On Sunday, September 24, 2006, Alvin Frederick Cunningham passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit, Pasqua Hospital in Regina, Sask., at the age of 77 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and May Cunningham, an infant brother, infant twin granddaughters Chloe and Guinivere, brothers-in-law Arnold Keith, Bill Huntley, and Jack Lee, as well as sister-in-law Vi Kerr.

Alvin is survived by his loving wife, June; his children, son, Bill (Lori) Cunningham and their children, Justin (Nichole Gukert) and Jenna; daughter, Bonnie (Barry) Daku, and their children, Angela (Clint Bentz), great grandchildren, Brooke and Josie, Amanda (Eldon Hall), great grandchild Nolan, and Carey (Tara Stuntebeck); son, Fred (Joanne) Cunningham, and their children, Ian and Alex; and daughter, Wanda (Fred) Varjassy and their children, Kela, Cody and Riley. Alvin is also survived by his sister Edith Keith, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Alvin was born on the family farm on June 13th 1929. He attended school in the Kipling district and completed high school in Regina at Balfour Collegiate. Alvin attended the University of Saskatchewan obtaining a certificate in Vocational Agricultural. Alvin and June Huntley of Indian Head, were married on December 2, 1950. They spent the majority of their lives farming in the Kipling district. Alvin spent a lifetime giving of himself, as well as volunteering on numerous committees. He served on the Board and as President of Kipling Co-operative Association, as well as local director of the Inchkeith Wheat Pool. Alvin served on the Board of Stewards of Kipling United Church, as well as on the Lansdowne Church Memorial Committee.

Alvin volunteered endless hours on the planning and building of the local skating and curling rinks. He was a member of the Kipling Curling Club. He built and owned a Bumper to Bumper and Farm Supply Dealership which he ran while still farming full time. Alvin also gave of himself in many different ways. He helped June with many of her volunteer organizations: the United Church Women, the Inchkeith Home Makers and the Kipling Legion Ladies. Alvin also volunteered his time in many other community associations. Golden Ridge Community Association – planning picnics, local dances and the drama club. He was also one of the founding members of the Kipling Dance Club.

When normal people retire and begin to take it easy, Alvin kicked it up a notch and began to work on other projects. He was instrumental in forming and volunteering on the Kipling Historical Society, helping to establish the local museum. He was one of the founding members of a small group of people who decided to write the “Kipling and District History Book”. Alvin authored a personal family history and story book that he titled “Grampa, Tel Us Bout the Good Old Daze”. This he shared with his family.

In recent years Alvin received numerous awards including an award from Saskatchewan Sport and Culture in recognition of his many hours of volunteer service to his community and the province of Saskatchewan. In 2005 during the Saskatchewan Centennial Alvin was presented with the “Saskatchewan Centennial Medal” in recognition of his many contributions to the community.

The funeral service was held at the Kipling United Church, Kipling, Sask. on Thursday September 28, 2006. Elizabeth Goodson and Lynette Callfas officiating, with interment in Lansdowne Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Palliative Care Inc., Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, Sask., S4T 1A5 or to the Kipling United Church, Kipling, Sask., S0G 2S0.

Albert Oliver Rygh passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK at the age of 95 years.

Albert was born at Kipling, SK on May 7, 1911. He married Hedwig Voelpel on October 16, 1937. They farmed in the Kipling district until 1974, when they moved to Regina.

Albert continued to be active in farming for a number of years, helping his sons farm at Kipling. He also helped on farms in the Regina and Drinkwater areas.

Albert was predeceased by his wife, Hedwig who passed away on July 6, 2006; his parents; five sisters; two brothers; and a daughter-in-law.

Albert is survived by his children, Ross Rygh (Sidney, BC), Elaine (Lyle) Bradley (Canmore, AB), Lorne (Roberta) Rygh (Kipling, SK), Beverly (John) Hudson (Regina, SK); nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert’s memory may be made to the Kipling Disrict Health Foundation Inc., Box 989, Kipling, SK S0G 2S0, or a charity of choice.

A special thank you to the staff at Ultimate Care Home, Regina, SK and to the staff on 3D and 4B at the Regina Pasqua Hospital. No funeral will be held by Albert’s request. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.

Ed Komarnicki MP for Souris Moose-Mountain, says he is “moved with the concern expressed by the community of Whitewood and area respecting the safety and security of our young children. This is evidenced not only by the number of letters but also the number of signed petitions being received by my office.”

“Today I have read into the record of the House of Commons a petition signed by numerous residents from many local communities including: Whitewood, Kipling, Oxbow, Alameda, Carnduff, Redvers, Frobisher, Lake Alma, Glenavon, Kenosee Lake, Glen Ewen, North Gate and many more including areas both in and outside of Saskatchewan.

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Jeanne Hunter of Corning, whose son Derek is a carpenter with one of the Rolling Stones’stage assembly crews (red stage) had an insider’s look at the process of constructing the nine-storey tall, 200-foot wide stage prior to last weekend’s performances in Regina.

Here, we have Chris Balogh (left) and Derek Hunter on the grounds before the Rolling Stones concert in Regina. Chris (from Kipling) is one of three site co-ordinators for the Rolling Stones and arrived in Regina after the show in Louisville, Kentucky at Churchill Downs Sept. 12. Ater the Regina show Chris headed for Seattle to coordinate the set up there for the Stones concert October 17. Derek (from Corning) came to Regina from Louisville via Wichita, Kansas and Missoula, Montana and headed to the show in Chicago October 11. From there he will join Chris’ crew again in Seattle.

On Sunday Oct. 22 the Kipling Youth Centre will be hosting a Banquet & Silent Auction at the Kipling Rec. Centre.

Doors open at 5:00 pm to view items. Banquet begins at 6:00pm. Tickets are $15.00 each or a table of eight for $100.00. Tickets are available through any YC Board member or by contacting Sharon Barbour 538-4460 or Chris Bachtold 736-8250.

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The Glenavon Tour Group hosted a Tri-Bike rally on Sunday, October 1 at Stan and Jackie Englot’s. There were approximately 30 riders. The weather was perfect and the ride was over 50 km in length. Photo courtesy of Angela Englot

Major farm organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have come together with a unanimous position that the Canadian Wheat Board Act must be respected and that there can be no unilateral changes to the Canadian Wheat board by the federal government.

A coalition has been formed consisting of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), Wild Rose Agricultural Producers (WRAP), National Farmers Union (NFU), Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP), and Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS).

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To mark Fire Prevention Week, Kipling School’s Grade 4-6 students had a visit from Fire Chief Martin Dundas and Sparky, the fire dog. Dundas gave a presentation about safety in the kitchen, in keeping with this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Prevent Cooking Fires - Watch What You Heat” CITIZEN PHOTO

New figures show the best September on record for the number of people working in Saskatchewan.

Statistics Canada figures show that 499,100 people were employed in the province last month (seasonally unadjusted figure). That’s an increase of 18,900 jobs over the figure for September 2005 and tops by 16,300 the old record for September set two years ago.

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A regular meeting of the Kipling Town Council was held October 10, 2006 in council chambers.

In attendance were aldermen Kish, Leicht, Szakacs, Poirier and Krescy with Mayor Jackson presiding. Gail Dakue, Administrator was also present.

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Publicly funded influenza immunization clinics for high-risk individuals are scheduled to begin across the province on Monday, November 6, 2006, about a month later than usual.

High risk individuals should still be able to receive their immunizations before the peak flu season of December or later. The high risk group includes people over the age of 65, residents of long term care facilities, children between the ages of 2 to 23 months and anyone with a chronic health condition. These high risk groups receive the vaccine free.

The delay is due to reported problems growing one of the strains recommended for this year’s flu shot.

Contact your local Public Health Office for more information

Saskatchewan Library Week is October 16-23. As well, 2006 is Southeast Regional Library’s 40th Anniversary. Kipling Library is celebrating this milestone with an Open House on October 20 during their Friday open hours of 12:30-5:30. Birthday celebrations will be held on Thursday for preschoolers and elementary children during their regular times (10:30 AM for Preschool Story Time, and in the afternoon for grade school visits.)

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