Ardith ‘Ardie’ Kowalski, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat, Alberta (AB), surrounded by the care and familiarity of the Nursing profession. Ardie was born on July 28, 1951, in Wadena, Saskatchewan (SK), to parents, the late Lorne and Myrtle Kowalski. Ardie was their third of four daughters, alongside sisters Donna, Lorna (both pre-deceased), and Terri. The Kowalski family returned to Kenaston, SK, in the mid-1950s, where she attended school and made friends throughout the district before graduating and worked at Dutch Growers in Saskatoon, SK. Ardie later attended Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario (ON) where she studied Journalism and enjoyed residence life. Ardie returned home the following year and enrolled at the University of Regina, Regina, SK, where she studied Education, and relished being closer to family and friends.

Teaching opportunities arose throughout Saskatchewan in 1974, resulting in her hiring/placement at Glentworth, SK, where she taught Grades 1 & 2 and enjoyed the children, as well as the social nature of the other teachers and residents. Once the school year concluded, she returned home to contemplate other teaching positions before settling on Regina, SK, for better opportunities. Her only child, son Burke, was born in 1976 and they remained in Regina while she worked for the Government of Saskatchewan before she returned home to Kenaston in 1980. She commuted to work in Saskatoon, SK, before relocating there with Burke in 1981, where she enjoyed the camaraderie of co-workers at Bausch & Lomb Optical. Saskatoon was her pride and joy for family/social life and residence; however, the economic downturn of the 1980s led her to consider moving elsewhere.

In 1988, she jumped at the chance to be closer to her sister Lorna, and moved with Burke to Brantford, ON. The early days in Brantford were beleaguered with challenges; however, her most fulfilling and rewarding career began nearby in Hamilton, ON. In 1989, she enrolled in the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) program at Mohawk College, embraced the challenge, and was readily hired at St. Peter’s Hospital in Hamilton upon graduation. She enjoyed a 25 year career at her beloved St. Peter’s, working alongside treasured nursing colleagues where she provided compassionate care to dementia patients. She retired from Nursing in 2014 and remained in Brantford for several years while developing a yearning to return to the heartland of Saskatchewan. She even travelled to New York City for one last Broadway show or two in 2019.

In 2020, she relocated to western Canada, enjoying brief stops in Calgary, AB, and Maple Creek, SK, before settling in Medicine Hat, AB. She took comfort in being closer to family and looked forward to visits, always ready for a coffee and conversation. Health challenges took their toll throughout her later life; she conquered cancer multiple times with staunch resilience, but the disease returned. She loved her residence apartment but had to depart abruptly for a brief hospitalization where her health rapidly declined. She took solace in being cared for by the very profession she had passionately served and managed to share one last brief chat with immediate family before passing. Many thanks and appreciation to the staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Cancer Clinic and Ward 4 West for their compassionate care.

Ardie was a loving, caring, and dedicated Mother who is survived by her son Burke (Jolene) Kowalski, sister Terri Milburn, nieces Janet, Valerie, Colleen, and Kathy, nephews Derek and Evan, along with extended family, friends, and caring neighbors. Funeral arrangements in the care of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Ltd, Medicine Hat, AB, in concert with Hanson’s Funeral Services Ltd, Davidson, SK.

A Celebration of Ardith’s Life was held in Kenaston Place Community Hall, Kenaston Sask. on Friday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m.

A small family service will be held and Ardith will be interred in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask.

Feb. 18, 1939 – Aug. 16, 2026

On a bitter February day in 1939, Glenys Meta Lockwood was born. She was the eldest daughter of Eugene and Reta Lockwood, later joined by her brothers, John and Robert (Bob), and her sister, Jill, who completed the family. Glenys grew up on the farm northeast of Davidson; a place she called home for more than 60 years. Glenys started school at Concord School and later attended Davidson High School. Many stories generate laughter of the adventures she shared with her friends and her cousins. At one of the countless dances the friends attended, she met a quiet young man from Loreburn. After high school, Glenys attended Teachers College in Moose Jaw and completed her teacher training in the spring. When her father Eugene passed away suddenly, her plans to teach in the Northwest Territories changed, and she accepted a teaching position at Prairie College School, west of Davidson. At another dance, the young man from Loreburn proposed, and the rest is history.

Glenys (Lockwood) Smith had a new husband; they were married Dec. 28, 1959. Ken and Glenys settled on her family’s original farm Northeast of Davidson and started farming, raising their family. Daughter Marlis, Sons Clinton and Blaine arrived to complete their family. Family was a priority to Glenys; no effort was too much. The nieces and nephews spent holidays at the farm with Aunt Glenys and Uncle Ken. The farm became a busy place with motorbikes, ski-doos, and Go-kart always on the move. Friends were also always welcome; there was an ever-changing flow of company, whether at home or at the cabin at Etter’s Beach, and the door was always open. Many have a favourite food she made: Fried Chicken, Butter tarts, or a wide variety of pies only start the extensive list.

Over the years, Glenys and Ken travelled all over Canada, The Caribbean and the U.S. Mom really enjoyed Hawaii and had included it time and time again in their travel plans. Disneyland was a favorite family holiday. May and Al Barr, RoseAnne and Frank Dietz, Lee and Dale Bristow, Laurie and Val Lockwood, Hugh and Bea Rowe were only some of their travelling companions. Later Mary Ann Chomyson joined Glenys on a few adventures.

Glenys was committed to the needs of people in the community and province. She had numerous interests and served on committees and boards throughout her lifetime. She was a school bus driver over 20 years; a councillor for the R.M. of Arm River for over 20 years; served as a Trustee for Carlton Trail Regional College; served on the Saskatchewan Lands Appeal Board for over 7 years; served on the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Committee 2 years; was the Ward 6 Board member for Midwest Health District; was a founding member and Chairperson for the Davidson and District Health Foundation; Board Member of the Davidson Medical Center; a Trustee of the Davidson Regional Comprehensive Health board, (which was involved with the Health District Formation); Trustee for Arm River Housing Corporation (Prairie View Lodge) and was involved in the amalgamation of the Davidson Union Hospital and Arm River Housing Corporation. In addition to the above, she had countless involvements with the community of Davidson. She was on the United

Church Social Committee, executive and taught Sunday School; a member of the Trenton-Concord club; a member of the Rebekah Lodge; Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the parents committee with Scouts and Guides, Baseball, Curling, she was a 4H leader and a Red Hat member. In 2005 Glenys received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, which was awarded to residents who made significant contributions through leadership, voluntarism, and community involvement.

As Glenys became a mother-in-law, she gained more people to love and hold dear. The addition of the in-laws, Linda, Cheryl and Louis, meant there were grandchildren to love! She was so excited to love and spoil her grandkids, Rychel, Reece, Parker, Sydney, and Ken. She went all out on every holiday season to make it special for each one of us.

Glenys was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Eugene and Reta; brother, Bob; and brother-in-law, Dennis Knaus. As well as Ken’s family: Vera and George Smith; Lloyd and Cecilia Smith; Terry and Shirley Brusch; and brother-in-law, Oran Reiman.

Those who hold Glenys’s memory dear are Marlis and Louis (Duff); Clint and Linda (Smith); Blaine and Cheryl (Smith); grandchildren, Rychel Smith and Thea Pearce; Reece Smith; Parker Smith; Sydney Smith; and Kenneth Duff. Glenys is also survived by her brother, John and Elva Lockwood; sister, Jill Knaus; and sister-in-law, Sharon Wilkins. Many extended family members and friends also treasure Glenys’s memory.

A Celebration of Glenys life will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Davidson United Church, Davidson Sask.

Donations may be made to the Davidson Health Trust Foundation, c/o The Town of Davidson, Box 340, Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0. Please make the cheques payable to The Town of Davidson.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

June 7, 1963 – August 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne Daniel Sekulich, known to most as “Sam,” of Saskatoon, SK, at the age of 63.

Sam lived life to the fullest and was always ready to visit. Known for his hospitality, he would stop and have a cold one with just about anyone, any time of day. His dogs, Sheba and Jake, were his children and constant companions. He loved Harleys, cars, and spending time on his golf cart shooting gophers. Sam was happiest in good company and leaves behind countless friends and many good memories.

Sam was predeceased by his parents, Stan and Joan Sekulich; his infant sister, Wendy; his brother-in-law, Greg Dand; and his great-niece, Rose.

He is survived by his siblings: Debbie Dand; Darin (Glenda) Sekulich; Dawn (Wade) Whitell; and Devin (Natalie) Sekulich.

Sam will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews: Erin (David) Hoekstra; Cara (Jason) Knight; Jill Dand; Casey (Tayrell) Dand; Janelle Hjelsing; Cory (Sarah) Hjelsing; Shyanne Bruce; Ashley (Matthew) Djkowich; Mitchell Sekulich; and Ridge and Jensen Kopp, as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.

His family will forever treasure the memories, stories, and laughter they shared with him. Sam will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saskatoon SPCA

A family graveside service was held prior to a Celebration of Sam’s Life on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Kenaston Place.

Forever loved. Forever remembered.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Feb. 19, 1924 to July 28, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ivan F. Drimmie, a long-time farmer and respected community member of Liberty, Sask.  Ivan passed away peacefully at 102 years old, leaving behind a profound legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a deep-rooted love for the farm life he cherished.

Born in 1924, Ivan was the son of Daniel and Florence Drimmie and raised on the farm west of Liberty, NE3-26-26-W2 and attended Davenport School.  He often joked that it was “uphill both ways” to the one room school house just a mile north of their farm. He was eager to share history and recalled the 1930’s, the dust, grasshoppers and Russian thistle. How the thistle would blow against the fence, the dirt would pile up and he could walk across the top. He remembered spreading poisoned sawdust from the back of a wagon to try to control the grasshoppers. He recalled welcoming relief from other provinces with apples from Ontario and salted codfish and canned herring from the Maritimes. He shared how one winter the snow was so deep and so hard that he rode is horse, Darkie, on the banks that were over the treetops. And, he shared how difficult it must have been for his parents and grandparents.

In 1945, with the help of his Dad, he purchased 160 acres of sod and rocks and bush to break up! And in 1946, he and Donald MacFarland purchased another 320 acres of prairie and broke it with an old 2 speed Model D John Deere and a 2 furrow plow. He said, “it was fun – but we were young and enjoyed it!”  They lived in an old granary while breaking with lots of mosquitoes and no OFF! They ate home canned chicken which they kept cool in a hole in the ground – but not the cake or the ants would get it!

In the winter, he tried his hand at quite a variety of jobs.  His parents came from Ontario so he would migrate back there to find work.  He delivered bread with a horse and wagon and joked how that horse made a deposit in the middle of the same intersection at the same time each day!  He also became a licensed mechanic and worked in a garage.  He enjoyed automotive work and shared these skills with his sons. In Regina, he got his chauffer’s license and drove taxi.  He also joked about the time he worked “over” Premier Tommy Douglas.  He was employed repairing the roof of the Legislative Building.

Ivan was a very accomplished problem solver and could manufacture just about anything he needed with his welder or woodworking tools. He told us about how he saved up money from skunk hides and gopher tails at 5 cents each to buy his cutting torch. He made his own cross country skis and soaked the wood in water to curl the toe ends.  He skied with his neighbour, Bob Hedwigway who lived at the farm to the west.  He made kitchen cupboards for the farm house and many other projects throughout his life. In his nineties he still made a couple of wheeled side tables with drawers for his printer and for his record player.

Feb. of 1946, Ivan experienced firsthand the introduction of the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance as he was at the first 2 flights which were both to locations west of Liberty.  The first flight, Ivan assisted with getting the plane free as it had frozen to the ground while loading the patient. These historic journeys established the world’s first formally organized non-military, government operated air medical transport service.

In 1953, he married the love of his life, Olive Jean Wheeler of Holstein, Ontario and together they expanded their farm to 960 acres.  They first lived on the “Kennedy” place and then moved to the SE3-26-26-W2.  During this time they welcomed their three children: Randy, Terry and Kelvin.  In 1972 they moved into Liberty to the “Pool” house, then in 1985 into the house Ivan lived in until 2021.  Together, they spent 56 beautiful years building a life, working the land, and cultivating deep ties within their community until Olive’s passing in 2010.

Ivan was the Reeve of the R.M. of Big Arm from 1969 – 1982 for 12 consecutive years.  At the time, that was a record number of consecutive years to be a Reeve.  He considered it an honour and enjoyed the work, the council members he worked with and the farmers in the R.M. he worked on behalf of.

Ivan loved growing crops of grains and oilseeds and tending the land.  He also had a passion for gardening crops of tomatoes, potatoes, horseradish, asparagus, raspberries, hascaps and cherry trees. He was known to share the bounty of his garden with many, including the hospital/facility.

His family at the Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility in Imperial where he resided for the past few years were truly appreciated and special to him.

Ivan was a dedicated family man who took immense pride in his children’s achievements and loved spending time with his granddaughters and great grandchildren.  He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his sense of fun and humor, his enduring commitment to the land, and the warmth he extended to neighbors and friends in the Liberty district.

He loved and supported his children: Randy William Drimmie (Arlene); Terry Lynn Drimmie; Kelvin Marshall Drimmie (Connie)

He adored his granddaughters and added to their musical education by providing Sarah a violin and Amber a piano which they learned to play and entertain Olive and Ivan:  Sarah Ann Victoria Drimmie; Amber Noel Koza-Drimmie Vibert (Scott) 

His great grandchildren brought him great joy.  He loved to hold his great grandbabies and interact with them as they grew.  He always had a handmade item that he would tease them with or give them to play with:  Holly Marilyn Olive Vibert; Brooke Barbara Noel Vibert; Ryker Kelvin Vibert

He is lovingly remembered by numerous extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Olive and his parents Daniel and Florence Drimmie, his sisters, Inez (Glen) Allen, Mabel Alice Drimmie (died at 8 yrs) and brother, Ken (Myrna) Drimmie.

A funeral service and celebration of Ivan’s life will be held at the Liberty Memorial Hall, Interment will follow alongside his wife and the Liberty Cemetery on August 15^th at 2 p.m.