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With beautiful temperatures and earlier snowfalls, many people have been out enjoying the New Year on snowmobiles. This included 522 riders out to the Arcola Optimist Snowmobile Rally on Saturday, Jan. 28.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO.

Week of February 5 to 11, 2017 ARIES

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You’ll experience a significant amount of action this week, especially if you have young children. In your love life, there’s talk of a trip or a romantic escapade that you’ll engage in with much passion.

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SCORPIO

There will be many people around you, enough to stress you at times. Some rest will be necessary before the weekend, to build up your energy.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

There will be a fair amount of action for you this week. The numerous obligations that will take up most of your time could overwhelm you.

Fortunately, you’re an organized individual.

PUZZLE NO. 591

celebrate an event.

Six season winding down GEMINI

An unexpected event will shake your peace of mind. You’ll need to trust your friends and family to lift your spirits. Spend some quality time with them.

CANCER

You should weigh the pros and cons before coming to a decision. It’s possible that you’ll be asked many questions, for which you won’t always have the answer.

LEO

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 591

PLAY: You’ll have aHOW numberTO of small tasks in the grid so that every row, to take care Fill of at home and at work. every column and every 3x3 box contains 1 through 9 only once.

You’ll be left the withnumbers a feeling of accom3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You plishment ifEach you finish everything already have a few numbers to get you started.

You must not repeat the numbers you start. Remember: 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

VIRGO

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

You have significant projects in store PUZZLE NO. 592 for your home. Your love life could take a new turn after a serious talk.

There’s a new baby on its way in your extended family.

PUZZLE NO. 593

LIBRA

This week will be hectic. Before you can think about having fun you’ll need to either put in extra hours at work or take care of some pressing family obligations.

LIBRA

A cold is usually a sign that you need rest. You’ll have a tendency to worry about anything and everything. Relaxation and meditation are called for.

SCORPIO

You’ll manage to score great deals on some work you need to do at home (remodelling or redecorating), You’ll have a group of people to mathereby increasing your property’s nage and they’ll expect you initiate value significantly. Don’t hesitate to everything. Therefore, you’ll have much to do. Assert yourself and takeANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 592 ask for a raise as well.

HOW TO PLAY: HOW TO your PLAY: rightful place.

SCORPIO

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 593

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SAGITTARIUS

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self. You’ll also be asked to plan a large gathering.

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You’ll find yourself at home or with your family most of the time this week, but your loved ones could force you to take on heavy responsibilities.

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Expect to be applauded for your efforts. The situations in which you’ll SPORTS - Regular Big find yourself this week will boost your self-esteem.

VIRGO

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 590

All your senses will be awakened, your spirit will be filled with passion and you’ll be successful in all your endeavours this week. People will cheer you on.

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AQUARIUS

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Your boss will hand you a promotion on a silver platter. You’ll have all the inspiration you need to tackle new celebrated in personal Carlyle professional and projects.

You might spend an entire day going around in circles at home, for example while waiting for a delivery.

You’ll decide that some rooms need Arcola’s Adrian Paton is a renowned plains redecorating.

Negotiating with family members is always tricky. You’ll be more vulnerable if your emotions are involved. Take a step back to see things more clearly.

use for simple n’t in— and again.

This week will be very stimulating when it comes to your professional life. Unless you get your hoNEWS - Robbie Burns pes unreasonably high, your success will match your efforts. You could suffer from dizzy spells.

Next week . . .

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll have a fair amount of success in your professional life. You’ll manage to gather many people for a particular event, for which you’ll receive an excellent deal.

IN FOCUS - Arcola School hosts “Rocks ARIES ARIES & Rings”

GEMINI

You’ll be very emotional, especially if you’re having financial difficulties.

Fortunately, the solution to your problem isn’t far off, and abundance will be back shortly.

CAPRICORN

PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS.

NEWS - Arcola Optimists’ Snowmobile Rally rides again Week of February 19 to 25, 2017 Week of February 12 to 18, 2017

You’ll feel like taking a wonderful trip. New adventures, each more fabulous than the last, await you.

You’ll consider taking a class of some sort.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS.

Don’t be surprised if you’re given new responsibilities at work. You’ll feel appreciated and people will want to do business with you. You’re a trustworthy individual.

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CAPRICORN

You’ll have tremendous success at work. Your bosses will be left with no choice but to give you a raise if Friday, Feb. they wish to secure 3 your loyalty in the long term.

HIGH -12° LOW AQUARIUS -17° You’ll be confronted with existential questions this week. You’ll start thinking about making significant changes, because you need to gain a new perspective on your life.

Monday, Feb. 6 PISCES

HIGH You’ll -13°be able to come to a happy LOW agreement -16° with the people in your life after a conflict. You’ll be very wise throughout the situation.

CAPRICORN

Everything seems to be in place for a quiet week, but don’t count on that to be the case — there will be lots of action in your life. Luckily Saturday, Feb. 4 you can expect to have some fun.

HIGH LOW

-10°

AQUARIUS -17°

A number of changes are becoming necessary in both your professional and your personal life. You must learn to relax as you confront this situation.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 HIGH LOW

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PISCES

-15° Your social life is about to get busier.

-19° Some of your friends will persuade you to sign up for a class related to wellness; art or yoga, perhaps.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Fun in the sun and snow: Optimists host 24th annual Snowmobile Rally Kelly Running Observer Staff

After a year with no snow in 2016, a total of 522 riders were ready to enjoy the 24th annual Arcola Optimist Snowmobile Rally. The event was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, where snowmobile enthusiasts came together to enjoy the trails of the southeast.

With a fresh dusting of snow in the morning, the trails were prepped for snowmobilers to enjoy the southeast. The beautiful, sunny day was a little bit windy; but, was enjoyed by all out on the trails.

People from across the southeast attended either hauling their snowmobiles there, while many were also seen driving their sleds to Prairie Place where breakfast started at 8 a.m. and ran until 11 a.m.

The breakfast was served up by the Arcola Fire Department.

Rally registration then took place, with the trails designated for the rally opened at 10 a.m. Snacks and hot chocolate could be found on the trail or lunch and a concession were served in the hall from noon until 4 p.m. While the lottery and rider prize draws were conducted at 5:30 p.m.

Glen Lawson, with the Optimists, explained that approximately $30,000 was raised through the sale of their annual rally lottery, which half of the proceeds go to the Optimists and the other half goes towards different organizations in the community who assisted them in selling the tickets. The annual cheque donation banquet will be held in March.

This year up for grabs was a first place prize: your choice of a 2016 Skidoo Backcountry 800 Snowmobile, 2016 Suzuki 750 Quad, or a 2017 Yamaha Golf Cart. This year’s winner, with the big decision, is Brian Lees of Carlyle. Annette Carriere of Redvers and Ryan Kruyp of Neepawa each won $1,000 for second and third place.

This year’s 50/50 draw was won by Blair Karlunchuk of Kisbey.

Lawson added that sponsorships this year for rider prizes totaled approximately $33,000; so, riders went away with great prizes.

Lawson and Blake Brownridge both exclaimed that the event wouldn’t be possible without the continued support and sponsorship of the numerous individuals and companies that ensure the event is a success.

A new feature this year included JJ Trucking’s Ice Bar, which was set up outside of Prairie Place and enjoyed by many as the day progressed.

“Everyone has been having a good day, just out riding,” Lawson said. “Some came in about 3:30 p.m., but decided they’d go back out for a bit before the day was over. It’s really been a great day.”

Lawson added that the Optimists are looking to work on the Arcola play park this year, on the MacMurray Theatre, and will be donating to the waterslide project in Carlyle as well.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Prairie Place Hall in Arcola was packed as snowmobilers came back in from a day on the trails during the 24th annual Optimist Snowmobile Rally, which is a fundraiser for the Optimists, but also for local groups and organizations who assist the Optimists with the event.

A new feature at the Arcola Optimist Snowmobile Rally was the JJ Trucking Ice Bar, which was a great place to keep drinks cool and enjoy a drink on a beautiful day.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

(left) A total of 522 snowmobilers were out for the day, enjoying a sunny day on the Moose Mountain Snowmobile Club’s well maintained snowmobile trails.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

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Arcola School “Rocks & Rings” Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

Arcola School recently hosted Curling Canada’s “Rocks & Rings.” This uniquely Canadian program has introduced over one million students to the game of curling-and on Wednesday, Jan. 18, Arcola students from kindergarten to grade eight joined their ranks.

“This program is a great way for kids from throughout the province to be exposed to the sport of curling,” says instructor Callan Hamon of Regina, a teacher and member of the Jolene Campbell rink.

“We can visit a community without a rink or a curling rink and kids from those places still get a chance to try the game.”

Even though Arcola has both a rink and a curling rink, bringing “Rocks & Rings” to the school is “Great!” says Arcola Curling Club President and school parent, Terri Lees. “We’ve been waiting for a chance to host the program for a couple of years. This will get more youth exposed to curling.”

“Not all of them can come to the (curling) rink and this will encourage them to give the sport a try.”

The one-day workshop- organized by Arcola School

teacher, Judy Nalen- allowed each age group to receive a 40-minute coaching session from Harmon, which included an introduction to the game’s fundamentals, curling etiquette and the opportunity to team up for sweeping and rock-throwing competitions. Wheeled, lightweight throwing rocks allowed the young curlers to learn the game within the confines of the school gym.

Hamon- one of two “Rocks & Rings” instructors in the province- says: “Curling is really Saskatchewan’s game. I grew up with curling and as part of Jolene Campbell’s rink, I’ve curled in the Scotties, so obviously, it’s a big part of my life.”

“Growing up in Regina, I went to the (curling) rink a lot as a kid, because members of my family curled. I was in the Curl For Kids program in grade five or six and for me, it went from there.”

“But not every young person lives near a rink or has the chance to play the game,” adds Hamon.

“I’m one of two instructors in this program. I cover the southern part of the province and I’m based in Regina. Our other instructor covers the north- from Saskatoon.”

“I’ve been doing this since October and we’re busy. I’m on the road a lot, but it’s not just smaller

communities-I’ve been to schools in Moose Jaw, in Weyburn- It’s not just a way to get kids exposed to the game, but the indoor rocks we use can be purchased by schools and organizations for an indoor gym or recess activity.”

“Curling is a sport that can be enjoyed throughout someone’s entire lifetime and we’re thrilled to expose young people to the game.”

Arcola School Vice-Principal Eugene Brown agrees, saying: “I like this program because it provides an opportunity for the kids to have a new experience.

Whether it’s an athletic or academic activity, it’s great to be exposed to different things. And hopefully, that diversity will allow them to pick up a new interest that will enrich their lives.”

School parent and curler Stacy Brownridge of Arcola says: “It’s great that this program has come to Arcola School. The biggest thing is that it exposes kids to the game and the kids have been so enthusiastic.

This is a great opportunity for all of our students and it really supports our elementary youth curling program at the school.””

“The best way to sum it up is what I heard one little boy say today- “I’ve cheered so hard my hands hurt.’”

For more information visit: rocksandrings.com.

Wheeled, lightweight throwing rocks allow kids of all ages to learn how to curl within the confines of their school gyms. The one-day “Rocks & Rings” program visited Arcola School recently and kids from pre-kindergarten through grade eight received a 40-minute coaching session from instructor Callan Hamon of Regina. Hamon-a teacher and a member of the Jolene Campbell rink- says: “This program is a great way for kids from throughout the province to be exposed to the sport of curling. We can visit a community without a rink or a curling rink and kids from those places still get a chance to try the game.”

Arcola School recently hosted Curling Canada’s “Rocks & Rings.” This uniquely Canadian program has allowed over one million students to experience curling and to learn the fundamentals of the sport- without leaving their school gyms. Here, instructor Callan Hamon of Regina explains the game to a group of Arcola students.

Arcola students sweep enthusiastically at their school’s recent “Rocks & Rings” day. Teacher Judy Nalen organized the event, which allowed kids from pre-kindergarten to grade eight to curl in their school gym. Arcola School Vice-Principal Eugene Brown says: “I like this program because it provides an opportunity for the kids to have a new experience. Whether it’s an athletic or an academic activity, it’s great to be exposed to different things. And hopefully, that diversity will allow them to pick up a new interest that will enrich their lives.”

Students from pre-kindergarten through grade eight embraced Arcola School’s “Rocks & Rings” day with enthusiasm. The one-day Curling Canada program offered classes intensive 40-minute workshops in the art and etiquette of curling- with plenty of opportunity for hands-on experience. Stacy Brownridge of Arcolawhose children attend the school- says: “This is a great opportunity for all of our students and it really supports our elementary youth curling program at the school.”

Photos by Lynne Bell

Friday, February 3, 2017

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Robbie Burns Night: a Scottish celebration Kelly Running Observer Staff

Since 1801 a celebration of Scottish poet Robbie Burns, known as The Bard, was held; it was a memoriam hosted at Burns Cottage by his friends on the fifth anniversary of his death. This was hosted in July and eventually the tradition came to be held on or near his birthday each year, Jan. 25.

This year Carlyle was host to the annual event, joining in the 216 year old tradition, with local Freemasons of the Aba Lodge continuing the tradition.

The night’s Master of Ceremonies was Rolland Bouchard, who had the crowd in stitches with numerous jokes and a lot of Scottish humour.

With food, scotch, and entertainment, the evening was a great success.

The night follows the same program each year, and is the same from one Robbie Burns Night to the next around the world beginning with The Selkirk Grace. The piping in of the haggis is then performed before an address and toast to the haggis.

Dinner was enjoyed with a majority of attendees taking in their Robbie Burns Night and their first taste of haggis ever.

“It’s an evening steeped in tradition,” Bouchard said of the event before introducing Mark Custance to speak to the Immortal Memory and Toast to Robbie Burns. Custance spoke of Burns’ life. Following his toast, John Burnett was invited up to say a Toast to the Lassies, while Shannon Burnett followed with a reply in her Toast to the Laddies.

Madison Zandee of Drewitcz School of Dance in Estevan attended the event and performed two Highland Dances for those in attendance. Wearing traditional clothing, during Zandee’s costume change between her two dances, Troy LeBlanc read a couple of Burns’ poems for the amassed crowd.

Following her performance, Katie Miller was joined by Kathy Travis and Evan Chambers to perform a couple of well-known Scottish tunes before Regan Miller – the night’s piper – performed a Piping Medley.

Together the entire hall then sang Auld Lang Syne, also known as Times Long Gone, which was written by Burns: “Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and days of long ago!”

Known to many around the world as the New Year’s song, it is one of the reasons why Burns is a figure of Scottish history chosen to be celebrated each year as his legacy endures.

Why is Burns’ birthday celebrated over 200 years later? Not only does it give people a reason to celebrate Scottish traditions, but Burns is considered to have been somewhat of a revolutionary in his time. Writing about republicanism, radicalism, Scottish patriotism, anticlericalism, class inequalities, gender roles, Scottish identity, and poverty, his views were contrary to the government and popular views of those in power at the time. His themes were vast, his works very well written and received, and his style using Classical, Biblical, and English literature, while mixing in Scottish Makar tradition was enjoyed by the masses.

Funds raised at the event will be going towards high school bursaries in the Southeast Cornerstone Division sponsored by the Aba Lodge as well as to sending local youth to Youth Leadership camps.

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Regan Miller piped in the haggis during the Robbie Burns Night hosted on Saturday, Jan. 28, hosted by the Aba Lodge. For many in the crowd it was the first Robbie Burns Night they had attended and everyone enjoyed themselves while enjoying Scottish traditions including a taste of haggis.

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Village of Kenosee Lake The Village of Kenosee Lake is seeking bids on several products and services for the 2017 fiscal year.

• Supply of Gravel, sand, dirt and clay ($/yard including delivery) • Plumbing ($/hour for journeyman, apprentice, labourer including all tools, vehicles and travel along with overtime rates) • Electrical ($/hour for journeyman, apprentice, labourer including all tools, vehicles and travel along with overtime rates) • Hydrovac ($/hour including operator, overtime rates and any other rates that may apply) • Heavy duty equipment (List of equipment and $/hour including operator and all rates that may apply) Please submit your bids with proof of liability insurance and WCB clearance to: Village of Kenosee Lake PO Box 30 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0 or E-mail to: village.kenosee@sasktel.net

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Madison Zandee from Estevan’s Drewitcz School of Dance attended the event and performed two different Highland dances for those enjoying the night.

Bids must be received before February 15th, 2017.

Lowest bid not guaranteed to be the successful applicant. Only successfully applicants will be contacted.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to 73 calls between Friday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 27.

911 calls All three 911 calls received during this period were of a nonemergency nature.

False alarms A false alarm originated from Redvers.

Alcohol-related offences Members responded to a call reporting an

intoxicated person who was refusing to leave a Carlyle-area residence.

Carlyle RCMP received a call from the Redvers area reporting a possibly-impaired driver. Members made patrols, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Animal call(s) Members received a call reporting a moose in distress near Kenosee Lake.

Police responded to a call about a horse on a highway near Carlyle, who was proving to be a traffic hazard.

Assault Three separate assaults occurred in Carlyle. In two cases, charges have been laid and these matters are

still under investigation by the RCMP. The remaining case is still under investigation, but no charges have yet been laid.

Assistance RCMP responded to a call reporting a person in medical distress on a highway near Carlyle.

This person was transported to hospital.

Members received a call regarding a male on the side of Hwy #9.

The caller feared for the man’s safety.

Police resonded to a call reporting a possibly-impaired driver in Arcola. This matter is still under investigation.

Carlyle RCMP assisted the Regina Police Service by serving a

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document in the Kisbey area.

Members assisted EMS in Carlyle with a patient.

Break and enter Six incidences of breaking and entering in the Carlyle area are still under investigation

by RCMP. Drug offences RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Hwy #13 near Carlyle where marijuana was found.

Failure to attend court Warrants were issued for numerous individuals who failed to attend court in Carlyle.

Fraud In the Carlyle area, an incidence of fraud occurred involving the unauthorized use of a lost bank card.

An individual obtained credit by fraud in the Carlyle area.

Carlyle RCMP are still receiving reports of telephone scams occuring in the detachment area.

Property damage RCMP are investigating a report of prop-

erty damage to a vehicle in the Carlyle area.

Sexual assault A sexual assault which was alleged to have occurred in the Carlyle area is currently under investigation by RCMP. Theft A theft of a vehicle in Carlyle is currently under investigation.

In Carlyle, RCMP are investigating two separate incidences of theft. One incidence of theft involved money and the other involved tools.

In the Kisbey area, a vehicle’s windows were damaged and items were stolen from it. This matter is still under investigation.

Traffic offences Two vehicles were damaged in hit and runs in Carlyle. A truck at Kenosee Lake was also damaged in a hit and run.

Three motorists- all driving on Main Street in Carlyle- each received fines of $280 for operating electronic equipment while driving.

Two motorists- one in Carlyle and one in Redvers- were each fined $580 for driving unregistered vehicles.

On Hwy #13 near Carlyle, an individual was charged with operating a motor vehicle while their licence was suspended.

RCMP issued 10 speeding tickets throughout the detachment area, including to one vehicle which passed a parked emergency vehicle with its lights on in a 60 km per hour zone. Members also issued five tickets for failure to stop at a posted stop sign, fines for seven seatbelt violations and several inspection tickets.

A motorist received a warning for driving with undue care and attention.

Uttering threats A report of uttering threats in Redvers is still under investigation

by Carlyle RCMP. A report of uttering threats in Arcola was deemed not to be so by police.

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Fitness club is still a popular attraction for students and teachers at GFK. Lots of kids are attending and they are all at different levels of fitness. Anyone and everyone is welcome at any time. Fitness club runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 7:45 – 8:30AM. For parents and students looking

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Tennis relics reign down under

By Bruce Penton It was a blast from the tennis past Down Under.

On a sports weekend when aging golfer Tiger Woods made his return to the PGA Tour after 17 months away and proceeded to miss the cut in San Diego, four aging stars from the world of professional tennis were showing they still have what it takes at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of 2017.

In a game where gazelle-like speed is needed to chase down cross-court volleys, when extreme stamina is required for peak performance for sometimes more than three hours, when brute strength is needed to blast serves in the 140 mile-perhour range, it makes no athletic sense that a 35-year-old, 17-time major champion whose 17th seed accurately reflected the decline in his skills, should advance all the way to the final of a major.

But Swiss star Roger Federer, perhaps the

greatest tennis player of all time, did just that.

Playing for the first time since taking time off after Wimbledon last summer to rest a knee injury, he eliminated three lower seeds en route to the final and came up against his chief Grand-Slam rival for the past decade, Rafael Nadal of Spain, a 30-year-old whose ninth seeding also spoke to what was believed to be the youth-led reality of the day: The younger guys — Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Canada’s own Milos Raonic — have taken over.

But wait just a minute, said the oldtimers.

Federer and Nadal kept knocking off the ‘kids’ until none of them were left standing. Only the two old guys — Federer going for Grand Slam title No. 18 and Nadal, the king of the French Open over the years, seeking major title No. 15.

And the ‘older’ old guy won — Federer winning his record 18th Grand Slam crown with a five-set victory.

The age factor was a big story on the women’s side, too, but the ‘surprise’ factor was not. American sisters Serena and Venus Williams, 35 and 36 years old respectively, met in the final — the ninth

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time they had battled in a Grand Slam championship tilt (Serena is 7-2 in those family matches) — and, no surprise, Serena was the winner, 6-4, 6-4. The victory was her 23rd Grand Slam singles title, No. 1 all time in the modern era. She also regained her No. 1 world ranking, supplanting Angelique Kerber of Germany.

So the ‘kids’ in the world of tennis should take note: The old folks still wanna have some fun.

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Quote of the Week . . . ““The Internet is the Petri dish of humanity.

We can’t control what grows in it, but we don’t have to watch either.” ”

- Tiffany Madison

A week later: Trump’s making moves

Well, after saying let’s wait to see about Trump last week in my column… I must say this week is a little different… as he’s already been signing papers and making things happen.

He has banned people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.A.: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Kelly Running Somalia, and Sudan. However, Observer Staff places like the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Lebanon were not placed on this list. There is a lot of confusion around the order and the ban doesn’t just refer to refugees or immigrants entering for the first time, but also applies to those with green cards or are permanent U.S. residents – meaning they can’t leave and come back. This order also applies to dual citizens, if someone holds citizenship in both Canada and one of the banned countries they cannot enter the U.S.A. Due to the checks and balances in the American system, however, a federal judge has issued a temporary halt of the deportation of visa holders and stranded refugees at U.S. airports following the American Civil Liberties Union who filed a lawsuit based calling the move a “euphemism for discriminating against Muslims.”

Trump has also halted the U.S. refugee process, suspending it for 120 days, to put in additional screening. He has also reversed Obama’s refugee limit of 110,000 in 2017 to only 50,000 to be accepted. Additionally he has reportedly banned Syrian refugees from coming to the United States indefinitely.

In regards to women’s rights, Trump has also blocked funding that had gone to both local and international organizations, which provide or even discuss abortion as an option. This topic, however, was first introduced by President Ronald Reagan, reversed by Democratic presidents since then, while every Republican president has brought it back since Reagan as well.

He has made an executive order calling on the Department of Homeland Security to take the appropriate steps to design and erect a wall along the American-Mexican border.

He has also pushed through both the Keystone pipeline, which will benefit Canada’s oil economy, running from Canada to the U.S.’s Gulf Coast, while the memoranda he signed allows the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline as well.

Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the deal had not yet gone through, but is no longer on the table.

He has additionally looked at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Obamacare – and has issued a directive to federal agencies to “waive, defer, grant exemptions from, or delay” any portion of Obamacare because of its financial burden.

Trump has also signed an order to look at budget negotiations to acquire new planes, ships, and resources as he wishes to rebuild America’s military strength.

Additionally he has frozen hiring by the federal government, stopping all hiring surrounding vacant and new positions for federal civilian employees, unless a pressing circumstance needs to be looked at.

Overall, some of these things don’t seem so bad… freezing federal hiring should help cut down on costs, he’s taken the stance of protectionism when it comes to the country and is following through on attempting to keep jobs in the United States, and has potentially helped the Canadian economy through green lighting the Keystone Pipeline… however, some of his other moves are coming off as an

affront to basic human decency.

Again, I guess we’ll just wait and see, but it does seem he is following through on his campaign promises in some form… but as I worried then, I

Selling pop and politics Feeling hungry? Thirsty? Heading out for a day of shopping? As you scan the products available do you look for the beverage a pop star encourages you to drink? Or the underwear worn by an Olympic athlete? Does seeing an A-list movie star promote a perfume give you confidence in the product’s quality? Companies are sure hoping so. It’s why they spend millions of dollars on celebrity endorsements.

On February 5 more than 115 million football fans are expected to watch the Patriots and Falcons in the Super Bowl. When it is all over there will be talk about the game, but there will be much more talk about the commercials that aired. While some will feature fan favorites like adorable puppies and stately Clydesdales, there will also be a bevy of celebrities hawking a variety of products and businesses, and pocketing some pretty nice cash in the process. The question companies should ask is--is it worth it?

It’s surprising that given the amount of money spent on celebrity endorsements there is relatively little research into how effective these deals might be. Most studies have found a boost in stock prices of about a quarter percent when a deal is announced, while sales see an initial 4% rise. However there is risk involved since a product linked to a particular celebrity can be harmed if the celebrity falls from grace.

Despite the risk, roughly 1 in 5 ads features a celebrity. Soccer star David Beckham, talk show show host Ellen DeGeneres and basketball icon Michael Jordan are among the most successful endorsers, but others raised eyebrows…even outrage. When Beyonce signed a $50 million dollar deal with a soft drink company people quickly cried foul considering she was part of Michelle Obama’s health and fitness campaign. Members of the Kardashian clan have been named in class action lawsuits because the products they endorsed didn’t perform as promised.

Studies indicate that an endorsement’s effectiveness depends upon the perceived expertise and credibility of the celebrity, their trustworthiness and how attractive they are. There seems to be power in

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their name and their face to drive our purchasing decisions…but…should they be telling us how to vote, or what our position on social issues should be?

Celebrities endorsing political candidates goes back 100 years but the most effective example occurred in 2008 when Oprah Winfrey threw her name behind Barack Obama. Her endorsement generated more than one million votes in the primaries.

But fast forward eight years and things are quite different. Although still influential in popular culture, her endorsement of Hillary Clinton in 2016 had a negative 5.2 impact amongst the general electorate.

And for all the other star power brought to bear on the campaign trail, a survey revealed that the net impact of every celebrity was negative. No Oprah or Beyonce effect this time around...at least not against the candidate who himself was a celebrity.

In a year that voters went for an outsider, these Hollywood personalities were seen too much as insiders. But perhaps there’s more. Maybe the key is that they weren’t just seen too much as insiders, they were simply seen too much. Gone is the mystique of the people who star in movies or release new music. Now we can consume a steady diet of them as they feud with other celebrities, post endless pictures of themselves cooking, eating or shopping, and hear their thoughts on absolutely anything and everything. It has become ordinary.

In basic economics: they have over-supplied the demand and it has diminished their value.

But maybe it’s not such a bad thing. We can enjoy their movie or like their music but not want to listen to them tear down what someone else might think, and we can admire them as entertainers without giving them the power to become shapers of public opinion.

The ranks of celebrities are growing, but perhaps so is the questioning of their motives and methods.

The impact they have on marketing and branding cannot be denied. But when it comes to determining social policy or electing public officials we should view them as having exactly the same amount of power as any of the rest of us. That’s my outlook.

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Well, January has come and gone and February will be just as short, I am sure. It is super hard to believe that 2017 is blowing by this quickly, but the sooner the days go by, the sooner the snow goes away too.

The higher temperatures have compressed the snow quite a bit, but nothing is frozen underneath much, so things are Krystyn Gillies pretty sloppy.

So, last weekend we had a minor treasure hunt around our house. Our child enjoys putting things in places they don’t generally go. A few weeks ago, we “lost” the satellite remote control for the living room. One day it was sitting on the end table, the next, it was gone. We looked as best we could, because the toddler normally appears with it a short while after it is lost, but this time it didn’t reappear.

To solve that dilemma, we just commute the remote from the bedroom back and forth so we can change channels that way. The system was flawed, for example, when the toddler goes to bed in the dining room, (where her crib has been since she was five months old; her room is almost done!), we continue watching our show in the bedroom. If we forget the control, we must tiptoe back past her to get it.

It was functional though, until Sunday night last

Lost remotes week. My husband had taken the bedroom remote to the living room and set it on the back of the couch. We headed out for the day after that and came home around 7:00 p.m. After we had supper, cleaned up and got the toddler into her jammies, we curled up on the couch for some snuggles.

My husband turned on the TV and one of our favourite shows was on, but it was almost over, so he asked if I could hand him the remote. It wasn’t on the back of the couch anymore. The toddler was busy playing with her toys, so we started taking the couch apart to find the remote. We have three couches in our living room, so after each one was individually taken apart, there was still no sign of the remote.

Either remote to be honest, because we still hadn’t found the living room one from a few weeks earlier. I started rattling off all the toddler’s favourite hiding spots for things. We checked in the drawers of the entertainment centre, in the little compartment of her tricycle, the cupboards in the island, nothing. I then dumped out her toy boxes and put all the toys back in one at a time and still nothing.

She hid the lost bag of granola behind the freezer a few months ago, so I pulled it out and looked behind it, nothing there either. We were starting to get slightly panicked by this time, because one channel per TV isn’t ideal. I scoured the book shelves and desk area while my husband took our bedroom apart. Nothing.

Talk about frustrating. We tried asking her 428 times where she put it and she would run off and come back with something completely different than the remote. As I was searching in the office, I opened the box of wipes and yelled “AH HA”, my husband came running and the look of disappointment on his face was priceless when he realized I had found the elusive remote to the foot bath I use for my mom’s pedicures, not the TV remote. It was lost last fall and I thought it was gone forever.

Finally, after looking in every crevice and nook and cranny, I suggested we try the bedroom again.

My husband even dumped out the dirty laundry basket and there was nothing. Then I had an epiphany. Our cat likes to sleep in my closet, around the corner and in the back where the toddler usually can’t reach him. I suggested that and my husband grabbed his flashlight and crawled in there.

He started pitching things out behind him; a few books, some blocks, a pair of winter boots, a pink croc shoe, a turkey baster and BOTH REMOTES. We gave a high five and laughed all the while shaking our heads at the ridiculousness of it all.

Now we have one more hiding place to look FIRST, when things get lost, which makes me hopeful; but I can almost guarantee, that now she has access to all three floors of our house, the hiding places will only grow! It boggles my mind why she thought the cat needed both remote controls as well as all those other things, but I am sure it makes perfect sense to the toddler.

A rare byelection

By Murray Mandryk Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party government has yet to face a real meaningful challenge at the polls.

Yes, it has won two general elections, which are truly an exhaustive challenge, at least for those participating them.

But not withstanding the gruelling nature of provincewide campaigns, like the ones in 2011 and 2016, the outcome was hardly in doubt.

With his strong rural support, Wall virtually expended all his political energy during the past two general election campaigns driving up and down Hwy. 11 so that he could focus on Regina and Saskatoon seats where the results were more in doubt.

Sadly, it has left rural Saskatchewan out of much of the political discourse.

However, a single byelection, like the one we are about to have in Saskatoon Meewasin to replace deceased Sask. Party MLA Roger Parent, is a different story.

Leaders roll up their sleeves and get involve because they can exclusively focus on a single riding. It’s a treat for those voters, if you happen to like being inundated by politicians.

That said, with the Sask. Party’s 41-seat majority, this byelection won’t change the political landscape of the province.

And contrary to popular myth, byelections aren’t even a very good gauge of political mood.

In the past 30 years, we have seen 25 byelections in Saskatchewan. Of those, 15 have been won by an opposition party candidate and 10 have been won by a government party candidate.

That seems to somewhat dispel the notion that byelections are where voters get to safely take out their frustrations on anti-government mood.

Nor does it say much about who will win the next general election.

Of the last 25 byelections in Saskatchewan, only 13 were won by a candidate whose party would go on to win the next general election.

The biggest byelection fact is the riding’s own political history.

In 19 of the past 25 Saskatchewan byelections, the winning candidate was represented the party that last held the seat.

In fact, it’s now been 17 years since the last time we saw a byelection where the candidate for the party that previously won the seat didn’t hold the seat.

That was in 2000, when former Liberal Glen MacPherson, after a close general election, loss the Wood River seat to recently retired Sask. Party MLA Yogi Huygebaert.

It was a meaningful contest. Had the riding gone to the NDP at the time, it would have meant

the then Roy Romanow government would have had a clear majority and would not have required the two Liberal MLAs to form the “coalition” NDPLiberal government.

Since its Wood River win, Liberals have not won a seat and are no longer a force. It has set the stage for a two-party province.

But if Saskatoon Meewasin won’t change anything, why should rural voters or anyone outside the riding care? And why might it be a political challenge for Wall?

It’s because the Saskatoon Meewasin should be close and comes at time when there is upheaval over the Wall government budgets and other policies.

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And it even has some political intrigue.

While Parent won the seat in 2011 and last April, the area of the city as solid New Democrat from 1986 until 2011.

It will be competitive, especially with the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives running candidates that may split votes.

Add in the factor that candidate running for the NDP is Ryan Meili, the Saskatoon doctor that twice ran for the NDP leadership and is expected to run for the vacant post again.

One would think Wall and the Sask. Party would dearly love to know Meili off.

The Saskatoon Meewasin byelection won’t change anything but there is something at stake.

“Innocence is always unsuspicious.”

- Joseph Joubert

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Regular season winds down Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Carlyle PureChem Cougars may be a young team, but they are fast and aggressive when

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Samuel Matthewson Age: 17 Position: Defence Shoots: Right Last team played for: Midget Cougars Favourite player growing up: Bobby Orr Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning the league in 2015/16

it comes to taking the ice. This past week the Cougars met Bienfait on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and took on Redvers Saturday, Jan. 28.

Against the Coalers the Cougars put in a strong effort, but the Coalers took off to an early lead in the first with Dylan Herzberg scoring the first goal assisted by Marshall Holzer. Then Keegan Malaryk found the net assisted by Preston Erickson and Marshall Holzer. Dallas Kickley lit up the goal light off assists by Jason Hengen and Keegan Malaryk.

Then a fourth goal was made by Blaine Herzberg.

The Cougars were down, but were determined to put up a fight closing the 4-0 gap with a goal by Joel Mack assisted by Branden Lequyer.

With momentum, the Cougars headed into the second with an early goal by Dallas Lequyer assisted by Brent McLean and Cooper Fox. With a 4-2 score, the Coalers found the back of the net again with Preston Erickson earning the goal off of Keegan Malaryk.

The Cougars knew it was crunch time as they headed into the third down by three. Although the Cougars lit up the goal light twice: the first by Kelly Currie assisted by Brett Turgeon and Joel Mack and the second by Phil Doucet assisted by Joel Mack and Brent McLean; their efforts were not enough and Bienfait also found the net two more times before the end of the game.

Blaine Herzberg chalked up one of the points assisted by Preston Erickson and Dylan Herzberg, while Dylan Herzberg earned their final goal assisted by Blaine Herzberg and Marshall Holzer.

Finishing with a score of 7-4, the Cougars battled, but with the Coalers gaining the early lead it was tough situation.

The Cougars then played at home on Saturday, Jan. 28, against the Redvers Rockets. The rink was packed with a guaranteed $1,000 50/50 draw and it being the last regular game of the season.

Again the Rockets were able to take an early lead and the Cougars were forced to claw back from behind: Kevin Mann earned a goal from an assist by

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Kevin Mann with the Redvers Rockets had an exceptional game on Saturday, Jan. 28, with a goal and two assists. Here he battles for the puck with Carlyle’s Brent McLean who also had a good game, scoring one of the Cougars’ goals that night.

Koltyn Miller; Kelsey Kenler found the net assisted

by Todd Gervais and Travis Poirier; Jordon Miller earned a goal assisted by Craig Gaudet and Thomas Bauche.

Down 3-0 heading into the second the Cougars rallied together and Terrance Ross earned a goal off an assist from Phil Doucet, closing the gap to two.

However, Redvers’ Drew Hoff earned answered Carlyle’s goal with one of his own assisted by Jordan Miller and Kevin Mann.

Heading into the third, the Cougars were down 4-1. A quick goal by Redvers widened the gap to 5-1, with a goal coming from Devon Wolensky assisted by Koltyn Miller and Dana Carlsen. Carlyle answered back with Brent McLean lighting up goal light assisted by Cooper Fox and Kelly Currie. Their efforts would be stopped there with the final rush coming from Redvers scoring another three goals in the third: Drew Hoff again assisted by Jordon Miller and Kevin Mann; Travis Poirier assisted by Jordon Miller and Dustin Purvis; and Dana Carlsen with 0:43 on the clock earned a goal off assists by Remi Lamotte and Devon Wolensky.

The game ended in Redvers’ favour with an 8-2 final score.

At the game, however, a fan, Charity Brown, went away with the 50/50 win.

Currently leading the West Division are the Bienfait Coalers followed by the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings, the Midale Mustangs, and the Carlyle PureChem Cougars. In the East Division the Wawota Flyers - last year’s champions are at the top – while the Redvers Rockets trail them by one point, the Carnduff Red Devils are just behind them, while the Oxbow Huskies are trailing them.

Justin Lamontagne (Wawota) and Jordon Miller (Redvers) are tied for the top scorer with 40 points. Riley Riddell (Wawota) has 34 points.

He’s followed by teammate Brent Struble with 33 points. Drew Hoff (Redvers) is currently sitting with 29 points; Brendan Vertefeuille (Yellow Grass) has 27 points; Dylan Herzberg of Bienfait has 26 points; Brad Tomiski (Midale) and Matt Audette (Carnduff) are tied at 23 points; and Ryan Taylor (Wawota) has 21 points.

Top goalies currently include Thomas Bauche of Redvers with a Goals Against Average of 2.92.

Cody Dumaine of Carnduff is close with a GAA of 2.99. Jackson Walliser of Bienfait is also in the top four with a GAA of 3.14, while Guilliaume Blouin of Wawota rounds out the top four with a GAA of 3.47.

The Cougars’ final regular season game will be held in Bienfait at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. Following that it looks like the Cougars will take on the Wawota Flyers the first round of playoffs, if the Flyers are able to maintain their first place status in the East Division.

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Bantam Cougars see tourney action in Virden Marissa Logue Sports Contributor The Bantam Cougars travelled to Virden, MB for a tournament January 21-22. Their first game was 9:20 on the 21st vs. Virden.

The Cougars came out strong and were ahead 2-1 after the first period. Virden didn’t let us hold the lead long and the score was 5-2 after the second. One goal was scored in third making the final score 6-2 for Virden.

The Cougars second game was at 12:45 on the 21st vs. Landmark.

This was a very exciting game for Cougars fans!

As they pulled off their first win of the season!

The boys came out strong and fought hard the whole game. There was plenty of celebrating with the 5-3 win, with the 5th goal being scored with 25 seconds

left in the game!

There was a team pizza party in the hotel Saturday night, and some of the team headed into Brandon to watch the Wheat Kings play.

We placed second in our pool and played at 12:45 on the 22nd against Minnedosa. The first period saw neither team effective at getting one past the goalies and we ended the first 0-0. The second period was more eventful, Minnedosa scored 4 goals and Carlyle 2.

Minnedosa got 5 more in the third and Carlyle wasn’t able to put anymore past them. The game ended with a 9-2 score.

January 28th Radville visited Carlyle to face off against the Bantam Cougars. This was an exciting game for the fans. The first

period saw both teams scoring a goal. The second period both teams scored 2 goals, making the game tied 3-3 after the second. The Cougars weren’t able to sneak any past their goalie in the third. Radville scored 3, making the final score 6-3.

The Cougars had another home game on the 29th vs the Carnduff Red Devils. Our goalie seen a lot of action, and made some great saves.

Our boys weren’t able to pull off a goal. Final score was 17-0.

Come cheer on the Bantam Cougars as they play their first provincial game against Weyburn on February 1st.

Puck drops at 8:00pm in the Carlyle arena.

They will visit Carnduff on February 3rd for an 8:00pm game, and play the Estevan Knights at the Civic

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G.F.K. students become finalists in poetry competition

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By Kyla Fischer (Gr. 8)

Observer Staff

Grade seven and eight students at Gordon F. Kells High School received exciting news recently regarding a poetry competition hosted by Polar Expressions Publishing, the 11 th annual national student poetry competition for students in grades six to eight.

Students at G.F.K. entered the cross-Canada competition in November. Recently eight students discovered they had been chosen as finalists in the competition: Jeanne Alvarez (Gr. 7), Trystan Barta (Gr. 7), Colby, Ashton, Jeanne, Autumn, Carley, Trystan, Kyla, and Morgan wrote free Autumn Reed (Gr. 7), Colby verse poems and submitted them to Polar Expressions Publishing 11th annual Cyr (Gr. 8), Kyla Fischer (Gr. national student poetry competition for students in grades six to eight.

8), Carley Goudy (Gr. 8), added that they entered free and to add a sense of commuMorgan Robertson (Gr. 8), verse poems and decided to simand Ashton Valentine (Gr. 8). All nity to the classroom. I found ply enter the competition; some different opportunities to enter finalists’ poems will be included contests that were open to explained they had an affinity in the Canadian student poetry the kids, gave them entry for English class, while collection, “The Pilot.” others said they English teacher, Morgan Wasy- forms, and they had the choice just decided to go lyk, said, “It was an ELA class of whether they for it. idea one of our consultants said that if they were still in the class- wanted to submit their poems room they would add publishing or stories.” opportunities into the course to The students make writing more purposeful

I heard the last buckle click on my life jacket.

I was more excited than a kid, on Christmas morning.

Field Quading

By Colby Cyr (Gr. 8)

We rev the engines – Vroom Vroom!

Sitting on the leathery quads seats Three, two, ONE HERE we go!

Going to be a long trip Really hard to stay dry in this pool The field is soaked it smells like a wet dog It’s foggy like the suns blanket Going fast must go faster Wait I can’t see a thing where am I Ash yells “slow down!”

Pop! There goes the tire it is as flat as a mosquito Such a great time Wish it could stay light forever It flew by like a flock of graceful geese Can’t wait until next time!

The Wrestling

House of Fear

By Jeanne Alvarez (Gr. 7)

By Carley Goudy (Gr. 8)

My brother and I playing wrestling He pushes me, I hit the wall!

Thud!

It hurts…

I drove up to the old red barn, Got out of the warm car.

Almost crying, But I don’t want to cry.

Trying to avoid trouble.

I push him backHe hits the wall!

Thud!

My brother pulls my feet I bit my tongue Shouting “Owww!”

The blood tastes really bad My mom calls me “Jeanne!”

She asks me,

Philophobia

By Autumn Reed (Gr. 7)

I glued my heart back together Hoping you could fix it But instead you pushed me away – And if I ever got a second chance I’d break your heart into tiny pieces Like you did to me.

I had an insanity phase I couldn’t take the stress You left me like my mother – Taking my will to live.

Then sold your heart for free, To a suicidal toy.

Was she really better than me?

“Why did you shout?”

Can’t answer “Uhm-” I am singing

I told you things you shouldn’t have known.

I just wanted someone to understand…

And when my mind slipped, I thought you’d catch me, But you only left me Ignoring my pleas for help.

I go back I started laughing, Like a crazy woman!

I was red from laughter.

When I needed you the most…

You poisoned me – Cut me off…

And I was ready to die for you…

I walked in.

The small barn, Rumbling with fear.

Opening the squeaky haunting door, Walking in the room – SLAM! The breeze of the slamming door took my breath away.

The glowing walls smelt like strong paint, Words falling from the wall.

Room 1 had gone by, Opening the cold rusty door.

The next room smelt like fear, An old lady that looked like a doll.

Someone grabbed my foot – “AH AH AH!” There was a girl in the mirror!

Walking around the shivering curtains, I stood at the face of a graveyard.

It got quiet, Kept on walking…

There was a yelling chainsaw, The smell of smoke.

I ran with fear and never looked back.

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We piled into our raft, It was like a crowded room.

I dipped my hand into the cold, blue, water.

We drifted down stream There was a thud – We all jerked forward.

We were stuck, We hit a big rock.

I looked back at the other raft, I started laughing.

The other raft drifts down a powerful rapid, Their guide…

Fell out!!

Sitting around our hotel room, We watch the tape over and over again, Laughing every time!

No Longer Just

By Ashton Valentine (Gr. 8)

The wood broom Cleaned day after day Mess after mess For it was just a broom Whenever there was a mess to be seen The broom was there To clean away In its prison it stayed In the closet all day It only came out when there was a mess Too big to ignore Dust and dirt all over the floor For it was just a broom.

One day the broom wiggled away It did not want to be only a broom For at least one day The broom went on to do great things It wasn’t just a broom for the rest of its days.

Rockin Roller Coaster Body Contact in Ball?

By Morgan Robertson (Gr. 8)

I hop out of the car.

My cleats hit the ground, dust flies up – I couldn’t wait to start the game!

Little did I know, I didn’t have much to look forward to…

It’s the third inning I’m on 2nd base!

The ball is hit between 1st base and myself, I run like a cheetah to first, Kiara gets there before me, She Is Out! I cheer loudly, suddenly The world goes black!

I see myself at second from a bird’s eye view, The ball is hit to me!

I’m on the ground…

I open my eyes to see black silhouettes around me.

There’s a shooting pain in my head.

I quickly put my hands to my head, But all I feel is dirt, or is it hay?

I get up with the help of my teammates, We slowly walk to the dugout.

I sit on the bench – Ice on my head Gauze on my bloody elbow.

My hairs a rats nest, I’m caked in dirt, but I still wish I was on the field.

The games are over – I hop back into the cream suburban, After I’ve dusted off of course.

We drive along the smooth road.

I’m a sloth undercover, They wouldn’t let me sleep.

I couldn’t wait for bedtime.

By Trystan Barta (Gr. 7)

I walk under the golden sleek bridge – “Welcome to Disneyland” The bright sun washes away all darkness The silk blue sky flows Fair Queens from my dreams stride past me.

With pride “Welcome to Disneyland” The Horror Roller Coaster awaits me.

Will I make it out alive?!?

Sitting in the cool leather seats of the ride, The tunnel is a nightmare sitting in disguise.

3, 2, 1, The ride shoots off like a bullet!!

My heart is a drum, Beating faster every minute My head shaking like jello.

I clench my hands on the seat, I let go of my fright.

My eyes open wide – While loops give me butterflies Glimmering planets float by…

Shining stars shoot past like cannon balls Up and down, Speeding round and round!!

Slowly the ride stops.

Smoothly it emerges.

My racing heart slows down, The nightmare is no longer around.

The wonderful Disneyland!

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A big backwards bunny hop had this youngster from Wawota showing her finesse on the ice at the Wawota CanSkate Fun Fest on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 1-3 p.m.

The Wawota Skating Club hosted their annual CanSkate Fun Festival on Sunday, Jan. 29. Youth showed off their skills throughout the afternoon, including this cute skater who is joined by her figure skating coach.

A lot of fun was had out on the ice as kids attended the Fun Festival from various communities in the southeast.

Young skaters out of the Kennedy Skating Club were having a blast with their figure skating coach on the ice awaiting the start of the team event.

A young Wawota skater (L) shows off his backwards bubbles.

Members of the Kennedy Skating Club attended the event. Here a young Kennedy skater does a turn from skating forward to skating backwards.

Learning to skate takes hard work and the ability to fall and get back up again. This young skater (R) did his skills perfectly, without any tumbles, which meant he put in a lot of work before getting to the event.

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Visiting with Lil and Leonard Patton on Jan. 22 were Glennis Peterson (Weyburn) and her daughter Donna McDonald (Lang, SK).

Owen Joseph Jerome Boettcher arrived safe and sound on Jan. 23.

His parents are Chase and Jaelene. Congratulations to everyone Adam Cowan spent the evening of Jan. 29 at the farm visiting with his grandparents Gray and Edel. He enjoyed doing some sledding on Jan. 30 before returning back home to Estevan.

On Jan. 29 the winner of the “Gourmet Dinner for 8” was declared when the Alida Rec. Board drew the lucky ticket – Rob Duncan of Redvers was the lucky one. The Rec. Board staff will be serving a menu of the winner’s choice as well as serving the meal at a chosen destination and convenient date also made by the winner.

Congratulations Rob – see you soon. Stay tuned everyone to your local paper for a complete report of this “Gourmet” event.

Act One Productions were able to find

a replacement for the position of Stickweed” – Dennis Joliceour (Alida) has stepped up and consented to fill the vacant spot – Thanks Dennis and welcome to the club and as a cast member.

There was another good crowd at the Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, January 29 at the Hall. Kitchen Group # 2 served up 49 breakfasts (Group # 4 still holds the record of 61). Way to go guys and gals, you did a great job. Kitchen Group # 3 will be at the helm next time around, hopefully we’ll see you there.

I got my fill of curl-

ing this weekend – as I began with watching the Canadian Junior Curling semi-finals and finals. The winning teams will represent Canada at the Junior Worlds Curling. Team Alberta won the women’s and Team BC won the men’s. Congratulations curlers and Good Luck – Go Canada Go. I then watched the Women’s Scotties Provincial Play-downs that were televised. The Alberta Ladies was won when Team Kleibrink defeated Team Sweeting and winning the Manitoba Ladies was Team Englot when her team defeated Team

Robertson. These lucky winners will advance to the Tournament of Hearts. I also heard that Team Saskatchewan will be represented by Penny Barber and her team – Go Saskatchewan Go. Stay tuned to the telly as there is more curling happening this coming weekend (February 3-5). Good Luck to all curlers.

We now say goodbye to this LONG, cold winter month of January and welcome February with open arms with hopes that the weather will stay fairly reasonable. The BIG question is will he or won’t he??

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Let’s just hope that Willy (or whomever) will not see his shadow on Feb. 2. I for one don’t want any more miserable weather (ha ha).

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COUNTDOWN TO CANADA’S 150TH

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Canada’s snow queen

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Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

GABRIELLE PLEAU (1920-2000) Around the beginning of the 20th century, skiing as recreation and sport was brought to Canada, with the very first ski resort established in Ste. Marguerite, Quebec, in 1917.

Not too far away, in the town of Loretteville, Gabrielle Pleau was born in 1920. One of four girls, she was raised almost exclusively by her widowed mother. Unlike her sisters, Gabrielle— more commonly called Gaby by those who knew her—was captivated by sports and athletics and was the only girl in her community to play hockey and baseball with the boys. In 1930, she entered her first cross-country ski race and thereby established her lifelong passion for the sport.

As a teen in the 1930s, Gaby began to compete © Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in Nordic and alpine skiing events throughout Quebec. She was the woman’s champion in many downhill and cross-country events, and her reputation as an athlete of note began to rise. In the 1940s, she ventured out of province to attend skiing races in Ontario, Vermont and New York, in addition to partaking in numerous events at home. Frequently she placed as one of the top three contestants and was given the moniker “Snow Queen of the 1940s.”

In 1946, Gaby won the Great Divide Classic in Banff, qualifying her to be a member of the ski team for the 1948 Olympics. However, fate intervened and her Olympic prospects were dashed when a week later she incurred a severe injury during a race in California. Her right leg was fractured in eight places and her skiing career came to an abrupt end. However, she remained involved with the sport in a number of other ways. In her home province she established the Saint Castin Woman’s Ski Club and School, and at a national level, she served on the Canadian Amateur Ski Association. Additionally, Gaby was a member of a several international organizing committees for World Cup events. She toiled to promote women’s skiing and was an ambassador for the sport that garnered sponsors and inspired competitors, including Olympic gold medalist Nancy Greene.

At the age of 80, Gabrielle Pleau passed away and was survived by two children. Her contributions to skiing are memorialized and today both a park in her hometown and a popular ski trail at Le Relais ski resort in Quebec bear her name.

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THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S NORWEGIAN COMMUNITY Roughly 500 years before Columbus reached the shores of America, Icelandic Norsemen established the first European settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows in northern Newfoundland. These first Norwegian immigrants were only in the New World for a few short decades before their colony dissipated.

According to the 2011 National Household Survey, there are 452,705 Norwegian-Canadians currently living in Canada. The majority of them are descendants of immigrants who settled in Canada from 1886 to 1930. Many from this group became homesteaders, while others were involved in the lumber industry. While most of these immigrants came directly from Norway, as many as one-third arrived in Canada by way of the American Midwest. Substantial communities sprung up in Alberta and British Columbia and these provinces hold the highest concentrations of Norwegian-Canadians today.

Musician Joni Mitchell may be the most well known Canadian of Norwegian decent, but other recognizable individuals include Paralympic athlete and philanthropist Rick Hansen, skier Anne Heggtveit, politician Colin Hansen and inventor Peter Norman Nissen. The majority of NorwegianCanadians are well educated and they’ve made meaningful contributions to Canadian culture in many spheres including in the arts, sciences, athletics, politics and business.

Norwegian-Canadians primarily speak English, but there is a growing interest among them in exploring their roots. Norwegian language classes are available and ethnic clubs promote tours to Norway so descendants can explore their heritage. These clubs also host social events and other activities.

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Pursuant to Sections 127 and 128 of the Municipalities Act, as well as Bylaw 3-2005 the RM of Antler No. 61’s Public Notice Bylaw, public notice is hereby given of the intention that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61 is proposing to dispose of Block 4 Lots 7, 8 & 9 Plan #D3293 in Antler, SK, commonly known as the Antler Community Hall property and invite offers to purchase for the same.

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others that we wish we didn’t have to.

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OBITUARIES Catherine (Kay) Barbara Raynard 1928 - 2017 Kay Raynard, late of Stoughton, SK, passed away at Newhope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 88 years.

Kay was predeceased by her husband Norval (Byng) Raynard; her parents, Henry and Barbara Didrick and her brothers Alex and John.

Her memory will be forever cherished by her sons, Larry (Joanna), Ron (Louise) and family - Rochelle, Ashley and Joey, Keith (Michelle) and family - Elijah, Trent and Julia and Allen (Jocelyn) and family - Keeley and Lacey, as well as her brother Andrew Didrick.

Kay loved hockey games, crocheting, reading & knitting.

A Service of Remembrance for Kay was held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace United Church, Stoughton, with Elizabeth Goodson officiating.

Those so wishing may make donations in Kay’s memory to the Stoughton & District First Responders, c/o Box 282, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. optimistic outlook on life, her love for her family, her kind heart and her great sense of humour. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Menno Home of Abbotsford for their kindness, professionalism and support.

Respecting her wishes, a celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held in early summer in Virden, Manitoba. Details will be organized by her sons and daughter.

Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com.

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

Pause for Reflection

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

Palliative care and euthanasia Part 1

No matter how kind you are, German children are Kinder.

And I happen to have been a German child, so I will try to be kind with this topic that is very sensitive in today’s world. “Palliative Care, Euthanasia and a Happy Death” happens to be a chapter in The Road All Runners Come which is my next book venture.

“God wants us to live well, but he also wants us to die well. There is a tremendous gracefulness required to die well. This is something that is too rarely spoken about.” (From DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN) Father Mark Miller presented a workshop on Proper Care of the Dying in Preeceville August 31, 2016.

Miller spent some sixteen years at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon caring for the dying.

Father Miller shared that “dying is natural”. Things happen in the lives of the dying that are extremely important to the family and the dying member. That is why assisted suicide is not good and is not natural.

Fear of pain is perhaps the greatest fear of the dying. In Canada today, Miller said, there is no need to die of unbearable pain. Morphine and other drugs will provide relief.

Struggling for breath is a second anxiety. The use of respirators can help to alleviate that situation.

Father Miller shared the example of a dying mother who was breathing at 5%. Everyone was tense and worried about her shortness of breath.

The doctor administered a sedative that night; she relaxed and had a restful night. When the family came in the morning she sat up, looked each one in the eye, smiled, and then passed away peacefully.

Things happen in the lives of the dying that are extremely important to the family and to the dying member. Father Mark shared the example of a mother of six whose children had become estranged. They would not speak to each other, and no one would visit the mother if another sibling was there.

When the mother was unconscious the nurse contacted the children individually, since they did not have each other’s phone numbers.

First one of them came and held the mother’s hand. Then a daughter came and held the other hand. A son arrived …eventually all six were there.

Then the mother died. Her work was finished. She had brought her children together. It was a final act of grace.

Another example Miller shared involved a forty two year old businessman who had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. “I have the right to be bitter,” he said angrily.

His was a twenty five million dollar business and he was just ready to work less and get to know his family.

In the two and a half weeks he had left he got to know them and love them. He told his nurse, “This cancer was a gift.”

There are benefits to dying in a natural way. Miller shared the example of dying a man who just wanted to “get it over with”. The Nurse asked him, “Do your grand children know who you are?” The man spent his last three weeks writing an autobiography to let his family know who he was.

Advance planning in palliative care involves setting up health care directives in the event they are needed. The good news about dying is that it is a natural process and can be a positive and learning experience for family members.

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Every life is a story.

There are milestones that we can’t wait to share, while there are others that we wish we didn’t have to.

These stages of life are an undeniable part of the human journey, and we invite you to share yours with us in our weekly Life’s Milestones.

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OBITUARIES Antonio Joseph Armand Boutin 1925 - 2017 Antonio was born on September 19, 1925 to O’Neil Boutin and Marie Gervais. He and his brothers and sisters grew up on a farm in the Cantal, Sask. district.

Antonio married Thérèse Poirier on November 15, 1955. Together, they farmed and cared for their children. Mom and Dad recognized God’s grace through 62 years of marriage. They lived in the Cantal area for 20 years, until moving to Estevan, Sask. in 1975. In 2004, they chose to return to their roots, building a new home in Redvers, Sask.

Guiding Antonio’s strong community involvement in each of the towns in which he made his home, was his deep belief in the Catholic Church, the strength of family, the importance of education and the value of friendship. He was especially devoted to St. Raphael, St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Fatima Parishes and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus.

Antonio saw the face of God in everyone he met and lived each day gently and kindly. His grace, patience and humour opened the hearts of those of us lucky enough to have known him.

Antonio passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Redvers Health Centre, at the age of 91 years.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Thérèse and their children, Marc, Alice, Pierre, Lily, Charly, Bruno, Larry and all their families. He leaves fond memories for his remaining siblings and their families.

Waiting to greet their dad in Heaven were his son Roy and daughter Suzette, his parents and all his friends and family who have gone before him.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Raphael R.C. Church, Cantal, with Rev. Wilfred Calinawan and Rev. Melchor Samonte presiding. Interment followed at the parish cemetery, after which a luncheon was held at the Alida Memorial Hall, Alida, Sask.

Those wishing to make donations in Antonio’s memory may do so directly to the Redvers & Community Health Foundation Inc., Box 766, Redvers, Sask., S0C 2H0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Redvers.

REDVERS UNITED LUTHERAN SHARED MINISTRY Knox United Church-Redvers Dannevirke Lutheran Church-Redvers Student Pastor Marja Hordern

SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY (EVERY SUNDAY) at

Dannevirke Lutheran Church Redvers, SK *** Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Wilfred B Calinawan Alternate Storthoaks & Bellegarde Saturday.......7:30 pm Sunday.......9:00 a.m.

Redvers - Sunday.................10:45 a.m.

Anglican Church of Canada Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United Church)

11:30 a.m. Worship

Redvers Campus “Enhancing life in South-East Saskatchewan” (306) 453-2781 SUNDAY 10:45 am Service Campus Pastors Blair & Debbie Andrew Sr. Pastor Louis Halbgewachs ALL ARE WELCOME

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff/Carlyle Rev. Father Melchor Somonte Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Cantal St. Raphael’s Saturday- 7:00 p.m.

Carnduff St. Jude - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Father Yodel Cereno

Carlyle Church of Our Lady 11:00 a.m.

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Wawota News

Kennedy/Langbank News Submitted by Doreen Cancade

Submitted by Myrna Olson

Three men from here went to Atizapan Mexico, which is a suburb of Mexico City. The three were Ken Robertson, Phil Reddekop, and Micheal Green. They went there on a mission trip through the Christian and Missionary Alliance organization.

The project they were involved with is a three-storey building, which is going to be used for Sunday School rooms, conference rooms, and dormitories.

This is Ken’s fourth trip there and the project is almost complete. For more information and pictures on this project the Wawota Free Methodist Church is having a family fun night.

Jim and Dolly Greenbank have returned home after enjoying a three-week holiday to Maui.

Three people with ties to Wawota passed away recently: Milton Shoemaker of Kennedy passed away on Jan. 21. He was 76 years old. We remember him as he taught school at Wawota Parkland in 1970-1973; Aleta (Delarue) Dodd passed away in her 89th year.

Sympathy to her family of Leanne, Betty-Jo and Tom and their families.

Word has also been received of the passing of Ed Tollefson of Regina at the age of 88 years.

He was the Alliance Church pastor before the Alliance Church and the Free Methodist joined together. His wife, Mary passed away last fall.

On Jan. 14 the Town of Wawota held its year

end celebrations. Retired councilmen, Garry Wilson, Jeff Howe and Don Horvath were recognized for their time on council. Don was presented with a watch and a plaque for his 22 years of service.

Joan Hamilton has returned home after spending two weeks with Ian and Michelle Archer and girls in Calgary.

Dave and Betty Mowbray of Spruce Grove, AB spent some time visiting with family in the area recently.

So many books so little time...

Here are some of my favorite books, in no particular order: “The

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Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini, “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, “Book of Negroes” by Lawrence Hill, “The Piano Man” by Timothy Findley, “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver, “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins, “Kane and Abel” by Jeffrey Archer, “The Painted House”

by John Grisham, “The Black Tower” series by Stephen King, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larssen, “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtney, “The Night Manager” by John Le Carre , “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Phillippa Gregory and “This Much I Know to be True” by Wally Lamb.

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The Kennedy United Church and St. Ann’s held a service on Jan. 24th celebrating Christian Unity “Reconciliation—The Love of Christ Compels—being the theme—very nice celebration, also a time of fellowship followed— we sometimes forget to appreciate the coming together being important in our lives. The collection was taken and sent to the food bank in Kipling.

Roseline Cummins had a special birthday

supper at the farm this past week, she celebrated with family and friends, Congratulations Roseline.

Marie Travland of Coronach spent a couple of days with George and I, she attended the funeral service for the late Milton Shoemaker and was over whelmed at the amount of folks attending, yes, it was nice to see so many relatives and friends being a support to the family.

Margaret Guillaime of Moose Jaw spent a

few days visiting with her brother Clair and sister-in-law Lorna Dorrance—on her way home she was visiting her sister Annie Easton in Weyburn and also other family members.

Another painting class was held at the Kennedy Friendship centre on Thursday evening.

The monthly bingo at the Friendship centre was small but those attending were pleased with their evening out.

Regional Park Manager Moose Creek Regional Park (MCRP) is among Saskatchewan’s newest and fastest growing regional parks within the province. Located approximately 4 miles north of Oxbow, Saskatchewan adjacent to the Alameda Dam reservoir, this park offers some of Saskatchewan’s best recreational opportunities including great fishing and boating, what has been called the province’s best nine hole golf course, and over 200 full service campsites.

This is a full time seasonal position where duties will include hiring (in consultation with MCRP Board), scheduling, and supervision of all park staff for their duties of general park maintenance, upkeep, collection of fees, and improvements within the park on a timely basis. This includes all park facilities such as beach, boat launch, washrooms, campsites, equipment, water plant, toll booth, playground areas and general park duties as required from time to time. Management direction will be provided by MCRP board committee.

Candidates with grade 12 diploma, previous relative experience, those able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills will be given preference - mechanical aptitude and physical ability to perform general park duties are a plus.

MCRP offers above expected remuneration paid bi-weekly on a salaried basis.

Starting Wage: $5500.00/month.

Only individuals to be interviewed will be contacted.

We anticipate the position will start April 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017, depending on spring & fall conditions.

Please send resumes to: MOOSE CREEK REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY BOX 926 OXBOW SK S0C 2B0 Or email: moosecreekrp@gmail.com

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Friday, February 3, 2017

November Alida & Area 4-H Beef Club report Cody Holden, President called the meeting to order and we recited the pledge. Zach Hill gave a report on the clipping and grooming demo that a few members attended, held by the Alameda 4-H Beef club. Bronx Jorgensen gave his report on serving at the Redvers Hospital Fundraiser.

As a project for Saskatchewan’s 100 years of 4-H each member is to write a paragraph on what 4-H means to them. The club will be putting a float in Redvers Santa Day Parade. The members were asked to serve and clean up at the Redvers Wildlife Supper. There will be a weigh in day at Stephen’s farm and Justin VanDeWoestyne and Cooper Brokeshire will be giving us a clipping/grooming demo after weigh ins.

The meeting was adjourned.

Join us at The Office Bar & Grill this Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Supper Specials in the Restaurant both Monday, February 13th & Tuesday, February 14th!

Eli Bartlett, Zach Hill and Brooke Ewert, members of the Alida & Area Beef Club attended the Grooming Day at Chopper K Auction Mart on November 5, 2016.

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Canola rises to the occasion

By Calvin Daniels Wheat was once the crop which made the Canadian Prairies.

The region became known as the ‘Breadbasket of the World’ for a reason. Producers here grew high quality grain which was ideal for bread, and the world wanted it.

But nothing stays the same forever.

Here on those same Prairies canola has emerged as the primary crop. It has done so for two reasons, which are connected.

World demand for vegetable oil continues to grow. That is not surprising as it is used in almost everything we eat, from an ingredient in baking and processed foods, to the fat which sizzles away cooking order after order of French fries, deep fried dill pickles and a host of other foods.

In the case of canola its make-up is such that it is a highly sought after veg oil option because of its healthier profile.

So demand has grown for canola perhaps more than even the general growth in veg oil demand, and that has increased grower interest in the crop.

Plant breeders took over at that point.

They have vastly improved canola through recent decades, which has not only increased yield potential, but has vastly changed the range over which canola can be successfully grown.

There are fields of canola grown now in areas that only a couple of decades ago it would have been considered

folly to do so.

As canola interest has grown, wheat interest has waned.

There simply is not the demand for the crop that there is for canola. So while canola costs more to grow, and comes with more risks in terms of securing a crop, the potential for profit remains higher.

That leaves wheat on the Prairies something of a conundrum moving forward. It remains a crop farmers can produce well, but Canada is no longer the primary player in the market. In fact, the area around the Black Sea is now seen as a major export region, and with a large area of Russia one where wheat production could grow substantially with better varieties and production technologies.

This potential growth is set against a demand that is barely

growing, which admittedly remains a strange reality as many remain hungry around the world. It is of course a reinforcement of the reality those most vulnerable and hungry have the least ability to buy food.

So the wheat sector is beginning to look at alternate markets, from wheat based cat litter to plastics made from wheat starch.

LAND FOR SALE Transfers will be accepted for the purchase of the following farm land near Lampman, Saskatchewan: 1.

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Existing Oilfield surfaces on this land are not included in the purchase price.

Tenders may be made for individual quarters or all quarters. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders should be submitted to Billesberger Law Firm, 1017 Third Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0R4, together with a cheque payable to the law firm for 5% of the tender price. Tenders are to be submitted by February 15, 2017.

It is great to diversify demand, with the hopes that spurs competition for product and bolsters prices, but it also seems to run counter to the idea of farmers feeding a growing population.

In the short term farmers would no doubt benefit if new wheat markets were created, but long term humanity might be better served by addressing how to feed the hungry.

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Carlyle & District Lions bring baking break to Moose Mountain Lodge

The Observer: THURSDAY,

FEB. 16, 2017 AT NOON

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

CARLYLE • WAWOTA

Carlyle District Lions Club members Myrla Holland, Frank Faber and Dennis Feduk prepare to serve freshly-baked butter tarts to the residents of Moose Mountain Lodge on Friday, Jan. 27. Feduk led the group in a baking demonstration for residents at the Lodge and the three Lions were joined by their President, Gord Paulley. (Not pictured) Holland says: “Dennis has been sharing his skills at the Lodge for a while now and because he’s a Lions Club member, we decided that the Lions could contribute too.”

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Staff photo by Lynne Bell

Carlyle’s own ‘Pie-Man’ and Lions Club member Dennis Feduk (left) is pictured with Carlyle District Lions President Gord Paulley at Moose Mountain Lodge, Friday. Jan. 27 where they were joined by Lions Frank Faber and Myrla Holland for a butter tart-baking demonstation and sampling session. “We’re happy to be here,” says Paulley. “And we’re going to try and make this an annual event.”