of Saskatchewan has brought back alumna Jacqueline Ottmann, who is Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and a member of Saskatchewan’s Fishing Lake First Nation, to serve as the university’s first vice-provost, Indigenous engagement.

Ottmann came to the U of S from the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, where she was the director of Indigenous education initiatives, an associate professor and co-chair of U of C Indigenous strategy.

Ottmann said the new role with the U of S was an opportunity not only to return to the campus where she completed her master’s and PhD programs, but also a chance to help shape her alma mater as it places more and more emphasis on the importance of reconciliation, Indigenization and community collaboration.

“I really feel that this position does send a message to Indigenous communities—not only within Saskatchewan but across the nation and indeed internationally,” she said. “Indigenization is important to the U of S, and the university is being responsive to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and is respectful of the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

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Cornerstone Family and Youth recently partnered with the Carlyle Public Library to bring programming for kids “from birth to age five” to the area.

CFY Coordinator Jenn Sedor (pictured) says this includes: Drop In & Play sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, a weekly childcare hour and a Story Hour on Saturdays from 11 a.m. until noon.

All programs are free of charge (with a fee for daycares) and a caregiver must be present with any child attending. For more information, visit www.cfyprograms.com or check out Cornerstone Family and Youth on Facebook.

“We want to invite everybody from the area to CFY’s children’s programs at the Carlyle Public Library,” says CFY Coordinator Jenn Sedor. “Come in and check out the program. It’s drop-in and we’re happy to meet with you, visit with you, and find out where you’re at on your parenting journey.”

CFY’s Jenn Sedor says: “Our Saturday Story Hour is an interactive, literacy-based program where we do songs and games and art. It’s not about sitting still.”

“During this one hour of programming, we do a craft, read a story and provide a snack. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver but we provide childcare, while caregivers can go to another part of the library for a break.

Cornerstone Family and Youth’s Jenn Sedor says that parents of active youngsters shouldn’t hesitate to bring their kids to Saturday storytimes at the Carlyle Public Library. “All of our programs are interactive,” she says. “Including our story hour - our storyteller is Mrs. Margaret Bell who is an amazing storyteller and children’s author.”

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Daniel and Marie Dekker and their daughter Danya arrived from South Africa to Alida on Jan. 25. Charles Stewart, his wife and two daughters, as well as Matt and Kat Gravel and their three children have also recently arrived here – the Community welcomes you all to the area and hope that everyone will enjoy your new home and life here in Alida.

The Alida community extends their sincerest sympathy to Jake Purves and family on the passing of his wife Elaine (nee Carriere) on Jan. 17 at the age of 57 years.

Prayers and Burial Mass was held at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church in Cantal on Jan. 24 with the internment held at Storthoaks Cemetery.

Fellowship luncheon was then held at Alida Hall. Condolences are also expended to the Carriere families and all other family members and friends.

Visiting with Bob and Cecille Harrison during the Jan. 19 weekend were his brother Chuck Harrison, nephew Bruce Harrison (both of Thunder Bay, ON), daughter Betty-Jo and Aaron DeJong (Lashburn, SK).

While here they also spent some time visiting with Harvey Harrison. Bruce, Betty-Jo and Aaron also attended and participated in the grand re-opening celebrations.

Home for the weekend (Jan. 19-21) to at-

tend the Grand re-opening celebrations and visiting their parents were: Wendal Peet (Moose Jaw) – his parents Parry, Lynette and sibling Thomas; Sara McClung (Saskatoon) – parents Peter and Rozanne; Hayley Bendtsen (Saskatoon) – her parents Steven, Lesa and sibling Bradly; Jeff Cowan (Regina) – parents Gray and Edel, sibling Tim, Shelly and Ainsley. They also had the opportunity to visit other family members and many friends while attending the celebrations.

Wow – what a weekend we had here at Alida!

On Saturday, Jan. 20 the rink was almost filled to capacity when approximately 200 attended the grand re-opening celebrations of the skating and curling waiting room renovations. These renovations were greatly needed due to the spring flood of 2014 when the basement which including the furnace, maintenance, dressing, referee rooms, bathrooms and showers, as well as the skaters sitting area were all destroyed. The curling ice surface and ice plant were also damaged.

The celebrations began on Friday evening when both the Family Fun-spiel and Hockey Tournament got underway. The newly renovated kitchen was also opened and in full swing serving up food, the bar area was also opened

and busy. Saturday was the Big Day – beginning with a breakfast where the kitchen groups served up 47 breakfasts and that was soon followed by the regular rink food being served. Then the Family Fun-spiel was soon in full swing again. There were a total of six teams entered with the oldest curler being Bob Harrison (69 years young) and the youngest curler Ainsley Cowan (8-years). Bruce Harrison (Thunder Bay, ON) had travelled the furthest, Aaron and BettyJo DeJong (Lashburn, SK) also travelled back and they all helped to fill the positions on Bob’s team. Two other curlers also travelled back home – Wendal Peet (Moose Jaw) and Jeff Cowan (Regina) they too helped to complete their family teams. The results of this double-knockout Fun-spiel was as follows: A-side: 1st place – Peet Family, 2nd place – Cowan Family. B-side: 1st place – Harrison Family, 2nd place – The “P” Team (Potapinski/Poulsen).

There were four hockey teams participating in the Hockey Tournament. It was a roundrobin tournament with 3 games played on Friday, 6 games on Saturday which included the finals. The results of this Tournament were as follows: 1st place went to the Fertile Chuggers, 2nd – Alida Wrecks, 3rd – Bellegarde Flying Frenchmen and 4th –

Storthoaks Wings.

Throughout the two days different auctions items were on display where one could purchase tickets to enter the Chinese Auction, keep an eye out on the Silent Auction items of their choice and of course check over the 7 Live Auction items, choosing a favorite item or two to bid on. A delicious roast beef supper was served to over 150 guests Saturday evening. Following supper the program began with Shanna Carriere giving a little history about the rink and then the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony took place with Mayor Jim Boettcher and Reeve Alan Arthur holding the ribbon while Cheryl Harrison (Rec. Bd. President) did the honors of cutting the ribbon. The Mayor and Reeve each gave a few words of recognition and congratulations to everyone including the many volunteers who were all involved with this 3-year project. Auctioneer Dennis Seymore was then called to take up his duty of conducting the Live Auction which included a 60-pound Beef pack; a 65-inch Smart TV; a 10-inch Mitre Saw; a Cooler Chest & Refreshments; An Oak Bench;

a one-of-a-kind crafted Alida Rink Bench; to have your name placed on one of the three new Bleachers (3 chances) – which brought in a total of over $16,600.00. Altogether the three auctions brought in over $22,000.00 and together with the meal, bar etc. a grand total of approximately $32,000.00 was raised over the weekend. WOW – SUPER GREAT! The Alida Rec. Board appreciates ALL the great support that everyone (workers, purchasers and donators) has shown towards this event.

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held on Jan. 21 with Kitchen Group #2 at the helm served up 45 breakfasts, setting a new breakfast total. Way to go guys and gals. Next Sunday will see Kitchen Group # 3 in charge and the challenge continues for them to set a new total, or at least meet the old one. See you at the rink.

Once again folks – please remember to keep me posted on any happenings either by calling (306-443-2496) or texting (306-485-8561) or e-mailing (g.cowan@ sasktel.net), I do appreciate your input and help.

BOARD MEETING DATES The dates and location(s) of the regularly scheduled public meetings of the Board of Education of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division as well as the Organizational Meeting of the Board are listed on the school division’s website at www.secpsd.ca under Board Agendas and Meetings.

DISPOSAL OF STUDENT CUMULATIVE RECORDS In accordance with the December 2012 Records Retention and Disposal Guide for Saskatchewan School Divisions, South East Cornerstone Public School Division will be disposing of student cumulative files for students born in 1991. The records will be disposed of after March 31, 2018.

Dated at Weyburn, SK this 18th day of January, 2018.

Shelley Toth, Superintendent of Division Services/CFO

Livestock, Crops and Forages 18th Annual Moose Mountain Ag Day Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - Prairie Place Hall, Arcola, SK 9:00am

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Mayor Jim Boettcher and Reeve Alan Arthur say a few words at the grand re-opening of the Alida Rink on Saturday, Jan. 20.

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Registration at the door $25.00, includes lunch The Alida Wrecks finished second in their four team round-robin tournament hosted Jan. 19-20.

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The Harrison Family earned 2nd place at the Fun-spiel held in Alida during the Grand Re-opening of the rink.

The Fertile Chuggers earned first place at the Alida Wrecks Hockey Tournament for the grand re-opening of the Alida Rink.

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The Curling Fun-spiel was in Alida saw 1st place on the A side go to the Peet Family.

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Congratulations to Candice Scrim who was the lucky winner of the $10,000 in the Forum’s fundraiser.

Joe and Jean Brisbois and Clinton, Gerry Brisbois , and Garth Brisbois all travelled to Castor, AB to attend the funeral for George Brisbois. He was Joe and Gerry’s brother and he passed away on Jan. 12. His funeral service

was held on Jan. 18.

Jason Barnachea has returned after enjoying a 3 week visit with his family in Abra, Philippines. He was able to spend the Christmas with Ransel and his three children.

Trevor and Cheryl Branvold, Brett and Carter drove to Miami on Dec. 26. Forty-five family members and friends gathered to enjoy a Caribbean cruise in memory of Gerry Wyatt. Those included were, Betty Wyatt (who organized it),Gerry’s children and grandchildren, his siblings and their families and 4 close friends. They set

sail on Jan. 6 and enjoyed a week long cruise in the Western Caribbean. Many of us have fond memories of Gerry.

Reed Van Dresar is attending Polytech in Regina where he is training to be a plumber. He left last week and we wish him well.

Sympathy to the family of Elsie (Petterson) Hepburn of Whitewood. She passed away Jan. 15 at the age of 71 years. Her funeral service was held in Whitewood on Jan. 20. Elsie was the widow of Ron Hepburn and daughter of Gus and Clara Petterson.

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Carievale 4-H Beef news Submitted by Ryan Cowan We held our meeting on January 8th with 13 members present. Kamryn called the meeting to order and the pledge was recited. Andee read the secretary minutes and Lance gave the financial report. Old Business: Kamryn, Amy,

Marisol, Mya, Ryan and Jordan attended district curling in Redvers on Jan. 6th - Discussed going swimming as a club - Discussed who is interested in district public speaking – Mya, Ryan, Andee, Marisol, and Kamryn New Business:

- Discussed who is interested in attending the beef symposium in Estevan on Feb. 17th – forms in to Teresa by Friday, Jan. 12th - Tried on club clothing Presentation – Steven Cowan discussed the different calving positions and then we had the op-

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We thought this was really fun and wanted to try it more than once.

Next meeting will be Feb. 5th at 7 pm at Ken Laurent’s shop as we hope to have a special guest joining us.

Meeting was adjourned.

Arcola Daycare Trip of the Month winners Congrats to all the lucky winners from the Arcola Daycare’s 2018 Trip of the Month draw!

First Prize = TRIP; 2nd Prize =$100 CASH January 1st Prize - Glen & Alice Miller (Elm Creek, MB) January 2nd Prize - Alyssa Cutler (Arcola) February 1st Prize - Carol Clark (Arcola) February 2nd Prize - Roberta Barsness (Carlyle) March 1st Prize - Cathy Syrja (Murillo, ON) March 2nd Prize - Chris & Anna Greif (Regina) April 1st Prize - Bryan & Corrie Gosse (Calgary,AB) April 2nd Prize - Jan Karlunchuk (Arcola) May 1st Prize - Luc & Ellen Gaultier (Carman, MB) May 2nd Prize - Lorelie Wyatt (Arcola) June 1st Prize - Marc-Andre Corbeil (Grand Prairie, AB) June 2nd Prize - Lisa Pittman (Arcola) July 1st Prize - Crystal Sabourin (Oxbow) July 2nd Prize - Nola Schn (Estevan) August 1st Prize - Leanne and Tracy Vandresar (Carlyle) August 2nd Prize - Deb Sorenson (Kenosee) September 1st Prize - Kari Blatchford (Arcola) September 2nd Prize - Dakota & Emma Rose (Carlyle) October 1st Prize - Graham Carter (Arcola) October 2nd Prize - Sheila Sim (Arcola) November 1st Prize - Cory Pompu(Weyburn) November 2nd Prize - Cherie Mitchell (Arcola) December 1st Prize - Martin Kruse (Brandon,MB) December 2nd Prize - Darryl Sutherland (Carlyle)

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DRILLING REPORT

Gordon F. Kells High School New Semester There are no classes on Wednesday, January 31. Semester 2 begins Thursday, February 1, at 9:00 AM. The basketball season has now started and a busy season is ahead for the Sr. Boys. Practices run almost every Monday and Wednesday and tournaments are slotted in for Norquay, Stoughton, Estevan, Oxbow, Rocanville, Gravelbourg, and Davidson. The completion of the season will be the SHSAA playoffs starting with Conferences in March and concluding with Hoopla on March 23rd and 24th!

The band students will be participating in a concert and workshop tour to Edmonton from February 8-11. They are joining with band students from Redvers, Oxbow, and Alameda.

They will be performing concerts in Edmonton schools, and West Edmonton Mall, and having a workshop at a high school in Namao, AB. They will also be attending an Edmonton Oil Kings hockey game at the new Rogers Centre Arena. They will have a great time.

Junior Drama for grades 7-9 has begun.

Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after

Cougar Corner

school (3:30-5:00), but Tuesday and Wednesday on staff meeting weeks.

Fitness Club continues on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:45 – 8:30AM. All fitness levels are welcome. Come out and get your day started with some fitness.

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

OILFIELD DIRECTORY

The drilling report

10 new licenses issued to Monday, January 22 Crescent Point Energy Hz 13-19-1-12 Torc Oil & Gas Hz 10-18-5-33 Ventura Resources Hz 6-19-2-1 Crescent Point Energy Hz 10-33-6-5 Spartan Energy Hz 5-23-2-31 Spartan Energy Hz 16-16-2-31 Spartan Energy Hz 16-12-2-14 Torc Oil & Gas Hz 8-6-3-4 Torc Oil & Gas Hz 3-30-5-5 Fire Sky Energy Hz 5-17-4-8

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Maryfield Villa News Submitted by Janet Mark God’s Frolicking Faithfuls wrapped up the Holiday Season for us, with their hilarious wigs and costumes, skits and songs. They are Roy Bortolotto and his neighbours from Kennedy/Langbank: they are Diane McLeod, Barbara Willkins, Mona West and Dorothy Hewson. They go to other nursing homes to prove that “Actions speak louder than words.” Neil and Barbara Dennis,

who visited the Wawota girls, just missed them.

Members of the Associated Gospel Church came Sunday evening for a Hymn sing. Bob, John, Lester and Dale Thiessen were joined by Gordon Kliever to sing a Quintet, with Janet Thiessen on piano.

Kola Church help a worship service this week, led by Harold and Florence Klassen, with Diane Klassen on piano. We were sorry to

hear that Pastor Richard Branston and his wife Kathy are moving on to a new field of ministry.

She sang several beautiful solos for us.

Gloria Oliver introduced us to a different set of exercises this week. She and Doris were here for three tables of whist, crafts and Bingo.

Higher temperatures are a relief, but there is still a high windchill.

ADMINISTRATOR Due to retirement, the Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63, is accepting applications for a qualified Administrator with a start date of June 1st, 2018. The current Administrator will remain on staff until June 30th, 2018.

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PICmore information call Andrea at Weyburn This Week 306-842-7487 For

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Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. (http:// www.cornerstonesd.ca/ school/GFKells). Please check it out.

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Office - 685-2068 100% Saskatchewan owned and operated Shop - 685-4601 Hank - Cellular - 482-7096 Scott - Cellular - 482-7097 Gainsborough, Sask.

The Administrator will be responsible to Council for all operations of the Municipality in accordance with policies established by Council and the Municipalities Act and Regulations. The Administrator also works closely with the municipal Foreman and other employees.

The office employs a 4 day per week experienced full-time assistant.

Preference will be given to those who have the following qualifications: Rural Class “C” or higher Certificate in Local Government Administration Experience with Munisoft software, Microsoft Office and Excel software The Municipality operates an automated payroll software program and All-Net Paperless Meeting software Excellent communications skills Strong public relations, time management and critical thinking skills Have the ability to work under pressure The Municipality offers a competitive salary based on the Rural Municipal Administrators’ Assoc. salary schedule and S.A.R.M. benefits package. Salary will be dependent upon experience and qualification of the successful applicant.

The office is located in the Town of Carlyle, Saskatchewan. Carlyle is a vibrant community with a population of 1,500. The town offers a K-6 elementary school and a 7-12 High School. A hospital is located in the nearby Town of Arcola with medical clinics located in both Carlyle and Arcola. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities located in close proximity to Moose Mountain Provincial Park and Kenosee Lake and White Bear First Nation and White Bear Lake and Resort.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a current criminal records check, a detailed resume including qualifications, past and present work experience, salary expected and three work related references by 4:00pm, Thursday, March 15, 2018.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information regarding this job opportunity, you can contact Ron Matsalla, Administrator.

Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 Box 445 Carlyle, Saskatchewan S0C 0R0 Phone: (306) 453-6175; Fax (306) 453-2430; Email: rm63@sasktel.net Website: rmofmoosemountain.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Friday, January 26, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Canada Tubing and Casing located in Alameda, SK is now hiring for the following positions:

PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE POSITIONS OPEN IMMEDIATELY

Picker Operator Helpers Submit resume and drivers abstract to: Email: grimessales@sasktel.net Fax: 306-487-2560 Candidates will be subject to Fit and D & A testing.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Inside Sales • Operations Manager • Western Canadian Account Manager For more information, please contact: 306-489-0012 or email jennie@canadatubingandcasing.com

Classic Steaming Ltd. is now hiring:

Full Time Steam Truck Operator - Must Have valid 1A or 3A Driver’s License - Must be willing to work sporadic hours and be on call

We are willing to train, and salary is dependent on experience.

To apply and/or for more information, please contact:

Tim Erickson (306)577-9807 (cell)

Or Email: classicsteaming@hotmail.com

ARCOLA, SASK

REQUIRES EXPERIENCED • 1A TANK TRUCK DRIVERS • LEASED OPERATORS

Scheduled Days Off Health & Dental Plan Accommodations May Be Available Fax resume to 455-2735 or email to: csibley@frenchtransport.ca or cfrench@frenchtransport.ca

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Obituaries

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Wayne Douglas Dunn

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Obituaries

Victor Jorgensen

1953 - 2018

Wayne loved life. He lived at home and he died at home, with only a short visit to the Arcola Hospital, where he left this world surrounded by those who loved him.

Wayne grew up in Carlyle and made the community his home. His children - Shawn Peterson and Clint Dunn, and his grandchildren, Dane and Rylie - were the lights of his life.

Wayne and Laura were soulmates and were lucky enough to spend 16 years together. During this time, they enjoyed all of life’s good things: travel, time at their second home at Candle Lake, �ishing and enjoying everything lake life had to offer and most importantly, spending many hours with family and friends, near and far.

Wayne’s special little pooch, Ozzy was his companion through thick and thin. The pair could often be seen driving together, whether on the road or on the water.

Wayne had a passion for sports, both as a player and as a fan. On any given weekend, he could be often found at the rink or at the diamonds with a smile, cheering on the next generation. He was a �ierce competitor, but friendship always came �irst. This was a priority throughout his life and Wayne’s friends quickly became family.

Wayne’s love of family was furthered through the family business, Dunn Transport. Although Wayne spent his working life there, the biggest source of professional pride for Wayne was handing off his trucking legacy to his son, Clint.

Wayne will be lovingly missed and remembered with a smile by his soulmate, Laura; his children, Shawn Peterson and Clint Dunn; his grandchildren, Dane and Rylie; as well as his brothers Larry (Donna); Bev (Debra) and Brian (Cheryl); his sister Rilla; his mother and father-in law Shirley and Dan Borowsky; his brother-in-law Mike (Heather) Borowsky; his sister-in-law Debbie (Sean) Stepney and his nieces and nephews and many cherished friends.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Nels and Florence Dunn and his brother, Ross.

Words of Celebration will take place Saturday, January 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carlyle Memorial Hall, followed by a Come and Go Celebration, also at the Carlyle Memorial Hall.

If friends so wish, donations may be made in Wayne’s memory to the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Saskatchewan. Arrangements are in care of Orsted Funeral Home, Carlyle Saskatchewan.

1931 - 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of Victor Jorgensen late of Redvers, SK on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Victor was born on the family farm near Redvers, SK and he and his wife Shirley farmed all of their lives on the family farm west of Redvers.

Victor was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Ingeborg Jorgensen; son Gregory in 1981 and wife Shirley (nee Noble) in 2009; brothers and sisters, Ole, Eva, Kris, Tillie, Inger, Elsie and Arthur.

Victor will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Debra George (Ken Black); and sons, Richard and wife Karin (nee Lawrence) and Allan and wife Colleen (nee Erickson). Victor will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Christopher, Collin, Stefan, Serena, Dwight, Jody, Cory, Amber, Brandy and Tanner; as well as his brother Hans; sister Olga and special niece Betty anne.

A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Those so wishing may make donations in Victor’s memory to the Redvers Community Health Centre, Redvers & District Community Health Foundation Inc., P.0. Box 766, Redvers, SK S0C 2H0.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Redvers, SK.

FARM STRESS Announcements LINE IF YOU ARE

EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF STRESS, THE FARM STRESS LINE IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AT

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Suites For Rent

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom suite, fully furnished. Utilities included. $1000.00 per month. Manor: 306-448-2116.

35-4 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom suite, partially furnished. Utilities included. $1200.00 per month, damage deposit required. Big Deck. Manor: 306-448-2116.

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Land For Sale

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ESTATE OF ROBERT ELGAR

902 – 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan • S4A 0W3 Phone: (306) 634-6477 (Office) • (306) 634-6076 (Metro) Fax: (306) 634-8744

Upcoming Events February 2nd & 3rd, 2018 - Alida Oilmen’s bonspiel. Alida Rink To enter teams or for more information call Margaret @ 306443-2437 or 485-7245 37-1 Thursday, Feb 8th- Blake Berglund in Concert at the Redvers Legion Lounge at 7:30 pm. No Minors. Call 306 452-3370 or 452-3855 for tickets or visit Murray’s Store, downtown Redvers.

Presented by the Redvers Arts Council.

37-2 Wednesday, February 14th - Hamburger Lunch & Raffle at Kisbey Rec Centre 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Fern Rebekah Lodge #33, Kisbey.

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Obituaries

“His wings were ready, Our hearts were not.”

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Bellegarde is hosting their annual Flea Market at the Bellegarde Community Hall April 15th, 2018, from 10am-2pm. Tables are $15 each and open to home sales representatives, artisans, garage sale items, baking, farmers and so much more. To register a table, contact Tanya at agente@acfbellegarde.com or at 306452-6324.

36-4 Redvers and District Music Festival 2018 - April 16 - 20. Entry deadline February 2, 2018. Contact Carroll Dyck for more information (redversmusicfestival@gmail.com) 36-3

General Employment HELP WANTED Hire Yield Ag Solutions is looking for seasonal Farm Worker to assist general farming operations.

Duties include: operating tractors, grain trucks, augers, grain vac and various other machinery. You will be required to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and machinery. When not operating machinery, maintenance around the farm yard is done. Extended hours in the busy seasons are expected and required, flexibility can be given in non-critical times.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on a farm, operating large farm equipment and be mechanically inclined. You will require farm knowledge, obtained thru courses related to farming or work experience on a farm.

Must have the ability to communicate verbally in English and have a valid driver’s license.

We offer excellent working conditions but require our team to be reliable and self-motivated. Good housing options available. This seasonal position will start April 2018 and end December 2018 and is located, 5kms East of Arcola, Saskatchewan at SE-14-8-4-W2. We are paying $18.00 per hour for an experienced farm worker.

Available positions - 1 position.

To apply please e-mail: brownridge@sasktel.net or call Blake at 306.577.9904

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For Sale - Misc Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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Livestock Diamond M Ranch 7th Annual Bull Sale, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the ranch West of Estevan. Selling 60 coming two year old Simmental & Simm/Angus bulls, as well as 40 commercial heifers. All bulls are semen tested and guaranteed. For more information or a catalogue contact Jordan Mantei (306) 421-1915 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306) 220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com. Watch and bid online at www.dlms.ca (PL#116061) 36-4

Land For Sale

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. GREAT References Available A TOTAL OF 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD Yellowhead Modular ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN

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Custom Orders Welcome We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

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Apartments/Condos for Rent

$1000 MOVE-IN BONUS! MOVE IN TO YOUR NEW OR RENOVATED SUITE ON OR BEFORE FEB. 1ST Rent with us to receive great perks! ° 24-hour customer service ° Pet friendly communities ° Newly renovated suites ° Maintenance guarantee ° On-line account access ° Resident member only events, contests and more!

BE THE FIRST TO LIVE IN YOUR NEW SUITE AT PINES EDGE II Book a showing today!

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Business Services

Auto Miscellaneous

FOR SALE: 2014 Chev Impala LT. Champagne/Silver Metallic-Jet Black Interior. 83,000 KM, V6 Motor, Heated Outside Mirrors, Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist, Back-up Camera, Advanced Safety Package (Lane Departure Warning etc), Remote Vehicle Start, Heated and Power Seats, Bluetooth, Extended Warranty, Excellent Condition, kept inside no gravel roads. Must be seen $21,900 OBO. 306-577-2214 or 306-861-1451 16-G Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

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Call or text 306-821-0260.

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Every little bit helps.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Michael Brimner

Career Opportunities

Carlyle & District Food Bank

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DRIVERS LICENSE required for preventative maintenance, repair & service of heavy equipment fleet.

Journeyman with min. 5 year exp with CAT, JD and heavy trucks. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided.

Wage negotiable.

Send resume and 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 workat-home career today!

ROADEX SERVICES requires immediately: Class 1 company drivers and O/O 1 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout North America.

Competitive wages and incentive bonuses paid. Border crossing required with valid passport & clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

BOEHMER: In Loving memory of our Daughter, Sister, Auntie and Friend, tragically taken from us 23 years ago, Jan. 30, 1995.

As we sit and reflect On another year gone by, We see how far we have come Since you were taken away.

So many changes in the past 23 years: Deaths of family and friends, Births of children, grandchildren and great grand children, Anniversaries and birthdays (your 40th this year) Happiness, but always the underlying sadness and loneliness Of not being able to share these happenings with you.

In our hearts we hold your memory And there is not a day, Vanessa That we do not think of you.

Forever Young, Forever missed, Forever in our Hearts Loved Always, Mom, Dad, Angela, Gord, Julie, Darcy, Hayley, Justin, Victoria, Cody, Carsen, Paige, Parker and Mason *** BRIMNER: In loving memory of Michael.

Sunshine passes, shadows fall Loves remembrance outlast all And though the years are many or few They are filled with memories of you.

Always loved by your friends, The Boehmer family 37-1 BOEHMER: In Memory of Vanessa Boehmer “There are special people in our lives who never leave us...Even after they are gone.”

As always David & Shirley and families 37-1

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Wanted Dead Or Alive Canadian Pickers are returning to your area buying coin collections.

The PICKERS will be purchasing Royal Can. Mint Sets or bags, boxes or truck loads of loose SILVER & GOLD coins.

CANADIAN PICKERS also buying old, broken or unwanted GOLD JEWELRY and paying HIGHEST CASH PRICES. The PICKERS will be providing discrete home visits during the month of February.

To arrange a free in home appraisal kindly call Kellie @ 778-257-8647 BONDED SINCE 1967

Loving you always, Mom, Dad, Deb, Mel, Kim and families Feed & Seed HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Feed & Seed Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

Steel Buildings / Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNTON NOW!” 20X23 $5,798. 25X27 $6,356. 30X31 $8,494. 32X33 $8,728. 35X35 $11,670. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

www.westerncommodities.ca

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Feed Barley, Wheat, Soybeans & Faba Beans. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-8733551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

Pasture For Rent LAND FOR RENT: Tenders are invited for the rent of: West Half of 31-5-31 W1 West Half of 7-6-31 W1 South Half of 25-5-32 W1 The highest or any Tenders will not necessarily be accepted.

Send Tenders to: J.G. Millette Box 479 Redvers, Sk. S0C 2H0 By: February 16th, 2018 37-3

REDVERS UNITED LUTHERAN SHARED MINISTRY Knox United Church-Redvers Dannevirke Lutheran Church-Redvers

SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

at Dannevirke Lutheran Church Redvers, SK EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:00 a.m.

Student-Pastor Marja Hordern

Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Wilfred B Calinawan Alternate Storthoaks & Bellegarde Saturday.......7:30 pm Sunday.......9:00 a.m.

Redvers - Sunday.................10:45 a.m.

Manor Anglican/United Churches Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 Knox United Church - Manor

11:00 a.m. Worship

2nd & 4th Sundays from May through Sept.

4th Sunday Services held at All Saints Cannington Manor

Redvers Campus “Enhancing life in South-East Saskatchewan” (306) 453-2781 SUNDAY 10:45 am Service Campus Pastors Blair & Debbie Andrew Sr. Pastor Louis Halbgewachs ALL ARE WELCOME

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff/Carlyle Rev. Father Melchor Somonte Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Cantal St. Raphael’s Saturday- 7:00 p.m.

Carnduff St. Jude - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Father Yodel Cereno

Carlyle Church of Our Lady 11:00 a.m.

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THE OBSERVER

The

LAST FOUR The

BIG One

Friday, January 26, 2018

Success at International Bowl

Days!

Saturday, Jan 27th

20

% off

The Already Reduced Sale Price

Mens • Ladies • Kids

FASHION Sorry…. not footwear and outerwear but we will go 15% off

Monday, Jan 29th 30% off Fashion Tuesday, Jan 30th 40% off Fashion Wednesday, Jan 31st

50

% off

FASHION

Carlyle • Wawota Carlyle www.kingsdepartmentstore.com

Photo submitted

Nathan Raymond of Redvers had a very successful opportunity with Football Canada as an Offensive Lineman at the International Bowl hosted at the AT&T stadium in Dallas, Texas. Canada won 44-26.

OBSERVER THE

EARLY DEADLINE

for Feb. 23rd, 2018 issue:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th AT NOON This is due to

Family Day Holiday (Feb. 19)