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Lana Shaw, manager of the South East Research Farm, stands amongst a mix of corn and soybeans.

The South East Research Farm (SERF) located southeast of Redvers is one of eight Agriculture Applied Research Management (Agri-ARM) sites in the province. Focused on keeping up with the ever changing agricultural industry, SERF has been hard at work this year. Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, was manager Lana Shaw a few interested individuals in a late-season crop plot tour.

Some of the main features this year included work with intercropping and cover crops. The late-season tour included walks through corn trials, a corn soybean mix forage demo, chickpea flax intercrop, sunflowers variety trials, tillage radishes, and mustard trials, as well as millet varieties.

This year we looked at grain crops and cover crops, so this time of year is good to get out there because the grain crop has been cut and the cover crops are growing,” Shaw explained.

“Cover crops need moisture later in the year and sunshine.

They’re intended to build soil and nutrients, either putting nitrogen back in the soil or helping relocate nitrogen; they can stop weeds from growing which just take nutrients and it can lessen the need for fertilizer and spraying. So, we’re very interested here on the implications of cover crops.”

“As long as it’s not taking the yield away from the cash crop, then it might be worth a closer look. If we can maintain or even increase yields while using less chemical fertilizer then we’re happy to spend time pursuing that.”

Shaw also explained that this type of research may be more important in coming years as the carbon tax could affect chemical fertilizer pricing. Natural gas stores hydrogen, which when combined with nitrogen creates ammonia, which is the foundation of nitrogen fertilizer.

“We’re looking at maintaining or increasing food production while using less urea or chemical fertilizer and less fungicide,” Shaw said. “Over time plants can develop a resistance to chemicals, so finding a different way to manage crops and reduce production risks is at the top of our list. It’s leading us down some innovative avenues here.”

One of the other focuses this year at the research farm was intercropping.

“Intercropping is not new, but it’s definitely not main stream,” Shaw explained. “There’s a lot of interest particularly amongst commercial growers right now. Being able to seed and harvest two crops together, it’s a very exciting time for agronomy.”

“Learning the best techniques in this is important. One of our trials for intercropping included chickpeas and flax. When people see two crops growing together though others assume it was a mistake, that it wasn’t intentionally done, so one of the biggest things to overcome is your neighbours thinking you’re a little crazy.”

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After a hiatus, singersongwriter Lorri Solomon-Matthewson is currently creating music for a new album and tour. The project’s working title is “Mortified” in honour of SolomonMatthewson’s friend, potter Gerald Morton, who passed away in 2014.

Solomon-Matthewson is pictured here with gifts from her late friend and says: “Mort was an unrepentant artist; that’s what he did. And this project is a nod to the idea of an artist who is unflinching.” Staff photo by Lynne Bell

NEWS - Check out Carlyle’s election nominees.

IN FOCUS - Living Skies Crossfit: Fitness for all, fitness for life.

COMMENT - Lynne and Kelly discuss the future of SaskTel. OBSERVED AT - Carlyle and Arcola Schools raise money participating in the Terry Fox Run. FEATURE - October is Breast Cancer month.

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Pumpkin Carving Ideas Minion pumpkin!

Step 1: Aquire a pumpkin First, unsurprisingly, you will need a pumpkin! Whatever size you fancy is fine but a regular pumpkin shape (if there is such thing) will work best and be easiest to carve.

Step 2: Gather your tools You don’t need anything too fancy to do this design.

- A sharp kitchen knife - A small flathead screwdriver - Scissors - Sellotape - Spoon - Bowl - Something to cover the table - e.g plastic or newspaper - A pencil - Drawing pin Step 3: Hollow out your pumpkin Cut out the top using a sharp knife, angling it slightly inwards. Cut on a diagonal line so that when you have cut it out and place it back onto the pumpkin it won’t just fall inside.

Then hollow out your pumpkin until it’s nice and empty.

Step 4: Stenciling Print out your stencil (if you are using one) and stick it onto your pumpkin.

Take your drawing pin and stab through the paper along the lines of the design to mark it out onto the pumpkin. Peel off the stencil. If you want to at

this point you could also join the dots of the pin holes with a pencil so you can clearly see where you are going to be cutting.

If you are a confident good artist you might just want to draw your design straight onto the pumpkin.

You can find many different stencils on the internet.

Step 5: Start carving!

Take your time and start to carve out along the lines you have marked out.

You’ll need to be particularly careful cutting around things such as the eyes and eyebrows as they may only be separated by thin bits of pumpkin.

It might be a bit tricky to begin with but you’ll soon get used to it and begin to feel like a carving pro.

Step 6: Show off your pumpkin When you have finished and tidied up any loose bits take a moment to admire what you’ve done! Truly enjoy the beauty you have created by placing a candle inside and letting that minion glow.

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Municipal election to be held Oct. 26 Lynne Bell

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Carlyle Town Council held their regular meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Carlyle Civic Center. Council’s next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Election The municipal election will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Voting will take place on October 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Carlyle Memorial Hall.

In addition, advance polls will be held at the Town Office on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at Moose Mountain Lodge on Friday, Oct. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Voter identification will be required to vote and this identification must have the voter’s address on it.

Wayne Orsted has been re-elected Mayor by acclimation.

Nine candidates will be running for six councillor positions. They are: Stephen Boyko John Brownlee Devin Faber Hugh Hislop Dean Hoffman Darcy Moore Brian Romaniuk Jennifer Sedor Martin Tourand The result of the election will be declared by the Returning Officer at the Carlyle Town Office, Civic Center, 100 Main Street, Carlyle, on the 27th day of October, 2016, at the hour of 10 a.m.

Traffic Council voted to change the fine for parking illegally in a parking spot designated as a handicapped parking spot to $100. This is in keeping with provincial guidelines.

Cemetery Construction of the columbarium at Glen Morris Cemetery is now complete. Those wishing to buy a space for a funeral urn should contact the Town Office.

Health care Representatives from council will attend at meeting in Weyburn on Nov. 10 to discuss the issue of physician retention within the health region.

Recreation Councillor Jenn Sedor recently attended a Recreation Board Development meeting and said: “It was fantastic. Representatives from Carlyle’s various recreation facilities were invited to attend a brainstorming session in which we work together to advertise together, to apply for capital together, and to not compete against each other. We are moving towards forming a (volunteer) recreation advisory committee, as opposed to (hiring) a rec director.”

Carlyle election nominees John Brownlee: I’ve learned a lot in my short time on council. Currently I’m on the Southeast Transportation Committee, so my focus has been on recommending to Highways what we need in our area. I took that over from Roy Olmstead along with a chair on the Division One on the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association’s Committee.

I really enjoy learning and I want to be a good voice for our community. I want to help others and serve people, which is the way we should be living.

So, I don’t really have a mandate, but I will be the ears and voice for the community, I want to listen to people and bring their issues to the council table.

Also, my role as Deputy Chief of the Fire Department is a good asset to have at the table as well because I can bring my knowledge of safety to discussions.

Stephen Boyko: I’ve lived in Carlyle for nearly seven years now and it’s a great community. I want to give back to this community and I had used to speak with Roy [Olmstead] about council and what it entailed, but although I lived here, I worked outside of the community and wasn’t able to give the time I needed to be able to. Now I’m working in town and I am able to give the time to council.

I’d like to help keep the town going, there’s no really big issues right now, but I’d like to help keep the town growing and represent the community.

Devin Faber: I’ve always been interested in doing it [running for council] and now is the time. I’d like to save the town money, so to look at the costs of projects and see if there were overruns. I’d really like to keep costs of infrastructure down, while still maintaining everything and keeping it up-to-date. I’m interested in bettering the community and will listen to the community to help get done what they want to see in the community, as long as it’s feasible in relation to the town.

Darcy Moore: I enjoy being on council and serving my community. I’ve lived here all of my life, it’s where my wife and I have raised our two children, and I love being a part of the community and contributing to its betterment through being on council. I want to be re-elected in order to see through the projects we’ve been working on to their finish. I’d particularly like to see through the subdivision and see homes out there. An upcoming issue for the town will be the bridge on Railway Ave. But, really you can’t go into town council with an agenda, you’re just one vote and that vote needs to be in favour of the best decision for the town, you’re voting on behalf of your community, not yourself.

Brian Romaniuk: I think we’ve done a really good job working with each other on town council. We don’t always see eye to eye, which is good, because discussion develops and good ideas come out of it. For myself, and for everyone currently on council, and anyone who might be elected, the main thing is that we look at what’s best for the town. Not everyone sees things the same way, but we’ve been headed in a positive direction I think.

This year we were able to keep taxes held, they didn’t increase any, and that reflects the downturn in the economy and the hard times people in this area are having. Places like Estevan and Regina have raised theirs by a certain percent, but we didn’t want to do that to people in Carlyle. Stuff always comes up, but I don’t think there are any really big projects to tend to right now, what we do need to focus on is controlling spending within the town and tending to what we do have. Things always come up, but taking care of our current infrastructure is what I think is best for the town right now.

Jennifer Sedor: The last four years I have been able to make headway on beautification of our Main Street and parks, I have helped put in motion a new community pathways project, implemented needed improvements to our public library and have invested myself to improving funding, training and communication within our local network of recreation and cultural boards.

• Creating livability through community planning, events, beautification of parks, development of recreation programs and facilities.

• Creating a sustainable plan for future community development. Nurturing community programs through fundraising, grant opportunities and capacity development in our local organizations.

• Creating space for community input and conversations.

Hugh Hislop: I’ve always been fascinated by politics and I feel like this is a really good way to help the community.

What I want to accomplish is to help the town grow and succeed in the future. I would really like to see infrastructure given attention, so general upkeep and paving of roads in town. I think it would be good to look at a larger school in town as well and I think it’s important to focus on the recreational aspects promoting our community’s events like Dickens and Carlyle Dayz and everything else our town has to offer.

Dean Hoffman: I’ve really enjoyed my experience so far on council. The existing council is a great group of people who work together well and are dealing with operating the town properly. I’ve only been in town for five or six years and because of that I may not know everyone, but I can say that anything that comes to the council table I have proven to be fair in dealing with the matter.

Personally, the most important part of my running is to help insure the town is accountable and fiscally responsible, especially in these economic times. Also, I’d like to see more starter homes available and work towards reasonable pricing of homes in the town.

Martin Tourand: This will be my second term if elected; I’ve been on council for three years already. Mel George had been on council and retired, so I applied and was appointed through acclamation.

I personally would like to see through the subdivision and the fire hall which we have been working on. And because I’m a member of the Chamber of Commerce in town, a past president and now the secretary/treasurer, I would like to keep taxes down for businesses and residents. I’ve been a business owner for 27 years and I’m focused on having the town run like a business, which involves keeping taxes low while still offering good service to the community. Personally I would like to look into new schools, stabilize the doctor situation, put effort into developing a daycare in the community because I think that’s something that is really needed in the community, and I think a hospital in Carlyle is something to be looked at to see if there’s anything that can be done here because Carlyle really is a central location in this area. I’m also involved in the Emergency Measures Planning currently and am working to coordinate a better plan with the local R.M.

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Living Skies CrossFit: Fitness for All, Fitness for Life Lynne Bell

Carlyle’s Living Skies CrossFit has recently moved to a new location, but it continues to be a welcoming community for participants of all ages and fitness levels, eager to take on the challenge of working towards healthier lifestyles- and equally eager to welcome others to join them.

Instructors Carson Brady, Danielle Steele, Colin Wilson, Chris Humphries, Scott Nicholson, and Darren Swanson currently coach male and female clients “from teenagers to seniors,” according to Brady, with eventual plans to expand the gym’s reach to include classes for even younger age groups.

“A lot of people have the wrong idea about CrossFit,” says Brady, who is also a CrossFit competitor.

“CrossFit is for everyone and it’s whatever you want it to be. If your goal is to lose a few pounds or to set a better example for your kids, or to be a better hockey player...

The reasons are as varied as the people. But the beautiful thing about CrossFit is that it is universally scaleable to your abilities or any physical challenges you have.”

“In reality, it’s functional fitness,” continues Brady.

“For every age and every fitness level. We teach people to move properly and we teach them nutrition and mobility. The goal is to keep them strong and healthyphysically and mentally- for as long as possible, ideally throughout their entire lives.”

“A lot of the most profound adaptations and changes I’ve seen (in people) are not just the physical,” adds Brady. “It’s between the ears. The mental shift is inspiring, too. People are happier. When they get out of bed in the morning, they’re better-equipped to take on

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Twenty-two year-old Kenzie Craig says “CrossFit helped me to focus not so much on body image, but on what my body can do.” the day-whether that’s at their job or whatever they do that day.”

“Their choices are more positive, too. Maybe instead of heading to the bar on a weekend, they’ll choose to go for a run, instead.”

Brady knows of what he speaks and says the program has transformed his life.

“A few years ago-before CrossFit- I started out running a lot and trying to do random bodybuilding exercises. It wasn’t very much fun for me. Cam Jarvis was

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Both the instructors and CrossFit enthusiasts at Carlyle’s Living Skies CrossFit are thrilled with the studio’s new location. Coach Carson Brady says: “Don’t be scared to come and join us. The first time’s always free.”

Photo courtesy of Living Skies Crossfit

Carlyle’s Living Skies CrossFit has recently relocated to a new facility at Bay 2, Hwy #13 (near The Floor Store).

running CrossFit then in Carlyle and told me I should give it a try.”

“By the end of my first class, I was hooked.”

“At that time, I was overweight and drinking heavily. I was depressed and feeling down about myself.

Now I’m extremely happy. I get out of bed in the morning feeling better- but it’s not only that and it’s not just me who experiences a positive change like this.”

Twenty-two-year-old Kenzie Craig agrees. The primary care paramedic says that CrossFit at Living Skies has enhanced all aspects of her life- including helping her meet the physical and emotional challenges of her career.

“I’ve been doing CrossFit for nearly three years now- mostly in Carlyle,” says Craig. “I was never originally into fitness or sports growing up. After high school, I moved away and I gained some weight and suffered from depression.”

“CrossFit helped me to focus not so much on body image, but on what my body can do. As far as my depression, I’m now medication-free. It’s an awesome support group and I’ve done things I never thought I could do.”

Instructor Danielle Steele echoes that sentiment.

Steele, who has been training with CrossFit for over two years, recently qualified as a coach, and says: “I hope people realize it’s not a scary thing. As an instructor, I’ve had people come up to me on the street and say ‘I’m in such bad shape’ or ‘I couldn’t do what you do.’”

“When I started CrossFit, I couldn’t do one sit-up,” says Steele. “When people tell me they can’t do what I do, I tell them: ‘That’s because I’ve gone (to CrossFit) for two-and-a half years!’”

“And the benefits go beyond the physical,” laughs Steele. “As a working mom, it’s saved my sanity.”

“When I first came to CrossFit, it was six weeks after I had my second child, my daughter, Jorja,” she says.

“People look at Carson (Brady) and Colin (Wilson) who’ve competed in CrossFit competitions throughout Western Canada and say: ‘I can’t do what they do,’” says Steele. “But neither can I. But it’s a program that can work for everyone. I’m a mom and there are high school students who do CrossFit at Living Skies and men and women of all ages and abilities.”

CrossFit Coach Colin Wilson says: “Carson and I compete, but we train as competitors. If we didn’t compete in CrossFit, we’d be training to be healthy individuals, which is something we want for everyone.”

“Whether you’re 14 or 64, we can make any workout manageable for anybody,” says Wilson. “ You don’t have to be able to do 100 pullups; you don’t have to be able to do one pullup. It’s a place where the community is really supportive.”

“We can accommodate anybody. In fact, if you’re really strapped, you can bring your kids to the gym. We have a play area set up and I’ve brought our kids. My 4-year-old has played there while I work out and our one-year-old has sat in the stroller if either my wife and I are working out and one of us is busy. We don’t have a babysitter at the gym, but if you’re strapped, we can work it out.”

Brady says: “When someone comes to CrossFit for the first time, the first thing I ask them is what their limitations are. Our first priority is setting up a safe program for everyone who comes to (Living Skies CrossFit).”

“CrossFit gets a bad rap sometimes, because of the intensity factor,” adds Brady. “But what we work on is movement, consistency, then intensity- in that order.”

CrossFit is based on nine basic movements and 10 skills which have both a physical and neurological basis.

The program encompasses elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, metabolic conditioning, mobility, sport and nutrition.

“CrossFit is not your 21-day fix,” adds Brady. “It’s fitness for the rest of your life. We achieve that through community and having fun with each other. If it’s not enjoyable, it’s not sustainable.”

“It’s really an adult playground, in a sense,” continues Brady. “You really carry a child-like joy through the day. The accountability and community provides a support system that’s unrivalled.”

“We welcome anybody and everybody,” he adds.

“Don’t be scared to come join us. We’re friendly and if you just want to give CrossFit a try, just call ahead to book your free class.”

“The first time’s always free and we look forward to welcoming you to Living Skies CrossFit.” Living Skies CrossFit is located at Bay 2, Hwy #13 (near The Floor Store). More more information, or to book a class, call: (306)-577-1887 or check out Living Skies CrossFit on Facebook.

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Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several files between Thursday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 6.

911 calls RCMP received three 911 calls during this period. One was a phone line test, one was due to stormy weather conditions and one was caused by a squirrel chewing the telephone line.

Alcohol-related offences RCMP issued two three-day roadside driving suspensions for impaired driving-one to a 37-year-old male on Hwy #9 north and one to a 53-year-old male in Carlyle.

Animal calls Members responded to a call on Hwy #9 north which reported cattle in a ditch.

In Carlyle, RCMP attended to a report of an injured beaver.

Assault RCMP are investigating an assault which occurred in the Carlyle area.

Assistance Members served a subpoena at the request of another police agency.

Break and enter A Canon camera valued at $2,000 was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at Kenosee Lake.

In Moose Mountain Provincial Park, two chainsaws were stolen from an unlocked garage.

RCMP are currently investigating a break and enter at a farm site near Arcola.

Child Welfare Act Members responded to one call under the Child Welfare Act. Disturbing the peace Members attended to the report of a verbal argument in Redvers.

This incident is still under investigation by RCMP. Drugs A youth has been charged with possession of marijuana.

Failure to attend court Warrants were issued for two individuals who failed to attend court.

Failure to comply with conditions A 24-year-old male from the Carlyle area was charged with failure to comply with conditions.

Fraud An individual contacted the RCMP and reported an unsolicited communication via Facebook regarding a request for access to this person’s bank accounts.

This individual did not respond to the request

Parenting Tips from Regional KidsFirst - Teaching body parts Babies & toddlers learn from everything we do. Have fun teaching your child with silly games, rhymes and songs during daily routines like diaper changing and bath time.

Start with easy Imitation Games.

If you stick your tongue out at your baby or toddler, does she stick her tongue out back? If so, try making funny faces, blinking very quickly or blowing up your cheeks.

If your child imitates your actions, shower her with praise. Children who are able to imitate learn to form speech sounds more quickly.

Play a simple Body Parts Game. Lie your baby or toddler on a soft surface. Lean over him and play a game of Kiss the toes, Kiss the nose. Follow up with “Mommy has a nose, Baby has a nose” as you first touch your nose and then baby’s. Repeat for other body parts such as mouth, hands, head, and toes.

As your child gets older, you can sing the “Hokey Pokey” as you dress your toddler. Let them put their hands, feet and head “in and out” and “shake it all about”. The rhyme “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” is another good one for teaching body parts.

Another idea is to make a Body Part Photo Book. Take a photo of each of your child’s body parts (eyes, ears, nose, belly button, mouth, arms, legs, fingers, toes) and put them in a book.

Your child will enjoy looking at the parts of his body and learning about each one.

and reported the incident to police in order to warn others. The Carlyle RCMP continues to urge members of the public to safeguard their personal and/or banking information.

Mental Health Act Members responded to to calls regarding the Mental Health Act. Theft A theft of gas in Redvers is still under investigation.

Traffic complaints and collisions A semi-trailer hit the ditch to avoid a deer on Hwy #9 south.

Near Arcola, a semi-trailer rolled over.

RCMP, EMS and fire department members all attended at the scene.

The injured driver was transported to hospital in Arcola.

A semi-trailer misjudged a turn an Hwy #13 near Carlyle and

blocked the highway.

On a grid road near Moose Mountain Provincial Park, a vehicle collided with an elk.

RCMP responded to a call reporting a driver who was passing other vehicles over a highway’s solid line in foggy conditions. The driver was charged.

Police received a call reporting an erratic driver in Carlyle.

Three $580 fines

were issued to the drivers of unregistered, uninsured vehicles. A driver was charged with driving without a valid licence.

Throughout the detachment area, RCMP also issued 22 speeding tickets, as well as fines and warnings for not wearing a seatbelt, failure to stop at a posted stop sign, and inspection tickets for tint.

Gordon F. Kells High School

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Author Visit On Wed. Oct. 19, grade 7 and 8 students, as well as the Drama 20 class, will be attending a presentation by a Saskatchewan author named Maureen Ulrich. This author visit is sponsored by the South East Reading Council. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet an author and find out more about writing and writers in Saskatchewan. Maureen Ulrich writes plays and young adult fiction.

Her first novel Power Plays (Coteau Books) won the Independent Publishers’ Moonbeam Award and was nominated for three Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2009. It was nominated for the Snow Willow and Stellar (BC Young Readers’ Choice) Awards in 2010. Face Off was released in September 2010. It was a silver medalist in the Moonbeam Young Adult: Mature Issues category. Breakaway,

Correction In the Municipal Election article from Friday, Oct. 7, an error was made on one of the candidates names from the R.M. of Moose Mountain. In Division Two, Richard Burnett and Bill Fuller are the options when voting.

The Observer had reported it was Bob Fuller, but this was a typo. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

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There are some critical events going on in our school this month that we would like the public to be aware of. First of all, our Annual General Meeting of the School Community Council will be held October 13 (Thursday) at the high school library.

Public participation in our school in regards to planning and support is critical to our success and we need to fill Advisory Council positions; so please come out. Secondly, the elementary school and our school have organized a parent awareness night in regards to cybersafety. Topics covered will include various apps that students are using, sexting, and cyber bullying. The parent information night will held at the elementary school from 7 – 9 in the CES gym.

Good luck to the cross country athletes who are heading to the Provincial Cross Country Meet in Delisle on Saturday, October 15. Karli Colpitts, Jack Beaulieu, Ethan Dyck, Brayden Hill, and Tucker Sharp will all be representing the Southeast District at the meet.

Fitness club is back for another year at GFK. Fall Fitness Club will be running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:45 – 8:30. All fitness levels are welcome so come on out and get your day started with some fitness.

The 2015/2016 yearbooks are on sale at the GFK school office for $25.00.

Have you forgotten your HomeLogic password?

You may now click on the “Forget Password” link to retrieve it. Visit our HomeLogic page for additional information.

Parents are reminded to continue to use the Home Logic Parent Portal to keep up with their children’s grades and attendance. Parents can contact the school for information about how to set up access. All your school news can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. (http:// www.cornerstonesd.ca/school/GFKells) Please check it out.

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Freezing rain and snow coming: drive safe Kelly Running Observer Staff

Ice, snow, and poor seasonal conditions for driving is just around the corner. Safety is one of the most important aspects to driving in winter and taking the time to prepare for winter driving is essential.

Last year was relatively good seasonal conditions, but the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting weather to be colder than normal with slightly above average snowfall.

Preparing for winter comes with preparing an emergency kit to be carried in the vehicle. Items to be kept in the trunk include a shovel, sand, a warning light, extra clothing and footwear, booster cables, extra windshield washer fluid with antifreeze, snack bars, “emergency” food and water.

Other items suggested to carry inside the vehicle include an ice scraper and brush, flashlight, first aid kit, matches and a survival candle, as well as a blanket.

CAA also suggests individuals to carry a fully charged cell phone in case of emergency.

Before traveling, it is also important to conduct a vehicle checkup: looking at the electrical system of the vehicle, brakes, tires, the exhaust system, heating/cooling system, windshield wipers, and keeping an eye on the fuel tank ensuring you have enough for not only the trip, but to use as a source of heat if needed.

Though these are precautionary items to carry on a trip as well as regular maintenance, it is also important to plan ahead. Checking the weather and road conditions before taking to the road are ways to possibly avoid traveling through storms. It may also help encourage drivers to take extra time to get to and from one’s destination according to road conditions.

Cruise control can actually put a vehicle into a skid as may hydroplane, causing the tires to lose contact with the road surface, while the vehicle attempts to accelerate to maintain speed. Reducing power to tires prevents skids, so when wheels continue to spin it increases the chances of losing control of one’s vehicle. (www.ama.ab.ca) According to CAA, snow and ice are more slippery when the temperature is nearer 0°C than it is at -20°C. Black ice is also more likely to be found at temperatures between 4°C and -4°C. Black ice often forms in shaded areas of highways, bridges, and overpasses. Though it is difficult to tell where black ice is, it is important to watch for dark, shiny patches on the highway.

While on the road it is also necessary to leave extra space between the vehicle in front of you and your own as stopping takes longer when the roads are slippery with ice and snow.

According to Forensic Dynamics Inc. their Stopping Distance Calculator calculates stopping in snow while traveling 100km/h at 131.22m as opposed to 56.23m on dry asphalt. While travelling at 110km/h, the speed it seems most drivers travel on Hwy 13, it takes 158.78m to stop as opposed to 80.98m on dry asphalt.

On ice traveling at 100km/h can result in braking taking 262.45m, while the vehicle can also be put into a skid. At 110km/h it can take up to 317.56m to stop.

If something does happen that results in your being trapped in a storm or you collide with a snow bank on the side of the road, stay calm. Avoid heavy shoveling in the cold, but do make sure to check the tailpipe and make sure it is not covered by snow.

It is suggested that keeping a window cracked

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Snow and ice make the roads slippery resulting in a longer distance needed to stop.

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Check the weather forecast and give yourself extra time to get to your destination before you leave. open on the side of the vehicle sheltered from the wind supplies fresh air. Use a survival candle to keep warm as opposed to the vehicle’s heater. Staying awake is also important to remain attentive in watching for traffic or searchers and exercising your arms and legs while in the vehicle.

Ultimately it is important to be prepared for anything and although being stranded on the side of the road is not a usual occurrence for most, but it is a very real concern during these coming cold months and it’s best to be prepared.

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“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”

- Aristotle Onassis

Drinking coffee around the world

Coffee. I used to love the smell, but hated the taste.

No matter what it was mixed with, I really just didn’t care for it. But, the delicious elixir is something I’m now slightly addicted to it and have at least a cup a day.

In university I learned how to drink coffee. My friend and Kelly Running I discovered that mochas gave Observer Staff you both a sugar and a caffeine “boost.” For me, I was constantly tired. I would stay up working on essays – researching and writing – and doing my readings for classes until 2 a.m. I would then head off to bed only to wake up at 7 a.m. to get ready for the day and ride my bike down to the university for the day. Classes ensued and more research was needed. So, my friend and I decided to pick up a coffee habit…

Eventually I realized that with how much coffee I was consuming that the sugar content I was taking in was rather high. So, I switched from hot chocolate to full on coffee with cream and sugar.

Eventually I weaned myself off of the sugar and then eventually off of cream too in order to enjoy black coffee. Although every once and awhile I do splurge and buy a flat white at Michael’s, which is something I discovered in Australia. It’s similar to a latte, but the steamed milk has very little foam which is poured over a shot of espresso.

Around the world coffee is something people enjoy and as I sat cold in my office – really I’m just always cold – I wondered how other people drank their coffee.

A little research and I discovered that in Finland coffee is actually poured over chunks of cheese curds and enjoyed.

In Turkey coffee beans are roasted and finely ground, then simmered in a special copper or brass pot (cezve). They drink the coffee unfiltered and settle to the bottom of the cup.

In Malaysia it is served three parts black coffee and seven parts milk tea – a mix of black tea and milk.

Italy serves their espresso with a slice of lemon, which they say brings out the sweet flavours of the coffee.

Vietnamese iced coffee, coarsely ground dark roast, is brewed into a cup of condensed milk and ice through a French drip filter.

In Mexico the Café de Olla is a popular drink.

Simmered with a cinnamon stick, unrefined cane sugar is used, and it is served in a clay mug… which some people say brings out the flavours in coffee.

Spiced coffee in Morocco sounds delicious as it is blended with cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.

The café cubano is an espresso brewed with sugar, it’s small and strong, but also sweet.

I once wrote about how beer brings people together. My friend, the same one that I learned to drink coffee with, studies anthropology and beer it would appear is a universal drink. A version of it is literally made everywhere. It would appear coffee is a universal drink as well. Despite different ways of preparation and what it is mixed with, coffee is a drink found around the world and I can think of nothing more relaxing than being on vacation, getting up in the morning, and enjoying the locally prepared coffee.

Here we go... again It was some of our favourite days of the year as children-birthday parties at friends’ places. We quickly learned what the guidelines would be at each other’s homes, where we would be allowed to play, or even how loud the giggling could get. At one home we knew we would get to make individual pizzas for supper. At another house we could count on a scavenger hunt Shelley Luedtke through their enormous backyard. Activities were a big part of the fun. So was the cake--and of course--the presents; presents we added to our already well-stocked toy boxes and closets.

Becoming a mom made me quickly realize these birthday parties weren’t quite the carefree, joyful events I remembered as a child. Then again, childhood itself is not the carefree, joy-filled time for most children, as it was for me.

A heaviness sat in the pit of my stomach when the headline challenged me, “What Would Make You Care About Aleppo?” It was an article by AJ Willingham reminding us of the years of continued heartache it has experienced and containing heart wrenching pictures of this major Syrian city: parents desperately clutching their children and running from the shelling; children sitting alone battered, bruised and covered in ash; children looking at the devastation and in childlike earnestness asking when it is going to end.

We can see the images every day if we want to. But we can also shut it out and quickly turn to something more pleasant, because it’s too much to take in.

I do care. I care tremendously. But… here we go… again. It’s another civil war--with international players. Another humanitarian crisis. Another city

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lying in ruin. Children are dead--five elementary school classroom’s worth--in just one week. Roads are impassable, or under constant attack. Even if they wanted to, people can’t leave, nor can supplies get in. No food. No water. No medicine. Of course we care about Aleppo. But what can we do?

Rami Adham is a 44-year old father of six, originally from Aleppo, now living in Finland.

For the past four years he has walked over 12 hours across the Turkish border making trips into Syria. He carries medicine and food. To distribute where he can. To help those he can help.

While preparing for a recent trip Adham’s three year old daughter told him he also needed to take toys for the children. After explaining he couldn’t buy something for every child she went into her bedroom, collected all her toys and handed them to her dad saying, “Here you go.” It was the start of something amazing: The Finland Syria Community Association, which collects toys from across Europe, sponsors more than 400 orphans, and runs schools in refugee camps. Adham himself has made 28 trips into Syria, distributing more than 20,000 toys to children in Aleppo and surrounding camps, describing his efforts as a small way of restoring some of their childhood.

At the end of Willingham’s article was a list of 10 charities doing what they can to try and bring desperately needed relief. Add to that those sending out urgent alerts dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Those groups represent just a small fraction of the agencies at work in our local communities and around the world. The needs are enormous, but so is their resolve to meet them.

That’s why they need us. Perhaps we can follow the lead of a three-year old and sacrifice what we have so we can put resources in their hands. Then they can take what we have provided, look into the eyes of those who need it and say, “Here you go.”

That’s my outlook.

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Keeping SaskTel a Crown company Kelly Running Observer Staff

Well, the other day there was speculation on how a million-dollar bidding war could erupt IF SaskTel is put up on the auction block. According to a CBC article both Bell Canada and Telus would be very interested in obtaining SaskTel. To be honest… how could they not? SaskTel currently keeps cell phone bills in Saskatchewan low, while providing service to nearly the entire province, giving importance to rural clients.

The analysis and of what would happen comes after Bell announced a $3.9 billion deal with Manitoba Telecom Services.

For Saskatchewan, it could mean money that they currently don’t have to work with… a considerable sum. But, part of the legacy of Saskatchewan is that we’re slightly socialists, despite everyone vehemently denying it these days. This area should particularly understand the importance of working together with Tommy Douglas, a politician and forefather of healthcare in Canada.

So, a crown owned company like SaskTel (SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SGI, Sask Liquor and Gaming, etc…) was created for the people. In general Canada pays one of the highest rates for wireless service in the industrialized world – CBC reported. Reading through the CBC article, “Provinces with the cheapest cellphone plans and why the rest of us don’t get them,” you discover that Saskatchewan costs approximately half of what any other communication company does.

Koodoo for example, as reported in the CBC article, has a $48 per month plan with 5GB of data and unlimited Canada-wide calling and texting. In other provinces this amount doubles, while Quebec is the only province to offer a better rate with an extra GB of data for $58 per month.

Across the board the cheapest deals were in Regina, Winnipeg, and Montreal… And with Manitoba Telecom Services being sold to Bell… will prices jump to come in line with the rest of the country?

“Tech analyst Daniel Bader says cell customers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec enjoy cheaper rates because those provinces all have a strong regional competitor that can compete with the top three telecom companies: Telus, Rogers, and Bell.” CBC reported in that same article.

So, without a regional entity like Manitoba Telecom Services, what happens? Whether the Sask Government wants to sell or not they need to wait to see what actually happens with the market. Although the billion dollar deal would aid in a lot of ways, it would mean that Sask citizens would likely be hit by rising prices coming in line with the prices of the three top companies.

Right now Sasktel keeps the costs down for us because the other companies have to undercut their prices to meet a competitive price with Sasktel as it was already established when the other companies came into the province.

Is Sasktel losing its edge? Maybe… but if people knew they were getting a good deal on their plan because their provider is having to stay competitive with Sasktel, would they switch carriers?

Sell SaskTel or Save SaskTel? Lynne Bell

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The spectre of the possible sale of SaskTel first emerged back in May, when the Saskatchewan government announced that it would do a risk analysis on the Crown telecommunications company. Since then, Premier Brad Wall has stated that any potential sale would be voted on by the province’s citizens and has also appointed Dustin Duncan as the (new) minister responsible for SaskTel. The premier stated: “If we get an offer and we think it generates a significant amount of money for the province, maybe enough to eliminate our operating debt, if it takes care of the jobs question in Regina, if it provides better coverage, we are at least going to take it to the people and we’ll need someone (Duncan) to lead that process.”

Saskatchewan’s operating debt is currently estimated to be $4.1 billion, so eliminating that sum would be a relief to any government, indeed.

However, SaskTel is not only an important part of the province’s economy; it also pays a yearly dividend which helps to pay for essential services such as health care and education, to name two. SaskTel also has some of the lowest rates in Canada and does a pretty good job of providing coverage to remote areas of this vast province.

I remember when government-owned utili-

ties were sold to private companies in Alberta.

Initially, the monopoly was broken and new providers offered significantly discounted rates for signing up with them. However, soon enough, rates crept up, and aside from whatever taxes these companies paid, residents of the province didn’t receive any additional benefits from utilities being privately-owned.

Selling SaskTel-which really is a jewel in one of Saskatchewan’s Crowns- is like selling a valuable, cash-generating, irreplaceable asset to cover a short-term cash-flow concern, which is never a good idea if it can be avoided. Getting rid of operating debt by selling an asset like SaskTel is a short-term fix to an ongoing financial problem that almost all governments encounter during their time in office. And selling SaskTel would really only buy more time, not permanent change in the way governments handle finances. Even if the Saskatchewan Party stayed in office and avoided debt completely, I would bet that any successors would not.

Once SaskTel is gone; it’s gone. In its 108year history, it has provided pretty decent service at pretty decent rates to citizens from all parts of the province. It’s a unique asset that benefits the majority of Saskatchewan’s citizens and if there is a referendum called to vote on whether it should be sold, we would be wise to remember that.

Editor’s Note . . .

The views expressed in “Seeing things differently” are for discussion purposes and are not necessarily the views of the writers.

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By Rod Pedersen 1 - Depending which end of the stick you’re on, the sports gods have either a wonderful sense of humour, or are incredibly cruel.

The error charged to Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor, in the bottom of the 11th of last night’s Game 3 of the ALDS, was responsible for the game-winning run for the Toronto Blue Jays who completed the sweep and move on to the ALCS. Odor, of course, was the one who decked Toronto’s Jose Bautista in the mug back in May when the two clubs got together for the first time since last year’s ALDS. It was seen as retribution for Bautista’s “Bat Flip Heard Around The World”, and no one seemed to have the problem with Texas evening the score.

So why did he baseball gods victimize the Rangers Sunday night, and Odor specifically? It’s tough to tell, and maybe it’s for someone to discover who’s following the game far deeper than me. Or, maybe it was because of the headline in the Dallas newspaper which called Bautista and the Blue Jays out prior to the series.

Either way, the Rangers will have a long winter to think about it while Toronto gets ready for either Boston for Cleveland.

2 - Here in the Rider Nation, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. We have a 106-year tradition, the most-loved football franchise in Canada (and one of the most on the continent), a brand new stadium, what’s looking to be the best Head Coach & GM in the CFL, and now a three game winning streak.

Whew, that’s a lot! And as a Rider fan, you deserve to feel good as you read this column on a Holiday Monday.

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3 - Remember Friday’s 32-30 overtime Rider victory in Ottawa? It seems like ages ago. The Riders won it, or the RedBlacks gave it away, orrrr, who cares? The Roughriders are certainly guilty of giving away their share of football games this season so it doesn’t matter how the game went for 60-plus minutes. What matters is what was on the scoreboard at the end of the game.

SASK 32 OTT 30 The one amazing thing I came out of the weekend with was that the Riders are in last place in the West Division with 4 wins while the RedBlacks are in first place in the East Division with 6 wins.

That’s simply embarrassing for the teams of the CFL’s East Division while it’s also a testament to how tough the West Division is in 2016.

Saskatchewan could well finish with an 8-10 record (I’m starting to believe it’ll happen), and wind up in last-place in the West. I can guarantee you that will be a first in the CFL because I’ve studied the standings meticulously over the years.

No team has ever had 8 wins in a 5-team West Division and finished in last place. Interestingly the 2009 B.C. Lions finished at 8-10 and in last place in the 4-team West Division, and must’ve felt like they were jobbed.

So the 2016 Chris Jones Saskatchewan Roughriders have a chance to make history and I say, Why not?

They’ve already set a CFL record for the most players used in a season at 90+, so why not dive headfirst into the record book!

4 - You saw the quote from Chris Jones on 620 CKRM’s postgame show Friday night but it’s worth repeating in the MMG: “Three, or four, or five plays in games early in the season, we were close enough to win,” Jones told Carm Carteri. “Our average age is 25. I feel like we’re gonna have a real good team for a long time here.”

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clock, Ed Gainey, Justin Cox and Fred Bennett were game-long menaces in the seconday, and Willie Jefferson covered the whole box himself.

I can only assume Chris Jones admonished Jefferson on the postgame show for his two offside penalties Friday night simply to prevent his head from getting too big.

It was his first game back in the CFL! The Riders are going to look like a contending team the rest of the way, even if their record doesn’t show it. They’re not going to fool anybody over the final four games, although I got the sense going into the Ottawa game that the RedBlacks were looking past them.

5 - Chris Jones is 7-0 against the Ottawa RedBlacks.

6 - Jones is getting some heat in Riderville for his lack of success on challenges this season. However he’ll be the first to tell you that he gets the challenges right when they matter, like in the 2015 Grey Cup when his Pass Interference challenge in the fourth quarter won them the game over Ottawa.

There’s always going to be heat on Jones in Riderville. He loves it.

7 - Speaking of Pass Interference, I noted in the MMG a few weeks back that CFL headquarters seems to be softening its stance on what is, and what isn’t, pass interference as we forge our way down the stretch. The coaches have noticed it too, and they’re applauding what appears to be a conscious move by the on-field officials as well as the Command Centre. Simple contact is being let go however if a defender prevents the receiver from catching the ball due to contact, then it’s a penalty. All - for the time being - is as it should be, and the league is saving face.

8 - Just playing Devil’s Advocate here, but perhaps there were two reasons why Winnipeg running back Andrew Harris was called down on a gamedeciding review by the Command Centre in Saturday’s game against B.C.: 1) The ground can’t cause a fumble and it appeared as though the ball came out as Harris hit the ground (it did to me at least) and, 2) Was his forward progress stopped? When was the whistle blown?

The CFL Command Centre was getting roasted on Twitter by media, fans and CFL players alike Saturday afternoon but I wondered how much of the noise was warranted versus how many jumped on the negativity train because it was the thing to do at the moment?

The League issued a statement to 3DownNation.com Saturday night and it read similar to what I wrote above.

I’m not sure the criticism of them in the Andrew Harris case was warranted.

9 - Time spent in Ottawa is FANTASTIC! It’s one of the greatest cities in North America and it was a thrill to get some juicy gossip on the sports scene in the nation’s capital. We’re told Senators owner Eugene Melnyk doesn’t get along with the OSEG ownership group (owners of the RedBlacks, 67’s and Fury), and that’s a big reason why the Sens’ final preseason game against Buffalo was scheduled directly against the RedBlacks/ Roughriders game Friday evening.

However the move backfired and only about 5,000 fans showed up for the NHL game versus the 24,668 who attended the CFL match. Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun wrote that at best 8,000 were on hand for the hockey game.

10 - Holy smokes Oilers fans ... stop whining about the trade of Nail Yakupov. Did you actually watch the games while the Russian forward was with Edmonton? He was all flash and dash and no substance (a poor man’s Taylor Hall), and appeared to come with a poor attitude to boot, despite his Twitter thank you over the weekend to the City of Edmonton.

Let Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli do his job and stay out of the way. How can you admonish him for jettisoning players from the habitual worst club in the NHL?

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Ortiz, Ichiro strike blows for baseball oldies

By Bruce Penton At least two Major League Baseball players must regularly drink from the fountain of youth.

How else do you explain the exploits of Boston’s David Ortiz, who will retire at the end of this season at age 40, and Miami’s Ichiro Suzuki, who will be MLB’s oldest nonpitcher next year, 43, after recently signing a one-year extension with the Marlins. (Pitcher Bartolo Colon of the Mets is also 43).

Pete Rose will reject the suggestion that his all-time hits record of 4,256 is in jeopardy of being surpassed, but Ichiro needs only 49 hits in 2017 to exceed that hit total. There’s an asterisk, of course.

The great Japanese outfielder with a tremendous knack for slapping base hits through infield openings, accumulated 1,278 hits in nine Japanese Major League seasons before moving to North America in 2001. Since then, Ichiro, whose greatest seasons came with Seattle Mariners and who holds the single-season hits mark of 262 (2004), has collected another 3,030 hits in his 16 seasons in North America. And he’s coming back for more in 2017.

Ortiz, meanwhile, didn’t waver from his pre-season decision to make 2016 his swan song season. But he didn’t whimper his way

to the finish line of his remarkable 20-year career. Playing almost exclusively as the Red Sox designated hitter, all he did was lead the entire major leagues in OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging, 1.021), the stat that speaks loudest about who can really mash the baseball. He also led the AL in RBI with 127 (tied with Toronto’s Edwin Encarnacion) and had more doubles than anyone in baseball, 48. And now he’s walking away from the game, with his head high and his fans shaking their heads in admiration — and regret.

Ortiz, “Big Papi” to the world of baseball, is beloved in Boston, where he played 14 seasons. It’s hard to believe he started his career and played six seasons with Minnesota before being released — released! — after the 2002 season by the Twins, who didn’t want to go to salary arbitration with him. The Red Sox snatched him up quickly and the rest is history — an MVP award, three World Series titles and a career total of 541 home runs, 17th on the all-time list.

Meanwhile, there’s no reason why Ichiro won’t get another 90 or 120 hits next season in a part-time role with the Marlins. He will almost certainly zip past Rose’s 4,256 and will be recognized in some quarters — ignored in most — as baseball’s all-time hits leader.

Whatever transpires, Ortiz and Ichiro have proven there’s no reason to put a player out to pasture just because he’s in his 40s.

Skill and power have no

From Page 10 - Rider Insider 11 - For what it’s worth, the EA Sports annual similation for the 2016-17 NHL season has the Nashville Predators winning the Stanley Cup over the Montreal Canadiens. The Oilers, Flames and Coyotes are predicted to finish 8, 9, 10 in the Western Conference with only Edmonton making the playoffs of the three, and the computer has them beating L.A. in a first round series.

Other interesting notes from the similation: The Leafs are expected to make the playoffs while the Senators and Red Wings are not. The Canucks and Blue Jackets are expected to finish dead last in their respective conferences.

12 - It’s back to listening to the Toronto Blue Jays on 1190 CFSL during another Jays playoff run. That was the first-ever radio station to give me a paycheque and it has a huge spot in my heart. I heard a spot for E. Bourassa & Sons (Your New Holland Dealer) during Game 2 of the ALDS, and the Big Voice Guy said “Bourassa” three different ways in the same commercial!

To quote Neil McCoy, “You gotta love that”.

13 - What I’m thankful for lately: 1) Pumpkin Scones at Starbucks, 2) An empty Ottawa airport at noon on a Saturday, 3) The CFL being referenced respectively in the latest edition of GQ (the one with Kurt Russell on the cover, 4) My android box is fixed and ESPN is once again pumped into my home office, 5) My family, friends and you!

age limits.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Incidents of unruly airline passenger incidents rose 16 per cent in 2015, according to a report. But if you think it’s rowdy in the friendly skies now, just wait’ll the Cubs win the World Series and pigs start flying.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Nike announced they had a boost in sales after the Rio Olympics. Especially their new shoe: The Ryan Lochte Robbery Runners.”

• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia, quoting Rougned Odor of Texas Rangers, on the fan who threw a can of beer toward a Baltimore outfielder in the A.L. wildcard game: “I don’t worry about that. That happens all the time in Venezuela.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Former WWE wrestler Alberto Del Rio says he was robbed at knifepoint outside an airport restaurant. Why is there never a folding chair around when you need one?”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A marriage proposal by a fan at a Red Sox-Yankees game went awry when the ring slipped through his fingers. “We know how you feel,” said the Golden State Warriors.”

• Alex Kaseberg again: “Barry Bonds was fired as the Florida Marlins hitting coach. It did not go well. Bonds got angry, turned green and ripped through his shirt and most of his pants.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com, about the Cavaliers and Indians great seasons in 2016: “So is this

the year that God decides to send Cleveland sports fans an apology bouquet for being in Cleveland?”

• Another one from Hough: “The Texas Rangers are looking so disappointing in post season you have to wonder if Tony Romo is is involved.”

• Hough again: “Vin

Scully may have been a Dodgers announcer but he knows his SFGiants. Vin said of Hunter Pence: ‘He would make coffee nervous.’”

• Late-night funnyman Jimmy Fallon: “LeBron James wrote an op-ed in which he endorsed Hillary Clinton. LeBron says he and Hillary are all about

the same thing: taking forever to finally win something.”

Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHeraldn: “The second Clinton-Trump debate took place opposite NFL football. There were actually better odds you’d see a concussion during the debate.”

Planned Greenspace for Village of Kenosee

Photo by Ainsley Wright

The Moose Mountain Lions Club is currently hard at work raising funds for their most ambitious project to date- a Greenspace Project in the Village of Kenosee. The greenspace will feature a rink with heated change rooms, a playground, a community barbeque and picnic area, walking paths and public washrooms. The project will be funded entirely by donations which can be made at the village office, and receipts are available upon request. For more information, call The Village of Kenosee office at (306)-577-2139 or email: village.kenosee@sasktel.net.

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Terry Fox Runs

Pre-school aged youth visited the Arcola School track on Thursday, Sept. 29, to take part in the Terry Fox Run. Each time a lap was made the students could grab a drink and receive a stamp.

Youth raced around the track attempting to get as many stamps as possible.

Arcola School grades seven through 11 were dropped off with teachers approximately 8 km from town where they ran/walked back to the school. Arcola School’s goal this year was $5,000 and they met it while raising $5,051.90.

Having fun zipping around the track at Arcola School were these two youngsters who ran/walked laps.

Students were buddied up at Carlyle Elementary School for the Terry Fox Run as they walked through town in memory of Terry Fox.

Carlyle Elementary School students were all smiles and filled with energy as they embarked on their Terry Fox Run on Thursday, Sept. 29. CES raised $5,905, although a few more donations were still coming in.

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LOCAL NEWS

Friday, October 14, 2016

Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Sorry folks not much news for this week as news was sent in on Monday and now it’s due on Thursday cause of the long weekend so I’ll just fill in as usual (hope you don’t mind). But we’ll be back on schedule with deadline on Monday, October 17 (Sunday 16th for me to type it up) so please folks either give me a call (306-443-2496) or text (306-4858561) or e-mail (g.cowan@sasktel. net) with your news which happened over Thanksgiving weekend. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and of course a good holiday weekend.

The Alida Seniors will be holding their annual Alzheimer’s Coffee Break on Thursday, October 6 at the Golden Gate Centre. Do hope that you were able to attend this event in an area near you – it’s a great event to support and your donations are greatly appreciated.

Here’s an update on the Alida rink waiting room rebuild. As the interior work is progressing there are still many jobs going on inside the rink to get finished. The Building Committee is working hard to have it open for this season (keep your fingers crossed). The Curling Club got their cement – the new pipes have been installed in a new cement floor – what a great improvement.

This upgrade will also improve the ice making. Next step is to start the artificial ice plant. New LED lights have been installed with the help of a SaskPower incentive. This will defintely brighten up the hockey ice surface. Donations are still needed and if you would like your name displayed on the Recognition Plaque going up in the rink, please do so ASAP as the deadline for the Recognition Plaque is December 31,

2016. Tax deductible donations can be made at the Alida Village Office (open Tuesday thru Thursday 9-5) or mail to Box 6, Alida, SK S0C 0B0.

Plaque recognition will be as follows – Bronze: $250-$999; Silver: $1000-$1999; Gold: $2000-$4999; Platinum: $5000.

If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Alida Haunted House on Oct. 1 and would like something interesting and different to do – come visit the “Halls of Horror” which are at the Redvers Legion, that is if you DARE! There were some pictures in the Redvers Optimist when the doors were first open on Oct. 1 during the Zombie Run. At that time everyone who toured through seemed to enjoy it. Proceeds will also go towards the Alida Rink Reno. Hope we see you sometime.

The Alida curling rink received a new cement floor with new pipes installed.

New LED lights have been installed on the ice surface making it much brighter.

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LOCAL NEWS

Friday, October 14, 2016

Kennedy/Langbank News Wawota News Submitted by Doreen Cancade

Another Thanksgiving weekend has come to an end. Seems like they come very often, guess the years go by quickly and Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”. Let us keep on dreaming, hope everyone had safe travelling and lots of good visiting and food.

Eva Raiwet had her two girls Laurie and Donna home for the weekend (these are very special visits with mother and daughters).

Beth Schick and her friend Lottie of Calgary visited with her sister Jean Cancade this past weekend.

Dean and Doreen Gardner enjoyed all their family but Michael and his family on the weekend.

Lee and Joan Shackleton of Drumheller were visitors with Tim and Colleen Daku this past week, the Daku and Shackleton’s spent a day in Esterhazy visiting family.

Iola Smyth enjoyed some of her family Murray, Val and Ashley Daku of Saskatoon, Linda and Ryan Davis of Regina, Murray and Leila Smyth and all their family.

Clifford and Candace Slykhuis had their Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday with their family, Frank Hehn and Christine Slykhuis, George and I were also celebrating with them.

Murray, Karin and Karissa Bertalon, accompanied by Brandon Temple of Moose Jaw, Bradley Green and Yvonne Bertalon had a very enjoyable day with the Green family at Fillmore on Saturday.

Lanny and Jean Sostorics had a house full on Thanksgiving Sunday - the Rumsey family, Tara and Doug Wilhelm, Mazur family, all of Regina; Lois and Bob Brickley and family, Paul and Zita Sandoróthe highlight for the children was the cat and her baby kittens and climbing treesóalways something new and entertaining.

The Kennedy Community Hall had a very successful bingo Oct. 3rd.

Thanks to folks from Wawota and Kipling for attending and if there were any other folks from somewhere else ñ thank you. They will be having another one in Decemberóyour chance to win a turkey or ham. Winners were Carla Dovell, Lorraine Gurr, Agnes Hyde, Raelyn Fargo, Ashlyn Dovell, Chris Lowe, Greg Vicsto, Doreen Cancade. Door prizes for children went to Renn Brickley, Ronnie Szilagy, Haley Lamontagne, Ashley Gilks, and the adult door prizes to Stan Gurr, Raelyn Fargo, Doreen Armstrong with the 50-50 money going to IreneTocker.Thanks to Jean Sostorics for calling again , and the 50/50 salesman Richard Barsi ñwho has been very faithful since the community took over the hall from the Legion members.

The Kennedy Rodeo Association held their first meeting of the year this past weekóPresident Tye Cancade, Vice President Shane Welborn, Secretary Timbel Welborn and Treasurer Jodi Berglund attending to prepare for the 85th rodeo, just think back over the years how much time folks have spent preparing for the entertainment for so many people and ladies remember how hard you worked making good home made food for all the meals served over the years. One never regrets the time spent with any volunteer work (maybe thatís my thought).

When I think of all the good memories people have being together it reminds me of, “Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person.”

Maryfield Sunrise Villa News

By Alice Chaput June, Alma and Lois did the fall clean up. All of our flowers in the courtyard are good until spring.

The wee kitten that we were feeding has been caught and adopted by a family is Souris. Thanks to Heather for giving him a ride.

Shirley Palendat, Joyce Schlapkohl and Archie Miller came to visit Alice Zimmerman.

Joe and Shirley Blaise, Therese LaMontagne came to visit Alice and Aileen.

Sarah Adair, Tony James and Thomas Patoine came to visit Alan Adair.

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Roy Bortolotto was in Saskatoon recently for continuing education.

There was an interesting discussion comparing our lives to the formation of a pearl. The course was, “Pearls of Wisdom”.

Roy Bortolotto along with some helpers held a four week,” Kid’s Club” on Tuesdays after school. Some of the themes were, Kindness with the craft being making a Kindness Tree, Forgiving with a stained glass window and Thanksgiving with the making of a Thanksgiving Collage. They are hoping to have another session in the spring.

Sarah Weatherald and daughters, Madeleine and Amelia enjoyed a visit to family in Ottawa recently.

While there they helped Sarah’s brother-in-law celebrate his 40th birthday.

Joe and Jean Brisbois traveled to Winnipeg to celebrate Thanksgiving with their son Clinton and friends.

Carol de Nevers accompanied her family, Tim and Terry (de Nevers) Hurry and grandson, Ireland for a two-week trip New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Tim’s family lives there so they showed them around to the many historical sites.

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Board Members and Museum supporters participated in a Cultural Trip to Fairlight on Sept. 30.

We visited “The House of Penelope” where Ione Krainyk gave us a tour and told us the history the interesting house. Two of Ione’s sisters, Zelda and Nona wrote the book about it and Ione illustrated it. After this enjoyable visit we stopped in at Home Sweet Home for dessert and beverages. What a pleasant afternoon!

Word has been received of the passing of Dr. George Elliott in Stoughton on Sept. 23. He was 5 days short of his 88th birthday.

George had a long career in the medical field in Regina. Sympathy to his family of Colleen and Will and their families.

Another death, closer to home for us was that of my sister’s husband, Bud Mowbray. He passed away on Oct. 4 in his 88th year. He and his family moved from Glenavon to a farm north west of Wawota.

He is survived by his wife, Nola and children, Roy, Ron, Donna and Janet, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always fair and honest and had a great love of farming. I was privileged to know him and proud to call him my brother-in-law.

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Pause for Reflection

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

If you possessed more tongues than there are leaves and blades of grass, stars in the sky and grains of sand in the sea, you could not add anything more to describe Mary than “Mother of God”, said Martin Luther. Luther went on to speak of “great things” that God has done for Mary.

There are many daily reflections shared on line at A Moment with Mary by those who have witnessed apparitions by Mary). Here is an example: “In Poland, after the fall of Warsaw a hospital was crowded with wounded Russians and Poles.

We isolated two serious tetanus cases, a 17-yearold Polish boy and a 40-something Russian man.

Hania, the Polish nurse, counted her phials: there were enough for one patient, not two. She hesitated—which one should she choose?

“The Russian showed Hania a medal of the miraculous Virgin: ‘Who is the woman on this medal that I found on the floor?’ he asked. Hania was offended. She said to herself, ‘So this is how low the Russians have fallen with their atheism!’ – ‘That

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For the Crushing of approximately 15,00 cubic yards of 1½” gravel.

Location: SW 35-10-8-2 Please provide in the tender package the following: 1. Copy of an up to date letter of good standing from Saskatchewan WCB. 2. List of Equipment/Machinery that can/will be used with the relevant insurance coverage for said machinery.

Tender to be marked “Gravel Crushing Tender”.

Submit sealed, written tenders to: RM of Tecumseh No. 65 Box 300, Stoughton, SK, SOG 4T0 On or before 3: pm October 31, 2016 Tenders will be opened at the regular meeting of Council on November 2, 2016.

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Great things and October as Mary’s month

lady is Our Lady! She is the Mother of God!’ “Hania was about to share the injection between the two patients, but the Russian noticed.

‘Don’t do that! You don’t have enough for two.’ He pointed to the young Pole: ‘He’s young. I’m old. He has a mother. I have neither father nor mother. So let me choose for you.’

“During the night, a slight noise startled the nurse who had dozed off. The Russian was staring at the corner of the room. His eyes were riveted in one place. Suddenly he spoke softly: ‘Oh! She smiled at me! She’s calling me! But who are you, Madam? Yes, I’m on my way... Mother of God!’ And with this exclamation, he expired...”

I realize I can only scratch the surface of the marvellous ways God has communicated to us through Mary. The greatest thing we can do is say a devote Hail Mary.

One day, Saint Matilda, who loved the Virgin Mary dearly, was trying to compose a beautiful prayer in her honour, when Our Lady appeared to her with the angelic salutation written over her breast in golden letters: “Ave Maria, gratia plena” [Hail Mary, full of grace]. And she said: “My daughter, no prayer you could ever compose would give me as much joy as an Ave Maria.”

Saint Jerome said that “the truths contained in Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that Kathy Hamilton has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Wawota Village Inn at 201 2nd St. Wawota, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

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the Hail Mary are so sublime and so wonderful, that no man or angel could fully understand them.”

Father Suįrez, a Jesuit scholar, said that at the time of his death he would gladly trade all the books he had written and all the works he had done, for the merits of a single Ave Maria recited with devotion.

One should consider with deep reflection what it means to be the Mother of God: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.

Amen.

Giving of thanks

By Linda Wegner In Canada, Monday (October 10, 2016) is Thanksgiving Day and there is no shortage of reminders of the special event. Be it social media, radio or old-fashioned newspapers, we are reminded of the blessings for which we can give thanks. Though usually those listed are quite obvious, I’ve learned that sometimes the hardest things in life have become the most valuable.

It’s usually very easy to give thanks for earthly comforts but not so much when it comes to displaying genuine, heart-felt thanks for things that hurt. I’ve pondered this topic all week but it was a Facebook posting from a friend that summed it up for me. “Even glow-sticks have to be broken before they will shine,” it read. Thanks for sending out that message, David.

So what are some of the more unpleasant things that have enriched my life? I’ll just mention two events that I look back upon with great thanksgiving. First, there was my battle with cancer. It is twenty-four years ago this month since I received the news, twenty-four years in which I have been blessed to rejoice at the birth and growth of our three precious grandchildren. Even more, these have been years of learning to trust God in ways I could not have imagined.

Leaving Saskatchewan, the province I learned to love and call my adopted home, was next in terms of trauma but over these past sixteen years I’ve realized more and more that the Lord was in our decision to move west.

In facing his impending death Jesus suffered pain, thus identifying himself with us. Here is His promise: “Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.”

Psst: Celebrated early, had pumpkin pie for breakfast!

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Changing our collective impact on climate patterns

By Calvin Daniels If you discount the Toronto Blue Jays playoff run as not counting because it is sporting news, then surely the biggest news of late, at least in Saskatchewan, is the idea of climate change and carbon tax.

Premier Brad Wall has never exactly gotten around to admitting that the climate is changing.

That reluctance is at best narrow-minded.

It really should only take a quick perusal of the funds funnelled through Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program in recent years to know weather extremes, in particular massive rain events, are impacting the province.

There may be wiggle room for those in denial of climate change to argue its cause. It might just be some natural cycle played out of decades, or even centuries, a part of a long term norm.

But a more reasonable explanation would seem to be the impact man, and the various toxins we spew into the atmosphere as part of our daily lives, are beginning to have an impact.

And therein lies the issue. What can we do to reduce our collective impact on climate patterns?

Having lived through two floods of a basement suite, and watching the skies as a third heavy rain this year threatened to make it three floods in a decade, I know the weather is more extreme that has

been the norm for most of my 56 years.

So in general terms we do need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we allow into the atmosphere. It needs to be a worldwide approach, but that said we can’t delay a Canadian response based on what another country is doing either.

Which brings us back to how to best reduce the emissions?

Certainly various sectors are responsible for the emissions, including agriculture.

In Saskatchewan 16 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture according to Environment Canada. That’s not too far behind oil and gas at 34 per cent and electricity at 21 per cent.

In some respects farming has gotten better at how it does things.

The switch to zero till has certainly contributed to reducing agriculture’s carbon footprint, but that improvement was a by-product of the change, which was made primarily to reduce soil erosion and to facilitate continuous cropping systems.

Thoughts of reducing greenhouse gases was not the reason farming shifted to zero till.

A recent study completed by the University of Alberta found out there is another step agriculture could take to reduce its carbon footprint. The study looked into how much carbon grasslands, particularly that native grasslands store.

The study started in 2014 and studied 114 locations across Alberta. It was found that native grasslands store the most carbon out of annual crop land, tame and introduced forage, and native grassland.

That is an interesting finding, although how it might fit into the larger answer of reducing emissions is unclear.

Native grasslands are increasingly rare, and while efforts could be made to re-establish native stands, the long term requirement of farmland to be utilized to grow food for our growing world population limits the ability to do that.

However, it does go back to the growing idea that the public may want to be involved in funding the maintenance of native grasslands to aid the atmosphere much as finding wetlands could mitigate some of the issues of rainfall flooding.

Certainly whatever is done, it will be driven by government policy.

Moves can be made provincially, or will be imposed from the federal level.

Ideally, it should be a negotiated plan, one that sets reasonable reduction targets with an eye to not hamstringing any sector’s ability to be competitive.

It is a razor’s edge to balance but it is our future we are protecting in achieving that balance.

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A lifetime dedicated to equal chances for all Canadians LÉA ROBACK (1903-2000)

Social activist, pacifist and trade union organizer Montreal garment shops in the 1930s were rife with deplorable working conditions. Needle workers—predominantly women—were subjected to environments that were unheated, unventilated, poorly lit, overcrowded and run by tyrannical and abusive overlords. Léa Roback, the Montreal social activist, was eager to step in when the International Ladies Garment Workers Union needed help reaching the community of garment workers. Her ability to communicate in three languages, French, English and Yiddish, was an indispensable asset in persuading and mobilizing the workers to take action.

Hommage à Léa Roback Mural (Montreal) by Carlos She helped unify the 5,000 tradespeople and lead them in Oliva © Ville de Montréal (flic.kr/p/qoknsu). a three-week long strike. A contract was ultimately won Used under CC-BY-ND 2.0 for the workers.

Part of a large Jewish family, Léa herself came from a working class background. Her father was a tailor and the owner of a general store, which her mother helped him run. She was born in 1903 in Montreal to where she returned with her family in her early teens. She worked first as a dyer and then a cashier at a theatre, and eventually earned enough to make her way to Grenoble, France, where she earned a degree in literature. She had stints in New York, the USSR and eventually Berlin. It was in Germany that she first became involved in communism. Eventually, Léa returned to Montreal and became employed by Fred Rose, a politician running for the Canadian Communist Party.

Throughout her life, Léa was a champion for human rights. She was a suffragist, trade union organizer and a pacifist. In the 1940s she was instrumental in unionizing RCA Victor and it was there that she helped win the first union contract for women.

Like many people, in the 1960s Léa was concerned about the use of nuclear weapons. She thereby became an integral part of La Voix des Femmes, an organization concerned about the threat of nuclear war and campaigning for disarmament. She also lent her voice to protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa.

Until the end—she passed in 2000—Léa Roback was a voice for human rights. Her memory is perpetuated by the Léa Roback Foundation, which provides scholarships to socially committed women.

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Each year in February, Montreal gets a burst of carnival fever when it hosts Kanpe Karnaval, an annual celebration of Haitian culture that includes live music, dance and spicy creole cuisine. But the event is just one influence of the substantial Haitian community that’s part of the patchwork of Canadian culture. Haitian-Canadians have infused our music, art, literary, sports and business sectors with vital colour and creativity.

The most recent influx of Haitians into Canada occurred shortly after the devastating earthquake—7.0 on the Richter scale—that rattled their country in January 2010. After the catastrophic event, we opened our doors to thousands whose homes were destroyed in the episode. But Canada’s history of welcoming Haitians dates back to the 1960s. Haiti has long been subjected to economic and political hardships and it’s the most impoverished country in the western hemisphere.

Over the decades, Canada has consequently offered both aide and refuge to the people of Haiti and today the Haitian-Canadian population consists of approximately 138,000 individuals.

Ninety per cent of Haitian-Canadians reside in Quebec, and most of those in Montreal.

Despite the climate, the province is well suited to the French-Catholic immigrants due to parallels of language and religion. Smaller groups of Haitians reside in Ontario and even fewer in BC and Alberta.

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Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Roadshow returns to Carlyle Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Carlyle on October 16th and 17th during a roadshow making its way through south-east Saskatchewan. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Memorial Hall between 10am and 6pm each day. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin.

“Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick. “That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices may appear low.

The weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong with gold in the $1,700 and silver in the $25 per ounce range.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver and coins while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not.

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With Winkler, Manitoba heritage, Dick was raised in BC took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s. An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984. Now he concentrates on building the wholesale business with jewellers and brokers while taking the roadshow out one or two times a month across Western Canada.

“People bring in all kinds of interesting items, but for the most part it is a broken or old chain, unloved jewelry, a single earring, and out of fashion items like charm bracelets. We also accept dental gold but it should be clean.

Lately I see more and more silver flatware sets, but before you bring those in please make sure it says “Sterling” on the handle.

There is a lot of silver plated flatware that we can’t buy due to the low silver content” says Dick. Another valuable item is coin with silver content. Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. Ursa Major has extensive experience working with estate sales, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

In CARLYLE At the Memorial Hall 111 Main Street Sunday & Monday October 16th & 17th

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NEWS NOTICE OF POLL TOWN OF STOUGHTON

Public Notice is hereby given that: 1. A vote will be held for election of:

MAYOR for the Town of Stoughton

Wetlands: Part of the carbon solution Greenhouse gas storage and more In the current round of discussion regarding carbon taxes, caps and credits, carbon storage, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and GHG storage

2. Voting will take place on Wednesday the 26th day of October, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling place listed below.

TOWN OF ARCOLA Municipal Elections 2016

VOTER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO VOTE

NOTICE OF POLL

3. I will declare the results of the election on the 27th day of October, 2016, at the hour of 11:00 a.m.

Polling Place

Address

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232 Main Street, Stoughton, Saskatchewan.

Dated at Stoughton, this 5th day of October, 2016.

R.C. Miskolezi, Returning Officer

TOWN OF STOUGHTON NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a Poll is not required pursuant to the Local Government Election Act for the office of Councillor I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following person(s) is elected by acclamation; COLLEEN ANDRIS, ROB ANDRIS, STEFAN CLARK, DANIELLE HOFFMAN, CHELSEA SCHINDEL AND PAT SHIELS Dated at Stoughton, Saskatchewan this 5th day of October, 2016.

R.C. Miskolczi Returning Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1) A poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: TOWN of ARCOLA Councillor: TOWN of ARCOLA Number to be elected: 6 2) Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Town of Arcola Office, 127 Main Street.

3) I will declare the results of the election at the Town Office, 127 Main Street on the 27th day of October, 2016 at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Dated at Arcola, SK, this 22nd day of September, 2016.

Christie Hislop Returning Officer

TOWN OF ARCOLA Municipal Elections 2016

or sinks, there has been little to no mention of the role that wetlands play in the fight against climate change. Although the calculations are complex, and research is ongoing with respect to carbon sequestration and storage in prairie wetlands, there is agreement that wetland drainage results in the loss of significant amounts of carbon that had been accumulating in wetlands for centuries, if not millennia. Preserving existing wetlands keeps carbon out of the atmosphere in the amount of up to 89 tonnes per hectare per year. The unmitigated loss of 4,000 hectares of wetlands each year is not sustainable.

In addition to carbon storage, wetlands provide several other environmental advantages such as flood mitigation and regulation of water flows.

Wetlands also have a cooling and humidifying effect on regional climate and therefore help moderate the impact of climate change. They are equally important in ensuring that non-point source pollution does not end up downstream. Wetlands offer habitat for species of wildlife, including many rare and endangered animals. Livestock producers can benefit as well from the water resources wetlands supply. Lastly, wetlands provide numerous recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Wetlands are critical to the future health and sustainability of our province’s environment and economy. When you consider all the advantages of wetlands, including the recreational and aesthetic values to the public, you have a very impressive list of reasons why the retention and restoration of wetlands makes sense.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL TOWN OF STOUGHTON PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for (an) advance poll for electors who:

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1. Are physically disabled; 2. Have been appointed as election officials; or 3. Anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

VOTER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO VOTE

1) An advance poll has been granted for the election of:

Voting will take place on Wednesday the 19th day of October, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newhope Pioneer Lodge, 123N Government Road, Stoughton, Saskatchewan.

Mayor: TOWN of ARCOLA Councillor: TOWN of ARCOLA Number to be elected: 6 2) Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 19th day of October, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Arcola Office, 127 Main Street.

Dated at Stoughton, this 3rd day of October, 2016.

R.C. Miskolczi Returning Officer

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21-2 Saturday, October 22nd - 10 a.m., 17th Annual Fall Consignment Sale, Redvers Rec Centre, Redvers, Sk. 22-1 Sunday, October 23rd - Manor Community Fowl supper from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Manor Legion Hall. Adults $15, 12 & under $8, Preschool FREE! There will be a cold plate lunch to use up leftovers on Monday, October 24 from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. $8 per plate. All proceeds go to the Manor SCC, Manor Wrestling Club, Manor 2017 Grad Class, and Manor Library.

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22-3 Saturday, October 29th - 10 a.m. Antique and Collectible Consignment Sale, Manor Legion Hall, Manor, Sk 22-2 Sunday, October 30th - Maryfield St. Andrew’s United Church fowl supper, 4:40 to 7:00 p.m. (CST) at Maryfield Auditorium lower hall. Adults $12; 11 & under $5; Preschool Free.

22-2 Sunday, November 6th - Alida Fall Supper in the Alida Hall from 4:30-6:30. Adults $15.00; 12 & under $8.00; Pre-school $2.00.

39-4 Saturday, November 12th - Kipling Band Parent’s Holiday Fair Craft Show & Sale in the Kipling Community Centre and High School Gym. For table rental information call Cara Varjassy at 306-736-2426.

19-6 Sunday, November 20th - Alida Craft Sale at Alida Hall, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. To book a table phone Edel at 306-443-2496 or 306-485-8561.

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A not-so-quiet session?

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The RM of Tecumseh No. 65 is hiring an

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to join our team for approximately 35 hours a week.

The candidate will be responsible for clerical work and all other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator.

Limited on-the-job training will be provided.

For additional information Please telephone 306-457-2277.

Submit applications and resumes to: RM of Tecumseh No. 65, Box 300, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0, fax 306-457-3149 or email rm65@sasktel.net by October 25, 2016.

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By Murray Mandryk The Saskatchewan legislative sitting begins this week.

As sittings of the assembly go, it looks like this will be a rather uneventful one.

There will be no budget until the spring. Even the usually obligatory throne speech (for however significant it ever is) isn’t required.

And given this is now a third-term government, the desperate need for game-changing legislation isn’t there.

(That said, we might see legislation to toughen drunk driving laws, that may spark some controversy.)

So one might be led to believe this should be a pleasant little gathering for Premier Brad Wall and his forces, a bit of victory lap after the craziness of a spring election followed by a throne speech and a budget.

In fact, what controversy we may see this session will likely centre around an issue that really doesn’t even emerge out of Saskatchewan.

Certainly, Wall has every intention to make this a session about unifying the province against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s $10- to $50-a-tonne new carbon tax.

Notwithstanding the fact that Wall has offered nothing resembling a well-rounded alternative policy to combat greenhouse gas emissions, there is little reason to question his assertion that carbon pricing could cost Saskatchewan.

Even if one accepts the “revenue neutral” argument put forward by the federal Liberals who argue their carbon pricing revenue will remain within the province from which it is taken, it still is rather problematic for a province like Saskatchewan so dependent on its oil and mining sector.

How drilling companies might react to such a levy when they might have an option of drilling south of the border is something the Liberal government hasn’t really answered.

To this end, Wall has valid reason to re-ask questions about its impact on Saskatchewan jobs.

These are the points that Wall would clearly like to make the focal point of this session.

But as relevant as the economic concerns of carbon pricing might very well, it’s hard not be somewhat suspicious that one reason Wall wants to make them the province’s exclusive issues is to deflect from another very real economic reality.

The other very real economic reality is that this is a province, regardless of whatever financial straits Trudeau’s new carbon pricing might put us in _ has its own economic and budget problems that Wall doesn’t much want to talk about.

We are a province that is clearly reeling from $40- to $50-US-a-barrel oil after experiencing prices nearly $100-US-a-barrel higher.

But we are also a province reeling from the decision to borrow $700 million and $1 billion in the last two budgets to pay for the government’s aggressive infrastructure plan.

Obviously, the Wall government defends this as a wise plan.

That said, one seriously doubts there is much interest in the government dwelling on this issue, especially when the consequences of nine years of spending choices are quickly becoming all too evident.

Already, we are seeing the government chip away at so-called marginal programs, many of them, impacting the homeless, welfare programs and northern education.

Such cuts aren’t hitting the Sask. Party’s core vote, But if this government is to deal with its now-structural deficit it can’t go on much longer without doing some things that will impact rural voters.

If everything is on the table, than everything is on the table.

It is this sitting where we may start to see the reality of that hit home.

After all, we are already hearing rumours that rural MLAs are not exactly overjoyed at the 2017 budget preparation that may soon impact their constituents.

Is it really any wonder that Wall would rather see the focus on Trudeau’s carbon tax and its impact than his own decisions?

It could be an interesting session, after all.

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Report from the Legislature Dan D’Autremont, MLA for Cannington Saskatchewan’s economy – already hurting from a downturn in commodity prices - will be one of the hardest hit by a new federal carbon tax because of our trade-exposed resource industries. Saskatchewan families will feel the impact too. The carbon tax will cost the average Saskatchewan family thousands more per year and farm families will be among the hardest hit as this new tax will impede continuing efforts to export Saskatchewan’s high quality food products to global customers.

When fully implemented, Ottawa’s carbon tax will put Canada at a competitive disadvantage, hurting agricultural, mining and energy-producing provinces like ours the most while failing to achieve any real progress on carbon emissions globally.

A forced federal carbon tax is a broken promise by a Prime Minister who campaigned on collaboration with the provinces on a plan that works for everyone and every province. A collaborative approach holds the highest potential for reducing emissions that will not cause harm to the Canadian economy.

Canada produces less than two percent of global GHG emissions.

Whatever impact the federal carbon tax will have on Canada’s emissions, global GHG emissions will continue to rise. Instead we should focus on ways that have proven to reduce CO2 emissions, like our world-leading carbon capture technology developed right here in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s population recently hit one more milestone, reaching another alltime high, with popu-

lation growth of 5,314 people in the second quarter of 2016.

According to Statistics Canada, this is the largest quarterly increase since the second quarter of 2013, and brings the population of Saskatchewan to 1,150,632 as of July 1st.

For over 10 years now Saskatchewan’s economy has grown in every quarter, making it one of the best decades for population increases in our province’s history.

The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is extending its $15 Senior Seat Sale.

Seniors 60 and over can now ride with STC for $15 one-way or $30 return plus tax for the month of October.

The standard senior fare for a one-way trip between Regina and Saskatoon is $38.40 (plus tax). If a senior purchases the same oneway ticket in October, he or she can save more than $23 dollars. Senior Seat Sales have proven to be the most successful campaigns for STC. You can learn more about the Senior Seat Sale online at stcbus. com/seniorsale and at

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NOTICE

Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 Stoughton, SK PUBLIC notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 5-99, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will add specific development standards for discretionary uses for sand and gravel pits and gravel crushing operations to the A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide for specific development standards of sand and gravel pits and gravel crushing operations.

PUBLIC INSPECTION The bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 office during normal business hours. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday November 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 office, 319 Donnelly Street, Stoughton, SK., S0G 4T0, to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw.

Council will also consider written comments received before the hearing.

Issued at Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 this 7th day of October, 2016.

Lloyd Muma Administrator

constituency office at 1-877-DAN-DMLA (1-

877-326-3652) or 306443-2420.

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Moose Creek No. 33 Municipal Elections 2016 Whereas KIMBERLEY DIETZE nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No.3 is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office of Councillor for Division 3 will take place on October 26, 2016.

Dated this 6th day of October, 2016 Sentura Freitag Returning Officer

Notice of Advanced Voting The Rural Municipality of Moose Creek No.33 Municipal Elections 2016 Public Notice is hereby given that the council has made provision for advanced voting for the benefit of qualified voters who have reason to believe that they will be necessarily absent from their places of residences on election day.

Advanced Voting will take place on Tuesday, the 11th of October, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rural Municipal Office, 118-5th Street, Alameda, SK, S0C 0A0 Dated this 22nd day of September, 2016 Sentura Freitag Returning Officer

Notice of Vote

The Rural Municipality of Moose Creek No.33 Municipal Elections 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A vote will be held for the election of Reeve for the Rural Municipality 2. The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

POLL at Rural Municipal Office, 118-5th Street, Alameda SK, S0C 0A0 3. I will declare the result of the voting at Rural Municipal Office on Thursday, the 27th day of October, 2016 Dated this 22nd day of September, 2016 Sentura Freitag Returning Officer

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Cattle producers’ winter checklist Naomi Paley, BSA, PAg Regional Livestock Specialist, Yorkton Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture With an unexpected and early snowfall affecting most of the province livestock producers are reminded that now is the time to make preparations to minimize those wintry challenges. This list of strategic management practices to secure herd health and lower input costs this winter will put you on the right track to having a successful winter feeding season.

1. Take inventory of available forage The cost of feeding the cowherd accounts for 40 to 65% of the total cost of keeping cows. Cattlemen need to take stock of available feed and forage sources and what will be needed to get through the winter months.

With high input costs due to fuel and less than normal feed quality, it is important to be aware of the feed resources available and any opportunities that may be available. Being flexible in a winter supplement program is important.

2. Forage analysis Now is a good time to complete a forage analysis to ensure the nutritional requirements of the cowherd are met.

A nutritional analysis can help cattlemen decide what feed to provide to which cattle and when. By evaluating the body condition score (BCS) of cattle, we can make decisions on sorting cattle into different groups based on their energy requirements.

It is critical to maintain a moderate BCS score (2.5 to 3.0) after weaning so cows don’t have to play

catch-up in late January and February. This will help the cowherd weather the cold winter months and add up to huge savings in input costs.

3. Parasite control Monitoring parasite load is critical when preparing for the winter months.

Deworming results in heavier weaning weights the following year, and leaves the cows in better condition.

Lice is another problem that affects animal well-being, along with facility damage caused by itching cattle. The cost of external parasites due to lost performance can sometimes really add up so it is vital to design a strategy for controlling internal and external parasites. It is important to consider using a deworming strategy that will address potential parasite resistance to products that have been used for many years. Talk to your veterinarian about your options.

4. Pregnancy Testing Completing pregnancy testing early provides the opportunity to determine the staging in a cow’s gestation. It is useful for planning ahead in your upcoming calving season and identifying open and short-bred cows to be sold.

Pregnancy checking makes a lot of financial sense.

Compare the average cost of a pregnancy exam ( ~$5 per head) to the cost of feeding an open cow for the winter, which can easily run over $300 per head at current prices. Removing these unproductive cows as soon as possible after the breeding season can result in significant cost savings.

5. Marketing cull cows

Our cow markets have been very strong and continue to maintain their strength. Selling a cull for $0.85-0.90/lb. or higher and netting close to $1,125 (depending on the size of cow) will not only pay for the pregnancy checking it will yield a profit that can be reinvested into replacement heifers or maybe even AI semen to improve the genetics and profitability of your herd.

6. Caring for herd bulls Herd bulls are a big investment. Take care of these investments by sorting off the bulls, maintaining clean and dry bedding, and feeding younger bulls during the winter months to help them recuperate from a long summer of breeding.

7. Replacement heifers It’s important to pay close attention to the replacement heifers right now, planning and management is key to ensure they will be fed to attain a suitable breeding weight and body condition in order to maximize conception rates.

8. Anticipate adverse weather The past winter of 2015/16 was a particularly mild one. We may not be as fortunate this winter and should be prepared for colder conditions. It is going to be important to have a backup plan for adverse weather conditions.

During extreme cold or excess snowfall, water sources can freeze over and feed can be hard to deliver to cows. It is important to have your feed sources close to the cows and to be prepared to adjust feed rations to increase the amount of energy cows are getting to compensate for the harsh weather and prevent loss of body condition.

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