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The Youth Forum also reminds students of the resources available to them if they experience bullying or know of someone who needs help.

Students are encouraged to: • talk to a trusted adult; • report bullying anonymously online at http:// iamstronger.ca/; or • call Kids Help Phone or Saskatchewan Health Line 811.

The online reporting tool, information about the forum and resources designed to help prevent bullying and cyberbullying are available at http:// iamstronger.ca/.

I am Stronger is a SaskTel initiative supported by the Ministry of Education that works to promote better emotional health for Saskatchewan’s children and youth, particularly in schools. The Youth Forum and online bullying reporting tool are key actions undertaken by the Ministry of Education to support the recommendations from Saskatchewan’s Action Plan to Address Bullying and Cyberbullying.

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he 2016 Census population count released last week by Statistics Canada shows that Saskatchewan grew by 64,971 people in the past five years since the 2011 Census.

Over the past decade, from the 2006 to the 2016 Census, Saskatchewan grew by more than 130,000 people. That’s a complete turnaround from the previous decade – 1996 to 2006 – when Saskatchewan’s population actually dropped by 22,000 people.

Saskatchewan had the second-highest growth rate among the provinces at 6.3 per cent. Saskatoon was third among Census Metropolitan Areas at 12.5 per cent. Regina was fourth at 11.8 per cent.

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number of new anti-bullying resources were provided to Saskatchewan schools last week to assist students and teachers as they work to end bullying and create more caring and inclusive schools. The resources include several videos that have been developed as a package called the Student First Anti-Bullying Forum.

Schools are encouraged to use the resources between now and February 17, in advance of Red Cross Pink Day on February 22.

“I hope all students in this province know that they are important and valued, and that they deserve to feel respected in our schools,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Don Morgan said. “It takes incredible courage to stand up to bullying but please, if you or someone you know needs help, speak up.

The safety and well-being of every student is important to me, to their teachers and to those who love them.”

This year’s Forum resources will be available until the end of the school

year, giving schools the opportunity to participate throughout the school year. The theme of this year’s Forum is Our School Includes Everyone. The Forum resources include keynote video addresses by We Matter Campaign co-founders Kelvin and Tunchai Redvers as well as president of the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council Jennifer O’Bomsawin.

The Redvers’ launched https://wemattercampaign.org/ in October 2016 to bring messages of hope and support to Indigenous youth across Canada, and to remind them of why their lives matter. Since launching, the campaign has reached more than one million people through social media.

“Respect and inclusiveness often doesn't happen by accident, it takes action, compassion and active dialog,” Kelvin Redvers said.

“It's important to have these conversations, to take the time to engage and talk with our young people about how we can create positive spaces, as the results benefit our schools and the country.

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Town Cabri

Eastend Gull Lake Leader Maple Creek Ponteix Shaunavon

2016 390 503 1046 863 2084 563 1714

2011 399 527 989 821 2176 605 1756

Villages Abbey Bracken Cadillac Carmichael Climax Consul Fox Valley FronKer Golden Prairie Hazlet Lancer Pennant Prelate Richmound Sceptre Stewart Valley Success Tompkins

2016 129 20 92 58 195 73 249 372 30 106 69 130 154 147 94 91 45 152

2011 115 30 78 30 182 84 260 351 35 95 61 120 124 154 97 76 40 170

“The new census numbers show how far Saskatchewan has come in the past decade compared to the decade before that, when we were still losing people and some said it would be impossible for Saskatchewan to grow by even 100,000 people in 10 years,” Premier Brad Wall said. “Obviously, given the current fiscal situation, a growing population presents some challenges for our province, but I would much rather be facing the challenges of Cabri

390 the 399 chalgrowth than Eastend 503 527 lenges Gull Lake of decline.”

1046 989 Leader 863 According to821 the 2016 Maple Creek 2084 2176 Ponteix

563 605 Census count, there Shaunavon 1714 1756 were 1,098,352 people living in Saskatchewan Abbey

129 115 in May of 2016.

That Bracken 20 30 Cadillac 78 than number is 92 lower Carmichael 58 30 Statistics Canada’s Climax 195 182 Consul

73 84 quarterly population Fox Valley 249 260 FronKer Golden Prairie Hazlet Lancer Pennant Prelate Richmound Sceptre Stewart Valley Success Tompkins Val Marie Waldeck Webb

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Rural Municipalities Arlington No. 79 Auvergne No. 76 Bone Creek No. 108 Carmichael No. 109 Fox Valley No. 171 FronKer No. 19

Grassy Creek No. 78 Gull Lake No. 139 Happyland No. 231 Lac PelleKer No. 107 Lone Tree No. 18 Mankota No. 45 Maple Creek No. 111 Piapot No. 110

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estimates because a few thousand people are typically missed by the Census enumeration.

The quarterly population estimates will be adjusted to account for Cabri

390 399 this “undercount” in Eastend 503 527 Gull Lake 1046 989 Cabri 390 399 2018. In the Leader 863 2011 821 CenEastend 503 527 Maple Creek 2084 2176 Gull Lake 1046 989 sus, the undercount was Ponteix 563 605 Leader 863 821 Shaunavon 1714 1756 about 33,000 Maple Creek 2084 people.

2176 Ponteix 563 605 All 16 Saskatchewan Shaunavon 1714 1756 cities saw their popuAbbey 129 115 Bracken

20 30 from lations increase Cadillac 92 78 Abbey 129 115 2011 to 2016, by Carmichael 58 30 Bracken 20 30 a total of Climax 195 182 Cadillac 92 78 59,189 people or 9.9 per Consul 73 84 Carmichael 58 30 Fox Valley 249 260 Climax 195 182 cent.

FronKer 372 351 Consul 73 84 Saskatchewan Golden Prairie 30 35 Fox Valley 249 260 towns Hazlet

106 95 FronKer 372 351 saw their30 Lancer 69 populations 61 Golden Prairie 35 Pennant 130 120 people Hazlet

106 95 increase by 3,939 Prelate

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94 97 Prelate 154 124 Saskatchewan Stewart Valley 91 76 villages Richmound 147 154 Success 45 40 Sceptre 94 populations 97 saw their152 Tompkins 170 Stewart Valley 91 76 Val Marie 126 130 by 228 increase slightly Success

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50 58 Val Marie 126 130 cent.

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277 297 Rural municipalities Webb 50 58 saw their total populaArlington No. 79 366 345 tions increase by 1,934 Auvergne No. 76

412 354 Bone Creek No. 108 394 340 Arlington No. 79 366 345 people or 1.1 per cent.

Carmichael No. 109 444 440 Auvergne No. 76 412 354 Fox Valley No. 171 Bone Creek No. 108 FronKer No. 19

Carmichael No. 109 Grassy Creek No. 78 Fox Valley No. 171 Gull Lake No. 139 FronKer No. 19

Happyland No. 231 Grassy Creek No. 78 Lac PelleKer No. 107 Gull Lake No. 139 Lone Tree No. 18 Happyland No. 231 Mankota No. 45 Lac PelleKer No. 107 Maple Creek No. 111 Lone Tree No. 18

Piapot No. 110 Mankota No. 45

PiUville No. 169

Maple Creek No. 111 Reno No. 51

Piapot No. 110 SwiV Current No. 137 PiUville No. 169 Val Marie No. 17 Reno No. 51 Webb No. 138

SwiV Current No. 137 White Valley No. 49 Val Marie No. 17 Wise Creek No. 77 Webb No. 138 Wood River No. 74 White Valley No. 49 Wise Creek No. 77 Nekaneet Cree NaKon Wood River No. 74 Indian Reserve Nekaneet Cree NaKon

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here is a noted increase in respiratory activity in the Cypress Health Region, including influenza. The general public is being reminded to take precautions and implement safeguards to protect themselves and those around them.

The Herbert and District Integrated Healthcare Facility and Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre have both been placed under outbreak status due to the presence of respiratory illnesses. Optimal infection control precautions are in place at both facilities as the Region awaits lab results to determine further measures that may be necessary.

Visitation restrictions have been put in place during these outbreaks to minimize illness being brought into or carried out of the facility. The outbreaks in Herbert and Shaunavon affect longterm care services only; acute and emergency services remain available at both facilities.

“We are seeing notable respiratory activity in our communities, from influenza and other viruses, and are implementing measures to minimize spread of these illnesses in our facilities.

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Respiratory viruses are contagious. They are easily spread by coughing, sneezing, and direct contact through nasal and throat secretions.

Symptoms include fever and chills, cough, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and a runny or stuffy nose.

Immunization is an important step to protect yourself and those around you.

“This year’s flu vaccine is well matched to the circulating strains of influenza. The number of individuals who have

received their vaccine is less than it has been in past years. This puts the broader public at greater risk and we once again urge those who have not yet received their influenza immunization to do so as soon as they can,” Dr. Torr added.

Individuals can receive a flu vaccine by calling Public Health at 1-866786-2510 or by attending a drop-in clinic in Swift Current. Drop-in dates and details are posted at cypresshealth.ca/event.

In addition to immunization other measures to protect yourself include proper hand hygiene with warm water and soap, staying home when ill unless seeking medical attention, coughing and sneezing into your sleeve or the crook of your elbow, and frequently cleaning commonly touched surfaces. Parents with young children should wash their hands thoroughly before and after changing a diaper.

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he Water Security Agency (WSA) released the 2017 preliminary outlook for spring runoff on Friday.

Most of the province received below normal snowfall resulting in a below normal runoff potential across most of Saskatchewan. Many areas saw the snowpack almost completely melt or lost to sublimation in January due to above normal temperatures.

This melting of snowpack would have saturated the soil surface, reducing the infiltration capacity available for the melt of any late season snow.

The southeast portion of Saskatchewan is the exception. The snowpack in the southeast is near normal, increasing to well above normal in the very southeast corner. Above normal runoff is expected in the lower Souris River Basin below Rafferty and Alameda Dams, including the Antler River, Gainsborough Creek, and Lightning Creek basins.

This is a preliminary outlook and the snowpack could continue to develop for another 6 to 10 weeks.

Also, it is important to note that a majority of the province was wetter than normal going into freeze-up in November of 2016. Higher than nor-

mal precipitation going forward and/or a rapid spring melt could significantly increase the runoff potential.

Although the snowpack in most areas is below normal, even a below normal runoff could compound flooding issues in regions with closed basins as many of these areas are at well above normal or record levels following several high runoff years.

The Water Security Agency will be coming out with the 2017 Spring Runoff Forecast in March.

For more information on spring runoff or stream flows and lake levels visit www.wsask.ca.

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7:30 PM Johnny Cash Sunday, February 14, 2016 7:30 PM Centre Street United ChurchPublic School Shaunavon Tickets $30 each

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

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ast Tuesday’s public offering of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas rights raised $1.7 million for the province, bringing the total for the 2016–17 fiscal year to $50 million.

This was the last public offering of the current fiscal year, with the total surpassing the $43 million raised in the previous fiscal year.

“This is an indicator that a tough, forward-looking industry continues to see opportunities for oil and gas development in Saskatchewan,” Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Saskatchewan is considered one of the world’s top juris-

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dictions for petroleum investment. We continue to work on building that reputation and improving our capabilities to meet the needs of the industry to help grow our economy.”

Among the reasons for Saskatchewan’s strong reputation is the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS)—the result of a six-year program to replace the Ministry of the Economy’s aging computer and paper-based systems related to the oil and gas industry.

Since its implementation in 2015, IRIS has significantly enhanced service provided to the industry. It allows companies to conduct a comprehensive range of business and regulatory tasks online with the Govern-

ment of Saskatchewan via web-based, self-service functionality 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Tuesday’s public offering saw four leases located north of Lampman receive bonus bids totalling $537,079 for 583 hectares; these parcels are prospective for multiple targets including the Midale and Frobisher-Alida Beds of the Madison Group as well as the Bakken Formation.

The highest bid per hectare was $3,201.87 for a 48.564-hectare parcel west of St. Walburg.

The next public offering of petroleum and natural gas rights will be held on April 11, 2017.

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Saskatchewan had the fourth lowest unemployment rate among the provinces.

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“Although the overall number of Saskatchewan people employed has decreased over the past year, there are positives including increased employment for off-reserve aboriginals, and increases in the trade, technical and transportation sectors.”

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• Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up 4,300 for seven consecutive months of year-over-year increases. Aboriginal youth employment was up 1,100 for nine consecutive months of year-over-year increases.

• Youth unemployment rate was 11.0 per cent (seasonally adjusted), third lowest among the provinces.

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Agriculture Sask Wheat advocates for Saskatchewan producers on Ottawa trip Susan Gering

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ollowing January’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) Chair Bill Gehl and General Manager Harvey Brooks made a trip to Ottawa on February 1 and 2 to advocate for farmerfocussed transportation policy and market transparency changes on behalf of Saskatchewan wheat producers. The trip was also an opportunity to update federal officials on important business arising from the AGM, including the approval of a resolution for Sask Wheat to assume the collection and financial responsibilities of the transitional Western

Canadian Deduction (WCD) under the Sask Wheat check-off.

Gehl and Brooks met with several elected and government officials, including important meetings with officials from Transport Canada and Agriculture and AgriFood Canada. Among the issues discussed were the anticipated changes to the Canadian Transportation Act (CTA) regarding grain transportation that were announced by Transport Minister Marc Garneau in December 2016.

“Sask Wheat felt it was important to engage with both Transport Canada and Agriculture Canada officials prior to any changes to the CTA to ensure farmer voices were still being heard,” said Gehl, who farms north of Regina.

“After Sask Wheat and other farm groups met with the ministers of Transport and Agriculture last fall, we heard positive messages from the government on maintaining the MRE (Maximum Revenue Entitlement) and interswitching distances. We want to make sure farmers are still being heard and that our needs will be met by any upcoming CTA changes.”

Sask Wheat, along with SaskBarley and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), formed a producers’ coalition on grain transportation and submitted recommendations for the CTA Review Panel in December 2014 and in September 2016. Each submission recommended a full railway costing review, the maintenance of the MRE

and called for mandatory reporting on grain handling and transportation system functionality.

The meetings with the federal officials gave Sask Wheat the opportunity to discuss the transition of the WCD to provincial wheat and barley commissions. The WCD, which funds wheat research and the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi), will be ending on July 31, 2017. Producers at Sask Wheat’s AGM on January 11 approved the resolution to assume the $0.48/tonne WCD check-off under the Sask Wheat check-off, which currently sits at $0.52/tonne. The resolution also called for the continuation of funding for Cigi and wheat research currently funded through the Western Grains Research

Foundation (WGRF).

“Moving to a single check-off means greater efficiency and accountability to Saskatchewan wheat producers and signals to the federal government that producers are committed to wheat research,” says Gehl. “We took this message to Ottawa and emphasized the need for the federal government to remain invested in publicly-funded wheat research.

We will find solutions to issues such as pests, diseases and environmental factors quicker and more precisely if there is a commitment from producers, governments and the private sector to fund wheat research.”

While in Ottawa, Sask Wheat discussed the need for improved information and market transparency

with government officials.

For an open and transparent market to function properly, information gaps in the Canadian system must be identified and steps must be taken to ensure that information such as free-on-board (FOB) prices and basis levels are available for the benefit of producers.

“Consistent, transparent and clear shipping information is critical for the farmers to move grain and improve market access,” says Gehl. “The need for better information and for the increased involvement of the federal government in collecting and distributing that information were key points that we stressed in these meetings.”

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Accents and Enunciations Megan Lacelle

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ou may not know this Y about me, but I have a terrible singing voice.

So bad, in fact, I normally listen to my music loud enough to drain out the sounds of my bad pitch and missed notes. I once sang in public for a high school drama performance and the embarrassment of the whole event haunts me to this day.

I’m not even being too hard on myself, I’m just truly terrible.

This is why I was so surprised when a girl in my class told me I had a “great voice.” I could not hide my shock as this new friend placed this compliment so delicately in my hands. I cocked my head to the side and asked blankly what she was talking about.

I would learn quickly that she was not complimenting me on my singing voice, but rather the volume of it. She remembered me from the first day of class where I, like the rest of the group, introduced myself.

Unlike Canada, people in Sweden speak very softly. There are many times in class where the professor has to lean in and ask a student to repeat their question purely for the fact the professor cannot hear them.

I did not realize I spoke so loudly compared to others until she pointed it out.

This is not the first time being abroad has taught me something new about myself. One fact being, I did not realize how lucky I am to have English as my first language.

Every international student I have met so far speaks at least two languages: their national language and English.

Some speak three or four even. Meanwhile I struggle to get through French and apologize deeply when someone speaks to me in Swedish.

Everyone here is so accommodating when it comes to speaking English, but I am always a little ashamed that I cannot return the favour and speak in Swedish.

People around the world are working so hard to understand what I am saying in English, but many speak languages I have never even heard of or considered trying to learn.

Aside from the language, I have also learned how much of an immi-

grant-based person I truly am. I was part of a conversation the other day on heritage. We went around the room and explained our family history. The man from Germany explained his family had always been in Germany while a woman from Sweden explained she was half-French and half-Swedish.

I twiddled my thumbs nervously as I explained I was a “mutt.” My family tree is filled with so many cross-sections that I would be unable to pinpoint any ancestry directly. I know there’s French, German, Dutch, and Russian in my past, but my aunt recently took a DNA test that said one side of the family was 33 per cent Irish. So frankly, I’m not really sure where my origins are.

It was interesting to

talk to people with such a deep European history, compared to the Canadian with European culture and custom long since forgotten in place of Tim Hortons and hockey skates.

Identity means something completely different when you can trace your roots back hundreds of years to one area. For me, having family in southwest Saskatchewan for more than a hundred years was impressive. I explained the only people who were not immigrants in Canada were the First Nations people.

I also have yet to meet another student from a farming community. I explained to a peer the other day that we raised cattle, bought 4-H beef, purchased chickens from my neighbour growing up and often received eggs from

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For students who were raised in cities of more than one million people, the concept of Saskatchewan – a place many have never heard of – is almost incomprehensible.

Saskatchewan may be bigger in size than Sweden, but it is not a place commonly referred to.

I have only been here a month, but I already feel my head swelling with new ideas and new information. It’s interesting to learn about different cultures everyday, but it is a bonus to learn something new about yourself along the way.

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Not sure he’ll be welcome back Brian Zinchuk

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or the most popular premier in the country to tell reporters, even jokingly, that he’s not sure if he’ll be invited back to next year’s Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention, that’s saying something. His tough message to SUMA on Feb. 6 obviously wasn’t going to make him very popular.

“I’m not sure they’ll invite me back. I’m not presuming anything,” he said with a laugh.

“We’re not going to procrastinate. We’re not going to do what other jurisdictions are doing and what happened in the past in this country where the provinces and federal government said, ‘Ah, we’ll balance it somewhere down the road and didn’t set a specific goal, didn’t

have a basic plan. We all saw the results of that.

And we’re not going to do that in Saskatchewan,” Wall told reporters after giving his tough love message to the SUMA delegates.

He noted that means revenue sharing with municipalities has to be on the table. It will go down.

A number of years ago, back when I covered city hall in North Battleford, revenue sharing was a big deal for the urban municipalities. The cities eventually concocted a plan whereby revenue sharing would rough equal the value of one per cent of the provincial sales tax, set at five per cent (in other words, 20 per cent of PST revenue). The proponents of this plan made it very clear at the time that there was an implicit understanding that when times were good, municipalities

benefit, but when times are bad, they will accept the pain.

Well, revenue, including, presumably, PST is down, and now it’s time that revenue sharing will come down, too. It’s doubtful many SUMA delegates were happy to hear that, but that was the premier’s message.

Wall mentioned to reporters one budget option looked at involved 4,900 layoffs and closures of hospitals and long term care homes, an option he didn’t seem eager to adopt.

“Again, I need to re-emphasize, we’re not going to punt on this. We’re not kicking the can down the road. We’re seeking to balance this year, and if it’s not this year, it has to be (a) very short term, very clear, transparent way to get there, because we all know what happens if you just procrastinate

on deficits.”

It is quite apparent Brad Wall has had his “come to Jesus” moment in the same manner that Roy Romanow did early in his mandate, when things were looking bleak on the provincial finances. If we don’t do this, are we going to see serious credit downgrades otherwise?

He’s not apologetic for tax relief or spending money on highways.

Asked about that, he said, “I think all of those investments have been important in building the quality of life that we have and we want to continue in the province and that’s what makes the deficit, obviously, that much more of a challenge.”

He doesn’t want municipalities to bear a disproportional share “of the duty.” But wants it to be fair, as revenue is down eight per cent.

As I’ve frequently pointed out, the revenue shortfall is almost entirely due to oil. The premier tacitly acknowledged this in his speech, whose opening focused on the downturn in oil, potash and uranium. He explained non-renewable resource revenue is down about $1.2 billion, and I know from my own analysis of the provincial finances, most of that is oil. The deficit? $1.2 billion.

Regarding the impact of oil prices, Wall said, “I think this lower, longer forecast has stretched longer than anyone thought.

But there isn’t an immediate sign of relief. What’s happened in terms of shale oil in the United States has really been a game-changer. We’ve seen the impact on supply. Analysts are saying now maybe $60 (per barrel of oil) is a new ceiling. At that point,

there’s enough margin for shale players to get in the game, for more drilling to occur elsewhere, and supply to care of any upward pressure in price. So $60 is still good for the economy.

People are going back to work. That’s arguably more important than the province’s budget. But it does impact the budget if $60 is the sort of the high for now.”

He’s not holding out for $100, $80 or even $70 oil.

After three years of oil being in the dumps, Wall has realized we must now live with this new reality.

It’s going to hurt.

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

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e grateful. Be grateful. Be grateful.

That is the phrase that has been repeating itself in my head as I traipse around Ottawa with my six-year-old daughter in tow.

We are here to kick off our own personal celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary.

We have skated on the Rideau canal, eaten sugar-coated Beaver Tails in the heart of Canada’s capital city and stared in awe at intricate ice sculptures (remembering not to stick our tongues to the shiny colourful ice even though some of it looks deliciously inviting).

We are enjoying every Canadian moment of it, but it hasn’t been until we arrived at Parliament Hill that I am appreciating the true depth of my gratitude.

We are here to visit the

Minister of Public Safety and the Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana, the Honourable Ralph Goodale. Waiting in the hallowed halls of the ornate and vaulted rotunda of Centre Block, I can feel my view of our political system starting to shift beneath my uncharacteristically high-heeled and aching feet.

You see, I can be a bit cynical about government in general, some politicians in particular and many wrong-doings of our collective governments (specifically where it relates to the horrific treatment of our First Nations peoples). But I was reminded at this moment to think a little differently.

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Gull Lake’s Winterfest provides plenty of fireworks for the southwest

By Kate Winquist

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ull Lake’s Winterfest is set to take place on Saturday, February 18 and promises have plenty of fun for everyone.

This will be the 5th annual event which has been gaining popularity each year. Gull Lake Recreation Director and Winterfest Committee member, Sara Kuntz, says there are plenty of new activities to keep the whole family entertained.

“This year we will have horse drawn sleigh rides and professional snow sculptures, which we think will be positive additions. I would like to stress that this is a family event and we’ll have something for everyone, so bring your kids and bring your grandma and grandpa,” Kuntz said.

Winterfest kicks off with a pancake brunch in the morning and will

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be followed by a day of fun including family entertainer and magician Keegan Duck, a chocolate-chip cookie bake-off, cookie decorating, craft station, mini-golf, pie eating contest, street hockey, tombola table, and a scavenger hunt There will be lunch in the afternoon and hot chocolate available throughout the day. After a full-day of fun activities stick around for a

Beef-on-a-Bun supper.

After supper, enjoy the Bonfire with S’Mores, and a spectacular fireworks show which is made possible through a generous donation by Suncor. More details about Winterfest 2017 can be found in the advertisement in this paper.

“We’ve received great support from Gull Lake and area - we are very grateful,” concluded Kuntz.

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Swift Current SPCA Annual Appeal Seeks $17-for-‘17 The Swift Current SPCA’s Annual Appeal is now underway and the group is hoping residents of Swift Current and region will consider a donation of $17 (or more) to support the local animal shelter in 2017.

SPCA President Susan McLaughlin notes that the local shelter is largely community-funded and all donations stay in the area to support is operation.

“We are seeing cost increases, especially in areas such as food, staffing and medical expenses and we are starting to see more costs related to our building as it gets older,” McLaughlin notes. However, she says that even a $17 donation per person in the city would take the SPCA a long way toward its annual fundraising goal and that’s an amount that many people can

afford even in challenging economic times.

“Unlike some non-profit organizations, we don’t receive any provincial or federal funding, so our ability to pay the bills and continue to serve 250 - 300 pets each year really depends on the people of our area,” McLaughlin adds. The Swift Current SPCA is not affiliated with nor funded by the Saskatchewan SPCA, as the two organizations have somewhat different mandates.

Donations toward the SPCA Annual Appeal can be mailed to the Swift Current SPCA at Box 1163, Swift Current, S9H 3X3 or dropped off the SPCA Shelter at 2101 Knight Crescent or the SPCA Used Book Store at 37 1st Ave NE. People can also donate online at the SPCA website www. spcaswiftcurrent.com.

Donations of $10 or more

are tax-receipted.

The Swift Current SPCA animal shelter is staffed 365 days a year and uses a rigorous set of health procedures to ensure healthy pets are adopted into new homes.

The SPCA is a local volunteer-directed registered charity serving the southwest region. It provides 24/7 – 365 day a year shelter, food, and care to domestic pets (dogs and cats) 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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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 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.

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COMMUNITY

Two distinct cultures under one roof for one unanswerable question Kailey Guillemin

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he game of the year is swiftly approaching for Maple Creek and the Nekaneet Cree Nation. 35 years ago, the two communities battled it out on the ice to try and answer the question … which culture has the better hockey players?

It is unclear if it has or ever will be answered…

One thing for sure - the Battle of the Little Big Puck unites friends and incites laughter. Add in a little friendly competition and the Cowboys vs Indians game has forged a relationship unlike any other.

Joe Braniff is an organizer as well as a long time player for the Cowboy team and looks forward to the friendly hockey battle every year.

It’s never mattered who comes out the winner, it’s about keeping the friendship between two cultures alive.

“One of the main reasons this has been so successful is there’s a relationship between the two cultures and the two teams that in a lot of situations, go back several generations,” Braniff explained. “That’s what makes our event so unique is the long term relationship between the Nekaneet Band and the ranching community and the town itself.”

The story goes that two rodeo cowboys and two members from the Nekaneet Band we’re hanging out at the local watering hole, enjoying a few beers on a hot summer day. As the heat rolled in, the beers went down and the conversation began of who were the better riders to who were the better hockey players.

Word got out about the showdown and the first ever Battle of the Little Big Puck began with a full house.

As the game progressed over the years, so did the qualifications to help keep the game at the local level. The Cowboys’ team must have players that live within the geographical boundaries laid out and have participated in a recognizable rodeo association. Players from the Indian team must either be directly affiliated, or from the Nekaneet Band.

What makes this game so interesting comes out in the third and final period.

“Cowboys come out in chaps and hats and vests.

There’s even some guys that rigged their spurs onto their skates,” Braniff

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explained. “The Nekaneet team comes out in full regalia. It’s beautiful.”

The Indians team starts the period off with traditional drumming and singing along with dances on the ice.

Over the 35 years of this game, Braniff has not heard of any local criticism to it being a Cowboys vs Indians game. But the odd time you may hear something from outside the area.

“They haven’t done their research as to what is protocol or etiquette or what the people themselves choose to be called,” Braniff said.

“In Maple Creek, you can talk to any members of the Nekaneet team and they’ll tell you they choose to be called Indians.”

Over many years of Canadian history, the relationship between the two cultures has been strained. Terminology has also played a factor as to what is appropriate and what can be offensive and inappropriate. Indians has fallen on the latter.

But Braniff believes what they have going within Maple Creek and the Nekaneet Band shows two cultures that are not only coming together and living beside one another. Strong relationships have been forged to last through multiple generations.

“The biggest purpose of the game serves, outside

of unifying our communities and our two distinct cultures, on a broader plain is that, I think, it quelches racism,” Braniff explains. “Our country is diversified and the old melting pot has never been truer then what has depicted in this game.”

The Battle of the Little Big Puck has grown tremendously over the past three decades. Last year the two teams were star struck when NHL alumni Fred Sasakamoose from the Chicago Blackhawks came to drop the ceremonial first puck of the game.

Sasakamoose was the first Aboriginal hockey player to play in the NHL in the 1954 season. He is from the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.

“We were so proud to have him there,” Braniff said. “For his people, he’s not only a mentor and an inspiration, he’s a goodwill ambassador.”

“He was very impressed which of course made us feel pretty good as well.”

Over the years the fulfilled hockey game took a slight turn down the charitable path. The game now raises money each year for a local charity chosen by the two teams.

This year’s donations will go towards the Maple Creek Hospital.

The puck drops at 7:00pm on February 18 at the Maple Creek Community Arena.

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Arts & Culture

Rob Mcintyre takes on a lead singing role for a few tracks. Photo by Kate Winquist

Workhorses The softer sounds of Danny Vocan could be heard on Friday night at the Lyric Theatre with his band Dojo Workhorse. The harder indie-rock sounds of The Dudes were featured Saturday night.

Clea Foofat plays the cello and sings backup vocals. Photo by Kate Winquist

Danny Vacon plays a riff. Photo by Kate Winquist

ARTS & CULTURE

40 years of Shaunavon Arts Council to be celebrated in style Kailey Guillemin

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n 1977, the town of Shaunavon opened its arms to the world of visual and performing arts when the Shaunavon Arts Council was created.

40 years later, the Arts Council continues to bring in performances beyond expectations.

On March 5 at 3:00 pm, the Regina Symphony Orchestra will be stopping in Shaunavon at the Centre Street United Church to help celebrate the milestone for the Arts Council.

The original Arts Council began with Margaret Anderson, Beatrice Goulet, Gary Bews, Frances Hansen, Jean Bernier and Betty Houston. They held the first concert series in the 1977/78 season featuring the acts of Comic Opera and many more.

Council member Wendy Thienes has watched the Arts Council take shape over the years and has seen the performances that have made their way to Shaunavon. With

continuous support, the Arts Council can bring in high end performances like the Regina Symphony Orchestra.

“There’s still quite an avid group of art lovers and music lovers and patrons that know the importance of being able to bring that type of high calibre performers out to small communities,” Thienes said. “So we’ve been able to maintain membership throughout the years so that we can continue to do that.”

In association with the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) the Shaunavon Arts Council has undertaken projects like fundraising for the grand piano which is now located at Centre Street United Church. The relationship with OSAC also helps bring in acts like Michael Kaeshammer or stops from the Stars for Saskatchewan Concert Series.

Having significant events, including the upcoming performance by the Regina Sympho-

ny, can be a major boost for the arts and cultural scene within a community of roughly 1,700 citizens.

This is thanks to the Shaunavon Arts Council.

“It just continues to put us on the map. We’re a smaller community than some other communities that are hosting these similar types of events,” Thienes explained. “So the fact that our small community is able to pull off hosting these larger arts groups and music groups is certainly a testament to our community and the many organizers and volunteers that work on these projects.”

But the Arts Council has done more than all of this. With the mission statement of “enriching our community through the arts,” they’ve worked on doing that through numerous community projects.

The Shaunavon Arts Council helped bring in the Creative Kids Committee through Sask Culture.

Through this program, children are given the fi-

nancial help to participate in artistic and cultural experiences within their community.

“

It just continues to put us on the map. We’re a smaller community than some other communities that are hosting these similar types of events...

“I think the group has continued to do [the mission] through the performing arts, visual arts and other things outside of their regular mandate like being involved with something like Creative Kids,” Thienes explained.

Another program that was available for many years was the Real Wednesday’s which brought in films from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to the local theatre.

Ken Johnson has been a long time supporter of the Shaunavon Arts Council and has attended many concerts that they have

brought in.

“I think we need this type of thing in our small town rather than having to go to Regina or some other big city to hear some of the concerts,” Johnson explained.

Johnson and his late wife used to attend the performances brought to town on a regular basis.

The upcoming Regina Symphony Orchestra performance will include his two sons as well as his daughter-in-law.

Over the years Johnson has seen the benefit of having the Arts Council in the community. From bringing in entertainment to financial support for bigger things.

“They’ve raised quite a few dollars,” Johnson said. “[They] bought a new piano quite a few years back. To have some of the concerts requires a piano.”

Johnson will continue to attend performances of interest that are brought into his community to go along with the already great memories from enjoyable past concerts.

The Arts Council will continue to strive to bring in as many large and local performances into the community in the future.

Knowing the town of Shaunavon can support performances from places like the Regina Symphony Orchestra or previous performances from the Globe Theatre helps secure more in the future.

“I think people just sometimes don’t realize what’s under their nose,” Thienes said. “You have all of these really high calibre performers coming to town and after the fact people are like, well I should have gone to that concert.”

“It’s something that appeals to everybody.”

Tickets for the upcoming performance by the Regina Symphony Orchestra can be purchased for $40 at the Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre or online at www.ticketpro.ca.

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Their sound features the freewheeling period in the ‘40s and ‘50s when the Blues gave birth to Rock and Roll in black communities in major American cities.

Experienced, road-tested and tougher than a two by four, The 24th Street Wailers are five musi-

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tress: every person deals with some amount of it. Some turn to vices (drugs, alcoholism, over-eating); some become angry, fearful, or depressed; many become physically ill; and fortunate others view stress as a challenge to be dealt with in positive ways (ie: changing routines, practicing mindfulness, exercising). If stress is threatening to sink you, reading Saskatonian Allan Kehler's latest book could be a swell start to swimming out of it.

Kehler is a public presenter with a wealth of experience, both professional (addictions counsellor, clinical case manager, and college instructor) and personal (mental health and addiction issues) that fuel his authority on stress and living a healthier life.

The blurb on Goodbye Stress, Hello Life! is a strong motivator for any potential readers: [Kehler] empowers you to take an honest look at what lies beneath your stressors, and provides the tools to heal through a holistic approach. You will be inspired to stop existing and start living …"

What I appreciate most about this book is the great and diverse analogies Kehler employs, ie: he talks about the body's

"sympathetic system" acting like a gas pedal during a stressful event.

This is the "fight or flight" response: in times of stress, we tend to either jam the gas (flight) or hit the brake (fight). (Doing nothing is another option.)

Among balanced individuals, a natural ebb and flow exists between these reactions, but one can become "stuck" on either response, and this is where addictions and other negative choices may kick in.

Another analogy concerns the teachings of a turtle … the turtle "teaches us the importance of going within" and, in this fast-paced and instant gratificationsociety, "to slow down." When we truly look inside ourselves, Kehler maintains we "will find all of [our] answers," and slowing allows us to be silent and listen to our "gut" for "strong and accurate information." Agreed.

I took a Mindfulness class recently, and the instructor spoke of people having two brains: the gut brain and the intellectual brain, and said that the deepest thinkers think very little.

Instead, they go still and wait for the "gut feeling," which is a much more reliable brain.

Kehler's text is peppered with interesting statistics, ie: "One study revealed that 75 to 90 percent of all doctors' office visits are for stress-related ailments

and complaints (Goldberg, 2007)." Learning to deal effectively with stress could be beneficial at so many levels, from reducing doctor's visits for ulcers and fatigue to extending lives that ended too early from stress-influenced diseases like cancer, diabetes and stroke.

The author discusses remedies for workplace stress, ie: time management and progressive muscle relaxation; the importance of not only talking about one’s pain but also "feel[ing] your feelings; and the lessons we can learn from children.

He says "A sense of child-like wonder manifests itself when you build a tree fort or engage in a game of tag." Again, I find myself agreeing: only yesterday, I went skating … and even tried a few spins.

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Education is power We often hear that knowledge is power, and this is especially true when it comes to illness.

Learning as much as you can about cancer and its treatments can ease the fear and the burden. If you understand what's going on around you, you in fact become the most important member of your own health care team. Armed with information, decisions can be made with you rather

than for you.

How do you learn more about cancer? First, ask questions! While some people are reluctant to use up their doctor's time, asking questions and addressing your concerns are vital. After all, you're the one who's going through the process of diagnosis and treatment, and doctors have a lot of the information you need. Answering your questions is part of your

treatment.

If you're concerned about forgetting what you want to discuss, go to your appointment prepared. Keep a notepad by your bed, on your desk, or wherever is most convenient. Jot down your thoughts and questions as they come to mind.

This is also useful if you've been admitted to a hospital. While there, you might be able to see your doctor for just a few min-

utes in the day. So write down your questions and pull them out when it's time to talk.

Next, do the research.

The Cancer Society is a good place to start. They can provide general information and tips on where to find additional information. You can also visit the library and read about people who have gone through the same thing. Don't forget that you can always ask the

of cancer, check to see where this information comes from. Is it a wellknown, respected site? Is it run by a university, an institution, or a medical doctor? Are health care professionals reviewing the information? Can the information be backed up? If a site talks about "miracle cures," it's wise to remember the old saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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And then there's the Internet – where you can find information on almost any topic you can think of. The Internet can be a wonderful source of information and support, but it's important to keep in mind that, like any other type of media, not all that's out there is fact.

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hese days, it seems like our house is constantly in a state of transition. When my husband and I first moved into our two-bedroom house, we were the lone occupants. We didn’t have a lot of “stuff” yet, we weren’t physically in the house that often, and there seemed to be ample space for us and our things.

Fast forward twelve years and we’ve found our occupancy has nearly tripled yet our house hasn’t increased in size, which means we’ve had to get creative…which causes some chaos.

There are few sacred spaces in our house that haven’t done double duty at one time or another.

Our porch was deconstructed to be recombined with our laundry room.

Our living room was a makeshift nursery when we initially brought our daughter home from the hospital. Our current master bedroom was formerly our kids’ room which was originally the room we used to dump everything that didn’t seem to have a place of its own yet.

Even our bathroom once functioned as a makeshift kitchen when we were renovating.

Our office has probably been the most itinerant of all spaces. It started out strong with a room

all to itself on the main floor. I could toss in a load of laundry, or start a meal, and still be able to complete a few tasks in the office just a quick walk down the short hall.

When we had our twin boys, the room morphed into an office/baby’s room combo, which worked surprisingly well considering those two spaces make strange bedfellows.

I do recall working away on our tax returns under the supervision of our sleeping infants. Twins can’t share a crib forever though, and after five months, we needed to set up our second crib which meant the office was on the move once again, this time downstairs. Having an office in the basement has a few benefits although I can’t think of any at the moment. I will admit that it is nice to have a dedicated space for an office and one that has a door on it that is regularly closed. It is a bit trickier to multitask with other household chores while I’m working downstairs, and I also worry that I will miss a visitor when I’m out of sight. However over the years, I have spent countless hours in this room. If the volume of material I can cram into an office were a measure of achievement, I would say the room has been wildly successful.

Our house is evolving once again and it’s time to move our three kids,

who have been sharing one room quite magnificently, into two. The boys are anxiously looking forward to spreading their wings and getting their own space in our former guest room downstairs.

Our daughter has the idea that having her own room will involve a lot more pink than was deemed appropriate earlier in her shared accommodations.

What the move means to me is translocating the guest room into the office, which first needs to be cleared. It’s a process, and one that we are kind of in the middle of.

I also have to adjust to my kids growing up, which might be the biggest challenge of all. I’ve honestly enjoyed having all three of them in one room, learning to share, learning to work together and coexist.

Forts have been built, stories have been read, siblings have collaborated to stack stools on top of chairs, on top of peanut butter jars (true story!) to reach contraband playdough from the top shelf of the closet. What I will really miss is creeping into their room at night to watch them sleep, just like any self-respecting stalker mom does. I’m going to miss it all.

We will continue to trade spaces as our family grows in size and grows in personalities. I’d better stop dragging my heels and start moving furniture.

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s winter moves along and the calendar creeps closer to spring, producers focus their attention to preparing for calving, if it has not already begun, and the upcoming 2017 growing season. Plans may include development of a new water source or increasing the forage production on a hay stand or pasture. There may also be questions regarding funding programs available to complete on-farm projects. Making the decision to carry out onfarm improvements often gives rise to questions and the need for seeking out technical advice.

The upcoming Celebrating Rural Ranching Women event in Maple Creek will address these questions and others.

Saskatchewan Agriculture has partnered with the Society for Range Management to host the 2nd Annual Celebrating Rural Ranching

Women event in Maple Creek on March 2 and 3. This event is held during the month of March in recognition of Rural Women’s Month, to acknowledge rural women for their contributions to Saskatchewan rural communities and the agriculture sector.

Rural Women’s Month is celebrated each March in Saskatchewan.

This content-rich event offers rural women an opportunity to discuss entrepreneurship, management and marketing choices associated with farming and ranching.

The event kicks off Thursday evening with guest speaker Cynthia Beck, Health in Healing, as she will share thoughts on health and well-being for rural women. Friday’s agenda will feature Kathy Larson, beef economist with the Western Beef Development Centre, and the importance of knowing cost of production in the cow/calf sector. Three producers will share their farming and family

successes and challenges through the We are (not) all perfect people Producer Panel. Anne Wasko with Gateway Livestock will provide her thoughts on the cattle market outlook and livestock marketing.

Saskatchewan Agriculture livestock specialists will focus on the importance of meeting cow nutritional requirements, livestock water quality concerns and trace mineral supplementation. Regional forage specialists will help address questions on improving forage management on the farm.

Including plant and weed identification, forage rejuvenation options and grazing management strategies to benefit forage production.

Cost to attend this day and a half event is $50.

Space is limited. Register early! For more information and to register, contact your local Regional Forage Specialist or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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The Birth of an Activist: The Early Years of SFL President Larry Hubich

By Brad Bellegarde

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ew presidents can hold an elected position of such stature for 15 years, which is probably a blessing; but for SFL president Larry Hubich he still has the confidence of those he serves. Still, those who know him best say there is a lot more to him than just being the head of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour.

The 62-year-old, in his eighth term as president, says labour activism has always been apart of his upbringing.

“My dad was a wheat pool elevator guy, my mom worked in the local co-op store in our small town so there was lots about community and co-operatives,” he said.

“Unions in the day when I became an activist were really from that same mindset,” he says.

“Together we could do so much better than we can by ourselves.”

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour represents about 100,000 union members across the province and Hubich said the number is the highest its been since he was first elected in 2002.

Born and raised in Strasbourgh, Sask., Hubich went to school there before moving to Leader, Sask. after ninth grade. “(My dad) became the travelling superintendent,” said Hubich.

Saskatchewan Federation of Labour president, Larry Hubich. Photo by Brad Bellegarde.

“I did my grade 10, 11 and 12 (in Leader) and then I moved to Moose Jaw for one semester at Saskatchewan Technical Institute.”

Hubich didn’t finish his program at STI now known as Saskatchewan Polytechnic because he got a job at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.

He continued his education while working, taking night classes in computer science at the University of Regina.

“I became a computer programmer and analyst and got involved in my union when I was working for the Wheat Pool,” he said.

Hubich sat on the Grain Services Union (GSU) executive in the Regina Wheat Pool head office, and he also held other positions, including shop steward and treasurer.

“I signed my first union card in 1973,” he said. “It

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was called the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Employees Association.”

The SWPEA ended up becoming the GSU the following year in 1974.

“What really locked me in was back in 1976, the guy who’s prime minister now, his dad was the prime minister, Pierre Trudeau.”

Under the Trudeau government in 1976, legislation was passed for wage and price controls.

The legislation allowed companies and government bodies to impose wage restrictions on employees which prevented them from receiving wage increases above a certain amount.

The new legislation provoked the Canadian Labour Congress to sponsor a national campaign opposing the new law.

The campaign called for two national days of action, Feb. 2, 1976 and

Oct. 14, 1976.

“I was one of the ring leaders of going out from work at the Wheat Pool head office,” said Hubich.

“We had approached the company to get their agreement that we would only take out a third of the staff so they wouldn’t be any less staffed then had it been a Friday off,” he remembers, “but the management wouldn’t agree with that.”

The move by management was unacceptable to Hubich and his co-workers. After working diligently to gain support, 350 employees walked out of the office that Oct. 14.

As a result of his actions he and his co-workers were suspended for two weeks without pay for, “defying an order and a directive of the employer and being one of the ring leaders,” said Hubich.

Following his suspen-

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sion, a series of membership meetings were organized by the GSU. “They passed the hat… everybody through in five or 10 bucks and they raised enough money to pay the seven or nine of us that were suspended our full wages for all the time we were off,” said Hubich.

“It was at that point I realized how important the value of a union was…

It really cemented me as a trade unionist.”

Hubich, who was 22 at the time, got married a week after his suspension.

“I was suspended for the first week before my wedding and the first week after…so half my honeymoon was paid for by my co-workers,” he said with laugh.

His dedication to labour activism is only matched by his dedication to his family.

Married for 40 years and the father of three children, Hubich always made time for family throughout his career.

“He is actually quite a humourous guy,” said his daughter Tara Quine, who is a teacher at a Regina high school.

“That’s one side people don’t really see in the media.”

“We went to Madge Lake (Sask.) a lot, (my parents) loved camping.

We would go to the beach, ride bikes, have camp fires, kind of the classic camping (activities).”

That importance of labour activism was something Hubich emphasized not only in his workplace but also in his home.

“What he says in public is also what we were always taught (at home),” said Quine.

“Ensuring working people had good jobs and people were treated fairly and equitably. We always knew that as young people.”

Quine says that if there is one thing she wants people to know about her father, it’s his loyalty to family.

In addition to Hubich always being there for his children she said his sense of humour and how he looks at the positive in everything never comes across in the media because of his position.

It’s important to her that people understand, “he really is a guy that enjoys life!”

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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.

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'm an extremely torn person when it comes to planning and procrastinating. I have been known to make hour-by-hour itineraries for weekend trips. I have also been known to fly to foreign countries without any idea of what to do once I get there. I like the peace of mind in having a plan, but I also enjoy the freedom of having no plan at all. This is why I'm really appreciating how my trip has panned out. In terms of all the different types of travelling I've done, I probably couldn't have planned it better if I had actually tried to plan it.

Throughout this adventure I will have been fortunate enough to have a taste of many different ways to see the world. I have worked abroad on the farm in Western Australia. I have holidayed lavishly with my significant other, and on the flip side, we have camped together. I have just finished a period of guided group travel with a bunch of strangers who soon became great friends.

I'm feeling so grateful for all of my experiences thus far, which have brought me to the halfway point of my seven-month journey. Every venture, new friendship, and mishap, has helped to prepare me

The ongoing restoration of the Parthenon still visible today. Photo by Cleo Morvik

for the final chapter of my travels. Going solo.

The next 14 weeks will have me traveling across Europe, from Greece to Ireland, mostly on my own. I'm definitely glad that I have a few friends to meet up with along the way, but I'm also looking forward to the challenge of doing things on my own.

That challenge began the day I arrived in Athens, which was actually very late at night. Getting

from one place to another in a new city is always my biggest stressor. Being the small-town girl that I am, public transportation is a bit of a foreign concept to me. Fortunately, my hostel had given me some advice on how best to get there, which had me taking the 1:30 am bus to Syntagma Square for €6, followed by a 15 minute walk down Ermou Street. I was a little worried about finding my way in the dark, but every-

thing turned out just fine.

I bought the right bus ticket and hopped on the right bus all within five minutes of walking outside of the airport.

On the bus I ended up chatting with a middle aged man, seated across from me. He asked me where I was from, what I do at home, and my name.

Upon telling him the latter, he asked where my family was from. I replied that originally, they were

from mainly Norway and Germany. He gave me a funny look, and responded by saying, “But you have a Greek name!” I decided to take that as a sign that I would feel right at home here in Greece.

And so far, I have. Every street feels like it has a story. Every alley looks like it leads to someplace magical. And how can I even begin to explain the Acropolis?

In the area where I'm

staying, it seems like all roads lead to the Acropolis. Yesterday morning, after grabbing a coffee for the walk, I wandered my way over to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The word 'acropolis' translates to “highest point, extremity” in Greek, so the trek involved a bit of uphill walking, but it was well worth the view. Just before reaching the ticket office of the Acropolis, there's a cliff to climb for a breathtaking panorama of the city of Athens, and the Acropolis itself. This proved to be an excellent spot to finish my coffee before ascending to the plateau of the Acropolis.

Despite the wind, my heart was happy and warm at this mighty, marble creation. Although the world famous Parthenon appears to be all straight lines and perfect uniformity, it's actually filled with hidden curves and every section of each column is unique. That's why it has taken over 30 years to just begin to restore the temple that took only nine years to build. Much of the restoration process was dedicated to simply trying to understand how 2,463 years ago the Greeks built the darn thing in the first place.

I can't wait to find out what other secrets this part of the world is hiding, whether I actually plan to see them, or just happen to stumble across them.

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Gardening with the pits!

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itchens tend to be busy places during the winter. It’s also the time of year when we’re most apt to savour the exotic. What doesn’t go into the compote need not end up in the compost.

Kitchen propagation with kids can be the pits, as well as an opportune learning experience.

Once you’ve prepared your guacamole, wash and dry the large avocado seed. Plant it with the pointed end poking up through the soil. The soil should be kept moderately moist without being overly wet, but never be allowed to dry out. You probably won’t get the medium size tree native to South and Central America, but you should be able to produce a respectable houseplant.

Place the container in bright light, but out of direct sun, until the roots and shoots emerge. Be patient, this may take a few months. Then move it to full sun. To encourage

branching, pinch out the central stem when the plant is about 15 cm (6 in.) high. Expect fairly rapid growth from this point on.

Mangoes, large trees native to India, are grown in a similar manner to avocados but can be more difficult. Plant the seed with the eye or bud facing up, just covering it with loose soil. Keep it warm and moist. The young leaves may be red but will change to green on maturity.

Sweet potatoes have long been cultivated in Central America. First, wash it off thoroughly to remove any growth inhibitors that may have been applied to keep them from sprouting in the grocery store. Plant in soil with half of it submerged.

Place it in full sun. Roots and shoots will develop into a luxurious vine and it will continue to grow until it has exhausted the resources of the tuber. At that point, the new shoots can be used as cuttings, rooting them in sand and then afterwards replant-

ing them in a soil mix.

Pineapples are members of the large tropical bromeliad family, originating in South America and the West Indies. Select a pineapple that is relatively large and with the freshest crown of leaves.

Remove the top (including the green leaves) together with about an inch of the fruit, trimming away the soft sweet parts and leaving the hard stringy tissue. Allow the cut surface to dry for a few days to form a callus layer to prevent decay. Plant the top in sand, keeping it evenly moist but not overly wet.

Move it to a well-drained soil mix in full sun once it has rooted.

Oranges, lemons, grapefruit and other citrus species can also be grown from seed, sowing them about 2 cm (1/2 in.) deep.

I stuck some in a large pot in which a mature fig tree was already growing and simply forgot about them. Expect germination within 6 weeks. They like a rich soil in a deep pot in full sun but seem to han-

plants seldom produce indoors unless provided with cross-pollination and/or conservatory-like conditions.

Orange seedlings (tangopaso). Photo provided.

dle benign neglect very well. They’ll grow into large shrubs with shiny leaves.

Other plants you can try to grow include papaya, ginger root, date and taro.

Besides the hands-on

experience, these projects can involve a trip to your local library [or simply ask Mr. Google] to find out more about these plants and their native habitats.

But don’t expect your labour to bear fruit. These

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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 in St Andrews, NB.

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It is our songs that shake our souls awake in our bodies; singing and dancing and story-telling are food for the soul. When was the last time we spoke from the soul? Maybe we can’t pinpoint the exact time because who makes note of when we are coming from soul as opposed to, say, from obligatory rehearsed speech or rote expression or hackneyed cliché? When coming from soul we are like children playing in fresh snow, or making up silly rhymes or constructing a world out of discarded cardboard boxes. We don’t notice how ‘present’ we feel, we just are.

What is your song?

When couples sit in dance halls and restaurants or bars and the band or the jukebox starts playing a song from another time, do they still say: “They’re playing our song”? Do they get up and dance like they did when they first met? Is it the same song as the one that plays inside the soul of the individual, the song that was there when they were just a child? And do individual songs harmonize with the songs of others?

Metaphorically, and literally, speaking: songs have carried me across rough waters, over rocky terrain, through sloughs of despond and around near-unsurpassable obstacles. I’ve whistled my way past graveyards, hummed in the dark, if only to block out my own self-taunting and haunting voices. Songs have stayed with me long after friends and lovers have left my sphere, proving to me, like nothing else, that

love, once felt, is eternal.

Love is like a song that can be sung at any time, waiting for the singer; it can never be unsung.

But enough with the metaphysics. We all know how we can wallow in self-pity with a really good blues song. And how songs of the same ilk can tether us to desire when the object of desire is no longer near. Or worse: we find ourselves singing an advertising jingle, all day long! The song we call our own bears consideration: who needs to leak precious life energy on wanting what we don’t have?

Someone once suggested to me that the key to having the life I want is by being present in the life I have. So is my song whatever arises spontaneously in this very moment?

Hmmm. Let’s see what happens. At this point I sit back in my chair and stop typing and see what arises. I have to admit, it’s another sad song, but it’s not the blues. It’s got a lift and a mysterious light inside it. I started writing it after my mother died and finished it when my sister’s mother-in-law died. Minutes before she left the world she turned to her family and said: “I’m already dead.” She had made her peace; she was ready to go. In fact, she was already on her way. The song begins: “Can you see the light form here, glowing like the dawn?” …and it ends: “There’s no words for how I feel now; I’m already gone.”

I sang it over and over walking along the Okanagan Lake, under swaying ponderosa giants. It gave me great solace and succor. It was like my mother and all my ancestors were singing through me, holding me while my soul found its footing again, confident that I was perfectly capable of falling apart, until finally, as I rounded the halfway point and headed back home, I was smiling and light-footed, and began running along the shoreline.

My friend Joseph and I have been working on a performance together.

It is natural for him to ask me about my song, he sings his Cree heritage as often as he speaks it.

A few days ago he gave me a welcoming song to learn. It occurs to me the question: “When was the last time you sang your song?” could easily mean: “When will you welcome your soul back home?”

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The Christmas food hamper deliveries are finished for another year and we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who generously gave their time and money. We delivered 12 hampers this year, helping a total of 26 people. About half of our hampers went to single individuals. We are encouraged to see some people, who have been regular applicants, reach the place in their lives where they no longer find the need for a food hamper.

We would like to make special mention of the following: White Cap Resources (South West Region) for donating $1450.00, SWT $500, Innovation Credit Union - $100.00, Anderson and Co.- $100 and Stone Cliff Ag - $100. Thank you to the school for collecting food and to FCC for purchasing a significant amount of groceries to distribute. A few private individuals gave donations of $100 or more and other companies and individuals gave smaller amounts.

We also want to thank Wendy and the theatre for donating popcorn for each family and the Gull Lake and District Recreation Complex for donating the use of their facilities to sort the food.

Marjorie Patricia Pedersen

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Cultivated Acres

SW 10-14-18 W3M SE 36-13-19 W3M SW 1-14-19 W3M NE 1-14-19 W3M SE 12-14-19 W3M SW 12-14-19 W3M

159 156 128 147 133 151

Tenders will be accepted as to cash lease of the farmlands as set out above with the following conditions applying to same: 1. All tenders are to be submitted in writing to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 15th day of March, A.D. 2017.

2. All tenders are to specify the amount of yearly cash rental that the tenant is prepared to pay referencing each quarter section or total for all lands set out herein.

3. The amount of yearly cash rental plus GST is to be paid in two equal installments, April 1 and October 2, in each and every year of the term of the lease. Default in payment constitutes automatic termination of lease.

4. Tenant must be registered for GST. 5. Term of lease to be three (3) years with provision in lease for yearly renewal upon determination of rent after first three (3) year term.

6. Cultivated acreages as set out herein are estimates only.

7. Successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal written lease within thirty (30) days of notification of acceptance of bid.

8. Bids will be accepted on individual quarter sections or on entire parcel as set out herein.

9. Highest or any tender (bid) will not necessarily be accepted.

10. Forward bids and inquiries to: MacBean Tessem Barristers & Solicitors Box 550 Swift Current, SK S9H 3W4 Tel: (306) 773-9343 Fax: (306) 778-3828 Email: macbeantessem@macbeantessem.com ATTENTION: G. Foster Tessem, Q.C.

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The Vanguard Valkrys senior boys volleyball team was awarded the SHSAA sportsmanship award on February 1. Of the 10 teams at SHSAA provincial volleyball in late November, one is chosen to receive this award. The Vanguard team were the recipients of the 1A boys award. Back row (L to R) coach Steve McComish, Aaron Ramold, Colin Buckert, Josh Hiebert, Mason Carey, Ben Dyck, Tyson Petersen, coach Christopher Caswell. Front row (R to L) coach Robert Englot, Seth Shwaga, Matt Carey, Zachary Mouland, Brandon Dykema, Christopher Dykema. The team was presented their banner by SHSAA executive director Lyle McKellar.

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Tuesday February 14th

Grower Day from 9:30am to 3:30pm

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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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.

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

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