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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A2 POLITICS 2 NDP leadership candidates meet with THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 party faithful in Swift Current

SCOTT ANDERSON “I look forward to leaning on “And that’s what drove me to SOUTHWEST BOOSTER those people, those commun- be in politics. And what is driv- ities, to build a plan for the future ing my desire to be leading the e  rst two hopefuls in the but also to be able to deliver it.” party in that direction is that Saskatchewan New Democrats “I’ll certainly have a heavy and framework of looking at our poli- leadership race had a chance to strong focus on the economy of cies - whether it’s in economics, visit with local supporters dur- this province. Right now far too or justice, or eduction - through contact us ing a Swift Current NDP Con- many are feeling the impacts the lens of what will make the stituency BBQ on Monday. of a weakened economy. So far biggest di erence in the quality • Phone: 306-773-9321 MLAs Ryan Meili and Trent the SaskParty’s approach of late of our lives.” • Fax: 306-773-9136 Wotherspoon attended the BBQ has been to sort of chase pre- He too is concerned with the • 30 4th Avenue NW during one of the early events on carious employment, low wage situation facing Saskatchewan Swift Current, SK, S9H 0T5 the leadership campaign trail. employment, to shift to sort of after the spring budget. e Saskatchewan New Demo- an out-sourced, privatized Sas- “You see a government that’s • www.swbooster.com crats will select a new leader at katchewan. And that’s not the making decisions that actually a convention in Regina on May kind of Saskatchewan that’s undermine our health. By cut- advertising sales 6, 2018. Ryan Meili and Trent Wother- going to give us strength. Our ting health and education that is past week Wotherspoon spoon were both in attendance Crowns are essential to that. makes us less likely to be well. Kara Stephanson, announced his candidacy after at an August 21 summer BBQ Adding new industry and add- And by making some of the serving as the interim leader hosted by the Swift Current NDP ing value wherever we can in this decisions they did in the econ- sales manager, 306-770-2223 after Cam Broten stepped down Constituency. province is important.” omy, when you cut health and [email protected] following the 2016 provincial Meili, who previously sought education it actually slows the election. Meili, who was elected the party leadership in 2009 and return on a struggling economy. Melissa Richardson, sales, in a by-election on March 2 of 2013, said he once again has put So we don’t have the economic 306-770-2226 this year to serve as the MLA for his name in for the leadership well being in order to have the [email protected] Saskatoon Meewasin, was the in hopes of sharing his ideas for physical well being. So its been  rst candidate to enter the race. Saskatchewan’s future. really frustrating as somebody Jerry Butterworth, sales, Both note that the political “I’m wanting to put forth a vi- who has in mind the best for the 306-770-2227 landscape is changing, both in sion of what I see as the possibil- people of the province to watch [email protected] Swift Current and across Sas- ities for our future, and put forth such poor decisions being made. katchewan. With Premier Brad an alternative. It’s not enough Decisions that really demon- newsroom Wall’s intention to step away for us to just point out the prob- strate a lack of understanding of from provincial politics after the lems with the SaskParty, we ac- economics and a lack of under- Scott Anderson, editor, Saskatchewan Party elects a new tually have to able to say here’s standing of the needs of the 306-770-2224 [email protected] leader in January. the type of points we could be.” people of the province.” “We look forward to it. I think Central to his platform are a He said the upcoming amal- Steven Mah, sports reporter, it’s a really important time for us series of healthcare ideas which gamation into a province-wide 306-770-2225 to have this discussion,” Wother- New Democrats and to grow the he has expressed in his book, A health authority is also a con- [email protected] spoon said of the pending by- movement, grow the party, bring Healthy Society: How a focus on cern. election to  ll Wall’s MLA seat. new and young people into the health can revive Canadian dem- “ at’s going to be really inter- commercial print “Frankly we see it as a time for fold to  ght back,” Wotherspoon ocracy. esting to watch and I’m going to us to all rally to really stop some said. “As a family doctor I was trying be paying close attention.” Kara Stephanson, of the damage by way of what’s “It’s critical as well that we to help people to be as healthy as “I’m concerned about these 306-770-2223, happening to our classrooms describe the future of Saskatch- possible and realized that the guys, the SaskParty, making [email protected] and the sell o s of our Crown ewan that we’re working for. decision made at the political such a big decision in a time of Corporations. It’s an important at we lay out the vision and level are actually what had the a lot of chaos - big budget cuts, classi eds time to send a message to say the plan that will certainly not biggest influence on whether struggles that they are having enough is enough and there is a just excite New Democrats but people would be healthy - how to manage the province - that Classifi eds 1-306-773-9321 better way forward.” that will excite our province.” much money people make, how they would at this time make Meili expects that both he and As an educator, Wotherspoon far they go in school, whether such a big change in manage- Fax: 306-773-9136 other NDP members will be in continues to be motivated by they have a decent place to stay.” ment.” classifi [email protected] Swift Current to continue the the students momentum of a series of sum- at significant circulation mer long rallies and continued risk that he 306-773-9321 opposition to the provincial worked with budget. over the years. regional He points to a change in “At a time managers people’s attitudes following the where we Michael J. Hertz, Senior Vice budget the SaskParty handed rally to fight President & Group Publisher down. for educa- “People are seeing that the tion, but then Extended through August!!! SaskParty is not working for also build the their best interest and they’re future of edu- looking for something,” Meili cation in Sas- Our International Buffet Features said. katchewan, I

Funded by the Government of Canada He also pointed out that im- feel that I’m in ASIAN mediately before Brad Wall’s a strong pos- tenure as MLA, Swift Current ition on that Every Wednesday from 5:00 - 8:00 was represented by NDP mem- front.” ber John Wall from 1995 to 1999. He also Foods from all across Asia! “It is not by any means a guar- pointed to his antee that this seat remains in experience as the hands of the SaskParty. And a three-term we’ll certainly be seeking out MLA for Re- Mail Registration Number: 005950104 a great candidate and  ghting gina Rose- in the by-election to make sure mont and the the people of Swift Current get a relationships The Southwest Booster is chance to vote for someone who he has built published by BC1107344, an represents their best interests.” across the affi liated company to ALTA Newspaper Group LP Both Meili and Wotherspoon province dur- intend to be busy on the cam- ing a decade in paign trail during their respect- politics since ive leadership bids. being elected Call for reservations - available in Restauramt only - 306-773-3339 “It’s an exciting time to rally in 2007. A3

SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A3 CANADA 150 Swift Current contributes to national mosaic

STEVEN MAH 150 Mural Mosaic has been tre- SOUTHWEST BOOSTER mendous. “Communities from all over Swift Current residents had Canada have been contacting the opportunity to contribute us and saying how can we get to a piece of artwork that will one. It’s been fantastic.” celebrate their community and The finished product will the 150th anniversary of Can- eventually be displayed right ada. in Swift Current. Lewis Lavoie, Canada 150 “Swift Current’s mural will Mural Mosaic Project De- hang probably somewhere on signer, was at Market Square one of the city buildings here on August 18 and 19 to help because the city is sponsoring people of all ages contribute to the whole project. The mural the project. will be here and everybody “We are painting tiles and it that participates will be able to is going to be part of a mural view it when it is hanging,” said project. The mural project is Lavoie. part of a bigger project that STEVEN MAH/SOUTHWEST BOOSTER The entire mural will also be connects other murals with Lewis Lavoie, Canada 150 Mural Mosaic Project Designer, wasat Market Square this past week to supervise visible online at canada150mo- other communities to make Swift Current’s contribution to the national project. saic.com. one large mural for all of Can- ada,” explained Lavoie. ago. He worked on mural pro- tie everybody The project began in Vegre- jects during Queen Elizabeth’s together. So ville, AB in 2015, and over the 2005 Royal Visit, the Vancou- we have been first 18 months over 20,000 ver Olympics in 2010, and a working on it Canadians have contributed to project in advance of the 2012 trying to find the project. US election. our financing, “We’ve reached 70 commun- From there he shifted his trying to find ities so far in the last two years. focus back to Canada and the ways of doing Our goal is to try and hit 150 celebration of the 150th anni- this thing. communities across Canada. versary of Confederation. Last year we TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING We want each town and each “Then all I heard from that figured we TRAINING PROGRAMS: •PRE-TRIP CIRCLE CHECK ON UNITS city to design their own mural point was ‘What are you going should get •HIGHWAY, CITY DRIVING, TURNABOUTS CERTIFIED AIR BRAKE TRAINING that is going to go in there and to do for Canada? What are started on this AND BACKING PROCEDURES •ROAD TEST PROVIDED, UPON have their communities come you going to do for Canada?’ and go right •DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES COMPLETION OF EVALUATIONS out and paint it. I basically So we started thinking okay into 2017. •VEHICLE INSPECTIONS •95% HANDS ON TRAINING take their ideas and I design our anniversary is coming up. That’s kind •COUPLING/UNCOUPLING PROCEDURES INFORMATION VIDEOS AVAILABLE it and I try and fit it so that it Artists never plan any further of how this •VISUAL AIDS/CLASSROOM TIME •LOG BOOK TRAINING best says something about the than one year, but we started whole project town and the communities,” he just dreaming if we could do came about.” explained. a big project what would that Lavoie said Lavoie said that he first for- look like? We wanted to do the response mulated the idea over a decade something like this that could to the Canada

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A4 COMMUNITY Swift Transit adds service for SCCHS students A high school priority service that service to SCCHS students route known as the “Blue Line”. ring. will help riders make travel will be one of the features of a residing in the Central Zone of The “Blue Line” will replace the The new “Blue Line” includes plans knowing exactly when revamped bus service in the the City (above the Canadian call-to-book shuttle service for 14 additional stops in Swift and where their bus will ar- City of Swift Current effective Pacific Railway and below residents who reside outside Current, while the existing “Red rive,” said Jolene Peters, the September 5. the TransCanada Highway) of walking distance to the “Red Line” will see an extra stop City’s Manager of Engineering Beginning on the first day of through this Priority Route Ser- Line”. This additional route will added to its route at the Swift Services. “We’re hopeful this classes, a High School Priority vice before and after school. cover the east and west por- Current Comprehensive High updated service will attract Service will be offered on school Swift Transit’s public tran- tions of the City and will meet School. more people to choose an en- days between 7:30 a.m. and 8:40 sit service will now be operat- up with the “Red Line” at both The Hours of Service for the vironmentally friendly way of a.m., plus 3:30 p.m. to 4:44 p.m. ing via their primary route, the the Swift Current Mall and the service, operated by the City’s commuting and also provide Swift Transit will be providing “Red Line” and a new secondary Downtown Hub for transfer- transit service provider The existing riders with improved Saskatchewan Abilities Council, service in a more cost-effective will be as follows: manner.” RED LINE – Monday to Satur- Transit users are invited to day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. BLUE LINE view the new routes and sched- – Monday to Friday: 8:40 a.m. ules at www.swiftcurrent.ca/ to 6 p.m. (no service between swifttransit. The online nter- 3:30 p.m. and 4:44 p.m.). HIGH active transit map has the fea- SCHOOL PRIORITY SERVICE ture of clicking on each stop to – School Days: 7:30 a.m. to 8:40 see more details such as exact a.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 4:44 p.m. locations and times. “The new two-route system Individuals can also call Swift and the additional transfer Transit Customer Service at point at the Swift Current Mall 306-770-2263 for assistance.

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opinion Editor: Scott Anderson Group Publisher: Michael J. Hertz Flawed equalization program can’t respond fairly to big changes in Canadian economy FRASER INSTITUTE As traditional “have” provinces struggle economic- ally, Canada’s equalization program is not equipped to adapt to the country’s new economic landscape, finds a new study released August 22 by the Fraser Institute. “The economic gap between so-called have and have- not provinces has shrunk, but equalization payments are required to keep growing automatically no matter how much provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan are struggling,” said Ben Eisen, co-author of Should Equal- ization Keep on Growing in an Era of Converging Fiscal Capacity? Over the past two years, four provinces — British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador —did not receive equalization payments, while the rest of the provinces (including Ontario and Quebec) did. contact us The Southwest Booster welcomes letters on matters of public interest for publica- The study shows that over past two years, the prov- 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 inces that do not receive equalization have collectively Mail: editing and limited to 300 words. Copyright in letters and other materials submit- seen their fiscal capacity—the ability to raise provin- 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 cial tax revenue—shrink by 3.5 per cent. By comparison, Swift Current, SK Publisher or Publishers and Alberta Newspaper Group, LP do the collective fiscal capacity of provinces that receive S9H 0T5 not necessarily endorse the views expressed therein. equalization has grown by 8.1 per cent. This means the gap between provinces that receive equalization and provinces that don’t is shrinking. And as that gap narrows, the total amount Ottawa transfers to the provinces in equalization should shrink, too. That’s how the program has worked at times in the Anabaptists respond to violence past—equalization payments actually fell for this rea- son in the early 2000s. But a 2009 change in the program now requires total and displacement in DR Congo equalization payments to increase every year at a rate pegged to national economic growth, regardless of how BY MCC STAFF much the fiscal capacity gap between provinces shrinks. A collaborative Anabaptist response will soon reach some of the 1.4 million people displaced by armed This rule—introduced to cap equalization increases conflict in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) with food, household to ensure program affordability—could actually add as items and shelter supplies. much as $2.7 billion to program costs over the next two The response, shaped and implemented by Congolese Mennonite and Mennonite Brethren church- years. based relief committees and coordinated by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), is supported by “Last year, Quebec generated more resource revenue global and Canada- and U.S.-based Anabaptist organizations. than Alberta—that’s a perfect illustration of how the The crisis began a year ago when a local militia group called Kamuina Nsapu and national security gap between have and have-not provinces has narrowed forces clashed over a political appointment. The armed conflict has escalated, and both militia and se- recently. But the rules in place today will actually force curity forces have targeted civilians with forced conscription, mutilation, rape and mass killings. equalization transfers to continue to increase,” Eisen “It’s been hell on earth for a lot of our people, not only Mennonite people, but many peace-loving said. people in the same area that have gotten caught up in this maelstrom,” said Rod Hollinger-Janzen of “Policymakers should consider reforming the pro- Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM). gram to make it more responsive to the changing nature Among the displaced in DR Congo are at least 8,000 Mennonites. Many churches are caught in the of Canada’s economic landscape.” conflict. “There is no place where this conflict has gone where there are no Mennonite churches,” said Hollinger-Janzen. Church leaders report that 36 Mennonites have been killed, among the UN-estimated 3,300 deaths LETTER TO THE EDITOR since October last year. Church buildings and church schools have been damaged or destroyed. National and local church leaders in DR Congo are key to the response, which will initially focus around the cities of Tshikapa in Kasai Province and Kikwit in Kwilu Province, where many people have fled. The leaders represent Communauté Mennonite au Congo (CMCo; Mennonite Church of Congo) Pet owners need to and Communauté des Églises de Frères Mennonites au Congo (CEFMC; Mennonite Brethren Church of Congo). A Congolese assessment team visited the Kasai region in July and found a severe lack of food and be more responsible increasing malnutrition. Families had to leave their fields and animals when they fled the violence, and food that is available for purchase is very expensive. Editor: “Many people are going hungry or eating once a day,” said Mulanda Jimmy Juma, MCC representative I would please ask pet owners to clean up after your dog in DR Congo. or cat. This way the smell won’t go into other people’s homes In addition, families lack basic supplies such as bedding, kitchen tools and cans for carrying water, and won’t get tracked into your home either. the assessment team reported. There are obviously a lot of people in Swift Current that cut Organizations are working together to raise funds and awareness of the crisis, which has been largely grass, and cleaning up after your pet would be greatly appre- ignored by Western media. They are International Community of Mennonite Brethren, MB Mission, ciated by them and myself. Mennonite Church Canada Witness, Mennonite Mission Network and Mennonite World Conference, Thank you for your help in cleaning up the environment in addition to AIMM and MCC. and making Swift Current a cleaner city. Contributions to the emergency response in DR Congo may be made online at mcccanada.ca/congo- Brent Grant - Swift Current relief or by phone, 1-888-622-6337. Cheques may be mailed to your local MCC office.

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A7 RCMP Traffic stop in Herbert leads to a total of 47 charges against four individuals

Four individuals appeared resulted in the discovery Breach of a Recognizance. of Swift Current; Nicolas 19, of Medicine Hat; and in Swift Current Provincial and seizure of quantities Arrested and charged are: Belanger, 28, of Medicine Aleigha Yasin, 20, of Medi- Court on Monday facing a of cocaine, methampheta- Nicholas Neufeld, 18, Hat; Sherie Knowles-Hicks, cine Hat. long series of charges fol- mine, heroin, and suspected lowing a traffic stop on Fri- fentanyl. CITY day, August 18. RCMP also located a pro- The four were in a vehicle hibited weapon and a large that was stopped by Morse amount of Canadian cur- Fire damages kitchen in City home RCMP in Herbert on Friday rency. while checking for a male The four occupants of wanted on warrants by the the vehicle are currently The kitchen of a Swift Current home on August 20. Fire damage was contained in Swift Current City RCMP. charged with 47 charges, in- caught fire and heavy smoke damage oc- the kitchen area, but there was heavy smoke And while all four adult oc- cluding Possession for the curred throughout the house during a Sun- damage which occurred throughout the cupants of the vehicle were Purpose of Trafficking, Pos- day afternoon fire. house. arrested for various out- session of Proceeds of Crime, Swift Current Fire Department extin- The fire remains under investigation and standing warrants, a subse- Possession of a Prohibited guished the fire in a home in the 100 block there were no injuries as a result of the struc- quent search of the vehicle Weapon, Obstruction, and of 1st Ave. S.W. at approximately 1:30 p.m. ture fire.

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A14 MUSIC Blenders unveils impressive 2017-2018 season concert line-up The upcoming Blenders concert series album Earthly Days won a 2017 Juno ings, and in 2012 he released his first Red Moon Road - Saturday, March will feature a lucky 13 line-up of concerts Award as Contemporary Roots Album of novel Bright’s Passage. 24 featuring a diverse array of performers. the Year, and in 2016 he was the Western He will release his latest album Gather- Blenders takes one last dip into the The Lyric Theatre is again the host Canadian Music Award’s Aboriginal Art- ing on September 22. Winnipeg musical talent pool with a per- venue for the concert series which begins ist of the Year. Big Little Lions - Saturday, March 3 formance by Red Moon Road. on September 30. His opening Act will be bilingual singer- The folk-pop songwriting duo of Helen The trio of Daniel Jordan, Sheena Rat- Lisa LeBlanc - Saturday, September songwriter, Justin Lacroix. Austin and Paul Otten, known as Big tai and Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner have 30 Michael Bernard Fitzgerald - Friday, Little Lions, will bring March “In Like A shared their traditional folk sound with a Canadian singer-songwriter and banjo- December 1 Lion“ during their March 3 Blenders con- global audience thanks to touring across ist Lisa LeBlanc is well known for her en- The final Blenders concert of the 2017 cert. North America and seven European thusiastic “Trash Folk” performances. portion of the schedule will feature folk/ They were named the Ensemble of the countries. Her mix of folk and garage rock has been soul singer Michael Bernard Fitzger- Year at the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Their tight, three-part harmonies have crafted over five years of touring and ald. He has been carving a niche on the Awards and they boast a series of per- been featured on their self titled debut three albums. The 26-year-old Montreal music scene since his 2009 release MBF formances on the popular The Vinyl Cafe. release in 2012 and 2015’s follow up Sor- singer-songwriter broke onto the music Love. He tours extensively at clubs, the- While they boast a quartet of albums rows and Glories. scene with her 2012 self titled French lan- atres and festivals across North America. over the past number of years, both boast Coco Love Alcorn - Saturday, April 7 guage debut, which became a gold record He has been in the studio frequently in a long resume of solo projects. Owen Sound’s Coco Love Alcorn will and a francophone hit. She followed up the past few years, releasing the EP Fire- Their 2015 release A Little Frayed, A share her pop/jazz sound during the first in 2014 with the six song EP Highways, cracker in 2013, the full length Yes in late Little Torn was completed over the in- of two Blenders Saturday concerts in Heartaches and Time Well Wasted, and 2015, and this past year’s I Wanna Make ternet while Austin worked at her home April. last October’s release Why You Wanna It With You. studio on Vancouver Island, and Otten She has explored many genres and pro- Leave, Runaway Queen? which made the He is currently recording a new album worked in Ohio. jects over a diverse career which spans Polaris Music Prize prestigious short list. Let The Horses Run which will feature the Lindi Ortega - Thursday, March 15 two decades, 10 albums, and numerous The opening act will be Les Deuxluxes, single Heat of the Night. Beware of the The Ides of March 2018 collaborations with a who’s who of Can- a rock duo also from Montreal. Sam Spades - Saturday, January 27 because you do not want to miss seeing adian music. Lanikai - Saturday, October 21 Blenders will have a rocking start to Lindi Ortega in concert during the tenth She is touring in support of her 2016 The Winnipeg-based band Lanikai will 2018 when Sam Spades from Edmonton show of the Blenders concert series on album Wonderland, material that was be sharing tunes from their debut self take the stage. March 15. written after taking a five year break from titled five-song EP Lanikai during their The high energy, retro rockabilly quar- Originally from Toronto but now living heavy touring to raise her daughter. Blenders performance in October. tet released their first EP Wolf in 2015, a in Nashville, the powerful-voiced coun- Slocan Ramblers - Saturday, April 21 Lead singer and songwriter Marti recording which stays true to rockabilly try singer-songwriter effortlessly moves The uptempo bluegrass sound of Sarbit fuels the band which boasts a lush, and classic blues roots. from a classic country sound into an alt- Slocan Ramblers will provide a rousing sparkling, alt-pop vibes and swaggering The accomplished musicians have per- country mood. conclusion to the 2017-2018 Blenders ser- ‘60s soul groove to create their distinctive formed at a series of festivals in addition She released her first self-produced ies on April 21. sound. to their high energy shows across West- album back in 2001, and has been build- As relative newcomers on the Can- Sarbit boasts an impressive musical ern Canada. ing on that adventurous start with a ser- adian bluegrass scene, the quartet are pedigree as a member of the award-win- Nuela Charles - Saturday, February ies of release on a series of labels. exciting fans with their musicianship ning group Imaginary Cities who were on 10 Ortega won back to back Canadian while sticking to a roots bluegrass sound the long list for the Polaris Music Prize Emerging artist Nuela Charles will Country Music Association awards in during energetic live shows. in 2011 on the strength of their debut bring her powerful voice to the Blenders 2014 and 2015 as the Roots Artist or They released their debut Shaking album, Temporary Resident. stage on February 10. Group of the Year, and also earned nom- Down the Acorns in 2012, and followed Sweet Alibi - Saturday, November 4 The acclaimed singer has just been inations in that category in both 2013 and up with Coffee Creek in 2015. Blenders boasts back-to-back Winni- named as one of the Top 10 finalists for 2016. The opening act will be the alt-country peg performers when Sweet Alibi kicks the 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class. She has also earned Juno nominations band, Wolf Willow. off a two-show November schedule. The She boasts a pair of albums, Aware in the Roots and Traditional Album of All concerts in the series begin at 8:30 roots-pop trio of Jess Rae Ayre, Amber released in 2012 and her most recent re- the Year category in 2012 for Little Red p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. The Quesnel, and Michelle Anderson are cur- lease The Grand Hustle from 2016 which Boots and Tin Star in 2014. She was also regular price for all 13 concerts is $435, rently touring in support of their third features the single Crumbling Down. nominated in 2012 for the New Artist of but a season pass is available for $380. album, Walking In The Dark. Their latest Her song Coming For You earned an the Year Juno. Tickets are available at Pharmasave. release is nominated for a Western Can- Honourable Mention in the Adult Con- Her 2013 release Cigarettes and Truck- For information or to reserve a table of ada Music Awards Roots Recording of the temporary category of the 2016 Inter- stops was on the Polaris Music Prize long eight, contact Shann at 306-778-2686, or Year. national Songwriting Competition. list. [email protected]. Their previous release in 2013, We’ve Josh Ritter - Tuesday, February 27 Got To, was a strong follow up to their American singer/songwriter Josh Rit- 2011 self-titled debut. They have earned a ter will share songs from a 10 album rep- Western Canada Music Award and num- ertoire when he is on the Lyric Theatre erous nominations to go along with a stage on February 27. Congratulations growing fan following and airplay of their He is one of the top names associated Takaila Kendall The family of songs. with the contemporary folk scene since Kathy Wanner The opening act will be Canadian Folk his first album release in 1999. He broke Music Award 2016 Contemporary Singer out with his 2002 release The Golden Age of the Year Jadea Kelly. Kelly has toured of Radio, and a song from that album was across Canada and in Europe, and has the end credits song for the HBO series been writing in both Toronto and Nash- Six Feet Under. ville. His most recent material has been re- William Prince - Wednesday, Nov- leased on his own label Pytheas Record- ember 22 Completing a hat trick of Winnipeg performers will be singer-songwriter Wil- Family and Friends of On her Convocation from the liam Prince on November 22. University of Saskatchewan with a Invite you th He is back on the road after complet- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & to an Birthday Majoring in Agronomy and 80 ing his summer Earthly Days Tour which Anna Dyck took him to 12 communities in Western are invited to a Minoring in Agribusiness Come & Go Tea We are so proud of you! Canada, including performances at the th Saturday Sept 2, 2017 Canmore, Edmonton, and Regina Folk 90 Birthday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Festivals, plus the Tonder Festival in Den- Come and go tea at Love, mark. Prairie View Lodge – common area Mom, Dad, Tori and Tanner At Frontier Days Saloon Prince has been in demand since his September 2, 2017 • 2:00pm-4:00pm Gifts Gratefully Declined

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A15 SCRA crowns champions at Season Ender The Speedy Creek Racing Association crowned champions in two different ra- cing classes during their Season Ender on Saturday. The SCRA concluded the season points races with two days of racing over the weekend. #66 Kelly Bauman won the Tune A Matic Modifieds feature on Friday and then placed third in the feature Friday to wrap up the season championship. #5K Stefan Klym placed second in the Innovation Street Stock feature on Fri- day and then won the feature Saturday to wrap up the season championship. The feature results were as follows: Friday Mods: 1st - 66 Kelly Bauman (Wey- burn); 2nd - #03 Coty Smith; 3rd - #77 Carson Crowe (rookie); 4th - #46 Jason Duclos. Streets: 1st - #24 Murray Koethler; 2nd - #98 Daryl Kehler; 3rd - #5k Stefan Klym; 4th - #14 Eric Janzen. Saturday Mods: 1st - #88 Brody Crowe; 2nd - #46 Jason Duclos; 3rd - #66 Kelly Bauman; 4th 2017 - #77 Carson Crowe. Streets: 1st - #5K Stefan Klym; 2nd - #88 ESCAPE TITANIUM 4X4 Trevor Monk; 3rd - #20 Colin Johnson; EMPLOYEE PRICE $ 4th - #7 Randy Schultz. ADJUSTMENT 3,035 The SCRA will conclude the 2017 racing season with the 4th annual Wild Throttle EMPLOYEE DELIVERY $ ALLOWANCE 1,000 Fun Race, a pair of non-points, cash race days in the Hobbies, Streets, and Modi- PRICING TOTAL PRICE $ ** fied divisions. Racing on September 16 ADJUSTMENT 4,035 will begin at 7 p.m. and the action on Sep- IS BACK tember 17 will get underway at 2:30 p.m. * FEATURES: YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY - SYNC® 3◊ Invitation to Southwest - FOOT-ACTIVATED HANDS-FREE POWER LIFTGATE ‡ Saskatchewan Artists - 2.0L ECOBOOST® ENGINE You are invited to participate in an Art Show based on a theme Show to take place October 20 - 22, 2017 for more information contact: ALLISON, M. Sargent: Ford of Canada [email protected] Employee

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The Swift Current 57’s opened the Western Major Baseball League season by honouring all of the league and provincial champions from Swift Current over the past year by introducing each team at Mitchell Field prior to their home opener. Two and a half months later it was the 57’s who celebrated a second straight league title on the field well into the night after a 4-0 win over the Ed- monton Prospects in game five of the championship series. “Awesome, absolutely awe- some,” said longtime coach Joe Carnahan after the game five win in front of 1,189 fans. “The city has been phenomenal, the support we’ve received this year has been unbelievable. It’s just an exclamation point tonight. These guys battled. These guys came back from an 0-2 deficit and then they bat- tled back and won a game five here. That speaks a lot about their character and how bad they wanted it.” “Awesome. For all the hard work everybody does, all the volunteers, all the board mem- is. He was absolutely phenom- “It’s unbelievable,” added Mi- weren’t going to be denied. first year under ‘Swift Current bers, and then to be able to do enal today,” said Carnahan. chalski as his teammates and They wanted it. They were 57’s,’ we welcome that with a this, especially at home, it’s an “Incredible,” said outfielder fans celebrated around him. here, and they just, I can’t say championship also. Just a trib- unbelievable feeling for every- Nick Canas of Michalski’s “This is the reason we come up enough about them. It was un- ute to the city and a great feel- body,” Carnahan added. performance. “Shutting them here, to win a championship. believable what they did this ing,” said Carnahan. Starter Matt Michalski came down like that, that really just It’s just awesome that we got year.” “This was one of the best ex- up with an incredible perform- sealed the deal and helped the to experience this feeling.” Third baseman Riley Camp- periences of my life. Coming up ance, allowing only five hits offense stay relaxed to do what “I’ve never won a champion- bell was named the Playoff to Canada, another country, while striking out six over nine we did tonight.” ship before,” added Canas, who Most Valuable Player after my host family was incredible. shutout innings on short rest. “It’s great, but it’s not about tripled to leadoff the eighth leading the league with 16 The city was incredible. It was “Man Michalski was un- me or anything. It’s about the inning to score the final run runs scored, 23 hits, and seven just an all-around awesome ex- believable. You know some team. I was just glad I was able during a two-hit outing. “This stolen bases, to go along with perience,” added Canas, a San things early, we didn’t make to have a great performance on crowd was awesome for us to- three home runs and a .397 Antonio, TX native. some plays early. He showed the right night,” said Michalski, night. I can’t explain this feel- batting average over 14 post- “The first thing is a huge some poise, the senior that he a 6’5’’ native of Mansfield, TX. ing. It’s incredible.” season games. thank you to the organization Thursday’s 2017 was a special season and all the coaches, all the win marked as the franchise transitioned people that support us,” added the fifth time from their longtime name of Michalski. “The fans, you saw the 57’s were ‘Indians’ to ‘57’s,’ but just kept what it was like tonight, it was playing for on winning on the field with a awesome. That’s the kind of MONTGOMERY their playoff 33-15 record in the regular sea- stuff that gets great players lives. son. to come to this town and win & SON SALES LTD. “They just “What a special year. Last championships. Just all the bil- wanted it,” year we won a championship, let families and all the support Carmichael Highway#1 N said Car- our last year under the ‘Swift we get, that’s what it’s all about Gull Lake, SK. nahan. “They Current Indians.’ This year, our for me. It’s a great feeling.” 306-672-3395 or TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST 306-672-3617 RESORT VILLAGE OF BEAVER FLAT • PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title www.montgomerypolaris.com number described in the following list are fully paid before the 24th day of October, 2017 an interest based on a tax lien will be NEW SEASON. NEW RIDE. 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. Description of Property

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Wrestling in 5.7 seconds for Success’ Samantha Peters $144. was the lone Southwest cow- Bareback was also a high- girl to reach the money in light for the Southwest Ladies Barrel Racing when when three cowboys swept she finished fourth in 15.71 the pay window. Consul’s seconds for $667. Monty Koopman and Maple The CCA was also in Creek’s Brady Bertram tied Whitewood on Saturday and for top spot with 76 points. Sunday where Consul’s Zane Koopman rode City Stars, Tully earned a win for the while Bertram got the bet- Southwest in Junior Steer ter of Sheer Ice for $548 Riding with an 80-point apiece. Maple Creek’s Jason ride on Ramble On for $279. Hofer followed in third with Kornfeld added a third-place 70 points on Undecided for finish with 75 points for $433. $139. Three Southwest cowboys Logan Resch moved up into also swept the top three spots top spot in Junior Girls Bar- in Tie Down Roping in Kyle. rel Racing in 15.14 seconds Waldeck’s Tyce McLeod won for $342. the event in 8.0 seconds for Three Southwest teams $809. Mankota’s Shawn Wil- were in the Team Roping liamson was second in 8.1 money, led by Val Marie’s seconds for $669. Waldeck’s Riley Hayes and Colt Korn- Tuftin McLeod followed feld, who finished second in third in 8.2 seconds for in 6.1 seconds for $1,321. SCOTT ANDERSON/SOUTWEST BOOSTER $530. Maple Creek’s Tanner Jones Chad Hantelman tied for top spot in Steer Wrestling at his hometown rodeo in Kyle August 13. Southwest cowboys had and Taylor Wudrich (Bow a hand in the top entries in Island) were third in 6.2 Popcorn for $570. Rounding The CCA will be in Team Roping in Kyle. Haz- seconds for $1,046. Tee and out the Bareback top-three Alberta this week- enmore’s Ben and Chanse Scott McLeod placed fifth in was Hofer with 79 points on end for the Halkirk Switzer won the event in 5.0 7.1 seconds for $495. Holy Smoke for $484. Elks Bullarama on seconds for $2,192. Tuftin Shawn Williamson was Mike Gordon also tied for Saturday and the and Tyce McLeod tied for the only Southwest cowboy second in Saddle Bronc with Sedgewick Rough- second with Tee and Scott in the money in Tie Down a 72-point ride aboard Des- stock Rodeo on McLeod in 5.7 seconds for Roping when he finished tiny for $486. Sunday. $1,625. in 11.6 seconds to place Bailee Humphrey con- fourth for $302. FORM H tinued her recent hot streak Maple Creek’s Kerry (Section 66 of the Act) with another win in Junior Maynes added a fifth- Girls Barrel Racing for the place finish in Ladies NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Eastend cowgirl in 15.35 Barrel Racing in 15.15 RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GLEN BAIN NO. 105 seconds for $158. Maple seconds for $475. Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates Creek’s Logan Resch fol- Southwest cowboys for the offices of: lowed in second in 15.51 earned four of the nine Councillor for Division No. One (1) Parkinson SuperWalk seconds for $118. Maple pay window spots in Councillor for Division No. Three (3) Creek’s Lily Wilson placed Arcola on Sunday. Swift Current Brady Bertram will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office topped Bareback during normal office hours until Wednesday, September 20, Saturday September 2nd, 2017 2017 at 4:00 p.m. local time. The Great Room—Riverview Village Estates with 82 points on Mirage for Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office. Registration 10:30am; Walk to follow at 12:00pm. Rain or Shine $655. Koopman Dated this 24th day of August 2017. was right behind www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca WE CAN FIX IT! 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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A18 FRONTIER BOWLING LANES Lind commits to Lindenwood After a dominant rookie season in Energy Wildcats last season, lead- FALL/WINTER 2017 SCHEDULE the Saskatchewan Female Midget ing the league with 36 goals and 58 AAA Hockey League, Shaunavon’s points. She added five points in seven LEAGUES WEEKLY SCHEDULE Taylor Lind has ended any specula- playoff games during her first season Begin Tues tion about the next step in her hockey of eligibility. LADIES MONDAYS THURSDAYS career. The Lindenwood University Lions Sept 5 and Thurs Sept. 7 Loonie morning- 9am-noon The 15-year-old forward has com- women’s ice hockey team competes Tues & Thurs 1:30-3:30pm 9am -11am Senior League mitted to the Lindenwood University in NCAA Division I and the school is (Ladies needed) 1pm-5:00pm Public 1:00-3:30pm Ladies Lions for the 2019 season. She will located in St. Charles, Missouri. 6:30pm-close Public 3:30-5:00pm Public join current teammate Taylor Kirwan, The Lions currently feature Kyle’s YOUTH BOWLING CLUB who is committed for the 2018 season. Britannia Gillanders, who is entering Sundays Kids 4 - 19 years 6:30-close Public TUESDAYS Lind burst into the SFMAAAHL her senior season after leading the Sign up at City Wide 9am - noon FRIDAYS with the Swift Current Diamond team in scoring last season. Registration Weds Sept. 13 Senior League 1:00-3:30pm League S.C. Stockade/Kinetic Park 1pm - 3:30pm Ladies 3:30-5:00pm Public 3:30-5:00pm Public SPECIAL OLYMPICS 6:30-9pm Re-open 6:30pm Begin Tues. Sept 19 Special Olympics 7pm-close (Volunteers needed) 9pm-close Public GLOW BOWL Reg. Tues. Sept. 12 7pm WEDNESDAYS SATURDAY Open at 1:00pm COMMERCIAL Begins 1pm - 3:30pm Sept 6 Wednesday Nights Senior League 2:00-3:00pm R.M. OF SWIFT CURRENT NO. 137 4 person team 7-9 pm 3:30-5:00pm Public GLOW BOWL 6:30-close All bowlers welcome 6:30-9pm League EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 9pm-close Public GLOW BOWL The Rural Municipality of Swift Current No. 137 is accepting applications for the casual SENIOR LEAGUE SUNDAY position of offi ce assistant for approximately 5 to 10 days per month. This is a position that Registration Aug 24 *times and dates 1:00-3:00pm YBC will be scheduled on a fl exible basis. 1-3pm (Need bowlers) subject to changes 3:00pm-close Public The successful applicant will provide clerical support, process public inquiries and complete municipal tasks as assigned. Requirements include excellent public relations skills, computer profi ciency in Excel and Word software programs and ability to multi-task. Sound working knowledge of the practices and processes involved in municipal government administration is also considered an asset. Educational requirements include possession of a Grade 12 Diploma and completion of an offi ce administration course at a community college or equivalent work experience. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Municipal offi ce at (306)773-7314. Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017. The R.M. wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resumes stating work experience and references to: R.M. of Swift Current No. 137 2024 South Service Road West, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 5J5 419 NORTHSWIFT RAILWAY CURRENT STREET 306-773-3380 EAST E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 306-773-9538

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS OF THE GRASSLANDER CLASSIC!!! The Val Marie Rec Board would like to thank the sponsors, donors, and supporters of the Grasslander Classic Event held in Val Marie July 28-30th, 2017. The Event was HUGE success and we were able to raise $33,000 to go towards much needed upgrades at the community hall and rec center. A COMPANY ON THE MOVE

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A19 R.M. of Gull Lake No. 139 R.M. of Chaplin No. 164 – Administrator UTILITY PERSON/GRADER OPERATOR Full Time Seasonal The Rural Municipality of Chaplin No. 164 invites applications for a qualifi ed, full time Administrator. The RM offi ce is located in the Village of Chaplin, in the middle of the The utility person/grader operator position includes but is not limited to operation of grader, mower, utility vehicles, and culvert and signage municipality, which is located along Trans-Canada Highway, halfway between the City maintenance. Experience operating heavy equipment would be an asset; of Swift Current and the City of Moose Jaw. must have valid driver's licence, class 3 a plus. We are willing to fully With the direction of Council, their policies and the provincial legislation, the Administrator train the right individual. Must have a willingness to follow directions, work well with others, and be unsupervised. is responsible for the effective implementation of operations in the municipality. The position will commence immediately. Preference will be given to applicants who have the following qualifi cations: Council thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those O Rural Class “C” (or higher) Certifi cate in Local Government Administration chosen for an interview will be contacted. O Experience with Munisoft Windows software and Microsoft Offi ce software Please send resume including experience, references and expected salary to: O Strong communication, public relations, management and organizational skills R.M. of Gull Lake No. 139 A competitive salary and benefi ts plan will be offered in accordance with qualifi cations 1184 Conrad Avenue and experience. Box 180 Gull Lake, SK SON 1AO Interested candidates please submit a detailed resume including qualifi cations, Email: [email protected] experience, references and salary expectations by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Fax: 306-672-3879 August 30, 2017 to: RM of Chaplin No. 164 Box 60Chaplin, SK S0H 0V0 [email protected] Council thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview Looking for a career rather than a job? will be contacted.

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In Memory In Memory Obituaries is survived by her brother Roy Pedersen (Faye), sisters Marion St. John and Verna Jones, sisters-in-law Vi Pedersen and Pat Pedersen, Step-Children Paddy Bissett and family and Jack O'Connor and family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Jens and Eva Pedersen, husband Richard O'Connor, two sisters in infancy Dagmar FOSTER and Lillian, brothers Elden Pedersen, In loving memory of our dear Ralph Pedersen, Howard Pedersen, and Mother and Father Jim Pedersen, sister Marjorie Huntley, who passed away: brothers-in-law Jim St. John, Cecil Edith on August 22, 1988 Huntley and Gerald Jones, sisters-in-law and Jim on August 23, 1989 Margeurite Pedersen and Marion and our dear sister Pedersen. The internment service was Alice Rapp (Foster) on April 1, 2015 held on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at Precious memories never die, the Gull Lake Cemetery for the family As years roll in and days go by, followed by a memorial tea at the Gull Deep in our hearts memories  Lake Elk's Hall. Pallbearers were Tim are kept,  Jones, Matt Jones, Murray Jones, Brent Of ones we loved and will O’CONNOR Pedersen, Ken Pedersen and Evan never forget.  Alma Doreen O'Connor passed away Girodat. Officiating for the service was Forever in our hearts,  peacefully with family by her side at the Carola Anderson. A tribute to Alma was we love you always.  Cypress Regional Hospital on Saturday, given by her nieces Charla Achter and Daughters Bertha, Vera August 12, 2017. Alma was born on Carla Orton. Warren's Funeral Home and their families  March 1, 1931 at Sunnyslope Farm, was entrusted with the arrangements.  north of Gull Lake, SK. She took all of Donations in Alma's memory can be her education at Richview School. Alma made to the Gull Lake Special Care worked for numerous families, cooking, Home, PO Box 539, Gull Lake, SK, S0N cleaning and looking after children. She 1A0. The family of Alma O'Connor was a live-in nanny for the Butler's, who would like to thank everyone for the had six little children. Alma took her ap- condolences, food, and cards. Extra prenticeship training in Moose Jaw, special thanks goes to the staff at the becoming a journeyman cook, which led Special Care Home, Cypress Regional to her employment at the Gull Lake Hospital, Dr. Kozroski, Dr. Cuthbert and Union Hospital as a cook for 8 years. On the many volunteer taxi drivers in Gull October 14, 1969, Alma married Richard Lake. Warren's Funeral Home were Obituaries O'Connor in Bow Island, AB. They entrusted with the arrangements. For resided in Gull Lake. Alma belonged to further information call 306-773-8831 husband James Chrones and their the Dama Homemakers and the Legion or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website daughter Julia Caren. For the last decade Auxiliary. Alma loved to bake, cook, knit at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and Matina was the dearly loved partner and and play Bingo. Her greatest pride and express your sympathy to family wife of Steve Simon with whom she joy were her nieces and nephews. Alma members in our book of condolences. shared a happy life together. She was the proud and loving mother of her three children - Eleni Smolen (David), Tom Chrones, and Dr. Jamie Chrones (Adele Weder) and her two wonderful grand daughters Julia and Natalie Weder. Matina will be greatly missed by her two devoted sisters - Koula O’Brien and able to improve his skiing skills. In Georgia Prassas. Matina was an 1996, he bought a house in Cochrane, accomplished artist and teacher of art. AB and worked in the electrical trade in She completed her Masters of Fine Arts Calgary, AB and Fort McMurray, AB. In at the University of Saskatchewan and September 2001, sparks flew when he her Masters of Education at the reconnected with his high school University of Toronto. Matina will be classmate, Bonnie Dorgan. They spent remembered for her joyous love of life, sixteen wonderful years together. After her lifelong love of music, opera, art and John and Bonnie retired, they became all things beautiful. Matina radiated love full time RVer's spending the winters in MATINA CHRONES and beauty and she touched the lives of the United States and returning to 1932 - 2017 so many. She will be missed by all who Hazenmore in the spring. They enjoyed It is with profound sadness that we knew her. Respecting Matina’s wishes, traveling to Europe, London, Ireland, announce the passing of our beloved a private cremation was held at the and Mexico. John had a great love for Matina who died suddenly at home on Mount Pleasant Crematorium. A climbing and conquered many peeks, he Thursday, August 10, 2017. Matina was Celebration of Life will be held in was an avid hiker, a wonderful cook, an born on March 3, 1932, in Swift Current, Toronto in October. For online amazing gardener, enjoyed golfing, and Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by condolences, please visit in his spare time, he could be found her parents Tom and Loula Prassas, her www.etouch.ca restoring old vehicles. John enjoyed the MAYO company of friends, was dedicated to John Barry Mayo passed away with his community and contributed with family at his side, on Tuesday, August 8, wisdom and thoughts. He was a 2017 at the Regina Pasqua Hospital, wonderful and unique man and will be Regina, SK, at the age of 73. He was the dearly missed. Left to cherish his Memory Gardens Cemetery oldest child born to Rex Mayo and memory is his partner Bonnie Dorgan; For more than half a century Memory Gardens Cemetery Helen "Doreen" Burgess. He was born daughter Jacalyn Mayo (Jim), has been a part of Swift Current and Southwest on December 25, 1943 in London, grandsons Tyler and Jesse; sister Saskatchewan and provides calm idyllic settings for England. He came to Canada in August Michelle Mayo; brother Reg Mayo thousands of families. 1946, arriving in Hazenmore by train. (Bea); friends Lyle Wilkinson, Tim Memory Gardens is a well-established mature cemetery John received his education in Paulson, nieces, nephews and cousins. •23 acres of land and offers many amenities. Hazenmore and Kincaid. After Also survived by Bonnie's children, son •well groomed and aesthetically pleasing landscape graduating, he attended the Blair Hunt, and his daughter Jacqueline, •experienced and qualifi ed staff Saskatchewan Technical Institute in son Lee Hunt (Jennifer), and their •traditional and cremation burial plots Moose Jaw, SK. He worked towards his children Hallee and Jordyn. He is •fi berglass burial vaults journeyman electrician's license. In predeceased by his parents Rex and •memorialization 1968, he married Eileen Wilkinson, and Helen Mayo; infant brothers Geoff, Gary At Memory Gardens Cemetery we take great pride in our history of professional the following year they were blessed and Robert; sister Helen Wilkinson. with the birth of their daughter, Jacalyn. Celebration of John's Life will be held service to families and their time of need, and we hope that we may lend our John worked many electrical projects in Saturday, September 2, 2017, 2:30 p.m. support to future generations. Regina, Lanigan and Estevan, receiving at the Hazenmore Memorial Hall. www.memorygardenscemetery.ca his journeyman's license in 1972. He Memorial donations in John's memory to fi nd a resting place on-line or all other cemetery information worked on the seismic crew at may be given to the Hazenmore Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. He also worked in Recreation Community Club, c/o Grant 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 Kenya for a year. He drove a snow cat in Verbrugge, Box 180, Kincaid, SK. Offi ce 126 2nd Ave. NE Swift Current Panorama, BC for a winter where he was S0H 2J0. A22

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Swift Current School Division until her were married in Swift Current retirement. It was with the School Saskatchewan. There was no work that Division where she made life long year in Saskatchewan so they moved to friends and during retirement, she the Peace River Country of Alberta, enjoyed many coffee dates with these where they lived outside of Berwyn and dear friends that meant so much to her. Grimshaw. On October 12, 1953 Leslie Harley and Lillian enjoyed several was born at the Berwyn Hospital. Work winters in Mesa, AZ. They also enjoyed later came available at the Walt Larson golfing and spending time with their Ranch east of Val Marie, Saskatchewan dear friends. Lillian expressed a great so they moved back. Jay Jay was born appreciation for the wonderful care and in Mankota, Saskatchewan on friendships she experienced during her September 3, 1955. In 1957 they stay at the Bentley where she resided for bought a ranch near Val Marie where the past 3 years. Left to cherish her Louise resided for many years. Murray memory is her sister, Joyce (Gordon) was born in Val Marie on October 15, Espey of Cardale, MB and several nieces 1958. In 1981 Louise moved to and nephews. Her family loved hearing Claresholm, Alberta and in 1983 moved Aunty Lil's stories and is grateful for to Swift Current, Saskatchewan where these memories that will bring many she worked and resided until 2004 when smiles in future days. Lillian was she decided to move to Medicine Hat to predeceased by her husband Harley; be closer to her children who all resided HAYWARD sisters (brothers-in-law) Isabelle (Ray), Mrs. E. Louise (Morrissette) in Alberta. She resided at the Garden With deep sadness in our hearts we Florence (Fred), Edna (Fred), Evelyn Timmons Apartments, South Country Village until announce the passing of Lillian Alice (Art), and Margaret as well as sisters-in- December 11, 1926 ~ August 11, 2017 her hospitalization in June of 2017. She Hayward (nee Moffat) on Tuesday, law Elva and Glena. Lillian's family ouise is survived by her three children, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 August 15, 2017 at the age of 96. Lillian would like to thank all of the staff and her oldest son, Leslie Timmons, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Medicine Hat. was born on June 8, 1921 to Bert and special people at The Bentley, the I-Care daughter, Jay Jay (Barry Drabiuk) She was a life member of the United Maude Moffat in the RM of Blanshard, team, and the medical professionals at Timmons and son, Murray (Judy) Church Women group. She loved to MB. She was one of 6 girls born to Bert the Cypress Regional Hospital for the Timmons; her sister, Marie (Tom) sing and dance, especially square and Maude. After receiving her exceptional care, love and support given Easton; and her brother, Raymond dancing. She was also a member of the bookkeeping diploma, she worked at the to her. At Lillian's request, there will be (Susan) Morrissette. She also leaves Minus One Club. She loved her family Laboratory/X-ray Department at no formal service at this time. Any thirteen grandchildren, Louanne (Kyle) dearly and they loved her. Louise loved Brandon General Hospital. While she donations in her honour can be made to Twa, Sonya Radtke, Shaun Timmons, colours (except black), but Her Favourite was walking back and forth to work, she the Royal Canadian Legion # 56 Swift Barbra Bowe, Emma Whitman, Aaron Color was PURPLE, wear your Purple to would see a young man sweeping the Current. Warren's Funeral Home were (Tracy) Zanger, Ryan (Stephanie Billard) the Celebration of Louise’s Life at the sidewalk outside of a grocery store. That entrusted with the arrangements. For Zanger, Misty (Alex) Zanger, Reeva WUERFEL AUDITORIUM, 1720 Bell young man, Harley Hayward, became further information call 306-773-8831 (Chad Foxcroft) Zanger, Sandie (Medhi Street SW, Medicine Hat, on her husband on May 30th, 1945 in or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website Ghorbani) Drabiuk, Clinton Timmons, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 Brandon, MB. They settled into married at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and Monte (Tana) Timmons, Sarah (Clem) p.m. with Reverend Bob Findley life in Calgary, AB and later moved to express your sympathy to family Lowry; eighteen great grandchildren, officiating. Lunch to follow at Whiskey Swift Current, SK. Lillian worked for the members in our book of condolences. Justice, Aiden, Ethan, Isabelle, Victoria, Creek Patio and Banquet Room, 937 – Addison, Akasia, Ayden, Lilly, Violet, 13th Street SW, Medicine Hat. A private Kayley Logan, Hannah, Konnor, Priscilla, interment will take place at Hillside "babies" were in the corral. Alvin was Sage, Alice and Emmy; and many Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations very mechanically inclined and would nieces, nephews and friends. Louise can be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, jump into any project that had broken was born in Shaunavon Saskatchewan 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, down, and soon have it humming away. to Joseph and Edith (Emond) AB T1A 8E8 or the Swift Current SPCA, Some of these projects were not without Morrissette. Her family home was Box 1163, Swift Current, SK S0N 2Y0 or the occasional bump or bruise along the south of Ferland, Saskatchewan in the The Leprosy Mission Canada, 200 - 90 way. Anyone who knew Alvin could Summercove District. She was home Allstate Parkway, Markham, ON L3R attest to his "9 lives". In his time, he schooled for grades 1, 2 and 3, then 6H3. Condolences may be sent through survived being shot, having a tractor roll attended Patriotic School and then www.saamis.com or to on him, car accidents, breaking his McCord School. Louise wanted to be a [email protected] subject ankle-twice, and his most recent Registered Nurse but circumstances did heading Louise Timmons. Funeral escapade of falling off the ladder while not allow for that so she became a arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS trying to fix the overhead Quonset door Nurses Aid, which in today’s MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, this past January. None of these terminology would be an LPN. She met CREMATORIUM AND RECEPTION incidents, no matter how painful Mervyn Timmons from the Glen Bain CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, dampened his fun-loving spirit or District in Saskatchewan, who was at locally owned and directed. Should you deterred him from jumping in with both that time working on a ranch by her wish any additional information, please feet into the next project. Alvin was a parent’s farm. On August 5, 1949, they telephone 403-528-2599. very social person, enjoying his visits to town for coffee and catching up on news SPETZ with everyone he met. He enjoyed BASEBALL Alvin John Spetz, aged 79, passed away dancing, a good game of cards and was at the family farm August 10, 2017 from always ready for a good joke. He liked a heart related incident. Alvin was born to tease and was particularly thrilled by August 22, 1937 at the family farm so all his nieces and nephews and would his life has come full circle. He is chase and play with them until they Fritzke finishes survived by his brothers Keith and Pat, howled with laughter. Everyone has a sisters Lillie (Clayton) Poff and Ellen memory of Uncle Alvin and his good (Terry) Poff and numerous nieces and attitude. The funeral service was held at nephews. He was predeceased by his St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Swift parents John and Vivian (Smith) Spetz, Current, Thursday August 17, 2017 at fourth at Nationals sister Anna Faulk, brother-in-law Jim 2:00 pm with interment in Memory Faulk, sister-in-law Madeline Spetz and Gardens. Pallbearers were Barry Poff, Swift Current’s Tanner Fritzke helped a complete game three-hitter in a 4-1 nieces and nephews, Wayne Faulk, Mark Jasman, Preston Spetz, Craig Donna Faulk, Marie Kelly, Beth Andreas, Spetz, Ryan Spetz and Ashtin Koudelka. Team Saskatchewan place fourth at win. Diane Poff, Janet Gehring, Blaine Poff Ushers were Murray Spetz and Joe the Baseball Canada 2017 21U Men’s Saskatchewan scored twice in the and Kevin Spetz. In his early years, Alvin Koudelka. For those wishing donations Championships in Ottawa/Gatineau. final inning to defeat New Brunswick attended Congress School and in 1954 may be made to the charity of their Fritzke made a relief appearance 3-2 in the quarter-final Saturday even- began his farming career with his father choice. Warren's Funeral Home were for Team Saskatchewan in their open- ing. Fritzke made the start and al- and brother. Since starting, Alvin was entrusted with the arrangements. For ing game, a 4-3 loss to Nova Scotia on lowed only four hits and two runs with very proud of his 62 harvests that he further information call 306-773-8831 Thursday morning. Fritzke took the one strikeout over four innings in his had helped bring in and the countless or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website mound for the seventh inning and in- second appearance of the tournament. cattle that he had helped raise. Always a at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and duced two ground balls and then struck Fritzke threw 34 of his 57 pitches for soft spot for the newborn calves, spring express your sympathy to family the final batter out while throwing six strikes to keep his team in the ball- was his favorite time of year when his members in our book of condolences. of his nine pitches for strikes during game. Brandon Hutt pitched the final a perfect relief inning. Saskatchewan three innings to earn the win. also lost 7-2 to Quebec on Thursday Saskatchewan lost the semi-final on afternoon. Sunday 5-2 to Windsor. They faced St. They took on Ontario 2 on Friday and Thomas in the bronze medal game on got into the win column with a 14-2 Sunday and lost 3-2 in extra innings to mercy rule shortened effort. place fourth. Saskatchewan concluded the round Fritzke played for the Williston State robin against Prince Edward Island College Tetons this past season, where on Saturday when Rhett Feser pitched he appeared in five games as a pitcher. A23

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SOUTHWEST BOOSTERX THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 A24 Gull Lake’s Taylor Kirwan skated with Canada’s National Women’s U18 Sunday, the Canadians lost 3-1 despite outshooting the Americans 33-13. Kirwan Team in Lake Placid, NY for three games against the United States last week. Reed made 32 saves for the United States in the win. The United States won game one on Thursday 4-1. Lindsay Reed stopped Kirwan and the Swift Current Diamond Energy Wildcats will get their battles 28 of 29 shots to lead the Americans to victory. Canada got their only goal season underway when they host their annual preseason tournament on from Audrey Anne-Veillette on the power play in the second period. September 8-10 with seven other Midget AAA teams in attendance, in addi- Friday, Canada replied with a 3-0 win when Madelyn McArthur stopped tion to a game between the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and a Sas- Americans all 26 shots she faced to help Canada even the series. katchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League showcase team.

Thanks to all of you Being responsible in business also means being responsible to the who attended our community that hosts our project. During the fi rst Spring Lake Wind fi rst community Project open house, great discussions and insightful suggestions were generated among the attendees. open house held July 11 at Neville We will continue the dialogue as we engage with the community and look Community Centre. forward to meeting and working with all of you who were unable to attend. A second open house is being planned for Spring 2018. We hope you can join us!

Should you have any questions or wish to contact a member of the Development Team, please contact us directly at: 844-55-EDF-EN / 844-553-3336 [email protected] | www.springlakewind.ca

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Welcome to New Teachers on September 5 and 6 for those interested. ARDENS Soccer Tryouts Volleyball SCCHS would like to extend a warm welcome to More information can be found about this new The Ardens soccer program runs from September Senior, Junior and Grade 9 Girls Volleyball Tryouts the school and to the community of Swift Current service on the school’s website. 5th to October 28th, 2017. The team will be All girls trying out for Senior, Junior and Grade 9 to the following new teachers. Mr. Mark Tollefson defending their MJHSAA Girls Soccer title Driver Education Cycle A Arden volleyball teams are asked to come to the will be part of our PAA Department. Mrs. Lisa Parents (of students enrolled in cycle A) meeting by participating in the Moose Jaw League. Bender will be part of the Business Ed Program. Tuesday, September 5 at SCCHS room 258 at 7pm. Their fi rst home games will be against SCCHS gym from 330-530 on September 5& 6. Ms. DoriannaHolowachuk will be taking over the Cycle 1 classes start September 11, Noon class starts Weyburn on Saturday September 9th at 12:00 Choral Program. Mr. Jacob Porter will be part of at 12:10, after school class starts at 3:30. and 4:00pm on the SCCHS Football fi eld. They Sr. Colts Volleyball Tryouts: the French Immersion Program. Mrs. Karin will also be attending Moose Jaw Soccerfest on Will take place Tuesday, September 5th Langendoenand Mrs. Mabel Derksenwill be part WORK EXPERIENCE & APPRENTICESHIP September 15-16th, Prince Albert Tournament and Wednesday, September 6th from of the Math Department. Mrs. Jill Philippon and PROGRAM: on September 29-30th, Regionals October 20- 6:00-8:00 pm. Please let Coach Dan Andrie Ms. Jennifer Cave Ginter will be part of the Grade We would like to sincerely thank the 21st in tbd, and SHSAA 3A Girls Provincial know if you can’t make it for the fi rst tryout or 9 Program. We also have 3 interns at SCCHS this employers below for having a work year- Ms. Rachel Hussey, Mr. Zane Maze and Championship on October 27-28th in Estevan. if you have any questions: dandrie@chinooksd. experience student during the 2016/17 school Ms. Emily Lawson. All girls, Grades 9-12, are invited to come to caJunior and Grade 9 volleyball tryouts will year. We truly appreciate the time and effort it the tryouts at the Irwin North/South fi elds: occur after the senior tryouts are completed. Fall Registration Days takes to mentor a student at your workplace. Tuesday, September 5th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin North) Listen to announcements for details, SCCHS is open for new students that haven’t This coming school year, we have over 50 Wednesday, September 6th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin South) already registered on Monday, August 28th from students each semester in the work Thursday, September 7th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin North) 9 am to 3 pm. experience program who are eager to fi nd - 5:30pm - Parents/AthletesMeeting - Lecture Theatre Attention Golfers For RETURNING students, please follow the placements. Please contact Mrs. Cindy Lowe at For more information: Please contact The SCCHS Golf Team is looking to add golfers schedule below: [email protected] if you are interested in Ms. Daunean Dash at 306.773.2801 ext 217 (ddash@ for the upcoming year of fall and spring golf. If having a student join you at your work place. chinooksd.ca) or Dale Perry, Head Coach, at you are interested in competing for District or Grade 9 Registration 2016/17 Employers: 306.774.7702 ([email protected]) Provincial playdowns OR simply want to work on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:45am – 12:00pm After Forever Tattoo, Alexander Electric, All Saints Grade 10 Registration your golf game please drop by Mr. Bailey’s room Catholic School, Anderson Law, Animal Health COLTS Soccer Tryouts Tuesday, September 5, 2017 157A in the shop hallway. The sign up sheet and Centre, ArcLine, Associate Pet Hospital, Auto 1 Car The Colts soccer program runs from New Student Registration information package will be posted on or near Care, Bridal Builders, Bruce Dyck, Central Avenue September 5th to October 28th, 2017. The team will (if you couldn’t come Aug. 28) 1:00pm – 1:30pm be defending their MJHSAA Boys Soccer title by the door. Returning Student Registration 1:30pm – 3:30pm Hair, Central Avenue Physiotherapy, Central School, CMHA, Comfort Inn, Cre8tive Minds, Crutch’s participating in the Moose Jaw League. Their fi rst Grade 11 Registration Outdoor Ed News Plumbing & Heating, Cypress Regional Hospital: home game will be against Moose Jaw Peacock Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Outdoor education will start off the school New Student Registration Administration, Home Care, Xray, Housekeeping, on Wednesday September 13th at 4:30pm on (if you couldn’t come Aug. 28 8:30am – 9:00am Physiotherapy & Speech Therapy departments, the Irwin North fi eld. They will also be attending year with a registration meeting for all Returning Student Registration 9:00am – 11:00am Cypress Motors, Ecole Centennial School, Elite North Battleford Invitational on September 8-9th, students (returning and new) at 7pm on Grade 12 Registration Auto Repair, FABRO, Fairview School, First Yorkton Invitational on September 22-23rd, SHSAA Wednesday, September 13 in the lecture Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Avenue Dental Group, Healing Essentials Massage Regional Tournament on October 20-21st in tbd, and theatre. We will discuss all of the things that this New Student Registration Therapy, Herbert Auto Collision & Painting, Home depending upon results - SHSAA 3A Boys Provincial years’ students will need to be part of the club... (if you couldn’t come Aug. 28) 1:00pm – 1:30pm Hardware, Innovation Credit Union, Irwin School, Championship on October 27-28th in Regina. including fees, forms, trips, and dates. Senior All boys, Grades 9-12, are invited to come to Returning Student Registration 1:30pm – 3:30pm Knight Nissan, Linn’s Hair Shop, Meadows Long members will depart for whitewater canoeing the tryouts at the Irwin North/South fi elds: Student Fees are $10.00 for returning Term Care Facility, Milestones Early Learning onThursday, Sept. 21 returning on Sunday, Sept. 24. Tuesday, September 5th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin South) students and $20.00 for new students. Centre, Natural Wonders Early Learning Centre, New members will depart for their mandatory Optical Image, Paterson Grain, Pattison Wednesday, September 6th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 7 for all students orientation trip Oct. 5-7. Hope to see all of you at Agriculture, PDQ Autobody, Pharmasave, Pioneer North) - 5:30pm - Parents/Athletes Meeting - Rm Bus Passes Coop Agronomy & Grocery, Pizza Hut, Railway 117 Thursday, September 7th - 3:50-5:20pm (Irwin the meeting for more information! Chinook Bus Passes will be available in the main Health Clinic, Redhead Equipment, Safeway, South) For more information: Please contact offi ce. Chinook School Division has changed its Saskatchewan Abilities Council, SCCHS Music Mr. Chris Garner at 306.773.2801 ext 117 Calendar of Events policy on high school bussing. Chinook buses will Dept., Scentiments, Schimmels Bakery, SMD ([email protected]) or Ms. Ruth Weiner, Sept. 5 & 6– Registration only be available to students who live north of the Contracting, Southwest Homes, SPCA, Standard Manager, at 306.774.9876 ([email protected]) Sept. 7 – First day of classes TransCanada Highway and south of the railway Sept. 11 – Driver Ed Cycle A begins tracks. Chinook bus passes can be purchased Motors, Swift Current Ag & Ex, Swift Current EMS, Colts Football Training Camp Sept. 20 – SCC Open House at the SCCHS offi ce beginning on Tuesday, Swift Current Fire Department, Swift Current Colts Football begins their new season on August 29, and will cost $100/semester. A bus Research Station, Vision Care Clinic, Warren’s Sept. 27 – Career Expo 2016 pass will be required to ride the bus beginning Funeral Home Monday, August 28. Equipment will be handed out at 2:30 pm and the fi rst practice will begin Sporting Events September 11. SCCHS Open House- Wednesday, September 20 at 3:45 pm. Players are required to bring a Sept. 8 & 9– Jr Arden Volleyball Tournament City Bus Passes- Those families that don’t The agenda for the evening is as follows: mouthguard, cleats, and a water bottle. All Sept. 14– Thursday Night Lights Colts Football vs qualify for Chinook Bus Passes will have an opportunity 6:30 – 7:00 Build and enjoy your own ice cream to purchase passes through the City of Swift sundae. 7:00 – 7:15 Welcome, introductions other equipment will be supplied by the team. MJ Central Current- Swift Transit. Swift Transit will be offering and information about the SCCHS School Daily practices will be Monday to Friday from Sept 15 & 16– Gr. 9 Ardens/Colts Volleyball expanded, exclusive service for SCCHS students Community Council 7:15 – 8:00 Meet your child’s 3:45 - 5:45 pm. Any students attending SCCHS Tournament beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Monthly bus teacher, get course outlines and contact information. this fall can participate. Please contact Coach Sept. 19- Colts football vs MJ Peacock passes can be purchased for $50/month or $3/ride Have your son or daughter tour you throughout the Murdoch at [email protected] with any Sept. 22 & 23 – Jr. Colts Volleyball Tournament one way. These passes can be purchased SCCHS school. questions Sept. 29 & 30- Sr. Colts Volleyball Tournament