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Alida community extends sincere sympathy to Ann Kendall and their family on the death of her husband and their father Dennis Kendall of Carievale. He passed away suddenly at his residence on Dec. 5 at the age of 75 years. Dennis worked in the oilfield until he bought and moved to the family farm in 1978. He was a councillor for the R.M. of Reciprocity No. 32. 

He loved being a father, grandfather, a farmer and a water hauler until his death. Dennis leaves to mourn his death his wife Ann, sons Bill (Maria) Kendal of Castlegar, B.C., Randy Kendall of Carievale and daughter Sherry (Roger) Fielding of Foam Lake; two granddaughters Kayla and Hailey; three sisters, Barbara (Barry) Gillies of Estevan, Margaret Partridge of Medicine Hat, Alta., Joy (Gary) Steinke of Outram; two brothers, Claude (Anne) Kendall of Millet, Alta., Malcolm (Nola) Kendall of Carievale, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie and Maude Kendall, in-laws Bruce and Lena Webb, brother Kelly Kendall and three brothers-in-law Don Banks, Allan and Paul Webb and grandson Kyle Fielding. A private family service will be held at Carievale United Church with interment at the Carnduff Cemetery.

The Christmas school break will begin on Dec. 18 – so staff and students enjoy your break as much as you can even if you are limited to only a few things. And remember to wear your mask whenever you are around and about. It’s always wise to be safe than sorry later on.

I do hope your Christmas shopping is going well. I think I’m almost done just a few little items to pick up and then it’s time to wrap. This is just about as fun and unwrapping them Christmas morning or midday, whenever it’s time to do so. Once again have fun, be careful and take care. Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas even if it may be different than the years before – guess it’s time to make a new way to celebrate Christmas.

Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle, either call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail [email protected]. I will see that your news gets into a paper. I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting.