Rose Marie Bruch of Davidson, Sask. passed away October 8, 2014 at the age of 80. She is survived by her sister Caroline Young-Grenier of St. Etienne, Quebec; and her children Cathy (Rex) Preston, Phil (Kirsten) Bruch, Doug (Danielle Nault) Bruch, Paul Bruch, Shirley (Peter) Voldeng, Tim Bruch and Trish (Clayton) Schilling; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
Heiser, Stu
It is with profound sadness the family of Stu Heiser announces his peaceful passing Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Palliative Care Unit of the Grey Nuns Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 13, 1950 in Mankota Saskatchewan, he attended Alloa school and later Mankota and Ponteix schools. From a very young age, Stu loved horses, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. Stu’s personality and genuine interest in people, along with an ability to connect with people, brought him many opportunities in life. He managed hotels, sold farm machinery and spent his later years as a radiation safety officer with IRISNDT in Edmonton, Alberta, a job that gave him much satisfaction and fulfillment.
Stu will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family: daughter, Michelle (Curtis) Gursky and their son, Grayson; daughter, Marcia (Dan) McIvor and their children, Ava and Marek; son, Blaine (Kelly) Heiser and their children, Abby and Cole; sister, Brenda (Garry) Resvick as well as his nephews, Rod Deibert and Ryan (Nicole) Deibert and their son, Landon and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George (April 1996) and Bridie (July 1973) and one brother, George Alexander (April 1948).
A Prayer Service was held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. and a Memorial Service on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hainstock’s Funeral Home, in Edmonton AB.
Interment Service will take place on November 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Mankota, SK at the Mankota cemetery. There will be a celebration of life held following the interment service at the Mankota hall.
Stu was blessed with outstanding care during his stay in the Palliative Care Unit at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital and the family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to the palliative care staff, and especially to Dr. Amigo, Dr. Fainsinger, Annie and Joanie, for the kindness, care and compassion they all showed during this difficult time. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made in Stu’s name to Unit 43 Palliative Care at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital or the Alberta Cancer Foundation using the following links: Unit 43 Palliative Care, Grey Nuns Community Hospital: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/862 ( The family kindly requests that donations be designated to Unit 43 Palliative Care)
Alberta Cancer Foundation: https://albertacancer.ca/give-in-memory?tab=1 (The family kindly requests that donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation be designated for “promotion of prevention and screening”)
Police continue to investigate collision
BLADWORTH—RCMP continue to investigate a fatal collision that occurred Oct. 10 on Highway 11 south of Bladworth.
At about 11 p.m. a brown truck travelling north in the southbound lane of Highway 11 struck a southbound car.
A 25-year-old woman, the lone occupant of the car, was pronounced dead on the scene. The 49-year-old man driving the truck was transported to hospital in Saskatoon with what Craik RCMP have reported as severe injuries.
Friday, Craik RCMP Const. Kevin Morrissette said the crash is still under investigation and could not offer further comment.
The crash occurred just south of Bladworth on a curve in the highway.
RCMP have reported that shortly before the collision occurred, several calls came into their provincial dispatch centre advising of a brown truck travelling north in the southbound lane from Girvin to Davidson.
Craik RCMP had asked that anyone who saw the collision to contact them. Morrissette said they have had two to three witnesses phone them.
Flu shot campaign is underway
DAVIDSON—It wasn’t the fifth of May, but staff at Davidson Health Centre enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo like celebration last Tuesday to launch this season’s influenza vaccination campaign.
Staff at the health centre were treated to a Mexican-themed fiesta by Heartland Health Region as a reward for having the highest rate of staff immunization in the region last season.
As part of their treat, staff enjoyed a supper of Mexican cuisine with Heartland Health CEO Greg Cummings, board member ML Whittles and Dr. David Torr, medical health officer for Heartland Health, to name a few, attend the feast and launch the region’s flu shot campaign.
With 98 per cent of staff receiving their flu shot last year, Davidson Health Centre’s record is close to perfect.
“We’d like to see 100 per cent of people immunized,” Dr. Torr said.
He says immunization is people’s best defence against influenza.
“Influenza is one disease where at least we have a vaccine available and vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself,” Torr said.
“What we’re looking at is patient safety. For years we encouraged patients and staff to get flu vaccinations.”
He said this had success, but it reached a plateau.
Now the health region asks staff to get immunized to improve patient safety—to prevent patient illness and deaths.
Staff who are unable to get the flu shot or those who refuse to must wear protective respiratory masks in patient care areas. All health facilities in the province must follow an immunize-or-mask policy this flu season. Visitors who do not get immunized may also be asked to follow the mask-up policy.
Ingram brothers compete on all levels
By Jamie Harkins
IMPERIAL-The Ingram boys have all achieved success in the various athletic activities they have each taken up and a couple more championship titles may follow two of the four boys back to their hometown of Imperial after this season.
Mark Ingram, 24, is currently starring for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team (4-1 and tied for first in the Canada West University Athletic Association) as a starting safety. Meanwhile, his younger brother Connor, 17, is filling the crease as a third string goaltender with the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers (6-3-1 and second in the B.C. Division of the WHL Western Conference) in his rookie season with the major junior hockey club.
“It’s really good out here,” said Connor, who has manned the Blazers net twice this season and holds a 0-1 record. “Kamloops is a really nice city. It’s a lot different than small town Saskatchewan. This league is a lot tougher than anything I’ve ever played in before. It’s a lot better hockey (and) a lot faster hockey, so I’m still trying to adapt to the lifestyle of the game.”
The 6’1 and 212 lb. goalie came to the Blazers this season after backstopping the Prince Albert Mintos AAA hockey team to a 2014 Telus Cup championship title, which is Canada’s national midget championship, last spring. Connor logged over 108 minutes in the April 27 final in Moose Jaw that saw the Mintos beat the Grendiers de Chateauguay 4-3 in triple overtime thanks to a 60-save performance from the Imperial net-minder.
Mark, 5’9 and 190 lb., has already scooped up two Huskies athlete of the week honours this season as well as a Canada West defensive player of the week award in early September. This comes on the heels of an outstanding rookie season last year with the U of S where the Agriculture and Bioresources student snagged a Canada Interuniversity Sport second team all-Canadian and Canada West all star selection for recording 30 tackles and one interception in seven games.
To read more, please see the print edition of the Oct. 20 Leader.
Haraldson, Jack
John “Jack” Douglas Haraldson, 93, of Hanley, SK died October 15, 2014 with his family at his side. He was the son of Osmund and Anna Haraldson, loving husband of Neeta (Trask). He is survived by his wife Neeta; his brother George Haraldson (Hanley); daughter Wendy (Ron) Obrigavitch (Prince Albert); son Ed (Patti) Haraldson (Outlook); daughter,Charlotte Carroll (Toronto); seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by one son Grant Haraldson and one daughter Lorna Reimer. Jack did his early schooling at Sunrise, Bohrson, and Hanley Schools and completed his BSA at the U of S (‘43) and then spent a year and a half in the RCAF before marrying Neeta in 1947 and then farmed southwest of Hanley. Jack loved his sports – ‘Ball’ when he was younger then golf, curling, hunting and fishing. Jack was a community man – Wheat Pool, Church, RM, Golf Club, Curling Club, 4-H, life member of Legion. If there was work that needed doing – he was doing. Jack, Dad, Grandpa, Big Papa will be loved and remembered. Memorial donations to Hanley United Church. The Memorial Service for Jack will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Hanley Centennial Community Centre in Hanley, SK. Arrangements in care of David Polzen – MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca