DAVIDSON — A recycling facility in Davidson was the target of two break-ins in a span of just over two weeks.
According to a press release issued by the Craik RCMP detachment, the SARCAN facility at the north end of town was entered in the early morning hours of April 30.
The building was entered again 16 days later on the morning of May 16.
Both times, police said, the culprit or culprits stole the contents of the tip jar, the proceeds from which are divided among employees.
Debbie Vicente, who manages the Davidson facility, said she was unable to comment on the incidents due to corporate policy.
The SARCAN facility has been in operation locally since 1988 and is operated by Interlake Human Resources.
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Levi George does a leap over Chloe George, Ayslee Blenkinsop and Lexi Stacowich.
By Joel van der Veen
KENASTON — Dance students from Kenaston performed an impressive program at their annual recital last weekend.
About 140 people attended the one-hour program at Kenaston Place on the afternoon of May 14.
Dance guild president Tammy Owen served as emcee, introducing each of the nine performances in jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap and creative movement.
In between dances, the students presented poems and sayings relating to Mother’s Day.
This year 23 students between the ages of three and 15 years were registered for lessons in Kenaston.
Owen said the biggest challenge this year was finding an instructor, which took organizers until September.
Tia Shaw, a Grade 12 student in Davidson, agreed to step up and teach lessons in Kenaston, while also teaching dance two nights a week in her own hometown.
“It takes up a lot of time when you’re teaching four days a week,” remarked Shaw, adding that it worked out well and was a good experience.
Owen said the Kenaston students did not take part in any competitions this year. Enrolment is down from the previous year, when 36 students were registered.
She attributed the decline to older students with busier schedules deciding not to continue in dance, adding that she hoped to see some bigger classes next year.
The afternoon program included a raffle with 24 prizes given away.
For the full story and more photos, please see the May 22 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.
Morgan Stephens, Sophie Kearns and Kaylee Watt dance as a trio.
By Joel van der Veen
CRAIK — Belle, the Beast and other characters were brought to life in this year’s recital by the Craik School of Dance.
The dance students presented Beauty and the Beast to an audience of about 65 people in the auditorium at Craik School on May 13.
The one-hour program, inspired by both the 1991 Disney animated film and the recent live-action remake, included roughly a dozen dance routines set to familiar songs like “Be Our Guest.”
Also featured were scenes from the movies, acted out on stage by a troupe of adult and child performers.
Dance instructor Amber Koza-Drimmie Vibert said she began planning the recital around the classic tale last year.
“It’s been my favourite movie my whole life,” she said.
A display in the school foyer included a cardboard stand-up promoting the 1991 movie, as originally displayed in a video rental store.
Vibert said they assigned acting parts a couple of weeks before the recital. After the other actors had made their choices, she tried a few roles and wound up playing Gaston, at the insistence of her students.
Her costume included boots made out of duct tape. Vibert said the character was a good fit for her, calling him “very flamboyant.”
Vibert had 10 students enrolled in Craik this year, ranging in age from five to 21 years. She taught in Craik one night a week and also operated a studio in Eyebrow.
For the full story and additional photos, please see the May 22 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.
Competitors in the bantam boys 100-metre dash included Sam Thomson (far left) and Connor George (second from right) of Kenaston, and Logan Nelson-Schneider of Davidson (far right).
By Joel van der Veen
DAVIDSON — A chilly spring day greeted young athletes from around the district as they gathered at Davidson School on Wednesday.
Davidson hosted eight other schools, including nearby Kenaston and Loreburn, in the east sectional track and field meet.
Paulette Killoh, one of the staff organizers, said the events ran on schedule for the most part.
Davidson hosts every three years, she noted, adding, “Every time you host you get a little better at it.”
Though the skies were sunny and clear, the temperature hovered between 5°C and 10°C for much of the day, and wind was also a constant presence.
Athletes, supervisors and spectators were bundled up warmly, some wrapping themselves in blankets and sleeping bags to guard against the frigid air.
Volunteers had to keep a close watch on the track during the hurdles events as the hurdles themselves were prone to falling over in the wind.
Killoh said they decided to hold the high jump in the high school gym, to avoid having similar problems with the bar.
It was a successful day for many of Davidson’s athletes, several of whom enjoyed first-place finishes in multiple events.
For the bantam girls, Maggie Boehm took first place in both the 100-m dash and the triple jump.
Among the midget girls, Jordan Matheson was first in the 100-m dash, long jump and triple jump, while Tylar Oliver was tops in both the 200-m and 400-m events.
Nolan Allan was first in three bantam boys events: the 100-m dash, high jump and long jump. Deiondre Boychuk led in the 400-m and 800-m events, while Hunter Herback was first in both discus throw and javelin throw.
Clay Murfitt, competing in the junior boys division, took first in the 100-m dash, 100-m hurdles and shot put.
For the senior boys, Jacob Schilling led in the 400-m and 800-m events.
Loreburn’s Anika Lakinger took first in shot put and javelin throw for the bantam girls, while Abigail Graham led in the 80-m hurdles and triple jump for the junior girls.
The top six competitors in each event are invited to move on to the district meet, which will be held the weekend of May 26 and 27 in Outlook.
Killoh said some Davidson athletes who qualified for districts would be unable to compete due to other commitments such as hockey or volleyball.
For the full story, detailed results and additional photos, please see the May 22 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.
DAVIDSON — A new bylaw to license businesses in town will be on the table at Davidson’s next council meeting.
The bylaw would target businesses that aren’t currently paying commercial property tax in town, such as home-based and online operations.
During their regular meeting on Tuesday, councillors discussed some of the bylaws in use in other towns.
Mayor Tyler Alexander said a bylaw would bring in revenue while also enabling the town to track such businesses for promotional purposes.
“I agree personally that we should do something,” said the mayor, suggesting that a bylaw could be enacted by council soon to take effect at the start of next year.
Alexander expressed approval for the bylaw currently in effect in Outlook, where fees for business licenses generally range between $50 and $150 per year.
Administrator Gary Edom agreed to prepare a draft of a bylaw for council’s approval at the June meeting.
The subject of an updated business license bylaw has been discussed by council on and off over the past couple of years.
Bylaw 352, “The Licensing Bylaw,” was passed by council in April 1981, under Mayor Milan Puckett and administrator Bud Larson.
The bylaw officially remains on the books, although it has not been enforced in decades and is now outdated. Edom said it is due to be repealed.
The licensing bylaw required tradespeople, businessmen and operators to register and pay a license fee in order to carry on business within the town.
It makes provision for a license inspector to carry out enforcement, and sets out fees for everything from ambulances ($1 per year) to piano tuners ($10).
For our full report from town council, please see the May 22 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.
