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Flowers line the ditches due to all the moisture Mother Nature has brought us this summer. Photo by Andrea Carol.

Honey Bee receives customer loyalty award

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FRONTIER - As Honey Bee gets ready for the 2016 harvest season, the energy can be felt throughout the company. The assembly line gears up, the product support team begins their overtime shifts, and the sales & service departments start pounding the pavement, delivering and preparing headers.

On Wednesday, July 22, however, the company of 200 employees stopped for a brief moment.

Robert Ablamowicz (Canada Group Leader), and James Enns (Sales Representative) of Axalta Coating Systems presented Greg and Glenn Honey (Owners), Jamie Pegg (General Manager), Darwin Heggestad (Paint Line Supervisor), and Tony Cadoy (Quality Assurance Manager) of Honey Bee Manufacturing with their customer loyalty award, recognizing the value-based partnership that the two companies have built with one another.

“We’ve started a process in 2015 by which we, as a management team, wanted to start recognizing our good customers,” said Ablamowicz of Axalta. Some of the criteria for the award include ease of doing business, loyalty, and the shared value created. “We want to build solid partnerships where we are not just a commodity supplier. We are bringing value to Honey Bee and they are bringing value to us,” says Ablamowicz.

As Saskatchewan agriculture equipment companies face an increasingly consolidated and globally competitive landscape, one impetus for success is

relationship-building among supply chain partners. The agreement between Honey Bee and Axalta is not just a buy-and-sell relationship. As Axalta maintains a careful understanding of Honey Bee’s needs, Honey Bee has been an excellent voice for Axalta in Saskatchewan in recent years.

Honey Bee was Axalta’s first account in Saskatchewan and the opportunity has only grown since that time.

The partnership echoes the importance of Saskatchewan companies working with others both within the province and abroad. Jamie Pegg highlights the importance of such an award. “It is a result of the efforts put in by both us and Axalta to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship. This is important for Saskatchewan companies as we continue to strive to maintain competitive advantages in an industry dominated by large consolidated brands.”

Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd. Is a family owned business located in Frontier, Saskatchewan that was incorporated in 1979 by brothers Greg and Glenn Honey and their wives.

Honey Bee’s product line includes a diverse offering of draper platforms including the revolutionary AirFLEX, Grain Belt Header, Grain Belt Swather and Rice Belt Header. The draper platform technology continues to prove itself in many countries and a wide variety of crops and conditions.

With a strong commitment to product research and development, Honey Bee’s objective is to manufacture farm equipment that farmers want and are pleased to own.

Completion of 2nd Avenue overpass rehabilitation delayed

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SWIFT CURRENT - Motorists and residents in Swift Current will have to wait until mid-September before the projected opening of the 2nd Avenue Overpass. The completion has been delayed due to the significant amount of rainfall that the City has had over the course of the project. September 16th has been set as the new target date for completion, however, more rainfall could cause further delays.

“We have experienced an unusually large amount of precipitation over the past several months, which has set our contractor back in terms of completing the project on time,” said Mitch Minken, General Manager, City of Swift Current Infrastructure & Operations Division. “Our hope is that Mother Nature cooperates with us for the next several weeks, and we can complete the project by mid-September.”

Residents are also being advised that the Pedestrian Crossing on the Overpass will require closure for three to

five days, beginning Monday, August 8th, to accommodate sidewalk rehabilitation.

Due to the inconvenience that this may cause some pedestrians, the City of Swift Current will be offering free shuttle service during this period for individuals who are crossing between the South and North sides of the city. Residents who wish to use this service can contact Swift Transit at 306.770.2263 to arrange pick-up.

Alternate means of crossing for pedestrians are the level crossing at 11th Avenue Northeast at South Railway, and the Chinook Pathway at Kinetic Park.

The project remains on budget, and liquidated damages will in fact be paid to the City to compensate for late delivery, despite the delay in completion.

“While we can’t calculate the total amount of liquidated damages that we will recover from the contractor until the project is completed, we do know that we will receive a payment that will go against the total cost of the project,” said Minken.

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SWIFT CURRENT - Safety improvements are on the way for the Trans-Canada Highway through Swift Current. New, enhanced lighting will ensure motorists have a better view of the road.

“We are pleased to partner with the City of Swift Current on this project to improve safety on this busy section of highway,” Premier and Swift Current MLA Brad Wall said. “Collisions along this portion of the Trans-Canada tended to happen at night, and the new lighting will improve safety for those driving through the city. The Ministry of Highways will continue to monitor safety in the area and continue to work with the city to make any further, nec-

essary changes.”

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has been looking at safety improvements to reduce the number of pedestrian incidents which have occurred on the highway. The new lighting, scheduled to be installed this fall at a cost of $1.1 million, will begin operating immediately after construction.

Swift Current City Council signed an agreement with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to cost share the lighting improvements.

“The new lighting is welcome news,” Swift Current Mayor Jerrod Schafer said. “It is important to remind pedestrians who make the decision to cross that it is dangerous and they should be using the appropriate crossings.”

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Cypress Hills Community Centre Gala Celebrates opening

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“Can we do it? With your help We can do it. We will do it” was the motto put forth in 2012 by the Friends of Cypress Hills Park. A heavy snowfall the spring on 2011 caused the collapse of the roof of the old Recreation Hall at the Park. Five years later a new hall graces Loch Levan waterfront, with stately Lodgepole Pine as background. The new Cypress Hills Community Centre is now open.

A grand Gala Fundraising Evening on July 23rd celebrated the official opening of the Community Centre at Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan. The hall, gloriously decorated in black and white, provided by “Décor by Wired 4 Weddings,” (Karen Sanderson) was the setting for the event, attended by 200 celebrants. The doors opened at 5:30 with a social hour, at which time guests perused the more than 70 silent auction items as well as 11 live auction pieces. All had been donated by interested individuals and businesses.

Welcome and introduction were given by Fred and Joan Herron, who had chaired the successful event. A delicious roast beef supper, catered by Ann Currah and Gail Sharp with the help of the Maple Creek ACW, was followed by the piano stylings and comedy of Martin Janovsky of Saskatoon. The live auction, with lively bidding, was conducted by auctioneer, Brett Jensen, from Swift Current.

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A warm thank you was given to all who had contributed to the almost completion of the hall – in each and every way. Many have given generously of their time, talents and finances. Various local and area businesses provided materials at cost or in kind. The support and assistance by members of the Friends of Cypress Hills was recognized, as well as the support by the Park staff. It is not possible to list names for they are many, and surely some would be missed; as Fred Herron noted – thank you, you know who you are.

All in all it was a truly wonderful celebratory evening.

The evening culminated the belief and vision of Gerald Gartner, Alvin Marshall and Bruce Pearson together with other members of the Friends of Cypress Hills.

It has been busy years for members of the organization, in fundraising, and all facets required in construction of a facility such as this. A tremendous number of hours in the actual construction were donated by a number of FOCH individuals; again, thank you, you know who you are. The Centre is still in need of a kitchen – funds raised at the Gala will go a long way toward this.

50/50 tickets are also being sold again this year.

The Community Centre will provide a place for many Park programs, and of course, it is open for rental to any who care to have their own celebrations within the peace and beauty of Cypress Hills.

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I have a brick mowing edge between my lawn and my wood-mulched shrub/perennial beds. Recently, I’ve wondered why the birds insist on digging through the mulch and scattering it over the brick and into the lawn. This weekend, I discovered why as I was pruning back my Wilton juniper: they’re on the hunt for the multitude of juicy slugs that have invaded my garden.

Slugs are gastropods not insects, related to snails and clams rather than to flies and beetles. They are nocturnal creatures and the most telling clue that you have slugs in your garden aside from the damage is the silvery trails they leave behind. And their preferred habitat is damp which unfortunately describes a lot of territory.

Growing up on the West Coast where slugs come in many shapes, sizes and colours, I particularly remember the banana slug named for its resemblance to said fruit in colour AND size. Thankfully in most Saskatchewan gardens, you’ll typically only encounter the diminutive grey garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum): small, 1 - 2 cm long, dark to light grey, shiny and, of course slimy. Don’t let their size fool you. What they lack for in size, they can rapidly make up in number, laying 200 – 300 eggs at a time. And in numbers they are voracious, decimating leafy plants and most other garden plants including root crops like potatoes and carrots (unfortunately not dandelions in my experience). Slugs and their tiny eggs can move in from the neighbour’s yard, on plants from the nursery or your friends, on borrowed tools and even on the bottom of your shoes.

There are ways to fight back. Start by making your garden less hospitable by removing daytime hiding places like wooden boards, bricks, stones, and garden gnomes. Remove all decaying vegetation throughout the season, the fall especially.

Trapping slugs is a good next option. They are attracted to yeasty, fermenting odors. But don’t waste your beer: add a package of bread yeast to a cup of water sweetened with sugar, stir and set aside to bubble away for a couple of hours. Add an inch of the yeast solution to

any shallow container (e.g. empty cat-food or tuna tins). Place several in the garden in the early evening, about 10 feet apart. Next morning, empty the containers (hopefully filled with drowned slugs) and repeat. Another option is to place short boards in the garden.

In the morning, just scrape any cowering slugs off the bottom-sides into a bucket of soapy water. Repeat. Another effective trap is an upside down rind of a half grapefruit.

Slugs can’t help themselves and will be found munching away in the morning on the inside.

Simply dispose of rind, slugs and all. Repeat.

There are a number of control options, most of which are safe to use around your home, children and pets. Slugs are said to avoid wood ash and coffee grounds (some coffee shops give bags of grounds away for free). If nothing else, these will enrich your soil. To a slug, crushed baked eggs shells sprinkled around the garden act like razor wire, as does diatomaceous earth (DE), a powdery substance composed of sharp fossilized microscopic hard-shelled algae or diatoms. There are several registered insect and slug control DE products (e.g. Safer’s Insectigone). Do not use pool-grade DE. Wear a facemask to avoid breathing in the fine particles when sprinkling around the garden. Reapply after heavy rains.

After a meal of iron phosphate (registered slug control product; is safe around children and pets when applied according to label instructions), slugs stop eating and die. As a last resort, there are several registered metaldehyde slug control products. While very effective, metaldehyde is poisonous to slugs, people and their pets alike and should be used with care.

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.

GardenLine (http://gardenline.usask.ca) is here until September 1 to help solve your gardening glitches. FREE. Phone (306) 966-5865 or email gardenline@usask.ca.

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In Response to The Honourable Don McMorris, Minister responsible for the SLGA, July 26.

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Don McMorris says that it is simply untrue that the expanded private liquor retail system will result in a decline in government revenues. He says that the goal of the new system was to achieve revenue neutrality, which will be possible since government receives its revenues from liquor sales largely through wholesale markups as opposed to retailing. Therefore, government makes money whether the liquor is sold in a SLGA store or a private store. And yet, the government has produced absolutely NO studies to support their “revenue neutral” theory for the Saskatchewan public. The only document available from the government on this issue is a meagre 10-page, 200 word paper entitled, ‘The Future of Liquor Retailing in Saskatchewan’, for what is to be one of the largest privatization’s in Saskatchewan’s history. I’m sorry, but this is just not acceptable to me, a Saskatchewan business owner that is responsible for collecting a 10% liquor consumption tax on every drink I sell for the government AND a Commercial Permit Holder that will now have to compete in a very uneven playing field that privatization will create.

The government simply has not done its due diligence on the liquor privatization issue. The government owes the people of Saskatchewan a much more comprehensive appraisal of liquor privatization . The government says that they campaigned on this issue. And yet, this was not discussed in any debates.

Nor was ANY information available to the citizens of Saskatchewan on this topic during the election. They still will not respond with ANY documented facts on revenue neutrality. Why is that?

Don McMorris states that the government receives its revenues from liquor sales largely through wholesale markups as opposed to retailing. Mark-ups are a tax that the SLGA applies to wholesale liquor and is the predominant source of revenue for the SLGA from liquor sales.

The size of the liquor mark-up is critical in determining the revenues returned to the government from liquor sales.

The government proposes to slash their wholesale mark-up by 25% across the board, to all off-sale vendors and private retailers (excluding Commercial Permit Holders). This unprecedented cut is framed as an innocuous means to “level the playing field” that the government itself made uneven when it introduced private retailers. This is lost revenue to the people of Saskatchewan.

Under privatization, the SLGA will no longer be the sole agent responsible for deciding how most of the liquor shelves in the province should be stocked and then purchasing that liquor wholesale.

Instead, the private retailers, such as major grocery chains, will have control over what does and does not get stocked on their shelves. Therefore, liquor producers and their agents will have to market their product to several different customers, rather than simply to SLGA. The SLGA will find its purchasing power and ability to negotiate wholesale prices with the major liquor producers significantly limited since it would be operating less than half of the full-line retail stores. When mark-

ups are decreased and wholesale costs increased, gross profits are squeezed.

This is what occurred in Alberta in the aftermath of privatization. Mark-ups were lowered multiple times, due in part to lobbying by the newly formed private liquor industry, and remain lower than when privatization was implemented, while at the same time wholesale costs have skyrocketed. Retail privatization began in 1993. At that time Alberta had a gross profit margin of 50% on liquor sales. By 1999, the province’s gross margin had fallen to 42%. By 2013, the gross profit margin had fallen even further to 32%. The only reason the profits of AGLC have not completely collapsed since privatization has been because the volume of alcohol consumed grew tremendously and per capita consumption rates remained far above the Canadian average, a trend that should be concerning due to alcohol’s serious health impacts.

We do NOT have to follow in Alberta’s footsteps. They already have 23 years of experience dealing with liquor privatization and the loss of revenue to prove that it doesn’t work. In 2007, a corporate consulting company was hired to do a major review of how wholesale liquor was purchased and distributed after some suppliers and retailers were reported to have “lost confidence in the current model of liquor distribution in Alberta.” The predominant findings of the report were that the system suffered from the absence of a central actor responsible for the smooth functioning and profitability of the entire system, which was removed through privatization. Saskatchewan’s liquor distribution system is a highly profitable enterprise that provides exceptional high returns for the public. It’s not broken.

The SLGA’s liquor operations do not require the input of any public funds.

In fact, from 2010 to 2014, the SLGA provided $1.1 BILLION to the province.

The Treasury Board took all but 0.1% of its profits. No business can succeed without reinvesting some of its profits back into the operation. If the SLGA was allowed to retain 10% of its annual net income for capital investments, it would have $25 Million a year to use to improve and expand its retail operations.

The SLGA currently provides exceptionally high returns to the provincial government while addressing social concerns of alcohol use and avoiding spikes in retail liquor prices. Our local liquor store carries 500 items and $300,000 worth of inventory for us all to draw from. We already HAVE more choice, more convenience and more competitive pricing. Let’s take a stand against the privatization of our local liquor store. Let’s save 4 valuable jobs in our town. Through the Municipalities Act, a town can pass a bylaw stating that they want to keep their Crown Corp, the liquor store, public. Let your Town Council know that you want to stand up as a Town and say NO to privatization. The next Town Council meeting is August 10th. Write a letter or come to the meeting. Let’s Do This!

Laurie Leigh, Co-Owner The Rockin’ Horse Cookhouse & Bar Maple Creek, SK

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Adventures in journalism

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

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By the time this article is published I’ll be finishing my last day of work at a full-time summer court reporter at a daily newspaper.

It was a job I’ve been drooling over ever since I began writing – obviously my love of story-telling and law has translated into a more journalism/lawyer direction now, but court reporter has always been on my bucket list of jobs.

I imagined dressing in fancy clothes with a sharp suitcase and heels that clicked over stone floors that had seen case after case walk through their doors. The reality of the job was a little different.

I started the job with a fair amount of anxiety – if I didn’t do my job properly it could be lawsuits, mistrials or worse.

The weight of my ignorance bore down on me like the weight of my student loans.

However, determined not to fail I donned a $25 blazer some nude heels and made my way to the courthouse.

I initially believed I would create good relations with the lawyers in the building, but was surprised to find myself interacting more and more with the sheriffs of the courthouse. These men and women made me feel more comfortable in my four months at the paper than nearly anyone else.

I would go to court twice a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays I would wake up a little extra early, dress as professionally as my budget would allow, head over to Tim Hortons for a bagel and a coffee before heading to the courthouse to check the daily docket.

Each day there were new and familiar faces that would sit in the lobby or make their way through the doors to the various courtrooms. Judges were exceptionally fair-minded and even tempered, some even spoke with humour in situations where humour was

desperately needed.

As a journalism graduate with one year of law school under my belt I thought I understood what justice meant, but 14 weeks at the courthouse has revealed even more ignorance.

I watched young and old travel in and out of the courthouse. Some with their families, some alone. I watched 21-year-olds addicted to drugs sentenced to two years for trafficking and grown women pay large fines for stealing pregnancy tests.

Most of the people who walk through those halls aren’t bad people. They’re good people in difficult circumstances.

The courtrooms all hold different cases: family, docket, trials, youth, etc. The lawyers become familiar quick and you’re able to tell the different approaches used by each one.

You watch duty counsel tirelessly work each day to give those without money the best advice he can.

New cases roll in each week, but some cases drag out for months. You hear about rough childhoods, mental illnesses, and addictions almost daily.

Everyone I met at the courthouse, lawyers, sheriffs and accused alike were all very friendly to me.

It felt like my first step into the legal world, an integral taste of what’s to come. All summer people have asked me what kind of lawyer I want to be and I think I finally have an answer for them.

During my first few months in law school I played with the idea of being many different types of lawyer, but my heart always lay in criminal work.

I was told female criminal defense lawyers have a hard time getting clients because oftentimes men don’t trust them to do a good job.

Sounds like a challenge to me.

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OPINION

Husky spill is a mess

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

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The Husky oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River is a mess. Period.

And as editor of Pipeline News, I guess I’m supposed to be able to say something insightful about this awful situation, because if I don’t, I’m a coward, right?

The situation began at around 8 p.m. on July 20, when pressure anomalies were first detected on a 16 inch steel pipeline south of Paradise Hill. That pipeline is a major gathering line for Husky Energy’s oilfield north of the river. The pipeline crosses the North Saskatchewan River at that point. Just 300 meters from shore, the line started leaking.

It was not shut in until 10:30 the next morning, when a spill was by now quite evident. Approximately 200 to 250 cubic meters, (1,258 to 1,572 barrels) of heavy oil and diluent left the pipeline, and while some of it was contained on shore, most of it flowed down the river valley and into the river.

By the time I write this, the oil has flowed down well over 400, and probably closer to 500 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan River, contaminating as it goes along.

The volume may seem like a lot, but in comparison to the river’s flow, it wasn’t much. Near the spill point, the river was flowing at 710 cubic metres per second, every second, 60 seconds a minute, 60 minutes an hour, 24

hours a day, due to substantial rains in Alberta. Yet this comparatively small amount contaminated pretty much an entire river system, putting the drinking water of North Battleford, Prince Albert and Melfort, as well as a few smaller communities, at risk.

It’s pretty tough for me to report on this from Estevan. It’s probably not enough, but I’ve been doing the best I can.

I lived in North Battleford for 10 years. I lived through the 2001 water crisis. One friend was one of the most impacted by that crisis, with life-altering results. As the city hall reporter for the Battlefords News-Optimist for five years, I kept a copy of the inquiry report on my desk all that time. So you can imagine how sensitive that one community is to water issues, never mind the entire river system cutting across the province.

I also used to build pipelines, so I know a bit about that, too.

I’ve taken part in the daily press briefings, asked questions.

Husky, so far, hasn’t said much about the cause, preferring to focus on the response at this time. They say a thorough investigation will take place.

Here’s some hard realities – in order to maintain our Western society, we need oil. And that oil is produced all over the place, including both sides of major rivers. Oil pipelines and river systems crisscross this entire continent, and where a pipeline meets a river, it has to cross it. Thus, there will always be intersections

of pipelines and rivers. While this failure didn’t occur in the river itself (which would have been much, much worse), it was close enough to flow right in.

If we want to eliminate pipelines near rivers, then we have to give up oil – all of it, everywhere.

I don’t know how we do that.

At this point I don’t know if the high water flow levels in the river are better or worse for the situation. It has impeded the operation of the numerous booms. I asked officials about the efficacy of booms – how much oil they could be expected to collect, and they wouldn’t give me an answer. But perhaps the large volumes will by-an-large dilute the spill to nothingness further downstream? Is it essentially a strong flushing action? Will they be able to stop the sheen on the water at the Codette Reservoir?

How much shoreline cleanup will be needed is another question. When you spread 1,500 barrels across what is now probably 1000 kilometres of shore (500 on each side of the river), what do you get? I guess we’re going to find out. How do you clean that up? And what do you do about oil that is no longer at the surface, having been stirred up by the high turbidity of the high flow?

And when will the water from the river be safe to drink?

So much for insightful.

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

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No time for Life is a (congested) highway Trump, I’m building my own wall

BY S H E R I M O N K

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I’d dearly love to write a hard-hitting article about Donald Trump and why I believe he is wildly racist, wildly dictator-like and wildly dangerous.

I’d particularly like to outline why his proposed wall between the USA and Mexico is an abomination, an insult to humanity and as small-minded an idea as has been conceived in North American political history.

I’d like to outline how he himself is an immigrant (as are we all) and how he might be taking the same life-saving journey to America if he was dirt poor with absolutely no hope of safety and security for himself and his family.

I’d like to quote research from GlobalSecurity.org about how, “More Mexican immigrants have returned to Mexico from the US than have migrated here since the end of the Great Recession, according to a November 2015 Pew Research Center analysis of newly available government data from both countries. The same data sources also show the overall flow of Mexican immigrants between the two countries is at its smallest since the 1990s, mostly due to a drop in the number of Mexican immigrants coming to the US. From 2009 to 2014, 1 million Mexicans and their families (including US-born children) left the US for Mexico. From fewer than 1 million living in the United States in 1970, the number of Mexican immigrants peaked at 12.8 million by 2007. The total declined to 11.7 million in 2014.”

I’d like to go on and on and on about how Mexico will NEVER pay for the $5 to $10-billion wall and how Trump should be discounted as irrational by the very fact that he’s suggesting that Mexico will agree to pay for it in three days (see Trump’s ‘official platform’ at donaldtrump.com).

I must leave these thoughts behind because I have my own wall to build.

I’ve been at it for about a month now and while I’ve succeeded in keeping the ‘invader’ out on several occasions, there have been some serious breaches in security.

My wall is around my garden and it serves the very important task of saving my dog’s life.

I’ll attempt to give you the Cole’s Notes version. Our aging Golden Retriever began having seizures many months ago and was placed on life-saving medication.

These meds leave her famished at all times. She will eat peas. She will eat beans. She will eat tomatoes, raspberries and colon-cleansing spinach. And if said dog gets into said garden, she stops eating her said meds and has said seizures. So my homemade garden wall is critical to the very survival of the long-time family pet.

My wall isn’t worth billions, but it is worth well over $100 now. It started with a two-foot high wire fence which ran the 80-foot garden perimetre, but the darned dog figured out how to push it down. I then reinforced the two-foot fence with a taller orange mesh fence. The problem was that she figured out how to push the fence stakes over and surpass both sets of fences. So I began stapling the orange fence to our wooden yard fence. I am now working on staking the entire two-layered fence down with wooden posts and I have seriously considered placing razor wire at the top.

After all, this is a case of life or death.

I’m tempted to worry myself sick about the very notion that Donald Trump would propose a wall between countries and that he would find any support at all.

But, I have bigger things to worry about.

I have a wall of my own to construct and, in my humble opinion, mine will be of seriously greater value.

It will save a life rather than demeaning desperate people.

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Life is nothing if not an adventure, and without adventure, there is no life. I think that no matter what happens in my life, that is one lesson my children will remember forever – and one I hope they take to heart. We are here for such a short time and there is so much to see.

In that spirit, we embarked on our fourth annual family vacation together. We started by driving to Winnipeg to visit my family there for a couple of days before flying to New York, where we would rent a car and drive to North Carolina for a couple days of snake-finding, before driving back to Manhattan and exploring the Big Apple for a few days before flying back to Winnipeg.

Looking for snakes is called “herping” because herptiles include all reptiles and amphibians. I primarily like to look for venomous snakes, but I love going into the field and either road cruising, climbing or hiking for all critters – but my rattlesnakes are my favourite. Herping is the reason why I moved west from Winnipeg, and a vacation without it is a little like torture to me. After I booked the trip to New York City, I had big regrets about not incorporating any potentially lethal reptiles. That’s when I met TJ. TJ is the president of the North Carolina Herpetological Society, and after talking with him about the amazing critters in his neck of the woods, I reserved a rental car from LaGuardia Airport. The plan was to drive to North Carolina and spend two nights looking for cottonmouths and copperheads and red pygmy rattlesnakes in the swampiest, wildest areas of the state.

The herping community is pretty small, overall. There aren’t very many people around the world that like nothing better to do than to chase the kinds of animals most people are terrified of. And the venomous snake portion of the herping community is much smaller still. Facebook and other websites have allowed many of us to connect in ways that were never possible in the past, but going out with someone that you’ve still met is always a gamble – regardless of your shared weird interest.

Imagine you like tennis, for example, and you decided it would be

nice for a change, to play tennis with someone else for a change. On Facebook, you see a friend of a friend has a tennis ball as their profile picture, so you send them a friend request.

They live somewhere in another country. Soon after, you send them a message asking them to take you out for two or three days for some non-stop tennis playing. Your new tennis friend enthusiastically agrees and insists you stay at their house and travel together in their vehicle.

That sounds crazy, right? But in the herping world, people actually do this ALL the time.

In our case, the boys and I were going to be staying at TJ’s place for a couple of nights, spending every waking moment together. That can be an intimidating prospect – especially when you have your two teenagers in tow. My wife, unfortunately, had to stay home for her paramedic school practicum. We showed up after a long drive from Toronto (stopping for literally three minutes at Niagra Falls) bearing maple syrup and rare (and melted) Canadian chocolate bars. His wife was absolutely gracious about having three weird Canadians suddenly camped out at their house, and their son is perhaps the only other human I’ve met that is as nuts about candy as my youngest is.

The gamble of moving in with strangers for three days paid off. We saw some amazing country and two incredible snakes, which were lifers for me. But occasionally, as a field herper, you hit pay dirt and you make a genuinely close friend. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, the discovery outshines even the prettiest snake, and that’s what happened for us in North Carolina.

After we left TJ’s, I drove to New York. I don’t actually recommend that course of action. The first seven hours weren’t awful, but the closer we got to that congested eastern seaboard, the worse the traffic became.

The famous turnpike from New Jersey to New York was actually the smoothest-running highway system I have ever driven, but it stood out in sharp contrast to everything else that day.

I actually felt pretty proud for having navigated (thanks Google!) all the way there and survived the roads UNTIL I went through the tunnel and came out the other side in Manhattan, which is the closest thing to waking up in hell I can imagine. It

was like, as soon as you get on that island, every single rule of the road ceased to exist. It was like driving in a Costco parking lot… on a Saturday… just before Christmas… but at higher speeds and with considerably more colourful expletives. On any given street, there were approximately four lanes of reasonable width. Except that no one cares about lanes, or lane markers or the paint on the road. Nope, every single four lane street essentially was turned into six lanes, and driving was a sink or swim situation.

By some miracle, we arrived to the tiny parkade where we were supposed to drop our rental off only to find it closed, despite what my Expedia reservation said. Believe me, I was not excited to have to drive again, but I searched and it seemed our hotel wasn’t too far away, and once arrived, I was THRILLED to see valet parking. We pulled up and I gleefully handed the keys to the attendant and waited 40 minutes to check in. Which is when I realized I drove us to the wrong hotel, and the correct hotel was actually 30 blocks away, on the other side of Central Park. To my credit, I didn’t cry and to the hotel’s credit, they let me leave the car there for a day, until the rental place was open again.

New York was a great experience for the boys. We didn’t have the budget to see any Broadway shows, or even any off-Broadway shows. But I did negotiate a decent price for some off-off-Broadway live comedy tickets. We went to Times Square every night. We saw the Statue of Liberty and we went to the 9/11 memorial museum and other tributes. And of course, we visited the American Museum of Natural History, where Night at the Museum was filmed.

While there, Pokemon Go was released in Canada and thus, we spent almost every second in New York looking for Pokemon. All three of us. And holy crap, that got us off to a good start. Now I can’t stop playing, and I’m kicking the kids’ collective ass with rare Pokemon. Of course, as a mature adult, I have an advantage because I can buy more Pokemon supplies online to keep my game sharp. The kids don’t know that. Also, as a mature adult, I know better than to tell my wife that I’ve spent $100 on Pokeballs so far. (I apologize for any errors in this column – she’s not just my wife… she’s my editor.)

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Artist in residence program welcomes Bren Simmers VAL MARIE - A Poetry Machine for Kids, a community Words and Music Open Mic night, and an Ambassador of Poetry are all coming to Val Marie and Grasslands National Park in August as Prairie Wind & Silver Sage’s artist in residence program continues in Val Marie with poet Bren Simmers, from Brackendale, BC. Her residency begins August 7 and lasts until August 17.

Ideal for ages 7 to 16, Poetry Machine for Kids will take place Tuesday August 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Val Marie Village Square (intersection of 1st Avenue and Centre Street). The event will feature Mad Lib, Five-Senses poems, and Poem Scrambles. There is no charge and no registration is required.

Everyone is welcome to attend a community Words and Music Open Mic Night held on Friday, August 12 starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Val Marie Hotel located on Centre Street. Bren is hosting this event which is open to all forms of musicianship and spoken word. There is no charge for the Open Mic but donations to the work of Prairie Wind & Silver Sage are greatly appreciated.

From Monday August 8 to Tuesday August 16, everyone can join Bren in experiencing unexpected poetry encounters. These

will be featured through erasure poems and a poetry machine for all and will take place in Grasslands National Park and at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage. There is no registration and everyone is welcome to participate.

Bren Simmers lives in Squamish, BC. She is the winner of the Arc Poem of the Year Award, finalist for the Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award and the Malahat Review Long Poem Prize, and longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize. Her first book of poems, Night Gears, was published by Wolsak and Wynn in 2010. Hastings-Sunrise, a book-length poem about her old East Vancouver neighbourhood, was published

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The most important question to ask about any plan is: will it work?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is determined to impose a national carbon tax, but Premier Brad Wall is warning him not to force one on Saskatchewan.

Premier Wall is right that a carbon tax could cripple a province already struggling with low non-renewable resource prices. But there’s an another important reason to say no to a carbon tax: the best attempt at a carbon tax to date hasn’t worked.

Our neighbour Rachel Notley is trying a carbon tax in Alberta that will be worth watching, but our more westerly neighbour British Columbia implemented a carbon tax in 2008 and we can already see the results.

BC has a carbon tax of $30 per tonne, which means a gas tax of 6.7 cents per litre. The plan was to keep increasing the tax. The impact on taxpayers of the carbon tax would be offset by cuts to income taxes, business taxes and others. Emissions were supposed to go down.

“We know taxes slow down economic growth, so if you add a carbon tax you have to also minus other taxes,” said Premier Christy Clark in a recent interview.

“You can’t take more money out of people’s pockets.”

But apparently the carbon tax was taking more money out of people’s pockets. While virtually everyone pays more for virtually everything due to a carbon tax, not everyone benefits from some of the offsets that range from income tax cuts to business tax cuts and film tax credits.

“We believe in lower taxes wherever we can make that happen, recognizing that government is a real problem in affordability for people,” said Premier Clark before she froze BC’s carbon tax in 2013 and put plans to keep raising it on hold.

A former NDP strategist used stronger words.

“It’s a regressive tax that benefits big business and the wealthy at the expense of lower- and middle-income earners,” said Bill Tieleman.

BC’s carbon tax has another problem. It’s supposed to reduce emissions. But BC’s emissions are rising.

“Since 2010, BC’s GHG emissions have increased every year,” said economist Mark Lee. “As of 2013 they are up 4.3 per cent above 2010 levels.”

BC’s emissions initially went down in after 2008, although it’s unclear as to how much of that was due to the carbon tax and how much was due to global economic uncertainty at the time. In any case, BC’s emissions are now rising.

Lee doesn’t work for anti-carbon tax think tank. He works for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

And he doesn’t mince words.

“Let’s cut the crap about BC’s carbon tax,” said Lee. “To be truly effective, carbon taxes will need to be much higher than BC’s current rates.”

Never mind affordability for taxpayers, Lee says carbon taxes need to be higher. Let’s consider that scenario. Imagine a carbon tax so high that it not only reduces emissions, it completely eliminates emissions for all of Canada.

That would lower global emissions by 1.6 per cent.

That’s right: 98.4 per cent of global emissions would be completely unchanged even if every single Canadian stopped barbecuing, driving or heating the house. And even that progress could be erased as emerging markets build power plants.

Implementing a carbon tax would be a bit like lifting a grand piano onto the back of a truck: one, two, three, lift. It might work if every major global player lifts at once. But it won’t work for Canada to strain every muscle on the count of two while other countries are sitting on the bench.

Prime Minister Trudeau is eager to jump into a carbon tax, but Premier Wall is taking a hard look before he leaps. Previous attempts have delivered poor results. Premier Wall is right to reject a carbon tax that will mean higher bills not lower emissions.

Todd MacKay is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Cowtown Culinary Tour fills both stomach and mind STORY BY KATE WINQUIST PHOTOS BY ANDREA CAROL

They say that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but the way to a woman’s heart is through her mind. If this is the case, then the Cowtown Culinary Tour is sure to please both sexes.

The first of three Culinary Tours that are being co-hosted by the Cypress Hills Destination Area and the Maple Creek Main Street Program took place last Wednesday.

A number of outstanding professional chefs have made Maple Creek their home, and as a result the Old Cowtown of Maple Creek offers incredible dining experiences to both residents and visitors.

The Cowtown Culinary Tour visits each of these chefs in their restaurants one by one as a part of a

guided walking tour of the Maple Creek Heritage District. At each stop, the chefs provide a sampling of Maple Creek’s culinary best!

Despite the torrential downpour in the morning and the cooler temperatures, six guests from Medicine Hat, Swift Current and Gull Lake were treated to an incredible experience.

Manager of Community & Economic Development for the Town of Maple Creek, Royce Pettyjohn, was the guide for the afternoon.

The five stops along the tour were The Rockin’ Horse Cookhouse & Bar which has a colourful connection to the prohibition era; The Maple Creek Commercial Hotel Dining Room - a western icon that opened its doors in 1884 to cowboys trailing range cattle to the Maple Creek stock-

The Cowtown Culinary Tour in Maple Creek started at the Rocking Horse Wednesday afternoon. The tour group included folks from Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Maple Creek and Gull Lake.

yards; The Star Cafe and Grill which is situated in a beautifully restored fieldstone building dating back from the late 1890’s; The Daily Grind – Cappuccino & Fine Food - a small town surprise with a down home country feel; and the Jasper Lounge & Event Centre - an ideal place to cap off your tour of the Old Cowtown with a signature cowboy cocktail or “mock-tail”.

Two more tours are scheduled for August 10 and 17. You can pre-book by 10:00 AM on the day of the tour. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at the Maple Creek Visitor Centre (114 Jasper Street) or online at www.visitcypresshills.ca.

Please call 1-306-662-4005 for more information.

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(Above) Ron Janzen is the General Manager at the Jasper Lounge and Event Centre. He is originally from Vancouver, BC and now calls Maple Creek home. (Below) The Jasper hotel serves an exquisite Bourbon and provides for an eclectic and amazing musical experience.

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17-year old Chef, Hannah Eiserman from The Star Cafe is going places. Her carefully designed dish crossed our pallets with poise and bursted with flavour. Photos by Andrea Carol.

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While attending the Cowtown Culinary Tour last week, guests were treated to some great food and stories of Maple Creek’s past.

Quite possibly the most interesting tale of the day, however, was a story of Maple Creek’s present and future.

Meet Hannah Eiserman.

The 17 year-old cooking prodigy was introduced to us by her boss, Tina Cresswell at The Star Cafe. Hannah had effortlessly prepared us a delectable seafood and rice dish that had us all wanting more.

Hannah isn’t just satisfied with cooking at one of the finest establishments in her home town. She applied to and has been accepted into one of the country’s top cooking schools in the fall - Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Eiserman says she knew from a young age that cooking was something that she would enjoy.

“Honestly, I just kind of had a hunch, so I tried to get in where I could work

with food. I started working at Caroline’s Drive-Thru and then applied to work at Tina’s coffee shop (The Daily Grind). She asked if I wanted to work in the kitchen, and I said, ‘Of course I do!’”

Cresswell and her husband Dave have been very supportive of Hannah and her passion for the culinary arts.

“Dave and I told Hannah that she couldn’t work here anymore if she didn’t go (to cooking school). That’s how strongly we felt about it,” Cresswell laughed.

The school’s two-year culinary arts and one-year pastry programs cover hands-on training in the kitchen with additional training in management and presentation.

Cresswell has mixed emotions about Eiserman’s departure from The Star in less than a month’s time. ”We are really going to miss Hannah; she has been a mainstay in our kitchen.

At the same time, we are tremendously excited about her future. We're proud of her achievement and look forward to saying 'we knew her when.'"

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Canadian Cowboys Association brings local support to Finals

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SWIFT CURRENT - The Canadian Cowboy Association (CCA) is headed to Swift Current for its 2016 Finals, and with a new venue and community hosting, they are proud to announce a five-year partnership with JayDee AgTech.

“JayDee AgTech is one of the largest John Deere dealerships in western Canada and most certainly in Saskatchewan. They have been operating in Swift Current, Kyle and Maple Creek for many years and have recently expanded their business ventures to many more locations. They have a wide variety of equipment on offer for both Farmers and Ranchers, Haybuster, Highline, etc in addition to the JD lineup,” said CCA spokesman Dave Fiddler.

“Swift Current and surrounding area is a community that supports events that come to their community. The finals will attract your clients, the people you do business with or hope to attract. This is your chance to get front and center and attract their attention and ultimately their business.”

The CCA Finals, to be held October 19-22, is a massive undertaking. Bringing in thousands of rodeo fans, and partnering with dozens of businesses, JayDee AgTech’s Marketing Manager Brenda Wiebe says she is excited to be a part of the CCA’s biggest event of the year, alongside new partners Maple Farm Equipment.

“The sport of rodeo has always had strong ties to agriculture. Many of the contestants either grew up on the farm or are still involved in agriculture as their “day job”. The same can be said for the audience. We see a lot of our customers enjoying the rodeo action quite regularly. In some smaller communities, the local rodeo injects a lot of money into the town, through the rodeos themselves as well as the spin off that comes from such an event,” says Arthur Ward, General Sales Manager.

“As a sponsor, we are able to be present at the local events, showing our support to those communities, the fans, and the com-

petitors. This follows throughout the season in Western Canada and ending up in Swift Current. Because the finals are being held in Saskatchewan we wanted to be involved with a large event like this happening in our backyard,” said Darrin Didychuk, Group President JayDee AgTech/Maple Farm Equipment.

No matter which sport, in any part of the world, sponsorship is key to ensuring local events and associations as a whole can operate. Fiddler says the sponsors that have been lining up to be a part of the CCA Finals in Swift Current provide a lot of promise for the future.

“Sponsors are extremely important to the livelihood of local amateur rodeo. The sponsorship received helps to support gate admissions and keep these events affordable for families who want to support rodeo and provide wholesome entertainment to the family. It also allows the sport to keep entry fees reasonable, a lot of the competitors are just getting started in their professional life and while they love the sport, they do not always have tons of cash available to support their passion for rodeo.”

Fiddler said.

“Rodeo is a great family sport with wide audience appeal, not only Ranch and Farm Families appreciate and enjoy the sport of rodeo but urban families as well. Of course the biggest draw is from the AG Sector as rodeo is entrenched as one of the most popular sporting events in that culture. Agricultural producers whether they be ranchers or farmers value companies that support ‘THEIR’ sport THEIR entertainment and they are a loyal community that will pay back that support by in turn supporting those very companies with their business.”

With a few months before the first performance of the CCA Finals in Swift Current, Fiddler adds that the organization is always looking for more partners to be able to continue to offer fans, competitors and even sponsors more value and continue to grow the finals.

For more information about the Canadian Cowboys Association Finals in Swift Current, visit canadiancowboys.ca

The Monarch – A Royal Migration CONTRIBUTED

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Have you always wanted to see a Monarch butterfly? NOW is prime time! It takes 3 to 4 generations of butterflies to complete the migration they undertake, and the final generation starts here! Each generation lives only a few weeks, migrating north and laying eggs along the way, until Late August. The last generation lives for up to 9 months, starts as far north as here in Saskatchewan, migrates south, overwinters in Mexico or California, and finally lays eggs in the spring.

Monarch Butterflies complete the longest and largest insect migration in North America. “It’s hard to believe, but birds aren’t the only ones to travel thousands of kilometers due to the changing of the seasons,” says Ashley Fortney, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with the Stewards of Saskatchewan programs. Millions of these butterflies, every year, somehow fly south up to 5,000 kilometers. “It’s somewhat mind boggling when you think of a Monarch being born halfway through migration, transforming from a caterpillar to a butterfly, and then simply knowing which direction to fly.”

Monarch butterflies are identifiable by their bright orange colouring, black veins through their wings, along with white spots on their black body and trailing the outside edges of the wings. A male Monarch has two distinct dots on its hindwing, which distinguishes it from a female.

“Don’t be fooled – there are a few Monarch lookalikes, the most notorious of which is the Viceroy,” Fortney mentions. The colouring and patterns are very similar to the Monarch, but a Viceroy has an extra stripe on its hindwings which intersects the other veins.

In Saskatchewan, the Monarch is distributed across the southern portion of the province, and is seen throughout mid to late summer as they finish the northern extent of their migration. Of the two populations of Monarchs in North America, the Eastern population is the one sighted in Saskatchewan, with the Rocky Mountains as a barrier to the Western population.

Monarch numbers have dropped by as much as 90% across North America. The three lowest overwintering populations in Mexico on record occurred in the last 10 years. One of the largest threats to these butterflies is habitat loss, both in the winter and summer breeding grounds­, due to logging, destructive bark beetles, agriculture, urban development, and pesticide use affecting milkweed and wildflowers.

Monarchs rely on Milkweed plants for survival. The butterflies lay their eggs on the undersides of the leaves, and larvae feast on the leaves growing 2,000 times their size! Bitter heart toxins from the plant are stored within the Monarch making them unpalatable to predators. “This is why there are Monarch lookalikes out there,” explains Fortney, “they pretend to be the poisonous Monarch to trick other animals into thinking they’re not a good meal.”

To help these butterflies, you can plant Milkweed, “even in your own backyard,” Fortney says, “it is very important that this plant is available to the Monarchs.”

Another thing you can do to help Monarch research and conservation is to report a sighting of the butterfly. “Every sighting helps to determine the numbers and the range of the Monarch population,” Fortney concludes. If you see a Monarch butterfly in Saskatchewan, or for more information, call Nature Saskatchewan’s toll-free line at 1-800-667-HOOT (4668).

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Breanna Fischer’s book Small Displays of Chaos is about a girl from Saskatoon, SK who develops an eating disorder during her last two years of high school. The main character, Rayanne Timko, assigns herself a fitness goal as part of a grade ten gym class project. She likes this because tracking calories appeals to her. In the beginning, her goal is “eat healthier, exercise more.” She earns the highest score for the assignment, but when it is over, she doesn’t want to stop. As her obsession turns into addiction, she becomes her eating disorder. Without it, she doesn’t know who she is.

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In our church service based on the theme ”A Journey Toward Good Relationships”, speakers helpfully shared two perspectives of Canadian history. As we listened, glimpses of the propaganda espoused by Church and Government policies became self-evident.

Our Blackfoot member spoke first. To justify taking possession and colonizing territories which “explorers” in the 15th and 16th centuries “discovered”, Church authorities passed “The Doctrine of Discovery”. Lands claimed were declared “terra nullius” - no man’s land. Colonizers argued the inhabitants already on those lands were only occupiers (not owners) – so they were not given consideration to even be in existence.

“The underlying argument was the belief that the colonizers were bringing civilization to savage people who could never civilize themselves” according to the Truth and Reconciliation Report. It rested on a belief of racial and cultural superiority by one culture over another.

With this as justification, the residential school

system tried to annihilate Aboriginal cultures and self-respect. This was largely hidden through most teaching about Canadian History until survivors of the system were finally able to find the strength, courage and support to bring their experiences to light.

The 2nd speaker briefly described Mennonite history ( from Europe to Canada) and culture (with a focus on pacifism). While Mennonites also had a close affinity with the land, it was because they were good farmers and could make the land very productive. Governments invited them to come and settle on “vacant land”.

The true history of the land they settled was not evident at the time. For example the Red River Valley was available because the Government ignored the Métis claims to get land titles. Also the lush land of the Fraser Valley was vacant only because the Japanese-Canadian farmers were forcibly removed from their property in WW II. We know the Government didn’t always keep its word with us, but now we also “realize, in looking back, that we as a people have benefited only because of the loss of another ….”

Only as we help each other share perspectives, and listen to understand, can we begin to Journey Toward Good Relationships.

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BARRY MARTIN LOGAN Barry Martin Logan was born May 6, 1943 in Gull Lake, SK to parents Clarence and Medora (Hanson) Logan. Little brother to Irene, Carman and Dennis. He passed away July 17, 2016 in Gull Lake, SK. He attended school at Ear View and later in Gull Lake.

During Barry's school years he was involved in 4-H as a member of the grain club and the beef club. A big event in his life was coming to town from a country school to compete in the spring track and field day against "real" athletes. He also played softball in Antelope with his brothers and with his dad as coach. After school he went to work at the Revelstoke. In 1974 Barry became employed at A&P Motors, this fired his passion for all things green.

1986 he became employed by the town of Gull Lake for the next 10 years, the RM of Gull Lake for two years and then back to the town until retirement in 2008. He loved old vehicles and the challenge of getting one to work like new. He never saw any point in having new, when you could take something old and make it new again. He was always willing to help the people of his town. It was what he liked doing best, it made him happy. Barry's family was the most important thing in his life. He was predeceased by his father Clarence (1992), mother Medora (1995), brother Carman (2000), sister-in law Lil (2000), nephew Tony (2013) and niece Kris (2016). He is survived by sister Irene, husband Glenn their children Debbie (Jack), Doug (JoAnn), Tim (Deb), Dianne (Steve) and their families. Brother Carman's children Shari (Ken) and Kory (Arlene), their families, along with Tony and Kris' families. His brother Dennis, wife Linda, their children Rod (Coralee), Ronda (Dennis) and their families. There are also many Logan cousins. Internment was at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The celebration of life was held Monday, July 25 at the Gull Lake Community Hall with MC - Joey Bang, Eulogist - Dianne Retzlaff, ushers - George Clendening and Kevin Bancroft. In memory of Barry donations to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.

C I N DY ( CY N T H I A ) D O R E E N H A RV E Y Cindy (Cynthia) Doreen Harvey, age 60 of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan passed away July 31st at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The memorial service was held at 2:00, August 5 from the Gull Lake Recreation Complex Hall with Rev. Ken Schrag officiating. Eulogist readers were Tim Bennetto and Frank Ballauf. Ushers were Jayden Robertson and Barry Jones.

The interment service was held at Gull Lake Cemetery.

Cindy is survived by her Husband - George; Children - Clay (Renee), Craig (Ashley), Kaitlin; Siblings - Ray (Sharon) Bennetto, Maryann (Frank) Ballauf, Viv (Bob) Nyen, Tim (Catherine) Bennetto; In-Laws Cheryl (Dennis) Fiddler, Rick (Chris) Harvey; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her Parents James and Eileen Bennetto; In-Laws; Percy and Jean Harvey.

Cindy was born on February 15, 1956 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. She attended school at Mannville District School, Tompkins School, Gull Lake High School, Saskatchewan Technical Institute. Cindy married George Harvey on October 11, 1975 at Gull Lake, Sask. She was the office administrator at Central Energy Services in Gull Lake. Previously she worked at the Royal Bank and Gull Lake School. Cindy was a charter member Kinettes, UCW, New Hall Committee, Rink Board, Sunday school teacher. In her spare time Cindy was an avid curler until she turned into a hockey mom. She enjoyed any sport or activity that her children were involved with. She was very artistic and turned that passion into cake decorating. Recently she picked up golf and loved doing that with family and friends. She loved to travel and was looking forward to retirement. Cindy especially like to spend time with her family and friends. She always did everything with a smile on her face and an encouraging word. Cindy was an extremely dedicated and loving mother. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

In her memory, memorial donations may be made to the Gull Lake Hall and Recreation Complex, or Gull Lake Ambulance. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.

M A R Y G I R O DAT Mary Girodat age 98 years of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully at the Shaunavon Hospital & Care Centre, Long Term Care on July 28, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on March 29, 1918 just north of Shaunavon.

She received her education at the Voll School in the Illerbrun District. She married Clarence Girodat on November 19, 1941.

They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 1981 prior to Clarence’s passing on December 14, 1981. Mom dedicated her life working with dad on the farm and caring for 5 children. One of her greatest pleasures was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom loved to bake and her family loved to receive the fruits of her labour. She was also a member of the CWL for 70 plus years.

Mary was predeceased by her parents John and Regina Schikowski, 3 brothers Frank, Bill and Jerome; 4 sisters Rose Rositch, Regina Tennant, Katherine (Kay) Beckwith and Frances Milligan; daughter-in-law Jackie Girodat, nephew Michael Milligan and many other family members.

She is survived by her 5 children Theresa Hoffarth (Everett) of Leduc, Alberta, Frank Girodat (Linda) of Rimbey, Alberta, David Girodat (Arleen) of Shaunavon, Marcella Elmgren (Glen) of Lethbridge, Alberta and Dwayne Girodat (Carri) of Lloydminster, Alberta; as well as 10 grandchildren,10 great grandchildren, 2 brothers Linus Schikowski and Virgil Schikowski; one sister Bridget (Bea) Bregoliss and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Christ the King R.C. Church in Shaunavon with Reverend Father John Mock officiating. Leo Hall Hoffarth presented the eulogy. Readers were Dave Rudd and Dorothy Gobeil. A CWL Honor Guard was in attendance. Interment took place at St. Mary’s R.C. Cemetery at Shaunavon. A Prayer Service was held at Christ the King R.C. Church on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Binkley’s Funeral Service of Shaunavon (www.Binkleys.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Society of Little Flower, in care of Binkley’s Funeral Service at 297-2412 or Toll Free at 1-877-BINKLEY. Pallbearers were Derek Girodat, Tyler Girodat, Jaret Girodat, Ken Elmgren, Leo Hall Hoffarth and Larry Hoffarth.

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Our People | Our Heritage

An early scene in Gull Lake showing the old 76 Ranch House in the background. This image is taken by “KELSEY”, another Gull Lake photographer but one not mentioned in the history book. (Inset) A photograph taken by “HOYT”, a photographer who operated a studio in Gull Lake during the early years. This image taken in 1910 on the Dan Pollock Ranch north of present day Eastend (presently owned by Gail & Howard Bock) is one of three images that form a panorama of the Pollock Ranch when put together.

IN SEARCH OF INFORMATION

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or those who have followed this column over the past two years, you will know I am quite interested in frontier and early settlement photographers from the southwest. These are the individuals who enhanced the written story with their images and allowed us a glimpse into the past. Be it George Anderton photographing the First Nations during the 1870s or Geraldine Moodie capturing a moment in a round-up camp in the 1890s; the people, the event or the landscapes come alive for the viewer. Unfortunately, apart from those I have written about in this column, very little information remains of the many talented photographers who passed through the communities of the southwest. In a few instances we have considerable biographical information on a photographer but virtually nothing on their photography.

In addition to those photographing during the frontier period, a number of other talented photographers lived and worked in the southwest during the settlement period. However In many instances they remain relatively anonymous as the only information we have is a name on the bottom of a photo or a brief mention in a local history book. One of the many projects I am working on is the compilation of these early photographers, including as much biographical information on each as possible. I will need the assistance from the “old timer’s” to assist me with this project.

I turn first to Gull Lake to assist in this regard as it has two very interesting photographers that peak my interest.

The history book “Centennial Chronicles” mentions both photographers – a man by the name Hoyt and even more intriguing a Chinese gentleman by the name H.Y. Ying. Apparently Hoyt operated from a small building formerly Westlake Studios located to the east of the present day SGI building. Following Hoyt, Mr. Ying operated his studio from this location as well.

The only thing I have on file is three examples of Hoyt’s work and a poor image of a studio envelope with Mr. Ying’s name on

the cover. The photos I have of Hoyt show he was photographing as far south as the South Fork/Eastend country. If anyone in Gull Lake or district can enlighten me as to further information on either of these individuals and their work it would be most appreciated. I would like to know some biographical details as well as where/what happened to them following

Asplund who operated out of Robsart and of whom I wrote about in the January 13, 2015 issue of The Advance. I look forward to hearing from anyone in this regard.

I am also working on gathering information on the early Chinese families of the southwest. The story of the Chinese in Canada and the manner in which our government (hence the people) treated

A studio envelope from “A.M. McDonald” who operated a studio on Jasper Street in Maple Creek during the teens but of whom we know nothing further at this time.

their departure from Gull Lake.

On a similar note, I am interested in three men who operated studios in Maple Creek in 1913, all of whom appear to have disappeared into the realms of the unknown. In 1913 F.J. Shearer advertised his studio above the Post Office on Jasper Street and claimed his prices to be “moderate”. The second gentleman, J.N. Farmer leased the “photo gallery” in the Hastie Block on Jasper Street for three years beginning in May of 1913. A Mr. A.M. McDonald also operated a studio on Jasper Street south of the Post Office during the “teens” but I know nothing further of any of these men, nor are they mentioned in the local history books. I have even less information on early settlement photographers operating out of communities such as Eastend, Shaunavon, Tompkins, Piapot and Fox Valley. The exception being John

these citizens is not a pleasant read. It is a story of back-breaking work, government restrictions, prejudice and subsequent isolation from the larger community. Although among the earliest settlers in most prairie towns, we know very little if anything regarding the lives of these men and later the women. I have collected snippets of information mostly gleaned from newspapers, interviews and local history books, but I have very little relating specifically to the towns of the southwest. The local history books have also been remiss in their efforts to document the early Chinese community albeit a few include biographies of more recent families. The Piapot History is an exception as it makes mention of Reid, Frenchie and Fat Chow and provides a decent account of these men and their business. In many of the books, mention may be made of a

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particular person or family who operated a laundry or cafe but apart from the name, nothing is known. One of the primary reasons being there is virtually no information available, as no one bothered to document the Chinese history during the early years.

Even more difficult and rare is to find is a photograph of Chinese individuals, families or their businesses. This lack of photographic documentation provides another piece of evidence to the isolation and alienation that was experienced by the Chinese and one that continued to relatively recent times. The reader can appreciate how excited I was to discover a Chinese photographer operating in Gull Lake during the early years, as it rare to find Chinese people operating in a field other than restaurants and laundries. Of particular interest to me is the Chinese women and when/how they came to Canada. It would be interesting to determine who the first Chinese woman was in the immediate southwest. Anyone interested in assisting with the documentation of the early Chinese citizens and their businesses please contact me through my email address or call 306 662 2080.

As with the Chinese community, virtually no mention is made of other marginalized groups, including those of colour.

Although there are early photographs to show the presence of people of colour in the southwest, only the Piapot History Book contains a biography of one settler, Fanny Saunders. The account is a tribute to a wonderful individual, but little is known/written about her parents, who homesteaded, along with their daughters Fanny and Bessie in the Stony Knoll District south of Piapot in 1912. Fanny was obviously a unique personality and much loved by her community as she is still remembered by many. It is unfortunate we know little about the other men and women of colour who either lived in or passed through the southwest.

I will keep the reader posted as to any progress made in regards to the research requests made regarding settlement photographers and marginalized peoples including the Chinese and people of colour.

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Commandant of 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, Lieutenant Colonel David Smith accepts the BCATP Commemorative Harvard II from CAE Chief Test Pilot Mick LeBoldus following its maintenance test flight. Photo provided.

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In honour of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), 2 Canadian Flying Training School (2 CFFTS) received their newly painted CT-156 Harvard II at 15 Wing Moose Jaw on June 17, 2016.

Flown on its maiden voyage by Commandant 2 CFFTS, Lieutenant Colonel David Smith, the commemorative CT-156 Harvard II 156120 touched down in Moose Jaw after a short acceptance test flight and ferry flight from a paint facility in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Through the diligent efforts of many, and in cooperation with NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program partner, CAE, the aircraft has been painted in a yellow WWII BCATP paint scheme to commemorate the BCATP. The aircraft is painted to resemble an aircraft flown by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr, the famed author of “High Flight.” Pilot Officer Magee completed his wings training on BCATP Harvards, in June 1941 as a student on No. 2 Service Flying Training School, RCAF Station Uplands (Ottawa). “High Flight” is now considered to be the poem of the Air Force and is commonly read during Battle of Britain commemorations

and graduation ceremonies.

The commemorative Harvard II is more than an impressive looking aircraft as it has also returned to its flying rotation within the training program. Current student pilots will once again have the honour of flying a yellow Harvard during their training, just like the pilots that came before them 75 years ago.

This year, the RCAF is commemorating the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, one of the largest air training programs the world has ever seen, and marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the 400-series squadrons, which continue to serve Canada and Canadians to this day.

2 CFFTS, as the principal host unit of the NFTC Program, currently operates the CT-156 Harvard II in both the primary and advanced fast-jet training role as part of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Graduates of the Harvard II basic training program are assigned to Fast-Jet, Helicopter, or Multi-Engine advanced training with advanced Fast-Jet candidates remaining in Moose Jaw before progressing on the CT-155 Hawk and eventually, the CF-18 Hornet.

The commemorative Harvard II will be available for viewings at the Abbotsford, Toronto and London Airshows.

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ESTEVAN - The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games have come to an end, with the Closing Ceremonies taking place on Saturday, July 30. Estevan hosted 2000 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff from over 270 communities across Saskatchewan, making these Games the largest in their history. “It has been an incredible week,” said Brian Smith, Co-Chair of the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. “The weather cooperated, the spirit of competition was high, and the skills exhibited were inspirational.”

The week-long event consisted of 13 sports divided into two phases. Athletes from the ages of 11 – 19 competed in the exciting multi-sport atmosphere. “This week these athletes have participated in something bigger than their sport,” said Julie Brandt, Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Games Council. “They represented their entire District team, and they represented them well.”

The Games Flag is an impressive award given to the District who achieves the best overall performance at the Games by accumulating the most flag points.

The amount of flag points a District team collects is determined by the scoring system for each sport; teams and individuals are awarded points based on their final placings.

The Saskatchewan Games Council is pleased to announce Team Saskatoon as the Games Flag winner for the Estevan

2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

In addition to being an exceptional amateur sporting event, the Saskatchewan Games exhibit a community’s spectacular volunteer dedication and community cooperation. “We owe a big thank you to all of our volunteers,” exclaimed Smith. “Without them, we could not have hosted such a successful event.”

Over 1000 people from Estevan and surrounding areas volunteered their time and skills to the Games.

The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games have left a legacy in Estevan with a brand new athletics track, upgraded tennis courts, numerous bleachers around the sport venues, and of course a legacy of volunteers in the community and lasting community pride. “One of the goals of the Saskatchewan Games is to enhance community development through a sport legacy of upgraded equipment, facilities, experienced officials, cultural understanding and appreciation, and a core group of volunteers” said Brandt. “The Saskatchewan Games Council is impressed with the legacy left behind in Estevan.”

With the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games starting next week, it is hoped that these athletes have been inspired by their participation in the Saskatchewan Games to stay motivated and continue working hard in everything that they do.

The final medal count can be accessed at: http://skg2016.gems.pro/Result/MedalList.aspx.

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Hayden Briggs from Maple Creek won a silver medal in the Pentathlon with 2,847 points at the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

(Top) Chayten Pawluk-Anderson from Webb won a gold and silver medal in the archery competition. (Below) Gull Lake’s Quinn Mittelholz and Jenae Ruetz proudly display their gold medals!

Jenae won her gold in the Special Olympic Female 50 m Breaststroke.

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| YOUR SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

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MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016

BUY LOCAL. EAT LOCAL.

BULK FUEL DELIVERY • CARDLOCK • BULK LUBRICANTS • BULK LIVESTOCK FEED • EQUIPMENT RENTALS

YOUR BULK

FUEL & FEED DEALER

ACROSS SOUTHWEST SASKATCHEWAN

FRESH MEATS

SAUSAGES AND STIX

Top quality beef, pork, bison, lamb & poultry.

Our local farms & ranches are our suppliers! We also offer full custom cutting services for beef, pork, bison, lamb & wild game!

Hunters are welcome.

We also carry a wide selection of industrial chemicals, fuel tanks, pumps and lube handling equipment.

1-866-784-8890

SEAFOOD & POULTRY

Ranchhouse Ground Beef Special

15% OFF Locally Raised, 100% Pure Lean Ground Beef The Best Beef!!! Stock Up for Harvest Meals!

473 CENTRE STREET, SHAUNAVON | 306-297-4050 MON TO FRI: 8 AM TO 6 PM, SAT 10 AM TO 5 PM

11 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST! EASTEND • MAPLE CREEK • ASSINIBOIA • GRAVELBOURG • MANKOTA • LAFLECHE • SWIFT CURRENT FOX VALLEY • SHAUNAVON • RICHMOUND • VAL MARIE

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WWW.RANCHMEATS.CA

EXTENDED CHEVROLET TRAX AWD LT

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

GMC SIERRA 1500

GMC TERRAIN AWD SLE

BUICK ENCORE SPORT

GMC SIERRA REG CAB 1500

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

STOCK NO. 16-012 MSRP $30,715

STOCK NO. 16-023 MSRP $57,395

STOCK NO. 16-026 MSRP $52,345

STOCK NO. 16-031 MSRP $32,315

STOCK NO. 16-048 MSRP $35,015

STOCK NO. 16-052 MSRP $47,829

25,490

490

45,990

597

41,390

542

30,515

340

29,464

375

39,990

505

BUICK VERANO

CHEVY CRUZE SEDAN LS

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD LS

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

DRIVE AWAY 0% FOR 84 CASH PRICE OR MONTHS $ $

STOCK NO. 16-067 MSPR $27,815

STOCK NO. 16-079 MSRP $22,095

STOCK NO. 16-082 MSRP $52,965

STOCK NO. 16-087 MSRP $37,685

STOCK NO. 16-088 MSRP $31,320

STOCK NO. 16-091 MSRP $66,445

19,900

305

20,794

257

41,990

549

34,884

404

26,290

329

53,790

690

DRIVE AWAY SALE PRICES” are based on a cash purchase, include administration fees, taxes extra. Finance Payments & Lease Terms are available. Please see dealer for complete details.

BAD CREDIT CAR LOANS!

FAST & SIMPLE! CALL NOW MAPLE CREEK, SK

At Murray GM, Maple Creek, we do not shy away from any credit situation and have one of the largest approval rates for bad credit car loans. Have credit problems such as bankruptcy, delinquent payments, foreclosures or repossession? You need to Call Sandra our Finance Manager for fast approval through or program for Bad Credit Car Loans.

WWW.SASKFRESHSTART.CA | 102 Heritage Avenue, Maple Creek, SK

1-877-922-8222

MAPLE CREEK, SK

Kevin Rittinger General Manager

Kevin Mulatz Sales Manager

Sandra Hamel Finance Manager

George Hamel Sales Consultant