The Town Foreman has his day filled keeping the streets clean after the big snowfall.

By Alicia Koch
Citizen Staff

A Windthorst business operator who has been looking to fill a vacant position since last spring.

A Kipling repair shop, which has been shorthanded since October. Retail establishment with job openings for the past month, five months and more.

Gas stations, coffee shops and pig barns are all having similar problem, in spite of the fact that more people are moving to this area, as the rural Saskatchewan economy gets stronger.

(more…)

On Monday morning February 18 at 10:30 am RCMP were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on Highway #48 at Windthorst. A 76-year-old man was driving eastbound and turning into Windthorst when he was struck by a west bound car driven by a 19-year-old female.

EMS and Fire Department responded to the call.

The 19-year-old female was taken to Kipling Hospital receiving treatment for minor injuries. The 76-year-old man was treated by EMS at the scene.

Cause of the accident is still under investigation by the RCMP.

By Alicia Koch
Citizen Staff

To all of those people that were unable to attend the “Hearts for Youth” banquet and auction, you are definitely at a loss. Not only did the youth put on a delicious pork supper, but also the music was beautiful and the speakers full of heart.

Welcomed back this year was the Szakacs family with their musical styling. And they were unbelievable. Hats off to the Szakacs family.

Speaker Brian Hoffey, Executive Director of Weyburn Youth Center, opened everyone’s eyes with statistics, making us understand the importance of youth centers and the effect of media on our youth today.

(more…)

The Szakacs Family put on a wonderful show, also giving us a taste of a song from their new CD.

The new Youth Director in Kipling, Mike Zorn, speaks to the audience about how important it is to have youth centers, and tells them why he is happy to be here.

Many items were donated from local businesses to be sold at the silent auction during the “Hearts for Youth” banquet.

As Canadians turn their thoughts to their RRSPs, it also makes sense to think about the biggest investment most of us will ever have.

Canadian’s housing market is expected to be the second-busiest year on record in almost all provinces, with residential sales surging past half a million units, according to recent market trend report issued by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Average home prices are also expected to keep setting records this year, although they will increase more slowly as the market responds to a weaker global economy. In most provinces average residential prices are expected to increase 5.5 per cent to about $322,700.

(more…)

Windthorst Lions Bingo winners for Thursday, February 14, 2008

1) Marge Pusch

2) Theresa Beresh

3) Kent Larsen

4) Shirley Gentes

5) Wanda Morrison

6) Paulette Tholl

7) Marge Pusch

8) Marge Pusch

9) Valentine Special - Shirley Rumble

10) Kent Larsen

11) Jan Miskiman

12) Shirley Gentes

13) Rita Schroeder

14) Rita Schroeder

15) Chris Schroeder

16) Eva Morrison Blackout $20 consolation

Bill Hengen was the winner of the 50/50 draw.

Shaun Punter graduated from the U of R in October of 2007, with a degree in Justice Studies, minoring in Phychology & Sociology. Shaun attended school in Kipling from K-8, before moving to Weyburn, where he completed high school. Shaun is the son of Glen and Sheila Punter, formerly of Kipling. Congratulations Shaun and good luck in your future endeavours. We are proud of you!

Love: Mom, Dad and Sarah

Curtis Warnar
Executive Director
S.E.Sask. Assoc. for Culture, Recreation & Sport Inc.

2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games Cycling Sport Contact Needed!

The 2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games will be held August 3-9 in Lloydminster. Our south east Zone 1 Team is need of Sport Contacts for Cycling. If you are involved with this sport and would like to assist with the team selection process please contact Curtis at the SESACRS office by phone 429-2205 or email: sesacrs@sasktel.net.

Indian Head Winter Festival: Indian Head is hosting its Annual Winter Festival, Saturday March 1st from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(more…)

By Christalee Froese

It’s an idea that started in Norman Englot’s Montmartre farm shop, and now it’s heading to retail shelves. Bet’r Bait, an easy-to-use syringe filled with a non-toxic formula that attracts mice, will be launched at the Montmartre Coop on Friday, Feb. 22. The discovery of this clean and non-poisonous way to attract mice came as Englot got into a bit of trouble with his wife, Loretta, when he tried to bait his farm traps from the family’s household peanut butter jar. “I had mice like crazy in my shop, so I went to grab the peanut butter from the kitchen and Loretta looked at me and said, ‘What are you doing?‘” says the Montmartre farmer, explaining that taking the jar to the shop would likely have led to it being left there, or being exposed to dirt and disease. “I decided that there must be a better way – that’s when the idea of Bet’r Bait came to me.”

(more…)

With sadness we announce the passing of Roy Ellis, beloved husband of Loretta (Bousfield) on January 31, 2008 at the Pasqua Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Claude and Myrtle and is survived by his wife Loretta and family, Danielle, Ian and Matthew. He is also survived by his sister Kathy (Brian) Middleton, brothers Bill and Bruce, nephews Dorian and Shawn as well as his uncle and aunt, Emerson and Wilhelmina McLennan. He will also be missed by his in-laws Herb and Vi Bousfield, Valerie and Gordon Hubbard, Nancy and Donald Jones, Susan and Jim Clemence and their respective families.

Roy, Loretta and family had lived in Yellowknife for a number of years and had recently returned to make their home in Regina. On February 2nd, a family gathering was held at their home in Regina in remembrance of Roy. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.