Friday, July 31, 2020

Wawota News-in-Five is a weekly news brief sponsored by the local Lions Club in co-operation with the Town of Wawota, R.M. of Walpole #92 & R.M. of Wawken #93. News-in-Five will not go into local mail boxes but will be made available at various local businesses every Friday.

There will be no charge for local community upcoming events, announcements or appreciations. At present commercial advertisements and/or articles for sale will cost (per issue) 3"x4" or smaller - $2; ¼ page - $5; ½ page or whole page to be printed by you for insert - price negotiable. Advertisements can be run weekly, once a month, or desired frequency.

Contacts for submitting events, articles for sale, ads, etc. will be: Garry 306-739-2437 or Shirley 306-739-2295 or can be e-mailed to s.corkish@sasktel.net Cut-off time for submissions will be Wednesday at noon (unless stated otherwise).

HOW HAS COVID-19 CHANGED YOUR LIFE – AND WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST ?

The August long weekend is upon us, and if 2020 was a normal year, Wawota residents and others would be enjoying the Heritage Days in the valley. However COVID-19 put a stop to the plans for this year.

And this event was just one of many our community has had to cancel or change. You may have noticed that the “What’s Happening – When & Where” feature in News-in-Five has been absent for many months.

Once the virus “snuck into” in our country, the government and health agencies had to mandate many restrictions, closing facilities, businesses, events, etc. to try to limit the spread of Covid-19 and try to keep our population safe. Rules/restrictions were implemented (handwashing, sanitizing, self distancing, masks, quarantining, etc.)

Upon checking our files from past years, these are some of the events that had to be cancelled since March: CWL St. Pat’s Stew Lunch; Sledge Hockey Tourney; 4-H Beef Club Steak Night Fundraiser; Lions’ NHL Hockey Draft; Lions’ Fish Fry; Wildlife Federation Annual Awards Night, Supper & Auction; Volunteer Appreciation Tea at DVL; Wawota Museum’s Spring Tea & Bake Sale; Friday High Teas, School Tours & Kids’ Activities at the Museum; Kid’s Activities at the Library; Sportsman Dinner; Kids’ Baseball/Softball/Soccer; Fairmede Fair and Church Service; Annual Town-wide Garage Sale; Minor Ball Day; Lion’s Annual Farmers’ Golf Tourney; 4-H Achievement days/ show/sales – and we are sure we have missed some.

School classes were cancelled and teachers and parents had to work together to home school their children (some with success, some not so much). The 2020 Grad Class could not be honoured the usual way, but were able to modify their plans with great success. Church services were cancelled and when this restriction was lifted, modifications implemented, i.e. staggered services, distancing, sanitizing, zoom worship services. Deer View Lodge and Maryfield Villa were closed to visitors. Activities at the Drop In were cancelled. Doctors/Dentists were using phone consults. Businesses were closed, special appointments were implemented as well as service at the door, take-out, etc. Events like Anniversaries, Weddings, Birthdays, Family Reunions were cancelled or creatively/safely celebrated.

The future is uncertain, will school classes resume, will we have fall suppers, seniors’ suppers, Christmas teas/sales/celebrations? What about Remembrance Day, Santa Day, etc.?

Many of us are missing the contacts with family and friends, especially if they live away from our community. We miss the handshakes, the hugs, the visits, face to face contacts.

However, this pandemic has yielded some positive results: more quality family time, seeing people out walking, riding bikes, walking the dog, going for a drive, enjoying the outdoors. New activities became popular – gardening, card/board games, jig-saw puzzles, crafts, family movie nights, reading, cooking, baking bread. More time to relax (not rushing off to events). Working from home (sweatpants and PJs outfits of choice). Housecleaning, sorting that closet/drawer. Starting a fitness routine. Volunteering to help a senior or shut-in. Virtually connecting with friends from afar.

When our “new normal” returns, let’s hope we don’t forget - and that we continue - the “positives” of this pandemic as well as remembering the “negatives”.

CHURCH TIMES Free Methodist Church:

Catholic Church: Sat. Aug 1 – 5:00 p.m. Mass

United Church: No worship services in August. The Wawota United church building is not available for community events until further notice.

Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups can help.

Meetings are every Wednesday night 8:00 p.m.

Wawota United Church Narthex (inside community centre)

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Our normal billing period for advertising would be April – June. However due to the fact that we did not publish from March 27 to May 15, the remaining weeks will be included in the next billing cycle – July – September.

Thank you for understanding. - News-in-Five

NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF WAWOTA

We please ask that when mowing grass please refrain from blowing the Grass

cuttings on the street. It leaves the street looking unsightly and also

plugs up the curbs and gutters. Thank you for your co-operation.

NEWS FROM THE DROP IN …

THE EXECUTIVE OF THE DROP IN CENTRE HAVE VOTED THAT ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE DROP ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID- 19 VIRUS.

The DROP IN CENTRE is now on the Town of Wawota website under Arts & Culture. wawota.com/drop-in center

NOTICE

The Arcola Family Health Clinic is unable to resume providing a medical clinic in Wawota until permission is granted from the Saskatchewan Health Authority. At this time there have been no changes to the restrictions around clinics attached to long term care homes that would allow them to re-open.

We are continuing to provide medical services to at the Arcola Family Health Clinic in Arcola.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Thanks, Sheila Sim, Arcola Family Health 306-455-2287

WANDERING THOUGHTS (as we see them)

Sneaky or what? We were certain that the RTR group had a policy – what happens in the berry patch stays in the berry patch! Anyway the “pail on the head” (yes it was empty – the pail we mean), did keep the curly locks dry but didn’t do much for the rest of the body. And by the way, from now on, any camera equipment – phones, etc. will stay at the gate upon arrival to be picked up on departure!

And since the word is out, seven “not-to-give-in” pickers returned to the patch on Tuesday A.M. – even though the fog made seeing “guessable” at times.

Enroute, a decision was unanimous (we thought) to only get another 10 pails, bringing our total to 20 pails as was the original plan! Fast forwarding, at 9:38 a.m. we had picked 24 pails – and at 11:10 a.m. our saskatoon inventory read 35 bags – plus 8 from last year in the freezer!

Another week with the weatherman (whoops) weatherperson, keeping us in suspense of hat to expect/what might happen.

The amounts of rain came in varying measurements. In a neighbouring town, one side received ½” and the other over 1” – and one farmer reports damaging hail while his neighbour received none – maybe Mother Nature’s version of the “new normal”.

On our weekly paper route, we see the folks trying to do the reclamation of the pipeline property right of way pumping water in hopes of drying up the area. Their finish-up project may take longer than planned.

The forecast for the upcoming week is for drier conditions for the pipeliners – and farmers struggling to do haying.

Each day on our travels, we see an increasing number of bales appearing some with the white plastic wrap. Recall the first time we saw these a few years back near Kamnay, MB – thought they looked like oversize marshmallows!

Eye catcher of the week are the planters on the boulevard on the 200 block of Main Street – and how about the tomato plants in the Town pots at Bigway Foods – if they get any bigger, folks will be using them for shade! Stay safe – and continue to use common sense. Re-opening does not mean the virus has gone away. What’s that sound we hear? Oh, guess it’s only the lawn mower reminding us it’s time again to have our bi-weekly date! (15 times to date!)

You asked ??

Question: Why are we not seeing Town council meeting minutes in News-in-Five any more? Answer: Scoop-on-Patrol took this concern to the Administrator who told us that this had been discussed and would be brought up at the next council meeting – stay tuned.

Q: What is a mosquito’s favourite sport? Q: Why did the mosquito go to the dentist? A: Skin diving. A: To improve his bite.

Q: Why are mosquitoes religious? Mommy Mosquito: How was your first day of flying? A: They prey on you. Baby Mosquito: It was great, everybody was clapping for me.

WAWOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS.

1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ASHLEY GALGER CALL OR TEXT: (306) 608-9057 EMAIL: ashley.galger@gmail.com

WAWOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY

VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS.

1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

KENNEDY HOUSING AUTHORITY HAS VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR

SENIORS AND NON-SENIORS 1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ASHLEY GALGER CALL OR TEXT: (306) 608-9057 EMAIL: ashley.galger@gmail.com

KENNEDY HOUSING AUTHORITY

RED MARKET BARN REPORT A recent development in the Covid-19 pandemic in the immediate area would probably account for the slightly small attendance at the Market on Sunday.

However, an interesting group of vendors (some usuals and a few new ones) were present offering a variety of wares/products to choose from.

The entertainment was Ruthless (members from Moosomin, Broadview and Melville) replacing Boomtown.

Barn Boss #2 was seriously seeking help from anyone to do all his extra jobs – sanitizing tables, checking bathrooms and more – not sure if he had approval of BB #1 – questionable??

Lab Open 8 am – 4 pm Monday – Thursday (closed on Friday)

AUG. 10 -14 FREE!

WAWOTA FREE METHODIST

CHURCH

ON THE ROAD with DAY CAMPS

9:00 – 11:20 for Ages 6-9

1:30 – 4:00 for Ages 10-13

7:00 – 9:00 for Ages 13-18

Stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks!

For more information and to register vist:

www.kenoseelakebiblecamp.ca/day-camp

Make sure you check out the updated Town of Wawota web page

If you have anything to add regarding your club, your church, upcoming events, etc. contact the Town Office or Kristine Duff.

Any girl who wants to be sure she will never be unemployed should marry a farmer.

TOGETHER, WE ARE REDUCING THE RISK OF COVID-19. WE CAN PULL TOGETHER BY STAYING APART.

Continue to practice physical distancing; avoid gathering with people outside your immediate household; avoid unnecessary travel, self isolate if you have symptoms, wash your hands often. Wear Masks when physical distancing not possible or in large gatherings. For information on Re-Open Saskatchewan, Public Health Orders and all the information on the Provincial response to COVID 19, go to Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19

V & S MARKET

212 West Railway Avenue 306-739-2825

Hours: Open Tuesdays & Fridays 10 am – 5 pm At Red Barn - Sundays

Call if you need something.

NOTICE

I am available for some light maintenance work in the area.

Call 306 577 7993. PHIL REDDEKOP

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Payment for the 2020-21 Community Calendars can be given to Susan at Farm & Auto or Terri at Canada Post.

Payment ($10) can be made by cheque, cash or e-transfer.

NEW SUPPLY OF FIREWORKS

in for AUGUST LONG WEEKEND

at Farm & Auto Supply, Wawota.

As soon as a farmer’s crop starts coming up good in the field, it starts going down on the market.

HINT: Fridge Facts: Never slam the refrigerator door – slamming loosens joints and operating parts. To assure food freshness, cover everything in the fridge, except raw meat and eggs. Don’t pack shelves too tightly – perfect refrigeration depends on free circulation of air inside the compartment. Always wipe up spilled food immediately – prevents corrosion.

FAIRWAY SALES Appliances / Serta Mattresses

Open: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

Fairlight, Sask. (306) 646-2272

Sincere sympathy from Wawota & Community…

- Word has been received of the passing of Paul Theriault of Regina on December 9, 2019 at the age of 96 years. (Paul was the windower of Laurence (Lou) McRay (Lemoine) formerly of Dumas and Wawota).

KENOSEE LAKE RIDING ACADEMY located in Moose Mountain Provincial Park

Staff Member required as soon as possible

For more information, Phone 306-577-2278

VISITORS AT THE WAWOTA MUSEUM This year is the 40th Anniversary of the Wawota & District Museum and the committee had hoped to have some special events to celebrate the milestone, however Covid-19 ended that.

The Museum is however open for two days a week – Thursday & Friday from 2 – 4 p.m. – or by special appointment, with all restrictions/rules adhered to.

On Wednesday of last week, three gentlemen from Regina were given a tour. Bruce Mc, Ron W, and Bruce H, drove out to Grenfell then cycled down #1 to Moosomin, Rocanville, Esterhazy, had planned to go to Redvers but due to lack of available accommodation there, diverted to #48 to take in Fairlight and Wawota.

They spent two nights in our Town, then headed to Kipling. They also visited Kenosee and the Park.

They were extremely taken with the Museum and offered many great comments to the tour guides and local residents on what they saw. They spent about two hours in the Museum and toured all four buildings, checking out each and every display area.

They also commented on how neat and tidy our Town was – and how friendly and accommodating residents were. Take a bow Wawota – take a bow!

THANK YOU … - To Jim & Ellen Cairns (Langbank) for their donation to News-in-Five.

JOB POSTINGS The Wawota website (www.wawota.com) is now

available to post job listings. Employers can contact the webmaster to post their

job listing. Individuals can now search www.wawota.com for

local employment opportunities.

HOME SWEET HOME Fairlight

306-646-4432

OPEN FOR THE SEASON TUESDAY - SATURDAY

1:30 – 5:00 P.M.

CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS

A friend is someone who knows all your faults, but likes you anyway.

OPEN 10 am – 4 pm Aug. 2 – Caragana Ramblers Aug. 9 – Ross LeBlanc & Susan Shepard Aug. 16 – L-Tones Aug. 23 – Southern Country Aug. 30 – Ruthless Sept. 6 - Boomtown

TIME FLIES Four years ago – come October – we headed to the polling station to select a new local government – well, on the 26th, we’ll be doing it again.

If you are one of those who is unhappy with any – or all – of our present ruling group – good news – now is your chance to make the change – go for it!

Maybe you – or know someone else – who could do the job better and have ideas to put forth – boogey down to the Town Office, ask for a nomination form; get 3 or 4 “sponsors” to sign – and VOILA – you’re/they’re on council – well almost – we, the ratepayers have the final say (even though coffee row would like to).

TOWN OF WAWOTA FOR SALE BY TENDER

The Town of Wawota offers the following for sale by tender:

1999 Ford F150 Supercab 4WD.

1999 JCB Model 214 Backhoe Loader

with 24” 5 tooth bucket.

2006 JD 1435 Lawn Mower with 72” deck.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 3:00 p.m. on August 17, 2020. Please mark sealed envelope

with which piece of equipment the tender is for.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Sherry Wight at the Town Office. Lowest or any tender

may not necessarily be accepted and the Town of Wawota reserves the right to reject any and all tenders.

Sherry Wight, Administrator, Town of Wawota

Box 58, Wawota, SK S0G 5A0 wawota.town@sasktel.net

Phone: (306)739-2216 Fax: (306)739-2216 Or

Mayor Neil Birnie 306-577-7367

Be it every so cluttered, there’s no place like home.

The World’s Most Familiar Quotes by Kids:

• I didn’t do it.

• But all the kids have one.

• I’ll put it right back

KEY “M” AUCTION SERVICES A.L. #304543

Box 10 Wauchope, SK S0C 2P0

Auctioneer – Dellan Mohrbutter

Ph. 306-452-3815 Fax 306-452-3733

email – d.mohrbutter@sasktel.net

Website – www.keymauction.com

Email: auctionkeym@gmail.com Website: www.keymauctions.com

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

I sprayed a mosquito with mosquito repellent and now he’ll never have any friends.

Why? Oh why, didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

YOU KNOW YOU’RE GETTING OLDER …

• When everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work.

• When the gleam in your eyes is from the sun hitting your bifocals.

• When you feel like the night before, and you haven’t been anywhere.

• When you get winded playing chess.

• When your children begin to look middle-aged.

• When you finally reach the top of the ladder, and you find it leaning against the wrong wall.

• When you join a health club and don’t go.

• When you decide to procrastinate but never get around to it.

• When your mind makes contracts your body can’t meet.

• When a dripping faucet causes uncontrollable bladder urge.

• When you look forward to a dull evening.

• When you walk with your head held high trying to get used to your bifocals.

• When you turn out the light for economic rather than romantic reasons.

• When you sit in a rocking chair and can’t get it going.

• When your knees buckle but your belt won’t.

• When you stop looking forward to your next birthday.

• When after painting the town red, you have to take a long rest before applying a second coat.

• When you start talking to yourself and have to say “Speak up – I can’t hear you”.

• When you are cleaning your teeth and your hearing aid falls out and disappears down the drain.

• When you know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions.

• When you are 17 around the neck, 44 around the waist, and 105 around the golf course.

WAWOTA HOTEL 417 Railway Avenue, Wawota 306-739-2551

Hours: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday TAKE OUT ONLY

- Boneless Ribs - ½ lb - $7.50 1 lb - $12.00 - Chicken Tenders – ½ lb - $7.50 1 lb - $12.00 - Wings - $12.00/lb - Fingers/Fries - $12.00 - Mushrooms - $7.50 - Spring Rolls - $7.50 - Dill Pickles - $7.50 - Fries - $5.00 - Cross Cuts - $7.00 - Onion Rings - $7.00

Tuesdays – Pizza Night - Meat All Dressed - $35.00 - Pepperoni/Mushroom/Green Peppers - $32.50 - Hawaiian (Pepperoni/Cheese) - $30.00 Thursdays – Wing Night - $8.00/lb ** Welcome back Barb – to our business community from the folks at News-in-Five**

FOR SALE

28 FOOT HAUSER GOOSENECK FLAT DECK TRAILER/BALE TRAILER – self unloading, hauls 10 bales. Call Don Cox @ 306-538-4605.

SASK GATEWAY ANGLICAN PARISH PEACH FUNDRAISER

- “direct from orchard to you” - 20 lb - $40 - must order by August 5th - pick up Saturday, August 15th from 12 – 2 pm as St. Albin’s Church in Moosomin - to order and for more information, contact Yvonne Down at 306-435-2645 or 306-646-7554.

Mother: This salad tastes terrible – are you sure you washed those vegetables. Daughter: Of course I did – if you look hard you can still see the soap on them.

Myrt: Why isn’t Mary singing in the choir any more? Gert: She was absent on Sunday and somebody asked if the organ had been fixed.

Just found my cleaning fairy dead under my bed … she’d been strangled to death by the dust bunnies.

WAWOTA VILLAGE INN 201 – 2ND Street

Wawota, SK 306-739-2890

HOURS: MON – FRI 8 am – 7 pm SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAY 3 pm – 7 pm MONDAY, AUGUST 3 – CIVIC HOLIDAY OPEN 2 – 7 p.m.

We wish to thank everyone for their continuing support. I am so lucky to have so many loyal customers and to live in this great community.

We will continue to maintain the same hours at this time.

Check out our facebook page. Our take-out menu is posted plus our daily specials.

Daily Specials

Monday – Wings Nite - $10 plus $5 sides FREE Small Poutine with every 20 wings ordered. Take-Out Only. Tuesday – Lunch – Quesadillas Wednesday Nite – Take-out Family Specials Thursday – Pizza Day 8” pizzas $10 12” and 15” pizzas – Order 1 and get 2nd for ½ price Friday – Lunch Special - Liver & Onions Supper – Fish & Chips or order 3 “appies” and get fourth free

SUNDAY SUPPER SPECIAL 4:30 – 6:30 ROAST BEEF, MASHED POTATOES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, VEGGIES & DESSERT - $15

TAKE-OUT OR DINE-IN (we open at 3 p.m. to take your phone calls)

Check Out our Facebook Page

ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND.

Free Town-Wide Delivery Tuesdays & Fridays

See us for all your Salt Needs. Stocking in Wawota (@ Hector Lamontagne’s) Now Also stocking at Kyle Hebert’s. We now handle Cargill Right Now Mineral

Proudly Serving the Ag Industry for over 30 years

www.fuchs.ca 1-306-762-2125

Vibank, SK

Tuesdays

WAWOTA & DISTRICT MUSEUM Hours: Thursday and Friday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Special appointments for viewing on other days/times can be arranged by contacting Garry (739-2437) Shirley (739-2295) John (739-2684). Visitors are required to sanitize upon entering and wear a mask.

I was very scared about going to the eye doctor to get a certain procedure done on my eyes. The doctor tried to put me at ease but to no avail. It was after he finished with my first eye that I nearly jumped out of the chair. “There,” he said, “only one eye left!”

We’re Back – And Happy To Be - (new normal English!) After having played music on over 200 dates in Care Homes and Seniors’ Complexes in 2019, we (Keith O. and I) had no reason to believe that 2020 would be any different! From January 1 – March 15 had us doing 34 visits with even taking a little time out for surgery and recuperation.

From March 16th to May 26th, not a note was played – 15 cancellations courtesy of Covid-19 – 73 days of “lay-off”. A sudden stoppage in a regular routine takes some adjusting – but, we got through it.

Getting back was almost like attending family reunions – they seemed happy to see us once again and we were more than pleased to be able to once again bring them some entertainment.

One dear old gentleman from a Care Home came up to us after our performance – immediately a care-giver informed him that he had to ‘social distance’. His reply “I always shake their hands when they’re done”. After explaining that things have changed, he said, “Okay, but I want to give them a little money for gas – seeing their faces and hearing their music all outdoors, is just like getting out of jail!”

Doing outdoor entertaining has its “oddities” (besides the music). A recent day at Newhope Lodge in Stoughton, saw us competing with severely strong winds; a few days later at Westman Home in Virden, we were located beneath a three-tiered martin apartment – fully occupied! Other than a lot of squawking, they were very well mannered – no autographs left on our equipment!

Yep, it’s good to be back – pretty much back to normal with 16 dates for July!

REMEMBER …

Small businesses are suffering big time in the wake of COVID 19.

Now is the time to support your local businesses. Take out/eat at your local restaurant. Get your hair done at your local beauty shop. Buy your groceries from your local food stores. Choose a small business as often as you can. Walmart and Costco will survive. Take your money to people who truly need it to survive. Shop small, shop independent and keep the local economy going.

1 BEDROOM SUITE for rent in Wawota.

Available immediately. $450/month + utilities. $450 Damage deposit. References required.

Contact Yvette 403-863-9330.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Well built, comfortable bungalow on a concrete basement

situated in Wawota. Single attached garage. Three bedrooms (total) plus 2--3 Piece bathrooms. Many updates to house include all windows, interior and exterior doors, hickory cabinets in kitchen, high efficient furnace, updated washer, dishwasher, over the stove microwave, and paved driveway. Also included are dryer, fridge, stove, central air and window dressings. This house is move in ready. Taxes: under $1500 in 2020. $172,000 For further inquiries call 306-577-9685

Don’t get upset with someone who knows more than you do …it’s not their fault.

QUIZZLE: What is a Quizzle you ask?

It is a cross between a quiz and a puzzle.

Answers will be on a page somewhere in the paper – have fun with them!

1. 2.

AJ’S Garage

306-646-4949 39 Railway Avenue, Fairlight

Light duty mechanical work such as oil changes, engine diagnostics and resets, brakes, ball joints, shocks,

tie-rod ends, alternators, starters, windshield, tire repair & change

Because Covid-19 has created so many challenges for everyone, we’re lowering our shop rate

to $60 per hour. Tire Change $30 per tire with balancing

Tire Swap $25 per tire $60 oil change for conventional gas vehicle up to 6 L standard oil. Synthetic & semi-synthetic extra.

Diesels starting at $100 Stay safe everyone!

You can’t get anywhere today if you are still mired down in yesterday.

I’m just a walking storeroom of facts – I’ve just lost the key to the storeroom door.

QUIZZLE ANSWERS: 1. Blockade 2. Someone’s Following Me

NOW IS THE TIME TO “STAY THE COURSE” KEEP SAFE & STOP THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS

Even at this time of reopening, we have to remember to follow the guidelines and keep safe.

WASH YOUR HANDS / WEAR A MASK

PRACTICE SAFE DISTANCING STAY CLOSE TO HOME AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FOLLOW THE MEDICAL/HEALTH GUIDELINES

FOR THE SPORTS-MINDED

Heh – looks like you might have something to cheer about this year after all, even if it is an abbreviated se (sic)

Hear that Toronto and Edmonton have been selected as the hub cities for the NHL – can’t see how playing/living out of the “bubble” won’t have problems – wait and see, we guess!

And Winnipeg “snuffed out” Regina for the CFL shortened schedule – and again we wonder at the fairness of the decision since Regina was to be the site of the 2020 Grey Cup??

If the Riders have to change their name to “keep up with the Jones’” wonder if the Sask Prairie Dogs could be considered – look out – here comes the Wildlife Federation!

Okay – how about the Sask “Queensmen – oh no, how we have to deal with Royalty.

We give up – you try!

Q: How do you catch a squirrel? A: Climb up a tree and act like a nut.

Q: What do you get when you cross a fish with an elephant? A: Swimming trunks.