Moment with the Mayor: World Jr "A" Challenge and Loraas

Hi Neighbours:

Starting this week, Kindersley plays host to the World Junior A Challenge, which will feature six teams. Canada has two teams, Canada East and Canada West, and the remaining four teams are from Denmark, Switzerland, Russia, and USA. The teams are arriving around December 10^th, and the first game of the Challenge is scheduled to start December 14^th at 4:30 pm.

I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the visiting teams and players from across Canada, Denmark, Switzerland, Russia, and the USA. I hope you have a good tournament with great competition and new friends. May this experience be a highlight of your lives.

The Klippers are currently ranked the top team in the SJHL and the 9^th best team in the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Three Klippers have been invited to attend the Canada West camp: Owen LaClare, the leading SJHL goal scorer with 24 goals in 27 games; Cody Young; and the SJHL’s top ranked goalie Evan Weninger with a save percentage of .947 after 25 games.

A number of NHLers have played in previous Challenges, including: Kyle Turris of the Ottawa Senators (former tournament MVP), Joe Colbourne of the Calgary Flames, and Nail Yakapov of the Edmonton Oilers. The hockey promises to be good and some of the games will be televised on TSN. Come out and support the Klipper players and the Canadian teams. Tickets are available at the Klippers office in the West Central Events Centre.

Congratulations to the organizing committee headed by Rocky Perkins for their hard work in organizing this event.

In other news: Loraas begins their garbage and recycling contract with the Town at the beginning of January. Loraas reps will be dropping off the garbage (black) and recycling (blue) bins at your home. You will find them at your curb where they are to be picked up with a lift on collection days. The Town is also examining the feasibility of having an organic (green) bin for grass, leaves, and weeds for the spring and summer months. If you want to learn more, there is one more open house at the Elks Hall, Dec 10^th starting at 7:00 PM. I would like to thank Waste Management and their local team for their partnership with the Town these past years.

Council’s last meeting of the year is Dec 8^th and we aren’t schedule to meet again until January 12^th.

Have a good week, enjoy the festivities, and stay safe in the winter conditions.

Please write or phone if you would like me to discuss a particular topic. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a line at the town office or email me at mayorenns-wind@kindersley.ca. You can also check out my blog at http://mayorjohn.blogspot.ca/. I appreciate your feedback.