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Davidson, featured

Feds pinch penny out of existance

Sharon Riecken’s days of counting pennies behind the till at Stedmans V&S in Davidson will soon be numbered.

DAVIDSON—It may be a near worthless form of currency, for after all, what does a penny buy these days?

For Sharon Riecken, there’s always the chance a penny might buy her some good fortune.

“Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck,” Riecken says. “I always pick one up and keep it.”

Riecken’s days of turning pennies into luck are numbered.

In the budget tabled March 29, the federal government announced it is doing away with the penny. The move is expected to save the government $11 million per year. According to the government it costs 1.6 cents to make every 1-cent coin.

This fall, the Royal Canadian Mint will stop distributing pennies to financial institutions. Pennies may still be used in cash transactions to make exact payment or change after the fall of 2012.

Where pennies are not available, then cash transactions should be rounded up or down to the nearest five-cent increment.

Non-cash payments such as cheques and debit and credit cards will still be settled to the nearest cent.

featured, Kenaston, Sports

Redwings win Sask Valley League title

KENASTON—The Kenaston Blizzards failed to cage the Rosetown Redwings in the fifth and final game of the Sask. Valley Hockey League championships March 31.

The Blizzards travelled to Rosetown where they were beaten by their hosts 7-1.

Lyndon Leard scored the Blizzards’ only goal of the contest with Scott McQueen and Aaron Phillips earning the assists.

The Redwings controlled the offence as evidenced by the fact that Blizzards goalie Kevin Hassett faced 51 shots. On the other side of the ice, Kenaston managed 31 shots on Redwings’ netminder Jeff Harvey.

This marks the end of an exceptional season for the Blizzards, who may take some solace in winning the Senior D Provincial championship.

Kenaston, Obituary

Little, Edgar

Edgar Little

April 17, 1943 – April 3, 2012

Always Remembered, Never Forgotten, Endlessly Loved, Forever Cherished.

Edgar passed away suddenly but peacefully at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 68 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lorraine, of 47 years; his children Joanne and Peter, Steven and Melinda, Jay and Cindy, and Charles and Stacey; and his 22 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Bardo Lutheran Church in Tofield, Alberta.  Inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Kenaston Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be made at www.weberfuneralhome.ca  Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959

Obituary

deRegt, Bob Allan

  • February 9, 1974 – March 26, 2011: It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Bob deRegt announces his untimely death at the young age of 37. Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife Chantel Tiffany Shirley; daughter Emma Lynn Jule; mom Linda; brother Darren; sister-in-Law Trina; nephews Tyler and Codie; and numerous auntie’s, uncles and cousins, co-workers and friends.  He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jan and Sonja deRegt, and Ernest and Susan Unrau, and special person in his life, Peter Beckie.  A funeral service was held at the Hanley Centennial Hall on April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and for all the Red Deer friends and family, there will be a memorial service on April 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Lodge hotel.  Bob grew up in Hanley and enjoyed much laughter with his family and friends.  He was a huge animal lover and was known for rescuing abandoned or hurt animals—when he was young, he even brought home a wounded gopher and nursed it back to good health (which his mom was very happy about).  He had a passion for muscle cars where his full collection is displayed in their new home in Red Deer.  He enjoyed their annual family vacations, and also enjoyed his times spent with his friends, and had a good story to tell from each.  It should be noted that Darren was not only a wonderful brother, but also Bob’s closest friend.  Bob’s life was very much enhanced when he met Chantel, and even more so with the birth of their special daughter, Emma. Bob’s overwhelming love and joy was for his new little family. He was the best daddy possible. They built a new house and just moved in over a year ago. Every day when he came home from work he would just drop everything to scoop Emma up and smother her with kisses. He cherished every moment with her. Sitting and teaching her to play catch, watching her take her first steps, and yelling da da da. They loved their family dance time, with all three snuggled together dancing in the kitchen. He lived through her eyes getting excited as she meet her first horse, took her first quad and snowmobile ride, and playing come chase me. During the summer time they would be busy taking the dogs out walking, taking the camper out, just simply enjoying being outside and being together. His love also for Chantel just simply can’t be put into words. He had found “THE ONE”. He fell more and more in love with her every day and was the most amazing best friend and partner. They had three years but it was a true love and passion that will last a lifetime.  As Emma was so important to Bob, an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made by way of a memorial in-trust donation to Emma at 26 Crossley Street, Red Deer Alberta T4P OG4. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
Davidson

Students receive crash course on the consequences of risky behaviour

Members of Davidson’s fire department lift the roof off a smashed car so they can get a crash victim to safety.

DAVIDSON—Grade 10 students from Loreburn, Kenaston and Davidson schools witnessed a potentially life-changing scene last Thursday as part of the PARTY program.

Sun West School Division and Heartland Health Region have joined forces to bring the PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) program to area schools.

The program aims to teach kids about consequences of risk-taking behaviours and to consider the consequences of their actions.

It does so in dramatic fashion that involves community volunteers and professionals.

The scene was of a smashed car, sitting in the middle of Davidson School’s parking lot. The students stood silently, waiting to see what was about to unfold.

Then the wailing of sirens filled the air as Davidson’s volunteer firefighters arrived on the scene. They were soon joined by Davidson’s two ambulances and then by members of the Craik RCMP detachment.

All three went to work and the students watched, their attention rapt.

The firefighters assessed the scene, determined one of the vehicle’s passengers was dead, and the other needed serious medical attention.

As for the driver, the RCMP handcuffed him and hauled him away.

The scene was one most students had never witnessed, but it is one that members of Davidson’s emergency services encounter all too often.

Please see the April 2, 2012 edition of The Davidson Leader for the complete story.