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he homeowner of a rural Swift Current property reported a break and enter and the theft of firearms, passports and electronics on November 8, 2015. The Swift Current Rural Detachment of the RCMP’s partnered with the Swift Current Provincial GIS and the Swift Current Municipal Detachment on this investigation. Joshua Gabriel Bloor, a Swift Current man, was charged and convicted of break and enter to steal a firearm on November 20 in Swift Current Provincial Court. He was sentenced to 11 months in custody. The firearms were recovered as a result of the conviction. Police would like to remind the public about the importance and the legal requirement to properly secure firearms to prevent theft. It is also recommended passports and other documents be stored. If you have any information about this or any other crime, contact your local detachment, call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to an arrest or cleared case, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Refugees in Saskatchewan more than about Syria BY B E T H JA R R E L L
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hen Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be accepting 25,000 refugees before the end of 2015, communities around Canada immediately began planning. Icasiana de Gala from the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre located in Swift Current says while the southwest isn’t on schedule to receive any Syrian refugees, they’re still preparing for the possibility. “Our role is to provide services to newcomers, it doesn’t matter to us who shows up, refugees or not,” she said. “As far as I know, we’re waiting. We don’t have a refugee assistant program in this city, but we are not sure it will always be like that. “Once we get the call and refugees are on their way, we would do our job and provide services as needed.” de Gala says that new refugees would require more services than other immigrants, something that complicates the situation. “When they come here, most want
to be here and chose this, but there are people who have been forced into the situation from their home country and brought here,” she said. “They would require extra services like counselling, but even with that comes problems. “Depending on their level of education they may need more help with the language. It’s so hard to counsel someone without them having the language.” She adds that most immigrants who come don’t face the same struggles that refugees coming to Canada face. “Most immigrants who come here have connections here like employers, or family with them, or they’ve connected with us prior to coming here,” she said. “But they come in trickles, not all at the same time. If 50 people were to arrive today, we wouldn’t know where to put them, especially with winter here now, this is not the usual weather that they are accustomed to.” de Gala says it’s more than just a problem of adjusting to a different type of weather, however. “The refugees would have more problems than other immigrants,” she said. “For example, if they are kids, you have
to get them to enter the school system. For the past five years, they haven’t been in school regardless of how old they are.” Not only do they have to speak a new language, then there are customs they don’t understand, like why they can’t bring their backpack everywhere, or not allowed to walk out of the classroom when they want….” She says that she believes people in the Southwest are preparing for refugees to arrive, and the Centre receives many phone calls and emails a week enquiring about helping out. “We receive a lot of calls from people about refugees coming here. We always say the same answer, that we’re not sure, they might, they might chose to live here if (the cities) can’t handle the number,” she said. Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw have already been approved as cities to host refugees in Saskatchewan, but not outside the four centres. While nothing is for sure, de Gala says she is taking names of people who want to help in case they hear that refugees are coming to the Swift Current area.
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A fatal crash 1.6 kilometres west of Swift Current left a 27-year-old man dead after his car was hit by a semi-trailer on Highway 1.
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location 1.6 kilometres west of Swift Current around 3 a.m. A car entered Highway # 1 from a southbound direction on the North Service Road and drove in front of the westbound semi-trailer. The driver of the care was pronounced dead at the scene, with the driver and passenger of the semi walking away uninjured.
The highway was closed for several hours while the scene was cleaned up, and traffic was re-routed. It re-opened again around 10:30 a.m. The Coroner’s Office and RCMP Collision Analyst are assisting with the investigation. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor.
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Saskatchewan parks set new visitation record committed to investing in park infrastructure to support the current demand and future growth of visitation.” The strong numbers may have something to do with the tireless work put into visitor services and capital infrastructure investment in the provincial parks. “We have increased visitation because of improved parks and visitor centres. We have spent $52 million in four years on upgrades and infrastructure renewal,” she said. They’ve spent an additional $40 million between 2007 and now on capital projects, upgrades and maintenance including new campgrounds, upgraded washroom and shower facilities and expanded electricity to more campsites. “We believe that the parks should be cherished. There are so many people here who enjoy them for recreation and beauty. We do what we can to upgrade them,” said MacDougall. “We are always reviewing our programs and interpretive services. We have the Learn to Camp program, which focuses on new citizens, and next year we’re looking at a Learn to Fish program.” MacDougall is not only happy with the numbers, but with the responses from campers to their time in the parks. “I think based on a survey of campers, they’re very satisfied with their experiences. We love that they can come, create memories and cherish those for years to come.”
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he parks in the province set a visitation record of 3.9 million this year. The increase, close to 125,000 more than the previous 2013 record, is an increase of more than 860,000 since 2007. “Parks are extremely important in this province. They’re important to this government, and the quality of people’s lives increases due to these,” said Twyla MacDougall, Assistant Deputy Minister for Parks, Culture and Sport. The department was surprised by the numbers, but were happy with them. “They were really good. We feel good. We went through the wildfire and smoke issues in the north,” she said. “We really expected visitation to be down, but it seems visitors were determined and went south. We saw a substantial attendance increase in southern parks. “This proves the parks are a major tourist destination, and that can only help with their improvement and reputation in this province.” Parks, Culture and Sports Minister Mark Docherty expressed his feelings about the results. “We are pleased to see a record number of vacationers utilizing our parks in the province,” he said in a press release. “The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of our provincial parks in relation to the quality of life here. We are
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Government should take fatal crash to heart BY J O R DA N PA R K E R
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two-vehicle crash in Swift Current last week not only left the city reeling from the loss of a 27-year-old man, but it left residents angry. Here, a man’s family has to deal with this tragedy. He has friends, people who loved him who now have to go through such pain. And it could be called an accident.
If this isn’t the first time this has happened, shouldn’t someone take responsibility? Except, from what it seems, it’s notoriously well known fact that the intersection this young man turned out of to get onto Highway # 1 is dangerous. Absolutely, this latest loss of life is absolutely tragic, and the staff at The Gull Lake Advance extend their hearts and condolences to the family. But one has to ask the question: If this isn’t the first time this has happened, shouldn’t someone take responsibility? And I’m not talking about this young man making a wrong move on the road of the semi trailer that hit him. I’m not talking about those directly involved. Shouldn’t the city officials -- and to a greater extent, this government in the province
-- be looking at high-risk intersections and trying to find ways to curb the senseless and tragic accidents happening? I haven’t researched extensively, but I can say that if the government did something to fix this issue, then their efforts didn’t work. If you want proof, ask this man’s family who have lost their loved one just before Christmas. When The Advance posted an update on the story, messages about people hating the intersection were supported. One person even said residents have asked for lights at the intersection since the 1980’s. So we could call this a tragedy, or the city and government can wake up to the fact that somewhere, something’s gotta give. There’s a point where accidents become more than just that. They become avoidable and senseless, and I think for the people of Swift Current and the southwest, the issues with this intersection have hit that breaking point. Forget the budgets. Forget the spending and forget the red tape. Get some lights up at that intersection, so no one else to deal with another tragedy this holiday season. This government needs to heed their population’s calls for change, before it’s too late for someone else.
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Things are getting out of control in Syria BY B R I A N Z I N C H U K
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his business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we’ll be lucky to live through it.” That quote was from the movie The Hunt for Red October. The recently deceased Fred Thompson, playing the American admiral commanding an aircraft carrier battlegroup, is looking out on the deck of his ship where a fighter plane has just crashed and burned. The American F-14 had bumped into a Russian bomber over the North Atlantic during a time of heightened tensions. That was fiction, filmed in 1989 and set in the early 1980s. This morning, while eating my toast, I saw a Russian fighter-bomber, very much like the F-14, go down in flames on the TV news. Turkey had just shot down a Russian plane at the Turkish/ Syrian border after supposedly giving it several warnings not to intrude on Turkish airspace. This was fact, filmed in 2015 and set today. Turkey, our formal ally, has apparently called for a meeting of NATO this afternoon. If they invoked Article 5 of the NATO charter, we would be at war before this newspaper hit the presses. Article 5 stipulates an attack on one in Europe or North America is an attack on all NATO members. It has only been invoked once, after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It’s why Canada found itself deployed to Afghanistan until 2014. Events in Syria are getting out of
control, and one might wonder if we will be lucky to live through it. Consider in the space of a few short weeks, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew to Russia. Shortly thereafter, Russia deployed its largest military presence beyond its immediate borders in a generation and started bombing. ISIS, in return, snuck a bomb on a Russian airliner full of Russian tourists. Then ISIS attacked Paris in spectacular fashion, and Beirut in what was footnote in Western media coverage. Russia amped up its bombing campaign to include bombers that were designed to hit us, here in North America. France, another NATO ally, declares war on ISIS, but, to this point, has not invoked Article 5. Within days, France deployed its own aircraft carrier battle group to the eastern Mediterranean to reinforce it’s already-deployed forces in the theatre. Then Turkey shot down a Russian plane. It’s hard to keep track of who is currently bombing in Syria right now. The list includes Canada (currently), Russia (recently), France (increasingly), U.S. (continually), Jordan (very angrily, after one of its pilots was burned alive), Turkey (selectively, against Kurds), Australia (really?), Saudi Arabia (menacingly), Bahrain and United Arab Emirates (I’ve run out of things ending in –ly). Across the border in Iraq, bombs have been dropped by Denmark, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. Iran might even be involved too. Up to this point, everyone has been of a like mind and only shooting at people on the ground, and
not each other, but that ended today. Seeing the nations of the world gather in battle is unnerving, because there is no real common enemy. Most are targeting ISIS, but some are hitting the Kurds, others (Russia) going after anti-Assad forces. No wonder Europe is now being overrun by refugees. About the only country in the area not involved in bombing is Israel, but they get their pot shots in as needed. Russian President Vladimir Putin raised a valid point about ISIS, namely, who is buying their oil? Is it the same countries that are currently bombing it? It has to be, because every country surrounding ISIS-held territory is bombing it. Now Putin is calling the shootdown of his aircraft a “stab in the back.” This is not good. What most people forget is the hottest days of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, were not just about Russian missiles in Cuba. The Russians were placing missiles in Cuba because America had already placed Jupiter nuclear missiles in Turkey, aimed at Moscow. The resolution of the Cuban missile crisis involved the quiet withdrawal of those missiles in Turkey. If all of this isn’t enough to give you the willies, remember this gathering of warring nations is not that far from this little place called Megiddo, also known as Armageddon. It’s just a hop, skip and cruise missile launch away from the current area of operations. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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SOS from Alberta BY S H E R I M O N K
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askatchewan is the land of milk and honey and responsible government, but despite your near-constant state of bliss, I’m sure many of you have been following the story of Alberta’s Bill 6 very closely – when you can pause long enough between bouts of laughter. But let me tell you, Albertans are NOT laughing. In fact, if I had to guess, the RCMP in Quebec are sending a bunch of their riot gear out west, just in case. Parts of this column are appearing in the next Alberta Beef Magazine, because I really wanted producers to think about a few things before going totally Texas on the government. Speaking of government, I called the Alberta government for some answers, and to confirm that even though the Lethbridge session is full, that I will be allowed in as media. Haven’t heard anything back yet. I called the Saskatchewan government next so that I could interview someone that could explain how the land of milk and honey and beef and common sense handles OHS and agriculture. I had a call back immediately and an interview arranged for first thing in the morning, the very next business day. (Have I mentioned how much I miss Saskatchewan?) If Alberta’s Bill 6 passes, the OHS Act and Workers’ Compensation Board coverage will be amended January 1, 2016. However, the actual technical requirements of OHS won’t be introduced until 2017, and the Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code won’t be amended until the spring of 2016. No one has actually said anything about how the legislation would be implemented, but Alberta producers are very concerned over worst-case scenarios. And they might be justified in that – the bottom line is
that no one knows anything, and this administration was ridiculous to think they could announced the legislation before consultation and public education. Anyway, here’s how the situation is unfolding over yonder. They knew it was coming Producer groups knew that OHS and WCB were coming – even under the Conservatives before they fell. Organizations such as Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders and Alberta Pork have been working on this file for years, and it was very much going to happen. In retrospect, I really wish that instead of dragging our feet on it, we made it happen before the government changed hands – but who would have ever predicted the NDP would topple the Tories? I guess any that were holding off in hope that a Wildrose victory would make the issue go away are probably experiencing a little remorse today. There’s a survey for Albertans to take What’s really important is HOW these changes are implemented. That’s why there is a survey for producers, workers and stakeholders to take prior to January 3. The idea is that the government will take this feedback into consideration before deciding the precise rules that will forever change how family ranches and farms can operate. Do not forget to remind your Albertan friends. This survey may turn out to be incredibly important. Visit http:// work.alberta.ca/farm-and-ranch.html#survey Demand more meetings and show up at the ones that are full As of this writing, there are only eight town hall meetings scheduled between December 1 and 14, and all but the last one to be held in Athabasca are full. What a load of horseshit. I have tried to keep an open mind about this administration, but I am officially not impressed, and unofficially, I’m a little
pissed off. I would LOVE to know how many spots were available in total, and how that compares to the number of producers and farm workers in the province. If this government wants to stand on the soapbox of public consultation, they’d better be sure they don’t drop the soap in the shower first. Four years to go… I have very little doubt that this government will be a one-term wonder. That makes them a little easier to take, but also a little more dangerous because trust me, they know just as well as I do what their chances are for a second term. That means they are going to feel a tremendous amount of pressure to get as much done within the scope of their mandate as possible. And there are many valid parts of their mandate – but anything done in a rush is usually done poorly. Worst-case scenario I have trouble imagining that this will actually result in children not being able to walk across the driveway to catch a bus, or that animals won’t be able to be tended to in the middle of the night during calving season. I do think that ultimately Alberta will likely get the exceptions family farms need in order to mostly continue operating as they always have. However, I’ve certainly been wrong in the past, and politics in this province have proven to be anything but predictable. In the event that the details of the implementation of Bill 6 are as disastrous as some fear, you can bet that the Conservatives are going to come up swinging on it come campaign time. Rescinding or relaxing whatever changes the NDP make will be part of their core platform – you can count on it. And if the NDP foolishly implements Bill 6 in a manner unrealistic with every day farming, they’ll have assured another 40 years of subsequent Conservative rule. P.S. Saskatchewan… I miss you, and your Brad Wall government.
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First Minster Conference should mean big things for climate change
Kids should go to prom with their friends, not celebrity crushes 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
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anada’s premiers gathered in Ottawa for a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau this last week for the First Minister’s Conference. This is the first time this has happened in seven years. There were many discussions about new plans to change not only the way Canada looks at climate change, but also how the country can rebrand its image to seem less apathetic on the world stage. First were the promises from each individual province. Both Alberta and Ontario committed to trying to reduce their environmental impact. This was especially evident with the introduction of carbon tax and capped oil sands emissions in Alberta’s case, and talk of introducing a cap and trade system in Ontario. Saskatchewan’s role in this could be different, however. Brad Wall is playing contrarian to a lot of these positions, saying that we need to proceed with caution as many energy sector jobs have been lost. ‘ SaskPower announced recently that the province will work to develop wind, solar, geothermal power and have 50 per cent of its electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. In Saskatchewan’s case overall, however, Brad Wall has expressed concerns that Trudeau’s big reduction of environmental impact goals could have the possibility of hurting the province. Trudeau has proposed that Canada lower its emissions by a 30 per cent reduction of the measured carbon emissions from 2005, and he wants to do so by 2030. Many hope that Trudeau’s willingness to look at these issues will mean something for Canada’s presence on the
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international stage in regard to climate change, a highly contested issue amongst Green party supporters and Ottawa lobbyists for climate change. If you’ll remember that far back, in 1980 talks began for the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement that was supposed to help 192 signing countries to reduce their emissions. In 2011, then Prime Minister Stephen Harper cancelled Canada’s role in the Protocol, becoming the first country to withdraw. To this day, Canada is the only country of the 192 to withdraw. But let’s get back to my main point, here. The First Minister Meeting was done in preparation for the Paris Climate Change summit, which is taking place next week. While it was too early into Trudeau’s tenure as Prime Minister to make an agreement on climate change that all Premiers could agree too, it’s a step in the right direction. Here’s the thing- comparatively, Canada does very poorly internationally in terms of fighting climate change. From 2009 onwards we’ve seen a constant uptick of emission growth, and western Canada is amongst the worst for this. We have a tendency to drive less fuel-efficient vehicles, recycle less and Saskatchewan alone produces more emissions per capita than any other province in Canada. Whether you agree with Trudeau’s politics or not, it’s time that Canadians took a more head-on role in trying to prevent climate change in this country. We have an obligation not only to ourselves, but also future generations who want to enjoy the beauty of our province as much as we have.
ihanna. Taylor Swift. Shaun White. Dwayne Wade. Drake. Other than all being mega celebrities and bonafide talents in their different professions, what do all these illustrious character have in common? They all took fans to proms or formals, their charitable and widely-praised attendance spread all over news publications and social media. While most people around the world would look at a news story about Nick Jonas taking a giggling, giddy 17-yearold girl to her high school prom, I can’t be the only one taking a cautious pause. Sure, this is a great publicity stunt and could be an adorable thing, but we’re all forgetting one thing while we fawn over kids getting to slowdance with their idols. Nick Jonas, and many of the celebrities mentioned above, are far too old to
be going to prom with teens. These are not adults. These are not people who have reached the age of majority. These are our children, and somehow it’s become a fad to invite celebrities who have no business taking 17-year-olds out on a regular date to one of the most important nights in these kids’ lives. Back in 2008, when I was dancing to Soulja Boy and grooving to Maroon 5, you were actually given a strong talking to by your principal if you took anyone over 17-18 to a regular dance, let alone a prom. It was always considered inappropriate for someone that old, and I wonder how somehow being a celebrity changes the scope of that argument. A couple year age gap is fine, but for the most part, I didn’t know half of what I was doing at 17, so how can I think all these other kids are expected to? Kids should be going to prom with their friends, not a celebrity. It just makes sense. Not only that, but you can look at
this from so many other angles. If a celebrity doesn’t respond to a request, a full-on campaign will start up to get them to say yes. They are almost strong-armed into these things. Should any kid go to prom with someone they had to force to go? You wouldn’t accept it from a boyfriend or classmate, so why from a celebrity? Saying yes, for celebrities, opens the door to being asked and expected to do this constantly. Sure, it could be chalked up to one good deed if done once, but if you gain media attention for it the first time, you may just be expected to do it again. On the face of it, it seems like a great PR move for a celebrity and a dream come true for a teen, and in some instances, it might be. A young Disney star, maybe. Teenage celebrities who maybe became too caught up in fame to go to their own proms. That’s not creepy, that’s actually kind of adorable. But there’s nothing cute about a 24-year-old taking a 17-year-old boy or girl to prom, no matter who they are.
Don’t mess with the south BY M E G A N L AC E L L E
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f I’ve learned anything from being a rural heart and urban dweller, it’s that there is a fine line between the rural and urban mentality. Cities see a business as an asset to their needs, rural towns see businesses as the touchstone for their community. The question being posed in Alberta right now is whether farming/ranching a business; a business for which occupational health and safety needs to be put in place. This is the goal of Alberta’s Bill 6. I’ve talked to a number of older farmers, those getting out of the game, and they’ll tell you that farming isn’t just a way of life anymore, it truly is a business. The Enhanced Protection for Farms and Ranchers Act was introduced by the Alberta government last week. One of the more controversial pieces of the legislation includes
placing farms and ranches under Occupational Health and Safety legislation to prevent farm and ranch accidents, as well as employment standards and labour relations. People have had multiple concerns about what this would mean for ranch and farm families, especially those who employ or use their children to help around the field or pasture. When reading the bill, everything seems a bit muddy – although it does seem that anyone found working on a farm that is participating in activities integral to the farm/ ranch’s success as a business would be under Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Although, the Alberta bill implicitly states that children of farm/ranch owners who are found to be in an “employment relationship” with their parents will be covered under OHS. As a first year law student I can tell you that term is going to be scrutinized in court, should the problem ever arise. Most kids growing up weren’t thought of as employees at their farms, but as integral piec-
es of the purpose of the ranch. Many of the men and women who run farms don’t have children so they can help on the farm, but rather the opposite; they have the farm to help their children. Ranches/farms help children learn the importance of treating animals with respect, learning morality (I mourned an awful lot of farm cats in my day,) the value of hard work, and love for the land. But farming is also hard work. Equating farm work with that of working in a grocery store doesn’t seem to fit though. How do you regulate the dad who wakes the sleeping child to come see the first calf of the season be born or regulate the grandmother who takes their granddaughter out swathing? I personally don’t think Bill 6 exists to change the way of life for farm families – I think it’s a response to the rising number of deaths seen on family and commercial farms each year. Some say the numbers haven’t increased, but there’s been more media coverage. Regardless, the number of tragedies that
have struck farm families in the last couple years is heartbreaking. In 2014 Saskatchewan had seven farm related deaths and Alberta followed close behind with five. This year I can recall as least three farm deaths in Alberta in the last two months. It’s the kind of numbers and the type of fatalities that call for provincial government to feel the need to step in. Although this may seem odd to many farm families, it might be surprising to note that Alberta is the only province that doesn’t regulate farms/ranches under OHS. But if regulation isn’t the answer, then what is? Parents do the absolute best they can for their children, but farms are inherently dangerous places. Heavy equipment and large animals make up just a fraction of what farm kids deal with every day. It was only a matter of time before the government dipped their finger into the ever-changing meaning of the “family farm” and began to treat it as more CONTINUES ON PAGE 8
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than a lifestyle and more of a business. I asked the Alberta government to clarify a couple questions I’d seen floating on Facebook and Jay Fisher, Public Affairs Officer for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces in the Jobs, Skills, Training an Labour Department provided answers : 1. Community farming functions like brandings will not be possible. Wrong. ‘Branding parties’ would still be possible. Farmers/ranchers will be required to have WCB coverage for those individuals who are involved, even if they are unpaid. Premiums would be based on the reasonable value of the service provided. But this does not
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mean the branding sessions can’t happen. 2. No riding with parents in a tractor. This question deals with the safe operation of equipment, and is something that has to be determined based on consultations with the industry. We expect these standards to be in place in mid-2017. At this point no decisions have been made on this particular question. 3. Children can only bottle feed calves for two hours per day. “This question relates to Employment Standards, and refers to the current general rule for children aged 12-14, who are restricted to two hours of work on a school day. No decision has been made yet on how to apply or modify this existing standard for use on farms and ranches. Categorically stating
that it will apply is wrong. We don’t know yet what exemptions will be determined on a whole range of similar questions that relate to employment standards. The whole point of the consultations is to gather input from farmers, ranchers and workers to help determine how workplace standards should work for this industry.” 4. No pasture moves on horseback for minors and no gathering eggs for more than two hours per day for kids. “See above. Whomever is posting these statements is jumping to conclusions. Government wants to discuss how to apply standards in order to provide protections and rights for workers; however we understand that they must be reasonable and practical.”
5. Are these reasonable expectations arising from the bill? What’s the government’s purpose for enacting such measures and is it difficult to make safety regulations for such a lifestyle orientated industry? “Government is making changes so as to provide farm and ranch workers with the same protections and rights as other workers. However, we realize that workplace legislation is not a ‘one size fits all’ situation, and that rules that apply to the oil and gas or construction industries aren’t practical for farms and ranches. That’s why we’re engaging Albertans and asking for their views on how the various pieces of legislation should apply. We want that input so we can develop rules that make sense for this unique industry.”
they try to wheel themselves back down to their room. Then the staff has to get these residents back again and start putting on their bibs or clothes protectors. Next, they have to serve the meals out to the residents. Hopefully the state-ofthe-art kitchen has cooked the meal, and if not of course the staff has been busy trying to cook the meal while trying to look after their residents. Once the meal has been dished up to the 16 residents, the next task is to individually feed at least four to six residents. If I am there I will feed my family member. Although I did not actually sign up for this duty, I feel so sorry for the staff and the residents that I feel obligated to do it. The meal isn’t even over and there are at least two or three residents dozing in their chair or in some cases the residents are not exactly co-operating to be fed. After the meal is over, all residents have to be taken back to their room, the kitchen must be cleaned, food put away, and then get the residents ready for bed. Remember, most of these people need the two-people lift to get ready for bed, and there are only two people working at this time, with approximately 16 residents in each house. I also find it extremely alarming that there is only one staff member on duty during the night shift. What happens if one of the residents needs to use the washroom at night and they require two people to help them? Where do you get the other staff member from? If you take a staff member from another house, that leaves that house without any staff member at all. What happens if someone falls?
Who do you call on then? I realize that perhaps the nurse on duty in the hospital could assist, but what happens if there is an emergency at the hospital? Every day that I go to the long-term care facility the continuing care aids always greet me with a tired smile and they all look exhausted from trying to get their work done. Some of the staff are burning out, others are crying as they leave the building because their workload is overwhelming and they can’t give the residents the care they need or deserve, while many of the staff are cutting back to half-time because they can’t handle the stress and their health is suffering, and then there is the staff that are looking for other jobs outside of the Cypress Health Region. The Cypress Health Region promotes client care, but that is impossible to do when they are too busy with housekeeping, food preparation and washing clothes. When do we start focusing our attention on the residents? You need to hire house cleaners to clean the facility, kitchen staff to prepare and cook the meals in the state-of-the-art kitchen, laundry people to do the laundry, and then you need the continuing care aids to look after the needs of the residents. Please remember these people are our mothers, our fathers, our aunts, our uncles, and our siblings. Each and every resident is paying good money to be there, and as we all know it is very expensive. In fact, some are using up their life savings in order to be there. Therefore, they deserve the best care possible. If the Cypress Health Region genuinely
believes that residents come first, then it is time to stand by your belief ! You need to sit down with upper management, our provincial government, including the Minister of Health, and Premier Brad Wall and advocate for more staff in order to look after the residents. These staff members are not whiners or complainers, instead they are a dedicated group of people who are over-worked to the point of exhaustion. As a family member, I see low staff morale at the long-term care facility. It has been there for quite some time and it is festering. It is up to the Cypress Health Region to step up to the plate and recognize that staff needs to be increased. You need to stick up for the residents and the staff by showing your respect, dedication and support by hiring more staff in order to have a facility that people are proud to work in. On the Cypress Health Region website, it is very clearly stated that patient family centred care (PFCC) promotes a culture where patients and their families feel welcomed, respected, heard and supported. I am sincerely hoping that by providing this honest feedback from a family member of a resident of the long-term care facility that the staffing and their abundance of duties be re-evaluated. Thank you for your attention in this serious matter.
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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter as Referee in Chief for the Gull Lake referees. My responsibility is to train and mentor young officials, but above all my responsibility is to protect and defend them. Our officials experienced an unfortunate event this past Sunday, November 22nd at an Atom game where Swift Current was the visiting team. A parent decided that the best way to have our officials improve and learn was to swear and verbally abuse them. I am thankful that the caretaker for the Gull Lake rink escorted the parent out of the facility and the Gull Lake Rink Board are barring him from the facility until he meets certain conditions. I have officiated hockey for 31 years and I still make mistakes. It baffles me how parents and coaches expect our young officials to be perfect while accepting that their young players will make mistakes and improve. I have yet to see a referee improve after being yelled at. Referee numbers drop every year and we all need to work together to allow our young officials to learn and improve in a safe environment. Without a change, games will end up being cancelled due to lack of officials. Kent Stenson
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Eastend Museum begins renovations BY B E T H JA R R E L L
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he Eastend Historical Museum has begun renovations for their brand new building, expected to be open by mid-summer of 2016. Ethel Wills, board member of the all-volunteer organization, says that the organization is now in the process of putting up a brand new building to host the museum. “We tore down the building last spring, and filled the basement, and then just this October we had the footing put in,” she said. “Now we’re just waiting for our contractor to erect the building.” Wills says that although renovations are a little behind planned schedule, the building process will continue throughout the winter. “He’s not worried about the winter weather. We’re hoping to have the shell up this fall, before it gets really cold. Once the shell is up, there will still be lots to be done. “Hopefully by next summer we’re hoping to have at least part of it open to the public again,” she said. “Everything is moving a bit slower than we had hoped, but things take time. “We had an engineer and a building inspector who had to approve things and meet fire codes, so we had to go back and do some backtracking to
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numerous volunteers who have come in and helped, moving displays and getting it all boxed up, lots of volunteer hours, 1000’s of hours have gone into volunteer work. “We don’t qualify for a grant because we were unable to save the old building. It was beyond repair without having to spend 1000’s of dollars. It all came from the community; we’ve had fundraisers for the last few years trying to save up enough for this. We’re so happy to see it finally start to come together.”
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Shaunavon chef sports new chili recipe BY B E T H JA R R E L L
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hen Cory Audette first stepped into the kitchen as a child, he had no idea it would lead him to such a bright culinary future. Audette works for Ranchhouse Meats Company Inc. located in Shaunavon, where he makes a specialty chili and a new set of rubs debuting in the shop come December 1. “It’s a bit of a knack, it’s one of those things I was good at when I was little,” he said. “My parents could never really figure out what I was doing, I would just throw things together. “I was never really much into cooking, but one night I was watching YouTube videos, and I stumbled upon this chef who just made me hooked. I got really into Gordon Ramsay and Food Network after that, and I’ve learned most of my stuff from watching cooking videos.” Audette first began making his specialty chili to enter a competition for chili connoisseurs. There was one catch however - he had never made chili in his life. “It was actually the first batch I ever made, and we took it to Eastend for the competition,” he said. “We won, so we started selling it here, and it got popular
from there. “It was really intimidating, because there were a lot of big chefs there, and I was a little nervous since I was only 18, and I was a young guy there. I wanted to see where I stood though. “I’ve never really known where I am in terms of skill level, so I wanted to go and try and get my feet wet. It turned out ok, I guess,” he said, laughing. Now, he says, he feels like he has something to prove for future competitions. “I’ve had people come up to me now and say they’re working on their recipe to beat me, so we got some work to do,” he said. He says that with his rubs comes a lot of testing until the right combination is reached. One especially, the beef coffee rub, he says will turn most people’s heads. “I think people are going to see coffee in a dry rub and say, ‘that’s different,’ but it’s all about balance. It’s been a bit of a challenge for me, trying to counter the bitterness that’s in coffee, but it makes a nice flavour in there.” Even the things that didn’t work, I like to keep adding things to try and make them work. If I mess up, I want to keep working it until I get it right. I’m pretty
stubborn.” While he knew he was going to be involved with the culinary arts for life, Audette said he didn’t know it would lead him down this road. “Whether I’m running a restaurant or whatever, I don’t want to burn out my passion. You see a lot of restaurant owners who get burned out, and I feel like this is a way I’m using my skills but not overdoing it to the point of losing the joy. “I can see thanks to this that there are a number things I can do with culinary now, a number of ways I can go. Right now, I’m so happy doing this, though.” His biggest challenge, he says, is being underestimated thanks to his age. “Even in that chilli cook-off, everyone was saying negative things and telling me what they would change. I was definitely the underdog going into that, but I learned a lot from those guys that day, too. “There are a lot of people out there who think that because of my age it won’t work as well, but I don’t think age really matters in this. If you’re passionate, if you have the right combination and different ideas, it’ll work out.” Audette says that while he feels he has gained some knowledge and skills,
there is always room to learn. “You have to be willing to learn, you’re never going to know everything. There are always going to be things you could do to improve, and if you can keep learning you can only get better.” He says that no matter what, his goal will always be to help people have fun with their food. “There’s so much you can do with a piece of steak, and these aren’t meant to overpower anything. My goal is to show people that there’s more than steak and potatoes, there are always something you can add. “I just want to show people that there’s a different way to do things, and I want to teach them what they can do to spice things up.”
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Tara Garcia's Stage Door Kids all have a passion for the dramatic arts. The eight-week program is on the cusp of ending, with another one coming together in Swift Current for March.
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hen Tara Garcia moved to Swift Current, she realized quickly that there wasn’t much outside of the high school program to cater to the dramatic potential of kids in the area. She took things into her capable hands and started Stage Door Kids Theatre Company, which gives an outlet to kids ages five to 18. “I have a background in theatre, and I’ve been doing this since I was young. I studied theatre in university and it has always been an interest,” she said. “We started in October and the classes were for eight weeks. We are at our last couple of weeks here. But we started advertising over the summer.” She said the interest in the classes was almost immediate in the city. “We had great responses, and three of our four classes were filled so quickly. We had to had a couple of extra classes,” she said. “We want to start another eightweek program in March and we can also do camps over the summer.” Garcia’s New York broadway dreams changed when she met her husband and started a family. Her priorities shifted, but she always felt like she’d get back to theatre. “I had these big ambitions, but the more I studied, the more I learned about Canadian theatre. I knew I’d always want to do this again, and teaching is the perfect way to help kids
and still do what I love. I show kids the wonder of theatre,” said Garcia. “The kids have been wonderful. They love coming to class, and they all participate, are excited and all love coming week to week.” The Lyric Theatre has proved to be a superior venue for the group. “They’ve just been wonderful. They’ve been excited about what we’re doing there. They like that we’re using the theatre for actual theatre,” she said. “It’s often used for concerts and music, and they want to promote it as a theatre too. They were receptive and they checked what we charged the kids and how many we had. They get a rental fee but they wanted to make sure we’d make money.” She said beginning to teach kids when they’re young is important to their growth. “I started at about 10. I was a shy kid, and these acting classes gave me the confidence to get on stage and have more confidence in school. They just made me feel good about myself,” she said. “You learn how to have confidence, how to be creative, express yourself and it’s a fantastic way to open up. To get that experience when you’re young is amazing.” Tara Garcia and Nancy Bridal run the theatre company, and to learn more, visit www.stagedoorkids.ca or their Facebook page.
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Funk It Up Designs finds meaning and colour in antiques
I scrounge around a bit. I drag stuff home from all over the countryside. It drives my husband crazy.”
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eona Brodie-Sorenson has been running her little upstart Funk It Up Designs for about a year, and it’s provided her a wonderful outlet for her artistic talents. “I’ve been a professional for over 14 years now, but I just started this,” she said. “I needed a job and I thought painting was the way to go back then.” Brodie-Sorenson was pushed into her company, as the shy character wouldn’t normally go for such lofty, public shows of her work. Now she takes old furniture or antiques and paints them to give them a renewed energy and flavour. Whether she’s sprucing up family heirlooms or working with someone’s junk, she always uses care. “My sister actually encouraged me, because I’d done some furniture painting and she thought it was pretty awesome. She said I should do a bit more of it.” She finds herself doing a lot of interior house painting, but that’s no where her heart and passion is. “I have a special love for furniture painting. I love the ‘wow’ factor, and I love taking something that you had sitting around the house -- maybe it was your grandma’s -- and taking that and doing something special with it,” she said. “You can use it and love it, and every day look at it and think ‘I love that.’” She loves making other people’s trash into her little decorative jewels, complete with her own stylings. “Lots of times the things I like are little bits of junk. Sometimes something a little odd will catch my eye, and I’ll take it and set up a little display.” She attended the Gull Lake Arts & Craft Fair recently, to much support. “It was a really fun day. I’m kind of shy, so I really have a hard time putting myself out there. With the house painting, I always got word of mouth. With the furniture, I have to market myself. It’s been a struggle,” she said. “People love to see the old pieces being used. I have a lot of old quality pieces, like the stuff that’s made out of solid wood. There was a dresser there (on Saturday) that was probably 80 years old, but probably has another 80 years left in it.” The hardest thing for Brodie-Sorenson is putting a price on her work. “I like to get stuff reasonably priced, so I can do what I do to it and then resell it at a reasonable price to make it affordable for everyone,” she said. “I scrounge around a bit. I drag stuff home from all over the countryside. It drives my husband crazy.” She is from around Gull Lake, and loves the way the town has embraced her work. “There’s been great support, and I think people around here love it … This weekend gave me a boost, and I have a bit of confidence to market myself better,” she said. “It’s what I like to do. I just take something and funk it up.”
(Above) Feona Brodie-Sorenson makes old things new and fresh again with Funk It Up Design, an outlet for her to express her creative passion.
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he NDP’s new senior care bill, which they say would reintroduce senior care minimum standards for Saskatchewan facilities, was voted down in the legislature last week. The opposition party decried senior care as being in crisis in the province, while Minister of Health Dustin Duncan says there are already policies in place to guide such care, saying the new bill was redundant. “Just by the nature of the policies and guidelines we have in place, we have clearly established standards for our care facilities. I think there was no reason to vote and pass this because we already have things in place,” said Duncan. He said the NDP’s Bill 609 is already in resemblance to the current nearly-200 page Special Care Home Program Guidelines. “There really was a sense from our government that there was nothing new here. Our thought is legislation is harder to change and you have to go to a vote,” he said. “With policies we can be more nimble with changing guidelines. We could do it more easily. Nothing in that bill improved care for our seniors.” He said special care homes are required to follow standards and guidelines that were put in place in 2011. “The guidelines run 193 pages and lay out the standards we need to operate, and speak to the rights and responsibilities not only for residents and families, but set out the what responsibilities the care homes operate under,” he said. The old standards went back to 1966 and hadn’t been adjusted. The government decided that it was time for a revamp when they changed them in 2011. “Our view was care homes had changed, and the care level was higher in some areas. There were totally different needs in some cases,” he said. “They really didn’t speak to the care that was required now, and we felt they were outdated. The changes had to be made.” Though the NDP calls senior care an area in crisis in the province, Duncan doesn’t believe that term is a true representation. “We have 8,700 residents, and we need to be mindful of them. We have tried to meet their needs, and the record shows the NDP closed 19 care facilities over 16 years. They closed beds, where we are renewing the bricks and mortar and
infrastructure,” he said. “We are changing the staffing model, and we added nearly 800 staff, and each year we’re increasing. The number of residents between 2007 and today haven’t changed significantly, but we’ve dramatically changed our staff numbers to complement this, and we invested in this.” They have made adjustments to help with care needs, and have shifted their focuses. “We are trying to balance needs, but we need to recognize only six per cent of our seniors are in special care. The vast majority aren’t, and we need to try not to forget seniors who aren’t in care,” he said. “We have to provide support to all seniors, including those trying to remain independent. We keep making improvements,” he said. “We need to get this right, as the demographic that is the baby boomers reached 65 four or five years ago. We have years of this issue to face.” Danielle Chartier, Health Critic for the NDP, says the standards used to require a minimum two hours of nursing and personal care per patient. “Now we have big and broad standards that are general in nature. Their own CEO toured around and was shown short-staffing throughout the province. Call bells we left unattended. Staff had no time to take people to the toilet,” she said. “The stories of people who come to legislature and speak of tragedy are huge. People come to this office who aren’t comfortable coming forward in public.” She said the Ombudsman’s report showed much of the same that’s been reported. “It showed neglect, not because staff aren’t loving or kind, but because they’re stretched thin. The government refuses to acknowledge or address this crisis.” She said minimum standards where a base level of care is set out per patient should be required. “I encourage the minister to look at the evidence. There is no shortage of evidence that we have short staffing. They have a huge document that’s hard to operationalize. They are obligated to fund this properly,” she said. “Legislation has more clout that regulations. They have more power -- more teeth. They can’t be quietly wiped away. “What’s happening is not acceptable. The reality is that to fix this crisis, the government must acknowledge there is one and act. Seniors aren’t their priority right now.”
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Whitemud Grocery facing closure amid three-year profit loss Board sent open letter to residents asking for $15 a week in shopping dollars BY J O R DA N PA R K E R
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al Marie’s Whitemud Grocery has put out an open letter to residents, telling them the store will close if it continues to record net losses. “What is it worth to you and your family to keep Whitemud Grocery open and operating in Val Marie?” the letter asks. “Is it worth $15 each week for each adult in your family? $15 per adult isn’t much money, but it could make the difference between Whitemud Grocery still being open and operating in a year or not.” The store is in dire straits, and Board Chair Laureen Marchand says this is their last resort to try and remain open in the small town. “Due to changing demographics and economics, it became harder each year to produce income to meet the store’s regular expenses. It’s very well managed, and there is a close eye kept on all stock. We carry different and additional things in the summer as visitor population increases,” she said. The store reduced costs from 2014 by using the minimum staff possible, and opening for fewer hours would mean a “reduction in income without a matching reduction in expenses,” says the letter. A lottery ticket franchise wouldn’t get back the initial investment for three or four years. “Nothing is getting cheaper, and it’s amazing we’re doing how we are. We don’t control wholesale prices, and sale prices are stated by the wholesaler.” When the store began, it was privately owned for a few years. Before that, there hadn’t been a grocery store at all. “Soon, two local people bought into it, and the original partner retired and went back to Saskatoon. Then one partner left, and the last remaining partner didn’t want a full-time business. They wanted to restructure as a community-owned share corporation,” said Marchand. “With a board, it kept the business
alive and provided an opportunity for residents and interested out-of-towners to participate in the running. It wasn’t a coop, it has a manager. But there’s a yearly meeting of stakeholders and members participate.” The switch in priorities has enabled Whitemud to continue operating until now. “There is a small grocery store in Bracken, one in Ponteix and Swift Current or Shaunavon. These places are a long way if you rely on that to get your groceries,” said Marchand. “Whitemud is priced not for profit, but so we can remain operational. We cover our expenses, but we’re small. We can’t command wholesale prices like Wal-Mart or big chains. Our margin is only what we need. We aren’t trying to make money off this community and bring it into the store.” With a smaller population, Val Marie is a difficult place to run a business at times. “It all combines to make a small difference in dollars, and it’s enough that we aren’t breaking even. We decided as a board we needed to let the community know about this situation. It’s the only fair thing to do; to give people a chance to make changes to keep this open,” she said. “One thing we’re sure of is that there’s no way we can say we aren’t supported. We definitely are. We just need to little $15 extra each week from people to put us back in the black.” The money can’t include liquor and cigarettes or sale items. Marchand says the store is important to the area. “Ponteix or Bracken might not seem like a long way to go, but without a store here, what happens if you run out of milk or eggs? That’s a super inconvenient drive with no local store to rely on. The store forms the heart of a community. A grocery store is a key to the ongoing life of a town,” she said. “If the store shuts down, that will be a big blow to the heart of this community. Even though we stated $15, any amount makes a difference.”
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ing for our room to be ready. We were between hotels and with one check-out at 11 a.m. and another check-in at 4 p.m., we were stuck uncomfortably in the middle. Our bellman, Christian, took one look at our group and disappeared without a word. When he returned, he crouched down in front of my daughter and began a series of magic tricks that ended up with her holding a toy lizard. She marveled and played with it and then he went about his job carrying bags to rooms. He returned to my daughter’s feet 20 minutes later, this time with a glass of water in his hand. He took the lizard from her gently and completed a series of magical acts that resulted in the lizard being dunked in the water and changing colour. We were amazed. And then Christian the bellman went back to work. The next time, he showed up with a handful of jewels and made them appear one at a time. Then a young bellman, who we came to know simply as Rob, delivered water to us and some lovely
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jokes in his thick Australian accent. He also brought a cellphone charger, plugged it in and got as all up to speed. The teenager’s life was saved by this act of kindness! After all, what is a teenager without a cellphone? At last, Christian appeared with our room keys and loaded our luggage onto his golden cart. He lifted my daughter up and placed her on the pile of bags and proceeded to parade her around the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver like a treasured jewel. He spun her on the marble floors, giggled with her as they sped at great speeds down the corridor and he hugged her when he dropped her off safely at our room. They are not ‘the help’ – they are the very people who make traveling a journey of human connection and joy. They are ‘the heart’ (not ‘the help’) of any trip and I humbly thank them! Email Christalee Froese at Lcfroese@sasktel.net or visit 21days2joy. wordpress.com for photos of Mei Chen’s journey home.
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a new Headstart on a Home housing project in Prince Albert, a new group home for persons with intellectual disabilities in Regina, the new Parkland Trades and Technologies Centre in Yorkton and a number of completed highways projects including the Estevan Bypass.” He spoke about other infrastructure models that have come about recently. “At the same time, planning is continuing on the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and work is underway on the new Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, the new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, the Regina Bypass, 18 new schools and a number of other important projects all over Saskatchewan. ”It’s all part of our government’s plan to keep Saskatchewan strong,” Wall said. During the fall sitting, the government also announced its intention to create 52 more private liquor stores in Saskatchewan while updating the liquor permitting and price system to put all retailers on a level playing field. This was the last legislative sitting before the provincial election on April 4, 2016.
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he grains market continued to trade through the U.S. Thanksgiving week with a stronger U.S. dollar, amidst a little more geopolitical risk in the Middle East and more economic indicators suggesting a Federal Reserve interest rate move higher sometime soon. Some hotter temperatures in India (thanks El Nino) are leading to slower and/or smaller plantings of wheat and rapeseed crops there, suggesting that imports of cereals and veggie oils in 2016 is sure to be higher. Also pressuring markets was a new pro-business leader being elected as President in Argentina, a hopeful change for a country that’s been plagued by 20% – 30% annual inflation since they defaulted as country 14 years ago. Managed money continues to kill its long positions in the futures markets as we head into the winter months only soyoil and soybean futures holding a net long position as November 15th (albeit barely). Oil prices continue to act like they’re consistently getting taken out back behind the wood pile & getting spanked, which is part of the reason soybean and canola prices remain pressured. Canola crush margins are about 50% of what they were a year ago, which is why the smart move seems to be contracting canola to move grain in later months (post your offer on FarmLead today for a deferred delivery deal!). A couple more thoughts on Argentina: how does the government change affect grains? New Argentine President Macri is planning to immediately cancel all export taxes on wheat and corn, and kill the 35% export tax on soybeans through February. This is significant considering that it’s been estimated that Argentinian farmers are holding onto about 22 million tonnes of grain that they’ve been waiting to sell once the new government relaxes the export taxes. Further, add in that their harvest starts around February, it could turn out to be a constant rush of South American product flooding the market. That being said, the U.S.D.A. is currently forecasting 5 million tonnes of wheat to be exported by Argentina this year, 16 million tonnes of corn, and 10.75M tonnes of soybeans, but with this new government, it may not be unrealistic to add 10 or 20% to these numbers. The interesting thing moving forward though will be watching the soymeal market though as Argentina has been the #1 exporter of the feedstuff for a long time (almost 47M tonnes in 2015/16 forecasted by the USDA!) but with it looking cheaper to export soybeans, the soymeal processing piece may become a smaller denominator in the scheme of things. The usual reaction by now “What the heck is Brennan talking about Argentina so much for?” Fact: had it not been for their government export taxes Argentina could easily be the #2 or #3 exporter of corn AND soybeans. With government deregulation like the new Argentinian President is proposing, it can shift the tide of how business is done, in this, a more globalized grain industry. Simply put, with Argentina definitely increasing their exports, this means substitution of other things elsewhere. Further, it may take away more barley acres in the South American country (it’s been a safe crop to grow because it isn’t taxed!). All in all, you may not cry over Argentina, but those losing market share to their new policies may. To growth,Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855332-7653).
here is nothing quite like buying a vehicle. Some people may actually view a vehicle purchase with excitement but for the record, I am not one of those people. I can’t help but experience that gnawing feeling that I’m about to drop a lot of money on something that actually loses value the nanosecond I drive away. But like it or not, vehicles are sort of mandatory for ranchers, and I’ve come to accept that purchasing said vehicles are a necessary part of life. I’ve imported vehicles and exported vehicles, I’ve bought used ones and new ones. Some trucks I truly missed after I traded them in and others I may have burned rubber in an effort to distance myself as quickly as possible. Over the years, I’ve developed a bit of a strategy when shopping for vehicles. I want to get the most money possible out of my trade-in, while spending the absolute least amount of money possible on a replacement. That’s my big secret. I’ve also made a few observations along the way: 1. Bring a wingman, but choose the right wingman. Having a co-conspirator along is helpful for many reasons. You need someone to buoy you when your spirits flag or provide a strategic distraction when you need a moment to collect yourself. In my case, my little girl and I have successfully purchased two vehicles now so she is my current wingwoman, and will insist on a potty break at precisely the right time. 2. Know your numbers. Do your homework ahead of time so you know what you can and will spend, and write it down. This will save you much pain and confusion when trying to decide if a “Doorcrasher Deal!” or a “Major Blowout!” is indeed the deal of a lifetime when spread over the recommended 96* monthly** payments.
*Nothing is ever a deal when another several dozen months are added on. **Ranchers don’t get monthly paychecks. Monthly payments can be sort of irrelevant. 1. Communicate what you want. This was a good reminder for me during my last foray to dealerships. I started looking over trucks that the salesman recommended but nothing fit. I asked about a few others in the line and his response was that they were pretty bare bones models. “They don’t even have carpet in them!” he exclaimed. Well now, my interest was piqued. It turned out the basic models he thought wouldn’t suit me were exactly what I wanted. Manure-caked truck upholstery is the bane of my existence, he had me at “no carpet.” 2. Don’t look desperate. If you wait until you need to buy a vehicle, salesmen will be all over you like a bloodhound tracking a fox. I learned this little tip while waddling the lots (eight months pregnant with twins) with my husband on a crisp -45C day. We weren’t just kicking tires and boosting test drives, we were there because we weren’t going home until we purchased a vehicle. It perhaps was not the best negotiation strategy. 3. Be ready to pull the pin. This is closely related to the previous point, but it’s an important one. If you’re unsure, indecisive, or waffling even a bit, walk away. You may actually invite a better deal if you start to walk, or you may simply walk away from a ride that isn’t right for you. Either way, you won’t regret it. Just don’t bluff, save this move for when you really don’t mind leaving that vehicle behind. Our recent truck shopping experience was fruitful and we found something that worked for our family. The only trouble is, it’s so darn clean and the windows chip-free that I’m not quite sure I know what to do with it. My solution? Pack it full of snacks, car seats, a tow rope, chore clothes, stock medicine, my camera, fencing tools, and anything else I need…. and drive it like I own it.
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rading relationships are a conversation. A conversation that requires listening as well as talking. Canada’s wheat industry is having that conversation with customers around the world right now. New Crop Missions will visit twenty countries in Asia, West Africa, Mid-East and North Africa, Europe, South America, in addition to customers in Canada and the U.S. We have two primary goals: first, we aim to promote the qualities of Canadian wheat and durum to every region of the world. Second, we are bringing feedback from our customers to help ensure that Canadian wheat and durum are the preferred choice for customers around the world. The New Crop Missions are a coordinated team approach to supporting our customers around the world. The missions are a collaboration between Cereals Canada, the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), provincial crop commissions and Canadian exporters. Seminars are providing customers around with a comprehensive overview of how the 2015 Canadian crop will perform in their mills and high-quality breads, steamed buns and noodles that will be made from every class of Canadian wheat and
durum. Customers are welcoming the good quality of the 2015 crop. The majority of both Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canadian Amber Durum (Celp WAD) is in the top two grades. Protein levels exceed the long-term averages. This is good news for the Canadian industry. What else are our customers talking about? Grain safety issues are at the top of the list in many markets. There is greater scrutiny of issues arising from mycotoxins like Ochratoxin A (OTA), Deoxynivalenol (DON) and crop input residues. Canada has a stellar grain safety record. But we can’t take our reputation for granted. The industry needs to continue to listen to our customers and ensure that we are taking the steps to keep our grain clean from residues and mycotoxins. Customers are also welcoming the modernization of Canada’s wheat classification system. The changes will ensure that the gluten strength of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) remains at the levels customers have come to expect and will continue to meet customers’ needs going forward. The new team approach to the New Crop Missions allows the Canadian value chain to provide important support as well as receive feedback from customers. Both “talking” and “listening” are critical to maintaining Canada’s competitive advantage on the world stage.
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Parade of automobiles on Jasper Street Maple Creek December 25, 1914. It is not known whether or not the fine array of autos is connected with forty-eight disadvantaged children, who on the same day, were being given a fine Christmas dinner at the Maple Leaf Hotel (hotel shown in the middle of the photo). Following the dinner, each child was given a parcel of goodies, a ticket to the local picture show at the Grand Theatre (theatre shown to the right of the Hotel) and a twenty-five cent coin. As there appears to be mostly adults in the photo there may have been another activity coinciding with the children’s benefit. Photographer unknown, courtesy of the Southwest Saskatchewan Old Timer’s Museum.
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Don Bowie (left) and friends enjoying the winter season on skis and toboggan while being pulled by a sleigh - presumed to be taken on the Bowie Ranch c. 1940. Photographer unknown, courtesy of Jon Bowie.
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hristmas is less than a month away - the stores/malls are decorated and filled with apparent bargains, the street decorations are up and the television is full with advertising, music and seasonal movies. Each year people lament on how commercial and stressful Christmas has become and how it no longer reflects the Christmas of their youth. There is no doubt that Christmas is the one holiday where nostalgia reigns supreme. Until more recent decades where increased affluence and technology has allowed people more exotic options, Christmas traditions in this part of the world have remained relatively uniform from generation to generation. School concerts, special mail-order catalogues, Santa’s visits, gift giving, cards, sleighrides, carols/carollers, midnight Church services, community dances, skating parties, trees/decorating, baked goodies and of course the piece de resistance – the turkey/goose dinner with all its trimmings – these were all part of Christmas traditions in the southwest throughout the decades. The delivery of these events/activities and the degree of sophistication may have varied/changed over the years, but there has been a consistency of sorts until about the late 1970s when alternatives slowly increased along with incomes. We all have memories of Christmas some good some bad, but the most nostalgic are those from our childhood – the magic and wonderment of the season remains for a life-time. One of my memories includes the selection of the
Christmas tree. As we were fortunate to have lots of fir-trees on our place, the annual excursion to the bush for a tree was something to anticipate. The selection of “the tree” was important, as it had to be just right - uniform, bushy and with branches strong enough to hold decorations –lots of decorations. This involved scouting out a number of possibilities before making the final choice. In addition to our own tree, our dad usually cut several trees for friends in town. The selection of the Christmas tree remained a ritual for me into my adult years. Another early childhood memory was the drive to town for Santa’s annual visit. Santa usually arrived by sleigh, truck or apparently at one point in time in Eastend, he was chauffeured by airplane, touching down on main-street. Regardless of his arrival, the ritual was the same, a brief visit with Santa (depending upon one’s age), followed by a bag of candy, an orange and a movie at the local theatre. The excitement of the day, combined with candy resulted in a noise level in the theatre that remains with me to this day. I am certain that the movie was half over before the excitement and noise dwindled in intensity. Mention must also be made of every woman, who for generations prepared for the Christmas season weeks in advance by baking mouth-watering cookies, cakes, squares, candy and other decadent goodies. Throughout the Christmas season, they also laboured over hot stoves cooking not one, but often two or three huge dinners for countless family and friends. The further back in time we go, the more challenging these preparations become, especially for rural people, as trips to town for supplies in the early
years was only once or twice a year. This doesn’t take into account the more primitive cooking appliances and other obstacles such as food storage, running water etc. faced by pioneer women. Looking back in the early newspapers we get another glimpse into the Christmas season, depending upon the time period in question. The December 22nd, 1910 issue of the Maple Creek News is particularly interesting as the editor provides a general overview of the Christmas spirit shown by the merchants. “The Christmas spirit is in the air and our businessmen have made elaborate preparations for the holidays. They have responded to the feeling of buoyancy that the season creates and have loaded the shelves and tables of their stores with everything that is in demand a tthis time of the year. Heavy shipments of holiday goods have turned all the establishments into a veritable exposition of things that are beautiful and sensible. Be just to yourself and to them by doing your shopping early.”
In addition, the stores would place quick one or two line advertisements in the “Local and General” column; as well they placed larger boxed ads throughout the paper. However the most eye-catching advertisement in the December 22, 1910 issue is that of the Jasper Hotel advertising their Christmas Dinner Menu – a veritable feast that would rival any eating establishment at that time. Regardless of how times have changed over the decades, we all have Christmas memories that we cherish and remain with us for life. Two underlining themes that remain constant are the nostalgia for Christmas past and the good-will that runs rampant throughout the season. Season’s greetings to all the readers and a special thanks to those who have taken the time to pass along such kind remarks regarding this column – they are most appreciated.
This overview is followed by a detailed report on each store and the fine selection of items offered. The following description of Cooil Brother’s Store is but one example of the many stores covered by the News. “This well-known store is again to the front with a full line of seasonable articles in the dry goods line, and a stock of groceries the sight of which automatically set the salivary glands in motion. A complete assortment of toys makes the premises an attractive spot for the youngsters, and we miss our guess if many a Santa Claus fails to fill his pack here.”
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The corner of Jasper Street and Pacific Avenue during Christmas Season c. 1940s/early 1950s. The windows of the Drugstore are decorated for the holiday season - a tradition going back to the early years of the town.
Photographer unknown, courtesy of Donny White.
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inal details are in place for Pincher Creek’s 23rd “Cowboy Christmas” Worship Service Celebration. In 1992 the original invitation to the local community read “Many who don’t regularly attend Sunday worship still have deep spiritual roots. Our ‘Christmas Gathering’ gives opportunity to share these values in the context of a worship service…” Our focus through the years has been to make this a special time when we invite the extended community to celebrate our rural roots and rural spiritual values. What a grand turnout we have. During those BSE years it was a time of lament. But always we give thanks for home, family, friends and the gifts of the Creator. The roots for this approach to worship go back to my own experience with the Saddle Bag ministry Project (in the Seventies in Saskatchewan) when we sought to determine what it was that made rural ministry a spe-
cialized ministry. One part of our approach was to reconsider the traditional assumption about worship services. Weekly services might be OK in larger churches, but they could become burdensome in smaller more scattered communities – both for the congregation and the minister. If twenty percent of the congregation were your family, and if they weren’t in attendance each week, everyone felt their absence. And for the minister with four services a Sunday (spread over miles of winter roads), the demands of “the relentless return of the Sabbath” were exhausting. Time was taken away from visiting, community outreach and youth work. But worship services held less often and with more focus on those gathered could be more vital. Church leaders on the periphery of our Project, who automatically assumed God decreed weekly services, found it hard to accept this grassroots thinking. Worship should be more of a “discipline”! “Quality Trumped Quantity” was a mantra that help us consider many alternatives for how rural ministry. is specialized ministry.
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Ernst & Young Report Confirms Regina Bypass P3 Saves $380 Million
The Saskatchewan Government released the value for money report for the publicly-owned Regina Bypass project, which was prepared by Ernst & Young. The independent procurement and financial experts confirm the P3 model will save taxpayers $380 million, a little more than 16 per cent, compared to a traditional model. These savings include P3-related costs, such as private financing. A total investment of $1.88 billion – in today’s dollars – is being made in the highway including the cost of design, construction, finance, and more than 30 years of operations and maintenance to ensure the roadway remains in like-new condition. Ernst & Young has
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Province Establishes Refugee Settlement Centre
The Saskatchewan government will establish a Refugee Settlement Centre to co-ordinate the arrival of Syrian refugees into the province. It is important to ensure that refugees who come to Saskatchewan make a successful transition to life in Canada. This Refugee Settlement Centre will bring together the appropriate government ministries to work with municipalities, settlement groups and other community-based organizations to ensure the best possible outcomes for these new Saskatchewan residents. A Refugee Settlement Committee of cabinet has been created and will be chaired by Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison. Other members include Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter, Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer, Education Minister Don Morgan, Health Minister Dustin Duncan and Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell.
Thousands Benefit from Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
More than 16,000 students have received the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) this year, totalling nearly $8 million from the Government of Saskatchewan. By providing all Grade 12 grads $500 per year, to a lifetime maximum of $2,000, the SAS reduces tuition for students entering post-secondary programs in Saskatchewan. Since 2008, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested $6.5 billion in post-secondary institutions and students. This includes the Graduate Retention Program which provides up to $20,000 in tuition rebates for graduates who live in Saskatchewan.
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Pete Allen’s tae kwon do classes in Shaunavon offer kids a chance to develop their skills, remain fit and gain confidence. Photo by Beth Jarrell.
Shaunavon Tae Kwon Do a hit with kids BY J O R DA N PA R K E R
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ith 40 regular members, Pete Allen’s tae kwon do club is a staple in Shaunavon. The smiles on the kids’ faces as they jumped, kicked and jabbed their way through practice last week said all it needed to about his commitment to the young hopefuls. “Some kids start as young as three years old here. Then at 10 years old, we look at how they’re doing based on interest and talent and might bump some up,” he said. “We’ve had some who’ve been doing this six years, and I’m considering taking some to Regina on the 12th to watch blackbelt testing, just so they can see
where the bar is.” The group started eight years ago, and has been growing ever since. “We’ve slowly grown to a functioning unit. We’re still in a school gym (Christ the King RCS), but it’s reasonable rent here and we keep our heads above board,” he said. He sees disciplines like his as vital to sustaining good health. “I believe physical activity is important. Period. I want to stay out of the healthcare system, and being fit does that,” he says. “Some kids start and don’t have the ability to grasp what we’re doing. But they get a structure, kids enjoy bowing in and bowing out, and soon they have a better idea of what’s going on than their parents do.”
When Allen applied for a previous job with the town years ago, the person who read his resume saw he had a blackbelt, and that’s how it all started. “She asked me to consider doing a class, and I agree. I started having a lot of fun, and I was keeping fit myself,” he said. “I’m happy to keep going today. I referee, and you need to be agile enough to stay out of the way of competitors. I work to maintain my fitness level.” Allen says there are a lot of positives taken from the program. “These kids have the ability to know what to do. There is an anti-bullying aspect to all this and kids know what the lines are. They don’t have to get pushed around,” he said. Allen has been doing tae kwon do
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The Maple Creek Composite School senior girls volleyball team played the boys Redmen football squad in a volleyball matchup last week. The girls emerged victorious. The fundraiser was to bring in money for a trophy case in the front of the school, as well as for a Horizon House donation. Photos by Shelley Drever
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he Whitemud hockey league is well underway, and the Shaunavon Badgers are standing in first place. Head coach Paul Schoenroth says that while he’s happy with how the season has gone for the team so far, he’s always looking to make improvements. “So far it’s going really good,” he said. “We started off with a five and one record, last game we ended up on the losing side with a really short line-up, but that’s what happens when people are busy this time of year. “We’re very happy with our squad, and we’re hoping for good things in the future.” This season introduced two new teams to the league in Maple Creek and Cabri, something Schoenroth says he believes has improved the competition in the league. “It’s a very good league. Maple Creek and Consul have joined together in the past, and I know at the start they were looking around for players, but they’re good to go now.” He adds that finding players can be a concern for any team, including the Badgers. “Right now, we just need commitment from our players,” he said. “It’s only an 18 game schedule, and it’s frustrating for the coaching staff sometimes when players aren’t there and there aren’t enough to battle a good squad.” “I wish to see a little more commitment from our players, but that’s just my opinion as head coach, that’s what I’m looking for.”
Schoenroth says that the latest struggle the team has faced so far hasn’t come from a player problem, but something outside his control entirely. “We haven’t had a ton of people out to watch the games, which I really don’t understand,” he said. “We’ve had some players frustrated with the lack of fan support, and we’re hoping it improves because that’s the best brand of hockey they’re going to see in Shaunavon. “We can’t do anything but supply a product and hope that they come watch. There’s not a lot more we can do.” He says that with the ticket price so low, he expected more fans to come cheer on their local team in the 2015 season. “Tickets for adults are only $7, and it’s really good entertainment, really good hockey,” he said. “Our players look in the stands, see a lot of empty seats and just don’t understand why, especially as they try so hard on the ice. “We’d love for parents to bring their children to watch the games and support their local club, because you never know how long you’ll have a senior club, so their support is much appreciated.” The team is in first place currently, something Schoenroth says he hopes to keep going throughout the rest of the season. “It’s a long season, but with a full line up we can get through the injuries we have,” he said. “We haven’t played Gull Lake yet, and we know they’re going to be a strong team in the league. We’re looking forward to the matches ahead and to see how they go.”
Whitemud Hockey League
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 2, 2015 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM at Maple Creek Rink Complex
DECEMBER 4, 2015 (Friday) 8:00 PM at Cabri Rink Complex
8:30 PM at Consul Rink Complex
DECEMBER 5, 2015 (Saturday) 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex
8:00 PM at Maple Creek Rink Complex
DECEMBER 8, 2015 (Tuesday) 8:00 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex
DECEMBER 11, 2015 (Friday) 8:00 PM at Frontier Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex 8:30 PM at Consul Rink Complex
DECEMBER 12, 2015 (Saturday) 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex
DECEMBER 18, 2015 (Friday) 8:00 PM at Cabri Rink Complex
8:00 PM at Shaunavon Rink Complex 8:30 PM at Consul Rink Complex
DECEMBER 19, 2015 (Saturday) 8:00 PM at Frontier Rink Complex 8:00 PM at Leader Rink Complex
DECEMBER 20, 2015 (Sunday) 2:30 PM at Gull Lake Rink Complex
DECEMBER 23, 2015 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM at Shaunavon Rink Complex
DECEMBER 30, 2015 (Wednesday) 8:00 PM at Cabri Rink Complex
Cabri Bulldogs at Maple Creek Hawks Gull Lake Greyhounds at Cabri Bulldogs Frontier Flyers at Consul Rockets Frontier Flyers at Leader Flyers Consul Rockets at Maple Creek Hawks Shaunavon at Gull Lake Greyhounds Maple Creek Hawks at Frontier Flyers Gull Lake Greyhounds at Leader Flyers Cabri Bulldogs at Consul Rockets Cabri Bulldogs at Leader Flyers Gull Lake Greyhounds at Cabri Bulldogs Leader Flyers at Shaunavon Badgers Maple Creek Hawks at Consul Rockets Consul Rockets at Frontier Flyers Cabri Bulldogs at Leader Flyers Maple Creek at Gull Lake Greyhounds Gull Lake at Shaunavon Badgers Shaunavon Badgers at Cabri Bulldogs
Dynamic forward Jake DeBrusk has been out with a lower body injury. A timetable was not given for his return. Photo Provided
Broncos pushing forward without DeBrusk Team celebrated 30 years over the weekend BY J O R DA N PA R K E R
editor@gulllakeadvance.com
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hen young talent Jake DeBrusk found himself sidelined with a lower body injury (LBI) recently, the whole Broncos team had to readjust and quickly change course. After two successful home stints, they found themselves 0-6 on an American road trip. But the team was pushing to bounce back on this, their 30th anniversary weekend celebration. “We were definitely disappointed. We had lots of hopes after a few good wins here. We knew it would be tough, and there are very good teams out there. 0-6 stings, but we competed hard,” said Associate Coach Ryan Smith. “Four of those six games were one goal differentials, and for whatever reason, different things at different times got us caught up. We’re looking forward to being home this weekend after time away.” DeBrusk’s untimely injury came at a time when his top line, featuring captain Jon Martin and Glenn Gawdin, was enjoying league-stunning results. “Jake is a very important part of this team. He’s one of the big, talented players in this league. He’s a leader on and off the ice. He’s hard to replace,” said Smith. “We’ve seen some guys step up, and we’re looking forward to him getting back.” DeBrusk has an undetermined timeline for return currently, but the Broncos are feeling the effects of his absence. “We have tried different combinations, and Glenn and Jon are playing well. We’ve had (Tyler) Steenbergen playing with them,” he said. “We have guys trying to fill Jake’s role and minutes, but to ask players to replace Jake is unfair. We have leaned on our veteran guys a bit, and people are having opportunities to get more ice time.” Smith said the team had to work on
some things if they wanted to improve. “We need to create more offence, which isn’t easy to just do. The biggest part of the game is scoring goals, and when we’re struggling we need to funnel pucks in and get people to the net,” he said. “Defensively, we need to bear down and get our assignments in. No easy opportunities or goals can happen. Guys don’t miss clear chances in this league.” Smith says the home stretch may help the team get back on track. “We need to get results and get out of this slide. With alumni and the teddy bear toss going on, there will be lots of support, but we need to focus on our game.” Team captain and DeBrusk’s linemate Jon Martin was acquired by the Broncos in a trade with the Kootenay Ice in October. “(Being captain) is just a big honour. It was amazing coming here, and within three weeks my teammates and coaches looked up to me and saw this as a fitting role for me. It was kind of a surprise,” he said. The chemistry he, Gawdin and DeBrusk had is difficult to match. “They are two skilled players and they can find you wherever you are. They can get you the puck and they can score themselves,” he said. “Jake going out was a big loss, but Tyler (Steenbergen) has been a really good, young guy. We clicked well.” Martin wishes the U.S. road trip would have gone differently for the team. “It was tough looking at the standings and going without a win. We’re in a bit of a slump, but we played hard. These were good teams, and it was a learning experience,” he said. “I do know we’re going to be hungry to bounce back. We need to push harder, get some wins and not get too frustrated. We need to make sure our morale is good.” The Wymark junior boys volleyball team captured the SWAC title on Nov. 14 at home. After the five-team round robin, the Wolverines played Fox Valley in the final and defeated them 2 sets to 0. Front Row L to R: Ty Martens, Jesse Hattum, Shaye Wall, Leighton Dyck, Brad Dyck. Back Row L to R: Coach Geoff Horn, Brock Wall, Mattaus Janzen, Shane Hanel, Henry Rempel, Brett Theise, Ernest Braun and Coach Jeff Jago. Missing from photo is Ty Banman.
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