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Gail Jacobs retires after 50 years of dance instruction By Dan Archer “My first taste in dancing came from a young teacher who travelled from town to town and taught tap,” Gail Jacobs said, as she described her introduction to the world of dance in the summer 1960. Later, Jacobs, who was born and raised in Assiniboia, learned baton twirling from Irene Lemond. “She didn’t want to teach anyone under the age of eight, but I was seven,” Jacobs laughed. However, her mother – who was friends with Lemond – convinced the baton instructor to take on Jacobs as a pupil. Later, Jacobs furthered her baton talents with another instructor – Miss Broeder, who taught in the basement gym of the old Seventh Avenue School. Soon after, Jacobs studied Highland Dancing and other forms of dance from Doris Sitter starting when she was 10 – Doris Sitter was the founder of the Doris Sitter School of Dance in Moose Jaw. Sitter’s classes in Assiniboia were taught in various facilities, many of which do

not exist today. When Jacobs was 15 years old, Sitter asked her to become an assistant teacher. Soon after, Jacobs began teaching dance in Lafleche at the age of 16. “I have fond memories of my first experiences there,” Jacobs said, as she recalled her initiation into becoming a dance instructor in Lafleche with pupils who were not much younger than she was. Jacobs was expected to prepare the classes, choreograph dances and arrange the production of costumes for performances – at this time, the costumes were sewn by the mothers of her pupils, rather than purchased from shops. She was thrilled to teach dance in Lafleche, so she branched out to other communities in South Central Saskatchewan. Jacobs also taught dance in Rockglen, Glentworth, Willow Bunch, Mankota, McCord and in her hometown of Assiniboia. Her studio, South Country Dance Productions, opened in the autumn of 1981 in Assiniboia until

closing in Nov. 2020. Jacobs gained her teaching qualifications through several programs, including the Royal Academy of Dance, the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance and the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation. Her pupils ranged from three years to adult. Some of her students continued to learn dance with her until they were 18 years of age. Jacobs taught dance in the surrounding communities for 24 years but decided to only teach from in her studio in town in the mid-1990s, as the pace had often proved to be unrelenting. “One year, I had five recitals in a month,” she recounted. “Eventually, I dropped all of the out-oftown schools and I stuck with Assiniboia.” South Country Dance was a smaller studio compared to others, with 3035 students at its peak, allowing Jacobs to give one-on one instruction to her students. Before Jacobs closed her studio, she eased

her commitments as an instructor and started teaching recreational dancing. She often endured a heavy workload as a dance teacher, which included preparation work in the prescribed curriculums, planning choreography, arranging costume designs and purchasing dance supplies in the city for her students on the behalf of their parents. On average, Jacobs began her working days at 10 a.m. and concluded at 11 p.m. Although her responsibilities as a dance instructor were often strenuous, Jacobs thoroughly appreciated her relationships with the novice dancers in Assiniboia and in the other communities where she taught Highland dancing, tap, jazz, ballet, other styles of dance and baton twirling. Her students were known for providing entertaining productions throughout Assiniboia on various stages. Additionally, her pupils supported the community by entertaining the residents at long-term care at Ross-Payant Nursing Continued on page 3

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Sandra Kimball receives award for Excellence in Volunteerism As the cold and dark of winter is settling in, Assiniboia Communities in Bloom are still thinking of the sunshine and flowers of spring. We are always planning and dreaming for next year. At this time we have two happy things to report: A donation and an award. First of all, the Assiniboia CIB would like to congratulate Sandra Kimball for the Excellence in Volunteerism Award she’s received. This award is from The Sask Parks and Recreation Association for the Sas-

katchewan Communities in Bloom Program for 2020. Sandi has worked with our CIB group for a number of years, as a dedicated and cheerful helper. She is a ‘behind the scenes’ person, who quietly goes about doing weekly watering in some special flowerbeds, cleans and tidies areas around planters, does lots of weeding and generally doing whatever needs to be done. Sandra is the kind of person who puts in many hours on her own, helping to instil pride in our community, never expecting

anyone to know how much she does. S e c o n d l y, w e a r e pleased to announce that the Assiniboia Kinsmen have given us a $1,000 donation. This very generousÍ´ donation will be used to help purchase beautiful, new self-watering planters for Dominion Road. Thank you so much, Kinsmen! Your dedication to help with many projects in Assiniboia and area is much appreciated. Susan Robinson, Assiniboia

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First tap recital in Lafleche, 1972.

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The Assiniboia CIB would like to congratulate Sandra Kimball for the ExPhoto courtesy of Susan Robinson cellence in Volunteerism Award she’s received.

Production in Assiniboia, 2013. Continued from front page Home and the Pioneer Lodge – now known as the Prairie Villa. “I loved working with the children – this is something I loved doing,” Jacobs We are currently closed to the emphasized, describing her public but we are still working. joy in seeing her young pupils mature into beautiful Office Hours: young ladies and gentleMonday to Thursday men, who had gained poise, confidence and were better 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. prepared to handle difficulties in life from learning Phone: 306-642-5901 discipline through dance at Email: circulation@assiniboiatimes.ca Assiniboia’s South Country Dance studio. Several PLEASE NOTE NEW AD DEADLINES: former students attested to THURSDAYS AT 11:00 a.m. this in letters sent for the FOR CLASSIFIED ADS occasion of Jacobs’ 40th anniversary of teaching. THURSDAYS AT 2:00 p.m. FOR DISPLAY ADS

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We need a basic livable income By Edward Sawdon I would like to weigh in on the Federal Trudeau Liberal Government›s Throne Speech and on Marion Pardy and the Newfoundland Religious Social Action Coalition’s letter, “We support a guaranteed livable income,” Telegram, September 23, 2020. I am happy to hear that the Throne Speech mentioned a universal pharmacare program (it was the 5th or 6th Consecutive Throne Speech on this long overdue and urgently needed commitment for all Canadian health consumers). From reading the Empower Disability Resource Centre’s Facebook Page, September 24, the Federal Government is promising “To help another group that has hit hard by the pandemic-Canadians with disabilities.” Empower said that the government is “Working on a Canadian Disability Benefit modelled on the Guaranteed Income Supplement for Seniors.” Will a new Disability GIS just cover people who are currently receiving Federal Disability Tax Credits, CPP Disability Pensions and Veterans Disability Pensions? I fully support the Religious Social Action Coalitions call for “a Guaranteed Livable Income;” We need to act now to ensure a guaranteed livable income in order that all residents of Canada can live with dignity and with the basic ne-

cessities of life. It is good that the United and Anglican Churches of Canada and other religious institutions are supporting a GBI. However, I would like to see our provincial and local clergy-priests, bishops, ministers, pastors, rabbis, imams and other religious leaders speak in support of this program for “the least of these” in society. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness about the serious inequalities and gaps in our social safety net and the increased rate of poverty in society. Canadians have been and still are struggling to pay the rent, heating, food, uninsured medical expenses and other basic life necessities. Back on September 23rd of this year, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stated, “It’s clear that we can’t go backward. This is the time to fix what isn’t working... Throughout this crisis, as people struggled to stay employed, to keep food on the table, and a roof over their heads, we made sure workers and their families got the help they need. At every step, we had to force the Trudeau government to match their words with action. And we got better solutions: on money for safely returning to school; on income support for people out of work; on help for seniors, for individuals living with a disability, for students and for

Dr.Vallee

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temporarily closing his practice until further notice to deal with a family health challenge.

small businesses...” I support a basic income, but one that is universally accessible to all Canadians who fall below a minimum quality of living. I don’t support the idea of sending cheques to everyone, including the wealthiest Canadians. For the past two years now, I have been the chair of the All-Party Anti-Poverty caucus on Parliament Hill. During this time, I have devoted the majority of my efforts in that caucus to advocating and promoting the idea of a basic income in Canada. In the past, I have brought Evelyn Forget and Sheila Regehr from the Basic Income Canada Network and former Senator Art Eggleton to these meetings in Ottawa to note the success these programs would have in Canada and vital this would be to so many of our citizens. Earlier in the pandemic, I again convened meetings on a basic income. These meetings resulted in a letter signed by 70 parliamentarians to call on our government to extend the CERB, expand its eligibility criteria and re-design it as a negative income tax. In my opinion, a Guaranteed Basic Income is a logical, economical and practical alternative to the costly patchwork of duplicating and overlapping federal, provincial/territorial, and in Ontario’s case, municipal social programs.

A Guaranteed Basic Income can lower povertyrelated physical and mental illnesses; prevent suicides and saves lives, reduce hunger and homelessness, lower unemployment, enable people to contribute in so many ways to society

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Dr.Vallee and Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry holiday

ister Joe Hargrave said. When a roadbed is frozen, secondary weight highways have the same strength as primary weight highways, which support the heaviest legal loads on Saskatchewan roads. Winter weights are put in place annually from about mid-November to mid-March. Typically,

winter weights allow truckers to carry up to 1520 per cent more payload on secondary highways. When temperatures rise and roadbeds remain soft, the ministry may remove winter weights in some areas. Restrictions on winter weights can be in effect until mid-March, weather permitting.

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(in taxes and volunteerism) and promotes a healthier quality of life. In the long term, a GBI can save all levels of government a lot of money. Of course, GBI in itself cannot eliminate poverty, but it can surely reduce it. With

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Dan Archer • Assiniboia Times

An effective COVID-19 vaccination will involve substantial cooperation to achieve herd immunity

he American-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there aren’t any authorized and recommended vaccines for COVID-19 as of yet, but these are in development across the globe. There are two types of vaccines in the works to address COVID-19, including viral vector vaccines from genetically modified viruses and RNA vaccines based on virus genetic codes. In Britain, the BBC reported on the Oxford Uni-AstraZeneca vaccine. The oldest university in the English-speaking world developed a viral vector vaccine with 62-90 per cent effectiveness. Moderna in the United States created an RNA vaccine with a 95 per cent success grade and a storage rate of six months in -20 C. German- and US-based Pfizer-BioNTech invented an RNA vaccine with 95 per cent efficacy – this vaccine requires storage in -70 C. Gamaleya (Sputnik V) in the Russian Federation cultivated a viral vector vaccine with a competence value of 92 per cent, which can be stored in regular fridge temperatures. Most of these anti-COVID vaccines will be available for the public during the winter or spring of 2021. Yet, Anti-Vaxxers slumming on social media and people who haven’t taken the virus seriously could affect herd immunity. The Mayo Clinic said herd immunity happens whenever a majority of a community (the herd) are immune to diseases. Herd immunity makes diseases from person-to-person unlikely, protecting the community against transmission. There are two ways of acquiring immunity: through vaccines and infections. For natural immunity to work, a percentage of the population must get the disease to stop transmission – known as the threshold proportion. After the threshold proportion recovers, they develop antibodies against future infections. Herd immunity as an example continued for the elderly during the 2009-2010 flu season – they had survived the 1918 flu (influenza) pandemic and were immune to the H1N1 subtype of influenza A spreading throughout the world at the time. H1N1 – also known as the swine flu – is a nasty disease generating respiratory infections in humans. The death rate for COVID-19 compared to the flu is considerably higher, no matter what the conspiracy theorists insist. The World Health Organization said 290,000 to 650,000 people die from influenza each year. In contrast, there were 62.6 million cases, 40 million recoveries and 1.46 million COVID-19 deaths reported on Nov. 29. Death rates in North America and other parts of the world have risen from COVID-19 since February 2020. Southwest and South Central Saskatchewan had been relatively safe from the virus since the spring in comparison to Quebec, Ontario and other parts of Canada. However, cases have escalated in every section of this province in November and leading into December. There were 351 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 29, bringing the provincial total to date to 8,239 cases and a total of 45 (+1) deaths and mounting. The seven-day average of daily new cases in Saskatchewan was 250 (20.6 new cases per 100,000 population), in reference to figures released from the Saskatchewan Health Authority last Sunday. Hit the hardest in Canada, Quebec recorded 140,000 cases and 7,021 (+37) deaths by Nov. 29. The disease is much worse in other parts of the world, such as Europe and the United States. Spain recorded 44,638 deaths, the United Kingdom had 58,245 (+215) deaths and the USA had 266,000 (1,192) deaths in late November. Canadians from coast-to-coast should be concerned about receiving COVID-19 vaccinations when they become available, because we’ve been living above a transmission hothouse on the other side of the border since the late winter and early spring. Contagious diseases require higher amounts of the population to be immune – measles need 94 per cent immunity as an example. A review of history showed vaccines to be effective against deadly and contagious diseases such as smallpox, polio, diphtheria, rubella and others. Vaccines are efficient if the threshold population agrees to receive their shots. Don’t be fooled by Anti-Vaxxers spreading myths on Facebook. COVID-19 isn’t a political issue – this disease is a health catastrophe – a genuine, deadly threat. Disregard QAnon hearsay and Deep State paranoia. Don’t be a Ken or a Karen about masking, social distancing and vaccinations. COVID-19 is real and must be fought with vaccinations proven to be effective through scientific and medical research. Moreover, the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations will entail sizeable numbers to meet threshold proportions.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I have recently had several dealings with government agencies in Moose Jaw and Viceroy and Willow Bunch. My general conclusion is that the people who work for social services, Welfare, Sask Power, Legal Aid and Excel #71 R.M. are way overworked, underpaid and

this leads to incompetence. I will not get into the many examples of this incompetence, just to say that it is very frustrating to deal with. But that is unfortunate, because there are some good people in these positions, but they are hard to find. Charles Henry Wohlers, Willow Bunch

Power to choose I think all who read this would agree that COVID-19 is evil. Because of its effects, we are seeing restrictions that hinder our power to choose. When God created us, He gave us the power to choose. Deuteronomy 11:26 says blessings or curses, good or evil, light or darkness are choices God has given us. He doesn’t mandate or dictate obedience; he doesn’t force or control us. He doesn’t punish us, if we choose against Him, but yes, our choices do produce consequences one way or another. On the other hand, the forces of evil and darkness do control and force its way. It always works to take away freedom and bring us into bondage. The way we know whether something is good or evil is by what it takes from us. Wars always start from someone who wants to dictate and

control. We are so thankful that nations rose up and fought against tyranny, so we could have freedom. Today many of our freedoms are being taken away because of fear. When our freedoms are taken away, our power to choose is taken away. The Bible says God hasn’t given us the spirit of fear but power, love and a sound mind. When the plagues of Egypt came, the people of God were protected. If you are struggling with fear during this dark season, God is the light that replaces it with faith. God is the only one who will keep you and take care of you and provide for you. Choose God and His son Jesus to be your saviour. He is the light at the end of the dark tunnel. Pastor Marlin Juell Oasis Outreach Church

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Our Town Sheldon Erfle gained more triumphs as a stock car racer this summer By Dan Archer Although COVID-19 affected many summer events in 2020, the virus didn’t shut the car races down over in Edmonton, with the Spider Electric NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Drag Racing Series ripping and zooming along at the Castrol Raceway from August 8-9. Sheldon Erfle – a former resident of Assiniboia, as well as a Junior B Rebel hockey player in days past – was a standout racer in Edmonton this summer, going undefeated in this NHRA race series. This summer, Erfle raced his GT-classed Oldsmobile Achieva with exceptional precision in Edmonton, once more proving his reputation as one of Western Canada’s toprated stock car racers. The Spider Electric NHRA races held at the raceway south of Edmonton were created by Medicine Hat-based businessman, Mark Simmons (owner of Spider Electric) and NHRA’s Division 6. The races were designed to assist Canadian racers who were isolated by the pandemic – the event in Leduc County brought stock and drag racers together at this well-attended racing competition in August

2020. Erfle triumphed over Norm Lapointe’s Chevy on August 8 at the track. The next day, Erfle beat Darcy Clarke’s Mopar in Sunday’s final. Erfle – now a resident of Saskatoon – stood unbeaten in the circuit for the 2020 season, with four-for-four event wins this summer in Spider Electric’s overall Stock/ SS points title. In other racing news, Calgary’s Dwaine Ringguth earned 12 straight wins, driving his dragster in the Top Sportsman/ Top Dragster 1/8th mile shootout competition. Dwaine won the race in the dragster category on August 8, besting Will Yakimetz’s T.S. Camaro. The next day, Ringguth outraced Eddie Radjo’s dragster. The NHRA index class car winners list for Saturday’s race included Ken Mostowich (Super Comp 9.10), Dave Archambault (Super Gas 10.10) and James Pahl (Super Street 11.10). ET Bracket titles went to Shawn Loblick (Super Pro), Bill Shade (Pro). Junior Dragster winners included Faith Loblick (Jr. Thunder) and Kaelie Morton (Jr. Lightning). Edmontonian Kyle Robb won in the young racer development Street Sportsman class.

Erfle – now a resident of Saskatoon – stood unbeaten in the circuit for the 2020 season, with fourfor-four event wins this summer in Spider Electric’s overall Stock/SS points title. Photo courtesy of DragRaceCanada

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SNOW REMOVAL During the winter months, snow and ice on sidewalks can seriously impair the ability of people to get around safely – especially elderly and those with mobility restrictions. For that reason, the Town of Assiniboia’s Bylaw No. 481 Section 7, states ”Every occupant and in case there is not occupant the owner thereof of every house, shop, building, lot or parcel of land fronting or abutting on any street or streets where there are sidewalks shall within twenty-four hours of the falling or depositing thereon of any snow or dirt or ice cause the same to be removed from the said sidewalk in front of or adjacent to such house, shop, building, lot or parcel of land.” We ask when shoveling, that you refrain from putting snow or ice on the streets as it can create hazards for traffic and hampers our removal efforts. Snow can be placed on the boulevard or your own yard. Sidewalk snow removal will be addressed on a written complaint basis. We encourage residents to be a snow angel and help those neighbours who may need some help removing snow. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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Notekeu League temporarily suspends season in response to new provincial regulations

The Rebels were set to play against the Hodgeville Huskies on Friday, Nov. 27 at the Assiniboia Civic Centre Arena. Thereafter, the Rebels were expecting to meet once more with the Huskies in Hodgeville on Saturday, but both these games will be rescheduled. Photo by Dan Archer

By Dan Archer Team sports, along with group sports, activities, games, competitions, recitals and practices were suspended in the province Nov. 27. Renewed COVID-19 regulations were introduced to address the growing numbers of cases in Saskatchewan. After Friday, team practices with athletes and dancers aged 18 years and under were allowed to continue practising their skills, but these groups are limited to eight in number within a training or rehearsal surface or space at any one time. Also, the athletes are expected to be masked and were further ordered to maintain a three-metre distance between each other during practices. Coaches and trainers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t included in the numbers within the groups of athletes training together, but they were advised to be masked and to maintain a physical distance of three metres from their players. In response to the tightened provincial regulations, the Notekeu League had temporarily suspended

their season as of Nov. 27. At this point, the Assiniboia Senior Rebels and the Coronach Merchants were leading in the 2020/2021 season with two wins and two game points each. The Rebels were set to play against the Hodgeville Huskies on Nov. 27 at the Assiniboia Civic Centre Arena. Thereafter, the Rebels were expecting to meet once more with the Huskies in Hodgeville on Saturday, but both these games will be rescheduled. At the beginning of the season, the Hodgeville Huskies gained one game point and a single win. Glentworth Thunder earned three game points, which were matched with three losses. The Gravelbourg Hornets had two game points and two losses

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Team sports dramatically curtailed, more masking in latest restrictions By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sports have not been shut down entirely, but games have and practices are now reduced to eight people. All but the youngest of children are now expected to wear masks when appropriate. Those were some of the latest restrictions the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health announced another round of new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. Those restrictions in many ways do not go as far as some of what has been implemented in Alberta and Manitoba in recent days and weeks. Saskatchewan’s new cases on Nov. 25 came in at 164, but the 7-day average is now 214.3, a relatively levelling off over the last four days. While Manitoba has entered another lockdown on Nov. 24, Alberta announced that it would soon be closing junior high and high schools, reverting to online learning as of next week and extending the winter break for all students until Jan. 11.

Saskatchewan will be doing neither, as it stands. Premier Scott Moe, who is personally self-isolating after a possible exposure to COVID-19 at a Prince Albert restaurant 10 days earlier, made the announcement via videoconference on Nov. 25. He was joined by Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, who was in the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislature in Regina. The new Saskatchewan measures come into effect at 12:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 27. Moe said, “Our goal is to find the right balance, on behalf of the people in this province to protect Saskatchewan people from the spread of COVID-19, while at the same time, protecting the Saskatchewan people’s jobs and their livelihoods. Our goal is to not shut down businesses, services and activities that ultimately put people out of work and at times, may threaten their mental health. Our goal is to find ways for those things to operate and to do so safely, so that people can continue to participate in athletics and continue to work, while

at the same time, continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” Public gatherings Moe said, “All indoor public gatherings will be limited to 30 people. This includes all types of social gatherings, including weddings, funerals, as well as worship services. No food or drink maybe present or served at these events and capacity will also be restricted to 30 people at all casinos bingo halls, arenas live performance venues and movie theatres, as well as any other facilities that currently have the capacity of up to 150 people.” He noted that private gatherings in your home are still limited to five people. Restaurants, bars and night clubs will not be shut down, but they will have to space out indoor clientele even more, with limits of four people per table and three metres between tables, unless they have barriers installed, in which case two metres is sufficient. Sports All team/group sports,

activities, games, competitions, recitals, practices, etc. are suspended, according to the release on Nov. 25. This includes amateur and recreational leagues for all age groups. Examples include hockey, curling, racquet sports, cheerleading, dance practices in group setting, etc. “All team sports are going to be paused until Dec. 17,” Moe said. “However, athletes under the age of 18 may continue practicing or training in groups of eight or fewer.” Masks strengthened Mask use is now required for all indoor fitness activities, except for swimming. Individual and group fitness activities can continue, but with three metre spacings and limits of eight people in a group. “All students, employees and visitors in schools and daycares are now required to wear a mask, except when they need to eat or drink. And mask use is now required in all common areas of businesses and workplaces,” Moe said. Children ages zero to two years-old

are exempt from wearing masks. Children ages 3-12 should wear a mask if they are able to. All employees and visitors in all common areas in businesses and workplaces, even in those areas which the public does not have access (e.g. construction sites, manufacturing facilities). “Large retail stores, must limit their capacity to 50 per cent or four-square metres per person, whichever is less,” Moe said. Sports led to school, work infections Shahab explained the reasoning behind the sports restrictions, saying that the nature of play always has a risk of transmission, even if you follow all the guidelines. “But over the last two to three weeks, they were becoming so frequent, and many cases, they were resulting in, for example, in children’s sports, multiple cases then being imported into schools. For adult sports, multiple cases and became imported into workplaces. So, it was really important to have that pause for

three weeks to slow down transmission in that setting.” Once cases come down, Shahab said the guidelines may be adjusted again. Moe explained how these particular restrictions were chosen, saying, “It would be great if we could just pinpoint or two venues or one or two activities where this spread is occurring and just restrict those zones. But the reality is, it’s COVID, it’s in our communities, and it has been spreading in a number of different places, both inside and outside of our homes and that’s why we need to enact a number of different measures to get our numbers under control.” As for why the restrictions didn’t go further, such as a complete shutdown, lockdown or circuit breaker, similar to what was done in the spring, Moe said, “We do understand this virus better than we did back in the spring. We do know more about how it is spread. And we know what we need to do to reduce the spread of this virus, to keep ourselves and keep others safe. We need to just slow down a little bit.

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“The overwhelming majority of Saskatchewan businesses and their employees in this province are operating safely, day to day. So, it would be terribly unfair and it would have a huge negative impact, to close down all those businesses and put thousands of Saskatchewan people out of work. Yes, that is what we did, temporarily, this past spring. We took a very sweeping, broad brush approach to shutting down businesses, services and activities in our communities,” he said, adding, “But we don’t believe the solution is another wide-scale lockdown. Moe said, “Putting thousands of Saskatchewan people out of work, devastating small businesses and families, ending their livelihoods in many cases; a

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He said the actions taken thus far, and those added today, will hopefully not only flatten the rate of increase of infections, but bend that curve back down. He thanked the business, athletic and worship organizations that took part in recent consultations with regards to these measures. Both Moe and Shahab held out some hope that some restrictions might be lifted in time for the upcoming holidays. One possibility might be some allowable visits to longterm care homes, with multiple levels of personal protective equipment, but the province isn’t at that point in time, yet. The Ministry of Health is now posting a listing of outbreaks in long-term care homes on the Government of Saskatchewan website.

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Beatrice Cecile McDowell June 13th 1939 November 18th 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beatrice (Aussant) McDowell passed away at Dr. Wigmore hospital in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on November 18, 2020 at the age of 81. Beatrice was born in Gravelbourg, Sk, and grew up in the Assiniboia and Gravelbourg area. She was the sixth of twelve children. It was in Assiniboia where she met and married the love of her life Willis McDowell in 1957. They started their family in Assiniboia and in 1965 they moved to Moose Jaw where Kevin and Richard were born. Predeceased by her father Omer and mother Irene, brother’s Henri, and Ron, sister’s Yvette, and Aline. Beatrice will be greatly missed by her husband Willis, children: Randy (Krystol), Brenda (Kelly), Charlene (Bob), Kevin (Gwen) and Richard (Amy), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Laurette, Simone and Agnes, brothers Emile, Gilles, Claude and Alain. At Beatrice’s home everyone was welcome, her house was the place where everyone gathered- it was full of people, food, laughter, and teasing. The sink was never empty of dishes to be washed and the coffee pot was always ready to be turned on for Willis. She would grow a huge garden and can enough pickles, tomatoes and fruit to last many meals. Beatrice would never back down and stood her ground for family and friends but if she seen a worm she was calling for Willis to get it for her. As the family grew older, and more children were born she became grandma B to all, related or not. Beatrice had a big heart filled with love for all her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, godchildren, children and grandchildren, it’s no wonder she was tired and was taken from us. She will be remembered for all the unconditional support and love bestowed to all, as only our mom could do. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr Sanderson and Dr Van Eeden for their compassion in caring for our mom, the family also is sincerely grateful for the staff at Dr F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital especially RN’s Megan, Sarah and Britainy for their thoughtful and attentive care. A Celebration of Life will be planned for Beatrice at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre St Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

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Elsie Knoss of Rockglen, SK passed away November 10, 2020 at age 85. Predeceased by husband Herschel, son David; sister Isabell Schmidt; brothers Victor and Elmer Hansen. Survived by son Wade (Vonnie) and children Rian, Clayton, Leelan and Talain and their families; daughter-in-law Gayle Knoss and children Davis, Travis, Royce, Trent, Delwyn and their families. Private graveside service was held November 14, 2020 at the Rockglen Cemetery, Rockglen, SK. Elsie Nannie Hansen was born on the farm to loving parents, Karl and Jean who were of Danish and Irish descent, on March 17, 1935. It must have created excitement to have a daughter born on St. Patrick’s Day! She was the youngest of four children following Isabell, Elmer and Victor. As a child, she attended Wheat Bench and Hope Valley schools, and did exceptionally well. She had fond memories of life on the farm, playing with her siblings, cousins, and friends. In 1953, Elsie married Herschel Knoss, and moved to their newly purchased farm, 4 1/2 miles south of Rockglen. During this time, she acquired many skills that carried her throughout her married life. She excelled in cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting and gardening as well as playing a vital part in the day-to-day farm operation. They had two sons. Wade born in 1960 and David born in 1962. Elsie was a wonderful and devoted mom, and it was one of her most fulfilling roles. 1983 was a busy year. Herschel and Elsie moved into Rockglen. Wade married Vonnie Krall and David married Gayle Schafer. The nine grandchildren that followed brought her tremendous joy. Our earliest memories of Grandma included trips to the field, sleepovers, or what the boys called, their “day off”, cooking and baking, and running off many pots of soup or stew. As we grew, there was always a picture to document all our achievements, no matter the size. Elsie played an important role in many people’s lives. She was a loving, nonjudgmental, kind and thoughtful lady. Regardless of the time of day, her door was always open for family and friends to sit and visit, eat and laugh, and coffee was always on. She will be missed by all who knew her. We will always remember her for waving as we left, so... it is not for long, but bye for now.

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Mae Domes (Mitchell) passed away November 14, 2020, with family at her side, at age 91. Predeceased by her husband Ed (1990), her sisters Gwen (Roy) Schmidt and Ethel Mitchell, inlaws: Elsie (Jack) Huber, Herb Domes, Bryce Collings and Mary Domes. She is cherished by five children: Grant (Shirley) Domes and their children Brett and his daughter Margaret Mae and Chelsey and her son Daxton, Linda (Ken) Peters, Ross “Butch” Domes, Brian Domes and Vernon (Debbie) Domes and their children Ashley and his son Declan and Jacquelyn (Justin) Lowes and their daughter Maelyn, sisters-in-law Helen Domes, Irene Collings, brother-in-law Art Domes. Mae was born on her farm homestead east of Lang, SK. on May 8, 1929 to Ruby and Thomas Mitchell. She had two older sisters Gwen and Ethel. She completed her Grade 12 schooling in Lang. Mae worked as a seamstress and an elevator operator in Regina. While boarding at the Smith’s house in Regina she met Ed, as he lived in the same house but on a different floor. They were married in Regina on April 14, 1949. Ed, Mae and Grant moved to Readlyn to farm in the spring of 1950. Shortly after they moved to Verwood, their family expanded with Linda, Butch, Brian and Vern. In the 1980’s they moved to Assiniboia. Here Mae loved the new house with all the conveniences, her yard and flowers and visiting with neighbours. Once the kids were grown up and moved away, Ed and Mae enjoyed traveling. They went to Hawaii, East Coast, all over the States, and Alaska. Mae continued to travel after Ed passed away. She traveled to Vegas in 2012, to Doha, Qatar at Christmas to visit Vernon, Edmonton, as well as other places in Canada to see family. Mae was a well-respected lady beyond her family walls. From bowling to church to her exercise classes, Mae lived her life to her fullest. Mae enjoyed her curling, whether it was playing or watching it in person or on TV. She and her neighbour Florence would travel to the Scott Tournament of Hearts every year. Mae enjoyed her time, most of all talking about her great-grandkids and watching them play. Due to the current Covid-19 health situation, a private Family Funeral Service was held at Messiah Lutheran Church, Assiniboia, SK on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Pastor Doug Miner officiated. Tribute written by grandchildren was delivered by Ashley and Chelsey. Pallbearers were Brian, Ross, Brett, Chelsey, Ashley and Jacquelyn. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK. Donations in Memory of Mae may be made to the Assiniboia Auxiliary for Assiniboia Union Hospital Long Term Care or Messiah Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Expressions of sympathy for the Domes family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com.

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By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatchewan geothermal power pioneer Deep Earth Energy Production Corp, (DEEP), has recently hydraulicly stimulated a horizontal geothermal well south of Torquay, something president and CEO Kirsten Marcia says is a global first. “It’s a remarkably good well,” Marcia said by phone from Saskatoon on Nov. 24. The well, Border-5HZ, was hydraulicly stimulated the first week of November. This fifth well is DEEP’s first horizontal well. It once again sets a record, this time for the deepest horizontal well in Saskatchewan, at 3,450 metres total vertical depth. It has a 2,000-metre lateral section, which runs due west from the site where DEEP had drilling four of its five wells to date. That site is also planned to be the location of the eventual power plant. The company is progressing from its exploration phases to final design, further refining its plans. By hydraulicly stimulating the producing wells, they can get more hot saline water out of the rock with fewer wells and recover that heat though an Organic Rankine Cycle power generation plant on the surface. The current plan now is to develop the field with five

sets of well pairs, with each pair having one well going horizontally west, the other horizontally east. This well, Border-5HZ, is part of the first pair of producers. The next set of wells will be a pair of injectors, in a similar pattern, placed further to the north, with wells going east and west. This pattern will be repeated again, with another pair of producers, then injectors, then finally producers again, for a total of 10 wells – six producers and four injectors. That pattern is expected to be sufficient to eventually set up a 20-megawatt Organic Rankine Cycle power plant, which will feed electricity into the SaskPower grid. Well Border-5HZ was spudded on Sept. 11 by Horizon Drilling Rig 33 and completed on Oct. 24. “No significant issues were encountered during drilling and the geological, operations and Weatherford directional staff were able to maintain the well trajectory in the reservoir target zone for a significant portion of the lateral length. This demonstrates the viability of horizontal drilling, supports the geophysical analysis and further demonstrates reservoir continuity. The highest temperature measured during open hole logging was 127° Celsius (261° Fahrenheit),” DEEP said in a release. “The well was com-

pleted using a 20-stage NCS Multicycle stimulation sleeve system and cemented liner and subsequently hydraulically stimulated with Element Technical Services as per standard horizontal well completions procedures.” This fifth well will be producing hot salt water, and that water will be injected into wells Border-1 and Border-3. If necessary, they can also inject the produced water into well Border-2B. “Now we can do a much larger, robust loop test,” Marcia said. Border-5HZ has a smaller wellbore than the other wells. The idea is that by stimulating a smaller well, you can get more flow out of it. Wider wellbores cost more to drill, especially at the depths DEEP is working at. “If we can get more flow out of a smaller well, without going to a larger well, this can save a lot of money,” she said. DEEP is working with a company called GeothermEx, which Marcia described as “the largest geothermal consulting group in the world.” DEEP asked GeothermEx what do they need to do in order for construction lenders to finance the project? Marcia said, “They’ve given us some flow rates that they would like to see sustained for 30 to 60 days. We’re going to double that in this well, so we’re very

confident that we’ve got the lending confidence to get this project built.” Marcia said they are fully financed until the summer of 2021, with room to complete everything they need to do for bankable feasibility engineering and to be in a position to complete the construction financing. However, Marcia notes they are considering an interim private placement. DEEP also intends on producing its first electricity in the spring, possibly April or May, bringing in a small, one-megawatt Organic Rankine Cycle generator which will generate its power from the hot water from the Border-5HZ well. “We want to test it in the field, on a small unit, in case there’s something we still need to work out,” Marcia said. The power will be used onsite for their own power needs. DEEP is also looking at adding an eight-to-10-megawatt solar power generation and battery facility to the project. The idea is that all 20 megawatts produced by the geothermal plant will be fed to the SaskPower grid. The parasitic load, the power needed to run the facility, including the pumps in the wells, would come from solar and battery generation. Marcia pointed out this has been done in Nevada at the Ormat Tungsten geothermal

facility. DEEP is now progressing from the exploration phase to the development phase. Marcia said, “We’re really advanced the project this year. “This current design will be refined on the results of this horizontal well. And whether that changes the number of wells, or the spacing of the wells, we don’t know that yet. What we do know is that this well could be a game-changer for us.” “Here’s what I love: Here we’ve taken world class drilling expertise and technology, horizontal drilling, hydraulic stimulation, all done on the backs of our oil and gas industry. And we’re doing this for the first time in geothermal. No one has done this before. That’s cool.” She added, “The feasibility engineering needs to wrap up this spring. We have to see the long-term results of this horizontal well. That information gets fed into the subsurface design, which then drives the surface design.” GeothermEx’s sign-off is the final stamp that they can take to lenders, she said. “It really is coming down to finishing the reporting, get the debt in place, going into construction.” Green energy is getting attention from investors, and Marcia feels they are wellpositioned. “I do think the tim-

ing is right. If there is to be an energy transition at all, DEEP is a perfect candidate to take advantage of that investor interest.” Marcia said they are building out their team. Tom Kishchuk has been appointed chief operating officer, effective Nov. 25. Kishchuk joined the DEEP team in September 2020 as a special advisor to the management team. “This project is moving ahead. We are moving from previous chapters into larger chapters. We recognize that we need to build a team along the way to make this happen and having Tom is really going to be a wonderful addition to the team,” she said. DEEP’s release noted, “Using his more than 30 years of technical and business management experience in the energy industry he will provide leadership to the surface operations and engineering teams as the project advances to achieve commercial operation of Canada’s first geothermal power plant. Prior to DEEP, Kishchuk was the president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada, Ltd. and vice-president operational support for Federated Cooperatives Limited.” Hitachi supplied the turbine for the Boundary Dam 3 Integrated Carbon Capture and Storage Project.

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Get hunted animals tested for chronic wasting disease With the hunting season winding down, hunters were reminded to get their animals tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Eighty-four cases of CWD have already been identified in the province this year. CWD is a fatal, infectious central nervous system disease in cervids (deer, elk, moose and caribou) with no known cure. The information accumulated through head submissions by hunters is vital to understanding how

the disease has impacted Saskatchewan’s wildlife populations. “Despite the challenges and changes we’ve all had to face in 2020, more than 1,300 heads have already been submitted as part of the ministry’s voluntary CWD surveillance program,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Identifying the presence and spread of CWD in the province will help guide the development of disease management plans.”

Hunters in wildlife management zones (WMZs) 2W, 9, 10, 35 and 37 were asked to submit mule deer and white-tailed deer heads for testing. However, free testing is available for all cervid species harvested in any wildlife management zones in the province. Research suggested CWD has affected parts of North America, resulting in decreased survival rates and population declines in mule deer. Although no human

Hit and run in Assiniboia The Assiniboia RCMP asked the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for a hit and run incident in Assiniboia. The Assiniboia RCMP received a complaint of a hit and run happening in the 500 block of Sixth Avenue East in Assiniboia on Nov. 21. A male driver operating

a Grey Ford F-150 truck with black decals struck a light post and left a significant amount of damage prior to leaving the scene in an unknown direction. The incident occurred sometime between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on November 21. If anyone has information regarding this or any

other crime, contact the Assiniboia RCMP at 306642-7110, or if information is available, but the caller wishes to remain anonymous in their reporting, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website, or text in a tip: TIP206 + the tip to CRIMES (274637).

cases of CWD have ever been identified, the province recommended that hunters should avoid eating the meat until receiving their test results. In addition, hunters

were strongly urged not to eat, or distribute meat (and other body parts) for human consumption in animals found to be CWDpositive. The last day to drop off

animal heads for testing is January 21, 2021. A complete list of dropoff sites and information on submitting samples for testing is available at www. saskatchewan.ca/CWD.

Saskatchewan remembers the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 Saskatchewan as a province remembered those who perished during the Ukraine famine in 1932-1933 on November 24. Holodomor Memorial Day is recognized nationally in Canada every fourth Saturday of November – this year, the memorial date fell on November 28. “It is important to recognized historical tragedies like Holodomor, to honour those who have suffered and those who were lost,” said Saskatch-

ewan-Ukraine Relations Liaison, Nadine Wilson. “By remembering the history of Ukrainians and shining light on their stories, we grieve the mistakes of the past and move forward, embracing the Saskatchewan value on inclusion.” This year, a private memorial service took place outside of the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislature. Ms. Wilson laid flowers in honour of the victims of Holodomor at the foot of the memorial

statue in Wascana Park. The statue is a copy of Petro Drozdowsky’s “Bitter memories of Childhood” and was erected in Wascana Park in 2015. The Soviet Union imposed a famine in 19321933, when crops were seized during a record harvest. People were prohibited from leaving their communities at this time to search for food. Holodomor is translated from Ukrainian to English as ‘extermination by hunger’.

Crime statistics Nov. 23-29 The following are the weekly crime statistics as provided by the Assiniboia RCMP-GRC for the week of November 23-29, 2020. There were 20 calls for ser-

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RCMP reported a mischief in Assiniboia The Assiniboia RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for a mischief incident occurring in Assiniboia. The Assiniboia RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle being damaged in the 200 block of First Avenue East on Nov. 22.

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RMC cadet from Bengough attends college in Ontario By Dan Archer Stuart Whyte of Bengough had always wanted to join the Canadian Armed Forces with the intent of serving his country. “He has always been proud of being Canadian,” his mother Lori Whyte said. “He also enjoyed hearing stories of how we attained the freedoms that we have.” “He liked that he could serve while earning an education,” Lori said, when clarifying why he chose the Royal Military College in Kingston above other alternatives. “The programs that they offer weren’t any different than University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina, but this way, you are also having a purpose and working towards your goal.” Although Stuart is studying engineering, he has an interest in history – particularly military history. Stuart and his father Cameron Whyte often discussed military history and the many times when the Canadian military had intervened for the good of the nation and the world. “We’re able to maintain our freedoms through military actions,” Lori affirmed. Yet, aside from having a longstanding interest in military history, Stuart also wanted to enroll into the military because of his de-

sire to protect the nation’s integrity. “He believes in honesty and doing the right thing – you support what you believe in,” Lori said, as she explained some of her son’s principles. Currently, Stuart is serving in the B division with 6 squadron, Romeo Flight at the RMC in Kingston Ontario, where he is studying mechanical engineering. Stuart’s been attracted to the discipline of engineering since high school. “In Grade 11, he took power engineering through correspondence online options,” Lori recounted. Stuart made the decision to choose mechanical engineering over robotics, as he thought engineering might provide enhanced career possibilities in the future. With this program, he took placement workshops at the mine in Coronach, where he was introduced to boiler maintenance in the autumn of 2018. At his graduation ceremony, which was postponed to Oct. 13, only the parents were allowed to attend the ceremony due to public gathering restrictions. With a graduating class of eight in Bengough, this meant a handful of people were allowed to attend the event. It was arranged to have a video played with a message from Stuart to his graduating class. The Bengough

School livestreamed the graduation for family and friends on Facebook. Since his school had closed early in 2020, Stuart took on fulltime employment at the Bengough Co-op, where he’d been working as a part-time student since September 2019. Stuart’s entrance into the RMC in August had also been affected by COVID-19, including a delayed response with his acceptance into the military college. “Stuart first applied and started the pre-screening process in October 2019. He did his final pre-screening interview over the phone in February,” Lori said. Stuart was told he would receive a decision in March 2020, but he didn’t receive confirmation from this highly selective process until May 25 – Lori further noted that May 25 is also Memorial Day in the United States, when American veterans are remembered for giving their lives to their nation. Stuart reported on how the RMC were following strict COVID protocols and restrictions to the utmost. “All in all, it is the safest place to be since there isn’t much outside random visiting or visitors allowed in, to keep the campus safe.” He said the training was intense, but was af-

fected by the pandemic. Because of COVID, Stuart started training through the MIP (Military Indoctrination Program) instead of the usual BMOQ (Basic Military Officer Qualification), which is planned for next year. Although strenuous as ever, Stuart’s physical training was condensed in 2020. Stuart has enjoyed life in Kingston, but he’s restricted from exploring many areas of the city. However, he likes inspecting the historical buildings on the RMC campus, close to where Fort Henry was established in 1812 on Lake Ontario. He’s also grate-

ful to have met a variety of people since arriving in Kingston. “The RMC campus is a pretty cool place with all the history displayed and the older buildings. There are so many different people that are involved with the RMC from all different walks of life that have different perspectives– quite different for a small-town Saskatchewan kid.” Stuart hopes to succeed in becoming a EME Officer (Electrical Mechanical Engineering Officer) and complete his years of service across Canada and around the world within his

field. Stuart’s advice for those who are aspiring to join the military is direct, yet encouraging. “If your heart is in it, go for it. It’s tough, but so worth it. “You become a part of the family immediately, you learn to reply upon each other and support others to attain the end goal … It has been hard at times, changing over to online schooling from high school to online professors – classes that are completely new, like French, but you just keep pushing forward, because it’s something that you really want to do and feel is important.”

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