The Observer November 6, 2025

Carlyle District Lions Club make donation

By Paul Kimball

For Clint Paton, October 29th was on course to be just another typical day…until about 3 p.m. that is.

A call came in notifying Paton, the fire chief of RM #2 and Carnduff Fire and Rescue of a house on fire on Spencer

Street in Carnduff. Within 10 minutes, he and several of his colleagues were on site…five minutes later they were fighting it. However, by that point, the fire was well underway. The main floor of the house, as well as the roof, were blazing. There wasn’t much that they could do to save the house.

It wasn’t for a lack of effort, though. All in all, 15 firefighters from the local department, plus another seven from nearby Carievale and Gainsborough fought the fire, with the use of 10 trucks – five from Carnduff, four from Carievale and Gainsborough and a tank truck provided by Competition, a local business.

Very quickly, it was determined that the primary focus was to prevent the fire from damaging adjacent homes. The strong wind from the west resulted in the melting of some siding on the house immediately to the east. Miraculously, the damage was relatively minor.

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Kisbey Fowl Supper receives a welcomed surprise from JJ Trucking

By Stephanie Zoer

The Kisbey Fowl Supper took place on October 24 at the Kisbey Recreation Centre. It did not take long for lineups to form when the doors opened at 4:30 p.m. This event has always been well attended and has gone on for many years. They have served as many as 600 people at one event.

This year the event took a twist. Upon arriving, two gentlemen sat at a table handing out tickets. It was assumed that they were in charge of taking the money as well. As many people found out, they would not take anybody’s money as the event had been 100 percent sponsored.

Guests were very surprised by this gesture and pleasantly pleased to receive such a meal for free. It was unexpected, as it was not advertised as a free meal. Guests only found out at the door when they planned to pay for the $25 meal.

The organization was surprised a few days before the event, that JJ Trucking from Arcola

was going to sponsor all the expenses for the evening. They did this because JJ Trucking is celebrating 25 years in business and wanted to do something for the community and area that has supported them for all these years.

The full course meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, four different salads and mixed vegetables was well received by the guests. Along the front of the stage was a wide range of homemade desserts. All of this was covered by JJ Trucking.

Four hundred and twelve people were served the meal on this evening.

The evening ran from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and many stayed after their meal to socialize with friends and neighbours.

Debbie Wallace, one of the many organizers, said it is a group effort to get this event going. The volunteers spend all day preparing the meal, dishes need to be done afterwards, and tables need cleaned up.

Throughout the meal, volunteers walked around taking away dirty dishes once the guests were

finished. Others came around with tea or coffee and encouraged people to get dessert.

The Kisbey Rec Centre committee have hosted this event since the 1980’s. The money raised through the years has helped with repairs to the building, equipment if needed or general maintenance.

With the generosity of JJ Trucking, the Kisbey Rec Committee is thankful to those who attended to make it another successful year, and a big thank you to JJ Trucking for making this event one to remember.

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We need to remember

Stephanie Zoer

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Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the men and women who served and continue to serve through war, conflict, and peacekeeping to allow us to be able to live in freedom. This day is not just another day on the calendar, but a strong reminder of the sacrifices that were made for this freedom.

In today’s busy world, it is easy to let the meaning of Remembrance Day slip away into the background. For many, it is a day off work or school, and it is easy to sit on the couch and relax for the day. But what does it take to go to a Remembrance Day service in your community?

It takes a few hours out of your day, to go to the cenotaph and remember these brave people for what they did. I think it is the least we can do for them. It is a respect and honour thing.

My dad and mom lived in the Netherlands when WW11 broke out. I can remember my mom saying, “You never want to live through a war.” Not only did the war take people through fighting, but many suicides took place at that time as well.

Dad ended up in a concentration camp, and he told us a few mild stories about what took place behind the high wires and the camps. The mild stories made my skin crawl, and I cannot imagine having to live with those memories and the things that he saw happen during that time.

Mom said they could tell the difference between the sounds of the German and Canadian war planes. The Canadian war planes was like music to their ears, as they felt that now they would be freed.

Just before the war ended the Germans blew up the dike which they knew would flood a great deal of towns and cities. My mom and her family had half an hour to get out of their home and get to high ground. They left with what they had on, and that was not much, as the Germans made sure that the Dutch people were left with very little.

My parents immigrated to Canada in 1949, Dad leaving behind his family, but all of Mom’s family came here. They crossed the ocean on a ship, dealing with 60-foot waves to get to the land of promise and freedom.

Today we have the opportunity to do what we want, when we want and where we want. We do not have a war hanging over our heads. And it is one we would never want to live through.

Every year I go to a Remembrance Day service, not because I have too, but because I want to. I want to honour my parents because of what they had to live through, and I am thankful that I have not had to have that kind of experience.

Each time I hear the bugle, it sends chills down my spine when I remember the stories that Dad told us, and I am grateful to all the men and women who fought to give us the right to live in freedom.

This year go to a service, there are many in the area. Listen to the names that are called off. These are the people who never made it back home to their loved ones, and there are many.

Freedom is not free; it comes with a price tag. It was bought with sacrifice, bravery, and the love of a country. On Remembrance Day we do not only remember the ones who did not make it home, but the ones who returned home carrying the invisible scars that no one talks about.

Remembrance Day is more than a tradition, it is respect, gratitude, and a promise that we will never forget what they did for us.

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”

Back in the Day

- Nelson Mandela

That’s what freedom looks like

“I’m not getting out of bed before noon,” the woman told me as she spoke about looking forward to a day off November 11. Apparently she didn’t plan to attend any sort of morning Remembrance Day event. It was simply a day off for her. Then again, no one is forced to go to any sort of commemoration. That’s what freedom looks like.

I had the chance to tour the Parliament buildings in Ottawa on a beautiful April day years ago. The iconic structure and grounds looked stunning against a vivid spring sky, marred only by the presence of a group of vocal protestors we needed to walk past. I didn’t support the content of their protest, but believed they had a right to peaceably be there. That’s what freedom looks like.

Last year approxi-

mately 30% of Canadians attended a community Remembrance Day ceremony in person while 44% watched one on TV. Just over 70% observed a moment of silence and 77% wore a poppy. Close to 30% posted something on social media or engaged in a conversation. Those numbers used to be higher. That is our choice, and of course some may do something else meaningful to mark the day. Or nothing at all.

I have attended Remembrance Day services in gymnasiums, churches, halls, event centers, and in the past few years Veterans Memorial Park in Outlook, Saskatchewan. What a beautiful spot the park is. It is something in which we can take tremendous pride and we need to express gratitude to those whose tireless efforts made that park a reality. It is befitting the brave men and women who have served from our communities and those whose lives were lost.

I also remember the year we gathered in front of the museum for the poignant Bells of Peace ceremony, marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.

It was a bitterly cold day and there was no stopping the shivering

as we stood in silence, listening as the ringing filled the air 100 times. As the ceremony ended we headed to our vehicles and moments later we were on our way home, shedding the outerwear the cold clung to, and reaching for a blanket or cup of coffee to warm us up. Soon we were comfortable again. Too comfortable. Too easily forgetting the unbearable conditions soldiers found themselves in. Their ability to sustain over months and years what I could never do was a stark reminder that freedom has a cost. For me it is an unearned gift. For those I will never meet it looks like pain, suffering, horror and a tremendous amount of courage.

Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms grants us some pretty remarkable things. We can worship how we wish, or not at all. We can express our beliefs and opinions, or choose to stay quiet. We can gather with those we want and associate with whom we choose. We can vote; or not. We can discuss public policy. We can support our governments. Or call attention to what we disagree with. That’s what freedom looks like.

Problems arise though, if we don’t understand what these freedoms are worth. If we aren’t diligent; if we aren’t grateful; if we don’t remember; we will see how quickly they are taken for granted, abused and lost. I benefit from the privileges so many in the world do not know. I need to remember. From the comfort of my warm home at some point later in the day, I picked up the program we’d been given at the Bells of Peace ceremony. In it was the statement, “The ceremony will proceed regardless of the weather. Fifteen minutes standing in the cold is a minor inconvenience, compared to the horror of Canadian soldiers who stood for endless days in the trenches.”

Few of us understand what it took. None of us would have what we do without their resolve. All of us need to remember the cost. If we’re going to do what we do and say what we say using those freedoms as a shield, we better take the time to honour those whose sacrifice made it possible. The view from the trenches must be remembered, because that’s what freedom looks like. That’s my outlook.

House re on Spencer Street in Carndu

« A1 Paton, who has been chief for about 13 years, indicated that “The fire was very difficult to put out. The house was very well-built with lots of lumber.” But four-and-a-half hours later… and thousands of gallons of water later, the fire was put out.

Or so it appeared.

At 7:30 p.m., the teams went back to their stations, to clean up the trucks and equipment and to prepare everything for the next call. They had a bite to eat – pizza provided by Eliza Belke – and then everyone headed for home.

Except for Paton, who headed back to the scene of the fire for a final look.

He spotted some smouldering smoke, which increased while he watched. He sent out another alarm and, within a very short time, 10 firefighters were

back, ready to fight the fire again.

This time, they worked for another two hours to successfully put the fire out for good.

Thankfully, no serious injuries occurred. The owner of the home was taken to the Galloway Health Centre with smoke inhalation and stayed overnight for observation. No firefighters were injured.

This was the first house fire that the department has fought in the last three years and Paton was very pleased with the work of his team. He is also very thankful for the mutual aid that was received from the fire departments in Carievale and Gainsborough.

That Wednesday may have started off very typically for Paton and the rest of the firefighters…but it ended up being anything but.

Redvers & District Lions Club

Volunteers helping out at the Dog Park opening

Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate the opening of our Dog Park on Sunday, Oct. 26! It was a little cool with all the wind, but we had hot dogs and hot chocolate to warm everyone up and keep our bellies lled. Anyone who came was entered to win a large bag of dog food (donated by the Carlyle & District Food Bank) and our lucky winners were Noah Aime, Angela Ulrich, Courtney Gavelin and Carly Rintoul. As Lions, it gives us great pride to serve our community and be able to provide meaningful assets to our area. We hope that this project will be enjoyed for many years and by all members in our community. If you want to join us in fun projects like this, contact one of your local Lions members for more information! Courtesy of Facebook

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

- John McCrae

Honouring the Fallen on Remembrance Day 2025

From 1939 until 1945 the world was ravaged by the most destructive war in history. World War II raged across Europe and Asia and ended with the ultimate and unconditional defeat of the fascist regimes in Germany, Italy and Japan. This year, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the end of that con ict and on this Remembrance Day we

remember those who took part.

Over 1.1 million Canadians participated in this global battle for freedom and more than 45,000 of them made the ultimate sacri ce and laid down their lives for their country and the freedom and rights that we now treasure. Carlyle town records show 194 local residents joined the military in World War II, and 19 never returned home. The names of those lost in both World War I and World War II are immortalized on the Cenotaph and are read annually during the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

On this, the 80th year after the end of World War II, it is important to remember those lost in that war and a little of their lives.

Sta WWII Roll of Honour, and the South East Military Museum Website.

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of 29. He had lived in Carlyle in his youth and been active in hockey while in Carlyle. He left behind a wife and two sons and is buried in in Brockwood Military Cemetery in UK.

Private Walter Earl Beatty died on August 19, 1942 during the Dieppe Raid. He was 22 years old. He was unmarried, but left behind parents and siblings in Carlyle. He is buried in Brockwood Military Cemetery in U.K.

Private Melville Douglas Beatty was the older brother of Walter Earl Beatty. He too died on August 19, 1942 at the age of 23 during the Dieppe raid. In addition to family in Carlyle he was survived by his wife in Toronto. He is buried in Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery in France.

Flight Lieutenant Harold Lundy Flynn died on December 15, 1944 at the age of 23. He had piloted many missions over France and died during air operations. He is buried in Dyce Old Churchyard in U.K.

Signalman Lloyd William Cameron died in a bombing raid in London on July 9. 1943 at the age of 24. He was survived by his wife and family in Canada. He is buried in in Brockwood Military Cemetery in UK.

Sapper George Wesley Hill died at the age of 36 on December 11, 1944. He was killed in action. He was survived by a wife and two four-year-old daughters. He is buried in the Ravenna War Cemetery in Italy.

Ri eman Harry Cecil Drans eld died in France on July 5, 1944, not quite a month after the D Day invasion of June 6, 1944. He was 32. He is buried in Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in France. No photo of H. C. Drans eld is available.

Sargent, Observer Ronald Alfred Kinnee died testing repaired aircraft in U.K. at the age of 25 on September 15, 1942. He was survived by his wife of two months. He is buried in Cottesmore (St. Nicholas) Churchyard Extn.

Sacrifices engraved forever in our memory

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to mark Remembrance Day. This date commemorates the 1918 Armistice, which marked the end of the First World War. Since then, it has become a special time to honour all those who have served or continue to serve in the armed forces.

EMOTIONS

Many emotionally charged commemorative activities take place on this day across the country. At 11 a.m., for instance, people observe a two-minute silence. This pause allows everyone to remember the sacrifices of those who lost their lives or put their lives at risk to defend universal values such as peace, freedom and justice.

DONATIONS

Starting in late October, many citizens and public figures wear a red poppy on their jackets or coats. This symbol expresses respect and solidarity with veterans. All donations collected through the Poppy Campaign support veterans and their families.

REFLECTIONS

Remembrance Day is more than a day for solemn ceremonies. It’s a special time to reflect on the importance of peace. It calls on everyone to consider ways to build a better future for the coming generations.

On November 11, take a moment to honour those who served Canada with courage and dedication. You can find Remembrance Day activities near you by checking your local newspaper or your municipality’s social media accounts.

The information and photos of those listed on the Carlyle Cenotaph World War II Honour Roll has been gathered from the Carlyle Legion Veteran’s Book, Veteran’s A airs Canada - The Canadian Virtual War Memorial, The Faces to Graves Website, RBC Enlisted Sta WWII Roll of Honour, and the South East Military Museum Website.

Private Daniel MacArthur died while taking part in the liberation of the Netherlands. His death occurred on March 3, 1945. He was 21 years old. He is the younger brother of Private Edward MacArthur. He is buried in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands.

Leading Aircraftman

Antii Alfreet Lunkie died on April 14, 1943 at the age of 29. He had been an RCMP o cer before he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He is buried in the Thunder Bay (Riverside) Cemetery in Ontario.

Private Edward MacArthur died while serving in U.K. on May 3. 1943. He was 32 years old at the time of his death. He was survived by his wife and eight children. He was the older brother of Private Daniel MacArthur. He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery in U.K.

Flight O cer E. J

Mann was killed on an operational ight over Stuttgart, Germany on June 28. 1944 at the age of 21. He was an employee of the Royal Bank of Canada and had enlisted from Carlyle in April of 1942. This information is from the RBC Enlisted sta WWII Roll of Honour. There is no photo available of Flight O cer Mann or any information on place of burial.

Private Ralph Margetts was killed during the raid on Dieppe on August 19. 1942. He was 22 years old. His parents lived in Manor at the time. He is buried in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery in France.

Trouper John Alexander McDonell died on Oxtober 28, 1944 at the age of 26 while participating in the liberation of the Netherlands. He was survived by his wife of 13 months. He is buried in the Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery.

Ri eman Melvin Melville (Buck) McKay died on February 19, 1945 at the age of 19. He was participating in the liberation of the Netherlands. He is buried Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery Netherlands.

Lance Corporal George Charles Redwood was 27 years old when he died on August 28, 1942. He had been wounded in the Dieppe raid of August 19, 1942 and was captured. He died 9 days later in a Prisoner of War camp. He is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension (Rouen) France. There are no photos available of Lance Corporal Redwood or of his nal resting place.

Ri eman Wesley Kenneth Morrison took part in the Normandy invasion on June 6,1944. He was captured by the Germans. On June 8, 1944 he was taken out of prison and summarily executed. He was 29. He is buried in the BenySur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in France.

G. Robinson. No de nitive information has been found on this member of the Honour Roll. He may be Robert (Babe) Gerald Robinson. Other than this photo and another one, nothing else has been found.

2025 poppy campaign underway

Submitted by Doug Waldner

On October 27, members of the Carlyle Branch of the Legion were pleased to go to the Moose Mountain Lodge to conduct a “First Poppy Ceremony”. The “First Poppy Ceremony” is the uno cial start of the Legion’s poppy campaign prior to Remembrance Day. This year it was decided to honour four people with a ceremonial rst poppy. Mike Makelki, branch president, presented “First Poppies” to Carlyle Mayor Jenn Sedor, Mrs. Muriel Ne , Mrs. Stephanie Paulley, both of whom are widows of World War II veterans, and Comrade Audrey Young, who at age 95 is the most senior member of our Legion Branch and was recently awarded a Life Membership in gratitude for her many years of service in both the Legion and prior to that in the Women’s Auxiliary of the Legion.

After the awarding of the “First Poppies”, members of the Legion spoke to and presented poppy stickers to residents and sta members.

The poppy is an international symbol of remembrance, and to honour those who served in the armed forces. During the poppy campaign, members of the Legion approach businesses for donations and distribute poppy trays from which members of the public can purchase poppies to wear. Funds raised during the poppy campaign are dedicated to giving aid to veterans of the armed forces, whether they served in wartime or peace.

Our o cial start of the poppy campaign in Carlyle will be Monday, November 3. By the end of that day there will be poppy trays available in many businesses in the Carlyle and the surrounding area. Poppies are available for a donation. Please give generously, and wear your poppy with pride, remembrance and reverence. Please also attend the Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11 at the Carlyle Elementary School. Lest we forget.

Remembrance Day

Marguerite Black…the daughter of a veteran

By Paul Kimball

Marguerite Black has been an associate member of the Canadian Royal Legion Carndu Branch No. 216 since 1981. She has come by her interest in the Legion honestly.

Her two brothers have served in the Forces. Allan McRae was with the navy during the Korean War and Donald was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force as a peacekeeper.

Her father, Randle, served in the two great wars –World War I and World War II.

Born in Indian Head (in the Northwest Territories) in 1897, Randle was drafted into the army on April 30, 1918. While training in Regina at the RCMP depot, he was called up to the Expeditionary Forces and sent to England to ght with the British Army. He trained as a tanker, but prior to being sent into battle, the war came to an end.

He returned home…back to the family farm in Wynot, Saskatchewan. Not too long after arriving home, he was deployed to Winnipeg to help control the infamous Winnipeg General Strike in 1919. That strike involved 30,000 workers who refused to go to work due to poor working conditions and wages that resulted from World War I. The strike ended on what has been

called Bloody Saturday – June 21st…six weeks after it started.

Following the riot, McRae was discharged from the army. He spent the next few years helping out at the farm. He married Helen Cuthill in 1928 and began working for an implement dealer. Eventually, he was o ered the position of postmaster in Wishart, Saskatchewan. (Incidentally, the Canadian government o ered many veterans careers as postmasters.).

During these years, the McRae family began to grow. McRae and his wife gave birth to Allan, then Donald. As Helen was pregnant with the third child Marguerite, World War II broke out and McRae was called up to serve once again on May 1, 1943.

This time, his posting was on Canadian soil rather than British soil. He was posted to Medicine Hat as a member of the Veteran Guards of Canada to guard German prisoners of war (POWs).

He did this until March 26, 1946, about half a year after the war had ended. Over those three years, he became well-acquainted with those under his guard and became good friends with many of them. In later years, he often told stories about his ‘POW friends’.

Finally, the war came to an end and all the POWs

were sent to eastern Canada by train, to be eventually returned to Germany. It was a 12-day train trip…and often McRae told the story of how he wore the same uniform for the entire trip.

Once again, McRae was discharged from his duties and returned to his duties as postmaster. The job was still ‘in the family’, as Helen had lled in for him while he was stationed in Medicine Hat. A couple of years later, he was let go from his post o ce duties.

He took on a job with a construction company in Regina…about two hours away from his home in Wishart. He also began to work as a carpenter in his spare time, building furniture.

While working in construction, he was sent to Carndu to work on the new school in 1951. He liked the little town and decided to move his family there. He left construction to work with Rabeau’s Hardware as a tinsmith.

He retired in 1962, at the age of 65. He became a life member of the Legion…until his passing in 1989. His service to his country during the two wars and his subsequent involvement with the Legion has helped to shape Marguerite and her interest in war and her commitment to the Legion.

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Two Carndu teachers help students keep Remembrance Day meaningful

By Paul Kimball

Blair Beck and Trevor Geiger are Grade 9 Social Studies teachers at the Carndu Education Complex. They are both very interested in teaching ‘social’ issues to their students.

For example, during the federal election earlier this year, Beck brought his entire class to the polling station to provide a lesson on what the voting process looks like…preparing them for the day when they will be of age to vote. The students followed him in every voting step…with the exception of entering the voting booth. How he voted remains the only mystery to them.

Both teachers are also very much interested in keeping the spirit of Remembrance Day alive with the young people they teach.

Beck’s mother-in-law, Verdeen Matthewson, is a member of the Canadian Royal Legion Carndu Branch No. 216 and sits on its board. Just over a year ago, she approached her son-in-law about a new initiative the Legion was taking – No Stone Left Alone. (More information regarding that initiative can be found in another article this week within the Observer.). She wondered if he would be interested in having his class participate in it.

He was. He spoke to his colleague, Geiger, and they put the wheels in motion and were involved in a special service of remembrance during the week leading up to Remembrance Day. The service was held at Carndu ’s cemetery.

This year, they will be participating again. The service is to be on November 4th – a story will appear in next week’s paper.

To prepare for the service, 15 students researched the lives of those in Carndu who served in various capacities during the wars and plan to present what they learned at the service. Each of the 29 students will be given a metal poppy that will be placed on a metal stem at the site of each of the 142 people who have been interred in Carndu ’s cemetery.

During the week of preparation, Legion president, Je Young, came to the school and spoke to the Grade 9 students about the purpose of No Stone Left Alone and its history.

Beck and Geiger are doing what they can to make sure that this generation continues to appreciate and be thankful for the sacri ces of previous generations…and that those sacri ces don’t fade or blur as time moves on.

Remembrance Day

No Stone Left Alone

By Paul Kimball

More and more schools are participating in a program that is tied very closely to Remembrance Day. It is called No Stone Left Alone and takes place during the week preceding November 13th. Last year, it took place in 217 communities in nine countries and involved 13,469 students.

It started in 2011 and had its beginnings in Canada…Edmonton to be exact. Its intent is to help young people connect with Remembrance Day… to prevent time from blurring or even erasing an important era of our history and the sacri ces made by everyone to make our Canadian freedoms possible. Here is its story, as adapted from its webpage.

In the summer of 1971, a Canadian World War II veteran, Lillian Mary Bianchini, was dying. As her 12-year-old daughter, Maureen, was talking with her, she asked her not to cry…and not to forget her.

Lillian passed away…and every year, Maureen visited her at the cemetery and placed a poppy at her grave site. She honoured her mom by remembering her – not only as a mom, but as a veteran.

As Maureen grew up, she eventually married, becoming Maureen Purvis. She and her husband, Randall, had two daughters. The entourage to the cem-

etery grew as her expanding family joined her every year. From time to time, her daughters would ask, “Mom, why don’t the others get a poppy?”

Her family, with the help of some friends, began laying poppies at the graves of every veteran…but the task was overwhelming.

Maureen decided to write to the Minister of Veteran A airs, explaining that she felt every deceased veteran should receive a poppy, not just a select few. The Minister encouraged her to take the steps to make that happen. She contacted the Minister of Education and then a young Lieutenant-Colonel who responded, “We can do this.”

The result was the launching of No Stone Left Alone in 2011. Students across Edmonton…then across Canada…then around the world have visited their local cemeteries on a day preceding the week Remembrance Day occurs and have placed poppies at the headstones of each veteran interred there. Since 2011, 89,572 students have placed 709,033 poppies.

On that one day of each year, in communities where schools and students participate, no stone is left alone…no veteran is forgotten…the sacri ce of every veteran is intentionally remembered.

Trade Show takes place at the Carievale Hall

By Paul Kimball

When the flood waters rose in 20122014, many buildings suffered damage. The Carievale Hall was one of them and needed much repair.

The Carievale Hall Auxiliary began organizing fundraisers to cover the costs of the repairs. That birthed the Carievale Hall Auxiliary Fall Trade Show in 2014 and it has taken place yearly on the first Saturday of November.

This year, on November 1st, 36 vendors participated, coming from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Close to 200 shoppers wove their way from table to table, looking for that special hand-created craft or home-made preserve. Most went home satisfied.

The show covered two floors – the main floor and the basement. The basement was also home to the canteen, where lunch could be bought. Five ladies from Prairie Pride Credit Union (PPCU) worked the canteen. (As a note of interest, part of the job description for those working at PPCU is to do volunteer work like this in their community.)

One of the vendors, Lakeside Studio, came from Lake Metigoshe. Lakeside Studio features pottery made by Suelynn Sedor, who retired from her position as a Border Services officer while living in Carnduff. She took up pottery-making about a year ago, taking a few classes in Brandon.

Funds come to the Hall through table rentals, canteen sales and raffles. The objects raffled are all donated by various vendors who participate in the show.

Laura Stanley, an organizer of the event, said that over the years, fundraisers like the Trade Show have helped to raise over $400,000. That has covered the restoration of the basement and enabled upgrades all throughout the Hall, such as new chairs and an improved sound system.

A visit to the Trade Show accomplishes a couple of purposes. It introduces visitors to many unique creations…and it contributes to the ongoing upkeep of the Carievale Hall.

Mark it on your calendar for next year.

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Gardening in November – Part II

Submitted by Patricia Hanbidge

If you are gardening in November in Saskatchewan, you are definitely not doing so outdoors. Thus, we need to ensure that we provide all of what is needed for good growth. As you know, plants need light, water, warmth, oxygen and food to grow appropriately. Also, as we live in the Northern Hemisphere, we need to provide supplemental light in order to produce any substantial amount of food from the plants that we grow.

One of the best things about growing plants from seed is we then have the freedom to grow almost anything we desire! There is an amazing selection of different varieties and cultivars of plants that sometimes makes it rather difficult for us to decide what we should grow. It is easy to get carried away and grow too much as this time of year we are craving green growth and those tiny little packets don’t seem to hold that much! It is only once those plants get growing, we see how a few seeds can easily grow into way too many plants! Instead of

planting all the seeds in the package, only plant as many as you will need. Share the leftovers or store them in a cool, dry place.

If we are going to be successful starting seeds, it is useful to understand a little bit about the seed itself and what it requires to germinate. Seeds are made up of an outer seed coat that protects the inner parts of the seed during dormancy. Inside the seed coat lies the endosperm which serves as the food supply that is essential for the early growth of the seedling. In the center of the seed is the embryo which is really a very minute undeveloped plant. There are four things that seeds need to germinate. Water is essential for penetrating the seed coat which causes the endosperm to swell. The water dissolves nutrients in the endosperm which are then available to the embryo and life begins! Some seeds need light in order to germinate while others do not. Oxygen is also necessary as the seed needs to respire in order to break down those nutrients in the endosperm. Last but not least, germination requires heat. Each seed

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will have an optimum germination temperature for the best rate of growth.

If you are new to starting seeds, then choose to grow those plants that are relatively easy to germinate and do not need special conditions. Most seed packages will give directions on how to plant those specific seeds. At this time of year, I grow salad greens and herbs as those are the plants that I wish to have at my fingertips to enhance our diets. Generally, small seeds need not be covered with soil but instead gently pressed into the media or soil. Medium seeds can be lightly covered and large seeds can be poked right into the soil. A good rule of thumb is to plant the seed to the depth of their diameter. Keep the soil moist to ensure even germination whether you are seeding indoors or directly into the garden. Use a gentle spray to avoid washing the seeds around, or they may pool into dense clumps. Keep the humidity high until the seeds germinate by covering seed pots with plastic wrap. Once you see the plants germinate, uncover the seedlings to avoid con-

Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Village of Glen Ewen intends to restructure to become included within the RM of Enniskillen No. 3.

The Village of Glen Ewen is located within: Section 13-03-01-W2nd

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The reasons for the proposal are:

1) Difficulty recruiting and retaining a qualified administrator

2) Lack of interest to fill vacancies of council.

3) Wanting to access Communities in Transition Funding

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Ewen Communiplex to discuss this proposal.

Any person who wishes to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, clearly stating their reason (s) for their opposition, with the administrator of the Village of Glen Ewen at the address below.

Village of Glen Ewen

136 Railway Avenue Box 99 Glen Ewen, Sask. S0C 1C0

Written submissions must be received by the administrator by Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

The complete proposal may be viewed at the Village of Glen Ewen office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon, and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday

Dated at the Village of Glen Ewen, this 7th day of November, 2025.

Myrna-Jean Babbings Administrator, Village of Glen Ewen

ditions that are too wet for the new seedlings.

Once the seeds germinate those young seedlings will need adequate light in order to grow. Placing them directly under a fluorescent light fixture or grow light will ensure that the seedlings are strong and sturdy. If you find that your seedlings are tall and spindly it is because they are not getting enough light and are reaching for the sun.

Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort. com; by email at growyourfuture@gmail.com on facebook @orchidhort and on instagram at #orchidhort.

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CPKC Holiday Train will return to the southeast

By SaskToday Staff

CPKC Rail has announced the date and the entertainers for its annual Holiday Train stops in the southeast.

A U.S. version of the train will cross the Canada-U.S. border at North Portal at noon on Dec. 19. The stop will be at the First Street railway crossing in the village. It will then work its way to Estevan for a stop at 3:15 p.m. at the CPKC station. The performers typically face Seventh Street. Then the train will be in Weyburn at 6 p.m. at 512 Railway Avenue. The performances are scheduled to last 30 minutes. Times are subject to change.

Lanco and Tiera Kennedy are slated to perform. A bio on the Holiday

Train website states Lanco has been around for nearly a decade, topping the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with their debut album Hallelujah Nights. The release features the double-platinum hit “Greatest Love Story” and the platinum-certified single “Born to Love You”.

The band has earned nominations for multiple awards, from such organizations as the Country Music Association, American Music Awards and the iHeart Radio Music Awards, and took home New Duo/Group of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Their We’re Going to Make It Tour kicked off in February. In addition to headlining their own

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shows, Lanco has shared the stage with country superstars like Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley and Kane Brown.

Kennedy is on the Holiday Train tour for the second time. An emerging country music singer, a bio on the Holiday Train’s website says the Alabama native’s unique sound stems from equal parts nature and nurture.

A singer-songwriter, musician, radio host, entrepreneur and philanthropist, the bio states Kennedy’s talents have already garnered acclaimed recognition as a collaborator on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cow-

“Tiera’s independently-released debut album Rooted displays her extraordinary talents, country roots and lived experiences, and the journey to stay connected to herself, her loved ones, her story and her ancestors.”

Now in its 27th year, the Holiday Train raises money and collects food across CPKC’s network in Canada and the United States, supporting community food banks and making a difference for families in need.

The Holiday Train will have 196 performances in six provinces and 13 states.

More than $26 million and over 5.4 million pounds of food have been collected for community food banks in Canada and the U.S. The train’s engine and rail cars are brightly decorated, and one rail car opens to have a stage facing the crowd.

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