SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 88 NO. 10 PMR #40007604 Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Thursday, March 5, 2020 www.spiritwoodherald.com New showcase debuts at Main Street Gallery It was well worth the short trip to the Spirit- wood Main Street Galley on Friday, Feb. 28. A new show has opened called “A Journey Through My Eyes” which is displaying a large collection of work from local artist Monica Kitching. There were too many paintings adorning the walls to try to count, but each one was being thoroughly enjoyed all the same. Monica gave an artist’s talk about half an hour into the opening where she welcomed all the guests who had come out for this initial viewing. She described her journey in the arts, which started in 2003 when she decid- ed to give pencil sketch- ing a try. She referred to other mediums she has dabbled in like waterco- lours, oils, and charcoal, some of which were on display, but ultimately, she landed on acrylics as her medium of choice. The show, she said, was filled with a collection of things she has seen on her journey through life. “Every painting has a story,” she said. Whether they were scenes from home on the farm, some- where up north, or fish- ing boats out on the east Monica Kitching answering questions about her painting journey. coast, Monica has been putting down on paper ery brush stroke is so in- at one point. LaRonge in 2012 where look forward to hinting and Heather Beauchesne, what is seen in her mind’s tentional, and hot colours She described the op- she met Dean Bosch who at another show in the have outdone themselves eye. on the red rocks of Ne- portunity for the show as was the curator of the Al- future. yet again. Many in the There was a variety of vada that trigger memo- “a dream come true”. She len Sapp Galley in North The show was well exe- crowd were gushing over medium and a variety of ries and take you back to said she never thought Battleford, who told her cuted and laid out in such how lucky Spiritwood is style all about the room. a place in time. The view- when she started that she “not to change a thing. a fashion that it felt as to have such a wonderful Simple watercolour er is certainly getting a would ever get to have Keep painting.” though there was always little gallery that provides paintings of forgotten little glimpse of the world a gallery showing. This And so, she has. When another treasure around some exposure for local schooners in PEI, bright through Monica’s eyes. however had not been her asked where all the horse the corner and something artists to put their work and heavy-handed paint- A little “reflection of her first. She had previously paintings were, she gave new to look at. The gallery on display. ings of grasses where ev- personality” she mused been invited to a show in the group something to organizers, Bevra Fee More photos on page 6 NEW LISTING! 203 Third Ave. West, Spiritwood, SK – $149,000 Heather Sarrazin, REALTOR® Each Oce is Independently Owned and Operated 306.883.7449 Look No Further!! This great 1,332 sq. ft. bungalow with 4 BD, 2.5 BA has main floor laundry, air conditioning, attached garage, spa room, huge 12,430 sq. ft. corner lot! Brand new windows in 2019! Close to the schools and the downtown area. MLS®SK800110 2 Spiritwood Herald www.spiritwoodherald.com March 5, 2020 Busy week for High School Curling The Spiritwood High School were up against a team from of them and sent them home Junior Curling boys and North Battleford while the with a silver medal and the mixed teams had a couple of mixed team was taking on a end to their season. eventful days down in Unity team from Wilkie. Both teams In Spiritwood, the Curl- for their Regional Champion- had a couple of back and forth ing Club was a hoping place ships. games with a few large ends. all weekend with spectators Both teams had success on Unfortunately, both teams coming and going. the first day of draws, landing came up a little short the sec- Both the girls and mixed themselves spots in the finals ond day, but they still came teams were having a good the following day. The boys home with two silver medals. weekend of curling with each The Spiritwood team advancing on to the fi- High School Se- nals. nior Curling The girls team squared teams were back off against Lloydminster for at it again over the the final. They couldn’t inch weekend with the ahead, however, as the girls girls and mixed from Lloydminster took the teams returning gold medal and the spot at the to the Spiritwood provincial championship. rink while the The mixed crew was paired boys hit the road up with Aberdeen for their fi- down to Wilkie. nals. The boys had Aberdeen did get the better a good couple of Spiritwood to take home of days down in the gold medal, but Spirit- Wilkie and made wood will still get a shot at a it through to the provincial title as they are the final. Martens- rink hosting the mixed pro- The Spiritwood High School Junior Curling Teams brought ville got the better vincials next weekend. home gold medals from Unity this week. The Spiritwood High School Girls Curl- ing Team in action against Lloydmin- Timberwolves had busy season on and off the ice ster in the final of the Regional Curling Championship. The Timberwolves wrapped up creating a better atmosphere for the players. The Senior Timberwolves their on-ice season a couple of weeks team as well as for the minor hockey could also be seen all around the ago after taking another Timberwolves. rink on Hockey Day in Spiritwood, loss to Meota in the first The home opener kicked off with a helping run activities, participat- round of the SPHL play- Sponsor’s Appreciation Supper, put ing in BINGO, cheering on the mi- offs. They kept the season on by the team to show their grati- nor hockey teams, and some of them exciting for fans who were tude towards all of the businesses were even on the bench coaching. happy to come out to the and community members that have Some members of the team took rink to cheer them on. helped provide for the rink so that some time to go play a bit of floor Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration They were also busy off there is a place to play. hockey with the grade 5/6 class at Light of Christ Catholic School Division and Living Sky School Division are the ice this season with up- The players focused on youth in- Rivier Elementary. accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs for the 2020-21 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: dates and community in- volvement this season, by inviting Assistant Captain Tyson Poulin Kindergarten: Children who are ve years old as of December 31, 2020. volvement. They started off some of the minor hockey players to described the season as a positive Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of the year with an upgrade to join them for their pregame ceremo- one and says, “the team is looking application. Please see the LOCCS website (www.loccsd.ca) or the LSSD their team dressing room nies at home. They hoped this would forward to next season with a plan website (www.lskysd.ca) for further Pre-K criteria. at the rink, in the hopes of instill a sense of pride in the young to keep improving.” Please contact your local school for registration details. Light of Christ Catholic Schools Rivier – Spiritwood (Pre-K – Joint LOC/LSSD Program & K) 306-883-2382 R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 Living Sky Schools Hartley Clark – Spiritwood (K) 306-883-2183 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT SEASONAL GRADER/EQUIPMENT Leoville Central (Pre-K & K) 306-984-2241 OPERATOR POSITION OPERATOR POSITION Medstead Central (K) 306-342-4600 The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an experienced full time Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an Operator. The Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator experienced full time Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator. will be responsible for mowing this municipality’s ditches, The Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator will be responsible rock picking, mulching in conjunction with the grader for public works operations, organizing their own schedule STRATEGIC operators, installing and repairing signs and other jobs as and work duties, have good communication skills and be able directed by the Reeve. Opportunity may be present in the to prepare and maintain reports as directed by the Council. PLANNING future to move into a grader operator position. Pay rates Wages will be between $25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending depending on experience. on experience. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central MEETING Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north of North Battleford. Living Sky School Division wants your input of North Battleford. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and to help us develop our new strategic plan! Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of equipment including tractor, mower, rock picker and mulcher.