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A Flower in the Fray A SPECIAL PLANTING CEREMONY on October 28 commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Dutch-Canadian Friendship Tulip Garden program in Canada. The festival, which is organized annually by the Canadian Tulip Festival, is held in communities across Canada. Each year, Canada plants over 100,000 tulips to celebrate the nation’s friendship with the Netherlands. The town of Maple Creek received 750 tulip blooms. Laura Sawby and CiB Committee Member, Nola Sanderson, help some of Mrs. Sawby’s Grade 3 class dig holes to place the tulip bulbs in. Photo by Shelley Drever.

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he Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan seniors to be aware of investment fraud scams.

Roughly 30 per cent of investment fraud claims received by the FCAA’s Securities Enforcement Branch come from seniors. Unfortunately, this number could be significantly higher as much of investment fraud perpetrated against seniors goes unreported because they feel embarrassed or are afraid they’ll be judged incapable of handling their own finances. “There’s no reason to be ashamed of being a victim, because unfortunately these fraudsters are extremely good at what they do,� FCAA Enforcement Branch Deputy Director Ed Rodonets said. “The best thing victims of investment fraud can do is report it, not just for themselves, but for others who may fall victim to the

same fraudster in the future.�

Seniors make particularly attractive targets for investment fraud because they have a lifetime of savings in their bank accounts and are often concerned about having enough money for retirement. A common tactic scammers use on seniors is to promise guaranteed returns that will make them financially comfortable for the rest of their lives. The end result is usually the exact opposite.

When considering investments, Saskatchewan seniors should keep the following things in mind: • Never rely solely on how friendly or trustworthy a salesperson appears or sounds; • Thoroughly research the salesperson before you give them any money; • Check www.aretheyregistered. ca to see if the salesperson you’re working with is registered to sell securities;

• Watch out for salespeople who push high-risk investments that don’t sound right for you, or who ask you to keep your investment a secret; • Get an independent opinion from a third party you personally trust; • Be wary of investments pitched as “once-in-a-lifetime offersâ€?; • Beware of cold calls and unsolicited emails recommending investments; • If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is; and • If you think you’re a victim of investment fraud, report it immediately.

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layton Wicks is the new CEO of the Swift Current Chamber of Commerce, and is thoroughly enjoying his new role.

“In a word, it’s awesome,” said Wicks during an interview with The Advance last week.

“I’ve been doing bookkeeping and accounting all my life, and I look at this role as a combination of that. This is a breath of fresh air, and I also get to talk to people and not be tied to a chair.”

Wicks has been a numbers guy since the first grade, which lends itself to this type of work.

“This role is a numbers game in the background with PR involved also. I’ve been punching numbers in Swift Current since the mid-1970’s, and I know a lot of people and businesses. This is a chance to help a lot of them.”

He said his decades of time in Swift Current will help him in his role.

“I think what it does is give the chamber an opportunity for an even stronger relationship. Even if I don’t know all the members right now, I probably know of them. I have seen some businesses struggle and can now help steer.”

He discussed the attributes that are most important to this role.

“There will be a mix of leadership and PR there. We have to get out there and be a little more visible in what we have to offer to small businesses. We have a good supplier for credit cards and a good insurance plan,” he said.

“Larger businesses probably get good deals on that stuff, but small ones could use the chamber involved.

They could use a governing body going to bat for them.”

He called the Chamber of Commerce “a voice” for businesses.

“We represent our members, and if there’s a great project or an issue, it gives businesses a body to deal with. We have an excellent relationship with Tourism Swift Current, and we want to make this place the best,” he said.

“If people are happy and coming here, businesses can get people in the door. Our job is to get them here.”

He said collaboration with other entities is important.

“Whether it’s tourism or another area, if our mandate

is the same, why wouldn’t we work together? We can have more effort to achieve the same goals, and it makes sense.”

Right now, Wicks can be found doing anything from processing invoices and answering phones to pounding pavement.

“I’m letting people know I’m here, seeing them, and letting them know what we can offer to them,” he said.

“We are working on things with the city, including a new program where we basically have a job board with a twist. The advantage is there will be a better ability to link employers to job seekers.”

He has been on the chamber board previously, and loves the direction is has gone in.

“We aren’t going to change direction because we understand what we want to do in the next few years.

We want to increase membership and make more people aware of what we offer,” he said.

“Having all these businesses involved is like a wonderful party. The more businesses, the better. We can share ideas, and though some involved are in competition with each other, having a market like that adds to the town. It will make people want to visit.”

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nvironment Minister Herb Cox has announced the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP) will begin on January 1, 2016, for large businesses (over $5 million in gross revenue).

“I am pleased to announce the launch of this recycling initiative that will preserve local landfills and encourage more communities to implement recycling programs,” Cox said. “After consulting with stakeholders, this revised program recognizes the challenges faced by small- and medium-sized business and addresses the needs of our municipalities.”

MMRP is a cost-shared initiative between businesses and municipalities that will provide funding for the collection of recyclable household materials. Materials include printed paper, newsprint, cardboard, plastic, metal and glass packaging.

MMRP will be managed in Saskatchewan by Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW), a non-profit organization that operates similar programs in British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario.

MMSW will act on behalf of businesses that produce, sell or distribute residential packaging and paper to Saskatchewan households.

MMSW will collect fees based on the size of each participating business, as well as their production of paper and packaging products.

MMSW will then reimburse municipalities for collection of waste paper and packaging.

Changes to the program that were announced in December 2014 will continue to be in place. Under this program: • Businesses which generate less than $2 million in gross annual revenue, generate less than one tonne of paper per year, or operate as a single point of retail are permanently exempt from participating in MMRP. • A transition period exemption until January 1, 2017, is in place for businesses whose annual revenue is between $2 million and $5 million, as well as for all newspapers. These businesses will not be required to report their tonnage of household packaging and paper during this period, but will be required to register with MMSW and contribute a $500 annual flat fee.

• Businesses that generate $5 million in gross annual revenue and do not fall into any of the exemption categories are required to fully participate in MMRP.

A working group has been established during the transition period to identify further program adjustments that will help to bring midsize businesses and larger newspapers into MMRP. “SARM is looking forward to the MMRP launching on January 1, 2016,” SARM President Ray Orb said. “This program will provide municipalities with funding for their recycling programs that will help create a greener Saskatchewan by making recycling programs more sustainable and by diverting more waste from landfills.”

“SUMA welcomes this approval and the government’s commitment to launch the province-wide recycling program,” SUMA President Debra Button said. “We look forward to working with all the stakeholders as part of the advisory committee to guide the program through the transition period, and to ensure this is a strong, lasting program that meets the needs of Saskatchewan’s cities, towns and villages.”

“We’re pleased to see the Multi-Material Recycling Program is finally moving forward,” Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council Executive Director Joanne Fedyk said. “The program will allow communities across the province to have stable and expanded recycling programs, and help municipalities to achieve their waste diversion objectives.”

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Tough on crime helps no one

BY J O R DA N PA R K E R

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askatchewan, our home province, boasts a high record that isn’t about the economy.

That’s right, we have an incarceration rate in Canada that is only bested by Manitoba and the territories, up 16.21 per cent from two decades ago.

We put more people in prison -- 195 per 100,000 -than all of Canada does, by more than double.

High-risk offenders get out of prison all the time, and maybe there would be less high risk offenders if they were in institutions instead.

A Statistics Canada report shows serious crimes across the country dropping, and yet the west remains tough on crime.

Glen Luther, a law professor at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke to CBC Saskatchewan about some misconceptions around crime rates and how to drop them.

“It appears that we’ve convinced ourselves that by being ‘tough on crime’ we will somehow make a difference in those crime rates. And the social science simply doesn’t support that,” he said.

Outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper had a philosophy that lent itself to prison terms over other methods of

punishment (or treatment), and the country was often torn on what exactly was the correct route to go with criminals.

When it comes to drugs and possession, perhaps incarceration isn’t the bestcase scenario. Rehabilitation is not only a deterrent, but acts as a way to aid those who have offended and give them the tools they need to not reoffend.

The fact Saskatchewan has such a high incarceration rate is unsettling, and gives a connotation that this province would rather lock people up than push to have them change.

High-risk offenders get out of prison all the time, and maybe there would be less high risk offenders if they were in institutions instead.

Rapes, sexual assaults and violent crimes are things we should be tough on -- absolutely -- but if the crime is committed by someone who isn’t in their right mind, they belong in psychiatric care, not a jail cell.

This isn’t to say everyone in the system should get lighter sentences, and definitely shouldn’t mean jail isn’t something that has its place.

But with overcrowding prisons, offenders who aren’t learning lessons are getting out early. Those who obviously need care -- those who need mental health help --are being left behind. Saskatchewan’s ways of incarceration over all just isn’t cutting it.

This province needs to focus more on helping criminals turn the corner than keeping them locked up.

Rehabilitation is key, and if intervention can happen and this province can help, they have an obligation to do so.

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It’s not easy to get into farming

BY B R I A N Z I N C H U K

brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

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very so often, I ask my wife, “What would you think if I had ended up a farmer? Would you have lived on a farm with me, worked as a nurse in Preeceville’s hospital?”

Her answer roughly equates to, “You would have married someone else.”

We then laugh, and I shut my mouth.

Something along those lines, at least.

For me, that time has passed, but 20 years ago, it was a very real choice. My dad really wanted me to farm, and my grandparents did, too. But I went off to university, failed, and have found different paths through life.

These days I’m fairly far removed from my dirt-eating-while harrowing past. I’ve often told people I interview that I’m one of the last generation of farm boys, i.e. those who have left the farm for other work. There aren’t many farms, and thus farm boys, left these days. Unlike in the 1990s, farming now can be profitable. That means that those who are on the farm may actually chose to stay on it, as opposed to leave in droves, just like my generation and countless generations before that.

Still, I don’t imagine it’s all that easy to start up a farming operation and get established these days. With the price of

land, combines, tractors, sprayers and fuel, I can’t imagine how much capital you’d need to start. You’re not going to get very far starting with just one quarter and a JD 4020 pulling a 14-foot cultivator. (Does anyone even use cultivators anymore?)

Thus it was with interest I read the National Post’s Colby Cosh’s column of Oct. 23 headlined, “Saskatchewan farmers are holding themselves hostage to preserve an antique social order.”

He talks about how incoming legislation limiting who can own farmland in this province being something rather quaint in trying to preserve the farm way of life, instead of letting laisse-faire rule.

One of the key points in the proposed Saskatchewan legislation is limiting the ability of pension funds to come in and sweep up land.

Pretty much every farmer has at one point or another looked across the fence line and wondered if they would be able to buy that land next door. When land does sell, a call to a neighbour of the last several decades, asking if they are interested, can seal a deal in heartbeat.

Maybe a few neighbours might be interested, and maybe there’s a bit of a bidding war. But at least you might have a chance at that choice piece of land next to yours.

I’m sure there’s been some resentment over the years when the occasional

Hutterite colony splits and buys a large block of land for a new colony. When I worked with the Rosetown Eagle in 1997 this happened. The Hutterite colony was well-capitalized, made offers most did not refuse, and the deal was done.

That can be hard to take if you had your eye on that land next to yours, being muscled out of contention. But what happens when the buyer is not a Hutterite colony, but one of the largest financial entities in the country, like a pension fund? How do you compete against that, especially if some of that money could even be your own pension?

If, 20 years ago, I had chosen to take up farming, could we have competed with the neighbours? Surely our operation would have been stronger, with a young person’s energy and enthusiasm added to the mix. Perhaps instead of selling, we would have bought land.

I would have bought a neighbouring farmyard, or built my own house on our land. Maybe the $2 wheat would have made me broke and I would have ended up building pipelines, anyhow?

At least I had the opportunity. I simply chose to do something else.

Young people today need to at least have a chance to get into farming. It’s hard enough already. Competing against the Canada Pension Fund shouldn’t be one of the challenges.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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When good booms go bust (and get stupid)

BY S H E R I M O N K

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hen I first moved to Alberta, the idea of a provincial NDP government was laughable. In fact, the idea that any other party could defeat the reigning Conservatives was pretty far out there – even when the other party was the Wildrose – a party even more right of centre than the Tories. And then something very strange happened, and Alberta lost its collective mind on election day and voila! An NDP government. In ALBERTA. Now, I am not a huge fan of NDP governments from what I’ve experienced of them in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but I am unabashedly a democracy fan girl, and the people voted, just like they did in the recent federal election. But here’s what drives me crazy – the Alberta government just released their budget last week and Albertans are now losing their minds.

Of course, these are the Albertans that didn’t vote NDP and threatened to secede, but for the record, I actually haven’t met an Albertan yet that has admitted to voting NDP. I don’t actually know who those people are, but I’d like them to come out of their political closet because I’m getting tired of the panicked ranting coming from Tory supporters.

The budget is sending us deep into deficit territory, which wasn’t unexpected. In fact, even while still under Tory rule, Albertans were bracing themselves for tax increases, deficit spending and maybe even (GASP!) a new PST. Why, you might ask? Because of the downturn in the energy industry and specifically, the falling price of oil.

Now, Albertans may sometimes be rather Alberta-centric, but the oil economy does not, in fact, revolve around

who happens to be the province’s current premier. And yet, by many of the Facebook posts on my feed, you’d think the opposite.

Not surprisingly, there have been further lay-offs in the energy industry.

However, some of these lay-offs were announced in the days after the new budget came down and the reaction has shown me how conspiracies gain traction. Human beings don’t require facts when something happens that supports their world view. Who needs details and context when a surface understanding of unrelated happenings is enough to cause political frothing at the mouth? As you might expect, the job losses are being directly attributed to the new NDP budget.

Again, I am not an NDP fan, but I do believe in giving credit and assigning blame when it’s due, and the reason why oil companies are laying off workers is because they can’t make money by extracting oil at today’s prices. It’s really that simple, and attributing a brand new government with the decline of a global sector is just silly – and it detracts from any rational political argument these people might try to forge before the next election.

Shell even wrote a letter to the government to explain that one of their recent bad news announcements regarding a cancelled oil sands project had nothing to do with the budget and everything to do with the global economy and their own company’s fiscal performance. That’s how pervasive these ridiculous armchair economists have become in this province. I’m not saying the NDP won’t have a negative effect on Alberta’s economy eventually, but let’s not start this term crying wolf with every single job loss. In fact, the budget wasn’t even that unreasonable and included freezing government wages, and business bonuses for job creation.

It really looked like a middle-of-the-

road/slightly conservative budget, if you were judging it through the lens of the Canadian political spectrum.

It’s not that I disagree with people having political preferences and beliefs, but is it too much to ask for people to have an informed opinion? The lack of logic astounds me. Here’s an example of how it works: Child: Our new teacher is giving us way too much homework, and the entire class is going to fail.

Adult: But your new teacher just started, and you were already getting a lot of homework from your old teacher.

Child: This teacher is way worse, and the homework is worse.

Adult: How so?

Child: Because my marks are worse.

Adult: Your marks are worse because of the new teacher?

Child: YES. OF COURSE. Adult: This is your new teacher’s first week on the job. Aren’t you just finishing up the unit your former teacher started?

Child: Yes, but my marks are worse now.

Adult: Isn’t that because you haven’t been doing your homework and you’ve been skipping school?

Child: That’s irrelevant. And now the whole class is going to fail and I bet the new teacher is going to get a raise for it.

Adult: That doesn’t even make sense.

I wish I were kidding, but this is genuinely what it’s like to have a conversation with people that are completely politically partisan. Unfortunately, until the people in this province can have an honest discussion about how Alberta must plan to deal with the oil busts, the irrational conversations will continue.

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Ending door-to- Taking a seat never sounded so good door means more changes than just A financial savings

BY J O R DA N PA R K E R

editor@gulllakeadvance.com

BY B E T H JA R R E L L

beth@gulllakeadvance.com

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rime Minister-elect Trudeau wants to reinstate door-to-door mail delivery.

Canada Post certainly took the first step towards making this a reality by suspending the conversion from door-todoor to what are referred to as “superboxes.”

When I was a kid, we used to get our newspaper delivered by hand, but never our mail. Those we hoofed it down to the mailbox to get. But I get the appeal of door-to-door, I really do.

There’s something kind of unique and old-fashioned about getting mail handed to you, which is probably why I like the idea. My parents remember the days when milk and other services, such as knife sharpeners, went door-to-door. With the loss of in-person mail delivery, it feels more and more like stepping away from our roots In Toronto, I lived in a basement apartment close to the downtown core. Mail delivery was included in that area, and as such, I got to know my postal worker as more than just a person in a uniform. For him, the job was his livelihood, and he took great pride in doing his job to the best of his ability, too. Padded envelopes full of treasures (and homemade cookies) from home often found themselves carefully wedged between the door and screen for maximum stealth from sneaky thieves.

My point here is postal workers deliver more than just the mail. It isn’t just about creating jobs; it’s about community and the people living in one. For housebound senior citizens, sometimes having someone check in on them every day is the only check-up they get.

Not to mention ease of access. For anyone with a disability, and especially seniors, getting out of the house and

attempting to navigate a wheelchair through three feet of snow to get the daily mail is an impossible task.

Now, of course, we can see the other side of it, as well.

The federal government has already invested countless dollars toward the creation of superboxes. Does it really make sense to turn back now?

According to Canada Post, only one-third of Canadians get the door-to-door delivery service, so will the cutbacks truly matter?

Seems to me like we need to compare the millions put into the boxes with what a mail person delivers to the job, no pun intended. There is no easy answer here, and no quick solution. Let’s just not be so quick to eliminate the thought of door-to-door completely, especially when jobs and livelihoods are on the line.

It will be interesting to see how the new federal government proceeds. Will Trudeau reverse the changes the Harper government made and reinstate door-to-door in the communities it has already been eliminated, or will he simply stop the implementation of any new superboxes and continue door-to-door in those areas? Like so many other things in life, only time will tell.

s some readers may know, I recently made the jaunt (again) from the Maritimes to Swift Current, to start my new position as Editor of The Gull Lake Advance.

With all the anticipation and wishful thinking about my new apartment, new job and new life all wrapped in my head, I giddily hopped a 5:20 a.m. flight and managed to get into Swift Current by noon on my new timezone.

I walked into my new basement apartment and looked around, knowing that familiar feeling you get when you see wide open, desolate rooms, and know it’s your job to fill them with furniture and decor that represents you.

However, as I looked around, I was also greeted by the daunting realization that the task of furnishing an entire apartment was not going to be an easy one.

Ozzie, my Angora cat, was thrilled.

Given the apartment had many high windows and my only piece of furniture was an overpriced cat scratch post, he was in heaven. He stalked the carpeted living room floor, gliding across, making

himself comfortable.

But while my furry friend was resting on his newfound laurels, I was breathlessly awaiting the arrival of my futon -- and, most importantly, my bed -- from the moving truck I had ordered five days prior in Halifax.

I spent two days in a hotel -- a luxury, given that when I was at the apartment, I was sitting on the floor -- and I felt my bones and muscles healing and relaxing every time I swan-dived onto my bed.

When my cable and Internet were being installed, my feet fell asleep on four separate occasions while I was sitting on the carpet. No position made it more comfortable, and although it was carpet, sleeping on it would be a challenge.

So when I got the call that my furniture would arrive in another week, and not in three days, my heart absolutely sunk.

You don’t realize how much you need furniture and places to pop a squat until you don’t have any. My head went into overdrive as I began posting on garage sale boards and scoping out furniture stores.

It’s even harder to get a couch on a budget -- especially when salvation comes in a week -- but it was an expense I had to make in order to be a little com-

fortable.

I guess my takeaway was that you have no idea how integral things like chairs, recliners and couches are until you don’t have them. I’ve been the recipient of a sore back or aches due to owning cheap, uncomfortable furniture. I’ve cursed couches with sliding cushions and no leg room.

But you know what? Just about anything is better than the floor.

I am often the guy who races people to the living room so I can get the most comfortable seat in the house, and given my tenacity, I often win.

But if this move has taught me anything, that hard, old loveseat from 1972 is always more comfortable than the floor and the wall as a back brace.

I’m still awaiting my stuff, and when it gets here, I’ll be in possession of two mattresses, a couch, two loveseats, two recliners and a futon.

This is all due to the giving nature of people around here, and the willingness of folks to help a newcomer in their time wof need. If you need help in the southwest, put yourself out there. People will respond in kind.

And if you find yourself without a stool to sit on this week -- for whatever reason -- shoot me an email. I have some good karma to spread back around.

On a side note, Hurricane Patricia hit the coast of Mexico on October 23 and was projected to be one of the largest hurricanes in recorded history.

While the death toll was estimated to be staggering, thanks to evacuation, early warning and a little luck, there were only six fatalities (and those were due to a traffic accident.)

While any loss of life is sad, I think we can all be grateful for the power of modern technology to predict these disasters in enough time.

Movember Mo’ Problems

BY M E G A N L AC E L L E

megan@gulllakeadvance.com

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h November, the month where your wardrobe officially retires its cute summer clothes and replaces them with scarves, woolen socks and only the memory of a time when the air didn’t hurt your face.

November is also a staple month for moustaches. Over the last couple years Movember has picked up popularity as a way of bringing awareness to men’s health – in particular prostate and testicular cancer.

The fundraiser required men to start with a clean face on November 1 raise money while their moustaches grow as a fundraiser for these men’s health issues.

Over time the month has become a little less about raising money and a little more of an excuse to grow a skimpy or voluptuous ‘stache, but the core message remains the same; men need to be aware of the importance of their

health.

I personally love Movember, or No Shave November as it’s often known. Moustaches remind me of every single uncle I had growing up as a child. It also reminds me of the blinding fear I had of my father when he first shaved off his moustache when I was young – I was convinced that another uncle had moved into our house and was impersonating my father. I doubt my mother found this amusing.

I know a lot of women hate moustaches and find them, well, gross. I find them a little more debonair. So aside from seeing a multitude of lip warmers and fuzzy caterpillars wandering campus I also get a reminder of the importance of the health of the men in my life.

Let’s start with testicular cancer. According to a study done last year at the University of Saskatchewan the most common in ages for testicular cancer range from 15 to 35 and those with early enough detection have a 95 per cent cure rate – although if left untreated it is life threatening. The Canadian Cancer Society predicts that at least 1,050 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer this year.

You know what this means? Check yourself.

Just as women are encouraged to check for lumps in their breasts, men are encouraged to check their testicles.

If that sounds awkward or uncomfortable for you then let me lay out another option: ball cancer. Yes, either check yourself or have a doctor perform possible surgery or worse on your testicles. If that isn’t incentive then I don’t know what is.

Even more common than testicular cancer is prostate cancer, which is the most common male cancer and the second leading cause of male cancer death in Saskatchewan. It is estimated that 24,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year in Canada – killing approximately 4,100. According to a 2010 study one in eight men with be diagnosed with prostate cancer and one in 27 will die from it.

This means early detection is a must. I read through the testing processes and I know it doesn’t sound ideal, but neither does dying from prostate cancer.

Think of it this way – having a dentist extract an infected tooth sounds painful, but not nearly

as painful as dying from sepsis.

These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to men’s health. There’s heart disease, mental health and more. Although these affect females as well, studies show that men are less likely to seek medical treatment than women.

If someone growing a moustache on their face can encourage a man to check his testicles or get his prostate checked then Movember’s importance remains high.

So whether your moustache is skimpy and blonde or thick and red, feel free to participate.

Even if you’re not raising money, maybe start a conversation about men’s health. Women talk about uncomfortable things all the time; periods (oh boy!), childbirth (it rips where?!), menopause (is it hot in here?), and breasts (do these look even to you?). So maybe it’s time men starting talking about their bodies too, if not with other men then with their doctors or spouses.

So prepare to cover up those nude upper lips, throw out your razors and embrace the beauty and glory that is the moustache.

It might just save your life.

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BACON More

problems than just carcinogens, say local producers

BY B E T H JA R R E L L

beth@gulllakeadvance.com

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new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) condemning bacon and other processed meats may have a very local effect.

The study, which came out Oct 26, found that bacon, sausage and other processed meat are carcinogenic to consumers, placing them in the same category as smoking.

The study also found that red meats are “probably carcinogenic”.

Based out of France, the study was conducted by 22 scientists from theWHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer. Local southwest producers fear it may have a large effect on the market in coming months.

“We’re going to see an impact for sure,” said Vince Stevenson, owner of Ranch House Meat Company Inc. in Shaunavon.

“Just about every industry in the world is driven by media and stories like this, including the beef industry. Our commod-

into a convenience store and buy a cheeseburger in a package that’s good for six months. That thing should be good for six days, but it’s full of products.

“If you go anywhere and see the best before date on any product and it’s months, not days, that should scare you.”

While Stevenson isn’t concerned about the product he sells, he believes there is a bigger picture to this study than just the carcinogens.

“There are bigger problems,” he said.

“There’s a lot more to it than just a couple studies. This isn’t what we should be worried about, it should be what we’re putting in to make it the meat itself quicker, make it faster.

“We now see it going from forty bushels an acre to eighty, beef from 600 pound to 800 pound carcass, it’s all about how fast it can be produced now, no matter what

If you go anywhere and see the best before date on any product and it’s months, not days, that should scare you.” ity price can go up and down based on a story. It has happened and it will continue to.”

The technique behind processing meats is complicated and requires the right amount of time and ingredients. Stevenson says it’s easy to overdo it on both.

“You can take advantage of processing, and that’s not right,” he said. “You can go

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Stevenson says he has seen this firsthand with his experience in the industry as both a butcher and a rancher.

“A beef should take about 18 to 20 months to grow out,” he said. “Some places are now doing it in 11 or 12 with growth hormones; different types of feed, different medications … It makes you wonder what’s going

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“I have two kids, a boy who’s 18 and a girl who’s 15, and to compare, it’s like them growing up and by the time they’re seven, they’re fully grown. There are cattle out there that get five growth hormone shots before they’re ready. What kind of effect is that having?”

He says not many people ask where there meat comes from, and that is part of the problem behind overly processed meats.

“No one is even close to having enough food knowledge, they just do what people tell them,” he said. “No one asks questions when it means a lower price. A lot of people don’t even know where it’s raised. Our food knowledge is terrible as a society.”

Tara Davidson, who owns Lonesome Dove Ranch with her husband, has a different perspective. Davidson believes that consumers will make smart choices if given the chance.

“I think people are going to approach the study results with common sense and understand that things like sunshine and breathing air have been linked to cancer as well,” she said. “They’re all at the same level of risk of cancer as red meat is. If we all took the time to read a little more and do a little research, it wouldn’t be so complicated.”

Davidson believes that although the study might sound scary to many producers, it won’t have a massive effect on her business.

“I think anytime the beef industry is in the headlines, there’s a potential for bad to happen, but I don’t think it’s going to change demand for beef in Canada. We personally eat a lot of processed meat that

we don’t raise on our farm like bacon and hot dogs … I don’t foresee us changing our consumption at all over this, and I think others will be the same.”

Both Davidson and Stevenson are in agreement that more thought needs to be put into how the public consumes food. “ I think anytime people are interested in where their food comes from and how its sourced is a good thing. When people are looking more at carefully looking at how they feed their family, it can only be a good thing.”

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United Church Choir harmonizes Gull Lake

BY J O R DA N PA R K E R

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he United Church Choir in Gull Lake has been going since 1937, and despite an aging population and lack in youth interest, they don’t plan on going anywhere.

“We’ve been trying to get the younger generation involved for a lot of years. But we’re still going regardless,” said Millie Spagrud, a member since 1976.

“I started as an accompanist, and now we sing the anthem every Sunday, take part in Remembrance Day services, sing for the Carol Festival and more.

“We used to do a lot of weddings, but many aren’t in churches now and they use recorded music. We still do the ecumenical picnic at Little Green On the Prairie.”

She says the whole thing began with Alice Reed back when it was formed.

“She played the piano and she worked to get the choir going. She was a music teacher here and she got lots of groups going,” said Spagrud.

However, there hasn’t been a choir director since 2005, a sign of the times, but the choir still does everything they can to keep going.

“We organize music and sing as a choir. We do everything we can in the community. This

is really important, but it’s hard for any service to have singers without someone leading it. A lot of our main altos passed on,” she said.

“As people get older, we take more simple songs. It’s really difficult and we do plain stuff, but we make sure it sounds really nice. We have a saxophone player who is amazing. We always try to bring music and joy.”

Church attendance has also seen a downturn, but the choir continues to remain in solidarity.

“It’s difficult for the church, but the choir is always there. We must love to sing, because sometimes there’s more of us than people at the service. The minister has said they don’t know whether to face us or the congregation, because there might be more of us.”

While the choir has had a difficult time recruiting young members, they recently took a step in the right direction.

“I started a little junior choir, a non-denominational one. I used to teach piano and retired two years ago. So I just always give them a song to sing,” she said.

“We’ve met twice so far, but I’m hoping this will spark interest and get them involved in singing. They can at least help us once in a while.”

Spagrud sees the choir as an important part of worship.

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“We sing at birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, at the World Day of Prayer, and at the Autumn House Service.”

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Kylan Wagner is super passionate about his dancing and his hard work is paying off.

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ylan Wagner achieved new heights in a Las Vegas dance tournament recently, ranking fourth in the solo junior category at the JUMP dance convention.

“We were at the American convention, and Kylan did so well.

Getting fourth with all the disciplines against each other was great,” said his Tiffany Wagner, his mother and director of the Leader School of Dance.

“Teachers also recognize students at the convention and give them scholarships. Kylan (aged 11) was chosen by the tap teacher as the rock star tapper of the weekend, and beat well over 1,000 kids. He got a scholarship to another JUMP convention and one toward Dance-A-Palooza, an eight-day intensive one in L.A. this summer.”

For the Wagner family, dance is a big part of their lives. Kylan carries on what his mother has done her whole life.

“I opened in Leader 18 years ago and have since expanded to Maple Creek, Fox Valley and Cabri. I grew up dancing myself, and I moved to Vancouver to dance professionally.

When I moved back, I wondered

what I’d do,” she said.

She came to the realization she wanted to pass on her knowledge to others, and became a dance teacher.

“It wasn’t too difficult to make the switch. In Leader, there was no studio, so I started it and over time took over for other teachers who had left and asked me to help. It just kind of happened,” she said.

“It was a natural progression.

I always saw myself doing it anyway. If I went to university I would have been a teacher or gone into kinesiology. It was a natural step.”

She teaches over 200 kids a week, and says enrolment has been steady. She is proud of the dedicated kids and parents.

“It’s like anything. There’s some years that are bigger than others.

Some are serious kids, some want to have fun, and it depends on the crop,” she said.

“A lot of times people think because we are in small communities, this is for fun or exercise. We like to show students -- including my son -- that just because you’re in a small town doesn’t mean you can’t be competitive on a national stage. We can offer training as good as big cities.”

She is especially happy at all

the work her son Kylan does to succeed.

“He’s super passionate. He always wanted to be a dancer. He’s been really fortunate to figure that out early, and I feel it’s my job to provide him opportunities,” she said.

“In the last year or two I’ve pushed outside our immediate vicinity and looked to give Kylan and other kids opportunity. It’s important to expand their horizons.”

Kylan says he’s been a dancer since he was three, and it evolved over time from something fun to a serious thing.

“I used to come to my mom’s studio and hang out. I ended up really liking it. It was fun,” he said.

“My mom is really supportive and she’ll always ask if I want to go places and do competitions.”

His experience in Las Vegas was an important one for the rising talent.

“It was really fun, and I learned a lot. I was surprised I did so well, and I’m feeling pretty good right now,” he said.

“I feel like this is just something I want to do when I grow up, and I really love that I’m involved with it.”

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he new federal government should announce an immediate pause in transfers of grasslands formerly managed by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) until a plan is in place to protect their ecological values say Nature Canada, Nature Saskatchewan and Alberta Wilderness Association.

“We simply cannot afford to lose more grasslands - the most imperilled ecosystem in Canada” says Stephen Hazell, Nature Canada’s Director of Conservation. “Saskatchewan grass-

lands are critical habitat for threatened species such as Greater Sage Grouse, Burrowing Owl, Swift Fox and Ferruginous Hawk as well as providing a carbon sink for greenhouse gas emissions.

Transfers of management responsibility of PFRA community pastures to the Saskatchewan government should be halted until Canada and Saskatchewan agree on a legally binding plan to protect the ecological values of these grasslands”.

“Given its election commitment to National Wildlife Areas, the new government should move forward quickly on public consultations towards estab-

lishing a National Wildlife Area for the 28,000 hectare Govenlock community pasture to protect wildlife and the carbon sink while providing for ongoing cattle ranching” says Jordan Ignatiuk, Nature Saskatchewan’s executive director. “Financial arrangements need to be put in place to ensure protection of species at risk and the carbon sink in those PFRA grasslands already transferred to the province. Manitoba has moved in this direction on its 24 PFRA community pastures, now it is time for Saskatchewan and Canada to plan how to protect the ecological values of the 62 PFRA community pastures covering

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“A federal pause on transfers of PFRA community pastures should be part of a larger plan to conserve native grasslands across the prairies” says Cliff Wallis of Alberta Wilderness Association. “Canada should support a plan for nature conservation on the community pastures that haven’t yet been transferred, as well as conservation actions by ranchers and nature groups on private lands. These plans should be developed in full consultation with all those concerned about these grasslands and recognize current positive stewardship practices”.

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Changes to The Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Regulations, 2010 include increasing the length of B Train double trailer truck combinations from 26 to 27.5 metres and the list of highways at which they can operate at 63,500 kg by 300 km to 6,400 km. The change in length of B Trains harmonizes Saskatchewan’s regulations with rules in other provinces, reducing red tape for carriers.

“Better regulation of commercial trucking supports our economy by lowering costs, allowing more efficient movement of products across provincial borders and making our exporters more competitive,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “Our government has helped to pave the way for these changes through significantly increasing the length of the primary weight network and harmonizing regulations with our New West Partners and across the country.”

Other changes include increasing the allowable length of aerodynamic devices that can be attached to the back of trucks to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs. In addition,

new regulations on axle weights for self-propelled equipment such as front-end loaders and wheeled backhoes are being added to clarify the rules and protect highways from undue damage when this equipment is driven on the road.

The changes were welcomed by the truck transport industry.

“It’s a win all-round,” Saskatchewan Trucking Association Executive Director Al Rosseker said. “It shows what positive results can be achieved when government and industry work together to bring about more efficiencies in freight transport.”

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Legislation for Farmland Ownership Introduced Improving infrastructure is a top priority for our government. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in Saskatchewan roads year-after-year, all within a balanced budget. Since 2008, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested a record $5.2 billion in transportation infrastructure.

This year’s record $842 million Highways and Infrastructure budget has led to a number of important improvements. Across the province, 370 kilometres of highway were repaved or received major upgrades. An additional 435 kilometres of road received significant maintenance, which will ensure existing infrastructure remains safe for years to come. Highlights include: • the completion of Highway 7 passing lanes west of Saskatoon; • grading and paving Highway 21 and 52 near Kerrobert; • repaving Highway 1 through Swift Current; and • upgrades to Buffalo Narrows Airport.

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Square dancers gear up for big weekend

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wift Current square dancers get ready, because on the weekend of November 6, you’re in for a treat.

The Saskatchewan Square and Round Dance Federation is gearing up for their 36th annual Dance Weekend on November 6, an occasion that will bring square dancers from across the province to Swift Current for socializing and dancing.

‘It’s going to be a very busy weekend, and you’re going to get lots of exercise in, but it’s great for meeting and seeing so many people and making new friends,” said Karen Messer, member of the Swift Current branch.

“We will have people form all over the province, and we open it to anyone who square dances, round dances or clogs, and we’ll have people not only from across Saskatchewan, but people from Alberta as well,” she said 120 dancers are registered to come to the event, but Messer says more dancers and dance enthusiasts are expected to go for their pay-at-thedoor option.

“There’s going to be great, very lively music and some people have very nice outfits that they wear,” she said.

“It’s quite interesting to watch, even if you’re not a dancer, everyone gets something out of it.”

Messer says that while the event if focused for people who already know how to dance, it might be a good opportunity for those new or curious about square dancing to learn more.

‘It’s not a place to learn from scratch,” she said. “All the clubs have how-to classes where you can learn, but this won’t be the place for it. People are more than welcome to come watch and see what’s going on, though. “ While square dancing may not be the top of everyone’s mind for exercise and entertainment, Messer says that for her, it has been a life-changing experience.

“It’s very good exercise, wonderful socializing, and you can go any-

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where in the world and square dance, because it is always called in English, no matter if you’re in Japan, or China, or wherever, so it’s an activity you can do all over,” she said.

We started when our kids were young, and they don’t allow drinking at the dances, so therefore we could dance any night of the week that we had free, and come home and still go to work the next morning,” she said.

For fellow member Dot Letkeman, it’s a similar experience.

“I began square dancing in 2008, a year after my husband died, because I still wanted to be out on the social scene a bit” she said. “I wanted to do something social, and you didn’t have to go as a couple, you could go as a single. I could go as a single person and be welcomed. There was always more people to dance with.”

She adds that in addition to making new friends, square dancing has also had an effect on her life outside the dance floor.

“It involves memory work. Your

brain and memory are constantly in use,” she said. “When the caller starts talking, you’re listening, and you’d better get that next step right. It’s also great for the legs. You do many of mile out on that dance floor.”

Although she enjoys the socialization that comes from her own club, Letkeman says that she is most looking forward to the weekend event, where she will see friends she usually only sees annually.

“When we all get together, we all see friends. We all get to know each other, because we travel to other places as a club, and you get to know people living in different places.

“We’re like family. We might be across the whole province, but we’re still like family.”

The 36th Annual Federation Square Dance will take place on November 6, 7 and 8 in Swift Current. The whole weekend cost for dancers is $80 with a banquet dinner included. For more information, visit the federation online at http://www.sksquaredance.ca

Boxer Brief Two boxers from the Grasslands Boxing Club from Ponteix did well at Provincial Boxing held in Regina earlier in October.

Janick Lacroix took home a provincial medal in the 66 kg after defeating Creedance Horsefall of the Jaguar Box-

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Abraham Dyck fought well, but lost a close decision to Preston Lachance of Saskatoon.

The Sandhills Boxing Club in Leader will be hosting a tournament on November 7.

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LIONS FIGHT OFF THE SABRES TO ADVANCE TO PROVINCIAL SEMI-FINAL T H E A D VA N C E S TA F F

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t was a perfect afternoon for football on Oct 31 when the Gull Lake Lions won against the Hanley Sabres 69-43. The game was the 1A SWAC 6-man Provincial Quarter-Final game at Gerry Elmslie Field in Gull Lake.

The start of the game saw the Lions down by 14 points thanks to two rapid-fire touchdowns by the Sabres. By halftime, the Lions had recovered enough to score 4 touchdowns on their way to the

big win.

“That was a big win,” said Head Coach Neal Boutin. “With the way the game started, we didn’t really know what was going to happen, but we put it back together, ironed out the wrinkles, and played the game we wanted to play out there.”

This win will mean the team has an important challenge in the weeks ahead, as they will advance to the next level of playoffs. The Lions will travel to Raymore for a semi-final game vs. the home Rebels.

GAME STATS Rushing: Josh Anderson: 22 carries for 175 yards, 4 TDs Callen Boutin: 18 carries for 127 yards, 1 TD Tyson Logan: 5 carries for 23 yards Receiving: Tyson Logan: 3 for 61, 2 TDs Danny McCarty: 2 for 27, 1 TD Rylee Ferriss: 2 for 66 Callen Boutin: 1 for 27

Passing: Josh Anderson: 8 of 14 for 181 yards, 3TD Defence: Eric Harvey: 14 tackles, 3 knockdowns Dayne Stenson: 7 tackles, 1 knockdown Kevin Sosa: 6 tackles, 2 knockdowns Sam Kerr: 3 tackles, 1 interception for a TD Josh Anderson: 3 tackles, 1 knockdown Saeid Zanidean: 1 tackle Drew Hilmoe: 1 fumble recovery Caine Sorenson: 1 knockdown

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Junior Volleyball Playoffs Tuesday, November 3:

• Rolling Hills B boys @ Swift Current Comp.

Teams include the Comp, Hodgeville, Vanguard, Ponteix and Wymark. Top team advances.

• Rolling Hills A girls @ Herbert. Teams include Herbert, Gull Lake, O.M. Irwin and Waldeck. Top team advances.

Wednesday, November 4:

• Rolling Hills A boys @ O.M. Irwin. Teams include Irwin, Ecole Centennial and Waldeck.

Top team advances.

• Cypress Hills boys @ Cabri. Teams include Cabri, Hazlet, Leader and Fox Valley. Top 2 teams advance.

• Rolling Hills B girls @ Hodgeville (this is a two day competition and will finish on Thurs, Nov 5).

Teams include Hodgeville, Ponteix, Vanguard, Wymark and the Comp. Top team advances.

Saturday, November 7:

• Cypress Hills girls @ Hazlet. Teams include Hazlet, Maple Creek, Fox Valley, Leader and Cabri. Top 2 teams advance.

• Whitemud girls @ Val Marie. Teams include Val Marie, Shaunavon, Frontier, Eastend and Consul. Top 2 teams advance.

• Whitemud boys @ Shauanvon. Teams include Shauanvon, Frontier, Val Marie and Eastend.

Top 2 teams advance.

BLUE CRUSH The Shaunavon Shadows played their first provincial home game in 13 years on Saturday. They will host the provincial semi-final on November 7. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

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November 6, 2015 (Friday) 8:00 PM at Frontier Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Cabri Rink Complex

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7:30 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex Cabri Bulldogs at Gull Lake Greyhounds 8:00 PM at Maple Creek Rink Complex Shaunavon Badgers at Maple Creek Hawks

November 10, 2015 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex

November 13, 2015 (Friday)

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November 15, 2015 (Sunday) 2:00 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex

The Frontier Raiders won the SWAC senior girls volleyball league title on Oct 27. The Raiders defeated Herbert in their first match then played the host Shaunavon Silhouettes in the final. The scores were 25-13, 25-17.

Front row (L to R) Heather Caswell, Avery Evenson, Sarah Moule, Steffany Monreal. Middle row (L to R) Patricia Pineda, Tadjana DelaCruz, Amanda Mitchell, Madison Bertram, Shyla Purpora. Back row (L to R) Assistant coach Jaimie Nelson, Jyllian Kaliciak, Sydney Onerheim, Miah Gates, Coach Tanya Turner.

Consul Rockets at Gull Lake Greyhounds

November 18, 2015 (Wednesday)

8:00 PM at Shaunavon Rink Complex Frontier Flyers at Shaunavon Badgers 8:00 PM at Maple Creek Rink Complex Consul Rockets at Maple Creek Hawks

November 20, 2015 (Friday)

8:00 PM at Cabri Rink Complex Frontier Flyers at Cabri Bulldogs 8:00 PM at Maple Creek Rink Complex Leader Flyers at Maple Creek Hawks 8:30 PM at Consul Rink Complex Shaunavon Badgers at Consul Rockets

November 21, 2015 (Saturday) 7:30 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Consul Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex

November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex

November 27, 2015 (Friday)

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Maple Creek Hawks at Gull Lake Greyhounds Cabri Bulldogs at Consul Rockets Shaunavon Badgers at Leader Flyers

Maple Creek Hawks at Gull Lake Greyhounds

Cabri Bulldogs at Shaunavon Badgers Leader Flyers at Consul Rockets

The Frontier Raiders captured the SWAC senior boys’ volleyball league championship on Oct 28. The Raiders defeated Shaunavon 2-0 in their first match then played the host Vanguard in the final. The scores were 19-25, 25-8, 25-15. Back Row (L to R) Ben Dumontel, Felix Purpora, Dave Montiano, Cody Carothers, Kendell Shirley, Keegan Ham (coach). Middle Row (L to R) Len Fyfe (coach), Tyson Norheim, Ashtin Koudelka, Travis Platt, Dalton Lightfoot. Bottom Row (L to R) Taron Ham, David Knelsen.

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hen Ponteix High School Vice Principal Trisha Carleton first came up with the idea for her twelfth grade students to put on a haunted house for the community, she didn’t know it would lead to such big lessons.

On Oct 29, nine twelfth grade students and one tenth grade student banded together to create a haunted house for the children and adults in the Ponteix community.

“I put it out to the Grade 12 class every year. They’re in charge of the haunted house, so kudos to these guys, because they have really worked together and saw it through. Literally all I did for them was tell them they’re making a haunted house, and to do whatever they want.”

While the group was just looking to put on a good time, Carleton says it turned out to be so much more.

“I think events like this not only force them to work together, but also take a leadership role,” she said. “It’s great preparation for when they leave high school in a few months. They had to organize themselves, which is a skill that a lot of kids don’t naturally have. We tend to organize them, and we tend to delegate, and I didn’t do any of that.

Carleton says that while she suggested the idea, it was the class that took the initiative; Something that she believes will help them later in life.

“They had to come together and each person had their own area they took care of, and some oversaw, which was a great leadership opportunity,” she said. “It’s a good skill for them, because the reality is they’re going to get out and have to lead something.

“It’s so good for them to have some practice and to have to be in charge.

Sometimes I think we don’t allow kids to do that enough, and hopefully this will

change that a little.”

The haunted house turned out to be a massive success for the school, and saw a huge turnout of both students, adults and teachers, Carleton said.

“We have a huge turnout tonight. We even had some kids whose parents have driven over 20 miles just for them to go through. That speaks such volumes about our community and our parents, who are willing to drive so far in the evening just to support us.

“A few of our teachers went through as well, and it’s good for the kids to see us put ourselves out there as well.

They participated in something the kids organized, and that’s huge for the kids, because they see that adults are supporting them, too.”

While some might be dubious about the idea of ten 17-year-olds in charge of a large event, Carleton says it is chances like these that give children the chance to grow.

“I have not done anything; my hands have not touched anything,” she said.

“They’ve done it all on their own time, they’ve all stayed after school to get ready for this, and it’s helped them tremendously.”

She says that while the opportunity for leadership and development was mostly focused on the twelfth grade students, younger students learned a valuable lesson, as well.

“The Grade 6/7 class will put on a similar show the next night, and I had a girl come up to me and say “oh, ours isn’t going to be that scary,” and she was kind of disappointed, but I said to her “you’re right, but you have to consider your audience, you have kids in kindergarten and you have to tone it down.” It makes them think outside their own world for a little while.

As for the kids who were brave enough to go through the haunted house, the twelfth grade class can be proud of the rave reviews they received.

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Cuts like a knife

BY TA R A M U L H E R N DAV I D S O N

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ast year after a bit of a chaotic fall, we took a hiatus from carving pumpkins.

The kids were slightly disappointed but their overabundance of Hallowe’en candy eased the pain, their sorrow was short-lived. I may have actually missed carving the pumpkins more than the kids so this year, I was intent on accomplishing our ghoulish goals. One of my kids and I carefully selected shiny, orange pumpkins, we all discussed designs, weighed the options, and I sharpened my knives. I was pretty excited. I mean, for the kids’ sake, of course.

I’ve always appreciated a good pumpkin specimen and had a pretty large pumpkin patch when I was a kid. I used to grow so many pumpkins I sold them to a nearby grocery store, back before marketing products from gate-to-plate was even a “thing.” I sold small pumpkins for a dollar, medium-sized pumpkins for two, and three bucks would get you a nice, large pumpkin. Of course, being a little kid, I needed some level of support from an adult for my entrepreneurial adventure.

My mom possessed an ever-useful drivers’ license, which was instrumental in getting the pumpkins from the origin to my market destination. She graciously donated a large portion of her garden in a prime low-lying area toward my cause, and probably more time than I actually realized as well.

My pumpkin patch gradually dwindled over the years, probably following a drought

and I returned to growing pumpkins simply for my own decorating purposes. As I got older, I created spider webs, bats, cows, scary faces, black cats and full moons in my little round pumpkins. I preferred to concentrate my efforts on the impractical, never actually creating any useful like a pie or a loaf. Even in university, somewhere between mid-terms and Ag Bag Drag, my cousin and I would carve out time in our schedules to cut up a pumpkin or two. Come to think of it, most of my carving memories really came from adulthood.

This year, specifically for my kids’ enjoyment only (not mine, I swear!), we cut the tops off our pumpkins and scooped the seeds out, elbow-deep in orange slime. Not one to let children play with knives, I set forth cutting their designs out under careful supervision. One pumpkin was carved into a traditional jack-o-lantern, one was carved into a Ninja Turtle, and I carefully cut Cinderella and Prince Charming in a carriage on the third one. It was a tedious process, one that even extended over a couple of days, but I gave it my best effort. For the kids.

In one last selfless act of parenthood, I ruffled through their total mixed ration of Hallowe’en treats after the little gaffers were asleep. I took it upon myself to sort out a few goodies I deemed inappropriate for their tender, young palettes. You know, really bad things like M&M’s, rockets, fullsized chocolate bars, and licorice. I disposed of the excess sugar carefully, one treat at a time, until all I had left was a small pile of wrappers. Someone had to do it. For the sake of the children.

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he is six years old. Most kids her age already have a list of accomplishments to their name, like going to school, riding a bike (perhaps even without training wheels) and knowing how to swim (perhaps even without waterwings).

Most North American six-year-olds have eaten a variety of foods ( from noodles to cheesy noodles), have slept in their very own beds and have called two special people ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’.

But not this six-year-old.

Mei Chen is six, but she has never called anyone ‘Mom’ or ‘Dad’, she has never ridden a bike or swam and she had never eaten solid food of any kind. This little girl lived on a diet of rice milk out of a bottle for the first SIX YEARS of her life, during which time she had been tied down in a crib at night.

But that all changed this week as Mei Chen, a Down’s syndrome orphan from China, was rescued by her new Momma.

Kelly Schultz from Wisconsin, USA saw a picture of Mei Chen 18 months ago. Kelly and Bill Schultz knew immediately they had to make Mei Chen their daughter.

After 18 months of intensive paperwork and the raising of $30,000 to cover the cost of international adoption, Kelly is now in China to pick up Mei Chen.

When we met the Chinese orphan in 2011, she was pale and gaunt and had bug bites all over her face. Our precious adopted daughter from China (Journey) slept with Mei Chen in the same room for the first year of her life. We were told that, ‘no one would want Mei Chen because she had Down’s syndrome.’

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Here is what Kelly emailed to me after she met her daughter this week: “I am still in awe that she is mine and that she will come home with me in less than two weeks and sleep in her very own bed that has been waiting for her for over a year. She will wear all the pretty little clothes that have been just waiting to be worn by such a little Princess! It is surreal, like a wonderful dream come true!

I brought her a toy remote control that lights up and plays music and it was a total hit although she uses it like a phone and knows exactly what it is for! She came to me right away and I picked her up and hugged and kissed her and she just looked at me. I’m sure she was trying to figure out what was going on but she was great. They prepared her well. She said mama to me right away; they obviously had been practicing! I brought out a baby doll for her and she took it and kissed it and patted it.

Very sweet. She has my heart!

She is totally potty trained. They still give her a bottle three times a day with formula and rice cereal in it. I didn’t think to bring a bottle for a six-year-old so she ate it off a spoon today and was fine. We will get a bottle tomorrow for while we are here but once we are home she will switch to a cup. We ordered fried rice from Pizza Hut for her and she ate it with a spoon and did great and also drank from a cup for me.”

Mei Chen has a Momma! There’s nothing that could make me happier.

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haron Ford beloved wife of Bernie Ford passed away on October 14, 2015. Sharon also leaves to cherish her memory her five children; Debra, Lorri, Lance (Cathy), Sandi, Rebecca (Ron), sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and one uncle Courtney Gibson.

Sharon was beloved in her community and would willingly help out whenever she was asked. She belonged to some community organizations. In her younger days she played ball and curled.

When curling was on the television you would find her in her chair watching and cheering.

Sharon loved to play cards, bridge being her favourite but any card game would do. Many an hour passed at the farm when the family gathered on special occasions.

Sharon was the anchor for her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. When she knew they would be coming to the farm the baking would begin. She knew what each one liked and it would be there for them.

This past Labour Day holiday the entire family, kids and all rolled into the yard for a surprise birthday party

for Sharon and Bernie with all the food and everything needed for a party. Sharon was heard to say but I don’t have anything ready for you, no one told me you were coming.

During Sharon’s hospital stay once again they all came to visit grandma. The twinkle in her eyes, the smile on her face, hugs and kisses said how happy she was to see them all.

She would often say to Bernie when they all had left how lucky they were to have such a loving and caring family. I wouldn’t trade what it means to me for all the money in the world.

She will be missed very very much but our memories will be with us forever.

A Memorial and Tea was held on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Tompkins, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers were Sharon’s grandsons Kory, Travis, Nick, Jasen, Justin, and Craig. Donation may be made to the Tompkins Lioness Cancer Committee, Tompkins Cancer Committee, or the Tompkins Senior Centre. Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements, 306-662-2292, www.binkleysfuneralservice.com

SPIRITUAL GLEANINGS

Planting Bulbs

BY J OY S A S S E

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.B. White, in his introduction to an essay called Onward and Upward in the Garden, writes lovingly about what he sees in his wife’s passion for gardening.

Most times, she took a break from the routine of the day to slip out for a few minutes to weed and dead-head and dig in her garden.

But the annual planting of the spring bulbs had almost a liturgical quality. Carefully clad in warm hat, old coat and rubber boots, armed with charted design, clipboard and director’s chair, she took her bulbs to the edge of the freshly turned bed and set to work.

He has watched the ritual unfold for years and has chuckled at her somewhat bedraggled appearance as she contemplates her moves.

This year something deeper is happening. She’s older and has been facing serious illness. The words with which he captures an essence brings tears to my eyes.

“There is something touching in her studied absorption in the implausible notion that there would be yet another spring, oblivious to the ending of her own days, which she knew perfectly well was near at hand, sitting there with her detailed chart under those dark skies in the dying October, calmly plotting the resurrection.”

What a gift to be able to listen for the soul of such a moment.

Hymn writer Natalie Sleeth also gives theological expression to bulb planting: “in the bulb there is a flower; / in the seed an apple-tree, / in cocoons a hidden promise; / butterflies will soon be free …

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Unknown First Nations women and baby at Maple Creek.

Photographer unknown. Courtesy of Donny White.

Unknown female employees at the Maple Leaf Hotel in Maple Creek. Photograph attributed to Geraldine Moodie. Photo courtesy of Donny White.

International

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BY D O N N Y W H I T E

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ural Women’s Day was celebrated in Maple Creek on Sunday, October 25 with a programme honouring the 10th Anniversary of the publication, “A Voice of Her Own”. The five editors/writers from Alberta and Saskatchewan were present. A very supportive audience listened as each author shared her perspective on how times have changed in the ten years since the publication of the book. Several women who were featured in the book also spoke of change, including Joan Lawrence who celebrates her 100th birthday in six weeks. The inspiration for this programme belongs to Dr. Jean McKendry, Rural Branch Manager, Chinook Regional Library and her insight into the cultural significance of this publication to people of the southwest. As a lead-in to the programme, I was asked to give a presentation regarding my research and writing on pioneer women of the southwest, some of which I will share.

I first became interested with women’s history in the southwest in the early 1980s, while researching and writing a book on the life and works of pioneer photographer, Geraldine Moodie. Due to the lack of information, the project took me over ten years to complete as it necessitated visiting archival holdings across Canada and into England.

Throughout my travels I was stunned with the lack of information/details surrounding women in general, but particularly during the frontier/early settlement period. I thought if someone of Geraldine’s stature could “fall beneath the

cracks” and become lost to history, what hope was there for the average woman. I wanted to read/hear history from a woman’s perspective, as without her voice we have only part of the story.

Hoping to rectify this to some degree, I undertook to interview and document pioneer women in Medicine Hat and Maple Creek. As this was a sidebar to my regular work and research, my methodology was random and hardly scientific. The individuals chosen, tended to come from the earliest families of the area, as my hope was to document stories while there was still first or second generation offspring alive. To my surprise, I discovered the women I interviewed were far less interested and forthcoming about their mothers/grandmothers than they were with their fathers/grandfathers stories. In most cases, the role of the woman was dismissed as being of secondary importance to the man. Two common responses to my questions were often, “yes, my mother was involved with the church and lodge but my father….” or “my mother didn’t really do anything of importance, but let me tell you about my father?” This pattern was also repeated with the early interviews of the Moodie project. The first interview with a granddaughter in 1980 was quite different than the final one with her in 1997, once the project had received national/international attention.

Frustrated, I drafted a detailed questionnaire to hand out following each interview, hoping that given more time the respondent would provide additional information/details. The majority of questionnaires were not returned and with those that were, the answers were often one-word or one-line responses. I

Cowgirls at the Z-X Ranch at present day Eastend – all unknown. Photographer unknown, courtesy of Donny White

value the few that were completed with some thought and attention.

However, since the social revolution of the 60s/70s, interest in women’s history has increased exponentially, resulting in women’s studies programmes, numerous publications and an appreciation/ understanding by succeeding generations regarding the important role their mothers/grandmothers played in shaping our communities. The wonderful book, “A Voice of Her Own” is testament to this appreciation and understanding.

The compilation of local history books, especially during the 1980s/90s also contributed to the documentation of women’s stories and has increased awareness and appreciation. These books however, tend to be self-censored, sometimes focused more on genealogy then actual history and are still heavy on the male contribution versus the female.

However without these books, virtually nothing would have survived regarding the average woman in the southwest and overall the editors of the various books and their teams of volunteers deserve credit for a job well done. Unfortunately, these books were written too late (in most cases) to record anything other than a name/date of the first women from the frontier/early settlement period.

The women of the frontier/early settlement period were and still are the focus of my interest, albeit I have included women from more contemporary decades when the stories intrigue me and I feel justice has not been done in documenting their story. In all cases, regardless of time period, information on the First Nations, Chinese and to a lesser degree Metis women is sadly lacking and lost to time. Although it took years

of travel and time, I was able to piece together the story of Geraldine Moodie, as there was a paper trail through her prominent Eastern/British family as well as her husband (NWMP), however the paper trail of most First Nations, Chinese and Metis women is non-existent. The male members of these groups have not fared much better, albeit some information can be gleaned depending upon their role and relationship within the dominant community.

As a student of historic photography, I have collected hundreds of historic images of this area and in most instances, the same argument holds true with photography – most captions of First Nations women in this area simply read “unknown”. Finding a historic or even pre-Second World War image of a Chinese woman is even more difficult, unless it is in a group photograph or from more recent years - stringent immigration laws are to blame for much of this, as well as prejudicial attitudes.

In closing, I’d like to encourage readers in the southwest to share with me the stories and images of their mothers/ grandmothers/great grandmothers, as I attempt to document a wider swath of women than I have to date. I also applaud Dr. McKendry’s efforts in pulling together the authors of “A Voice of Her Own” – their perspectives on the past, present and future provided for a fascinating afternoon.

I would like to thank Melvin Moorhead for providing additional information on last month’s story in respect to Catherine Claustre’s husband, Ben Blacklaw. It is most appreciated.

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Farther east in the Rockies of eastern British Columbia and western Alberta, snowfall will underachieve this winter. The majority of the snow in this region will fall during the first half of the winter before a drier pattern sets up during January and February.

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Average temperatures could be as much as 3 degrees Celsius (5.5 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal this winter in cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Regina.

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Increased Risk for Ice Storms in Ontario, Quebec This coming winter will not be nearly as cold as last winter thanks in part to El Niño.

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Unfortunately, the winter pattern will also favor an increased risk of ice storms, especially from eastern Ontario to southern Quebec, including the cities of Ottawa and Montreal.

Much of Ontario, including the lake-effect snow belts will have less snowfall compared to normal, as the main storm track shifts to the south and east during January and February.

As the storm track shifts toward the East Coast later in January and February, there will be an increased risk for significant snowfall events across eastern Quebec, including the Gaspe Peninsula.

Stormy but Mild Conditions Forecast for Most of Atlantic Canada The combination of a strong El Niño and warmer-than-usual sea-surface waters surrounding the region will lead to slightly higher temperatures compared to normal this winter.

The winter could turn snowy again from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island, especially the second half of the winter.

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LEAGUE OF WOLVES

gain formidable producing presence for new album

BY J O R DA N PA R K E R

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iapot has been busy, as artists filter in and out of the studio to record for Aspen Beveridge’s Skullcreek Studios, but perhaps the biggest development has been the production of the new League Of Wolves record.

“I’ve had the opportunity to keep in contact with Jacquire King since I went and worked with him in France. He agreed to mix the next League Of Wolves album, so when we finish here, we’ll send it to Nashville,” said Beveridge, band member and owner of Skullcreek Studios.

“We’re also really fortunate to have Leot Hansen, who has come in and is helping is produce this. We’ve written a lot, played shows, and he’s played a huge part in our creative process.”

Hansen, a former member of popular Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs, is a Juno-winning artist who has been lending a hand on the album.

“This is so exciting, to have Jacquire and

Leot both working on this. Jacquire is excited to hear about what we’ve done here, and this album can also work as a promotional tool to get this band to higher level booking agents and bigger tours,” he said.

“Leot’s influence has been huge. We’ve spent a lot of time with him writing, discussing arrangements and learning how to produce. He has a wealth of knowledge and can make decisions to make this better, more listenable and allow it to connect with audiences.”

League Of Wolves have seen amazing support in the area, with their songs being promoted on radio stations across the province, sometimes without them even having to ask.

“It’s really been amazing that sometimes even if we’re not pushing, the music gets out there. Our new single is being done through a commercial rock radio campaign starting in January, with a company out of Toronto.”

The new single hits January 5, with the album expected to be pushed out in February. Until then, the group continues to work together, with Hansen guiding.

“He shows you how to be patient and he’s honest and simple. It’s a better route than making things too complicated. He has a great vibe, and he knows how to work with the creative process,” said Beveridge.

“He’s a humble guy, and we think his input is important. He’s low maintenance in the studio and he doesn’t have a big ego. We work well together.”

Hansen says while the record has a ways to go, he’s happy with the direction.

“We haven’t worked very long, but there’s chemistry between Aspen and I, and the way we are in the studio is really positive,” he said.

“It’s a project for me right now, and whether this develops into something major later is to be determined. This is still in the incubation period. We are enjoying writing songs together, and right now we’re just rolling with it.”

He’s been able to take his experiences and teach the band, especially when it comes to what it’s like on the road.

“You can be out for long periods of time and go through a lot of stuff. It’s about telling

the younger guys what to do and how to get along easier. You can go without band turmoil and anything else along the way,” he said.

“These guys are like sponges and soak up everything. I just want to tell them my experiences and try to help them. All paths are different and bands come up different ways, but I try to prepare them a bit.”

Aspen and Leot both came to the table with songs, both sets with varying disciplines and ideals.

“Some are punk rock and some are darker, like Queens of the Stone Age. I don’t know yet what the album will be. It’s kind of exciting, we’re trimming the fat and seeing what comes out. We are picking the best and moulding around that,” he said.

“We could have darker music or poppy rock. Everything is productive and there is progression. They might have been green the last time, but they have so much potential.

This should be a great album.”

Eastend native competing in film contest

BY J O R DA N PA R K E R

editor@gulllakeadvance.com

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pencer Streichert left Eastend to fulfill his big-city dream of being a stuntman, but now his dream has evolved into something greater.

Streichert finds himself pushing to win one of the $10,000 prizes -- enough to make his first professional short film -with the STORYHIVE Digital Shorts competition.

“This competition started two years ago. Your short is voted on during a 14-day period, and that helps decide which of all these projects entered gets made,” he said.

“It just has to be acceptable by CRTC standards, which nowadays is pretty much everything. There are 30 winners total, either from Alberta or B.C.,” said the Calgary resident.

Though there are 30 winners, the provincial split doesn’t have to be even.

This isn’t Streichert’s first experience with this contest.

“I was on the winning team the first time I did it, but I was just doing stunts then. But last year I was in the contest with the guy who is directing my feature this year, but we didn’t win. This year I’m submitting a short I wrote called Dr. Face,” he said.

For Streichert, moving into doing stunt work and film was kind of an obscure idea.

“I just wanted to do stunt work for so long, but soon I wanted to see how the other side of the camera actions worked. I started looking at editing, camera work and more at the University of Calgary,” he said.

The enterprising young talent also does standup comedy, which has allowed him to succeed in other areas.

“By doing acting and standup, I soon realized I could be funny enough to write my own script. When I wrote this one, everyone I showed but one person was really into it. I guess

there’s always that one guy who passed on Goodfellas,” he laughs.

“It’s been super beneficial to be a comedian and try to do this. When I started standup I didn’t have my voice, but I soon found one. I was able to write characters believably and I could write comedy, and Dr. Face is a comedic short.”

Dr. Face is a grandstanding, over-the-top concept played with a straight, genre style.

“It’s about a detective superhero who can absorb knowledge by slamming his face into things. He has super strength on one side of his face. It’s absolutely ridiculous, but it will be filmed noir style. There’s this serious detective side, like no one is in on the joke,” he said.

The short is picking up traction, and the project is personally important to Streichert.

“This is the first short film I’ve written myself, and my comedy is there and this reflects my sensibilities. After the contest you can retain your rights to the film, and I could show the world my skill as a filmmaker rather than a performer.”

He has been lucky to gain a lot of work in stunts as well as in acting roles leading up to this.

“Originally I just wanted stunt work, so I did a few days in Regina on Stranded, a Christian Slater flick. But the film tax credit got cut, and half of us went to Winnipeg, with the other half going to Calgary. I could get more work if I left, so I saved and moved,” he said.

“Last year I got so much work. I appeared on Young Drunk Punk, Heartland, the final season of Hell On Wheels and Fargo. I was on big union shows, and it was amazing. For Hell On Wheels they needed someone with firearms training, and being a southwest boy, I’ve been trained since I was 12.”

He is still coming to grips with the fact this is actually his life.

“At times I just can’t believe it. I should be ranching right now, but I’m doing this. I met Chris Porter from Heartland

this summer, and it’s weird to think that I’m small-town and people in my area watch. Now I’m a part of it,” he said.

Streichert is seeing incredible voting support from Eastend and beyond, and is so excited.

“I think it’s phenomenal. I’m blown away by how many people are voting for it. I moved away a year-and-a-half ago, but it’s still home to me. The support right now really is proof of that.”

To vote for his project, go to http://www.storyhive.com/project/show/id/936. You can vote once per day. Voting is open until Nov. 9.

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arvest has essentially wrapped up in the province as 99 per cent of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. There are some crops such as flax and oats left to be combined when weather and time permits. Harvest was challenging for producers due to frequent rainfall, delayed maturity and secondary growth of weeds.

Crop quality remains an issue for some areas, with the majority rated either close to or below the 10 year average.

Rainfall throughout harvest caused sprouting, bleaching and staining in many cereal and pulse crops.

Yields vary throughout the province and are reported as average in most cases. Yields for hard red spring wheat are reported as 37 bushels per acre, durum 38 bushels per acre, oats 85 bushels per acre, barley 59 bushels per acre, canola 34 bushels per acre, peas 31 bushels per acre and lentils 1,293 lb. per acre.

Average hay yields on dry land are reported as 1.1 tons per acre for alfalfa and alfalfa/brome hay, 1.0 ton per acre for other tame hay, 0.9 tons per acre for wild hay and 1.7 tons per acre for

greenfeed. On irrigated land, the estimated average hay yields are 3.0 tons per acre for alfalfa hay and other tame hay, 3.5 tons per acre for alfalfa/brome hay and 4.0 tons per acre for greenfeed. Cattle producers have indicated that they have adequate winter feed supplies.

The number of acres seeded into winter cereals is about average in most areas. However, due to a late harvest, wet conditions in some areas and dry soil conditions in other areas, the number of acres seeded has slightly decreased in the southeastern, east-central and west-central regions compared to the previous year. Acres seeded to fall rye have increased in the southeast.

Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to more than an inch in some southern areas. Heading into winter, topsoil moisture conditions are rated as nine per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and six per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate and 14 per cent short. The east-central and northeast regions are reporting excess moisture in many fields.

Farmers are busy completing fall work, bringing cattle home from pastures and hauling bales.

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Balancing It Out

BY B R E N N A N T U R N E R

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rains this past week turned its attention to more demand and weather headlines as North American harvest pressures are starting to subside with the large majority of the crop now in the bin. The planting pace down in Brazil of soybeans continues to accelerate, with some of the previously drier regions finally getting rains (albeit they will continue to need good showers moving forward to make the proposed 100-million tonne soybean crop!). Most analysts believe that the Australian wheat crop is going to come in somewhere between A.B.A.R.E.S.’ estimate of 24 million tonnes and the U.S.D.A.’s call for 27 million, suggesting that El Nino rhetoric being prophesized will have little effect on the crop in the Land Down Undda. On that note, little rain is on the horizon for Black Sea crops but some good showers are in the long-term forecast for the U.S. southern plains so things are sort of being balanced out in that regard.

The Canadian Ag Ministry increased its pulse crop production estimates from its September numbers to almost 6 million tonnes, but that’s still 9% below last year’s 6.584 million-tonne crop of peas, lentils, mustard, beans, canaryseed, and sunflowers. Specifically, dry pea production was increased by 8% from its previous estimate to 3.156 million tonnes (still 17% below last year’s 3.81 million tonne crop) while lentils production was increased by 3.8% from September’s estimate to 2.162M tonnes (up 9% from 2014/15). On the demand side of the equation, strong pulls from both the domestic and export markets equals tighter Canadian ending stocks with lentils and peas carryout dropping 27% and 77% respectively from 2014/15 to just 265,000 and 100,000 tonnes remaining by July

2016. What’s this mean? More potential for prices to run as Indian demand continues to be strong and Turkish buying has increased lately. That being said, some speculation is happening on whether or not India will be able to produce sufficient supplies in their rabi crop (to be harvested in February/March), given the dry conditions they’re currently planting into. With El Nino weather pressure still on the horizon, I think that it might be a little early to be looking to aggressively price out new crop pulses.

Coming back to Canada, with the crop in the bin, the attention seems to solely be on grain marketing. Wheat basis levels dropped into negative territory this week as buyers are pulling back on purchasing after record deliveries in September and despite the Canadian Loonie hovering below 76 cents. Producers who were able to lock in basis levels that were more than a dollar above the Minneapolis price are sure to be able to take advantage of higher winter & spring prices that most analysts are forecasting (including yours truly – although, don’t expect that aforementioned 50% move in the next 6-9 months, let alone half of that). Overall, some good demand data points are helping support grain prices from the gluttony of the supply that is out there, which is why we’re seeing more than a sideways trade than anything right now.

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“It’s inspiring to see the applicants’ dedication to raising agriculture awareness and understanding,” Stewart said.

“We had so many qualified applicants that it was difficult to choose the final four, but I believe Alanna, Cody, Mackenzie and Brentt will shine as our first Agriculture Ambassadors.”

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Applicants selected for interviews were required to outline how they would accomplish these tasks. Plans presented by the winners included an on-campus agriculture awareness day, agriculture-related tours and networking events, getting new colleges involved in agriculture, and launching newsletters and blogs.

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