JANUARY EDITION, 20192016 Happy New Year 2019

NOTE The White City - Emerald Park Newsletter is also available on the Town of White City and RM of websites. The Ice House celebrates 28th anniversary In the early 1990’s there quickly grew into local hub revamp and also allowed for along with his wife Kristen wasn’t much development where people gathered to more off site catering. The purchased the business. Many around the corner of Emerald enjoy drinks and great food. It dining area seating capacity other family members and Park Road and Great Plains was not long before they were was increased to 120 and close friends have and still do Service Road. Faced with known for their still popular Ice the old kitchen and offsale work at The Ice House. Often strong opposition from many Berg, pizzas and many other counter were replaced with times you can even find Joel community members, Norm menu items. There were only the first full line liquor store and Kristen’s children Drew and Charlene Kish opened 80 seats in the original tavern, in town which has a huge and Annabelle “pitching in” The Ice House in January of 6 hotel rooms and a cold beer selection and great prices. while mom and dad are at 1991. It stood out as the lone offsale counter. Over the years Since the beginning The Ice work. The Kish family would occupant on a parcel of vacant there have been a number House has truly been a family also like to give a special land with a few signs out of renovations and expansions business. Being members of thanks to Myrne Helgason front advertising a “Strip Mall to keep up with the growth the community, they have and Debbie Boswell. Both of and Lots Available.” Twenty that our community has always tried their best to these ladies have been a huge Eight years later this corner is experienced over the past 28 provide the best service and part of the business for over home to over 20 businesses, a years. The most recent reno quality possible. All 3 of Norm 25 years. community hockey rink and a was completed 2 years ago. and Charlene’s children have The Ice House has always RCMP detachment. A new kitchen was built that worked in the restaurant and been happy to donate prizes Once opened, The Ice House allowed for a major menu 5 years ago their son Joel to functions going on in and around the community The proposed six-room hotel and beverage room is half-completed but recently they released a program that allows different groups or organizations an opportunity to raise money just by encouraging people to shop at the liquor store and dine in the restaurant. Check out their website or stop in for more details. The Kish Family would like to thank everyone for their patronage and wish everyone Leader-Post photo by Robert Watson a very Happy New Year. PAGE 2 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JANUARY EDITION, 2019

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Snow Removal The Town of White City will be holding a Special Council A reminder to residents that Meeting White City Maintenance Crews do their best to get out Friday January 4, 2019 day or night to get the snow 6:00 p.m. cleared in a timely manner. White City Council Chambers Snow removal is performed first 14 Ramm Avenue East through the main streets and transportation routes and then into the secondary route. For a map The Honourable Andrew with more detail visit whitecity.ca Scheer, P.C., M.P. will be When marking your property available for Q&A. boundary and sprinklers please make sure to use flexible materials. We invite you to join us at Rebar or other materials that could the meeting and submit your damage snow removal equipment will be removed by maintenance. questions by January 3, 2019 to: The Town of White City New Year, New Assessment? Box 220 White City, SK With the new year comes the possibility of a reassessment of your S4L 5B1 property. If you have built a deck, shed, or new home in 2018 SAMA may be visiting your property to perform an assessment inspection. If you or have any questions, contact the Town Office for more information. [email protected] White City Outdoor Rinks Located at: Ecole White City School Kingsmere Avenue Double K Outdoor Rink Corner of Deneve and Gregory Town Maintenance and Recreation staff work hard to provide and maintain a quality ice surface at both of our outdoor rinks. Weather plays a large part in the maintenance of outdoor rinks. Keep informed on the status of our rinks on our website and facebook page. whitecity.ca and facebook.com/whitecitysk/

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A message from the RM of Edenwold RM of

158 Happy 2019! All the best to you and yours in this new year.

Now, about that Christmas tree…. Christmas tree pick up service for Emerald Park residents will be available the week of January 15. Place your tree at the end of the property, but please do not stick them in the ground (snow) as they may end up looking like part of the landscaping at your home!

Snow removal After heavy snowfalls in rural areas, the RM of Edenwold maintenance team Þrst clears bus routes/high traffic main roads, paved roads and country residential subdivisions. Then, the focus shifts to grid roads and farm access roads. For Emerald Park, bus routes and South Plains Road, Kingsmere Avenue, Sapphire Drive and Emerald Drive are prioritized. Once those are cleared, the focus shifts to remaining streets, roads, crescents and bays followed by the walkways.

A request when taking snow from your property Please don’t pile snow from your property on to roads, onto your neighbour’s property, or into drainage ditches. Snow from your property needs to stay on your property. If you hire private snow removal companies let them know they are not permitted to pile snow on municipal property. Councillor Wayne Joyce in the new council chambers at 100 Hutchence Road in Emerald Park

Snow dump sites for local businesses RM businesses who require a snow dump site to clear their parking lots can visit the RM office (100 Hutchence Road in Emerald Park) for snow dump site approval and a printed agreement.

Reminder to lock vehicles and remove keys A reminder to lock up your cars and keep keys indoors in a safe place (not next to doors, or in garages). Members of the White Butte RCMP informed RM staff back in November that some thefts occurring in the area have been preventable.

Frosty beauty at RM of Edenwold Soccer Centre.

Our Communities, Our Choice. If you are looking for information on the proposed annexation visit ourchoice.ca website and “Like” and “Follow” the Facebook page.

WE’VE MOVED! The RM administration office is now located at 100 Hutchence Road in Emerald Park Be ‘in the know’ — connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Contact us via email: [email protected], by phone @ 306-771-2522 or through our website at: rmedenwold.ca PAGE 8 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JANUARY EDITION, 2019

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Off the Beaten Track By John Panter

words, that little village has a middleman. Who do I need things about the government soul. Unlike, I hate to say it, to talk to? Ralph Goodale? but that's what creative White City and Emerald Park. Send the money directly to writing is all about. If the first-person accounts in me. Cash preferred. Tens and Call me if you disagree: the "Neighbours" publication twenties would be fine. Of (306) 569-2345 or are any indication, people course, I'll have to write good [email protected] come here because it is close to Regina and the lots are big. "So what's your point, John, and if things are so École White City School uninspiring, why are you still “Working Together for Success” here?" Fair question. Because JOHN PANTER “Travaillons Ensemble pour Réussir” people here are good people Here's a conversation I and this community has great overheard in a small Ontario potential. The difference Hello families! village (pop. 1,800) a few between that Ontario village years back: "Are you going to and ours is a downtown. Do you have a child that will be entering to Kindergarten at the Santa Claus parade?" "Oh, They have one and we don't. École White City School in the upcoming I don't know; the way I see it Their identity, community school year (2019/2020)? is you freeze your a** off and spirit and soul grew around they throw candy at you." their downtown core. Our If so, please contact the school at (306)781-2115 or complete Sure, the Santa Claus parade strip mall is not a downtown. the form below and email it to [email protected]. in that little village is hokey, Someday we will have one but at least they have one. when White City's town They also have the fall fair, centre concept plan comes the steam show, the Ride into fruition. Folks in Emerald École White City School Kindergarten for Sight, the winter carnival, Park will benefit from the 2019-2020 the festival of lights, the town centre. Emerald Park The purpose of the following form is to help our school collect festival of flags, the church- residents can help shape the information on the number of students entering Kindergarten at sponsored food festival vision after amalgamation ÉWCS in the fall of 2019.

(which means, of course, that with White City. Child’s Name: ______they have churches), the Lions ****** Club hamburger day, the The federal government Child’s Date of Birth:______Rotary Club vintage car raffle, has earmarked half a billion I will be placing my child in the following Kindergarten class (check the Highland Games, the dollars to invest in Canada's one): annual "Midnight Madness" news media. English: French Immersion: (stores put merchandise out At first I thought this was on the sidewalks and stay a blatant attempt to bribe open until, you guessed it, reporters, opinion columnists Parent(s)/ Guardian Name: ______midnight. That too is hokey, and editors to write flattering Phone: ______but it attracts hundreds of stuff about one particular people into the village to political party/government. Email: ______listen to a half dozen street But the more I think about it, Address : ______bands and chin-wag with the better I like it. neighbours until midnight.) Presumably the government ______At the Remembrance Day will send the money to the ceremonies, hundreds of owner of the publication ______citizens carry candles in a which would then dole it out procession through the streets as subsidized wages to its 30 Kingsmere Ave., Box 309 Station Main of town to the cenotaph the employees. evening of November 10th, The White City/Emerald White City, SK S4L 5B1 and local cadets (remember Park Community Newsletter Telephone (306) 781-2115 them?) keep an overnight doesn't pay me to write this Fax (306) 781-2567 vigil at the cenotaph. In other stuff so let's cut out the PAGE 10 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JANUARY EDITION, 2019

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The White City Public Library Branch is located in the White City Community Centre, 12 Ramm Avenue East. Drop by or give us a call February 10, 2019 306-781-2118 or visit us online at www.southeast.lib.sk.ca 1:00-5:00pm LIBRARY HOURS: Outdoor Fun at Double K Recreation Facility Corner of Gregory Ave E & Deneve Dr Monday: 12:30-4:30 & 5:00-8:00 pm Snowman Building, Milk Jug Curling Family Skating & Shinny! Tuesday: 12:30-4:30 & 5:00-8:00 pm Indoor Fun at Community Centre Wednesday: 12:30-4:30 & 5:00-8:00 pm 12 Ramm Ave E Bouncy Castle, Games, Thursday: 9:30 am-12:30 & 1:00-5:00 pm Sleigh Rides, Ice Sculpture! Friday: 9:30 am-12:30 & 1:00-5:00 pm

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Interested in Volunteering Abroad?? 21st Family Literacy Carol Sagin Day is Retired Business Person and Avid Traveller January 27th Have you ever thought about travelling abroad and volunteering? Perhaps it is a dream for when you retire? Maybe you want to do it right now! Carol Sagin is an avid traveller and has travelled to over 30 countries. Come and talk with her about her experiences with CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) in Suriname and how she decided to volunteer as a retiree and what she thought she could Family Literacy Day® is a national awareness initiative offer. created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held Carol will share a video of her experience and some advice to those annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the who wish they could do something similar. importance of reading and engaging in other literacy- related activities as a family. January 27, 2019 is the Drop In 20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day! All Ages Coffee Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity 6:30 - 7:30 pm Provided! with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well. 306-781-2118 [email protected] https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy Facebook Twitter

White City Public Library January 2019 Programming Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Story time: This is a free drop in 1 2 3 4 5 program, no registration required, CLOSED Library and is intended for preschoolers and New Years reopens at their parents/guardians. Day 12:30 pm Lego club: Come build, and create. Drop in free play. All ages. No 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LEGO club Library VR registration required. 6:00 pm Board PlayStation Story time VR Makerspace kit: Virtual Reality Meeting arrive 10:00 am PlayStation PlayStation available for in library 8:00 pm use Jan 10-30th. Kids Coding: Present registered 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 participants continue to the next

Mehendi Art Kids Coding Adult Book Story time VR level in coding—Python. 6:00 pm Python Club 10:00 am PlayStation Adult Book Club: The Book of 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Memory by Petina Gappah is this month’s book to be discussed. Mehendi Art: Henna body art. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Drop in. All ages. Travel to Suriname with Kids Coding Story time VR Suriname: Come hear Carol Sagin Carol Sagin Python 10:00 am PlayStation share her travel experiences in 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Suriname. Drop in. All Ages. Wreck this Journal: Make a 27 28 29 30 31 journal & discover ways to wreck it Family Wreck this Kids Coding LEGO club Literacy Journal Python 6:00 pm over the next few months. Cost of Day 6:30 pm 6:30 pm $10/participant (for materials) will be required at registration. Ages 10+

To register for programs (not all programs require registration) please call the Library at: 306-781-2118.

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But, with the remaining $190 million obtained Notwithstanding the above, there is one in my opinion, most of it has been on the through “Offsite Levies” ($120 million) subject that bothers me most of all. My emotional side of the issue rather than and “Grants” ($70 million). Offsite levies sense of fairness clearly tells me that no looking at facts. The purpose of this article are defined as costs paid by developers. one, literally no one, should have the is to share information obtained from Does it sound reasonable that the Town of right to unilaterally decide to become White City and the R.M. of Edenwold that White City would assume less than 17% of my local government just because they many residents of both communities are the costs for all capital projects including think they have a greater vision of the probably unaware of. lifecycle projects (i.e. rehabilitation and future than those of us being annexed. Let my begin by outlining the situation replacement)? How many residents in all of the affected regarding the need for land White City has Provision of water is also a major point communities share in the vision of a town set out in its annexation proposal. First of of discussion. The capital portion of the centre in White City, complete with a lake? all, you should be aware that the Town financial impact analysis estimates a cost What will be in the town centre? Emerald of White City presently has a land base of of more than $61 million over the period Park already has two hotels, restaurants, approximately 12 quarters (1920 acres), of 25 years. What is White City's capacity gas stations, several health related 390 acres of which was transferred from for supplying water right now? Their FAQs businesses and other types of businesses the R.M. in 2015. According to White (Frequently Asked Questions) summary too numerous to mention. Is White City City's Official Community Plan at the time, shows an obvious reliance on the R.M. going to convince these businesses to 390 acres was sufficient to meet their to continue to deliver water to current relocate? If not, what will be in that new demands for the next 15 years. What is customers. Why is White City speaking on town centre? A new town office, a new even more interesting is that White City behalf of the R.M. of Edenwold? Is that community centre, a McDonald's or what? has currently developed only 50% of their reasonable? Is that reasonable? land base but now, only 3 years later, is Taxes are another issue under debate. You might conclude a lot of this is my attempting to annex an additional 23 1/2 White City contends that the taxes are very opinion and you would be correct. But I quarters (4000 acres). That means White comparable between White City and the have also provided many facts you may City is saying they need more than 5 times R.M. of Edenwold. I will leave that up to not have been aware of and I still have the land base being utilized right now. Is the residents of White City to determine. more that I have not listed. I will save those that reasonable? My property taxes in Emerald Park have for my submission to the Saskatchewan One should also question whether it is not gone up since 2011. How much Municipal Board. reasonable to annex developed residential, have property taxes increased in White I will close by saying I have absolutely commercial/industrial and agricultural City over that 7 year period? Yet White no animosity towards the residents of land when “planning” for the future. City is predicting a decrease of 16% for White City. I simply believe the annexation The R.M. of Edenwold has devoted the commercial/industrial properties annexed proposal is first and foremost a tax grab last 30+ years developing Emerald Park, and an overall average decrease of just of unbelievable proportions and will the country estates and the commercial/ over 7% for all annexed properties. Is that result in everyone's taxes increasing industrial areas. Is it reasonable for an reasonable? because of grandiose ideas of a few. It adjoining community to lay claim to that Now we come to the issue of compensation should also be important to note that development without any effort or cost on to the R.M. of Edenwold for the loss of tax removing approximately 40% of the R.M. their part? revenue. Corvus Business Advisors went so of Edenwold's revenue would also have I have also taken a close look at the far as to say theoretically the R.M. might a major impact on the future of that financial impact analysis compiled by even have to compensate White City when municipality! Is that any way to treat Corvus Business Advisors. Their analysis all expenditures are applied against the friends and neighbours?

Special thanks to the advertisers for supporting the distribution of our newsletter. By using their services you support our community. JANUARY EDITION, 2019 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER PAGE 15 Pay attention to your dreams Dreams are one way for there is a greater likelihood about where our soul really our subconscious mind that we get all parts of our wants us to go, literally or to communicate with consciousness working in the figuratively. If you dream our conscious mind. The same direction. repeatedly of the countryside, subconscious does not If you dream of being afraid, or of mountains, it may be communicate directly, of being unsafe, or being that your soul yearns to move however. It is more like a chased, the dream may be there. game of charades, in which reflecting your deep feelings If you dream of flying, it may the subconscious 'acts out' of vulnerability. You can be that it is time to give 'wings' a message, and hopes the look at your waking life, and to your waking dreams. conscious mind will pick it up. consider in which areas you Some people say they do The subconscious is where may be feeling vulnerable. not remember dreams. our deepest feelings, desires, Then you can see what you Sometimes just giving yourself GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG fears and vulnerabilities reside. might do to make yourself the message, just before you The conscious mind is more feel a little more grounded fall asleep, to remember your like the part we 'dress up' to and secure in that situation, dreams is helpful. Keeping take out into the world, while or to look at how you would a notepad by your bed, and the subconscious runs things still be okay even if your worst jotting down even the briefest Gwen Randall-Young is 'behind the scenes'. fears materialized. fragments of dreams can be an author and award- The subconscious can If you dream of being lost, helpful in recalling them. winning Psychotherapist. For certainly sabotage our it may be that you are 'off Once you get up, they may permission to reprint this conscious desires and goals, track' in terms of what you be lost. Pay attention to your article, or to obtain books, cds so it is a good idea to pay really want to be doing in this dreams, for there may be or MP3's, visit www.gwen.ca. some attention to it. If we lifetime. important subliminal messages Follow Gwen on FaceBook for can decode its messages, Dreams can also give hints in those 'nighttime videos'. daily inspiration.

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Kidproof Courses THANK YOU!! At Home Alone & Babysitting

Watch for January & February THE MAGAZINE AND COOKIE DOUGH dates coming soon. FUNDRAISER RAISED A GRAND TOTAL OF Thank You! Contact Rona Pipko for more information: [email protected] $12,423.36 To the ERES families who volunteered and supported the Raffle Basket Fundraiser: UPCOMING EVENTS We appreciate your Jan. 7 Classes Resume time and generosity! Congratulations to the Jan. 14 Grade 8 Immunizations winners! Last day to request babysitting services by 3:30 pm Jan. 15 ERESCC Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. 2019—2020 Kindergarten Registration Feb. 18 Family Day—No School Next ERESCC Meeting Emerald Ridge Elementary School is accepting registra- Feb. 19-22 Winter Break—No School has been changed to: tions for the 2019-2020 school year. Any child who Tuesday, January 15th will be five years of age by Dec. 31, 2019 is eligible to Mar. 18 Term 2 Report Card Distribution 3:15 p.m. register for Kindergarten for the fall of 2019. Please 6:30 p.m. in The Grove email the school at [email protected] to Mar. 19 & 20 Term 2 Student-Parent-Teacher Conference 4:00- We hope to see you there. If obtain the link to the PVSD Student Registration Form. 8:00 p.m. you require free babysitting You will need to fill out the form and email it to the please contact the school school office. If you wish, you can call the school office Jun. 25 Gr.8 Farwell 7:00—8:00 p.m. office prior to Jan. 15th. at (306)781-6025 to register your child. In addition, if you know of anyone moving into the community please have them call the school to register their children as soon as possible. Early registrations assist ERES to plan Home of the THUNDERBIRDS! for the upcoming school year.

WWW.PVSD.CA/SCHOOL/EMERALDRIDGEELEMENTARY The school website is the key source for information and includes daily announcements along with “Week at a Glance.” Look under the tabs for specific publications such as the Learning Improvement Plan and the 2017/18 ERESCC Budget. PAGE 16 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JANUARY EDITION, 2019

Greenall Griffins Update

Entrepreneurship 30 students have been hard at work this semester! Companies, All About That Dough (no-bake, edible cookie dough) and Finyl Vinyl (record bowls) have spent the semester learning about business, marketing, finance, sales, and more! Students regularly set up sales booths at lunch hour or can be contacted Four Griffins had the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies through their social media Conference in Regina! Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that accounts to arrange is dedicated to creating one on one friendships and opportunities purchases. for people of varying abilities. Congratulations to the Grade 9 Science students on their fantastic projects at the Science Expo on November 27th. Greenall is proud to be sending 11 projects from their Semester One group of students on to the Regional competition on March 26th. 3 winners will be chosen from Regionals to represent Prairie Valley School Division at Nationals in Fredericton, New Brunswick in May.

Greenall High School was pleased with our very successful production of 9 to 5. Fifty students and ten staff members put on 3 stellar performances on Dec. 6 ,7 & 8. They were also featured on CTV Morning News!

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ILLIAM LBERT OUSE Featuring Resident Leslie (Les) Kraft

On the afternoon of December Beauchesne. They have become up in the morning, as Dad was 7th, family and friends gathered such good friends over the past an early riser. On quite a few to celebrate Les’ 85th birthday. couple of years. occasions when we would be An informal time of visiting and Les worked for the Department out to visit Mom and Dad for the reminiscing was enjoyed by all. of Highways, as foreman on weekend, … after supper Mom To everyone’s delight, Les’ family the maintenance crew, with the would say don’t worry about brought in a special ice cream majority of his time based out the dishes, Dad will do them in cake from Dairy Queen for all of Melville. His family recalls the morning, which he always the residents to enjoy, after the many a time when their Dad did. Well this was fine, but he Friday afternoon sing-a-long. would leave the house at 4:30 started this at 5:00am, stomping Thanks so much for that! We all am in stormy winter weather around putting dishes, pots sang “Happy Birthday” and Les to check the roads. It was his and pans away and then top it was very pleased. responsibility to get the crew off, threw a couple of bags of Les is known as “Papa” around organized to clear the highways. cans down the basement stairs, here. He truly enjoys the loving Following his retirement from which caused quite a racket for to losing. If someone else was care and attention given to him Highways, Les worked for 25 the people sleeping (or trying to winning, he would not sit by the warm-hearted and fun- years on a local farm, hauling sleep) down there.” silently. He would invariably loving staff here. On his birthday, grain. Les recalls the fun of In 2009, they moved to a make some irreverent comment one young staff member asked sitting around the table on early condo in Regina to be near their to his opponent which would him if he was 25, he teasingly mornings talking and joking with children and grandchildren. They result in a lot of laughter. came back with “30”! Hugs and the other farmhands, who were soon made good friends their Les, you and your family are a smiles followed. all 50 years his junior. Somehow, and spent many late evenings very special part of the William Les and his lovely wife, Linda, I can easily see this all taking playing cards and board games. Albert family. We are so happy moved into William Albert place. Les still has that same Les was an avid and sharp card to know you and we love you House in January, 2017 and sense of fun. player, who wasn’t accustomed very much! unfortunately Linda passed away Les loved to play golf in his about 7 months later and Les younger years. He would get in misses her very much. a round most mornings before Les and Linda were from the most people had their first cup

Kamsack/Gorlitz area and they of coffee. He liked the golf course enjoyed going to dances together at Madge Lake and times spent in the area, including the “Cactus on various courses with his good Club” in Gorlitz. They fell in love friend, Fred Achtymichuk. In the Local Gardeners Panel and were married in on mid 80’s, Les and Linda travelled Flower & Vegetable Varieties for 2019 September 4, 1955. They lived to the east coast in a motorhome What works here? in for several years and with two other couples. Their in 1960, moved to Melville. Les entire trip was mapped out based and Linda have three children, on golf courses along the way. Daryl, Gary and Tammy and four The three women would wake up grandchildren. A very special each morning to find themselves event took place on December in the parking lot of yet another 31, 2018 when Les attended the golf course. The men were already marriage of his first grandchild. out golfing and the women would • Come learn what works and what doesn’t – from experienced local experts. • The grandchildren adore Papa. get breakfast on the go. Seasoned gardeners from WCGC wil l be part of a panel Q & A on the varietals they choose for vegetable gardens and flower beds. He was always quick to make Les still enjoys watching • Bring your seed catalogues, a note book and your curiosity. them smile or laugh, with his baseball, curling and hockey. He quick wit or incredibly strong is a die hard Montreal Canadians 7:00 PM Wed. January 9th, 2019 handshake! It’s not only the fan, and was an accomplished Ramada Emerald Park grandchildren who adore Les, 5 pin bowler. Les and Linda of course. He endears himself to were members of Zion Lutheran Everyone Welcome anyone he meets. Often when Church in Melville, where $5 Visitors Members Free Les’ family come over to William for many years Les served as Info: www.whitecitygardenclub.weebly.com/wcgc-upcoming-events Albert House to visit with their president and usher. Dad, they make a point to “One thing we never needed include a special friend, Christine was an alarm clock to wake PAGE 18 WHITE CITY ~ EMERALD PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JANUARY EDITION, 2019

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The next issue of the Community Newsletter January 2019 will be distributed the first week of February. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 All copy MUST be submitted New Year's on or before January 20th. Day We do offer a classified section 6 7 RM #158 Council 8 Business Assoc. 9 10 Library Story 11 12 containing advertisements, Meeting 9 am Meeting 7:30am Time 10am Ramada items for sale, employment Emerald Park Library Board opportunities, etc. Everyone is Meeting 8pm

welcome to put meeting dates, 13 14 15 16 17 Library Story 18 19 birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Time 10am on the calender, free of charge.

Please email: 20 21 RM #158 Council 22 23 24 Library Story 25 26 [email protected] Meeting 9 am Time 10am COPY/AD DEADLINE Emerald Park FOR NEXT Special thanks to the NEWSLETTER! advertisers for supporting the distribution of our newsletter. 27 28 29 30 31 By using their services you support our community.

WC/EP RECREATION INFORMATION/REGISTRATION CONTACTS: Baseball: [email protected] Web: www.whitebutteminorball.ca Garden Club: [email protected], 306-584-9173, www.whitecitygardenclub.weebly.com Softball: [email protected] Web: www.whitebutteminorball.ca Girl Guides: Jolene 306-570-9179 or [email protected] Communiskate: Paula at 306-540-7704 or [email protected] Parks & Rec. Committee: Carla Ferstl 306-781-2355 ext. 226 or [email protected] Creative Beginnings Preschool: Misty 306-530-0201 Pickle Ball: Ambrose 306-536-9221 Playschool: Nicola 306-529-1292, [email protected] Dance: Laurie 306-775-3722 [email protected], www.whitecitydancingschool.com Soccer: Kurtis 306-537-4324 or www.whitecityfutbol.com Dance Plus EP: Amy 306-530-5108 or [email protected] Newsletter: Dale Schaeffer 306-525-8796 or [email protected] Dog School: Debbie 306-781-3335 or [email protected] Newsletter Advertising: Kim Romaniuk, [email protected]

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