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Big Six Hockey League season has been cancelled

By David Willberg The Big Six Hockey League has been a staple in towns and villages throughout southeast Saskatchewan for decades, delivering great hockey and a place to be for hockey fans and others in communities.

But thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, the league won’t be able to finish its season for the second straight campaign.

The Big Six officially cancelled the rest of

its season Wednesday.

President Rae Wright spoke to all of the teams Wednesday morning, and he received unanimous support for pulling the plug on the season.

Most were relieved with the decision, he said.

“We have to abide by government regulations to do with COVID, and playing hockey isn’t one of their big priorities,” said Wright.

The league’s nine teams had been placed in two divisions. The

Carlyle Cougars were in a division with the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings, the Redvers Rockets, the Wawota Flyers and the Carnduff Red Devils. The other division boasted the Arcola-Kisbey Combines, the Bienfait Coalers, the Midale Mustangs and the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings.

The Big Six started the 2020-21 season in early November, as it normally would. Teams played anywhere from two to five games in the

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few weeks of league play.

While there was a talent gap between the top teams and the lower teams, once the season did start, Wright thought fans were treated to some pretty good hockey.

“There were four top teams and four bottom teams, and one kind of in the middle. When the top teams played, there was really good hockey,” said Wright.

He enjoyed an earlyseason game between the Carnduff Red Devils

and the Redvers Rockets – the two teams slated to play in the 2020 league final until last season came to a screeching halt due to spring COVID restrictions.

The 2020-21 season was halted on Nov. 27 when the Saskatchewan Health Authority paused games for team sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Six players also couldn’t practise to keep their skills sharp.

There weren’t any COVID outbreaks associated with Big Six

games or teams.

When the provincial government announced Tuesday that it was extending the ban on games until Feb. 19, Wright said that was the final blow for the 202021 season, but they knew for some time that the season would likely have to be cancelled.

The league is usually in the second round of the playoffs by Feb. 19.

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Telemiracle is to kick off its 45th edition with new 50/50 raffle

By Ana Bykhovskaia Despite all the challenges, the 45th edition of Telemiracle is a go and is just a month away.

The 20-hour-long telethon, raising money for Kinsmen Foundation’s efforts to cover medical-related travel expenses of people in Saskatchewan, will be broadcasted and streamed live on Feb. 2728. "TeleMiracle, together we are family" is this year's slogan that, like many other fundraisers, is taking a new shape.

Brian Angstad, who is this year's Telemiracle chair, talked about what the province can expect from the upcoming show.

"This year Telemiracle will look a little different compared to

years past. Last spring the world changed so Telemiracle had to adapt to the change due to COVID. "With this year's (edition), we wanted to make sure that we still had a show to distribute to the people of Saskatchewan, and we wanted to make sure that we had a safe show for the people involved."

All the national cast entertainment and Saskatchewan talent will be pre-recorded and aired live. However, entertainers hosting the show, including Andrea Menard, Beverley Mahood, Brad Johner, Chris Henderson, Glen Suitor, Jeffery Straker, Jess Moskaluke, Jill Straker, Lisa Moen and Mac Shepherd, will be present at the loca-

tion, which is Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.

Telemiracle had to reduce their crew of volunteers down drastically to the minimal number to ensure the safety of the event.

"We are working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to make sure that we have proper social distancing and all the proper procedures for the volunteers and for everybody that will be in attendance," Angstad said.

While the Kinsmen Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year adapted to a new format, not only did they keep the core of it, but they also added a new raffle with a whooping guaranteed prize.

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You can purchase tickets on telemiracle5050. ca. The pot is starting at $25,000, so we are hoping to grow a nice size jackpot for this raffle," Andstad said.

The tickets are already available and sales end Feb. 26 at 4 p.m.

Fifty per cent of sales, to a maximum prize of $3,750,000, will go to one lucky winner that will be announced during the countdown show that will start on Feb. 27 at 6:15 p.m. The Countdown to the Telemiracle will be streamed at telemiracle.com.

Telemiracle never sets a goal for the total, as they are grateful for anything they receive to be able to help the people

Unlike before, the entertainment for Telemiracle this year will be pre-recorded. File photo of Saskatchewan. And every year the generosity of the province and its residents is fascinating.

"We appreciate absolutely every dollar that is raised. It's amazing how the people of Saskatchewan rally to support Telemiracle," Angstad said.

The organizing committee has been working on the event since March 2020 and will keep going

all the way until the end of the show to ensure another great experience.

People are invited to get comfortable at home, and either tune in to CTV on their TVs or stream live from telemiracle. com.

"Join us as we ring those phones and watch as Saskatchewan, once again, makes miracles happen!" says the Telemiracle website.

League had plan for playoffs « A1 haven’t skated for 2 1/2 months. It’s tough to come back and go straight into the playoffs.”

Players were concerned about getting the disease while playing, and then becoming sick or having to miss two weeks of work while in quarantine.

“It’s a tough call for players to ask them to come and play and not make any money playing, and risk losing two weeks work,” said Wright.

Also, many communities are looking to turn off their ice plants soon and having natural ice for the rest of the winter.

“Without having any revenue, basically, for most of the winter, they want to look at cutting their power bills for the rest of the winter,” said Wright.

The Big Six only had games scheduled for 2020-21 until Dec. 17.

Teams were split into the two divisions, because they couldn’t have more than six teams in a bubble. So the league planned to alter its bubbles after Christmas, with the top half of the league in one bubble and the bottom half in the other bubble.

It would have continued into the playoffs.

Wright said the league and its teams are in good shape financially.

He has been told the Saskatchewan Hockey Association will decide at the end of February how they will determine refunds for team registrations.

He expects the Big Six will be back on the ice for the start of next season in the fall, as long as the pandemic has eased.

The cancellation of the season also likely spells the end of Wright’s tenure as president. He has held the role for six seasons, and he expects someone new will hold the role next year.

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McCulloughs love wheelin’ and dealin’

By Laura Kish There’s another new business in Kipling - Bob’s Antiques, Collectibles and Used, owned by Bob and Carol McCullough. Walking through the front door at 504 Main Street in Kipling, it’s apparent immediately that it’s an antique store – old signs on the walls, a wall full of licence plates, oil lamps, records and lots of treasures hidden in every corner of the building. He even has a couple of the big oval Esso signs but it has to go to the right buyer who has the space for it.

This is McCullough’s 22nd year in the business

in looking for a licence plate, 1989, maybe it was for a birthday,” says McCullough. “Well I got ‘em.”

He goes on to explain “Whereas collectors want 1912 plates.

Records use to sell… now they don’t as much.

That’ll come back… they’re called vinyl now!”

“I got into antiquing because I had a friend in the antique business and I started dabbling in it a bit,” explains McCullough. “I bought a church in Sintaluta and started out with the little bit of stuff I had and people started coming in off the highway.

“People would come off the highway with

Just a few of the antique items in the antique store in Kipling. Photo by Laura Kish of selling antiques. He purchased an old church in Sintaluta, where he currently resides, and filled the 1,800-squarefoot space wall to wall with antiques. The location is great for bringing in highway traffic. For 20 years business was good but two years ago there was hardly anyone stopping in looking for antiques. This location is an online business where they take consignments.

“The older people got it all and like to stop in and reminisce and a lot of the younger people don’t seem to care about antiques,” says McCullough, who hopes that will all change.

“The collectors out there are looking for specific items,” explains McCullough.

“Someone came

truckloads of antiques and drop them off with me. As years went by, garage sales to auction sales to what people wanted I’d go find. I have a lot of friends who I call pickers who buy for me.

They’ll call me up and ask ‘do you want me to buy this or that’.”

McCullough will consider taking some items on consignment.

The price of certain antiques isn’t quite like it was 20 years ago.

Certain items still seem to hold their value such as signs and oil products. Glassware is way down.

“I went to auctions and paid $35 for it (glassware) and back then it may have been worth $65 to $70. Now I can’t get $15 to $20.

In fact it’s still sitting

on my shelves. People say there is a cycle but we’ll have wait it out to see.” McCullough has a connection to this area from years ago. His family moved off the farm in Bemersyde when he was 10 years old. His dad was a grain buyer there. He then attended school in Peebles in Grade 7. From there the family moved to Heward when his father was transferred to the elevator there and Bob spent his high school years in Stoughton.

In early adulthood McCullough helped out at the Glenavon elevator for three years.

McCullough spent many of his earlier years as a truck driver, hauling all across Canada and the United States.

“I had a bad accident in 1996 so I then bought another truck and grain trailer and made short hauls from Indian Head to Regina for five years.

Every time I was in a farmyard with a load of lentils or peas or whatever, I would tell the farmer that I’m also in the antique business,” says McCullough. “So that’s another reason how I grew my antique business. The next time I’d come back and there would be a pile in the middle of the yard. Every farmyard I would go into would have something.

There would be old tobacco cans full of nails.

A drip can that sat there that might have been worth $125. That was fun because I would ask if I could look around while loading up.”

You could say McCullough was just like a kid in a candy store!

Other than attending many, many antiques shows, he also operated a food truck for five years at the Red Barn, rodeos and auctions. Somewhere during his lifetime he also spent 10 years in the Yukon. So he can honestly say “I’ve been everywhere man.”

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Carol and Bob McCullough of Bob’s Antiques, Collectibles and Used.

Photo by Laura Kish be so we have to diversify. We try to find what you’re looking for. You might want a typewriter, a fridge or a candy floss machine…I’ve got it. It’s not just antiques that we have.”

McCullough says the most sought-after antique items are the signs, license plates and oil stuff although the latter has taken a bit of a drop.

Tobacco cans at one time were good but not so much now. At one time salt and pepper shakers were quite the collectibles but can’t seem to sell a set anymore and he has 400 sets.

The latest craze for the younger generation is purchasing the old furniture and redoing it. That’s why the store in Kipling will be selling Fusion Mineral Paint, a paint needed for old furniture. McCullough has old 1930’s cabinets where this would be used.

McCullough says he sees himself being in the antique business for a few years yet!

“I’ve never been the type of guy to slow down and do nothing!” says McCullough “I used to work 16 hours a day, seven days a week. I’ve cut back the last couple of

years so I get a chance to go ice fishing. That’s why we’re closed two days a week.”

“We’re quite happy we’re here,” comments both the McCulloughs.

So take a trip through Bob’s Antiques, Collectibles and Used and make him an offer.

Bartering in an antique store is just part of the business. It’s been that way since Day 1.

“The wheeling and dealing part of it is fun!” says McCullough with a big smile.

“If I don’t have what you’re looking for … let me know!”

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Premier Moe must go beyond just tough talk

By Murray Mandryk Premier Scott Moe has been talking tough with COVID-19.

Some of this tough talk was necessary. But other times, it was little more than talk that won’t change much at all.

Where Moe’s tough talk was most necessary and welcomed was his talk about getting tough with individuals and businesses defying the COVID-19 rules.

Moe has also talked about how the virus spread might be slowing in Saskatchewan, but the kindest thing one might say about such talk is that it’s way too early.

Saskatchewan was doing well in the COVID-19 fight in December until a Christmas bump, Moe said, adding that the numbers have started to level out.

It is fair to say that the province is — at least as of the writing of this column — seeing somewhat steadier daily case counts.

It’s also quite likely that January will see more COVID-19-related deaths in Saskatchewan than any month. This follows a record number of Saskatchewan COVID-19-related deaths.

Moe should instead give us straightforward talk on the entire situation, so people will be more accepting of any tough measures that could might be needed.

But it’s also here where Moe’s tough talk of clamping down may be most appreciated.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference broadcast provincewide, Moe spoke passionately about getting calls and petitions from frustrated hockey parents over their kids not being able to play as grownups flout the COVID-19 rules by partying it up in bars.

Moe hit a strong note when he suggested that it is some adults who are acting like selfish and immature kids unwilling to take responsibility and that “harsher punishment” might be needed for such adults.

Credit Moe for pulling no punches here.

But let’s hope his Saskatchewan Party government is more than talk. Moe is dead right that a few businesses unwilling to follow the rules might be the very reason why other businesses and individuals would be stuck with even tighter restrictions. But it’s all rather meaningless if it’s not followed up by actions.

As they say, talk is cheap and, right now, we aren’t exactly seeing this government put more money towards enforcement to ensure that people are following the rules.

In fact, Moe didn’t even explain last week why his government won’t publicly name rule-breaking businesses in the same way it puts out news releases for small businesses that break occupational health and safety rules. Instead, the government seems to be relying on social media to do so.

It’s unlikely that tough works with those who are far removed from this jurisdiction.

That would surely be the case of Moe’s tough talk — borrowed from Ontario Premier Doug Ford — about “sticking a firecracker up the ying yang of the chief executive officer of Pfizer to encourage him to get vaccines to this country and his province sooner.”

Maybe Moe’s frustration was sincere — even if it was just mimicking what Ford said.

It might even be what people really want to hear.

But, really, what good does it do?

Pfizer is an international company with $59 billion in annual revenues — four times that of Saskatchewan.

Do Moe or Ford think the president of Pfizer is going to be intimidated into getting drugs here fast?

Sometimes tough talk is needed. Sometimes, it’s just talk.

Time to take another look

Shelley Luedtke What color are your best friend’s eyes? Are you sure? What about your spouse?

Your boss? The colleague who works down the hall?

If you’re trying to recall someone’s eye colour, an educated guess would be brown since they make up the largest percentage. Hazel, blue, green, grey and amber round out the numbers.

We often say it is someone’s eyes that jump out at us when we first meet them. In fact, more than 70 per cent of us believe it is the eyes we notice first. It turns out there are actually other features that stand out as much, if not more, including how we interpret face shape, but there is just something about the eyes that are so compelling.

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speak. We’re not seeing the people we’re hurting because we’re not looking each other in the eye and as a result it’s too easy to reject anyone and anything others say. The resulting discord, disharmony and disunity are damaging us.

When we connect eye-to-eye it’s more than words that are shared. It doesn’t mean we will agree on everything, but if we make the effort to stop and see the other person as we speak, maybe we will be more willing to hear and respect what is being said.

Shouting slogans across boulevards or pounding out harsh retorts on keypads does little to advance the conversation amongst anyone. But speaking person to person when there is opportunity to witness the earnestness behind the words, there is greater chance to learn from each other and move the dial on the dialogue. We won’t suddenly see eye-to-eye on everything, but the more important thing is that we get back to seeing each other’s eyes once again. That’s my outlook.

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conversation happens on the periphery of other things. There’s little chance to see the range of emotion displayed in the eyes and not heard in the words. The same goes for spouses or friends. Think of how often our phones interrupt those talks, resulting in more time being spent looking down at a screen instead of up into the eyes of those who should come first.

The other unfortunate outcome of our decreased time spent with other people (again, which was happening long before last winter) is that we aren’t having the conversations we need to be having face to face. Conversations about politics, religion, social issues or news events have moved out of the personal realm and become a digital blood sport that too many are playing.

We’re not talking, we’re posting. We’ve removed discussion and replaced it with dismissing those who don’t agree. We’ve let discourse slip through our fingers and reduced it to what gets banged out on our phones. If you don’t agree, we try to take away your right to

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We aren’t noticing each other in the same way we once did because we are no longer spending time looking each other in the eye.

Whether it’s Shakespeare, Cicero, or a slew of poets and musicians, we are often told the eyes are the window to the soul. If we want to get to the heart of a matter, we would do well, we are told, to look someone in the eye since that is where we will see what the words might not tell us. But here’s the thing: we aren’t looking into each other’s eyes the way we need to because we are so distracted by what’s going on around us.

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I am disappointed to learn that U.S. President Joe Biden is cancelling the Keystone XL Pipeline expansion. This project is critical for our North American energy sector and has already employed a significant number of workers on

both sides of the border.

In addition to its positive economic impact, it would also reach netzero emissions when it first turns on and would be powered 100 per cent by renewable energy by 2030.

While the decision to cancel this project has been welcomed by the NDP, your Saskatchewan Party government is taking a different approach. We are urging the Prime Minister to leverage his relationship with the new U.S. President, and we will continue exercising our contacts in Washington, D.C., to advocate for its continuation which clearly benefits both of our nations.

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Envision expands Bridging the Distance program The Envision Counselling and Support Centre has announced it is extending a program that has proven to be valuable to seniors and others during the pandemic.

“Sometimes you can’t talk to your family about these feelings,” says a woman Envision called Sarah, a 71-yearold who phoned into Envision Counselling and Support Centre through Bridging the Distance.

“It was confidential. It was somebody I could talk to. Just a voice on the other end of the line. You don’t have to worry how they’re looking at you,

how you’re acting.”

A Weyburn resident, Sarah received counselling through Bridging the Distance program. She said talking to a local counsellor made the sharing easier.

“It’s a hard call to make, but I thought, if it’s going to help, it’s well worth it,” she said.

Sarah shared that since the lockdown began, her mild anxiety has increased, so much that the last time she saw a health worker, she felt like she was having a panic attack.

She told her counsellor about what was happening and was given some tools to help cope

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Sarah says it has made a big difference.

She can go back and read her email and it helps her settle down.

“Right off the bat, talking about it seemed to help. I just felt like…I can live again.”

Bridging the Distance has no cost attached, and the program expanded in 2021 to be available to people in more communities in the southeast: Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Oxbow and all rural areas in this corner of the province, right to the Manitoba border.

“We’re trying to make adjustments to our services to help with the mental health crisis in our communities,” said Christa Daku, Envision Counselling and Support Centre’s ex-

ecutive director. “When people cannot leave their homes and connect with people as they normally have, they are at risk of greater issues, such as suicide or addiction.

“I would say that there are so many in the same boat, and we want to get the word out that help is available to them, just on the other end of the phone.”

Individuals who are housebound, or those living with disabilities can now access Bridging the Distance counselling.

“Starting in 2021, we are able to offer the program to those younger than 55 years who are shut-in or unable to leave their homes, due to health issues,” Daku says.

The first phone call from Envision Counselling will be with an intake counsellor, who

finds the best program fit for each issue by asking a few questions.

From there, the Bridging the Distance counsellor will begin telephone support.

Sarah says her life has changed for the better since she reached out to Envision Counselling.

“It’s a big decision telling people what you’re going through. If they could just realize there is help out there

and make that first step, to make that call.”

“But I think by telling my story, it could help someone else and maybe they will realize they’re not the only one out there,” she said.

In Estevan and surrounding area, call 306-637-4004 for counselling or to make enquiries about local services. In Weyburn, call 306-842-8821, and in Carlyle, 306-4532405.

Carlyle Town Council supports grad banners

By Lisa McCullough Carlyle Town Council had their second meeting of 2021 on Jan. 20.

The council all agreed to allow the dis-

playing of grad banners along Main Street to support the 2021 graduating class from the Gordon F. Kells High School. This will be the second straight year that grad banners have been located on Main

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Also, the town of Carlyle will be participating in the 2021 Saskatchewan Blue Cross Go Out and Play Challenge. This is happening in hopes that the town can raise funds for the new spray park.

The council is asking that the residents create an account and log their minutes of play and physical activity to

support the community. Those who live outside of the community can log physical activity minutes to support Carlyle.

For more information on this you can check out the town website at www.townofcarlyle.com. This challenge will run from March 1-10. The winners will be announced on March 12.

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education

Team effort enhances student experience Sask Polytech Simulation Centre teams up with Addictions Counselling to give students real world experience.

Ask alumni about their time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and they’ll probably have a story about one special class.

For current students in the Addictions Counselling diploma program, that one class may very well be COUN 155-Addictions Counselling Practice.

“Individual counselling is the cornerstone of an addiction counsellor’s work, and Addictions Counselling Practice gives students the skills they will need in the workplace,” says instructor Joy Friesen. “It’s a lab class where students practice the counselling model with each other, but we thought providing them with simulated clients would be an outstanding experience.”

Simulated clients?

Friesen is referring to actors hired by Sask Polytech’s Simulation Centre to portray different clients. Each client had a different presenting problem, level of motivation and way of sharing their story.

“It’s difficult to simulate the dynamic that happens in real life between a client and a counsellor. When students are practicing with their peers or instructors, there’s a degree of comfort because you know it’s not a real client,” Friesen says.

Using live actors to simulate the client-counsellor interaction was designed to give students an opportunity to work through the first stage of the counselling model, while at the same time

adapting each client’s defense mechanisms, types of storytelling and process of building rapport. Students also practiced building cultural safety and being culturally responsive with clients.

COVID-19 prevented students’ from having face-to-face interactions, so Benn Hart and Wendy Wilson, both simulation technicians at Sask Polytech, stepped up to help develop an experience that was as real as possible.

“With COVID, Sask Polytech had to move a lot of things to virtual platforms very quickly, so it’s been really busy in the Simulation Centre,” Hart says.

“What we do often looks easy, but there’s a lot we have to do in the background to make it happen.”

The first step was meeting with Friesen to discuss her goals. “This was our first time working with the Addictions Counselling program, so we had a Zoom meeting with Joy to get a clear understanding of what she was looking for,” says Wilson. “We hired actors to fit her scenarios and brought them to our simulation centre in Saskatoon, where we could ensure contact and social distancing guidelines were followed. We worked with the actors on their roles and set up the

rooms.”

Friesen met with the actors to brief them on the counselling model and the goals of the clinical lab. “I also encouraged them to ad lib. I wanted our students to learn to trust themselves, because a counsellor never knows what a client will say or how they will act,” she says.

The simulation rooms were equipped with cameras and the necessary technology to allow remote log in to the virtual counselling sessions. Wilson and Hart provided onsite technical support, while Friesen and her students logged in from their homes. Each student com-

pleted a 30 to 40-minute simulated counselling session, followed by feedback from observing students and the actor. Friesen was able to view each session as it happened.

Based on student feedback, the virtual counselling sessions were a big success. “Our students loved having this opportunity,” Friesen says. “They say it really helped them understand the importance of staying grounded, of building the therapeutic alliance and of meeting the client where they are at. The whole simulation experience was rich in learning and really built their confidence.”

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MHC adds Agroecology to program mix An exciting new program has been added to Medicine Hat College’s academic offering, giving students interested in sustainable agriculture an opportunity to become a registered technologist in Agrology (RTAg), while staying close to home in the southern Prairies.

The two year Agroecology Technician diploma program provides students with the competencies required for producing food, forage, fiber, and fuel using sustainable methods, as well as a range of knowledge in the three E’s: environment, economics, and energy using systems theory.

Learners will engage in experiential learning opportunities to gain realworld experience in designing, monitoring and assessing sustainable agroecological systems,

meeting the knowledge, technical skills, and performance competencies required for certification with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists.

“Medicine Hat College is excited to bring this opportunity to learners in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as the program is well-aligned and serves the needs of our region and communities in terms of offering new streams of employment and alternative ways of doing agriculture,” explains the program’s coordinator, Brent Smith.

This program uniquely teaches a systems-thinking approach to sustainable agriculture and will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for protecting and conserving natural ecosystems, as well as maximizing production systems that mimic natural systems such as perennial

crops, diversity, rotations, limited/no till grazing, and many more.

“Agriculture is one of southern Alberta’s leading industries, and there is always going to be resources and demand for agriculture because everyone needs to eat,” adds Smith.

“This program leverages an important part of our region’s economic sector and prepares students to find meaningful, long-term employment and a future income stream that’s not going to be subject to market forces.”

Employment opportunities that stem from the completion of the Agroecology Technician diploma include agricultural research technician, urban agriculture designer or landscaper, range management consultant or professional, and an environmental consultant.

Graduates will also be equipped with the entrepreneurial knowledge needed to start a business in sustainable agriculture or greenhouse horticulture, or support the takeover of a family agriculture business as a crop or livestock producer.

“An exciting aspect to this program is the innovative and creative opportunities in diversifying current practices and products that will emerge. Students will taught about free food production design systems, low input parks and community spaces, and drought-proofing and water harvesting that all have a profoundly positive impact on the future of our communities and our environment.

“Additionally, there are all kinds of agricultural products that our region is well-suited to produce that

we are currently not taking advantage of, and this program can be influential in creating new industry and bringing subsequent jobs in our region,” remarks Smith.

Upon completion of the diploma, the opportunity further exists for students to transfer to universities offering sustainable agriculture programs.

Applications are now open for this program, with the first intake of students to begin their studies in Fall 2021.

For more information on MHC’s Agroecology Technician program or to apply, visit www.mhc.ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866-282-8394.

Building connections at Brandon University The past year has shown us how important it is to stay connected with families, friends and our community. Helping students build those strong connections is something that Brandon University does best.

As a growing university with 3,500 students from around the world, BU stays true to its prairie roots with a welcoming spirit and a commitment

to delivering quality programs that prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the future. Most BU classes have fewer than 20 students, allowing for a personalized education.

“Having small class sizes is probably what has helped me out the most,” said Elizabeth Glenn, a third-year Physical Education student. “With professors working with you one-

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on-one you get to know each other, resulting in an amazing learning experience that helps you grow as a student and a person.”

The connections students make extend beyond the university. Brandon University’s Co-operative Education program offers the chance for students to develop their career skills.

By integrating study terms with full-time work terms at jobs related to their academic programs, students in the Co-op program can earn while they learn.

Brandon University is also a great place for students to take part in world-class research, even at the undergraduate level. Right now, BU students are working with national and international experts on cancer detection, environmental protection, quantum computing and Indigenous health and education.

Extracurricular activities like the Student Leader program and more than 50 clubs and collectives create even more opportunities for growth and friendships.

“As a recent graduate

with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, joining the Student Leader program at Brandon University was one of the best decisions I made,” said Laura Davidson. “This program allowed me to meet many other students from different departments, which allowed me to form everlasting friendships.”

Laura’s not alone. More than 93 per cent of recent BU grads said that BU prepared them to excel. And 98 per cent said they’d heartily recommend BU. There are plenty of choices at BU, with 19 undergraduate degree program among Arts, Education, Health Studies, Science and the School of Music.

“Students appreciate that they don’t have to travel far or move to a big city to get the education that they’re looking for,” said Courtney Adams, BU’s Director of Recruitment and Retention.

“We’ve got everything that you need right here.”

Take a video tour of BU and book your virtual presentation today by visiting BrandonU.ca/Your-Future.

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Legion salutes poster, poem and essay contest winners Every September and October, branches of the Royal Canadian Legion across Canada mobilize legion members and volunteers to prepare for Remembrance Day ceremonies.

To those in the legion, this work is both a duty and an honour.

In 2020, thanks to restrictions required to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the preparations and ceremonies were significantly different both across the country and in Carlyle.

There was one tradition that went forward unabated, even in these unusual times. That tradition is to encourage the youth in schools to participate in remembrance through artwork and the writing of essays or poetry and has been ongoing for more than 50 years.

All work, by all students, is greatly appreciated by legion members, and to showcase this work the dominion command has developed a structure to review and reward the best in

a number of categories.

Information from the legion website shows the poster contest has four categories in both colour and black and white – primary, junior, intermediate, and senior – and the literary contest has three categories – junior, intermediate and senior.

All entries are reviewed at the local branch, with first place winners being sent to a zone competition. First place winners from the zone competition are forwarded to the district competition. From the district competition, first place winners are submitted the provincial competition.

Ultimately the provincial first place winners are sent to the dominion competition. First place winners of the dominion competition have their work displayed in Ottawa and are invited to Ottawa to honour their efforts.

In 2020, the Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received 124 entries total from Carlyle and Arcola schools. The legion was very pleased with the response from students and wish to congratulate students whose work was selected in first place and

was forwarded for zone consideration.

These students are Kassidy Schultz for intermediate colour poster; Shiney Singh for intermediate black and white poster; Rylie Peterson for junior colour poster; Rory Miller for junior black and white poster; Xander Brown for primary colour poster; Makenna Slykhuis for intermediate poem; and Alana Penny for junior poem.

A few of the entries submitted by the Carlyle legion won awards at the zone level. Xander Brown won second place in the primary colour poster division. Makenna Slykhuis placed third in the intermediate poem.

Kassidy Shultz won first place in the intermediate poster contest and that poster will be forwarded to the district competition.

Finally, Alana Penny also won first place in the junior poem contest and that poem will also be forwarded to the district competition.

The Carlyle Legion wishes to thank all students who participated in the 2020 Remembrance Day Poster and Literary competitions, and to congratulate all our local winners.

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Cougar corner There is no school on Jan. 29. The new semester for Grades 10-12 begins on Feb. 1.

A new reporting system called EDSBY has been rolled out for parents to use. Its purpose is to improve electronic communication between school and home. Contact the school if you haven’t received your password or are having problems

logging onto the system.

Remember, if you ever have questions or concerns to discuss with your child’s particular teachers, please email the teacher or contact the school.

All your school information can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the schools tab.

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There will be four (4) prizes awarded. Prizes will be provided by the Observer.

Deadline for submitting entries will be February 8th. The winners will be announced in the February 12th Observer. Good luck and have fun!

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Keep counting your blessings Compliments come in all sizes and forms: genuine or insincere; solicited or spontaneous; or, an accolade meant to produce a smile.

I love the tongue-in-cheek truth in this one from Phyllis Diller: “You know you're old when someone compliments you on your alligator shoes, and you're barefoot.”

Here’s another, this time from Cynthia Ozick: “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

And, I might add, the very people who most deserve our appreciation.

In my last article I wrote of the importance of counting things that are of greater importance than the difficulties we’re facing these past and coming months.

This week, I’ve been nearly overwhelmed with new blessings.

Linda Wegner Words of Worth Although I neither anticipated nor solicited kind words, I am so grateful that they have flooded my heart, my ears, and even my email, these past several days.

Considering the source of these kind words, I believe they are genuine.

As I read and heard kind words, it motivated me to pick up my pen and hand-write words of thanks to those who work so

hard to keep us safe. One card began like this: “To nurses, doctors and every one who works in our hospitals and clinics…”

Another, “Thank you to our firefighters who protect us…” and yet another, “thank you to our ambulance service, you are such a gift to our community….” There were and will be others but you get the idea.

Although I have no idea of who or how many people read these weekly articles, please accept my genuine thanks and appreciation. It’s for you that I’ve done this for the past 23 years.

“They stayed several days and then Judas and Silas returned to Jerusalem taking greetings and appreciation to those who had sent them.” Acts 15:33 (The Living Bible) Who can you thank this week?

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Maryfleld Sunrise Villa happenings Submitted by Betty Walker

Here it is, another month of this new year gone, and where it went I'm not sure.

Things are much the same around here. We all are very thankful to be inside through the blizzards and colder temperatures.

We have some of the usual activities only conducted by members of the staff. Tina Neufeld came in Sunday morning and we had a hymn sing, scripture and prayer and it was nice for us that miss that part of the week.

We celebrated a couple of birthdays this month. Clifford Wilson and Marie Jensen with the usual ice cream cake and good wishes. Marie also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers which we all get to enjoy.

All our residents are reasonably well, accounting for 20 at mealtimes, enjoying the good food that we are served.

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Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked ‘TTP Property Tender’ and a) hand delivered to 295 Morley Street Kisbey on Wednesday or Thursday; or b) mailed to PO Box 249 Kisbey, SK S0C 1L0

or emailed with Subject Line ‘TTP Property Tender’ to vill.kisbey@signaldirect.ca

Conditions of Tender: Indicate Parcel # with each Tender A Certified Cheque for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

The balance of the purchase price must be paid within 30 days from date of acceptance.

Highest or any Tender, not necessarily accepted.

Details of purpose for Parcel must accompany Tender.

Construction must be started within two years of Successful Tender.

Title will transfer to Purchaser once Construction starts.

Tenders will close Wednesday, February 24 at Noon.

All applicants will be notified of the results of their Tender.

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Parcel #1 - Roll #11 730 Railway Avenue Lots 5-6 Block B Plan L4610 52’ by 130’

Land Only, Serviced with Sewer Parcel #2 - Roll #24 175 James Street Lots 24-25 Block B Plan L4610 110’ by 120’ Land Only, Serviced with Sewer Parcel #3 - Roll #66 295 James Street Lot 11 Block G Plan O3 50’ by 120’

Land Only, Serviced with Sewer Parcel #4 - Roll #85 265 Charles Street Lot 15 Block J Plan O3 50’ by 120’

Land Only, No Services Parcel #5 - Roll #87 225 Charles Street Lots 18-19 Block J Plan O3 100’ by 120’

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Dated the 21st day of January, 2021.

Administrator Nathalie Neal Village of Kisbey

On behalf of the Town of Arcola, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the sponsors for their contribution to the Prairie Place Complex

CROP FUNDRAISER 2020 Land: TNT Ranch, Arnie & Lucille Boulet, TPZ Services SEEd: Ridgeline Ag • FErtiLizEr: Precision Ag SPraY: Richardson Pioneer • SEEding: TNT Ranch SPraYing/Swathing: Hire Yield Ag Combining: Circle C Farms, Charles Davis truCking: Spartan Trucking, Four Ridge Farms

NOTICE Pig Improvement Company (PIC) has made application under The Intensive Livestock Provisions of The Agricultural Operations Act for the Approval of Waste Storage and Waste Management Plans for the following Intensive Livestock Operation: Hogs: farrow-to-finish – 2184 sows, 1000 boars, 4400 gilts, 11310 feeder pigs and 5328 weanling pigs (4313 animal units) on NE 2-7-2 W2 in R.M. No. 63 about 13 km south east of Carlyle.

Hogs: quarantine – 100 sows and boars, 300 gilts (108 animal units) on SW 22-8-3 W2 in R.M. No. 63 about 5 km northwest of Carlyle.

Any person wishing to review the information submitted to Saskatchewan Agriculture may do so by: a) contacting PIC, Abdoul Teuw in Kipling (306-736-7916); b) reviewing a copy of the application at Saskatchewan Agriculture office in Regina (306-787-2150).

Written comments received prior to March 4, 2021 are welcome and may be provided to: Pig Improvement Company Carlyle Barns Box 177 • Kipling, SK S0G 2S0

NOTICE

OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 Municipal Elections 2021 Whereas no nominations were received for the office of: Councillor for Division Three I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on February 10th, 2021.

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Dated this 21st day of January, 2021.

M.J. Larsen Returning Officer

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DAYZI’S

DONUTS & COFFEE

Carlyle’s own Bakery Coffee Shop!

Located beside the Carlyle Bakery – Downtown Carlyle

Friday, January 29, 2021 Carlyle Bakery can also be found at these Retailers

Donuts • Coffee Pizza • Soups • Chili Sandwich’s & more!

Estevan - Little J's Food Town - 938 Eva Street Estevan - Pharmasave - 1239 5th Street Weyburn - Pharmasave - 30-3rd Street Oxbow - Southern Plains Co-op - 405 Prospect Ave

Mondays to Saturdays: 6am – 5pm

More than one-third of storm claims from farms The winter storm that wreaked havoc on southeast Saskatchewan earlier this month had a significant impact on many in Saskatchewan, but farmers appear to be particularly hard hit.

According to Tyler McMurchy, the manager of media relations for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), the Crown corporation has received 2,264 property claims (including 771 AgroPak claims) and 508 auto claims related to wind damage. The storm packed wind gusts that reached 120 kilometres per hour.

AgroPaks are for farm customers, and cover barns, sheds, livestock, machinery

and equipment, but can also cover dwellings, all-terrain vehicles and watercrafts.

“When it comes to AgroPak claims, a lot of the damage we are seeing is from empty bins, with many being a total loss,” said McMurchy. “Some have imploded when the hatches blew open and the wind speeds created a vacuum. We’ve also had a few pole sheds disappear and/or collapse onto the machinery stored inside for the winter.

“This has resulted in some significant claims. In short, we are seeing many damaged bins and farm buildings.”

It’s possible there are

some claims from customers who have an AgroPak that covers their farm property and also includes their dwelling located in a town or city, and the urban dwelling was what was damaged, McMurchy said. But he expects that would be less than 10 per cent of AgroPak holders.

Most AgroPak claims reported are located in southern Saskatchewan, primarily between Regina and Weyburn.

Customers have up to two years to file a claim, so McMurchy expects these numbers to continue to grow in the coming weeks and months. Some of the AgroPak claims they have

Alida weekly report Submitted by Edel Cowan

Sincere sympathy is extended to Lorna and Jeff Dzuba and family on the death of her stepmother Lillian Raiwet, late of Estevan, on Jan. 17 at the age of 83 years. A private family service will be held at the chapel of Hall Funeral Service with interment at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens in Estevan.

The Alida Recreation Board members made approximately 200 homemade pizzas that had been spoken for and sold, and then distributed them on Saturday.

It proved to be a great fundraiser – way to go gals.

The board has now

opened the Alida Rink for public skating on the following days: Fridays (4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.); Saturdays (2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.); and Sundays (2-4 p.m.). However they wish to make note that it will not be open if there are no volunteers to help with supervision. This is to help keep the COVID-19 restrictions under control.

Please contact any board member for further information with what must be carried out. Also don’t forget skating fees should be paid up – check the poster as for the amounts that will be due. Please step forward and help out.

Birthday greetings for this coming week are extended to the following: Jor-

seen may just be for personal property, but they will have to wait until all claims are fully reserved to determine if this is the case.

“It will be a while until SGI can provide an accurate estimation of the total value of AgroPak claims in particular, due to the complexity of farm building claims. We will continue to monitor the situation as more data becomes available,” McMurchy said.

Of the claims that they’ve received, 98 per cent of their customers have been contacted. On average, this happens within a couple of days. The value of individual claims vary widely.

McMurchy noted that for

this time of year, there isn’t a huge history of winter storms causing this much damage in Saskatchewan. In January 2014, a windstorm and blizzard that swept through much of the province resulted in about $5 million in claims.

“However, there was a similar wind event in October 2017, which had a cost of $16 million,” he said. “Although we don’t have firm estimates yet, the January 2021 storm could end up approaching or even surpassing that, as it had higher wind speeds over a similar area with a similar population and with some consideration for inflation,” he said.

Wawota news dan Beriault – February 3; Kolton Schulhauser – February 4; Zachary Boettcher and Wayne Smith – February 5. Happy birthday everyone and may you all have a great day. You’re another day older and another day wiser.

Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime, either call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.net on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle. I will see that your news gets into a paper.

I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting.

Submitted by Myrna Olson The Wawota Curling Rink was the lucky winner in the Original 16 Curling Club "Sweep" Stakes presented by Great West Brewing. The club will receive a $1,500 club improvement grant, Jet ice 016 In House Logo and a free afternoon adult learn to curl clinic.

Kudos to Kristin Murray for entering for this win!

Three Wawota residents celebrated their 90th birthdays this past month.

Knud Hansen, who is a resident of Deer View Lodge on Jan. 2. Marie Jensen, a resident at the Maryfield Sunrise Villa, celebrated on January 22nd. She enjoyed a birthday cake and

several family members visited from outside at the window.

And on Jan. 25, Geraldine Kidson who is a resident of Deer View Lodge, celebrated. Happy birthday to all three nonagenarians.

Sympathy is extended to Ken and Monique Myers and family on the passing of Monique's brotherin-law, Brian Campeau of Gatineau, Que. He passed away on Dec. 30 at the age of 68 years. He was here last fall to help Ken with the harvest. This is a precious memory especially with his unexpected passing. His wife, Louise, who was Monique's sister, passed away in the spring of 2019.

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Aries, you may be falling behind on keeping resolutions, but that is alright. It’s easy to get back on track once you set your mind to it. Ask a friend to keep you accountable.

This week can prove to be epic if you just go with the flow a little bit, Cancer. Let others take the lead and simply follow along. You never know where things will lead.

Libra, a midweek business proposition or a real estate endeavor may present itself.

This could lead to some exciting changes for your family. Everyone will enjoy!

Boredom isn’t a bad thing when you desire a respite, Capricorn. While others may be looking for ways to chase away cabin fever, you may be perfectly content snuggling in.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Taurus, right now your mind is focused on “the more the merrier” but you have to find ways to safely connect with others. Keep everyone’s health in mind.

Leo, figure out how to align your priorities with what you do for a living. It could mean changing careers.

Even though it may seem risky right now, start exploring the waters.

You don’t mind defending your opinions or your ideals, Scorpio.

In fact, you are highly skilled at constructive conversation.

Your negotiation tactics may be put to the test.

Unexpected partnerships can yield some amazing results, Aquarius. This may be the opportunity you are looking for at this juncture in your life. Push ahead for the time being.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

It may have seemed like the last few months of 2020 flew by, Gemini. A new year provides a chance to restart, slow down and smell the proverbial roses.

Virgo, some down time and R& R can do a body good. Ask your partner to cover for you and then reciprocate so you can both unplug and refresh.

The early part of the week may be pretty uneventful, but things heat up as the week progresses, Sagittarius. You may not have time to do everything you desire.

Pisces, momentum swings in your favor and you can sail through all of your tasks and goals in record time. Enjoy the ride.