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www.porcupineplain.com Issue #120 - October 2020

Porcupine Plain & District

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On September 13th, the Porcupine Full Gospel Church celebrated and honoured Alice & Jerry Dutcyvich for their 33 years of ministry to children of our community. The K-Gr.6 Discovery Club has seen generations of children take part in learning about God and His love, and will be sorely missed by the community.

The presentation took place via Facebook live stream on September 13th. It is hoped that a community celebration can be held in the future when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, a recording of that presentation can be found on the Porcupine Full Gospel Church Facebook Page.

THANK YOU JERRY & ALICE DUTCYVICH

Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10 This Year’s Theme Is

Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen The Porcupine Plain Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. This year’s campaign is "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" where we bring awareness to the dangers of cooking and how to stay safe in the kitchen.“

Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitch-

en Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.

Hot liquids from coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries.

In Canada, most fire deaths occur in the home, where people believe they are most safe. Canadian fire departments respond to roughly 25,600 structure fires per year. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

While the campaign is focusing on home kitchen fires, these messages apply to virtually any location. Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go. No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.

In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires,

making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

During Fire Prevention Week, the Porcupine Plain Fire Department will be providing the school students materials for preventative safety measures in dealing with all types of fires.

The Porcupine Plain Fire Department serves the Town of Porcupine Plain and RM of Porcupine #395, and includes Division 6 of the RM of Bjorkdale. Presently, the department consists of 15 volunteer members. They assist in many educational programs within the community, such as PARTY program, educational visitations for schools, community awareness presentations, and active participation in the local InterAgency and Fire Control Board. The Fire Department works in cooperation with Emergency Services to provide assistance when called.

The Department also undergoes fundraising efforts in order to purchase extra equipment and offer member training opportunities. Thank you to the community for their support of these events.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our local Fire Department members for their hard work and dedication in keeping our community and surrounding area safe. Also thank you to our Fire Protection Board partners for their continued support.

For more information on the Porcupine Fire Department or to become a member, please contact the Fire Chief, or the Town of Porcupine Plain.

Dave Hipkins, Fire Chief Porcupine Plain Fire Department

Back: Trent Galacz, Ian Utke, Travis Hipkins, Dwight Levick, Dave Hipkins – Fire Chief, Cory Leichert, Sean Honoway Front: Kevin Bratton, Jason Alexander, Murry Althouse – Deputy Fire Chief, Nick Wood Missing: Trevor Logan, Scott Sikora, Levi Logan, Morgan Ecklund, Malcolm Kenney

2020 Tree Lighting Call for Nominations

This year has been anything but typical and, based on current health regulations, it is unlikely that we will be able to host our Annual Tree Lighting as we have done traditionally. That said, we’re still definitely lighting the Tree!

For 2020, our Committee has decided to honor not just one person, but all Essential Workers that have kept things moving in this less than normal year. We need your help to make that happen!

Please email [email protected], text 306-278-7802, OR send a message on Facebook thru our Porcupine Holiday Tree Lighting page. Include the name and a picture of your favourite local essential worker, so we can honor them during our Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 26

th!

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Halloween might look a little different for our community this year. Some families may choose to take their children trick-or-treating,

while others may opt to remain at home; some residents may be

comfortable handing out candy, while others may not.

If you do decide to participate in Trick-or-Treating, please abide by the Guidelines released under the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on Sep-

tember 25, 2020. We specifically recommend the following:

Trick-or-Treat only with those within your immediate or extended household. Keep 2-meters distance between yourself/your group and

others.

Consider wearing a mask whether you are treating or handing out

treats – it might even form part of a costume!

Carry sanitizer with you and sanitize hands regularly while treating. If handing treats out, frequently sanitize your hands, doorbells, handrails

and other commonly touched surfaces.

Do not hand out homemade goodies. Do not allow youngsters to reach into and sift through treats. Treats should be pre-packaged in Ziploc bags or plastic cups for easy distribution. You may wish to use tongs or other means to maintain distancing. Parents may wish to

sanitize packages before allowing their children to handle them.

While it might be cool outside, residents may wish to set up on their driveways, lawns, or front decks to avoid crowding around doors. Families are asked to consider treating earlier in the day when it may

be warmer outside.

Additionally, we ask that trick-or-treaters not attend at businesses, Hospital, Nursing Home, Quilly’s Community Place, etc. and to attend only the homes that are participating in handing out treats. If resi-dents do not wish to participate, please refrain from decorating and leave your outdoor lights turned off so it is clear that treats are not available at your residence. Do not go treating or hand out treats if

you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19.

Whichever option you feel best suits your family and household, we ask that you be considerate and re-spectful of all other residents within our community. These are uncer-tain times and a little courtesy and

understanding goes a long way.

Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS • Younger children should always walk with an adult. Older children

should always walk in a group.

• Use a flashlight, glowsticks, or reflective tape to make it easier to be

seen at night.

• Do not go to any dark, unlit houses. Do not go inside a stranger’s

house.

• Cross at crosswalks and make eye contact with drivers before

crossing.

• Walk – don’t run! Pay attention when walking past driveways; make

sure cars aren’t pulling in or out.

• Costumes and shoes should fit to avoid trips and falls. Costume

accessories, such as swords, should not be sharp!

• Do not eat any candy until an adult has

checked it.

• Keep an eye out and drive safe!

If you are considering skipping the Trick-or-Treating this year, here are some fun alternatives to consider:

• Scavenger Hunt – You can find several online, but Party City’s web-site has a great printable Scavenger Hunt you can use! Put together a Halloween Prize Basket for when your little one completes the Hunt.

• Candy Graveyard/Hunt – Have your children hunt for hidden candies and treats in your yard

• Halloween Pinata – Inside or outside, string up a Halloween-themed pinata filled with treats

• Halloween Movie Marathon – Load on up treats and watch movies from the comfort (and warmth!) of your own couch Tip: Have a theme and wear costumes based on the movies

• “Ghost” People – Spread anonymous cheer by dropping a Halloween goodie bag or pumpkin on the doorsteps of friends and loved ones!

• Take a Drive to look at everyone’s spooky decorations

• Halloween Photoshoot Fundraiser – From 1p.m. to 3p.m., stop by Scott Park to have a mini family photo session – with costumes or without! Photos will be $5 each; images will be emailed to within one week of event. All proceeds to be donated to Porcupine Playschool. Weather permitting.

Choose one or combine a couple op-tions for a Halloween Day & Night your

children won’t forget!

ANSWER KEY: (1) The Pumpkin - Halloween (2) Striped sui t - Beetle Juice (3) Lips - Rocky Horror Picture Show (4) Red balloon – IT (5) Butterfly on lamp post - Silence of the Lambs (6) Tricycle - The Shining (7) Hockey mask - Friday the 13th (8) Paws in box – Gremlins (9) Pack against lamp post – Ghostbusters (10) Silhouette under lamp post - The Exorcist (11) Hand - The Addams Family (12) Castle – Dracula (13) Unraveled bandages - The Mummy (14) Mush-nik's shop - Little Shop of Horrors (15) Biohazard sign on chimney - 28 Days Later (16) Headless man - Sleepy Hollow (17) Burning Statue - Wicker Man (18) Green frog comics - The Lost Boys (19) Stick symbol on tree - Blair Witch Project (20) Striped jumper in window -The Nightmare on Elm Street (21) Slaughtered lamb sign - An American Were-wolf in London (22) Well - The Ring (23) Mask with red cheeks – Saw (24) Red door knob - The Sixth Sense (25) Bates Motel – Psycho (26) Scream Mask – Scream (27) Yellow road sign - Wolf Creek (28) Doll in window – Chucky (29) Egg shaped object – Alien (30) Hand coming out of ground - Evil Dead (31) Cricket bat and shovel - Shaun of the Dead (32) Car – Christine (33) Mist - The Fog (34) Masked man - The Purge (35) Spider on tree – Arachnophobia (36) Angry mob on hill – Frankenstein (37) Girl with hands on TV – Poltergeist (38) House in background - The Amityville Horror (39) Box in window – Hellraiser (40) Doll on rocking chair - The Conjuring

THERE ARE 40 HORROR MOVIE REFERENCES HIDDEN IN

THIS IMAGE – CAN YOU FIND THEM ALL?

Town of Porcupine Plain Garbage & Recycling Schedule

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 Entire Town – Recycle

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8 9 10 11 12 Entire Town –Garbage

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15 16 17 18 19 Entire Town – Recycle

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22 23 24 25 26 Entire Town –Garbage

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NOVEMBER

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Redeemer Lutheran Church Phone: 306-278-3029

Services will continue to be live streamed on Facebook every Sunday at 11a.m. Visit the Christ Lutheran Church of

Tisdale SK Facebook Page. Sermons can be emailed upon request.

Full Gospel Church

Pastor David Silver — Phone: 306-278-2006 Sunday services have resumed!

Worship at 10:30a.m.& Service at 11:00a.m. Guidelines will be followed & facility sanitized often.

Parishioners are asked to use the hand sanitizing station in the foyer, to sit together with your family group only,

and to refrain from shaking hands or hugging. Services will continue to be live streamed on the

Porcupine Full Gospel Church Facebook page for those who are unable or not ready yet to attend in person.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

Only 29 parishioners permitted at each mass, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, contact

Dan Mielke (306) 578-9017 or Buela Gabriel (306) 278-7264. Parishioners must practice social distancing.

Masks are strongly recommended.

Porcupine Plain Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Though places of worship can reopen under the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, the Kingdom Hall has chosen to

proceed with extra caution. They will continue holding meetings online until further notice. Call/Text 306-278-

3366 or visit www.JW.org for meeting information.

Porcupine Prayer Baptist Church

Live-streamed services will continue every Sunday 10:30a.m. Grace & Light Church Nipawin's Facebook Page

or 10a.m. Victory Baptist Church Facebook Page.

Please be safe & take care of each other.

Stay home if you are feeling unwell.

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 Entire Town –Garbage

2 3

4 5 6 7 8 Entire Town – Recycle

9 10

11 12 13 17 15 Entire Town –Garbage

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18 19 20 21 22 Entire Town – Recycle

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25 26 27 28 29 Entire Town –Garbage

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OCTOBER

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PORCUPINE PLAIN?

Friday, October 9th - SCARECROW CONTEST Prizes awarded in three categories: Best Dressed Business (1 prize), Household (3 prizes) and 12 & Under (3 prizes). Partici-pants must register by October 5th. Complete contest guidelines & registration forms available at Town Office or Bits n Pieces store or at porcupineplain.com/event-sign-up/.

Saturday, October 17th - DRIVE-THRU HAUNTED HALLS From 7p.m. to 10p.m. Route starts at Dean & Dawn Frank’s drive-way (past the end of Pine Street, towards Town compost site, watch for signs). Ages 12+ only! $20 per vehicle. Weather permitting!

Saturday, October 31st - HALLOWEEN PHOTO SHOOT From 1-3p.m. at Scott Park. Stop by with or without costumes for a mini photoshoot. $5 per photo. Photos emailed within one week. Proceeds to benefit the Porcupine Playschool.

NEW TO YOU - Every Tuesday 9am-4pm at QCP Shoppers, please use back doors! Accepting gently used clothing, household items, toys and books. Clothing and unbreakable items can be dropped off in the New to You bin beside Fields on McAllister Avenue. Other household items can be dropped off at QCP and left by New to You door. All monies from New to You Sales are put back into our own community — Sales in October benefit the Air Cadets!

Chrissy’s Fresh Fitness Classes Monday evenings PiYo at 6:45p.m. Tuesday mornings Transform (step class) at 6:15a.m. Wednesday mornings P90X (bootcamp) at 6:15a.m. Thursday mornings PiYo at 6:15a.m. Limit 10 people per class. Classes held in Curling Rink. Drop-in fee $12 or Contact Chrissy for full session prices! Call or Text 306-590-7981 or Follow on Facebook @AnchoredAdvantage

Outdoor Pickleball Paddles & Balls available in the box at the Court. Pickleball Club meeting as long as weather permits. Call or text Darryl for more information 306-278-7595.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES ON THE WAY...

Contact each individual group for more information on their re-opening plans and guidelines:

Air Cadets Start date to be determined, with online registration.

Phone Dianne for more info 306-278-7737

Scouts Start date to be determined. Visit Scouts.ca for restrictions and

requirements. For more info, call Shelly 306-278-2956 or Susanne 306-278-7905. Volunteer Leaders Wanted!

Beyond Discover Youth Group Starting October 16th! Fridays @ QCP Youth Group Room 8-11p.m.

For Grades 7-12. Participants must sign in, wear masks, & follow school cohorts. Sanitizing & distancing protocols in place.

Please visit www.porcupineplain.com for the latest version of the Town of PP COVID-19 Info Booklet & Business Updates, and the

Provincial Government’s Re-open Saskatchewan Plan. Follow the Town of Porcupine Plain

on Facebook & Instagram!

PORCUPINE ACCOUNTING McAllister Ave.

GLENDA KWASNEY

P.O. Box 716 Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0

PHONE OR FAX (306) 278-2328

SPENCER CLARKE INSTALLATIONS

Always done right the first time!

Spencer Clarke, Flooring Contractor Phone 306-873-8750

PO Box 976 Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0

Servicing the Porcupine Plain/Kelvington area since 2004!

Cell 278-7021 Open Monday-Fri9-6 & Saturday 9-4

DUSTY PETERSON Porcupine Plain, SK

Owner:

www.greenlandwaste.ca

_Wheelers_

TRANSPORT (2001) LTD.

For all your Trucking needs Call Vern or Kevin at

(306) 278-2529

KEYSTONE CAFÉ 306.278.3333

Coffee House & Bake Shop

Fresh Ground Coffee, Specialty Espresso Drinks, Iced Drinks, Homemade Bakery Items. Open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 9 PM

Fresh Soups and Sandwiches from 11:00AM

TUMAX SERVICE & TOWING

YOU CALL…………………...WE HAUL

CALL KEITH AT: 278-7815 or 278-3232

For All Your Medium & Light Duty Towing Needs

SGI Secure Compound CAA, DAA, PDG, CRR, CLUB AUTO

OFF MANE STREET HAIR DESIGN

Corinne Andrychuk, Stylist

116 Elm Street Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0

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Kapoor, Selnes & Klimm Barristers & Solicitors

Gordon Klimm, BA, LLB - Ashley Kulyk, BA (G Dist), JD Jessica McKee-Howes, BA, JD

Porcupine Plain Office open Wednesday 10a.m.-2p.m.

Call for Appointment

222 McAllister Ave. North Phone 306-278-2230 (Porcupine)

or 306-873-4535 (Tisdale) Fax 306-873-3424 – Tisdale

Email – [email protected]

P O R C U P I N E P L A I N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

Q U I L L Y ’ S C O M M U N I T Y P L A C E

P H O N E : 3 0 6 - 2 7 8 - 2 4 8 8 MON 9AM-1PM | TUES, WED & THUR 9:30AM-12PM, 12:30-5PM

NEW! 500 Book Club starting October 5th (For Children 0-5) Reading is very important for young children. We are challenging parents to read 500 books to their children from infancy to kindergarten! Prize for every 50 books read, and a special prize if you reach the 500 book goal!

Adult Reading List

Children’s Reading List: • Ready, Set, Scream! by Ximena Has-

tings • Peppa’s Pizza Party • Daniel’s First day of School by Alexan-

dra Cassel Schwartz • Captain Underpants & the Revolting

Revenge of Radioactive Robo-Boxers by Dav Pilkey

• My Family is Special by Maggie Testa • Disney Mickey Saves the Day by

Courtney Acampora • Interrupting Cow by Jane Yolen • The Berenstein Bears Love is Kind by

Mike Berenstein • Bat Flap Fever by Ximena Hastings • Gumpycorn by Sarah McIntyre

SLOBODIAN PHARMACY 211 MCALLISTER AVE. PORCUPINE PLAIN, SK S0E 1H0

Open Monday-Friday 9am–5:30pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

CALL 306-278-2177 TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area

Public Consultation & Information Session

Tuesday, October 27th Former School Building

Endeavour

Wednesday, October 28th RECPpex Hanover Room

Tisdale

Thursday, October 29th Quilly’s Community Place

Porcupine Plain

Monday, November 2nd Princess Hall Hudson Bay

Tuesday, November 3rd Pioneer Place Carrot River

Weyerhaeuser & Edgewood are holding a series of public consultation and information meetings on matters relating to the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area. Topics include: • Draft 2020/2021 Annual Operating Plans for harvest and reforestation operations. • An update on the 20-Year Forest Management Plan.

Industry foresters will be on hand to make presentations and answer questions. An open house will follow with opportunities to provide input into planned operations and to ask questions about specific areas. Meetings will be held at 7:00p.m. in the five communities listed.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

• Meetings are limited to 30 people

• Attendees must physically distance

• Masks will be required

• No food or beverages will be served

If you do not feel comfortable attending due to COVID-19, your input is still important. Please contact Michael LeBlanc (306) 865-1713 or Travis Hedger (306) 768-3030

Meetings may be cancelled depending on COVID-19 outbreaks & provincial regulations

Tween Reading List: • Don’t Stand so Close to Me by Eric Walters

• Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron • They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman

• Archie & Friends Forever by Don Parent • Dark Legends by George Mann

• Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers • Max Einstein Saves the Future by Jammes Patterson

• The Lost City by Amanda Hocking • Mr. Lemoncello & the Titanium Ticket

• All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny

• Rabbit Foot Bill by Helen Humphries • Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown • Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith • Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks • Chaos by Iris Johansen

• One by One by Ruth Ware • The Exiles by Christine Baker Kline • Forest Green by Kate Palinger • Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman • Bitter Pill by Fern Michaels • A Russian Sister by Caroline

Adderson

COVID PROTOCOLS:

Physical distancing protocols in place.

Maximum 5 people at a time.

Please wait outside if at capacity.

Children must be accompanied by an

adult. Preferred that parents pick out

books for children.

Public Access Computer usage not

permitted at this time.

Notice of Call for Nominations

Town of Porcupine Plain

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that

nominations of candidates for the offices of:

Mayor: Town of Porcupine Plain

Councillor: Town of Porcupine Plain(Number to be Elected: 6)

will be received by the undersigned on the

7th day of October, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the

Porcupine Plain Town Office,

and

during regular business hours from August 31, 2020 to October 6, 2020, at the

Porcupine Plain Town Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location:

Porcupine Plain Town Office

151 McAllister Avenue North Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan

Dated this 31st day of August, 2020.

Twyla Salmond

Returning Officer

SEPTIC SERVICE When DOODIE calls, Call Poo-Bear!

Year Round

24-hour Service

306-813-7337

Porta Potti & Water Hauling Prevent Silt & Solid buildup in

your septic system.

Rumberger & Fettis Accounting LLP An Association of Professional Accountants

118 Elm Street West Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0

Email: [email protected] Ph 306-278-3000 Fax 306-278-3002 Cell 306-921-4080

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BITS N PIECES UNIQUE ARTISAN GIFTS &

SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTS

Open Monday to Thursday 9a.m.-5p.m.

Closed Friday-Sunday Practice social distancing inside store..

Barber Shop CLOSED until further notice.

Thank you for your patronage & support

Cabin & Hotel Rentals Starting at $69

Contact: Phone: (306)278-2992

[email protected]

Located on Highway 38 at the entrance to Greenwater Lake

Provincial Park Just a 5-min. walk from The

Cove to Greenwater Lake Park!

www.greenwaterfishermancove.com Thank You … to Koral Kriger for nominating Caroline’s

Restaurant, to NewSask for your continuing support to small business in the

North East, and to all of our Take out customers for supporting us throughout

this Pandemic! From Blaine, Leona & Ron, and Staff

Caroline’s Restaurant

Congratulations to Leona & Staff of Caroline’s Restaurant, who received $500 from the Community Futures NewSask

“Innovation & Sustainability Contest”

Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

Dr. Sheola Menzies

222 McAllister Avenue

Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0

Phone: 278-2218 Fax: 278-2286

PORCUPINE MOTEL

* FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST *

306-278-2244

OWNER - IAN UTKE

Gary’s Guest Suites Fully contained 1-bedroom basement suite with private

entrance, laundry, access to back yard, deck & BBQ.

Fits up to 6 people — Daily & Weekly Rates

Call or Text 306-278-7182 or E-mail [email protected]

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

PORCUPINE PLAIN & DISTRICT MUSEUM ELIMINATION DRAW

DRAW DATES:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 $100.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 $100.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 $100.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020 $100.00

GRAND PRIZE DRAW

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 $500.00

CONTACT: Kim Chimko, Co-op Grocery

Maxine Lanning, Town Office

DON’T MISS OUT! TICKETS SELL FAST! $20.00 EACH (ONLY 100 SOLD)

Lottery License # SR20-0381

LAUNDROMAT OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Monday to Thursday 9:30a.m. to 3p.m.

Phone 306-278-3020

FLUFF & FOLD FRIDAYS PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS

Appointments must be made by 5p.m. Wednesday! Phone 306-278-3020

Caroline’s will be opening for dining in on October 13, 2020 with new hours and Covid Regulations. Our seating area will

be smaller as will our menu.

We are looking forward to some sort of normalcy

in serving our community!

Licenced Family Dining 306-278-2088

Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/carolinesrestaurant