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Sketch comedy ‘Middle Raged’ to be featured at Cugnet Centre
Concert Series presents comedy duo
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The comedy duo of Gary Pearson and Geri Hall will take the stage with “Middle Raged”, a mature-themed show on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Cugnet Centre, at 7:30 p.m. This is the fourth of six events in the 2023-2024 Weyburn Concert Series line-up.
Starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, “Middle Raged” is a hilarious sketch show, exploring that time of life when you’re running out of time. The show will be the next performance for the Weyburn Concert Series, set for the Cugnet Centre stage on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Just a note, the show is not suitable for children, as it uses adult humour and is intended for mature audiences. The show is for couples dealing with the madness of child-rearing, empty nests, aging parents, financial stresses, and even trying an “Outlander” role play to spice up the bedroom. The show features song parodies and sketches by Hall (One More Time, This Hour has 22 Minutes) and Pearson (MadTV), and music by Jeff Rosenthal. Geri Hall is the raspy-
voiced redhead who spent five seasons co-starring as a roving reporter and anchor on the news desk of the long-running CBC hit television show, “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” Geri got her start as a cast member at Toronto’s legendary sketch and improv destination, The Second City. If you didn’t see her getting handcuffed by the Prime Minister on 22 Minutes - and staying in character all the while - then her face may also be familiar from dozens of other shows and television commercials, including Astrid And Lilly Save the World, Little Italy, At The Hotel, the CBC’s The Blobheads, Little Mosque on The Prairie, The Ron James Show, The Mercer Report and Murdoch Mysteries … and yes, that jalapeno cheese commercial. She is the very proud
holder of awards and/ or nominations from the Writer’s Guild, Canadian Comedy Awards, and the Geminis. Gary Pearson has written for such shows as MadTV, 22 Minutes, Corner Gas and the Ron James Show. He created and produced That’s So Weird for YTV and with Dan Redican, co-created Sunnyside for CityTV. He has won the Canadian Screen Award, Canadian Comedy Award and the WGC Award. He toured Canada and the U.S. with The Chumps, and was in The Second City Toronto Mainstage company. He has appeared in multiple TV shows including Sunnyside, The Kids in the Hall, The Newsroom, 22 Minutes and Baroness Von Sketch. His three novels, including his most recent, “Marooned in Space!”, are available at Amazon.ca.
‘Fish in school’ program to return to St. Michael Kindergarten class The FINS program, or Fish in School, will be back for a third year in the kindergarten class at St. Michael School, with the trout fish eggs to arrive on February 5. The teacher, Candice Porter Kopec, said her students are excited at the prospect of the fish eggs arriving for the class’s fish tank. She said in a social media post that the kids love it, and the program is a positive influence on them as they take turns and help to take care of the eggs through the late winterspring months. The class will feed and raise the eggs into fingerlings, and they will be released into a pond at Mainprize Regional Park in early June. This is part of a prov-
ince-wide program of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, and is provided locally by the Weyburn Wildlife Federation, which bought the tank to be used in the class, said president Larry Olfert. He and wife Judy will deliver the batch of 100 eggs, once they’re delivered from the fish hatchery at Fort Qu’Appelle. Since the initial outlay for two fish tanks, the Weyburn Wildlife Federation has an annual cost of about $350-400 for the food charcoal filters for the filtration system. The second tank had been at the Weyburn Comp the last two years, but it won’t be used this year, with the goal to hopefully start the program at another school like Assiniboia Park next year.
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Around 200 teachers picketed in Weyburn on Monday as part of the second one-day strike held by the Sask. Teachers’ Federation across the province, as one of 35 locations where pickets were held. The teachers gathered for a rally in front of MLA Dustin Duncan’s office.
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Former Review correspondent marks 105th birthday
Edith Bernard of Trossachs celebrated her 105th birthday on January 10, 2024. Her family came from far and wide to help her celebrate. Edith was always very active in the community, volunteering in many organizations and events, and served for many years as the Weyburn Review’s
correspondent for the Khedive news. She still lives on the family farm, enjoying a little cooking and the family pets, and also is always happy when someone ‘pops’ in for coffee. Edith’s birthday cake, decorated with pictures of her throughout the years, was made by granddaughter Melanie Moss.
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A group of archers were on the firing line, and prepared to shoot at one of the 3-D animal targets set up in the Goodwater rink for the Weyburn Wildlife Federation’s archery shoot. There were 29 archers who came out on both Saturday and Sunday, with some coming from Oxbow, Estevan, Regina and Virden, Man., in addition to the Weyburn area.
Ministerial Message: Where can I find hope?
A special birthday
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Edith Bernard of Trossachs celebrated her 105th birthday on Jan. 10, with this cake featuring photos from her life, made by granddaughter Melanie Moss. Many of her family members came from near and far to help her celebrate.
Humane Society launches 50-50 raffle
The Weyburn Humane Society opened a 50-50 raffle online, which started on Jan. 24, and it will run for three weeks with the draw on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. The fundraiser will pay out 50 per cent of the funds raised in the raffle, to a maximum prize of $10,000. The prices are one tick-
et for $10; five tickets for $20; 25 tickets for $50, or 100 tickets for $100. The tickets went on sale on Jan. 24, and sales close at 4 p.m. on Feb. 14. To buy the tickets, go to www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ weyburn-humane and you will be directed to indicate how many tickets you want to buy.
By Rev. Doug Loden, interim pastor, Calvary Baptist Church Very many people today need a sense of hope. Many are deeply troubled, some by serious sickness, or conflict, or financial pressure, or feeling no purpose in life. Others are distressed over world events, wars, disasters or political turmoil. Where can hope be found? People look for hope in various ways, but I believe the best source of hope is the words of God in the Bible. I am Rev. Doug Loden, now interim pastor at Calvary Baptist Church,
since our pastor Tim MacKinnon has moved to another city. Over the next weeks, I will be explaining the message of the Bible in a series called, God‘s Message of Hope. This Sunday it starts with the account of God‘s beautiful creation, where everything was good and at peace. The following Sunday will be the Bible account of pain and suffering coming into the world. Then step-by-step through the Bible, ending with God‘s restored creation of beauty and peace. God has a purpose and plan in history and is
advancing his plan step by step. Each message will be a message of hope. My way of presenting the story is with many pictures, and just a few words. Pictures tell the story in a way that is clear, and easy to understand. Our services at Calvary Baptist Church are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Many people desperately need a sense of hope. So many have a severely limited understanding of the message of the Bible, and here is the best source of hope. If you feel a lack of hope and purpose in your life, perhaps these messages can encourage you.
If you desire to have a better understanding of God’s plan, come and listen. If you want to discuss and debate the meaning of the Bible, come. If you have a friend very much needing hope, bring them. When a person doesn’t have hope, life can be exceeding difficult. Hope is the thing that helps a person keep going when times are difficult. All of us need hope. My efforts over the weeks ahead will be to point people toward the greatest hope, God is working out his plan, and you have a place in God’s plan.
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Library has ‘secret service’ pantry
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Head librarian Dawn Silver shows the “Little Free Pantry” service available at the Weyburn Public Library, one of the “secret services” that not many people are aware of. Visitors are free to donate to, or take items from, the pantry to help out anyone who is in need in the community.
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POLITICS CAN BE A DELICATE TOPIC Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com These days political conversations are always a delicate situation. I consider it better not to engage in a political conversation myself, as there are many people who have strong political stances. It can be tough to express an opinion, when you know that your thoughts and feelings are not aligned with that strong political stance. As a reporter, I also try to keep an open mind to the different party platforms, especially during an election year (and we will have elections for both City Council and the provincial government this year). There was a push recently by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association to not have both the provincial and civic election in the fall. Currently, the provincial election is set for October 28, and the civic election is set for November 13 (as approved in the provincial local government elections act). That is two weeks between each election. That puts the pressure on gathering election workers and organizers to help at voting polls. I have an easier time when there is only one election to focus on, as I can research each of the candidates who are vying for a vote, and make a well-educated and informed choice come election day. As a voter, I would have preferred to have the civic election at a different time of year (SUMA was pushing for the spring of 2025), to allow some separation between the two events. There is always going to be political discontent, where there is a strong disapproval with how issues are handled by the current government. This is especially true in Saskatchewan, with the feeling of displeasure with how the
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Liberal government (and specifically Prime Minister Justin Trudeau) is handling some of the federal bills and acts. There are grassroots political parties that feel that they could do a better job at the provincial and federal level. Reform to a political party isn’t new in Saskatchewan, as long as there is careful thought and consideration as to how to truly impact change – and not just talk about making things change. There is a challenge when you have several new parties that have similar agendas. We might see candidate options for the Buffalo Party, the Saskatchewan United Party, and even the True North party this fall. From the outside, the ideals presented by these three new parties are very similar, as the main focus is to advocate for government reforms. There has even been talk about unifying these parties – and they might become stronger and more unified if that does happen. It is important to have a clear vision for the future, and not just about what members of the party want to change, but also if they are open to conversations with other residents who are not a member of the party. We have to remember that we are still in a democratic system, and it is the party that appeals to the majority of voters who gets elected to power. I encourage voters to research the different options for candidates in the upcoming provincial election, and to always make the best choice that would actually make an impact or effective change. It is also important to do the same research when it comes to the civic election, and the candidates who are vying for council, and also for the federal election, which is currently slated for October 2025. We have lots of opportunity to make change happen. Let us make sure we vote in the right people for the job.
Parents can help their children deal with mental health issues By Stan Popovich
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Do you worry about how your son or daughter can handle today’s mental health issues such as bullying, peer pressure, depression, and addiction? It can be challenging for your child to deal with various mental health situations and not know where to turn for assistance. Here are six suggestions a parent should follow in helping their children overcome the pressures of being a teenager. 1. Talk to your teenager on a regular basis: One of the most important things a parent can do is to talk to their children about the current issues that they may be dealing with. Do not bombard your son or daughter with endless questions and do not get argumentative. Establish some kind of dialogue between you and your children so they will be willing to talk with you. 2. Education is key: Both parents should be familiar on the issues of bullying, suicide, addiction, and other mental health issues. Every teenager should be aware of the resources that are out there to help them, and they should be aware of where to go for help. 3. Watch out for any red flags and do not assume anything: If you notice any changes in your teenager’s moods or behaviors, do something about it by discussing these changes with your
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son or daughter. If things get serious, then talk to a counselor for some advice. Do not assume that your teenager is going through some kind of phase or that they will snap out of it. 4. Encourage your children to talk to you: Many teenagers are reluctant to talk to their parents because they are afraid their parents will get angry and take it out on them. Some teenagers may think their parents won’t be able to understand their situation. With this in mind, try to establish a sense of trust with your teenager and encourage them to come to you when they are struggling. 5. Get advice from other parents: If you have trouble getting your teenager to open up to you, try talking to other parents to see how they talk to their sons and daughters. You may get some helpful insights on how you can successfully engage your children. 6. See things from your children’s perspective: Many parents engage their children from their own point of view. Another helpful suggestion is to try to see things from your teenager’s perspective when dealing with their problems. Once you see things from your teenager’s point of view, you will be better able to get your teenager to open up to you.
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SE College, PTRC sign partnership agreement
S o u t h e a s t C o l l eg e and PTRC Sustainable Energy have announced a new partnership to advance renewable energy education and research in southern Saskatchewan. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday at the Weyburn campus, outlining their shared vision and goals for the collaboration. The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation and coordination between Southeast College and PTRC Sustainable Energy, a world-renowned research institute that focuses on enhanced oil recovery, carbon capture and storage, and clean energy technologies. The partnership will enable the development and delivery of an innovative Renewable Energy Training program, as well as joint research projects and initiatives related to energy, innovation, and sustainability. S o u t h e a s t C o l l eg e President and CEO Dr. Vicky Roy expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership and its potential benefits for the region. “This is a significant milestone for Southeast
College and our community. We are proud to partner with PTRC, a world-class research centre that has a proven track record of excellence and innovation in the energy sector. By combining our resources and capabilities, we can offer high-quality education and training programs that meet the current and future needs of the renewable energy industry,” she said. Ranjith Narayanasamy, CEO of PTRC, said the partnership is a strategic move to leverage the strengths and expertise of both organizations. “We are excited to work with Southeast College, a leader in post-secondary education and skills development in Saskatchewan. Together, we can create new opportunities for students, researchers, and industry partners to learn from each other and contribute to the transitioning energy landscape,” he said. The partnership between Southeast College and PTRC will begin developing Renewable Energy Training programming this spring, with first enrollments in the innovative new programming to being in the fall of 2024.
Young students dress up as teachers
Legacy Park Elementary students who took part in the school’s spirit day gathered to show off their teacher outfits. The spirit day had students dress as teachers, and teachers as students. From left are Maddie, Liam, Maci, Ellie, Ava, Willow, Leland, Hudson, Cali, Adia, Brooklyn, Charlie and Hugo.
Crib tournament held at Wheatland Sr. Centre The winners of the cribbage tournament held at the Wheatland Seniors Centre on Jan. 20 are as follows. First place was won by Stan Hubick and Sheila Greiner; second went to MaryLou Schultz and Laurie Evans, and third
Fundraiser lunch at Fillmore museum
By Sheaunid Wiggins, 306-722-3642 Fillmore – Friends of the museum gathered there on Jan. 14 for a lunch, with the “Ukelulus” providing entertainment. Winston Van Staveren was the winner of the 50-50
draw. Due to the hard work of the museum board members, there are always new items to see at the museum. Justin and Charli Churko and family accompanied his parents, Reg and Joanne Churko of Melville for a seven-day holiday to Puerto
Red Wings visit LPES
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Vallarta, Mexico recently. Bill and Diane Wall have a great-granddaughter. Everleigh Lynn Abrahamson was born on Jan. 8 to parents, Justin Abrahamson and Keira Wall of Pelly. She weighed in at eight pounds six ounces.
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Red Wings player Liam Fitzgerald met with a small gathering of young fans at Legacy Park Elementary School recently. From left are Emy Culham, Brycen McCoy, Harper Wilgenbusch and Hazley Rein. A number of Red Wings visited the school to do various activities with the students.
was Jean Fahlman and Jean Knibbs. The results of the Senior Centre’s activities from Jan. 15-20 are as follows. In Bridge on Friday, first went to Theresa Istace; second was Erskine Sandiford, and third was Millie Nimegeers. The winners of Hi-Lo Whist were Cris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog in first; Marge Schultz and Faye Johnson in second;
and Ray and Connie Boucher in third. In Canasta, first was won by Betty Herlick; second was Shirley Hubbs; third was Sheila Greiner; fourth was Trina Maas; and fifth was Bev Lokken. The winners of Thursday Crib were Faye Johnson and Marge Schultz in first; Stan Hubick and Sheila Greiner in second; and Ray and Connie Boucher in third.
In Fun Crib, first went to Ray Boucher; second was Laurie Evans; and third was Marlene Szczecinski. Roast pork and mashed potatoes will be the menu for supper on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is required before Tuesday, Jan. 23 to reserve your spot. The member price is $20, and for non-members, the price is $22. 24014SS0
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Weyburn wrestlers place at O’Neill Wrestling Classic
High school athletes from the Weyburn Wrestling Club took part in the O’Neill Titans Wrestling Classic in Regina on January 19-20. In the Elite Division, Chris Dayaan won first place, Avlynn Drake earned second place, and Trotter Drake also earned second place, each in their
own weight category. In the Novice Division, Avlynn Drake won first place; Khloe Higgins won first place, and Chris Dayaan also took first place, each in their own weight category. The next tournament the Weyburn club will take part in will be on Saturday, Jan. 27 in Swift Current.
The Weyburn Curling Club is thrilled to announce the inaugural Turner Cup Bonspiel, where camaraderie meets competition for bragging rights that last the year. This spirited event pits the seasoned against the young from February 9-10 with the coveted Turner Cup at stake. The dynamics of the bonspiel are simple: Two teams will compete over the weekend, an under-50
aged team and 50+ team. Captains (one male and one female for each team), nominated by the Board of Directors, play a pivotal role by selecting their respective teams made up of 16 players from current Weyburn Curling Club members. Three matches, with specific point values associated, decide the winner of the Turner Cup, to be awarded in the lounge at the bonspiel’s conclusion.
Weyburn Curling Club to hold first-ever Turner Cup bonspiel
Learning how to carry the ball
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A group of girls practised cradling the ball with their lacrosse sticks, during a try-it night on Friday at the Credit Union Spark Centre. Weyburn Lacrosse held the free tryout night, to allow children of various age levels to come out and try some of the basic techniques of the sport.
Red Wings split games with Klippers, compete in annual Calcutta shootout The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings split their games with the visiting Kindersley Klippers, winning 5-2 on Friday night, then being edged out 3-2 by a shoot-
out on Saturday night. The Red Wings also held their Calcutta shootout competition following the Saturday night game, with all of the players, goalies and staff taking
part. The eventual winner was Cade Meiklejohn, who faced off against coach Cody Mapes as the two shooting finalists. Mapes finished second overall, and goalie Dazza
Mitchell placed third. In Saturday’s game, the match was a very close and tight game, tied at 2-2 after the second period, with no scoring in the third or overtime periods, send-
ing it to a shootout. The game wasn’t decided until the fourth shooter when Kindersley was able to score on Angelo Zol. Scoring for Weyburn was Jacob Visentini in the first period, assisted by Nicholas Kovacs and Tyler Teasdale, and Carter Briltz in the second, assisted by Braigh LeGrandeur and Brendan Hunchak. Kindersley scored nine seconds after Briltz’s goal to tie the game. Zol made 24 saves on 26 shots prior to the shootout. Kovacs earned himself a five-minute major for goaltender interference and a game misconduct in the third period, but the Red Wings were able to kill that penalty. In Friday’s game, Briltz opened up the scoring in the first period, assisted by
Lucas Jeffreys and Jaxson Ruthven, then Meiklejohn scored from Max Monette only 57 seconds into the second period. Matthew Hodson scored three minutes later, assisted by Briltz and Jerome Maharaj. Briltz scored his second of the night in the third period, assisted by LeGrandeur and Ruthven, and Hodson scored his second also, into the empty net, assisted by Maharaj and Visentini. Dazza Mitchell was in net, making 22 saves on 24 shots. The Red Wings will host the Humboldt Broncos on Thursday, Jan. 25, then will be on the road for a game in Melville on Saturday, Jan. 27, and in Kindersley for two games, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3.
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Red Wings player Jerome Maharaj took a penalty shot on the Kindersley goalie, only to see the puck deflected away, during their SJHL game on Saturday evening. The game was tight, going into overtime with no goals scored, and it took four shooters in the shootout before the Klippers scored to win 3-2. The Red Wings won 5-2 over Kindersley on Friday night to earn three of four points.
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Essential Farm Services Fillmore cattle producer to be in Ag Hall of Fame T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Agricultural Hall of Fame will be inducting six individuals for 2024, including Fillmore area cattle producer Les Johnston. The inductees are being recognized for making significant and distinguished contributions to the welfare and improvement of Saskatchewan agriculture. “The commitment, innovation and dedicated work of these individuals have had a lasting impact on the agriculture sector in our province,” said Reed Andrew, president of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. The inductees will be formally inducted to the Sask Agriculture Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 13. Tickets are available online at www.sahf. ca. The Ag Hall of Fame is located on the upper level of the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Leslie Earl Johnston was born in Fillmore on March 29, 1954 to Earl and Roxy Johnston, who oper-
ated a fourth generation mixed grain and livestock farm. His parents then, gave him his early start in the farming and livestock business. At the age of six, his father gave him a set of twin calves that required rearing by supplemental bottle feeding. This experience ignited a life-long inner passion for beef cattle that ultimately spawned his insatiable appetite to learn any and all current and new beef cattle information, scientific knowledge, technologies and innovation. Les attended Fillmore school from Grades 1-12. At the age of 12, he eagerly joined the local 4H beef club in which he actively participated for the next eight years. He always took advantage of any learning opportunities and was sure to enroll in the maximum number of projects that he was eligible for. During those years he honed his skills in cattle handling, grooming, showmanship and more. Each year he selected and raised, then very successfully showed, a fat fin-
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ished market steer as well as a cow/calf continuation project. His love for cattle continued to grow. Les found time to marry Linda Cox on December 23, 1978, and together, along with Les’ parents, they managed, operated and expanded Nisku Farms until his father’s passing in 2006. Although this is a nomination for Les specifically, he is very quick to credit Linda for her major part in the farm’s success and acknowledge her as a very significant hands-on, lifelong business partner over their five-decade farm life journey together. In 1980 Les judged his first 4-H show and sale. His love of cattle and genuine belief in the value of 4-H motivated him to start teaching and educating young people about livestock and agriculture. And so began, what was to be a dedicated three decades of active participation, involvement and service to 4-H clubs all over southeastern Saskatchewan. From 1982-2010 Nisku farms boasted of an impressive livestock showing history, having successfully shown several Grand Champion or Reserve Champion Simmental females and bulls at various shows and fairs locally, regionally and around Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including the Weyburn Fair (multiple times), AGEX Brandon, Buffalo Days (Regina), and Agribition, to mention a few. Les’ best advice to any livestock exhibitors, being a Simmental guy at heart is: “It’s usually better showing a Simmental animal in the ring then having
Grazing in a pasture
to show against one.” Les judged many cattle shows and beef cattle 4-H Achievement days all around Saskatchewan and occasionally in Manitoba by invitation. During the early 80’s up until 2009, Les was invited to present multiple “on farm” beef livestock
demonstrations around southeast Saskatchewan, where he taught 4-H kids and other youth groups how to judge showmanship, grooming, beef cow conformation, how to use judging cards, the importance of accurate and complete record keeping and the benefits of cross
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A cattle herd was spotted grazing in a pasture near Weyburn last fall. A Fillmore-area cattle producer, Les Johnston, is being inducted into the Sask. Ag Hall of Fame in April for his work in promoting the industry, and for helping guide 4-H members in raising and learning about cattle.
Fillmore cattle producer Les Johnston was announced as an inductee to Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Hall of Fame, with the ceremony to be held on April 13 in Saskatoon. Photo 1193 — Submitted
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breeding. During the late 1990’s and on into the 2000’s, Les and Linda hosted on-farm school tours (forerunner programming for what years later became formally known as Agriculture in the Classroom tours), teaching young people all about life on the farm. In 2004, Nisku farms was honoured to be selected as the 2004 Saskatchewan Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) co-recipient of “The Beef Producer Of The Year Award,” recognizing Nisku Farm’s exceptional care that they routinely gave to minimize all the physical and psychological stressors on their animals at all stages of the production cycle throughout the year. After over five decades in the farming and cattle business, Les and Linda made the very heart wrenching decision to start dispersing their beloved cow herd. They started the process in 2014 and it continued on over the next three years. The last group to be sold was a group of breeding heifers in 2016. In 2016, Les decided to give up grain farming as well, and signed a lease agreement with a neighbour who agreed to rent and farm all of his cultivatable farm land. Les was always proud of his success in growing high quality malting barley year after year. It was then no surprise that in 2017, the last-ever load of Nisku farm-produced grain was shipped out – a final load of malting barley.
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We would like to thank Dr. Alimar-ani and the nursing staff on 3rd floor at WGH for the care that Ken received while he was a patient there. We would also like to thank everyone that supported us at the time of Ken’s passing the messages of condolences, the offers of help, the food, the flowers, the memorial donations and the attendance at the service. All of these acts of kindness helped us through a very difficult time.
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FARMLAND WANTED I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land. NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS Saskatchewan born and raised, I know farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way. Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com
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ACREAGE WITH HIGHWAY FRONTAGE LOCATED EAST OF MIDALE, SK. Features a full quarter section of good quality grainland, which can be rented out for annual income, or utilized for a hobby farm. 1,330 sq ft bungalow with numerous updates, 30X50 heated workshop and natural gas service. Asking Price: $829,000. Contact Listing Agent for More Information: Justin Sheppard REALTOR (R) Sheppard Realty - Regina, SK Cell: 306-530-4588 Office: 306-352-1866 Email: justin@sheppardrealty.ca www.sheppardrealty.ca
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The Weyburn Dance Club will be having a dance on Friday, February 2nd at Cecilia’s Hall. Music by Two Stepp. Dancing from 8-12. $15 at the door. Lunch included. Everyone welcome.
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In the estate of MURIEL HELEN KRAMM, late of Milestone, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 26th day of February, 2024.
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Patches
Patches came into the shelter as a stray and was never claimed. After only being at the shelter for three days, Patches had a medical emergency on a stat holiday! Patches was very very pregnant and was not able to deliver on her own, so action was taken swiftly to get her a C-section. One of Patches kittens, Spot, survived and is also available for adoption. If you would like to meet either Patches or Spot we are open daily 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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RM OF CALEDONIA NO. 99 SEASONAL FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The RM of Caledonia is seeking a seasonal full-time employee for duties to include mowing road ditches and other general labour duties as required and assigned by the foreman. Must be available to work May 1st to October 31st, 2024.
Photo 5938 — Greg Nikkel
Quinn Donnelly and her mom, Danica Milatz-Donnelly, worked together on painting a glaze colour onto their clay snowman tray, made in a clay class on Saturday afternoon at the Credit Union Spark Centre. Their project will be fired in a kiln to set the colours.
SaskTel expands 5G cell coverage to rural areas S a s k Te l r e c e n t l y launched 5G in over 40 new cell sites serving rural communities and highway corridors across the province, including in the southeast region. The new expansion area includes along Highway 39 south of Milestone, and Highway 702 east of Midale. Communities with new 5G service include Halbrite, Midale and McTaggart. Currently, the 5G network can deliver data speeds of up to 1.2 Gig-
abits per second, and as the network matures, it will provide significantly faster speeds. Other future benefits of 5G will include massive network capacity and ultra-low latency, all of which will enable new use cases for emerging wireless technologies that will be the foundation for nextgeneration innovations. “Our government understands that advanced communication technologies and networks are an important catalyst for economic growth and im-
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proved quality of life for all Saskatchewan residents,” said Dustin Duncan, Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA and minister responsible for Crown corporations. “Since 2021, our team has worked tirelessly to bring the incredible speed and power of 5G technology to our customers across Saskatchewan,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel president and CEO. “To date, we have successfully upgraded
more than 400 cell sites to 5G technology and now offer 5G wireless service in over 100 communities and along large sections of major highway corridors.” 5G will support technological advancements in remote health care, online learning, agriculture, transportation and other services and industries important to the economic prosperity and overall quality of life in rural Saskatchewan.
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The Rural Municipality of Caledonia is located in the Milestone area. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Send your resume by April 1, 2024 to: RM of Caledonia No 99 Box 328 Milestone, SK S0G 3L0 Email: mile@sasktel.net
RM OF CALEDONIA NO. 99 SEASONAL FULL TIME GRADER OPERATOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The RM of Caledonia (located in the Milestone area, 50km South of Regina) is accepting applications for a seasonal full-time Grader Operator, to begin April 1, 2024 and end October 31, 2024, weather permitting and a possibility for earlier start. Duties include operating grader and various equipment, assisting in road repairs, installing culverts and erecting signs, as well as other duties as required and as directed by the foreman from time to time. Qualifications: • Experience, Willingness and aptitude to operate RM Grader • Knowledge of servicing and maintaining various equipment • Working knowledge of road building and maintenance • Capable of working with others and with minimal supervision • Good management of time • Willingness to follow directions • Attention to detail and safety conscious • Powered Mobile Equipment Certification is an asset • Class 5 Drivers license This is an hourly paid and seasonal position. Wages negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Interested qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume including qualifications, experience, references, and salary expectations by 4:00 p.m. on March 1st 2024 to: RM of Caledonia No 99 Box 328 Milestone, SK. S0G 3L0 Email: mile@sasktel.net We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Interviewed applicants will be required to provide current drivers abstract, criminal record check, and certificates. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.
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New Arrivals from What a year! 2023! Did you or someone you love add a new little bundle to their family in the past year?
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Your sweetheart’s happy face will make our reader’s day in the February 1, 2024 issue and be entered to win! Deadline for entries is January 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
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