Category Archives: Davidson

Davidson, Obituary

Leah Vanghel

September 12, 1925 – February 20, 2018

Leah passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Vanghel and son-in-law Joe Chamryk. She was survived by Fred and Jen, Don and Dot, Cork and Hazel, Terry and Julie, Barry and Laurie, Tom and Fran, Connie, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and special friend Urban McLaughlinn.

Leah loved gardening on the farm, having the grandchildren for the summer, visitors were welcome anytime for the afternoon, or to stay for supper. Family gatherings were one of her greatest joys.

She will be missed greatly by all, her family and friends alike.

The family would like to thank the staff at R.U.H. for care and compassion shown to Leah in her last hours.

A Celebration of Leah’s life will be held at the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davidson, Sask., on Saturday, February 24 at 11 a.m. Viewing and lunch will be held after the service. Arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

Davidson, Obituary

Sinclair, John

John Angus Sinclair was born March 27, 1939 to Angus and Anne (nee McNeil) Sinclair at Davidson, Sask., and passed away peacefully at home in Davidson on February 18, 2018.

John was a heavy equipment operator lending his skills to the RM of Willner, a variety of road construction crews and implement dealerships where he delivered farm equipment.

John loved a good joke and visiting with friends and family in person or on the phone. He especially enjoyed catching up with everyone at Panda or Packet’s. He also loved a good auction sale, western novels, an action-filled rodeo and visits to Clear Spring Colony to visit with Dan and his family and reap the rewards of their harvest.

John was opinionated about many subjects but became especially passionate about the condition of the cemetery and about health care in and around Davidson. Over the years John had a number of health issues and received fabulous care from Dr. Lang and all the nursing staff at Davidson Health Centre.

John was predeceased by his parents Anne (1987) and Angus (2008). He leaves to mourn his sister Isobel Landin and niece Stacey (partner Yogi Weber) Landin, all of Moose Jaw. In respect of John’s wishes there will be no funeral service and interment will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank Garth and Diane Schollar and Don and Karen Beckie for their support and an unending list of friends and family who cared about John.

Arrangements are in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home, Todd Lockwood, Funeral Director. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing to make donations in John’s name may do so to the Davidson Cemetery Fund or the Davidson Health Trust Fund. Cheques for either are to be made to “Town of Davidson.”

Davidson

Residents offer shelter in cases of emergency

Back in 2013, a March 3 blizzard caused the 10-hour closure of Highway 11 between Davidson and Chamberlain. As a result, 150 to 200 stranded motorists had to wait out the storm in Davidson, filling the Town Hall and finding accommodations at billets in the community.

DAVIDSON—Perhaps it’s no big surprise that a community with a coffee pot as its symbol is home to hospitable people ready to open their homes to shelter people in need.

Davidson’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) co-ordinator says this willingness to take in strangers in case of emergency is typical.

“To have so many people come forward, in this day and age, it’s amazing, but it doesn’t surprise me. That’s the kind of community we have,” Trish Schilling said of a request for volunteer billets.

The most recent batch of Davidson utility bills included a form from Davidson (EMO) looking for people to take in stranded travellers should the need arise. A typical case would be a highway closure due to a blizzard, as an example.

Davidson’s community hall serves as the main place of shelter after the local motels fill up.

However, if more accommodations are needed, then the town looks to the community for support.

As the EMO co-ordinator, Schilling says she keeps the list of billets and volunteers up-to-date. If numbers get low, then she puts out a call for more volunteers.

This recent request resulted between five and 10 new names added to the billeting list.

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Davidson

Ice & snow cause Valentine’s Day power failure

DAVIDSON—A build up of ice and snow at the SaskPower Davidson substation is what caused a Valentine’s Day power outage in Davidson and district.

At about 11 a.m., Feb. 14, according to SaskPower, the ice and snow caused a trip on the feeder to approximately 1,100 local customers.

SaskPower crew members de-iced the substation and had power restored at 11:55 a.m.

Fortunately temperatures were mild at the time, around 0° degrees Celsius, so the power outage didn’t have people freezing while their furnaces were down

Davidson, Sports

Cyclones down Winterhawks in double-overtime

DAVIDSON—After nearly two seasons and two extra periods of hockey, the Davidson Cyclones have finally beaten the Watrous Winterhawks.

Last Tuesday’s game against Watrous went into double overtime with the Cyclones defeating the Winterhawks 5-4 in the Long Lake Hockey League semi-final series. Tim Spencer scored the game winner four minutes into the fifth period.

“He’s been a big factor in this series,” said coach Brad Morrison of the Cyclones’ big #57.

In Game 1 against the Winterhawks Spencer got into a fight. “I think that put the fear into Watrous,” Morrison said. In last Tuesday’s game, Morrison said Spencer was nearly hobbled after his knee gave out and could barely walk or skate in the last two periods. Still he came through with the game winner to keep the Cyclones going in the series.

“We’ve lost to them 11 times in a row. It was nice to finally give them a game,” Morrison said. “We’ve been watching Watrous the last two years, figuring out their system.”

He said against Watrous they have to play good man-to-man hockey. Last Tuesday’s win was a team effort.

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Davidson

Pink is the colour as Riders visit Davidson

Davidson students cheer “Be Someone’s Hero” during an anti-bullying presentation on Feb. 9.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — You don’t need to wear a disguise or have super powers to be someone’s hero.

Davidson School students in grades 5 through 12 heard in a presentation last Friday, Feb. 9, how they can make a difference to others by taking a stand against bullying.

Spencer Moore, a fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, told them they each have power, which they can use to do right or wrong.

“Use your personal power to help somebody when they’re down,” said Moore. “I’m challenging you to use your power for good.”

Moore was joined by teammate Eddie Steele for an hour-long presentation in the school gym on Friday afternoon.

Their visit was organized in association with the Canadian Red Cross and sponsored by AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., represented by CEO Murad Al-Katib.

Moore and Steele are among the four Roughriders — also including Dan Clark and Charleston Hughes — who have been travelling across the province to speak to students.

Last year the players visited upwards of 80 schools and spoke to more than 36,000 students.

Davidson has hosted similar events for the last several years, including a prior visit from Moore in 2017. As well, last year teacher Karen McConnell took a group of students to Regina for an anti-bullying seminar.

Cindy Fuchs, vice-president of the Saskatchewan branch of Canadian Red Cross, said they are aiming to reach 40,000 students this year.

Some Davidson students wore pink shirts on Friday, while a total of 30 were awarded with rose-tinted shirts of their own over the course of the assembly.

“Healthy Relationships and Healthy Schools” was the topic for Moore and Steele’s presentation.

The players discussed some of the building blocks of healthy relationships, including respect, trust, communication and conflict resolution.

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