MAIDSTONE — Cade Auringer passed away at Lloydminster Hospital on June 21, 2025, at the age of 47. Sincere sympathy is extended to his parents, Ron and Marg Auringer of Maidstone; brother, Kuin Auringer of Maidstone, sisters: Kilmeny Auringer of Edmonton, Tasha (Blair) Watson of Fort McMurray and Kinleigh (Kevin) Ford of Vermilion; as well as numerous extended family. Cade’s ability to make others smile, his kind heart and willingness to help will always be remembered. A celebration of life was held on July 14 at Lloydminster Gospel Fellowship Church.
Hard work pays off. Congratulations to the Duhaime family (Emma, Albert, Pauline and Nichole) from Paynton who are riding a wave of glory following the Calgary Stampede. Nichole and Pauline took two two-year fillies, Duhaime's Aspen and Duhaime's Willow, to compete in the Belgian Heavy Horse Show. They came home with Grand and Reserve Champion Belgian mares (Willow and Aspen, respectively) and Supreme Belgian of the Show (Willow). What an amazing show it was.
The Saskatchewan Softball U13B Provincial Champions are the Maidstone Lakers. The girls were undefeated going into the finals and won over Meadow Lake in a real nail-biter. On the team roster are No. 5 Makayla Graham, No. 6 Brailey Salter, No. 7 Faith Wicks, No. 8 Emily Taylor, No. 9 Presley Franks, No. 10 Grace Johnston, No. 12 Eisley Telenga, No. 13 Charley Harrison, No. 14 Alanna Schwartz, No. 15 Parker Fritz; coaches: Brant Franks, Jolyne Harrison, Heidi Chant, Matt Salter. Thanks to everyone who came to cheer on the team and to their amazing coaches and managers. Go, Lakers go/.
Maidstone Disc Golf results are posted on Facebook each week by Ryan Donovan. Last Tuesday was the eighth week for this season with high averages: Tier 1: Chase James -7, Matt Sayers -6.71, Ryan Donovan -5.75; Tier 2: Morgan Thomarat +2, Kerrigan White +2.2, Carley James 4.25; Tier 3: Alex Pompu +13.5, Tiffany Smith 14.67, Natasha Sayers +16. Congratulations to Justin Wiltermuth on the top score so far this year. New members are welcome every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Be sure to check ahead of time, as some weeks, they venture out to different courses (next week they're at Kitscoty).
Maidstone Library's Kids Summer Program "Around the World" began on July 9 and will continue every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Students Mickey, Emily and Karli entertain kids from kindergarten to Grade 3 with stories, crafts and more.
Board Game Nights are on all summer long. Join us at Maidstone Bowling Alley every Wednesday for an entertaining evening. Door opens at 6:30 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. Ages six and up welcome. Under 12 must be supervised. $1 per person. Bring a snack if desired. All kinds of games are available, or bring one to share with us.
