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SW producers will benefit from new weather stations By Dan Archer T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Stock Growers Association (SSGA) Zone 3 and 12 Annual Meeting was held at the Fir Mountain Community Hall on March 8. Situated in a ranch area 72 kilometres south of Assiniboia, Fir Mountain is located near the Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum, the Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park and Grasslands National Park. The SSGA builds on the province’s beef industry through communication, education, research and advocacy to ensure a sustainable beef industry in the province. MLA Doug Steele and Minister of Agriculture David Marit were also present at this crucial and well-attended meeting in Fir Mountain. Jodie Griffin – the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program Coordinator – began the zone
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SW producers will benefit from new weather stations Continued from Front Twenty-four new stations will collect weather data in the Fir Mountain area. In total, there will be 186 stations throughout the province after all the contemporary stations are established. Environment Canada station sites are chosen and managed by Environment Canada. Although producers benefit from weather data, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) has no direct input over the precise locations of the stations. Weather Innovations Incorporated (WIN) is responsible for site selection of their stations within an intended area according to information provided by SCIC. These target areas were selected by the Corporation to supplement Environment Canada sites, or to allow for better data gathering services within specific geographic zones. Griffin also spoke on several improvements made to the insurance sys-
tem to benefit producers. For example, ranchers and farmers are now able to pay insurance costs on account. Additionally, producers are no longer expected to come into the insurance office to conduct business. Instead, farmers and ranchers are able to communicate with the officer over-the-phone. In areas with limited internet coverage, the option of handling insurance matters over-the-phone must be a relief to many producers in areas near Fir Mountain. “If you don’t have the internet, phone the office,” Griffin affirmed. Of most importance, the insurance corporation is beginning to address damages connected with climate change such as spring floods and summer droughts. “Now, we’ve got some pretty aggressive coverage available for you,” Griffin stated to an interactive audience, who often stood to quiz her over facts and figures on future claims or claims they’ve made in recent years.
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Canadian canola exports to China are temporarily jeopardized By Dan Archer Last week, Richardson International’s permit to export canola to China had been revoked, inducing a sense of anxiety for many Canadian producers. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said there was no scientific basis to back the Chinese government’s assertion, claiming Canadian imports were contaminated with pests or possible fungal diseases. However, China’s declaration over fouled imports might be based on a tit for tat political game. This recent trade war directed by the Chinese government against Canada is said to be connected with the arrest of Huawei
executive Meng Wenzhou in Vancouver. Canada has just approved of Wenzhou’s extradition to the U.S. in relation to her business dealings with Iran, which were in violation of American-led trade sanctions. Todd Lewis – president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan – doubts the Chinese assertion about the quality of Canadian products, specifically canola. “Our inspections are second to none,” he said. Yet, China’s custom agency is promising more robust inspections in the future, before Canadian agricultural products are allowed to enter the country.
The recent move by the Chinese government is concerning to many agricultural producers across Western Canada, including Saskatchewan. However, Lewis is confident this trade standoff between China and Canada will be resolved very soon. “Richardson’s a great company and Saskatchewan producers have good quality products,” Lewis stated. Further, he notes that Canada has been importing the crop to China over an extended period of time. “We’ve been shipping canola there for decades,” Lewis affirmed. “China will have difficulty in replacing our canola,” he
predicted, believing China will come around soon. “Food and politics never works out.” According to Canola Council of Canada, the crop is a crucial import for Chinese food manufacturers. Canadian canola is a feature in several food-related items in the country. In 2017, Canada exported 4.5 million tonnes of canola seed valued at $2.6 billion. Canada has also shipped 688,000 tonnes of canola oil and 1.0 million tonnes of meal to China. In total, the value of Canadian canola exports in 2017 to China according to the council’s figures amounted to $3.6 billion.
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David Anderson will not run as MP for 2019 election David Anderson – long time Conservative MP for Cypress Hills Grasslands – announced he will not be running in the 2019 election after releasing the following statement: It has been an honour to serve the people of Southwest Saskatchewan. I know I will miss doing so in the future. However, the time has come to step down. So, I am announcing that I will not be a candidate in the upcoming election. I want to thank the people of CHG for your incredible and unwavering support. You are the best people in the world. It has been a great privilege to represent you. To those who have worked with me within the Constituency all these years – you make things work behind the scenes and get little attention. Thank you. I am grateful for my exceptional staff – They
worked with me and served you. They have all been with me for years, some over 10 years and are fellow workers and friends. Many of you have seen their incredible capacity and ability to do their jobs as they addressed your issues and got answers for you. They are the reason our office has been recognized as one of the best. They have made my job so much easier. I thank Anita, Anna Marie, Tristan and Joycelin. I thank Sheila, my love and my conscience. She has sacrificed more than any of you know. We look forward to spending much more time together. I thank God, who I know is real and active, for giving me this opportunity. It is my expectation that Andrew Scheer and his caucus will form the next government of Canada. I give them my support and best wishes.
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Other matters at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association zone meeting involved continued discussions on the RMs working together to purchase firefighting equipment to protect their farmlands and ranches. Photo by Dan Archer
Producers will pay the carbon tax on cardlock fuel starting April 1, 2019 By Dan Archer When the Greenhouse Gas Pricing Act comes into effect for Saskatchewan on April 1, 2019, agricultural producers will have to pay the carbon tax whenever they fuel up at cardlock locations in the province. Moreover, farmers will also forfeit cash for taxes on bulk fuel deliveries unless they fill out the Fuel Exemption Certificate for Farmers. The form is a single page asking for details
on business information, the type of fuel required and personal certification. In order to receive this exemption, producers are required to complete and submit this form to their bulk fuel suppliers before receiving deliveries. “Not all of the producers realize you’ll need to get a certificate for the bulk fuel exemption,” said Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.
“Most guys have empty tanks over the winter. The average producer gets a big delivery when it starts warming.” But there’s no exceptions for producers who choose to fuel up at cardlock facilities. “It is our understanding that farm fuel not delivered to the farm, but picked up at cardlocks across Saskatchewan, is not included in this exemption,” said Lewis. He learned of this loophole while attending
the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s annual general meeting, held last week in Ottawa. Delegates at the meeting heard the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is aware of this problem and is currently examining what needs to be done to tackle this potentially costly situation. However, the carbon tax will continue to be tagged onto cardlock fuel prices until a solution is discovered.
APAS calls for immediate action on how farm fuel will be affected by carbon tax The Agricultural Pro- to their bulk fuel provider to address it. However, the or for legislation designed ducers Association of Sas- prior to delivery. carbon tax will be applied to reduce carbon to be katchewan is calling on “It is our understanding to Cardlock fuel until a forcing delivery trucks up the federal Ministers of Fi- that farm fuel not delivered solution is found. and down Saskatchewan nance and Environment to to the farm, but picked up at APAS is writing the roads.” make immediate changes cardlocks across Saskatch- Ministers responsible and APAS is Saskatchto how farm fuels are treat- ewan, is not included in asking for immediate chan- ewan’s general farm organed under the Greenhouse this exemption,” said APAS ges before the carbon tax is ization – formed to provide 2017President Todd Lewis. Gas Pricing Act that comes imposed on April 1. “With farmers and ranchers with into effect for SaskatchLewis learned of this only a few weeks before a democratically elected, ewan on April 1, 2019. loophole while attending spring seeding, we have grassroots, non-partisan, The intent of the legisla- the Canadian Federation producers phoning our of- producer-run organization tion is to exempt farmers of Agriculture’s AGM last fice and asking if they need based on rural municipal in ten Canadian a community or dailyboundaries. newspaper As the united from paying carbon taxes week inNine Ottawa. Dele- adults to beread buying additional every week. on certain fuels used on- gates at (print/digital) the meeting heard tanks to store their fuel on voice of agricultural proreadership of daily newspapers over the course of a week farm. In order to receive that the -- 79% Canada Revenue farm,” Lewis continued. ducers and ranchers in 83% readership of community newspapers (week, month or longer ago) this exemption, producers Agency -(CRA) aware of “It makes absolutely no Saskatchewan, they strive 87% read is a daily OR community newspaper in past week Q2 Readership and Product Database will be required to com- the issue and are looking sense for an exemption to Vividata to 2016 represent the views of plete and submit this form at what needs to be done cost producers more money a wide variety of agricultural stakeholders in order Readers choose printed community newspapers for everything local to form comprehensive … and ADVERTISING! - 91% of community newspaper readers choose LOCAL information main reason for reading (editorial, all that can benefit 19033TS1 as theirpolicies sports, entertainment, events) sectors of society. APAS is 19033TS2 - 63% choose to read for advertising (flyers, inserts, ROP) a member of the Canadian - 55% still reading for Classified ads, Employment and Real Estate Community Newspapers Drive Results 2017 Federation of Agriculture. Learn more at APAS.ca.
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The war between the Furries and Gamers explained
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outh cultures are designed to be a mystery for adults and outsiders. Throughout the ages, subcultures such as the mods and hippies of the mid-1960s, the punks of 1970s and the skaters of the 1980s spoke in tongues the uninitiated weren’t meant to comprehend. Sometimes, within a youth subculture there might be a specific code of dress involved, along with other markers such as a shared belief system – think of the hippies and their shared ideology of laziness, except for the times when they worked on organic farms as they voyaged across the country to outdoor rock concerts in Volkswagen vans. But all subcultures are alike for enjoying a unique, generation-specific language. Even the latest subgroups sneering at each other on the internet are speaking in coded words and using specific imagery on YouTube and other social media forums. Computer subcultures on the net are centred on memes, or concepts spread virally on trending platforms such as Tik Tok. Right now, a semimythical war between the furries and gamers means nothing more than viewing posts from two groups who are slinging insulting posts back and forth by using specific words and imagery that most middle-aged interlopers would fail to recognize at first glance. Even if the insults between both groups are juvenile and harmless, some of the clips made by the gamers directed at the furries can get out of hand with the use of violent language and imagery. Furries are people who enjoy wearing anthropomorphic costumes. Anthropomorphism refers to animals with human characteristics, so furries are often wearing outfits based on characters seen on Walt Disney or Warner Brothers cartoons. Furries gather at conventions to show off their costumes, sometimes resembling sports mascot get-ups. Gamers are the supposed adversaries of the furries – they’re largely computer-game-obsessed boys who don’t follow a code of dress, but share in-jokes based on popular games. According to the myth, this supposed war between the furries and gamers began on November 10, 2018. A group of Tok Thots – a highly sexist codename for women on Tik Tok – decided to infiltrate the furries. While the furries were strong on the defence, the Tik Tok Thots were too weak, so they called for back up from the Gamer Boys on December 8 and the furrie armies were severely beaten. By the way, Tik Tok is an app originally developed in China and intended to help users lip sync to the songs of their choice. When the app arrived in Western Europe and North America, Tik Tok took another life and became part of the underground youth culture, where trollers, thots, furries and gamers are inhabiting a trendy universe only the young can fully understand.
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Pause for Reflection By Ken Rolheiser
A bartender notices one of his patrons always orders three beers, two for his two brothers who have moved away to different countries. One day he notices that the man only ordered two beers. The bartender says, “Please accept my condolences on the death of one of your brothers. You know, the two beers and all…” The man replied, “You’ll be happy to hear that my two brothers are alive and well. It’s just that I, myself, have decided to give up drinking for Lent.” Besides great jokes Lent has many meanings and traditions associated with it. Did you know that Lent is a tithing time – Lent is almost one tenth of the year and so we can give back to the Lord one tenth of our time. Lent is also a time to emphasize fasting and giving alms to the poor. It all begins with FAT Tuesday (from the times fat/meat would not be part of Lenten diet so it had to be used up – yes, my mother deep-fried pancakes in fat). Picture a stack of pancakes slathered in whipped cream with syrup running down the sides and strawberries, raspberries and peach slices over all. MacDonald’s filleto-fish was a response to Lenten fast. But Lent is not all about food. In Matthew’s gospel we hear “when you pray… when you fast… when you give alms…” (6:5-18) do so in secret so that God can repay you. Do not make a public show of these actions. Notice the advice is when you do these things, not if. It is like a command. DO this: pray, fast and give alms. And Lent is the time for this. Something we can all focus on during lent and for the rest of our lives is work as prayer. Work can make us miserable or
happy, fulfilled or depressed. In “Work Is Making America Miserable” Derek Thompson talks about work becoming a religion. The logic or motivation behind the moneyed elite “isn’t economic at all. It’s emotional—even spiritual,” says Thompson. Like Christians attending church on Sunday, these workers choose the office because “it is where they feel most themselves.” It’s the closest thing they have to fun and fulfilment. Many have grown to worship their job, and that accounts for the subsequent decline in church attendance. “ ‘Workism’ is among the most potent of the new religions,” says Thompson. Wealthier workers are spending longer hours working at a time when the shorter work week is emerging. Americans have forgotten an old-fashioned goal of working. It is to buy free time to spend with their family, friends, and partners. In his conclusion Thompson asserts: “work is not life’s product, but its currency. What we choose to buy with it is the ultimate project of living”. The Christian offers prayers, works and sufferings to the Lord. Our daily work, whether that is household chores and attending to infants and children, or work in the field or office, is a prayer just as our very lives are offered to the Lord. Whatever our daily job, we need to achieve a balance that will provide time for family and friends. Work is the avenue through which God wants us to journey towards the deeper things. Our long hours of pain, sweat, suffering and yes, even joy, are our gift given back gratefully to our Creator.
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Our Town Friday, March 15 A St. Patrick’s Day Lunch will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children 5-12, preschool children are free. A Board Game Night will be held at the Kay Cristo Room in the Assiniboia Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 17 A Winter Festival will be held in Centennial Park from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include sledding, snowshoeing, snow painting, a bonfire, hot chocolate, igloo making and more Sunday to Tuesday, March 17 to 19 A number of performances by up and coming musicians in the community will be held at the Assiniboia Alliance Church during the Assiniboia Music Festival. Wednesday, March 20 Red Moon Road will be performing live at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 The Stars of the Festival will feature the award-winning participants of the Assiniboia Music Fesitval. Let us know about your local Community Event! Simply go to www.assiniboia.net and send us your details. The Assiniboia Times and the Town of Assiniboia are proud to work together to promote our town and support communities in the surrounding area!
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Discount is for the 2019 year and on the municipal portion only (no discount on the school portion.)
Discounts are as follows: 2% on amounts paid on or before March 31; 1.5% on amounts paid on or before April 30; 1% on amounts paid on or before May 31.
WE’RE HIRING FOR SUMMER POSITIONS: Summer Day Camp Counsellor Visitor Centre Information Officer Assistant Lifeguard & or Assistant Instructor Lifeguard & /or Instructor Individuals can submit their resumes by March 15, 2019 to Steph VanDeSype, Recreation & Community Wellness Manager Town of Assiniboia, Box 670 Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 Email: recreation@assiniboia.net For more information about job postings, visit www.saskjobs.ca
A reminder that this notice is a prepayment notice for property owners to receive the above discounts if they pay early – (the 2019 prepayment amount is the actual 2018 tax levy amount). Upon Council passing the 2019 Budget, taxes will be levied and the official 2019 Tax Notices will come out in June. If you have any questions regarding your tax account, please contact the Town Office at (306) 642-3382.
2019 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Complimentary Tickets for volunteers are available at the Town Office. Deadline to pick up is Friday, April 5. Also as part of the program this year, we are asking organizations to email/send us photos and stories about their amazing volunteers and the work they contribute to community. These photos and stories will be used as part of the program. Please email photos and stories to Steph at: recreation@assiniboia.net or drop them off at the Town Office. The Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event is hosted by the Town of Assiniboia & the Saskatchewan Health Authority (formerly Five Hills Health Region.)
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The Dirt Hills consist of Cretaceous bedrock. The Glaciotectonic, ice-shoved hills show Photo by Dan Archer the thrusting of the push moraines within their deep folds and ridges.
Saskatchewan’s Dirt Hills are the world’s largest glacial-pushed hills By Dan Archer Recently, a visiting musician praised the hilly, undulating scenery between Moose Jaw and Assiniboia onstage, believing these were the famed Cypress Hills much further to the west. Of course, he was actually referring to the Dirt Hills, the largest glacial-pushed hills on the globe. The hills are called ice-shoved, because the ground underneath had been pushed up by a moving glacier thousands of years ago. The Dirt Hills and
Cactus Hills are the most defined and largest Møns Klint glaciotectonic hills on earth. There are other hills created by ice action in southern Saskatchewan, but the Dirt Hills are distinctive. The Dirt Hills consist of Cretaceous bedrock. The Glaciotectonic, ice-shoved hills show the thrusting of the push moraines within their deep folds and ridges. To the north, the Regina Lake Plain is 300 meters lower in elevation. The Missouri Coteau where the hills begin is 120
metres lower than the Dirt Hills region. Between the Alberta and Saskatchewan prairies is the Missouri Coteau, a dead ice moraine and a foremost escarpment best described as a lengthy, meandering ridge. The area is probably underlain with marine shale from the Bearpaw Formation. This area remained above the ice sheets, but like the Dirt Hills, the Missouri Coteau had been pushed and folded by the glacier’s movements. These hills were
carved from a glacier 10,000-12,000 years ago and can reach heights of 880 metres within a region encompassing almost 1,000 square kilometres. This craggy territory contains a wealth of Indigenous history, with tipi rings and ancient burial markers spread throughout the terrain. These hills were also part of the route used by the Northwest Mounted Police when they traveled across the country to Fort MacLeod Alberta in 1874.
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MLA Doug Steele and Minister of Agriculture David Marit were present at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) Zone 3 Submitted by Chad MacPherson, General Manager of the SK Stock Growers Association and 12 annual meeting, held at the Fir Mountain Community Hall on March 8.
Native Prairie Series: Natural species are in jeopardy By Dan Archer Heather Peat Hamm of Simply Ag Solutions gave a presentation on Saskatchewan Species at Risk in the Kay Cristo Room at the Assiniboia and District Public Library on March 6. The lecture was part of the Native Prairie Speaker Series. Northern Leopard Frogs, Loggerhead Shrikes, Sprague’s pipits, Baird’s Sparrows, Chestnut Collared longspurs and other indigenous animals, birds and plants have been affected by human activity in Saskatchewan. Under the Mulroney government, the Government of Canada, with support from provincial and territorial governments, signed and ratified the United Nations Conven-
tion on Biological Diversity in 1992, to advance, direct and safeguard our nation’s biodiversity and to use our biological resources sustainably. The six levels of endangerment for the natural flora and fauna living in Canada as designated by COSEWIC include 1). Healthy (no changes have to be implemented. 2). Special concern. 3). Threatened. 4). Endangered. 5). Excoriated. 6). Extinct – the final level – when the species has vanished forever. These ratings are decided on the estimated population of a species, the extent of occurrence and other factors within a given area. If drastic declines occur, existing or
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A special thank you from the family of
Alex Lemond
for helping us celebrate his life. We greatly appreciate the care he received from the Prairie Villa Staff, Hospital Staff and Dr. Carulei. To friends and family, your visits, cards, flowers, food and donations to the hospital and library meant a great deal to his family. Club 55, you did a fine job serving the lunch. The Royal Canadian Legion’s participation in the funeral was very touching. Ane�e and Gary you went above and beyond to help our family.
Aimee and family
potential threats to populations of the indigenous flora and fauna in question are identified. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), an independent advisory panel to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, assesses the status of wildlife species at risk of extinction. The members of this organization include biology experts from academia, government and non-governmental organizations along with the private sector. Peat Hamm explained how this group lists and categorizes endangered species in Canada. “Species that are a special concern mean they are not in imminent dan-
ger. If a species is threatened, this means things could become worse unless we change something. For an endangered species, we need to make immediate changes to their habitat,” said Peat Hamm. The reason for a particular decline in a species can relate to farming practices, loss of habitat or many other factors. Peat Hamm spoke on the Leopard Frog, which is in huge decline in the province. She suggested an invasive fungus might be responsible for harming the indigenous amphibian, but emphasized that nobody is certain about the reason behind the Leopard Frog’s recent decline in numbers. Peat Hamm also talked about the burrowing owl,
CONSTRUCTION, CARPENTRY & SPECIALTY TOOLS AUCTION for RONALD LOISELLE, Gravelbourg, Sk
SATURDAY, MARCH 23/19 @ 10:00 am
@ Parish Hall, 114-1st Ave W, Gravelbourg, Sk Brand Name Tools: Laguna, General International, King, Festool, Bosch, Dewalt, Makita. Complete Line of Stationary & Power Tools. PLUS large supply of Inventory & Specialty Tools. As well 2012 6X14 enclosed trailer & 40X28 Workshop. (Lunch Served by Girl Guides)
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Thank You The family of the late
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wish to extend our sincerest appreciation for all the food, cards, donations, flowers and community support. Thanks to Reverend Janelle Shaw for her gracious comfort and to Ross Funeral Service for all your guidance.
Ted & Debbie and family Roberta & Curtis and family Stephanie & Scott and family
the shrike and natural plants and animals, which are under threat from herbicides, pesticides and supplementary influences related to human activity. “What can we do about this?” Peat Hamm asked the small audience. Peat Hamm listed several ways producers can assist to protect endangered populations existing on their farmlands and ranches in Saskatchewan. Private stewardship, conservation easements and government stewardship programs are just a few methods producers can use to address conservation matters. “If an action plan is approved, you can apply for stewardship programs.” Peat Hamm further described some of
the federal programs designed to help producers to keep their land industrious, while protecting the natural flora and fauna existing on their property simultaneously. Federal governments on both sides of the House have long encouraged producers to adopt good conservation practices. “Farmers and ranchers have the most potential for impact,” Peat Hamm maintained. Whenever a plant or animal becomes extinct, this is concerning for all existing life on the planet. “For species at risk, its kind of like the canary in the coal mine,” Peat Hamm concluded, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity for the planet’s survival.
Thank you
for all the kindness given to us in the passing of our loved one Ivan Lawrence. The delicious food, all the hugs, phone calls, flowers and personal visits. Extra thanks to our angel workers Verna, Dale, Sue and Louise. Patrick, Elan and Staff your kindness was exceptional. The 55 Club for the lunch – good job. To all who took part in Ivan’s farewell service. Thanks to Dr. Carulei, Assiniboia Hospital Staff and Home Care.
Sincerely, Alice Lawrence and family
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The Gravelbourg Shuttle Bus team plans fundraiser By Dan Archer A fundraiser is planned for the Gravelbourg bus shuttle project at Café Paris on Tuesday, April 23. Seating will be limited, so call the café at 306-648-2223 to reserve a seat for an evening of prime rib and jazz from Albertan artists, Livestock Online and Billie Zizi. All proceeds will be going to the Gravelbourg bus shuttle project. The Edmonton-based trio Livestock Online is comprised of Thom Bennett, Dan Davis and Josh McHan. Livestock Online is influenced by jazz luminaries such as Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker. Livestock Online
Situated in a ranch area 72 kilometres south of Assiniboia, Fir Mountain is located near the Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum, the Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park and Grasslands National Park. Photo by Dan Archer
reinterpret jazz standards or play their own modernized creations described by reviewers as high-energy, groove-based music. Edmontonian Billie Zizi combines classic soul with melodies taken from contemporary rhythm and blues, along with an infusion of scat vocals. Her jazzy guitar-based ventures are accessible, yet fresh and experimental. Her second full-length album – Moon of Honey – a work recorded in 2016, displays an artist with a strong sense of melody, but one who is also willing to push the creative boundaries with her sonic and arresting guitar work.
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Dave Gunning is a personable, chatty Assiniboia Seventh Avenue School performer with remarkable talents Kindergarten Registration
By Dan Archer Dave Gunning performed live at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre on March 7. with fellow Nova Scotian, Allie Bennett. Upon strolling into the Dave Gunning gig, I instantly detected a calming presence. Gunning’s sense of humour coupled with the dedicated musicianship of Bennett had mellowed the room of nearly 80 participants in the auditorium on Thursday night. If you’ve never heard Dave Gunning performing live before, expect long preambles. My, does Gunning enjoy
lengthy onstage chats. At times, Gunning’s amusing but rambling interludes reminded me of the British comedian Ronnie Corbett, who eventually got to the point of the joke, but took the scenic route on getting there. Regardless, Gunning is a funny, talented performer who plays an intriguing mix of Celtic folk with a country twang. Before playing Here she comes a running, Gunning discussed the video he made in 2000 about an arresting woman beloved by many men in the village. “She was so beautiful, even the wind wanted
to catch her,” Gunning laughed then called the accompanying video “a cross between Anne of Green Gables and Monty Python.” In the video, there’s a recurring scene of the woman running through a wheat field with desperate men in rubber boots chasing after her. Gunning also talked about his song These Hands, a tune he cowrote with George Canyon. After watching a Pete Seeger documentary, Gunning decided to resurrect the love song he’d written for a friend’s wife. Originally, he was unsure about what
to do with this song. But after watching the Seeger documentary, Gunning was inspired to add a universal narrative to the lyrics. The theme of this anthemic folk tune is meant to encourage people to become everyday heroes – also a recurrent subject in many of Seeger’s folk songs. These Hands has been further transformed into a children’s book, featuring 17 illustrations by artist Meaghan Smith, as well the lyrics and sheet music for this gentle yet persuasive Pete Seegerinfluenced song with thoughtful lyrics.
Students who are five years of age by December 31, 2019 are eligible to attend Kindergarten in September 2019 at Assiniboia Seventh Avenue School. Please bring your child’s birth certificate and Saskatchewan health card to the school to register his/her name and to receive a registration form. Please call the school at 306-642-3566 for further information. Registrations will be accepted until April 12, 2019 during regular school hours.
Spring runoff potential varies across Sask. The Water Security Agency (WSA) released a spring runoff forecast for 2019 on March 6. The WSA is generally expecting below normal snowmelt runoff in the far north, near normal snowmelt runoff over central areas of the province and below normal snowmelt runoff over much of southern Saskatchewan. Above normal snowfall in February has increased the runoff potential for most areas of the province. While the snowpack is now near normal over many areas of southern Saskatchewan, dry conditions in the summer and fall of 2018 will lower the runoff potential. There is an area west of Prince Albert, over to Lloydminster and Cold Lake, where an above normal snowmelt runoff response is expected due to wetter conditions at freeze-up in 2018 and an above normal snowpack.
While above normal runoff is expected over this area, flooding conditions are not likely based on current conditions. Well below normal snowmelt runoff is expected over an area extending from the upper end of Lake Diefenbaker east toward Leross. This area was quite dry in 2018 and the snowpack is below
normal. Some agricultural water supply issues could be present within this area in 2019 if conditions do not improve. The runoff potential could change as there is potentially six weeks of winter weather remaining. However, based on current conditions, well above normal snowfall would be required in March to give
rise to flooding concerns for most of the province. Water supplies from the province’s major reservoirs are expected to be adequate in 2019. Desirable summer operating levels are also expected at recreational lakes within the province in 2019. The WSA will issue another forecast in early April, if runoff is not yet underway.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Assiniboia Seventh Avenue School Pre-Kindergarten Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Pre-Kindergarten program at Seventh Avenue School. (Children must be three or four years of age as of school start up in September 2019.) This is an application process and not an immediate acceptance in the program. Please bring your child’s birth certificate and Saskatchewan health card to the school to receive an application form. Please contact the school at
306-642-3566
for further information.
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Sports
Senior Rebels VS Coronach Senior Rebels 2 Games Up
In Assiniboia Fri March 15th @ 8:30PM
In Coronach Sat March 16th @ 7:30PM
Senior Rebels take early lead in Notekeu finals
Photo by Dan Archer
Submitted by Bill Lothian The Assiniboia Senior Rebels have taken an early 2-0 series lead in the Notekeu Hockey League’s best of seven finals following a pair of hard-fought battles over the weekend against the Coronach Merchants. The Merchants came out flying on Friday night and had the Rebels in disarray for the first two periods, opening up with a 1-0 lead going into the third. If it wasn’t for the solid Rebel’s goaltending, this game would have been in the books already. The Merchants scored first in the third to take a 2-0 advantage, before the
Rebels finally broke the ice with just over eight minutes to go on a goal from Zach Evans. They scored again shortly after on the powerplay with a beauty by Brett Leslie from Hall and Powell. The Rebels notched another goal on the PP with a stunning passing display from Powell to Delorme, allowing Assiniboia to take their first lead of the match at 3-2. Some “shut the door” defence and great goaltending from Bushell, along with an empty net tally from Powell in the dying seconds sealed the Rebel’s comeback victory. During the next game, held in Coronach on Saturday night, the Merchants opened the scoring with
three minutes left in the first, but the Rebels responded with a power play with Holick scoring with assistance from Delorme and Leslie, tying the game before the period was done. The Rebels took the lead in the second thanks to a goal by Delorme with assistance from Evans, allowing Assiniboia to head into the third with a slight advantage. Again, some solid defence came from the backend, along with stellar goaltending from Bushell, carried the boys to the point where Holick was enabled to score a valuable marker with the support of Delorme and Evans with just under two minutes to go, earning the Rebels a
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p.m. and back in Coronach on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The series will conclude the following weekend Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday if necessary. Crowds have been good, so come out and catch the playoff action.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
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Junior Rebels end season, defeated by the Regina Capitals By Dan Archer The Junior Rebels played the Regina Capitals at home in Assiniboia on March 7, losing to the visiting team 4-0 in their last playoff in the merry, wintry month of March. The match between Regina and Assiniboia began with a scoreless period in the first then the Capitals slugged two scorchers through the net during the
second period. This goal at the top of the second helped to set the theme for the Rebels this evening, who were unable to shoot the puck back into Regina’s net for the entire game in their final contest for the 2018-2019 season. Tw e n t y - y e a r - o l d Ahmed Ally with the help of Jordan Repsch scored in second for the Capitals at 3:36. And before the
second could draw to a close, Kyle Colwell and Ryan Blacklaws dropped another one into the net for the visiting team with an eyewatering 49 seconds left to manage. During the third period, the Regina team continued their domination, with Todd Johnson and Kyle Colwell both carving notches onto the board, each launching goals into
the Assiniboia net with the assistance of their well-coordinated teammates. Despite this loss, the Junior Rebels supplied another hockey season chocked with enthusiasm, thrills and dedicated sportsmanship from all team members. The Junior Rebels will be back in action with the league next winter, during the 2019-2020 season.
Baseball needs a jolt — and soon sports column by Bruce Penton
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Baseball — the national pastime. Emphasis on the ‘past’? Say it ain’t so. It’s been a foregone conclusion for the past couple of decades that pro football has zoomed past baseball as the favourite sport of North Americans, but lately, baseball is really taking it in the teeth in the court of public opinion. Games are lasting far too long for today’s fan, who lives for immediacy and fast-paced action. Pitching change after pitching change, often after the guy on the mound has faced only one hitter. “A one-batter specialist,” he’s called. Too many strikeouts, as pitchers are becoming dominant and batters are more interested in — or forced to — swinging for the fences because defensive shifts have become the norm in major league parks. It’s all about “launch angle.” Tony Gwynn and Ted Williams wouldn’t approve. Pete Rose would bet it’s bad for the game. An online report from the CBC’s the Buzzer said it best: “Baseball is now an extreme power game where hitters swing (and miss) from the heels against an endless string
of flame-throwing relievers. When they make contact, the ball often lands in the teeth of a defensive shift. The pitching changes are endless. The ball is in play less than ever. Entertainment alternatives are everywhere. Sure, the cash is still rolling in. But you can’t just count on fans sticking with baseball forever.” Forbes Magazine reports Major League Baseball attendance dropped below 70 million in 2018 for the first time in 15 years. If that’s not enough to make Commissioner Rob Manfred and his owner bosses stand up and pay attention, what will? Money talks, of course. Perhaps when gate, TV and merchandise revenues start to dip, the powers-that-be will take some significant steps to create more action during a nine-inning game. Broadcaster Bob Costas, whose first sporting love is baseball, said in a recent New Yorker interview that “baseball’s supposed to have a pleasing, leisurely pace. It’s not supposed to have a lethargic pace, and that’s what Manfred and company and the Players Association, if they’re enlightened about it, have to grapple with.” Preventing scoring is becoming the way to win in all sports. Defence wins in the NFL. Coaches in the NHL use neutralzone traps to stifle an opponent’s offensive efforts. In baseball, overpowering pitching and defensive shifts are taking over.
Boring is winning out. Fans are zoning out. Big changes are needed, or what used to be the national pastime will become more like naptime. • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Lebron James went to Lakers in part to jumpstart his career in Hollywood. Well, looks like this year he’ll be free to work on movies starting in April.” • Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update: “Bryce Harper has signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, answering the question, ‘How much would someone have to pay you to live in Philadelphia?’” • Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Report: Man agrees to live in Philadelphia for $330 million.” • Patti Dawn Swansson in the River City Renegade, on Jays’ prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: “Apparently there’s 250 pounds of him, and 200 of it must be in the butt and thighs. His backside is wider than a hay wagon.” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, who evidently is not a fan of The Athletic: “Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt ran out of toothpaste this morning, so he borrowed a Crest tube from his son. This was first reported by @TheAthletic.” • Chad again, on champion bowler Jason Belmonte, who bowls using two hands: “It’s as revolutionary as if Picasso
painted with the brush between his teeth.” • Brad Rock of the Deseret News: “Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting a prostitute. But he did plead guilty to wearing a coloured shirt with a white collar 30 years after they went out of style.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Eight Portland Trailblazers got stuck in an elevator during a recent road trip to Boston. During the 30 minutes they were trapped, they still outscored the Celtics.” • Currie again: “At last count, an Indiana man estimates he has watched 26,261 layers of paint dry on his Guinness World Record giant painted baseball. ‘We know how you feel,’ said Knicks fans.” • A groaner from the punny Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: ”Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young drew his second technical foul of the game — and an automatic ejection — because he stared down the Bulls’ Kris Dunn. With apologies to Led Zeppelin, he was buying a stare-way to heavin’.” • How bad is the world, asks Dwight Perry? “Crime’s so bad,” Louisiana Senator John Kennedy told the Gridiron Club dinner audience in D.C., “we had a Super Bowl stolen from us.” Added comedian Argus Hamilton: “It’s so bad in Venezuela, if you throw a dog a bone he has to signal for a fair catch.”
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306-642-5115 Notice of Assessment R.M. of Lake of The Rivers No. 72
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Lake of The Rivers No. 72 for the year of 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday to Friday, March 15, 2019 to April 18, 2019. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Lake Of The Rivers No. 72, Box 610, Assiniboia, Sk., S0H 0B0, by the 18th day of April, 2019. Dated this 15th day of March, 2019 Ellen Klein Assessor
ELDER CHAROLAIS FARMS 9th Annual Charolais Bull Sale
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 1:30 PM • Coronach, SK
Performance bulls that will add profitable pay weight to your calf crop ON OFFER: 44 YEARLING CHAROLAIS BULLS • Many Polled, some Red Factor • Guaranteed to Work • Free delivery up to 200 km before May 1 or take them home sale day and deduct $100 from your total purchase
Bruce Penton has been writing about sports for more than 40 years and has been circulating a weekly sports column to Prairie community newspapers since 2008. After 27 years in the community newspaper industry in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Penton is now assistant managing editor of the Medicine Hat News.
WILLOW BUNCH GOLF CLUB Is now accepting applications for CLUBHOUSE MANAGER.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the clubhouse, pro shop, clerical duties, food and beverage service, staffing, sanitation, general maintenance and other related duties. Managers are expected to work regular shifts which include weekends, tournaments, etc. Previous experience in management and golf management is an asset but not necessarily required. Must be 19 years of age to apply. Please state qualifications and salary expectations. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm Monday March 25, 2019 and forwarded to: Willow Bunch Golf Club • Box 1000 • Willow Bunch, SK S0H 4K0 For further information or to submit your resume via email, in PDF format: willowbunchgolfclub@sasktel.net
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2 PIECE TUESDAY 2 Pieces of Seasoned Fried Chicken Chick & Fries
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Folk Trio:
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ASSINIBOIA & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS
At the Door Ticket Sales Adult - $35.00 Student - $12.00 Group Rate 10+ Call Office 306-642-5294 Tickets Available: POW Centre, Arts Council Office (Shurniak Gallery) Conexus CU, Assiniboia Library
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New agreement expands access to dental services
Brynn Generous from The Pas, Manitoba, will have her artwork on display in the Kay Cristo Room at the Assiniboia & District Public Library throughout March and April. Generous has practiced art since a young age. She’s self-taught and has learned through trial and error. Her art focuses on portraits, trying to capture the spirit of the person in the images. Her favourite subjects are children with curious eyes and little noses. Photo submitted by Brynn Generous
World Day of Prayer held in Southline Submitted by S. Falconer, Southline World Day of Prayer 2019 was prepared by the women of Slovenia, previously part of Yugoslavia. They chose the theme: Come – Everything is Ready. The focus of the service was the invitation for everyone to come. The door of God’s house is open to everyone. The Glentworth United Church hosted the service at 10:00 a.m. on March 2.
They were joined by representatives from the Roman Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Church who participated in the service. Leaders were Elaine Munford and Marilyn Sandor. Dianne Falconer was the pianist. The group watched a video presentation on Slovenia with Rev. Eunkyu Ji operating the computer. Refreshments and a social hour followed. The Mankota service was held at the Prairie View
Nursing Home at on March 2. It was conducted by the members of the United Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Leaders were Alma MacDonald and Florence Kress. Lillian Klein provided the music. Rev. Eunkyu Ji delivered the benediction. Following the service, the participants enjoyed lunch with the residents at the home. The offering taken at the services helps to fund the World Day of Prayer
in Canada, as well as funding grants for projects to restore hope to women touched by injustice. McCord Recreation Board hosted their annual Pancake Brunch on March 3. There is always a good crowd on hand for their delicious brunch.
Saskatchewan residents now have access to expanded insured dental services thanks to a new agreement between the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and the Ministry of Health. The new and expanded insured services under the Ministry of Health include cleft lip and palate treatment services for infants, children and adolescents, along with expanded coverage for dental extractions for cancer patients and specialized dental consultations for medical patients. “This new agreement is a win for patients, dental specialists and surgeons,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “I want to thank the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan and our officials in the Ministry of Health for their diligence and collegiality throughout the negotiation process.” Coverage for these services under this new agreement will mean more patients get the help they need when it’s required. The new agreement pro-
vides a two per cent increase to dental surgical and specialty fees in 201920. The new fee schedule takes effect April 1, 2019. “Dentists and Dental Specialists are proud to be able to offer Saskatchewan residents improved comprehensive and focused services, especially those that impact infants, children and adolescents with cleft lip and palate deformities, as well as patients who are undergoing cancer radiation treatment or stem cell transplants,” College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan Vice-President Dr. Craig Humber said. The total cost for fee increases and the expansion of insured services as part of the agreement is approximately $200,000. The new agreement covers the period ending March 31, 2020. Approximately 3,000 Saskatchewan patients receive insured surgical interventions and treatments each year. About 1,300 additional patients will benefit from the new and expanded services under the new agreement.
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Annie Helen Warken (nee Ogibowski) of Coronach, Saskatchewan passed away January 30, 2019 at age 95. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence; daughters: Linda Martina, Virginia and Bernadette; sons: Bradley, Cameron and Tony; parents Nick and Mary Ogibowski, parents-in-law Conrad and Lucy Warken; sons-in-law Stan Agopsowicz, Ron Shenher, Bill Marinier; brother Tony; sister Frances; grandsons Kevin Agopsowicz, Shawn Warken; and granddaughter Brandie Warken. She is survived by eight sons: Clarence (Barb), Lawrence (Joan), Randy (Judy), Greg (Dorothy), Darby (Natalie), Thomas (Dion), Vincent (Kathy) and Todd; five daughters: Lorraine Agopowicz, Betty Shenher, Florence Gording, Shirley Marinier and Michelle (Jim) Thompson; daughters-in-law Pat and Gloria; sons-in-law Frank Martina and Stan Lyle; sister Stella; 58 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mom was born on November 14, 1923 in Strathclair, Manitoba. She was the second oldest in a family of four children and grew up on the farm. She met our dad Lawrence in 1940 and on April 22, 1941 they were married. In April of 1942 they introduced their first child and their family grew to 19 children. Most people couldn’t fathom raising a family that size but with a lot patience and love, Mom just did what she needed to do with a smile and that twinkle in her eye. She grew acres of gardens of vegetables, fruits and flowers, creating a paradise as she loved nature of every kind. She made the most delicious meals, bread, fruitcakes and jams and everything was homemade. She fed the whole family and often had company on Sunday. During seeding and harvest she would provide lunches and full course meals to the field, and later added a bit of luxury by using the camper on the back of the truck. She milked cows, raised chickens and pigs and loved the animals especially her dog Prince. She washed clothes on a washboard for the first couple of kids. Later Mom would fill the clothesline several times in a day before the wash was done. Mom sewed many of our clothes and often made matching shirts for Dad and the boys and matching dresses for us girls. She and grandma created many beautiful and artistic quilts and embroidery. She also loved to draw and paint flowers and made homemade valentine cards for us kids using lace, ribbon and velvet fabric, a real treasure. Mom and Dad loved music and dancing. They enjoyed small getaway trips to Manitoba, B.C., and North Dakota to visit family as well as trips to Las Vegas and Nashville. They also enjoyed trips to the city to shop or to town to play slot machines. After Dad passed away she remained active in the farm decisions and bookkeeping. We were fortunate that she was alert to the end of her life. Mom loved the simple things. She had an unconditional love for everyone. Her faith in God and prayer came first in her life and she taught us to trust God during hard times. We are proud of her legacy and we will miss her dearly. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Coronach Community Hall, Coronach, SK. Father Dennis Remot celebrant. Cross Bearer was Melissa Collins. Altar Servers were Khanesia Warken, Joey Zarowny and Jenny Zarowny. Lighting the Pascal Candle was son Tom. Readers were Nadine Shenher and Susan Agopsowicz. Intercessions were read by Deidre Wilson. Tribute was by Annie’s daughters Florence and Michelle. Music Ministry led by Linda Poirier. Pallbearers were grandsons: Quentin Warken, Preston Warken, Wyatt Warken, Matt Warken, Michael Warken, Mark Warken, Travis Warken and Grant Marinier. Interment followed at Coronach Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Annie may be made to the Coronach & Area Health Care Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK. Thank you to everyone for the love, support and help during this difficult time. Thank you very much to all the home care workers over the years who enabled Mom to stay in her own home. Thanks to Father Dennis; to Linda Poirier for the music; to Gary and Anette for your care and compassion; to BJ Bus Lines; to April for the slide show; for all who helped with the funeral lunch and to all who helped in any way.
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Vernon Raymond Eklund of McCord, SK passed away on February 24, 2019, at the age of 88 years. He was born at the farm in the Horse Creek District on December 28, 1930, to Raymond and Theresa, their third child. Older sisters Geraldine, age 3, and Fay, age 2, could not say Vernon and called him “Buddy” which became Bud and his forever name. So many knew him as Uncle Bud whether related or not. “In January of 1937, Raymond had a hip operation. He had a cast on from under his arms to his knees. In the spring 0f 1937, the same year, the old milk cow walked out unto the ice on the slough west of the barn. The ice didn’t hold so in she went. Raymond said he would have to go help her out. Because of the heavy cast and crutches, he broke through the ice. Bud, six years old, and Glenn, 5 years old, ran to the barn for the team and “stone boat” and pulled their Dad out. While this was going on the old cow walked out, unharmed.” This story is from the McCord History Book. Bud attended Lark Hill School up to Grade seven. After being done with school he worked for several ranchers in the area and did carpentry work with his dad. Bud and his brother Doug farmed and ranched with their dad, Raymond until they bought the land in 1969 and Raymond and Theresa moved to Mankota. Bud and Doug continued to farm and ranch together. Bud moved to McCord to live with his mother, Theresa, and sister, Geraldine, in 1982. He sold his portion of the Ranch to his nephew, Daryl Eklund, in 1987. That was not retirement though. Bud continued to help his relatives and numerous neighbors. Most of the time this help was from the back of a horse. Although still active Bud was slowing down. In the spring of 2016, he made the decision to move to the Prairie View Health Centre in Mankota. One of the hardest things about this move was giving up his independence. He resided in Mankota until his death. Bud always figured if you took one road somewhere you should take a different road home. He enjoyed the adventure of seeing new country. This included travelling to Italy and numerous states, including Montana for the Centennial Cattle Drive in 1989. Many people did not know, there was an artist hiding under that cowboy hat. He liked to sketch horses and the rolling hills. Bud enjoyed a variety of things including taking videos, going to rodeos, the Cowboy Poetry Weekend in Maple Creek, gopher hunting, the Moose Jaw Airshow, polka music and the company of his nieces and nephews. Bud is survived by sister Fay Mastad, brother Doug (Gail) Eklund, sister-in-law Mearl Eklund and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Theresa and Raymond Eklund, sister Geraldine Munn, brother Glenn Eklund and brothers-in-law Melvin Mastad and John Munn. Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at the McCord Hall, with Joanne Petersen celebrant. Urn bearer was Calvin Mastad. Scripture reading was read by Reverend Eunkyu Ji. The eulogy and tribute were shared by Joanne Petersen, Daryl Eklund, and Calvin Mastad. Special music by Mark Elford. Memorial donations in memory of Bud to the McCord Hall, Box 89, McCord, SK S0H 2T0. The family would like to express thanks to the Mankota Nursing Home for their care the last three years, St. Joseph’s Hospital, McCord Hall, the community for lunch, Reverend Ji and Mark Elford. Thank you to all who attended his celebration of life and your condolences. Thank you to Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapels. Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca
HELP WANTED Owen was born May 3, 1935 on the family farm at Big Beaver, SK. Following the death of his father in 1980, he moved to Rockglen to reside in the care home of Ruby Panzer. When Ruby retired, Owen resided at the Berthelot Care Home for over 20 years until moving to Assiniboia then eventually Providence Place in Moose Jaw, where he passed away February 10, 2019. While Owen lived in Rockglen, he worked for the Town and did odd jobs around the town and for farmers in the area. He was known for cutting lawns and plowing snow. Predeceased by parents Marie & Charles and his sister Larcella Gaven, Owen is survived by his brother Edward, numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Faith Harvest Church, Rockglen, SK. Arnold and Patricia Manske presided at the service. Interment with his parents at the Big Beaver Cemetery, Big Beaver, SK will take place at a later date. Expressions of sympathy for the Millard family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
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Cara Zukewich, Child Injury Prevention Program Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, gives the following recommendations to parents and caregivers. Store all cannabis products, along with other poisons and medications, in a locked space out of the sight and reach of children. If possible, store the products in the original packaging, or in child-resistant containers that are clearly labelled. Keep all cannabis products, including homemade edibles (e.g., gummy bears, brownies), out of the sight and reach. If children can see it and reach it, they could eat it. Children will not be able to see or taste the difference between a cannabis edible and a regular treat. An edible may taste really
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The R.M. of Hart Butte No. 11 is accepting tenders for the Gravel Hauling in 2019. Please provide the cost to load and haul approximately 10,000 cubic yards (please quote on a per yard basis). Hauling must be completed by August 31, 2019. Please provide your Workers’ Compensation Employer Number along with an updated letter of your WCB status. Any tender not necessarily accepted. Deadline for tenders to be received is April 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Please submit tenders to: R.M. of Hart Butte No. 11 Box 210, Coronach, SK. S0H 0Z0 Fax: 1-306-267-2391 Email: rm11@sasktel.net
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Wood Mountain Community Hall has Shrove Tuesday
Parishioners and visitors celebrated Shrove Tuesday at the St. George’s RC Parish Centre Photo by Dan Archer on Sixth Avenue on March 5.
Shrove Tuesday was held at St. George’s By Dan Archer Parishioners and visitors celebrated Shrove Tuesday on the afternoon of March 5 at the St. George’s RC Parish Centre on Sixth Avenue in Assiniboia. Shrove Tuesday — also known as Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras — is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. “Lent starts tomorrow.
Lent begins with acts of charity,” one of the parishioners at St. George explained. “But the wrong approach to Lent is that you have to give things up,” another parishioner said. Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as it’s sometimes known in Commonwealth countries, is observed in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada and the United States. Shrove Tuesday also appears in the Philippines and Germany. Shrove Tuesday is associated with Easter, meaning the date of this celebration before Lent changes each year, with dates varying from February to March. Shrove Tuesday is preceded by Shrove Monday, marking the end of Shrovetide or the Pre-Lenten Sea-
son. Shrove Tuesday is observed by many Christian denominations, including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists and Roman Catholics, who take the time to examine themselves on this day and consider the ways they need to repent. On Shrove Tuesday, committed Christians aren’t merely celebrating, they are pursuing ways to attain spiritual growth from God.
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Submitted by S. Falconer, Southline Wood Mountain Community Hall hosted their Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 5. There was a good crowd out for the evening event. Bowling Notes Mankota Bowling Centre held an open tournament on March 2 and 3 with eight teams competing. Winners were as follows: 1st place Wendy Schmaltz, Kyla Tetreau, Abbie Bergan, Bob Schock; 2ndPatti Highsaw, Debbie McCrea, Kim Gillespie, Fran Rieder; 3rd- Alma MacDonald, Debbie Emms, Phyllis Baron, Cathie MacDonald. Glentworth School Notes Glentworth Central School held many activities to raise funds for Telemiracle this winter. The Grade 6-12 classes held a Jail and Bail on February 7. From February 11 to 14, the students sold candygrams. On February 26, ice cream floats and butter horns were sold at noon. The whole community was invited to the bingo and penny parade held at the gymnasium on March 1. Desserts were also sold that evening. A total of $2372.75 was raised for Telemiracle. Glentworth elementary students spent the day at the rink curling and skating on March 4. Many parents volunteered their time to help out on the curling ice and in the booth. The stu-
dents learn a few new skills of the game each year and enjoy skating while they wait their turn. There were parents who donated snacks and who helped serve food on this busy, fun-filled day. Badminton is in full swing. The bantam program runs Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Ms. Aimee McDowell and Ms. Brooke Stewart coached the students in Grades 6-9. Competing this year are Kohan B., Tanner D-O, Crystal M., Rylan P., Jazlyn H., Easton L., Elexa S., Kaylee Z., Tyson J., Lexxy O., Savannah P., Andrew W., Kaira L. and Hadley O. The senior program is running on Mondays and Thursdays with Coach Mr. Tyson Hertz. The students competing from Grades 10 to 12 are Aspen B., Trace D., Dylan H., Trey J., Blaze O., Jynae P., Makaila P., Kaylin P., Taylor Z., Dan H., Colby M., Brynn Z., Mahteya D., Carson F., Coy G. and Cole Z. Archery practice is also held in the school gym on Tuesdays after school. Mme Lacasse-Corcoran and Ms. Nelson have the students in Grades 4 and 5 practicing shooting skills for the home tournament, which takes place on March 23. The students in Grades 6-10 practice later in the afternoon on Tuesdays. The archers will wrap up their season at provincials on March 30 in Moose Jaw.
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Canada’s agricultural industries are not only facing trade actions by China, but local producers, manufacturers, transportation staff and other Canadian industries – including all agricultural-related businesses – have been threatened by American tariffs since the spring of last year. According to Maclean’s, from June-August 2018, the U.S. collected $713 million in Canadian funds. Ottawa has been fighting back, charging U.S. importers $371 million in July and August combined. Trade wars enrich governments, but they negatively affect producers Photo by Dan Archer in both countries.
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Gardener’s Corner Celebrating the Green With Shamrocks Submitted by Patricia Hanbidge, horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture Another year, and yes another St. Paddy’s and all that goes along with that! March 17th marks a special day for those of us who are Irish….and those that would like to be! All joking aside, this day is celebrated by people from all backgrounds in many parts of the world. St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of all that is green and people help to make the day special by wearing something green. This day simply bursts with folklore surrounding leprechauns, good luck and of course the shamrock. The Celts called the shamrock “seamrog” or “little clover” and considered it a sacred plant symbolizing the rebirth of spring. Now I think that for any of us who garden on the prairie, the shamrock is very special to us as it does signal the ebbing winter and the quickly approaching spring. Identifying what plant is the original Irish shamrock has always been a bit
of a puzzle. Many of the Irish still living in Ireland would say it is a fourleaved clover while others consider that is must be a three-leaved clover. No one can agree which plant was picked by St. Patrick; however there are a number of possibilities of plants that are native to Europe and are now naturalized to North America. It could be the European wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) which is often considered the true shamrock or perhaps a type of white clover (Trifolium repens), the hop clover (Trifolium procumbens) or even the familiar black medic (Medicago lupulina). During the month of March we see a number of shamrock looking plants gracing the shelves in our favourite garden centres and tempting us to pur-
chase them for good luck. They are usually oxalis which is native to Mexico in the higher elevation areas and southern Africa and South America. They grow from tiny bulbs and generally have three or four-lobed leaves. In the landscape, some of the oxalis can become a problem ground cover. Oxalis prefers to be in high light areas. The leaves will close at night and open in good light or sunshine. There are oxalis that will have leaves of red, green or purple with blooms of white, yellow, pink or red. Many of the oxalis we grow would go dormant in the summer if they were growing in their place of origin. If your oxalis is placed in an area that gets too hot it will also go dormant until the temperature drops to an acceptable level. If you forget to water them they might also go dormant but if you again begin to water, new sprouts will appear. If
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The Pronghorn are North America’s fastest mammals
Pronghorns are also found in southeastern Alberta and western Photo by Dan Archer states such as Wyoming and Montana.
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By Dan Archer On drives throughout the southwestern Saskatchewan countryside, you might spot herds of Antilocapra Americana grazing in grasslands or sagebrush. Pronghorns are also found in southeastern Alberta and western states such as Wyoming and Montana. Long before deer, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats migrated over the Bering Strait land bridge, the Pronghorn were living in North America based on evidence from fossil records. Although Pronghorns are sometimes referred to as antelopes, they actually aren’t true antelopes. Both sexes travel together, sometimes voyaging for hundreds of kilometres to avoid critical winter conditions, or to divest from burnt-over areas. The Pronghorns have a high reproductive rate,
allowing for swift revitalizations from losses due to hazardous conditions such as blizzards, drownings, droughts or grass fires. After the rut, five to seven embryos are implanted in the female’s uterus, but only two embryos survive, each with a uterine horn. When Europeans arrived in North America, there were 30-60 million Pronghorn grazing on this continent. After livestock and modern farming methods were introduced, the Pronghorn dwindled to near extinction by 1900. Thankfully, vigilant protection routines have helped to bring the Pronghorn back to Saskatchewan and the western states in larger numbers. Males and females are similar in size and appearance. When bucks shed horn sheaths after mating, they simulate the female form, thus becoming challenging for predators to
distinguish. The loss of the horn sheath is unusual, since in other bovids, the sheath is customarily a permanent feature. In mating seasons, bucks are possessive in some populations, or they might act as harem herders in others. The Pronghorn is the swiftest mammal in North America, seconded only by the cheetah in the entire world. Pronghorns are capable of reaching speeds of 95 kilometres per hour and can uphold a 35 kilometre per hour pace for lengthy intervals. At a height of one metre with maximum weight of 52 kilograms, pronghorns travel great distances on near skeletal legs. In 2009, The Western Producer reported on the figures compiled by an Albertan research team, who discovered the average annual migration of Pronghorns might encompass distances of nearly 330800 kilometres.
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By Dan Archer In the Canadian prairies, long winter drives in harsh conditions are a constant reality. Icy roads are a special concern in the winter, but particularly in the early spring, when the snow melts during the day then turns into ice overnight. Ensure you’ve got approved winter tires in good condition. Snow tires are made of a compound capable of remaining soft and pliant in colder temperatures rather than turning hard in the cold like summer and all-season tires. The softness of the compound in winter tires allows vehicles to grip the road better, giving drivers shorter stopping distance and allowing for better handling on ice and snow. When confronting ice, turn your front wheels in the same direction where the rear of the vehicle is sliding. You might’ve heard about turning the wheels into the slide, which means the exact thing. For example, if the back of your car slides to
the right, turn the wheel to the right. Whenever you’re driving in colder temperatures, slow down in case you hit an icy patch. Ice impacts your stopping distance and vehicle handling. A good practice session of driving in slippery conditions like an empty, snow-covered lot might help you prepare for winter driving. If your vehicle hits a patch of black ice on the road, stay calm. Keep the vehicle heading in a straight line as you pass over the slippery spot. Take your foot off the gas. Don’t hit the brakes. If you’re driving a car with a manual transmission, shift into a lower gear, giving you more influence over the car’s motion. Place your hands at the nine and three o’clock positions to help you gain better control of the wheel and to keep the vehicle stable. If you start to feel the back end of your car sliding out, remember to keeping looking forward to where you want the vehicle to go.
Turn the steering wheel slightly into the direction your back end is heading. Struggling against this movement might spin the vehicle into chaos. If you skid or spin, remain calm. Controlled braking could become necessary if you’re skidding a lot. If your car has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), put your foot on the brake then apply even pressure. The ABS will pump the brakes. You’ll feel a pulsing underneath the brake pedal – this is the ABS engaging and disengaging the brakes. Never take your foot off the brake once you feel this sensation beginning. If you don’t have ABS, use the heel-to-toe method. Keep your heel on the floor then use your toes to gently pump the brakes as you skid, keeping your steering wheel pointed in the direction you want your car to go into. If you feel your brakes locking, reduce the pressure on the brakes then repeat until your vehicle stops moving. 19032JJ0