Category Archives: Davidson

Trimble autosteer stolen

Moose Jaw RCMP are asking the public for their assistance for the following theft: Between the evening of Aug. 7 and the morning of Aug. 8, an outbuilding on a rural property north of Moose Jaw was broken into and several items were stolen. The stolen items were mainly tools/farming equipment including a Trimble autosteer.

If you have information regarding this or any other crime, please contact Moose Jaw RCMP at 306-691-4670 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477.

Camber, Edward

The family of Edward Camber sadly announce his sudden passing at the Davidson Health Centre July 24, 2018.

Ed was born to Ted and Betty Camber May 17, 1944.

He took his schooling at Lothian and Chatham country schools.

Ed’s love of animals was instilled in him at an early age. He farmed with his parents and worked at PFRA pastures Birsay and McCraney and helping many others with their livestock needs. His love of horses extended to racing chariots and chuckwagons.

Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years Susan (Turner); daughter Dixie (Cory) Dean; grandchildren Bryce, Chase Lyn and Quayden; Son Riley (Tamara); grandchildren Sam, Josh, Zak, Kaitlyn, Colton and Emma; brothers Arthur (Dianne) and Fred.

After marrying Susan they lived in Davidson and Bladworth for a short time. In the spring of 1985 they moved to the close-knit community of Maple Valley where they enjoyed many years raising their family.

Failing health forced them to move to Davidson in early 2014 by July of that same year Ed took up residence at the Davidson Health Centre, where he received excellent care. He accepted where he needed to be sharing life stories with fellow residents and staff.

A memorial service was held at the Davidson United Church July 30, 2018. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson.

For those so wishing to do so, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, Parkinson’s Canada or Davidson Health Centre Foundation (trust).

Schmidt, Delbert

Delbert Schmidt of Tugaske, Sask. passed away in his 87th year on August 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his two children: Mina (Clem) Sanden, and Della Schmidt; his two grandchildren Dillon Sanden and Jessie Sanden. A celebration of life will be held August 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Tugaske Town Hall. Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.

Closed for Summer Holidays

THE DAVIDSON LEADER AND MIDWAY FLOWERS will be CLOSED from July 24 – August 6. July 23 will be the last paper published before our summer shutdown. Notice to counter subscribers: The Davidson Leader will be open July 23 for counter pickup. The remainder of the counter subscriptions will be mailed to your mailbox. Sorry for any inconvenience. The Davidson Leader and Midway Flowers will be open again on August 7. The first paper back after summer shutdown will be August 13.

Multiple units take down dangerous driver

On Friday, July 20 at about 7:30 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received multiple calls about a dangerous erratic driver on Highway 11 near the Village of Bladworth. The vehicle was travelling north towards Saskatoon at speeds of 140 to 170 kilometres per hour.  The vehicle was also passing on the right and entering the ditch.

Saskatoon RCMP along with Saskatoon Police Service and Corman Park Police Service observed the vehicle near Saskatoon and attempted to stop it.

A spike belt was used to disable the vehicle near Circle Drive and Highway 11.

 A 24-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving, refusal to provide a breath test, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer.