MAIDSTONE — Lorraine Sinclair passed away at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford on June 6, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Condolences are extended to her son, Doug (Deb), and daughter, Shana; grandchildren, Shaun (Chrissy) and Wyatt; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Callie, and Kara; brothers, Edward (Joan) Knowlton, Lorne (Helen) Knowlton, and Robert (Loralee) Knowlton; and numerous extended family and friends. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Willy. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Congratulations to Kesia Newton, formerly of Maidstone, who was honoured at an induction ceremony in Red Deer on June 7, 2025. In Kesia's words, "Last night was one for the books. Definitely the most extravagant event I have ever been a part of. Myself and several of my Red Deer College volleyball teammates, from the 1981 to 1989 dynasty, were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, along with several Olympic athletes, like Clara Hughes, Alex Gough and Brady Leman. It was so awesome to reconnect with old friends that I hadn't seen in over 38 years." Kesia's team, the RDC Queens under head coach Cor Ouwerkerk, etched their name into college sports history with an extraordinary run of success provincially and nationally. Kesia attended school in Maidstone, going on to college in Vermilion, Red Deer and the University of Alberta. She currently teaches at Glaslyn Central School. Kesia is the daughter of Denise Newton of Maidstone.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. The auxiliary supports our local hospital and long-term care home, raising money and buying items the budget doesn’t cover. There are currently 12 active members, plus associate members and the auxiliary is always open to new members. The lifetime membership fee is $5, and one meeting is held per month from September to June (optional). Activities include teas and bake sales, funeral lunches, and seven weeks of pie bingos in September and October. This year, the auxiliary is going to host a festival of trees in November. If you are interested in joining, contact Dorinda Fitzsimonds via Facebook Messenger or ask any member.
Members of Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary celebrate the organization’s 85th anniversary: standing - Esther Jesse, Lois Myer, Maureen Paron, Elsie Skolrood, Dorinda Fitzsimonds and Gill Churn; seated - Janice McConnell, Sharon Ruud and Brenda Mitchell. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary is accepting applications for their annual $500 bursary. Please apply by letter to Gill Churn, Box 2, Maidstone, Sask. S0M 1M0. Applicants must be a graduate of Maidstone High School, entering the second year of study in a health-care related field. Deadline is Aug. 1. Good luck to all applicants.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club attended Expo in Lloydminster from May 31 to June 2. Following are the club’s results (submitted by Christine Myer).
Light Horse: Rachel Oddan - Adult/child sixth, Showmanship third, Western Equitation third, Western Pleasure fourth, Ride/Run fourth, Musical Chairs third;
Kacey Valliere-Cooke - Adult/child fifth, Showmanship fourth, Western Equitation fifth, Western Pleasure fourth, Ride/Run fourth, Flag Race sixth, Keyhole sixth, Poles fifth;
Olivia Carson - Adult/child third, Showmanship third, Western Equitation third, Western Pleasure fifth, Ride/Run fifth, Musical Chairs second, Keyhole fourth, Poles sixth.
Sheep: Kayden Tuplin and Parker Tuplin were sheep members this year. Kayden placed second in Showmanship, first in his class of Market Lamb, first in Yearling Lamb with Tulip. (Kayden wanted to mention Tulip placed last in Ewe Lamb last year and he vowed to get first this year. Goal accomplished.)
Bench Entries: Mechanical: Intermediate - first Jack Foster, Senior - first Tristan Blyth.
Multimedia: Cloverbud - first Katie Mosher, second Claire Sutherland; Junior - first Olivia Carson, second Rachel Oddan, third Karli Myer.
Lego: Cloverbud - second Katie Mosher; Junior - third Karli Myer; Intermediate - first Logan Gerlinsky, second Lane Mosher; Senior - first Saidai Mosher, third Mickey Blyth.
Recycled Crafts: Cloverbud - second Katie Mosher; Junior - first Olivia Carson, third Harper Johnston.
Sewing: Junior - second Harper Johnston; Intermediate - first Logan Gerlinsky; Senior - first Saidai Mosher, second Mickey Blyth.
Baking: Cloverbud - first Parker Tuplin; Junior - second Olivia Carson, third Rachel Oddan; Intermediate - second Logan Gerlinsky; Senior - first Saidai Mosher.
Photography: Junior - third Rachel Oddan; Intermediate - first Logan Gerlinsky, second Kayden Tuplin; Senior - first Hunter Allen, second Saidai Mosher, third Jayden Rempel.
Poster: Cloverbud - first Katie Mosher; Junior - first Olivia Carson; Senior - first Saidai Mosher.
Display Competition: Cloverbuds Category: Cloverbuds - second place.
Multi Category: Archery - second place; Welding - third place.
Animal Category: Canine - second place.
Record Books: Senior - first Mickey Blyth, third - Saidai Mosher; Intermediate - first Jayce Myer, second Logan Gerlinsky; Junior - first Jacob Gerlinsky; Cloverbud - honourable mention Parker Tuplin and Katie Mosher.
Archery: Seven members participated in the shoot - Jacob Gerlinsky, Logan Gerlinsky, Ben Foster, Jack Foster, Jayden Rempel, Tristan Blyth and Hunter Allen. All had a great day and thanks to many fantastic sponsors, all received an archery goody bag. Hunter Allen placed first in Senior Archery.
Beef: Jayce Myer and Karli Myer exhibited their animals with Hillmond 4-H Club this year. They participated in the judging classes and competed in their respective steer classes. Their animals sold well in the market lamb and steer sales.
On June 10, the Maidstone Gully 4-H awards night took place. A delicious potluck supper was followed by presentations.
Questionnaire Award (sponsor Crestview Acres): Jayce Myer.
Record Book Awards - Cloverbud runner-up (sponsor Elliott Insurance): Parker Tuplin, Cloverbud winner (sponsor Synergy Credit Union): Katie Mosher; Junior runner-up (sponsor Katz Beauty Spot): Jacob Gerlinsky, Junior winner (sponsor Barb and Clay Christiansen): Karli Myer; Intermediate runner-up (sponsored Vince and Carol Gerlinsky): Logan Gerlinsky, Intermediate winner (sponsor McFadyen Agencies): Jayce Myer; Senior runner-up (sponsor 40 Mile Livestock): Tristan Blyth, Senior winner (sponsor Jug’s Trucking): Mickey Blyth.
Public Speaking Plaques (donor Majashdecy Farms): Cloverbud speech - Katie Mosher; Junior speech - Jacob Gerlinsky; Intermediate speech - Jayce Myer; Senior speech - Hunter Allen.
Cloverbud Aggregate Awards (donors Making Waves Salon, Ron and Dianne Waugh): Katie Mosher, Claire Sutherland, Parker Tuplin, Aubrianna Waugh.
Perfect Attendance Awards: Parker Tuplin, Aubrianna Waugh, Rachel Oddan, Landen Myer, Jack Foster, Ben Foster, Lane Mosher, Jacob Gerlinsky, Logan Gerlinsky, Saidai Mosher, Kayden Tuplin, Mickey Blyth.
Aggregate Awards: A livestock aggregate award is based on a livestock member’s record book mark, questionnaire marks, showmanship, grooming and judging. A multi-aggregate award is based on a multi-project member’s record book, questionnaires and three project article marks.
Junior Livestock: runner-up (sponsor Vern’s Harness Shop): Rachel Oddan, winner (sponsor Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster): Karli Myer;
Intermediate Livestock: runner-up (sponsor Lloyd Animal Hospital): Kayden Tuplin, winner (sponsor Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster): Jayce Myer;
Senior Livestock: winner (sponsor Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster): Mickey Blyth;
Junior Multi: runner-up (sponsor DU Well Servicing): Jacob Gerlinsky, sinner (sponsor Weir Vet Clinic): Landen Myer;
Intermediate Multi: runner-up (sponsor Mark Gerlinsky CPA): Logan Gerlinsky - Archery, winner (sponsor Maidstone Pharmacy): Logan Gerlinsky - Sewing;
Senior Multi: runner-up (sponsor AG Foods): Mickey Blyth – Coffee Club, winner (sponsor Forest Bank Ranch): Mickey Blyth – Junior Leader.
Member year-end gifts were sponsored by Turtleford Co-op, Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Wear, Standard Hill Livestock, Tempo and Subway, T’N’T Auto and WYWRA. Achievement day tent sponsors were McKevitt Veterinary Services, L&A Accounting, Nutrien, AG Foods and Pine Island Angus.
Thank you to all the sponsors. Congratulations to members on a year of achievement, fun and service. We wish our grads, Hunter, Jayden and Tristan, a promising future and we look forward to seeing all returning members in the fall.
Upcoming:
• July 1 Canada Day in Maidstone: pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m., parade 10 a.m. (line-up 9 a.m.), slow tractor races, splash park, pie shack, horseshoes, wagon rides, fireworks at dusk;
• At the museum: opening ceremony 11 a.m., concession 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., tours, market vendors, face painting, foam machine 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (bring dry clothes), games, library storytime and activity 11:15 a.m., Selena's Dancers 12:30 p.m., Yellowhead Ramblers 1 p.m., kids races and straw scramble 2 p.m.
