Now that there is snow on the ground, the sleds are coming out. Mike Beckie took his 1968 Bolens Diablo Rouge for a spin last Thursday. The vintage sled features an articulated design with the seat overtop the skis and the engine sitting above the tracks. It’s a fun machine that comfortably seats three adults.
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Work proceeds on Craik water treatment plant
CRAIK—The water flowing through the water taps in Craik may be crystal clear but it’s still not considered safe to drink.
The town remains under a precautionary drinking water advisory and will continue to do so until the water going through the town’s new water treatment plant receives the all clear from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
“Right now water is going through the new system. The filters are working and treating the water,” said Craik’s administrator Sarah Wells.
Work to install a new water treatment system, a Sapphire integrated biological reverse-osmosis membrane, began in late August.
While new pumps, pressurized vessels and motors were installed at the old Mainstream plant at the Craik dam, work was also done at the old water distribution building located near the Craik museum. This involved retrofitting two reservoirs to add about 40,000 gallons of storage capacity to ensure sufficient water is available in emergency situations.
Sapphire Water and Black and MacDonald, the contractors of the mechanical and electrical side of the upgrade, have been working daily on the plant.
“It’s moving along,” she said.
Craik did experience a planned water outage on Feb. 14 so that scheduled repairs at the water plant could be performed.
Another job that still remains to be done is to clean the cisterns.
Craik residents are anticipating the day when they’ll be able to drink the water that comes out of their taps.
Donald Wayne Deaver
March 1947 – February 2019
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald, Feb 10, 2019, at St Paul’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife Fay Deaver, sons Cameron Deaver (Kim), Christopher Deaver (Zulma), stepchildren Dawn Grant (Andrew), Jon Farmer (Connie), Rae Farmer (Geninne), his brothers Robert Deaver (Audrey), and Greg Deaver (Sherry), as well as his brother-in-law Scott Van Impe, nieces, nephews, and cousins, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as many special friends. Don was predeceased by his father and mother Earl and Doris Deaver. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour, his willingness to help anyone that asked for it, his love of laughter, but what will be missed the most is the great love he had for his family. Don enjoyed farming for many years, as well as telling stories about his farming days, he also enjoyed repairing and showing antique cars. As requested by Don there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at www.prairieviewchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Prairie View Cremation and Memorial Services (306-242-7884).
Feb. 18, 2019 edition of The Davidson Leader
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Goldfish race for Telemiracle
The Davidson Kinsmen Club and the Bladworth Elks teamed up to put on a fish fry and goldfish races Feb. 8 at the Bladworth Community Hall. The Elks cooked a fish fry supper before the auction and races. They fed a large crowd, serving 113 meals of steelhead trout.
The goldfish races have become an annual tradition for the local Kinsmen. It’s a fun event that is entertaining for the family.
This goldfish auction raised $6,055 for Kinsmen Telemiracle 43. sport. The telethon takes place March 2 and 3 in Saskatoon.
Schaffer
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Schaffer, formerly of Craik, Saskatchewan. Born in North Southey in 1931, he moved to Regina in 1952, where he met and married the love of his life, Erna Hein. He worked for the CPR until 1965, when he moved out to Craik to farm, and where he spent most of the remainder of his life. He is predeceased by his wife Erna; parents Ida and Karl Schaffer; brothers Alfred, Rudy, Herb and by his sisters Leona and Lorraine. He leaves to mourn his sisters Linda (Paul) Marchand, Hilda (Doug) Dale; his children August (Yve), Wanda (Kevin d:2019) Milnes, Melinda (Alan) Yurkowski, Scott (Kathy), Dale (Kelly), and numerous grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Walter was known for his quiet sense of humor, his gardening skills, hosting corn and wiener roasts, his love of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs (Go Leafs!). A private memorial service will be held at a later date. On-line condolences can be given at the Paragon Funeral Home website: https://paragonfuneralservices.com/tribute/current-services/index.html. Donations to Palliative Care Ward at the Regina Pasqua Hospital would be welcome in lieu of flowers.