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Mock Collision brings real discussion to students of G.F.K. Kelly Running Observer Staff

A shriek, “You killed her!” rung out on Tuesday, April 12, just north of G.F. Kells High School. “You were drinking and driving, and you killed her!” Students of S.A.D.D. had set up a mock collision to emphasize the dangers of driving while intoxicated and distracted driving. As students exited the school to watch the scene unfold they were solemn realizing the wait for help feels like a very long time. Finally the sounds of sirens could be heard in the distance. The ambulance was the first to arrive, checking on the driver they found he had a few scrapes and scratches, but had come away relatively unscathed. A backseat passenger that was able to get out of the car from the driver’s side was frantically yelling and Staff photo by Kelly Running screaming at the driver. EMS worked their Pictured here during a mock collision held by S.A.D.D. members at G.F. Kells are fire fighters and EMS extracting a passenger who way to the other side of had been pinned in the back of the car. the car where a deceased sions driver. When asked about how playing the “It usually takes a lot longer and there are usually passenger was pulled from the car and a blanket part affected him that morning he explained, “It curve balls thrown at you when you’re dealing with laid over them. The Fire Department then arrived was scary. It might be made up, but it puts you in a scene. As a police officer we’re responsible for aron the scene, while RCMP and a second ambulance that position. It’s hard to think about being in that resting the accused and then protecting the accused followed closely behind. situation and you realize how real it is, that it can because people often are so angry they want to hurt As the driver was arrested by police, the rest happen to anyone, and I never want to really be in them. Then we also have to protect the crime scene, of the emergency crew set to work on extracting that situation.” a criminal investigation is held which can take two the pinned passenger, which included the Jaws of The students headed to the gym for a short to three hours for the reconstructionists to investiLife. As the Fire Department set to work removing presentation regarding the scene they had just witgate and nothing gets moved until they see it. Eight the roof of the vehicle the pinned passenger was nessed. However, in reality emergency crews could hours is the longest I’ve been at a scene and the fire covered with a blanket and comforted by one of the be out there for much longer, Staff Sergeant Darren department is there the entire time doing traffic EMT’s on the scene. Eventually they were able to Simons explained that he has spent eight hours at control.” remove the individual and place them on a stretcha scene before which could include searching for Staff Sgt. Simons explained that his first exer. passengers ejected from the vehicle, waiting for the perience involving someone who had been drinking Josh Brown, a student at G.F. Kells and memconstruction specialists, and more. ber of S.A.D.D., played the part of the mock colliSee Crash on page 2 “That was quick,” Staff Sgt. Simons stated.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI.

Week of April 24 to 30, 2016 ARIES

You might decide to go on a trip at the last minute. You need this break in order to sort out your ideas and make a difficult decision.

TAURUS

You may decide to make a few changes within your circle of friends. Fortunately, some of them should finally be able to pay back what they owe you.

GEMINI

You might have to check one of your bills in order to find a mistake that has been made. You end up devoting a good part of the week to ensuring that the matter is put right.

CANCER

You finally receive the right health treatment, or you start a new diet that suits you and shows some quick results.

LEO

You’re suddenly quite popular with your friends. If you’re single, you’re surprised to find that your suitors are competing with each other in imaginative ways to win you over.

VIRGO

Your family takes centre stage in your life this week, as your loved ones are rather demanding. Some projects related to moving will take shape in the not-too-distant future.

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EMS were first on the scene of the mock collision and quickly began working on providing care to those in need. Here Kass Ulrich and Zach Lang provide assistance to those involved in the mock collision. driving occurred when but were told their other Staff Sgt. Simons said. he was approximately teammates wouldn’t be Oftentimes in small com17-years-old: “I was still coming. And on Monday, munities the emergency in high school and half my science partner didn’t responders know the inof my cousin’s basketshow up, I realized that dividual, which makes it ball team was killed by I would never see him very difficult to work the a drunk driver. It was again.” scene. 3:30 in the afternoon and Being emergency per“The most difficult he had side swiped the sonnel comes with mempart for me is going and team’s vehicle and put it ories that can’t be erased, knocking on a door or into another vehicle. The which is often made ringing a bell,” Staff Sgt. rest of the team had arworse in a small town as Simons stated. “It’s tough rived at their destination, volunteer fire fighters and to tell someone that

they’ve lost a loved one.” Cst. Jeff Smoliak added, “There’s no build up to a collision, it happens very quickly. And speed, what you saw out there was nothing compared to on the highway with a car versus a semi or a car versus a car. The human body is extremely frail and even an airbag going off will hurt you.” Zach Brown, an EMT, explained that in Carlyle there are two ambulances available, but in the event of a collision it could take time for resources to become available as one ambulance could be out on a call already and a second ambulance may have to travel from another community. There’s the time waiting for their arrival on the scene, transportation to the hospital, and then as needed transportation through STARS, Air Ambulance, or the drive to Regina. “It’s dangerous for us to be out there as well,” Brown said. “We’re often working along the side of the road before anyone has shown up to control traffic, so if you see us out there please be careful and slow down.”

LIBRA

Comings and goings could get complicated, or communications won’t always be very clear. Your outspokenness has a powerful impact on your entourage.

SCORPIO

Sometimes money is a source of concern. Don’t hesitate to take the bull by the horns and negotiate with the people concerned in order to solve your financial problems.

SAGITTARIUS

Everything needs to get done — by yesterday. You won’t even know where to begin tackling things. Just slow down a bit; focus your energies and take things one step at a time.

CAPRICORN

You might have to replace a colleague who is going to be absent for an indefinite period of time. This might be stressful, but you’ll benefit from the situation eventually.

AQUARIUS

You receive some applause after addressing a large crowd. On the other hand, a few people will have the nerve to criticize you. Just remember who you are despite what you hear.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

G.F. Kells’ S.A.D.D. group thanks emergency personnel from Carlyle for helping them with a mock collision on Tuesday, April 12. Pictured here are emergency responders and members of G.F. Kells’ S.A.D.D. group. (From left to right) Travis VanMeer, Adam Bee, Josh Brown (kneeling), Fire Chief Don VanMeer, Zach Brown, Mackenzie Craig, Deputy Fire Chief Michelle Orsted (front), Staff Sgt. Darren Simons (back), Brent Stillwell, Kiri Bieberdorf (kneeling), Bryanne Forcier (back), and Marissa Owens (kneeling). Missing from photo: Cst. Jeff Smoliak, Kass Ulrich, and Zach Lang.

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PISCES

It isn’t always easy to balance work and family life. You have to work miracles with your schedule in order to meet all your responsibilities without disappointing anyone.

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IN FOCUS - Kim Lamontagne’s photography skills has earned awards NEWS - Area schools drama presentations

COMMENT - Lynne and Kelly discuss distracted driving Julian Austin to perform in Wawota Acknowledging Administrative Professionals

Next week . . . White Bear’s Teagan Littlechief has been nominated as Aboriginal Artist of the Year by the Saskatchewan Country Music Association and has released a new single, “Hell Bent, Heaven Bound.” Although the 29-year-old singer-songwriter juggles making music with her role as a working mom, Littlechief says: “It’s time to go full throttle with music again.” To catch up with Teagan Littlechief, check out next week’s Observer.

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April sale of Saskatchewan land rights raises $3.1 million The April sale of Saskatchewan’s petroleum and natural gas rights raised $3.1 million for the province, bringing the fiscal year’s total so far to $8.1 million. The industry continues to pay premium prices on a per-hectare basis in Saskatchewan. For the 2016 calendar year to date, Saskatchewan’s public offering has averaged $404 per hectare, whereas Alberta has averaged $114 per hectare and British Columbia has averaged $243 per hectare. “There is no question that when the price of oil drops significantly, the markets react and

consequently raising investment capital is more diﬃcult for the oil and gas industry,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “However, Saskatchewan’s reputation as an opportunity-rich, low-cost operating environment is unchanged among conventional producers, and the province is well-positioned for the moment when prices rebound.” Saskatchewan received the highest ranking in Canada and placed in the world’s top 10 in the Fraser Institute’s most recent annual Global Petroleum Survey of attractive jurisdictions for investment in petroleum exploration and development.

The April public oﬀering saw the Estevan area receive the most bids at $2,642,429. The highest price paid for a single parcel was $1,104,666. STOMP Energy Ltd. acquired the 259-hectare lease located west of Estevan. This parcel was also the highest price on a per-hectare basis at $4,265 and is in an area that has proven oil production from the Bakken Formation, Three Forks Group/ Torquay Formation and the Midale Beds. The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on June 7, 2016.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Spotlight on Spelling: White Bear Students compete at First Nations Spelling Bee Lynne Bell

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Seven students from the White Bear Education Complex competed in Saskatchewan’s first-ever First Nations Spelling Bee in North Battleford on Friday, April 8. Prior to the competition, students from WBEC practiced spelling and memorized a list of 400 words for months before the event. The seven pupils pictured here emerged as the winners from White Bear and went on to compete against over 130 students from 21 Saskatchewan First Nations. Pictured here in the WBEC School Library are: (back row, l-r) Delilah L., Katelyn D., Taya L., Mystique B., River W. and (front row) Mercedez L. and Isaiah M.-R.

Seven students from White Bear Education Complex represented their school at Saskatchewan’s ﬁrst-ever First Nations Spelling Bee Friday, April 8 in North Battleford. Mystique Bigstone, Katelyn Desjarlais, Taya Lavallee, Delilah Littlechief, Mercedez Littlechief, Isaiah McMann-Ross and River Whitebear earned their places on Team Whitebear after competing with their fellow pupils to represent their school at the competition. Over 130 students from 21 Saskatchewan First Nations communities gathered at North Battleford’s Don Ross Centre for the inaugural event. WBEC Grade Three teacher Saldina Mujkic-who organized WBEC’s participation-says: “The biggest part of this event is that it’s an academic event. There are lots of athletic events for students to participate in, but the spelling bee is an excellent opportunity for the kids to use and showcase their academics.” “We had a spelling bee at White Bear and since November, we’ve had contest practices for the provincial spelling bee,” adds Mujkic. “We could send a maximum of three students

Health & Healing Expo returns to Arcola Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Arcola/Carlyle Health & Healing Expo returned to Arcola’s Prairie Place Hall on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. The two-day event has become a mainstay in this corner of Saskatchewan, even though organizer Chaelynn Slykuis says, “We almost didn’t do the show his year,” citing the current econmic downturn. “But we had a last-minute surge of interest from exhibitors, so we’re happy to bring this invaluable information to people in this area.” With exhibitors from throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, the two-day trade fair featured over 20 exhibitors as well as

live presentations on topics ranging from detoxiﬁcation and cleansing to personal coaching. Brittany Dalziel of Carlyle’s Lotus Tree Wellness & Healing says, “We’re happy to be here to communicate our message of improving and enhancing health and wellness to the community.” “This year, we’re thrilled to introduce naturopathic doctor, Dr. Wendy Davis-who will be taking clients at The Lotus Tree. She’s giving a presentation today and she’ll be connecting with the crowd and taking clients.” Another presenter, Dianne Ecklund of Yorkton, designs and creates Energy Pyramid Organites and says, “ They’re handcrafted by me. Put simply, they

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Organizer Chaelynn Slykhuis pauses for a photo before the 2016 Arcola Health and Healing Expo begins on Saturday, April 16. “We almost didn’t do the show this year,” says Slykhuis, citing the recent economic downturn. “But we had a lastminute surge of interest from exhibitors, so we’re happy to bring this invaluable information to people in this area.” promote health by providing protection from EMF radiation, neautralize radiation from geopathic stress lines under property and clean up negative energy.’ Psychic Helga Gray has been an exhibitor at the Health & Healing Expo “since the beginning,” and says, “It’s fun and awesome good energy.”

Slykhuis says, “Every year, we have lots of diﬀerent exhibitors with a variety of approaches.” “I just want people to be aware and to keep an open mind. Health and wellness is an individual journey and we want to help people ﬁnd the path that’s right for them.”

per category-primary, junior and intermediate.” “The kids all did a great job, especially since they travelled seven hours each way to get there. Isaiah (McMann-Ross) brought home the second-place trophy, Mercedez (Littlechief) placed fourth, Katelyn (Desjarlais) came fifth, and Mystique (Bigstone) placed eighth.” “I’m proud of them all and how they represented our school,” says Mujkic. “I really want people to know that it’s not just a simple spelling bee. They had to memorize 400 words-some of which were ridiciously difficult. Then they had to stand up on stage, speak into a microphone, and spell out loud in front of a lot of people. It took a lot of time and effort from them.” Eight-year-old Isaiah McMannRoss, who brought home the secondplace trophy-and narrowly missed earning first-place- says, “It was good. I was nervous, but it was exciting, too.” Fourth-place winner Mercedez Littlechief, 8, says: “It was fun and some of my family was there watching me and my dad came from Winnipeg to see me.” Mystique Bigstone, 12-who placed eighth in her category-agrees. “It was pretty fun but it was kind of scary, too. But it was more fun than scary and it was a great experience.” “I was very anxious,” says Katelyn Desjarlais, 11. “It was a good experience, but it was scary, too. I was kind of shaking on the stage. We were all sitting in four rows of chairs. Once I walked up to the microphone and started spelling a few times, it was more relaxing. I came in fifth-place.” River Whitebear, 12, said he was “pretty focused” during the competition. “I tried to concentrate on spelling and not get too nervous.” “I was nervous, excited, happy and sad,” says 10-year-old Taya Lavallee. “But I worked really hard and I’m glad I went. We’ve been working since December to memorize those words.” Delilah Littlechief, 11, agrees. “It was like history,” she says. “We had a seven-hour van ride both ways and I would go again.” “I’m very proud of them all,” says Mujkic. “And the Bear Claw Casino was a huge help. They allowed us to fundraise there and our (educational assistant) Angela McArthur made bannock for us to sell there. Without them, we couldn’t have made this trip.” “We’re definitely going back-and this time, we’re going for gold.”

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Friday, April 22, 2016

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Never Too Late: Kim Lamontagne’s Creative Camera

Prolific Wawota photographer Kim Lamontagne has amassed a library of over 16,000 images since she started seriously pursuring photography nearly eight years ago. However, she says it’s impossible to do it all. “There’s so much to learn with photography and really, you probably can’t do it all, so you have to pick and choose... I love the northern lights and I love the sunsets and stuff-the stuff that really says Saskatchewan and country.”(Photo courtesy of Kim Lamontagne) Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

Wawota photographer Kim Lamontagne hasn’t looked back since she started seriously pursuing photography almost eight years ago, when she was in her thirties and her children were almost grown. Since then, Lamontagne has amassed a library of over 16,000 images, has earned awards for her work, and will be part of an upcoming gallery show this year in Regina. Lamontagne’s images are inspired by the future, but her work is also driven by her personal past. “My favourite image is the one I will take tomorrow,” she says. “But my little brother (Michael Brimner) was killed and we don’t have many pictures of him, because he didn’t like to have his picture taken. You never think about that, but I do now.” Lamontagne says her interest in photography was “always there, but I didn’t have a really good camera until my kids were both in high school. When I was young I was interested in photography, but it was viewed as sort of an uncool thing back then.” “My ﬁrst good camera was a Canon Rebel and now I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III. Of course, I really wish I had a better camera when my kids were really little, but I’m ready for the grandchildren now,” she laughs. “And with my little brother, I try to drill it into my son (Justin) and my daughter (Kristin) how important it is to capture those important people and memories with a camera.” Although her subjects range from the lights of the Las Vegas strip to nature’s northern lights, Lamontagne says she is largely inspired by the natural beauty of her home province. “I’ve been lucky enough to travel a bit,” she says. “I’ve photographed Vegas and hopefully, this spring my husband Bob and I will travel to the States, where I hope to photograph some ghost towns in North Dakota, and I’m contemplating a trip to the Yukon with (Tornado Hunter and photographer) Greg Johnson for a workshop he’s holding there.” “But I love the sunsets and stuﬀ-

the stuff that really says Saskatchewan and country,” says Lamontagne. “I like to go down a backroad that’s not welltravelled and I’ll find an old barn or something like that. Those are things that really touch my heart.” Although Lamontagne holds herself to a high technical standard, she says; “I like the creative side maybe more than the technical side. But it’s important to learn and perfect the technical end. Then with the creative side, you can create something that’s yours, by using Photoshop or another one of the many different tools, so you can create an image that’s different from everybody else’s.” “I’m really fussy and picky,” she adds. “If it’s not tack-sharp, I don’t want to put it out there. That’s one of the things I learned from (photographer) Douglas Walker. He holds a workshop every year at Kenosee Lake and he taught me that instead of holding onto every pictureand people will get bored flipping through a bunch of pictures of the same subject-choose the one that stops you in your tracks. That’s the one you show.” “There are a lot of amazing photographers who inspire me,” she adds. “Douglas Walker is one. And as a member of the Moose Mountain Photography club, there are a lot of people who inspire me, starting with my fellow members.” “William Sinclair from Kenosee encourages photographers to make photos into art by manipulating the original image. Lori Maxim of Regina taught me a lot of the technical part of photography. So did Paul Cutting, also of Regina. I took a workshop with Dave Brosha from Prince Edward Island who was amazing regarding night photos. I also took a few workshops with Greg Johnson, the Tornado Hunter and I learned a lot from him about shooting in all kinds of weather.” “I really love the northern lights,” says Lamontagne. “I love photographing them and I can easily sit there for an hour and just watch them. And I like going down roads that aren’t well-travelled, but that’s not without surprises, either.”

“Once I was down a back road and I just kept shooting and kept moving my vehicle. I was taking pictures and I noticed a truck was following me. It turned out to be the DNR (Department of Natural Resources). I don’t know who was more surprised-me or them!” “The first time I ever went out shooting at night, I was surprised I ever did it again,” she laughs. “There was a pumpjack and it wasn’t moving, but two big turkey vultures seemed to come out from nowhere and flew right towards me. I stayed and finished the shoot, but I think all of Wawota heard me that night!” Although Lamontagne has won awards for her work, she remains focused on the joy of the process and excited about future photographic challenges. “I was in total shock when I won the (View Bug) online competition,” she says. “I won for a picture of chuckwagon horses and the second one was a picture of a little red barn in the

frost near Yorkton.” “ And I’m really liking the abstract prints now. I’d also like to work more with long exposures.” “I’m moving into creative portraits of kids. I really want to learn more about the portraiture of kids and the editing,” she adds. “Today, you can make the image of someone more natural, but you can also make it pop. In the old days, if you were doing a portrait of someone, you had to take what you got.” “There’s so much to learn with photography and really, you probably can’t do it all, so you have to pick and choose,” she says. “But you’re never too old to do it. There are so many photographers out there-to learn from and to be inspired by.” “It’s never too late.” To learn more or to purchase Lamontagne’s work, check out Valley View Art Photography on Facebook or call (306)-739-2550.

“There are a lot of amazing photographers who inspire me,” says Wawota photographer Kim Lamontagne. “And Douglas Walker is one... If it’s not tack-sharp, I don’t want to put it out there. It’s one of the things I learned from him. He holds a workshop every year at Kenosee Lake and he taught me that instead of holding onto every picture-and people will get bored flipping through a bunch of pictures of the same subject-choose the one that stops you in your tracks. That’s the one you show.” (Photo courtesy of Kim Lamontagne)

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Carlyle Crowd-Pleasers: GFK’s Drama Club wins at Regionals in Redvers Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

Theatre fans packed Carlyle Memorial Hall on Tuesday, April 12 as the Gordon F. Kells High School Drama Club previewed their festival performances before taking them on the road to Redvers to the Region One Drama Festival. In Redvers, the senior cast and crew earned Best Overall Production runner up for “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating” as well as Best Visual Production Runner Up and Best Technical Crew, while the junior group captured an Award of Merit for Best Set Decorations for their production, “Epic Adventures in a Rinky Dink Art Museum.” Individual awards were as follows: Technical Award of Merit: Kelly Hume, Best Actor Runner Up: Jillian Heitenan, Acting Award of Excellence: Madison Hourd and Acting Awards of Merit: Joash Rushton, Judah Wardrope, Morgan Robertson and Matthew Forcier. Teacher and director Darcy Howe says: “We entertained. Our goal was to entertain and we did that. I’m very proud of the kidsboth the senior and the junior groups-and their performances.” Both the junior and senior casts and crews demonstrated talent, professionalism and a flair for comedy during their preview performances in Carlyle. “Epic Adventures in a Rinky-Dinky Art Museum” by Ken Preuss showcased the junior cast and crew’s comedic timing and talent as they told the story of a class of reluctant highschool field-trippers on a visit to the local museum, run by the mysterious Mr. Briggs (Brayden Hill). Pop-culture referencing teacher, Ms. Bell (Brooke Smith) and her students Abby (Morgan Robertson), Kaitlin (Sydney Flynn), Caleb (Colby Cyr), Monique (Kyra Cochrane), Irene (Emily Bouchard), Jenna (Madison Paulo), Seth (Judah Wardrope) and Duncan (Kyle Bye) shine in this characterdriven comedy that features mystery and romance involving faithful security guard Higgins (Kaysha Turner) and the mysterious Lady (Anna Doty). The production proceeded flawlessly, thanks to the efforts of stage managers and prompters Brittany Rowe and Kelly Hume, who oversaw lights and sound. And the different “rooms” of the museum were created by the imaginative use of artwork created by Carlyle students.

Directors-and teachers- Thomas Broccolo and Justine Kyle praised the troup’s work ethic and enthusiasm. “We’re so excited for all of you to be here with us tonight,” said Broccolo. “It’s a comedy for all ages and the kids are really fired up.” The senior drama group continued the evening’s comedic theme as they presented Bobby Keniston’s “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating.” The play is the story of bickering-and slightly smarmy-dating coaches Lucky Day (Joash Rushton) and Starry Night (Jillian Hietanen) who are pitching a program that will transform the romantic lives of teenage wallflowers -and rescue the dating coaches financially. With a pitch like: “Dating isn’t easy-and neither is high schoolso imagine combining the two,” the pair set up the hapless Lenny (Matthew Forcier) and death-obsessed Matilda (Madison Hourd) on blind dates with the unsuspecting Katie (Bryanne Forcier), Kaylynn

(Payton Humphries) and Dan and Buddy (both played by Marissa Owens). The dates reach the height of hilarity when Matilda invites her parents-played by Kaelie Bouchard as her fussy mother and Lee-Amber Laderoute as her boorish dad. The stage set-up for this play was another challenge for the seniors

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

The senior cast and crew of GFK’s High School Drama Club are pictured after their pre-festival performance of Bobby Keniston’s “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating.” The group took their show on the road to Redvers as their entry in the Region One Drama Festival and earned Best Overall Production Runner Up, Best Visual Production Runner Up and Best Technical Crew. The comedy-featuring a pair of bickering dating coaches and their hapless clients-was a crowd-pleaser. at the competition level. Stage managers Shelbey McNair and Brittany Rowe, lights and sound managers Logan Lemieux and Hailey Hoffman, prompter Mackenzie Valentine and crew members Jordan Patriquin, Jeanette

Opena, Halle Doty and Julyco Opena were required to assemble the complex set -which features a large neon heartin 10 minutes and take it down in ﬁve minutes. “It’s all part of the festival,” says teacher Darcy Howe, who along

with fellow GFK teacher, Kevin Dyck, directed “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating.” “It’s always really exciting,” adds co-director Dyck. “The kids are always so energetic and that energy kind of feeds off each other.”

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The Arcola School Senior Drama put on their annual production which they had been working on for the Region One Drama Festival. The group hosted their school at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, and welcomed the community to the MacMurray Theatre that evening. This year the drama group decided upon the play “Building Blocks” by Jeffrey Harr, which addresses societies’ gender stereotypes based on what a young boy and girl hear from their parents. These gender stereotypes are addressed and broken as the children begin to play together. “There’r a gazillion-jillion things girls stink at. Like throwin’ a baseball, and runnin’ for vice pepsodent, and beatin’ people up. Sure can’t build nothin’. Ev’rybody knows, girls were put on this Earth for one thing and one thing only: to spend a man’s money,” the boy (Jay James) says to the audience. “Well, that’s what my

The Gordon F. Kells High School Drama Club’s junior cast and crew previewed their entry for the Redvers Region One Drama Festival to a packed house in the Carlyle Memorial Hall, Tuesday, April 12. “Epic Adventures in a Rinky-Dinky Art Museum”-by playwright Ken Preuss- showcased the group’s comedic timing and talent as DUST CONTROL 2016 they told the story of a class of reluctant high The RM of Moose Creek No. 33 school field-trippers with a mystery to Will be scheduling dust control application unravel. The team’s for the 2016 season. production received The RM will be Using By-Pro Feeds, the the Award of Merit same product that was used last season. for Set Decorations in Redvers. Pictured The approximate applied cost for a 200m (l-r) are cast members X 5m site is $750. Emily Bouchard as Irene, Madison Paulo as Jenna and Kyra Please contact the office at Cochrane (seated) as Monique.

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daddy says, anyway.” The boy eventually allows the girl to build with him, but they have a conﬂict: “There’r a trillionkajillion things boys are stupid about. Like shoppin’ for shoes, askin’ for directions, and ‘memberin’ to put the toilet seat down. S’not that hard to ‘member, unless you’re stupid. Men were put on this Earth for one reason and one reason only: to make women crazy,” the girl (Shaleen Hengen) says to the audience. “Well, that’s what my mommy says, anyway.” The two continue to squabble, worry about catching cooties, and eventually the boy tells her to leave his blocks alone. The girl becomes visibly upset, crying. The boy apologizes and they begin to build together. As the boy builds a football stadium he is surprised that the girl knows about the NFL and is a Browns fan, just like him.

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From Page 6 - Arcola School drama The pair bond and eventually wreck what they’ve built with blocks, when their parents arrive. Both are divorced and as they begin to talk show interest in each other, to which the kids jump up and pull them away from each other. After all the kids just became friends, they don’t want to become siblings. The production’s cast and crew did a wonderful job bringing the play to life. Jay

brought his character to life with a childish accent, creating a higher pitched voice to sell the age of his character to the audience. His costar in the play, Shaleen, did a great job as she portrayed the various emotions her character had to go through in such a short amount of time. Arcola School performed their production on Friday, April 15, at the Region One Drama Fest where

students did very well. Dacey Fleck received a tech certificate of merit for stage management, Dawson Cutler and Johnathon Ulsifer each received tech certificate of merit for props and set, while Shaleen Hengen earned an unsung hero award. Additionally all of the Arcola actors received acting certificates of merit: Shaleen Hengen, Kayla McLaren, Keegan Heidinger, and Jay James.

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With two young children becoming friends at daycare their parents meet and the kids quickly separate them: (from l-r)Keegan Heidinger, Jay James, Shaleen Hengen, and Kayla McLaren.

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The pirates decided to come up with a new flag upon the insistence of Jaime, but it was nothing like what Jaime had imagined wanting kitties or a winking mermaid… not a kraken, narwhal, skulls, an angry shark, apes, and a mermaid with her eye gouged out. Lampman School hosted their community on Tuesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 13, to enjoy their annual drama productions which they took to compete at the Region One Drama Festival in Redvers Thrusday, April 14, to Saturday, April 16. Bake-off The drama club performed their take on the play, “Bake-Off” by Sheri Wilner. The two main roles were played by Adrianna Raynard who played Rita and Carter Branyik-Thornton who played Paul. Supporting characters included Donavon Andrews as The Pillsbury Doughboy and Cassidy Roy as Mrs. Betty McBride. The production was supported by extensive work behind the scenes with teacher/director Christine Branyik-Thornton, stage manager/lighting Darian Freeden, assistant stage manager/ follow spot Hayley Dechaine, sound Design/operator K’Lyn Duttenhoffer, costume manager Taylor Grimes, props/backstage manager Hannah Stinson, assistant backstage

manager Desiree Kautz, props/sets Theatre 20 students, make-up Kaitlin Stephens, table skirt construction Marilyn Zimmerman, Doughboy head built by Ashley Kerslake. The play focuses on Rita and Paul, contestants in a bake-off. Paul has accidentally taken both contestants’ supplies to his table, which leaves for a very poor first impression with Rita who angers quickly at him. Once the two comically sort through their items they head to their tables for the beginning of the bake-off, which has a special guest, Mrs. Betty McBride, in the audience. Throughout the play gender stereotypes are addressed, with Rita questioning why men are choosing to enter the contest stating that most male chefs go on to own a fancy restaurant, while women are the ones who do the everyday cooking for their family. As Rita becomes more and more agitated by competing against men in what she considers a more feminine activity, Paul attempts

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The Arcola School Senior Drama groups involves (back row from l-r) Kayla McLaren, Shaleen Hengen, Christy McNeil, Makayla Bryce, Josh Jones, (teacher/director) Whitney Paul, and Dacey Fleck. (front row from l-r) Keegan Heidinger, Jay James, Dawson Cutler, and Johnathon Ulsifer. Missing from photo Riley James and Drew Fleck who recently graduated from Arcola School, but came back to assist with the play.

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Hooray for Hollywood. Or Bollywood. Or Vancouver. Or wherever the lion’s share of movies are being made each year. We seem to love movies. Sources say that when combining theatre ticket revenues, DVD rentals, televised movies, on-demand services and on-line options, a full 89% of the American population over the age of 8 watched a movie last Shelley Luedtke year. With so many seeking out movie options it’s a good thing there is such a wide variety of cinematic choice: comedy, drama, adventure, thriller, animation, foreign, horror, or even an occasional musical. My husband and I have opposite taste in movies. He loves ones set in outer space, or in dystopian societies, or ones that have a car chase, shoot out or explosion every few minutes. There has to be something in the setting or story that completely sets it apart from reality. My movie interests tend to lean towards more conversation… less commotion. One summer I decided to attend a blockbuster action ﬂick with my family. The movie featured a number of super heroes valiantly striving to save the world from its latest threat. There were a tremendous number of ﬁght scenes, explosions, and collapsing buildings; countless special effects and much attention to the destruction sequences to be sure. Impressive stuff. The script, however, could have been written on a post-it note. Not much dialogue in this one. But, to be honest, it was kind of fun. In fact, some of the movies I’ve enjoyed the most are ones that came as surprises or ones that were different from my usual choices. It’s kind of like friendship. People who have enriched my life the most are ones that came unexpectedly; people that I would have considered unlikely to become friends. But their different points of view, different types of jobs, and variety of life experience has made our interactions interesting, thought provoking, and a whole lot of fun. The same can be said of organizations. Or communities. Imagine if there was one, and only one, type of movie. Same characters. Same setting. Same theme. The movie watching experience would be decidedly less than entertaining. Happily, they are not all the same or from the same director or producer. Just as in life, all the individuals involved provide each scene with a depth and richness that wouldn’t be there if you wrote out one of the characters or eliminated one of the plot points. We each approach projects and conversations with a different bent. Maybe there’s a rough and tumble approach that comes across, similar to a classic western. Maybe there’s a pie in the sky, unrealistic tone, aka fantasy. Or maybe rose-tinted ambitions that could be construed as little more than romantic. But don’t we need them all? We need tough, respectable talk. We need dreamers. We need those who choose to see the possible. We need those who galvanize opinion, motivate volunteers and set the timeline for the project to be released. All genres, all people, coming together in a multiplex of ideas and plans. To be sure we can allow our different points of view to lead to disagreements, bad feelings and division; or we can take a page from each person’s archive; honour it, and add it to what is being done. Because when it comes to community--we get to write the script. We see things through different lenses and express those opinions through dialogue unique to us. Not everyone will like it. Some may even wish there was a director to yell “cut” if we get rolling and they don’t like what we have to say. But think about how much better it would be if we wait to

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see the scene play out and watch to see where it goes next. It often takes us somewhere totally unexpected and far better than anticipated. Instead of ending the dialogue, it is better to shut down the

Quote of the Week . . . The truth is more important than the facts. - Frank Lloyd Wright

impulse to yell “cut” and instead say “action.” A far more complete story gets told that way and it’s far more likely to get us to the “The End.” That’s my outlook.

A weekend off It was the strangest thing… I had a weekend at home with no volleyball… and I was at a complete loss for what to do. Sitting at home Friday night, usually we’re driving somewhere, I wondered what people do. I watched a movie, ate supper, and got bored. So off I went to the gym and Kelly Running I did a short work-out and Observer Staff stretching session. Again the next day, I had a little bit of work to do, but that wasn’t going to ﬁll my entire day. So, I read, watched The Millennium trilogy, and by 3 p.m. was back at the gym for another hour session. Not because I typically workout, but because I was at a loss of what to do. Sunday then popped up and luckily I had plans for 11 a.m., it was off to the lake for a hike with some friends and then lunch to follow. It was so nice to catch up with them because oftentimes schedules get in the way. One of them, we’ve been trying to have supper together for the last three weeks or so, but it just hasn’t worked out. But then, again I was at a loss for what I could do for the afternoon. Luckily the individual I coach with

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was also bored, so off to Dairy Queen for coffee and then to the ball diamonds to play catch. I filled my days with things, but it was still weird and felt like something was missing. Usually if I’m not coaching then I have events to get to for work and writing to do, but nope. Last year I can honestly say with us running two teams that I was ready for a break and very much enjoyed doing very little the first few weekends, well maybe not very little… I ran in a colour run in Arcola and then drove to Regina for the Globe Theatre. This year, however, I guess my volleyball bug hasn’t been fed enough because even though I got to spend time with friends, got to exercise, and cook (I had time to make asparagus/ricotta stuffed chicken and then bake banana bread). All things I enjoy doing, I still missed volleyball. The driving, the sitting inside a sometimes poorly lit gymnasium for the day, and the competition… I simply missed it. Luckily my volleyball addiction this year gets to go until the end of July, but it’ll be different starting mid-May when our 16U Vipers finish up and I begin helping with a 14U team. Realizing my passion for volleyball, I hope other people find something they love to do as much as I love the sport.

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Seeing things differently . . .

Pay attention, shut off the phone and drive safe Distracted driving, it encompasses everything from the driver reading, eating, putting on make-up, to the use of an electronic device (cell phone, GPS, etc…). It’s the last one, the electronic devices, however, that have become a large problem in society. People checking a text, sending a text, checking Kelly Running Observer Staff Facebook, taking a phone call, looking for their phone when it begins to ring, and literally anything related to the cell phone. According to a Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) nationwide survey, 22 percent of Canadian drivers admitted to texting behind the wheel; but, Saskatchewan is one of the highest offenders with 35 percent of drivers in this province using their phone to check email or text messages while behind the wheel. Checking a unit converter online I discovered that 100 km/hr is the equivalent of traveling 27.8 meters per second and let’s face it the majority of trafﬁc along Hwy 13 is going at least 110 km/hr which works out to 30.6 meters per second. Now how long are you looking at your phone for? Just a few seconds? A few seconds, let’s say seven seconds in this instance. You are looking at moving 214 metres or 702 feet for those of you who are more inclined to the imperial system. So, travelling 110 km/hr and looking down at your phone for seven seconds means you have travelled quite a distance in a very short amount of time. The other day it took some friends and me about an hour, maybe a little under but we’ll call it even an even 60 minutes, to hike ﬁve kilometres. That means at a walking pace you’re travelling 214 metres in about 2.6 minutes. That’s a ridiculously huge difference. Have you ever looked out the side window and watched the grass where the ditch meets the road just whizzing by you? Humans weren’t meant to go at the speeds we do in vehicles, our eyes can’t pick up what’s happening, so it blurs. This means humans reacting to situations on the road are essentially controlling a metal death machine at high speeds with extremely slow reactions in comparison. That’s why you’re supposed to go slower in poor weather or on gravel roads, there are more variables that can contribute to you having to react. On the highway in good conditions, it’s smooth and your tires grip well, so a few variables are taken away. However, at any time there could be a hazard in the road. Maybe something is lost off of an unsecure load and is sitting in the road, maybe a deer jumps out from the brush on the side of the road, or maybe your tire blows and you have to react to it pulling you that direction. With your reaction time already hindered because you’re moving too fast for what humans are physically meant to move… what does looking at your phone for seven seconds do? Well, it can cause a collision, cause injuries, or even cost lives. Texting and driving is not worth it, so let’s help Saskatchewan bring down their numbers of engaged cell phone users on the road. Lets prevent at least some of the 5,700 collisions caused by distracted driving last year.

Beliefs, behavior and distracted driving It’s called cognitive dissonance. That is, most people have an inner need to ensure that their beliefs match up with their behaviors. And according to psychologist Leon Festinger-who wrote A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance in 1957-“Cognitive dissonance can be seen as an antecedent Lynne Bell condition which leads to Observer Staff activity oriented toward dissonance reduction just as hunger leads toward activity oriented toward hunger reduction.” That is, most humans are so uncomfortable with beliefs and actions that aren’t in alignment, that the internal disharmony they experience-and their desire to reach internal consistency-is on a par with a basic human need such as hunger. But in Saskatchewan, when it comes to texting while driving? Not so much. This year, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) released the results of a survey which concluded that distracted driving continues to be one of the top causes of automobile collisions in this province, with 5,700 crashes occurring in 2015-all of them a direct result of distracted

driving. The CAA also found that nationally, 22 percent of drivers admitted to texting while driving. In Saskatchewan, that ﬁgure jumped to 35 percent, with ﬁve percent of the province’s respondents admitting that they sent emails and texts “regularly” while behind the wheel. And demonstrating positive proof of Festinger’s theory, 90 percent of Saskatchewan’s respondents also stated that they believe texting while driving was “socially unacceptable.” Naturally, if we humans aim to deal effectively with the divide between our beliefs and behaviors concerning distracted driving, the solution is simple: Be aware of how potentially dangerous and destructive a habit it is and stop-cold turkey-just stop. There is no upside to distracted driving. But the potential downsides are equal parts obvious and potentially dangerous-for everyone on the road. Carlyle RCMP Staff Sgt. Darren Simons agrees and says of the current distracted driving statistics: “It’s brutal. People just feel like they have to keep reaching for their phones to answer that call or that text while they’re driving and it’s scary.” “People just don’t realize that a collision can occur in a short, short time. Just pull over. Is it that important to answer that call?”

Driver distraction and inattention is 1 of the major contributing factors in fatal collisions Some of the most common driver distractions include:texting; using a cellphone or smartphone; eating and drinking; talking to passengers; grooming; reading, including maps; using a navigation system or GPS; watching a video; adjusting a radio, CD or MP3 player; smoking; and pets.

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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Weir limping to golf career’s finish line

By Bruce Penton Mike Weir is not aging gracefully on the PGA Tour. The most accomplished professional golfer in Canadian history — his major title at the 2003 Masters’ trumps any argument you might want to put forth — is limping to the finish line of his career as he tries to keep sharp in preparation for the 50-and-over Champions Tour. Currently eligible on the regular Tour due to some major and minor medical exemptions, Weir had 2016 starts in eight tournaments guaranteed — and more if he won a certain amount of money. That hasn’t come close to happening. Weir, who grew up in Sarnia, Ont., but now lives in Utah and doesn’t contribute much to the growth of Canadian golf these days, is teeing it up Thursday and Fridays, but having no success. In fact, in his last 21 PGA Tour starts, Weir has had four withdrawals and 17 missed cuts. His money earnings: Zero. He hardly needs the money. His heyday on

the Tour brought in $28 million U.S. and he still has enough cachet to cash in on a variety of endorsements. To date, Weir has used up six of his eight tournament exemptions and needs to have a couple of high finishes if he hopes to retain his eligibility for the rest of the 2016 season. He could still play in some minor league web.com tournaments, and will work on his game as much as possible until he becomes eligible for the no-cut Champions Tour in on his 50th birthday, May 12, 2020. Weir has every right to take advantage of the favourable exemptstatus rules to enter as many tournaments as allowed, but the 46-year-old veteran must find it a little embarrassing to miss cut after cut after cut while a young player looking to get his career started is bumped from play when Weir takes up one of the spots in the field. At the RBC Heritage the week after the Masters, Weir withdrew after an opening-round 78 and South African Dawie van der Walt, who was second alternate, was not pleased, tweeting: “Gota (sic) love a guy who gets an invite into a Tour event and then WD after the first round,” using the hashtag, “#hangitupmike.” By rough estimate, Weir has two more tournaments to play before his eligibility expires. Maybe

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lightning will strike and Weir will relive some golf course magic, but the likelihood is that after two more weeks of futility, it will another four years before we hear Weir’s name again. • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, mocking Major League Baseball for its obsession with pitch counts for young players: “Did Dostoyevsky have a word count? Did Rembrandt have a brushstroke count? Did Genghis Khan have a conquered-territory count?” • From Dwight Perry’s Sideline Chatter in the Seattle Times, quoting from USA Today: “Give-and-take between Bubba Watson and a Masters fan, after Watson sliced a drive into the trees and tried to address his ball:

Watson: ‘Can you back up? You’re really not supposed to be back here.’ Fan: ‘Neither is your ball.’ Watson: ‘I don’t know about you, but I have two green jackets. Thanks for coming.’” • NBC late-night host Seth Meyers: “Tomorrow night will be Kobe Bryant’s last NBA game. He says he’s looking forward to retirement and his teammates are looking forward to finding out what the ball feels like.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “It has been one day and Kobe Bryant is having problems adjusting to retirement. He was having dinner with his family, family-style, and he couldn’t pass the peas.” • Brad Rock in the Deseret News: “Toymaker Mattel is out

$3M after unwittingly wiring funds to cyberthieves in China. Which is not dissimilar to the Nets paying Joe Johnson $25M for this season.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on Ernie Els’ putting woes at the Masters: “Ernie Els sixputted the first green at The Masters. There’s a phrase for that in golf: ‘Greg Cote.’” • Comic Torben Rolfsen, on the cruelty of sports: “One hour Jordan Spieth is the new Tiger Woods; the next he’s Jean van de Velde.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Panthers got two delayof-game penalties when fans tossed dozens of plastic rats on the ice. In the old days teams drew penalties by throwing Ken Linseman on the ice.”

• Another one from Kaseberg: “Johnny ‘Football’ Manziel’s agent has dumped him. It’s bad, he is now officially Johnny ‘Starbucks Barista’ Manziel.” • Janice Hough, of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “In the NFL, Oakland and San Francisco may combine to honour Golden State (and their 73 wins): this year’s Raiders are likely to win 7 games, while the 49ers are likely to win 3.” Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “If corpulent Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval were a car, he’d be in the shop getting: a) heavier suspension springs; b) a gas-tank reduction; c) a belt replaced.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

Julian Austin to perform in Wawota for Community Concert Series Kelly Running Observer Staff

Nashville recording artist and Canadian Country Music Award winner, Julian Austin, is coming to the Wawota Forum on Friday, April 29. Sure to be a fun night for a good cause, kick off the weekend at a cabaret-style party. The concert is sponsored by 620 CKRM and Ducks Unlimited Canada and is part of their Community Concert Series, which looks at providing a fundraiser for a community. The Wawota Business Enhancement Group (WBEG) are currently working with the community to establish a community camp kitchen. Austin is originally from New Brunswick and has been making music since a young age. It was in 1998 that he left for the west, arriving in Calgary, AB, to live with his fiancée. While there, he continued his pursuit of music later releasing his first album “What My Heart Already Knows.” In total he has released five albums and has been a Canadian country mainstay over the years. The event in Wawota has doors opening at 7:30 p.m. with tickets available in advance for $35 or at the door for $40. Advance tickets can be found in Wawota at the Conexus

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Coming to Wawota on Friday, April 29, is Nashville recording artist and Canadian Country Music Award winner, Julian Austin. Credit Union, Wawota C-Store, Front Porch Interior, 2nd Street Eats, and D&D Lumbermart; outside of Wawota tickets can be found at the Carlyle Home Hardware or by calling

(306)435-7753. Contact Front Porch Interior for information on VIP tables at (306)739-2722. Earlier that day, the Town of Wawota will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m.

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From Page 7 - Lampman drama to explain that he’s trying to set a good example for his son. In fact he wants to teach his 13-year-old son that there’s nothing wrong with men cooking and to always be true to himself. Eventually Rita gets into a confrontation with the mascot of the bake-off, The Pillsbury Doughboy, which brings laughter as Rita pokes him with a rolling pin then kisses the Doughboy passionately as she deals with her feelings regarding the competition. When the Doughboy takes off his mascot head, he wishes that Paul will win the contest, which sends Rita into an even bigger emotional spiral. As the play concludes Paul comforts a distraught Rita. With serious tones, but laughable moments the performance had the audience’s full attention. 13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate The next performance the drama club performed was “13 Signs You should Stop Being a Pirate” by A.M. Dittman. Originally supposed to be performed on the Tuesday as well the group had technical difficulties, which had it postponed until the Wednesday. “The sound crashed 30 seconds into our opening night performance,” Christine Branyik-Thornton explained. “After a battle to resuscitate it, we had to call the show. An actor and tech nightmare. The audience was so gracious and understanding – thank you. My team pulled up their boot straps, dug in and rebuilt the shows,

cue by cue, setting up multiple computer stations and working ‘til nearly midnight ‘til it was done, better than the original. This is real learning. The real thing. I am amazed and grateful for my students more than I ever imagined could be. Actors and techies alike.” The performance was then held the next night with free admission and the drama club was relieved that the issue occurred at a time they were able to recover from the technical difficulty as opposed to during festival. The Wednesday night performance was again well attended by the community, all extremely pleased to have made the journey back as many laughs were had during the performance. During the performance of “13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate” Jaime played by Cassidy Roy questioned why anyone would want to be a pirate. From wondering what is so great about the sea to the excess greed and sword fighting to the limited pets available to the final reason not to be a pirate, death. At each turn, Jaime’s questioning attitude was countered by the Pirate Narrator, various pirates, and the rest of the crew. The Pirate Narrator was portrayed by Adrianna Raynard, while various speaking pirates included Carter Branyik-Thornton who was channeling Captain Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Donavon Andrews, Kaya Furey, Alexis Christensen, and Devyn Smyth. The rest of the pirate crew was played by Brandon

NEWS Miller, Isaiah Smith, Colton Schell, and London Vinck. Hilarity ensued throughout the play as Jaime questioned the status quo, introducing new ideas for a pirate flag (a unicorn with wings flying over a rainbow or maybe a kitty), and a discussion about whether a fellow pirate was in love with a mermaid or a manatee. In the end the group decided on an original ending. In the play following the death of Jaime who comes back as a ghost, the play simply ends. Using their creativity, Lampman drama decided to add a comic, yet tragic ending to the play. As Jaime’s ghost comes back to haunt the ship, death being a clear sign you should stop being a pirate, the pirates become uneasy and attempts to run Jaime’s ghost through with their swords. The pirates didn’t think through the etherealness of the ghost and in the end falling backwards, all dying, as they clutch at sword wounds. The performance could not have been made possible without those behind the scenes including teacher/director Christine Branyik-Thornton, stage manager/lighting Darian Freeden, assistant stage manager/ follow spot Hayley Dechaine, sound design/operator K’Lyn Duttenhoffer, costume manager Taylor Grimes, props/backstage manager Hannah Stinson, assistant backstage manager Desiree Kautz, props/set Theatre 20 and Arts Education classes, make-up Kaitlin Stephens, set/sword construction Stan Zim-

merman, and seamstress Marilyn Zimmerman. Region One Festival The students took these plays to festival and did very well, earning multiple awards including the best Visual Production at Festival for “13 Signs You should Stop Being a Pirate.” Lampman drama received Best Stage Manager which went to Darian Freeden. The Bob Hinnett Best Technical Student of Festival Runner up was earned by K’Lyn Duttenhoﬀer, a Technical Excellence Medal was received by Ashley Kerslake for the Doughboy head construction, and Technical Merit Awards went to Taylor Grimes (costume), Hannah Stinson (props and backstage manager), and Hayley Dechaine (stage management and follow spot). The Souris Valley Theatre Best Character Actor of the Festival went to Carter BranyikThornton, while acting merit awards were received by Cassidy Roy, Adrianna Raynard, and Donavon Andrews. The unsung Hero award was given to two deserving students: Hayley Dechaine and Ashley Kerslake.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Mrs. Betty McBride (Cassidy Roy) was a special guest at the “Bake-Off ” held in Lampman with drama students showcasing their abilities on Tuesday, April 12.

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Jaime (Cassidy Roy) shows potential new flag drawings to a fellow pirate (Carter Branyik-Thornton) including one of a unicorn with wings flying over a rainbow. Her fellow pirate is unimpressed calling it a Pegasus with a horn and suggests they come up with something like a kraken or shark instead.

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SPORTS

Live sports

Sunday 11:00 a.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays. 6:00 p.m. TSN2 MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros.

Racing XFINITY Series: ToyotaCare 250, Practice. 1:00 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing XFINITY Series: ToyotaCare 250, Final Practice. 2:00 p.m. FS1 Sprint Cup

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ries: ToyotaCare 250.

12:00 p.m. CBS Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Pro4 & Pro2. (Taped) (HD) 10:00 p.m. FS1 Auto Racing FIA Formula E Championship, Paris. (Same-day Tape)

Monday

6:00 p.m. TSN2 MLB Baseball Teams TBA.

6:00 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder. 8:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers.

Tuesday 7:30 p.m. FS1 MLB Baseball

Tuesday 5:00 p.m. TSN2 NBA Bas-

AUTO RACING Friday 9:00 a.m. FS1 Sprint Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400, Practice. 10:30 a.m. FS1 NASCAR

1:30 p.m. ABC NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets. (HD)

Monday

St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks.

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. TSN2 MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Texas Rangers.

BASKETBALL Friday 5:00 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons. 6:00 p.m. TSN2 NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics. 9:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies.

Saturday 1:00 p.m. SPONET NBA Basketball Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. ABC NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies. (HD)

ketball Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks. 5:30 p.m. SPONET NBA Basketball Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors. 9:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs.

Thursday 9:30 p.m. TSN NBA Basket-

ball San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies. (Sameday Tape)

FOOTBALL Friday 9:30 p.m. TSN2 AFL Premiership Football Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles.

Saturday 10:00 p.m. TSN2 AFL Premiership Football Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats. (Same-day Tape)

Sunday 11:00 a.m. FOX NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400. (HD) TSN NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400. 12:00 p.m. SN360 IndyCar Racing Indy Lights Series. (Same-day Tape) 1:00 p.m. SN360 IndyCar Racing Grand Prix of Alabama.

Friday, April 22, 2016 GOLF

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Friday 10:00 a.m. GOLF PGA Tour

Saturday

Sunday 11:00 a.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Final Round. 1:00 p.m. CITV Valero Texas Open, Final Round. (HD) GOLF PGA Tour Golf Champions: Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, Final Round. 4:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Swinging Skirts Classic, Final Round.

PGA Tour Golf Volvo China Open, First Round. (Taped)

Josh Reddick and the Oakland A’s face the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday on Rogers Sportsnet.

Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros.

10:00 a.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Volunteers of America Texas Shootout, First Round. 1:00 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Zurich Classic of New Orleans, First Round. 4:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Web.com: United

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Identify the authors of the following quotes: 1) “I watch a lot of baseball on the radio.” 2) “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”

7) Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith

3) “Football features two of the worst aspects of American life – violence and committee meetings.”

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Billy Martin, referring to Reggie Jackson and 6) Embattled New York Yankees manager 5) Charles Barkley

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4) “I’m so fast that, last night, I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.”

6) “The two of them deserve each other – one’s a born liar, the other’s convicted.”

4) Muhammad Ali

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3) George Will 2) Yogi Berra

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11:00 a.m. TSN2 Hockey 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship, First Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (Taped) 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. SPONET NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Florida Panthers. 7:30 p.m. SN360 Minnesota

Wild at Dallas Stars. Saturday 1:00 p.m. NBC NHL Hockey

Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (HD) SN360 NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins. 2:00 p.m. TSN Hockey 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. 3:30 p.m. TSN2 Women’s Hockey Esso Cup, National Midget Hockey Championship: Teams TBA. 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. 6:00 p.m. NBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (HD) TSN Hockey 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. 8:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. 8:30 p.m. SPONET NHL Hockey Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. NBC NHL Hockey

Thursday

Saturday 2:00 p.m. FS1 MLB Baseball

Friday

11:00 a.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Third Round. 1:00 p.m. CITV PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Third Round. (Same-day Tape) (HD) CBS PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Third Round. (HD) GOLF PGA Tour Golf Champions: Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, Second Round. 4:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Swinging Skirts Classic, Third Round.

Wednesday 10:30 p.m. GOLF European

BASEBALL

HOCKEY

Golf Champions: Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, First Round. 1:00 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Second Round. 4:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Swinging Skirts Classic, Second Round.

Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (HD) 1:00 p.m. NBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (HD) 2:00 p.m. TSN Hockey Telus Cup, National Midget Hockey Championship: Teams TBA. TSN2 Hockey IIHF U-18 World Championship, Bronze Medal Game. 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. SPONET NHL Hockey Florida Panthers at New York Islanders. 6:00 p.m. TSN Hockey 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship, Gold Medal: Teams TBA. 9:00 p.m. TSN2 Hockey 2016 IIHF U-18 World Championship, Gold Medal: Teams TBA. (Same-day Tape)

Monday 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. 6:00 p.m. SPONET NHL Hockey Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Tuesday 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. SN360 NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Florida Panthers. 7:30 p.m. SN360 NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars.

Wednesday 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Thursday 5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

LACROSSE Saturday 7:00 p.m. TSN2 NLL Lacrosse Toronto Rock at Colorado Mammoth.

SKATING Sunday 11:00 a.m. CBS Figure Skating Team Challenge Cup. (Taped) (HD)

SOCCER Saturday 7:30 a.m. SPONET English Premier League Soccer AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea FC. 8:00 a.m. TSN English Premier League Soccer Liverpool FC vs Newcastle United FC. 10:00 a.m. SPONET English Premier League Soccer Aston Villa FC vs Southampton FC. (Same-day Tape) 8:30 p.m. TSN MLS Soccer FC Dallas at Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Sunday 5:30 p.m. FS1 MLS Soccer Orlando City SC at New York Red Bulls.

Monday 9:30 p.m. TSN2 MLS Soccer Toronto FC at Montreal Impact. (Taped) 11:30 p.m. TSN2 MLS Soccer FC Dallas at Vancouver Whitecaps FC. (Taped)

Tuesday 12:30 p.m. FS1 UEFA Champions League Soccer Manchester City FC vs Real Madrid CF. TSN UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA.

Wednesday 12:30 p.m. FS1 UEFA Champions League Soccer Club Atletico de Madrid vs FC Bayern Munich. 8:30 p.m. TSN MLS Soccer Sporting Kansas City at Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Thursday 11:00 a.m. TSN2 MLS Soccer Sporting Kansas City at Vancouver Whitecaps FC. (Taped) 1:00 p.m. FS1 UEFA Europa League Soccer Villarreal CF vs Liverpool FC. TSN UEFA Europa League Soccer Borussia Dortmund vs Liverpool FC. (Taped)

TENNIS Sunday 9:30 a.m. TSN2 ATP Tennis Barcelona Open: Final.

WINTER SPORTS Thursday 12:30 p.m. SPONET Curling Grand Slam Champions Cup, Round Robin 1. 4:00 p.m. SPONET Curling Grand Slam Champions Cup, Round Robin 2.

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The essential role of an administrative assistant Administrative Professionals Week will be celebrated throughout North America from April 24 to 30, 2016. Take this opportunity to honour and thank the secretaries and administrative assistants that you work with every day, because they’re essential to the success of every organization. Do you think of a secretary as the person who answers the phone, notes down appointments and prepares coffee for her boss? You are way off the mark. Today’s secretaries perform varied and demanding tasks ranging from customer service, project management, the preparation of documents, event planning and public relations to various daily administrative tasks. In other words, secretaries and administrative assistants — and any other members of the administrative support staff — play a key role in every office.

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And it isn’t just anyone who can handle being a secretary. To be effective in getting all the work done, secretaries have to possess more than a few qualities and skills. They have to be careful listeners, and they have to be independent and resourceful. They are excellent oral and written communicators and often work in both official languages. They need to have lots of initiative and good organization skills. These dynamic and efficient workers also have to be extremely adaptable, as they are constantly learning to work with new IT tools. With so much talent, no wonder they are indispensable! So, during National Administrative Professionals Week, let’s take the time to pay tribute to these versatile and dedicated people who participate so actively in the success of every organization. They deserve it.

PRECISION AG (306) 453-2255

Kady & Malorie, Thank you for all that you do! Keep up the good work.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Administrative Professionals Week Natalie Miller & Rebecca Hoffman Thank you so much for everything you do! Town of Carlyle â&#x20AC;˘ 306-453-2363

Becky Pittman, Melinda Wyatt, Vanessa Werstuik,Tessa Robins, Sherry Wight, Lorelie Wyatt & Carol Dickie Thank you to our wonderful staff at the Arcola Health Clinic, Stoughton Health Clinic and the Wawota Health Clinic. We want you to know we appreciate everything you do!

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Karen and Sheri and Staff

Thanks for the great job that you do throughout the year!

TRACEY RAE Thanks for a job well done! Your dedication is appreciated.

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Ellen, Julie Ann, Josey Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Bonny, Trina, Anna, Melissa, Roberta, Christina, Kim

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hard work and dedication throughout the year.

Thank you all!

Friday, April 22, 2016

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Administrative Professionals Week Kolleen Scholpp, Jackie Hoffman Thanks for a job well done... your dedication is appreciated!

Regi Maher

We appreciate the wonderful job you do throughout the year! Arcola School | (306) 455-2340

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BRENDA LEMIEUX & VERONICA MATTHEWSON

Christie Schuett, Sandra Wright & Jody Sawchuk Thank you for everything you do every day of the year!

Our sincere thanks for all the things you do!

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Ashlee, Lyndsey, Mary-Lou, Colleen, Aileen, Erica & Ashley Thank you for all your hard work and dedication throughout the year. SPECTRUM RESOURCE GROUP INC. Box 1270, 204 Main Street Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada S0C 0R0

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Carly Berg, Tammy Birnie, Gillian Gagnon, Jackie Perkins, Amanda Peters, Sheila Sim

Thanks for a job well done....

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Thanks for all that you do throughout year We couldn’t get by without you! TPZ Services

Thank you for the fantastic job that you do all Year!

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Claudia, Kathy, Susan, Shelly, Wanda, & Lorie Thanks for a job well done! Your dedication is appreciated.

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Joanne Carolyn Tanya Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year You are appreciated!

Thank you all!

Friday, April 22, 2016

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Administrative Professionals Week Regal Autobody Carlyle, Sk | (306)453-2511

Cindy, Sandie & Colleen Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Jean We appreciate all the things you do! Thank you!

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Martine & Charlene The staff and students of Stoughton Central School would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Mrs. Joan Dempsey for her hard work, dedication and for greeting us each day with a warm smile and hello.

We appreciate all your hard work!

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You truly are the heartbeat of our school.

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Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Administrative Professionals Week Town of Lampman & RM of Browning #34

Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year!

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The Stoughton Credit Union would like thank our wonderful staff for all of their hard work and dedication!

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Thank you for your hard work and great customer service!

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Thank you all!

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Friday, April 22, 2016

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Geraldene & Shawna

Thank you for the fantastic job you do all year!

Thank you for all your hard work! We appreciate all the things you do all year!

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Thank you for everything that you do throughout the year!

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Mock Collision at G.F. Kells Photos by Kelly Running

A mock collision was held on Tuesday, April 12, by the S.A.D.D. group at G. F. Kells to bring the discussion on impaired driving and distracted driving to the school. Josh Brown, a student at G.F. Kells and member of S.A.D.D., played the part of the mock collisions driver. When asked about how playing the part affected him that morning he explained, “It was scary. It might be made up, but it puts you in that position. It’s hard to think about being in that situation and you realize how real it is, that it can happen to anyone, and I never want to really be in that situation.”

With the trapped passenger covered by a blanket and comforted by an EMT inside the vehicle, the fire department uses the Jaws of Life to remove the roof of the vehicle.

An EMT covers a deceased passenger of the mock collision, which involved alcohol and an impaired driver.

HOP ON IN FOR EASTER As an EMT sits with the trapped passenger inside the car, fire fighters GIFTS AND GOODIESwork mechanically preparing the vehicle for the Jaws of Life.

The emergency crew successfully removed the pinned passenger in the mock collision, in reality the individual would then be rushed to the hospital in Arcola by EMS for further assistance and possibly continue on a journey with STARS, the Air Ambulance, or driven by Ambulance onto Regina.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Weekly RCMP report Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to numerous calls to service between Friday, April 8, and Friday, April 15. They are also seeking any information regarding a vehicle with a ﬂat tire left on the side of the road near Alida, which was vandalized. Contact the detachment with any information: (306)453-6707. RCMP would also like to remind people with the golﬁng season around the corner that golf carts must be operated by someone with a driver’s licence on provincial and municipal roads as it is a motor vehicle. They can also not be driven in the dark as the lighting on them, or lack there of, does not meet regulatory standards. 911 calls RCMP reminds people that 911 is for emergency calls only and that the detachment can be contacted at (306)453-6707. A 911 call reported children doing something and then leaving. The caller refused to give their name. RCMP would like callers to know that they shouldn’t be worried about giving their name as the RCMP won’t share it with anyone. An individual called 911 for a non-emergency and apologized for doing so. There was a 911 call from one of the schools in the detachment area. The school could not determine who made the call, but there was no emergency, it was a prank call. A 911 misdial occurred during this time.

There were also two 911 static lines to the same residence, but it was an issue with the phone. Assault There are currently three assaults in the detachment area under investigation. One occurred in Carlyle, a second one occurred in the Carlyle area but the victim was uncooperative, and one the RCMP are unsure of where it occurred because the intoxicated victim was uncooperative. Assistance RCMP assisted on warrants. RCMP patrolled past an abandoned house where people were reported for being in. Members participated in the Mock Collision held at G.F. Kells. Found property was returned to its owner. There was an argument between two people which was reported to police. There was a hit and run reported in the detachment area. Break and enter Two separate incidents of break and enters occurred in the Carlyle area. The Yorkton Forensic team is assisting. There was a break and enter in the Manor area to a residence that had been broken into previously. Criminal harassment A criminal harassment investigation is underway in the Forget area where a victim has

been contacting the accused; the accused is not supposed to be in contact with the victim. False alarms The RCMP responded to a total of four false alarms in the area. Fire calls RCMP attended a call of a vehicle fire near Redvers. The power steering belt had simply snapped and there was no fire, but RCMP attended the call. There was a grass fire in the Carlyle area that got out of control. An unoccupied residence in the Carlyle area burnt. There was a car on fire in Carlyle. Fraud The RCMP detachment received a fax stating that they had come into millions of dollars. The RCMP reminds people to beware of fraudulent faxes, emails, and phone calls. An individual also reported a fraudulent call saying they owe money when they don’t. Traffic collisions Two collisions occurred on Friday, April 15. The collisions were separate, but related. In the early morning hours a semi hauling grain couldn’t negotiate a corner south of Kenosee Lake. The weather contributed to poor roads with slush, sleet, and ice extending along Hwy 9 from Kenosee Lake to approximately the Casino. The semi hauling grain overturned when the driver lost control and flipped into

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a slough. The driver is deceased. The second collision occurred when two vehicles stopped on the side of the road having seen the overturned semi. This included a pickup truck and a pick-up truck with a goose neck trailer. A second semi came over the hill and was unable to negotiate the turn on the slippery roads and struck the trucks, which had no occupants in them. RCMP had the road closed at certain times throughout the day as they had Forensics out to investigate and as the collision was cleaned up. Brady Farms unloaded the grain, while TPZ towing worked diligently to remove the multiple vehicles. RCMP were on scene from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Another collision was reported in the Carlyle area where an individual swerved to avoid a dog on the highway. RCMP want to remind people that although no one wants to hurt an animal that it is sometimes safer to strike the animal than it is to swerve. Traﬃc infractions Tickets and warning notices were given out during this time, with the largest ﬁne being for $400. An unsecure load was responded to in town and the registered

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An unsecure load was responded to in town and the registered owner of the trailer is being charged. owner of the trailer is being charged. Alcohol related offences A suspected impaired driving call was received, but no charges were laid. An intoxicated person was reported for walking down the road. Two calls were received regarding separate incidents of intoxicated people in the area. Mental health calls RCMP responded to two mental health calls during this time. Mischief An individual was

upset they were kicked out of a house in the Carlyle area. Theft Money was stolen in Redvers when the tip jar at Sarcan was taken. A theft of cattle was reported, but the matter was determined to be civil and did not require police action. There was a report of a motorcycle being stolen, but this too was determined to be a civil matter. Narcotics RCMP are currently investigation the sale of illegal drugs in the area.

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LOCAL NEWS

Friday, April 22, 2016

Village of Manor The Village of Manor Council meeting of Feb. 18 addressed a variety of concerns in the community. Foreman report Village Foreman Darren Balogh reported that water leaks and sewer problems on Main Street were fixed. Water usage between Jan. 18-31 prior to the water leaks being fixed was approximately 27,000 gallons per day. Now that the leaks have been fixed this had dropped to 17,000 gallons per day. Monthly measurements will continue to be taken. Fire Department discussion The Fire Department asked for two new side boxes for the fire truck to store equipment in. Campground lot sale

Discussion surrounding the sale of the campground was had. The site is not a registered heritage site, the Village of Manor will take care of the cairn, Mayor Vickie Akins excused herself from the meeting eliminating a conflict of interest, and according to Council Procedures Bylaw a seconder is not required to conduct business. Ethically the village acknowledges they should have advertised and tendered the land, however, no legal breaches occurred. Mayor Akins then excused herself from the meeting as council discussed the sale of the campground lot further. The council made the allowance that the purchaser of the lot, Sheldon Akins, be given an extension to the agreement made regarding the original sale and the clause which required him to build on the lot within a year. He has been given until Feb. 18, 2017, to erect a building on the lot and was given the allowance due to the community discussions following the sale. Fire extinguisher inspection The Village decided to have TS&M come out to inspect the fire extinguishers at The Over 60 Club and the Library in Manor. Village Administrator Ashley Corrigan will check with the fire marshal concerning fire extinguishers in all town buildings and if they are of adequate size and if they have enough located in each building. The Village of Manor will then purchase as needed, which they are sure includes one for the museum.

Wawota News Submitted by Myrna Olson Bud and Bev King and Clarence and Marie Lamontagne have returned home after spending several months in Arizona. Tom and Cher Badger have also returned home after spending several months holidaying in Canyon Lake,Texas. Sympathy to the family and friends of the late Georgette (Jacques) Baudu. She passed away on April 9th at the age of 82 years. Her funeral service was held on Friday, April 15th at Saint Xavier Roman Catholic Church.

Linda Akins, the Alida Postmistress, has received her 25 year service watch. Sympathy also to the Carpenter families on the passing of Colleen Slack, daughter of Roy and Maxine Carpenter at Surrey. She was 55 years old. The proceeds from the Sledge Hockey tournament held on April 1-3 were $12,000. This compares to $5330 the ﬁrst year and $ 9,553 last year. A wedding dance was held at the Town Hall on April 16th to honour Jamie and Sydney Shire. They were married earlier this year in Cuba. Dennis and Wilda Champlin were honoured with a farewell evening on Friday evening, April 15th. Dennis has been the minister at The Free Methodist Church for the past 2 years. They will be moving to Saskatoon to ﬁll in for a minister there. Ione Christopher spent the last several months visiting with her family, brother and sister -in-law, and some cousins at Raindance Resort (Apache Junction), Arizona.

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Easter miracles and living on a prayer

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

God breaks into our ordinary lives and touches us with miracles and His love. Christian writer Larry Peterson recounts this story about a dear friend who is now deceased, but who attended Mass faithfully every Sunday from the weekend of this phone call until his death. “Petie, I am going to Mass this Sunday. What do you think of that?” Jumbo Feeney had not been to Mass in decades. He would go to church for a social event like a wedding or a funeral, but never on his own. “Okay, Jumbo, what happened?” “Here it is. And I ain’t never told this to anyone, so keep it under your hat. Every night when Midge and I go to bed, she grabs my hand and we say a Hail Mary. Then she says, ‘God loves you, Jumbo.’ Then we go to sleep. “But I never paid attention and just let her say her prayer and that was that. And she never bugged me about it, ever.” “So what happened?” “Well, last night, Midge was acting weird and suddenly passed out. I freaked out. She fell down on the floor and was out cold. Jimmy quickly says to me, ‘Grandpa, it’s Grandma’s blood sugar. She needs something sweet to eat. You have to check her blood sugar.’ “Petie, I didn’t know what to do. She has diabetes all these years and I didn’t know what to do. I went blank. So, my 12-year-old grandson gets Midge’s blood sugar kit out, sticks her finger and finds out her sugar is 39. He gets some OJ and some sugar and some stuff for her to eat and he saved her, Petie. My grandson saved my wife while I stood there like a useless ass. If he hadn’t been there I—” Then I heard my 6-foot, 5-inch, 250-pound buddy stifle a sob. “Petie, she came around, and Jimmy and I got her on the couch. She is sitting up looking at me and I’m feeling like a fool. Then she takes a deep breath, looks at me and asks me if I will please go to Mass with her on Easter Sunday.” “So what did you tell her, Jumbo?” “I put my arm around her shoulder, looked her square in those beautiful green eyes and said, ‘Midge, I swear to you, I will go to Mass with you every Sunday from this Easter on. I swear it. All those times you told me that ‘God loves me,’ well,

Midgie, you were right. He does love me. He gave me you back. I owe him big time.’” “Hey, Jumbo, give Midge a hug for me, will ya? And, Happy Easter. Love ya, man.” “Yeah, love ya too, Petie. Happy Easter.” Sometimes our ordinary lives are a daily struggle, but with a prayer, we’re half way there as Bon Jovi sings in “Livin On A Prayer”: “Whoa, we’re half way there Whoa, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand and we’ll make it - I swear”

Sometimes it is tough to see the elusive success we all strive for: “We’ve gotta hold on to what we’ve got. It doesn’t make a diﬀerence if we make it or not.” I know, you’ve all heard it before: it’s the journey that matters. Saint Teresa of Calcutta said, “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” And sometimes God sends us a little story about His great love and how simple it is for us to pass that message on to those we love.

One supports the other By Linda Wegner On a particular day this past week I faced the dilemma of choosing between two of my favourite activities, writing and weeding. It was a glorious sun-filled day and the flower beds were calling my name. On the other hand, I’d finally struck the inspirational mother-lode for a feature article I’d been asked to write. Ideas don’t always come easily and when they do, my habit is to get them and the “back story” down on paper immediately. I seesawed. Weed or write? Write or weed? In a rare moment of conflict I actually wished it would start raining (a radical request for a West Coast dweller). In the end, the call to gardening won out but as I carefully separated weeds from wisteria, pulled dandelions roots from between rhododendron tentacles and watched for slugs in the soil, I realized that there really is a parallel between the two activities. Writing requires inspiration; weeding is

all about being heartless. Or, in other words, clean weeding demands getting rid of things that damage what you hope to harvest while writing is the cultivation of ideas, inspiration and information you want to nurture. I meditated and manipulated a large ﬂower patch for a couple of hours, so grateful that I’d taken advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures. Once the rake and hoe had been put away and the waste deposited on a pile destined for the local dump, I quickly put my musings on paper: Like these two outwardly dissimilar activities, living the Christian life must be predicated on balance, as well. James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, wrote to early Christians: “But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:18)

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Friday, April 22, 2016

renovations. Discussion for next year’s production was held and it was noted that many of our past performers have gladly and willingly stated that they will come back to reappear on stage since it will be the club’s 25th year. With this information the club has decided that next year’s play (a Western comedy) which needs 15-17 performers will likely be the chosen one. We are relying on these statements from you folks that you will come back – hoping our judgement is correct and will be honored. This should be an EXCELLENT cast and lots of fun instore for everyone to enjoy. See you in November folks and then hopefully see everyone for the 25th performance in March 2017. Visiting over the weekend (April 15-16) with Bud Phenix, Bobby Phenix, Lori Phenix and Chris Fuller was Levi Niether of Pelermo, ND. Debbie Fuller and her grandchildren, Alexis and Teigan Fuller spent the weekend in Minot enjoying some birthday shopping. I had another great week watching more curling on the sports channels. It was the Pinty’s Grand Slam Players Championship held in Toronto. On Sunday, April-17 the Women’s ﬁnal game

was played which ended with Eve Muirhead team defeating Jennifer Jones team 9-6. The men’s ﬁnal was also held which resulted in Brad Gushue team defeating the Brad Jacob team 4-5. Some excellent curling was played and enjoyed. The next curling that will be televised will be in about two weeks this time from Alberta. Good luck to all the curlers and hope that those of you who like to watch these games enjoy them – I know I will as the season will soon be over. We are well into April and have had some weird weather once again – but one of these days it will be nice and warm with lots of sunshine and hopefully not too windy. The men are beginning to get antsy feet in wanting to get out in the ﬁelds. Gray has been out ‘scratching’ up the dirt, but it’s a little too early for seeding, at least I think it is – the ground is way too cold yet. But the time will come very soon I’m sure. Well folks once again I’d like to remind you to please report your news by phoning (306-443-2496) or texting (306-485-8561) or by e-mailing (g.cowan@sasktel.net) I do appreciate it. Until then – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Town of Stoughton intends to restructure by adding the following lands from the Rural Municipality No. 65 to the Town of Stoughton.

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The land to be added to the Town of Stoughton is the SW 1/4 Section 27, Township 8, Range 8, West 2 Meridian and Part of SE ¼ Section 27, Township 8, Range 8, West 2 Meridian.

Monday morning seems like spring has sprung - we will wait and hope. If people do not have the weather to talk about there is sometimes not much else and that’s what has happened to this column this past week. Sorry I forgot to acknowledge Edythe Cowan had spent some time with family and friends in Oyan. We welcomed her back to the Friendship Centre a short time ago and is always enjoyable to have the positive life and laugh that she shares with us so many times.

Talking about the centre, it is getting a new look and we are happy to be able to go to the 6-Unit to keep playing cards etc. Jennie Wilton is the host for the time being no deﬁnite time is given for a return to the centre. A number of local folks were very pleased to view Dionne Warner on the T.V. a very special lady who was chosen as the Citizen of the Year in Regina. Her husband grew up on a farm in the Kennedy area, our thoughts and prayers are with both Graham and Dionne. Sunday afternoon a few folks gathered to make plans for the annual church service in Fletwode. This will be held as part of the home coming celebration for the Belleville and Fletwode school reunion. Mark Terry of Vancouver Island and his parents Fred and Theresa Terry of Regina were visitors with the Cancade families this past week. If you notice more folks wearing moccasins, this is one reason: there has been classes on making them this past week which was held at the Kennedy Community centre with instructor Dianne Truscot from Alameda, every one seemed to be enjoying their new project. Hopefully there will be more news next week.

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Gary and Brenda Junk spent from April 8-11 in Vancouver where they met up with Kara Junk and granddaughter Morgan Applegate. They all watched Morgan and her team participate in a cheer competition where they placed fourth. Linda Akins, postmistress at Alida Post Office, received her 25-year service wrist watch to commemorate her dedication to Canada Post. Local area (Weyburn East) superintendent, Kevin Zimmerman made the presentation on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Alida Post Office. Act One Productions held their season’s final meeting on Wednesday, April 13 with a small group in attendance. The financial statement was given with the results from the drama week, which proved to be another successful event for the club. It was then decided to turn over the amount of $12,500.00 to the Alida Rec. Board for their rink

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Friday, April 22, 2016

excellent performances on the weekend in Redvers at the Regional Drama Festival. Both plays were recognized with various awards. These are on display in the hallway. Awesome job! There is no school on Friday, April 22. SHSAA senior badminton playoﬀs start at the end of April. Fitness club is still in full swing with many active students coming out for morning workouts from 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Any and all students and staﬀ are welcome at any time. Cosmetology Club continues to meet on Thursdays after school in Mrs. Biberdorf’s room. Gordon F. Kells is having a DECADES DANCE Friday, May 13th from 8:00pm midnight. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets will be sold in the weeks

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Mike Boulet, Bree Ryan and little Emma Ryan announce the winners of the Arcola Daycare’s “Trip of the Month” raffle on Thursday, April 7. Carrie and Darcy Singleton of Arcola are the winners of a seven-day Alaskan Cruise for two, while Arcola’s Bud and Marj Askin are the recipents of the monthy $120 cash prize. The next draw-for a trip to Cypress or Elk Ridege Resorts-will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 5 at Buddy’s Pub in Arcola.

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Upcoming Sales April 30/16: Small Animal & Bird Sale, Redvers, SK May 1/16: 3rd Annual Southline Consignment Sale with Mike Bartolf Sale, Oxbow, SK May 7/16: Antique, Collectible Household, Hardware Consignment, Arcola, SK May 29/16: Farm and Household Sale for Allan Spearing, Oxbow, SK June 4/16: Garth Shepherd and Consignors Sale, Alameda, SK June 22/16: Farm Auction for KD Farms, Wawota, SK July 4/16: Moving Sale for Armand and Cathy Hoffort, Kenosee Lake, SK July 9/16: Ron Colpitts Estate Auction, Oxbow, SK Sept. 24/16: Antique & Collectible Dispersal for Ben and Agnes Lietz, Estevan, SK Oct. 1/16: Small Animal & Bird Sale, Redvers, SK Nov. 5/16: Antique, Collectible Consignment Sale, Arcola, SK Key M Auctions Dellan: 452-3815 Cell: 452-7847 Dennis: 485-8766 Murray: 483-7454

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Upcoming Events Saturday, April 23rd - RAVE ON (a tribute to Buddy Holly) in concert at the Redvers Rec Centre. Advance tickets $25 ($30 door)--call 306 452-3370 or 306 452-3855 or go to Murray’s Store, Redvers. Cash bar. Prizes for best 50’s costumes! www.redversartscentre.wordpress.com Friday, April 29: Family Old Time Dance at the Stoughton Legion: 7pm - 10pm. Late lunch included. Licensed family event. Admission $10 per person or $25 for a family. Music by Michele Amy’s FIDDLE studio with guest artist Alex Kustorok. Bring the whole family for some great fun and dancing including squares, Virginia Reels and Sasha! All proceeds to student Fiddle travel fund. Doors open at 6:45. Saturday, April 30th: Rummage Sale. Arcola United Church & Legion, Optimist Hall. Time 9 a.m. - 2 p. m. Fresh cinnamon buns. Everyone welcome. Saturday, April 30th: Weyburn Fiddle Contest. McKenna Hall (317 3rd St NE, Weyburn,) Contest begins at 1pm. Admission $10 adults and $5 children. Fiddler registration at 11:30. Come out and see some fantastic playing and the next generation of great fiddle players in our area. Emcee: Michele Amy. House accompanist: Jacquie Walbaum. Judges: Kuno Freitag, Roberta Wallace and Alex Kustorok. Lunch available for purchase. Call Michele at 306 577 3447 for more details. Head organizer: Lynn Fawcett May 2 - 6: Dickens Thrift Sale - drop of Monday & Tuesday, special deals on Thursday & Friday. Museum selling lunch every day. This is a major fundraiser for the Dickens Festival and Museum.

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Advertisements and stateBlink PowerBuilder Ad ments contained herein are March 8, 2016 10:20:45ofAMthe the sole responsibility 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. FOR SALE: Ford F-150 tail lights. Tinted, will fit 20102014, gently used, like new condition, $375 OBO. Please call (306) 575-8883. POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

Livestock FOR SALE: Performance Purebred Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Semen tested $2500 please call Madsen Polled Herefords Lynn 306452-3878. Or Ross 306-4523880

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Lots & Acreages for Sale Lot for sale by tender: #6 Okadoca St, Kenosee. Includes 20 x 22 shop/garage, garden shed and carport. Tenders close May 23, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Information 306485-7665 or 204-725-0066. Email: dec192119@hotmail.com.

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Spring Inventory Reduction SALE ON NOW! 1520 sq ft $119,900.00 1216 sq ft $99,900.00 1088 sq ft $92,900.00 Ready for Delivery Now! Custom Orders Welcome Single wide, Multi Sections Lake House, Motel Units We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

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Houses For Rent For Rent: 3 bed 1 bath house to rent in Arcola, SK. Large kitchen, f/s, island and laundry centre. Garden door to deck, fenced yard, shed, 5 yr. furnace. $950/month plus utilities. Reference and deposit. Call 455-2742.

RVs/Campers/Trailers FOR SALE: 30’ travel trailer. 2011 North Trail by Heartland. Sleeps 10. Fully equipped. Slide out. Excellent condition. $19,500. 306-577-2100 or 306-575-3271. 51-g(05/16) FOR SALE: WINNIBAGO Adventurer motorhome with optional tow vehicle, 33 ft., custom built. Well kept, inside when not in use. 306-5772214 or 306-861-1451. 8-g(07-16)

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 FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900. NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

Hay/Bales For Sale FOR SALE: Green feed bales 1300 lb, $50/bale. Located by Manor, 306-421-9492

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Career Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GALLINGER CORRAL CLEANING is hiring tractor/spreader operator for the 2016 season. If you are a careful, mechanically inclined, responsible individual. You need apply.

Must have valid drivers’ license

Call Ross at (306) 453-2212

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Crescent Point Leisure Complex in Carlyle is now accepting resumes for the following positions:

• Pool Manager • Assistant Manager • Head Guard • Full/Part time Lifeguards • Instructors • Concession Email resume to: carlylecomplex@gmail.com

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Call Michael at 306.651.5335

HARDISTY HOME HARDWARE Store Manager needed. See details at albertacareers.net. Send resume to: resumes@hardistyhomehardware.ca or fax to 780-8882100.

Career Opportunities 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!

Agriculture Equipment Technician for CASE IH Farm Dealership Equipment Willing to Train A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd. Storthoaks, SK Please Contact Roland

(306)449-2255 Town of Elrose requires a

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Full-time employment to begin as soon as possible. Candidates should possess an LGA Standard Certificate and be proficient in Munisoft programs and Microsoft Word and Excel. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal and communication skills are an asset. Send a detailed resumé to: Town of Elrose c/o Mayor June Harsch Box 458 • Elrose, SK S0L 0Z0 junehintze@sasktel.net by 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2016

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Employment Opportunity The White Bear First Nations

Administration Department is seeking the services of a qualified “Acting Income Assistance Administrator” Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Utilizing Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Income Assistance Policy to assesses the needs of On-Reserve Eligible Clients. 2. Develop appropriate employment and training programs in conjunction with other departments or available opportunities that arise from time to time. 3. Develops action plans and oversees the effective implementation of such programming. 4. Observes, monitors, and evaluates the progress of each client and the appropriateness of various programs. 5. Refer individuals to appropriate support services as required. 6. Provide monthly program and financial reports to INAC, Executive Director and/or the Chief and Council. The desirable Candidate will possess the following qualifications: 1. Business degree in administration, 4 years of Management experience, accounting and/or finance. 2. Knowledge of all Interrelated Provincial, Federal, First Nation Social Assistance Programming available to White Bear. 3. First Nation Ancestry and White Bear Band Member preferred 4. Excellent knowledge of computer application systems and/or willing to learn new technology applications if required. 5. Effective organizational, planning, priority and time management skills. 6. Familiar with Policies and Procedures of the White Bear First Nation. 7. Must have experience in the area of administration and social programming. 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 9. Demonstrated ability to work independently, make decisions, manage time and organize workload effectively. 10. Must be able to sign and uphold Oath of Confidentiality with clientele. 11. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. 12. Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License. 13. Must provide a CPIC and a Vulnerable Sector Check All interested applicants can submit their resumes and cover letter to the Assistant to the Executive Director’s Office: P.O Box 700 Carlyle, Sk S0C 0R0 or email to executiveasst@sasktel.net DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS: Friday, May 6th 2016

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Pioneer Plumbing & Heating • Residential • Farm • Commercial

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

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

Box 154 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0

Matz Repair Repairs to household: Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Dishwashers, Electrical on: Fridges, Freezers Call Rene at 455-2707 Cell: 577-5487 Email: r.matz@sasktel.net

P.K. PAINTING Serving the Moose Mountains Since 1979 “The Lake Painter”

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Bob Kosior 483-8557

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Construction Easts Mowing Service 443-2270 • Lloyd East

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Bear Claw Casino’s ‘Sky Is the Limit Room’ officially open

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The Bear Claw Casino officially opened its ‘Sky Is the Limit Room’ (pictured) on Friday, April 8. The high-limit room will offer patrons dollar slot machines, food and beverage service, phone chargers and individual TVs. “All six SIGA casinos will have these rooms,” says Bear Claw Casino marketing coordinator, Peggy Slykhuis. “We want to create a nice, comfortable atmosphere for our customers, and we’re looking forward to offering these added amenities to them.”

Precision Ag celebrates new fertilizer shed with ribbon cutting

(above) Precision Ag recently built a new fertilizer shed, which was built to last. On Tuesday, April 12, Precision Ag welcomed many local producers and agriculture reps to Carlyle for a luncheon and ribbon cutting. (right) Mel George had the honour of cutting the ribbon on the new fertilizer shed at Precision Ag in Carlyle on Tuesday, April 12, as he was one of the first customers at Precision Ag in 2000.

Staff photos by Kelly Running

The Marvelous

MOOSEHEAD Re-opens for the Season Friday April 29th at 4 p.m.

PIZZA • SEAFOOD • STEAKS • RIBS SALAD BAR • CHICKEN & MUCH MORE! CARLYLE • WAWOTA

Kenosee Lake 306-577-2226 Open Every Wed - Sun at 4:00 p.m.