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Explosion/fire at Taylor’s Auto Repair By Dan Archer A series of loud explosions were heard throughout Assiniboia on the morning of Sept. 22, sometime around 6 a.m. Next, a fire sparked off east of Centre Street and along Second Avenue in a car lot located in Assiniboia’s downtown sector. Emergency vehicles arrived at approximately 6:13 to extinguish a vehicle on fire at Taylor’s Auto Repair on 102 Second Avenue East. At the centre of the disaster, a silver crew cabstyled XTR Ford pick-up truck spewed smoke and flames. A neighbouring Ford 250 also caught on fire. The Assiniboia Fire Department arrived on time to contain and extinguish the burning truck, before the blazes spread north across Second Avenue and west towards Centre Street. Later that morning, the fire scene was cordoned off and the RCMP were present to probe the causes of the morning’s inferno. Fire Chief Chuck Rust was asked if he could provide any details about Tuesday morning’s fire. He responded, “I can’t comment on the fire – it’s under investigation by RCMP.” In a release sent to the Assiniboia Times at 4 p.m. on September 22, the Assiniboia RCMP indicated that the fire’s

origins appeared to be suspicious. “On September 22, 2020, at approximately 6:13 a.m., the Assiniboia RCMP and Assiniboia Fire Rescue responded to the report of a vehicle fire at an automotive repair business located on Second Avenue East in Assiniboia,” the Assiniboia RCMP statement read. “Assiniboia Fire Rescue successfully extinguished the fire. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the fire and no one was injured in relation to this incident. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency later responded as well to examine the scene at Taylor’s Auto Repair. “The cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious at this time,” the RCMP release further stated. “The Assiniboia RCMP is additionally requesting that if the public has any information in relation to this incident to contact your local police station or the Assiniboia RCMP at (306) 642-7110. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, or by submitting a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.” The Assiniboia RCMP also confirmed the investigation into the fire on Tuesday morning at Taylor’s Auto Repair was ongoing.

The Assiniboia Fire Department arrived on time to contain and extinguish the burning truck, bePhoto by Dan Archer fore the blaze spread north across Second Avenue and west towards Centre Street.

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At the centre of the disaster, a silver crew cabstyled XTR Ford pick-up truck spewed smoke and flames. A neighbouring Ford 250 also caught on fire.

The Assiniboia RCMP confirmed the investigation into the fire on Tuesday morning at Taylor’s Auto Repair was ongoing. Photos by Dan Archer

Assiniboia RCMP seeks information for acts of mischief in mid-September The Assiniboia RCMP asked for the public’s assistance in tracing the person(s) responsible for a mischief transpiring in an area south of Assiniboia between the dates of September 13 to September 14, 2020. The person(s) responsible disposed of garbage and personal belongings in a field within the area in question. The Assiniboia RCMP further asked for the public’s assistance in detecting the person(s) responsible for a mischief occurring in the Town of Assiniboia on the 100 block of First Avenue West sometime

between the hours of 6:00 p.m. September 14 to 12.00 p.m. September 15. The person(s) responsible smashed the back window of a Grand Cherokee. Should anyone have information regarding the above crimes, please contact Assiniboia RCMP at 306-642-7110, or they have information and wish to remain anonymous in their reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website at <http://saskcrimestoppers.com/>, or text in a tip at TIP206 + the tip to CRIMES.

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Annual Meeting Monday, October 5, 2020 St. George’s Parish Hall, Assiniboia, SK 7:00 p.m. (no supper) Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and SHA rules we will be hosting a condensed version of our annual meeting. Only 30 members are allowed to attend the meeting where we will review the Financial Statements, announce the results of the election for Directors that was held in March, appoint the auditors for the upcoming year along with a few comments from our President and General Manager. We will also be looking at updating the following bylaw to allow Southland Co-operative to accept on-line memberships. Current: No person may become a member of the Co-operative unless that person has submitted a written application for membership, and until the said application has been approved by the Board or by a committee thereof. Proposed: No person may become a member of the Co-operative unless that person has: Renumbered: (a) Or (b)

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Additional influenza vaccine ordered to accommodate anticipated increased demand While COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind right now, influenza season is just around the corner. In anticipation of this, the Ministry of Health purchased 36.5 per cent more vaccine than last year to meet the anticipated increase in demand. Another enhancement to the seasonal influenza immunization program is the addition of no cost access to the high dose vaccine for personal care home residents 65 years of age or older. Longterm care residents in the same age bracket will receive the high dose vaccine at no cost again for the third year. “It is always a good idea to receive the influenza vaccination, but it is particularly important

during the pandemic,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “Receiving the vaccine will help prevent the spread of influenza.” Flu shots are recommended for those at higher risk, including seniors, people with underlying chronic health conditions, children under five and pregnant women. Seniors often have chronic health conditions (like heart or lung disease or diabetes) and weaker immune systems, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complications from influenza. There will be modifications to where and how flu shots will be administered this year. To accommodate public health precautions due to

COVID-19, there will be increased physical distancing and sanitization procedures. Details will be available when the fall im-

munization program gets underway in mid-October. For further information on influenza symptoms and when to seek care, call HealthLine 811.

The Assiniboia and District Public Library increases in-library browsing times The library in Assiniboia has just increased their appointment times for in-library browsing. The updated schedule is applicable as per Lori Crighton, Branch Librarian for the Assiniboia and District Public Library: Monday 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please call 306-6423631 to make an appointment. Curbside Pickup is available Tuesday – Saturday, from 1-6 p.m.

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Clean Fuel Standard a second carbon tax: Saskatchewan’s Minister of Energy and Resources

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 million tonnes per year, the federal government is working to develop a new “Clean Fuel Standard” and that is ringing alarm bells for the Saskatchewan government, as expressed by Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre. The term clean fuel is

not about reducing particulates or emissions of nitrous oxides, forms of air pollution. Rather, it’s all about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, which the federal Liberal government has repeatedly referred to as pollution. The Clean Fuel Standard includes “carbon intensity reduction requirements for liquid fuels” which would start in 2022, as well as similar

reductions for solid and gaseous fuels in 2023. The plan will “require those who produce and import liquid fossil fuels in Canada to reduce the carbon intensity of the liquid fossil fuels they produce and import annually.” Fossil fuels like gasoline, diesel, kerosene, light and heavy fuel oils are included, but “nonfossil fuels will not have a carbon intensity reduction requirement,” according to

A fair bit of Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre’s time in recent years has been spent taking on the federal government in its energy policies. This photo was taken May 7, 2019, when she spoke before a Senate committee about Bill C-48, what critics called the “no more pipelines bill.” Now she’s taking on the new “Clean Fuel Standard,” which Eyre calls a “second carbon tax.” Photo by Brian Zinchuk

Mayor’s Message September 2020

Well, it must be fall with our students back to school, the Aquatic Centre closed and our area farmers close to completing harvest. On September 10, we had the privilege of welcoming Premier Scott Moe to our community to announce Assiniboia’s funding through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP), which Council has designated to repair First Avenue East and Highway 13 East. This project involves relining the sewer line and repairs to storm drainage lines plus the road repairs. On another positive note, discussions are underway with the Ministry of Highways regarding the prospect of repaving of Centre Street, plus First Avenue East and West, for next year. This will be a cost shared project between the Town of Assiniboia and the Ministry of Highways. We are awaiting on any new guidelines for the opening of the Civic Centre, as it stands right now the plan is to have it open by October 19 for public skating, a hockey camp and a Halloween Skating Party on October 31. Also, the Recreation and Community Wellness Manager is planning a number of indoor sports, including pickleball, volleyball,

basketball and indoor soccer at the Prince of Wales Auditorium – see the online community events calendar for dates and times. The compost pick-up program runs from October 1 starting with west side pick-up to November 12 with compost on the east and west sides of town be-

ing collected. Also fall free landfill tipping will be offered from Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, October 31, so please take this opportunity to clean up yards and back alleys. Stronger Together Shop Local Mayor Bob Himbeault

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the Clean Fuel Standard: Proposed Regulatory Approach on the federal Environment and Climate Change website. Low-carbon fuels may include, but are not limited to ethanol, renewable diesel, biodiesel, hydrotreated vegetable oil, lowcarbon-intensity jet fuel, synthetic fuels and renewable methanol. On Sept. 9. Eyre wrote to Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O’Regan, saying the clean fuel standard, in its current form, “Would amount to a second Carbon Tax that would cripple the economic growth and future competitiveness of vital Canadian sectors at the worst possible time. As currently envisioned, its implementation would also outpace the Canadian renewable fuel sector’s ability to establish necessary infrastructure, which would result in significant foreign imports of renewable fuel products from the United States, in particular and a disproportionate reliance on non-Canadian workers.” “As a result, I am asking that further policy advancement of the CFS regulations be placed on formal pause,” she wrote. Eyre spoke about the

matter by phone on Sept. 18 from Saskatoon. She said, “This is going to be an economic crippler. And it is a second carbon tax, it will be applied on top of the carbon tax on the same emissions. And there’s a massive price tag to this thing. It’s estimated it’ll cost Canadians about 15 to $20 billion a year in higher household gas bills, higher prices at the pump and about 15 per cent higher fuel costs for industry, which of course includes the energy and resources sector.” She noted the name, “clean fuel standard,” is part of the battle, “because who could be against clean fuel?” “It has a nice sounding name, but it has a huge economic crippling impact if this goes through,” Eyre said. She noted the federal government is looking for the “Breaking point, in other words, a way to force people off fossil fuels, so to break their dependence.” Eyre said that it would be possible to buy credits, but at the high price of $350 per tonne, it’s really about forcing people off fuel. Of particular concern are how the Clean Fuel Standard would hurt the

oil and gas as well as the mining industries, she noted in her letter. For the oil and gas sector, it would impact the usage of natural gas to create steam for thermal projects used in heavy oil and the oilsands, in addition to the fuel used in drilling, which is almost at a standstill. And as a form of regulation, not legislation, it would not have to pass Parliament, not undergoing Parliament’s scrutiny, according to Eyre. She pointed out the renewable fuel sector is nowhere even close to being able to create enough fuel to replace fossil fuels. “So, we would end up importing massively from the U.S., in particular, if this goes through. We would be helping U.S. workers and we’d be hurting our own, just a terrible thing across the board,” she said. Eyre is concerned that the Clean Fuel Standard will feature largely in the upcoming federal Throne Speech and be promulgated through the Canada Gazette. Once that happens, it’s very difficult to make changes. “There’s very little we can do, except speak out and raise awareness and get the word out,” she concluded.

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Under the Saskatchewan Safe Schools plan, there are four phases of education delivery in the province: • Level 1 — Full in-class learning with some additional measures to ensure student and staff safety. • Level 2 Full in-class learning— Mask usage for students and staff, as per the guidance provided to school divisions by Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer. • Level 3 — Reduced in-class learning. • Level 4 — In-class learning suspended - Alternative learning opportunities offered by divisions. On August 11, the province and Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, provided additional guidance for school divisions to support the safe return of children to school. For those divisions exploring measures in Level 2 of the Safe Schools Plan, the following guidance has been provided by Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer: • Students in grades4 through 12 and school staff, wear masks in high traffic areas, such as in hallways and on buses. • Masks may also be required for students in grades 9 through 12 and staff, in classrooms where it is not possible to maintain physical distancing or if a student has to attend a class outside of their cohort. The Chief Medical Health Officer also directed the following additional measures to be included in all school division plans: • teacher and class cohorting with a focus on cohorting teachers to a limited number of students and keeping students in one cohort as much as possible; • in elementary school settings, students’ cohorts will be the classroom; • in high school settings where cohorting is more complex, school divisions will be encouraged to find creative solutions to move students in cohorts where possible; • front-facing instruction for students, any exceptions will be identified for approval by public health; and staggered start times, breaks and end times, where possible. The Government of Saskatchewan is increasing COVID-19 testing for all Saskatchewan residents with schools being a key focus. The school testing plan includes targeted monitoring, testing of students with parental consent and priority testing for teachers and school staff a head of and during the school year.

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Cryptocurrency is a worthy investment, but beware of scammers

ryptocurrencies are capable of achieving world trade and business at the snap of a finger – digital trade is expedient in ways once deemed impossible in the days of analog dollars. Digital money is superior for climbing over the barriers separating physical, government-issued pounds, dollars, euros, dinars and shekels. Bitcoin once had the reputation of being the preferred currency for the purveyors of the Dark Web, who were buying and selling prohibited items without government interference. Now, cryptocurrency has acquired mainstream approval from investors and the business world in general in 2020. The convenience and speed of cryptocurrency sets this form of currency apart from traditional, pre-digital cash. Investors or purchasers can send Canadian dollars to Europe, have them converted into euros then have the funds deposited into the accounts of their choice instantly and anonymously at competitive exchange rates. Often, cryptocurrency investors pay only a couple of dollars or less in fees. Bitcoin – the most familiar cryptocurrency – was invented in 2008 by an unknown person (or persons) with the anonymous name of Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin entered the world markets in 2009, when this digital-based currency was released as open-source software. Bitcoin used peer-to-peer technology. Central authorities never manage digital transactions using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Banks and governments don’t own or control Bitcoin, since this digital currency is designated as being open-source, otherwise known as software derived from the original source code, becoming available for redistribution – sometimes featuring modifications with fees attached. Cryptocurrency is used for quick peer-to-peer transactions and worldwide payments on a growing footing. The practicality, anonymity and low processing fees attached to Bitcoin, Ethereum and thousands of other cryptocurrencies are making them hot items on international markets. Investors are advised to have diverse portfolios if they invest in cryptocurrencies, in case the prices of their investments crash. Bitcoin is one of the most successful digital assets, reportedly with a market capitalization of close to $180 billion as of September 2019. This cryptocurrency effectively created several millionaires since being launched in 2009. With financial success comes criminal ingenuity. Cryptocurrency scammers arrived on the scene as digital-led economy grew, hoping to produce marks out of novice investors who didn’t realize the differences between their Tethers and Chainlinks. Writing for COINTELEGRAPH, Joseph Young reported on a story from Sept. 27 about an unknown hacker behind the KuCoin breach, who was trying to unload stolen ERC-20 tokens on Uniswap – a decentralized exchange network opened in November 2018 and intended for cryptocurrency traders and investors. However, blockchain technology has assisted investigators in tracing Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, meaning digital money can’t be laundered or stolen as easily as the online thieves and hustlers might think. If proper inquiries into the origins of stolen or laundered digital funds are followed through, online crimes involving cryptocurrency can be rectified through studying the blockchain links. A blockchain represents a list of records linked to secure communications, such as cryptocurrency transactions. Blockchains contain timestamps and transaction data and are purposed to add security to digital funds. Aside from attempts at blatant theft and laundering, phone and online scams are used to trick people into making false cryptocurrency investments. Tim Falk in the online magazine Finder offered advice on detecting crypto scams in an article written on May 26, 2020. Non-legitimate cryptocurrency websites have addresses beginning with http instead of https – the data sent to these websites isn’t secure. The word “Secure” or a padlock image should appear on the website’s address bar. Search for spelling and grammar mistakes on the website, along with awkward phasing. Find the “About Us” page on the site to discover the story behind each website for investors who are seeking to expand their portfolios. If the website promises unrealistic returns, consider this a scammer’s opportunity lying in wait. Search for reviews. Study other investment pages and see what the cryptocurrency community is saying about them prior to investing. Find who the registered owners of the domains or websites are. Avoid websites who lure others with celebrity endorsements. Finally, unsolicited messages sent through emails or social media regarding cryptocurrency investments should be binned and the senders should be reported and blocked.

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Beauty will delight and heal We continue to live in difficult times. These times can bring worry, frustration and stress. At times, even listening to the daily news can increase our negative feelings. It seems as if so much is so wrong. Then, we can go outside to take a walk or to work in our yards. The leaves are turning into various colours and the days feel golden. It is a good time to enjoy the beauty of nature and to connect with it. It is also worthwhile to take time to enter into the beauty of music, the arts, the crafts and good writing. Experiencing beauty helps us keep a balance in our lives, to stay sane and to experience joy. It helps us to enter into God’s enjoyment of His creation, which He declared to be good. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork” (Psalm 19:1). At this time of year, we will be celebrating harvest and Thanksgiving.

As part of our celebrations, we will be singing hymns celebrating the beauty that surrounds us. We will raise our hymns of praise for the beauty of the earth and all that is good in life. We will celebrate all that God has created. We will gain hope and strength from the fact that this our Father’s world. Don E. Saliers, Chaplain of the American Guild of Organists, wrote in the September 2020 issue of The American Organist Magazine this thought: “Discovering beauty in art, nature and in one another is precisely where our struggles, personal and social, can be reconfigured. Good art can lead us to a heightened perception of what is most real. Perhaps beauty practised in everyday life can even heal us of our false selves. Perhaps the pursuit of beauty in its many forms can lead us to what is dearest and most necessary for human wholeness. Sing again, For the Beauty of the Earth.” Jeannette Mynett,

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A drive to Emmanuel Prairie Gardens By Dan Archer When driving along the gravel roads northeast of Assiniboia, Emmanuel Prairie Gardens emerges above the fields as an ivory palace of wood surrounded by flowerbeds, shrubbery and trees. According to the Assiniboia and District Historical Society and Museum, Emmanuel Gardens, once known as the Assiniboia Area Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, is situated on four acres of land positioned on the quadrants of E 16-9-29-2. The church was built on

land formerly owned by George Brown. Officially named Immanuel (in reference to Swedish spelling) the congregation of Scandinavian settlers started organizing their fellow Lutheran believers in the district in 1913. Five years later, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church north of Assiniboia and east of Woodrow, became dedicated on September 29, 1918. The Depression of the 1930s affected the congregation’s size, but the Swedish Evangelical Lutherans revived as the Messiah

Lutheran Church in Assiniboia starting in 1952. Thereafter, Emmanuel Lutheran and Messiah Lutheran represented a twocongregation parish. The Emmanuel Church publicly joined Assiniboia’s Messiah Lutheran Church in January 1966. The church later received the name of Emmanuel Prairie Gardens in 1994. Still used for special services, the church rests on a rebuilt foundation and has an entry bell. This sanctuary rising over the prairies is also known for having well-kept gardens.

The final week for Ladies Golf was held at the Assiniboia Regional Park Golf Course on September 23. Linda Hall attended the annual event. She wrote: “It was a very different year for Ladies Golf in Assiniboia, but it was fun nevertheless. The wind-up event had a great turn out. Thanks to Laurie Hawkins for organizing a fun night. See you all next year.” Hall also hoped next year’s Ladies Golf would bear a closer resemblance to the events held in previous years. Photos by Linda Hall

When driving along the gravel roads northeast of Assiniboia, Emmanuel Prairie Gardens emerges above the fields as an ivory palace of wood surrounded by flowerbeds, shrubbery and trees.

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LORAAS COMMUNITY GRANT

It will be starting up again on October 1 on the West side and October 8 on the East side. Running every other Thursday after your recycling day. Ending with the last day of pick up on November 12 for the entire town.

As part of the Town’s agreement with Loraas Disposal, they offer an annual donation of $2,500.00 to a community organization or charity within Assiniboia. Please submit completed applications to: Carol White, Town of Assiniboia Box 670 Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 or via email: townoffice@assiniboia.net. Deadline to apply is October 9, 2020. Application for Community Donation from Loraas Disposal online and at the Town Office

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Saskatchewan honours 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award winner Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant congratulated Renae Lech of Gravelbourg on being Saskatchewan’s winner of the 2020 Council of the Federation’s Literacy Award. Lech was recognized for her selfless and dedicated volunteer work with Great Plains College. “I want to thank Renae for her dedicated volunteer work helping to promote and advocate for family literacy,” Wyant said. “Volunteers like Renae are helping to improve the literacy rates for our residents and newcomers, which is vital to enhancing the lives of Saskatchewan people.” The Council of the Federation Literacy Award

(COFLA) recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy in each of Canada’s provinces and territories. This is the second year Saskatchewan recognized an outstanding family literacy volunteer, who has contributed significant knowledge, time and expertise to assist literacy learners, communities or organizations. In 2015, Renae began working as a volunteer at Great Plains College in the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program in Gravelbourg. Her work positively impacted the lives of many newcomers and their families and since she began volunteering, attendance has improved due to her

Government of Saskatchewan recognized rail safety week 2020: September 21 - 27 The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure and the Canadian Safety Train Express want everyone to stay safe around trains. “In Saskatchewan, we rely on trains to ensure our goods get where they need to go,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “Making sure they get there efficiently is one thing, but what matters more is that it happens safely.” “This is a year unlike any other,” Canadian Safety Train Express CEO Perry Pellerin said. “As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives and prevents us from hosting in-person classes, it’s crucial that we develop new ways to teach the public about railway safety and

sincere interest in the lives of newcomers and their families. “The support for our EAL Learners has definitely improved since Renae started volunteering,” EAL program coordinator Bula Ghosh said. “As a direct result of her hard work, we have seen an increase in enrollment and learner retention. Every year, more and more learners in our community are benefitting from her hard work and commitment.” Renae is fostering English-language skills and deepening relationships between community members by organizing social events for newcomers and their families in order to practise English on a more social basis.

She also works to connect newcomers and their families to the community through the completion of volunteer work and she supports newcomers in completing job applications. “It warms my heart to be recognized for something that I love to do,” Lech said. “I love helping others and I am fortunate to volunteer with the most wonderful learners of the Gravelbourg EAL program. I am truly blessed to be a part of their literacy journey. Thank you to the Council of the Federation and the Ministry of Education for this great honour.” This marked the 16th year of presenting the COFLA award across Canada.

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NDP Leader Ryan Meili targeted political party finance reform in the run-up to this fall’s election NDP targeted campaign finance reform Submitted by Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NDP Leader Ryan Meili spoke of “The need to get big money out of Saskatchewan politics.” The Saskatchewan Party had received $19 million from corporate donors since

2007, “Much of that money coming from outside of the province,” he said. “With this big money comes influence, comes a government that manages to make sure that money finds its way back to those donors and contracts in laws that favour them and don’t work for the people of Saskatchewan.

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laws in the entire country. No Limits; no limits on where that money can come from in Canada and no limits on the corporations or unions that can donate. Scott Moe refuses to do the right thing. So instead, we’ll have to and that’s exactly what New Democrats will do. As premier, I’ll shut the door on the old boys’ club and stop this practice of unlimited corporate donations, limit those donations to individuals live in Saskatchewan. We need to level the playing field and make sure it’s the people of this province that are making decisions, not companies from out of province.” Meili spoke of the “Buffalo Project,” which he described as “A group of mostly wealthy Albertans, who are bent on creating division. And what they have done is decided to start giving a lot of money to the Sask Party, over $5,000 in 2018, nearly 10 times as much in 2019, with over $50,000. “Now Scott Moe has not only failed to distance himself from the Buffalo Project, he’s not only failed to push away that talk of Western separatism, he’s also given space to those ideas. And now we see why. With those

dollars coming in, we see the influence that is on Scott Moe, we see why he won’t do what any decent premier of Saskatchewan would do, which is stand up for Saskatchewan and stand up for a strong Canada. He’s failing to do that. And you can see why because these dollars are coming in.” “Over and over again, we’ve seen contracts go to the companies that donate to the Sask. Party,” he said. Meili went on: “One recent example was the choice to go down the road of a private MRI company from Alberta who has given thousands of dollars to the Sask Party. There’s lots of contracts in in legal services and construction and other buildings that are directly associated with donors. And in the policies that Scott Moe puts forward in the space he leaves for things like this, this talk of Western separatism, you see the connection to these Buffalo Project donations. Meili said under the NDP there would be “No more corporate union donations at all. Individuals are the only ones who can donate in Saskatchewan.” “That’s the rules in most of the country. We also put

a cap on those individual donations to level the playing field making sure that it’s the people of Saskatchewan that are making the decision about who’s governing them not out of province and large companies that are influencing the outcomes of our elections.” Asked for a response, Saskatchewan Party MLA for Saskatoon Southeast, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Don Morgan said by email, “We take accountability and transparency very seriously. It is in the public interest to know who is donating to whom. We believe there is better accountability and transparency when donations are in the name of the corporation rather than directors of corporations or spread between multiple people. If an individual business is donating to a party, the public will know. Every donation over $250 is reported to Elections Saskatchewan and is available to the public.” Morgan concluded by saying, “The NDP continue to flip-flop on this issue, changing their opinions to suit whatever their current need happens to be. In 2019 alone they received over $120,000 from two unions.”

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than to waste six weeks of parliamentary sitting so that he could hide from his WE charity ethics scandals. By shutting down Committee hearings for six weeks, he wasted six weeks of much needed time to address the real issues facing Canadians. As a result, we are behind most other countries in responding and rebounding from COVID-19. “It is clear from the Throne Speech that Justin Trudeau has no plan to deal with a second wave of COVID-19 beyond shutting down our economy once again. We can’t accept an economic shut down as the only solution. I’ve heard from many small-business owners across the Southwest who

said that shutting their doors again will mean shutting them permanently. This is unacceptable and together with my Conservative colleagues, we will fight for a credible plan that will keep Canadians safe, while ensuring jobs are protected. “Trudeau’s new mandate is just another appeal to far-left interest groups and offers no real support for hard-working Canadians. Under the leadership of Erin O’Toole, Conservatives will hold the Trudeau government to account and we will put forward a plan that keeps Canadians safe, protects all jobs – including our agriculture and energy industries – and gets our country back on track.”

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Harvest 2020 well underway in the Assiniboia region as of late September By Dan Archer On drives in the agricultural lands north of Assiniboia and East of Woodrow in late September, motorists will notice the majority of the fields in these districts are combined, or are about to be harvested, as the month of September draws to a close. Despite the pandemic, an adverse world market for agriculture, along with trade wars between Canada, China and the U.S. and so on, there’s positive news as the harvest in much of South Central Saskatchewan has moved along with strength in September 2020. The dry weather in the late summer and autumn brought rapid progress to this year’s harvest. The crop report from the provincial government for the Southwest areas of the province, including the Assiniboia region, indicated an abundance of cooperative weather this year – with the picture being very different for agriculture at the same time last year in 2019. “Huge progress was made in the region with week, with 90 per cent of the crop now in the bin. This is up from 71 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year (2015-2019) average of 65 per cent. An additional seven per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut,” said a Crop Report for Southwest

Saskatchewan from early to mid-September. Last year, September’s harvest schedule lagged in comparison, as seen when recalling a less than cheerful 2019 Crop Report from September 17-23. “A stretch of warm and relatively dry weather allowed most producers to return to the field and resume harvest operations last week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Thirty-nine per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 23 per cent last week, but remaining well behind the five-year (2014-2018) average of 62 per cent for this time of year. Crops have been slow to mature and dry down due to frequent showers. Much of the crop harvested so far is tough and is being put into grain dryers and aeration bins.” Although the harvest of 2019 experienced a dry September for a spell, the weather often proved to be a challenge with rainy periods throughout the late summer and fall. Old Man Winter even dropped in on September 29, 2019. A report from the Assiniboia Times in September 2019 read: Assiniboians awoke to a wintry morning as September drew to a close on Sunday, September 29 with blowing snow and the risk

of freezing rain later in the afternoon. A total of 10-15 cm of snow fell on Assiniboia during early Sunday morning, as the wind blew in from the northeast at 40 kilometres per hour with gusts rising to 60 kilometres. A windchill dipping to -8 C was predicted for Sunday overnight, after more periods of blowing snow mixed with strong northeast winds were expected to arrive to chill off south central Saskatchewan. The snow in late September 2019 was blamed on an intense low-pressure system hanging over the northwestern United States, which shifted in a northeast direction, spreading snow into southern Saskatchewan. The Crop Report from September 15-21 reported this year’s warm and dry conditions enabled farmers in Saskatchewan to advance ahead in the days before autumn arrived in 2020, although rainfall over the weekend from September 19-20 in South Central Saskatchewan created delays for some producers. Other areas of the province received rainfall this past weekend, especially in Saskatchewan’s western and northern districts. However, the Tyner area in the Southwest received the highest amount of rain from September 15-21 with 99

mm reported. With September coming to an end, many local producers are the post-harvest stage, hoping for rains to restore the topsoil and subsoil before winter’s arrival. Harvest is said to be the most advanced in the Saskatchewan’s Southwest region, where 96 per cent of the crop has been combined. Meanwhile, Southeast Saskatchewan had 89 per cent of their crops combined. The West Central area of the province had 78 per cent of all crops combined and East Central Saskatchewan had 69 per cent combined in late September. This year, the northern regions of Saskatchewan experienced significant amounts of rain, dramatic-

ally affecting this year’s harvest in the province’s upper half. In the northeast, 51 per cent of the crops were harvested and the northwest region had 43 per cent of their crops stored in the bin after September’s second last week passed. In Saskatchewan as a whole, 99 per cent of lentils, 98 per cent of field peas, 95 per cent of durum, 86 per cent of barley, 77 per cent of chickpeas, 74 per cent of spring wheat, 71 per cent of oats, 61 per cent of canola and 52 per cent of flax were combined. An additional 35 per cent of canola was swathed or ready to straight-cut towards the end of this month. Provincial cropland topsoil moisture was rated as

37 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 24 per cent very short. In addition, hay and pasture land topsoil moisture statistics were rated as 27 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 35 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage across the province this fall comprised of a range of problems, such as wind, frost, waterfowl, wildlife and lack of moisture. Heavy rains in some areas of Saskatchewan initiated crop lodging, when stems of grain crops are forced to bend over to ground level. Fields affected by crop lodging are difficult to harvest and their expected yields are diminished.

On drives in the agricultural lands north of Assiniboia and East of Woodrow in late September, motorists will notice the majority of the fields in these districts are combined, or are about to be harvested, as the month of September draws to a close. Photo by Dan Archer

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Grain Growers disappointed in federal Throne Speech Following the Speech from the Throne on Wednesday, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) are disappointed that many of the pressing needs for Canada’s agriculture industry were left unaddressed by the federal government. Earlier this week, GCC launched its own Speech from the Combine, outlining six priority areas for Canada’s agriculture sector that require immediate attention, in the hopes that this messaging would be reflected in the throne speech. These areas included: Business Risk Management programs; agricultural science and innovation; crop health; trade access; carbon tax exemptions; and cellular service and connectivity in rural areas. “Our goal with the Speech from the Combine was to provide the government with clear and specific directives for what our industry needs right now to drive an economic recovery and benefit all Canadians,” Nielsen explained. “We are disappointed that so little attention was paid to addressing the challenges facing our sector.” During the Speech from the Throne, it was stated that, “[the] Government will recognize farmers, foresters, and ranchers, as key partners in fight against climate change, supporting efforts to reduce emissions and build resilience.” The Grain Growers are pleased with this statement as they have consistently

shared with the government that farmers wish to be part of the solution. Unfortunately, this sentiment has not been reflected in the recent conversations they have had with the government. “From consultations on carbon offset protocols to the criteria for the proposed Clean Fuel Standard, we have not felt that our perspective has been acknowledged,” said Nielsen. “We hope that today’s message sets a new tone going forward as we are more than willing to step up and play a role in addressing climate change.” Going forward, GGC will work closely with federal and provincial agriculture ministers to ensure that Canada’s agriculture industry remains top of mind, Nielsen added. “Although we are disappointed today, we will continue to do what we always do – advocate for Canadian farmers.” One bright spot was the indication by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that ‘improving rural connectivity’ will be a priority for this session of Parliament. “COVID-19 has highlighted more than ever how critically rural areas need improved cellular wireless, internet connectivity, and broadband access,” Nielsen said. “The cutting-edge tools available in today’s agriculture world, which help us reduce inputs and produce more crops on less land, are only as good as the connection they have.”

Harvest is said to be the most advanced in the Saskatchewan’s Southwest region, where 96 per cent of the crop has been combined. Photo by Dan Archer

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October is Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. Agriculture Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the agriculture industry to our province and to increase consumer understanding of and trust in modern food production. Everyone is encouraged to celebrate by exploring their connection to food and food production through the theme, “#CelebrateAg.” “We recognize the hard work and dedication of Saskatchewan producers,”

Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “Saskatchewan producers are known worldwide for their ability to produce high-quality, safe food and this month we celebrate their contributions to our province.” Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan is once again collaborating with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and industry partners throughout Agriculture Month to share food stories and encourage the public to learn about modern agriculture. “We are fortunate to live in a province that’s rich in

a food and farming culture,” Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Clinton Monchuk said. “Each year, we’re excited to celebrate everything agriculture during the month of October.” For a full list of Agriculture Month events or to learn how you can take part, visit www.farmfoodcaresk.org. Follow Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan on Twitter @ FarmFoodCareSK, or on Facebook at Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. Share your stories on social media using #CelebrateAg.

Stock Growers to hold virtual AGM

In Saskatchewan as a whole, 99 per cent of lentils, 98 per cent of field peas, 95 per cent of durum, 86 per cent of barley, 77 per cent of chickpeas, 74 per cent of spring wheat, 71 per cent of oats, 61 per cent of canola and 52 per cent of flax were combined. An additional 35 per cent of canola was swathed or ready to straight-cut towards the end of this Photo by Dan Archer month.

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) will hold their 107th annual meeting online this year, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. All attendees must register with the SSGA prior to Oct. 9 in order to receive the link to access the meeting. To be eligible to vote, you will have to register to receive your voting login information. The AGM will get underway at 1:30 p.m., and the agenda will include greetings from Saskatchewan’s min-

ister of Agriculture, David Marit, and from the president of the SSGA. The 2019 financial statements will be reviewd, an update will be provided from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, and there will be resolutions and election results. During the meeting, there will be a break to hold the AGM for the Sask. Stock Growers Foundation, with the chair’s report, financial report and appointment of directors. The SSGA will include voting on directors at large, with the terms of six direc-

tors expiring, including Jerry Chanig, Keith Day, Glen Elford, Calvin Gavelin, Joe Gilchrist, Barry Olney and Barry Wasko. Nominations for directors must be received by the nomination committee chair no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. Resolutions are available on the SSGA website, as they were brought forward from the SSGA zone meeting. To submit a resolution, send a completed resolution form to ssga@sasktel.net, or fax to 1-306-569-8799 by 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.

Farmland values remain strong in spite of challenges By Leigh Anderson, Senior Agricultural Economist Demand for Canadian farmland remains strong, however, tighter farm profitability contributed to a slower appreciation rate in all provinces but Alberta and Saskatchewan. Through the first six months of 2020, Canadian farmland values increased by 3.7 per cent on average. Plenty of factors explain the strong demand for farmland: healthy balance sheets and historically strong returns on farmland, low interest rates, and grains, oilseeds and pulse receipts that increased 6.3 per cent in the

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pre-COVID-19 levels, and inflation returns sustainably to its two-per-cent target. So, rate increases and removing quantitative easing are not options for the foreseeable future. Historically low interest rates are a key reason the priceto-revenue ratio is expected to remain elevated in 2020 and will possibly remain so over the next couple of years. When interest rates begin to increase, the Bank of Canada will likely move cautiously and borrowing costs will remain supportive of the farmland market. 2. Strength in crop receipts Strong export demand for Canadian grains, oilseeds,

and pulses will continue to create marketing opportunities for producers through the remainder of 2020. Timely rains in Eastern Canada and generally good growing conditions in Western Canada are expected to support higher production volumes, while weather challenges in the U.S. and strong global demand will be supportive of prices. 3. Robust demand for farmland Demand for farmland remains stronger than supply as producers continue to grow their operation, striving for greater economies of scale by expanding their cropland acreage. The pandemic

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14 Assiniboia Times, Assiniboia Saskatchewan -- October 2, 2020

APAS launched Rural Connectivity Task Force

Group representing rural Saskatchewan residents will work to close the digital divide By Nikko Snyder, Communications Manager, APAS The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is launching a Rural Connectivity Task Force. From September 2020 to January 2021, the task force will investigate the barriers to and opportunities for better internet and cellular service in rural Saskatchewan.

The Rural Connectivity Task Force will be led by agricultural producers from across the province. This fall, they will meet with industry experts, service providers, academics and the public to find out why a digital divide exists in Saskatchewan and identify the necessary steps to ensure equal access in the future. “For too long, we have seen funding announcements and promises made by

governments that would fix the issue, without seeing adequate results on the ground,” said Chair of the Task Force and farmer, Jeremey Welter. Welter is an APAS board member and the representative for the RM of Mariposa #350 (Kerrobert). Welter will be joined on the Task Force by APAS Vice President Ian Boxall – APAS representative for RM of Connaught #457 (Tisdale), APAS Vice

President Bill Prybylski – APAS representative for RM of Garry #245 (Willowbrook), Bev Pirio – APAS representative for RM of Laurier #38 (Radville) and Paige Stewart – Co-Chair of the APAS Young Agricultural Producers Committee (Fillmore). APAS has been working on the issue of rural connectivity since 2019, when the organization conducted a survey on rural internet

and cell service that found a high level of dissatisfaction with, disruption to and lack of investment in rural connectivity. These issues have only worsened during COVID-19, with 80 per cent of respondents to the most recent APAS survey indicating their internet and cell service has worsened since March. “This is an important step towards addressing the digital divide in our prov-

ince,” said APAS President and farmer, Todd Lewis. “Saskatchewan’s rural residents are losing out on opportunities because of a lack of service. Reliable internet is needed for rural communities to support their businesses, students, health services and overall quality of life.” The Rural Connectivity Task Force plans to release its preliminary findings by December 1, 2020, with a final report due out in early 2021.

The Crop Report from September 15-21 reported this year’s warm and dry conditions enabled farmers in Saskatchewan to advance ahead in the days before autumn arrived in 2020, although rainfall over the weekend from September 19-20 Photo by Dan Archer in South Central Saskatchewan created delays for some producers.

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services of OFX currency exchange. “We are excited to offer more resources for equipment buyers outside of Canada. By partnering with OFX, AgDealer. com users can quickly access easy to use and lowcost currency conversion through the click of a button,” said Nathan Mitchell, Vice President of Listings, Glacier FarmMedia. “We know that in today’s world, cross-border shipments of used farm equipment is becoming more common, especially with the current U.S. and Canadian dollar exchange rates.” Buyers around the world will benefit from convenient cross-border payments with over 55 currencies supported by OFX and will have access to OFX’s dedicated

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Blue skies ahead for Canadian hemp company with CBD launch By Kira Hawes, PR & Communications Coordinator, The Agency Blue Sky Hemp Ventures, an emerging leader in hemp processing, has received its Health Canada Standard Processing Licence and is kicking-off production of high-quality cannabinoid extracts from their large-scale extraction facility, the first of its kind in Canada. The move into CBD takes Blue Sky one step closer in its vision towards whole plant utilization, using the hemp’s grain for superfoods, stalks for sustainable industrial materials and now its flower for CBD extraction. Blue Sky is currently producing CBD crude oil and distillate with CBD isolate expected to come on stream within the next two months, joining a host of hemp-based products on the company’s roster and taking the CBD market, which is estimated to be worth $3.9 billion, by storm. Blue Sky’s Saskatoon based state-of-the-art facility can process up to 200,000 kg of industrial hemp a year and has room for much more – allowing the company to continue meeting the growing needs of a market expected to reach $9.6 billion by 2025. “Our business is

among the first to pursue three revenue streams from the same hemp crop – fibre, food and extracts. This is a big moment for us and our growing partners. As one of very few extractors, we have direct access to the high-value CBD market which will generate significant revenue that hemp growers can’t get to alone,” said Co-Founder and CEO, Andrew Potter. And Blue Sky’s unique approach to processing broad-acre-grown hemp is expected to have a knockon effect, driving substantial cost reductions across many Canadian CBD products. The company’s end-to-end process can reduce biomass volume by up to 90 per cent and increase CBD potency levels up to three times, allowing for better extraction, lower transport costs and the ability to capture both seed and fibre for food and industrial products. The expansion into CBD will also provide additional value to Blue Sky’s farming partners, Potter commented. “We expect the revenue growth from extraction sales to drive production of more hemp acres and primary processing jobs in rural communities throughout the prairies.” Born innovators, the Calgary-headquartered team isn’t ready to stop there. In addition to the

CBD launch, Blue Sky has its sights set on further amplifying its commitment

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1. GEOGRAPHY: In which mountain range is Mount Everest located? 2. AD SLOGANS: "What can brown do for you?" is a slogan for which company? 3. GOVERNMENT: What is the subject matter of the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? 4. MUSIC: In what year was Live Aid held, a relief concert to benefit the Ethiopian famine? 5. PSYCHOLOGY: What is a fear of flying called? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of porcupines called? 7. LANGUAGE: What kind of sentence is the following: "The five boxing wizards jump quickly"? 8. GAMES: What is the most frequently landed-upon property in the Monopoly game? 9. FOOD & DRINK: In which two U.S. states are coffee beans grown commercially? 10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which modern author wrote, "Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple" © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“We opened last Saturday,” said owner and manager Devyn Ellert during a tour of the studio on Sept. 26. “We’re going to be doing yoga too,” she added, explaining the gym will offer Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.

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ence to the pandemic, Station Spin Studio adheres to polices connected with halting the spread of COVID-19. “We’re working within the guidelines right now with sanitizing,” Ellert said, adding “We’ve got a substantial set of rules that we follow. Social distancing guidelines are respected at the studio. Instructors wear masks and clients are encouraged to do so as well until class begins. All clients are screened for COVID-19 every time they attend a class before they are permitted to enter. While we’re excited about our business, safety is our primary concern.” Ellert conceived her fitness studio back in January, but initially had difficulties in sourcing the right place to establish her new business in Rockglen. In May, she found her ‘dream’ location at the Dreamland Theatre. “I started thinking about it in January. I was looking at a different building and this came up,” Ellert said as she described Station Spin Studio’s evolution from an idea to a reality. “The theatre was privately owned then went back to the town and was put up for tender,” Ellert narrated. “And we put an offer in. We got it for a fairly good price, but we had to do a lot of work on it.” Ellert, her mother-in-law Shannon Carey-Ellert and other members of the family helped with the theatre’s renovations, particularly when everyone assisted with fixing the roof. Also, the coffee shop and the rental space inside the building required some restoration labour before the

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Rockglen was constructed in 1928. This building now serves as the town’s visitor centre.

Welcome to gym opened. Constructed in 1949 and opened in 1950, Dreamland Theatre is an iconic building in Rockglen. “It’s kind of a historical landmark. We wanted to keep it going,” Ellert recounted. Walking through the cinema, a visitor can imagine waves of hotbuttered popcorn drifting up the aisle in a dark-lit hall filled with fold-away seats. The exercise bikes are situated under the theatre’s massive screen. Although the theatre still has a projector, movies won’t be shown inside Station Spin Studio at this time. However, Ellert, who grew up in Willow Bunch, remembered the Dreamland Theatre when the building functioned as a movie house for the region. “I can remember watching Toy Story 2 here. My husband saw Titanic.” Although movies likely won’t be shown, Ellert hoped to screen televised sports events at the theatre, such as the Super Bowl or the Grey Cup. Ellert also wanted to feature live music on Dreamland’s stage. However, Station Spin Studio’s principle focus is to get everyone in South Central Saskatchewan exer-

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cising together, regardless of their fitness levels – the emphasis at this studio is inclusivity when exercising. “A lot of people have been surprised with what they can accomplish. People are excited about coming back,” Ellert said. “Anyone of any ability or age can exercise here with us,” she added. The general response to Station Spin Studio in the early stages after opening have been positive. People from Coronach, Willow Bunch, Fife Lake and other communities have been spinning together in a COVID-friendly manner at the gym since Station Spin Studio opened in late September with classes continuing to fill this autumn. “So far, there are full classes all the time,” Ellert affirmed. “All of October is waitlisted.” Anyone interested in future openings can find the weekly schedules for classes on the Mindbody mobile phone app. “Classes are usually on Saturday and Sunday mornings along with weekday afternoons and evenings, but it changes day by day – it depends on the instructors’ availability,” Ellert said.

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Meili and Moe respond to COVID-19 denial and radicalization of anti-maskers By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There is an increasing level of radicalization within Saskatchewan with regards to perception of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some people calling the pandemic a farce and not a big deal. Some are going so far as to accost people in stores for wearing masks, calling them “sheep” or “sheeple.” There have been anti-mask protests in Estevan, Regina and Saskatoon. The question of radicalization against the pandemic response and the wearing of masks was posed to both NDP Leader, Leader of the Opposition, Ryan Meili and Saskatchewan Party Leader, Premier Scott Moe on Sept. 22. Even the comments on the Facebook live feed during the regular COVID-19 press conference when this question was asked reflected this radicalization. One person commented, “Lift the state of emergency! Eliminate mandatory masks in our schools! Free choice! Scamdemic.” Another said, “Why are we accosted for not wearing a mask? This is a bioweapon transferred across the world by the very people giving mandates and misinformation. Fund your own tyrannical Satanist agenda, leave the rest of us God loving humans alone.” Meili was on the campaign trail. Speaking by

phone from Melfort, he said, “It’s really wrong, what’s happening. And it’s very frustrating to see the premier and even Facebook, the folks who are doing this, whether it’s online or see the protests in Saskatoon every week, the anti-maskers, are sending a terrible message. And the premier is not willing to say that they should stop. And he really should. Every time he leaves them credit, he creates a space for more people to feel that they can act the same way and he creates confusion and mixed messages. And it’s going to get people killed, because we are seeing numbers ticking up in Saskatchewan, more every day. And as we get into the flu season in the fall, it’s going to get much worse. This is what every expert is telling us. “We need a premier that’s going to urge people to follow the guidelines and do what’s safe instead of trying to save a few votes from folks who are really doing damage to the province,” Meili concluded. Moe responded to the question at the regular COVID-19 briefing in the Legislature. He said, “We should not stigmatize one another in our society for any reason, whether that be wearing a mask or what have you. “The COVID-19 pandemic is not a farce. This is a virus that is spread

across the world. It’s one that we’ve had a very methodical approach, right from the beginning that we were going to make every effort to ensure that our health care system was not overburdened in this province. And we have done that successfully. “We’ve done that successfully whilst we have also been able to safely reopen our economy and virtually all segments of our community, including, just recently, our schools. “The reason we are able to do that is because people in this province continue to adhere to the public health advice that was being provided by Dr. (Saqib) Shahab, through his consultation with his colleagues across the country. “We have worked very hard to ensure that we are taking every precaution, and funded every precaution, that we possibly can to ensure that we are able to not only reopen our economy here in the province, but to keep our health system up and running as functional as it can. I’m very proud to say that we have worked very hard to Saskatchewan Health Authority and all of the individuals within it to work, very hard to re-establish as much capacity as possible in non surgical initiatives, but our diagnostics, that are being performed as well and we’re close to, not quite at, on the surgery

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side, but close to our surgical capacity pre-COVID. So, this has not come about easy because the standards and the protocols in our hospitals are very different today than they were even a short six or six or eight months ago.” Moe continued, “But the fact of the matter is, life does need to go on it needs to go on from an economic perspective. It needs to go on in our, in our communities, it needs to continue. We need to continue to provide the health services that people in this province expect of us, in addition to dealing with any COVID outbreaks or anything of that nature,” the premier said. “This is much simpler to do when we have infection rates like we have had over the course of the last six months. There are other

areas in North America that have much higher infection rates and it makes for a much more challenging situation of continuing to operate their economy, much more challenging situation for them to continue to operate their health care services. “And so, I would just ask all the people across the province to understand that COVID is real. It is a real threat to not only our economy, but it’s a threat to our family members, in particular. We have seen what COVID does move into places like with vulnerable populations like our longterm care homes. It is ultimately a disaster, with the fatality results that we’ve seen that in places such as Ontario and Quebec – very fortunate that we have not had that impact here in Sas-

katchewan.” Moe concluded, “So, it is real. We have managed it, I think, as a population as people of this province, very, very well. That’s why we were able to shut down less of our economy. Eighty-seven per cent of the people continued to work throughout the COVID response in Saskatchewan. And that’s why we were able to reopen our economy quicker than any other jurisdiction across this nation. And I would put forward that is why that I feel that Saskatchewan is in the best position to recover economically and actually get back to growing our economy here in the province.” Moe further noted Saskatchewan is well-suited to supply “what the world needs as the world begins to recover from COVID-19.”

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The 98 days of Summer and Storage Wars at Cat Country By Andrea Gaunce The Cat Country 98 days of Summer and Storage Wars Promotion ran for three months during summer and a bit into the fall. The Storage Wars promotion involved local businesses donating prizes to go inside a storage locker at Westside Storage for one lucky listener to win. The businesses sponsoring the event were Sunset Bay Hot Tubs/Arctic Spas in Regina, Grassroots Co-op in Limerick, Prairie Mechanical Services in Gravelbourg, Prairie Gun Services in Avonlea, Integra Tire/ Karst Holdings in Assiniboia, X-Treme Fitness in Assiniboia, Wood River Controls in Lafleche, B&A Petroleum in Assiniboia, Great West Auto Electric/ Bumper to Bumper in Assiniboia and Westrum Lumber Timbermart in Assiniboia. In order to get a key, listeners had to spin to win. The wheel had to land on the “entered for a key” slot and from there, the contestants were randomly picked by Cat Country. Contests were also made on Facebook to win a key with listeners entering either their favourite photo

of their pet or landmark. The evening of the giveaway began on Sept. 25 at 6:00 p.m. outside of the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre. Key winners were separated strictly by vocal reminders. Chalk marks on the ground indicated where contestants had to stand to stay within COVID-19 regulations and to ensure everyone’s safety. Masks and hand sanitizer were given out to everyone – contestants were also asked the mandatory list of COVID-19 symptoms. Winners registered at the main table then they picked a random key number out of a bucket. After a final head count of people who had registered, the same number of keys were counted in public then placed into a bucket minus the winning key. The winning key was dropped into the bucket by the station owner, Steve Huber. Next, random numbers were called out from 1-81. There were 81 keys, meaning 81 numbers would be called out until the winner came up to the table with the right key to open the padlock. When the numbers were

called, contestants arrived at the main table, sanitized, picked a key then fitted it into the padlock. If their key opened the padlock, they’d won. Lloyd Spearchief, who was number 77, had the winning key. Spearchief

was present at this event on behalf of Aileen Pilsner of Assiniboia, because her husband had surgery on the same day, making him the grand prize winner of the Storage Wars by proxy. When Lloyd arrived at Westside Storage with

Key winners were separated strictly by vocal reminders. Chalk marks on the ground indicated where contestants had to stand to stay within COVID-19 regulations and to ensure everyone’s safety. Photos by Dan Archer

Winners registered at the main table then they picked a random key number out of a bucket.

the Cat Country Team, the locker containing the prizes was unlocked. Pilsner was shown her prizes in real time through Facebook live and on Facetime – her prize package included several items such as a hot tub.

There was also a secondary prize chance for those who didn’t win the grand prize, which was a draw for $500 cash. Cherie Ogle of Wood Mountain won the draw, which was selected by Wendy Zahariuk on Ogle’s behalf.

Lloyd Spearchief (right) was number 77 and had the winning key. He was present on behalf of Aileen Pilsner of Assiniboia, as her husband had surgery on the same day, making him the grand prize winner of the Storage Wars by proxy. Andrea Gaunce is pictured with Spearchief.

Steve Huber, Lloyd Spearchief, Kelly Manz Spearchief and Andrea Gaunce inside the storage locker of prizes at Assiniboia’s Westside Storage.

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January 28, 1957 September 18, 2020 (Cecil) Rocke Stewart passed away surrounded by his family on September 18, 2020 in Rockglen, Sask. He was born on January 28, 1957 in Rockglen, the eighth child -- and seventh son -- of Lloyd and Yvonne (Choquer) Stewart. Rocke enjoyed an early childhood full of hard work and hijinks with his brothers, attending the Coal Creek February 18, 1925until - March 2018folSchool Second31, Grade, lowed by a year at Rockglen School, after which the family relocated to Regina. He attended Campion High School, graduating in 1975, then went on to briefly study engineering at the University of Regina. His real passion was farming, and he returned to farm and raise cattle in the Rockglen area, where he met his wife Anne (Janes), a teacher. He won her over with his laugh and quick sense of humour, and convinced her to stay on the prairies. They were married in 1985 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, and had four children, Jeanette, Sarah, Patrick and Mackenzie. Over the years Rocke worked for Sask Power, Scott National, Arts Radio and TV and even a stint running the Killdeer short line train. Never afraid of heights, Rocke also worked for PMP Powerline Construction, and counted his former coworkers among his many friends. He was always someone you could call on to help fix any machine, and he spent hours building different devices to use on the farm. After retiring from farming, he spent time taking his motorcycle out for long rides and rekindled his love of playing guitar. Over the last few years, Rocke and Anne enjoyed travelling together and explored Europe. They also welcomed three grandchildren, and made many trips to visit them in Edmonton and Saskatoon. Rocke was preceded in death by his mother Yvonne Stewart and father Lloyd Stewart, his sister Jacqueline Stewart, brother Johne Stewart and sister-in-law Sandra Stewart. He is + GST survived by his wife Anne Stewart, his daughter Jeanette Neufeld and her husband Mick Neufeld, grandchildren Rocco and Pippin Neufeld, daughter Sarah Johnson and her husband Neil Johnson, grandson Theodore Johnson, son Patrick Stewart and daughter Mackenzie Stewart. A family graveside service in memory of Rocke was held on Thursday September 24, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Rockglen with Father Clement Amofah presiding. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson and Ross Funeral Service of Assiniboia in care of arrangements.

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Nine drilling rigs in the field on September 25 By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count spent the third week of September hovering around 10 rigs working, with nine working on Sept. 25, according to Rig Locator (riglocator. ca). This activity level is markedly less than the last two years, when there where 37 rigs working on Sept. 26, 2018, and 38 rigs working on Sept. 26, 2019. During the 2010-2014 boom years, that number would be closer to 80-90

rigs working. This continues a trend of very low drilling rig activity since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. There were zero drilling rigs drilling for oil from midMarch until Mid-July. In recent years, there would be roughly 40 to 55 drilling rigs working throughout the summer, but there were only roughly five working in late July. That slowly climbed to around 10 in first half of September, with a peak of 12 rigs on Sept. 19. Three of those nine rigs weren’t drilling for oil.

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over the previous five years used to employ between 13 and 23 rigs during the same time of the year. Two of its rigs were working near Viewfield, southwest of Stoughton and another was working near Forget. Those three rigs put Crescent Point on the national leaderboard in fourth place for the number of rigs employed. It spent much of the previous five years in first place almost that entire time. Other than geothermal drilling, this area had been almost bereft of drilling activity since mid-March, with

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Also, on June 30, officers referred a United States citizen for further examination. The officers conducted a search and seized a restricted .44-calibre revolver; a restricted .22-calibre handgun; a .50-calibre muzzleloader rifle; two .22-calibre rifles; a .17-calibre rifle; a .410 shotgun; two sets of prohibited nunchaku sticks; a prohibited blow gun; a prohibited brass knuckles device (bladed); and 17 prohibited magazines. The traveller was arrested and forfeited the restricted and prohibited items. The CBSA Criminal Investigation Section has since charged William Terry McBride, 51, on three counts pursuant to the Customs Act and on two counts pursuant to the Criminal Code. The accused was released and a court date is to be determined. Officers referred a United States resident in transit to Alaska for examination on July 5. The officers conducted a search and seized a restricted 9mm pistol; a restricted 10mm pistol; a prohibited blowgun and extender; five prohibited magazines;

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Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73 offers for sale the following property located in the Hamlet of Congress: Lots 20-21 Block 3 Plan AR218 (each lot 7.62 m x 36.58 m) 320 Wilson Street A tender clearly identifying the property for which you are bidding on must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Congress Property Tender” addressed to the R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73, Box 129, Limerick, SK S0H 2P0. Tenders must be received in the municipal office by Friday, November 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the tendered amount. Tenders submitted without a cheque will not be considered. The successful bidder will have 14 days to pay for the property in full as per their tender to complete the purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within the required time. All legal costs, title transfer fees, applicable taxes and GST are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price. Dated this 2nd day of October, 2020. Tammy Franks Administrator R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73

and a barrel for a 10mm handgun. Officers arrested the traveller and seized his vehicle, which was released upon payment of a $3,000 penalty. He forfeited the seized items and returned to the United States. Officers examined another United States resident in transit to Alaska on July 21. After conducting a search, officers seized a prohibited, AR-15 pattern semi-automatic rifle; three prohibited magazines; and a prohibited silencer (suppressor). Officers arrested the traveller and seized his

vehicle, which was held for payment of a $1,500 penalty. He forfeited the seized items and returned to the United States. “While the border remains closed to discretionary travel, the CBSA team at North Portal continues to stand on guard for Canadians, 24-7. This past summer, our officers have been successful in mitigating a variety of threats, including the spread of COVID-19 and also the risk posed by undeclared firearms entering the country,” said Ben Tame, Director for the Canada Border Services agency in southern Saskatchewan.

FOR SALE BY TENDER Located in R.M. Sutton #103 NE 2-10-2W3 NE 3-10-2W3 SE 10-10-2W3 Prospective purchasers must rely on their own research of the property to determine acreage, condition, improvements, and assessment. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please submit certified cheque for 5% of bid with tender, payable to Lewans & Ford In Trust, and clearly mark envelope “YOUNG LAND TENDER.” Tenders will close October 22, 2020 at 2 p.m.

only a few holes drilling in the region all summer. In west central Saskatchewan, Teine Energy Ltd. continued its two-rig drilling program, with both of them drilling near Dodsland. Teine was the first out of the gate in mid-July and had been the most consistent driller in Saskatchewan by far since the COVID-19 crisis hit. The last rig working was drilling for IPC Canada Ltd. at Onion Lake, a little more than a stone’s throw from the Alberta border. Also notable is that all the drilling currently being done in Saskatchewan is by larger contractors. Ensign Drilling Inc. had three rigs, Precision Drilling had two, Savanna Drilling Corp. had two and Horizon Drill-

ing had two. Not one of the smaller, Saskatchewan based independent drilling contractors had a rig in the field. Nationwide, drilling activity is down across the board in all areas except British Columbia. Alberta is running 47 rigs, half of the 92 rigs it had working the same time last year. There were 124 rigs working in Alberta on Sept. 26, 2018. Manitoba had just one rig working, and that’s only been a recent development. Otherwise its drilling activity was flatlined throughout the summer. British Columbia’s current rig count, at 12, is actually two rigs more than the same time last year, but two rigs less than 2018.

Notice of Call for Nominations RM of Glen McPherson #46

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

REEvE COUNCILLOR fOR DIvIsION: 1 COUNCILLOR fOR DIvIsION: 3 will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the RM Office, 21-1st Ave East in Mankota, SK. Dated this 21st day of September, 2020. Roxanne Brisebois, Nomination Officer.

Final Sale and Possession will not occur until January 8, 2021. LEWANS & FORD Barristers & Solicitors Box 759 Assiniboia, Saskatchewan SOH OBO 306-642-4520 • fax: 306-642-5777 lewans.ford@sasktel.net

Notice of Call for Nominations RM of Mankota #45

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

REEvE COUNCILLOR fOR DIvIsION: 1 COUNCILLOR fOR DIvIsION: 3 COUNCILLOR fOR DIvIsION: 5 will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

The RM of Old Post No. 43 is offering for sale by tender the following lots located in Flintoft, Sk: L4 L17 L18 L1 L2 L3 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15 L16 L17 L18 L19 L20

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Parcel No. 102629404 Parcel No. 102629437 Parcel No. 102629314 Parcel No. 102629303 Parcel No. 102629280 Parcel No. 102629279 Parcel No. 102629235 Parcel No. 102629291 Parcel No. 102629190 Parcel No. 102629189 Parcel No. 102629178 Parcel No. 102629167 Parcel No. 102629156 Parcel No. 102629202 Parcel No. 102629224 Parcel No. 102629112 Parcel No. 102629123 Parcel No. 102629134 Parcel No. 102629145 Parcel No. 102629213

Nomination forms may be obtained from the RM Office, 21-1st Ave East in Mankota, SK.

Sealed tenders marked “Flintoft Lots” will be accepted until Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Dated this 21st day of September, 2020. Roxanne Brisebois, Nomination Officer.

Submit tenders to: RM of Old Post No. 43 Box 70 Wood Mountain, SK. S0H 4L0

Highest Tender not necessarily accepted.

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Election starting lineup September 28

The provincial election will take place October 26. Photo courtesy Elections Saskatchewan

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With Saskatchewan’s 2020 general election poised to take place on Monday, Oct. 26, these are the starting positions for each of the registered political parties. There are 61 seats in the Saskatchewan Legislature. At the conclusion of the Fourth Session of the Twenty-eighth Legislature, two seats were vacant – Saskatoon Eastview and Regina Walsh Acres. The Saskatchewan Party, as government, held 46. The official opposition New Democratic Party held 13. None of the other registered parties held seats in the Legislature. According to the Elections Saskatchewan website, as of Sept. 28, there are six registered political parties in Saskatchewan, including the Buffalo Party, the New Democratic

Party (NDP), PC Party of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Green Party, the Saskatchewan Liberal Party and the Saskatchewan Party. The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan changed its name from Wexit Saskatchewan in early July. The leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party, Naveed Anwar, stepped down from that position on Sept. 9. Robert Rudachyk has been appointed as interim party leader for the Liberals, according to their website on Sept 28. The Saskatchewan Party was the only party to have a full slate of 61 candidates registered with Elections Saskatchewan as of Sept 28. On that date, the NDP had 44, but they had 55 candidates listed on the party website. A number of nominations took place in recent days. The Buffalo Party had zero candidates registered with Elections Saskatch-

ewan, but had eight candidates listed on its website. T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Green Party had 16 candidates registered with Elections Saskatchewan, but their website only showed 11 as of Sept. 28. As for the Saskatchewan Liberal Party, their website showed three candidates, but none had yet been registered with Elections Saskatchewan as of Sept. 28. The PC Party of Saskatchewan (as registered), or the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan, had 15 candidates listed on its website, but 16 registered with Elections Saskatchewan. Three independent candidates were registered, all in Regina constituencies. Rolf Hartloff was registered in Regina Elphinstone-Centre, Trevor Wowk was in Regina Lakeview and Nestor Mryglod was in Regina Wascana Plains.

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