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Students of White Bear Education Complex (WBEC) hosted their annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 18, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. The White Bear Health Staff kicked off the show by performing “Winter Wonderland” and “Little Drummer Boy” in support of the students’ showcase. The Kindergarten and grade one classes then took to the stage performing the “Reindeer Pokey,” which involved sticking their right hoof in, out, and shaken all about. This was followed by the grade one and two class performing “Jingle Bells” and “Santa’s Coming to Town.”

WBEC hosts Christmas special for family and friends

Junior Chief and Council decided to put on a short skit, “A Cell Phone for Santa,” which brought laughter as Mrs. Claus convinces Santa to take a cell phone with him on his Christmas run. When Santa attempts to use the phone, he gets nearly everyone but her including Queen Elizabeth II, Principal Sherri Cappo, and hockey player Ethan Bear, all played by members of the Junior Chief and Council. Eventually Santa gets a hold of Mrs. Claus, while those he accidentally contacted were excited to receive a phone call from Santa Claus. The grade three and four classes then took to the stage singing “What Does the Reindeer Say?” based off the unlikely 2013 hit, “What Does the Fox Say?” by Ylvis. Students from grades fi ve and six sang two hits with “The Grinch Song” and “Shake it up.” This was followed by the grade seven and eight

classes reciting their newly fashioned “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” With students learning the Nakota language, students sang a song, identifi ed colours, and recited their numbers to showcase what they have learned so far of the language. The show was wrapped up with the White Bear Youth Broadcasting, which can be heard occasionally on 97.7 FM. The students involved sang “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Up on the Roof Top” for the crowd. Overall the performance was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance and was a great way to get into the festive season of Christmas.

The crowd � lling the gymnasium in White Bear Education Complex (WBEC) was pleasantly entertained by the variety of performances hosted by the students of WBEC.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

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ARIESThe holidays are over and life startsgetting back to normal. You focus onfinding balance between having a bu-sier social life and getting more rest.

TAURUSThere are changes at work thatrequire a great deal of organiza-tion, which is something only youcan accomplish. You also coordi-nate a big cleanup at home withthe whole family.

GEMINIYou see some great travel specialsand decide to book your seat onthe next flight out. You’re ready fora vacation and you don’t need muchpersuasion to get away.

CANCERYour health is the most importantthing right now. Your doctor finallydetermines the cause of your prob-lems and prescribes the treatmentthat will get you back on your feet.

LEOYou play the role of negotiator ormediator at work or elsewhere. Youfind the solution to a deadlock thatinvolves a union issue or a conflictwith unhappy customers.

VIRGOThere’s a lot of work on the hori-zon. Not only is work piling up onyour desk at the office, but youalso pull out all the stops to makeyour home impeccable.

LIBRAYou receive some praise for one rea-son or another. Some people mighteven put you up on a pedestal. Youhave good reason to feel proud ofyourself this week.

SCORPIOYou decide to invite some relativesover on the spur of the moment.You surpass yourself, but be care-ful not to exceed your budget, whichis probably already in the red afterthe holidays.

SAGITTARIUSYou have a lot to say for yourself,whether it’s about your vacation orsomething to do with your family.You could finalize some interestingtransactions at work.

CAPRICORNYou feel like pampering yourself.Much to your surprise, you are of-fered a promotion at work. Stressis omnipresent, and there is lotsof tiredness and confusion on thehorizon.

AQUARIUSThere’s plenty of action in your lifethis week. Several people take no-tice of you for one reason or another.You’re feeling creative, or you findyourself enjoying a particular artform.

PISCESYou should finally be able to shedsome light on which direction to fol-low if you still haven’t found the rightcareer path. A loved one needs you.

ARIESYou have a sudden urge to redeco-rate your entire home or at leastrearrange the furniture. You studythe possibility of buying a house ormoving in the near future.

TAURUSYou’re in an excellent position to ne-gotiate just about anything, and youcome to a decision fairly quickly. Ifyou are a social network user, oneof your comments is seen aroundthe world.

GEMINIYou need to recharge your batteries,and thus your health requires youto rest. You devote body and soul toa person who is dear to you.

CANCERStop hiding your head in the sand;people need you. An active sociallife starts with better organizationand some careful planning of ac-tivities with friends.

LEOYou are carrying a lot on your shoul-ders; everyone seems to be countingon you. Perhaps it would be a goodidea to spend some time alone soyou can fulfill all your obligations.

VIRGOA dream trip takes a bit of organiza-tion and determination to achieve.Changes are sometimes necessaryin order to attain your objectives.

LIBRASome emotion is bubbling in youand causing worry. Focus on yourpriorities, and you’ll be inspired tocreate a great masterpiece.

SCORPIOSometimes you’re really docile andat other times, you’re obstinate. Eventhough you’re not easy to under-stand, you can always be trusted.

SAGITTARIUSA good cleanout at home and at theoffice allows you to see things in abetter perspective. Get some good-quality rest so you don’t get sick.

CAPRICORNYou may act like a hero to someonein distress. This person is grateful toyou for a long time to come, even ifit’s only because you listened whenthey needed it most.

AQUARIUSYou spend much of the week athome; maybe one of your childrenneeds his favorite nurse at his side.You are rather preoccupied with ta-king care of a family member.

PISCESYou have some strange dreams andare filled with mysterious feelings.Don’t hesitate to tell your loved oneseverything; they can help you under-stand the situation and discoverwhat it means.

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ARIESImproved self-esteem is going tohelp you feel fulfilled on both a pro-fessional and personal level. Youhave the opportunity to show your-self off in your best light and be re-cognized by your peers.

TAURUSIf you’re single, you can expect tofall head over heels in love and betotally infatuated. You hear about abirth in the family that is cause forgreat rejoicing.

GEMINIYou broaden your circle of friendsand are extremely articulate bothat work and elsewhere. Putting your-self in the spotlight allows you toconclude some really interestingagreements.

CANCERBefore making a big purchase, checkyour budget and ensure that it’sabsolutely necessary. You’ll havemore satisfaction if you can bepatient.

LEOThis is a pretty hectic week withsome unexpected expenses. Fortu-nately, a salary increase helps youcompensate. It also offers somereassurance about your retirementyears.

VIRGOSometimes it’s necessary to takea few steps backwards before youcan gain enough momentum to ac-complish a brilliant achievement.Youare particularly creative this week.

LIBRAFriends suggest some interestingactivities or even a trip. You alsohave a stroke of genius that solvesmost of your financial problems.

SCORPIOYou are responsible for an eventthat brings together a lot of people.At work, you organize an emer-gency meeting with great efficiency,and it turns into a celebration.

SAGITTARIUSYou are inspired by a journey thatcompletely transforms you. You makesome wonderful discoveries that de-light you, and you discover a newfacet of your spirituality.

CAPRICORNEmotions are running high and youare not afraid to get involved in amore active social life. You gain aform of enlightenment that guidesyou towards new goals.

AQUARIUSYou’re sure to be faced with a deci-sion that requires some thought be-fore you answer. Some changes arenecessary if you want to evolve ac-cording to your hopes and dreams.

PISCESThis is a very busy week both atwork and at home. You need every-thing to be spotless in order to betruly happy.

ARIESThis is an excellent time to imple-ment your various resolutions. Youthink about going on a trip. Youbroaden your horizons by takingsome kind of course related toyour work.

TAURUSYou work hard to reach an agree-ment. You have to take lots of de-tails into account at work. Somebig projects strengthen your loverelationship.

GEMINIThere is plenty of action at workand lots of preparation is requiredfor some sort of negotiations. Youare in a good position to ask for araise. You and your loved one plansome wonderful projects together.

CANCERIt’s important to get out of thehouse once in a while. The familyputs a certain amount of pressure onyou.You receive some well-deservedcongratulations, either at work orelsewhere.

LEOYou may spend a few days at homein order to relax or recover from aslight cold. This is a wonderful timefor you; your creativity knows nolimits and you are truly inspired.

VIRGOYou find some very interesting so-lutions if your financial situation isthe least bit precarious. You alsofind some generous souls to giveyou a hand.

LIBRAYou pull out all the stops to giveyourself the best of everything.Your esthetic sense is more refinedand you take care to always lookyour best.

SCORPIOA little reflection is required beforegoing from words to actions. Youinstinctively make a heroic gesturewhich greatly enhances your self-esteem.

SAGITTARIUSYou are in great demand, and yourfriends want you to go to numerousevents with them. Lots of stresscould slow you down and keep youin bed for a few days.

CAPRICORNEverything is possible with a littleplanning. Time is a scarce commo-dity but you manage to get orga-nized and finish everything you’vebeen putting off doing.

AQUARIUSSomeone suggests going on a trip.Get moving and apply for a pass-port or wrap up any commitmentsso you can be ready in time. Yoursmile is very contagious.

PISCESYou feel the need to stop every-thing and start afresh. You embarkon some sort of renewal with greatdetermination, and you are readyto broaden your horizons.

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

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES.

The students of the White Bear Education Complex hosted their annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 18.Staff photo by Kelly Running


The grade seven and eight classes came together to recite their own version of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

9 COMMENT - Happy New Year! Lynne and Kelly talk about New Year’s Resolutions.

10 SPORTS - Check out this week’s sports wrap up with Bruce Penton.

5 IN FOCUS - A Constable’s Concerns: RCMP member Allegra Howe says slow down for safety’s sake.

Next week . . .

25 FEATURE - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Look back at some of our favourite front pages of 2015!

NEWS - Carlyle Skating Club welcomes a jolly guest.7

CONTENTSObserverThe 3Friday, January 1, 2016

Six members of the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club have been selected to represent Saskatchewan at the Karate Canada Nationals, January 29-31 in Vancouver. As part of Team Saskatchewan, Senseis Quinn Brown, Savanna Bryce as well as (pictured, l-r) Marlee Cormier, Payton Humphries, Ethan Anderson and Nathen

Schmidt will also be part of the fi rst team from this province to represent their

sport on the national stage. Read more in next week’s Observer.

(Staff photo by Lynne Bell)

be part of the fi rst team from this province to represent their

sport on the national stage. Read more in next week’s Observer.

(Staff photo by Lynne Bell)

Schmidt will also be part of the fi rst team from this province to represent their

sport on the

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Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons chopped

fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fresh lime

juice1 jalapeño pepper,

seeded and chopped1 cup thinly sliced white

onion1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets

1 tablespoon canola oil8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced4 lime wedges

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine jalapeño sauce and onion in a small bowl.2. Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients

(through ground red pepper); sprinkle evenly over fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add

fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

3. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, onion mixture, and

avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar1 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets

Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

Easy workout moves to get youstarted on your New Year’s Resolution

SQUAT

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides

(a). Squat down as if you’re sitting into a chair until your

thighs are nearly parallel to the floor, keeping your knees from jutting past

your toes (b). Slowly return to the starting position. Do

12 to 15 reps.

STABILITY BALL PELVIC TILT CRUNCH

Grab a five- to 10-pound medicine ball (or dumbbell). Lying faceup on a stability

ball with your upper back and head pressed against the ball and your feet

together on the floor, hold the medicine ball against your chest (a). Brace your abs and crunch up until your shoulders

are off the ball. Then reach the ball toward the ceiling (b). Lower it and return to the

starting position. Do 12 to 15 reps.

STABILITY BALL MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

Assume a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart on a stability ball (a). Draw your right

knee toward your chest (b). Hold for one second, then return to the plank position. Repeat with your left knee.

That’s one rep. Do 12 to 15 reps.Tip: Control your movement through the entire exercise, bracing your core

and keeping your back flat.

CHEST PRESS

Lie back on an exercise bench and hold the

dumbbells over your chest at arm’s length. Your palms should be turned slightly inward (a). Lower your

arms until the weights are even with your chest (b). Press back to the starting position. Do 12 to 15 reps.

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For the second year in a row Manor School hosted a talent show on Friday, Dec. 18, with stu-dents from each grade participating in the activity. Performing in front of a gym fi lled with family and friends, students showcased a variety of talents. Kicking off the talents were Vincent and Missy who brought laughter to the crowd with impres-sions of their favourite teachers. The grade 11 class then took to the stage to per-form a dancing mash-up. With glow sticks affi xed to them and the lights out the performance of colour-ful stickmen showcased a choreographed dance featuring a variety of song clips. The Kindergarten, grade one, and grade two classes took to the stage to sing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Caydence, Aiza, and Shay-Lynne performed the choreographed dance “Watch me Whip,” with great enthusiasm. Following the young dancers was a song by Brooke, “Snuff ” by Slipknot. Dawson then took to the stage to sing and drum a “Round Dance.” The next performances included a dance by Hannah and Elizabeth to “Watch me Nightcore,” J’Naya performed “Hello” by Adele, which was fol-lowed by the grade seven and eight’s music video. Vincent returned to the stage with a comedy show, which was followed by Trista and Monte singing “Technicolour Beat” and “Since You’ve Been Gone.” Missy then returned to the stage with Ambria and Trysten to sing “Stitches,” followed by gymnas-tic dancing by Kara to “Call me Maybe.” Ambria and J’Naya got back up on stage to per-form a duet to “Summertime Sadness.” Vincent followed this performance with a dance to “See you Again.” The grade 12s helped wrap up the fi nal per-formances of the day with a class dance number, which was followed by the staff singing “We Wish you a Merry Christmas.” The students were excited to share their talents and successfully showcased the wide variety of in-terests and talents amongst the students and staff at Manor School.

Manor School hosts second annual talent show

The Manor School Talent Show featured festive singing from the Kindergarten, grade one, and grade two classes.



The grade 11 class performed a dance with lights o� and glow sticks a� xed to them making it look like colourful stickmen were dancing.

(left) Shay-Lynn, Caydence, and Aiza performed the choreo-graphed dance to “Watch Me Whip.”


IN FOCUSObserverThe 5Lynne BellObserver Sta�


Although she grew up in rural Saskatchewan- and was later posted to a rural RCMP detachment, Constable Allegra Howe of the Carlyle RCMP was surprised-and deeply concerned- to find that driv-ers were either disregarding or unaware of certain sections of the Traffic Safety Act.

“I grew up in rural Saskatchewan and I’m still surprised at the number of drivers who either don’t know about-or disregard-the rules regarding emergency vehicles on our highways.”

Howe is referring to Section 204(1) of the Traf-fic Safety Act, which states that drivers should not exceed a speed greater than 60 km/hr when pass-ing an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the highway with its emergency lights in operation.

Howe also adds that the best thing for driv-ers-in both highway lanes-to do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights flashing is to pull over and stop so that first responders can get to their destination safely and quickly.

“It’s even more important when we’re dealing with winter driving conditions,” adds Howe.

Howe says her concerns about this issue prompted her to complete a months-long project in which she worked with fellow members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment, RCMP Traffic Services and Saskatchewan’s Highway Transport Patrol in an effort to explore the extent of the problem and possible solutions.

“This type of project is one where new mem-bers of a detachment aim to find a project within their community that are often issues we identify, via 911 calls or general complaints.”

“For me, it started when I began pulling people over and doing traffic stops. And depending on the weather-especially now that winter’s here-it can be very dangerous.”

“It really appalled me that people would not slow down-especially when it’s someone identifi-able like a police officer. But it made me think about how drivers react with other pedestrians, especially in this area, where we have many people often walking in sections of Hwy 9. And drivers

have to be aware of other things on rural high-ways-there’s wildlife, too.”

“Driving is not just getting from Point A to Point B. And it’s still surprising to me when people speed by an emergency vehicle that is stopped, with its lights flashing, on the highway,” she adds.

“Is it that people don’t know about the law or

are they making a concious decision to disregard the law?”

Howe’s report states that a recent blitz by police services throughout the province resulted in 478 charges laid against drivers speeding past emergency vehicles. During the month of Novem-ber in this area, officers partnered in two sepa-rate traffic stops where they pulled over vehicles driving over 60km/hr when passing emergency vehicles with their emergency lights activated.

The report concluded that “When it was explained to people how dangerous it can be for officers to be out on the road with drivers that are not cognizant, choose to disobey, or do not know the laws, they were usually very understanding and apologetic. It was good to see that they could imagine a traffic stop from the perspective of a po-lice officer and the safety concerns that come with it... At the end of each day, the public seemed to be responding and drivers speeding past officers were less frequent than earlier.”

“Anyone standing on the highway doesn’t have much of a chance if a vehicle is going 60 km/hr, let alone the excessive speeds some people choose to go,” adds Howe.

Howe says that this section of the Traffic Safety Act regarding speed limits applies to all emergency responders. “This section and others applies to police, fire departments, EMS, Depart-ment of Highways personnel and even tow trucks on the job,” says Howe. “And I understand a lot of drivers don’t realize this, especially as it pertains to tow trucks.”

“But really, ignorance of the law does not con-stitute a defence. One of the goals of this project was to inform, educate and motivate drivers and I do hope to raise more awareness in regards to passing emergency vehicles and slowing down in construction zones.”

“I used to be a flag person a long time ago. I’ve seen it from both sides and officers’ safety is of the utmost importance, because we need to stay safe to keep the communities we serve safe.”

A Constable’s Concerns: RCMP memberAllegra Howe says slow down for safety’s sake

Constable Allegra Howe of the Carlyle RCMP detachment recently completed a months-long project, as a new member of the force. Howe says, “Every new member is encouraged to do a project that circles around issues within their community. In this area, speeding on the highway is a huge complaint, especially when it comes to drivers in both lanes slowing down to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles. It’s not only a police concern; it’s a public concern. O�cers’ safety is of the utmost importance, because we need to stay safe to keep the communities we serve safe.”

Photo by Const. Allegra Howe

In addition to emphasizing the need to remind members of the public to slow down to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles, Constable Allegra Howe of the Carlyle RCMP detachment says that the best thing for drivers-in both highway lanes-to do if an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights �ashing is to pull over and stop so that emergency responders can get to their destination safely and quickly. “It’s even more important when we’re dealing with winter driving conditions,” says Howe.

Photo by Const. Allegra Howe

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Lynne BellObserver Sta�


Carlyle is fortunate to have such a vibrant and supportive business community.

THANK YOU from the Dickens Committee.

Evergreen Enviro Corp.Regal Autobody Ltd.McGeough Zepick Law OfficeCarlyle DentalAffinity Credit UnionCountry Garden GreenhouseThe Office Bar & GrillCarlyle RV & LeisureSearsNorth American LumberSew & SewsFlower FocusA&WStratus Vapor ShopKings122 MainLOLO’s Fashion & EventsJack & Dianne WilsonKaltireHome HardwarePureChemMoose Mountain Leisure

DQPharmasaveDolores YoungMNPSkyline Motor InnCarlyle FoodworldThe Floor StoreThe Pearl Boutique Ltd.The Co-operatorsCarlyle Auto PartsMerit FordCarlyle CollisionRamadaMichael’s Coffee ShopCarlyle Motor ProductsCrescent Point EnergyPrecision AGAndrew AgenciesRon’s The Workwear StoreNew DimensionsFarm Credit CanadaCut & Curl

CONGRATULATIONS PAULETTE O’NEILL on winning the CHRISTMAS STOCKING!�e Dicken’s Committee would like to send a huge THANK YOU to

all the participating businesses this year.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. During 2015, the detachment responded to 3,053 calls to service. Regrettably, there were two fatal accidents within the area. However, there was a signifi cant decrease in reportable traffi c accidents, from 127 accidents in 2014, to 69 accidents in 2015. The number of total traffi c-related off ences increased signifi cantly this year, with 2,706 charges in 2015, compared to 1,296 in the previous year. Impaired driving complaints decreased from 158 in 2014, to 105 in 2015. Alcohol-related charges showed only a slight decrease, with 72 charges being laid in 2015, from a total of 78 in the previous year. The number of drug-related complaints (46)

during this year remain fairly constant, compared to the number of off ences in 2014. Violent Persons Off ences decreased slightly in 2015, with 224 incidents compared to 229 the previous year. Thirty-four complaints of disturbing the peace were reported this year, compared to 28 complaints in 2014. Property off ence complaints in the detachment’s coverage area rose from 388 incidents in 2014 to 473 this year. Total charges laid under Provincial Statutes in 2015 showed a sharp increase, with 400 charges laid in 2015, in comparison to 159 charges laid in 2014. Criminal Code matters also increased, with 235 reported incidents this year, up from 162 reported incidents in 2014. We would like to thank the public for their cooperation throughout the year and encourage them to call the detachment if they are in need of police assistance.

Carlyle RCMP: Year in review

Moose Mountain Knights of Columbus served chilli on the Dickens Festival with thirteen brother Knights serving many people taking part in this amazing weekend. We thank all those who stopped by our kiosk and enjoyed a bowl of chilli. Pro� ts from your generosity enabled us to donate $500.00 plus 10 turkeys to our local food bank.

Photo submitted

Knights of Columbus raise funds for Food Bank

New Year’s Eve can be a time of laughter and enjoyment. Invite friends over that have children and plan a special night of fun

together with activities that are sure to delight all ages. Here are some ideas for activities to share with your family: • New Year’s is a great time of re-fl ection on the past. Travel back in time and share with your family some of your favourite memories from your childhood. Cook them your favourite dish from when you were a child. Share with them what it was like to grow up when you were their ages. Discuss and share what kinds of music/television shows you

watched as a child. For entertainment, play your favourite child-hood board games. Let your children share some of their favourite things with you. • Make a time capsule together. Gather pictures, draw-ings, artwork and memories from the last year. Decide when you are going to open your time capsule (next New Year’s for example). • Have a family pajama party camp out. Build a fort in the family/living room. Bring out pillows, sleep-ing bags, etc. Read a

favourite story together. Enjoy ringing in the New Year together. • Make some countdown goodie bags. Fill a brown paper bag with a craft idea or a game. Draw a clock on the outside. Have one for each hour to count-down New Year’s. This is a great way to help children learn about numbers, the concept of time and reading a clock. These are just a few of the many ways to ring in the New Year. Have fun! Make mem-ories! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Parenting Tips from Regional KidsFirst- Family friendly New Year party

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Carlyle Skating Club welcomes a jolly guest

(right) Santa, who is a very talented skater, helped young skaters glide across the ice leaving their skating aids behind while holding his hand.

Staff photo by Kellly Running


(left) Youth excitedly played freeze tag with the big guy who took a short break from the busy last minute work at the North Pole.


The Carlyle Skating Club was ecstatic to welcome Santa Claus to the Carlyle Sports Arena for a skate on Friday, Dec. 18. 123 Main Street - Carlyle - Phone 453-2233

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The available features are seemingly limitless, making the process of choosing just the right one a bit more complicated each year. Though options are plentiful for digital devices, sales indicate many people prefer to buy a hard copy day planner as they head into the New Year.

Advertisers use descriptors like lightweight, compact, soft, space for timed events, secure closure, fi ling pockets, and room for note taking, as selling fea-

tures for planners. You can buy standard planners with plain covers or chose one the fashion industry off ers up. If the goal is total organization you can select one designed by leaders in time management systems. They can be refi llable or disposable; multi-ring or permanently bound. Some off er “maximum customizability” appealing to our sense that our needs are certainly unique from others.

Some planners allow for the scheduling of each hour through the day while others off er weekly organization or month-at-a-glance options. If those don’t appeal to your organizational style, buyers can purchase planners that scale back what gets written down and instead provides four simple co-loured boxes in which to put the four most impor-tant things to be done that day.

There are 1000’s on the market but whether the cover was designed by Louis Vuitton or the pages analyzed by experts from Bay Street it would seem that the type of planner you are dictates the type of planner you buy. Or is it the other way around? Do you control your day planner--or is your day plan-ner in control of you?

I had a conversation with a lady who was choosing which planner to buy and someone was joking that she should just re-use last year’s. Her response, “I’ve already got an experienced one. I’m looking for a rookie.”

I loved that comment. That’s what the New Year is. A rookie. Just starting out. It’s pages are blank. The planner is ready to make its way through all that will be ahead. But it can’t do it on its own. The rookie needs a coach.

There’s a fair bit you may know about the New Year already. Perhaps special dates are ready to be written in, anticipated events to be recorded, and of course work schedules, project deadlines and children’s activities need to be marked down. So some things are already in place--but much is yet to be determined. A lot will happen that is out of our control, but how we respond to what is about to transpire is very much under our manage-ment. What are we going to do to make this next year noteworthy? Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian once said, “A good coach will make his players see what they can be, rather than what they are.”

A coach trains, analyzes, instructs, encourages and advises those they are responsible for. They are often fact fi nders, counsellors, mentors and friends. They know that any technical knowledge they have of the game is just the start. Good coaching involves so much more. They need to create the right condi-tions for the best things to happen.

So as we launch into a new year we need to remember that although time will move on at the same pace it always has, what happens with that time needs some organization to be sure, some management if we are to be eff ective, but most of all some coaching if we want to make the most of it.

So we need to be the best kind of coach we can be. Starting with patience. Resist the urge to think the rookie needs to get out there in a full blitz. Don’t rush the action. One thing at a time, one play at a time, (whether we like to admit it or not) is actually the most effi cient way to get things down.

Then comes reliability. Yes, I know, you are very reliable. Others can always count on you. But do you sometimes let yourself down? Why do we say “yes” to everyone else, but “later” to ourselves. What are we waiting for? This is the year to step up and swing for the fences.

The new year is upon us. It is a rookie that will be looking for someone to be in charge of training, managing and running the plays. Those who don’t necessarily keep actual day planners certainly keep schedules or to-do lists of some form. Each day is ready to be written on. It just needs a game plan. And you’re the coach.

That’s my outlook.

The internet keeps track of a lot of things and Google has re-cently compiled the most asked questions for 2015 on their search engine.

The top questions for Google in the United States over the year included: “How can I help the refugees?” “Why can’t women be army rangers?” “What does the confederate fl ag stand for?” “How can we overcome prejudice?” “Why was there a

Cuban embargo?” “What color is the dress?” “How can the world fi nd peace?” “Are you born transgen-der?” “How can we rebuild Nepal?”

Additionally the top 10 trending searches for 2015 in the United States were Lamar Odom, Jurassic World, American Sniper, Caitlyn Jenner, Ronda Rousey, Paris, Agario, Chris Kyle, Fallout 4, and Straight Outta Compton.

As I read through these it made me wonder what the top searches for Canadians were, this required a little bit more Google searching than the United States topics, but it was still rather easy to fi nd. The United States’ focus appears to be heavily infl uenced by sports, movies, and celebrities; this is what made me wonder about Canada’s activities. Were we searching similar things or did we have something else on our minds?

According to Google Trends Canadians were focused on sports, but our federal election was also a big one. In Canada the top searches of 2015 were Blue Jays, Justin Trudeau, Federal Election, Pan Am Games, Paris Shooting, Agario, Chris Hynd-man, Charlie Hebdo, and Lamar Odom.

Questions at the top of our list included “What is ISIS?” “What is Je Suis Charlie?” “What is Bill C-51” “What is Fentanyl?” “How to vote?” “How to use Snapchat?” “How to delete U2 album?” “How to help Syrian refugees?”

So what were other countries looking at around the world?

Australia’s top ten searches included Netfl ix, Rugby World Cup, Lamar Odom, Ronda Rousey, Asian Cup, Jarryd Hayne, Jurassic World, Paris, Cricket World Cup, and Agario.

Top Australian questions: “What is Netfl ix?” “What is love?” “What is the meaning of life?” “How do you tie a tie?” “How do you make pan-cakes?” “How do you screenshot on Mac?” “How do you make a paper plane?”

United Kingdom’s were Cilla Black, Lady Colin Campbell, Rugby World Cup, Jeremy Clarkson, Paris, iPhone6s, Grand National 2015, Jurassic World, Election Results.

Their top questions included “How to lose belly fat?” “How to get rid of brain freeze?” “How to lose weight quickly?” “How to register to vote?” “What is a penny black stamp?” “What is an exit poll?” “What is Leavers Lace?” “What is 0 divided by 0?”

The last question there may have been a popu-lar one because of Siri’s response on the iPhone to it: “Imagine that you have 0 cookies and you split them evenly among 0 friends. How many cookies does each person get? See, it doesn’t make sense. And Cookie Monster is sad that there are no cook-ies. And you are sad that you have no friends.”

Globally Lamar Odom was the most searched, while Charlie Hebdo, Agario, Jurassic World, Paris, Furious 7, Fallout 4, Ronda Rousey, and Caitlyn Jenner joined him in the top 10.

Google didn’t have the compiled trending ques-tions of the year to include, but I found it interest-ing how the top Google trends do show a glimpse into the world from the year.

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Seeing things differently . . .A New Year, a new beginningPromises,

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Editor’s Note . . .

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

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“Life is tough, but so are you.”

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This week Lynne and I are looking at New Year’s resolutions and as I thought about it I won-dered… how did this become a thing anyways?

Looking into it, New Year’s resolutions aren’t a recent invention, which I always thought they were. I had it in my head that it was a modern world creation, picking something you want to improve in yourself and vowing to do it. In real-ity its roots are traced back the Babylonians who celebrated the New Year in March with an 11-day festival and making promises to their gods in hope of earning good favour that year.

During Roman times Julius Caesar moved the first day of the year to January 1st to honour the Roman god of beginnings, Janus – for which the month of January was named after. So, each year became a new beginning.

It’s actually a nice sentiment, each year means we can, in a way, begin again. It’s a new year and a clean slate, so if you want to make a change in your life but have been putting it off there’s no reason not to make the resolution. Resolving to do it and sharing with others that you’re going to do it will often hold you to it. But, saying you’re going to do something and putting in the work to make it happen are very different. So making a resolu-tion is actually a big decision.

You can say you’re going to do something, but following through on it becomes the challenge. Therefore, making a New Year’s resolution is something anyone can say, but actually being able to do it becomes the question. So, when making a New Year’s resolution I think it’s important to set a goal that is just out of reach, but is obtainable

with a little bit of work.Last year I made a New Year’s resolution to

read more, it was rather open ended, so I couldn’t really fail. All I had to do was read more than I had the year before, which wasn’t too hard be-cause I hadn’t read much the year before but I was determined to read during downtime. I could have done better, but I find with this job I continu-ously look at words on a computer screen and it’s sometimes difficult to go home and read because of it. However, I thought to myself more often that I should pick up a book and I did read more this past year because of the resolution, it was on my mind.

So, if anything making a resolution makes you think about that topic a little bit more through-out the year and if you’ve gone away from it for awhile, it still pops up in your mind and you can choose to keep trying to accomplish it. For ex-ample if your goal was to go to the gym more or to lose weight, many people buy a gym member-ship and then let it slide to the wayside by March. Life pops up or maybe you’ve hit a plateau in your work out and aren’t seeing the results you thought you should have by then. However, in June you might think, “Ah, I should get to the gym or go for a walk outside.” Yes, do it! It’s better to go in spurts than not do anything at all.

Last year a friend of mine made the resolution not to swear, he’d slip up and simply start again. Making a resolution though keeps you thinking about it throughout the year and with it on your mind you can create change in yourself. Learn something new, decide to become more active, or pledge to do more community service, by making it a resolution you’ll hold yourself to it a little bit more throughout the year than simply saying you should do something.

Like the subject of a country song, I have left a trail of broken promises behind me. But the older, wiser me tries not to do that any-more.

Am I talking about a drama-filled life wor-thy of a Hollywood movie or a bestselling book? Sadly-for you, dear reader-no. Fortunately for me, my life isn’t at all that compelling a story, but it’s pretty happy, all the same.

What I am talking about is the laughable list of broken, busted and frankly, failed New Year’s resolutions I have made over the years.

It’s not that I think we shouldn’t have hopes and dreams and goals. And I certainly think we should pursue things that are important to us with everything we’ve got. However, I’m not convinced that New Year’s resolutions are the best way to go about making our desires reality-not for me, anyway.

What initially makes New Year’s resolutions so tempting to try are the very things that doom many of we mere humans to failure before we even start.

And the beginning of a brand new year seems like a full-on fresh start at first, doesn’t it? But in reality, although we probably think we’re ready to pay penance for the excesses of the festive season, we’re really setting ourselves for almost-certain failure-big time.

Instead of tackling our cash and health-re-lated goals (two of the most popular resolution categories) with vim and vigor, we’re undertak-ing what’s probably a pretty significant lifestyle change when we’re at our most exhausted-phys-ically, mentally, emotionally and/or financially, as the post-Christmas hangover (literally and figuratively) sets in.

And if we do manage to get a jump on our goals, we will probably have a setback or two, which-because of the January 1st factor- will prompt some of us to dump our dreams alto-gether-until the next year rolls around.

This would be a shame and a completely unnecessary waste of human potential. The first day of the year is logically, like any other, but it seems so arbitrary-and maybe even a little unforgiving-when it comes to the significance we attach to that particular date re: resolutions.

By its very nature, the process of change is often a case of a few steps forward and a few steps back. And even if we possess extraordi-nary self-discipline, life will, inevitably, get in the way of our best-laid plans.

Rather than holding ourselves to a timeline that will result in broken promises to ourselves, I think it’s more helpful to look at the process of reaching our resolutions as one of progress, not perfection.

But however you tackle them, I hope your goals and dreams become your reality this year.

Happy New Year!

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By Bruce PentonAnother year has

passed and with it came another stake in the heart to Pete Rose.One of the most polar-izing figures in sport, Rose had been dream-ing of possible ‘parole’ from Major League Baseball’s new commis-sioner, Rob Manfred. But the parole, which might have led to Rose’s name being allowed to grace the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot one of these years, did not come. In fact, in Decem-ber, Manfred officially slammed the jail door in his face again.

No one in baseball accumulated more base hits than Pete Rose, but his proclivity to place bets on ball games, es-pecially when he was managing the Cincin-nati Reds, violated one of baseball’s most re-vered codes: Thou shalt not bet on baseball. The scar of the 1919 Chicago White Sox hooking up with gamblers to throw

Time to forgive Rose for gambling pastthe World Series will last forever, as their adopted name (Black Sox) proves. We have just come through the season of Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward Man but Rose still got the heave-ho. The number of rejections from the Commissioner’s Office is nearing his hit total, 4,256. Even second-de-gree murder convictions usually come with a 25-year parole stipula-tion. Rose’s sentence is forever and it’s blatantly unfair. He obviously has a gambling problem, but evidence shows he al-ways bet on his Reds to win, which would seem to indicate his belief in his talents as a manager. It’s not like he benched a slugger at a key mo-ment and cashed in with his gambling friends by helping the Reds to lose. The Pro Football Hall of Fame speci-fies that only on-field activities are to be considered by voters. Therefore, the hall at Canton, Ohio could welcome gamblers, murderers, drug dealers and spousal abusers. Baseball wants only the clean-cut types — at least those star play-

ers who haven’t been caught.

Columnist Greg Cote of the Miami Her-ald conducted a recent poll, and 75 per cent of respondents said base-ball should open the Hall to Rose. Cote also suggested in a column that MLB will likely welcome Rose into the hall posthumously. “That day, he’ll get the eulogy makeover. It will no longer be about his gambling problem way back in the late 1980s. Now it will be about the record 4,256 base hits. It will be about the man nicknamed ‘Charlie Hustle’ sliding headfirst into history,” wrote Cote. The Rose case has certainly served as an effective deterrent. No major league player would ever consider gambling on the game. Steroids? Sure. As-saults? Occasionally. But gambling? Everyone will steer clear.

Rose has served his sentence. It’s time to put the Hall of Fame bloom on baseball’s Rose. The Hall of Fame is cheap-ened by his absence.

Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The Little Engine That

Could to Pete Rose: ‘Give up trying to get reinstated by baseball. It’s not gonna happen.’”TC in BC: “MLB Com-missioner Rob Manfred has upheld the ban on Pete Rose being asso-ciated with any Major League team. Rose is considering applying for a position with the Se-attle Mariners.” Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “FIFA announced plans to ex-pand the traditional 32-team World Cup field to 40. But in a stunning show of fiscal restraint, soccer officials vowed to keep the bribe intake at its current budgeted level.”Dwight Perry again: “Not that Jaromir Jagr is getting old or anything, but whenever the 43-year-old Florida Panther scores these days they simply leave the goal light blinking.”Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Nike has just signed LeBron James to a deal estimated to

be half a billion dollars. To give you an idea how much that is, LeBron can now afford to adopt all the little Asian chil-dren who are making his Nike shoes.”Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Chicago Bears offen-sive lineman Kyle Long gave Bears’ tickets to the trash collector who found his wallet. The trash collector said: ‘Uh, got any Panthers’ tickets?’ ”

Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Browns coach Mike Pettine said that ‘I imagine repercussions would be harsh’ if QB Johnny Manziel has an-other off-field transgres-sion. It’s all part of the NFL and Cleveland’s ’12 strikes and you’re out policy.’”

Dwight Perry again: “Colts punter Pat McAfee got in the holiday spirit and paid the electric bill for 83 Indianapolis Power & Light customers.

Shouldn’t a Charger have thought of that?”Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle:” Best new sports name: Tyson Fury. A worthy new heavy-weight boxing cham-pion, and leading candi-date for the next James Bond villain.” Ostler again: “Roger Goodell has launched a campaign to improve NFL officiating. He says, ‘No stone will be left un-turned.’ So that’s where they find those guys.” Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “The lan-guage cops of Quebec are trying to change the pronunciation of P.K. Subban’s name to “Pay-Kah.” Funny, I don’t re-member anybody trying to say’ Gump’ in French years ago.” Headline at fark.com: “NFL can’t re-member promising to fund concussion re-search.” Care to com-ment? Email [email protected]

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Sunday 7:30 a.m. TSN English Pre-

mier League Soccer Crystal Palace FC vs Chelsea FC. From Selhurst Park in Lon-don.

10:00 a.m. TSN English Pre-mier League Soccer Everton FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC. From Goodison Park in Liver-pool, Merseyside, England.

WEIGHTLIFTINGSunday

1:30 p.m. NBC National Pro Grid League From Anaheim Convention Center & Arena in Anaheim, Calif. (Taped) (HD)

WINTER SPORTSSunday

11:00 a.m. SPONET Curling BC Provincial Championships: Women’s Final.

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Questions: Answers:

BY GEORGE DICKIE

1) In what season did the Orlando Magic enter the NBA?

2) Who was the team’s first coach?

3) Who did the Magic select with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft?

4) In the ’93 draft, the Magic took Chris Webber with the top overall pick, then traded him to the Golden State Warriors. Whom did they get in return?

5) In 1994-95, the Magic became the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals. To what team did they lose that series?

6) What rookie coach led an inexperienced Magic team to a 41-41 record in 1999-2000?

7) In the 2000 offseason, the Magic acquired what two high-profile free agents?

1) 1989-90

2) Matt Guokas

3) Louisiana State center Shaquille O’Neal

4) Point guard Penny Hardaway and three

first-round draft picks

5) Houston Rockets

6) Doc Rivers

7) Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill

NEWS Friday, January 1, 201612

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATETAKE NOTE THAT the Regular (Public) Meeting of the Board of Education of South East Cornerstone Public School Division previously scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2016 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 19, 2016 commencing at 1:00 PM at the school division office located at 80A-18th Street N.E., Weyburn, SK.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF ELECTORSThe Annual Meeting of Electors of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division No. 209 will be held in the Board Room at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division Office, 80A-18th Street N.E., Weyburn, SK on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. for review of the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year as prescribed by The Education Act, 1995. All electors are welcome.

Dated at Weyburn, SK this 22nd day of December, 2015. Shelley Toth, Superintendent of Division Services/CFO

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Submitted by club reporter: Kylee Dixon The Moose Mountain Mustangs 4h Club on December 17th, made a trip to the nursing home in Carlyle with Christmas gifts for all the seniors! We handed them out individually to each person and wished them all a Merry Christmas! It put a big smile on everyone’s faces including ours, we had a great time! On December 18th we had our annual Christmas party, starting out at The Offi ce for supper where we had a delicious meal and a gift exchange. We then went to the movie in Arcola where we saw Mockingjay part 2. A good time was had by all! Our next meeting will be in January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Moose Mountain Mustangs 4-H report

Members of the Moose Mountain 4-H Club paid a visit to residents at Moose Mountain Lodge on Dec. 17.

Photo submitted

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306-453-4466Christmas Giftware

Members of the � re departments based in both Carlyle and Redvers dedicated time to � ght � res in northern Saskatchewan.

Rodeos throughout the area were enjoyed including the Manor Fun Daze PBR and the Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo, as well as the Stoughton Rough N Ready Roughstock event pictured here.

After competing at the Women’s Western

Motocross Nationals for the � rst time earlier this

year, Kate Lees of Carlyle became nationally ranked

as one of Canada’s top ten female motocross

racers; and the 19-year-old nursing student

is both blazing a trail and

serving as a role model

for other female

racers in the heavily

male-dominated

sport.

The Bear Claw Casino & Hotel’s Annual Pow Wow at White Bear First Nations on Aug. 28, 29 and 30 was a visual spectacle full of colour, sound and pageantry that honoured First Nations culture, tradition and spirituality. This year, participants and visitors came from throughout Saskatchewan, as well as from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario. American representatives travelled to the pow wow from Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Utah.

(l-r seated) Buddies Tim Englot, Travis Benner, Kourtlin Hodgson, and Taylor Hoey (standing) entertained spectators and fellow riders as they pulled a couch with

Englot’s quad during the 2015 Optimist

Snowmobile Rally. This year’s rally

will be held on Jan. 30.

Bobby and Kelly took Pierre Cloutier across Canada. Having

begun on Nov. 6, 2014, in Saint

Barnabé-Sud they crossed the country

to arrive in British Columbia. Cloutier

dreamed at 12-years-old he would cross the country with his horse

and recently he decided to make this dream a

reality by moving to B.C. and was the talk of

the area as he passed through our stretch

of his trek in the early part of March 2015. He

arrived in B.C. in June and arrived in the Okanagan in

September.

This past year saw one of the cutest mummy babies out and about for Hallowe’en.

Allphotos

areArchive photos

2 0 1 5

A glimpse of 2015

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ARRIVE ALIVEDON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

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holiday season; don’t drink and drive

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ARCOLA CO-OPHighway 13 • 455-2393Highway 13 • 455-2393

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Newhope Pharmacy

You can hand over your keys or your life. Make the right choice.

316 Main St. Stoughton457-2522

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Carlyle Dental453-6346

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Plan a safe ride home this holiday seasonwww.carlylegm.ca

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responsibly

Goodwill BakeryStoughton, SK

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Drive safe this holiday season!Kisbey - Lampman

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Southern Pl ains Co-opCarlyle • Estevan • Oxbow

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Please choose a safe ride home this

holiday seasonTown of Carlyle

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Arrive home safe this season!

Be safe. Don`t Drink

& DriveDon`t Drink

Arrive home safe this holiday season!Hon. Dan D’Autremont

MLA of CanningtonCannington Office: Box 130, Alida, SK S0C 0B0

Alida Phone: 443-2420 • Fax: 443-2269Toll Free: 1-877-326-3652

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Carlyle Food World111-1st ST E.

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Arcola Agencies502 Railway Ave.

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Please arrive safe this holiday season

Wouldn’t you rather see the glowing lights of your Christmas tree?

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Don’t Drink and Drive.Plan a ride. Arrive Alive.

Arcola, SK 455-2692Please don’t drink and drive!Plan ahead and arrive alive.

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NEWS Friday, January 1, 201616

CORRESPONDENTS WANTED� e Observer is currently seeking

correspondents in the following areas:

Carlyle • Manor • ArcolaAre you out and about in the community?

We love the local news and we need you to report on the happenings of local residents.

Please give us a call at 306-453-2525Keep your community in the news.

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Students of the Month!

Bucket Fillers of the Month!

DECEMBER

Each month, each teacher picks 1 to 4 students as Students of the Month for their class.

Each time a student does something positive and someone sees it, they have their nameput in a classroom bucket. Each month one name from each class is drawn.

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Carlyle Elementary SchoolStratus Vapour hosted a holiday draw this year featuring “Elle” diamond and ruby earings from York Jewelers. The � rst winner was Jon Cure (left) which was drawn on Dec. 5. The second winner was Tammie Grimes who was excited to win the draw on Dec. 16.

Stratus Vapor holiday draw winners

Photos submitted

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After Hours: Cell. (306) 577-8448

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Phone (306) 453-4446Fax (306) 453-4448Toll Free 1-877-746-8786

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In Memoriam

Sandra Maxwell February 18, 1949 - December 29, 2014

Months have grown day by day,It’s now a year since she went away,Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh,Without her here to share the way,Time may dull the hand of fate,Memory forever recalls the date.Remembered with love Glenn & Jayson; Donna, Lorne and family; Dennis & Connie; Donald, Kathy and family

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FOR SALE: Ford F-150 tail lights. Tinted, will fit 2010-2014, gently used, like new condition, $375 OBO. Please call (306) 575-8883.

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Business Services

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Need a bookkeeper? We are taking on new clients. Ac-counting & Bookkeeping Ser-vices. Personal and Small Business Income Tax Prep. Phone Sheila, 306-453-4560 for appointment.

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Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 - Moose Mountain Breast Can-cer Support Group meeting from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Kipling Integrated Health Centre. For information contact Vivian at 306-538-4555.

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Wednesday, January 6th - Stoughton Early Learning Facility S.E.L.F. Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m., Day Care Center, 113 Government Road, Stoughton.

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Friday, January 1, 2016 23

LIFE’Smilestones

Every life is a story. There are milestones that we can’t wait to share, while there are

others that we wish we didn’t have to.These stages of life are an undeniable part of the human journey,

and we invite you to share yours with us in our weekly Life’s Milestones.

Are you celebrating an anniversary or birth, or you’d like to announce your engagement? Is your youngest child graduating, or perhaps a colleague is retiring? Has a loved one passed away,

or would you like to remember one in some special way? CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE.

OBITUARIESKenneth Norman ColbornKenneth Norman Colborn was born May 15, 1931 in the Pickwell dis-trict, southeast of Wawota, the son of Walter Cameron and Dorothy Colborn. Dad only had one sibling and that was his sister Iris. He took his schooling at Pickwell but quit to take over the farm after his father’s untimely death in 1949. In the fall of 1951 Kenneth became restless and decided to see some of the world before settling down to a life of farm-ing. The farm was rented and he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers for three years, one of which was spent in Korea. In November 1953, Kenneth returned to the farm and on January 22, 1955, he married the love of his life Molly Joan Burke of the Walpole district. In 2015 they celebrated 60 years of marriage. They farmed in the Pickwell district on the home farm until 1956. Then because of excessive moisture and unavailability of additional land, they moved to the Doonside district, � ve miles west of Fairlight. They farmed there until 1987 at which time they purchased the former Ron Choquette house in Wawota. They

farmed from Wawota for another three years and then rented the farm. The farm sale was on April 19, 1993. Kenneth and Joan raised a family of � ve children – Frances, Rick, Terri, Morley and Kathleen. Also a big part of Kenneth’s life was his 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial service took place on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Wawota Town Hall, Wawota, SK. A private family interment took place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Moosomin, Saskatchewan. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Moosomin & District Healthcare Foundation or to a charity of your choice in memory of Kenneth. Arrangements entrusted to G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin, SK.

Kenneth Norman ColbornKenneth Norman Colborn was born May 15, 1931 in the Pickwell dis-trict, southeast of Wawota, the son of Walter Cameron and Dorothy Colborn. Dad only had one sibling and that was his sister Iris. He took his schooling at Pickwell but quit to take over the farm after his father’s untimely death in 1949. In the fall of 1951 Kenneth became restless and decided to see some of the world before settling down to a life of farm-ing. The farm was rented and he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers for three years, one of which was spent in Korea. In November 1953, Kenneth returned to the farm and on January 22, 1955, he married the love of his life Molly Joan Burke of the Walpole district. In 2015 they celebrated 60 years of marriage. They farmed in the Pickwell district on the home farm until 1956. Then because of excessive moisture and unavailability of additional land, they moved to the Doonside district, � ve miles west of Fairlight. They farmed there until 1987 at which time they purchased the former Ron Choquette house in Wawota. They

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Sometimes it seems the love and joy of Christmas disappears by New Year. It’s as if it just goes in one year and out the other. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel [God with us]” (Isaiah ?xml:namespace prefi x = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:offi ce:smarttags” /7:14). God with us is more than a pious feeling we get from the “feel good” Christmas stories. These stories illustrate the very compassion that makes us more like Christ. There is a story about a Christmas pageant where all the children held up big letters spelling CHRISTMAS LOVE. As the children sang “C is for Christmas,” a child would hold up the letter C. Then, “H is for Happy,” and on and on. A mother relates how her one little girl innocently held her letter upside down. So as the word began to appear CHRISTWA… the snickers grew. As the song drew to a close a hush fell over the scoff ers and the audience as the message sank in: CHRISTWAS LOVE. Another little story illustrates the miracle of love that seems to embody Christmas. In an orphanage in Denmark the children looked forward to Christmas morning. “Each child would be given their one and only Christmas gift; small, single orange.” The headmaster of the orphanage

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By Linda Wegner Once again we’re standing on the verge of the unknown. Last year it was the same: we wondered what awaited us in 2015, and in all the Januarys before that, we asked the same question. Now, peering into 2016, we can merely guess what lies ahead. Although I am anything but a prophet, I can predict at least four things: each of us will face hard times as well as times to celebrate; true satisfaction is a matter of the heart in right relationship with God; God cares for me in every situation; and, no parent watched over their child more lovingly than God watches over us. In spite of the unknown future, we don’t have to walk alone. Seeking His direction and strength, let’s move forward with a determination to be blessed by God and to bless others. Pondering the coming new year, I

Another year has comecame across an article that expresses how I want to live my life. The writer of this piece is unknown to me but here’s what was said: “There is a story of an old man who carried a little can of oil with him everywhere he went and if he passed through a door that squeaked, he poured a little oil on the hinges. If a gate was hard to open, he oiled the latch. And thus he passed through life lubricating all hard places and making it easier for those who came after him.” “But the land into which you are about to cross to possess, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.” Deuteronomy 11:11, 12 (Amplifi ed Bible) Happy New Year!

Word was received on the death of Jarred Wilcott, who passed away on Dec. 11 at the age of 23. Jarred was the son of Leroy and Delores Wilcott of Kamsack. The Alida community extends their sincerest sympathies to the family and to all other Wilcott family members as well. I’m glad to report that Jeanne Lemieux has been transferred to the Oxbow Health Centre from Wascana Rehab Centre. Best wishes Jeanne for your continued recovery. Glad to see Cecille Harrison back home from the hospital, may you continue with a speedy recovery. There was an excellent crowd that came out to attend and listen to the Alida Old Fashioned Christmas Concert on Dec. 18. A large box of food items and $180 cash were donated for the local food bank. Many of the guests paid tribute to those who are no longer with us by lighting a candle at the memorial table. Our local young people did very well in reciting Christmas poems, playing Christmas music on the piano, fi ddle or guitar and singing songs for the season and as well some of our talented adults also participated. A powerpoint video dedicated to Mother Mary was assembled honoring our own local mothers (old and new) with their children. Lacie Nilsen, Calgary arrived in Estevan on Dec. 19 where she spent time visiting her sister Kelsey Rydberg and doing some shopping before coming to Alida to visit with her parents Shelly and Tim Cowan and sister Ainsley. She also visited with other family members and friends in the area and in Minot now during the holiday season. Lacie and Kelsey came to Alida Dec. 27 to visit with their parents Shelly, Tim Cowan and sister Ainsley. While here they also stopped over for a quick visit with grandparents, Gray and Edel Cowan to exchange Christmas gifts and greetings before heading back home to Estevan and Calgary on Dec. 28. Spending the Christmas season with Ben and Marcelle Peterson and celebrating an early Christmas on December 21 were their family – Bob, Deanna Peterson and boys Nathan and Owen (Weyburn), Michelle, Reg Needham and sons Myles (Oxbow), Scott and his friend Rachelle (Yorkton), Joanne, Brad Longphee (Storthoaks)and family, Paige, Carson, Nicole and her friend Mitch (Redvers) and Tracy Peterson (Calgary). Visitors on December 23 with Marcelle and Ben were Glennis Peterson and her granddaughter Danielle Nolin and her friend Wayne (both from Newfoundland). On

December 25 Beth George (Redvers) and Joanne, Carson and Paige spent time visiting with Ben and Marcelle. Then on December 26 visitors with Ben and Marcelle were Tania Raiwet and her family, Ashley, Kade and Jace (Weyburn). Spending Christmas with Joe Harvey were his sons, Andrew and Michael Jamieson and his daughter Tania Raiwet and family, Ashley, Kade and Jace (Weyburn). Shelly and daughter Ainsley went to Minot on December 23 to visit with her family the Nilsen’s. Tim joined them on Dec. 24 where they all spent Christmas Eve celebrations together, before returning to Alida Dec. 25. Gail McLachlin spent from December 23-27 at Cabri, SK where she spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Ken and June McLachlin and met her family, son Mitchell Cowie and Andrea Gohm, and daughter Grace and Luke McKenna and granddaughter Thea (all from Calgary). Faye Walker spent the Christmas holidays (December 24-27) in Saskatoon with her daughter Deidra, Jeff Nichel and granddaughters Olivia, Abigail, Claire and Piper. Jeff Cowan arrived on Dec. 24 to spend the Christmas holidays visiting with his friends and family. He spent Christmas Day with his parents Gray and Edel and siblings and their families – Tim, Shelly and Ainsley, Murray, Fiona, Dustin and Adam (Estevan) and with Auntie Joyce and cousin, Jackie George (Redvers) who also came to spend the Christmas Day with the family. He returned to Regina on Saturday, December 26. Spending the Christmas season with the Margaret and Brian Peet were the whole Peet family. Joyce Peet (Weyburn); Debby and Mark Pichard (Fertile) and their family Candise (Trevor) McGonigal and boys (Delisle), Clayton (Krista) and family, Cary (Chrysal)and family; Cindy and Mark Beriault and family Jordan (Alida), Brandi (Kale) Wilson and girls (Kennedy, SK); John and Beverly Peet and family (Legal, AB); Kevin Peet (Gainsbrough); Dorothy-Jo (Stuart) Cairns and family (Grayson, SK); Parry and Lynette Peet and boys Wendal and Thomas (Alida), Joleen (Paul) Hoff man and boys Connor and Cole (Viking, AB), Patti (Monty) Mowchenko and girls Claire and Alice (Estevan), Chad and Samantha Peet and boys Hudson and Lincoln. Also at this time the family held a family memorial service in honor of Bob Peet. Home spending Christmas with Dale, Linda and Kris Potapinski were Barry, Tam Potapinski and girls Claire and Lylah (Winnipeg).

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By Kelly Running Since August of 2009, the town of Stoughton has struggled with a boil water advisory, which has nally been lifted with the unveiling of the new Water Treatment Plant. The plant began operating in October, but an of cial open house was hosted on Friday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. for members of the public to have a look and to learn more about the new system. Originally the water treatment plant was more of a small treat-ment room. It has now been expanded to nearly twice its size and has central heat, which is an improvement on the space heater in the old building. The water for the town is taken from three wells east of town and piped into the treatment plant. Here the water is treated with potassium magnate which lowers levels of unwanted minerals in the water. “If you looked inside the cells after the water is treated with that you’d wonder because the water actually looks purple, but the potassium magnate actually lowers iron and manganese levels in the water,” Rod Folk, Town Foreman, explained. It is then run through the ltration system. After the water is processed, chlorine is added to it and it is stored in the three storage areas rst moving through a 50,000 litre tank to a 150,000 litre tank, and nally to a 50,000 litre tank before it is piped into the town. This means the town has a 200,000 litre capacity, which has increased from the 150,000 litre capacity it had been according to Folk. This system is now able to serve a population of about 1,000. Stoughton currently has just below 700 residents while the town is also providing water to businesses including the hotels in town as well. Mayor Bill Knous was very happy to see the completion of the plant, which he says was one of his primary focuses as mayor. “It was one of my major goals when running for mayor,” Mayor

Knous explained. “I’ve been in for two years and we’ve got the plant running, so you’ve got to be happy with that. What a Christmas pres-ent! We’re all happy with it.” “It was that rst Christmas I phoned Ed Komarnicki and asked what we could do, he told me to just hang on, and three months later we had a $250,000 grant which really made this happen. With that away we went.” Komarnicki joined the group on Dec. 19 to see the new facility that was made a reality through a joint effort between the town and government.

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Citizens attending the Water Treatment Plant open house and dignitaries pose for a photo including Mayor Bill Knous (fourth from right) and Honourable Ed Komarnicki (third from right) Member of Parliament for the Souris-Moose Moun-tain constituency.

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By Lynne Bell CrossFit competitors Carson Brady, 27, and Colin Wilson, 28, of Carlyle teamed up to take second-place honours at the FrostFit Games 2015 in Winnipeg on January 10 and 11. Competing under the name ‘A Farmer and A Teacher’, the pair’s inaugural competition as a team found them coming up against athletes from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. “We started out with 48 athletes in 24 teams in our division,” says Wilson. “From there, the semi- nal included the top 12 teams and the nal was made up of the top four.” “We went into it just to give competing a try,” says Brady. “We went into it kind of spur-of-the-moment, so we were really happy to get second place.” Although CrossFit workouts incorporate elements from such challenging pursuits as: high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthetics, strongman, and others, both Brady and Wilson say that the CrossFit community is a supportive one-both in and out of competition. “It’s a bit different than going to the gym and say, walking on the treadmill,” says Brady, who teaches CrossFit at Built 4 Life Health and Fitness in Carlyle. “In regular classes as well as in competition, the atmosphere is a team atmosphere, a really good bond.” “In Winnipeg, we had separate warm-up rooms from the other teams, and through the rst couple of events, we didn’t really have a chance to talk with them. But as the competition progressed, and there were fewer teams, we had more of a chance to get to know the other teams.” “Even though you’re competing, they’re more than happy to share. We’re all trying our best, but we all want everybody to do just as well. That’s one of my favourite things about it,” adds Brady. “One of the athletes in my division was in last place and the whole crowd was cheering and willing him on. It’s not always the team who’s doing the best who gets the loudest cheers,” says Brady. “It’s like that at the gym, too. We have a pretty great group of about 15 people at Built 4 Life-Jenna Jensen’s gym in Carlyle-and I’d encourage anybody to come and check it out.” Wilson, who teaches phys-ed from kindergarten to grade 12 in Carnduff, agrees. “Carson and I have been friends for a long time and we grew up together. We knew what our strengths were and we talked on the way to Winnipeg, about the competition and what we’d do, which was really just play to our strengths.” “I’ve been doing CrossFit for just under two years,” adds Wilson. “And it’s a super-supportive community at Built 4 Life. Cam Jarvis is the founder for our little group, and Carson and Scott Nicholson are in there, too. There’s a group of 15 who are always working out and Jenna Jensen, who owns the gym, has been great about letting us use the aerobics room there.” “I’d just encourage anyone to give CrossFit a try. It’s a great way to get t and it includes simple things like push-ups, sit-ups...It’s a really supportive, rewarding way to get healthy and t. No one’s judging.” Both men say that CrossFit workouts have positively impacted their lives. “Growing up, I always prided myself on being in pretty good shape,” says Wilson. “But now, I’m more well-rounded, as far as strength, conditioning, and overall tness.” “I’ll do more competitions,” he adds. “I’d like to see how good I can get. With my job, coaching, and family commitments, I often train by myself, so I compete to see where I’m at, where I measure up. That’s why I compete, to be the best I can be.” Brady says that CrossFit can impact health and tness levels “super-quick” and is easily adaptable to an individual’s circumstances and tness level. “CrossFit has de nitely made my life better,” he says. “In health, in tness, in everything. I’m a farmer, and it allows me to work around that. When I was younger, I didn’t really make health and tness a priority, so I think it’s great for kids to be exposed to a different, healthier lifestyle earlier on.” Wilson and his wife, Janessa have a two and a half-year-old

Carlyle’s CrossFit Champs: Carson Brady and Colin Wilson win in Winnipeg

(far right) CrossFit champions, Colin Wilson (l) and Carson Brady (r) of Carlyle are joined at the FrostFit Games podium by Wilson’s 2 1/2 year-old daughter, Rhettley. The two-man team took second-place honours at the competition, held in Winnipeg, January 10-11.

(l-r) Colin Wilson and Carson Brady of Carlyle teamed up to take second-place honours at Winnipeg’s FrostFit Games 2015, on January 10-11. This year, the CrossFit competition played host to athletes from Alberta, Saskatchewan, daughter, Rhettley. “My wife and daughter were in Winnipeg. It was great having them there. Their support is pretty well why I do this, and of course, I want to be a good example for my daughter,” he says. “I teach out of town, I coach volleyball and badminton, and I have a family. I work out in my garage and at Built 4 Life in Carlyle. I’d encourage anyone to go to the gym or get in touch with Cam (Jarvis) or Carson (Brady) to give it a try.” “And the rst class is always free!” says Brady. Built 4 Life Health and Fitness is located at 220 Railway Avenue E in Carlyle.

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By Lynne Bell Carlyle’s 10th Annual Open Oilman’s Bonspiel ended ttingly, as the winners of the weekend event were ‘Bunzie’s Champions’, a team determined to pay tribute to their friend, co-worker, and fellow curler, Michael Bunz of Wawota, who died tragically on the job in an oil eld-related accident. The team, skip Kevin Wilson, third Doug Bourgon, second Garth Newell, and lead Colton Wilson, also wore Saskatchewan Roughrider jerseys in their friend’s memory in an effort to honour Michael Bunz’s passions and love of life. Skip Kevin Wilson, speaking on behalf of his team, said, “Michael was killed while working in the oil eld. He was an active curler in the Oilmen’s Bonspiel and we’ve either curled with him or gone up against him several times. He was a great friend, both on and off the ice, and a friendly foe on it.” “He was also a huge Roughriders fan, so we wore our jerseys in memory of him. We wanted to compete in the bonspiel honouring two of his passions, and of course, his passion for life.” “Dean Drew of NALCO Champion-which is the company Michael worked for- sponsored us. We all wanted to pay tribute to Michael, and of course, his family.” Throughout the tournament, a photo collage-made up mostly of pictures Michael Bunz and his family-hung in the Carlyle Curling Club, and his tribute team only removed it to pose with it when they won the tournament. “We want to reiterate how much a part of the Oilman’s Bonspiel Michael was,” says Wilson. “When he was around, there was always great competition and great cameraderie.” This year, the annual event hosted sixteen teams from Carlyle, Arcola, Carnduff, Estevan, Kisbey, Lampman, Oxbow and Wawota. The curling action took place at the Carlyle Curling Club, Feb. 19-22. The tournament format was a Creelman draw, which guaranteed each team four games throughout the tournament, as

Carlyle’s 10th Annual Open Oilmen’s Bonspiel ends with a touching tribute

Bunzie’s Champions not only captured the top spot at the 2015 10th Annual Open Oilmen’s Bonspiel; they captured hearts as well. (l-r) Second Garth Newell, third Doug Bourgon, skip Kevin Wilson, and lead Colton Wilson, along with team sponsor, Dean Drew (not pictured) of NALCO Champion made it their mission to pay tribute to the late Michael Bunz’s passion for curling in the Oilmen’s Bonspiel, cheering on the Riders, and most of all, his love for his family, friends, and colleagues. The team requested that they pose for their rst-place team picture holding a photo collage made up mostly of pictures of Michael Bunz and his family.

well as allowing every team a chance to make the playoffs. Teams are asked to have at least three curlers on each rink that are in oil eld or oil eld-related occuapations. This can include spouses of those working in the petroleum industry. Organizer Anita Delalleau says, “It’s a very social bonspiel. Not only does everyone enjoy the curling and the prizes, we also

do a lot of socializing. We had a dance on Friday night, and this year, Canadian Energy Services supplied pizza and wings for all of the curlers on Saturday night.” “Because it’s our 10th anniversary this year, Crescent Point Energy sponsored an entire prime rib dinner for our banquet, catered by Weirs of Manor. Carlyle Food World made us an anniversary cake that represented

a sheet of curling ice,” said Delalleau. “We couldn’t do any of this-and that includes our prizes-without our sponsors.” “I’d also like to acknowledge the Carlyle Curling Club’s assistance in organizing the bonspiel with me.”

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During its rst two decades, Lampman High School Theatre earned numerous provincial and regional accolades; and next year, as it enters its second, the company may be taking their act overseas. “We’ve been nominated to apply to the

Edinburgh Fringe Festival High School Showcase for 2016,” says drama director, Christine Branyik-Thornton. “A company has to be nominated by a theatre professional. We haven’t been accepted yet, but it’s an accolade just to be nominated.” Lampman’s high school drama program

was nominated for the honour in January. The invitation to apply to the Edinburgh Fringe recognizes Lampman as one of the top high school programs in the United States and Canada. If selected, the company will be fundraising to represent North America’s top high school theatre companies and will travel to Scotland in 2016. “We’ll know in May,” says Branyik-Thornton,

who says that along with preparing a play to showcase, the company will be fundraising. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but Edinburgh-if we go-will require us to fundraise.” Staging plays while simultaneously fundraising

is nothing new for the LHS company, and on Saturday, March 21, they staged and the two 15-minute plays they will take to the Region One Drama Festival, March 26 and 27 in Moosomin, with admission earmarked for the group’s travel. The rst play, Marco Ramirez’s “Chester Who

Painted the World Purple” is the touching story of a boy and his grandfather, who is slowly going blind and can only see the colour purple. In an effort to help his beloved Abuelo (Sam Paxman), grandson Chester (Cassidy Roy) decides to paint the world purple-including the turf at their city’s stadium-so his grandfather can watch “the big game” on television. Adrianna Raynard’s assured narration made it easy to suspend disbelief as Chester carried out his magical mission. Both Cassidy Roy as Chester and Samantha Paxman as Abuelo formed a believable and heartrending bond as grandson and grandfather, whose love transcends the losses that old age can bring. Donavon Andrews was convincing as the curious hardware clerk selling gallons of purple paint, and Carter Branyik-Thornton’s Boston accent was pitch perfect. The play’s crew made the production a standout. Although the set was minimal-allowing the audience to focus on the actors and their characters’ emotional journey, the use of purple spotlights, a paintbrush that borrowed a technique from rhythmic gymnastics, and the sound effects that accompany Chester on his long jouney to the stadium-a trip that includes bus, subway, and elevator rides, as well a a near-miss by an ice-cream truck, were exceptional. Stage manager and lighting board operator, Darian Freeden, with sound by K’Lyn Duttenhoffer-along with spotlight operators Tara

Fleck and Taylor Grimes were as much a part of the drama on stage as the actors, while backstage manager, Hannah Stinson kept the action moving awlessly. The second showcase was an irreverent comedy, “Drugs Are Bad”, by Jonathan Rand. In this play, Raynard, Roy, and Paxman demonstrate their con dence and comedic timing, as they play a straightlaced son (Paxman) saddled with parents who (seemingly) embrace a lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock and roll. As the trio’s atypical parent-teen con ict plays out, all is not what it seems. However, Paxman’s display of horror and disgust at his embarrassing parents who embrace all things antisocial is comedically convincing, as are Raynard and Roy’s portrayals of the wayward Delores and Harold. Director Branyik-Thornton says the Lampman company prides itself on its “collective program.” “We all read many, many plays before we get together as a group to decide what we will perform,” she says. “We usually pick a play that’s the maximum for competition, which is 53 minutes. This year, with these two 15 minute plays, we liked the plays, so that’s why we chose them.” “We base our choices on the depth and the breadth of the play(s), and we spent as much time rehearsing these plays, as we would one that’s almost an hour long.” “We want it to ring true for ourselves and our audience.”

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(l-r) Lampman High School Theatre actors Samanta Paxman, Adrianna Raynard and Cassidy Roy shine in the 15-minute comedy, “Drugs Are Bad”, one of two plays the company will be taking to the Region One Drama Festival in Moosimin. Now entering its second decade, LHS Theatre has earned numerous regional and provincial awards, and have recently been nominated to apply to the renowned Edinburgh Fringe festival High School Showcase, the largest theatre festival of its kind in the world. (Sta� photo by Lynne Bell)

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New Carlyle Chamber of Commerce President Steve Schultz says, “I’m looking forward to working with the businesses in town for the betterment of our entire community.” At the Chamber’s annual general meeting, held Tuesday, April 14 at the Skyline Motor Inn, members also welcomed two new board members, Frank Faber and Ken King, as well as three guest speakers: Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO, Steve McLellan, Jeff Richards of Southeast Regional College, and Ron Arenshenkoff from Spectra Financial. McLellan, a former Kenosee Lake resident and area business owner, praised Tourand “For the good work you’ve done bringing the (Carlyle) Chamber back to life. I was in this room when the waterslides and the Rafferty Alameda Dam were only good ideas. You need business for the betterment of this community.” McLellan’s wide-ranging and informative talk addressed several issues of importance to residents of Saskatchewan, including oil, agriculture, water, the contributions made by temporary foreign workers, and the province’s population growth. “The oil sector has taken a bit of a hit in the last while,” said McLellan. “Oil is cyclical, and oil is going to come back, probably sooner than we think. If there’s a silver lining, I would say that now is the time we make ourselves better, faster, and more productive.” “Use this time wisely, and be ready, because it will come back.” “Across the province, people are nervous now,” added McLellan. “We’ve had a very good run in the last decade. If we compare where we are now to where we were, we’re still in a great place. The fundamentals are here. We have food, fuel, and fertilizer and the world needs food, fuel, and fertilizer. Saskatchewan has $30 billion in exports per year.” However, McLellan added that business-during a boom or a downturn-will always present challenges that must be proactively addressed. Citing a recent rail study, he said: “We had a situation where we had the biggest crop in this province, and we couldn’t get the crop to market...and as long as we continue to ship oil by rail, we’re not going to have the capacity, unless we do things differently.” Water is another cyclical issue in Saskatchewan that must also be managed, said McLellan. “From 1981 until 1989, I lived at Kenosee and during that time, Howard Young was working hard on water,” he said. “Since then, the water levels of the lakes have gone up. During the last few years, we look more like a sur ng spot than a prairie, but a drought is forecast for 2024, and we need to look at ways manage water. We have to look at ways to protect ourselves from too little or too much water.” McClellan said the province’s population growth began in 2006, after the 2005 provincial homecoming. “In 2005, people came back, saw that the lights were on, and decided Saskatchewan was a great place to grow a family or a business. Since April 2006, the population has continued to grow. Population is critical and this is a place where people want to stay.”

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Members of the Carlyle Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting Tuesday, April 14 at the Skyline Motor Inn. The Chamber elected a new president-Steve Schultz-and welcomed new board members, Frank Faber and Ken King. The group also heard from three guest speakers, one of whom was Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO, Steve McLellan. Pictured (l-r) are: Dean Ho� man, Ken King, President Steve Schultz, Frank Faber, outgoing president, Martin Tourand, Troy Foster, and Nicole Currie.

The Carlyle Chamber of Commerce welcomed three guest speakers to their annual general meeting, held Tuesday, April 14 at the Skyline Motor Inn. Pictured (l-r) are: newly-elected chamber president-Steve Schultz, outgoing president, Martin Tourand, Je� Richards, vice-president, Strategic Development, Southeast Regional College, Ron Areshenko� , Spectra Financial, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO, Steve McLellan, and Crystal Yunick, Spectra Financial, Estevan.


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The Wawota Lions Club hosted the 10th edition of its annual quad derby-the club’s major fundraiser- on Saturday, April 25, as 677 off-road enthusiasts-riding quads, side by sides, and motorbikes-were welcomed with a 22-mile scenic trail that provided them with a day of fun in the dust, dirt, and mud. Proceeds from the quad derby are earmarked for numerous community projects, according to Lions member, Garry Dickson. “We also partner with other local organizations, with the Wawota Community Rink Board providing a pancake breakfast for the riders, and the Wee Welcome Daycare hosting supper. We even have quad-washing for a small fee. This year, the Wawota Skating Club is in charge of that, so they can raise some money for their club.” “We have great prizes donated by our generous sponsors,” says Dickson. “Their sponsorship also allows us to award three cash prizes to riders and three silent hand cash prizes to non-riders.” “We really appreciate the support of our sponsors, “ says Lions Club president, Doug Bourgon. “We can’t thank them enough.” “The support of everyone who is involved in this fundraiser makes it a success,” adds Bourgon. “We appreciate them all.” “It’s a real family-oriented event,” adds Dickson. “A lot of guys come and bring their young kids, their wives, their girlfriends with them. A lot of them bring their motor homes and camp in Centennial Park or stay nearby. Many of them are here on Friday night and stay through until Sunday, so there’s an economic bene t for Wawota and the surrounding area, too.” Area landowners have continued to allow the use of their land, so the trail remains the same as in previous years. The route is divided into “good” and “bad” sections-with good meaning relatively little mud, and “bad” meaning a rider is

more likely to become stuck. “And a lot of them are more likely to like the “bad” trail,” laughs Dickson. Landowner and Lion Doug Carpenter has allowed the derby across his land since it began. “Things have improved a lot since we started it,” he says. “There were a few problems in the beginning, but now, the majority of the riders respect the land.” “We appreciate that and we can always clean up,” he says, adding, “My main concern is that nobody gets hurt. As long as no one is hurt and they have a safe rally, that’s my real concern.” Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment were in attendance to help ensure the safety of participants, according to Lions Club president, Doug Bourgon. “It was a safe day for everybody today,” he said. “That’s our entire aim for this day. We want to raise money, but most of all, we want it to be a safe day for everyone who participates-and it was.” Midway through the ride, the Lions hosted a barbeque at the Cook Shack, which allows the members of the club and their spouses to feed the hundreds of riders on derby day. Hundreds of participants took advantage of the break and enjoyed the tailgate party-like atmosphere in the picturesque Pipestone Valley, many praising Wawota’s hospitality and the event itself. Chris Spry of Carlyle, who rode with his 11-year-old son, Damien said, “The entire rally was excellent. The food was great, the sign in was fast, everything. Last year, I brought Damien for the rst time and he rode with me. This year, he rode his little Honda quad and I brought my side by side.” “We had an excellent time, and we’ll de nitely be back next year.”

Wawota Lions’ Quad Derby takes to the trail for its 10th year

The Wawota Lions Club marked a decade of derbies, as the organization hosted its 10th Annual Quad Derby, Saturday, April 25. The derby is the Lions’ major fundraiser and not only provided 677 o� -road enthusiasts from as far away as Calgary, Winnipeg, and Prince Albert, with a day of fun in the mud, but funds raised also support numerous community projects.

The Wawota Lions Club’s 10th Annual Quad Derby was held on Saturday, April 25. Riders-677 in all-were welcomed with a 22-mile scenic trail that provided them with a day of fun in the dust and the mud. The event not only helps to fund numerous community projects; it also provides a boost for businesses in the Wawota area during the entire weekend.


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A short-lived but intense storm swept across this corner of southeast Saskatchewan on the evening of Friday, June 12 causing widespread damage to homes, vehicles and crops. During its 15-minute duration,the storm left many without power, and produced large hailstones and intense winds which broke the windows of many area homes and vehicles, pitting siding and leaving streets carpeted in branches and leaves. Martin Kilbuck, whose home on Stockton Avenue in Carlyle sustained broken windows and damaged siding-in some parts right down to his trailer’s insulation-said, “At rst, I thought someone was knocking on the door really loudly. But when I looked outside, it was hailing pretty good. The hail I saw was pea-size to loonie-sized.” “It only went on for about 10 to 15 minutes, but it was enough to do damage.” Student Victoria Flynn lives on 6th Street in Carlyle and was home alone when the storm hit. “I was pretty scared. It was so loud. We had two front windows on our house broken and a whole bunch of damage to the front of the house.” Trent Johnson’s who lives on Riddell Bay says, “My front window was smashed, the siding on the west side of the house was destroyed, the boat cover has holes everywhere and the Bell dish is broken.” Allan and Sylvia Thomas of Country Garden Greenhouse in Carlyle had to suspend business for an entire year while they rebuilt after the green house was levelled during the storm of July 2008. “The damage to the greenhouse this time is bad,” says Sylvia. “Because we’ll have to replace the plastic that forms the roofs and walls of all four greenhouses. They are pitted with holes from the hailstones.” “But we feel so bad for all of our customers. So many of them have been planting and working so hard to have nice yards for grad.” “We really feel as though we got off lucky,” adds Thomas. “Unlike the last storm in 2008, we didn’t lose a business for a year. But we’re going to wait until the fall to replace the coverage of all four of our greenhouses, in case there are more storms like this. I hope not.”

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Mary eld Fair excitedly held a success-ful 100 year celebration on Thursday, July 23. Whether attending for the rst time or a return visitor to the annual event, people of all ages enjoyed themselves.

The fair has endured for a century and remains a mainstay in the community as it draws in new visitors each year, while also bringing back relatives and others who once lived in Mary eld or the surrounding area.

This year the Ag Society was elated to have a large crowd attending and off ered nu-merous attractions which were well enjoyed by all ages.

The day began with a pancake breakfast prepared by the Mary eld Auditorium Com-mittee and was sponsored by the Borderland Co-op.

Held along Main Street in the late morn-ing was the annual parade, which saw nu-merous entries coming from within Mary eld and the surrounding area. During the large parade, kids clamoured after candies, while a greenhouse drove in the parade passing out geraniums. An agricultural community the parade boasted entries of horses, 4H-ers walking their calves, tractors, and more.

Found this year on the fairgrounds was the annual Man-Sask Border Circuit horse show, as well as a Hunter/Jumper horse show.

The Man-Sask horse show welcomed 45 entries and has been a part of the fair for many years. Entrants participated in numer-ous classes for varied age groups, types of riding, and the gymkhana.

A total of eight participants entered into the Hunter/Jumper horse show, which is down from last year, but as the judge, Amanda Abraham, said, “People are out hay-ing this time of year and it’s hard to get away at this time of year always, but the number of entrants we do have are enjoying it.”

“I’m a little surprised there’s not more because they do a very good job here, they have nice jumps, and there is good prize money that can be won.”

The day also boasted fun for youth of all ages with a petting zoo set up, bouncers, a mechanical bull, the SGI safety squad with games, and entertainment by Hoop Girl at 1 p.m.

Delicious pie was made once again by Shirley Campbell, while other food was avail-able from the canteen. A chili cook off was held once again, which was well enjoyed.

According to members of the Mary eld Ag Society numbers were up this year within

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Years ago First Nations lived fully dependent on the land. Sometimes a harsh land on the prairies, they learned to survive and found reprieve from the elements in places like the Moose Mountains. As a way to regain this knowledge a nine week program was held this summer for youth. They spent their time in the wilderness learning about the land in the form of survival as well as learning about cultural practices and legends told around the re in the evening. Upon arriving at the camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, the youth came to greet The Observer before showing and explaining a portion of what they learned. They took The Observer on a walk through a pathway with ancient signs and markers to help identify each section of trail called, “Land of the Little People.” “We made some really great nds,” Medwolf explained. “I’m lucky, I was raised by my grandparents, and I pass on the little bit I know to others. I know this much,” he held up his ngers an inch apart, “from this much,” he said holding his hands apart a few feet. The little bit Medwolf knows includes 130 medicines as well as legends and ancient signage once used. Though these legends often diff er amongst First Nations people many of them focus on the same teachings. Medwolf teaches through way of doing, so the youth learned over the course of nine weeks by searching and identifying medicines, putting up teepees, creating ancient signage, and building work areas, as well as learning about legends. This is where the name of their educational pathway the youth built developed, “Land of the Little People.”Land of the Little People educational pathway created “All tribes have little people,” Medwolf explained. “Not just First Nations, but other cultures, the Irish have famous ones. The little people are a tribe from the upworlds who were stranded here. When the light skinned people came the little people went into hiding and now they can only be seen by kids and holy people.” “They gave us knowledge though, like how to take aspirin out of the willow, which rocks won’t blow up in a re, and the powerful vitamins in dog bones which were used in our casts to fuse broken bones. There are many stories of little people who taught us everything. Today they’re still hiding, but if you make a playground, they’ll come play, or a village, they’ll come visit.” “Locally they have a place here called Heart Hill which is famous for little people.” The pathway built includes a small village partway down the path which was used to teach the participants about setting up a village, because even done on a small scale it requires the same practices as on the larger. With only a few small four foot teepees set up in this Little People Village, there are plans to set up more to make it thirteen. “Thirteen, to our people, isn’t a bad number,” Medwolf explained. “Thirteen is sacred to us. A perfect hawk’s tail has thirteen feathers.” The trail began with three rocks stacked, which is an ancient sign indicating that a trail begins. The rst stop the youth spoke about included a survival technique of accumulating pure drinking water using a hole, rocks, and in this instance a plastic sheet. Condensation would accrue and pool in the middle.

First Nations youth learn survival and cultural practices

At the medicine station, dried leaves of varying medicines hang above, while grinding stones and baskets are found on the ground.



Youth learned how to make ancient signs including this one which tells people the water is not drinkable.


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The Bear Claw Casino and Hotel’s An-nual Pow Wow at White Bear First Nations on Aug. 28, 29 and 30 was a gathering that honoured First Nations culture, tradition, and spirituality.

The pow wow was also a visual spec-tacle full of colour, sound and pageantry that welcomed participants and visitors from throughout Saskatchewan, as well as from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario, Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Utah.

During Saturday’s Grand Entry Ivan Lonechild of White Bear First Nations delivered the opening invocation, which included a prayer in Cree and a refl ection on the history of White Bear’s pow wow.

“Back in 1989, some of us on the White Bear Pow Wow committee saw that some of the young people quit dancing pow wow because they couldn’t get past the old pros. So we opened a new category. We also took measures to increase interest in the sing-ing contest. And today, I see that Stoney Park (singers and drummers from Morley, Alberta) won that competition here back in 1989 and they’re here with us again today at White Bear, all those years later.”

Lonechild emphasized the need to pre-serve the pow wow’s spiritual value for First Nations peoples in the face of modernity.

“We used to camp the old way (at pow wow),” he said. “We didn’t stay in hotels or motels. We cooked our food outside, the old way. With pow wows changing, sometimes, as Indian people, we have to take a step backwards and look within ourselves.”

“But I’m happy our pow wow commit-tee understands the spirtitual aspect of what we are,” he concluded.

Visiting Chief Dr. Leo Omani of Sas-katchewan’s Wapayton First Nation gave an address that underscored the importance of family and community among First Nations peoples.

“Governance used to begin in the fam-ily,” said Omani. “Mom and Dad, brothers and sisters, and extended families settled disputes. Then you moved to your nations and then to other nations, and there was consensus.

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This dancer was one of hundreds who thrilled the crowd at the annual pow wow held at the Bear Claw Casino, Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Ivan Lonechild of White Bear First Nations opened Saturday’s ceremony with a prayer in Cree. Lonechild gave a brief history of the White Bear First Nations pow wow, and emphasized the importance of keeping the pow wow’s spiritual traditions intact in the face of modernity. “Sometimes, as Indian people, we have to take a step backwards and look within ourselves.” (Sta� Photo by Lynne Bell)

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It was a day to commemorate in Stoughton on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as Coderre Construction celebrated 70 years of business and the grand opening of their new shop and offi ces. As a young man Wilf Coderre joined the Canadian Air Force which worked alongside Britain’s Royal Air Force, during World War II. On his 13th mission the bomber plane he was on was shot down. Wilf was captured outside of Berlin by German forces and spent 17 months in a prison camp, being released when the war ended. Upon returning to Stoughton, Wilf bought his fi rst truck and would begin the 70 year legacy of Coderre Construction with a three-tonne truck: “After the war I bought a three-tonne Ford truck,” Wilf explained. His wife, Lucy, added, “The trucks weren’t available to just anybody; the guys coming back from the war were given special allowances.” “When Dad was released from the camp, he had back pay coming, and it was with that money he bought the fi rst truck,” Kim Coderre, one of Wilf and Lucy’s sons, explained. At the time trucks were hard to come by because the war eff ort had put a strain on metal and rubber for civilian use. Military personnel returning home were given the fi rst opportunity to buy these trucks as a way to help them reintegrate into society. Shortly after returning and purchasing his truck, Wilf met Lucy: “I had been teaching in Forget,” Lucy remembers. “I didn’t know him before he left, but when he returned everybody knew him. He was the local hero.” The pair fell in love and married, starting their family of three sons and two daughters soon after, the sons – Del, Kim, and Randy – now operate the business which has reached seven decades of service to the community. “I started hauling fuel out of Regina for four or fi ve years, along with cattle and grain for farmers, and then I got into the gravel business,” Wilf explained. “Things just got bigger; I bought my second truck maybe three years after and then we added more trucks and more loaders over the years.” “When I fi rst started hauling gravel, it was cement gravel, all I had was a shovel. I shovelled the load on the truck and then off , it was very hard work.” Kim, another one of Wilf and Lucy’s sons, spoke of how hard Wilf worked stating, “Dad is the perfect example of how hard work won’t kill you.” In the beginning Wilf says there was one gravel pit north of Forget where he worked out of, but as time passed and the business grew, he explained his sons are now have multiple gravel pits they work out of.

A family legacy: Coderre Construction celebrates 70 years of business

Chelsea Schindel, Town of Stoughton councillor, joined the Coderre Construction family for a ribbon cutting to o� cially mark the grand opening of their new building. Schindel also said a few words of congratulations to the amassed crowd celebrating 70 years of business for the family owned and operated company. From l –r: Randy and Jean Coderre, Kim Coderre, Del Coderre, Chelsea Schindel (Town of Stoughton councillor), and Lucy and Wilf Coderre.


A photo board was set up with history surrounding Coderre Construction, which was a popular feature for many attending the celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the new building.


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In southeast Saskatchewan it’s a call they dread, a collision. A heavy truck has collided with a vehicle and it doesn’t look good. People are trapped, injured, and possibly dying or already dead. With people in trouble a fi re department must jump into action. People are relying on them and a fi refi ghter must make critical, quick decisions when in the moment. Whether the call involves a semi tractor, a hazardous materials trailer, a cement truck, or a school bus, training is an extremely important aspect for a fi refi ghter to be able to respond to any situation and keep a level head while doing so. In relation to the importance of training, Carlyle Fire and Rescue facilitated a training weekend for Heavy Extrication Course on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25. Coming out of Calgary to facilitate training was Randy Schmitz. He led a total of 15 students through various scenarios set up by the local Fire and Rescue. Schmitz is a fi refi ghter and extrication instructor with the Calgary Fire Department in Alberta.

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Carlyle Fire and Rescue hosted a Heavy Extrication Course on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25.

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Knowing one’s history is an important step to knowing one’s heritage. In Arcola, Adrian Paton, has dedicated years to collecting photographs which depict Saskatchewan’s early history. Beginning in the late 1980s when he received his grandmother’s photo album his passion expanded in 1993 while working on a local history project. His years of dedication have coalesced in the creation of a travelling exhibit by the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society. The exhibit was unveiled on Sunday, Nov. 29, in Arcola where the display will stay for three months before travelling to libraries and schools across the province. The President of the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society, Keith Carlson, explained that when the Society fi rst approached Paton in relation to the collection that, “We asked what he wanted to see done with his collection, and Adrian being a generous man simply said he wanted people to see them and to share them.” Ultimately the best way to do that was to send out two history students from the University of Saskatchewan for two summers to digitize over 800 photographs, although Paton has approximately 8,000 images in his possession. Initially worried that when they arrived there would simply be a drawer fi lled with photos strewn about, they were happily surprised when they discovered Paton had

Years of dedication: Adrian Paton’s extensive photo collection digitized

put eff ort into his collection throughout the years having catalogued and fi led everything. “It’s a fantastic collection,” Carlson exclaimed. With the photos digitized, they can now be viewed online, on the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society’s webpage: http://shfs.ca/. In addition to the photos compiled online, the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society wanted to create something more tangible, something that would also include brief written histories putting the images into context, thus the travelling exhibit was created based on the themes Paton had

categorized them in. The exhibit comes with a teacher’s guide as well for grades three to fi ve, which helps teachers fi t the exhibit into their provincial curriculum. “I would like to thank everybody for coming,” Paton said to the amassed crowd which fi lled the Arcola Library. “I’m always asked why I do this, why I started collecting, and I’ve never had an answer. I just started and it began to grow. I’ve been asked where I get them and I now have over 300 donors, and many of you in this room are included in that.”

Adrian Paton proudly stands next to a display the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society put together based on his collection of historical photos and knowledge of Saskatchewan histories.


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