Village News:

A reminder to everyone in the village to provide an email address or cell phone number to the village office for an emergency contact regarding water or sewer disturbances. If a boil water advisory is issued it is faster to contact people with a mass email or text as we want to ensure everyone is contacted in these cases.

Kenaston Lions and Super Draft

The 2016 spring playoff draft was more successful because of increased entries from the local vicinity. Thanks to Deanne, all staff and the volunteers who helped to make the administrative side of the draft a success.

The Lions Club and SuperDraft have just made the final payment on the $115,000.00 loan which we borrowed to contribute to the reverse osmosis water treatment system installed by the Village of Kenaston approximately six years ago. The Lions picked up about 25% of the cost for the Village Council.

We continue to subsidize local recreation facilities at approximately $75,000.00 a year as well as other donations to CNIB, Diabetes Foundation, Saskatchewan Music Festival and provide support to a number of local projects. For example, Kenaston Lions recently made a $300.00 donation to Red Cross to assist the residents of Fort McMurray.

Kenaston Lions and Super Draft is renting a booth to promote the draft at the 'Man Show MEETS Woman's World' from Sept. 30th – Oct. 1st – 2nd at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. If any of our local hockey enthusiasts are interested in helping at our booth over these dates, the Lions Club would be very appreciative of your support. Please let Deanne know or leave us a message at 306-252-2100.

Thanks to the efforts of Elaina Guilmette and Jon Zdunich a quarter section of land is being farmed with proceeds directed to our recreational facilities. The Lions Club is providing financial backing for this project. There are many con-tributors to this project which will be fully acknowledged after harvest.

The Kenaston Blizzard Senior Hockey Team and its executive would like to thank all the community members, businesses, volunteers and minor sports athletes that came out in support of our annual Sportsman’s Dinner and Auction in April. We had another great turn out and were able to far exceed the amount usually raised during the auction. This enabled us to make a donation that night to the Kenaston Community Rec Board for $7500. Without our local businesses donating auction items and community members coming out to support the team that evening, we would be unable to operate the hockey team. But more importantly, we would be unable to give back to our community and its facilities, something that we all find very important and worthwhile. A huge thank you also goes to the Rec Board, Elaina Guilmette, and all the volunteers for organizing and catering our supper that evening.  

We look forward to seeing everyone at the start of the 2016/2017 season!

Submitted by Paula Kerpan

 

Heinze Kraft Project to Play: The community with the most passion for sport and recreation, shows the strongest community spirit, and puts in the most effort into their entry will make it to the top 4 across Canada. Once the voting begins each community in the top 4 has a chance at first prize of $250,000 or 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place prize of $20,000. This is an opportunity for us to shine as a community, work together and support upgrading the Kenaston Swimming Pool.

The pool is a fantastic place for people of all ages and abilities! It's positive, safe, improves physical fitness, and teaches life saving skills.

The roof, siding and landscaping is in need of major and costly repairs. We could really use this money to make it look as incredible on the outside as it is to play and learn on the inside. To get on the website you must go to http://kraftheinzprojectplay.com/en/nominations/profile/kenaston-swimming-pool/ log in with your Facebook, Twitter or Disqus account (which you set up through your email account). From there you can see the amazing memories, comments, and photos that have been posted by various past and present community members and staff.

You can also email elaina.yelich@gmail.com . I can share and post your comment or story that describes why we are deserving to win, how this upgrade will impact our community, and what makes the Kenaston Swimming Pool special to you, and your family. Deadline is June 11th.

The Top Four Finalists will be announced on July 8; tune into TSN. If the pool project qualifies, we need one more thing! We need you to get ready for the vote to determine who will receive the $250,000 Grand Prize! Voting will take place July 25 and 26 and provided we qualify - starting on July 25 you can vote for the Kenaston community project as the Kraft Heinz Project Play Grand Prize Winner ! With your help and the help from everyone in your email/Facebook/Twitter contact list, you can help to determine who will win $250,000 towards a recreational facility upgrade. The date for the Grand Prize Winner announcement will be shared on July 25, 2016.

Flea Market / Show 'n Shine & Yard Sales. The Flea Market will be Sunday July 31 and Monday August 1. The car show will be Monday August 1. Times will be 9-5. Location will be the Ole Den Antique Grounds on Hwy 15.

Contact Ole Den Antiques to register for the Show 'n Shine. (See August Newsletter for more).

Yard sales are welcome during this weekend as well.
As usual put out your balloons so people will know where to stop.
If you send your sale location to Glen Pavelich a master list will be made up for the website.

Taking the Distance Out of Distance Education

Adding an element of connectivity and bolstering engagement in her Exercise Science 30 class, DLC instructor Elaina Guilmette took a crew of online learners on a field trip to the U of S in May. Having spent the past several months studying anatomy, physiology, motor learning and skill development, it was time for learners to put that knowledge to the test.

The day started with a tour of the College of Kinesiology - a possible post-secondary destination - and the biomechanics labs where research is conducted. From wall climbing to fitness testing, students then took turns demonstrating their skills and applying what they have learned.

"Our trip opened my eyes to university life and classes. The best part for me was meeting the new people and spending the day with them sharing many laughs together," said Delanie. DLC field trips are becoming increasingly popular as educators and students alike realize the value in coming together to share their learning. In addition to this Kinesiology trip, DLC students have also visited Persephone Theatre, the U of S Observatory, the Regina Science Centre and the U of S heating plant.

This article published in the Spring 2016 edition of The DLC Buzz. To view the publication in its entirety, click here.