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Gasper & Klenk receive Queen’s Jubilee medals

Some local people will receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Krystal Klenk, commanding officer of #553 Sherlock Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets received her medal Saturday at a special presentation by Senator Pamela Wallin.

The Diamond Jubilee Medal is a special honour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. During the year of 2012, 60,000 Canadians will receive the medal that honours their significant contributions and achievements.

Klenk is being recognized for her service to Sherlock Squadron.

Kenaston School principal Darren Gasper will also receive the Diamond Jubilee Medal in the near future.

He is one of three teachers in Saskatchewan, and one of 29 across Canada, to receive the honour and was nominated by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation on recommendation of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.

Gasper has been at Kenaston School for 13 years, the last five as its principal. In that time, much has changed at the school as it grew into a leader in the field of distance learning using technology-driven courses.

Staff at Kenaston School nominated Gasper for a STF award for his guidance and vision in moving the school forward with the creation of the Kenaston Distance Education Centre and for all his contributions to the field of education.

For more on this story, please read the June 4 print edition of The Davidson Leader. To subscribe, phone 567-2047.

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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

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Kenaston Blizzards capture Senior D title

The Kenaston Blizzards pose for a picture with the Senior D Provincial championship banner and trophy. The Blizzards won the provincial finals in Lucky Lake on March 25. (Contributed photo)

KENASTON—Tin is the traditional 10th anniversary gift.

But it was silver the Kenaston Blizzards were hoisting on March 25 as they raised the J. W. Hamilton Trophy for winning the Senior D Provincial Championships.

The Blizzards beat Lucky Lake/Dinsmore 6-1 in the third game of the best of three series.

The win came exactly 10 years to the day since Kenaston won its first Provincial D title in 2002.

Since then the Blizzards have been to the semi finals, north finals, and other rounds of provincial playoffs, but “we were never able to do it again until now,” said coach Barry Firby.

He said this year’s team was different thanks to homegrown products Mike Prpich and Aaron Phillips who came home to play with Kenaston after playing professional hockey.

“And we added a couple imports too,” Firby said.

The Blizzards’ roster also includes players from Kenaston, Hawarden and Hanley areas as well as goalie Kevin Hassett and forward Kenton Dulle, who hail from Craik.

After beating the Kyle Elks in the semi-finals, the Blizzards met Lucky Lake/Dinsmore in the finals.

Lucky Lake/Dinsmore won the first game 6-4 in Dinsmore. On March 24, Kenaston won the second game 5-1 at home. The Blizzards travelled to Lucky Lake for the final game beating their hosts 6-1.

Between provincial playoffs and league playoffs, Blizzards have become the best show in town.

“Everybody is very excited in Kenaston. We’ve had some really good crowds watch us,” Firby said.

Kenaston was in Rosetown Saturday night for the fifth and deciding game in the Sask Valley Hockey League. The series was knotted at 2-2.

The Rosetown Redwings won the first two games in the series 9-6 and 6-3 respectively.

The Blizzards came back March 20 to defeat the Redwings 6-5 in Rosetown and then beat them in Kenaston last Tuesday, March 27, 6-3. Lyndon Leard and Alekcei McAvoy had two goals each for the Blizzards with Kenton Dulle and Aaron Phillips getting a goal apiece in the win. Rosetown outshot Kenaston 38-26 with Blizzards goalie Kevin Hassett stopping 35 shots.

Results of Saturdays league final in Rosetown were unavailable at press time.

The Kenaston Blizzards 2011-12 player roster included goalies Jon Sagen and Kevin Hassett as well as Lyndon Leard, Josh Kerpan, Nick Prpich, David McDougall, Derek Butcher, Skylar Feltis, Clint Ringdal, Ryley Lowdermilk, Scott McQueen, Tyrel Kerpan, Kenton Dulle, Garrett Soparlo, Mike Prpich, Don McAvoy, Lee Carpenter, Jesse Ouellette, Chris Prpich, Lucas Ringdal, John Ouellette, Alekcei McAvoy, Mike Hertz and Aaron Phillips.