Category Archives: Davidson

Bladworth, Davidson

Fishy Fundraiser nets $5,500 for Telemiracle

Children await for the fish to race at the Davidson Kinsmen Club’s Goldfish Races in Bladworth Feb. 24. The annual event raised $5,500 for Kinsmen Telemiracle.

BLADWORTH—The Davidson Kinsmen kicked off Telemiracle week on Feb. 24 with the 13th running of the Goldfish Races.

The annual event had people of all ages enjoying a meal of fish and chips cooked by the Bladworth Elks, followed by the popular goldfish auction and races.

The fish auction earned $5,500 for Kinsmen Telemiracle, which took place in Regina on the weekend.

The Elks served more than 125 orders of fish and chips.

The auction attracted lots of attention and plenty of speculation as people tried to outbid one another to acquire the fastest fish.

The athletes were picked out by Davidson Kinsmen Club member Gerrid Gust and his children at a Saskatoon pet store. The fishes’ pedigrees ranging from the feeder variety of goldfish up to more colourful specimens.

“The prettier ones seem to go for higher prices,” Gust said of results at the auction.

Their athletic ability, however, is questionable.

The Kinsmen don’t keep stats on the outcome of the races. Goldfish, it seems are unpredictable swimmers.

Some fish, perform poorly and don’t seem to get the hang of swimming to the other end of the eavestrough.

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Davidson

Agros bed push pops into Davidson for repairs

The U of S Agros bed push for Kinsmen Telemiracle rolled past Davidson last Friday, but not without stopping at Western Sales to make some repairs to the bed. A wheel broke off Thursday, a temporary repair was made to get the bed to Davidson Friday for further repairs. Every two years agriculture students from the U of S in Saskatoon push the bed to Regina to raise money for Telemiracle. As of noon Friday, they had raised $29,000, including a $500 donation from Western Sales, and were confident they’d reach their $30,000 goal.
(Leader photo by Tara de Ryk)
Davidson

Influenza cases continue to rise

Stats from Saskatchewan’s weekly flu report indicate Influenza B cases continue to increase.

DAVIDSON—The number of confirmed influenza cases in Saskatchewan continues to rise. The trend shows no sign of abating.

For the week ending Feb. 17, there were 2,422 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in Saskatchewan since September, a 71 per cent increase over the number of cases at this time last year.

There were 121 new influenza cases identified for the week of Feb. 11 to 17, according to the Saskatchewan Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report, 13 fewer cases than the 134 new cases reported the week before.

People between the ages of 20 and 64 years of age followed by seniors age 65 and over are the folks most affected by flu this season.

Since September there have been 34 severe cases requiring admission to hospital and 11 deaths due to influenza.

Earlier in the season influenza A was the type most detected, with a noticeable spike from Dec. 23 to Jan. 20. After that influenza A detections have declined, however tests positive for influenza B have continued to climb and continue to be well above expected levels for this time of year.

Dr. David Torr, a medical health officer with Saskatchewan Health Authority, said this flu season has been different from past seasons.

“We were surprised to see (influenza) B in October, so early in the season,” Torr said. “Every year it has its surprises. This year B came in really early and said, ‘hey! I’m here.'”

He said A usually peaks around the end of December and declines through January then the B strain takes over. To have the B strain active since the fall is unusual.

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Davidson

Daniels captivates audience with stories

Palliser Regional Library hosted Aboriginal Storytelling Month events in Davidson and Craik Feb. 14. Visual artist, author and storyteller Carol Daniels uses a drum while singing a song for students at Davidson School.

DAVIDSON—Visual Artist Carol Daniels gave students at Davidson School the gift of a story on Feb. 14, sharing with them the traditional aboriginal custom of storytelling.

Her gift was given in the form of song, drumbeats and a story told in the oral tradition.

February is Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling month. As part of the celebration libraries throughout the province sponsored storytelling events, arranging for First Nations, Métis and Elders to visit libraries and schools to share their gifts.

In Davidson and Craik, Palliser Regional Library arranged for Daniels, an artist, singer and author of the novel “Bearskin Diary” to visit schools in the community.

At the beginning of the event, Victoria Martin, acting librarian for Davidson branch of Palliser Regional Library, offered Daniels a pouch of tobacco, placing it before her.

“The reason I was given tobacco is because that is what was traditionally done when someone comes and leaves something behind,” Daniels explained of the traditional offering to Elders so they may share their stories and knowledge.

“I will try to leave stories and songs behind.”

She asked students to place their hands on their hearts and to be quiet. She then picked up a drum and played a heart beat rhythm.

“Can you feel it?” she asked the children. “The heartbeat of the earth, which is what our hearts are and it runs through us all.”

She brought a collection of drums to the school, explaining the significance of different materials used to make the drum telling children to picture the animal as she played the beat.

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Davidson, Sports

Allan wins silver at Sask. Winter Games

Jackson Allan wears the silver medal he helped Team Prairie Central’s hockey team win at th eSaskatchewan Winter Games last week.

DAVIDSON—Davidson’s Jackson Allan won silver last Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Winter Games.

Jackson, 13, played forward on Team Prairie Central’s hockey team that played in the gold medal game against Team Saskatoon.

The city team won 6-4, although the loss was tough, Jackson said the experience of playing in the finals at the Saskatchewan Winter Games was a thrill.

“It was great. It was really exciting,” Jackson said.

Prairie Central was undefeated in round-robin play. The team beat Parkland Valley 11-0 in its first game of the tournament the morning of Feb. 19. In the afternoon, Prairie Central faced off against Team Lakeland, beating them soundly 6-2. The next day Prairie Central met Regina. This game was much closer with Prairie Central coming away with a 6-5 win.

Jackson’s ice time was limited in the game against Regina. He pulled a groin muscle in the game against Lakeland and as a result was suffering from the injury.

Jackson had high praise for the treatment he received from the athletic therapists at the Saskatchewan Winter Games. Thanks to massage therapy and yards of tensor bandage, he was able to play in the gold medal game against Saskatoon.

“It still hurt, but I didn’t want to miss that final game,” Jackson said.

Despite the injury, Jackson was a significant factor for Team Prairie Central, scoring two of the team’s four goals, including his team’s first goal of the game.

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.