Great September Films!!! Friday, 10th Diary of a Wimpy Kid Friday, 17th The Iron Giant Friday, 24th Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefDoors open at 6:30 PM Admission Price $3.50 each Suggestions for movies are welcome. Please contact: T.rex Discovery Centre Eastend, SK. www.trexcentre.ca (306)295-4009 See Movie Synopsis on pg. 2 Trailers now available on T.rex Discovery Centre web site www.trexcentre.ca STREAMBANK GOLF COURSE Fall Hours begin Sept. 7 10 AM to 8 PM Sun, Tues, Wed 10 AM to 9 PM Thurs, Fri, Sa t Serving Great Food All Day SPECIAL TWILIGHT GOLF Adult $10 Junior $7 Daily after 6 PM Arts and Rural Revitalization Some time ago a friend suggested that I read several articles written for Municipal Worldmagazine, a publication that deals with Canadian issues both urban and rural. Everywhere rural regions are in a time of transition; re-envisioning and revitalizing themselves to at- tract a stronger economic base. In the process it is important that rural towns not lose sight of what has made them attractive in the first place; their atmosphere, culture and visual appeal. The goal should not be to re-create an urban façade in a country setting. The objec- tive is to provide an avenue for increased breadth within the collection of unique assets we have available right here. The Creative City Network of Canada commissioned a project called Developing and Re- vitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity (with financial support pro- vided by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Rural Albert’s Development Fund through the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association’s “Active, Creative and Engaged Communities” initiative). They noted that rural development is informed by cultural con- texts, local traditions, and historical developments. Overall, two major perspectives on ru- ral cultural development are evident: community cultural development and economic de- velopment. Arts, history, culture and economic development go hand in hand. In many instances, Arts is the doorway to new vitality and creative economic growth. Art- ists have been attracted to our location because of the endless natural beauty all around us. They also came because the economic realities were affordable in comparison with costs i n urban centres. They are integrating with e stablished local art and culture activities to create an increased scope that is getting the attention of people outside the general area. The broader context for rural cultural activities is the internet which attracts residents-with- businesses and is a central marketing tool for small town arts and cultural events such as festivals that attract and foster creative businesses. It also attracts other businesses that take some enjoyment in having the vitality of an arts/history community available. In the Exploits Valley Region of Ne wfoudland and Labrador, the federal government com- mitted $70,000 to help develop Art Ex, an innovative, three-day visual arts celebration. It is ran from August 6-8, 2010 and offered introductory and advanced workshops for visual artists; networking opportunities for participants; interactive art interventions and collabo- rative community-based art events. The EVEDC will build on the 2010 exhibition with a number of regional events culminating in a second Art Ex scheduled for August 2011. Arts and history interests must work together to forge new paths for economic growth that utilize the wide range of talent available here to draw in tourism and business activity while extending our reach outward through inter net-based activity. We should advertise in urban publications how excellent the opportunities are here for this type of business devel- opment. This may attract potential new residents and in the process the town will build on its strengths and not sacrifice its personality and small town atmosphere. JK Eastend Dinos Donate $5,000!! The Eastend Dinos Motorcycle Riders Inc. presented Friends of Pine Cree, the Eastend Historical Museum, the Eastend Community Swimming Pool, the Eastend Special Arts Insert Included in this issue is a special Eastend
The Eastend Edge is a proud supporter of ourcommunity and is distributed across North
America. Publisher: Jeanne Kaufman
Great SeptemberFilms!!!
Friday, 10thDiary of a Wimpy Kid
Friday, 17thThe Iron Giant
Friday, 24thPercy Jackson & the
Olympians:The Lightning Thief
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Admission Price$3.50 each
Suggestions for movies arewelcome. Please contact:
T.rex Discovery CentreEastend, SK.
www.trexcentre.ca(306)295-4009
See Movie Synopsis
on pg. 2
Trailers now available onT.rex Discovery Centre
web sitewww.trexcentre.ca
STREAMBANKGOLF COURSE
Fall Hours begin Sept. 710 AM to 8 PM Sun, Tues, Wed10 AM to 9 PM Thurs, Fri, Sat
Serving Great Food All Day
SPECIAL
TWILIGHT GOLFAdult $10 Junior $7Daily after 6 PM
Arts and Rural Revitalization
Some time ago a friend suggested that I read several articles written for Municipal World magazine, a publication that deals with Canadian issues both urban and rural. Everywhererural regions are in a time of transition; re-envisioning and revitalizing themselves to at-tract a stronger economic base. In the process it is important that rural towns not lose sightof what has made them attractive in the first place; their atmosphere, culture and visualappeal. The goal should not be to re-create an urban façade in a country setting. The objec-tive is to provide an avenue for increased breadth within the collection of unique assets wehave available right here.
The Creative City Network of Canada commissioned a project called Developing and Re-
vitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity (with financial support pro-vided by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Rural Albert’s Development Fundthrough the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association’s “Active, Creative and EngagedCommunities” initiative). They noted that rural development is informed by cultural con-texts, local traditions, and historical developments. Overall, two major perspectives on ru-ral cultural development are evident: community cultural development and economic de-velopment. Arts, history, culture and economic development go hand in hand.
In many instances, Arts is the doorway to new vitality and creative economic growth. Art-ists have been attracted to our location because of the endless natural beauty all around us.They also came because the economic realities were affordable in comparison with costs inurban centres. They are integrating with established local art and culture activities to createan increased scope that is getting the attention of people outside the general area.
The broader context for rural cultural activities is the internet which attracts residents-with-businesses and is a central marketing tool for small town arts and cultural events such asfestivals that attract and foster creative businesses. It also attracts other businesses that takesome enjoyment in having the vitality of an arts/history community available.
In the Exploits Valley Region of Newfoudland and Labrador, the federal government com-mitted $70,000 to help develop Art Ex, an innovative, three-day visual arts celebration. Itis ran from August 6-8, 2010 and offered introductory and advanced workshops for visualartists; networking opportunities for participants; interactive art interventions and collabo-rative community-based art events. The EVEDC will build on the 2010 exhibition with anumber of regional events culminating in a second Art Ex scheduled for August 2011.
Arts and history interests must work together to forge new paths for economic growth thatutilize the wide range of talent available here to draw in tourism and business activitywhile extending our reach outward through internet-based activity. We should advertise in
urban publications how excellent the opportunities are here for this type of business devel-opment. This may attract potential new residents and in the process the town will build onits strengths and not sacrifice its personality and small town atmosphere.
JK
Eastend Dinos Donate $5,000!!
The Eastend Dinos Motorcycle RidersInc. presented Friends of Pine Cree, theEastend Historical Museum, the EastendCommunity Swimming Pool, the EastendMemorial Hall and the Eastend Rink Complex cheques for $1,000 (one thou-sand) each. The 4th “Rally in the Valley”
continued to be a successful event andthe members want to thank Eastend andarea for their support.
Special Arts Insert
Included in this issue is a special Eastendmap insert providing arts locations in thetown and information on up-comingevents. Some info taken fromwww.stegnerhouse.ca
Additions to this are welcome. Please con-tact the Edge/Jeanne Kaufman at 295-4097 or fax: 295-3205.
Do you know the history of the homes inEastend? Before these homes are gone andthe personal history of the older residences islost let’s collect the stories for publication.
If you are interested in a project of this na-
ture please contact the Edge/Jeanne Kaufmanat 295-4097 or by email at [email protected]
The Eastend Edge is distributed in Consul,Eastend, Shaunavon, Frontier and Climax.The most cost-effective advertising avail-able in the Southwest.
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Come try our new weeklyspecials and soups
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APPLE FESTIVAL
IN EASTEND
Eastend Hall,
Tea Room,
Pottery Street
Saturday Sept. 18thfeaturing
Clarence Petersretired provincial Fruit Specialist
Have you an old apple tree whosevariety you would like identified?
Are you interested in
growing apples?
3 pm. Examination and
identification
Bring a sample from your tree.
5 pm. Supper and Apple Potluck
Please bring your own sandwiches
And an Apple Dish for the Potluck.
6pm. Clarence Peters presentation:
“Growing Apples on the Prairies.”
ALL ARE WELCOME
For inf., call Mary Thomson
306-295-3673
The Eastend Edge is a proud supporter of ourcommunity and is distributed across North
America. Publisher: Jeanne Kaufman
Calling All Cowgirls
The Cowgirl Cattle Company was startedin Alberta in 2000 as an organization of like-minded women in the cattle industry with acurrently registered cattle brand of their ownor in their extended family. A CCC Chapteris being started in Consul on October, 2nd thisyear with a Cowgirl Round-Up sit down din-
ner and get-together. The group shares acommon background in agriculture, cattleand rodeo. It honours a shared heritage andcontribution to western culture and values.
Ladies attending this year will becomefounding members of the Saskatchewanchapter with a cost of membership of $50.The annual dinner is a benefit of member-ship. Funds in excess of the cost of dinnerand proceeds from the silent auction will bedonated to the Maple Creek Hospital andConsul Ambulance Service.
Check www.cowgirlcattlecompany.com for
history and details. Contact Jill at 306-299-
4411 or Ann 306-299-2028 for more info.
YOGAYOGAYOGAYOGA
CLASSESCLASSESCLASSESCLASSES
EVERYONE EVERYONE EVERYONE EVERYONE
WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!
Starts Thursday, September 9th6:30—8:00 pm
Call Brenda for more detailsand to register
295-3593
EASTEND’s T.rex DISCOVERY CENTRE UNVEILS NEW EXHIBIT“SASKATCHEWAN AFTER THE DINOSAURS”
The T.rex Discovery Centre is excited to announce a new permanent exhibit, “Saskatchewanafter the Dinosaurs”, in the Tertiary wing of the galleries. The official unveiling will takeplace Friday, September 10 at 10 AM. The community is invited to come out and take alook. MLA Wayne Elhardt will be present and the school students have been invited tocome as well. Refreshments will be provided.
The exhibit is a full-scale diorama displaying the animals and environment that would havebeen found in southern Saskatchewan about 60 million years ago, soon after the extinctionof the dinosaurs.
The exhibit features full-size models of prehistoric animals found in early Palaeocene de-posits from around southern Saskatchewan. These restorations include Borealosuchus, the“northern crocodile”, a 6 foot long relative of today’s alligators and crocodiles; Champ-
sosaurus, a 5 foot, fish eating reptile that swam in the swampy waters of south Saskatche-wan; and Ptilodus, a small mammal known as a multituberculate, that is based on a rareskeleton found in Saskatchewan.
“It is an exciting opportunity to introduce the prehistoric world of Saskatchewan,” says SeanBell, general manager of the T.rex Discovery Centre, “When people think of fossils, theythink of dinosaurs. Here in Saskatchewan, we have a lot of really interesting dinosaur mate-rial, but we have an even bigger story to tell. Saskatchewan has a great fossil record aboutthe evolution of life in North America after the dinosaurs went extinct. This Palaeocene dis-play will let us portray Saskatchewan from a time that is not necessarily familiar to mostpeople.”
The new exhibit will serve to further develop the story of life in Saskatchewan, adding onemore chapter for visitors as they explore the very long, storied history of this province’sprehistoric past. “The recreation of individual faunas, like this new exhibit, is an importantpart of the telling of this varied story in Saskatchewan” says Tim Tokaryk, acting Head of Palaeontology for the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and adjunct professor of Biology at theUniversity of Regina. “If the act of doing science is communicating to other scientists, wemust also communicate these new discoveries to the public.” Funding for the new displaywas provided as part of a grant in 2009/2010 from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Tourism,Parks, Culture and Sport. Scientific information and diorama concepts were developed inconjunction with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
The Eastend Edge has 7 pages this week with exceptional colour photos availableat www.eastendedge.blogspot.com
The photo montage on page 7 is gener-ously provided by Stephen Langton Gou-let. This week it features colour photos of Sunflowers and Bees.
Book Review
Demon of Dakar by Kjell Eriksson
Kjell Eriksson is already a star in Europeand the Nordic countries he lives in Upp-sala, Sweden.
Demon of Dakar – winner of the SwedishCrime Academy Award for Best CrimeNovel.
Manuel Alvez’s life is in ruins. One of his brothers is dead, the other is in jail,and the man who double-crossed both of them is running a high-class successfulrestaurant in Sweden. A series of dra-matic events inevitably leads to murder,and Inspector Ann Lindell traces all leads
back to the restaurant as she attempts tothwart a cunning killer.
Also by the author, Princess of Burundi
and The Cruel Stars of the Night.
Movie Review:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Based on the best-selling illustratednovel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff
Kinney, the comedy chronicles the ad-ventures of wise-cracking middle schoolstudent Greg Heffley over the course of an academic year.
2 Class times available2 hr sessions on Wednesdays3:45 - 5:456:30—8:30All material included for in-class useNo previous art experience required
September 8, 15, 22, 29Watercolour medium $100
October 6, 13, 20, 27Sculpture and masks $100
November 3, 10, 17Drawing, portraiture, and
perspective $75
Adult One Day WorkshopSaturday Sept 25th, 11am - 5pm$50
Goddess Mandala
This class will start with instructionon watercolour and simple drawingtechniques. Then meditation con-necting to your divine feminine. Us-ing symbols, ancient script, colour,favourite images to add into thepainting and you!, your goddess!Beverages and chocolate provided!!No previous art experience required.
Be a fearless adventurer in art.Be the experience!
Managing Your Money
Critical Illness Insurance - why you need it.
Critical illness insurance—you need it not because you are going to die, but because you are going tolive … and because you may have illness related expenses that you may not have considered.
While you might be surprised at the growing number of Canadians who are being diagnosed with acritical illness at an increasingly early age, the good news is that medical advances are increasing lifeexpectancy and there are much brighter prospects for surviving. Check out these statistics:
• 70,000 Canadians suffer a heart attack each year and 1 out of 2 heart attack victims is under age65 - but 95% survive their first attack*
• 1 in 3 Canadians will develop some form of cancer—but 65% will survive at least 5 years*
• After age 55, the risk of stroke doubles every 10 years and 1 out of 20 Canadians suffers astroke before age 70—but 75% will survive it.*
• Women have a 1 in 9 chance of developing breast cancer—but only a 1 in 27 chance of dyingfrom it.**
• Men have a 1 in 7 chance of developing prostate cancer—but only a 1 in 26 chance of dying fromit.**
You might expect that provincial or employee health plans will pay for all the expenses associatedwith critical illness like these but many are not covered.
The benefits of critical illness insurance are most important during the first few months after diagnosiswhen emotions and costs are typically at their most intense. With this type of insurance, you receive alump sum cash payment, after a 30 day waiting period after diagnosis for any life-threatening illnesscovered by the policy, usually including the most common such as cancer, heart attack and stroke. The
benefit is tax free under current tax legislation and yours to use any way you wish—perhaps to pay forexpenses not covered by provincial and health plans like these:
• Many drugs and other medical expenses
• Private treatment, a nurse, child care provider or housekeeper
• Medical treatment outside Canada or in another province
• Medical equipment—a wheelchair, scooter or home care bed
• Retrofitting you home or vehicle to accommodate a wheelchair or chairlift
• Pay off your mortgage, credit cards, car loan, lines of credit or business loans
• Avoid dipping into your RRSP or your child’s RESP
You want to be able to focus on recovery not costs—and critical insurance can help you do that at amost critical time. Your professional advisor can show you how critical illness insurance can comple-ment your other forms of insurance protection and fit into your overall financial plan.
Contact your Investors Group Consultant, Laurel Schuett, 405 Red Coat Dr., Eastend, Sk.PH: (306) 295-4060
*Disability Insurance and Other Living Benefits, CCH**Canadian Cancer Society, 2006
This column written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. ( in Quebec – a Financial ServicesFirm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your ownadvisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Inves-tors Group Consultant. Insurance products and services are distributed by I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Que-bec—a Financial Services Firm) . Insurance license sponsored by Great-West Life Assurance Company outsideQuebec.
Book ReviewGilead by Marilyn Robinson
Gilead won the Pulitzer Prize for Fictionin 2005. Good novels about spiritual lifeare rare. This is one of the best. Gilead isa book that deserves to be read slowly,thoughtfully, and repeatedly for itsbreathtaking beautiful prose, the delightsof its images and the quiet insistent de-mands it makes on our conscience. Itwas a pleasure to discover this novel andis now a treasure that I will return toagain in the future. It records the obser-
vations and experiences of a minister ina small town in Iowa who is nearing theend of his life. The writing has great pre-cision and tactile emotional effect. Thisis a book you should not miss. JK
Book Review Smash Cut – Sandra Brown
The murder of Paul Wheeler has all the ele-ments of a blockbuster: family rivalries, in-calculable wealth, and a prominent man dy-ing in the arms of his beautiful mistress.When the Wheeler family approaches Derek Mitchell about defending Creighton for hisuncle's murder he jumps at the chance. How-ever, Derek realizes that his hands have beentied in a way that could not only cost him thecase, but ruin his entire career.
The homicide detectives have another the-ory. Caught in several lies, and keeping se-crets from Derek and the police, Julie,Wheeler’s beautiful mistress, is suspected of casting blame on Creighton to cover her owncrime.
Hiding in a squalid motel under an assumedname is the one man, a career criminal andkiller, who knows the truth.
The clock ticks down toward a shocking end-ing as Derek and Julie seek to learn whetherCreighton's fascination with movie murdersis merely a bizarre hobby or depravity. Has
he begun re-enacting cinema's goriestscenes...and, if so, who will be his unwittingco-stars? They won't know until the finalSMASH CUT.
1. Wallace Stegner House (Artists Residence) 6. Hidden Treasures Gallery and Studio126 Tamarack Ave. N. 544 Pottery St. - Alice Hanlin295-3670 or 295-4119 to arrange tours 295-3775
2. Whitemud Clay Studio 7. Cypress Gallery—Ella Nicholson303 Pottery St. - Stephen Girard & Shon Profit 317 Red Coat Dr.295-3707
3. Silver Willow Gallery & Guest House 8. Starburst Studio - Jeanne Kaufman615 Red Coat Dr. - Laurie Reynolds 317 Clay St.295– 2633 295-4097
4. Studio Zanj Emporium - Bryson LaBoissiere 9. Anvil Art - Deb Giverhaug134 Tamarack Ave. N. 135 Elm Ave. N.295-3656 295-3565
5. Art Markings Studio - Trea Jensen 10. Duane Bristow223 Front St. 648 Railway St.295-4099 295-3650
11. Stephen Langton Goulet
243 Elm Ave. N.295-3282
Additions to this list are welcome. Contact Jeanne Kaufman/Eastend Edge at 295-4097
Dorothy is a writer, largely of poetry but notentirely, and an artist. She started as a weaver,took up making paper, then printmaking, andnow works primarily with artist's books andcollage, often ripping up her own drawings andwatercolours for raw materials.
She is the author of two poetry books, a chil-dren's book about a family in India who printscloths for the worship of the Mother Goddess, abook of garden letters (with Carol GrahamChudley), and the other is about the ways paperis used in various parts of Asia to connect to theworld of spirit (illustrated with her photo-graphs). Dorothy’s third book of poetry, THEBLACKBIRD MUST BE, will be launched thisSeptember.
Everyone Welcome
Stegner House This Fall
Aug 15—Sep 13 Dorothy Field Poet/WriterNov 1—Nov 14 Susan Crowe Singer/
SongwriterNov 15—Nov 21 Missoula Children’s TheatreNov 23—Dec 06 Victor Enns—Poet/Writer
(www.stegnerhouse.ca)
Additional Arts Events
Eastend Juried Art Show Oct 15—16
Artists and Art Sites Near Eastend
Grieta Krisjansons 295-3777
Robsart Art WorksNancy-Jean Taylor 299-4445
“… in many rural communities arts, cultureand heritage are viewed as not only ameni-ties to improve the quality of life, but as afoundation upon which the future of theserural/small communities rests.”
Developing and Revitalizing Rural CommunitiesTrough arts and Creativity
