By Kevin Gilby

A Davidson paramedic helped defeat the Regina Police Services (RPS) in an epic air competition.

Josh Tindon joined fellow EMS members and first responders in a friendly fundraising competition against the Regina Police Service in support of Teddy Bears Anonymous.

Tinson, a primary care paramedic at Davidson EMS, was asked by peers to join other first responders in the 2024 Jump for Charity to raise money for Teddy Bears Anonymous, a local registered charity that purchases and provides teddy bears to children in Saskatchewan’s hospitals and ambulances. Teddy Bears Anonymous partners with the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“A friend and fellow paramedic called me about a week in advance as another person backed out,” said Tinson. “He asked me if I would like to and I instantly said yes.”

Tinson had previous skydiving experience “many years ago” and appreciated the fine work that the charity does for Saskatchewan’s children.

Having worked with Davidson EMS for two years, and volunteering with the Davidson Fire Department for seven years, he has had more than enough first-hand experience with children in traumatizing situations.

“The charity is important to me because if we can bring a bit of happiness or comfort to kids in these intense and scary situations; it can really make a difference in their experience and outcome.”

The fundraising event was hosted by Skydive South Saskatchewan at the Moose Jaw Regional Airport on Sept. 7.

Prior to jump day, skydivers went to friends, co-workers, and social media to get people to donate to their teams.

“EMS staff will be giving out these teddy bears to children in their care during an ambulance ride,” posted Davidson Fire Department on social media to support Tinson. “These teddy bears really do make a difference to put a smile on their faces and make them more comfortable.”

Skydivers met with their peers and “combatants” early in the morning. Tinson was joined by three fellow paramedics to compete against four of Regina’s finest. Jumps started at 9 a.m. and at noon a barbecue was held. It was sponsored Brigade Energy Solutions Ltd.

“We raised more money than RPS and have been invited back next year to defend the title,” Tinson said with a laugh. “And this team plans to return.

“The experience is amazing. Skydive South Sask is a great organization and provides an awe-inspiring experience.”

Tinson reminds everyone that its never too late to donate to the charity. With the cello-wrapped bears costing only $5, even small donations can make a huge difference to a child’s scariest experience.

To donate, visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/954

For more information, please visit https://teddybearsanonymous.ca

July 5, 1926 – August 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Adeline at the age of 98 years.

She will lovingly be remembered by her family: Marianne (Lorne) Doyle, Darlene (Alex) Pringle, Donna Painchaud and Maurice (Esther); eight grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren as well as numerous relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband George; parents Anne and Joseph Rogozinski, a grandson in infancy and three brothers and three sisters. Interment in Davidson, SK, to be announced at a later date.

By Kevin Gilby

The end of summer is marked by many things: combines in the field, pools being drained, and vintage automobiles gathering in small town Saskatchewan.

For the eighth year, the Holder and Owen families hosted the annual Kenaston Memorial Show and Shine on Sept. 1 in memory of Bill Holder and Eldon Owen. Held on Labour Day weekend, the show and shine attracts classic automobiles from throughout the province to help raise money for the Kenaston and District Fire Department and keep the love of classic cars alive and thriving in rural Saskatchewan.

Eldon Owen and Bill Holder were friends since they were children growing up together, and their shared interest in mechanics and vehicles remained constant throughout their lives. After their respectful passings, families of the pair have kept their memory and passions alive by hosting the show and shine.

“We had 72 cars this year,” said event organizer Amanda Holder, granddaughter of Bill Holder. “And we raised over $34,000 for the Kenaston and District Volunteer Fire Department.”

The show and shine raised money through entrance donations, vehicle registration fees, a 50/50 draw, and a BBQ hosted by the Owen family.

“Lots of people from all over the province came to the show,” she said. “Lloydminster is the furthest that someone brought a vehicle from.”

Visitors strolled the aisles of vehicles, sometimes talking about their memories with the owners or amongst themselves. One couple of 40 years was overheard reminiscing about their honeymoon in a 1954 Chevy Belair while admiring one on display.

“It brings back a memory,” Holder said when thinking about vintage cars. “It’s like a song, or a smell; things can trigger some sort of memory. Going to a car show is one of those things when people tell stories or remember things when they make a connection to cars they see.”

Organizers tossed around moving the date due to harvest, but so far remain committed to the long weekend.

“Although there’s a lot of things going on that weekend, it still seems to be well attended which we’re grateful for,” said Holder. “Some people stop in on their way to the Rider game; they see the sign on the road, they stop by for a minute and look around. It’s a good time. It’s halfwayish  from Saskatoon to Regina.”

Holder remarked that the show is a little different every year as new collectors visit for the first time, or longtime supporters bring a different automobile from their collections.

“The Shifters Car Club and the Saskatoon Car Club are huge supporters of the event every year, and we saw a number of them return this year as well as some new members.”

Show and Shine organizers wish to acknowledge the countless volunteers, and the businesses and individuals that supported the event: Riverbend Co-op,  Hoffman Holder Insurance, Slowhand Corp, FWS, Sunwest DLC, Affinity Credit Union, Kenaston and District Volunteer Fire Department, Tammy and Dennis Powder, Jaw and Michel Taylor, Art and Wendy Sekulich, and Whitetail Distillery for donations and help towards prizes.

“It’s kind of like the unofficial end of summer event,” Holder said. “I don’t like to say that but it’s like the last chance we can get together, have a good time, and have good weather.”

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Darryl Wayne Norrish said goodbye to their father and grandfather on August 30^th, 2024.  He was surrounded with our love at the time of his passing and will be sadly missed by his daughter Jamie (Scott) Pearce and son Jason (Heather) Norrish as well as his grandchildren Zachery (Jordan), Megan, Sean, Jackson and Macy.  Darryl was predeceased by his wife Nola in 2019 and brother Bob in 2020 as well as his sister-in-law Carole and parents Jim and Mary Norrish.  Darryl was born in Outlook, SK and spent his whole life in Strongfield, SK.  Dad’s wishes were no funeral and not to stop harvest so there will be an “informal” graveside goodbye for those wishing to attend on October 12^th at 3:00 at the Strongfield Cemetery.  The family wishes to thank the nurses and Dr. Lang at the Davidson Health Care Center for their wonderful care they gave dad during his final days and wish that anyone wanting to make a donation can do so to the Davidson Health Trust Fund (payable to the Town of Davidson), specifically Palliative Care so we can help families during one of the most difficult times of their lives.  As well donations are welcome to the Loreburn Town and Country where dad loved his daily coffee and chat with his buddies.  Hanson’s Funeral Home in Davidson is in charge of helping the family arrange dad’s goodbye. 

The regular meeting of Davidson Town Council took place on Aug. 20 at the Town chambers. There was one delegate. Council learned of a mechanical issue at the water treatment facility in town. Public works reported an alarming vibration on a plant restart operation. The electrical motor was reported to be in good state of repair but the vibration points to an imbalance, possibly due to wear, of the submersible pump. Council approved $10,000 to remove the pump and assess the health of the pump and identify a corrective action.

• Public works provided an update on maintenance activity being performed on the irrigation pivot located southeast of Davidson. A vendor was at the site to fix a locomotion issue on the pivot, so its move- ment is now restored. Council moved to replace a pump control box necessary for lagoon operations for $4,700 before taxes.

 • Unused public works equipment has been listed on McDougall Auctioneers online platform. Close date for bids is Aug. 27 at 12 p.m.

• Tenders opened Aug. 16 for the Enter- prise Lane local improvement. Tenders will be accepted until Aug 29. The invitation to tender has a project start date of Sept. 9.

• Director of Recreation & Culture Dave Whitenect provided updates on upgrades for the Panther Swimming Pool and the ball diamonds. A contract was awarded to build an additional shade structure at the pool, matching the design of the existing structure. The construction is entirely dona- tion funded. Also, work on two new dugouts on Diamond #2 is set to begin shortly with funding coming from a donation and from the recreation budget. Both projects have a completion date of Sept. 30.

• Council approved a recommended 10 per cent rate increase to curling fees for the 2024 season. This adjustment is on par with other usage fees.

• Council approved advertising rate increases for billboards and in-ice logos in the curling rink and skating rink in the AGT Centre. All advertising rates are increased $100 per anum. The rate increase could generate an additional $3,100 in revenue per anum.

• Council had accepted a tender to per- form general upgrades to the lift station on Government Road. The awarded proposal had a start date of Oct. 15 and will include electrical upgrades, ventilation improvements, and a genset. The genset, which produces electricity for pump operation from natural gas in the event of a power outage, has an estimated one-year wait time.

• Administration will be contacting property owners to trim back overgrown trees and/ or bushes that encroach across sidewalks.

The Legacy Trout Pond officially opened to the public on Aug. 7. A small gathering at the pond enjoyed a free hot dog and drinks.

Anyone wishing to try their luck at catch- ing a trout is more than welcome. No license is required. All we ask is to respect the resource and do your part to keep it clean. Other than that, enjoy! Happy fishing and good luck to all.

The Arm River Wildlife Federation would like to thank the following: The Rands Family, Logan Tennant, Kevin Eddie, The Manz Family, Gerrid Gust, Murray Hodgins, Jim Siroski, Wayne Obrigewitsch, Steve Low, Mike Heinrich, Jason Boyd, Rob Allan, Rick Millman and anyone that has purchased trees and anyone else we forgot. Thank you all.

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