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#goldmedal @Butter_29 @JCar_51 @lchoo65 @k_leshures @denisperrault Couldn’t be happier for @T_ Best part about Steenbergen’s goal was the GWG @T_Steener I don’t know but I think the next Super proud of As it happened Steener tonight. Accepted life lesson 4 kids&parents. CHL leader in goals Good things time @T_Steener touches the @T_Steener repre- any role given to him and seeing limited playing time through tourney. happen to good iplex ice “Hey Baby” should be senting Canada on twitter went out and did exactly He didn’t complain, parents didn’t go knock- people!!! Great booming through the building. and @City_SC what we in @SCBroncos ing on coach’s door. He kept working hard attitude pays off!!! Way to go swifty couldn’t be #growswift land know he’s capable of. & took advantage of the opportunity he got @SCBroncos prouder of you @SCBroncos #congrats #champion

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Kelly Schafer never thought she would have another op- portunity to represent Great Britain at an Olympic Games contact us after moving to Swift Current in 2011. • Phone: 306-773-9321 However, Schafer is now • Fax: 306-773-9136 less than a month away from • 30 4th Avenue NW competing at the 2018 Olym- Swift Current, SK, S9H 0T5 pic Winter Games in Pyeo- ngChang, South Korea from • www.swbooster.com February 9 to 25. She will be participating at the Games advertising sales as the alternate player for the Great Britain rink skipped by Kara Stephanson, . Schafer boasts appear- sales manager, 306-770-2223 ances at two previous Olympic [email protected] Games, along with a series of medal performances at Euro- Melissa Richardson, sales, pean and World Champion- 306-770-2226 ship events. However, her [email protected] unlikely return to the Olympic Kelly Schafer will be representing Great Britain at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea next stage with Great Britain comes month. Jerry Butterworth, sales, thanks to a series of unique cir- 306-770-2227 cumstances. It was at that 2010 event that does, but doesn’t play unless to the program fully from that [email protected] The competitive curler she met then Swift Current they’re asked to play,” she perspective while training in served as the co-chair of the Mayor Jerrod Schafer, and the noted. Swift Current, which is ideal.” newsroom 2016 Ford World Women’s two fell in love before marry- In preparation for this re- She has received Swift Curling Championship when ing in 2013 and welcoming a sponsibility, she played in all CurreFinding quality curling Scott Anderson, editor, it returned to Swift Current, baby boy, Darby, in 2014. She team positions during tune-up ice has also not been a prob- 306-770-2224 [email protected] and in the back of her mind remained on the ice by com- events this past fall. lem. she was thinking that would be peting on the World Curling “It keeps me on my toes,” she “ e Swift Current Curling Steven Mah, sports reporter, the closest she would get to a Tour and she represented Sas- chuckled. “Because I’m always Club - I just feel so lucky. We 306-770-2225 major curling championship katchewan at the 2014 Can- learning something new. And have a fantastic facility here,” [email protected] event. adian Mixed Championships, its been a real challenge this she boasted. “ is is just about “ e good news for me was I but citizenship regulations time, an exciting challenge this the best ice I’ve played on all commercial print kept training and kept playing prevented her from competing time, to be able to learn all the year. It’s just great training ice. in the hope that there would in other Canadian champion- new things that’s out there in at’s always the issue as well, Kara Stephanson, maybe be opportunities - in- ship events. curling too, because it’s forever that you don’t necessarily have 306-770-2223, itially I was thinking in Canada. “When I moved to Canada, changing.” the facilities to be able to ad- [email protected] I didn’t think for one minute I wasn’t sure where my curl- She has to be fully versed in here to your program either.” that I would be back playing ing career would go. So I had a their specialized game plans “I couldn’t have asked for classi eds with Great Britain.” little bit of a stop gap to kind of for each opponents, sweeping any better support from that When Muirhead’s third Anna have a family.” rules, ice conditions, as well as perspective, so I’ve been able Classifi eds 1-306-773-9321 Sloan su ered a serious knee When she got to call to be the shot making demands of to just seamlessly do what all injury in the spring of 2016, the injury replacement for each position. the other girls are doing, but Fax: 306-773-9136 Schafer was welcomed back the Muirhead rink at a ser- “It’s just far more complex do it here.” classifi [email protected] into the team in what she de- ies of bonspiels in Canada, than anybody could ever im- Schafer  ew to on scribes as “a fortunate, or un- she began curling with them agine.” January 5 to join her curling circulation fortunate, twist of fate”. as their  fth player. In June of “As a player I find that I teammates for their  nal prep- 306-773-9321 “It really is pretty surreal to this past year she got the good haven’t been tired of learning arations for the start of their be called back and have that news that she would o cially new things.” Olympic competition on Feb- regional great honour,” she said of hav- be part of Team Great Britain. And Schafer has fully em- ruary 14. managers ing a chance to return to the Her training then kicked into a braced this role. And while she will wear the Michael J. Hertz, Senior Vice Olympics. higher gear, including a sum- “ e last thing I would like to Great Britain colours at the President & Group Publisher “I actually feel like I’ve been mer training visit to Scotland do as an alternate player is step Olympics, she admitted she really lucky. I’m not sure if two and this fall she attended  ve onto the ice not being fully pre- will be taking a piece of Swift Olympic cycles ago this would di erent World Curling Tour pared. I’m letting myself down. Current with her. have even been possible to do.” and Grand Slam events with I’m letting the team down. And “It’s just another good news Schafer is no stranger to high the team. e rink had a suc- ultimate your country too. So story. I remember lots was level curling, having made her cessful end to 2017 by winning you have to take the roll ser- reported when I moved here

Funded by the Government of Canada Olympic Games debut at the the European Curling Cham- iously and everything that’s because Jerrod and I met via in , pionship. asked of you within that you curling.” where she threw second stones Great Britain will enter have to fully embrace that and “And now, I feel pretty proud for the skipped PyeongChang as the defending do it well.” that I can take a little bit of Great Britain team which was Olympic bronze medalists after Schafer had a dedicated Swift Current with me, where a win shy of the medal round Muirhead’s rink claimed third training regime to follow since it started. I’m kind of taking after posting a 5-4 round robin place at the 2014 Winter Olym- being named to Team Great another 18,000 or so fans with record. Martin entered the pic Games in Sochi with a 6-5 Britain. And, despite being an me to South Korea too, so it’s 2006 as defending gold medal- win over Switzerland skipped ocean away from her team- kind of a cool opportunity that Mail Registration Number: 005950104 ist after toping the  eld at the by Mirjam Ott. mates, she the o -ice and on- they have somebody else to 2002 Winter Olympics. As the alternate for Team ice training program was easy cheer for. e community is Schafer then threw second Great Britain, Schafer has to to keep motivated for. fantastic. ey obviously love The Southwest Booster is rocks for Muirhead at both be mentally and physically “I’d like to say there have curling, and they feel attached published by Swift Current the 2010 Olympic Games and prepared to step onto the ice if been challenges, but there to my story as well.” Holdings Ltd. Partnership, an affi liated company to ALTA the European Championships, needed. hasn’t really. I’ve been really “Although I’ll be representing Newspaper Group LP but threw third stones during “My job as alternate player lucky in Swift Current,” she Great Britain, I’ll  y a little  ag the 2010 Ford World Women’s is just to be familiar with what said. “In the world of technol- for Swift Current as well… Curling Championships hosted our team game plan is…and ogy and on-line communica- except when we play against in Swift Current. basically everything a player tion, I have been able to adhere Team Canada.” A3

SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 3 WORLD JUNIORS Steenbergen scores golden goal at World Juniors

STEVEN MAH Steenbergen played only 7:16 and he got his opportunity and smiley guy that I have always will be his first game at the In- SOUTHWEST BOOSTER in the contest, but made his final made the most of it at that time. been.” novation Credit Union iplex shift count in front of 17,544 fans That’s a great lesson for every- Steenbergen has missed the Swift Current in 42 days. Tyler Steenbergen etched his at the Key Bank Arena. The Can- body.” Broncos last 15 games, but the “It is going to be cool,” when name into Canadian hockey his- adian Hockey League’s leading Steenbergen said it was simply team overcame the absence of asked about his highly antici- tory when he scored the gold goal scorer heading into camp, an honour to skate in the World a 35-goal player with a 10-4-1-0 pated return to Swift Current. medal clinching goal at the 2018 Steenbergen had played the en- Junior Championships for his record and remain second in “Everyone in Swift has been IIHF World Junior Champion- tire tournament as Canada’s country. Western Hockey League. rooting me on in tweets and I ships in Buffalo Friday. 13th forward and was the only “It was pretty cool. It was my “I want to bring back a win- have gotten texts from people. Steenbergen tipped home a forward without a goal entering first time throwing on the Can- ning mentality to Swift. We have It is pretty cool to see that they pass from Conor Timmins with the final game. adian sweater, so that was a a lot of work to do, but our main have been behind me the whole 1:40 remaining in regulation to “I knew going into the tourna- pretty surreal moment for my- focus is to get to the Memorial time. It is pretty much the same break a 1-1 tie to help Canada ment that I wasn’t going to be self and my family. They all came Cup in May in Regina,” he said. in Sylvan Lake here, everyone to a 3-1 win over Sweden in the playing as much as I am used to down and they got to share the Steenbergen will make his is behind me. It’s pretty similar gold medal game. back in Swift. No matter what experience with me and share home ice return on Saturday with those small towns where “It is still pretty hard to put role I was going to be playing I the victory with me. It was pretty when the Broncos will honour you know everyone and all the words to it,” admitted Steen- knew that was going to be the cool to represent Canada, espe- him, and teammates Artyom fans are rooting for you and it bergen, who celebrated his 20th case for myself. Obviously it cially at that level. Every Christ- Minulin and Aleksi Heponiemi, is a pretty good feeling to bring birthday on Sunday. “But I know would have been nice to play mas time every young kid who at World Junior Tribute Night. It them back a gold medal.” looking back at it now it’s pretty more, but for how the tourna- wants to be a hockey player they surreal. I haven’t really thought ment ended for myself I couldn’t are all tuning into the World about it too much, but it is going have asked for a better script for Juniors. It is a pretty crazy time to be cool being able to watch it. Getting those minutes and with the holiday and everything. that down the road and it’s def- then finally getting to play in the Looking back at it now it is 413080066 initely a memory I am never third it was a pretty big deal for pretty crazy that I was fortunate going to forget.” myself and the tournament as a to be a part of it and I am really “Obviously we were ecstatic whole I am never going to forget thankful.” that he did that,” said Swift it. It was an unbelievable experi- He said life has certainly BROADCASTING BRONCOS AWAY GAMES Current Broncos Head Coach ence.” changed since scoring the gold SLGA LICENSED LIQUOR VENDOR Manny Viveiros. “It’s just so Steenbergen played only 53:57 medal clinching goal in Buffalo. much more meaningful. We are over seven games with Team “It has been pretty crazy. My January Special so happy and proud that Team Canada but still found a way to phone has been going off like Canada won, but when you have make an impact. Viveiros agreed crazy with just congratulations 18 pack of Coors Light $35.00 a member of your team or your that young athletes could learn and everything. It has been family that’s involved in that it something from Steenbergen’s pretty hectic. For me I am not All Permittees come talk to Steve makes it that much more spe- World Junior experience. going to change how I was be- or Laci for your 10% savings on cial and even more so when he “Steener never complained. fore the tournament to now. I scores the game winning goal.” He just worked hard every day am still going to be the upbeat, your Beer or Liquor Products

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opinion Editor: Scott Anderson Group Publisher: Michael J. Hertz The new year brings bracket creep back to Saskatchewan CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION taxpayers $9 million. “Our Bracket creep is sneaking government is committed back into Saskatchewan as to keeping Saskatchewan’s the province’s tax brack- tax system fair and competi- ets are no longer adjusted tive, and yearly indexation for inflation which bumps is part of an array of meas- many taxpayers into higher ures aimed at accomplish- tax brackets even though ing just that.” they aren’t actually making But that commitment more money. ended with the last budget “Bracket creep is a sneaky that “temporarily” sus- and unfair tax hike that pended indexation. hits people when they get According to the CTF’s a cost-of-living adjustment 2018 New Year’s Tax Chan- on their wages and suddenly ges report, bracket creep find themselves in a higher will cost an average Sas- tax bracket even though katchewan family more there’s no extra room in than $50 this year and that their household budgets,” increase will compound said Todd MacKay, Prai- every year that bracket rie Director for the Can- creep continues. adian Taxpayers Federation “The increased and ex- (CTF). “The increase and panded PST washed out the expansion to the PST is a benefits of the half-point re- contact us The Southwest Booster welcomes letters on matters of public interest for publica- much bigger tax hike, but duction to income tax rates tion over the writer’s name. All letters must be accompanied by the author’s name, Email: [email protected] address and telephone number so that they can be verified. Letters are subject to bringing back bracket creep and bracket creep is sneak- Mail: editing and limited to 300 words. Copyright in letters and other materials submit- is a dirty tax hike because ily eating further into family 30 – 4th Ave. N.W. ted to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, The Booster, its it’s hidden and hits people budgets,” said MacKay. “The Swift Current, SK Publisher or Publishers and Alberta Newspaper Group, LP do arbitrarily.” Saskatchewan government S9H 0T5 not necessarily endorse the views expressed therein. Last year the Saskatch- needs to get back to its com- ewan government issued mitment to fairness and get a release touting about rid of bracket creep in the its “commitment” to pro- next budget.” Attacking minimum wage earners is tecting taxpayers from The Saskatchewan gov- bracket creep. ernment could easily re- “Indexation helps keep store indexation to protect dishonest, counter to Canadian values taxes in Saskatchewan low taxpayers from bracket by protecting Saskatch- creep by phasing out the THE SASKATCHEWAN FEDERATION OF The best way for Tim Hortons ernment must commit to a $15 ewan people from ‘bracket labour-sponsored venture LABOUR workers to guard against unjust an hour minimum wage,“ said creep’,” stated then finance capital tax credit. It’s a tax The Saskatchewan Federation attacks from owners is to join a Hubich. “Secondly, we all need minister Kevin Doherty in a loophole that benefits only a of Labour (SFL) commends recent union. to support workers who are try- release issued Dec. 29, 2016. few select investment funds. increases to the minimum wage In Saskatchewan, workers at a ing to form unions, which would The release went on to esti- It’s projected to dole out $16 in Ontario, and supports all plans Tim Hortons in Canora are trying raise their pay and give them mate indexation would save million in credits this year. across the country that would see to do just that. protection against some busi- the lowest-paid Canadians get a “To benefit low-paid workers ness owners who are so greedy raise. However, some businesses and local economies here in Sas- they would try to steal from of the are using the minimum wage in- katchewan, we need to do two most marginalized workers in the Saskatchewan Chamber crease as a cover for cutting bene- things: first, the Sask. Party gov- province,” he added. fits and reducing hours – thereby of Commerce applauds further amassing wealth off the backs of hard-working people. Join the sixth annual Wellness Challenge In particular, some Tim Hor- provincial tax changes tons franchise owners – includ- Need help keeping your New Year’s resolutions? This Wellness ing the heirs to the Tim Hortons Challenge is for you! The City of Swift Current Community Servi- fortune – have been threatening ces is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles in our community SASKATCHEWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the livelihoods of their employees. by offering the 6th Annual Wellness Challenge free of charge for all On December 28th, 2017, the Saskatchewan government “I think it is completely un- community members! announced that Saskatchewan small businesses will bene- acceptable and dishonest for “This is a great opportunity for a healthy start to the year. Over fit from the highest income threshold in Canada. Further- people who are heirs to a $1.4 bil- the past five years, just over 1600 people have participated in the more, individual taxpayers will continue to benefit from lion US fortune to claim that pay- Wellness Challenges. Let’s help Swift Current be a place where the lower personal income tax rates which were introduced ing workers $14 an hour requires a ‘healthy’ life makes sense!” says Val Choo-Foo, In Motion Com- in July 2017, resulting in savings of more than $120 million cutbacks to hours and benefits,” munity Facilitator. in 2018. said Larry Hubich, SFL president, The Wellness Challenge runs from January 22 to February 18. The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce applauds “every time the minimum wage Register a team from your workplace, organization or family by these decisions by the Saskatchewan government as posi- increases – usually by only cents emailing [email protected]. Then each member will keep tive moves for the Saskatchewan economy and for small at a time – some business groups track of daily wellness points in the areas of nutrition, physical businesses operating in the province. cry wolf and claim the sky is fall- activity, water and sleep. At the end of the challenge, the total “We congratulate the government on taking steps to fur- ing. However, we know that in- points from each team will be compiled, and there will be prizes ther improve competitiveness and contribute to a positive creasing the minimum wage puts for the top 5 overall individuals with the highest points as well as taxation climate in our province,” said Steve McLellan, more money in the pockets of a prize for the team with the highest average of points. However, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. people who spend it in our com- the greatest prize of all is your health and well being! The small business threshold has been increased from munities generating economic This year there have been a few changes made to the challenge $500,000 to $600,000, effective January 1, 2018. The per- activity. Unlike the Tim Hortons based on the feedback from previous years, so take a look, gather a sonal income tax rate dropped half a percentage point in heirs, who issued their threats team, and join the Wellness Challenge! Let’s have some competi- July 2017, and will drop another half point in July, 2019. from a winter home in Florida,” tive fun within our teams but also against other community teams. he added. Who is up for the challenge?

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 9 Meili wants NDP to pursue a bold new vision SCOTT ANDERSON good people, good candidates, lens to approach questions in ag and rural life platform.” the Premier and being a part of SOUTHWEST BOOSTER but a real reluctance to distin- economy, in justice, and environ- He was elected to the legisla- that opposition has allowed me guish ourselves su ciently from ment. What are the decisions ture as the MLA for Saskatoon to have a greater understanding Saskatchewan New Demo- the SaskParty. We’ve spent most we can make that can improve Meewasin in March 2017, so he of the inner workings, but also cratic Party leadership candi- of our time criticizing them, but people’s lives the most.” feels the additional knowledge just for people to say ‘ok, we now date Ryan Meili feels the time not necessarily putting forth our With his meet and greet he has gained gives him a better understand how he would be in is right for the NDP to pursue a vision.” hosted at Swift Current’s Phar- perspective of the needs of Sas- the legislature. We have some bolder vision for the party. “And I really feel, from my trav- masave Meeting Room, he noted katchewan residents, and con - con dence that he can perform Meili spoke to an audience of els around the province, that the that Saskatchewan can do better dence from NDP supporters to there, as well as out in the com- 45 people at a meet and greet in appetite is for a bolder vision. in the area of healthcare. serve as their leader. munity.” Swift Current on Monday, not- People don’t want to hear what “We’re one of the only OECD “People wanted to see me have  e NDP will select their new ing the time is right for the NDP we’re  ghting against, they want (Organisation for Co-operation some of that experience. So hav- next leader at a leadership con- to put forward some newer, and to know what we’re  ghting for. and Development) countries that ing spent the last year debating vention in Regina on March 3. bolder, ideas.  ey want to hear us say ‘this is has no pharmacare program, and “It’s actually an insane mo- what we can achieve.’” as a result we pay the most for ment of change in this province. “ at’s really been at the heart generic drugs, the second most In the next session of the legis- of our campaign, trying to push for brand name drugs, in the en- lature we’ll have a new Premier, out some ideas, push the envel- tire world. We could save a lot NOW OPEN a new leader of the opposition, ope out there a little bit. Allow of money, and improve people’s a new speaker, and a new Lieu- people to say ‘we can actually lives and health outcomes if we tenant Governor - without hav- dream bigger than we’ve been al- have pharmacare.” ing had a general election,” Meili lowed to.’ We don’t have to con- Having grown up on a farm said of the monumental change tinually lower our expectations.” between Moose Jaw and Gravel- occurring on Saskatchewan’s Meili, who is a family doctor in bourg, Meili added that they also political landscape. Saskatoon, brings a perspective have to focus on re-connecting “So change is happening,” of the importance of building with rural Saskatchewan. Meili said. “For the NDP to be healthier communities. “For the NDP to be relevant the change that people choose “One of the foundational going forward, in terms of form- Call going forward, for that to be the pieces, coming as I do out of a ing government but also in terms next direction, it’s not a matter medical practice - and looking of serving the real needs of the 306-750-9181 of staying the course. Our course at how do we improve people’s people of the province, we need Cory Wiebe for the last couple of elections, health the most - is using that to come up with a really credible to book an appointment www.surefitdentureclinic.com It’s a new year with a Please Join Us - Everyone Welcome! Shiny new smile! • Premium Complete & Partial Dentures • Same day Relines and Repairs, while you wait EVERY WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM • Using industry-leading materials and procedures to produce only high-end dentures! • Professional, personalized guaranteed service by unlimited post-insertion care • Improve your chewing efficiency SATURDAYS 10AM-2PM • Implant Supported over Dentures Sure-fit New members welcome at the Eagles Club! EAGLES MEAT DRAW! WIN ONE OF FOUR MEAT PACKS! Mike Whitney D.D. Denturist DENTURE CLINIC Call now to arrange your FREE no-obligation consultation! Eagles Club of Swift Current Swift Current Mall across from Medi-Centre 306-773-2999 1910 South Service Road West•306-773-9471

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 11 Meachem skips Casey rink to SCT Tour Championship STEVEN MAH reached the championship event with SOUTHWEST BOOSTER an 8-4 win over Michael Armstrong. Deis was eliminated in the quarter- ree rinks with local connections  nal in a 6-4 loss to Gedak on Sunday took part in the Saskatchewan Players morning. Championships in Swift Current over A Swift Current Curling Club rink the weekend. featured lead Jason Senicar, second e defending provincial champion- Justin Senicar, third Reagan Hadden, ship Adam Casey rink featured Cabri’s and fourth Je Chambers. Shaun Meachem skipping the team e Chambers rink opened the event and Swift Current’s Chris Haichert with a 6-5 win over Saskatoon’s Mi- playing second for the event. chael Carss. ey were bounced from e Casey rink defeated Unity’s Drew the A Event with a 6-4 loss to Gedak in Heidt 5-0 in the opening draw on Fri- STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER the second draw. day. ey added a 7-6 win over Saska- Skip Shaun Meachem led the Adam Casey rink to an unbeaten weekend in Swift Current. Chambers was back into the win col- toon’s Dale Craig in the second draw. umn that evening with a 10-0 win over Saturday, the Casey rink clinched with only three guys so we’ll take it we will put a good run together and Drew Heidt. ey were knocked out of a spot in the Championship Event with only three guys. e guys are all make a great showing at provincials.” the B Event in a 7-3 loss to Saskatoon’s with a 6-2 win over Estevan’s Brent throwing really good. Nowadays with A rink skipped by Ryan Deis reached Michael Armstrong. Gedak. the sweeping, it’s not as important to the championship event with three Chambers defeated Lashburn’s Ryan e Casey rink defeated Gedak again have two sweepers as long as you’re wins over the weekend. e Fox Valley Armstrong 6-2 on Saturday afternoon 7-4 in the semi- nal. ey took on Sas- throwing them close. e ice was fan- rink was comprised of lead Kalin Deis, before losing 6-5 to Craig to conclude katoon’s Steve Laycock in the  nal and tastic, very good sweeping ice, so one second Jason Barnhart, third Scott the weekend. won 6-5 after registering a trio of two- guy was enough,” said Meachem. Manners, and point ends. “Being a little bit out of shape and not fourth Ryan Deis. “ e guys played really good,” said in curling shape like I am makes the The Deis rink THE DOOR WITH MORE. Meachem. “They played well and it sweeping tough. It was good though. opened the tour- steel-craft.ca was a tight game both ways. e score- We were three-handed the  rst game… nament with a 7-4 board didn’t really show how it went. With good teammates they make it loss to Laycock on We were fortunate to be ahead as they pretty easy,” added Haichert, who is a Friday. ey also BUILT FROM had a couple chances for deuces in former World Junior champion who lost 9-2 to Saska- the  rst half and they were super hard has been out of the competitive curling toon’s Michael THE INSIDE FOR shots and he only missed them by a scene for a while, but was  lling in for Armstrong on Fri- millimeter.” Casey on the weekend. day evening. e Casey rink actually opened the Meachem curled in his  rst Tim Hor- The Fox Valley EVERYTHING event with only three players for the ton’s Brier last March in St. John’s NL rink rebounded in first game before getting reinforce- and the team is hoping to earn a return the C Event with OUTSIDE. It’s supposed to freeze tonight. Maybe not. Predicting the weather isn’t our strong suit. ments for the rest of the weekend on trip to the 2018 event in Regina. a 6-0 win over Predicting how our garage doors stand up to the weather is. Steel-Craft doors are ready. their way to an unbeaten record. “It has been an up and down season. Drew Heidt. ey Our patented Weatherlock technology and Climacore insulation make sure of it. Because we’ve put more quality on the inside, you never have to worry about what’s outside. “ at’s happened to us a few times We haven’t played great all year. Simi- added a 6-2 win this year, so we are starting to get used lar to last year we have really started to over Kronau’s Je Palliser Overhead Doors 2011 Ltd. • 140 4th Ave. N.W, Swi� Current to it. Our record this year is excellent look sharp since Christmas. Hopefully Hartung and then 306-773-1497 ONE ONLY SPECIAL!

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KELSEY ADAM is ample opportunity to be a home it.  at was unchanged from last year higher number of homes for sale, the An eight per cent increase in sales owner in the city, plus even more so in and down from 2015’s $262,000. average days it took for a property to over 2016 helped the 2017 residential the surrounding communities,” Adam “I prefer the median number to the sell was almost 82 days, which is 22 per real estate market earn a tie for fth stated. He added that in several price average,” said Adam, “as it evens out cent more than the 66.5 days of 2016, busiest year ever in Swift Current, ac- ranges, it could be considered a buy- the skewing of a few higher or a few which itself was a 22 per cent increase cording to year-end MLS® stats. er’s market. lower property sales.” from the 54 days that the average home A combination of more inventory, “With more homes available for  e average residential sale price in was on the market in 2015. a stable economy and steady interest sale, it means that sellers may need to 2017 was $269,000, which was a one per “People have had to have a bit more rates helped the city to nish the year be very sharp on how they price their cent decrease over the $274,000 gure patience selling a home in 2017, how- with 275 residential sales, which ties home.” of 2016, but up from 2015’s $266,000. ever the market continues to o er a it with 2015 for the most sales, behind Despite that, Adam pointed out Meanwhile, the average sale price is 94 balance of availability, a ordability and 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2014. that both the average and the median per cent of the asking price, which has opportunity in Swift Current more than Century 21 Accord Realty agent sale prices were basically unchanged. been consistent over the past few years. it does in many other markets across Kelsey Adam, of the Kelsey Adam Real  e median sale price for 2017 was However, partially because of the the province and the country.” Estate Team, was not surprised to hear $255,000, meaning there were as many of those numbers. houses selling above that price as below “Things were very busy last year, RESIDENTIAL • FARM • COMMERCIAL starting with a near-record rst quar- ter and staying steady from there,” he said. “ e thing I love about the real es- CONDO FOR Teressa tate business is that it is always active, always changing and always exciting.” SALE OR RENT Mannle Inventory levels increased slightly #108-331 Macoun Drive over the past year, with 514 residential 306-774-447030 Swift Current, SK properties being listed in Swift Current, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, compared to 512 last year, 456 in 2015 55+ adult living, underground Bert and 395 in 2014. heated parking “You can see with the increas- Legault ing availability of housing that there Call 306-741-1686 Professional Building 306-741-1686 14 Cheadle St. W Swift Current www.southsaskrealestate.com

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BASKETBALL Junior Colts win twice at home tournament The Swift Current Comp. Junior game. Colts basketball team won two of “The Cyclones had the size advan- three games at their six-team home tage but we were able to spread them tournament over the weekend. out when we were on offense and cre- The Colts dropped their opener by ate driving and passing lanes. Our a single point in a 65-64 loss to Moose defensive rebounding was much im- Jaw Vanier on Friday. Austin Wiebe proved, limiting the Cyclones’ second led the Colts with 16 points, followed shot opportunities,” noted head coach by a 14-point outing from Dawson Adam Jackson. Schultz. The Colts will be in Medicine Hat for The Colts bounced back Saturday a tournament on Jan. 12-13, followed with a 62-50 win over the Estevan a trip to Weyburn the next weekend. Elecs. Carl Soriano notched 20 points, “The ‘rust’ from the break was evi- followed by 15 from Wiebe. The Colts dent in our shooting and defensive led 40-38 after three quarters before rotations. We will need to work on using their full court press early in the our on-ball defense this week as we fourth quarter to go on a 10-0 run to prepare for a tournament in Medicine create a cushion. Hat,” said Jackson. The Colts concluded the tourna- STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER ment with a 64-58 win over the Moose Swift Current Junior Colts’ wing Carl Jaw Central Cyclones. Wiebe led the Soriano (right) drove to the basket way with 18 points, followed by 17 during a one-point loss to Moose Jaw from Soriano in another competitive Vanier Friday.

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 15 LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RM of Glen Bain No. 105 (OWNED BY Myles Jacobs) Land Approx. Acreage Thank you Swift Current & area, SW 31-12-07 W3 Ext 0 – Surface Parcel #144464755 (approx.158.78 acres) NW 31-12-07 W3 Ext 0 – Surface Parcel #144464766 (approx.158.69 acres) 1. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the property and confi rm for your amazing support this acreage (acreages shown are approximate), condition and other particulars. 2. Property contains approximately 80 acres of lowland/alkali. 3. Property contains a dugout dug in 2010. Christmas season! 4. 2 Granaries on the property included in the sale – 4600 Bushel purchased in 2015 and 3300 Bushel fl at bottom bin. 5. Property includes a borrow pit (approx. 50 ft by 200 ft) which successful bidder will have to level and remove rocks from in order to farm. 6. No tender shall be accepted which is subject to fi nancing. 7. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. 8. Bidders will not be called for an auction to determine the successful bidder. Giving 9. Tenders must be submitted to the law fi rm, Anderson & Company by 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018. 10. A cheque for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Hope (Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders). Forward tenders and inquiries to: JOEL P. FRIESEN Today ANDERSON & COMPANY BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 51 – 1ST Avenue N.W. • Swift Current, SK S9H 0M5 PHONE: (306) 773-2891 • RE: Jacobs Tender A16

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2234 South Service Road West, 41298319 SPORTS Swift Current www.cypressmotors.com 306-778-3673 Toll free 1-888-875-8188 Broncos overcome absences during busy stretch STEVEN MAH of skilled forwards, a lot of SOUTHWEST BOOSTER playmaking guys, guys that are offensive. For me it is pretty The Swift Current Bron- easy to mesh with those kind cos rebounded from a season of guys. I feel like I fit our game high three-game losing streak style pretty well. It has just to earn seven of eight points been a pretty smooth transi- while playing four games in tion.” five days last week. They over- Heponiemi played his first came the absences of three game with the Broncos since top players at the World Jun- Dec. 10 and finished with a ior Championships as Artyom goal and two assists despite Minulin returned Saturday missing most of the second and Aleksi Heponiemi fol- period after taking an errant lowed on Sunday and both stick to the face. The 18-year- made an immediate impact. old native of Finland now has Tyler Steenbergen, who has 35 75 points in only 30 games goals in 27 games, is expected this season, easily the highest back this weekend for his first points per game production in game with the Broncos since the WHL. Dec. 2. The power play unit finished “Very, very happy,” said four-for-six on Sunday, fail- head coach Manny Viveiros of ing to score only when He- his team’s performance over poniemi was injured and on a the past month. “A lot of kids 17-second opportunity at the got into situations where they end of regulation. were playing in a lot of areas STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER “He makes things real easy where they normally don’t get MacKenzie Wight (left) was jamming away at for all of us,” said Gennaro of these opportunities. That ex- the puck in the crease of Tyler Brown during the Heponiemi. “He has great pa- perience will carry down the Broncos’ 4-2 win over the Regina Pats. tience and vision and quarter- stretch and into the playoffs backs the power play for us. and we are very excited about for the Broncos, while Max The return of Heponiemi had two tired teams here and It is definitely a huge boost that. We have always said that Patterson assisted on both ignited the power play in the if we stay disciplined and stay for us when he is back in the we have to use our whole ros- goals. Flodell made 32 saves first period as the Broncos within our structure then we line-up.” ter and we certainly have. We for the Broncos. scored three power play goals will have a chance to win. I am “Obviously when you bring try as much as possible to play Baron Thompson and Evan in as many attempts. very happy because the kids Hepo he certainly brings so with four lines for as long as Weinger both scored for Bran- Heponiemi notched the were tired and they did a good much creativity and a level of possible.” don to tie the game in the first opening goal only 5:14 into his job.” skill making passes. Once he is Wednesday, the Broncos and third periods. return with a screened shot at Gennaro also had an assist on there those guys are pretty dug themselves out of a 2-0 Saturday, Elder and Gen- even strength. Kristian Reichel and now has 29 points in 17 familiar with one another, so first period deficit to count a naro each scored twice as the quickly replied for Red Deer, games since joining the Bron- they had the opportunity to 5-3 win over the visiting Koote- Broncos defeated the visiting but the Broncos soon added cos, including 10 points in his get back to what they were nay Ice to end a season worse Regina Pats 4-2. three power play goals over a last four games alone after his doing before the World Junior three-game losing skid. The Broncos jumped ahead 10:35 span. third consecutive two-goal tournament,” said Viveiros of Matteo Gennaro scored the with goals 2:08 apart in the Gennaro continued his tor- outing. the Broncos power play unit, game winner with 6:09 left in first period from Elder and rid scoring with two goals and “I think I have just tried to which leads the WHL at 33.3 regulation to count a three- Gennaro. Both were wrist Minulin added the next goal get aggressive on the forecheck percent. “We are certainly point game as the Broncos shots from the top of the face- for a 4-1 lead after one per- and create as many turnovers happy with that and looking completed the comeback after off circle that somehow evaded iod. Minulin added his second as I can. I am just putting lots forward to getting the other falling behind 2-0 after 4:45 of Tyler Brown, who was pulled power play goal in the third of pucks on net, trying to find kid back, he’s not too bad play. Kaden Elder put the game after allowing two goals on 11 period to close the scoring. Joel soft areas in the slot and get either number 17.” out of reach with an empty net shots over 11:45. Hofer earned the win with 19 open. My teammates have The Broncos should have marker with 1:59 left in the The Broncos were punished saves to improve to 5-2-0-0. been finding me and I have just Steenbergen back in the line- period. Elder scored his eighth for a pedestrian middle stanza “I think the game was pretty been trying to put those pucks up this weekend when they and ninth goals of the season. when Bryan Lockner and Nick similar to last night’s,” said away,” he explained. play their final two games be- Swift Current got on the Henry scored for the Pats for a Gennaro. “I think we came out “He’s got such a great re- fore heading on their US Div- scoreboard to end the first per- 2-2 score heading into the final with a good start, were heavy lease. He’s very similar to ision road trip. They also made iod in a 2-1 hole after a short- frame. on the forecheck, created some Tyler Steenbergen, it’s on his a big splash Sunday night when handed marker from Sahvan Gennaro notched the game turnovers, and just got pucks stick and it’s off his stick and they acquired 19-year-old de- Khaira. The Broncos took their winner with 4:45 remaining in on net. The power play was he puts in the right area and a fenseman Josh Anderson, a first lead of the game 1:40 into regulation with a perfect shot pretty good tonight as well.” lot of time goalies don’t have 6’3’’, 220-pound Colorado Ava- the third period when Max to the top corner from the high The Broncos improved to time to react. Sometimes they lanche prospect. Patterson scored his fifth of slot. Elder added an insurance 29-10-3-0 with their second don’t see it, it’s that quick. He “It is a pretty scary thing the season. marker with 1:29 left after Beck straight win. Red Deer, now has a special talent,” added Vi- when a guy with 35 goals in 27- Bronco overage goaltender Malenstyn created a turnover without a win in eight games, veiros. “I just think he is a vet- odd games is out of the line-up Logan Flodell turned aside 30 and fed him in the slot for his fell to 10-22-7-2. eran player, a very intelligent still and we are having success of 33 shots. 11th goal of the campaign. “It was our third game in two player. He was able to pick up and the production that we Friday, the Broncos picked Flodell earned the win with and a half days and I thought our systems real quick and are having as of now. Our team up a single point on the road 33 saves to improve to 24-8-3- we had pretty good energy he has been real comfortable will be finalized pretty shortly in a 3-2 overtime loss to the 0. the first period anyways,” said within our team.” here and it will be interesting host Brandon Wheat Kings. Ty Sunday, playing their third Viveiros. “We said we have to Gennaro has not skipped a to see what kind of damage we Lewis scored the winner on the game in as many days, a tired stick to our game plan, which beat since joining the Broncos, can do,” said Gennaro. Wheat Kings’ only shot during Broncos team put the game we got away from the night producing consistently im- The Broncos visit the Prince the three-on-three overtime out of reach early in a 5-1 win before against Regina in the mediately. Albert Raiders on Friday and period. over the visiting Red Deer second period. We have to “I am coming to a great then host the Edmonton Oil Gennaro scored both goals Rebels. treat this like a road game. We team. The Broncos have a lot Kings on Saturday. A17

SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 17 Wildcats feast on last-place Wings The Swift Current Diamond Sunday, the Wildcats al- Energy Wildcats returned to lowed the opening goal, but re- Saskatchewan Female Midget sponded with 10 unanswered AAA Hockey League action goals in a 10-1 victory. with two blowout wins over Taylor Lind led the Wildcats the visiting Weyburn Wings with three goals and one assist, over the weekend. The Wild- while Layne Hryhoriw tallied a cats reached double digits in goal and three assists. both games to improve to 9-6- Labarowski added a goal and 0-3 on the season. two assists, while Baylee Kir- Saturday, the Wildcats wan and Colborn each added opened 2018 with a double- a goal and an assist and Mc- digit offensive performance Cleary chipped in two assists. when they fired 44 shots on Tenelle Lind, Kendall, and net in a 10-0 drubbing of the Hogan also scored, while Wings. Six different players Brynne Doerksen, Ryleigh scored and 10 had points, led White, Madison Garrrett, and by two goals and three assists Kenedee Klevgaard all added from Taylor Lind. Baylee Kir- single helpers. Harper Davey wan followed with two goals earned the win with 14 saves. and one assist, while Carissa Lind is now tied for the Hogan and Trista Labarowski league lead with 23 goals in 18 also scored twice each. games and is second with 40 Sara Kendall and Maddy points as well. STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER McCleary each registered a The Wildcats will head to The Swift Current Wildcats were a steady presence in the Weyburn Wings crease while scoring 20 goals in goal and an assist and Toni Regina this weekend for two games over the weekend. Theaker picked up a pair of two important games helpers. Tenelle Lind, Crystal against the Regina Rebels. Rough Rider Wale, and Brooklyn Colborn The Wildcats finished the all added single assists. Amaya weekend only two points HotShot Service Ltd. Giraudier made nine saves for behind the Rebels (10-5- Looking For her first career SFMAAAHL 0-2) for fourth spot in the shutout. eight-team SFMAAAHL. Certifi ed Crane Operator Tickets an Asset has an employment opportunity available Contact Trent at for a Instrumentation 3rd Year, 306-774-9652 or Email resume to: 4th Year or Journeyman for the [email protected] Swift Current / Gull Lake area.

Interested applicants please send resume to Dave Munro (Instrumentation and Plumbing Manager) by email at [email protected] or fax to (306) 672-3304. Diamond Energy Services Wage is negotiable based on experience, skill, education and work ethic. (Service Rig Division) is currently Benefi t plan available after three months of employment. expanding in the Swift Current area and is hiring for the following positions v Derrick Hands EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY v Floor Hands UTILITY/MAINTENANCE OPERATOR Job Requirements v Driver’s License. 1A The R.M. of Webb No. 138 invites applica� ons for the seasonal posi� on of Preferred u� lity/maintenance operator. v H2S Alive v First Aid Ticket Du� es of the posi� on to be as determined by council but will typically include: opera� on of tractor and back hoe, mower, mulcher, rock picker, sign and culvert Please fax resumé to (306) 778-0530 maintenance and spraying. or email resumés to [email protected] Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and use of own truck. has an employment opportunity available for a Required Cer� fi ca� ons include (or willingness to obtain prior to April): Power Diamond Energy Services Mobile Equipment Training, WHIMIS, Ground Disturbance, Standard First Aid & Journeyman Plumber offers the following: ✓ Competitive Wages CPR, and Commercial Pes� cide Applicator. Training will be provided if necessary. for the Swift Current / Gull Lake area. ✓ Complete Health and Dental Please send applica� ons sta� ng references, experience, and requested wage to: Benefits Package Interested applicants please send resume to Dave Munro (Plumbing and P.O. Box 100 ✓ Team Environment Instrumentation Manager) by email at [email protected] 618 Railway Ave. ✓ RRSP Plan Webb,SK S0N 2X0 or fax to (306) 672-3304. ✓ Short Service [email protected] or fax 306-674-2324 Wage is negotiable based on experience, skill, education and work ✓ PPE Provided ✓ Deadline for applica� ons is February 5, 2018. ethic. Benefit plan available after three months of employment. Integrated HSE Program

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BAKER (FT) - Responsible for all areas of production as determined by the Bakery Manager, as well as assisting in duties such as receiving of merchandise, inventory control, stock-taking Now Hiring and sanitation. Heavy lifting is involved. Retail baking experience required. Journeyman Baker Casual Con� nuing Care Assistants status is a definite asset. Must be able to work day shifts or night shifts, including all days of In Shaunavon, Eastend, Maple Creek, Leader, Cabri, Gull Lake, Herbert and Swi� Current the week. The Con� nuing Care Assistant provides care and ac� vi� es of daily living for clients/pa� ents/resi- SENIOR AGRONOMIST - The successful applicant will oversee agronomists in Swift Current dents to encourage op� mum level of func� oning. The CCA supports clients/pa� ents/residents in and will work closely with Branch Farm Centers in ensuring contact programs are completed, mee� ng their physical, emo� onal, psychological and spiritual needs. field crop product & soil management services are provided, conduct market analysis and ensure field demonstrations are carried out, oversee newsletter among other responsibilities. Required Qualifi ca� ons, Knowledge, Skills and Abili� es: You will keep abreast of new technology and provide information to our Ag team. Degree in • Con� nuing Care Assistant cer� fi cate (Untrained • Communica� on, interpersonal, organiza� onal skills Agriculture, Crop Sciences or CCA status required. Care Assistants will be considered according to • Valid driver’s license where required by the job AGRONOMIST – Will provide information on all aspects of crop production, such as advising SEIU West LOU #2 whom are required to obtain The Successful candidate shall be required to on cropping plans, seed and soil assessments, fertility, pesticide use, resistance management the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Con� nuing Care provide a sa� sfactory Criminal Record Check and harvesting decisions; conduct direct sales calls and attend training and industry meetings. Assistant Cer� fi cate or equivalent within two (2) including a vulnerable sector query as a Requires degree or diploma in Agriculture. years at her/his own expense) condi� on of employment. • Ability to work independently BAKERY CLERK (PT), Mall – 24-40 hrs/week • Basic computer skills where required by the job Pay Scale : $21.61 - $23.17 / hour DELI CLERK (PT), Mall – 24-40 hrs/week HERBERT AGRO – PT Please forward resume and cover le� er to [email protected] or via fax to 306-778-5157 Submit Applications to: Pioneer Co-op Human Resources, 1150 Central Ave. N., Swift Current, SK S9H 0G1 saskhealthauthority.ca Ph: 306-778-8707 • Fax: 306-778-3424 • Email: [email protected] A18

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they enjoyed companionship and doing loved and remembered by her family. things together such as touring around Fern was predeceased by her parents and going out for coffee and meals, etc.. Roy and Myrtle Thompson and her Growing up with using horses for husband James Elaschuk. She is farming developed an interest in horses survived by her daughter Darlene (Ivan) and rodeo that never faded. His interest Rebeyka, their children Alexis and was shared by his brothers George and Jameson; son Darryl (Shannon) and Wilf and also his numerous cousins their children Cole and Chase; sister Norman, Harry, Wes, Jake, Ernie -when Darlene (Don) Mullen and many they were together -you knew the main precious nieces, nephews, cousins and topic of conversation. Herman worked extended family members. The family most of his life for Provincial would like to thank the health care Community Pastures, including Beechy, teams of 6 east and 7 west at the the Matador and his long term and Misericordia Hospital for their kindness retirement at Valjean pasture. He was and blessed care during Fern’s hospital involved with 4-H, Saskatchewan stay. A Memorial Service was held on Cutting Horse Association, Agribition, Friday January 5th, 2018 at 2 pm at Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Hainstock’s Funeral Home 9810-34th Association, etc. He served as President Ave. Edmonton. In lieu of flowers you and Director on most and even editor for may honour Fern’s countless hours of some. Herman travelled to England, volunteerism with a donation to the Mexico, Germany and Italy promoting ELASCHUK Heart and Stroke Foundation. Quarter horses. He took pride in raising, Fern Mable Elaschuk age 87, passed Hainstock’s Funeral Home and training and showing his horses and away peacefully on December 18, 2017. Crematorium 9810-34 Avenue CORNELSON entering numerous competitions. He She will be sadly missed but eternally Edmonton, AB 780-440-2999 Herman Harry (1926-2017) passed won hundreds of trophies, ribbons and away, with his family by his side, on prizes. In later years, Herman wrote and December 24, 2017 at the Herbert published four books, with all the Integrated Health Facility at the age of pictures of horses being taken - November 26, 1934 in Yorkton, Sask. 91 years. Herman was born on April 23, photography being another interest. He passed away December 24th, 2017 at 1926 at the family homestead near loved writing books to share his stories the Clover House, Swift Current, Sask. Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan, the 8th of 11 about the cowboy way of life. Herman Abe leaves to cherish his memory wife children. Herman is survived by his took great pride in teaching each of his Bev; his step children - Laurel (Tammy), loving wife Marjorie, his sons Allan grandchildren how to ride a horse, and Gig, Trevor (Jodene); grandchildren; and (Marcia) and Mark (Barb); his there are many pictures to prove that. adopted children Jim and Heather; grandchildren Brett (Kelly), Trisha He could have a saddle on a horse in sisters Gert (John), Susan (Dennis), (Brian), Todd (Carrie), Nicole, Randi seconds if anyone showed a desire to Betty, and sister-in-law Verna. Abe is (Brody) and Dakota; his great ride a horse! Even in his later years, he predeceased by his parents Henry and grandchildren Jackson, Emilie, Sydney, attended the Frontier Days rodeo, Maria Enns and five brothers. As per Elliot, Rachel, Maielle and Violet; step- Herbert Stampede and never missed Abe's wishes, there will not be a funeral, children Paul (Sarah) Thibault, Jean watching the Calgary Stampede on the but rather a celebration of his life, which (Brad) Halstead, John (Delia) Thibault television. There was a deep sadness will be announced at a later date. and Mary Ann Thibault; one brother Wilf when he didn't own a horse anymore. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted (Jean) and numerous cousins, The funeral was celebrated at Christ the with the arrangements. For further nephews, nieces and their families. Redeemer Roman Catholic Church with information call 306-773-8831 or Herman was looking forward to having Reverend Msgr. Reymundo Asis 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at another great granddaughter (Scarlett) officiating on Wednesday, January 3, www.warrensfuneralhome.com and in January of 2018. Herman was 2018 with internment at Mount Pleasant ENNS express your sympathy to family predeceased by brother George, and Burial Park. Memorial gifts in Herman's Abraham (Abe) Jack Enns born members in our book of condolences. sisters Rosa, Helen, Clara Funk, Luella memory may be made to The Herbert Schindel, Marcella Schmor, Anne Stampede Association Inc. P.O. Box Cavanagh, Doris Monck and Hilda 584, Herbert, Sask. S0H 2A0. For Curtis. Herman married Elizabeth further information or to sign the family FEHR (Betty) Burkart on August 21, 1952. book of condolence, visit www.park- It is with heavy hearts that we announce They raised two sons Allan and Mark. sidefuneralhome.com. Funeral the passing of Frank Fehr on December Betty passed away on February 18, arrangements are entrusted to Parkside 28, 2017 at age 85. Born and raised in 2004. Herman married Marj Thibault on Memorial Funeral Home – Ryan Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Frank August 27, 2005. Both being widowed, Cappelle. moved to B.C. in 1967, settling in Surrey where he spent the rest of his life. He worked at Cullen Detroit Diesel for more Athletic Trainer. This combined his love than 25 years, retiring in 1997. Frank is for kids and sports. It was at this time survived by his wife of 51 years Penny, he completed his training to become a son Bradley (Jessica) and long-awaited Certified Massage Therapist and during grand-baby Mabel, daughter Lisa, sister the 1990’s he was fortunate enough to Alice, many nephews and friends. A work with the Roughriders during their private celebration of life will take place training camps. Tom’s humour, later in January. wittiness, and no nonsense attitude allowed him to connect with many people and make life-long relationships. In the last couple years he made a point of reconnecting with many of these friends and family. Tom was predeceased by his parents Allan and Babe Countryman; and his father and Pre-plan for your family mother-in-law Harry and Florence Feil. Making funeral arrangements He is survived by his wife of 43 years Gail; his step-mother Stella at a time of loss is difficult. TOM COUNTRYMAN Countryman; his brother Jim (Bonnie) That’s why pre-planning Tom of Wilcox, SK, passed away with Countryman; his in-laws Shelley (Gord) funeral arrangements has so family by his side on Saturday, Kirschman, Darla Feil and Marlin (Barb) December 23, 2017 at the age of 66 Feil; and all of his nieces and nephews, many advantages. Pre-plan years. Tom was raised in the Jim, Tim, Ty, and Craig Countryman, for your family. And allows us communities of Maple Creek and Gull Kerri Robins, Ryley Kirschman, Bretlynn Lake, Saskatchewan. He often spoke of Kolish and Cody and Taylor Osborne. A to see your plans through. his memories of helping his dad in the Graveside Service and Tea in Gull Lake, Arrangements made be made family bakery, his many friends and SK, will be held at later date. Memorial www.warrensfuneralhome.com in the comfort of your home playing sports. He married Gail Feil and Donations may be made in Tom’s name together they lived in Vegreville and to Athol Murray, College of Notre Dame, Lloydminster, Alberta where they Box 100, Wilcox, SK, S0G 5E0. To leave managed group homes for challenged an online message of condolence, children and adults. They were also Warren’s Funeral Home please visit TM house parents at the Orange Home Farm www.speersfuneralchapel.com in Indian Head, SK, where they worked Serving the family for generations with teenage boys. Tom eventually moved to Wilcox, SK where he started 126 2nd Ave. N.E. 306-773-8831 Swift Current S9H 2C7 working at Notre Dame College as an Fax 306-773-9367 Toll Free 1-800-267-6606 A21

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and Vivian remarried in 1987 to a former daughter, Marla King; his sons, Ken childhood friend, Dennis Fitzpatrick. In Friesen (Linda Altermatt), and Wes 1990, Dennis passed away. Vivian Friesen (Cindy Fortney); his son-in-law, suffered a stroke in 2016, leaving her in Laurie Boschman (Andrea); his need of full-time care. Vivian lived at grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Cypress House in Swift Current from Marla’s family – Regan King (Sherry January 2017 until December 30, 2017. McLeod, Caitlin and Emma King), and Left to cherish her memory are her Twyla King (Richard Linsley, Shawn, daughters, Judy and Colleen Joan Nathan, Jessica and Jacob): Ken’s (Murray Rushoway); her nieces and family – Brittany (Derek Wilson, Ronin their families; her cousins; and by and Cash), and Brock Friesen: Nancy’s Dennis’ son, John Fitzpatrick. The family – Brent Boschman (Samantha Funeral Service for Vivian Fitzpatrick and baby Max), Mark Boschman was held on Monday, January 8, 2017 (Pauline), and Jeff Boschman: Wes’ at 2:00 pm from the Swift Current family – Mitchel Normandin (Amber Funeral Home Chapel, Swift Current, SK Dormouth), and Danielle Normandin with Pastor Emmanuel Appiah (Troy Coull); his brother, Jacob (Mary) officiating. The special music played Friesen; his brothers and sisters-in-law, was “In the Garden” and “How Great Mary Schultz, Tiena (Ed) Giesbrecht, FITZPATRICK Thou Art.” The eulogy was given by Dale Betty Cameron, Ida (Phil) Buhler, Vivian (Chambers) Fitzpatrick passed Armstrong, followed by a photo FRIESEN Joanne Schultz, and Ron (Luanne) away on December 31, 2017 at the presentation. The Private Family John H. Friesen, age 92, went to be with Schultz; and by his many nieces, Cypress Regional Hospital with her Interment Service was held from Mount the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, nephews, great-nieces, and great- family by her side. Vivian was born to Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current, SK 2017 after a brief stay at the Cypress nephews, who all loved their Uncle Morgan & Alice Close of the Wood with David Filson, Kevin Haglund, Regional Hospital, Swift Current, SK. His John. Rest in peace, John, Dad, Mountain Area on November 13, 1925. Murray Rushoway, Brad Stevenson, presence is dearly missed. John H. Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa. Love, Vivian was the youngest of three Dallas Wall, and Frank White serving as Friesen was born to Gerhard & Agatha Helen and family. The Funeral Service children. Vivian was predeceased by her Pallbearers. In memory of Vivian Friesen on October 6, 1925 in Swift was held on Thursday, December 28, parents, Morgan & Alice Close; her Fitzpatrick, donations made to the Heart Current, SK — the fourth of ten 2017 at 2:00 pm from the Zion husband, Richard Chambers; her and Stroke Foundation (279-3rd Avenue children, he was especially close with Mennonite Church, Swift Current, SK second husband, Dennis Fitzpatrick; her N, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8) would be his brother, Jacob. John married the with Pastor Herman Wiebe and Pastor brothers, Cecil and Clarence Close; and appreciated by the family. Funeral love of his life, Helen Marie Schultz, on Lois Bukar officiating. The organist for by her son-in-law, Bruce Elliott. Vivian arrangements were in care of Swift June 25, 1950 in Blumenhof, SK. In the service was Grace Funk with special married Richard Chambers in Moose Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, 1956, they started their family. First with music brought by Kathy Grant singing, Jaw on April 23, 1947. Richard & Vivian SK. For further information or to leave a Marla, then Ken, Nancy, and Wes. John “How Great Thou Art”, “Suppertime” were blessed with two daughters. They personal message of condolence on the loved his children, and they believe they and “Far Side Banks of Jordan.” The farmed south of Woodrow, SK until family’s obituary page, please go to had the best dad ever. John worked for eulogy was brought by Herman Wiebe, 1973. Richard passed away in 1983, swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com the City of Swift Current for 33 years, and the obituary was read by Ron retiring when he was 65. John started at Schultz. Tributes were shared by George Parks and Rec — in summer, he worked Friesen, Laurie Boschman, and Ron finally the Meadows. Subsequent with parks, beautifying the city, winter Schultz. “What a Friend We Have in strokes left Ada unable to walk or found him working hard to set up and Jesus” and “Silent Night” were sung by communicate well. Ada was maintain the outdoor rinks. John the congregation. The ushers in the predeceased by her husband, Abe enjoyed putting his skates on and church were John Braun and Pete Dyck. Hiebert; her parents, Angus & Annie teaching his children how to skate, and The Interment Service was held at the Morrison; her parents-in-law, Kornelius he would play hockey with kids at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK & Maria (Koethler) Hiebert; and by rink. Together, John & Helen took in with the following serving as several brothers and sisters-in-law. Ada foster children and they both loved them pallbearers, Jake Friesen, George is survived by her daughter, Judith as their own. John was a very quiet, Friesen, Brock Friesen, Regan King, (Karan) Regier; her grandchildren, Lane loving man — but when he spoke, it Shawn King, and Mitchel Normandin. In (Deseray) Regier and Karalee (Diedrich) was greatly spoken. John loved music, memory of John H. Friesen, donations Fehr; her great-grandchildren, Ava, and sang in choirs and quartets. John made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Eden, and Mya Regier, Hunter and was predeceased by his daughter, to The Lung Association of Paxton Fehr; her sister-in-law, Tiena Nancy Boschman; his parents, Gerhard Saskatchewan would be appreciated by Hiebert; and by many nieces, nephews, & Agatha Friesen; eight of his siblings, the family. Funeral arrangements were and extended family. Special thanks to Agatha, Mary, George, Abraham, Isaac, in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, the Palliser and Meadow’s staff and Cornelius, Margaret, and Ben; his Swift Current, SK. For further neighbours, Ruby and Friends, Trailview parents-in-law, John & Helen Schultz; information or to leave a personal and by his brothers-in-law Dave Schultz, Hiebert Alliance Church family and staff, and all message of condolence on the family’s those who loved and cherished her as Ed Schultz, and Lorne Cameron. John is obituary page, please go to swiftcurrent- Ada Hiebert, age 95, passed away on survived by his wife, Helen; his Monday, December 18, 2017 at the much as we did. The Funeral Service funeralhome.com Meadows, Swift Current, SK. Annie was held on Friday, December 29, 2017 “Ada” Hiebert was born November 24, at 1:30 pm from the Trailview Alliance 1922 to Angus & Annie (Wesson) Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor she was adopted by Richard and Morrison in Vanguard, SK. She grew up Blair Froese officiating. “When We All Dorothy Weetman and came to live with an only child with very few relatives in Get to Heaven” and “Blessed them on their family farm near Stewart the Pambrun area, and was quite young Assurance” were sung by the Valley, Saskatchewan. From an early when her mother passed away during congregation under the direction of age, Sandi loved to explore the river hills the influenza epidemic. Ada had to grow Ruby’s Friends. The obituary was in the Back 40. She also enjoyed up far too quickly with her hurting, brought by Karan Regier with tributes gardening and cooking for her friends lonely father. On June 28, 1946 Ada shared by Karalee Fehr and Lane Regier. and family. Sandi found a lot of joy in married Abram “Abe” Hiebert. They The ushers in the church were Frank making life better for others. She farmed in the Vanguard area before Rempel and Duane Olson. The Honorary particularly enjoyed her job at ComSpan moving to the Morrison homestead. On Pallbearers were Bill & Lil Wainman, helping handicapped adults in their day August 21, 1947, Ada gave birth to their Gordon & Jean Johnston, and Ruby programs. Sandi will be greatly missed daughter, Judith. Her days were filled Wotherspoon. The Interment Service and remembered by her husband, Ted with raising her daughter, the duties of preceded the Funeral Service and was Kusie; her children, Sheena (Ryan) keeping house, and at the Vanguard held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Hansford and Ryan Denis; her parents, hospital where she worked as an aid. In Current, SK with the following serving WEETMAN-KUSIE Richard and Dorothy; her siblings, Lee, 1958, Ada accepted Jesus as her Lord as pallbearers, Ron Hiebert, Blair Sandra Marie Weetman-Kusie was born Sara and Chris; and nieces, Nicole, Amy and Savior, she and Abe attended Hiebert, George Tschetter, Diedrich Fehr, September 6, 1967, in Regina, and Rebecca. She is predeceased by her church in Pambrun. In 1965, they Brian McAlaster, and Dave Rempel. In Saskatchewan. On December 22, 1967, son, Mitchell Wilson. moved from the farm into Swift Current memory of Ada Hiebert, donations made due to Abe’s health. Ada worked at the to the Trailview Alliance Memorial Fund Swift Current Care Centre until her would be appreciated by the family. retirement in 1988. She was baptized in Funeral arrangements were in care of 1985 at Trailview Alliance Church, where Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift she became a member. Life was filled Current, SK. For further information or with challenges for Abe & Ada, as he to leave a personal message of was ill for over thirty years. In 2009, she condolence on the family‘s obituary suffered a mild stroke and moved into page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneral- Riverview Estates, then the Palliser, and home.com A22

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year-old Ernie would take his hand and survived by his loving wife Bernie; say, “come for supper.” Tom would then daughter Lise (Mark) Lucas and their quietly follow him home. Ernie went to sons Dean, Jared and Alex; sons Luc school in Swift Current and left to join and Victor Gauthier; brothers Henry the RCAF (1949-1954) when he was 17. (Jane), Armand (Loretta) and Roland; He completed his education as a sisters Yvonne (Bobby) Liboiron, Odile medic/lab tech at the RCAF base in (Raymond) Boutin and Gertie Gauthier; Ontario and Claresholm, AB. His as well as numerous nieces and working life after the RCAF included nephews. He is predeceased by his operating a trucking firm with his parents Albert and Jeanne Gauthier; brothers and dad, running/managing a brothers Rene, Phil, Arthur and Maurice; logging firm out of trouble and into sisters Claire, Marianne, Therese, Alice success in north east Saskatchewan, and Simone; and nieces and nephews. managing Mack trucks in Edmonton and Emile attended Ecole Confort and Prince George, selling semi- trailers and Ponteix Elementary schools. He married Ernest W. Giesbrecht heavy equipment, plus wheeling and Bernie Auger in Ponteix on July 11, July 19, 1932 – December 28, 2017 dealing in cars and trucks with his 1966. He worked at Stringer Garage, Ernie died peacefully at home with numerous industry connections. He was Carignan Motors as well as drove a loving family and his dog by his side at always a busy man. He enjoyed the school bus for 30 years as well as 10:05pm on Thursday, December 28, challenges and the camaraderie. His contract janitorial work. Emile was a 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife interest in cars started as a 15 year old GAUTHIER member of the Lions Club, Knights of of 60 years, Ann and four children, sons working for Casey's Used Cars where he Emile Rene age 74 of Swift Current, SK Columbus and was a volunteer with the Robin (Kim) Giesbrecht, Todd (Kathy) could borrow a car for Saturday night if and formally of Ponteix, SK passed fire department. Emile enjoyed golfing, Giesbrecht; daughters Rae (Don) Swick, he had the money to put in the gas! He away on January 1, 2018. The funeral fishing, building bird houses as well as and Jill (John) Lantain; 11 was a people person. He enjoyed active service was held on Saturday, January numerous woodworking projects. He grandchildren, Dariana Hidalgo, sports like curling and armchair sports 6, 2018 from Notre Dame d'Auvergne enjoyed playing cards with friends, Chantelle (Martin) Palindat, Maxwell like football and baseball. On retirement Roman Catholic Church with Father Guy going out for coffee and the company of Lantain, Tyson Giesbrecht, Serena he focused on volunteer work with the Amedee Ainemon officiating. The friends around the bonfire. Donations in Swick, Ashley Giesbrecht, Alec Swick, Saskatoon Shrine Club, fishing at organist was Daniel Roberge and the Emile's memory may be made to the Evan Swick, Mathew, Andrew and MacKay Lake, some travel, grand soloist was Rita Lemay. The readers Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home P.O. Christopher Giesbrecht; and 4 great parenting and restoring a'52 Packard were Dennis Auger and Guy Roberge, Box 450 Ponteix, SK S0N 1Z0 or to the grandchildren Zacharie, Zoe and Zerren with Robin. We will remember him for the offering were presented by Monique Heart and Stroke Foundation of Palindat and Celeste Lantain; brothers his love of family, (imagine a 17 year old Lemay and Aline Wiebe, alter servers Saskatchewan 1738 Quebec Avenue, Garry (Rose) Giesbrecht, Norman sending money home to his parents!), were Denis and Armand Cloutier, the Unit 26 Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. (Angie) Giesbrecht; sister Shirley (Ken) his extraordinary cooking skills (Chinese lighting of the candle by Gertie and Lemieux Funeral Home in care of Kreitzer; sisters-in-law Marilyn food), his patience and thoughtfulness Armand Gauthier and communion by arrangements. For further information Giesbrecht and Ruth Giesbrecht; in laws and his ability to enjoy life. Service clubs Lise Couture. The cross bearer was please call 1-306-625-3925 or Justine Nickel, Tony and Polly Nickel in which he was active were the Irene Auger and the urn bearers were visit our website at www.lemieuxfuner- and 34 nieces and nephews. He was Kinsmen Club in Swift Current in the Dean, Jared and Alex Lucas. The alhome.com and express your predeceased by his parents, John and '50s, ACT/UCT in Edmonton, Prince interment service took place from the sympathy to the family in our book of Gertruda Giesbrecht, sisters Erna George and Saskatoon and then the Ponteix Parish Cemetery. Emile is condolence. (Verne) Shaw and Caroline Giesbrecht, Masons and Saskatoon Shrine Club in brothers Edward and Len; sister-in-law Saskatoon for the last 42 years. Lillian Giesbrecht; one precious Memorial donations may be made to a grandchild, Darcy Swick; in laws Anton charity of your choice or the Shriners and Justina Nickel, Jake and Verna Hospital for Children. Thank you to family. A tireless volunteer, Ron was still Nickel and John and Violet Nickel. Ernie Saskatoon Home Care, especially the an active member of the Royal Canadian was born in Swift Current in 1932.His 30+ Care Aides who were always kind Legion Branch #56, Kiwanis, the Swift family lived in Blumenhof and Pambrun, and thoughtful. A Celebration of Ernie’s Current Seniors Club and the Fraternal SK before moving their house into Swift life will be held on Thursday, January 4, Order of Eagles. Through the years, Ron Current when Ernie was about 6. A story 2017 at 2:00PM from Windsor Chapel and Hazel contributed countless he used to tell about life in Blumenhof (704 Windsor Street, Saskatoon) with a volunteer hours to the Swift Current gives an example of PTSD and a 5 year reception to follow at the Saskatoon Broncos Hockey Hounds, Meals on old’s way to handle it. His family had a Shrine Club (1021 Saskatchewan Wheels and continued to facilitate boarder who worked for the railroad, he Crescent West, Saskatoon). Sunday cribbage at the Eagles. was a WW1 veteran. “Tom” frequently Arrangements in care of Chelsea Krentz Faithfully, every morning, Ron and Hazel walked the railroad station platform, – Mourning Glory Funeral Services started the day with a healthy but shouting and shaking his fists. Five (306) 978-5200 competitive game of crib. Ron's other interests included travelling and camping, especially at Saskatchewan Landing and Cypress Park along with proud of her family and enjoyed visiting socializing and enjoying morning coffee with them. Helen in predeceased by her with friends. He had a special talent with first husband Abe W. Klassen in 1958; wood and produced many treasured sons-in-law Louie Hack and William keepsakes. Ron will be sorely missed by Butts; and two great grandchildren. RONALD LESLIE PHILP Hazel, his loving wife of 42 years; Helen is survived by her children Marion It is with great sadness that the family stepchildren Lance (Twyla) Gardiner, Hack and her children Richard (Tammy), of Ronald L. Philp announces his DeWayne Gardiner, Jackie Bestrop, Dianne (Michael), George and Debbie peaceful passing on December 26, Tracy (Laura) Gardiner; 7 grandchildren; (David); and Audrey Butts and her 2017, at the Cypress Regional Hospital. 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great children Jamie, Heather, Pattie Boyce, Born 85 years ago, on March 27, 1932 grandchildren; sisters in law Shirley Helen (Bradley) and Barrie; as well as to Robert and Martha Philp of Waldeck, Philp and Rita Philp as well as many great grandchildren and great SK, he was the second youngest of 5 numerous nieces, nephews and friends. great grandchildren. Helen is also boys. Ron grew up on the family farm Ron was predeceased by his parents; predeceased by her second husband and attended school in Waldeck and brothers Jack and his wife Scotty, Jim Jacob F. Harder; her children Edgar, Lil graduated from Beattie Collegiate in and his wife Velma, Alan, and Don; son and Syl Chmura, Art (Thelma) and Bob Swift Current. Swift Current would in law George Bestrop; parents in law (Dot); and granddaughters Ginny become his lifelong home. Ron enjoyed Oscar and Mildred Peterson; siblings in McTaggart, Terry Baumbach and Dawna a lengthy career with Pioneer Co-op, law Agnes and Maurice Peltier, Vi and Askwe. She is survived by her eventually retiring after serving for many Garnet King as well as other extended grandchildren Don (Andrea) Chmura, years as manager of the Co-op Lumber family members. In lieu of flowers, Marg (Don) Denyer, Greg (Lucille) division. Ron eventually met the love of memorial donations may be made to the HARDER McTaggart, Thelma Harder and her his life and on October 9, 1975 he Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 Helen was born to Jacob J. Wiebe and children Rich, Roger, Kevin, Anita (Al) married Hazel Gardiner and with this Building Fund or the charity of one's Katharenia Wall on December 1, 1918 and Monica; Dot Harder and her union he was blessed with an instant, choice. A Celebration of Ron's Life will into a family with 12 siblings (all children Carol (Don), Steve (Jocelyn), loving family. He also acquired the be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles deceased). At an early age she moved to Cindy, Betty (Murray) Robertson, Brian treasured title of "Grandpa" to Shauna, Hall at 1910 S. Service Road in Swift Swift Current, SK and was employed as (Bethan) Dale and Bryan Baumback later joined by Kristina, Crystal, Jeff, Current on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at a cook at the Swift Current Union (Andrea), as well as many great Kenton, Brett and Kristen. With great 2:00 PM with Shirley Wilson officiating. Hospital. She continued to work there grandchildren and great great enthusiasm he also became a great The interment service took place at until 1960. In 1951 she was married to grandchildren. Warren's Funeral Home grandpa to Tyler, Cody, Austin and Kyle Hillcrest Cemetery. Warren's Funeral Abe W. Klassen and became a mother to were entrusted with the arrangements. Penner, Chelsea, Jillian and Caden Klys, Home in care of arrangements. For five year old Barrie. In 1960 she was For further information call 306-773- Kelly, Taylor and Colby Bestrop, Grace, further information please call 306-773- married to Jacob F. Harder and moved 8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our Reno Gardiner, Grady, Hadley and 8831 or visit our website at to the Herbert Ferry in the summer and website www.warrensfuneralhome.com Blakely Gardiner. In recent years, great, www.warrensfuneralhom.com and Rush Lake, SK in the winter. In 1976 she and express your sympathy to family great grandchildren Liam and Eva express your sympathy to the family in moved back to Swift Current. She was members in our book of condolences. Penner made for 5 generations of his our book of condolence. A23

SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 23 Bantam Broncos split North Division road trip The Saskatchewan Bantam 5-1 to the host Saskatoon They were outshot 36-32, but assists, Hayden Wilm scored in 22 games and is now tied for AA Hockey League South Div- Outlaws. Joe Arntsen scored scored four power play goals twice, and Kalan Lind picked 10th overall in league scoring. ision leading Swift Current the only goal, an unassisted over the opening 13 minutes to up a pair of assists. Keagon Cash Arntsen is tied for 13th Kabos Broncos got a test over marker in the second period to build a comfortable lead. Little and Rhys O’Neill each with 37 points in 22 games this the weekend during a two- cut the deficit to 3-1. Cash Arntsen led the way added assists and Vincent season. game road trip through the Sunday, the Broncos with three goals and one as- Pinsonneault got the win in The Bantam Broncos are in North Division. bounced back with a 7-1 win sist, while Joe Arntsen finished goal. Regina to face the third-place Saturday, the Broncos lost over the Battlefords Barons. with a goal and three assists. The Broncos remain first in Monarchs tonight. They will Noah Wills the South Division with a 19- host the North East Wolf- Obituaries registered a 4-1-0 record. Joe Arntsen leads pack on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at goal and two all defenseman with 38 points Fairview West Arena. as by numerous nieces and nephews. Adella Adelina “Della” was born on January 30, 1928, on the family farm at Midget AA Broncos hit the road Hallonquist, SK. After she moved to Swift Current, she met and married Geo The Swift Current Abbey Resources Kornfeld each finished with a goal and Grill. Della also worked for many years Broncos won, lost, and tied during a three assists. Patenaude registered at the Pioneer Co-op. In 1973, she three-game South Saskatchewan Midge a hat trick, Hornung added a goal married Bernard Kauth and moved to AA Hockey League road trip. and two assists, and Nathan McInnis Abbey, SK. Together they loved Friday, the Broncos lost 3-2 to the finished with three assists. gardening, and looking after their big host Notre Dame Argos. John Priela and Brock Herter scored twice, Sitter had yard, camping and fishing. Clearwater was the lake of choice, but they also did Quinn Patenaude each finished with a a goal and an assist, and Hunter John- many trips exploring other lakes. Della goal and an assist in the loss. Jackson son and Priela each enjoyed two-assist enjoyed quilting, so now all her children, Sitter and Ryland Hornung also picked outings. JC Knight and Hendrik de grandchildren, and great-grandchildren up assists, while Jacob Herman took the Klerk also scored, while Riley Skarbon have received the stitches done with loss with 14 saves on 17 shots. and Levi Lamotte added single assists love. She was also a talented seamstress Saturday, the offensive floodgates and Brad Nyen earned the win in goal. and sewed everything from winter burst opened when the Broncos fired 45 Sunday, the Broncos got a late goal KAUTH jackets to figure skating dresses. shots on goal in a 13-4 win over the host from Priela to tie the host Millionaires It is with great sadness that we Socializing was always an enjoyment of Melville Millionaires when every skater 2-2 despite outshooting them 45-35. announce the passing of Della Kauth Della’s. Having coffee with the girls on in uniform registered at least one point. Kornfeld also scored, while de Klerk (nee Hahn), age 89, on Friday, December Monday mornings, playing cards with Rhett Evjen posted two goals and and Hornung both added assists and the 50 plus club or games with the 22, 2017, at The Meadows with family two assists and Beau Larson and Colt Herman earned the draw in goal. by her side. Della was predeceased by family always brought a smile to her her husbands, Geo Grill and Bernard face. Della’s secret to staying young… Kauth; her parents, Gus & Christine walking! “It’s the best way to start the Hahn; her sister, Erna; and by her day”. A Private Family Burial Service will brother, Rinehart. She leaves to morn be held at a later date. In memory of her son, Don (Linda) – his children, Della Kauth, donations made to the Paxton (Carolyn), Sadie, Nolan-Lucas; Abbey United Church would be her daughter, Sheila (Ralph) – Melissa appreciated by the family. Funeral (Tom), Courtney (Steven), and her joy, arrangements were in care of Swift Paisley, the 5th generation of girls, Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, Visit or Call (306) 672-3395 Hwy 1 N @ Carmichael Turnoff Dustin (Katina); her sisters, Shirley, SK. For further information or to leave a Gull Lake, SK S0N1A0 Sebastion and Ruby Liebelt; her brother, personal message of condolence on the Store Hours Daryl (Shelley); her sisters-in-law, Eileen family‘s obituary page, please go to Please call or stop by for unbelievable swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com Mon. - Fri. 8:00AM - 5:00PM Hahn, Gladys (Kauth) Beherns; as well in-store rebate $$$$$. In store rebate Saturday 9:00AM - Noon ends January 16!!!! Sunday Closed GIVE YOURSELF THE ULTIMATE GIFT THIS SEASON MONTGOMERY & SON SALES (2012) Wilger and his son Bryan, Jason PCC HOLDINGS LTD. 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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 24 INVITATION TO TENDER Broncos add defenseman FOR TENDER GRAVEL SPREAD The Swift Current Broncos made 2005 FLX15 SCHULTE FLEX ARM a pair of deals ahead of the West- The R.M. of Webb No. 138 invites quotes for gravel spreading for ern Hockey League trade deadline, 2013 XH1500 SCHULTE ROTARY 2018 year. (approx. 20,000 yds.) Please include: eventually bringing defenseman Josh MOWER- 1000RPM • Haul rate ($/yd/mile) Anderson to Swift Current. FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE KEN AT 672-3290 • Loading rate First, the Broncos traded 2017 • Minimum haul distance first round pick Joel Sexsmith to the TENDERS TO BE SUBMITTED • Any surcharges or mobilization charges • Private (ratepayer) haul charge Vancouver Giants. In return the Bron- BY 4:00 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 2018 TO: • Equipment listing cos received a first round pick in the • Expected completion date 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. Sexsmith was R.M. OF CARMICHAEL NO. 109 Tenders must be received on or before February 5, 2018. drafted ninth overall in 2017. BOX 420 GULL LAKE, SK S0N 1A0 All tenders will be considered, but not necessarily accepted. The Broncos quickly made a second EMAIL – [email protected] Or Fax – 1-306-672-3295 R.M. of Webb No. 138 • P.O. Box 100 trade that sent first round picks in 2018 618 Railway Ave. • Webb, SK S0N 2X0 and 2019 to acquire Anderson, a 6’3’’, HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER [email protected] NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. Offi ce: 306-674-2230 Fax: 306-674-2324 220-pound Colorado Avalanche pros- pect, from the Prince George Cougars.