The Observer October 16, 2025

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Vi Day restores old school house near Carnduff

By Paul Kimball

On a plot of land about 7 miles northwest of Carnduff stands an old one-room schoolhouse – Millions School #625. The school opened on April 17, 1902, at a cost of $625. Vi Day, a resident of Carnduff, attended that school until 1953. She was in Grade 3 at the time and would have continued her classes there, except that it closed down.

The following year, her father Ray Bayliss purchased the property, including the school, intending to use the land for grain bins. The school division at the time took all the furnishings, with the exception of a globe, a water-stand and a bench. It was completely empty.

In 1955, some dog trainers came up from the United States and used the abandoned school as their home for a summer.

As Bayliss erected the bins, he left the school standing. In fact, for a while, he even used the building as a bin.

Over the next 45 years, the neglected school fell into disrepair.

Portions of the floor rotted out, shingles deteriorated and the walls and ceiling began to need repair.

That all began in 2000, when Bayliss’ daughter, Vi, and her brother, Walter, began a major restoration. Vi was not interested in seeing the school disintegrate into nothing. It held fond memories for her. As well, original schoolhouses were becoming a dying breed in Saskatchewan.

The rotted floor boards were cut out and replaced with plywood. Eventually a section of hardwood flooring was put down, thanks to a discovery of supplies from Estevan’s Shop & Swap. This makes up about 40 percent of the flooring…the additional 60 percent is original.

The damaged walls and ceiling were replaced with new two-byfours and rafters, covered up with

new drywall. They were repainted with the same colours from the days when Vi was a student there.

All the shingles were replaced at the same time and a cairn was built by the roadside, providing information about the school.

The cost of all of this was in the tens of thousands…and would have been much more had it not been for the sweat labour of volunteers (family, friends and neighbours) and the generosity of many in donating furnishings. For example, an antique bookcase was donated by the Glennie sisters, which is home to textbooks that were used throughout the years at the school.

The school has been further restored over the past year. New windows replaced the old ones, keeping the dust out and the roof needed to be re-shingled again.

Community Calendar

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October

Sat, Oct 18 – Rummage Sale - Arcola

Sun, Oct 19 – Manor Fall Supper – see ad for more info

Fri, Oct 24 – Fowl Supper - Kisbey Sun, Oct 26 – Fowl Supper – Maryfield Fri, Oct 31 – Blaze a trail for kids haunted bash – Carlyle Memorial hall

November

Sat, Nov 22 - Rory Allen- Arcola 2026

Tues to Sat - Mar 25 -29 – 125th Arcola Curling Club Bonspiel

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By Stephanie Zoer

Community Futures

Sunrise held their annual AGM meeting at Kenosee Inn and Cabins on October 2. Approximately 50 people attended. Guests such as the Mayor of Kenosee, Edward Plumb, Chief Jonathon Pasap of White Bear First Nation and Mayor of Carlyle, Jennifer Sedor were present, along with directors and council members.

The evening began with a warm welcome extended by general manager of Community Futures Sunrise (CFS), Andria Brady. She introduced all the directors, mayors and chiefs, including Tara Beck, chairperson of CFR, Leanne Porter, CFR business development officer, and Makayla Matthewson, Explore SESASK digital creator.

Once all the introductions were completed a buffet style meal was served of roast beef, mashed potatoes, a selection of salads, and apple crisp for dessert. Many people commented to the how delicious the meal was and that the service was great.

A noticeably short AGM meeting was held, and Brady was pleased to keep the meeting as short as possible to get on with the rest of the evening. She introduced Makayla Matthewson who came forward to speak on Explore SESASK.

Matthewson said that

this program encourages tourism to our communities, and it is to help build small towns. This program is free, and it is a one stop place for people to check out towns in the southeast. She encouraged all towns to take part in this program as it is for everyone.

Brady returned to the microphone to introduce the guest speaker for the evening, Megan Anderson from Carlyle who is the owner/operator of Blinging Bluebird. The shop started with a shelf in a bedroom and blossomed into a fulltime job.

Her story began with Anderson talking about her close relation-

ship with her grandma Erma Hammermeister. During covid, her grandma needed to go into a care home, but only two people were allowed to visit, and Anderson was not one of them. Her grandma would pass away without giving Anderson a chance to say goodbye. It is still difficult for Anderson to speak about it without becoming emotional.

Anderson’s grandma always wore a lot of jewellery, and she decided to look into something that would pay tribute to her grandma but also keeping her memory alive. She found a collage that a woman had made with pieces of old family jewellery, and she started with this.

With a glue bottle and a few rhinestones she began to put pieces together. It was not only jewellery that she worked on but anything

Community Futures Sunrise celebrates entrepreneurs in SE Sask

that needed some glitter. It soon overflowed into her livingroom, then into a rented space and today she is in her own new building, blinging away with her memory piece of her grandma hanging over the shop door. Anderson did not have a business plan, and it has not always been easy, and when it got bigger than herself, at times it was overwhelming.

She has been shipping across Canada, and now with the postal strike she wonders how this will all pan out for her business. But in the end, she is grateful for all the support she has received from her husband, and the encouragement from her friends and family. And each day she looks at her grandma’s picture and knows where her journey began.

It’s Time to End “Catch and Release” and Pass the Jail, Not Bail Act

Across Southeast Saskatchewan, people are telling me the same thing — they don’t feel safe anymore. Crime is up in our towns and cities, and rural crime is on the rise too. Farmers are dealing with stolen tools, fuel theft, and property damage. People are locking their doors in communities where they never had to before.

This isn’t the Canada we grew up in. Before 2015, Canada was one of the safest countries in the world. But the Liberals changed that with Bill C-75, their so-called “bail reform.” It instructs judges to release accused criminals under the “least onerous conditions” possible — meaning the easiest terms they can justify. Even repeat and violent offenders are being put right back on our streets.

Police officers call it what it is — “catch and release.” And it’s destroying confidence in our justice system.

That’s why Conservatives brought forward Bill C-242, the Jail, Not Bail Act. This bill will finally stop the revolving door of repeat offenders. It will make sure violent criminals and career offenders stay behind bars where they belong — protecting our families, our businesses, and our farms.

HON STEVEN BONK, MP ECS Member of Parliament Souris–Moose Mountain

Law enforcement agrees. Estevan Police Chief Jaimie Blunden, the Weyburn Police Chief Brent VanDeSype, and members of the RCMP have all voiced strong support for this bill. They’re the ones on the front lines, and they know what needs to change.

Canadians deserve real consequences for crime — not excuses. It is time to scrap Liberal bail. We had a safe, secure country before 2015, and after the Liberals are gone, we’ll bring that safety back to every community, every main street, and every farmyard in this country.

Think GREEN

School house restored by Day

Inside the school are found many items of interest. Old classroom attendance books, accounting books (teacher Marjorie Tollifson was paid $1200 in 1953), old-style desks, maps…that globe that was left behind, an old school bell – these are just a few of the things that are on display. There is also a stack of what appear, at first, to be paint cans, but upon further inspection, they turn out to be lunch buckets.

There are even two indoor outhouses in the school!

Outside the school is another building – the coal shed. Coal was brought into the school daily to keep the furnace going on those cooler autumn…and cold winter days.

Millions School is a great place to visit for those wanting to travel down memory lane…and for anyone interested in seeing how previous generations lived. Schools looked a lot different 70 years ago than they do now.

Arrangements to see the restored schoolhouse can be made by calling Vi Day at (306) 482-8485 or (306) 482-3585. She’d love to show you what life looked like…when she was eight years old.

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Last year, the federal government including agencies and Crown corporations spent over $100 million on advertising. Most of it went to U.S. Big Tech.1

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Let’s reinvest our ad dollars in Canada. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada should follow Ontario’s lead and set aside a minimum of 25% of its advertising budgets for Canadian news media.

At no additional cost to taxpayers, the government can support local jobs while getting its message out in a brand safe environment. Far fewer Canadians trust ads on Facebook and Instagram than those published by Canadian news media. 2

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“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.”

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I’m losing all my golf partners

With golf courses closing up for the season, that signals it’s time to put my clubs away for another year. Not that that’s that (that’s the first time that I’ve put that many ‘thats’ together) big of a deal. They’re usually in storage all year, with the exception of one day.

I used to be an avid golfer. I played regularly years ago. My best-ever round was a 75 on a par 69 course. I golfed three times every two weeks. When Linda and I started having kids, I felt guilty being away from home that often. She was a full-time mom and I didn’t feel right about using Saturdays to golf after leaving her at home all week while I was working.

When the kids grew up and I could start golfing regularly again, my hips needed replacing. The discomfort of swinging a club prevented me from resuming my game.

Several years later, when my artificial hips felt like a normal part of my body, I intended to make my grand reappearance on the golf course. But I discovered that golf had become more expensive than what I felt comfortable with. I felt twinges of guilt spending that much money to chase a little white ball around. I even tried following a little yellow ball around…but those twinges of guilt remained.

Thus, one round a year. I’m not quite the golfer I used to be.

For the past five or six years, that one round has been with a lady named Barb who was in her late eighties at the first and then moved into her early nineties. It was pretty good for the ego. After not playing for so many years, I was still able to win. Not by much, mind you, but as they say...a win is a win. Actually, I jest. The score was immaterial. It was fun golfing with her. She was a sweet lady. I was sorry to see her move to Brandon. I had lost my golf partner.

However, I found a new one. A young teenage girl – Emily – attends the same church that I do. Last summer, she took up golf. I found that out towards the end of last August and suggested that next year, we should get out for a game. She thought that was a good idea.

So, on September 30th of this year, we hit the course together.

She was surprised (and fascinated) when she saw my golf clubs. Because I don’t golf that much anymore, I’m still using clubs I purchased 40 years ago. Yes…I still have wooden woods. All she had ever seen was the metal ones.

For someone who has golfed only a year, she does remarkably well. I was still able to keep my winning streak alive, but just barely. Actually, I’m not sure that I did beat her. It seemed to me that she always asked me what my score was after each hole before revealing her score. It was always one or two strokes higher than mine. I began to wonder if she was feeling sorry for the ‘old man’ and was inflating her score to make me feel good.

I think my theory was confirmed on the final hole. The hole was disastrous for me. As was par for the course, she asked me my score first. I told her – 13. She had played the hole well…and yet she told me she had shot an 11. I think she knew she had enough margin to beat me on the hole…and yet give me the joy of winning the round.

However, the score was immaterial. The round was a lot of fun. So much so that I’d like to golf with her again next year. But… …she’s moving away. I’ll have to find another partner – or put my clubs away for good.

Back in the Day

The CNR built the rail line from the coal field of Estevan to Brandon. The first passenger CNR trained arrived in Carlyle on June 7, 1910. This photo was taken in 1909 when the rail line arrived in Carlyle.

In search of (more than a few) good men

I’ve been watching past seasons of the CBS show Survivor and it has been an interesting walk not only through different geographical locations and game play, but through rapidly changing cultural touchstones.

I was intrigued by one castaway who searched for words to describe a tribemate whose behaviour she felt she couldn’t take much longer. Instead of coming up with a series of adjectives to describe his boorish behavior, she summed it up surprisingly, yet rather well, by saying, “He is not a gentleman.”

A gentleman. It’s not a concept we hear much about, at least not the way we once did.

Historically, a gentleman was a man of ‘gentle birth’, referring to being born into a family of good social standing from a long line of respected ancestors. This was important during time periods where social hierarchy was strict and one’s lineage offered certain privileges and,

most certainly, status. This evolved over time to include the idea that gentle birth should be accompanied by chivalrous qualities and proper behaviour. Less important than circumstances of birth, it referred to one who treats others with politeness and respect. One who exhibits integrity and adheres to a strict code of ethics. Ideas such as courtesy, good manners and refinement come to mind.

It seems there are fewer places we are seeing this anymore. Where do we find gentlemen today? In politics? In government? In the entertainment industry? In business? How about in sports?

It is often said each sport has a unique culture so what is acceptable in one is frowned on in others. I think that’s changing. At one time sports such as tennis, figure skating and golf were noted for strict etiquette. That’s not entirely true any longer. Now analysts seem to delight in talking about the ‘bad boys’ (it’s women, too) as if it’s some sort of badge of honour to break the mold and throw off the cuffs of expected protocol. Bad behaviour, in any sport, gets replayed over and over again ensuring more and more eyeballs on the sport. It’s good for ratings which means it’s good for revenue.

It’s not just the ath-

letes, of course. It’s some of the fans too. After the antics at the Ryder Cup last month all I could think was, “Now we’ve lost golf, too.” I’m not suggesting pro golf was better than any other sport, but overall it seemed there was a prevailing civility on display. That changed last month--many have argued it happened much earlier than that. Perhaps that’s true. The language being used, the outbursts, the name calling and all the rest no longer seem to be an aberration, but acceptable.

In my first year of university I was in a class that had Friday seminars facilitated by graduate students. The one leading my group used the time to indoctrinate first year students with his thoughts about government, big business, the climate…and he did so with the most obscene language you could imagine. He swore all the time.

So did several of my professors. I’m sure they felt it was reasonable. We were, after all, adults. But it seemed highly immature to rely on that kind of language to make a point. There is nothing adult about being unable to express yourself reasonably. Gentlemen of academia? I don’t think so.

A young man gave an account of an experience holding the door open for a woman so she could

enter first. He received an earful from her about ‘benevolently sexist’ gestures and demeaning her. He was told to stop taking part in ‘passive aggressive misogyny’. Wow. When did we get so angry? When did a simple gentlemanly gesture get so robbed of its intent?

I like it when someone opens a door for me, and I do the same for others. It’s not a statement. It’s an action. An action meant to show respect and helpfulness. Is it old fashioned? Well, if it is let’s celebrate what used to be and hope it becomes current once again.

A modern gentleman is open-minded and willing to listen to others, displays good manners, demonstrates empathy and forgiveness, is helpful to others, and knows how to be discreet. Are there men out there like that? You bet.

I have had the good fortune of meeting and knowing those who were, and are, true gentlemen. To all men who are polite, courteous and treat others with respect; who speak with decency and conduct themselves with decorum, thank you for setting a good example. Please continue to open the door for me, as I will for others, because we are demonstrating that civility, respect and helpfulness are not old-fashioned ideas, but current imperatives. That’s my outlook.

Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee aims to help agriculture sector

By Kaitlynn Nordal

Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison has appointed a Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee to provide feedback to his office, which aims to strengthen Saskatchewan’s farm land ownership legislation.

This committee will meet with stakeholders this October and November.

“Throughout October and November, stakeholders will be invited to speak to the committee through various forms of communication, which may include interviews, focus groups, meetings with associations, or written communication,” said Minister Harrison in an emailed statement.

Once initial consultations are finished, the committee will summarize the feedback received, and the Government of Saskatchewan will then review the findings.

The Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee will be made up of Ken McDonald as chairperson, and Deron Kuski, and Curt Chickoski, as committee members.

“The newly-formed Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee consists of three members who will review the current landscape of farm ownership in the province, consult with key stakeholders, and provide feedback to the Government of Saskatchewan. Members of the Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee were selected based on their professional expertise and knowledge of Saskatchewan’s farm land ownership framework,” said Minister Harrison in the statement.

Saskatchewan’s farm land ownership framework is comprised of The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act and The Saskatchewan Farm Security Regulations.

As farming and business continues to evolve, the Government of Saskatchewan wants to ensure the legislative framework regarding farm land ownership meets the needs of the people of Saskatchewan.

The Farm Land Security Board will monitor and enforce Saskatchewan’s farm land ownership legislation while operating independently of the government. The Board enforces The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, which specifies individuals and entities that are eligible to acquire an interest in farm land, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and corporations that are 100 per cent Canadian-owned and not publicly traded.

“Our government wants to ensure that Saskatchewan farm land remains in the control of Canadian agricultural producers to sustain family-owned farms and rural communities whose growth and vitality depends on long-term affordability,” said Minister Harrison in the statement. “Strong farm ownership legislation will support the achievement of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan goals of increasing crop production to 45 million metric tonnes and livestock cash receipts to $3 billion, and growing Saskatchewan agri-food exports to $20 billion.

Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison has appointed a Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee to strengthen Saskatchewan’s farm land ownership legislation. Photo contributed

“Protecting Saskatchewan farm land is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan, which is why we are committed to a legislative framework in Saskatchewan that ensures farm land remains in the hands of Canadian farmers,” continued Minister Harrison in his statement.

Minister Harrison’s office expects a consultation period in 2026, and those who were not consulted in early engagements will be able to provide feedback at that time.

Concerns about foreign ownership of Saskatchewan farm land can be reported to the Farm Land Security Board at farmownership@gov.sk.ca or 306787-5047. The Board reviews all reported concerns.

Southeast man, facing eight charges, released with conditions

By David Willberg SaskToday.ca

A southeast Saskatchewan man who is facing several charges has been released from custody with conditions.

Jody Alexander Bonnor was scheduled to have a show-cause hearing Oct. 8 in Carlyle Provincial Court to determine if he would receive bail. But a conditional release order was reached between Crown and defence attorneys.

His matters are scheduled to be heard again Nov. 3 in Estevan Provincial Court.

Bonnor, from Alida, is charged with two counts each of assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon contrary to an order; and one count each of possession of a prohibited weapon, mischief under $5,000, violating his release conditions, and break, enter and commit. All charges are under the Criminal Code.

Background: According to information from the Saskatchewan RCMP, on Aug. 3, the Carnduff RCMP received a report of an assault in Glen Ewen. The RCMP says an investigation determined a man approached a residence, forced his way in, threatened the occupants and assaulted one of the people, who reported non-life-threatening injuries to police.

The RCMP added the occupants of the residence later noticed a vehicle parked outside had been vandalized. Bonnor was arrested Aug. 3 and released with a court date.

He was scheduled to make his first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on Sept. 29 but was not present when his name was called. An arrest warrant was issued.

Bonnor was apprehended by the Estevan Police Service in early October and appeared in Estevan court Oct. 3. He was then remanded into custody until the Oct. 8 Carlyle appearance.

SaskToday will have updates as they become available.

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Arcola Daycare host inaugural fall supper

By Stephanie Zoer

The Arcola Daycare board wanted to create an event that would bring together the community. They wanted to offer a warm meal, while friends, neighbours and family could sit together and socialize.

They knew that this kind of event was going to take a great deal of organizing, but they felt they were up for the task, and the planning began. First a menu needed to be decided on, and the group came up with glazed hams, roasted potatoes, caeser salad and a variety of desserts.

From organizing the menu, preparing the food, and coordinating volunteers, every last detail needed to be carefully planned. “It was definitely a learning experience, but it was also rewarding,” said Alayna Paige. Paige is the chairperson of the board of directors for the Arcola Daycare.

Paige said they had a buffet style meal, which was held on September 27 at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex, and it took 25 volunteers, which included the daycares board members, parents,

and the generous donations they received to make the event the success it was.

The money raised will go towards much-needed renovations at the Arcola Daycare. Paige said their facility needs many updates, and this event

gives them a strong start. They are already looking to the future in hosting this event yearly and to make it a tradition in Arcola. They will make changes to the menu by adding a variety of items to attract more people to attend.

“Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the power of the community,” said Paige. “It brings people together across the generations to share a meal, connect with neighbours, and support a local cause.” “They not only raise funds but also strengthen the sense of belonging that makes small towns like ours so special,” she said. They would like to thank the many people that sponsored food, donated raffle prizes, and came out to this event to make it so successful.

Sask. oil and gas land sale brings in $7.3M,

led by southeast

region

More than $7.3 million was generated through the October sale of Crown oil and natural gas rights.

SaskToday staff

The results are in for the Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held Oct. 7.

According to information released Oct. 10, the sale generated $7,338,034 in revenue. The southeast, northwest and west-central areas all surpassed at least $1 million in bids, while the south-

west region also attracted sales.

Overall, the southeast generated the most revenue, bringing in $3,474,184 for 39 leases and one exploration licence totalling 4,904.474 hectares. All available leases were sold.

The leases brought in $2,610,555 and covered 3,341.543 hectares. The licence, which had 1,562.931 hectares, generated $863,628.

The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area, and for the entire province, was $863,628, an average of $552.57 per hectare. This 1,562.931-hectare exploration licence was awarded to Prairie Land and Investment Services Ltd. and is located 12 kilometres north of Gainsborough.

The highest bonus bid received on a lease for the southeast, and for the province, was $714,906, an average of $2,806.13 per hectare. This 254.766-hectare lease was awarded to Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. and is located 40 kilometres west of Torquay.

The northwest region generated $2,106,595, an average of $739.14 per hectare.

Thirty-two leases encompassing 2,850.080 hectares were sold; 35 leases covering 3,222.389 hectares were available.

The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $545,484, an average of $2,500.01 per hectare. The 218.193-hectare lease went to Synergy Land Services Ltd. and is located 18 kilometres northeast of Maidstone, near the Rush Lake Mannville Sands Oil Pool.

The highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area was $7,012.61 per hectare, for a total of $454,725.68. This 64.844-hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd. and is located 12 kilometres south of Meota, near the Meota Central Waseca Sand Oil Pool.

The total bonus received in the west-central area was $1,317,181, an average of $446.20/hectare.

Seven leases covering 1,657.481 hectares were sold, generating $904,376. Nine leases spread over 1,788.320 hect-

ares were available. The one licence covering 1,294.506 hectares was sold for $412,805.92 to Millennium Land (555) Ltd. and is located four kilometres east of Eatonia.

The highest bonus bid and highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was $412,520, an average of $1,595.89 per hectare. This 258.489-hectare lease was awarded to Metropolitan Resources Inc. and is located 23 kilometres south of Wilkie, near the Reford South Waseca Sand Oil Pool.

The total bonus received in the southwest region was $440,072, an average of $309.39 per hectare. All five available leases were sold.

The highest bonus bid received in this area was $152,994, an average of $294.89 per hectare. This 518.820-hectare lease was awarded to Barrel Oil Corp. and is located eight kilometres west of Frontier, near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool.

The highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was $529.67 per hectare, a total of $136,798.93. This 258.272-hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (333) Ltd. and is located 8.5 kilometres southwest of Frontier, near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool.

The October offering was the fourth of six such offerings for the 2025-26 fiscal year, over which time the Government of Saskatchewan says it has raised $52,762,018. That total surpasses last fiscal year’s revenue earned through six offerings, thanks to the $24 million generated from the August public offering.

Leases are offered with five-year terms and are issued to drill for and produce oil or natural gas. Exploration licences have terms of two to five years and are issued in less developed areas for exploration and production.

The government says several factors affect public offering activity, including oil and gas prices, land availability, geological and technological constraints and various market conditions.

Losing a golf game to an older brother

By Paul Kimball

Paul Carriere is a resident of Carnduff and is well-known in the area. He manages the local disposal grounds…the nuisance grounds…the dump – whatever you want to call it. He is also an active golfer… at the age of 90.

Recently, he joined his brother Omer in a seniors’ golf tournament. The occasion was the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) 55+ Games in Swift Current on August 26th to 28th The purpose of the Games, according to the SSFA website ‘is to promote active living, wellness and participation of adults 55 years of age and older.’

Paul’s age made him eligible. He played in the 85-plus category.

The tournament was a twoday affair (the last two days of the Games) and included 18 holes each day. His scorecard after each day saw Paul trailing his 91-year-old brother. Paul was proud of the fact that his score of 108 on the

second day was better than his 110 on the first day. This improvement in play left him

believing that, had the tournament continued for another two or three weeks…and if

he could knock off two strokes each day, he might have had a good chance of winning it all.

As it was, he finished third. This was his best finish of the four times that he has participated in the Games. He wasn’t bothered by the fact that there were only three in the tournament. Had there been more golfers, he likely would have still finished third.

Nor did it trouble him that his older brother won the tournament. Omer has been golfing much longer than him. Paul didn’t take the game up until he was in his mid-50’s. He played regularly with his wife, Pat. Sadly, Pat passed away in 2011 and resulted in Paul spending less time on the course. As well, Paul’s busy life as the disposal grounds manager and a carpenter has further prevented him from getting onto a golf course as frequently as Omer. Paul has only had time to golf four times this year…Omer golfs every day.

Paul is just happy that the SSFA golf champion is a member of the Carriere family. He couldn’t have lost to a better guy.

By Paul Kimball

Maria Howden has had cancer…and has overcome

Maria Howden has had her share of rough times over her lifetime. First, let’s introduce her.

She lives with her husband (George) of almost 40 years on a farm southwest of Gainsborough. They have two adult children and are ranchers, raising cattle. She was born in Pembroke, Ontario and grew up as an ‘army brat’. Her family moved to Winnipeg before settling down in Shilo, Manitoba.

Her first ‘rough time’ came as a twoyear-old. She was playing with a toy on a second-floor balcony and it went over the edge. Howden, in trying to retrieve it, followed it. She actually died, but was resuscitated. She sustained serious injuries, such as a swollen head, broken vocal cords and right-side paralysis. Her parents were told by doctors that she would never walk or talk again… and would be unable to have children.

The doctors were wrong.

As time passed, she faced another terrible moment. As a young mother, she was working in the kitchen with a pot of hot oil. The pot slipped over the edge of her counter and spilled oil all over her son. Fortunately, some quick thinking prevented the burns from being as serious as they could have been, although her son was hospitalized for over a week.

The trip with her son to the hospital resulted in another difficult time. The ambulance was involved in an accident and rolled, resulting in injuries to all the occupants. Howden suffered a minor fracture of her neck…which went undiagnosed at the time.

One other misfortune…in 2017,

by Paul Kimball

while cutting the grass, her foot came a little too close to the lawnmower…and the blade won out, amputating two of her toes.

But perhaps her most challenging moment came in 2018.

Howden had a history of cancer in her family. Her dad passed away at the age of 56 from colon cancer. Her mom, who is still living, has survived ovarian cancer. One of her grandmas overcame breast cancer…her other grandma was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Her paternal grandfather had colon cancer and an aunt overcame breast cancer.

With so much cancer in her family, Howden kept a very close eye on her

How to track breast changes over time

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place every October in Canada, is a timely reminder of the importance of early detection. One proactive step women can take is learning to track changes in their breasts. Here’s an overview.

SCHEDULE IT IN

Choose a consistent time each month to do a self-exam. Many health experts recommend about a week after your period ends. If you no longer menstruate, pick a regular date each month.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

When looking in the mirror, check for changes in size, shape or skin texture. Watch for dimpling, pucke-

ring, redness or visible lumps. Raise your arms to check for asymmetry or movement changes. Then, use your fingertips in a circular motion to feel the entire breast, including underarms and near the collarbone, for lumps or thickened areas.

RECORD IT

Record your findings in a journal or app every month. This helps identify changes over time. If anything seems unusual, contact your healthcare provider. Most breast changes aren’t cancer, but you can never be too sure.

Regular tracking empowers women to stay informed and proactive about their breast health.

own health, performing self-examinations and visiting the mobile breast screening bus annually when it came to Carnduff.

Things were going well…until 2018, when a mammogram revealed terrible news. A small dime-sized lump on her breast had been discovered. It turned out to be malignant…cancerous.

When Dr. Hyman of Oxbow gave her the report, she was dumbfounded and scared. The cancer was no longer limited to her ancestry…it had hit home. It had entered her generation.

Her husband was working in Oxbow at the time, so she went directly from the doctor’s office to tell him what

she had learned. Then she visited her son who also worked in Oxbow to let him know. George’s boss told him to go home to be with his wife and upon arriving at home, they broke the news to their daughter.

Two months later, Maria met with Dr. Meiers, an oncologist practising in Regina. Howden was terrified…expecting the worst.

Within three weeks, radiation treatments began. A total of 16 were given – daily, excluding weekends. She lost some of her hair…and continues to lose hair to this day. But she lost something else. The cancer! At first, she went for check-ups every three months, then every six months and now yearly.

And every test has given her good news. She continues to be cancer free.

As good as that news is, the anxiety of the cancer returning weighs heavily upon her. She is diligent with the self-examination, but dreads whenever she feels something that she doesn’t remember being there before. She also keeps a meticulous journal, not just of her past journey, but also of her ongoing exams.

Howden’s frightening experience with cancer has resulted in these words of wisdom – “Take your mammograms yearly. Never assume that everything is OK. Don’t take any chances…talk with your parents about whether cancer is part of the family history. And don’t put it off. The sooner cancer is caught, the better the chance that it can be treated successfully.”

Maria has had her tough moments. Thankfully most, including her cancer story, have ended on a positive note.

By Kaitlynn Nordal

3D models helping save lives in the future

Thanks to the work of Dr. Dean Chamberlain in the Department of Discovery and Translational Research, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, advances have been made in the research of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Dr. Chamberlain’s research focuses on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and using 3D models to better understand tumour activity and response to different treatments.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer, which is the rarest form of breast cancer, is called this because it is negative for the three targeted therapies for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and Her2 receptor positive breast cancer cells.

“For each of those receptors, we have a drug that we can use to treat the cancer,” explained Dr. Chamberlain. “Triple Negative Breast Cancer has none of those three receptors, therefore it is the most aggressive and has the poorest prognosis.”

Chamberlain’s lab in the Health Science building at the University of Saskatchewan is at the intersection of engineering and biology.

“We build three-dimensional tumour models. They are collagen cylinders that look like grains of rice. We put cancer cells inside them (and we then) use those to study the cancer microenvironment as we learn more about how the tumour develops. We use them for treatment,” said Dr. Chamberlain. “The idea is that when patients get cancer, we would theoretically get a piece and turn it into these microtissues and we could use those microtissues to test chemotherapy drugs,” continued Dr. Chamberlain. “We could then give the proper drug to the patient at the right time.”

Cell Lines

In their research, Dr. Chamberlain and his team use cell lines, which are cancer cells grown in dishes.

“What typically happens is when the tumour gets removed, a large portion goes to pathology, but excess tissue goes to our lab, and we turn it into these microtissues,” said Dr. Chamberlain. “They start out as single cells and then they grow, and different types of cancers have different morphologies as they grow within the tissue. The cells change over time, and the structures they form also change over time.”

The idea is to take the tissue and make it into single cells. They then put the cells from the tumor tissue into the grains and let them grow for five days. This then gives a structure to treat with a chemotherapy agent for four days. After that, they look at how many cells died and how many are resistant.

A single patient sample can often make hundreds of microtissues that can then be used to test several chemotherapy agents at once.

“We want to know which ones you are resistant to, not necessarily which ones you are susceptible to. It’s better to translate resistance and sensitivity from a 3D model to a patient,” said Dr. Chamberlian. Helping Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients

This research can better help those diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

“Right now, there are algorithms and various things to help choose the treatment, but for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, because there is no targeted treatment, it’s still a lot of guesswork or semi-informed knowledge. This is trying to make this more accurately informed,” said Dr. Chamberlain.

These 3D models help them better see what treatment a person may best respond to.

“The 3D models recapitulate that heterogeneric response, so that is important for tumours because there is a lot of heterogeneity in the tumour and cancer cells,” said Dr. Chamberlain.

“What we are seeing is changes in hypoxia and changes in cancer stem cells,” continued Dr. Cham-

berlain. “We are seeing markers on cells that say they are cancer stem cells and seeing changes in these markers compared to how they are grown in 2D. We are also seeing the drugs respond very differently in these 3D models. In most cases, many of the drugs perform worse in our 3D models, which is good in the fact that it is showing our model better mimics patients.”

Dr. Chamberlain has been at the cancer agency for four years and has developed this project since starting. At the time of publication, the studies are preclinical.

Preclinical Studies

“We are learning how to build these microtissues and how the turmour microenvironment changes in these 3D models,” said Dr. Chamberlain. Their research could be considered advanced since traditional cancer research is mostly done on cells grown on a 2D plastic sheet.

“All the cancer cells behave the same (that way, but) that’s not how cancers really are. They are a heterogeneric mix of cells,” said Dr. Chamberlain.

“What we are finding is if we take these cells that are normally all identical, grown in 2D (and) put them into our 3D, model they start to recapitulate and mimic what the tumour in a patient would look like,” continued Chamberlain. “We are learning a lot about biology. We hope that because these models end up being hopefully close to what a patient has when we do the drug treatments, the response that we get is similar to how a patient would respond.”

Even though they are in preclinical work right now, Dr. Chamberlain has hopes for how this may play out five or 10 years from now.

“My lab does a lot of tool building,” said Dr. Chamberlain. “Ten years from now I hope we are starting to do clinical trials or are actively in the population. We are not the only lab doing this, but this is the direction that we are trying to go, where we are doing personalized medicine.”

Questions to ask about your first mammogram

Mammograms are an essential part of preventative care for women over the age of 40. Although getting your first mammogram can feel overwhelming, being well-informed can help ease your anxiety and ensure that you make the most of your appointment.

1. WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE?

Understanding what happens step by step can make the experience less inti-

midating. Ask how long the test will take, whether it might be uncomfortable, and what you should wear.

2. WILL THE MAMMOGRAM BE 2D OR 3D?

Standard 2D mammograms are widely available and considered reliable for screening. A 3D mammogram can provide more detailed images and may be recommended for people with dense breast tissue.

3. WHEN AND HOW WILL I GET MY RESULTS?

Make sure you know when to expect your results and how you’ll receive them. Your clinic may provide results by phone, mail or online portal. Ask if a follow-up appointment is necessary.

4. WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING ABNORMAL IS FOUND?

It’s good to be prepared. Most abnormalities aren’t cancer, but it’s wise to know

what additional steps might be needed, such as more imaging or a biopsy.

5. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE A MAMMOGRAM?

Guidelines can vary based on age, family history and risk factors. Typically, women aged 40 to 74 should have a mammogram every two years. Ask your provider for a personalized screening schedule. Your first mammogram is a vital step toward early detection and peace of mind.

Bloomin’ good mural

Since Paul Tweitmeyer finished the larger mural on the north side of the Hall it seemed only logical to fix up the badly weathered portion on the upper south side as well. There were several ideas for a subject or theme and Paul finally decided that Saskatchewan wild flowers would be appropriate with the words PRAIRIE BLOOM. The only problem was that it could only be seen from a distance down the street, so he had to make the flowers as large as possible to be recognizable as well as the two hummingbirds. The two birds were set 3 inches away from the mural to create a shadow and 3D effect. Paul would again like to thank Faber Electric for the use of their scissor lift and Jack Wilson for helping me mount the mural and of course the Town of Carlyle for the material costs. Courtesy of Paul Twietmeyer

Banners will return to salute southeast veterans

A total of 204 banners will honour 265 veterans this year in 14 communities.

By David Willberg SaskToday.ca

For the fifth consecutive year, the South East Military Museum is honouring veterans from the region through banners hanging in communities.

Museum founder Craig Bird said this year’s banner project is progressing well. Banners will be in place in 14 communities, with Bienfait the latest to come on board. Carlyle, Estevan, Lampman, Stoughton, Redvers, Weyburn, Radville, Macoun, Whitewood, Kisbey, Ogema, Midale and Carnduff are the other participating communities this year.

“We want to keep it growing and expanding to all of the communities that do want to have them, and it’s one of those things that we want to make sure all of these people who served and sacrificed for their country are remembered,” Bird told SaskToday.

A total of 204 banners will commemorate 265 veterans, he said, including 39 new banners saluting 48 veterans. Carlyle has the most banners with more than 70.

“Carlyle is kind of my shining star with all of this. The legion there has taken it upon themselves to ... do their own fundraising and they collect the banners,” said Bird. “We still have them printed here.”

Due to the popularity of the program in the town, some banners are hanging in residential areas.

Bird noted some of banners have two veterans –perhaps a husband on one side and a wife, who also served, on the other.

Yellow Grass is expected to join the program next year.

Most of the banners are already up in the communities. Each banner has the veteran’s name and service information.

The deadline to purchase a banner for this year has passed, Bird said. Typically they like to have the order in by Aug. 15 so they can be printed. Then they will be hung in the fall in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day. Details on the cost and what the

museum needs can be found on the museum’s website

“Once the families buy the banners, they can keep them in the communities, and we put them up in subsequent years, and keep the program up and alive and growing,” said Bird.

The museum receives grants from the Veterans’ Affairs Canada community outreach program for the project.

Land-based learning details presented to Cornerstone board

By Norm Park

It could be labelled as serious enlightenment delivered in modest, congenial fashion thanks to professional presenters speaking to a committed audience.

At least that’s one way that could be used to describe what happens when the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) decides to dedicate time to learning more about their monitoring report on system goal No. 1. That’s the title for their intention to relay information to the public that they have students who have opportunities to learn and succeed in every school.

It’s simple and straightforward but not always easy to deliver this mission and vision statement by example.

Presentations by educators within the SECPSD system have been provided within this annual ritual carried out in the conference room in front of board members since the 2014-15 academic year.

That trend continued Sept. 17 in the SECPSD’s head office in Weyburn when board members received detailed information regarding the division’s rapidly-developing, land-based pilot project that currently brings students together to gain some knowledge about Indigenous landbased practices.

A second presentation focused on another emerging program gaining traction that entails French language immersion classes at Assiniboia Park Elementary School.

Director of Education

Keith Keating opened the session with comments regarding the provincial education plan and its four priority areas of focus that includes student transitions, learning supports and assess-

ments, mental health and well-being, and Indigenous education, the latter of which was the focus of the Sept. 17 presentation.

Keating added that a collaborative team structure would continue as a part of the division’s commitment to those goals.

To outline the commitment, Keating spoke of the various supporting roles provided by a variety of SECPSD professional co-ordinators, counsellors, liaisons, section directors, pathologists, therapists, psychologists, intervention educators and career development specialists, among others. They are all embraced within the SECPSD structure.

Data gathered by the division involves tracking each student plus overall transition and graduation rates among other items.

Keegan McArthur, an Indigenous knowledge keeper from the Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation, was one of the presenters at this particular session. He was joined by Raquel Bellefleur, an instructional coach, and Kim Mytopher, a teacher from Estevan’s Westview School.

Eight schools partook in the opportunity to explore the pilot project, most of them being in the Grade 6 level but some were multi-grade groupings.

The schools included Westview, Midale Central, Lampman, Yellow Grass, Redvers, Bienfait Weldon, Wawota Parkland and Manor.

The groups generally assembled at or near the Moose Mountain Medicine Wheel during the months of May and June of this year.

Early reports indicated the students quickly embraced the opportunities to engage in hands-on learning of Indigenous

practices, worldviews and relationships with the land. Pre and post activities were conducted in and out of the classrooms to emphasize what was being taught and retained.

McArthur delivered a host of ideas including plant-based lessons and relationship with the land along with cultural understanding, hands-on exploration and respect for the environment, as well as strengthening connections among students, Indigenous elders, knowledge keepers and the local communities.

One typical field trip involved a field lunch, plant identifications, harvesting red willows and the Medicine Wheel tour, all within a typical school day.

A series of videos were revealed by the trio of presenters to display the students’ enthusiasm over what they were learning.

Trip reflections were part of the follow-up process, said Bellefleur, while Mytopher spoke of why the land-based learning process yielded important educational information moving forward.

The post activity report said the students focused on reflections of the field trip, plant knowledge checks, the creation of

posters and general student feedback, Bellefleur and Mytopher explained. The impact on students was overwhelmingly positive, the trio suggested, and feedback has led to more facilitation and learning opportunities as well as preparation for further exploration. There is a growing expectation for the project to be boosted forward, the trio said in comments made following the formal presentation, with the expectations of adding to a curricula model. Land-based learning opportunities are encouraged at locations such as the aforementioned Med-

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Trees and Green Spaces

By: Patricia Hanbidge (Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture)

Trees have many other benefits which we often do not think about. They contribute to the health of our planet and help to fight against climate change. Trees have the ability to capture and store carbon in their biomass - their roots, branches and even their stumps. Even more exciting is that the older a tree is, the better it can absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Research has shown that almost 70% of the carbon stored in trees is accumulated in the last half of their lives.

It is only a theory, but it is thought that older trees will store more carbon because they are at the top of the tree canopy and thus have consistent access to the sun. However, it is not just the height of a tree that is important, as trees will store more carbon in proportion to their size. This happens through the process of photosynthesis, where the trees will take the energy from the sun, and along with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, will convert it into carbon based sugars that are then stored in the tree and allow the tree to do its daily work.

ide from our atmosphere into a form which makes it difficult to release back into the air. Trees, being the most visible part of our landscape, have an extremely high value.

Green spaces in our urban areas are not only aesthetically pleasing, they actually have the ability to cool off urban heat islands. This cooling effect is fact. It is cooler to stand in the shade of a tree than in the shade of a building due to some of the processes that are occurring in the tree itself. The leaves will reflect light and heat back upwards while they are providing shade, but the process of transpiration will release water into the air which actually lowers the ambient temperature.

There have been countless studies done which also reflect this great phenomenon. Urban forests do combat the urban heat wave. Even a reduction of ten percent in the canopy in an urban forest can increase the mean temperatures in the urban area by up to ten degrees. The opposite is also true by increasing the urban green cover by ten percent can reduce that temperature increase in the concrete jungle to only one degree.

God, love and new wine skins

A long time ago a farmer got tired of his daily routine and decided to climb the cliffs above the valley. He climbed all day until he reached a ledge, and there he found an eagle’s nest. He carefully took one egg and stowed it in his pack. When he got home, he put the egg in a mother hen’s nest.

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Some weeks later, a healthy egret hatched with the baby chicks. So it was that the eagle grew up with its brother and sister chicks. One day, late in its life, the eagle happened to look up at the sky. High overhead, an eagle soared majestically!

“What’s that?” cried the old eagle in awe. “It’s magnificent!” “That’s an eagle,” replied a nearby chicken. “That’s the King of the Birds. We’re only chickens.” And so it was that the eagle lived and died a chicken, because that’s all it believed itself to be.

— Author unknown

How exciting for us that through revelation and the incarnation of Jesus we can discover the power that goes beyond that of eagles. We can soar majestically with wondrous energy and power that cannot be contained.

“Nobody puts new wine into old wine skins” (Luke 5:17). There is the energy of yeast to be considered. God can transform us like yeast working in dough. We can grow into the persons we are meant to be.

A Chinese fortune cookie proclaims: Be yourself! No one is more qualified.

It is the yeast that can grow and burst old wine skins. Divine energy in us is hard to contain. It was poured into us at Baptism. The power of the resurrected Christ overthrew death and opened the gates of hell. That power is ours through the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.

When we allow God to work in us, we can rise above our former selves. This transformation is gradual, akin to the yeast working its magic in dough. As we commit ourselves to God, we experience change that fortifies our faith, and we grow into the people we were meant to be.

“I know the plans I have in mind for you” (Jeremiah 29:11). The God of creation, who knew us before we were formed in our mother’s womb, has plans for us. In the fullness of time God will reveal those plans to us in power and majesty.

Older trees are more efficient in the storing of carbon as they are less sensitive to changing weather conditions. When you look at the rings of life of a tree by taking a cross-section of the trunk, those rings tell a story. By studying the rings themselves, you are told a story by the tree. It tells you of years of plenty, those of famine and it shows that almost half of the carbon stored occurred in the last quarter to half of the life of the tree. We should consider the worth of old age trees in our battle against climate change.

The areas on earth which are not occupied by humans are very important. Not including the oceans, which are also an important carbon storage area, forests store around 90% of the biomass on the surface of the earth. In particular, tropical forests remove enormous amounts of carbon globally every single year. Plants have the ability to convert carbon diox-

We all know that plants have the ability to improve the quality of the air around us. They have the ability to extract a wide range of air pollutants that are emitted by traffic, industry, building materials and furniture. They also release oxygen into the air which improves the quality of the air we breathe.

Our forested areas contribute to flood and water management. They facilitate the infiltration of rain water into the ground so developing green spaces is essential to improving our green infrastructure. Runoff is a concern as it has a huge impact on our water management practices. We should think about ensuring that our green space development is an integral part of the overall plan for water management.

So as you can see, there are both obvious and less obvious reasons to value our green spaces and especially the trees!

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December, 2025, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

Prophetic minister Helen Calder wants us to imagine God saying to us: “A new era is here! This is the season of new wine. You are about to encounter Me as you never have before.” And “This is My promise to you, being fulfilled. Here I am! That which you have looked forward to, the new wine is here. This is the day your ‘cup runs over.’”

The New Testament compares the infilling of the Holy Spirit to wine. Christ’s blood in the Eucharist is that new wine pouring into us. And where do we go with this new life in us? Science has proven that our emotional energy will radiate from our bodies and connect with everyone with whom we come in contact.

Love will direct us. “Nothing happens in vain,” Pope Francis said; “Whatever our situation in life, and life has its challenges, if we are sure of our faith in Jesus and know how tenderly our Father holds us, we can love others. We can bless them with our presence.”

Dated this 17th day of October, 2025.

Christie Hislop Treasurer

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Henr y Chr istian Mohrbutter 1932 - 2025

Passed away at Gainsborough Thursday June 26 2025 Age 92 years

Sur vived by his loving wife Susan of Wauchope Daughter Roxanne (Ivan), and son Aaron (Cor ie) 3 brothers Larr y (Carol), Kenneth (Carroll) and Dellan(Donna) 4 grandchildren Nicholas, Robynne, Abby and Cade, 4 great grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

Predeceased by his parents Hans (1963) Esther (2000) brothers George (1950) Wayne (1971) Elmer (1997) Dennis(2003), Fr itz (2007) and sister Eveline (2018), sisters in laws Mar lene (1997), Faye (2010), brothers in laws Bob (2017), Bugs (2020) and nephew Darren (1992)

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