Davidson

Canada Games Flame

Larry Nadeau dropped off pictures he found in his “repertoire of photos” (those were his words). He said the pictures were taken in the early 1970s in front of Davidson School. Other than that, he doesn’t know too much more. After some investigating, we are able to help fill in some of the blanks. These pictures were taken Feb. 11, 1971 when the flame for the Canada Winter Games arrived in Davidson. The Games were being held in Saskatoon from Feb. 11 to 22 and to promote the event, the Games flame was brought from Parliament Hill to Saskatoon by snowmobile. The flame carrier was made from a standard skiboose sled with heavy-duty springs. Bombardier Ltd. were responsible for the 2,500-mile trip from Ottawa to Saskatoon. Approximately 300 snowmobiles were driven by their owners for a portion of the route. If any of our readers hopped on their sleds to take part in the route, we’d love to know, so if you recognize yourself or anyone else in these pictures, please give The Leader a call or drop us an email.

The flame also stopped in Dundurn where 90 school children and other residents had a chance to see it. In Kenaston, a large number of students and several teachers had a view of the flame when it stopped at a service station on the edge of the village. A legacy of those games was the creation of Blackstrap Mountain, which was constructed to host alpine events during the games. It cost about $600,000 to build the mountain as well as snowmaking equipment, lifts and a day lodge.

Loreburn, Obituary

Ruth Dodds (nee Hoiland)

March 1, 1930 – October 9, 2018

With profound sadness, but sincere gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Ruth Dodds announce her peaceful passing at St. Paul’s Hospital palliative ward in Saskatoon, SK. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved husband Jim one year ago. She is lovingly remembered by her family: Harvey Dodds; Jean (Doug) Jones and children Rory Jones (Kaesha Wenzel), Kelsi (Kevin) Clayton and great-grandson Everett, and Darion Jones (Courtney Friesen); June (Robert) McJannet and children Erik McJannet and Tera (Brock) Thiessen; Karen (Phil) Anton and children Travis (Allyssa) Anton, Kathryn Anton (Derek Brillinger), and Jayme Anton; and Beth (Brad) Holt and children Lauren Holt, Allyson Holt (Thomas Machell), and Erin Holt (Dan Blackmore). She is also lovingly remembered by daughter Jan (Bill) Johnston and children David Johnston and Stephen (Erika) Johnston and children Leith and Halle. Ruth is survived by her sister Bernice Fjeld; sisters-in-law Lois Hoiland, Ilene Hoiland, June Hoiland, and Lillian Dodds; brother-in-law Bob (Carol) Dodds; sister-in-law Dorothy (Don) Reuszer; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth had many friends who will also cherish her memory. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Torvald and Martha Hoiland; brothers Peder, Irvin, and Arthur Hoiland; in-laws George and Robena Dodds; brothers-in-law Mac Dodds, Rodney Francis, and Cecil Fjeld; sisters-in-law Mary Dodds and Marion Francis; niece Janis Fonos; and nephew Geoff Hyslop.

Ruth was born in Birch Hills, SK on March 1, 1930. She was the fourth child of Norwegian immigrant parents and the baby of the family for eleven years until her youngest brother arrived. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. Ruth enjoyed growing up on the farm north of Birch Hills and completed her schooling in town. After graduating, Ruth attended Saskatoon Normal School to obtain her teaching certificate. She accepted her first teaching position in Bastness School followed by positions in Naicam, SK., then Mount Vernon, west of Loreburn SK., and finally in Loreburn where she met the love of her life, Jim Dodds. They were married on July 14, 1956 and soon after started a family and raised five children. Ruth was active in the community as a member of the UCW, she taught 4H and Sunday school, led the choir, and enjoyed curling. She kept busy with her renowned flower and vegetable gardens, canning hundreds of jars of fruit and vegetables each year. She became an excellent cook and baker and we all enjoyed her delicious pies and cinnamon buns, especially Dad. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting, and made a quilt for each of her grandchildren as a high school graduation gift. Ruth was a true example of a hard-working, dedicated farm wife and sometimes even helped Jim out in the field. Over the years, Ruth and Jim enjoyed travelling to many parts of Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico, and in 1982 she won a trip to Amsterdam which resulted in a visit to nearby Norway to meet some of her relatives. She especially enjoyed her casino bus trips. She also enjoyed coffee time, potlucks and playing cards with her condo friends in Saskatoon. Competitive by nature, Ruth beat many family members and friends at Scrabble and Blockus, and enjoyed cheering on her favourite curling teams and watching the Olympics on TV. She was so proud to be Canadian!

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all the healthcare and private homecare workers who provided outstanding care for Ruth over the past year.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 11 a.m. at the Strongfield Hall, Strongfield, SK. Lunch and fellowship will follow. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be directed to Loreburn Town and Country Centre, c/o Village of Loreburn or Palliative Care, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements are in care of the Outlook Funeral Chapel 306-867-8255.

Obituary

Chomyshen, Laura

Hearts have been deeply saddened with the passing of Laura May Chomyshen (Edmonton, Alberta) October 8th, 2018 at the age of 77.

Laura will be missed dearly by her five children; Johnny (Shelley), Karen (Brian), Calvin (Shelley), Brian, Darren (Bonnie); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her wishes were to bequeath herself to the Division of Anatomy at the University of Alberta.

Celebration of her life was held on October 14th, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Stolen truck recovered in Regina

DAVIDSON—A truck that was stolen from Davidson on Sept. 27 was recovered in a field in Regina the following morning.

Sometime in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 27 between 2 and 4 a.m., a white Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel pickup truck was stolen from a Herman Crescent residence in Davidson.

Craik RCMP issued a notice about the theft, seeking the public’s help in catching the culprits.

Const. Matthew Sansoucy of the Craik RCMP Detachment said the truck was recovered at about 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28 in Regina, abandoned in a field.

He said these types of trucks are used as fleet vehicles and are popular with thieves because they are easy to steal, are common and thieves will often swap licenses plates on the trucks to try to avoid detection.

 

Stolen tools

On Wednesday, Sept. 26 some tools were stolen from the bed of a pickup truck parked at a residence at the corner of Government Road and Francis Street.

Someone out for an early morning walk noticed the truck’s tailgate was open and items were strewn on the ground. He alerted the truck’s owner Mike Hoehn.

Some tools were missing and it appeared the culprits had tried to take the slip tank out of the back of the truck. They were unsuccessful in the attempt.

Craik RCMP are investigating both of these crimes and ask that anyone who has information that would help to contact them at 306-734-5200 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The Davidson Leader, Davidson, Saskatchewan