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Cameron Kluzak and Zach Smith preform the first dive off the new diving boards at the Climax Aquatic Centre Wednesday evening. Photo By: David Zammit

CLIMAX – The Climax Aquatic Centre unveiled their brand-new diving boards on Wednesday evening bringing their “Remove the Ropes” campaign to completion. During a poolside barbeque, a donor’s sign was revealed, followed by the ceremonial cutting of the ropes and finally the first official dive off the boards by Zach Smith and Cameron Kluzak. The pool first opened in the 1970’s with the diving boards being frequently used over the years, until last year when the Climax Aquatic Centre Board was forced to rope off the diving boards due their condition. “Last year was pretty boring (at the pool) just swimming around, but now that we have this, it makes it like a new pool again,” said the Climax resident Zach Smith. In 2015 the children of Climax and surrounding communities voiced their opinions with the lifeguards, their parents and the Climax Aquatic Centre Board over not being able to use the best part of a swimming pool; flying through the air until you reach the water with a splash. The Board decided to start the “Remove the Ropes” initiative to help the youngsters get back up on to the diving boards once again. They sent out letters and spoke with the community to raise awareness in order to secure the donations required for the two diving boards. Money started slowly trickling in until Smith stepped up and got the ball rolling. He placed a large donation jar in his family’s grocery store (King Arthur’s Fine Foods) in town and started collecting some serious amounts of cash. Not only was he gaining bills and

pocket change, townsfolk were even writing out cheques for the project once they received word a 11 year-old was the champion behind the movement. “He’s just that kind of kid, he’s charismatic, nice and really (just a) good kid. He comes from a really good family, he exemplifies what a small community is about,” said Board member Jodi Rice. The pool in Climax is the only pool in the deep southwest until you reach Shaunavon and means the world to the children who use it regularly. “It brings people in (to Climax), it’s the only pool along the south line here, so it brings people in from all these communities,” Rice said Wednesday night at the pool. “They come in and use the pool and they access some of the stores (King Arthur’s Fine Foods, café and SGI), so it brings people to the community.” The diving boards were purchased in the early spring from Texas and cost more than $10,000 for the two units combined. They had to wait for the boards to arrive, and in the meantime Tom Rice and a group of volunteers from the community worked on refurbishing the centre fulcrums on the diving board structures to ensure they would be safe for the children. Climax Aquatic Centre Manager Lisa Wanlin is entering her second year working at the pool and is enthused for the children to once again be able to use the diving boards. “It’s great (to have the diving boards unveiled), it’s all for the kids too. I mean the excitement on their face on opening day, when we had the new boards open (was awesome).”

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Zach Smith and Cameron Kluzak stand in front of the list of donations that helped the Climax Aquatic Centre Board purchase two brand new diving boards for the Climax Aquatic Centre. Photo By: David Zammit

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Charmaine Westbury addresses the large crowd on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter. Photo by Andrea Carol.

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SWIFT CURRENT – On Tuesday morning, the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter broke ground at their new lot located on Herbert Street in the City of Swift Current. At the sod turning celebration it was announced the facility will be named “Dorie’s House” in honour of the late Dorie Westbury, who passed away in 2015, but not before leaving behind a tremendous legacy. “My mom was all about kids, she just loved kids. Kids were her life. To have a safe place for kids to go, that’s what’s going to be the best part,” Dorie’s son Tom Westbury said at the event. “It’s an honour to have that (building named after my mom), and what a legacy to leave mom. Just overwhelming for the Westbury family.” Westbury is a partial owner of Len’s Plumbing and Heating and his company has agreed to be the main contractors for the project, in addition to completing all the plumbing necessary with the build. Len’s Plumbing and Heating is one of over 100 businesses which have stepped forward to make this project a reality, as it started in 2013. “It’s been really overwhelming (the support we’ve received from businesses). The other thing about it is it’s been easy in a sense that when people have been asked (to help), people have just jumped on board,” Bob Hale, President of Southwest

YES said with a smile. “We decided to name the project Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter, because it fits well with Yes and it’s funny how that has been so fitting because we’ve heard the word yes so many times when we’ve asked people for help and support.” Rural Municipality of Swift Current was another large contributor to this venture with a donation amount of $5,000. “It (Dorie’s House) is just good for the youth. You hear different things on the news (about youth struggles) and hopefully this stuff won’t be news after it is built,” Robert Neufeld, Reeve of the RM of Swift Current said. Dorie’s House will include six bedrooms and is going to be approximately 2,5003,000 square-feet that will also include office space for the Southwest YES staff. The house will be accessible for youths aged 14-18 of all genders who need a place to stay during a crisis. This monumental achievement for the Southwest YES non-profit organization marks yet another stepping stone in their plans of having the house built before the winter arrives. The plan is to have the ICF basement complete within 7-10 days, then the floor system will be installed immediately after, with the hope they can frame the entire house in three days. They would like to have the house built by the end of July with the completion date for the inside set for October.

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Chamberlin faces further charges in sex crimes case As a result of the ongoing investigation against him, Chamberlin has seen additional charges, including two sexual assault charges, an invitation to sexual touching charge, and a count each of sexual interference, sexual exploitation and a corrupting children charge.

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Cabri man Ryan Chamberlin was arrested again Friday, March 20 and charged with additional crimes as more victims came forward in the case against him.

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These are on top of the sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference and sexual exploitation charges laid against him in late February. He appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court March 23, and was released on an undertaking before a judge on conditions. Chamberlin, 39, was a hockey coach in several southern Saskatchewan communities throughout his adult life. There is a publication ban in place to protect the identity of the victims, and Chamberlin’s next court appearance will be April 13 at 9:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing, and investigators invite people with additional information to come forward.

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The Swift Current SPCA is looking to celebrate pets and families with a new summer event to be held on Sunday August 21st in Riverside Park on the Southside. The afternoon will include a pledge-based dog walk, and entertainment including children’s activities, music and a hot dog barbeque. “We want this to be a fun and family-oriented afternoon to help raise some funds for the SPCA but also to celebrate summer and our pets,” notes Teresa Cole with the Swift Current SPCA. “ We see so many folks out walking their dogs in our community, we thought why not enjoy a group walk for a change?” The “Pets in the Park Promenade” will start at 1:30 pm in the playground parking lot area at the park. Participants can bring their dogs (on leash) for the 2.5 km walk (or a shorter 1.25 km loop). A minimum collection of $50 in pledges is required to enter the walk, and pledges of $10 or more receive a charitable receipt. Walkers get an official “pawsport” which will be stamped along the way. All fully-stamped pawsports will be eligible for prizes draws. Prizes for costumes and most pledges collected will also be given out. Walkers are asked to register in advance to get pledge sheets and instructions by calling 306-773-1292 or by e-mailing Cole at teresa@spacswiftcurrent. com.

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The Family ``Furstival`` part of the event will run from 12-5pm in the Riverside Park greenspace to the east of the track. Low-cost family activities will include the Kin Train, crafts, a story circle, music and balloon animals. There will be a hot dog barbeque from 12-2pm and popcorn, chips and drinks all afternoon. Everyone is welcome to attend this part of the even if they are not part of the dog walk. The SPCA thanks event sponsor Domino’s Pizza for their support of the event. “It will be late summer and people will be wrapping up their holidays and thinking about getting back into their regular routines so we hope it will be a good time for a fun event like this to cap the summer,” Cole adds. The Swift Current SPCA is a local volunteer-directed registered charity which receives no provincial or federal funding, is not affiliated with nor funded by the provincial SPCA, and must raise 80% of its $300,000 annual operating budget from the community each year. It serves approximately 300 domestic pets (cats and dogs) annually, providing 24/7 – 365 day a year shelter, food, and care with a high standard of health safety. It also provides required medical services including a spay/neuter program, foster and adoption services, pound services for the City of Swift Current, and a lost and found registry and microchipping program to help reunite strays with owners. The SPCA has operated animal shelter services in Swift Current since 1973.

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Last Monday, Swift Current City Council met and passed an important bill. Councilor Pat Friesen's Bill No. 11 – 2016 is an important update to the Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw. "Basically, it's a bylaw that covers how the fire department operates within the city of Swift Current, and it covers things like fire prevention. It's got a lot of rules and regulations, as an example: something like a fire pit. It talks about the fact that there are certain standards that you have to follow, and that you need to make application to the fire department, who will give you approval. So, it's got all kinds of details and information about anything to do with fire and emergency services,"

said Councilor Friesen. This isn't a brand new bylaw, it's merely an update. "We have always had this bylaw. The last one was done in 2012, so of course things change. There's updates and so on, so this is why we have to make sure that we have updated bylaws, bylaws that are relevant for today, like the Fire Safety Act, so on and so forth," said Councilor Friesen. As a standard maintenance update bylaw, it was passed with relative ease and without protest. If one needs a copy of the bylaw to get access to all of the information within regarding fire services and procedures, simply contact the city by phone (at 306-778-2777) or by email (admin@swiftcurrent.ca) to request a copy of the bill in full.

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was working in the office the other day when one of the women working at the front desk told me there was a man hoping to speak with a reporter. I nodded, grabbed my notebook and a pen and made my way to the expectant individual. Upon arrival he shook my hand and told me he’d like to speak for a couple minutes. I sat down on the red leather couch at the front and prepared to listen. He held up a picture of an old newspaper and pointed to the front. “What do you see?” he asked expectantly. What I saw was a smiling Justin Trudeau surrounded by people celebrating the pride festival in Toronto; I relayed this response to him. “Do you see what he’s holding in his left hand?” the man asked. In Trudeau’s left hand he was waving a Canadian flag. The red of the flag had been swapped out for rainbow colours in honour of Pride. I, again, relayed this message to the man, confused about where the conversation was headed. “He’s desecrated our flag and he’s proud of it,” the man said, callously. “Don’t you see what’s wrong with this?” He proceeded to explain no other world leader would do such a thing and that “Baby-J” was “a fool.” I calmly explained that, political views aside, I was proud to see our Prime Minister taking part in the Pride Parade – a festival known for its inclusiveness and love. The man scowled. He went on to say if he were serving in the military and see this picture he would be very upset.

I asked him why. He stood up, loomed over me, grimaced and said, “Have a nice day,” without answering the question and before proceeding out the doors. I kept a very cool demeanor through the entire conversation. I truly believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe in the power of questions. The comment about the military truly irked me. Soldiers fighting wars overseas are not doing so to oppress, they’re doing it for freedom: freedom to love, freedom to speak, freedom of choice. The Canadian Forces recognizes same-sex marriage and affords those couples the same rights as heterosexuals. He brought the picture to my attention in hopes I would feel disgraced or ashamed of the Prime Minister, instead I just felt disgraced and ashamed of this man. The Canadian flag is a symbol – one that often stands for peace, freedom, diversity and respect. Whether the flag is painted green, brown, purple or red doesn’t matter to me. This man is entitled to his opinion, just as I am mine. However, freedom of speech has limits – hatred is one of them. I’m sure I haven’t changed this man’s mind about the Pride flag, but maybe the next time he’s faced with a question like “Why does that bother you?” he might take a minute to think about his answer. People say we live in too politically correct of a society, but I say we live in an age with more questions than ever. If you’re not prepared to answer, maybe think about why that is.

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Biker Pays it Forward - with Ice Cream Dear Editor,

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

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On most Tuesday evenings, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts gather in the parking lot of the Swift Current mall around 7PM. They pick a destination for the evening and they ride there as a group, enjoy whatever refreshments are there and return home. This Tuesday, the destination was Tompkins, with 7 or 8 of the riders stopping at the Ice Cream shop next to the highway. As they parked their bikes and wandered toward the shop, a gentlemen was

taking his ice cream shake to his black "Harley Davidson" truck and commented "Best Ice Cream Guys" and he continued "Bought you all Ice Cream too". The Bikers nodded and thanked him in a bit of wonderment in what he had meant. When they got to the order window, they found out he HAD ACTUALLY PAID for any ice cream they wanted. The bikers tried to thank him as he drove away. The kind lady serving the bikers said he was a local person and he did this on occasion. So how do we the bikers, spread

this forward? How do we share the food feelings this gentleman imparted to us by a simple act of kindness? In the world on much trouble and negative feelings, "PAY IT FORWARD", buy the person behind you an Ice Cream… and watch the joy shine out! THANK YOU to the gentleman in the "HARLEY DAVIDSON" truck! Wayne Roberts Swift Current, SK

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Better late than never BY S H E R I M O N K

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I’m sort of a latecomer to the Canada Post dispute. And the only reason I’ve paid any attention to it at all, I suppose, is because it affects me. I guess that makes me sort of selfishly sequestered, but that’s the nature of the human condition. Nihilist philosophy aside, the looming lockout is bad news for small towns and small business. Though I’d heard (and largely ignored) murmurings of the dispute, I didn’t actually pay attention until I started mailing out our exceedingly late wedding announcements. While I was pondering whether to wait until after a new contract was reached, it hit me like a bolt of lightning – Canada Post is how I get paid! Then things got real. And that was just the start of how the lockout would affect my little life. For instance, one of my biggest contracts is producing a national livestock magazine five times a year, and the summer edition is just arriving at the mailing house. Whether or not anyone will actually receive it this summer is a mystery to me, but my fingers are crossed. Of course, the Southwest Advance will still reach its readers, but not without a lot of additional planning and work by Kate and her crew. And let’s not forget about the various orders I have coming from Amazon, which are football-training tools that my son has been saving up for all summer by cutting lawns. He’s incredibly disappointed, but like his, my hands are tied too. Reading about the dispute, the union is concerned primarily with how the pension fund would work for new employees. The existing one isn’t sustainable because it has guaranteed payments similar to how CPP works. Canada Post wants to put new employees on a plan where the payouts aren’t guaranteed, and says keeping new employees on the old plan just isn’t tenable. Additionally, the union argues that rural and suburban mail carriers are paid nearly 30 per cent less than their urban counterparts. The union claims most of those lesser-paid employees are women, and while that’s unfortunate, unless there’s some policy or practice in place that directly causes lower wages for women, I’m not sure that should be a sticking point. If there is wage disparity between rural and urban workers, I can see that being an issue, and certainly one that is probably worth fighting for. But I don’t see it as a systemic, policy-driven sexbased issue like the union is trying to spin it off as. No doubt, some of the union’s posturing is a result of the Conservative government’s Bill C-6, which mandated the workers back on the job in 2011, forcing them to accept a contract the government decided the terms of. The government

took the position that any stoppage of Canada Post would hurt ordinary Canadians that depend on the mail too much – including many First Nations communities that are already very isolated geographically. Trudeau has said his government will not interfere in the process, and as much as I am unhappy about the inconvenience the lockout will create, I begrudgingly have to agree with him. I’ve only been a unionized employee once, back when I worked for the Winnipeg Sun. At the time, I was rabidly opposed to unions in principle, but my views have long since matured. By and large, workplace standards, minimum wage and the quality of life in Canada mean that unions aren’t needed in the way they once were. As an employee in my previous life and now as a contractor, I have always greatly valued my relationships with my superiors and the owners of the companies for whom I work. But I’ve also worked for some rotten companies, and it’s not always easy to find a replacement job, and that means that a lot of people, often marginalized sectors of society, accept conditions they shouldn’t. And that’s in today’s modern world – I can only imagine the exploitation that used to take place, but The Jungle by Upton Sinclair certainly sheds light on the conditions that used to be in place in meat processing plants many years ago. It is for this reason that I support the collective bargaining process. It is a check and balance, and while most companies are not union in this country, the possibility for organization is always there. That ever-present threat is one of the ways that workers can negotiate and improve conditions without even having to organize. So in many ways, non-union workers benefit from union organization by proxy. I’ve heard a ton of people discount this dispute as being totally irrelevant to their lives. And maybe that’s true, but there are a ton of small businesses across Canada that rely on Canada Post. (Myself included!) Canada is a huge country, and our population is spread very far apart as compared to most other nations around the world. We may do a lot of things like bill receiving and paying online, but there is still a tremendous amount of very necessary mail that goes out every day. For people in rural communities that do a lot of online shopping, this disruption will mean more trips into the city, and let’s face it, when we have to go for one thing, we tend to buy a lot more. That will be a trickle-down effect that our local businesses will certainly feel as well. I sincerely hope that Canada Post and its employees will use this process to generate a contract that will work for not just the parties involved, but for the rest of us too. (On that note, the kids and I are taking off for summer vacation. See you in two weeks!)

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RURAL ROOTS

Who wants a good garden anyway?

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BY C H R I S TA L E E F R O E S E

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My golden retriever watched me plant my garden this year with particular interest. She’s normally by my side in the backyard, but this year was different. This year, she seemed to actually be watching where I planted each seed and in which rows I placed my beans and my peas. My intentions with my garden this year were exceptionally good (as my intentions with my garden are every year)! Several years ago, I stumbled across the word ‘potager’ (a French word for kitchen gardens that is pronounced Poh-tah-JAY). According to Wikipedia, a ‘Poh-tah-JAY’ garden is “… a French term for an ornamental vegetable or kitchen garden. The historical design precedent is from the Gardens of the French Renaissance and Baroque Garden à la française eras. Often flowers (edible and non-edible) and herbs are planted with the vegetables to enhance the garden's beauty. The goal is to make the function of providing food aesthetically pleasing.” Of course I would plant a ‘Poh-tah-JAY’ garden. After all, what could be better than planting vegetables, herbs and flowers in an esthetically pleasing way to provide food for my family? Oh the design plans I made on paper. The rows I laid out were curved, fluid and over-flowing in abundance with blooms, basil and berries (on paper). I was the architect (on paper) of the most spectacular abundance of colours - Nasurtiums in red, orange and yellow, peas in emerald green and pumpkins in pumpkin orange. I sketched out rows of herbs intertwined cleverly with vines of purple beans and sprawling shoots of strawberries. I curved my rows in beautiful arches – no straight lines for this ‘Poh-tah-JAY’ gardener. I constructed (on paper), three circular sections of rows which overlapped and spilled forth into an explosion of tomato plants. With my sketch by my side (really), I set out to plant my garden – my ‘Poh-tah-JAY’ garden. I started with tri-coloured lettuce in the middle of my circle and built out with beets, spinach and swiss chard. I capped off this daring conformation with skyward-reaching onions and colourful nasturtiums. My dog watched. Then I did some salad groupings, of course. I cleverly placed a chive plant in the centre, surrounded by Roma tomato plants, red onion and spinach. Add a little feta cheese to this wonderful combination of plants and ‘tah-dah’ (or ‘Poh-tah-DAH’), you have a Greek salad. My dog watched with great interest. The planting went surprisingly well. The three sets of circular rows looked spectacular as my hoe etched out perfectly arched curves. As the abundant rains and penetrating sun have hit my garden this Spring and Summer, it has grown. Oh, how it has grown. It has grown even better than expected, meaning that my beans are enormous and my peas are towering higher than their curved fences. There’s just one problem. My dog has GPS’ed every single bean and pea plant. And now that they’re big and tall and just starting to bloom she has eaten every single one down to the root. They call it a potager garden. I call it a dog’s breakfast; AND a big fat mess! Christalee Froese welcomes comments at Lcfroese@ sasktel.net or visit 21days2joy.wordpress.com.

A deer poses quickly before scurrying off near the Lodgepole camp site at Cypress Hills. Photo: Kate Winquist.

New funding stream available for service productions CONTRIBUTED

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Creative Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that service productions are now eligible to apply to the ScreenBased Media Production Grant program. Producers based outside the province who retain full copyright of their production are now eligible to apply for the Screen-Based Media Production Grant. Successful applicants to the new service production stream will receive a financial incentive valued at 25% of the production spend in Saskatchewan. The new service production incentive better aligns Saskatchewan’s screen-based production grant with programs offered in other jurisdictions. “I am pleased to see Creative Saskatchewan continues to engage with industry,” said Mark Docherty, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. “We look forward to what the new

service production guidelines bring to the province.” “Service productions are an additional component of the film industry,” said Greg Magirescu, CEO of Creative Saskatchewan. “Our new service production incentive allows us to explore new opportunities with producers across North America and around the world, who are considering Saskatchewan as their production location.” Local producers who hold part or full copyright to a project will still have access to the current incentive available to screen-based media production projects worth 30% of what their production spends in Saskatchewan. Since inception, Creative Saskatchewan has invested more than $5 million in the province’s film and television industry through its Screen-Based Media Production Grant. More details of Creative Saskatchewan’s new service production stream within the Screen-Based Media Production Grant will be made available soon. For more information please visit www.creativesask.ca

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M I C H E L L E N O R D I C K B . S C , P. AG

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Plant Tissue testing is an inexpensive and reliable tool for determining the nutrient status of crops. Knowing the nutrient concentrations of your crop is valuable information for planning and modifying plant nutrient programs to ensure that top yields are produced each year. Plant tissue tests also aid in diagnosing problems in a field in season. Nutrient deficiencies can occur due to a number of reasons such as nutrient imbalances, environmental conditions, herbicide residue or disease and can sometimes be hard to recognize. Even if a field looks good hidden hunger can be present. Hidden hunger is an industry term used to describe a crop where nutrient levels are not at optimum but the crop is showing no symptoms or signs of deficiency. In other cases nutrient deficiency is more obvious and plants display symptoms such as discoloration, stunted growth or lodging. Plant tissue sampling is a great agronomic tool when determining the cause of a problem field and should be used in combination with a soil test when making management decisions. When taking plant tissue samples it is important to consider where in the field and at what growth stage to take the sample. If the crop is poor and is showing patchy growth it is recommended that one plant and one soil sample be taken from both a “good” and “bad” area. If overall the crop is poor, one plant and one soil sample will be sufficient. Testing for hidden hunger early in the growing season allows for corrections to be made to your nutrient program in time for the growing season, such as with foliar applications or side dressings. Early sampling is often from tillering to leaf sheath lengthening in cereals, rosette stage in oilseeds, and in vegetative stages of pulses and forages. Plant tissue sampling can be done throughout the season and usually includes testing from flag leaf to head fully emerged stages in cereals, late flowering to pods formed/filling in oilseeds and pulses, and during late flowering in forages. For high-value crops such as sugar beets, corn and potatoes it is common to take multiple plant tissue samples throughout the growing season to ensure optimal nutrients levels are being met. In order to get the best lab results it is essential to take and ship the samples correctly and always use an accredited laboratory. The best time to take plant tissue samples is early in the morning to avoid any heat stress during the day. It is also recommended to avoid damaged plants such as those affected by hail or frost. When it comes to shipping, it is important that samples are sent in the correct containers (such as paper envelopes) and with the appropriate paper work.

Saskatchewan Unemployment Rate Second Lowest in Canada CONTRIBUTED

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Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate (seasonally adjusted) was 6.1 per cent in June 2016, tied for the second lowest among provinces and lower than the national unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent. In June 2016, there were 582,200 people employed in Saskatchewan. There has been an increase of 1,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in Saskatchewan between May 2016 and June 2016. “Saskatchewan’s labour market continues to feel the impact caused by low resource prices,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “However, we are optimistic as forecasters predict our economy will begin to recover in the coming year, and seeing month over month gains in employment shows our economy is on the right track.” Between June 2007 and June 2016, 69,100 jobs were created in Saskatchewan. Of those new jobs, 57,400 or 83 per cent are full-time jobs. Other June 2016 highlights include: Major year-over-year gains were reported for agriculture, up 2,800; trade, up 2,600; professional, scientific and technical services, up 2,700; information, culture and recreation, up 1,800. Employment increased by 2,000 year-over-year in Regina. Youth unemployment rate was 10.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the lowest among the provinces and below the national rate of 13.0 per cent.

I Spy…. A Piping Plover Chick! Endangered Piping Plover Families Camouflage on the Beach CONTRIBUTED

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Summer is underway, and that means heading to the beaches for some fun. But we aren’t the only ones who enjoy the hot sand on a Saskatchewan shoreline! Piping Plovers are endangered shorebirds, and are raising their families on beaches across the province. The Plovers first arrived on Saskatchewan beaches in mid-May and now have adorable chicks combing the beaches for invertebrate prey. Piping Plovers have been classified as endangered since 1985 and their numbers are continuing to fall. “There are many factors that contribute to the Plovers decline”, explains Ashley Fortney, the Plovers on Shore coordinator, “but a few factors are flooding of nesting areas, predation, and the loss of nests from being trampled by livestock and human activity.” An international census counting Piping Plovers across North America is completed every five years. Less than 800 plovers were observed in Saskatchewan in the 2011 census which was a 53% decrease from the previous one. The 2016 census has just been completed and Fortney is hoping, once the data is compiled, the population trend will show a rebound. “Saskatchewan experienced exceptional flooding in 2011, so we’re interested in finding out if the low numbers from that year are a reflection of the extreme weather.” Piping Plovers are a small shorebird and are well adapted to blending into the beaches they live on so they can be difficult to spot. You can identify a Piping Plover using the distinctive black markings – a black band on their

forehead and a single black band around their neck. They also have a sandy body with a white belly, orange legs, and an orange beak with a black tip. “It is easy to mistake a common Killdeer for a Plover”, says Fortney, “but Killdeer are larger, browner in colour, and have two black bands around their neck instead of one.” Both male and female adult Piping Plovers make distinctive “Peep” and “Peep-lo” calls. Looks aren’t the only thing that Plovers share with their Killdeer cousins, as they both exhibit many of the same behaviours when raising chicks. These displays can include running away, while stopping to make sure you are following, and vigorously flapping one or both wings. “This broken wing display is named accurately because they will look injured and appear to be an easy meal”, states Fortney, “but it is all an act and the bird will fly safely back to the chicks once it has lured the predator far enough away.” Piping Plovers and their chicks will be increasing their fat stores in order to complete the 3,500 km flight back to the winter beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. These tiny “cotton balls on stilts” as Fortney describes them, blend in to the sand with their exceptional camouflage. Their distinct colouring allows them to avoid predators by lying flat on the beach, but that doesn’t eliminate all the risk. “Even dogs are a significant threat to plover chicks” says Fortney, “the public can help by keeping dogs on leashes when using Saskatchewan beaches, especially where plovers are known to be nesting.” If you see a Piping Plover please call our toll-free Hoot Line at: 1-800-667-HOOT (4668).

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A family of ducks gets ready to take a dip in Loch Leven at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Photo: Kate Winquist.

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Cypress Credit Union takes great pride in Community Involvement as one of our organization Values. In April, May and June 2016, these and many others community events and organizations received contributions and support from Cypress Credit Union.

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2016 Year to Date Donations and Sponsorships $6733.00 • Maple Creek 4-H Farm Safety Days • Maple Creek Redmen Football • Fox Valley Slo Pitch • Richmound Ladies Night • Consul Playschool • Burstall Fall Fair • Tompkins Steak and Lobster • Tompkins Combined Appeal • Murraydale Stampede

• Maple Creek Composite School • Bear Creek 4-H • McLaren Lake Regional Park • Maple Creek Cowtown Rodeo • Richmound Rockets • Reno Rodeo • Rolling Acres Golf Club • Friends of Cypress Hills • Richmound Show and Shine

Pulse Growers Reduce Levy Effective August 1, 2016 CONTRIBUTED

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Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is reducing the levy collected on pulse and soybean crops grown in Saskatchewan from 1% to 0.67% for a one year period effective August 1, 2016. The decision to reduce the levy, made by SPG with approval from the Agri-Food Council, was driven by record acres and prices in the pulse industry in recent years and a significant accumulated reserve. “At SPG, we recognize that increased pulse acres and growing market demand has led to higher profitability for pulses,” says Tim Wiens, Chair of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ Board of Directors. “As the Saskatchewan pulse industry has succeeded in reaching new levels, SPG levy revenue has grown with it. We have reached a point where the revenue SPG has collected from the levy is currently exceeding the organization’s operating expenses. It was with this in mind that we at SPG felt it was time to make a change that would reflect the organization’s current financial needs and allow us to keep more money in the pockets of growers.” The pulse levy is collected based on a percentage of gross sales (plus GST), and is deducted at the first point of sale. SPG’s levy revenue has increased with the market prices for pulses, moving from $13 million in levy revenue for the organization in 2013/14 to an

anticipated levy revenue of $25 million in 2015/16. “We are working with pulse buyers who collect the levy on SPG’s behalf to ensure their systems are set to switch to 0.67% from 1% effective August 1, 2016,” says Carl Potts, Executive Director of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. “We want to make this change as seamless as possible for growers and pulse buyers.” SPG will consult with growers to get their views regarding the size of the levy beyond July 31, 2017. If growers are deducted 1% for levy after July 31. 2016, they should contact SPG at 306-668-0350 or pulse@saskpulse.com and SPG will make necessary adjustments. SPG will continue to utilize levy funding to make significant investments that benefit pulse growers. “SPG believes that we have the ability to continue to deliver significant value to growers,” explains Wiens. The organization will continue to provide funding in research to address production opportunities and agronomic challenges, such as its recent investment of $23 million to the pulse-breeding program at the Crop Development Centre. Investments into market development to establish new demand for Saskatchewan pulse crops will also continue. Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a seven member, grower-elected, Board of Directors. SPG’s mission is to provide leadership for profitable growth for the Saskatchewan pulse industry.

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A proper soil test can be a valuable tool when developing a fertilizer program. Knowing the amount of fertilizer inputs required based on the actual level of nutrients present in the soil can not only help farmers achieve optimal yields but also save money. Without a soil test, nutrient levels are estimated and therefore may lead to incorrect blends or over application. Furthermore, in an age where technology has allowed for more data than ever before to be collected on the farm, soil tests can be used along with other data such as yield maps and field notes to help make management decisions and increase efficiencies. Taking soil samples in the spring will provide you the most current information on soil conditions and nutrient availability prior to planting. Samples can generally be taken anytime once the snow melts as long as soil conditions are dry enough to take a proper sample and/ or frost layers are no longer a problem. In order to get a good idea of soil fertility in a field, a truly representative sample must be taken. To do this a composite sample needs to be collected with at least 15 cores per field. It is important that proper soil sampling tools such as a probe or auger are used and that any mixing is done in a clean plastic bucket as to avoid any contamination. The definition of a field is typically one that is farmed as a single unit with similar management history. For example, manured versus non-manured should be considered separate fields. Furthermore, fields that are larger than 160 acres or have a diverse landscape should be split into separate parcels. After sampling, the soil must be handled correctly to ensure the quality is preserved until it is tested at a labo-

ratory. Samples should be kept out of direct sunlight and kept cool but not frozen prior to shipment. Furthermore, it is best if samples can be delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible. If samples are received within 48 hours, they do not need to be dried beforehand. If this is not possible, samples can be dried by spreading the soil on plastic or paper in an area at room temperature. Lastly, it is important that all samples are accompanied with the appropriate laboratory information. Most labs will request certain information such as past crop and stubble management. Soil tests can provide a lot of information about the field. Most labs offer basic packages that include available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and Sulphur testing as well as soil texture and pH. Additional analysis can also include organic matter, micronutrients, base saturation, and more. It is crucial to remember that the accuracy of the analysis will depend on the quality of the soil sample taken and site information provided. That is why the key to good sample results is following proper soil sampling and handling guidelines. Most soil reports also include nutrient recommendations but some laboratories will use different analysis techniques than others. Therefore, when choosing a laboratory it is important to ask if their methods and recommendations are specific to the Prairie region as this will affect the correctness of the recommendations. Recommendations can also be tailored by qualified crop advisors to more specifically fit the farmer’s knowledge of management history and yield potential. ALS Environmental offers a wide range of agriculture soil analysis with methods and recommendations based on research specific to the Prairie region. Our lab is based in Saskatoon with a service center in Regina. Call 1-306-668-8370 for more information or to order your free supplies today.

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Zhangjiajie An Ancient and Modern Homesickness Emerging Artist Tian Haowen, born 1988 in Anhua, Hunan, China, has been living and working in Zhangjiajie for the past six years. He was attracted to drawing from a young age due to its clean yet difficult forms, and due to financial necessity, growing up a rural farm-boy in an impoverished area. In spite of this hardship, Haowen completed school and went on to find an artist to apprentice with and work for, and found his mentor in Zhangjiajie - the accomplished Li Junsheng. In working with Li, he was able to find his voice in art, and felt a calling - to remedy an ailment long untreated; to speak for the heritage buildings and communities whose needs were going unheard, and to try and cure what he called an Ancient and Modern Homesickness. He approached this problem with ink, working long and hard hours drawing each old house he came to, capturing not only the unique features being lost to progress, but also the character of the houses and the lives that filled them. In working on this, Haowen met Zhang Linyan - a writer returning to Zhangjiajie after studying Journalism in the United States - and they connected over a shared desire to defend these places. They ultimately fell in love. Linyan had one condition before she would agree to marry him: Haowen would have to draw the street where she grew up. It was called Nanmenkou and over 70,000 years old, and he would have to be fast as the entire district was to be torn down in just a year to make way for Modern business centers. He quit his job with Li the next day and got to work. Linyan interviewed the people, and Haowen drew their life. They got up early in the morning and slept late at night, working nonstop each day and barely competing with time. Two years passed, and only a single wall and a church remain. Or rather, that is all that would remain without Haowen's drawing and Linyan's writing. As news spread of their work, the people protested,

but it was too late for Nanmenkou. Adding insult to injury, the developers realized their mistake and have put millions of yuan toward rebuilding Nanmenkou as a tourist attraction. Said Linyan - “After two years, now, only a piece of wall and a church left from the old town. Haowen 's long drawing made a lot of people knows the story of the ancient town, but he haven't saved this old town. Only recently come out the news 200 million yuan to be put to rebuild the ancient town and planning to build it to be a history and culture tourist area for modern homesickness.” Linyan and Haowen, mourning their loss but inspired by the resilience of their community they thought perhaps it would not be too late for other places. By chance and fortune, Zhang Linyan landed an interpreter position at the Pullman Hotels International Artist Creation Camp, where she and Haowen met Saskatchewan artists Stephanie Kaduck, Kim Houghtaling, and Gordan Novak. Recognizing the ailment as one shared the world over, Haowen and Linyan were invited to show in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, and to continue their crusade to protect heritage at a time when development is at an all-time high. Along with Tian Haowen's long drawing of the former Nanmenkou district of Zhangjiajie, are the first works in his Saskatchewan series - depicting some of the once lively buildings in Admiral, and some of the heritage buildings in Swift Current, a few of which are waiting on the chopping block.

Showing at the West Wing Gallery from June 17 to July 24 Admission is Free and Everyone is Welcome.

West Wing Gallery is supported by Art Gallery of Swift Current, the Community Services Division, and the City of Swift Current

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Klinton Kornfeld, of the FWDP Team rode that bucking bronco to a score of 65 points in Maple Creeks Ranch Rodeo Saturday afternoon. Photo By: David Zammit

Gettin' Rowdy AT THE MAPLE CREEK RANCH RODEO PHOTOS BY DAVID ZAMMIT

Citizens of Maple Creek gathered around to enjoy the 29th annual Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 2. The second longest running ranch rodeo in Canada attracted plenty of people to enjoy six different competitive events: penning, doctoring, branding, wild cow milking, horse catching, and, the wildest, bronc riding. Before the events, and after the national anthem, the eight teams were auctioned off. Members of the audience could "purchase" a team, and all of the money from people buying teams is put into a pot. The person who has bought the 1st place team in the end wins 20% of the pot, while the person who has bought the 2nd place team gets 15%. The other 65%, as well as the proceeds from the beer gardens and food booth, went to Maple Creek's Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre, a historical museum. Any centre like that needs funding for maintenance and the like, and the rodeo provides that for this important Maple Creek site. Of the eight teams that competed, the most dominant by far was Brayden Russell's turquoise vest wearing team. Of all the events,

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Russell's team won penning, doctoring, and wild cow milking, with a second place finish in bronc riding and a 4th place finish in horse catching. All of this totaled up to 16 points, surpassing the second place team, Allan Moorhead's navy vest team, by 6 points. Winning team member Adam Gilchrist attributes his team's decisive win to a lifetime commitment to ranching, as well as to some good fortune: "We've all grown up doing this stuff, and I guess it's all in the luck of the draw, and we got lucky today... we sort cows on a regular basis, we doctor cattle on a daily deal, some days you get on a bucking horse at home," said Gilchrist. Gilchrist was the team member who participated in the bronc riding event, netting a second place finish in that event. He barely lost out to Clay Moorhead, who scored 77 points in the bronc riding event, with a score of 73. It didn't matter in the end, though; the turquoise vest team brought home the win. It was a day full of excitement, companionship, sporting cheer, and good old fashioned competition. If you missed it, be sure to come to next year's 30th Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo!

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The Navy Vest Team (Moorhead) finished 3rd in the doctoring event at the Ranch Rodeo in Maple Creek Saturday afternoon. Photo By: David Zammit

Austin Francis' score of 70 points was good enough for a 4th place finish in the bronc riding event at Maple Creek's 29th Annual Ranch Rodeo. Photo By: David Zammit

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"Goodbye Stress, Prairie tree evaluation trial yields results Hello Life!" by Allan Kehler R E V I E W BY S H E L L E Y A . L E E DA H L

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Allan Kehler wants you to find your joy. At a more down-to-earth level Kehler — a Saskatoon-based counsellor and speaker — wants to help people manage their stress. But more than that, he wants us to start really living. To that end, his timely new book Goodbye Stress, Hello Life! succeeds in delivering insights and strategies anyone can use to make changes in their lives and embrace their full humanity. Almost everyone can use some help dealing with stress. So many of us feel an excess of tension or anxiety in our lives, whether from workplace conflict, relationship troubles, money problems, or some other source. Too much stress hurts us at physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels, and we don't always recognize our own pain. Kehler then introduces a variety of tools with which to manage stress and offers stress-management tips that are easy to use — easy but surprisingly effective. Goodbye Stress, Hello Life! may appear small but in fact it's exactly the right size if you're looking to make big life changes. The bite-sized sections encourage you to read slow-

ly, not race through the information, and you'll want to return to Kehler's gentle lessons whenever you need to refresh or reset. The book also contains helpful information for people looking to reach out to others in distress, and underscores the author's major themes of communication and compassion. No matter who you are or what you do, you're sure to find value in this book. Your joy — your purpose, your life — is just waiting for you to find it.

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When choosing a new tree for your yard, you want to be sure of your choice because trees form part of the long-term structure of your garden and take a few years to become established to provide shade to your living spaces, moderate temperature and wind, and add a sense of privacy by blocking views from the neighbour’s deck/windows or by obscuring the unsightly. Living on the prairies can be a challenge, especially for trees: extreme cold, blistering heat, withering drought and overpowering winds. Plant breeders develop new tree varieties with new flower colours flowers, interesting leaves or sweeter fruit; that are taller or wider; or have greater disease or insect tolerance. Some of these are relatively easy traits to evaluate. But determining whether a new introduction will survive our variable prairie climate and soils takes several years of patience and careful observation. And with clear threats to the two most planted tree species (i.e. elm vs. Dutch elm disease and ash vs. emerald ash borer), there is an ongoing need for new shade tree options on the prairies. In the past, federal, provincial and university organizations across the prairie region collaborated to evaluate new introductions for hardiness and disease & insect tolerance. The work of tree evaluation benefits not just homeowners but also municipalities (think of the urban forest that surrounds you), landscape architects and the horticulture industry. But as mandates, interests and funding availability changed over time, these groups have mostly stepped away (one exception is the University of Saskatchewan’s Patterson Garden [http://patterson-arboretum.usask.ca]). The majority of the effort has now fallen to the nursery industry. Eight years ago, they stepped up to the challenge with the founding of the Prairie T.R.U.S.T. (Trial of Rural and Urban Shade Trees). This project received broad support from several government and industry groups with funding and donation of time and plant material. Members of the Western Nursery Growers Group came up with a list of 150

shade trees that were new to the region or were underused but worthy of consideration. Four test sites were established at commercial nurseries in Canada climate zones 2 and 3 in Alberta (Eagle Lake Nurseries; [Strathmore], Old Man Creek Nursery [Edmonton]), Saskatchewan (Lakeshore Tree Farms [Saskatoon]) and Manitoba (Jeffries Nurseries [Portage la Prairie]). Tree genera tested included several species, cultivars and hybrids of maple (Acer), birch (Betula), ash (Fraxinus), ornamental crab (Malus), poplar (Populus), cherry (Prunus, including Amur, pin, mayday, choke), oak (Quercus), willow (Salix), linden (Tilia), elm (Ulmus) and others. I am particularly interested in some of the new Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) cultivars that are available. Trees received one of three ratings: • Recommended: less than 10% winter damage, high to complete disease and insect resistance, good adaptation to prairie soils, superior ornamental value and commercially available. • Collector: sustained 10 – 50% winter damage but otherwise had high to complete disease and insect resistance, good adaptation to prairie soils, superior ornamental value and commercially available. [author note: may perform better in protected microclimates] • Not Recommended: had unacceptable winter damage (greater than 50% winter kill) and/or had high disease or insect susceptibility. Knowing what varieties to stay away from is seldom reported but is as valuable knowing as what varieties perform well. The results are now in and can be found at the project website: www.prairietrees.ca. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops, tours and other events: July 17 – Walking Tour & Open House at the Forestry Farm House at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (Friends of the Forestry Farm House, www.fffh.ca); July 17 – Lilies in Bloom (Honeywood Heritage Nursery, www. honeywood-lilies.ca); July 22-23 – Annual Lily Show (Canadian Prairie Lily Society, www.prairielily.ca). GardenLine is back for the season to help solve your gardening glitches. FREE. Phone (306) 966-5865 or email gardenline@usask.ca.

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Old Stories & Fibs BY T O M F R O O K

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Only once can I remember an occasion of emergency that involved not only Gull Lake but also a great swath of southwest Saskatchewan. I wish I could detail the year, but, I can't, I simply have a memory that leads me to believe it may have been in the mid 1950's. It began early in the summer, the Spring had been exceptionally dry and the farming community was concerned by early July that conditions were leading towards a crop failure, drought was the concern, there had been little moisture and daytime temperatures were high. The Canadian Pacific Railway were operating a mix of steam locomotives and diesel powered engines along the mainline, the steam engines burning either coal or, perhaps, oil to boil the water to provide the motive power. The steam locomotives would often discharge hot coals, I believe, or perhaps for other reasons, they would create sparks along the right of way. I couldn't have been very old, but I clearly remember being in my father's old Ford shop one very hot afternoon. These were the days before any sort of reliable weather forecasting and public warning system were in existence but, the oldtimers sitting in the oak armchairs in the office were suggesting that “we were in for a dandy of a storm” if the heat didn't soon let up. They knew, they'd seen it before. Late in the afternoon there appeared a black and grey line all along the horizon to the West of town. At first glance it almost looked to be cloud but before very long you could smell smoke, and I can remember seeing the immediate panic among that group of old men, they'd seen it before and knew full well that a prairie fire had broken out. If memory serves correctly, the cause was eventually determined to have been a spark from a freight train travelling West, but, the grass along the right of way near Sidewood or Tompkins had begun to burn and, as prairie days go, about the same time an intense lightning and wind storm

had sprung up. The westerly wind was driving the fire from West to East at an alarming rate. I'm not certain that the fire stayed close to the tracks, I seem to remember that it veered off towards a northeasterly track which would have seen it move through some parts of relatively virgin prairie, that piece of the Province north of Tompkins and Carmichael where many homesteaders had originally begun their farming operations and where there were a lot of farm families still living on the homesteads. Gull Lake had an established Fire Brigade, in fact, as I remember, they had two brand new Chevrolet fire trucks, one a tanker, the other a pumper. I can still see the members of the Fire Brigade arriving at the Fire Hall, dumping their cars on that dusty old main street and heading out to join the effort in getting the fire stopped. I can't recall just where the fire was burning, nor how long it took to eventually stop the progress but it must have taken some time. The evening skies were an orange glow to the West and to the Northwest of town long after dark and the smell of smoke was very thick in the air. My father prepared, as best he could, I believe that Erwin Benninger hitched June and Topsy to the water dray wagon and delivered extra pails of water to customers up and down the back alleys, a nice gesture but, in reality, not something that would really have done much good. I can remember being taken in the car sometime over the next few days to see the damage that had been done. We turned North from the gravel Trans Canada highway at Carmichael and didn't have to go very far before all the prairie grasses disappeared and there was simply nothing left but burnt fence posts and the remains of the odd willow tree. The whole thing is rather vague, that would be the only time that I can remember a prairie fire happening, and I wish that I knew more about how far it managed to get before being stopped. Perhaps some of the other members of this page can fill in some of the details or do folks have other stories of prairie fires?

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VO L U N T E E RS U R G E N T LY N E E D E D • Are you passionate about cancer research? • Are you a leader? • Are you willing to work with a team to keep Terry Fox’s dream of $1 donated per Canadian alive?

The Terry Fox Foundation is in need of a Run Organizer for the 36th Annual Terry Fox Run in Gull Lake. The goal this year is to have every community in Saskatchewan participate! The official Terry Fox Run is on Sunday, September 18th, 2016 but a community may hold their own Terry Fox Run on any day that is suitable. Volunteers are essential to help organize and coordinate community events and allow the foundation to put $.84 of every dollar raised directly to cancer research. For more information please contact Heather MacKenzie, Provincial Director at heather.mackenzie@terryfoxrun.org

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review, and update a written business plan throughout the year when making business decisions. • Cost of Production Monitoring: Calculate, review and monitor cost of production for every production cycle and use for benchmarking and management decisions. • Risk Assessment and Management: Actively look for emerging risks and use risk management programs and tools to manage risk. • Use of Financial Plan with Budget Objectives: Use a budget including revenues and expenses for each product, department or area of the farm business. These management activities are not exclusive in generating profit for the farm business, but will have the most impact on financial success. Incorporating these management activities into your daily routine can help improve your bottom line.

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EASTEND – STARS; they have been saving lives one ride at a time. Mark your calendars for August 6th as it is time to show our appreciation for the tremendous job STARS Air Ambulance have been preforming since 1985. To date they have completed over 33,000 missions and approximately 3,500 to date this year, providing services to Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The reason STARS was brought to life was the result of a study in the 1980s which showed approximately half of the deaths due to trauma could have been prevented if the patients had received care sooner. STARS is a very beneficial service to western Canada with more than half of the population living in rural and remote area, giving critically injured patients the help they require while transporting them to the proper care facility. “(STARS) is one of the things I firmly believe in, that we must keep going, we must have that facility available to use if we need it,” Chair of STARS Eastend fundraiser Laurelei Hanson said. “Some of our emergency services have declined, I just firmly believe that (STARS) is a very important thing that we need to work with, we have to keep them going.” The fact is patients who are transported by STARS are more likely to survive than a ground ambulance, even though the patients may be more severely injured. STARS not only has a distinct advantage over ground ambulances in critical situations, they also hold an

advantage over air ambulance planes because they can land anywhere. On Saturday, August 6th a fundraiser will be held at the Eastend Memorial Hall with all proceeds going to STARS Air Ambulance to enable them to continue providing their excellent service in western Canada. The RM of White Valley and the RM of Frontier are the major sponsors for the event that will start with the doors opening at 5 p.m. with the banquet to follow at 6:30 p.m. Following the meal there will be an auction which will include many donated items and purchased items as well. The night will be capped off by a live performance from the band Electric Mayhem. “We welcome cash donations, we welcome an item donation and if there are item donations and they send a saying the item is valued at (whatever it’s worth) then they can get a donation receipt ( for said amount),” said Hanson. Southwest Saskatchewan needs the services which STARS has offered us for over 30 years. Let’s gather at this event and continue to show them our support for what they have achieved by saving lives every minute of every day. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and $500 to reserve a table. For more information you can send an email to stars.eastendfundraiser@gmail.com . If you are unable to attend but still want to make a donation you can do so by sending an e-Transfer to the same email. All donations go towards saving lives and who knows it could be your own so please be generous.

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adjust their scores under Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) prior to posting those scores for Handicapping purposes or enter hole by hole scores and the score centre will do it automatically. Any adjustments for ESC are made after the round is completed. Notes: 1. Failure to Hole Out is for events such as a local/provincial tournaments where players are required to hole all putts. 2. Remembers there are no "gimmies" under the Rules of Golf. 3. In regular games on the weekend or with a friends, try holing out all putts once in a while provided it does not slow down your group. You may be surprised as to how many "gimmies" you actually miss.

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Saskatchewan has an abundance of natural resources including Uranium, base metals, precious metals, oil, potash and sulfate salts. All of these resources contain some components that can be harmful to human beings when ingested. They exist underground and so are isolated from human contact. Over man years, erosion can expose these resources to the atmosphere above ground. With development and use of our natural resources the constituents, by-products and processing chemicals used to extract these resources can become part of the human environment. As well, the glaciers that covered most of Saskatchewan in recent history and shaped much of our current topography carried rocks and debris containing some of these resources from the north to northern, central and southern Saskatchewan. The top layers of glacial debris and rocks then broke down into sand, silt and soil through erosion, ultimately creating Saskatchewan’s fertile agricultural landscape. Water exists in many forms on and underneath the surface of the earth. Rain, streams and snow melt percolate into the ground, seeping through and into the various layers of soil and debris, becoming groundwater. As the water moves underground, it slowly

absorbs constituents from the surrounding material. Given the abundance of natural resources in Saskatchewan it is natural that our groundwater often contains high levels of contaminants, such as dissolved salts, uranium and other heavy metals. The rain, streams and snow melt that percolate into the earth to become groundwater also carry contaminants from the surface. The type of soil plays a large factor in the rate of water infiltration. Water moving through sandy soils percolates into the ground much quicker that water moving through heavy clays. Agricultural activities in Saskatchewan can contribute significant contaminants such as herbicides and pesticides. Livestock operations can contribute nitrates and bacteria. Oil and gas activities can contribute hydrocarbons. Industrial processes can contribute other contaminants. Well water is often the only source of water for many people in Saskatchewan. It is used in the home for drinking, for watering livestock and pets, crops and gardens. Possible contaminants in well water would be dissolved salts and heavy metals. Older large bore wells, shallow wells and those that are poorly sealed or contain sediment can suffer from surface water infiltration carrying contaminants such as nitrates, bacteria, herbicides and pesticides, and other contaminants from surrounding runoff areas.

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This position would work closely with the Resident Manager and include office duties such as: Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, payroll administration, ordering supplies, scheduling, Resident Admission / Discharge and processing mail. This is a part time position that would average approximately 20-25 hours weekly. Autumn House Independent Living Facility Inc. is a 20 bed Personal Care Home located in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. We are looking for an individual with excellent teamwork and leadership skills. Experience is preferred but not necessary and wage will be based according to experience. The closing date for applications is July 15, 2016.

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Councillor Bowditch Running for Re-Election BY D O M I N I C K L U C Y K

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This October, a municipal election will be held in the City of Swift Current. While Mayor Jerrod Schafer will not be running for re-election for his position as mayor, Councillor George Bowditch announced on Monday that he will be running for re-election as councillor. Councillor Bowditch was first elected in 2009, was re-elected in 2012, and hopes to repeat his success for a third term in October. "I really appreciate the support I've gotten from all the people here in Swift Current. I've always been very blessed to have that, and as for why, I guess people think I'm a fairly straight shooter," said Councillor Bowditch. He hopes to continue serving as a councillor because of his passion for helping and representing the people of Swift Current.

"I love this city, I love the people. You can't go wrong with a community like this. There's so many good people; when they do have a concern, quite often, they also have the answer, so it's really nice to just be able to talk to them." Councillor Bowditch's ambition for re-election is one that, based on his previous two terms of election, seems quite attainable. He hopes to secure the people's votes using his communicative and interpersonal skills. "I really think that one of the things a person has to do is be available all the time for the constituency. You have to be there, ready and willing to listen to their concerns," said Bowditch. Elections are always important times to make decisions regarding your representation in government, and this October is no different. If you're a citizen of Swift Current, make sure to come out and vote for city council.

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Saskatchewan can get its AAA credit rating back T O D D M AC K AY

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Saskatchewan has lost its AAA credit rating, according to the Standard and Poor’s bond rating agency. Saskatchewan’s economy is strong so there’s no need for panic, but this is sad news. A little more than two decades ago, Saskatchewan’s credit rating was on the junk heap. It took years of hard work to get our marks back to the top of the class. Now we’ve slipped, but if we take action now, we can turn it around. Credit ratings for governments are like credit scores for individuals. People who keep debt low and pay bills on time generally get better mortgage rates. It’s the same for governments and a few years ago Saskatchewan had all but beaten its debt and earned Standard and Poor’s highest credit rating: AAA. Unfortunately, Saskatchewan hasn’t paid down debt for a few years. Last year, the debt started going up. The budget included $700 million in borrowing for infrastructure. Then the operational budget fell into deficit as resource revenues dropped. Standard and Poor’s issued a warning last October that the combination of continued borrowing and low commodity prices could result in a downgrade. Since then, resource revenues have been slow to rally and the borrowing has increased. This year, the operational deficit is $434

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million and infrastructure borrowing has soared to $1 billion, although the government promised “transformational change” to control spending and promised not to increase spending next year. Standard and Poor’s has seen enough and dropped Saskatchewan’s credit rating. It projects low resource revenues, although it notes Saskatchewan’s diversified economy means the province is in better shape than Alberta or Newfoundland. However, it also projects a lot of borrowing. “Saskatchewan will borrow about $4 billion from fiscal 2017 to fiscal 2019,” according to Standard and Poor’s. “We expect total tax-supported debt to increase to $15.4 billion at the end of fiscal 2019.” Standard and Poor’s also gave Saskatchewan another “negative outlook” warning which means this may not be the last downgrade. Ultimately, credit downgrades can lead to higher interest rates on debt and Saskatchewan already spends nearly $300 million on interest charges every year. Talking about a credit downgrade is about as fun as taking home a bad report card, but we can turn this around. We can’t control commodity prices, but we can choose what to do with resource revenues. In the past, the province used some of those windfalls to pay down debt. More recently, Saskatchewan has spent the money. Three years ago, the province hired former University of Saskatchewan president Peter McKinnon to make a plan to put resource

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Building Good Relationships “Lovely day Misses”, the voice echoed across the parking lot. I look around with surprise and delight to see a Pikanii acquaintance smiling and waving. The gesture is indicative of a significant difference of mood happening on our streets as Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks share smiles and greetings. It seems the country’s efforts with the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission” are making a difference. It’s been a privilege to help plan a cross-cultural gathering titled “A Journey Toward Good Relationships”. Through sharing fellowship and spiritual reflection, Blackfoot and non-Blackfoot participants are inviting each other to build positive relationships of respect. As our committee members have shared understandings, I’ve been reminded that the Traditional Blackfoot Territory (before Treaty 7) extended from the North Saskatchewan River (Edmonton) to the Yellowstone River, and from the Continental Divide to the Sand Hills (in Saskatchewan). I’m mindful, too, that the grief experienced by those who suffered from attempts at cultural genocide does not suddenly give way to celebration. But those who have endured so much deserve the esteem of all of us. It’s amazing how so many members of our First Nations’ Peoples are making significant contributions in the fields of sport, medicine, education, law, politics, science, etc … Our special gathering will take place at Waterton Peace Park and World Heritage Site. It is a special place for the Blackfoot as their “Waterton Bundle” is one of their most sacred ceremonial possessions. We will have a Blackfoot educator help us reset our understanding of who her people are, and the changes pending in our education curriculums. We will have a neighbour who has lived near the Pikanii Reserve all his life talk about never really understanding why his neighbours faced so much hardship. With scripture and prayer, music and story, we will give thanks for the opportunities that lie before us … and pray for God’s blessing on our endeavours.

revenues into a savings account so that we can benefit from the interest for generations. That plan has been gathering dust. It’s time for a sovereign wealth fund to become a reality. We can also choose to control spending. The Saskatchewan government has promised not to increase spending next year. This year’s budget actually increased spending by 2 per cent, but if it had held the line, the province would have saved nearly $300 million. Despite its negative outlook, Standard and Poor’s took the recent provincial election as T H E A D VA N C E S O U T H W E S T S TA F F editor@advancesouthwest.com a commitment to fiscal responsibility. “In our view, [the provincial election PONTEIX – On July 7, 2016, at approxresult] reflects a broad political consensus imately 3:45 p.m. the Ponteix RCMP were on fiscal policies to enact structural reforms, dispatched to a complaint at the town pass budgets, and make unpopular decidumpsite approximately 6 kms east of sions, if necessary,” stated the release. Ponteix. The RCMP attended the scene In other words, folks in Saskatchewan and located two males with no vital signs. know it doesn’t work to keep spending more Ponteix RCMP is continuing their than we have and we’re willing to do the investigate with the cooperation of RCMP work to get back on track. Major Crimes Unit South, Shaunavon This consensus was obvious during the RCMP, Yorkton General Investigation campaign. The Saskatchewan Party promSection, and Swift Current Forensic Idenised to cut millions from healthcare admintification Section. istration. The NDP promised to cut the size The autopsies are scheduled for of cabinet. Wednesday, July 13th. As the investigaThere may be debates on where to trim tion is in the preliminary stages, there is spending, but there’s consensus that the nothing further which can be released at trimming needs to happen. And it better this time. happen soon or we will keep hearing sad Advance Southwest extends our news from Standard and Poor’s. thoughts to the community of Ponteix Todd MacKay is the Prairie Director for and the families of the deceased during This program mayFederation not be available in allthis communities. the Canadian Taxpayers difficult time.

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Sask-Alta Baseball League STA N D I N G S A S O F J U LY 8TH Teams

Wins

Loses

Cabri River Rats

Swift Current Yard Goats

Gull Lake Greyhounds

Streak

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Won 7

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Lost 3

Climax Cardinals

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Richmound Rockets

2.5

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Medicine Hat Cypress County Black Sox

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Maple Creek Mohawks

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Medicine Hat Vipers

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Fort McMurray Giants Justin Bridgman records the out at second base on Swift Current Indians Liam Goodall during the fourth inning of action Tuesday night at Mitchell Field. Photo By: David Zammit

Indians Keep On Rolling DAV I D Z A M M I T

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SWIFT CURRENT – The Swift Current Indians comeback heroics continued last Tuesday evening as they walloped the Fort McMurray Giants 10-4 in Western Major Baseball League action. The Indians (21-7) overcame an early four-run deficit, storming back and scoring ten unanswered runs. They ended the game with a massive five-run inning in the eighth inning. The Indians bullpen was able to provide quality relief, combining for 5 2/3 shutout innings. They only allowed a total of five baserunners to reach safety. “It’s big ( for us when the bullpen pitches that way), they’ve done it all year. I mean we have a solid bullpen, our bullpen doesn’t give up a lot of hits, much less runs,” Indians shortstop Alec Humphreys said post-game. “It was mainly Aidan (Goodall) coming in and shutting them down (that got us going). They had momentum and he came in and just put it to a stop.” In the first inning the Giants struck first when Justin Bridgman singling to left field and advancing to third two pitches later when Reece Calvert’s pickoff attempt sailed over the first baseman’s head. Bridgman would score on a Michael Echavia sac fly to centre. The second and third innings only saw one batter reach base safely from both teams as Bodie Cooper drew a one out walk before being erased on a fielder’s choice. In the fourth inning, the Giants struck again this time for three-runs, stretching their lead to 4-0. Bridgman would score on a Kyle Blakeman RBI double to right field. This was followed by another RBI double; this time, off the bat of Dustin Braun, whose hit scored Blakeman. Tyler Flores made the third consecutive hit, lacing a single into right plating Braun. Following the single, Indians starter Calvert handed the ball over to Aidan Goodall, with hopes of stopping the bleeding. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Indians put on their rally caps; they picked up two-runs on Humphreys groundball that was booted by Giants shortstop Bridgman. This allowed both Kyle MacDonald and Brett Brittany to score, cutting the deficit in half. The sixth inning had both teams strand runners at second base keeping the score 4-2 in favour of the Giants. In the top of the seventh inning, the Indians pulled Aidan Goodall, sending Clint

Clymer to the mound. Clymer struck out two in the inning, stranding runners on second and third. The Indians got back on the sticks, scoring three in the bottom of the inning. Humphreys drove a ball to left field that Giants Chase Hager, almost came up with before crashing into the fence on the play, allowing Shane Dokey and Brittney to score on Humphreys tworun double. The score: 4-4. Hager was lifted after the play due to an injury and replaced by Matthews McPherson. Indians centre fielder Liam Goodall plated Humphreys on an RBI single, putting the Indians ahead 5-4. The Indians opened the game up in the bottom of the eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five of them. MacDonald doubled to left field, cashing in Austin Rieman. Brittney followed suit, ripping a double of his own into left field and scoring MacDonald. Dokey then hit a comebacker to the mound in which Giants pitcher Ryan Dunn committed a throwing error, allowing Dokey to reach second base and Brittney to score. Liam Goodall capped off the inning by driving the ball into deep right field for a triple that plated Dokey and Humphreys making it 10-4. Indians reliever Ryan Pope would enter in the ninth only allowing a two-out single to McPherson before inducing a groundball fielder’s choice to end the game. With the loss the Giants (10-20) have now lost 4 games in a row on the road, over the past three days. “We start off (the game) real hot and then when they (the Indians) got their relievers in there, the quality of our at bats went down,” Giants first baseman Kyle Blakeman said after the loss. “I think we are just tired, we’ve been on the road for a while, we had to run a guy out their (Dunn) who has had to pitch a lot this week already, it kind of just fell apart at the end.” The Indians player of the game was Humphreys who went 2-3 with four RBI’s and two walks raising his batting average in the process to .395. The Indians picked up their fourth straight win and have now won six of the past seven games. “I think we are going back to where we were at the beginning (of the season), we are having fun, just enjoying being out here, were aren’t trying to press too much,” Humphreys said. The Indians now hold a three game lead in the Eastern Division over the Regina Red Sox.

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The Decision Part II The NBA’s 2014 MVP Kevin Durant has spoken; he will be taking his talents to the City of Oakland where he will join the Golden State Warriors on a two-year contract worth approximately $54-million US. Durant’s decision is a bold move for a player who helped lead his team to the Western Conference Semi-Finals this past season, only to fall one game shy of advancing to the NBA Finals. The team which beat his Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of that series just happens to be the place where he believes “growth” is possible. “The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player – as that has always steered me in the right direction,” Durant said Monday morning in his article published in The Players’ Tribune. Is this the right decision? Well he certainly believes it is and I support his decision, wholeheartedly. The NBA has turned into a league in which the super talents feel as though they need to team up with each other in order to win championships while trying to cement their legacy as one of basketballs greats. This new phenomenon began during the summer of 2007 when the Boston Celtics were able to land superstars Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to join the teams’ franchise player Paul Pierce. The team was able to compile a 66-16 record in the season en route to winning the NBA Championship that season defeating the LA Lakers in six games. Along the way they beat out the Cleveland Cavaliers a franchise whose fate rested in the hands of one player, LeBron James. Fast-forward to the summer of 2010 when James himself became a free agent and went on national television to announce “the decision” he made, which was to team up with his USA Olympic teammates and 2003 draft class superstars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade. The destination was South Beach where they would assemble one of the most dominate trio’s to ever play together in professional sports. During their four years together in Florida they made it to the NBA Finals all four seasons and won the championship twice. While the trio of Wade, Bosh and James were tearing up the Eastern Conference, a storm was brewing in the west. More specifically in Los Angeles, during the summer of 2012, when Canadian basketball legend Steve Nash joined the Lakers. Nash was followed by the best centre in the game at the time Dwight Howard, helping form their trio of Nash, Howard and Kobe Bryant. Sadly the three were never able to stay healthy consistently or long enough to be serious contenders. At the end of James contract in Miami, he decided he would be better to head

back to his hometown state of Ohio and try to make amends for skipping town four years ago. Upon his arrival he practically took over the General Manager’s role held by new incumbent David Griffin, by forcing him into trading the NBA’s 2013 and 2014 first-overall picks, who are both Canadians, Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett, to the Minnesota Timberwolves for superstar Kevin Love. The trade completed another super talented trio of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and LeBron James. The first year for the triplets saw them lose in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. This year they executed revenge on the Warriors coming back from a 3-1 series deficit to be crowned NBA champs. Now that we have looked at the past trios of basketball superstars we can now dissect the decision made by Durant to join the Warriors. First, he has the right to decide where he goes to play and that choice belongs solely to him, no one else. He may have made a mistake that will haunt him for a few weeks by tweeting, “Now everybody wanna play for the Heat and the Lakers? Let’s go back to being competitive and going at these people!” Durant said via Twitter on July 16, 2010. He may now appear to be a hypocrite to most people by doing exactly what he himself was against six years ago. Funny that Paul Pierce would object to this after he had done it earlier in his career but he took to Twitter on Monday to voice his displeasure. “If u can’t beat um join um,” Pierce said. So is this what Pierce thinks of his friends Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen? Because they did the exact same thing, although they were traded. They both would have opted out of contracts to join the Celtics either way. Why is Pierce even sticking his nose into Durant’s business when he started it back in 2007? Again I don’t blame Durant for what he did, with most of the NBA’s elite players doing this why can’t he? Is he exempted from doing what James did twice? I don’t think so in fact I applaud his decision because now James and company will certainly have their hands full if they want a repeat performance as NBA champs. Durant will join a team that now has arguably four of the top 15 NBA players on their roster; The Splash Brothers (Steph Curry and Klay Thompson), Draymond Green and Durant. The Warriors won 73 games last year setting an NBA record. How can they even hope to improve? They will whether they beat that number or not, they will be crowned 2017 NBA champs leaving James to try and think of another elaborate plan for the 2017-18 season. Sit back and enjoy the ride Warriors fans because your team will possibly become one of the most formidable teams to play against in sports history.

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Advance Southwest | Sports Saskatchewan defensive back Joel Seiferling almost intercepts an intended pass for North Dakota running back Malek Larimer. Photo By: David Zammit

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Saskatchewan’s Offence Overpowers North Dakota

(Photos Top-Bottom) Team Saskatchewan celebrates after winning the Saskota Bowl in Maple Creek Sunday afternoon 43-6 over North Dakota. North Dakota running back Malek Larimer stiff arms Gull Lake native and defensive back Eric Harvey. Saskatchewan receiver Jaden Towson just misses catching a touchdown in the first half of Sunday's afternoon Saskota Bowl.

MAPLE CREEK – Team Saskatchewan dominated Team North Dakota from the opening kick-off through to a 43-6 trouncing in the Saskota Bowl held in Maple Creek on Sunday afternoon. With the win Saskatchewan achieved revenge from last year’s defeat 57-35, while picking up their fifth championship all-time and improving their overall record to 5-8 in the bowl game which started in 2004. Saskatchewan’s offence was led by quarterback Brayden Faye who threw for two touchdown passes. They also received large contributions from their rushing game with Jayson Lindo and Sam Michnik combining efforts led to three touchdowns. “It feels great (to get the win today), we just kept wanting to score (more points), and we kept the drive (on the offence side consistently) going and that’s how we got the win today,” said Faye postgame. The opening quarter was like a chess match with both teams trying to adapt to each other’s game style. Team Saskatchewan would get on the board first with 1:20 left on the clock in the first quarter, as Faye would find a wide-open Ethan Parker for a touchdown breaking the deadlock. The second quarter was very similar to the first with both defences playing exceptionally well when called upon. Saskatchewan would stretch their lead to 14-0 when Lindo was able make a short rush into the house with 8:52 left in the quarter. North Dakota would claw their way back into the game when Jalen Pfeifer was able to connect with receiver Cade Koenig for a touchdown on the last play of the half making it 14-6. North Dakota chose to go for a two-point conversion but was unsuccessful with their attempt. The second half would resume after a great halftime show performance by Maple Creek’s own League of Wolves. Team Saskatchewan was able to add to their lead when Faye found a wide-open Tyler Jones who deposited the 50 plus yard play in the end-zone making it 21-6. Saskatchewan would add some insurance on the last play of the third quarter when Michnik would convert on a short run pushing the provinces lead to 28-6.

The fourth quarter would open the same way the third ended, with Lindo producing a short rush into the end-zone extending the margin to 35-6. 30 seconds later Saskatchewan linebacker Brody Kormos would recover a fumble, scooping it up and returning it for a touchdown lengthening the lead to 42-6. Saskatchewan would tack on a single point with three minutes remaining in the game making the final score 43-6. Team Saskatchewan had 27 players compared to the short-handed North Dakota squad of only 20 men, something Saskatchewan believes was instrumental to their win. “We knew coming in, we had an advantage numbers wise, it had been hot here all week,” Saskatchewan’s Head Coach Dale Udal said after the big win. “(North Dakota) choose to play players both ways (offence and defence), I think the heat really got to them in that second half and we were able to really start pushing their defensive line around.” Not only was Team North Dakota short-handed in terms of bodies they were also unlucky. “Our team got down (on themselves) after we had some injured players, we had the majority of our players get hurt and we didn’t come in with a big team (to start),” defensive player of the game for Team North Dakota Sherman Hunter said. “But that’s how it goes, people get hurt, things happen, plays don’t go your way, but for the most part both teams played their hearts out and Saskatchewan definitely earned this game.” The game was bigger than just our province versus’ the state of North Dakota. “It means a lot (to get the win), whenever you have Canada playing U.S.A. you can’t help but have that competitive spirit come out in you and it means a lot to the boys. This is the only game they get to play where they get to represent their country of Canada,” said Udal. This will be the last time for these players to compete at this level before many of them head off to college or university, making this win a memorable one for Team Saskatchewan’s offensive player of the game Brayden Faye. “(To win) the last football game of my high school career, it means everything.”

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