Davidson, featured

Second dentist to join Davidson clinic

Dr. Tatiana Novoselova
Dr. Tatiana Novoselova

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — It’s been a long journey from Kyrgyzstan to Davidson for Dr. Tatiana Novoselova.

The dentist, who emigrated from the former Soviet state to Canada in 1997, is set to join Dr. Abe Chaukla at the Davidson Dental Clinic, practising there part-time.

Dr. Novoselova told the Leader that she has visited the clinic a couple of times, getting to know the staff and seeing what a typical day looks like.

“I’m looking forward to it,” she said. “I spent time in the office and I know what I am getting into.”

Her homeland of Kyrgyzstan was part of the U.S.S.R. until its breakup in 1991. The dentist was born and raised there, and enjoyed a stable upbringing with both of her parents employed.

But changes were on the horizon in the early 1990s, with economic instability on the rise, and ethnic and cultural tension building.

“I just saw no future for myself there,” she said. “I had my dreams and I didn’t see that I could fulfill them in the country at that time.”

For the full story, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Hanley, Sports

Sabers head to prov. final following win over Watrous

The Sabers’ Conor Prosofsky heads up the field with the Wildcats in hot pursuit during the Nov. 5 game.
The Sabers’ Conor Prosofsky heads up the field with the Wildcats in hot pursuit during the Nov. 5 game.

By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY — Three down, one to go.

Following a 60-20 victory over the Winston Wildcats of Watrous, the Hanley Sabers were at the last step of their journey to this year’s provincial finals.

The Nov. 5 game drew a large crowd more than 200 strong to the field at Hanley Composite School, armed with sirens, car horns and other noisemakers.

“It was pretty populated here,” said Sabers coach Mark Anderson. “We’re very thankful for the support we receive from the community.”

The game saw another strong performance from Hanley’s offence, especially the core trio of Colten Olyniuk, Conor Prosofsky and Marshall Prosofsky.

The team’s defensive line also shone on Saturday, including Tyler Halabi and Evan Ashdown, with the latter playing in both directions over the game.

Anderson also lauded D-men Garrett Bursaw and Matthew Fairbairn, who cut their opponents down to size with effective tackling.

The coach observed that the Sabers are typically outranked in terms of size, but make up for it with speed, tenacity and confidence.

“We’re just like a sea of black, showing up at the point of attack,” he quipped.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Kenaston, Sports

Kenaston senior girls off to regional playoffs

Kenaston’s Sara Sagen sets the ball during a game against Craik. Also pictured are Kenaston’s Morgan Taylor and Craik’s Madison Kemp (right).
Kenaston’s Sara Sagen sets the ball during a game against Craik. Also pictured are Kenaston’s Morgan Taylor and Craik’s Madison Kemp (right).

By Joel van der Veen

HOLDFAST — A second-place finish at conferences meant the Kenaston Kodiaks were headed to regional playoffs this weekend.

Kenaston was one of six teams competing at 1A senior girls volleyball conferences, held at Schell School in Holdfast on Nov. 5.

The girls went undefeated in pool play, winning two sets over Craik and two sets over the Imperial/Holdfast team.

Moving on to playoffs, the Kodiaks won two sets over Kawacatoose in their semi-final game, then lost two sets to Dinsmore in the final.

Amy Jamieson, who coached the Kodiaks this year with assistance from Kurtis Heath, said they have shown improvement since September.

“They’ve played a lot of good games,” she said. “As a team they’ve grown a lot.”

This is Jamieson’s fourth year coaching the senior girls and their third trip to regionals together.

The Kodiaks have played in half a dozen tournaments this year, including a win in Colonsay in early September and another in Rosthern in late October.

Jamieson said the girls so far haven’t made it beyond regionals, adding that this year, “I think we have a shot.”

She said the team would work to improve communication, fix some inconsistencies in their serving and keep their energy up on the court.

East regional playoffs were scheduled to take place in Rose Valley on Nov. 12.

Teams from Dinsmore, Colonsay, Quill Lake and Englefeld were to compete, in addition to Kenaston and the host team.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Doyle, Harold

web-obit-doyleHAROLD STANLEY DOYLE

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Harold Doyle, our father, grandfather, brother and uncle on Nov. 7. Harold was born March 3, 1931 and lived his life in Davidson where he proudly farmed for most of his life.

He will be missed by his seven children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his brother Lorne and Marianne, nephews and nieces and extended family.

In honour of our Dad, the family is planning a celebration of his life next summer with a gathering at the family farm. Date will be announced later.

Davidson, featured

Farmers scrambling to finish fall harvest

Harvest remains underway in the district as seen in this photo taken along Highway 44 about 15 km west of Davidson on Nov. 6.
Harvest remains underway in the district as seen in this photo taken along Highway 44 about 15 km west of Davidson on Nov. 6.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — In a normal year, the crops would be in around Thanksgiving, and by November most farmers would already be looking ahead to the next season.

But 2016 hasn’t been a normal year.

“Snow in October just changes the whole ball game,” said farmer Daniel LePoudre. “We were just ready for harvest and came to a clean stop. . . That was a challenging spot.”

LePoudre is part of a four-member operation under the name LePoudre Bros., including his sons Nathaniel and Garrett, himself and David Gauthier.

Like many farmers in the district, he’s closing the book on a frustrating month.

A dump of wet snow during the first week of October put harvest on hold for many producers in the area.

Those who had yet to complete the harvest could make only limited progress, given the level of moisture, softer ground and lack of sunlight.

As of Nov. 1, the LePoudre Bros. had several hundred acres still waiting to be harvested, including canola — some straight-cut, some swathed — and some oats.

“We’ve been able to do a little bit of combining,” said Daniel last week. “The boys have to cut pretty close to the ground.”

For the full story, see the Nov. 7 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Davidson, featured, Sports

Cyclones open season with OT loss to Watrous

Josh Sim of the Davidson Cyclones and Craig McCallum of the Watrous Winterhawks battle for the puck during Wednesday's game.
Josh Sim of the Davidson Cyclones and Craig McCallum of the Watrous Winterhawks battle for the puck during Wednesday’s game.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — A 4-3 loss in overtime to Watrous marked the start of the Davidson Cyclones’ regular season.

The team hosted the Winterhawks on Wednesday at the Communiplex with an estimated crowd of 140 in attendance.

Cyclones manager Kirk Johnson said it was a good showing, given that the team had no pre-season games and little time on the ice together.

“We had one practice in town together and we had one skate in the city,” he said, adding that the team is starting to “get the rust off and get going.”

He described Wednesday’s game as a back-and-forth competition, noting that the Cyclones were unable to take advantage of multiple power plays in the third period.

For the full story, see the Nov. 7 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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