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n January 30th, the City of Swift Current We acknowledge the financial support of the was pleased to have been Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. able to host a meeting with Publications Mail Agreement Number 7295349 representatives of Priority Saskatchewan, SaskPower and Burns & McDonnell to discuss collective efforts to promote local and provincial suppliers of goods and services for the construction of the $680 million Chinook Power Station.

“This project will be a tremendous boost to our already strengthening economy,” stated City of Swift Current Mayor Denis Perrault. “In order

for our business community to take advantage of opportunities to participate in this project, it is important that there is a consistent flow of information and support wherever possible.”

Priority Saskatchewan representatives attended the meeting and outlined their mandate to facilitate open dialogue between business and government with a goal of ensuring Saskatchewan businesses are treated fairly and that procurements are open, accessible, and transparent.

The procurement, design and construction

of the facility will be managed by Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, procurement and construction firm. With

up to 500 jobs during the construction process and an estimated 24 workers to run the facility going forward, Burns & McDonnell

indicated that they, too, are committed to using as many local suppliers of goods and services as possible.

“The construction of the project has begun with the clearing and grubbing component. Given a completion date in 2019, there will certainly be opportunities for businesses from Swift Current and region to take advantage of,” continued Mayor Perrault.

“To become a potential supplier for Burns & McDonnell, we really encourage businesses to go to the SaskPower website and click the Chinook Power Station link to gain

an understanding of the timeline, as well as how to get on the supplier list. If there are any questions or comments, our Director or Community Development, Marty Salberg, is available to assist in any manner possible.”

It is anticipated that another SaskPower Supplier Open House to provide updates and opportunities will take place in April.

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he Medicine Hat Police Service has confirmed the first documented seizure of the dangerous synthetic opioid, carfentanil, in Medicine Hat. Carfentanil is an analog of the synthetic opioid fentanyl but is 100 times more potent then fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent then morphine.

Carfentanil was originally developed as a large animal sedative. One or two small grains of the substance can cause a fatal overdose in humans.

In this particular case the carfentanil was mixed

with powdered caffeine similar in color and texture to cocaine.

The presence of carfentanil in the illegal drug stream in our community is obviously concerning as this drug is very powerful and the risk of overdose/death is high. Carfentanil in the form it was seized, could be sold or mistaken for cocaine, causing users to unwittingly ingest drugs they were not intending to take.

The MHPS discourages any form of illegal drug use, but is warning those who do use of the presence of Carfentanil in the illegal drug supplies.

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will for sentencing on Wednesday, February 15 at 9:30 am where she will appear in person.

Smiley has undergone a mental health assessment at the North Battleford Forensic Unit and will be transferred from the Pine Grove

Correctional Centre to Swift Current for her February 15 appearance.

Advance Southwest will continue to provide our readers with updates.

choose, change their belief and practice their belief peacefully and without the threat of coercion or violence.

“Violence against any religious group is an attack on the universal values that all Canadians cherish and protect. We must continue to do all we can to safeguard expression and the practice of faith in Canada and around the world.”

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Cultural Centre: “We express our deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured in the attack at the Quebec City Islamic Centre.

“This attack is an affront to the religious freedom of Canadians. Places of worship are meant to be havens for peaceful personal reflection and faith.

Canadians of any religion, race and background must feel free to believe as they

n Monday, January 9th 2017, the Leader RCMP responded to a call of a farm yard that had been broken into west of Burstall, SK. The main Quonset and two additional storage buildings had been broken into. There was damage to the doors of all three buildings and damage to the gas tanks on the property as well. On the same evening another

farm yard one mile west on Highway 321 was also reported to have been broken into.

On Monday, January 20th 2017, the Leader RCMP responded to a call of a residence that had been broken into north of Mendham, SK. The residence was broken into at early hours. Cash, jewellery and several items were stolen from the residence.

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Leader RCMP would like to ask the public for any information that could assist with this investigation by contacting your local RCMP Detachment. You can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com

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The Paterson grain elevator on the south side of the community was fully engulfed in flames.

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to-door to make sure everyone in the village was evacuated as a safety precaution, due to a number of parked railcar tankers near the proximity of the fire.

Thankfully the wind was blowing out of the northwest, away from the community, so firefighters were able to contain the blaze

which was still burning into the evening hours on Tuesday.

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f you had told me in high school or even university that I would be working in the agricultural industry, I would have laughed and shaken my head. A short while ago, I was managing a law firm and living in downtown Vancouver, worrying more about rain boots and labour law than winter coats and cereal crops. Here I am though, living in Winnipeg and working for Cereals Canada as the Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations.

The journey to get here has been an interesting one, personally and professionally. I am pleased to report I have never been happier or more proud to be where I am. Working in a communications role, I am constantly hearing about

what has lead people into this diverse industry.

Each story is unique and highlights the mosaic that is the Canadian agricultural industry; I am excited that I can now share my story.

One of the first things I did when I began my career at Cereals Canada is sit down with the organizations that I would be working with regularly. The Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) and the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) were the first stops that I made.

Every single person who I met on those tours were passionate, intelligent and eager to share their story, insights, and most of all to advocate for Canadian agriculture (or in other words, “agvocate”).

For the first time in my life I was surrounded by people that loved what they did. I have worked in the textiles

industry and as a human resource manager; let me tell you now – genuine happiness in work is rare indeed. On my way back to the Cereals Canada office I had an epiphany: “Brenna, I think you have found where you belong!” Since that day, I strive to grow and learn everything I can, as fast as I can. I have dubbed myself the agriculture sponge, seeking out any opportunity I can to ask questions, listen and most of all learn everything I can.

So, this is what I have learned so far. Agriculture is a dynamic and innovative industry that consistently aims for improvement, year after year. There is a strong motivation to be sustainable and better serve our customers while remaining profitable – three very good reasons to continually invest in better technologies and

methods to achieve desired results throughout the value chain.

Collaboration is essential to the success of our industry. I am fortunate that I get to work for a national organization that represents the entire cereals value chain. On a daily basis, I get to see the level of collaboration and investment that is being made across the industry, such as the New Crop Missions where technical experts, exporters, producers and industry leaders speak with our foreign customers on behalf of Canadian wheat.

Producers are leaders in this industry. This isn’t just about government or industry partners; producers are individuals who are highly motivated to build sustainable and profitable farms that feed the world. Working the trade show scene, I get to

meet and greet producers from a variety of regions, and each of them is eager to understand what is happening in the industry to benefit both their business and their foreign and domestic communities.

Modern science-based agricultural practices are the best foundation of good health, for both me and the environment.

When I want to buy a loaf a bread or some vegetables in the local grocery store, I now know that what I am getting is the best of the best. I don’t need to feel shame that it isn’t organic or part of the latest diet trend; I am getting something of the highest quality that is being produced by invested farmers that leverage the most technologically advanced tools to ensure their farms are profitable and sustainable for years to come.

I think the biggest

point of interest for me is that this is an industry that requires exponential growth of knowledge; there is always something new to learn and experience. As a comparatively younger member of this industry, how could I not be fascinated by a career that will keep feeding my hunger for change and variety? I see a bright future for myself in an increasingly uncertain world.

Learning about how our food is grown, my health, technology, science and the overall investment of each member of this industry has captivated my imagination and made me passionate about agriculture. I cannot wait to see what I learn next.

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Why (reasons/purpose/ or benefits of accomplishing the objective)?

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the need for a specific goal over and against a more general one. To make goals specific, they must state exactly what is expected, why is it important, who’s involved, where is it going to happen and which attributes are important.

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How many? How will I know when it is accomplished? As the saying goes, if you can measure it, you can manage it.

The goal must be attainable. When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them.

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To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic, but you must truly believe you can accomplish the goal. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress. Set the bar high enough for a satisfying achievement!

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When did tolerance become a bad thing? people would ask us about Trump; here in Sweden, the subject has been discussed more times than I can count between students from Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, Scotland, and even Americans.

The whole world is watching the United States, and many are not sure what they are seeing.

Recently, Trump signed an executive order which, according to Time Magazine’s website on January 30, “suspended the U.S. refugee program and banned travel for people from seven Muslim-majority countries.”

A January 29 article by the New York Times, explained the order, meant to be the beginning of more extreme vetting

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he other day I biked to the grocery store to T pick up the textbook I had

ordered on Amazon the week before. As I entered the store I was greeted by an employee who, by my accent, assumed I was American.

“Been a rollercoaster of a week for you,” he said.

Confused, I asked what he meant.

“With Trump becoming the President,” he said. I quickly explained I was not American, but Canadian. He changed the subject.

This is not the first time I have heard the subject of Donald J. Trump broached overseas. When I was in Ireland last summer,

when it comes to immigration in America, caused an uproar as around 109 people were left stranded at airports. The article goes on to state clarifications were made to allow permanent residents and green card holders to pass through.

The New York Times wrote visitors from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen would be blocked for 90 day and refugees from Syria would be banned indefinitely.

The purpose of the order is public safety, but the ripples it created hinted at something more. People are scared, both foreign and domestic, but let’s look at the statistics.

A January 30 CNN article, stated zero refugees

from countries listed in the ban have killed citizens on American soil in the last 40 years and further, you have a 0.00003 per cent chance of dying in a foreign-born terrorist attack.

Comparatively, in Canada, you have a one in 11,000 chance of dying in a car crash.

More specifically, per Globe News, 53 people from Saskatchewan died from drinking and driving in 2015, zero from terrorist attacks. Instead of hearing conversation about how we can curb drinking and driving in the province, I hear strong minded opinions on immigration and “terrorists” from neighbours.

In fact, the most recent terrorist attack in Can-

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ada was on a mosque in Quebec on January 30.

According to news reports six people were killed and eight more, including children, were injured. Six Canadians were killed – by a fellow Canadian.

The target of the attack was not Christians or Buddhists or the Jewish, it was Muslim. They were not targeted randomly, they were targeted because of their religion.

It was a total backflip on the accepted idea of terrorism – that Muslims would be targeted.

It is really too bad being accepting of another culture has become “too liberal” or that when I decided to come to Sweden I was told to “watch out for Muslims” as if that was not an ignorant statement.

I do not care what your political views are, I really do not. This is not about being anti- or pro-Trump.

It is about people. Six Canadians were killed because of their religion.

Six fathers, brothers and friends.

Safety for all Canadians is important, but fearing those seeking refuge is drawing attention away from the real issue.

A country should vet those wishing to live in it, but a society should not persecute them based solely on the colour of their skin or the name of their religion.

When did tolerance become a bad thing?

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our family, friends and community for the tremendous outpouring of love, caring and support on the loss of Joe, husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

Thank you to Father Anthony for your spiritual support, to Pam and Sharon and the community choir at the mass.

Thanks to all the staff at the Special Care Home.

Dr. Clare and Cypress Regional Hospital. Our thanks to Dave and Roy of the Gull Lake Ambulance for the excellent care provided to Joe. Thanks to Dan and Nancy Martens and staff from Swift Current Funeral Home for your caring support.

We appreciate the phone calls, visits, food, flowers, donations and all the prayers. Thanks to the ladies who catered the luncheon and to Doreen for the delicious supper.

May God bless all of you, today and always.

Joyce Metz and families

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Good crowds gathered over two days at the annual Garden Head Gun Club’s Gun Show at the Tompkins Community Centre. Photos by Kate Winquist

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Bronco fans can help to “Fill the Pets” for the SPCA T

he February 15th Swift Current Broncos home game against the Regina Pats will feature a chance for fans to support the local SPCA animal shelter by bringing along a practical item for donation. The special event will help “Fill the Pets” at the shelter with donated dog and cat food or help with shelter operations through donations of cleaning and office supplies.

“There are some specific types of food and cleaning supplies we always need, “ says SPCA Development Officer Teresa Cole, “But we gratefully accept any food, toys, or other pet supplies. “ She also notes that even donations of cleaning items

like rubber gloves, paper towel and garbage bags and office supplies such as printer paper and envelopes can help the shelter with its costs.

A full listing of needed items is on the SPCA website at www.spcaswiftcurrent.com under “Wish List” or via their Facebook page event link. Collection boxes will be set up at all main entrances by 6pm, with the game set to start at 7pm.

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 Saskatchewan SPCA, and must raise more than 80% of its annual operating budget from

the community each year. It serves approximately 250-300 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.

Tickets for the game are available at The Stable, by calling 306-7731509 or at https://tickets. scbroncos.com/.

Dogs, Cats and Cupcakes National Cupcake Day Supports the Swift Current SPCA Contributed

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ational Cupcake Day is a date set aside for businesses and community members to help support their local SPCA’s and Humane Societies by baking (or buying) treats and holding a bake sale, with proceeds supporting their local animal shelter. The Swift Current SPCA will be participating in this year’s event, set for Monday February 27th.

“We are encouraging schools, businesses and community groups in Swift Current and the southwest to get on board with Cupcake Day this year,” says SPCA Development Officer Teresa Cole.

“Late February can be a dreary time, but some delicious treats for a good cause help brighten up the late winter.”

The concept is simple:

bake or buy cupcakes or any of your favourite sweet treats and sell them to your co-workers, classmates, clients or the public at whatever price you choose on February 27th, then donate the proceeds to the Swift Current SPCA. Donations may be mailed to the SPCA at Box 1163, Swift Current, S9H 3X3 or dropped off the SPCA Shelter at 2101 Knight Crescent (off #4 Highway South) or the SPCA Book Store at 37 1st Ave NE. Pre-registration of your Cupcake Day event is not required but Cole says they would love to know who plans to participate and would be happy to help promote these events on the local SPCA’s social media. Groups or individuals who would like to get involved or who would like more information can contact Cole at 306-773-1292 or teresa@swiftcurrentspca.

com 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 Saskatchewan SPCA, and must raise 80% of its $300,000 annual operating budget from the community each year.

It serves approximately 250- 300 domestic pets (cats and dogs) annually, operating 24/7 – 365 day a year no-kill shelter services 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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Rural Municipality of Piapot #110

OBITUARIES

Joseph Hunt

Box 100 Piapot, SK S0N 1Y0 Phone: 306-558-2011 Fax: 306-558-2125 Email: rm110@sasktel.net

September 11, 1935 - January 27, 2017

FOREMAN/OPERATOR POSITION

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oseph (Joe) passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 27, 2017 at the age of 81. Joe was born on September 11, 1935 in Carlshrue, Ontario. He is survived by his beloved wife Helen, son Terry (Shirley), grandchildren Joey (Crystal), Scott (Kourtney), Jayson and great grandchildren Adyson, Jayden, Max and Ava. His son Randy (Melissa), grandchildren Tamara and BJ (Sasha).

His siblings John (Betty), Betty (Carl) Christensen, Jim (Carol), sisters in law Rose Mary, Lucille, Fran Nicklom, Vi Kenway, Lynda Spagrud as well as countless nieces and nephews. Joe is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Helen, his siblings Harry, Bert, Harold, Gerald, Paul, Mary Helen, and Mary Marguerite. His siblings in law Lloyd Turner, Joyce (Ralph) Grant, Fred Turner, Ken Kenway and Willard Nicklom. Joe came to Saskatchewan with Alf Wand in 1950. He then married Helen in 1958 and started his family, family was truly the most important thing to Joe. He started a business called Central Sales with 3 other partners and sold out approximately 4 years later. He started the family farm (approximately 1965) where his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids have many cherished memories.

He put everything he had into his family, the farm, and his cattle. He was so very proud of his children,

The R.M. of Piapot No.110 invites applications for the position of Municipal Foreman/Operator.

Duties to commence April 01, 2017. The Municipal Shop is located approximately 43 km east of Maple Creek in Piapot, SK. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Establish effective work relationships with ratepayers, staff, council, Administrator and suppliers.

• Be willing to follow directions and work unsupervised.

• Effectively lead the outside work force of 2-6 employees in the day to day operation of the municipality.

• Demonstrate high standards of work practices.

• Schedule workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency and quality of work.

• Lead by positive example and encourage improvement in shop operations and practices.

• Manage training needs and time cards.

• Promote and participate in workplace safety and best practices.

• Be willing to acquire and upgrade skills as requested

grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was actively involved in all their lives. It wasn’t a surprise to see Joe riding in a tractor with one of the kids, grandkids or great grandkids happily on his lap. When Joe wasn’t with his family or farming you could find him hunting (with Hank, Murdoch, Solomon, or Dan), fishing (with Chip or Norm), playing cribbage (with Dean or Norm), or playing poker. He was also very involved in horse racing, being part owner of Equilibrium stable.

He had many cherished friends who have been

considered part of the family for years. Friends and family are invited to attend a come and go Celebration of Life for Mr. Joe Hunt at the Elk’s Hall in Gull Lake on Wednesday February 15, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kreative Kidz Early Learning in Gull Lake, SK. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit www. parksidefuneralhome. com. Arrangements in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home – Ryan Cappelle

SPIRITUAL GLEANINGS

Ask Permission First

By Joyce Sasse

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knew she was proud of her self-reliance, but I was more than happy to cut my neighbour’s lawn (while she wasn’t home) and shovel her walk (first thing in the morning).

But I could hardly believe her anger one morning. After a particularly heavy snow-fall, I was shoveling my way in from the street when the door burst open and she started shouted something about “Leave that alone! Who do you think you are anyway?”

“What do you mean?”

I replied with a start.

“Give me time to work my way up to the step,

then we can talk.”

By the time I stepped in the door the rage had subsided, but not the confrontation. “I know you mean well,” she confessed, “but when you just go ahead and do things like that you take away all my power!”

After months of trying to find the right words, she was able to give expression to how helpless I made her feel – “as if aging and poor health wasn’t enough to cope with.”

Right then and there we made an agreement.

I told her I would be glad to do the walk when the snow packed in (if she would let me), but would leave it for her to do when there was just

a skiff. The significant thing being, I realized, we needed to talk together and come to an understanding about these things.

Many of us live in rural communities among people who are fiercely independent. But they also know how important it is to be inter-dependent. All of us need to remind ourselves to be sensitive to how we barge in on each other’s lives, or answer for the other person or find ways to take control without the other person giving us permission.

Step back, take a breath, slow down and talk things through.

Amen!

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS • STENSON - Born to Trisha and Ryan Stenson of Gull Lake, a girl, January 20, 2017.

• ROSS - Born to Lindsay and Chris Ross of

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Swift Current, a boy, January 20, 2017.

• GILBERT - Born to Rachel and Jeff Gilbert of Cadillac, a boy, January 23, 2017.

• SQUIRES - Born to Melissa and Ben Squires of Kindersley, a girl, January 26, 2017.

The candidate must possess: • Strong management skills, good communication, organizational, record keeping and leadership skills • Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple projects during the construction season.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate graders, tractors, mowers, and other light, medium and heavy equipment.

• Experience in road maintenance, preservation and construction.

• Mechanical skills would be an asset • The Power Mobile Equipment Training Certification or obtain.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, Class 1A would be an asset.

• Driving record abstract The RM offers competitive wages, benefits package and a pension plan.

The deadline for submitting resumes is Tuesday, March 07, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit resume to the RM of Piapot No.110 by mail, fax or email. See above for details.

Thank you to all interested applicants; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

PATTISON AGRICULTURE If you are a farm kid at heart, with proven mechanical abilities, and looking for an exciting career opportunity... consider Pattison Agriculture in Shaunavon. We are looking for Agriculture Equipment Mechanics (Service Technicians).

SERVICE TECHNICIANS As a Service Technician, you will perform diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on agricultural and turf equipment.

Candidates must possess a Journeyperson certification in a mechanical field (ie: Ag, Heavy Equipment, Automotive).

As well, you need 3+ years of experience performing complex service repairs and maintenance. Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems is prefered.

Experience with John Deere equipment a definite asset.

Pattison Agriculture provides an excellent work environment, with progressive and comprehensive people practices.

Candidates interested in this position must apply using our online application portal at:

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Arts & Culture ARTS & CULTURE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Write Out Loud resumes 30th Anniversary Season Brenna Mahoney

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An owl sits perched in an old granary south of Hazlet. Apparently he has another mate that can be found sitting with him watching the traffic go by on Highway #37.

Photo by Kate Winquist

MOVIE SHOWTIMES at the Gull Lake Lyceum Theatre Assassin's Creed SUN, MON, TUES FEB 5,6,7 ACT/ADV/ SCI-FI/ THRILLER Rated: PG 1 HR 55 MINS

Program Info line: 306-672-4240 Doors Open: 7:30 pm Show 8 pm

ROGUE ONE A STAR WARS STORY THURS, FRI, SAT FEB 9,10,11 ACT/ADV/SCIFI Rated: PG 2 HRS 10 MINS

LA LA LAND SUN, MON, TUES FEB 12,13,14 COMEDY/ DRAMA/ MUSICAL Rated: PG 2 HRS 5 MINSHR 55 MINS

Adults $6 | Child $3 | Students & Seniors $4 3D Movies are an additional $1.00

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rite Out Loud features several local authors on February 15. The evening of readings will recognize their talents and accomplishments.

Anthea Loran, from Swift Current, is renowned for her volunteer efforts, philanthropy, visual art, and written expression. Her recent book, Recollections and Reflections, illustrates events, ideas, and aspirations in her life with poems, paintings, and family photos. Proceeds from this book will be given to the Newcomer Welcome Centre in Swift Current.

Ted Dyck, author and editor from Eastend,

"Glad I Dropped In: A hodge-podge of memories and family lore" by June Mitchell kate@advancesouthwest.com

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“Dan Vacon from the Dudes has formed an emotional outlet for himself and his favourite musicians called The Dojo Workhorse. It contains a few dashes of guitar, one part trumpet and horns, another of easy percussion, a topping of lapsteels, harmonicas and cellos and is dominated by soul inspired vocals and lyrics about love.” – Discorder Magazine Let’s not confuse longevity with respectability – there’s a reason they didn’t call themselves The Gentlemen – but after two decades worshipping at the altar of good times and good tunes, there’s no doubting The Dudes are rock royalty.

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second book, The Decolonizing Poetics of Indigenous Literatures, won the 2016 Saskatchewan Book Award for Scholarly Writing. Mareike is currently working on a poetry collection.

Christine Ciona, of Swift Current, operates KIVA, which she describes as a sacred place for growth and wellness. She shares her abundant energy with others through programs such as zumba, meditation, drum circles, sound collectives, and soul coaching. Christine authors a weekly column in the Prairie Post.

Write Out Loud takes place February 15 at Swift Current’s Lyric Theatre. Admission is $8, and doors open at 6:30.

BOOK REVIEW

Keith Foster

O J O D ORSE H K R W&OTHE DUDES

facilitates a “Writing for Your Life” Program for the CMHA SK. Three of his program participants will be showcased at Write Out Loud.

William R. Coombes has been writing and publishing since 1979 and is a strong advocate for the therapeutic/ cathartic benefits of writing from a dangerous place. Adoption is a theme throughout many of his works.

Reesa Brotherton has been writing for many years and has received several Canada Council Grants for her work. She has completed a novel titled Melba’s Wash, and she lives and writes in Ponteix Saskatchewan.

Mareike Neuhaus is a German-born writer living in Shaunavon. Her

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nyone looking for the pure pleasure of getting lost in a good book need look no further than June Mitchell’s Glad I Dropped In: A hodgepodge of memories and family lore, a memoir sure to evoke both laughter and tears.

June, or Junie as she refers to herself in the early portion of the book, tells her life story as she recalls it. In those earlier sections where she has no recollection, she narrates as an outside observer, based on what she heard from others.

June inherits her socialist leanings from her parents. Her mother, Marjorie Cooper, becomes the third female Member of the Saskatchewan Legislature, serving four terms for the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. June’s father, Edward Cooper, is a high school teacher and fellow member of the CCF. June also develops her social activism from her Aunt Luella. When she witnesses a man dragging a woman down the street, Luella calls police, who ignore her. She then adds that her father has just left the house with a hammer; the police respond immediately.

June opens up and reveals some of her frailties. When her five-yearold sister Elaine steals a chocolate bar, eight year-old June marches her back to the store to confess her guilt, even though she admits stealing many bars herself.

On another occasion, she deliberately gets drunk, just to see what it’s like.

June doesn’t shy away from heart-rending scenarios. She relates that when her husband, Grant Mitchell, is stricken with a heart attack in the middle of the night, the ambulance attendants drop him going down the stairs.

She offsets the tragedies by dispensing liberal doses of humour, including the mix-up at her wedding. The minister gets the groom’s name wrong, the soloist forgets the words to her song, and Grant is too nervous to give his speech.

As a teacher, June recalls having to strap one boy, an experience as painful for her as for him. At recess one day, a swing bangs a student’s head. June wants to take her to a doctor, but the girl’s father won’t hear of it. “She don’t need to go to no doctor,” he said. “Her head’s hard enough.”

Being adventurous,

June travels freely throughout Canada and the United States, often sleeping in her van, and sometimes getting into trouble. She’s arrested after joining protestors supporting Mohawk land claims at Oka, Quebec, and spends a night in jail.

While trying to catch up to a convoy carrying relief supplies to war-torn El Salvador, she’s almost shot at for taking a shortcut through a gas station.

June intersperses twenty-seven of her poems throughout the book, often as the lead-in to a chapter. She also includes forty-four photos, mostly black and white, of her life and family.

Glad I Dropped In: A hodge-podge of memories and family lore is a neat little package, laced with laughter and tears, and tied together with love.

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Safety Management System New safety system built to enhance safety of patients, staff, and others Contributed

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redesigned Safety Management System (SMS) is being rolled out to facilities throughout the Cypress Health Region. The new SMS has been built to improve safety for employees and all individuals interacting with the health system.

A Safety Management System is a framework and tool to help organizations meet their legal obligations under Occupational Health and Safety law. Traditionally this has been achieved through a Certificate of Recognition model commonly used in the construction industry.

The new SMS aims to evolve the overall safety culture with an end goal of less injuries and greater awareness that all users interacting with the health system have specific safety responsibilities and accountabilities.

“Safety is the top value of our Region and redesigning our Safety Management System is an important step towards the achievement of a culture of safety that protects not only our staff, but also considers every user who interacts with the health system,” commented Jeff Schwan, Director of Occupational Health for the Cypress Health Region.

The redesigned system factors in the safety rights and responsibilities of employees, patients/clients/residents, volunteers and visitors, contractors, students,

physicians and medical residents, and vendors/ suppliers. The Cypress Health Region is the first health authority in the province to incorporate all users of the health system into its SMS. The effort to develop a comprehensive system was a joint initiative between the Region and the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Saskatchewan (SASHW).

“The foundations of this new system encourage individuals to identify unsafe behaviors while also making well informed safety decisions throughout the day. We know through our incident reporting processes that unfortunately injuries are happening in our facilities on a regular basis and one injury is too many,” added Schwan.

“To adopt a true culture of safety we believe that we need to build our SMS around everyone, not just our staff. If our staff aren’t safe we know that our patients won’t be safe either and vice versa.”

The correlation between the safety of healthcare workers and system users has been well documented in recent years. The creation of a SMS built around the safety needs of all individuals is a marked change from traditional safety systems that focus solely on employees.

The Region’s decision to redesign its approach to safety spurs from a mandate by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health to reduce the number of on-the-job

injuries for healthcare workers. Injury rates of healthcare workers continue to be amongst the highest of any industry in Saskatchewan.

Work on redesigning the SMS has been a regional focus for several months and has been broken down into six elements. The first element, management commitment and leadership, was completed at the end of 2016 and produced a series of important documents: safety rules; three rights, responsibilities and accountabilities of all individuals; an updated safety charter; and promotion of the Region’s safety logo.

The five documents created for element one were prepared with input from Patient and Family Centred Care representatives, staff, management, members of the Cypress Regional Health Authority board, and SEIU-West.

With work completed on the first element the Region is now rolling out the Safety Management System to all of its facilities. Focus has shifted towards elements two, three, and four which include hazard identification and control, training and communications, and inspections.

Finally, elements five and six which focus on incident reporting, investigations, and emergency response, will be completed.

For more information on the Cypress Health Region Safety Management System please visit www. cypresshealth.ca/sms.

PODIATRY SERVICES Podiatry services are once again available in the Cypress Health Region!

Dr. Georgie Evans, a Licensed Podiatrist with the Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists, has resumed podiatry services based out of the EI Wood Building in Swift Current. Clients with previously postponed appointments are being contacted directly to reschedule.

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In addition to appointments in Swift Current, Dr. Evans will be resuming podiatry services in the communities of Maple Creek, Shaunavon, and Leader. The monthly dates of availability in these communities are being finalized and will be announced in the near future.

Dr. Evans will continue to offer podiatry services based out of the EI Wood Building until the completion and opening of her new clinic location, Sole Mates Podiatry in the Plaza Shopping Centre.

Appointments can also be made by calling 306-778-5415 www.cypresshealth.ca

More details on the relocation to her new clinic will be Dr. Georgie Evans announced once finalized.

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Going to bat for Nicaragua

Vacation turns into humanitarian effort for Richmound Rocket Kailey Guillemin

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ver 6,000 km's away, set between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea lays Nicaragua. Home to over six million people, this Spanish speaking country is rapidly growing in tourism attraction.

Eddie Gergely, raised in Richmound, Saskatchewan, now living in Medicine Hat, Alberta, caught the travel bug. So this past Thursday, February 2, Gergely and a couple of buddies departed Calgary for the hot, volcanic country.

"It's kind of like an emerging backpacking country that's inexpensive and fun for surfing and scuba diving," Gergely explained. "The first idea was just an adventure, fun vacation."

The "adventure, fun vacation" quickly took shape for another reason.

"When we were researching the history and whatnot about the country, we realized it's pretty poor as far as the citizens, and not supported that great by the government," Gergely said.

Next to Haiti, in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaragua is considered to be the second poorest country.

Eddie Gergely (bottom left) and his Richmound Rocket teammates in 2015. Photo by Megan Lacelle

The history of Nicaragua shows war and conquer. 16th century the country was under Spanish control before emerging independent in 1821.

Later on an American man came into the country who was on the brink of civil war, which helped slide him into control. The United States continued to hold great influence over Nicaragua throughout the 20th century.

The country has also seen natural disasters

over the years which inflicted deadly damage.

Over 40 years ago an earthquake killing over 10,000 people struck. Less than 20 years later, Nicaragua was hit by a massive hurricane.

"I didn't realize how poor they are," Gergley explained. "When they say they're the second poorest country net to Haiti, that's kind of an eye opener."

"If you're going to travel, just give a little bit back."

And Gergley is doing

just that.

The national sport of Nicaragua is baseball, which just so happens to be Gergely's passion sport. He is a part of the Sask.-Alta. Baseball League and has been playing baseball since he could walk.

"I figured I'm kind of involved with out baseball league, I could make a shout out to everybody who knew me and see if they wanted to donate some gear," Gergley said.

"Now it's turned into a bit of a donation was well as a vacation."

Through his travel group, Free and Easy Traveler, Gergley and his travel buddies will be bringing over baseball supplies for the people of Nicaragua.

After posting on the Sask.-Alta. Baseball League's Facebook page that Gergley was looking for any equipment people were willing to part with, the donations started

pouring in across southwestern Saskatchewan and into Edmonton and Calgary.

"I have approximate 30 baseball gloves, 25 bats, 2 and a half sets of brand new bat catcher equipment, 50 baseballs and 10 baseball helmets," Gergley said. "To it's been pretty good."

"One thing that was cool was a dude from Quebec Baseball Company mailed me four brand new wooden baseball bats," Gergley exclaimed. "He just saw we were l;poking for donations and decided to help out."

Gergley was thrilled to see the support from communities in and around his home turf and cannot wait to hand over the equipment to the kids and being able to play a game of baseball with them.

It's the first time Gergley's vacation has turned slight humanitarian but it probably won't be the last.

"It's kind of nice to give back when you're enjoying people's homeland and you realize they don't have nearly the stuff you have," Gergley said. "I think it'll be pretty rewarding for all of us Canadians on the trip to make some kids day."

Safe travels Eddie.

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On February 14, 2017 Full Line Ag will be hosting our first every GROWER DAY and we hope that you will be able to join us! This informative day will begin at 9:30am and end at 3:30pm with lunch provided to all in attendance.

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If you have any question about this event and would like to confirm your spot: Please feel free to contact Danielle Ferguson at 306-773-7281. Please confirm your attendance by February 10, 2017 so the proper lunch arrangements can be made.

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10 indoor activities you can do when the weather sucks Georgia Barrington

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he weather is a wild thing in Canada.

Just when you thought you could bank on it being a beautiful day, a storm rolls in and squashes the fun you had planned. Our winter is especially tough because sometimes the last thing you can face is a bitter walk in the cold. Wind chill is a thing most of us could live without.

To keep you moving through the season, we’ve created a list of 10 indoor activities that are easy to do in the comfort of your own home. And guess what? All these activities are on the ParticipACTION 150 Play List.

Meaning, if you try them out and track them on our website, you’ll earn chances at some incredible prizes like a brand new Chevrolet! A new car being the perfect thing to whisk you away to some faraway place with nicer weather.

10 Active Indoor Activities Pilates Designed to stretch and strengthen your body, Pilates is an easy activity to do from home.

It helps to have a mat to practice on to help soften some of the poses you’ll be trying. Clothes that won’t tangle around you as you move will keep you comfortable. For some guided instruction, check out some YouTube videos like those from Blogilates.

Pillow Fight Frustrated by the weather? Grab a pillow, and smack your loved ones with it! Guaranteed to create some giggles or give someone a very serious surprise, a pillow fight is plain old fun.

Keep in mind, there are certain rules associated with a pillow fight: no smothering, no holding, and no cushions with zippers or buttons! Make sure you watch out for lamps, pictures and other valuables within striking distance.

Yoga Also an activity designed to stretch and strengthen your muscles, yoga is a great indoor activity for a stormy day.

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing you can stretch in because you’ll be trying some interesting movements. A mat is helpful to soften the poses. For guided yoga instruction, we like Brett Larkin’s YouTube channel and the free website Do Yoga With Me. Housework Productive and physical, you’re probably going to need to wash your bedsheets or sweep the floor at some point in this life. Light activity like housework is more beneficial than sedentary time spent on the sofa in front of the TV. You might as well try to earn something for all the household cleaning you do!

Jump Rope Quick and fun, jump rope is a surefire way to get your heart pumping.

One piece of equipment is all that is needed. Pick

up a jump rope, holding the ends of the rope in each of your hands, swing the rope over your head and under your feet (while jumping) to create a full circle. Do this for 10 minutes at a time, and you’re on your way to meeting the 150 minutes of heart-pumping activity you need each week.

Hacky Sack Hacky Sack™, also known as foot bag, is a game where people try to keep the hacky sack in the air by using mainly their feet and occasionally their bodies. Don’t have one? Make it a crafter-noon and DIY your own so you can hop around and test your foot-to-eye coordination.

Hula Hooping Relive your childhood memories and step into a hula hoop. Simply place the hoop around your waist and swing the hoop in a circular motion around your body. The idea is to keep the hula hoop from falling for as long as possible by swivelling your hips. You might be surprised it’s just as fun and probably

more difficult than you remember!

8. Dancing Nobody puts Baby in a corner or you! No need for much instruction, freestyle dancing is fun on its own. Put on your favourite music, or pop in your ear buds if you don’t want to disturb someone, and get grooving. Looking for a more advanced dance? There are literally millions of dance instructables on YouTube. A fan of Beyoncé? Try this video to learn the steps to her song Formation. Always wanted to try square dancing? The Electric Slide seems like a good place to start.

One Foot High Kick The One-Foot High Kick is an Inuit game that tests your coordination, flexibility, sense of balance, and jumping skills. You must jump off from both feet, and kick a suspended target such as a tennis ball, with one foot. The attempt ends with a balanced one-foot landing with the kicking foot only. For beginners, start by suspending the

target at a low height, perhaps 20 or 30 cm. If you want to practice, you can also ask a partner to hold up a target – a stick, a ruler, a rolled-up newspaper, anything can be used. To make the game easier, you can also play without a run-up.

Experienced competitors take a run-up of three to five steps.

Dog Agility/Walking What’s better than snuggling your furry friend? Playing with them! Dog agility describes the activity of leading your pup through an obstacle course. Get creative and set up your own indoors with sofa cushions, pillows or stools. See how many times you can run them through the course in 10 minutes.

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s people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body.

Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. The following are a few things men and women over 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.

Vitamin D Both men and women age 50 and up have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone over the age of 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU (10 µg), according to Canada's Food Guide. Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including helping neuromuscular and immune function and

reducing inflammation.

Friendly fats People over age 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple, and even help men and women maintain good neurological health.

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds, and fatty fishes.

Increase protein According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are also a low-fat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements.

More fibre Eating more fibre can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation. Constipation can occur when fibre intake is not enough, coupled with a more sedentary lifestyle. The best

way to get fibre is through diet. Leave the skins on fruit and vegetables and choose whole fruits over juices. Whole-grain breads and cereals also are good sources of fibre.

Dry beans and lentils can add a fibre boost. Always increase fibre slowly to determine your tolerance.

Fewer calories The National Institute on Aging says women over the age of 50 need between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on how physically active they are. Men need between 2,000 and 2,400 calories per day. With each passing year there is a decrease in the energy required to maintain body weight, so caloric intake should be adjusted accordingly.

More water As a person ages, his or her body may not signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it's possible that you may not recognize when you are thirsty or dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends around nine to 10 cups of beverages per day to remain hydrated.

Eating healthy and changing one's diet is important as a person ages, as dietary needs at age 50 may be quite different from what they were at age 30.

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A ginger cat sleeping in a bed of catmints. Photo by Teresa Stanton Sara Williams

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ardeners are seldom neutral when it comes to catmints. Like cats, they generally love them or hate them.

Catmint aficionados enjoy their long bloom period, attractive foliage, and easy association with other plants – both flowers and foliage “work” in terms of colour, texture, and scale, and “weaving” diverse plant border plants together.

Catmint haters target the invasiveness of a few species, and the perversity of neighborhood cats attracted to these plants.

Cats may be attracted to the aromatic oil, nepetalactone, that is released when the foliage is crushed. Closely related to feline sexual pheromones,

it causes cats to be silly.

The effects last for a few minutes, but cats may return frequently, ultimately decimating the plants.

Young kittens or older cats are less affected. My own theory, somewhat biased and without scientific support: city cats really go for it as they’re somewhat bored. Country cats have better things to do with their time and have more options and therefore generally leave it alone.

A member of the mint family, perennial catmint is characterized by four-sided stems and opposite leaves. The oblong to heart-shaped foliage is aromatic and an attractive blue- or greygreen. The small, tubular, two-lipped flowers in blue, purple, white or cream, are arranged in whorls on long racemes. Catmints

are very floriferous and bloom over six to eight weeks. They attract bees and butterflies with their nectar but are resistant to deer and rabbits.

They’re hardy, easy to grow, and flourish in full sun and well-drained soil. Insect and disease free, they’re remarkably drought-tolerant once established. Shear to about 25 cm after blooming.

Here are some selections, beginning with the most compact and well behaved: ‘Dropmore Blue’ (30 x 45 cm), introduced in 1938

by Dr. Frank Skinner of Manitoba, is my favourite. It sports large, bright blue flowers for almost 8 weeks, has attractive bluegreen foliage, and is well behaved and non-invasive. Because the flowers

are sterile, there are no unwanted seedlings. It’s useful in rock gardens, perennial or mixed borders and for edging rose or shrub beds.

‘Walker’s Low’, the 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year, is named for the Irish garden where it was found, not for its height.

In fact, it easily reaches a height and spread of 90 cm, making it a plant for the mid-border. It has a long blooming period in mid-summer, blue-violet flowers and attractive grey-green foliage.

'Junior Walker' is a seedling of 'Walker's Low'; it is both sterile (no future seedlings) and smaller (25 x 40 cm). The blue-green foliage compliments the lavender-blue flowers which bloom for most of the summer.

‘Six Hills Giant’ (1 x

1.3 m) has lavender-blue flowers topping lovely grey foliage. It’s excellent for mass plantings. A sterile hybrid, it flowers prolifically but produces no seedlings. The long racemes make good cut flowers.

Siberian catmint (Nepeta sibirica) forms a large upright plant of 90 cm and tends to be invasive. This makes it a poor choice for an average urban yard but excellent for a larger rural landscape that can’t be irrigated but is crying out for a bright splash of summer blue. It grows well by my rural mailbox and in my pasture garden where it is seen and admired from a great distance.

‘Blue Beauty’ (syn. ‘Souvenir d’ Andre Chaudron’) has served me well for almost three decades.

Sara is the author of numerous gardening books, among them the revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape. And with Hugh Skinner: Gardening Naturally; Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies, and Groundcovers & Vines for the Prairies. Expect Fruit for Northern Gardens with Bob Bors in November, 2017.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; 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: February 22, 7.30 pm; SPS AGM followed by a video presentation - The Giving Garden - Kingsbrae Gardens, St Andrews, NB.

chased something from her, or simply donated money to a number of the children I've seen on the streets Cambodia, and Laos and Thailand too.

Even though it was hard to see, and the little girl was very persistent, refusing to leave us alone, I said no.

At the beginning of this Southeast Asia trip, our tour group leaders informed us all about an organization called Child Safe. Child Safe's focus is to end the abuse of using children as tourism attractions and workers by educating travellers on how to be child safe. Their main piece of advice is to simply not give money to children begging or selling things on the street. It is heartbreaking to look a poor child in the eye and refuse to give them what they're asking for,

however, in the end it's not doing them any favours.

Doing so only perpetuates the problem. Child Safe believes that the best way to get these children off the streets is to end the demand for the goods and services they offer, so that instead of working, these children will go to school.

If you're interested in learning more about how to be a child safe traveller you can visit the website at www.childsafetourism. org.

Cambodia has a tragic history, and still has a lot of healing and growing to do, but one of the best things we did in Siem Reap was see the circus.

The show we saw told the life story of a Cambodian woman who used the arts to overcome great pain and tragedy. Phare circus is composed of song,

dance, and circus arts, mainly acrobatics, but it features professionally trained performers who were once street kids.

Phare Performing Social Enterprise also offers free formal education and professional arts training to over 1200 children. The company then employs many of these new artists, creating a much more sustainable and positive way to utilize Cambodia's tourism industry.

Unfortunately we only had a few short days to spend in Cambodia, so I feel as though I've only just scratched the surface when it comes to learning about the country's past and culture. I'm feeling a lot like a sponge these days, trying to soak up every last moment of Asia.

The next time you hear from me I'll be in Greece!

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n the time since I last wrote to you I have bid my farewells to Laos, and have now visited my seventh country, Cambodia. On January 30th our group of young travellers repacked our bags for the hundredth time and got up early to catch our first flight at 6:15 am. Our first flight departed Laos' capital city of Vientiane and arrived at the larger, international airport in Pakse so we could catch our second flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Upon our arrival we all piled into a very retro looking bus where our group leaders gave us the itinerary details for the next couple days, and information on our desti-

nation. This is routine for our group, however their advice to us in this new country had a more serious message than usual.

Our group leaders wanted to warn us about the street kids we were likely to see in Cambodia.

Although tourism is growing in Cambodia, it is still a very poor country and unfortunately many Cambodian children are robbed of a proper childhood because of it. Many children are forced to work on the streets selling anything from bracelets, magnets, and flutes, to books. They are often being exploited by adults, who cash in on these children's ability to melt the heart of the unsuspecting tourist. There are also hundreds of orphanages in Cambodia that are filled with children who

actually have families.

However, tourists like to visit orphanages to see the children, drop off supplies, and make donations. Sadly, it is usually a scam.

Our leaders were right.

We did see lots of kids on the streets and in the main tourist areas, but one situation I don't think I'll forget was when we visited the famous temples of Angkor Wat. While we were sitting in our van waiting for the last of the group members to return, a little girl of about six or seven years approached our open door. She held a basket of magnets, the same ones we'd seen at every market stand. In her little voice, using very broken English, she asked us to buy one. Had I not known about the Child Safe Tourism campaign, I likely would have pur-

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asked myself that question at the hotel the other night when I realized that were parents who get to see their adult children every day, if they so desire, and even children who have daily contact with their grandparents. I saw it again at the rink the following night, where there was a hockey game and a curling match happening and families were moving back and forth between the two, with kids were running up and down and around the place, entertaining us all.

My dad has a drawer full of obituaries he clips from the paper. He just lost another friend recently. We are all thankful he has his bridge and golf buddies, that he had strong friendships while mom was alive, because they were there for him when she died suddenly.

And they didn’t just send over food, they sat and ate it with us. It’s strange that it takes the death of one person to bring the rest of us closer and erase, if even briefly, polite or hostile distances between people. We allow ourselves to open our arms to them, as well as open to conversations about fears, concerns, regrets, and appreciations.

When I moved back home to live with my dad after mom died, I didn’t know where to start to deepen my relationship with my father. We began by breaking bread, communing, in the winter in front of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy”, but by summer we were on the deck, away from the TV. We knew we wouldn’t be able to maintain the place forever, so our time at the family home became more precious.

We would watch the sky change, feel the breeze, comment on mom’s perennials and his fruit trees.

“Tea?” I would ask him, after every meal.

“You betcha,”he’d say.

And I’d walk out to the giant mint bush and snip a handful of leaves. Over tea I’d ask him questions, mostly about his childhood life in rural Saskatchewan, having not a clue that one day I’d be living there, myself.

One summer evening I invited his younger brother Ron for supper.

My sisters Celeste and Michele were there too and we started going through some of the photographs I’d unearthed from the linen closet. They dated back to their childhoods

in the thirties. Dad was born on the farm outside of Fox Valley in 1932. His birth certificate says: section 18, range 27, west of the 3rd meridian. The nearest post office was Krupp, where my grandmother, Lucille Hamel was the post-mistress. My uncle Ron was born in Medicine Hat in 1935.

My grandfather worked as a doorman at the Cecil in the Hat. In fact, it was there that he ran into a tour promoter who was looking for a sax player after one of Benny Goodman’s horn players got sick while on tour in the west. My grandfather, Pom-Pom was what we called him, was a sax player. He was part of a small prairie orchestra that played barn dances and my dad and uncle recall listening to the band practice in their farmhouse. Pom-pom joined Goodman for part of his tour, which I can only imagine was a thrill of a lifetime for him, music being his passion.

I don’t know what my dad’s passion was. I don’t know if he ever got a chance to discover it, thrown into being “the man at home” while his Pom-pom was away, or in the hospital with a serious infection from rotting teeth. I know he was good at numbers. He once corrected mistakes on the province of Saskatchewan’s departmental exams. But he could also have been a lawyer; he was good at words, a skill that, as a teen, drove me insane. He studied Latin in seminary school in Battleford, but I never really understood how verbally gifted he was until one day I found a shoebox stuffed with letters that mom had saved from their courting days. “You keep those”, he said, softly.

“They are family archives now.” I started reading them, but then I stopped.

Not because they were intimate in the ways we might think of love letters these days, but because after reading the first three, I saw all I needed to see: a mere lad trying, with profound eloquence, to be a good man.

“You gotta remember,” said Ron, “your dad’s memories were different than mine. He was the oldest; he was aware of we were in tough times.

Me, I was always playing.

I was always getting a spanking for climbing the windmill. Your dad never got a spanking. But then, he was such a responsible kid mom used to say she was afraid she’d loose him, he was so good.”

To which my little

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sister responded: “A thing only a mother could say.”

Dad laughed at the remark. I have come to realize that teasing, on the prairie, is often the only way folks feel comfortable expressing affection. And that includes self-deprecating remarks too, remarks that you can interpret as either low self-esteem or a form or ‘rugged humility’, as I like to call it.

Ron recalled stories where dad stepped in to take care of things. Like the time he had to shoot his own dog, Bruce.

“Nobody on the farm could shoot an animal,” said dad. “Dad couldn’t even kill a chicken! We rented a quarter acre from the Hudson’s Bay Co. and that’s where we’d keep the cows and there were so many coyotes up there, poor Bruce just got so beat up we finally had to put him down-“ “- and your dad was a sharp shooter,” Ron broke in. “Once, in cadets he was dragged out of a hockey game to complete target practice because they said he only fired one shot and he was supposed to fire five. He fired five alright, but there was only one hole!”

“So anyway”, dad carries on, “I was the only one in the family could fire a gun. It was my own dog, but I was doing him a favour. But just to tell you much he was…was… related to me- when I was a baby there was a dust storm and mom had me in this carriage and we got caught coming home from the neighbours and she couldn’t see a thing.

Well, Bruce got up front of that carriage and he takes us home! Yep. He led us home.”

There were many more stories, about deaths at war, tragedies on the farm, exotic surprise visitors looking for respite.

Stories of dad coming between mean teachers about to punish his little brother, about hard chores, champion boxers, and, of course, the requisite weather stories. All of them led – and continue to lead me home- to dad.

I have taken up the annoying habit of asking my siblings “When’s the last time you talked to dad?”

When’s the last time you talked to your dad? Mom? Sisters? Brothers? Asked them about their life? Every one of these columns is a question, you could start there. It’s kinda the whole point behind this dang thing; the glue that holds us together is our shared stories.

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Classifieds EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout N. America and semi O/O to haul RV’s and general freight. Group benefits and discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com Town of Foam Lake seeks to fill the position of: Chief Administrative Officer. Must have Urban Standard or Class “C” Certification and previous experience in municipal administration.

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FEED AND SEED NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.

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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1405 for details.

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LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293- 4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

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Creek, SK. from 6-7PM. Coyotes must be checked in by 6:15PM. PRE REGISTER by midnight Feb 9th, 2017. Cash or EMT. Call Paul @306-661-8991 to register (minimum 10 teams to run). All proceeds going toward local youth group mission trip to Brazil.

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ROYAL LePAGE FORMULA 1 has rental apartments available in Gull Lake. For further details go to www.swiftcurrentsask.ca, call 306-773-7527 or email f1@ swiftcurrentsask.ca. We are also on kijiji

SW SASK COYOTE DERBY - Saturday Feb. 11. PRIZES: Ruger American Predator Rifle Raffle or gift certificate of equal value.

Lots of other team prizes. $60/ team of two entry fee. $10 for supper. We are asking for furs to be donated to help raise funds (not mandatory). Rules: All Sask. hunting regulations apply. Must be a Saskatchewan resident.

No trapping/snaring. Same day harvest only! Hunt and start anywhere in Sask with landowner permission. Supper served in basement of Assembly of God Church at 211 5th Ave, Maple

In Memoriam

Parents Cal and Sandra Dyer & Doug and Irene McIntyre invite you to a Wishing Well Wedding Shower for their children Shane and Kara Dyer on Sunday, February 19 at 1 pm at the Catholic Church.

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Forever in our hearts.

Love always, Kathleen; Melanie & Frank; Jim & Brenda; Gregg & Dawn & your grandchildren

R.M. of WHITE VALLEY No. 49

GRADER OPERATOR

The Rural Municipality of White Valley No. 49 invites applications for the Permanent Seasonal position of GRADER OPERATOR.

More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

WE WANT YOU!!

Cando is currently seeking qualified candidates for various positions at customer sites throughout Saskatchewan. Visit our careers page at www.candoltd.com for more details on the following opportunities: Locomotive Mechanic/Locomotive Electrician Locomotive Engineers Railway Conductors Mechanical Railcar Repair/Railcar Cleaners Strong teamwork and communication skills along with a passion for safety and customer satisfaction are essential for all positions. Individuals must be in good physical condition, meet all site security and safety requirements and be able to maintain safety critical medical status including passing drug and alcohol testing. Top candidates will be able to hold and maintain CROR qualifications, and have experience working in an industrial switching environment.

Please note the position title and location of interest on your resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cando Rail Services is a dynamic, employee-owned company that provides railway support services to industry.

For more details on this and other postings, visit candoltd.com/careers

To submit a resume: E: employment@candoltd.com F: 204-725-4100

This position will commence approximately April 1, 2017.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the RM Foreman, and MUST be able to work with minimal supervision.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle capable of towing the municipal trailer and hauling fuel, blades and other supplies as required. Applicants should have or be prepared to obtain Power Mobile Equipment (PME), WHMIS, TDG and Ground Disturbance Courses; the municipality will absorb the cost of obtaining any or all of these courses, as required.

Applications stating experience, expected salary and references may be submitted to the Municipal Office by 4:00 P.M. on February 15th, 2017, by mail, Fax or Email to:

RM of White Valley No. 49 Box 520, Eastend, SK S0N 0T0 Phone: (306) 295-3553; Fax: (306) 295-3571 Email: rm49@sasktel.net Council thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be considered.

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UTILITY OPERATOR

The Rural Municipality of White Valley No. 49 invites applications for the Permanent Seasonal position of UTILITY OPERATOR.

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This position will commence approximately April 1, 2017.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the RM Foreman, and MUST be able to work with minimal supervision.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle capable of towing the municipal trailer and hauling supplies as required. Applicants must possess or should have or be prepared to obtain Power Mobile Equipment (PME), WHMIS, TDG, Ground Disturbance and Industrial Vegetation Courses; the municipality will absorb the cost of obtaining any or all of these courses, as required.

Applications stating experience, expected salary and references may be submitted to the Municipal Office by 4:00 P.M. on February 15th, 2017, by mail, Fax or Email to:

RM of White Valley No. 49 Box 520, Eastend, SK S0N 0T0 Phone: (306) 295-3553; Fax: (306) 295-3571 Email: rm49@sasktel.net Council thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be considered.

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askatchewan will acknowledge and celebrate the work of the professionals who develop, promote and make the archives in our province accessible to the public by declaring February 5 to 11, 2017, Archives Week in the province.

“I’m pleased to recognize our provincial community of professional archivists whose work enables people to explore our collective past,” Minister responsible for the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan Christine

Tell said. “I encourage everyone to take part in the events and exhibits taking place during Archives Week.”

Archives Week is celebrated annually during the first full week in February, and is organized by the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) and the more than 50 established archival institutions within Saskatchewan that it represents in the Canadian archival system.

“Remembering our past is important for present and future generations,” SCAA Executive Director Sandy

Doran said. “Over the past 11 years, Archives Week has provided the people of Saskatchewan a fun and informal way to look back on significant pieces of history relevant to our province.”

Archives Week not only brings awareness to the significant contributions archivists make to our province, but also serves as a time for us to celebrate the history of Saskatchewan as a community.

To find out more about how you can participate in Archives Week events, please visit http://www. scaa.sk.ca/public-awareness/archives-week/.

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So far this year our club has had 3 general meetings and are working hard on our projects.

This year in the club we have 24 members and 5 projects that include: Beef, Light Horse, Wood Working, Crafts and Cloverbuds.

Valentine’s Day February 14th We feature a floral walk-in cooler and gorgeous home decor and gift shop.

Order your Valentine’s Day flowers or gift basket for yourself or your loved one.

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Clairbank 4-H club is hosting their annual speeches and everyone in the community is invited to come and watch the members perform their speeches. They will be held on Sunday, February 26 in the Gull Lake Elks Hall at 1:00 pm.

4-H is very hands on and teaches people new abilities and skills. Our club is entering a “back to your roots” contest to celebrate 4-H Saskatchewan’s 100th

anniversary. We hope to gather up the history of our club (and past clubs in the Gull Lake area) and make a display to share with the community.

Please help us by sharing stories, memorabilia or any other history of the Gull lake area 4-H clubs.

If you have something to share please contact Dianne Retzlaff 306-6723667.

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More Automated License Plate Readers installed in police vehicles 48 Devices in Total Targeting Disqualified Drivers, Improving Road Safety

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GI provided $800,000 to purchase 32 additional ALPRs for CTSS vehicles, in support of new impaired driving laws that took effect January 1, 2017. ALPRs use infra-red technology to scan licence plates and alert police when the plate is linked to a stolen or unregistered vehicle, a suspended driver or a person wanted by police.

“Automated licence plate readers allow police to quickly identify disqualified drivers and take action,” Minister responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “Knowing police have this technology at their disposal should act as a deterrent for disqualified drivers, including people suspended for impaired driving.”

Fifteen of the ALPRs were installed late November/early December 2016. The remaining 17 ALPRs were installed last week.

“Unregistered vehicles, identifying potential dis-

qualified drivers associated to a vehicle, missing persons, stolen vehicles – these are just some of the ways automated license plate readers are assisting members with their duties every day,” RCMP Traffic Services Sgt. Al Hofland said. “The potential exists to use the ALPRs for other investigative purposes which haven’t been realized yet.

This is a valuable tool members use each day to help keep our roads safe.”

About a quarter of all disqualified drivers have been suspended from driving due to a conviction for impaired driving.

The CTSS pilot project dedicates 60 officers to traffic safety enforcement. These officers target problematic roadways and intersections in the central and southeast regions of the province, with a focus on impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding.

SGI has funded a total of 48 ALPRs in the province to date, for an investment of about $1.3 million.

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HWY 37, 1 Mile South, 1 Mile East, ½ Mile North (Gull Lake) Enjoy refreshments while you view Pams’ Creation, built by Jade Homes For more information call (403) 545-6550

These two future Gull Lake Greyhound stars listen intently to what their coach has to say during practice on Saturday morning. Photo by Kate Winquist

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unique opportunity is quickly approaching for hockey fans in Southwest Saskatchewan, as the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour, sponsored

by Canadian Tire, will be stopping in Swift Current for a family fun event.

The game will be played at the Credit Union iPlex on Friday March 10th at 7:30 pm and include former NHL tough guys, fifty goal scorers and Stanley Cup Champions.

Members of the Montreal Canadiens will include Richard Sevigny, Patrice Brisebois, Gilbert Delorme, Normand Dupont, Oleg Petrov, Chris Nilan, Jocelyn Lemieux, Stephane Richer, Hal Gill, Keith Acton and coach Yvon Lambert.

Stewart Valley native and Canadiens alumni Travis Moen will be in

Anaheim for a ten year Stanley Cup reunion and unable to play, but weighed in on the event saying, “Playing for such an historic franchise was a real thrill for me in the NHL and there are some great guys coming to town. My buddy Hal Gill is going to be here along with a sniper like Stephane Richer, so I hope fans come out to see these great players and support the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame and Safe Places”.

The Canadiens alumni offered a “Thrill of a Lifetime” for individuals in the host community to join them for the day.

Longtime community volunteer and coach Larry Johnson will serve as the Canadiens co-coach.

Other lifelong Habs fans joining the team include trainer Gord Hahn and players John Kennedy, Chuck Audette and former

Swift Current Mayor Jerrod Schafer, who was surprised as a late addition to the team after some behind-the-scenes work by his successor, Mayor Perrault.

The event is a fundraiser for the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Swift Current, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Safe Places – Youth Certified program. The Canadiens will play against the local Emergency Services team that will include members of the Swift Current Fire Department and Ambulance. Local first responders playing include Darren McClelland, Regan Darby, Kent Silbernagel, Ryan Hunter, Duane Doane, Bailey Habscheid, Cody Yolland, Chris Haichert, Aaron Stewart and Tyson Edwards.

The Emergency Services roster has been bolstered with Swift Current

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native and former National player Bobbi Jo Slusar, along with former Broncos Tiger Williams, Sheldon Kennedy and Todd Holt.

Finally, long time sports fan Tracy Moen will be on the bench as the head coach.

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Regular admission tickets are only $15 and White 335 Centre Street - Shaunavon, SK Cap Resources VIP tickets are $50.

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