Once again, the road that led to the Lost Horse Hills powwow grounds was a busy route, with campers, cars and trucks to join in on the Ocean Man First Nations (OMFN) powwow.
Many dancers came from all areas of the southeast to compete in the powwow, but OMFN’s were not entered, as it is protocol not to compete at one’s own powwow. It is considered to be disrespectful to those that attend from other areas, as they are invited to attend and compete.
The event ran from Sept. 6-8, bringing in over 200 dancers, which is similar to the years before.
Upon entering the gate, security was there to greet each
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Jingles, drums and bright colours adorned the Lost Horse Hills for the Ocean Man First Nations powwow
vehicle, and they asked about drugs and alcohol as all powwows are free of substances.
At the grounds, food booths addressed everyone’s hunger with the native bannock buns, and there were also booths with ribbon skirts, Indigenous jewelry and trinkets for customers to purchase.
A first aid station was set up, with a security booth close by for those who needed direction.
The host drum group Iron Whistle started the event with the traditional grass dance. According to Chief Connie Bigeagle, this dance is performed to flatten the grass and has a circular motion to signify the grass being stepped down.
Once the grass dance is completed, the grand entry takes place, led in by dignitaries, and followed by all the dancers, as they circle around the outside to the beat of the drums.
The grand entry takes place in the evenings and during the weekend also in the afternoon. Each time they display the colourful regalia, and to the beat of the drums.
Bigeagle welcomed everyone to the powwow and pointed out the following weekend in Fort Qu’Appelle, the 150th anniversary of Treaty 4 was going to be celebrated.
Announcers Vern
Chocan and Amos McArthur kept the crowd going with the introductions of the performers, while arena directors Glenn Pelletier and Tim Delorme kept things moving smoothly.
Invited drums Buffalo Lodge Singers, Cree Spirit and Pipestone Dakota took turns singing and drumming through the massive event.
As the dancers donned their colourful regalia and jingles, they danced the day away, with several categories from tiny tots, fancy shawl, juniors, teens, junior adult, senior adult and the golden age.
Often regalia is passed down from generation to generation and has a special place in the
family. Other regalia is made specially for the individual, and it is very sacred to the person who wears it.
The vests and dresses are heavy and hot. While some of the beadwork is made of actual bone, these tend to be much heavier than the ones made from plastic, but give a similar appearance.
Thousands of beads are sewn in place on the regalia along with hundreds of jingles. Each time the dancer moves with the drums, the jingles dance in beat with the music, echoing through the valley.
OMFN did more upgrades to the powwow grounds by adding a seating area for the
elderly, with a long ramp and viewing site for those who came, but there was also some destruction before the powwow began with the beautiful painting by Brian McArthur being destroyed.
McArthur was quite upset about this, as he had put many hours into creating the painting that he had hoped was going to be there a long time. At this time, it is not known when or if the painting will be replaced.
As the powwow came to an end, and people slowly left, the lights of the powwow grounds could be seen from the hill, as it is nestled in the
valley at Lost Horse Hills.
The grand entry displayed many colours as dignitaries were followed by the dancers into the circle at Lost Horse Hills. Photos by Stephanie Zoer
Grass dancers start the ceremony with a special dance that was used to atten the grass.
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Kenosee Lake had rst wrestling match on the beach
By Stephanie Zoer
Kenosee Lake, known for its scenic beauty and recreational activities, had a new and exciting event this summer called beach wrestling.
For the first time, wrestling enthusiasts and curious spectators gathered on the sandy shores to witness an afternoon of competitive grabbling, blending sportsmanship with the lake’s natural charm.
The event took place on Aug. 31 and was organized by Wendy Marcotte, a wrestling coach from Carlyle.
Marcotte co-ordinated the event, with the Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Association (SAWA) putting it on.
Ten participants registered beforehand, with various age groups and skill levels, and six more joined in the day of the event.
“There were lots of newcomers to wrestling
and a handful of athletes who have wrestled before,” said Marcotte.
Mark and Tracy Slykhuis from The Beachin’ Lake Shoppe sponsored the referees and the volunteer lunch, and provided a sound system. They also supplied water to the wrestlers.
“We could not have run the event as smoothly as we did without their support,” said Marcotte.
This is only the second time beach wrestling has been held in the province.
The first event took place in Regina in July.
But this is the first time it has been at the beach volleyball court in Kenosee, and it was perceived very well.
“It worked great, and the park was very helpful with advertisements and helping us get set up,” said Marcotte.
She expressed her excitement about the inaugural event, and feels it is a unique way to get people involved in the sport.
These two young men were not afraid to square o in the makeshift ring while wrestling at Kenosee Lake. Photo courtesy of Wendy Grassroots, technical director
There were several categories, and wrestlers could wear their own attire while wrestling barefoot.
The event brought a considerable-sized crowd.
After the wrestling was completed, there was a
live demonstration where competitors and spectators had a chance to learn some of the moves and give them a try.
On Sept. 14, Sask Wrestling clubs across the province will be opening up their wrest-
ling rooms to the public for an open wrestling practice.
Marcotte, who offers coaching in Carlyle, has turned her garage into a wrestling room and loves the sport.
The first tournament of the year for Wendy’s Wrestling Rascals will be held in Weyburn on Dec. 7. She looks forward to a season of wrestling, teaching and getting ready for events throughout the season.
RCMP called to two incidents on Hwy 47 in September
Members of the RCMP have been called to a couple of incidents on Highway 47 south of Stoughton this month.
On Sept. 1, members of the Weyburn-Fillmore RCMP received a report of a semi rollover on Highway 47 three kilometres south of the town. Officers and other emergency crews immediately responded.
The RCMP says the driver of the semi was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.
Highway 47 was closed until the early afternoon as the semi was removed from the scene. An investigation is ongoing.
Then on Sept. 8, Estevan RCMP members responded to an accident scene on Highway 47 between Benson and Stoughton on Sept. 8.
A semi truck and a motorcycle, both travelling south, collided. According to an internet user, whose post was shared by the Just Bins Waste Disposal group on social media, a motorcycle ran into the back of the semi.
One man in his early 50s, who was riding the motorcycle, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
STARS Air Ambulance out of Regina was dispatched for a scene call emergency in the Stoughton area around the same time.
Traffic was detoured to grid roads while emergency crews were working at the scene.
The collision is still under investigation, said the Estevan RCMP.
New organizer pleased with Ronald McDonald House event
By Stephanie Zoer
For 25 years, motorcycle enthusiasts in the southeast organized the Ride for Ronald McDonald House (RMH).
Over the years, more than $80,000 was raised for this worthy cause.
The RMH in Saskatoon offers housing for families that have children in the hospital, and it has been used over and
over for years, creating a homier feeling for those that need to be away from home for a while.
This year Chris White took over the responsibilities of organizing the ride. White is the owner of the Crossroads Bar and Grill in Stoughton, and she has been part of the ride for as long as she can remember.
Someone new needed
to continue the event, so White took on the challenge. Having help along the way, the last two months were critical for getting the word out.
The ride was held on Sept. 8, beginning in the parking lot of the McDonald’s in Estevan. The group of 77 riders then travelled north on Highways 47 and 361 towards Lampman. From there, the crew headed
to Arcola, and then they took Highway 13 to Stoughton, with their destination at the Crossroads.
“The group of riders is beginning to age and new, younger riders are not joining in,” said White.
She believes the age group is largely 50 years old and up, with the oldest rider being in their late 70s.
A majority of the riders take part in the event every year. The weather was accommodating with no rain and lots of sunshine.
The event has seen
well over 100 riders in past years, and it is their hope that it will continue to grow again.
Beef on a bun and salad were served at Crossroads for a minimal cost, with the proceeds going to RMH.
Many raffles prizes were available, including a WestJet travel voucher that was won by Randy Torkelson.
“It was a popular prize,” said White. WestJet provided the voucher and also donated to the RMH charity through the ride.
The meal and raffle items are not only for the
riders. Others can join in on the fun once the ride is over.
A new RMH is being built in Regina near the General Hospital, which will be a great addition for families that need to stay overnight for any reason relating to an illness.
White was incredibly happy with the turnout and looks forward to the years to come in hosting the event.
This year it raised $8,095 for the charity. A representative from the RMH charity was on hand to receive the donation.
Participants in the Ride for Ronald McDonald House gather for a group photo. Photo by Robert Godfrey of Lemon Wedge Marketing
Stoughton had many motorcycles roll into town for the Ronald McDonald House fundraiser, including the new organizer Chris White. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
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Forty- ve years of growth
Stephanie Zoer
Just a few words
Reaching 45 years of marriage is an extraordinary milestone.
In a world that often feels transient, where change is constant and relationships can be fleeting, sustaining a union for nearly half a century deserves recognition and reflection. It speaks to more than just love, but it is a testament to commitment, resilience and the ability to adapt through life’s seasons.
My husband and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary on Sept. 14, and at the core of a long-lasting marriage is the understanding that love evolves.
The passion and excitement of our early years has transformed into something deeper, an enduring bond built on shared experiences, memories and mutual respect.
It is the little things that accumulate over time, knowing each other’s quirks, finishing each other’s sentences, or offering comfort without words. These moments define the richness of a marriage that has lasted 45 years.
Our journey has not been without challenges. Every couple, no matter how perfect they may seem on the outside, will face trials.
Life brings with it unexpected twists. For some it is job losses, health issues, financial strain or the inevitable loss of loved ones.
However, in a marriage that stands the test of time, these obstacles become opportunities to grow closer. It is about choosing each other, even on the hardest days.
God only knows the challenges we have had in these 45 years, but adaptability plays a crucial role in making a long marriage work.
We are not the same people that wedded when we were young, we were not the same at the age of 45 as we are today.
We grow as individuals. My interests are somewhat different than my husband’s but that is okay, as he is my support team and I am his. We have also grown as a team to tackle issues with our children or take on work. In a marriage, teamwork is so important if one wants it to last.
Humour, too, is a cornerstone of long-term happiness. After decades together we have the ability to laugh at each other, at some of our life choices, and even at the mistakes we have made over the years.
It lightens the load when things get tough and keeps our relationship grounded. Sometimes couples take themselves too seriously, but we need to allow for forgiveness and the softening of rough edges.
My husband loves his truck and attending classic vehicle shows, and looking those antiques trucks up on his iPad. I humour him each time he shows me another vehicle that he thinks is cool and there are many, but he also knows that I am a truck kind of girl.
He also humours me when I get talking about horses, or I show him a beauty that is for sale, not that I am buying, but it is always fun to look. We have a mutual agreement when it comes to this.
At times it is hard to believe that 45 years have already gone by, but I am profoundly grateful for this time, as my parents never made it to 45 years.
My mom, the smart woman that she was, also said to take family pictures, because tomorrow is not promised, and one hits these milestones only once in a lifetime.
Ultimately, 45 years of marriage I feel is a remarkable blend of love, perseverance and partnership. It serves as a reminder to all of us that while relationships take effort, they are worth every bit of it.
I cannot imagine my life without my husband, so we will live each day to the fullest as a team, make memories and enjoy our time together. Is it work? Yes, it is, but it is so worth it.
“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
Living the employment dream, or not
We recently marked Labour Day, an event that seems to be the poorer cousin among other long weekends.
Three-day weekends dot the calendar and often inspire big efforts to make them special, except this one.
Thanksgiving weekend sees many feasting on a turkey dinner amidst décor of fall leaves and a cornucopia. Family Day has a focus on activities the whole family can enjoy. The extra day that comes with the Victoria Day weekend often means barbecues, yardwork or kicking off the camping season.
But Labour Day? Well, it’s not quite the same. Perhaps it simply gets overshadowed by the start of school and knowing the focus will quickly shift to new activity.
It is rather funny that on a day meant to honour workers and the im-
portance of their contributions to the country, many see it as simply a day off, or a day they wish they had off but their work circumstances don’t allow for it.
At some point today, just over 60 per cent of adult Canadians will go to work. They will be in offices, factories, kitchens, vehicles, care facilities, schools, churches, homes, indoors, outdoors, and every other place where work needs to be done by someone with the ability and willingness to do it.
Research suggests Canadians change jobs 15 times over their lifetime. I thought that seemed high until I read the studies finding Generation X employees stay at one job about 3.4 years while Generation Y reduces that to 2.7 years.
I made a list of the jobs I have had and if you include summers during university it adds up to nine different workplaces. I guess if I want to hit the national average, I need to add some new ones.
Even though we may have held only a dozen or so different job titles, we seem to have an awful lot of opinions about how everyone else is doing the thousands and thousands of things needing to be done each day. Comments are made all
the time about the work others do, the time it takes to do it, or how it should or shouldn’t be done.
But whatever it is that makes us think we know the extent of what others do, it is leading us to incorrect conclusions. We may think we have an awareness of someone’s job, but we likely have very little idea of all they actually do.
Some jobs are more public than others but even in those, there are the aspects we have an awareness of, and so much more we don’t. The public components have little to do with the full scope. Those who do their work well, know the difference. They are acutely aware of the preparation needed and are ready to do what is required out of sight.
Would it surprise you to learn that just one in 10 Americans say they currently have their childhood dream job or work in a career related to their dream job? What if I told you that number climbs a bit to 30 per cent of Canadians?
I have been fortunate to have been employed in nine good workplaces yet none have been entirely the dream. Thank goodness for that, because other opportunities have led me to where I am now. Is there a dream I
still hold? You bet there is. But it has less to do with a specific job and more reflective of things I want to try, skills I hope to develop and goals I have in mind.
Although Labour Day may not get the attention it is due, we would do well to remember working Canadians spend on average 37.5-40 hours per week on the job. That is a significant portion of time to be working to provide help, services, information, protection, governance, entertainment, recreation and access to all that sustains and enhances life.
With so much of a person’s life devoted to work that benefits so many others, the best thing we can do is respect the effort and recognize how limited our knowledge is of what others do diligently each and every day.
There likely aren’t streamers hanging from the rafters or special pies in the oven celebrating our jobs each year. But whatever work we find ourselves in, dream or not, doing it to the best of our ability is one way to show gratitude. The other is to consider the jobs we know we could not do, and show those undertaking those tasks the encouragement they need so they can do it well. That’s my outlook.
- Nelson Mandela
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Oxbow-Enniskillen Fire & Rescue members Robert Carpendale, Kevin Frith and Doug Pierce received Saskatchewan Protective Services medals during a ceremony in Regina on Sept. 3. The medals are presented to those with at least 25 years of exemplary service. According to a post on the Town of Oxbow’s Facebook page, the three have been with the department for 107 years combined. Recipients also serve as police o cers, federal and provincial corrections, border services, the Canadian Armed Forces, and mobile crisis and family violence outreach services. Photo sourced from the Town of Oxbow Facebook page
Envision to host sexual assault and abuse training
In collaboration with the Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, the Envision Counselling and Support Centre announced an upcoming training session designed for professionals and paraprofessionals working with individuals impacted by sexual violence. Community members interested in enhancing
their skills and confidence in addressing sexual abuse and sexual assault are also welcome to attend.
“This beginner-level training, while comprehensive, is open to individuals from various fields, including but not limited to health, social services, education and justice,” Envision said in a news release. “Professionals such as nurses,
physicians, social workers, youth workers, mental health workers, teachers, school counsellors, police officers, victim services workers and faith leaders are encouraged to attend.”
“Following this training, participants will leave with valuable education and tools across six modules, including critical communication skills, understanding the crim-
SaskPower launches new SaskNuclear subsidiary
By John Cairns SaskToday.ca
SaskPower is setting up a new subsidiary for its nuclear power efforts. According to Sask Power, the subsidiary, known as SaskNuclear, will advance the province’s small modular reactor (SMR) project through the regulatory and licensing process. It will also allow the project to advance from a business and regulatory standpoint.
SaskNuclear will be
wholly owned by SaskPower. SaskPower president and CEO Rupen Pandya will hold the same titles with SaskNuclear, and the two entities will also share a board of directors.
“A key part of our planning and development work is to evaluate various business models that would advance our project as effectively as possible,” said Pandya in a news release. “Establishing a nuclear subsidiary is the best option for a greenfield jurisdiction
like Saskatchewan.”
“Canada’s nuclear industry is held to a very high standard, and establishing a subsidiary dedicated to nuclear power will help SaskPower meet Canada’s strict regulatory requirements,” said Dustin Duncan, minister responsible for SaskPower, in a news release.
inal code and consent, the impacts of sexual violence, reporting options, debunking myths, trauma education, and fostering hope. These skills are essential for navigating traumatic events and having meaningful conversations in these difficult circumstances,” added Envision’s counselling programs supervisor Edna Franks.
This comprehensive
Identify, Respond and Refer training will be held in Weyburn at the Weyburn Credit Union on Oct. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and in Estevan at the Days Inn on Oct. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per participant, which includes a manual, lunch, refreshments, snacks and two full days of training. The registration deadline is Sept. 23 with no refunds available. Due to the handson nature of the training,
“The work done at SaskNuclear in the coming years will help support a final investment decision on whether to proceed with SMRs in 2029.”
SaskPower announced earlier this year that if it does proceed with an SMR, the unit would be constructed in the Estevan area.
space is limited to 20 participants per session. For more information or to register for the training, please contact Envision Counselling and Support Centre. This training provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their capacity to support survivors of sexual violence in their personal and professional lives.
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Creative Saskatchewan ushered in the new fall season this week with a preview of 13 recent productions made in the province.
The productions were highlighted at an event at the Saskatchewan Science Centre Monday afternoon, in which dignitaries, including provincial government representatives and those involved in the film and TV industry, viewed the trailers and clips from the upcoming productions at the Kramer IMAX Theatre.
All the projects had been shot during the 2023-24 year and all re-
ceived funding from the Creative Saskatchewan Film and Television Production Grant, which the province expanded in recent years to provide $12 million annually.
Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Laura Ross told the audience attending the screening that the investment is “paying off in spades.”
The productions spanned the province, she said, from northern communities such as La Ronge to southern communities such as Swift Current.
Ross said $22 million has been committed to 36 productions since April 2023, with these productions spending $55 million and producing an economic impact of $93
million. She touted the investment as diversifying the Saskatchewan economy.
“I say to my colleagues, we’re not just COWs,” said Ross, referring to “coal, oil and wheat”.
“Well, we’re a whole lot more than that and that’s what this industry is all about. I think it’s providing opportunities for young people to realize their future right here in Saskatchewan. That’s a great news story that we are able to share today.”
The province made another announcement Monday, with Ross confirming investment of $500,000 to assist the Saskatchewan Science Centre in purchasing an
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The province touts the funding as allowing the Science Centre to offer high-quality Imax screenings well into the future.
“An investment in the Science Centre, in the Kramer Imax Theatre is critically important, because technology evolves,” said Sandy Baumgartner, CEO of the Saskatchewan Science Centre.
“And as we evolve as an organization, in order to continue showing great films in this province, we need to have the best technology. So yeah, it doesn’t come with just popcorn sales. We need to get investment from government, corporate, and donors to keep the Science Centre alive.”
Here is a full list from the province of the 13 productions and where they can be found:
•Why Am I - Citytv; •Staying Wild - Citytv; •Flat Out Food - Citytv; •Guardians of the North - Citytv;
•For Country: First In Last Out - coming soon; •Gifts of Christmascoming soon; and
•We Kill Them Allcoming soon.
Sask. Party rst to have full slate of
By John Cairns SaskToday.ca
The governing Saskatchewan Party is the first political party to have a full slate in place for the 2024 provincial election.
All 61 candidates have now been nominated for the party following the contested nomination meeting in MoosominMontmartre on Tuesday night. That nomination was won by Kevin Weedmark, who is the editor, publisher and proprietor of the Moosomin WorldSpectator newspaper.
“Thank you to the members in MoosominMontmartre for nominating me as your Saskatchewan Party candidate,” Weedmark said in a statement following the nomination. “I look forward to connecting with as many voters as possible across the constituency before and during this upcoming election.”
The Moosomin seat has been held by the Sask. Party’s Steven Bonk, who was nominated to run again, but the nomination became open when he decided
candidates
to leave provincial politics to run federally in Souris-Moose Mountain for the Conservatives.
Earlier this week, former Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative leader Ken Grey was also nominated to run in Regina Douglas Park for the Saskatchewan Party. He will face NDP incumbent Nicole Sarauer.
With the Sask Party now at a full slate, attention now turns to the other parties and whether they will also have 61 candidates. The New Democrats still have seven ridings remaining to find candidates, though they expect to have a full slate as well.
The NDP’s latest nominated candidate is Mark Thunderchild who will run in Rosthern-Shellbrook against Premier Scott Moe. The NDP also has a nomination meeting scheduled for Cut Knife-Turtleford on Sept. 17.
Other parties, including the Green Party, the Saskatchewan United Party, the Progressive Conservatives, the Buffalo Party and the Progress Party, have a much
longer way to go to fill all of their candidate spots in time for the election. So far, the Green Party has 27 candidates listed on their website.
The Sask United Party currently has 16 candidates in place. The most recent nominees for the Sask United Party have been Denneil Carpenter in Prince Albert Carlton and William Hughes in Saskatoon Willowgrove. In the case of the PCs and the Buffalo Party, speculation has heated up in recent days that the two parties could potentially form some sort of alliance during the upcoming election. There have been reports of talks between both rightleaning parties about co-operating but no deal has been announced as of yet.
So far only two candidates have been nominated in the Cannington riding. Incumbent MLA Daryl Harrison of the Sask. Party is being challenged by Michelle Krieger of the Buffalo Party.
The provincial election is expected to take place Oct. 28.
Minister Laura Ross at the screening of 13 new made-inSaskatchewan lm and TV productions. Photo by John Cairns of SaskToday.ca
CUPE health-care workers stage a rally
By Greg Nikkel SaskToday.ca
Over 200 health-care workers from across Saskatchewan marched on the Weyburn General Hospital on Tuesday morning and held an information rally, demanding a fair deal from the provincial government and their employers.
The members of CUPE Local 5430 were in Weyburn for their annual meeting at McKenna Hall, and took time to march over to the hospital to hold the public rally to voice their grievances with the state of the health-care system in the province.
CUPE president Bashir Jalloh addressed the rally, noting the union has been without a collective agreement for 17 months now. He said they will be meeting for talks on Sept. 18, and then not again until November as they take October off for the provincial election.
“It’s been going on for far too long. We can’t cope with the cost of living in this province. We have chronic shortstaffing that is putting significant pressure on our workers, who are being run off their
feet,” said Jalloh.
The government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have misplaced priorities, he said, noting they are busy spending resources to recruit health-care workers from outside of Canada, but are not making any effort at retention of those workers.
“The other problem with this government is they are spending millions of dollars building facilities. We all want good facilities, but before you build those facilities, you should have a plan for how you’re going to staff them,” said Jalloh.
He pointed out a new facility in Regina that was supposed to be open and running 24/7, but is operating at half capacity because they don’t have the staff.
In addition, contracting out and privatizing health care is creating low morale, as these workers are making only a fraction of what regular health-care workers make.
With no collective agreement now for the past 17 months, he said talks are “excruciatingly slow” as they are busy with misplaced priorities.
A retired health-care worker from Weyburn, Sandra Seitz, also spoke at the rally, and noted patients are often sent on to Regina or another centre like Redvers if the tests or care is not available.
“For somebody on a fixed income, or a part-time job or a retiree, that’s not only a
physical impairment but could be very financially draining,” she said.
“These are emergent situations. My message to SAHO [Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations], the SHA and the government is start listening to your frontline workers. They’re the only
Kenosee man sentenced just days after arrest
It didn’t take long for a Kenosee Lake man to plead guilty to charges in connection with a pursuit that occurred in the southeast during the Labour Day long weekend.
Ashton Retieffe, 19, entered the pleas Sept. 4 in Provincial Court in Carlyle, and received an 18-month suspended sentence. Six other charges were stayed.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to stop for a police officer, and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle and possession of property obtained by
crime less than $5,000. The stayed charges included dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, resisting arrest and failing to comply with a release order.
According to a news release, the Carlyle RCMP received a report on Aug. 31 of an erratic driver leaving the Kenosee Lake area and travelling towards Carlyle.
Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 9 towards Kenosee Lake at what the
RCMP described as an extremely high speed.
“As a result of continued investigation, a tire deflation device was set up on Lake View Street in Kenosee Lake, and the suspect vehicle ran over it. All four tires of the suspect vehicle were deflated, slowing the vehicle significantly, as it continued to flee from police,” the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release.
“Given the safety risk, officers engaged their emergency equipment and followed the vehicle at a low rate of speed in
Kenosee Lake. Shortly after, the suspect vehicle came to a dead end on the road and stopped. An adult male was arrested at the scene.”
experts who can help fix the care system,” said Seitz.
CUPE 5430 represents over 14,000 health care providers working for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and affiliates in five major classification areas: clerical, technical, nursing, support, and plant operations.
Further investigation determined the license plate on the suspect vehicle was stolen out of Alberta.
Retieffe appeared in
Provincial Court in Weyburn on Sept. 3. He was slated to have a bail hearing in Carlyle the following day when he pleaded guilty.
More than 200 health-care workers from across Saskatchewan rallied at the Weyburn General Hospital on Tuesday. Photo by Greg Nikkel of SaskToday.ca
College wrapping up rst computer science course
By David Willberg
Students at the Southeast College have been exploring the world of computer science through a new course.
Instructor Ryan Gustafson, who is an applied researcher and course instructor at the college’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation, said the first class began at the Estevan campus in early July and wrapped up with a presentation at the Innovation Conference for Economic Development (ICED) in Rural Areas from Sept. 10-12 in Estevan.
Gustafson is pleased with how the first session went.
“It’s really been a lot of fun. In my personal experience, the challenge of traditional, postsecondary education is finding that real-world value. You learn a lot of theoretical knowledge, and it’s how do you apply it?” said Gustafson.
“We’re also focusing on mentorship, getting that one-on-one feedback, that … time with the instructor,” he added later.
The course allows students to remain in the community and attend classes in person.
Working alongside Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist, the centre’s executive director of innovation and applied research, and Southeast TechHub executive director Gordon More, he said they have been developing a plan to bring computer science training to the community to fill a gap in the area.
“We were inspired by the one-room school houses of old and projectbased learning … giving them hands-on experience with real-world challenges,” said Gustafson.
“Our computer science training through projects program offers students an immersive,
hands-on approach to learning computer science and programming by engaging in realworld projects, sourced from local businesses and organizations. Students develop essential 21st-century skills, creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.”
Students have created an app that is AI-powered and is aimed at enhancing networking by matching participants at the ICED conference. Students also built a Poppy humanoid robot that is designed to spark interest in technology and serve as a learning tool in robotics.
The computer science students are a diverse group, Gustafson said, with an age range of 1829.
Another course will run from Sept. 24-Dec. 17, with classes on Tuesdays and lab sessions on Thursdays. Gustafson
said the college wants to be as accommodating as possible. The course is now posted on the college’s website. A $300 bursary is offered upon completion, covering the bulk of the course’s $499 cost.
Three new projects will be offered for the fall, and the college is eager to collaborate with local businesses and organizations on applied research and project development.
Students can take the course multiple times, and four of the five in the first class have expressed an interest in returning. Gustafson said no two courses are the same.
“Each course will be tailored to the projects that we’re building, and so it will very much depend on what projects we have, and … learning the skills necessary to complete those projects,” said Gustafson.
One of the goals for the
fall is to build upon the app for the conference with additional features.
Gustafson has a bachelor of science in engineering and a university certificate in computer information systems, and is currently pursuing a master of science in information systems. He also has experience as a researcher and data engineer, and spent about 15 years working in the oil and gas sector.
Southeast MRI campaign surpasses $4 million mark
The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has cleared another milestone as it continues to raise funds for the new MRI scanner at the hospital.
The campaign, named Together We Can: MRI for Estevan, has cleared the $4 million mark, according to the latest updated total posted on the foundation’s website. As of Sept. 11, the tally stands at $4,026,116, which is 62 per cent of the $6.5 million goal.
The amount of money raised includes the $2 million pledged by Elaine Walkom of Estevan, whose donation in memory of her late husband Grant kick-started the effort to bring an MRI to Estevan.
The campaign has received considerable support from throughout the southeast thus far.
The Government of Saskatchewan gave the hospital foundation the green light in March’s provincial budget to officially start
fundraising for the MRI scanner, so it took a little more than five months for the campaign to eclipse the $4 million threshold.
Not only will the $6.5 million be needed to fund the purchase and installation of a new MRI scanner and cover the cost of staff training, it would also pay for the cost of renovating the diagnostic imaging centre where the scanner would be located.
Once the scanner is in place, it is expected to not only provide a service closer
to home for southeast residents, but it is also to reduce wait times for MRI services throughout the province.
The foundation has been receiving support from throughout the southeast region in the past five months.
People can donate online at any time at sjhf.org, send an e-transfer to info@sjhf. org, call the office at 306-637-2474 or stop by to make an in-person donation. Tax receipts are issued for all donations.
Negin Marashi and Allister Watson, students from the Southeast College’s computer science training through projects program, test their software with volunteers from RBC. Photo by Tania Hlohovsky Andrist
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Farming for the Future started its second harvest
By Stephanie Zoer
Farming for the Future had incredible support from farmers and the Carlyle community in getting the durum wheat crop off the field last week.
There was a lot of commotion on Sept. 4, as six combines, three grain carts and seven semis took on the 150 acres east of Precision Ag.
“We are deeply grateful to Trevor and Nickie Doty for their generous donation of 150 acres of land,” said David Lemieux. “Additionally, we are thankful to Shane and Ashley Valentine for the donation of 90 acres of canola.”
This is the second annual harvest for the project, and the team is pleased with the outpouring of help and donations to keep this project running so smoothly.
Lemieux said the success is due in large part to the generosity of those who donate their time, resources and services. Joey Brady of Brady Farms has been the lead farmer, and his tireless dedication has been crucial to the project’s success.
As a small crowd gathered in the field, the combines fired up, preparing for the first rounds.
E. Bourassa and Sons loaned the use of a 9.9 New Holland combine with a 50-foot header, which led the pack of combines.
Mitch Weber and Crew from Weber Farms, Joey Brady and his team from Brady Farms, and Mike Brown with his crew from Iron Creek Farms also donated their time and combines to get this land harvested before rain.
“Precision Ag had been instrumental with planning and providing essential donations throughout the year,” said Lemieux.
It is a team effort to get field work done, and these farmers ensured that with a smooth and efficient operation. Also on site was a tractor on tracks with a disc. At this time of year, fires are much higher in the fields, as combines tend to get hot. The disc is there for safety reasons, in case of a fire.
With the high winds on this day, a fire could get out of hand quickly, and the disc creates a barrier between the fire and the rest of the field or farms that might be close.
These farmers also donated three grain carts and tractors to haul the cargo to the waiting semis.
Ten semis donated by Dunn Transport, Weber Farms, Brady Farms, Iron Creek Farms, Greening Farms, 3J Farms and Blake Slykhuis lined the field as they awaited their durum wheat to be transported
to Ceres Global Ag Corp. Durum wheat is the main ingredient in all pastas and is a needed commodity by many retailers.
High school students had the opportunity to observe and learn firsthand the importance of farming practices, while Rylan Wier from Weir’s Catering provided the hard-working farmers a meal in the field.
This year’s durum
harvest yielded 12,324 bushels of crops, and the project raised more than $110,000.
The canola planted at Shane and Ashely Valentine’s farm will be harvested in the middle of September, providing the weather remains co-operative.
According to Lemieux, the durum harvest was just completed when rain came in, so the timing was perfect.
“We are already looking ahead and planning for next year’s project,” said Lemieux. “The committee continues to work diligently to build upon this year’s success.”
“Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this initiative,” said Lemieux. “Your efforts and generosity are making a significant impact on our community and the future of farming.”
Ten semi-trucks lined the eld east of Precision Ag, waiting to haul the durum to the North Portal border crossing.
It was a sight to be seen when six combines harvested the 150 acres of durum for the Farming for the Future project. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
By Stephanie Zoer
Extreme Speckle Park farm is located five kilometres southeast of Redvers and they raise registered speckle park cattle.
Tammy and Donald Buisse run the farm with their daughter Katrina Lynch, along with her husband Bryan Lynch and three children Jaylynn, who is eight years old, Dawson, 5, and Kacey, 3.
Buisse said her husband Donald has lived on the farm his entire life. They have a mixed farm with grain, hay and around 70 head of cattle.
Speckle park cattle were developed in Saskatchewan in 1959. It is a cross-breed stock of the British Aberdeen Angus and Teeswater Shorthorn breeds. The spotted or speckled pattern for which it is named derived from a single bull with the colour-pointed markings of the British White Park. Their development took place along the Yellowhead Highway between Spruce Grove, Alta., and North Battleford. A monument is lo-
cated along the Yellowhead near Maidstone, which pays tribute to the Lamonts for their role in starting the Speckle Park breed.
Speckle park are only the second breed in Canada to be granted distinct breed status and The Speckle Park Breeders’ Association was formed
in 1985. It was renamed the Canadian Speckle Park Association.
The name came from the speckle pattern they display, and park comes from the white body with coloured points about the ears, eyes, muzzle, lower legs, and teats.
Whether a farm has one or a hundred head,
they are still called a speckle park, as in the singular term.
According to Buisse, the breed has an easy time at birthing, low calf birth weights and great meat quality. They have high fertility rate and milk production and are very hardy with an elevated weight gain.
The cattle have fine
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skin and hair in the summer and in the winter coat up nicely for Saskatchewan winters. The breed is also very gentle and docile, and easy to handle.
Having a few park bulls they used for breeding, they had the opportunity to purchase an entire herd of parks and so they did, from Bellmoral Farms at Dubuc. Today they only have registered stock on their farm.
The cattle are also shown, which is Bryan and Katrina’s department. They halter break the animal and show them, with their eight-year-old daughter Jaylynn also participating. Jaylynn joined the Alida and Beef 4-H club when she was six years old, and shortly after took on a calf named Lady’s Bird 21L.
Today the calf is now a two-year-old heifer that stands the same height as young Jaylynn, but this does not scare her at all. She has taken this heifer to many shows and done very well. Jaylynn went to regionals in Alameda, where she won the showman-
ship and judging classes and reserve championship for the cloverbuds. Jaylynn took home two belt buckles, three banners and a new chair.
“Jaylynn has attended Yorkton, Brandon, Alameda, Harding, Prince Albert, Weyburn and Regina spring Fling,” said Buisse, “And she does very well and is a natural with handling the heifer.”
Buisse could not say if the speckle parks are easier to train as they have never trained another breed.
Although the majority of shows have other breeds that they compete against, a few select shows will be breedspecific for the speckle parks.
Jaylynn’s younger sibling Dawson is eager to start showing as well, but he has another year to wait, as he has to be six years old to join 4-H. In the meantime, the show heifer has been bred and will have her first calf in the spring, which Jaylynn is waiting for. Maybe this calf will be her next show project.
Jaylynn Lynch is only eight years old, and she has shown her two-year-old registered speckle park heifer Lady’s Bird 21L. Photo courtesy of Tammy Buisse
Researchers explore sustainable options for farmers
With access to more than 800,000 acres of crop yield data from farmers’ combines, Dr. Christy Morrissey and her colleagues are looking to find sustainable solutions that will benefit both producers and the Prairie ecosystem.
“This project is trying to carve out one particular solution to improve agricultural sustainabil-
ity by looking at marginal lands that are being cropped for grain production but could be better suited for things like perennial grasses and forages,” said Morrissey, professor in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
According to Morrissey, marginal lands are
often not profitable to producers as they have saline, wet or dry soils and present challenges for growing crops, making turning a profit difficult to achieve. Morrissey said these areas often are sinks for fertilizer and pesticide applications which have both economic and environmental impacts.
Through her research
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program, Morrissey and her colleagues are hoping to study the benefits in transforming these lands into systems that will help the environment and farmers’ bottom line.
“We are working directly with farmers to identify and convert their marginal lands which have the potential to increase biodiversity, improve soil organic carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save them money,” said Morrissey.
The project will use satellite imagery trained on combine yield data to find and locate marginal croplands across the vast Prairie region.
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“Many crop fields contain areas of marginal soil that are farmed annually at a loss, but these could help Canada achieve its net zero goals by harnessing the power of nature to sequester more carbon,” said Morrissey.
Morrissey is working closely with colleagues from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources including Dr. Melissa Arcand, Dr. Tristan
Skolrud, and Dr. Steve Shirtliffe, who are lending their expertise in soil science, economics and satellite mapping.
But the interdisciplinary collaboration doesn’t end at USask. Researchers from the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are providing insight into insect biodiversity, perennial forages and soil health.
Morrissey’s lab will focus on the benefits to birds and insects and how these conversions can contribute to pesticide use reduction. Her colleagues bring complementary expertise in agricultural economics, pollinators, landscape ecology, soil health, native and tame forage production, and artificial intelligence for big data.
The project received an investment of $3.9 million over four years from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) sustainable agriculture re-
search initiative (SARI) grant. The NSERCSSHRC SARI supports solutions-focused research that increases sustainable agriculture through innovation, new technologies and practices.
“We are really happy that NSERC-SSRHC is recognizing that solutions-based research is important and groundbreaking,” said Morrissey.
The funding will allow Morrissey and her colleagues to measure and obtain the data needed to support these creative and complex solutions.
The project also has 13 diverse partners including First Nations, nonprofit organizations, major banks, government agencies, farming industry, crown corporations and large equipment manufacturers.
“It’s a really diverse group that are committed to the idea and are helping to incentivize this to producers,” said Morrissey “They recognize the project is both good for the agricultural industry and good for the environment.”
Growing project harvested for Foodgrains Bank
By Sherri Solomko
Teamwork, stewardship, commitment and generosity are just some of the words to describe those who have committed to the Wiwa Growing Project near Gravelbourg.
Operating since 2003 as a local community growing project, each
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year’s harvest is dedicated to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. For 11 years, the quarter being farmed was donated by the Brown family.
The organization’s Facebook page outlined that this growing project has contributed more than $900,000. Organizers say this does not happen without volunteers
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While the 2024 harvest was somewhat disappointing, needing only one grain cart for the work, according to Stephe Ohlmann, “This year we planted canola yielding approximately 13 bushels per acre. The board will now work on marketing the canola and
crop planning for next year’s crop.”
Aug. 30 was harvesting day and people were welcome to come and enjoy
the experience. A pizza lunch followed the work, thanks to Innovation Credit Union.
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Vintage machinery marks the quarter dedicated to the Wiwa Growing Project at Gravelbourg. Photo courtesy Wiwa Growing Project
Corn Cob Junction fundraiser returns with new maze design
Corn Cob Junction, the annual fundraiser for the Estevan Bible Camp, will kick off on Sept. 7-8 southeast of Estevan.
The event will feature a new location and a fresh maze design. The popular benefit, a local late summer-fall staple, aims to raise funds to support the camp’s operations and future projects.
This year’s maze is shaped in the word “Jesus” and a heart, a unique design crafted by camp directors and made possible thanks to help from supporters.
“We reached out to some people who support the camp, and we asked them to create a design,” said Shawn Bissonnette, who is one of the camp directors.
The intricate layout was created by the camp directors with the help of a drone and a mower,
marking the first time such a detailed design has been achieved.
“We tried to do that last year, but the corn didn’t quite grow for us. And so this year we finally got to try to do it again,” Bissonnette added.
Corn Cob Junction moved to a new location this year, southeast of Estevan, past the Roche Percee Valley, and organizers hope it will serve as a permanent spot for future events. Bissonnette said big signs will direct traffic to the attraction.
The maze spans about five to six acres, which is a bit smaller than last year’s 10-acre setup due to changes in planting plans. In addition to the maze, the event will feature several activities, including a climbing wall, bouncy houses, play structures, a toddler maze made of square
bales, and a pit designed like a sandpit but with grain. Snow cones will also be available to help guests cool down.
The maze will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
“Almost all of the people who are working at the corn maze are volunteers. They’re just coming to help and support the fundraiser,” noted Bissonnette, highlighting the community spirit that drives the event.
Funds raised from Corn Cob Junction help bring more kids to the Estevan Bible Camp and support ongoing and future projects. The organization relies heavily on the generosity of donors, which makes it even more valuable to do something to contribute to the community they serve by organizing
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“We get to give something back to the community – something fun to do, something super memorable,” said Bissonnette, expressing gratitude for the continued support from volunteers and attendees alike.
The event will run as long as the weather permits, typically until midOctober. Organizers are hopeful that the new location and activities will draw a large crowd.
Corn Cob Junction introduced a new maze design at the new location southeast of Estevan this year. Photo sourced from the Estevan Bible Camp social media
SE Sask athlete proud of Paralympic showing
By David Willberg
The experience might have been different for Midale’s Keely Shaw, but one end result was the same: she’s coming home from a Paralympic Games with a bronze medal.
Representing Canada at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, Shaw won bronze in the Para cycling C4 3,000 metres race on Aug. 30. She won bronze at the same race three years ago in Tokyo.
Shaw beat Samantha Bosco of the U.S. by 1.6 seconds in the head-tohead bronze-medal race with a time of three minutes and 46.942 seconds. She had a lead of 2.099 seconds at one point late in the race.
“I came here hoping to improve my performances from Tokyo, which
I didn’t do, so that’s a little bit of a disappointment, but coming back with another medal is obviously pretty special. I can’t complain too much on that front,” Shaw said in an interview with the Mercury and SaskToday.
During the qualifying round, Shaw posted a time that was nearly three seconds better than her previous personal best, and then she posted a similar time in the bronze race.
The racers with the two best times in the qualifying round advance to the gold-medal race, and those with the third and fourth-best times race for bronze.
“There were ups and downs, of course,” she said. “Any sporting event you always want more.
That’s kind of what makes us elite athletes. But the girl I beat in the bronze medal final, she’s bested me in the last couple of competitions, at the world championships in March and at the Pan-Am Games last November, so it was nice to get a little bit of retribution there,” said Shaw.
She didn’t know she had a large lead in the final.
“You’re going so hard that you’re maintaining just enough lucidity to not fall off the bike. So, I had no idea where the other person was on the bike. I just knew what I had to do and did it,” said Shaw.
She finished fifth in the time trial race on Sept. 4, completing the 14.1-kilometre circuit in a time of 22 minutes and 9.19 seconds, only 29.95 seconds behind the gold medallist. Shaw admits she was disappointed with the result and has been mulling it over since the race.
“If I could go back in time, that would be the one thing I would do is I would redo that race. I had a really good second half of the race, but the first third of the race, I was a little bit too conservative in that this is a shorter race than I’m used to.”
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She thought she kept a little too much in reserve for the end, and it showed on the result sheet.
Shaw wrapped up the Games on Sept. 6 by finishing 15th in the road race with a time of two hours and 9.28 seconds for the 71-kilometre distance. It’s not her strongest event, and she came in with a goal of not crashing.
“Obviously I don’t want my Paralympic Games to end on a negative note like that. So, mission accomplished. I didn’t crash. I finished the race, got to ride in France, which doesn’t suck,” said Shaw.
The experience was completely different this time. When she was in Tokyo three years ago, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were still in effect. Athletes stayed in satellite villages and fans weren’t allowed in the stands. It was still the Paralympics, but she said it wasn’t nearly the same.
In Paris, the velodrome facility was sold out months in advance. They met athletes from other sports. The outdoor circuit was lined with people, and people were playing trumpets and banging on signs.
“The crowd there definitely made it an extraspecial experience, and that’s not to say that Tokyo wasn’t special, but when you get to share it with the world like we were here in Paris, that’s pretty cool.”
The crowd provided her with some extra energy during the competition.
“It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to showcase our sport on the biggest stage, to be able to showcase it for that many people in person, so that they get a true idea about what we do and how fast we’re truly going. It definitely urges you to get just that little bit faster, and try to find that extra gear,” she said.
The Olympic village was an incredible place, with amenities like a post office, a grocery store, a souvenir shop and more. All of the different countries have decked-out national houses. Shaw had the chance to explore them between the road race and the closing ceremonies on Sept. 8.
One thing that didn’t change between Tokyo and Paris was the support from people in Midale and elsewhere in southeast Saskatchewan.
“Anyone that grew up in Saskatchewan as a whole, especially smalltown Saskatchewan, knows that the support we get from back home is second to none,” said Shaw.
One person from Yellow Grass who coached her during her youth hockey days purchased a seat to support the Canadian Paralympic athletes that said “Go Keely!”
“These people were a huge part of my life growing up – but that I haven’t seen in 15 years – they’re still thinking of me, they’re still cheering for me. Getting notes from all corners of the province, whether it’s Saskatoon where I currently am, or back home in Midale, the surrounding areas, it brings pride in that it makes you realize that I’m the one on the bike, but it’s more than me. You’ve got a whole province rallying behind you.”
She was looking forward to spending the last couple of days in Paris and then returning home to Saskatchewan to share the medal with family and friends. Shaw said she would reflect on the experience, and enjoy exercising and riding her bike for fun.
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Keely Shaw rode her bike at three separate events at the Paralympics.
Keely Shaw celebrates after winning a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympic Games.
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Government commits money for PTRC
The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) has announced on Monday the creation of a new centre advancing sustainable energy research and development in Canada.
Situated in the PTRC’s building at Innovation Place in Regina, the Energy Innovation Hub (EIH) will provide industry, governments and research scientists with access to resources, advanced equipment and personnel to foster the growth of different energy resources to support Saskatchewan’s Prairie Resilience Plan.
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“Our government is proud to support the world-renowned research at PTRC, which will create new opportunities for Saskatchewan people and continue to drive economic growth in the province.”
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Expanded scope announced for Sask pharmacists
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A pilot project is coming to allow pharmacists to expand the care they provide for patients in the province.
The province will be expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists to be able to test for strep throat and ear infections.
Minister of Health Everett Hindley said this expansion “will resonate with many people across the province, and particularly I would think with parents of young children, and anyone who is perhaps faced before the early evening hours with a sick kid, for example.”
New training will be offered to pharmacists that will allow them to be able to do rapid testing for strep throat, where they can collect a lab sample and test it on site, with results of the testing available in 10 minutes. They will also be able to do physical assessments for ear infections.
The pharmacist would then have the ability to prescribe and provide the medication to treat these conditions.
“This is brand new training for the pharmacists,” said Danielle Laroque, director of USask Continuing Pharmacy Education. She said it will include some online training, “and then it’ll be some hands-on physical assessment where they learn how to use an otoscope for assessing ear infections as well as learn how to do the strep test for strep throat.”
In addition to the training, the government is investing $700,000 in launching a pilot project this fall to support the
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Ten pharmacies will be selected to conduct the on site testing for strep throat and assessments for ear infections, while 50 sites will be chosen to offer ear infection assessments.
The province will work with the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan to identify which pharmacies will be interested, and there will be criteria used in selection. More details on the pilot project will come out once the pharmacies are chosen.
Hindley said this will particularly benefit rural and remote communities where the pharmacy might be the only place in the area where residents can access health care.
“So, by expanding the scope of practice, that really optimizes their skills, builds additional capacity in our health care system, it brings care of closer to home and allows patients to have greater access to health-care services. You may have heard me say before, we are really interested about increasing that scope of practice and making sure we provide more avenues for patients where we have the right patient in front of the right health-care professional provider at the right time.”
The province had first announced scope of practice expansion to health care professionals, including pharmacists, in June 2023. Pharmacists have had the authority to prescribe for minor ailments since 2012.
“This is all about access to health care,”
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Dated this 13th day of September, 2024.
Annette Brown Returning Officer
Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan CEO Michael Fougere, saying expanded scope of practice for pharmacists is something they had been calling for some time.
“Every professional in health care wants to practise at their full scope of practice,” Fougere said. “And that would be I think a much bet-
ter access to health care for everyone around the province. In the case of pharmacists, particularly in rural and small-town Saskatchewan, they’re the only health-care professional in the area so we do want to see more services provided to the public, because it’s better access to health care and access is a primary issue.”
Notice of Call for Nominations
MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of a candidate for the office of:
MAYOR: TOWN OF ALAMEDA NUMBER TO BE ELECTED: ONE (1)
COUNCILLOR: TOWN OF ALAMEDA NUMBER TO BE ELECTED: SIX (6)
will be re ceived by the unde rs ign ed M onday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12: 00 pm a nd 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm fr om Sep tember 9, 2024 u ntil October 9, 2024 at the To wn of Al a me da Town Office.
Nom inati on forms may be o bt aine d at the following locations:
The Town of Alameda Municipal Office, 115-5th Street, Alameda, SK and the website for the Town of Alameda at www townofalameda.ca
Dated this 9th day of September, 2024
Sheri Carritt Retur ning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
MAYOR: VILLAGE OF MANOR (Number to be elected: 1) And
COUNCILOR: VILLAGE OF MANOR (Number to be elected: 4)
Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at the Manor Village Office and during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday) On September 16 to October 8, 2024 at the Village Office in Manor
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location:
Manor Village office, 45 Main Street, Manor, SK Dated this 13th day of September, 2024 Callista Johnston Retur ning Officer
Church of Our Lady, Carlyle
Father Chris Carlyle: Saturday at 7 p.m
Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m
Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m. 306-453-6200
Arcola-Kisbey United Church Worship Times: 10 a.m.
KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday
ARCOLA: 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday
Please join us for worship
Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff Father Leonardo Tamayo Oxbow St Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m Cantal St. Raphael’s Sunday - 11:00 a.m Carnduff St Jude - 12:30 p.m.
Minister of Health Everett Hindley announces pharmacists can treat strep throat and ear infections. Photo by John Cairns of SaskToday.ca
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