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Kisbey Volunteer Fire hosts steak supper fundraiser for side by side trailer and equipment

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The Kisbey Volunteer Fire Department hosted a steak supper, cooked by local firefighters on Friday, April 10, at the Kisbey Rec Centre. The fundraiser is a first for the fire department, and proceeds will aid in the purchase of specialized equipment for the department’s side by side and trailer, which was made possible by a $10,000 donation from Enbridge. Pictured (l-r) are local firefighters Rob Cobb, Ryan David, Jim Johnston, Robert Wright, Calvin Nankivell, Chris Cobb, and in front, junior firefighter, Cole Wright. Lynne Bell Observer Staff

Kisbey fire chief Rob Cobb says volunteer fire department’s purchase of a side by side and trailer is a game-changer when it comes to rural firefighting, and the Friday, April 10 fundraiser hosted by local firefighters at Kisbey’s Rec Hall will help them purchase a trailer and other equipment for the specialized vehicle. “We’re trying something different this year,” says Cobb. “It’s a steak supper and the firefighters and our community volunteers are cooking. We’re raising money so we can purchase specialized equipment for the side by side.” Cobb says a “very generous $10,000 donation

from Enbridge” allowed the Kisbey Fire department to purchase the vehicle and trailer, and says that outfitting it further will maximize its use. “As a rural fire department, it’s very important that we get the right equipment,” says Cobb. “If we don’t get the right equipment, we can’t save the house.” “We get a lot of grass fires, and the side by side gives us more mobility, especially with the off-road stuff. When there are fires in the hills, for example, a side by side can get there more easily and can get us closer than a pickup truck.” “We have water packs that spray,” adds Cobb. “We fill them up and carry them in. Sometimes, with a truck, we can’t drive in really close, so we fill

those up and walk to the fire, then walk back outsometimes a distance of two to three kilometres-to fill up and go back in.” “With the side by side, we can hopefully get closer to some of those locations and move faster.” Cobb says that he and all of the 12 active members of the Kisbey Volunteer Fire Department are grateful for the support they receive. “We’re very grateful to the R.M. of Brock and the Village of Kisbey for the maintenance and repairs they provide for the Fire Hall,” he says. “And we’d like to thank everyone who comes out to support our fundraisers, including this one.” “We’re a small town, so we depend on each other.”

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NEWS

Friday, April 17, 2015

Town Council gathers feedback , defeats zoning bylaw

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO.

Week of April 19 to 25, 2015 ARIES With summer on the way, you feel like treating yourself, especially to a new car. Friends and family also send you some interesting invitations.

TAURUS You’re sure to be tempted by a bit of shopping. Your friends may influence you and help you build a much busier social life.

GEMINI You feel very dynamic. Despite some budgetary restrictions, this drives you to undertake lots of great initiatives, each one more exciting than the next.

CANCER Stress is truly the scourge of the 21st century and you won’t be able to escape it if you don’t take the time to relax. It might help if you were to adopt a more spiritual lifestyle.

LEO Even if you’re a rather quiet, reserved kind of person, you spend a lot of time in the company of numerous people. You’re responsible for an event that brings together a large crowd.

VIRGO You’re given a nice promotion at work. If you’re looking for a job, you find a position that has good future prospects.

LIBRA You start thinking about a trip. You may even form a group to experience this adventure together. This will also allow you to enjoy better discounts.

SCORPIO Generally speaking, you’re a very sensitive person.You’re also very generous and some people tend to take advantage. Fortunately, you know how to assert yourself this time.

SAGITTARIUS Lots of preparations are necessary with a view to some negotiations. You have to gather a lot of information, either for work or for an important purchase.

CAPRICORN You have lots of little details to consider. This is a great week for settling disputes and billing errors for which you have evidence.

Lynne Bell Observer Staff

Bylaws and mill rates After gathering feedback from community members and concerned business owners, Carlyle Town Council voted to defeat Bylaw No. 2015-04, which was a bylaw to amend zoning Bylaw No. 201006, in which the town had considered making a piece of land on 7th Street East into a residential area. However, after hearing concerns from area residents and businesses, mostly citing safety concerns, council voted to defeat the amendment. Tim Erickson, owner of Classic Steaming attended the meeting and told council, “My biggest concern is safety---if kids are living near equipment and an industrial area, that’s always a concern.” Council agreed, with Mayor Wayne Orsted, stating,“Our job is to put ideas out there, but it’s the public who decides.” After three readings, members of council passed Bylaw No. 2015-05, which raises the residential and commercial base tax from $500 to $550. Council received correspondence from the Ministry of Government Relations that the 2015 Education mill rates remain unchanged from last year. Parking Council has received reccuring complaints regarding Main Street parking, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when many elderly people are attempting to park in accessible spots for their eye appointments. The town is actively seeking a solution to this ongoing concern, and in the meantime, council is encouraging motorists to respect the two-hour parking limits on Main Street. Safety In response to an invitation from Dean Lequyer, PureChem operations manager, council will send a representative to discuss the company’s preventative

safety measures. Transportation and equipment Alderman John Brownlee has been named to the executive of the South East Transportation Committee. Reporting to council, Brownlee stated that there is a marked increase in traffic through Northgate, with an estimated 20,000 trucks per year now passing through the border crossing. Brownlee also reported that the transportation committee is joining other provincial agencies in learning about and raising awareness of the wild boar problem in this corner of Saskatchewan, and said that anyone spotting a wild boar in the area should contact their R.M. The town’s old streetsweeper has been sold, however two recent bids for other equipment were declined by council. RCMP Report Corporal Dave Wolfe of the Carlyle RCMP detachment delivered the quarterly RCMP report to council. Cpl. Wolfe presented a detailed report to council and stated that this time of year was “A transitional period between the slow winter months and the busy summer season.” With the upcoming transfer of current RCMP Staff Sergeant Tom VanderZwan to a position at the RCMP Depot in Regina, council learned that his replacement, Staff Sergeant Darren Simons, will probably arrive this summer from his post in Hudson Bay. Golf The Town of Carlyle received a cheque for $25,000 from the Carlyle Golf Club to be held in trust for the club. Boogie Fest The Town of Carlyle approved a community events licence for BoogieFest, which will be held on June 19 and 20 this year. Upcoming events Council will send a representative to the the Sask Alert Information meeting in Carlyle and Crescent Point Leisure Complex’s annual general meeting. Represenatives from the town will also meet with members of the Lions Club and Homespun committee regarding the walking path in Lions Park.

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PISCES You should experience some great times with your family. There’s a project to undertake with your loved ones, such as buying a home or some sort of new organization concerning your work.

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The Town of Carlyle recently purchased this new street sweeper.

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CONTENTS

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IN FOCUS - This week Michele Amy’s studio to present - Fiddle History of Canada coming to Carlyle NEWS - Being active and feeling good Roxanne Moreau talks about her passion for fitness and running.

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Next week . . .

VIEWS - Why isn’t our government looking into this? - by Kelly Running COMMENT - Our reporters talk about the pros and cons of assisted suicide Mitchell Morrison

SPORTS - “Man I love football” by Nathan Raymond

Carlyle’s Mitchell Morrison plays right wing for the Estevan AA Bruins and has just returned from the Sask First tournament where some of the best of the province’s players perform under the scrutiny of scouting staff. Although the 16-year-old harbours hockey ambitions, he is also an accomplished golfer and an all-round sports enthusiast. Check out next week’s Observer to learn more about this 16-year-old hockey hopeful.

Cheesy asparagus and potato casserole This cheesy side dish is healthier than you would think because of a surprise ingredient. Servings Prep Time 4 15 minutes

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray square baking pan with cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, half and half, ¾ c. cheddar cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add asparagus and potatoes, and stir to coat. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

Cook Time 40 minutes Ingredients • 2/3 cup small curd cottage cheese • 1/4 cup half and half • 1 cup medium cheddar cheese divided • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • freshly ground black pepper • 1 large baking potato peeled and diced into 1/2” cubes • 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1” pieces • paprika

3. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes in preheated oven. Sprinkle remaining cheese and paprika over top, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

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RCMP report Lynne Bell Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment received 48 calls to service between Thursday, April 2 and Thursday, April 9. Theft In Carlyle, a trailer and three all-terrain vehicles were stolen. The vehicles are: 2 Suzuki LT 750s, one grey and one red in colour and a grey Suzuki LT 500. Anyone with any information regarding this matter is asked to call the Carlyle RCMP detachment at (306)-453-6707. RCMP responded to the report of a theft of fuel in Carlyle. The report of theft from a residence in the Carlyle area was determined to be a civil matter by the RCMP and is still under investigation. Members received a report of a theft of a truck in Carlyle. The vehicle has since been recovered. 911 calls Members responded to a call regarding a suicide threat, which resulted in the individual being taken to hospital. The RCMP received a call from an individual from the Carlyle area who reported harassment and threats. Animal complaints Members responded to a complaint about a barking dog in Wawota. This matter is still under investigation. Assault A 28-year-old female was charged with assault in Arcola, and will appear in court as a result. An assault in the Carlyle area resulted in a 50-year-old male being charged. Members attended to two separate reported assaults originating from the Carlyle area. In both instances, complainants declined to pursue charges. In Arcola, police attended to a reported assault. However, members determined that no assault had occurred, but that only a verbal argument had

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taken place. As a result, no charges were laid. Assistance Carlyle RCMP provided assistance to Canadian Border Services regarding an individual with an arrest warrant. Members assisted the Saskatoon Police Service in two separate matters. In both cases, RCMP executed warrants for the SPS. Members of the Carlyle detachment assisted local EMS with a highly-intoxicated individual in need of medical attention in the Carlyle area. RCMP also received a call from EMS regarding an individual in the Forget area. This matter was also resolved. The Carlyle RCMP detachment provided fingerprints for two individuals at their request-one for visa purposes and one for a vulnerable sector check. Alcohol-related offences On Hwy 9 near Carlyle, RCMP charged a 19-year-old male with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, impairment with a blood-alcohol level of over 80 milligrams, and with speeding. The latter charge resulted in a $134 fine. Police responded to a report from the Carlyle area of a 16-year-old drinking at another individual’s residence. As a result of their investigation, the matter was also referred to Social Services by the RCMP. Carlyle RCMP responded to two reports of impaired individuals. Near Forget, members made patrols for a possibly-impaired driver, but were unable to locate the individual. In the Carlyle area, members attended to a report of an intoxicated individual who left a residence on foot, but was not located by patrols. Members attended to a call from the Carlyle area in which two intoxicated individuals were fighting. Breaking and entering In Manor, members are still investigating a break and enter in which the following was stolen: an ACER laptop, a television, a radio, a pearl necklace and a piano keyboard. Members responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence in Redvers. However, they determined that the complaint was a civil rather than criminal matter. Criminal harassment Members attended to a criminal harassment complaint regarding comments made on Facebook. However, the complainant declined to pursue charges. False alarms Members responded to a fire alarm at a school in the Carlyle area, as well as two alarms set off in error at a Carlyle business and a residence in Manor.

Friday, April 17, 2015 Fraud RCMP received the report of a potential fraud, in which an individual received an email falsely stating that it was from the Canada Revenue Agency. Mischief RCMP received a report of an individual who had failed to comply with their release conditions. However, upon investigation, they found that no such conditions were in place, and were in effect, referred to a civil process. A report made to Carlyle RCMP by an individual in the Carlyle area was determined to be untrue by police. Carlyle RCMP received a report of an individual selling illegal firearms. Upon investigation, members determined that this was untrue. RCMP received a report that a bucket of dirt was dumped on the highway near Forget. Suspicious person(s) Carlyle RCMP located an individual who was reported to be sitting in a parked vehicle near Carlyle Elementary school. This person was also discovered urinating near the school, and members issued a warning to this individual. Traffic offences RCMP members charged two individuals with driving while disqualified near Carlyle. A 26-yearold female was charged with: driving without a valid driver’s licence, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, and resisting or obstructing a police officer. A 30-year-old male was charged with driving while disqualified. Both will appear in court as a result of these charges. Carlyle RCMP are investigating an incident in Manor in which a dog was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle. At a traffic check in Carlyle, police charged a 37-year-old female with driving without a valid class licence. She received a $150 fine. Members responded to a report of an individual who was driving while disqualified near Fairlight. RCMP also responded to a report of a possiblyimpaired driver near Wawota. Members located the vehicle and found that the driver was not intoxicated, but was distracted by two children who were passengers in the backseat. No charges were laid. Police responded to a complaint regarding an erratic driver who almost hit the ditch on Hwy 9 near Carlyle. However, members were unable to locate the vehicle. Speeding tickets were issued to: a 25-year-old male who was fined $206, a 33-year-old female who was fined $196, a 28-year-old male who was fined $190, a 22-year-old female who was fined $150, and a 19-year-old female who was fined $135.

Come one, come all! Arcola Daycare to host circus-themed Children’s Carnival April 25 Lynne Bell Observer Staff

The Arcola Daycare is hosting its fifth annual Children’s Carnival Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Prairie Place Hall. The circus-themed event will feature three bouncers, carnival games, face painting, a canteen, a raffle, and fun for children ages 2-10 and their parents. Daycare director Whitney Rutten says, “It’s our way of saying goodbye to winter, and a way to get out of the winter blues. It’s a great day, and we encourage kids and their parents to come out and have some fun.” Admission is by donation, and Rutten says the daycare is grateful for the support of their sponsors. “Last year, was our busiest carnival ever, with about 125 kids attending,” adds Rutten. “None of this would be possible without the generous support of the businesses and individuals who support us.” The 2014 carnival netted more than $10,000 for the daycare, and Rutten says funds raised at this year’s event will help support the day-to-day operation of the facility, which currently cares for 25 area children. “We’re always looking for ways to improve,” says Rutten. “We’re a non-profit organization, and this is an important fundraiser for us, because we serve families, and the carnival is an event that involves both children and their families.” “We’ll have a silent auction that will feature about 25 paintings created by the kids, so parents can bid on those,” says Rutten. “It’s a fun way for the kids to contribute to the event. We’ll also have a raffle table with some great items donated by our

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The Arcola Daycare’s annual Children’s Carnival will be held Saturday, April 25 at Prairie Place Hall, with funds raised helping to support the dayto-day operation of the daycare, which 25 area children currently attend. sponsors.” Although there will be many volunteers in attendance, parental supervision is required for any child at the event. “We want to make this a safe and happy event for everyone,” says Rutten. “We’re really looking forward to it.” Winners of the Arcola Daycare’s “Trip of the Month Lottery” were announced April 2, at Buddy’s Pub in Arcola. Winner of the Houseboat Package Voucher valued at $2200 is Alina Craig of Arcola. The winner of the $120 cash draw is Andy Schroeder of Estevan. The next draw will take place May 7 at 6 p.m. at Arcola’s Buddy’s Pub.

Friday, April 17, 2015

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Fiddle History of Canada showcase coming to Carlyle Kelly Running Editor, Observer Staff

Fiddling music in southeast SasFidd katchew has been reinvigorated katchewan over the years y and this has led to an excitin exciting showcase depicting the history of Canada C through following the fiddle’s ddle journey across the country. The showcase will w be presented April 30 to May 3 and will feature local fiddlers under the tutelage of local fiddle teacher, Michele Mi Amy of Forget, as well as the thea theatre expertise of Cornerstone Theatre Inc. “I came up with this idea ide about six or seven years ago, to tell the history his of Canada through the fiddle,” Gord Gordon Stobbe, musician, explained. “I found a group out in Smithers, B.C., who were will willing to help develop the idea and workshop the t idea. So, I’ve presented how the fiddle might have travelled across Canada and the different influences that have led to the unique Canadian fiddle music today.” “There’s about five or six different predominant styles brought to life in the show, I’ve written some of the music but have mostly used tunes that were relevant and could be traced, but some of the music wasn’t there so I had to fill it in.” Since performing in Smithers, the Fiddle History of Canada has been a showcase performed in many fiddling hotspots across Canada. Amy and Stobbe have discussed the prospect of bringing the showcase to Carlyle in the past, but timing has never worked out until this year, which Amy is very excited about. “There are around 100 people involved. It’s the largest show of fiddlers we’ve done with close to 70 performing on-stage throughout, while we also have a band of 12 musicians and have brought in an acting component with Cornerstone agreeing to help,” Amy explained. “Doug [Waldner] and I have rewritten the script to suit us and what we’re trying to do, do which Gordon was very encouraging with, letting lett us put our own twist on it.” In fact, Stobbe had earlier said that the show was written to follow the fiddle and wherever wh it has been performed they have brough brought their own unique touch performing the show. sho For Carlyle the unique-

ness is utilizing Cornerstone Theatre. “It’s a big community event,” Stobbe stated of people coming together to put on the show. “It’s been a humongous success elsewhere because families and friends get to see just what kids can accomplish. Performing in something like this is very different than most recitals and takes a tremendous amount of work.” “There’s a lot of teaching involved and having help is key, if it were just one person it’s not fun, but here J.J. Guy is assisting, Michele [Amy], and some of her ex-students who have moved on to come back and help [Aimee Poirier, Patrick Tinant, Emily Dubois, Mitchell Dureault, Booker Blakely,

“There are funny bits, physical humour, prop shticks, but mostly fantastic music,” she explained. “It’s going to be spectacular both visually and musically. It’s highly arranged and is a big show for the kids to learn.” By doing a show like this Amy feels as though the music her fiddlers are learning becomes relevant. “If there’s no relevance to your music what’s the point?” she questioned. “You have to go play with people and to have your music be heard.” Amy went on to say that she wished her mentor, Fred Easton, were still here to see the show. Easton passed away, but this is his legacy Amy stated, “If it wasn’t for him, one person, willing to take another

Gordon Stobbe (front row left) and J.J. Guy (front row second from left) take a few fiddlers through a workshop on Monday, March 31, to prepare for the fiddling feature in Carlyle at the end of this month. (Kelly Running) and Gillian Maher].” of what a “This will give a new understanding u town like this can do. The material works and the kids can do it, it’s a huge confi con dence builder for them too.” follows both the The two-act performance fol progression of the fiddle through history and the second act focuses on the modern fiddle culture in developed here due to Canada and the unique style develo its history. uences of the The performance will track the influ Acadian settlers, to the First Nations, to the Irish and Scottish peoples who came to Canada and everyone in between.

person under his wing. If he hadn’t offered me his time and talent all of this wouldn’t be.” “When you toss a pebble into water those ripples affect other people, whether for good or bad, but had he not done that then none of these kids would be playing. I really wish he could have been here to see this, although I know he’ll be watching us from above.” Preparation for the production has been taking place with workshops in various communities in the area, hosting Old Tyme Dances in communities, and workshops in Carlyle at Memorial Hall. Tickets for the performance can be found at Sew and Sews on Main St. in Carlyle. They are $20 and

In preparation for the Fiddle History of Canada showcase fiddling mentors (right) stopped by Stoughton to lead a workshop for numerous students who will be taking part in the showcase. (submitted) With Cornerstone’s help, Amy says that the show will contain a lot of amazing music accompanied by narration and Canadian heritage moments, much like the commercials which were once on television.

performances are held at Carlyle Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m., May 1 at 7:30 p.m., May 2 at 7:30 p.m., and May 3 at 2 p.m.

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Finding time to put you first

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When Cathy Burton first decided to make a change to her lifestyle, she could do 3/10s of a kilometre and be out of breath, now Burton enjoys running and being active as a part of her daily life. She and her husband, Alan, now even go on holidays where Cathy often signs up for marathons and enjoys the support of Alan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we go on trips my running shoes and running clothes go in first, then I pack what I need around that,â&#x20AC;? Cathy said smiling. Making a life change can be a big decision, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that has made a positive impact on Cathy Burton of Arcola. Burton decided in her late 40s to begin living healthier by changing the way she ate and becoming more active. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pushing the end of my 40s I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feeling good,â&#x20AC;? Burton stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was time to do something for myself, the kids were out of the house, and it was time to put myself first, to make myself healthier and more active.â&#x20AC;? Burton found that some of her friends in Arcola wished to become healthier and more active as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A couple of us gals were nattering as school started for the year that we have a great gym facility at the school, so we should do something to get into shape and lose weight,â&#x20AC;? Burton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work at the school so it was easy to access.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got a hold of Eugene Brown [the Vice Principal in Arcola as well as the track and boys volleyball coach] and told him â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand myself, where do I start?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s question was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to start running.â&#x20AC;? Brown met with Burton and her group of friends one evening to introduce them to a walking program and a weight program as well as giving tips on eating better, such as cutting out half of all the bad foods like soft drinks and junk food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He met us one evening and we walked through the cardio program and the weight program,â&#x20AC;? Burton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next day or two we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even move.â&#x20AC;? Though it was challenging, Burton had the support of friends and family, which was important in motivating her to continue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school hallway is 1/10 of a kilometre, so on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays I did cardio, then on Tuesday and Thursdays I did weight training,â&#x20AC;? Burton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would do three loops around the school, so 3/10s of a kilometre and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d feel like I was going to die.â&#x20AC;? Working in the school alongside Brown was good for Burton who would complete her session for the day and would have someone to check in with her about how the work out went. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found it great to have someone check in with,â&#x20AC;? Burton stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see me in the hall and ask, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How did it

go? Did you have any troubles? How are you feeling?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Then every six to eight weeks heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bump it up because it was getting too easy. Some days heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say do a warm up, 10 laps, and a cool down, and that seemed like so much.â&#x20AC;? Now, however, a kilometre is very little to Burton who has completed numerous half marathons. It was that first time out and that first year that Burton struggled with, but found that what she was doing was making her feel better and become healthier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent that school year faithfully in the gym from Monday to Friday and by the end of the school year I had dumped 50 pounds,â&#x20AC;? Burton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Running had gotten into my system, into my blood, and that first run that summer outside, you just thought you had made it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And all through summer youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make it a little further, and a little further. That fall I turned 50 and I did my first half marathon, the Queen City in Regina. Nora Houston came with me and as I stood at the starting line I remember I had tears as I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What have I done?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nora kept telling me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another Sunday run.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Burton remembers that first day as being the toughest, but that throughout the years she has had good days and bad days: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some days you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like you accomplished much, but your friends and family keep you going and motivated. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like with anything though, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a bad day where you wonder â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing this?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a good day where you think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing this for me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m putting myself first.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? During the winter Burton isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always able to get out for a run in the cold, but she exercises in other ways such as shoveling the walkway in front of their house and all the way from it along Main St. in Arcola to Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub. This stems from her love to be outside, which also comes with enjoying pushing the lawnmower in the summertime. Becoming active has also given her the drive to help encourage others to begin running and to use her position at the school where she organizes the Terry Fox Run to not only teach youth about what Fox accomplished and dealt with, but to instill the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in the students of Arcola School as well.

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Roxanne Moreau, a “streak runner” has been out every day for six years, whether she is running one mile, 10 miles, or a marathon she enjoys the time for herself. Here she is running in the Manitoba marathon held in Winnipeg on Father’s Day last year. All smiles, Moreau reaches mile 24, running in five hours of a torrential downpour. “My gps and music had all been killed by the rain at mile 14 so I was running ‘naked,’” Moreau explained. She registered for this full 26.2 mile marathon only 10 days before it was held.

In hectic lives it can be difficult to make time for yourself, but for Roxanne Moreau of Bellegarde being active has become a regular part of her day. She has developed a love of running and has used exercise to overcome and alleviate the pains of various health issues throughout the years. “Fitness and running, those are my passions,” Moreau said as she spoke to The Observer. “It came about when I was expecting my first child. Through high school I was not an athletic kid, but I find you have to remember to make yourself a priority when you have kids. A large part of life is about balance and that’s important.” Moreau decided to begin cycling after her kids were born, she could take them while they were napping in a wagon behind her bike. Once her children grew, she needed to change what she was doing as the wagon’s limit was 90 lbs. In the winter she would cross-country ski and one day decided to see how far she could run in the cold: “I ran about two minutes before I couldn’t breathe, so it became a challenge. I thought, ‘I can figure out how to do this.’” She began doing intervals walking for a short distance, then running, then walking again. As she got better at running, Moreau would walk less and less. Running actually became a release, it was her personal time, and after giving birth to her second child was struggling with post-partum depression. It was running that helped her lift the cloudy haze she felt she was in. Additionally, she struggles with seasonal

From Page 6 - Cathy Burton “One thing led to another and a few of us started the Moose Mountain Marathon,” Burton explained. “Younger people are out running and are getting more involved now.” As for the Terry Fox Run, “We literally drop them [high school kids] off 10 km from town and make them walk back, while the elementary kids do laps around the track at the school which has turned into a competition because they get their little card on a string and get a stamp every time they do a lap.” “So many kids are busy on their phones or computers that it’s important to get them outside doing stuff.” In addition to falling in love with running, Burton has also made changes to the way she eats.

“You clean things up,” Burton explained. “You eat more balanced meals and we’ve swapped to whole grain foods as well as lots and lots of fruits and vegetables. You eat wellrounded meals and just watch the snacking.” “I still make cupcakes and pies, but I’m not eating them every day. It’s nice to splurge every once and awhile though.” Overall Burton says the change she made in her life has had only positive effects: “I feel amazing! How can you not? I have more energy to keep up with my grandson and I just feel better all the way around. When you carry that extra weight you don’t know until you lose it and become active just how awful you actually felt.”

affective disorder in the winter. The disorder is a type of depression which occurs when seasons change. This cloud, Moreau also found was alleviated by becoming active. “Being active has a huge impact on your health,” she stated. Moreau explains that running is something that has become part of her daily life, calling herself a “run streaker” having run every single day for six years. “It was -40 out [on March 3] and I was out there, I ran 10 miles,” Moreau stated. “I like to believe I’m inspiring actions when I’m out there doing it. People see me, and kids will be in cars waving to me because ‘There goes Roxanne.’ And I like to think I’m setting a good example for them.” Being a good role model is something that is important to Moreau: “When I was younger I struggled with an eating disorder, but I discovered that fueling your body properly let me see the strength that I possess. I’ve taught a learn to run program at the school before to try and empower other girls with fitness, so they don’t fall into an eating disorder because of the feelings they have around body image and peer pressure.” “Running I think develops a mental toughness because you’re pushing yourself through it, there’s times when it hurts. But it teaches dedication and perseverance. Today there are so many quick fixes, shakes and that, but you need to have a goal. The goal is the icing on the cake, it’s the journey throughout that changes you and becomes a lifestyle. And it’s the journey that people need to focus on, not that they need to lose 10 lbs, but to focus on making a healthy change and to not be trapped by the diet industry.” Though it can be difficult for her to go out for her runs in the dead of winter, whether one mile, ten miles, or a marathon, she explains, “I love the way I feel when I’m done. I feel stronger mentally. I have someone on call so I won’t freeze. I am smart about it. The other day [March 3] the wind was from the northwest so I had my husband drop me off in Redvers and I ran the just over 10 miles home with the wind at my back.” The idea of being stronger than your ex-

cuses is something that she embodies as she was born with a heart defect: “I have a bicuspid valve where you should have a tricuspid valve…” Moreau said. “It makes me special to do what I do. I’m off the charts for someone with a heart defect, I am tested often, and I’m off the chart for someone with a healthy heart too.” Additionally she has overcome injuries sustained while being hit by a truck while cycling: “Fifteen years ago I was hit by a truck while I was riding my bike. An elderly man was driving and didn’t see me on the side of the road, he likely wouldn’t have known he had hit me expect the mirror crashed into the passenger window. I still have rubber in my leg from being run over as well. I went through months of therapy and it was excruciating.” Her injuries from this collision, which SGI determined to have affected 48 percent of her body, still flare up, but are worse if she is inactive. “As long as I stay

moving, I feel better,” Moreau stated. “The more I sit around the worse it is, so I can see why people who are inactive are in a cycle. They don’t feel good, they hurt so they don’t want to be active, but the more they sit the worse it becomes.” So, although she understands how difficult it can be to motivate oneself to go for a run, cycle, walk the dog, or join a fitness class Moreau says she is rather intolerant of people’s excuses because she knows if they simply make the effort they will realize a difference in their quality of life. “Just pick something and do it,” Moreau smiled. “Oftentimes people will say, ‘Well that didn’t work.’ And I’ll ask them how long they did it for, ‘Oh just two times or so.’ That’s not going to work, you need to find something to do every day whether its walking your dog, playing with your kids, signing up for a fitness class, there are so many things out there to do.”

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Healthy living can mitigate chronic disease: Carlyle Health Clinic to implement new Healthy Lifestyle Program Kelly Running Observer Staff

Being active during the winter months can be a struggle, but it’s important to find different ways to be active. Whether you’re shovelling snow, cross-country skiing, or going for a short walk, exercise can oftentimes make people feel better and it promotes a healthy

lifestyle. With spring here, however, getting exercise will become easier and making the change to one’s lifestyle now and carrying it through the winter can be simpler than attempting to jump into it during the cold, winter months. In relation to this

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the Carlyle Primary Health Clinic will be kicking off a Healthy Lifestyle Program beginning in May to help those in need of assistance in creating and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Last year the clinic conducted a needs assessment and found that, of the 150 people who participated, a Healthy Lifestyles/ Chronic Disease Management Program was their number one request. The Healthy Lifestyle Program is directed towards anyone 18-years-old or older who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or over. “[It] is a 12 week program which focuses on teaching people how to make healthy lifestyle changes through good nutrition and active lifestyle - it is not a weight reduction program but is healthy lifestyle change program,” Laura Wood, Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Carlyle Clinic, explained. “The program team (dietician, physio, and

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Throughout the winter months Fritz and Kristen Sauter enjoyed the groomed snowshoe and cross-country ski trails found in Moose Mountain Provincial Park as a way to remain active in the cold weather. NP) meets with the participants monthly to review and monitor progress. They walk through the process of self management with team members serving as coaches.”

The group will begin meeting in the community health building this May. “Then they will be seen monthly, individually - with the team at the Carlyle Medical Clinic,” Wood said.

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9 management plans is more relevant than ever before.” Therefore, being able to offer assistance to those wanting to make a change is some-

From Page 8 - Healthy lifestyle “You can be asked to be referred by a doctor, NP, dietician or physio.” According to Stats Canada, 36 percent of all Canadians are overweight, while 23 percent are obese. This increases the risk of chronic diseases, so being active and eating well reduces this risk and makes one feel better. Specifically looking at Saskatchewan, difficulties of maintaining a healthy lifestyle come with our extremely cold winters and our hot summers, while geography can also hinder people in being active as those who live in town can walk to work but many commute and do not have this option finding it difficult to make time in their day for exercise. Recently the Conference Board of Canada released a Canadian Health Report Card, which ranked Canada as 10th in the world with a B score. This score was pulled down from a higher place by various provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador which scored a “D-,” as well as Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan which obtained “D” grades. Health is defined by the World Health Organization as “the state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The Health Report Card took life expectancy, premature mortality, infant mortality, selfreported health status, self-reported mental health status, mortality due to cancer, mortality due to heart disease and stroke, mortality due to respiratory disease, mortality due to diabetes, mortality due to diseases of the nervous system, and suicides, into account. Saskatchewan’s Health Report Card read as follows: Life expectancy: D Premature mor-

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Two individuals take their dog out for an afternoon bike ride around Carlyle. tality: D Infant mortality: DSelf-reported health status: A Self-reported health status: A Mortality due to cancer: B Mortality due to heart disease and stroke: B Mortality due to respiratory disease: B Mortality due to diabetes: D Mortality due to diseases of the nervous system: B Suicides: C In fact according to the study, Saskatchewan was found to be the second-to-last amongst the pronvices. Across Canada it was found that cancer, heart disease, and stroke remain the countries deadliest diseases. Respiratory diseases, diabetes, and nervous system diseases are also high in leading causes of deaths in the country. All of these can be mitigated through living more healthily. In fact the study states, “obesity is one of the most significant contributing factors to

many chronic conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes…” “The rising obesity rates for Canadians of all ages clearly places them at risk for future chronic diseases.” Additionally, such activities as alcohol and tobacco consumption can also increase ones’ risks. Therefore, lifestyle choices such as physical activity and diet are key to prevention. “Results suggest that even a modest improvement in physical activity can yield tangible benefits,” the Conference Board of Canada states. “Indeed,

by simply getting 10 percent of Canadians with suboptimal levels of physical activity to reduce their sedentary behaviour and exercise more, the incidence rates for major chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes would be reduced substantially. This would boost life expectancy and lessen the burden on the health care system.” “Given the rising rates of chronic diseases and the impact that lifestyle choices have on these diseases, active participation of patients in setting their own health goals and

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nterested observers are anxious to hear an announcement about an addition to the British royal family as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge await the birth of their second child. I had a brush with a different European royal family in my last year of university when our campus hosted a visit from the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway. They have since become King and Queen but when they ventured into our city Prince Harald and Princess Sonja were royals-in-waiting for the top job. Shelley Luedtke Preparing for the visit began months earlier with an assessment of needs and the implementation of a game plan to determine who would take care of various assignments. Everything had to be done within an established budget and as the work got underway cost overruns and calls for more funding became commonplace. Conversations of where money should be spent were continuous as those in charge of the kitchen, those upgrading exteriors and those looking after PR each had a set of priorities they felt was crucial to a successful royal visit. The department I worked in for the summer joined the team about two weeks before the visit. Our job was security. We quickly learned it wasn’t going to be as much about protecting people as it was containing them. My job was to be stationed at one of the cordoned off areas and keep visitors behind a rope. I faired better than a friend though. While I was positioned outside where I would see the royal couple walk past, my friend was standing guard at one of the public bathrooms which had to be re-purposed for the day for use only by the prince and princess. Once the arrival and walk-about were complete there was a lunch for the royals and certain invited guests followed by a public program which included a highly anticipated speech by the prince. As all eyes were on the stage I thought about one of the two major entrances into the Convocation Auditorium. Much discussion had taken place about how to block off one of the entrances--the one nearest the specially assigned washroom. With the hundreds of people who would be passing through that exit I wondered how many would notice the door jams that had been freshly painted or that security people had been planted at various places in the group to keep the crowd moving as freely as possible. Everyone involved with the visit did their job to the best of their ability regardless of how unnoticed their contribution may have been. My assignment was very small but when the entire team was assembled and the university president extended his thanks we felt valued whether we had prepared food for the royals or if we had stood by a rope. I recall a joke I read about a couple who were out walking one morning. They ran into friends they hadn’t seen for some time and invited them back to their home for lunch. Knowing the house was in a bit of a mess and there was little to serve for lunch, the couple decided that the wife would run to the deli while the husband would head home, tidy up and get the table set. When the wife returned home she discovered magazines strewn around, things on the floor, and nothing yet set on the table. She looked to see what her husband had been doing and there he was…busily dusting the philodendron. We focus on the thing that jumps out the most for us, the things that we feel require our attention, even if it doesn’t make someone else’s priority list. On the job, in an organization or working within a group we may not agree entirely with how everyone else wants to do things but that’s where the strength of the effort can be found. Can it be frustrating? To be sure. But the business, organization or group is best served when all viewpoints can be heard and therefore a greater chance that all aspects will be covered. What one person may not think to do, someone else might. The perspective one individual brings may cause others to look at things very differently. When all ideas are heard and all contributions are combined, the chances of pulling off something-even a royal visit--in spectacular fashion is much more attainable. So let your voice be heard and look after the details in your corner. Whether you are making coffee, setting up chairs, guarding a door, painting an entrance or dusting a philodendron, your efforts matter. That’s my outlook.

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something that needs to be investigated and dealt with. Why are First Nations women being targeted for violence in a country that with me and that’s fine, we all preaches peace? have our own opinions. But I don’t The U.N. released a committee report know if we have the right to go into on March 8 from the United Nations another country and tell them what CEDAW Committee saying that Canada they’re doing wrong before we have has failed to protect the rights of First Naa better handle on the issues that tions women across the country. face our own country. Kelly Running The report stated “Aboriginal women Yes, this seems harsh and if Observer Staff and girls are more likely to be victims people choose to travel elsewhere of violence than men or non-aboriginal to help people that’s fine, that’s women and they are more likely to die as a what they feel they have to do, and they should result.” follow what their hearts are telling them. How“Yet, despite the seriousness of the situever, in my heart and mind, I see issues of homelessness, poverty, and violence right in our ation, the Canadian state has not sufficiently implemented measures to ensure that cases of own backyard which I feel should be addressed. missing and murdered aboriginal women are The Highway of Tears is a 724 km length of effectively investigated and prosecuted.” highway northern Alberta to British Columbia. Despite this, the Canadian government conBetween 1989 and 2006, a total of nine women tinues to disagree that there is a problem, forwere found murdered, while numerous others mally responding to the U.N. committee’s report went missing just in that small area. by stating that there has not been a violation of Recently I was looking through the CBC First Nations women’s rights and declining any webpage and discovered a section titled “Missinquiries into the subject. ing & Murdered: Unsolved Cases of Indigenous So, why is the country deciding this is a nonWomen & Girls.” issue? In this same article, Assembly of First They have compiled a total of 230 unsolved Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde stated, cases involving First Nations women who have “The loss of almost 1,200 indigenous women either gone missing or have been found murand girls is not an indigenous issue, it’s a Canadered across Canada. dian issue.” In Canada, we always think about how good Is it that people in Canada live in that bubble we’ve got it. We live in a good, safe country, but of “nothing bad happens here,” are they simply after finding the stories of these 230 women on unaware of the issue, or have we as a country CBC, I question this feeling. decided to ignore this problem? The women’s stories would have shown up I truly hope it’s the second statement bein the news for a short time before being forgotcause then people can become educated and ten about, which is why I think it’s good that hopefully help our country find a way to make it CBC has compiled a database to remember right, because I don’t feel ignoring this subject these women and to attempt to help bring clowill do anyone any good. sure by asking people to come forward with any By addressing it, maybe we can find a way information anyone may have. to make other First Nations women safer and Turns out the United Nations agrees that start fixing what we’ve allowed to develop in this something should be done according to a Canacountry regarding the marginalization of First dian Press article posted March 10, 2015. Nations girls and women. It is being seen around the world as

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Arguing against Dr. assisted suicide by Kelly Running Observer Staff

’m not sure if you remember, but I wrote a column on physician-assisted suicide awhile ago, I was in agreement with it as long as the legislation surrounding it is clear. In this week’s discussion, however, I’ve been given the stance of anti-physician assisted suicide. Through my research I discovered there are really four types of physician assisted death. The first two instances most people seem to be accepting of or are less judgemental of: a patient can request a life-saving treatment be discontinued and they can decline life-saving treatment, such as the do not resuscitate legal order. The other two instances, however, are where issues often arise. If an individual requests a lethal drug they can take themselves or if a doctor is requested to perform the action of injecting someone with a lethal drug because the individual is unable to do it themselves. The arguments against the latter two in fact include one which affects the view of the first two in a different way; this is the religious argument. Oftentimes people who have a strong religious belief will decline life-saving treatments feeling that God has said their time is up and prolonging their life would be against His wishes. In turn this is also why requesting a lethal drug is frowned upon. God will put people through challenges and people must live their lives until God’s plan has been completed. Another argument could be that legalizing euthanasia will create a snowball effect where extremely ill people will feel pressured to end their lives due to them feeling as though they are a burden to their family. And what happens when a doctor is mistaken about a person’s diagnosis and an individual chooses to be euthanized even though they had wrongly been told that they were going to die of a terminal illness? Additionally, the moral dilemma for a doctor is striking, as the Hippocratic Oath essentially has the doctor swearing they will do what they can to ensure a patient survives. In fact, they may be uncomfortable performing the act of euthanasia and can’t be forced to do it simply because legislation allows for it. If it becomes more commonplace and doctors become accepting of it, there is also the chance that people may begin fearing the doctor: if they have complex needs or are dealing with severe disabilities then a lack of empathy may develop leaving people worried about the doctor’s suggestions. One of the other arguments I came across was focused on the idea that with our everimproving palliative care and treatments that whether someone is suffering a physical or mental ailment that with proper care they would be pain-free and have a good quality of life until the end. Other moral dilemmas that present themselves when the subject turns to children with illnesses and the decisions surrounding a parent/ guardians decisions, thus there are numerous moral qualms when addressing the matter of euthanasia.

A tough question: no easy answers by Lynne Bell Observer Staff

In February of this year, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Canadians have a right to doctor-assisted suicide. The unanimous ruling by nine judges puts Canada in the company of a few countries and states in the U.S. (Oregon and Washington) that will allow physicianassisted death. In the opening paragraph of its ruling, the court explained that it has established a new constitutional right for Canadian citizens: the right-for some citizens who meet certain stringent requirements-to choose to end their lives if living becomes “a life of severe and intolerable suffering.” At this point, I must state that when Kelly and I discussed the assigned stands we were to take on this highly emotional and controversial topic for the purpose of our respective columns, that you, dear reader, will never know where I really stand, simply because like most people, I can think of scenarios that suit arguments for both the “for” and “against” sides. I don’t sit firmly on one side or the other. Rather, I just hope and pray it’s a choice I never have to make. This topic is too painful, too personal, and something many of us don’t want to spend our own precious hours thinking about. That is, until some of us have to. Many of us have seen a loved one pass away in a state of seemingly unremitting agony, and we must stand by, unable to ease their pain. Or we care deeply about someone who loves life, but has to leave it behind, all too soon. Others might fail to appreciate their time on earth, by engaging in self-destruction-either of the fast or slow variety- or simply by leading lives that are punctuated by negativity and a

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lack of gratitude for the amazing gift-of life itselfthey’ve been given. I knew a young man who was born with serious physical challenges, and who recently passed away, age 15, from an infection. Because Adam was born with severe cerebral palsy, he was confined to a wheelchair, was blind, and hospitals were his second home. The practical support of his devoted parents and supportive extended family allowed him to become an award-winning poet in the UK and an outspoken advocate for people with disabilities, all with the aid of technology. I also know of people who are-like Adam wascourageously fighting to live life on their own terms, even though their situations may look very different from his. They may be people who have been previously blessed with good health and are unwilling to surrender their autonomy in the face of a devastating diagnosis, or after fighting hard, finding themselves unable to suffer physical pain any longer. They believe that the use of the technology that enriched Adam’s short life should not be used to prolong their lives, but instead, modern medicine should be utilized to end their suffering. I believe the answer to this very difficult question is the same for both sides of the argument: respect for life. Adam’s family did everything they could to give him a meaningful life, and a person seeking to end theirs-legally and with the aid of a physician-is probably aiming to achieve the same thing. How this actual legislation will be carried out is far from settled. We can only hope that wisdom, humanity, and respect for life-all lifewill prevail as we and our fellow citizens grapple with this tough question.

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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15U Vipers earn silver in Regina Submitted by Southeast Vipers Volleyball Club

The 15U Vipers have been working hard this year and their efforts are paying off. They travelled to Regina on Thursday, April 11 and 12, where they competed in the Great Canadian Oil Change Extreme 15U tournament. The Regina Volleyball Club hosted the tournament at Campbell Collegiate where they had 10 teams entered to compete. The Vipers began their fight towards the gold medal match with a game against Martinsvill Outerlimits Blue, the girls worked hard and took the games with scores of 2511 and 25-14. The next team they took on were an RVC Gold 14U team, which the girls earned victory over with scores of 25-11 in each set. The girls then lost in tough battles to one of the top teams in the province currently, QCVC Royal Elite, but the girls were determined to meet them in the final and would do this after finishing their pool against a tough QCVC Royal Black 14U team. Sunday, April 12, was playoffs day and the girls came out on fire in the first match against Martinsville Outerlimits White. Moving up the ranks the girls then took on QCVC Royal Elite 14U. This match went to three sets, but the Vipers were able to win, ending the game with a booming hit which came off the perfect set-up between passer and setter after QCVC gave up a free ball off of a tough serve. The girls had fought for another chance to take on the QCVC Royal Elite 15U team and would battle their way against the team, nearly taking a set off of

In a match versus QCVC Royal Elite 15U, one of the top teams in the province in this age category, Kenzie Fleck and Katelyn Hutt put up a double block to shut down a tough hit from the Regina teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle. (Submitted by Southeast Vipers Volleyball Club)

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Back row from left to right: Kelly Running (Asst. Coach), Eric Brown (Asst. Coach), Kenzie Fleck (Lampman), Morgan Fichter (Estevan), Gracie Vogel (Stoughton), Haley Chapman (Manor), Sadie Fichter (Lampman), Ashleigh Wolensky (Bellegarde), Amy Stolz (Wawota), McKenna Harkness (Arcola), Katelyn Hutt (Lampman), Eugene Brown (Head Coach). Front row: Hailee Fleck (Lampman), Kennedy Magotiaux (Redvers), and Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lyn Duttenhoffer (Lampman). Missing from photo: Teresa Johnston (Manager) and Shae Johnston (Submitted by Southeast Vipers Volleyball Club) (Arcola).

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McIlroy’s Irish eyes focus on Career ‘SLAM’ Over a period stretching back to compete at Augusta every year, more than two years, Rory McIlroy but his game is currently in the has entrenched himself as the outhouse as he tries to stay sharp undisputed No. 1 player in the world before becoming eligible for the of professional golf. But on any Champions Tour in 2020. Connors given week, there’s no guarantee gets in as a result of his runner-up that a player ranked 297th, such as a finish in last year’s U.S. Amateur. Padraig Harrington or a James Hahn, None of the other Canadians on the isn’t going to come out of nowhere PGA Tour — Graham DeLaet, David and win that week’s PGA Tour event. Hearn, Adam Hadwin, Nick Taylor That’s why installing McIlroy as and Roger Sloan — have qualified. Sports Wrap-up with Bruce Penton McIlroy winning, however, would the favourite for this week’s Masters — the season’s first major — is such a be a huge story. The only story fool’s game. He could, he should, he might, but angle bigger would be if Woods were to return he likely won’t win the Masters, but it would be from the scrap heap and contend, or even a great story if he did. win. TV executives would love it, as would the By winning the Masters, McIlroy, the masses of golf fans around the world. Perhaps 25-year-old wunderkind from Northern even in Northern Ireland. Ireland who has taken over the world’s golf • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. throne from the aging and breaking-down com: “The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a minor Tiger Woods, could be the sixth player ever league affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are to win the career grand slam. He nearly had a introducing a new “Funnel Cake Burger” this Masters title in his hip pocket in 2011, before summer. Featuring a beef patty, bacon and a back-nine collapse on Sunday left him cheese, sandwiched between two sugar-dusted staggering to the locker room like an alcoholic funnel cakes. The price is $20, but presume it Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day. comes with a discount coupon for an EKG.” Only Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, • Headline in the Toronto Sun after the Gary Player and Gene Sarazen have won all retirement of Canadian NBA star Steve Nash: four majors at least once, and now the focus ”Nashional Treasure.” will be on McIlroy this week to see if he can • Steve Simmons of SunMedia: “The become No. 6. He already has one U.S. Open Maple Leafs aren’t always behind the times. to his credit, two PGA titles and a British They’re the first NHL team to install statues Open crown. In fact, he won 2014’s last two outside their building and on the ice in the majors, setting the stage for this week’s drive very same season.” for the career ‘Slam.’ Doing so would begin • Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free the process of having his face carved on Press: “How did Calvin Johnson ask Lions the Mount Rushmore of professional golf, employee Brittney McNorton to marry alongside Woods, Nicklaus and Hogan. him? a) He took a knee; b) He promised she Canadians, meanwhile, will have only could do the wedding and he’ll take care of longshot former winner Mike Weir and the reception; c) He used the franchise tag; amateur Corey Connors to root for this week. d) Don’t know, but he’s no longer an eligible Weir, who won the Masters in 2003, is eligible receiver.”

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Man I Love Football By Nathan Raymond

It’s been an amazing start into football for me and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience during the first 12 months. I have been a baseball fanatic for the last six years, as I moved up through the minor ball ranks and I can honestly say I loved playing baseball. If you asked me to describe my new found sport I would honestly say my love for football exceeds my passion for baseball times 10. The football experience has been challenging and very rewarding from the beginning and as I have met all of the challenges that the sport has put in front of me this has made the rewards ever so

sweet. Going back to this time last year, right from the outset I struggled with the spring conditioning camp and some of those first indoor practices were brutal, as I was out of shape. As the spring progressed everything became easier. The Moosomin Football Generals are the most amazing group of people I’ve ever been associated with in my short career. The camaraderie that my teammates exhibit to one another is second to none and it didn’t matter if you were a junior age player or flag football player as you were teammates with one and all. Whenever someone struggled with completing their laps five or six teammates would run the extra lap to help encourage you to finish. Let me tell that was

Nathan Raymond displaying his trophy he received for Lineman of the year in the 14 & under division (Submitted) of the South Sask Selects.

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huge when you’re a big guy and you feel you can’t run another step. Their encouragement carried you the last 50 yards. They have never left a man behind. This year I’ve been very fortunate to have had several opportunities that I am truly thankful for, from having the challenge given to me to move up to play senior for the fall season with the Generals, for the opportunity to try out for the South Sask Selects program and given the honour of being a captain during the Texas tournament. Playing in Texas against the elite caliber of football that was showcased in San Antonio was the reward and the icing on the cake came this past weekend. Being named the Lineman of the Year for the Selects in the 14 U division. What an honour because of the tremendous athletes that made up that team and to be recognized and awarded that trophy leaves me truly humbled. I can’t begin to thank my coaches enough or express my gratitude for all the hours spent teaching a bunch of young men the fundamentals of the sport they truly love. My teammates have been amazing from the first practice last April in the rink at Moosomin to the practice sessions in Moose Jaw. My family and friends have been my strength to push myself and reach the goals that I’ve set out to try and achieve. I know I couldn’t have achieved these results without each and every one of you and for that I am truly thankful. Its springtime and the weathers looking great and I can’t wait for the 2015 season to begin because man do I love football.

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Live sports AUTO RACING Saturday 11:30 a.m. FS1 XFINITY Series: Bristol. Sunday 8:55 a.m. TSN Formula One Racing Bahrain Grand Prix. 11:00 a.m. FOX NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Food City 500. (HD) TSN NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Food City 500.

BASEBALL Friday 11:00 a.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers. 5:00 p.m. FS1 College Baseball St. John’s at Creighton.

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GOLF Friday 10:00 a.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Champions: Greater Gwinnett Championship, First Round. 1:00 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf RBC Heritage, Second Round. 5:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf LOTTE Championship, Third Round.

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Letters from Africa 04.10.15

can’t believe it’s already the 10th of April!! Time here has absolutely flown by and it blows my mind that although it feels like I’ve been here for months that I actually haven’t even been here for a full three months yet! I’m a little sad however, knowing that I’m missing spring back home, although lately from the updates I’m getting from friends and family, I’m lucking out and missing all the snow! Hopefully when I’m home a few months from now it’s all sunshine! I’m finding myself very grateful for this month off from the school! Already it has allowed me to start checking some things off my list and it’s great to know I’m tying up loose ends so when it comes time to go, I can leave knowing I didn’t leave any of my tasks undone. Although I know that when I leave there’s still going to be a million other things I could have done, at least I know my to-do list was accomplished! This has been a hard time for some of the Kenyan moms and dads lately, with all of their children being home from school during the break making more mouths to feed, rainy season has started too, that has made everything wet and damp and many people are becoming

sick. Also, as a result of rainy season, the Matatu drivers raise their price so many of them can’t afford transport anymore as the cost has almost doubled. On Sunday one of my dear friends and cooks at the school in Marurui fell asleep through parts of the Church service because she didn’t have funds for a Matatu but didn’t want to miss church, so she walked

all the way from the slum just to be at church. It’s about 10km and if that’s not dedication I don’t know what is. I was able to muster up enough small shillings to make sure she didn’t have to walk all the way back home, and while she took the money thankfully, you know she just wishes she had the funds to provide for herself. She currently has five children home from school compared to the two that she’s normally taking care of. That’s five mouths that aren’t being fed at school everyday that are now her responsibility to provide for from day to day. Sometimes I wish I could just hug people and all their problems would go away. It truly breaks my heart! As I’ve been working over this break one thing I’ve added to my to-do list is to raise a little extra funds for Jacaranda to be

able to assist and help these ladies out in the months where we know things are going to be tough for them! Something as small as 75 cents was enough to get my friend home from church g on a Sunday morning, but that 75 o ccents is also likely what helped tto feed her children lunch that day and so as any mother would, d sshe put her children first. During i these break months how great would it be to have an extra g $20.00 dollars in the pocket of $ Jacaranda Community to take J with w you on a Sunday morning to make sure you can get your ladies m and a church members home safely. ly I know it might seem silly that Jacaranda might not have that J extra $20.00 sitting around every e week to help these women, but w when you’ve already paid salaries w for f the month, purchasing material r so ladies have work for next month, paying the remainder of m school feels so that children can s go g back to school in the second term, any of these small medical t bills or expenses that come up, b sometimes $20.00 is harder to come up with ti $ than you think. I want to put a challenge out to some of you back home. I know it doesn’t seem like a huge deal or help but it’s going to change the world for some of these people that Jacaranda works with and supports. I want you to consider being a $10.00 a month supporter of Jacaranda Community. Maybe child sponsorship of $35.00 or $50.00 a month is a little beyond what you can afford. Maybe you want to be able to make a commitment and while $35.00 might be okay this month what if you can’t afford it six months down the road and have to stop? What happens to that child then, and that’s not a commitment or responsibility you want to take on right now. And I completely understand that! But, how many of us could give up coffee once a week to support a lady in Africa providing for her kids, a child who needs medicine to get rid of his cold, a baby who needs a jacket to keep them warm and dry throughout the night, or a family who needs to be protected by a mosquito net to avoid sickness and infection. Sometimes it’s the small things, that seem inexpensive or of minimal cost that we need the most help with. I’ve been so incredibly blessed to work with a ministry that dreams to help as many people as possible, and if you want to jump in and join us in helping those around us, and $10.00 a month is something you feel you can afford, I would encourage you to take the step and to make the commitment. Visit www.jacarandacommunity.com and go to the donate tab. If you care to make this commitment, you can make the donation to “Jacaranda Care” and for a $10.00 monthly donation, you could be absolutely changing someone’s life.

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#723 Moose Mountain Air Cadet Squadron participates in a citizenship tour of Edmonton #723 Moose Mountain Air Cadet Squadron traveled to Edmonton, AB. over the Easter Break to tour some of Edmonton’s attractions. The group departed Carlyle on Monday, April 6th and travelled to CFB Edmonton where the cadets were housed in barracks for the duration of their stay. Tuesday, April 7th had the cadets tour West Edmonton Mall where they were able to spend time swimming at the World Water Park and take in a movie at the Scotiabank Movie Theater. On Wednesday, April 8th the cadets travelled back in time at Fort Edmonton Park. The group was able to experience life during the fur trade and learn about the significance the fur trade had on the settlement of Western Canada. The squadron then travelled to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum where they were able to learn about the Regiments role in the Second World War. The museum was very interactive allowing the youth to don numerous uniforms worn over the past 70 years and handle many different artifacts that have been collected by the archive. Upon completion of that tour, the group moved on to the Alberta Aviation Museum where they were guided through several static aircraft displays and the history of aviation in the area was explained. The day was concluded with exciting games of laser tag at Laser Quest. Thursday, April 9th had the cadets visit the TELUS World of Science. Many interactive displays gave the cadets opportunities to learn about space, the earth and the human body. Pandas: The Journey Home was an IMAX movie that was enjoyed by all at the science center. Before heading for home, the squadron travelled down to the town of Devon to visit the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Center. At the center cadets learned about the history of oil production in the area, the numerous careers that exist in the oil industry and the various methods oil is recovered from the earth. The tour ended with the squadron splitting into smaller groups and designing their own miniature oil pipeline. Upon completion of the Energy Center Visit, the cadets boarded the bus to return to Carlyle. Although it was a short visit, the cadets had a fun and event filled trip. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a non profit, youth organization designed to teach young adults ages 12 to 18 citizenship, leadership and physical fitness. The program is administered free of charge with cadets meeting Monday nights at the Carlyle Elementary School. Thank you for “Investing in the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow”.

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AC Katy Petit learns about the Earth at the Telus World of Science.

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Cadets learn about the CT-133 Silver Star jet trainer at the Alberta Aviation Museum.

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Kendra Ross tries on a ruck pack at the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum.

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MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 10:00 A.M. — GRENFELL, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM GRENFELL 10 MILES EAST ON HWY #1 & 3 MILES NORTH WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** NH 9282 4WD tractor with 3517 hours, Case 4490 4WD tractor with PTO, IH 986 2WD tractor with Ezze On FEL, IH 434 2WD tractor with FEL and 3PTH, IH 1066 tractor, IH 1680 SP combine with specialty rotor, Case IH 1682 PT combine, 30’ Case IH 1010 straight cut header, 26’ MF 220 SP swather with 1990 hours, 30’ Case IH 730 PT swather, Koenders poly swath roller, Blanchard steel swath roller, 30’ Morris

8900 seeding tool double shoot with Morris 7180 air tank, 80’ Bourgault 5400 Versa sprayer harrows, Co-op G-100 2-12 discers, 2000 4WD Chev Silverado extended cab truck, 1979 Chev C70 grain truck with Detroit diesel engine and air brakes, 1967 Chev 3 ton grain truck with 16’ steel box, Case IH 3650 soft core baler, NH side delivery rake, Hi Qual maternity pen, Birch Creek chute and palpation

cage, Hi Boy 35’ bale trailer, round bale feeders, gates and corral panels, Leon 14’ 4 way dozer blade, Degelman rock picker, EZ guide auto steer, Buhler 10-60 swing auger, Brandt 7-45 auger with Kohler engine and Wheatheart mover, Sakundiak 7-45, hydraulic 5” auger on wheels, 100 bushel hopper wagon, 1200 gallon poly water tank, 1000 gallon Westeel double wall fuel vault plus much more!

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MONDAY APRIL 27, 2015 10:00 A.M. — MIDALE, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM JUNCTION HWY 39 & HWY 606 JUST NORTH OF MIDALE, GO 5 MILES NORTH ON HWY 606 & 2 MILES EAST WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME 2009 JD 7830 FWA tractor and JD 746 FEL plus 3PTH with only 586 hours. JD 3020 diesel tractor with 4505 hours, 2009 Premier A30-D 18’ hydroswing haybine, JD CX15 Flex wing rotary mower, Farm King 960 3 PTH snow blower, 2010 Dodge Challenger car with under 20,000 km, 16’ tandem axle ﬂat deck home built trailer, Adga estate yard sprayer, 2 JD seed rollers for 1900 air cart, 2000 Sportsmen 25’ 5th wheel

camper with large slide out, 1983 Ski Doo Alpine snow machine with new double track white paint and single ski, Polaris ATV push blade, snowmobile trailer, antique JD bicycle, 7- 2400 bushel oilﬁeld tank hopper bottom grain bins with Muirhead Mfg hopper bottoms, Pool 6-41 grain auger with 16 HP Briggs, 3-40 ton Friessen fertilizer bins epoxy coated, 5-Aeration fans,

500 barrel oilﬁeld tank, complete line of shop tools, 1000 gallon poly water tank, 300 gallon galvanized water tank, Ingersol Rand air compressor, 15 ton shop press, Lincoln electric welder, radial arm saw, Turf 18 walk behind rototiller, small poly water tank and pump, bench grinder, antique radios and cream cans, plus much more! Consignments Welcome!

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SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 10:00 A.M. — MELVILLE, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM MELVILLE AT JUNCTION OF HWY 10 & 47N GO 1 MILE NORTH, 2 MILES WEST AND 1 MILE NORTH WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** JD 9200 4WD tractor with 4020 hours, JD 4640 2WD tractor with 8150 hours and duals, JD 4640 2WD tractor with 4490 hours, JD 9600 SP combine with 3880 separator hours and 2014 $27,000 Greenlight work order, JD 230 straight cut 30’ header, Premier 2930 SP swather with 30’ Macdon 960 draper header with 1650 hours, Farm King steel drum swath roller, White 601 PT swather, JD 40’ 1820 air drill and JD 1910 air cart with 12” paired row openers, 36’ Case IH DT 5600 cultivator, Morris 50’ and 70’ tine harrows, IH 820 press drills, 1998 IH Eagle 9300 tandem axle grain truck

with rear controls and roll tarp, 1976 Chev Scottsdale 30 one ton dually grain truck with steel box and hoist, 1975 Ford F-600 ﬂat deck truck with 1200 gallon poly water tank and GC-160 Honda pump, 1973 Loadstar 1600 grain truck with steel box, Degelman 4 batt ground drive rock picker, Brandt QF1500 PT 90’ sprayer with chem mixer and foam marker, NH square baler Hayliner 273, trailer and mounted water tank and pump, trailer mounted PTO hammer mill, round bale feeders, poly grain trough, 2011 Wheatheart BH851 grain auger with mover and Kohler command Pro 30 engine, Brandt 10-60

swing auger, Sakundiak 6-33 auger with Wisconscin engine, Farm King 7-40 PTO auger, Wheatheart transfer auger and electric motor, Kendon 100 bushel hopper wagon, Labtronics grain moisture tester, Labtronics dockage screens, 3- Weststeel 2000 bushel bins on steel and wood floors, 4-Westeel 1650 bushel bins on wood floors, 3-Behlin 1200 and 1700 bushel bins floors, 2-Westeel 1350 and 1650 bushel bins on wood floors, 4-5000 bushel temporary grain rings and tarps, 8x14 playhouse storage shed, 1000 gallon fuel tank with electric pump. Plus much more!

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The Wawota Lions hosted their annual Fish Fry on Wednesday, April 8, between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. They had flown fresh fish out from the Maritimes to enjoy for the feast.

(left) In the Wawota Lions’ fundraising efforts, they held a fish fry on Wednesday, April 8, which was well-attended. Their next major fundraiser is their annual quad derby to be held on Saturday, April 25.

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SHARON WIENS & THE LATE REUBEN WIENS 306-736-2739

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 10:00 A.M. — KENNEDY, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM JUNCTION OF HWY 9 & 48 GO 5 KM WEST ON HWY 48, ½ KM SOUTH TO BEKAVAR ROAD & 9 KM WEST WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** Case IH MX120 FWA tractor and Case IH L655 FEL with 3PTH and grapple fork, Case IH 7120 2WD tractor with duals, JD 7720 SP combine with JD 212 pickup, NH H7460 15’ disc bine with steel crimpers, NH BR780 round baler, Farm Aid silage mix wagon with scale, Highline 1400 hay hiker, Highline 6800 bale processor, Farm King PTO roller mill, 1993 Real Industries gooseneck stock trailer, Case IH 721 PT swather, 2-Easy Way 150 bushel creep feeders, 2-Cypress 100 bushel creep feeders, shopbuilt maternity pen, 10’, 20’ and 30’ rubber belt feed bunks, 32’ Flexi Coil 200 air seeder with Flexi Coil 1100 air tank, 27’ Case IH 5600 cultivator with Degelman harrows, 28’ Case IH 7200 hoe drills, 70’ Flexi Coil System 60 PT sprayer with chem

mixer, Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger, 1968 Chev single axle grain truck with 14’ steel box, 1964 Ford F-500 grain truck, 7-Westeel Rosco 1600 bushe bins on cement, 2-Chief Westland 1500 bushel bins on cement. Following items are from Estate of Reuben Wiens (306) 736-2739. Seedhawk 32-12 air drill double anhydrous kit with 2 onboard 90 bushel tanks, Case IH 4694 4WD tractor with PTO, Case 2670 4WD tractor with PTO and 12’Degelman blade, Case 2290 2WD tractor with Leon FEL, IH 706 diesel 2WD tractor and FEL, MF 1805 4WD tractor that needs work, NH TX66 SP combine with Swathmaster pickup, MF 850 SP combine with 2061 hours, MF 850 SP combine with Straw Storm, chopper, 25’Case IH 6500 SP diesel swather with pickup reel, Blanchard

60’ tine harrows and packers, Schaffer 14’ tandem disc, 2-MF 24’ straight cut headers, Koenders poly drum swath roller, Flexi Coil 1110 air tank, 1983 20’ gooseneck stock trailer, shopbuilt hydraulic dump trailer, Farm King electric roller mill, Cockshutt 311 hay rake, 7-L calf scale, Solar fencers, electric wire and posts, shopbuilt tandem axle grain box with hydraulic dump, Pool 8-45 PTO auger, Sakundiak 7-41 auger and motor, Versatile ﬁeld sprayer, 5000 bushel steel temporary storage ring, 1986 Ford F-600 single axle grain truck, 1977 Ford F-750 cab over tandem tag axle grain truck, 1977 Ford F-350 ﬂatdeck truck, Outback Lightbar GPS, electric pressure washer, Labtronics 919 moisture tester, Stihl chainsaw, plus much more!

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ROSS & KAYE EVANS

306-482-3833 OR 306-482-7075

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 10:00 A.M. — CARNDUFF, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM CARNDUFF GO 3.5 MILES EAST ON HWY 18 TO THE BRIDGE & 3.5 MILES NORTH WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** 2004 NH TV 145 Bidirectional tractor with NH 7614 FEL and grapple, Case IH 3594 FWA tractor with 5830 hours, Case IH 4494 4WD tractor with PTO and Leon dozer blade, JD 4440 2WD tractor with duals, Case 1070 2WD tractor, Case 1070 Agri King 2WD tractor with FEL and grapple, Case 970 2WD tractor with 6845 hours, Case 870 2WD tractor with seized engine, John Deere 110 lawn tractor with tiller and mower, New Holland TX 66 SP combine with 1886 separator hours, JD 9500 SP combine with JD 212 pickup, 25’ Case IH 6000 SP swather with pickup reel, 2003 Wilkinson 30’ gooseneck triple axle ﬂat deck trailer, WW 24’ gooseneck stock trailer, 2006 NH HS-18 hay bine header, JD 567 round baler with mega wide pickup, Highline 14 bale hay hiker, Laurier 12 bale hay hiker, Highline 6600 bale processor, 34’ Morris air seeder with Morris 7180 air tank and liquid fertilizer kit, Bandit 1500 gallon liquid fertilizer caddy, Raven 750 GPS, 1982 GMC 7000 3 ton grain truck with 29,300 kms, 1978 Ford F-600 4WD truck and Oswald 380 silage mixer,

1975 IH Loadstar tandem diesel grain truck, 1997 Ford F150 Super Cab 4WD truck, 185 Gehl 207 eleven wheel reel rake, 1981 3 ton flatdeck truck with gooseneck hitch, 33’ Morris 731 cultivator, 31’ Morris 431 cultivator, 27’ Morris L240 field cultivator, 33’ Case IH 4900 Vibrashank field cultivator with Degelman harrows, 90’ Agshield PT field sprayer with 1250 gallon poly tank, computer sprayer, Rockomatic rock picker, Richardson front mount snow blower, Schulte XH-1500 Series 3 rotary mower, Leon 10’ dozer blade, Bucyus International S-68 hydraulic scraper, Caterpillar tractor Co. TS405 pull type road grader, 1966 IH 3 ton grain truck, 1957 Fargo truck for parts, MF 124 square baler, Sven 24 PTO roller mill and hopper, 2-Ranchers Welding 250 bushel creep feeders, 6-calf shelters, shopbuilt wind breaks, free standing pipe panels, shop built maternity pens, all flex RFID tag reader, round bale feeders, calf tipping table, ATV calf catcher, 2-Solar water systems with pumps and panels, mineral feeders, texas gate, RR ties, posts,

wire, Koenders poly swath roller, IH 6200 3-12 disc drills, IH 620 2-12 disc drills, 2-650 gallon liquid fertilizer tank, 1250 gallon water tank, 4-Goebel 4000 bushel hopper bottom bins, 2-Westeel Rosco 4000 bushel hopper bottom bins, 2-Westeel Rosco 2000 bushel hopper bottom bins, 10-Westeel Rosco 1650 bushel hopper bottom bins, 2 Westeel Rosco 1650 bushel bins on wood floors, Butler 1000 bin, Westfield MK 100-61 swing auger, Sakundiak HD 10-50 swing auger, Westfield 7-41 auger with Kohler engine, Westfield 10-51 swing auger, fertilizer 2 compartment tote tank, 2-aeration fans pencil type, transfer augers, Honda 300 quad, Polaris 250 quad, 7’ South Bend steel lathe, Ingersol Rand Upright air compressor, Karcher pressure washer, Kwik Way Valve grinder, tractor splitter stands, ATV sprayer, metal kitchen cabinets, Kwik Way valve grinder, tractor splitter stands, ATV sprayer, metal kitchen cabinets, plus much more!

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BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT 4WD TRACTORS 1999 9400 John Deere 4WD, powershift, 710 x 38 tires, GPS........$105,000 1992 9270 CASE IH 4WD standard transmission, New Tires..........$65,000 1980 3588 IH 4WD Tractor, 18.4 x38 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 hydraulics ......Call

2WD TRACTORS 2004 JX75 CASE IH cab/air 3 point hitch, 2WD 75 HP......................$27,000

COMPACT TRACTORS New 2012 30B Case IH tractor MFD with loader, 30hsp .................$23,000

MFD 2011 180 Magnum Case IH tractor 180 HP 700 hrs ...................$132,000 2010 7330 John Deere MFD, power quad plus transmission w/741 loader & grapple, 3300 hrs .................................................................... $110,000

COMBINES 2010 9770 STS John Deere w/ 615 PU Header, 20.8x42 duals 29L x 26 rear tires with extra options.................................................................$265,000 2009 7088 Case IH with 3016 header .......................................$200, 000 2007 2588 Case IH 2015 Header ...............................................$155,000 2006 2388 Case IH w/pu ............................................................$135,000 2003 2388 Case IH.....................................................................$120,000 1998 2388 CASE IH with p/u ........................................................$75,000 1992 TX36 New Holland with melrow p/u .....................................$27,000 1991 1680 Case IH 1015 header .................................................$30,000

COMBINE HEADERS 2012 36 ft D50 MacDon draper header ............................................$65,000 2010 36 ft Case IH draper header ....................................................$60,000 2002 30 ft 1042 Case IH draper header, transport case adapter .....$35,000 2002 36’ 962 MacDon Header, pick up reel and transport, 88 case adaptor ..........................................................................................................$28,500 1999 36’ 960 MacDon Case adapter, pick up reel, transport ........................ $26,000 1997 25’ 1010 Case IH Auger header, pick up reel ........................$8,500

SEEDING & TILLAGE 2010 65 ft. 3310 Bourgault paralink 12” spacing, midrow shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles.............................................$157,000 2008 50ft 10” spacing Seed Hawk Tool Bar with a on board 400 plus Seed Hawk grain cart and auger..............................................................$165,000

GRAIN CART 2014 1082 Brent grain cart, hydraulic drive and extra PTO Shaft, tarp, scale...................................................................................................$55,000

Friday, April 17, 2015

By Calvin Daniels It was interesting to walk into the ‘Best of the Breeds’ bull sale at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently and be busily taking a few pictures for the newspaper as the first bull sold on the day at $24,000. I’ve covered agriculture in Yorkton for more than a quarter of a century now, so I have viewed a lot of bulls going under the gavel as I shot photographs. While I don’t attend sales to watch every bull sell, I do get the reports after, and the price of the red angus to start that sale was as high as any I have witnessed in this area for years. And Yorkton is not unique this spring. The top selling bull at the recent Medicine Hat Bull Sale was $35,000, and 73 Hereford bulls on offer averaged $9,023, while the 45 Angus bulls averaged $7,224. Now I was attending Canadian Western Agribition with my Dad in that show’s earliest years, and sat in the stands as some of the recent exotic cattle arrivals of the era, Simmental, Limousin and others brought prices in the range of thousands of dollars. They were new breeds at that time offering producers to get in on the foundation development of those lines in Canada, so the prices were greatly influenced by the investment potential. But the $24,000 this spring was different. Yes it went to Wisconsin, where I suspect it will be used in a purebred operation, so genetics and investment were a factor, but at present high prices are also reflective of a cattle industry which is enjoying the highest prices in history. The reason is rather straight forward, the North American cow herd is seeing some unbelievably low numbers, something speaker Sandy Russell with Spring Creek Consulting mentioned at the RBC

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Grain & Livestock Symposium which was part of last November’s Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. Russell said statistics show the United States has “its smallest cow herd since 1954. “We’re seeing unbelievably small numbers.” And those numbers are going to be slow to rebuild. On one hand there are still serious drought issues in cattle areas stretching from Texas to California, and that means even if the desire there is to grow numbers, conditions thwart such efforts. Then there is the price factor for calves. At an earlier stop at Heartland for a coffee and interview with an area cattleman, it was pointed out some 600-weight calves had hit $3/pound. Yes those were steers, but even when you back off that price a bit for heifers, the value is such that retaining them for the herd is not an easy decision. Calves have never been that highly valued before, so producers naturally want to grab those prices while they can. For those choosing to seek out new females, prices are high. When you start to hear talk of $3000 bred heifers, it becomes costly to build herd numbers. Granted the calf today would recoup a good chunk of the females cost, but one calf is not the story of the profit, or loss on any female. It certainly appears prices will remain high through the current year. There are even some insurance style plans where profit laden prices can be locked in for this year’s calves, but prices in cattle are ever cyclical. The current strong prices will not last forever, but in the next year or two things look as though the $24,000 price may not be that long before it’s matched locally again.

2006 CASE IH Patriot 3150 sprayer, 90 ft booms, 2 sets of tires, only 800 hrs .........................................................................................................$110,000

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Bonnie Farr spent from April 2 - 9 visiting at Gull Lake with her son, Derek, Paige and family getting acquainted with the new granddaughter, Bailey Marlene. The Alida Community extends their condolences to the family and relatives of Margaret Rose of Manor, who passed away April 3, 2015 in Moosomin at the age of 89 years. She was the daughter of the late George and Maggie (Harrison) Harper originally of the Auburnton area. Her funeral service was held April 6 at Manor United Church with interment in Manor Cemetery. Sincerest sympathy is also extended to Aime and Loraine Dumaine, sons, Jeff, Marc, Cal, Garry and Trent and their families on the accidental death of their son/brother Chad on April 3, 2015. Funeral Mass was held April 10 at Storthoaks with interment in the parish cemetery. Gary and Brenda Junk spent from April 7-11 at Sylvan Lake, AB where they visited with their family – son Jody, Jill and boys Jaxon and Jace, and daughter Kara, Rob and Morgan Applegate. Shelly Cowan and Ainsley travelled to Minot Wednesday, April 8 to spend time and help the Nilsen family with looking after her mother, Orlys Nilsen who had received back surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Orlys! They returned home Sunday, April 12. Act One Productions held their final meeting of the season on Wednesday, April 8 where it was decided that since another drama production was deemed a success, the club would give the Alida Rec Board a donation totalling $14,000 to go towards the rink renovation fund. Murray Cowan (Estevan) spent a couple of days at the farm visiting with his parents, Gray and Edel. He came to pick up his son Adam, who had spent his Easter Break at the farm, and they returned home April 10. Spending the Easter Break at the farm visiting with their grandparents, Pierre and Brenda Boutin were Jenson and Sage Howse (Regina). Tim and Shelly Cowan received word that they had won a Samsung 65” curved 4K TV from the Regina Home lottery early-bird draw on April 10. Congratulations folks. Marcelle Peterson accompanied Colleen Cop and Michel George to Ponteix on April 10 where they attended their cousin, Michel Vermette’s funeral on Saturday, April 11. Sincere sympathy to you folks, on the loss of your cousin. Welcome back to Saskatchewan “Snowbirds” – it’s good to see you back among us again. Hopefully you all had a great winter and thanks for bring back the warmer weather too. See you around. We (Gray/Edel) attended the Wauchope Brunch on Sunday, April 12 along with other Alida

folks (to name a few - Donald/Shelley Boutin and Pierre/Brenda Boutin). I’m sure it was another successful event for them – with the great crowd that seemed to be in attendance and most certainly would have enjoyed the abundance of delicious food. Great job folks – will look forward to the next one. Did you realize that there was curling to watch this past weekend (April 9-12)? It was the Grand Slam Players’ Championship. Again I really enjoyed watching the great curling games that were being played by both the men and women. Was sorry to see that no Canadian women teams made it to the finals (lost out in the semi-finals) – the winner was the Eve Muirhead team (Scotland) when she defeated the Russian team. As for the men’s – it was between Mike McEwen team (Manitoba) and Brad Jacobs team (Ontario) in the finals with Jacobs coming out the winner. This curling event is the last of the season (at least as far as I know) and now we’ll have to wait for a few months before the curling season begins again. Thanks curlers for a great year of curling. Now it’s on to the baseball season – Go Blue Jays Go! I do believe that spring is finally here to stay. The fields are filled with the migrating water birds, and other birds can be seen or heard singing their greeting songs. Little calves are out running in the pasture among their moms, while others are just being born. Good luck farmers with this year’s calf crop. Even the pussy-willows are out, and the grass is also beginning to have a little green touch to it. Before one knows it the lawn mowers will be out keeping one busy pushing or riding them in getting the job done. Gee one can even begin to think seriously about bedding plants etc. Also the spring auction sales are getting into full swing. Oh this is a great season – a busy but welcomed one. Remember folks to give me a call (306-443-2496) or e-mail me at (g.cowan@ sasktel.net) with your news, preferably by Sunday evening – again appreciate your help. Until next time – Think positive – Keep smiling – Drive safely and Take care.

Tim Cowan, president of the Alida Drama club presents a cheque for $14,000 (from this year’s drama production) to Lynette Peet, member of the Alida Rec Board to go towards the new rink renovations. (Submitted)

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Kennedy/Langbank News

Wawota News

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Submitted by Myrna Olson

Secretary-Iola Smyth, Treasurer-Mary Hewson, Food Committee-Sue Cummins and Margie Istace, Purchasing supplies-Esther Barsi, sending cards-Violet (please inform her if you think of anyone in the community would like to receive a card - birthday, anniversary, sympathy, etc.) bookings-Doreen Cancade. There will be a bridge tournament on May 8th and plans are being made for the annual garage sale which will be June 1st. The cooks will have something good to eat. Please feel free to come for coffee Tuesday mornings, you do not need to be a member. The wellness clinic will continue the third Tuesday of the month but you need to phone Sun Country Health Region 306-455-2116 for appointments. Ervin and Marilyn Johnston had a very enjoyable month holiday visiting family members at Osler, SK. They had a great time with their granddaughter Cathy Cassie, then motored on to Edmonton and visited relatives there then to Victoria, BC where they stayed at a Bed and Breakfast place, toured the Butchart Gardens which were very nice, visited aunt Vi (Walker) McLean in Courtenay, BC (last member of the Mark family, 96 years of age). After their stay in Victoria they visited with Ervin’s brother in Chilliwack and then on to Terrace to visit Marilyn’s brother Russel, back to Edmonton and then home. The weather was good and the roads were also very good. Sympathy from the folks at Kennedy on the next three items— To Jean Dickson and her families and the Nordal families on the sudden death of her daughter Gayle Nordell on April 11 who resided in Regina. To Jeannette Cross and family on the sudden death of her niece Donna Milson of Winnipeg (Donna‘s parents were Larry Nilson and Doris Wilhelm). To family relatives on the passing of Bill Braid of Saskatoon, Bill was Co-op Association married to the late Lavina Berglund of Kennedy.

I am very pleased when people say---I have some news for your column. Thanks to those who help make it a more promising challenge. Courtney Roppel shared this 4H news: The Kennedy Beef Club have had a very successful year with 21 members. They enjoyed the pizza/ sledding party for Christmas. Took part in 4-H curling and both the senior and junior teams were able to move on and they had public speaking on March 1st. Some coming events to mark on your calendar are June 6th, this is their Jackpot event at the Kennedy rink, June 27th is Achievement Day at the Kennedy rink and 4-H sale day is July 2nd in Whitewood. Sunday, April 19th is the annual bottle drive, they would appreciate residents helping with this by having bottles ready to be picked up. 4H Beef club has been a very active organization for a great number of years around Kennedy. Let’s support them! Neil and Pat Henneberg and Graeme and Claire visited with George and Lorraine Smyth on Easter Sunday. The Kennedy Old Time dance had a very nice get-together in Kennedy on Sat., April 11th with the Happy Wanderers playing their music. A number of folks came out just to watch and listen which is very encouraging, plus a couple of young girls playing outside heard the music, they opened the door to listen and were welcomed both having a dance with Bob and Kate Smyth (you may be sure the Smyths are always happy to dance with everyone). Maybe you would like to join the group May 16th, at 8 pm. The Kennedy Friendship Center held their annual meeting on Wednesday following an afternoon of cards then a pot luck supper. The executive for 2015 are as follows: President-Lorna Dorrance, Vice Pres.-Doug Peters,

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Sympathy to Mel and Vivian Vail on the passing of Mel’s brother-inlaw, Gary Sobourin (Glenis ‘s husband) of Ottawa. He passed away on March 31st and was 78 years old. Visiting with Morley and Joan Hamilton recently were Rollie and Ardith Hamilton of Winnipeg. Several couples who spend the winter in Arizona are home. This includes Bud and Bev King, Clarence and Marie Lamontagne, Terry and Gwen Curzon and Bruce and Minerva Scammell. Shirley Corkish’s Easter weekend guests were Rick and Michelle Corkish and Eva of Regina. Stacy and Tamara Schill, Dustin, Shae and Jesse enjoyed a trip to Cuba during the Easter break. Miss Christina Schmidt accompanied them on this week long holiday. Congratulations to Darryl and Neena Johnson who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 10. Over 60 well wishers attended the celebration at the farm.

Miss Teen Eastern Saskatchewan visits Manor Library

Miss Teen Eastern Saskatchewan, Adrianna Simon of Carry the Kettle First Nation, visited Manor Library on Saturday, April 11. Here she presented to a group gathered about how she came to participate in the pageant contest and promoted the importance of the library and reading. Pari Mohangoo, the Manor Librarian, said “The kids simply loved her.”

At the Annual Meeting If you are interested in becoming a Board Member you can contact The General Manager Deric Reaney at 1-306-457-2455 or pick up a nomination form at The Stoughton Co-op admin office.

Deadline for Nominations is April 21, 2015 Nomination forms and a short resume are to be dropped off at The Stoughton Co-op admin office or mailed to Box 210, Stoughton, Sk S0G 4T0 The role of the Board Member includes: • Attending Board meetings • Directing and accepting of reports, budgets, etc • Approval of all patronage and equity transactions • Establishing and setting of policies for the organization • Attending district meetings, fall conferences, etc Qualifications of a Board Member Include: • Must be a member for at least one year prior to annual meeting • Must be a good supporter of the Stoughton Co-op • Should be prepared to attend 12 regular meetings a year

Easter weekend visitors with Keith and Myrna Olson were Harry and Stacey Heffernan, Kate and Sarah of Regina. Stacey and the girls stayed for most of the following week. Kenton and Stacey Olson, Carter and Emmett also of Regina visited last weekend. Congratulations to the local participants who took part in the Moosomin Music Festival which was held recently .These were Skylar De Roo, Madison Mansfield, Makaila Mansfield, Hanna Johnson, and Lauren Wilson. Some won multiply awards. Skylar De Roo was also presented with a certificate for continuous participation for 5 years. Congratulations also to all who entered their posters, essays and poems in the Wawota Legion Contest. There were many winners but all who participated can be considered winners as you used your artistic and literary talent to honour and remember those who fought and won freedom for us. What can be more important than this?

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Kisbey Volunteer Fire Dept. Fundraiser

Kisbey’s Volunteer Fire Department hosted a steak supper fundraiser, cooked by the firefighters on Friday, April 10 at the Kisbey Rec Centre. The firefighters are raising funds towards the purchase of specialized equipment for the deprtment’s side by side. Here, fire chief Rob Cobb serves supporters.

Kisbey fire chief Rob Cobb says: “As a rural fire department, it’s very important that we get the right equipment. If we don’t get the right equipment, we can’t save the house.” Kisbey’s squad of volunteer firefighters hosted a fundraiser at the Kisbey Rec centre on Friday, April 10, with funds raised earmarked for the purchase of a trailer specialized equipment for the department’s side by side.

Kisbey fire chief Rob Cobb says that community support is vital for any rural fire department, and says, “We’re a small town, so we depend on each other.” Kisbey residents (l-r) Darlene Wright and Claudia Mullis volunteer their time at culinary skills at the barbeque.

The steak supper hosted by the Kisbey Volunteer Fire Department is a first for the fire department. “We’re trying something different this year,” says fire chief Rob Cobb. Here, (l-r) firefighters Ryan David and Robert Wright volunteer in the kitchen.

(l-r) Murray Wyatt receives a door prize from Kisbey fire chief, Rob Cobb during the Kisbey Volunteer Fire Department’s steak supper fundraiser, held Friday, April 10 in Kisbey. “A very generous donation from Enbridge allowed us to purchase a side by side and trailer,” says Cobb. “Now we’re fundraising in order to purchase specialized equipment for the unit.”

As a rural fire department, the Kisbey Volunteer Fire Department faces both unique challenges and tremendous community support, according to Fire Chief Rob Cobb. “We see a lot of grass fires, and a very generous $10,000 donation from Enbridge allowed us to buy a side by side and trailer, which gives us more mobility, especially with the off-road stuff, but we also depend on our community members.” Pictured are supporter Donna Ippolito and Cliff Nankivell.

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So many stories to tell By Linda Wegner This has been a week of story telling. I’ve heard tales of adventure as well as a unique account of investment, first sparked by discarded bottles and pop cans. Then there was the opportunity to experience the excitement of back yard gardening. I began my working week by conducting an interview with a gracious octogenarian who, more than fifty years ago, chose to launch her career as a teacher in Ethiopia. It was, as she described it, a time when females weren’t deemed worthy of education. Or of much else, for that matter. Her eyes conveyed her lingering passion for that mission. Since returning to North America and settling down in our city, she discovered yet another opportunity to support

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and encourage children around the world. That’s where the cans and bottles come in. Back then environmental issues definitely were less than headliners and people carelessly tossed cans and bottles most anywhere. Displeased

with the mess that had been created she began picking them up, sorting them in her backyard garage and then redeeming them for cash. She’d write down the dates and the amounts, then send the money to organizations such as

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Samaritan’s Purse. After the first $70,000 she stopped counting. The story doesn’t end there because she continues to invest in orphanages around the world. Then there was the story of a young family that has chosen to convert a non-descript

backyard and driveway into a showcase of home grown fruit and vegetables. Their investment into the health of their five children and of their community is also an story to be proclaimed. Whether it is in our personal lives,

our community involvement or our business and professional life, what we are speaks far louder than what we say. There’re so many stories to be told, and lived. What’s demonstrated through mine? Yours?

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

Friday, April 17, 2015

The essential role of an administrative assistant Administrative Professionals Week will be celebrated throughout North America from April 19 to 25, 2015. 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. 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.

“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.” - Joseph Addison Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated! Brandy Wilson Brittany Young Deb Chalus Hillary Isleifson Jill Brown

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Dawn Hengen, Lorna Nelson, Jackie Toms & Mary Lawrence Thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year!

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

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

Tracy Rae Thanks for a job well done! Your dedication is appreciated.

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Susan, Shirley & Grace Thank you for all your hard work throughout the year.

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Carlyle Office: Weyburn Office: Laurie, Lenna, Krista, Jackie, Amy, Brenda, Brittney, Holly, Jack, Jocelyn, Mickey and Patricia Melissa, Nola, Gabriela, Danielle, Darla, Kallie and Brooklyn Thank you for all your hard work!

Brenda Lemieux & Veronica Matthewson Our sincere thanks for all the things you do!

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

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Sandra McClement Thank you for the fantastic job you do all year! R.M. of Moose Mountain #63 306-453-6175

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Jocelyn We appreciate all the things you do! Thank you! Regal Autobody Carlyle, SK

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Thank you so much for everything you do! Town of Carlyle 306-453-2363

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We appreciate all the things you do! Thank you! W.H. Coderre Construction Stoughton, SK

Your efficient ways. Your hard-working ways. Your dependable ways. Your professional ways. Your organzied ways. The just-becauseyou’re-wonderfulways... These are just some of the reasons why you deserve thanks for all you do throughout the year.

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April land sale generates $5.3 Million Released on April 9, 2015 The April sale of petroleum and natural gas rights raised $5.3 million in revenue for the province, bringing 2015 land sale revenues after two sales to a total of $22.8 million. While April’s sale offered just 93 parcels, the upcoming June sale is featuring 177 parcels which compares favourably to the three-year average of 152 parcels per sale. “It’s not surprising that land sales in western Canada would be affected by the dramatic drop in the price of oil, but responsible stewardship and sustainable development of Saskatchewan’s resources remain a priority for this government,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said.

The April sale saw the Swift Current area receive the most bids with sales of $2.0 million. The Lloydminster area was next at $1.3 million, followed by the Weyburn-Estevan area at $1.1 million and the Kindersley-Kerrobert area at $893,060. The highest price paid for a single parcel was $558,280. Prairie Land & Investment Services Ltd. acquired the 1,036-hectare lease north of Gull Lake. The highest price on a per-hectare basis was $6,312 and is shared by two parcels. Stomp Energy Ltd. submitted identical bids of $101,563 on two adjacent16-hectare parcels located south of Stoughton. “To further the province’s investment goals,

Saskatchewan will host the oil and gas industry at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference at Evraz Place in Regina later this month,” Boyd said. “The conference offers an international line-up of speakers who will cover topics including geology, crude oil transportation and the oil and gas supply chain. This event showcases an innovative, progressive industry that appreciates and understands the value of information sharing in our oil and gas community.” The next sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on June 8, 2015.

Saskatchewan maintains lowest unemployment rate - jobs increase Released on April 10, 2015 Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 4.4 per cent in March 2015 (seasonally adjusted), maintaining the lowest rate among the provinces for the 18th straight month, well below 6.8 per cent recorded nationally according to Statistics Canada. “We continue to have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada thanks to employers creating more new jobs for Saskatchewan people, showing confidence in our diverse economy,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The increase in the number of jobs over last year is proof that Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong.” Job numbers in Saskatchewan were on the rise this March, up 6,400 (1.1 per cent) over last March, the third highest percentage growth among all provinces.

“In this year’s budget, our government made some major investments in skills and training,” Harrison said. “Our goal is to make sure Saskatchewan people have what they need to move into employment opportunities that are available now. This benefits employers and helps keep the economy moving forward.” Other highlights include: •Full-time employment increased year-over-year by 8,700 and part-time decreased by 2,300. •Regina’s employment was up 1,800 (+1.3 per cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up 2,100 (+1.3 per cent) compared to last March. •Major year-over-year gains were reported for business, building and other support services, up 29.8 per cent; utilities up 8.8 per cent; other services up 7.1 per cent; educational services up 6.8 per cent; finance, insurance, real estate and leasing up 6.6

per cent. •Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up 400 (+0.9 per cent) from March 2014. •Youth unemployment rate was 8.6 per cent (seasonally adjusted), lowest among the provinces, and below the national rate of 13.0 per cent. •Saskatchewan’s employment increased 7,000 from the previous month with a rate of 1.2 per cent that ranked highest among provinces (seasonally adjusted). •Nationally, employment was up 28,700 (+0.2 per cent, seasonally adjusted) from the previous month. In the rest of western Canada, Alberta’s employment was up 1,500 (+0.1 per cent), B.C. was up 5,700 (+0.2 per cent) and Manitoba was up 6,100 (+1.0 per cent) from the previous month (seasonally adjusted).

Saskatchewan Wage Growth Rate Best in Canada Released on March 31, 2015 Saskatchewan had the highest percentage yearover-year wage growth in the country in January 2015, up 4.9 per cent over January 2014 (seasonally adjusted), well ahead of the 3.0 per cent growth posted nationally, according to Statistics Canada “The Saskatchewan economy remains strong, which in turn allows employers to increase wages for Saskatchewan people,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Compared

to other jurisdictions in Canada, we are continuing to do very well.” In January 2015, Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings were $987.51 (seasonally adjusted), the third highest among the provinces behind Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. Nationally, the average was $947.68. The three industries with the highest yearover-year percentage growth in earnings (seasonally adjusted) are arts, entertainment and recreation (up

13.0 per cent), information and cultural industries (up 12.0 per cent) and transportation and warehousing (up 11.6 per cent). “Saskatchewan has some of the highest wages in the nation, which helps us attract the skilled and professional workers our employers need to fill job vacancies,” Harrison said. “Our strong, diversified economy will continue to provide benefits for all Saskatchewan people.”

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Elizabeth Ruth Barbara (Haygarth) Verity Ruth passed away at Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, SK. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 88. Ruth was born at Alameda, SK. to Jim and Nellie (Shepherd) Haygarth. She was the fifth child in a family of nine. Ruth attended school at Holbrook and Alameda. She attended Normal School in Regina and Moose Jaw obtaining her teaching certificate. She taught in Wilcox and Florence schools. She married Ken Verity on November

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Applicants must be hardworking, reliable & responsible. Job duties will involve mowing, snow removal, backhoe & grading. Possession of 1A license & previous experience with machinery will be an asset. The applicant will be able to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision in traveling to & from lease locations in the Arcola & surrounding area. The position is based out of Arcola with wages starting at $27/hr& benefits plan. An interview will be conducted with qualifying applicants.

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Employment Opportunities KITCHEN MANAGER

The Carlyle Sports Arena is looking for a kitchen manager for the 2015-2016 season. This is a paid position from October 2015 to April 2016. Duties include: • Keep rink kitchen compliant with health & safety regulations for food service industry • Clean grills & fryers weekly • Keep kitchen clean, tidy & organized • Order food supplies & keep kitchen stocked appropriately for various tournaments throughout the season • Work as liason between kitchen volunteers & rink board • Responsible for weekly cash receipts, ensuring accuracy & completeness. Deliver all monies to rink treasurer for weekly deposit. The successful person/persons must complete the Saskatchewan Food Services Safety Course. Please submit your bid to carlylerink@gmail.com. **Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.

CLEANING CONTRACT

The Carlyle Sports Arena is looking for cleaning staff for the 2015-2016 season. This is a paid position from october 2015 to april 2016. Duties include: • Maintain the cleanliness of our rink including: lobby, front & side entrances, windows, floors, trophy cases & washrooms (upstairs & down) • General cleaning of the bleachers, sound room, players & penalty boxes • Sweeping, washing floors on main & basement levels • Disinfecting, taking out garbages & keeping washrooms clean & tidy Please submit your bid to carlylerink@gmail.com. **Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.

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WANTED Manager for Lions Park Some of the duties would include: • Daily collection of fees, checking on the campground as well as bathroom and shower facilities and general campground maintenance and cleanup (An option to cut grass around the campground and in and around the ball diamonds is available) • Wages are negotiable subject to the duties performed. Candidate is responsible for reporting to the Lions Park Committee. For inquiries contact: Keith Walker 577-9588 Wade Trippel 577-1499

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LIFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTORS Duties Include: • Ensuring the safety of the Redvers Pool customers by enforcing policies, rules and regulations • Assist the Pool Manger with promoting the pool • Work as a team • Be energetic, enthusiastic and self motivating • Ensure all cleaning of the guard area, change rooms and pool area are maintained • Teach Lessons • Work in rotation with other guards Qualifications: • A minimum of 16 years of age • Bronze Cross & Bronze Medallion • Current First Aid and CPR C Certificate • Current NLS or Red Cross Lifeguard • AWSI & WSI

Wage dependant on qualifications. Please submit resume to Alicia Stewart: redversrec@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATOR Village of Kennedy

The Village of Kennedy is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrator. The Administrator reports to Council and is responsible for the overall management of the Village. The Village is looking for a bondable individual preferably with a backgound in Local Government Administration and finance. Exceptional organizational and computer skills and a working knowledge of Munisoft and Microsoft Office are a definate asset. A minimum Standard C Certificate in Local Government Authority is required or you must be willing to take the training necessary to obtain the certification. A competative wage and benefits package is is offered. Interested individuals should submit their resumes including references to the Village Office. Village of Kennedy Box 93, Kennedy, SK S0G 2R0 Email: village.kennedy@sasktel.net Fax:(306)538-4522

CAREER OPPORTUNITY STORE MANAGER – Redvers, SK

Safety Source is a one stop safety shop offering safety supplies, services, safety training, and safety consulting for all industries. Located in Virden, Manitoba and Redvers, Saskatchewan, we offer our products, training and additional services to Manitoba and south-eastern Saskatchewan. We are looking for a goal oriented STORE MANAGER for our Redvers location. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba safety regulations as well as experience in sales or customer service. You will be someone who enjoys dealing with public and can work independently as part of a team. Managing employees will also be an asset in this position.

The Village of Kennedy would like to thank you for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information call The Village of Kennedy Office Tuesday – Friday at 306-538-2194

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual for the Temporary full time position of

Submit written applications stating qualifications, experience, work references, and wage expected to Arcola Building Supplies (2005) Ltd., Attention Harry Laurent, Box 477, Arcola, SK. S0C 0G0 or drop off at #2 Industrial Drive, Arcola. Phone 306-577-7884 for further information.

Attn: Dale Lewis For information about this position call Rhonda Miller at 306 452-3391 or Dale Lewis at 204 748-3553.

Member Service Representative

Start date: immediately or as soon as possible.

Qualifications: Certificate from a business or office administrative course. Strong knowledge of accounting, computer software programs, Quick books, spread sheets and word processing, good keyboarding skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, able to work with minimal supervision in a busy environment.

Safety Source Box 669 Virden, MB R0M 2C0

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BOOKKEEPER Responsibilities: Include such duties as preparing payroll and all related documents, preparing accounts payable and receivable, journal entry, answering telephone, filing, preparing periodic and specific reports. May be required to operate a cash register and point of sale machine, prepare cash-up, ordering office supplies, handling the mail.

Please forward resumes to:

Prairie Pride Credit Union delivers a full suite of ¿nancial services products. Located in Southeast Saskatchewan with branches in Alameda, Alida, and Gainsborough, the communities they serve offer progressive, family-friendly lifestyles. This opportunity provides a competitive salary and opportunities for development and career growth. Apply in con¿dence to: Denise Fisher Manager of Operations Prairie Pride Credit Union Box 37 Alameda, SK S0C 0A0 Email: denise.¿sher@prairiepride.cu.sk.ca Fax: (306) 489-2125 Closing Date: Until Filled

Prairie Pride Credit Union is committed to treating employees with respect, actively seeks their input, and provides opportunities for career growth and development. This successful, rural-based credit union believes viability, stability and growth are sustained through ¿nancial responsibility. Prairie Pride Credit Union is seeking a motivated, energetic individual who is willing to accept new and exciting challenges and work effectively as a team member. The successful candidate must be able to recognize member needs, promote and cross sell all credit union products and services that meet those needs within established policies and procedures in support of the credit union’s long term strategic plan. Quali¿ed applicants will have a Grade 12 diploma plus one to three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective listening and telephone skills with the ability to problem solve and provide solutions are required. Prairie Pride Credit Union is committed to continuous self-development and learning in a team environment. Salary for this position will commensurate with quali¿cations and experience. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NEWS

Farmland ownership review puzzling

119 Main St., Carlyle

(306) 453-4403 Ray

Merrill

(306) 575-8575

(306) 577-8612

WILLMAR

CARLYLE

KENOSEE LAKE W

NE 215 1st St. E

Railway Ave.

MLS# 516320

MLS# 516235

$256,000

$212,000

KENOSEE LAKE D OUN R R RTY A E Y OPE PR

15 Ash Cres. MMPP MLS# 528749

32 Okadoca St.

$115,000

MLS# 520324

$137,000

MANOR E NU VE TY RE PER O PR

405 Souris Ave. MLS# 527142

40 Hiawatha St.

$528,000

48 Main St. MLS# 509455

MLS# 510222

$130,000

22 Okadoca St.

$399,000

MLS# 510251

$320,000

109 Hayward Drive MLS# 525864

$425,000 Christopher Trail Acreage 2 Quarters Land North Manor Farm Land 6 1/2 Miles North

519 Carlyle Ave. MLS# 523484

$324,000

MLS# 523775

w Lot

Lake Vie

MLS# 520209

WAWOTA

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

$475,000 Prime Location Commercial Lots! B, C, D, E & F. Hwy 9 & 13 Carlyle.

$249,000 3 Birch Ave. MLS# 529366

$155,000

532 Stockton Ave. MLS# 517774

2 - 10 Acre Parcels South of Carlyle

$188,500 TRAIN STATION HOUSE MLS# 522715

#8-200 Ruckle Rd. MLS# 506803

$269,000

$159,500

10 BeeCee St.

REDVERS

$125,000

MLS# 515221

205 Main ST. Carlyle MLS# 525295

536 Stockton Ave.

3 Miller St.

19 Centre St.

$219,500

$100,000

MLS# 522601

MLS# 516419

$209,000

MLS# 515858

LE SA ING ND E P

109 3rd St. West MLS# 522596

$134,000

GARAGE 13

10 Lynwood St.

$219,000

$138,500

MLS#

Hwy 9 South Carlyle

MLS# 524763

MLS# 525520 STORAGE FACILITY

FEATURE LISTING MLS# 529485

526 Stockton Ave, Carlyle

$184,900

1520 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home, 5 appliances, includes lux master ensuite w corner jetted tub and walk-in shower & closet, Vaulted ceilings, Gas fireplace, Large Deck off dining room garden doors, nat gas bbcue hook-up, Upgrades incl. Steel Pile Foundation, Metal Roof, Metal Skirting, Eaves Trough. Energy efficient and cost effective one level home on titled lot

ARCOLA HOMES

205 Clare St. Arcola MLS# 515817

$286,000

305 Carlyle St. Arcola MLS# 528972

$185,900

Friday, April 17, 2015

303 Main St. Arcola MLS# 626978

$138,000

By Murray Mandryk That Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and his Saskatchewan Party government have done an about-face on the question of farmland ownership is likely a good thing. But it’s also rather puzzling. To the surprise of many, Stewart announced early last week his government’s plans to review of the Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, beginning with public consultation this summer. Now, one might assume the act is already strict enough given that it currently, restricts non-Canadians or non-Canadian-owned corporations from possessing more than 10 acres of farmland. However, efforts to circumvent the intent of the act by those facilitating large-scale investment by pension funds has created an angry buzz on rural Saskatchewan’s coffee row. “Recently, the issue has arisen of whether institutional investors, like pension plans, should be able to purchase farmland in the province, which is not currently allowed under the legislation,” Stewart explained to reporters in making the announcement. “There are differing views on this matter, so we want to hear from producers, agribusinesses, agricultural stakeholders and interested Saskatchewan residents on what they think.’’ After consulting this summer, the government intends to introduce legislation in the fall sitting and plans to see the bill passed in the spring of 2016, Stewart said. However, the timing is rather puzzling in that we are going to polls in April 2016. Any legislation on the table will die and have to be re-introduced. Also puzzling is the commitment from Stewart that regulations will be put in place “to prohibit certain organizations, like pension plans and other institutional investors, from purchasing farmland in Saskatchewan.” Exception will be made for economic initiatives like oil and gas development. But if this is the plan, why do we really even need public input? Clearly, one issue is the sky-rocketing price of Saskatchewan farmland. By coincidence, the day of Stewart’s announcement came other news from Farm Credit Canada that land values increased, on average, by 18.7 per

cent in 2014. This represented the third straight year Saskatchewan land saw a large spike, with average farmland value increasing 28.5 per cent in 2013 and 19.7 per cent in 2012. By comparison, farmland values, nationwide only increased 14.3 per cent in 2014 and 22.1 per cent in 2013. Moreover, the return of lower prices is causing tighter profit margins, something that’s already impacting the farmland rental market, one can only suspect that sky-rocketing farmland prices will slowdown. Other sees more nefarious politics in the decision. Progressive Conservative leader Rick Swenson said the decision was only made after mounting anger in rural Saskatchewan over farmers and ranchers having to compete with their own Canada Pension Plan funds to buy farmland. Swenson has vehemently opposed what he calls a loophole in the current act that allowed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to buy Assiniboia Farmland. And the PC leader said CPPIB should be forced to sell the land. “Not only do I want them out, I want divestiture (of farmland) in a threeyear period,” he said. New Democrat agriculture critic Cathy Sproule also asked in the chamber last week why Assiniboia Farmland wasn’t the focus of the government action. Sproule noted that the principals in the company included one-time high-ranking Sask. Party officials including a former member of the Premier Brad Wall’s transition team and the former chief of staff of the Sask. Party Opposition caucus. Again, it’s all ready puzzling. That said, when the CPPIB bought 115,000 acres in Saskatchewan in late 2013, the acquisition was approved by the Farm Land Security Board and Justice ministry officials. Moreover, government officials also said the large-scale purchases were privately scrutinized and reviewed and no problems were found. However, no details of this private investigation, including its findings, cost to taxpayers or even who performed it, have been released. As suggested, there is a lot in this move by Stewart and his government that’s down-right puzzling.