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etail sales in Saskatchewan increased by 1.2 per cent in December 2016 (seasonally adjusted), compared to November of the same year—the highest percentage change among the provinces.

According to numbers released last week by Statistics Canada, sales were more than $1.58 billion in December.

“Retail sales are a major contributor to our

gross domestic product, and growth in this area is a positive indicator for our economy,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Consumer demand and confidence with increased retail activity positively impact business performance, which in turn helps strengthen the economy.”

Year-over-year, Saskatchewan’s retail sales were up by 3.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted)— the sixth highest growth among the provinces.

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ccording to Statistics Canada numbers released last week, Saskatchewan workers enjoyed the highest month-overmonth percentage growth in average weekly earnings among the provinces in December 2016, up 2.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted) from the previous month to $1,010.37.

The national monthover-month increase was 1.0 per cent (seasonally

adjusted).

For the first time in the province’s history, the average weekly earnings were above $1,000—and remain the third highest among the provinces.

“Saskatchewan people are taking home more money at the end of the week, and this is a reflection on our economy and the opportunities in our province,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “The increased earnings

show our wages are very competitive, and this remains an attraction for skilled workers to our province.”

With inflation factored in, Saskatchewan's real wage increased by 1.2 per cent year-over-year while the national real wage declined by 0.3 per cent.

The province’s real wage ranked third highest among provinces in Canada.

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New signs have recently been installed by the Department of Highways along the #37 and TransCanada highway outside of Gull Lake. The addition of the Dangerous Goods signs will help to reduce the number of trucks carrying hazardous materials through the town. The establishment of the Dangerous Goods Route was listed as a priority concern by residents in the Community Needs Assessment completed in 2015. The Town of Gull Lake and the RM of Gull Lake partnered together to establish the Dangerous Goods designation to the Gull Lake Bypass. Photo by Kate Winquist

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ast week was Heritage Week in the province. Initiated by the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and Heritage Saskatchewan, the week aims to celebrate and raise awareness about the province’s unique past.

“From storytelling to heritage-related workshops, our government is looking forward to another eventful Heritage Week here in our province,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “This week is all about recognizing the people, places and events that have shaped Saskatchewan into the wonderful place it is today.

I encourage everyone to attend the events being held and to learn more about the history of our province by visiting local museums, historic buildings and heritage sites.”

“The wonderful thing about Heritage Week is that it can mean something different for every resident of our diverse

province,” Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Chairperson Royce Pettyjohn said. “It can be deeply personal or internationally renowned. The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has been proud to support the conservation and celebration of heritage in our province for more than 25 years, and we look forward to celebrating another Heritage Week here in Saskatchewan.”

“Our languages, traditions, significant places - ‘our tangible and intangible heritage’ - define who we are as individuals and shape our communities,” Heritage Saskatchewan CEO Ingrid Cazakoff said.

“Taking time to celebrate is a great way to highlight our rich, diverse heritage and to recognize its value and influence to our quality of life here in Saskatchewan.”

In recognition of Heritage Week, the Government of Saskatchewan has named a new geographic feature through its GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

Ozmans Lake has been named to commemorate several families who settled near the lake in the early 1900s. These families include: Odzga, Zablosky, Mazurok, Naweocki and Stocki.

The Government of Saskatchewan has also announced its intention to designate a new Provincial Heritage Property.

Located near the Cypress Hills and Maple Creek, the Historic Reesor Ranch retains its original buildings and landscaped grounds. Reesor Ranch signifies the history of ranching in Saskatchewan and the important contribution of this industry in the development of our province.

For information about Heritage Week events happening across the province, please visit https:// heritagesask.ca/awareness/heritage-week.

For information about the GeoMemorial Program and Provincial Heritage Property designation, visit www.pcs.gov.sk.ca/heritage.

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watch for restrictions during what is a very sensitive period for some of our highways as the roadbed thaws and becomes weaker. Since early December, colder weather has allowed trucks to carry heavier loads. The freeze period during the cold winter months strengthens the road bed which supports heavier truck loads. Typically, these

winter weights run from mid-November through mid-March; however, milder winter weather can reduce the winter weights period.

Truckers also need to be aware of upcoming spring road bans and follow weight limits on secondary roads during this fragile six week thaw period.

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here have been a lot of questions about trade since the U.S. election. The new President promised to take the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and he did just that with his first Executive Order.

Recently, President Trump has promised to renegotiate NAFTA, causing exporters in Canada concern about what that is going to mean.

But it is not time to push the panic button.

Canada and the U.S. are each other’s biggest customer. One commentator recently quipped “the difference between Canada and everyone else in the worlds is that we buy American”. The same holds true in the U.S., they buy Canadian. The economic health of both nations depends on this strong trading relationship, something governments on both sides of the border understand.

While “don’t panic” is the right response following the U.S. election, we cannot afford to be complacent in the face of a rising anti-trade movement. Canadian agriculture needs to dig deeper into the reasons behind the protectionist sentiment coming out of the new Administration in Washington. We also need to recognize that the rise of protectionism is not a U.S. occurrence but extends around the world.

This is a big issue for an industry like ours that depends on free flowing trade to be profitable.

Examples of new nationalism and its twin, protectionism, are all around us. This drove a majority of citizens of the United Kingdom to vote to leave the European Union. Italy is considering measures to restrict imports of durum wheat and favour their own production through country of origin labelling measures. Grain safety regulations that

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are not science based are cropping (yes the pun is intended) more and more.

This rise of protectionism is one of, if not the biggest bucket of issues that is facing Canadian grains, oilseed and special crops industries.

How do we, as an industry, effectively respond?

The first and most important response is a common message coming from Canada. This includes the messages that are being delivered

by Government Ministers, our embassies and High-Commissions abroad, exporters and farmers.

We need to be delivering a single message to foreign governments and our customers around the world, whether we are promoting the sustainability of modern Canadian agriculture (e.g., positive environmental impact of modern crop inputs like glyphosate) or opposing protectionist policies like COOL (Country Of Origin Labelling).

Whatever differences might exist between members of the value chain need to be set aside to ensure that the single message is developed and delivered. Value chain organizations provide the forum for the common industry voice to be established. This is one of our most important tasks in helping to ensure a profitable sector.

“Practices what we preach” is another important tool that will help keep borders open.

Canadian Ministers, government agencies and industry push hard for rules of trade that are based on sound scientific principles. We need to ensure that we are following those principles here at home.

The labels that appear on pesticides registered in Canada all outline how the product must be used, when it should be applied, what crops it can be applied to, the interval between application and harvest, etc. These labels are not random advice

but are based on science.

The need to be followed religiously. There are no conditions where it is acceptable to not follow the label.

Following pesticide use labels will help ensure that shipments from Canada will not contain residues that are above maximum limits. Our reputation for safe and reliable exports are key parts of the Canadian brand and are a critical component of keeping markets open, despite protectionist pressures.

We also have to pay attention to times when using some new products could cause market harm.

Pesticides are not approved at the same time in every country. There are times when a new product is approved in Canada but not approved in export markets. If our customers have not approved a chemical they may adopt a zero tolerance for any residues. We can’t ignore these market realities and expect ongoing ready acceptance of our commodities.

The cereals value chain is systematically assessing potential market risks and communicating back to farmers through the Keep it Clean – Cereals program. Before you use a product for the first time visit the Keep it Clean – Cereals website and talk to your grain buyer to make certain that there are no market concerns with its use.

This conversation may prevent difficulties when it comes time to deliver.

Trade barriers are increasing globally. This is by no means a movement limited to the U.S. Growth in protectionism is a threat to Canadian exports. Industry (including farmers) and governments must work together to combat these trade barriers with a single common Canadian approach and message.

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ederal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2017 Crop Insurance Program last Thursday. Once again, Saskatchewan producers will have access to the highest coverage in program history as the Crop Insurance Program continues to strengthen and provide effective risk protection for Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.

“Crop insurance remains the most cost effective tool farmers have to protect their farm business against weather related damage to their crops,” MacAulay said.

“The Government of Canada is working closely with provinces and territories to ensure producers continue to have access to a comprehensive suite of business risk management programs.”

“More than ever, Saskatchewan producers need access to relevant and reliable risk management programming,” Stewart said. “The 2017 Crop Insurance Program provides the coverage and options that producers need to effectively protect their farm while providing the flexibility to be innovative and make the best decisions to be successful.”

On average, Crop Insurance coverage levels are increasing to a record $217 per acre, up from $216 per acre in 2016. The improved coverage is a result of the continuation of strong forecasted crop prices and increased longterm yields. Due to an increase in coverage, the premium per acre is going up slightly to an average of $8.51 per acre from $7.84 per acre in 2016.

The effectiveness of the Crop Insurance Program for farmers was evident in 2016. A challenging growing season that included many storms and excess moisture across the province stretched into a

delayed harvest. Quality downgrading occurred to many crops and approximately 1.3 million acres of crop was unable to be harvested last fall.

While Crop Insurance claims will be finalized into spring, the compensation for producers' yield and quality losses due to last year’s challenging growing season is estimated to reach $650 million; however, more than $300 million was delivered before the end of 2016.

The Crop Insurance Program includes individualized coverage for each farming operation.

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) also provides a range of coverage options and program features that allow each farm to personalize their insurance. Producers should visit their local Crop Insurance office before the March 31 deadline to review the coverage options available and to make sure the selections they make are providing the right risk protection

for their farm business.

Changes to a Crop Insurance contract or new applications need to be made by March 31, 2017.

Producers who prefer to do their business online are encouraged to use CropConnect where reviewing coverage, options and making selections can be conducted from their computer, laptop or mobile device. Detailed program and contract information is available at any local Crop Insurance office, at www.saskcropinsurance.com or by calling 1-888-935-0000.

Crop Insurance is a Business Risk Management program supported through Growing Forward 2. Under Crop Insurance, premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Government of Saskatchewan.

Administrative expenses are fully funded by governments, 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Saskatchewan.

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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.

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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.

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inter is a good time to review previous grazing plans and amend as needed for the upcoming grazing seasons. Addition of land, herd increase and decrease, productivity changes within pastures, seasonal impacts from the previous year and management strategy changes can all create the need to develop a new grazing management plan for your operation.

Grazing management is how to use range and pasture that will obtain the highest sustainable yield of animal products while protecting vegetation, soil, water and land resources. A grazing system is a plan for managing when and where animals graze in

order to accomplish desired animal production goals while preserving or improving the pasture lands. Grazing systems can utilize a combination of native range, tame seeded perennial pastures, seeded annual pastures and other feed sources, such as crop residue or salvaged annual crops.

Key management principles to keep in mind when developing grazing plans: • Balancing livestock demand with the available forage supplies is critical to maintaining pasture health and ensuring livestock have sufficient feed supplies.

Using proper stocking rates that guard against over grazing and allow for sufficient vegetation carryover is essential to maintaining pasture

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Perils and Pirates Megan Lacelle

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hen I began applyW ing for classes at the University of Lund, one

class in particular stood out to me: Maritime and Transport Law. As a forever landlocked Saskatchewanite, I've always been equal parts fascinated and terrified of the ocean.

The closest water we had growing up was the well in the backyard or the dugout across the railway tracks.

The only boats I've ever been in came complete with five gallon pails to sit on or to store the Jackfish we just caught.

As a University of Saskatchewan student,

I knew this would be my only opportunity to study something even remotely related to the ocean. So I signed up for the class immediately.

In Saskatchewan, and elsewhere in Canada, university students study 5-6 courses per semester. In Law, we attend each class twice per week at around 80 minutes per class (unless you're taking a weekly night class).

In Sweden, the semester runs from January 19 (approximately) to June 4. This period is split into two terms: January to March and April to June.

In each of these terms I am required to take a maximum of one class.

In total I take two “Masters level” courses in Sweden and it equates to the five law courses I would have taken had I stayed in Saskatchewan.

Maritime Law is so different from anything I have ever studied and yet, the overlap with courses I have studied in Saskatchewan remain. As the only student from Canada, I am very familiar with the works of Lord Denning and decisions from the House of Lords – two things that have come up in class. Aside from that, Maritime Law is all about contracts and insurance, two concepts found worldwide in nearly any legal area.

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My classes run 3-4 times per week with two hours allotted for each lecture.

However, Sweden is not nearly as stringent as Saskatchewan.

In Lund there exists the concept of the “academic quarter.” This traditional past time derives from the days when not everyone carried a phone or had a watch. If you made an appointment at 2 p.m. you'd wait to hear the Cathedral ring two o’clock and then you would make your way to your appointment.

Translated into modern times: if the schedule says the lecture starts at 10 a.m., it really doesn't start until 10:15 a.m.

We also take a 15-minute

break after 45 minutes of lecturing.

The subject matter is interesting (with the occasional discussion on perils of the sea and pirates) but the professors and my international and local Swedish classmates really make the whole class unforgettable.

It’s invaluable to have the perspectives of law students from Denmark, Finland, Poland, China, the Netherlands and more all in one room. I have learned nearly equal amounts from my classmates as I have from my professors.

When I originally told people I was going to study Maritime Law in Sweden

they tilted their head to one side and asked me how this would be useful as a practicing lawyer in Saskatchewan. Although the specifics may not directly relate to Saskatchewan, the idea of learning about a subject I know nothing about for months at a time does.

Aside from that, learning so many international perspectives on education, the economy and environmental issues is truly expanding my thinking.

Plus, who doesn't want to study perils and pirates?

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What is fake news? Hell if I know, and I’m an editor Brian Zinchuk

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I

had a realization the other day. This April will make nine years since I started to write for Pipeline News, becoming editor shortly thereafter.

I had been recruited from being the political, cops and courts reporter with the Battlefords NewsOptimist for five years.

In the 1990s I spent one year doing all the editorial for the Saskatoon Journal, and another year with the Rosetown Eagle. This March will mark my 25 year writing a weekly newspaper column.

Yet one of the most significant issues of the day, these days, is fake news.

When you have President Donald Trump calling CNN “fake news,” it’s topical.

So what is fake news?

Hell if I know, and I’m an editor.

My Facebook feed is increasingly being populated by shared posts from organizations I have never heard of, and others whom I would have a hard time believing. These days, unless I am seeing it come from an organization I trust, and yes, CNN is near the top of the list there, I am increasingly dismissing it as fake news.

Let me scroll through Facebook on my smartphone and see what comes up, shall we? I’m not looking these up, just pointing out some that raise an eyebrow.

“Man points his camera at ice – then captures the UNIMAGINABLE on film.” That was shared by the Cypress Hills-Grasslands NDP. The website is dailyoccupation.com. “‘Totalitarian’: Ontario gov’t bill makes it easier to seize children” came from Lifesitenews.com. Not so sure about that one.

A LITTLE BIT WESTERN

Age of Aquarius Tara Mulhern Davidson kate@advancesouthwest.com

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eople seem to get a little worked up when their birthday approaches.

Children hold their birthdays in high esteem, or at least they do in our household, counting down the days until they can officially proclaim they are such-and-such years old. Yet as adults get older, apparently nobody likes to talk about their age.

Adults seem to prefer time to stand still, or even go in reverse if possible.

I keep waiting for the day when I have my age crisis but my recent 34th birthday wasn’t it. I think it probably helps that my birthday falls smack dab in the middle of February which is one of the busier months on our ranch. A birthday at this time of year tends to come and go, much like all the other

days, filled with stuff that needs to be done thanks to our calving cows and an impending bull sale. There are newborn calves to tag, cows to feed, pairs to sort, and assorted promotional and administrative tasks that make their way to the top of our priority lists.

Our twin boys also celebrate a birthday in February so when you factor that in, as well as Valentine’s Day festivities that also rate highly with the younger folk, celebrations become a little hectic and are always infused with a speck or two of manure.

My birthday also tends to fall in the middle of school break. When I was a kid, this meant many of my friends were away from home skiing or travelling. As I got older, my birthday fell during university Reading Week break, which was a little more fun. This was back in the “olden days,” when

“New batteries could last a decade with minimal upkeep” was from the Seeker Network, shared

by Discovery (Discovery channel). That might be a maybe.

“The Wolf – Trailer” This is actually an ad from HP Canada where Christian Slater very convincingly describes scenarios in a short video? Ad? Film? … something or other, that bad guys can use your office printer hack into your company’s network, steal personal information, and bring down the company.

I actually watched this in full the other day, and it made me, the computer geek, paranoid.

“Ceremony halted by voice in the back of the church – when the bride turns around, she bursts into tears” came from Newsner.com QZ.com had “China wants foreign submarines to stop travelling below

the surface in the vast ments showing the govern- career is built on discernwaters …” ment as 1. Known vaccines ing this stuff, but most “Poll: Trump more don’t work. 2. Known they people are not. Now they widely trusted than news cause the diseases they are increasingly being fed media,” came from nymag. are supposed to prevent. 3. stuff that would have been com. I don’t know what to Known they are a hazard suspect even on the pages think about that. to children. 5. Colluded to of supermarket tabloids, “Breaking: Muslim lie to the public. 5. Worked and way too many people Syrian refugee sexually to prevent safety studies. are believing it. assaulted young girls in The vaccine hoax is over!”

The way social media WEM waterpark.” That There are a few people algorithms work, the more came from debatepost. who seem to post a lot of you click on something, com, who seems to have things like that vaccine the more it feeds you that some reallllly interesting hoax one. This is usually sort of thing. It’s self-perposts. indicated by the words petuating. Thus, the more “Inner circle staffer Ka“Monsanto,” “vaccine,” bovine feces you look at, tie Walsh named as White “climate change,” “gluthe more bovine feces it House leaker,” was posted ten,” “United Nations,” feeds you. Eventually, you by trunews.com. “agenda,” and so on. Inmight believe some, or all This one might get you creasing, many things reof it is true. worried. “How sunscreen ferring to “Trump” would Is there a problem with could be causing skin canalso fall in that category, fake news? You bet your cer, not the sun,” courtesy as did a lot mentioning sweet bippie there is. collective-evolution.com.

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Of course, during one spring break, my Other Half and I did embark on a special birthday trip…to North Central Saskatchewan where we were enrolled in a bovine artificial insemination course. We had the good fortune to stay with my college roommate’s family, who just happened to host annual AI courses. For anyone unfamiliar with artificial insemination, you spend a good amount of time sticking your arm (shoul-

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hanks to a group of volunteers in Maple Creek, people have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of music in a unique, listening room setting.

Kevin Rittinger, who is the driving force behind the program, says it all started about a year ago.

“Basically, there was a group of people in town that were looking at trying to redevelop an arts council, and based on resources and funding and that type of stuff, there wasn’t really a way to get it kickstarted again.

There was a group of us that enjoyed music and live performances that decided to work on putting together some small venue house concert type events.

It was a starting base from there.”

The program would not be successful without the support of three local businesses who all stepped up to provide venues to hold the events in.

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of Ghostown Blues and Broken Spoke all stepped up. It’s all non-profit. It’s just volunteers that run the program and the use of the venues that are supplied to us at no cost by the owners,” Rittinger explained.

Rittinger does all of the planning and arranging of the concerts … he even provides accommodations in his own home for the artists to stay.

Kevin says that the house concerts and small venue concerts are rare opportunities to gather together with friends, and hear some extraordinary music.

“We’re getting some really good performers.

Claude Bourbon is an amazing Medieval Spanish Blues guitar player from Germany. The Red Dirt Skinners come from the UK, Slocan Ramblers are a Bluegrass Band. It’s just a really diverse portfolio of music” Small Venue concerts allow music lovers to connect with national touring artists in a more personal way. The performers are

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Those wishing to book a seat at one of the performances can call Kevin at 306-661-8449 or RSVP to maplecreekevents@concertsinyourhome.ca.

bar. The Slocan Ramblers recorded Coffee Creek the same way they perform on stage: standing up, leaning into the music, and pushing harder and harder for that edge just beyond.

Red Dirt Skinners Thursday, April 20th Jasper Lounge 8:00 PM Hailing from the South East of England,and widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts to come out of the UK in recent years, the sublime genre-defying sound of the Red Dirt Skinners is created by husband and wife team, Rob and Sarah Skinner.

In 2013 the Red Dirt Skinners became the first band in history to succeed at both the British Blues and the British Country Music awards. Don’t let these accolades pigeonhole the Skinners though; their audiences always describe them as ‘refreshingly different’.

Drawing on influences from folk, country, blues, Americana, jazz and everything between, the

Slocan Ramblers Wednesday, March 8th Ghostown Blues 7:30 PM The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch.

Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans (2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award recipients), have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan.

This is roots music without pretension, music intended to make you feel something, music to get you moving in a crowded

Red Dirt Skinners’ sound is instantly recognizable.

Comfortably blending exceptional, almost telepathic, harmonies with the unique instrumentation of soprano saxophone and acoustic guitar, audiences fall in love with the Skinners sound.

From small beginnings in small venues, the Red Dirt Skinners swift rise in popularity sees them now commanding theatre audiences across Europe and Canada. A Red Dirt Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism and outstanding musicianship.

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ull Lake’s annual Winterfest was held on February 18, and despite not having an abundance of snow for the event, the committee still managed to provide professional snow carver, Sarah McKen, with what she needed to create a work of art.

“I was in conversation with the committee over the past month, said McKen, they did everything perfectly! The forms that are set up. They had to “import” snow, which seems crazy, but I’m very grateful for the work that they did.”

McKen, who calls Man-

itou Beach (near Watrous) home, has been sculpting snow for several years and has represented Saskatchewan at national competitions in Quebec.

She has won several awards at the Prince Albert Winterfest as well.

McKen and her partner, Clayton Cave, started their day before sunrise to get a good start before the temperature started to climb. McKen starts the process by roughing out the design, starting with a shovel to do the big surface. After that she takes a rasp, which is a fairly course tool, and goes over the entire surface. Different rasps are used throughout the process to create the final

work of art.

“In professional snow carving, you don’t add in any colour or anything like that, so it’s all about getting smooth surfaces and nice clean edges … and then you get your shadows,” McKen said.

On this day, McKen would create an owl, which was abstracted and simplified, thinking about the warmer weather from a practical point of view.

“There are some nice clean, smooth edges there. If I can get it done well, it will look good as it’s throwing shadows,” stated McKen. The Winterfest Committee is to be commended for bringing in such an amazing artist.

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oming up on Saturday, March 11th, Blenders is hosting the Canadian bluegrass/ folk/celtic singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist J.P. Cormier.

Born in London, Ontario, Cormier has been playing guitar since around age five. As a child he displayed an unusual ability to play a variety of instruments by ear, and has stated that he learned guitar by listening to such noted country/bluegrass musicians such as Chet Atkins and Doc Watson.

By age sixteen Cormier had recorded his first album and he began working the U.S. festival circuit. This led him to move to the United States and to begin working as a session musician.

He continued to perform live on the festival circuit and at the Grand Ole Opry[3] with country

J.P. Cormier is a performer that you won’t want to miss. He’s performing at The Lyric on March 11. Photo Provided

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he countdown for the 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards has officially begun, as the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) announced its nominees last week.

The Swift Current Allied Arts Council is pleased to present a dance performance as part of their 16-17 season as Ballet Jorgen returns to the city. “We try to include a dance show at least every second season, “ notes Arts Council President Melanie Friesen. “We have seen

Ballet Jorgen’s take on classical ballet in past but this will be something a little different – a mix of contemporary and classical works in a very innovative performance.”

The show, called “Bouffonia”, marked the return of acclaimed Canadian choreographer Robert Desrosiers in 2013 after a decade-long absence from dance creation. Known as one of the country’s most imaginative choreographers, this new work bears his unmistakable hallmark and is billed as a surreal spectacle and an exciting example of the special genre of dance-theatre Desrosiers established

“My albums are really interesting and weird because of that,” Cormier has said. “They have a strange continuity, even the cuts that are years

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colleges in North America that offered a specialty in bluegrass instruments.

During his stay at Northeast he began playing the dobro and piano.

apart. But I have so much materially recorded, it's ridiculous. I'm probably one of the only people around that has that kind of luxury to not have to stress about producing product. I can just do what I do and as it comes out it gets organized into packages. I'm pretty lucky.”

To date J.P. Cormier has won thirteen East Coast Music Awards and one Canadian Folk Music Award and was just nominated for a Juno in the Roots Traditional category this year.

J.P. Cormier is not to be missed. Stuff this good only comes around so often. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Pharmasave. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the music will begin at 8:30pm. For more information about the show or the Blenders Music Series check out our website, www.blendersmusic.ca, or contact Shann Gowan at 306778-2686, or srgowan@ yourlink.ca.

during his career. The piece features fantastical sets, props and costumes and includes many acrobatic dance elements.

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen loves to share their creativity with Canadians in the communities in which they live and are ardent supporters of the creation of new ballet works, seeing the development of 196 new works by 78 choreographers in the past 25 years.

Tickets for the performance are $45 each and are available at Ticketpro by calling 1-888-6559090 or online at www. ticketpro.ca. The show starts at 7:30pm at the Sky Centre on March 7.

hen I began I Am Free – Saskatchewan writer, wanderer, and musician Del Suelo’s “slow-art” project that combines text and an audio CD in a compact hardcover package – I was perplexed. What was this? Autobiography, I surmised. But by the second essay – or chapter, or linked story – a plot evolved and it began to read more like a novella.

Knowing the genre of a text isn’t critical to its enjoyment, but as both a writer and reviewer I’m perhaps unfairly keen to “name that genre”. I quickly came to appreciate the blurred lines and the vagueness (ie: we never learn which Saskatchewan city the story’s set in), especially as they emulate the dream-like text.

I turned to the author’s own website (www.delsuelo.net) for explication, and learned that Del Suelo (aka Eric Mehlsen) describes the text portion of his mesmerizing book\CD combo as a novel. The CD’s ten songs correspond to their same-named chapters. In Del Suelo’s words: “The songs and prose lean on each other in a way that together create a sense of

depth that I’ve never been able to formulate with either medium.” Well said, young man.

The first chapter, “By Myself,” introduces Del Suelo’s narrator and protagonist – an urban office worker dissatisfied with his white collar career and uninspired life – meditating on the tiny cactus he bought on impulse. “It took thousands of years for it to become a resilient, symmetrical masterpiece – and now it sits on display as an ornament in my office.”

He walks home through the snowy streets beneath a low-lying sun and observes his surroundings. “There’s a pile of snow-covered leaves in the front yard of one of the houses I pass …” It’s non-dramatic, everyday stuff.

Like many of us who live alone, the narrator makes simple meals and plops on the sofa before settling into whatever’s caught his attention on Netflix. He’s lonely, and wades into melancholy.

And then there’s an all-night supermarket; a papaya; and a girl with a “vintage lavender jacket with a cheap faux-fur collar,” a lip ring, and a counter-culture lifestyle. Hello! By the end of chapter two I’m tempted to play the CD to discover

what the author’s created to accompany this text, but no, reading first, then listening.

Del Suelo’s penned a compelling story. His work’s often poetic (ie: deep melancholy is “like the blackened forest after a fire, or the ruins of a village after a storm”) and frequently insightful (ie: the narrator smokes because he likes “the mild comfort of having something to with [his] hands.”). The book quietly makes a case against accepting the status quo – degree, job, home, materialism. It promotes living solely as “a human with a heartbeat.”

Then there’s the music.

I played the CD, then played it twice more. Sublime. The author wrote most of the songs, sings them, and plays all but drums on each. He also produced the recordings.

I Am Free is some kind of masterpiece. I’m illumined, Del Suelo. More, please.

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odie Prevost is a Canadian country music sensation. When he was 14 he picked up his first guitar, and since then his career hasn’t stopped accelerating. He began his journey on the path to fame by playing guitar, and writing songs simply to entertain his friends and family. Little did the world know that those family concerts would spark the pilot light on one of the biggest engines in Canadian country music.

Codie has been nominated and won dozens of awards for his art, from the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards to the Canadian Country Music Awards.

Codie grew up on a 2,000-acre farm, where his mother runs a small town bar. He has two sisters, one older and one younger. During family events Codie would listen to his mother and his uncle as they played guitar and sang songs. These family concerts were what began to grow the love of music within Codie.

Making the leap from farm to fame has not been an easy task. Codie grew up in the 300 person farming community of Archerwill, Saskatchewan. He first learned how to play by picking up his mother’s guitar and practicing until the calluses on his fingers began to develop. After only two years of learning the guitar, Codie began to write as well. Songs began pouring out of the young artist and before long, Codie found himself, engulfed in a sea of talent competitions.

Codie’s first band wasn’t even in the country genre.

When he started up his first band with some friends, they played mostly punk music. They would play covers from some of their favourite punk bands such as Goldfinger, and Green Day. Codie thrived from the pressure that came from the talent competitions.

Each one would give him butterflies right before he was about to play. As soon as the spotlight hit Codie, those butterflies would melt away like a pat of butter. That ability still resides within Codie today, even when he plays concerts with groups like Emerson Drive, or Big and Rich.

Codie went to college after high school. While studying academically and honing his craft in music, Codie was still participating in talent competitions.

It was one of those competitions where Codie took the exit onto the highway of country music and never looked back.

Codie met his manager, Al Leblanc after that talent competition. Together these two were able to take the entertainment indus-

try by storm. With the help of Al, Codie found himself playing concerts every weekend at different bars.

When Al first accepted the offer to be Codie’s manager he gave him a task. ‘You have 4 weeks to learn 30 songs.’ Codie got to work, and after only two weeks Al called saying, ‘Hope you’re ready, I booked you for a show!”

Codie successfully learned 30 songs in two weeks.

Through a friend of Al’s, Codie was able to spend a bit of time in a studio which led to Codie’s first EP called, “Surrounds Me Again.” The song was released in Saskatchewan which is where more doors of opportunity began to appear for Codie.

After spending a couple years hopping from bar to bar playing shows every weekend, Codie and Al decided it was about time to record an album. This was not an easy task. Codie’s search for funding ended up at an organization called Community Features, which is put in place to help people achieve their goals by providing the financing and knowledge needed to succeed in business in rural Canada.

Codie spent a lot of time searching for funding.

He went into many banks to look for loans, none of which wanted to help out.

After putting together a five year business plan, Al and Codie went in front of the board and delivered their case. The plan was a success, and Codie received the funding.

Soon he was on his way to Nashville to record his very first album. Codie still thanks Community Features for believing in him and giving him the opportunity to share his music with the world.

Codie was asked to bring his guitar to demonstrate his abilities to the whole organization. He played his song, “The Road Ahead,” unknowingly foreshadowing the successful career that indeed lay ahead of the star.

Using the money from the loan, Codie was able to record his first album in Nashville, Tennessee.

Codie still continued to play at the bars, but he was able to play shows with some larger Canadian bands such as Emerson Drive, and Doc Walker.

One of the goals outlined in the business plan Codie

and Al presented to Community Features was to win at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards.

Not only did that first album win, but it earned Codie seven awards from the SCMAs in 2011.

Awards began to flood in for the star. In 2010 Codie won an award for Best Country Song from the Independent Music Awards and he was also nominated for the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Award. In the three year span from 2011 to 2013 Codie won awards at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Codie was nominated for the Canadian Country Music Awards Rising Star in 2011 and 2012.

This past year has been a big one for Codie. He has played concerts with Florida Georgia Line, Joe Nichols, and Big and Rich, he even began a tour with fellow artist Stephen Maguire called “Imagine No Bullying.” During that tour, Codie, Stephen, and the Canadian Red Cross would go from school to school playing music and speaking to the masses in an attempt to bring bullying to an end.

More shows are scheduled in April and May for the Imagine No Bullying Tour. The proceeds from these concerts go to the Canadian Red Cross.

Throughout Codie’s career, he has remained the same humble farm boy. Every Tuesday night he logs into Twitter to connect with his fans and friends. He wants nothing more than to help people through his songs and he does that. The Imagine No Bullying tour is a great example.

Codie is a great musician, a great writer, a great friend, a great husband, and a great leader.

His music rocks, and his personality is solid. He is a wonderful person to know, and a talented artist and he has an extensive resume of awards and achievements to prove it.

The Lyric Theatre Proudly welcomes Codie Prevost to the stage for a fundraising concert March 18, 2017. Tickets are $25 and available at Pharmasave. Doors at 7:30 and Show at 8:30 pm. This evening is generously sponsored by MNP.

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ou’ve read about them and have probably listened to them over the years. Well, now’s your chance to rock out to the League of Wolves a couple more times before they hit the road to stardom!

League of Wolves will be hosting two fundraisers in Maple Creek and Swift Current to help support their journey east to Toronto where they will meet with producer Gavin Brown.

It took many years of hard work, dedicated passion to music, long days in the studio and probably a couple of blisters on their fingers as well, to get them to this point.

“We’ve been playing together since we were kids,” Dillon Currie, rhythm guitarist and vocals, explained. “Ethan (bass guitar), Aspen (vocals, guitar), Greig (drums, vocals) and I all grew up in Maple Creek.”

The group would jam together throughout the years until 2012 when they seriously began the idea of League of Wolves.

They would play at local dances and festivals in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan. They rocked the stage at Maple Creek’s Street Dance this past August.

The growing band introduced their newest member in 2016. Leot Hanson, who formally played with the well-known Saskatoon band Sheepdogs, added another sound to help shape the League of Wolves.

“We’ve known Leot since we moved to Saskatoon (in 2012) … he started coming over and jamming with us,” Currie explained. “We ended up making our last EP, Like it Should Be, with him…we really loved the outcome and so that’s sort of where we are now.”

And where they are now is fundraising to help get the five of them to Toronto to start professionally

working on a full album and tour the country.

This all started in the summer when the group received a grant from Rawlco Radio of $10,000 to put towards their next album.

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Really good support from Maple Creek up to Saskatoon and all the small towns around in between, we get a lot of support from the people within the province.”

“That kind of kick-started us that we needed to do this and we needed to find a real producer,” Currie explained. “We wanted to find a good producer. It was Leot [who] suggested we look into Gavin Brown and Noble Street Studios.

Their track record is unreal.”

Gavin Brown has

worked with major bands including Barenaked Ladies, Three Days Grace, Doc Walker, The Tragically Hip and many more.

League of Wolves have also worked with Jacquire King down in Nashville, Tennessee who mixes their music. He was a part of their last EP in 2016.

Although they’ve started getting help from those well known in the music industry, League of Wolves gives tons of credit to their home province and the fans within it.

“I think Saskatchewan in general has such a great music scene,” Currie said.

“Really good support from Maple Creek up to Saskatoon and all the small towns around in between, we get a lot of support from the people within the province.”

“We feel really lucky to be from Saskatchewan.”

But through all the fun music has to offer, the band has faced challenges trying to get to where they want to be. Financially,

they’re looking at about $50,000 for their Toronto gig to professionally create their next album.

“Financially it’s not easy to be a touring band or a travelling band at all,” Currie explained.

“Our business is always growing, our band is always growing … We’re just always learning and I think that’s been the biggest thing is to continue to get better as a band to make better music, but to also manage yourselves better.”

Their upcoming fundraisers will help them do just that – grow the band and continue to do great things.

On March 4th at the Rockin Horse in Maple Creek, the band will host their first of two events.

Tickets are $30 for this family friendly evening which includes a chicken and ribs supper. Raffle prizes and auction items will be available as well as live performances during and after supper.

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A second fundraiser on March 24th at Walker Place in Swift Current will be $15 for those age 19 and up. A bar will be set up, raffle and auction items will be available as well. A local Swift Current band will be on stage to open up the night.

At these fundraisers, League of Wolves will be revealing their new shirts designed by Swift Current local Kelsey Chabot.

Although the main purpose of the fundraisers are to raise the money needed for Toronto, there’s more going on for the band behind the scenes.

“We’ve got so much support from the past from local businesses and local people, we try to return the favour as much as we can,” Currie explained.

“We wouldn’t be where we’re at without the help from the small town people and people we’ve grown up with, the fans that we’ve met along the way and the friends we’ve made.”

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ne-third of Canadians over 65 have hearing loss. But it's not just a problem for seniors – younger people can be affected too. In fact, 10% of all Canadians have some type of hearing loss.

Could you be at risk for hearing loss? Here are some of the most common causes: Noise exposure: Noise (short or longer-term exposure to loud noise) damages the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. These cells translate sound vibrations into nerve signals so that your brain will recognize and "hear" the sounds. Noise-related damage is irreversible.

Read "protect your hearing" to find out more about noise-related hearing loss and how to reduce your risk.

Aging: Although people of all ages can be affected by hearing loss, the risk increases with age. The cause of age-related hearing loss is not always clear: sometimes it's related to a lifetime of noise exposure, while other times a genetic component is involved.

Infections or injuries: Ear infections can lead to hearing loss if not treated, because they can damage the eardrum, the bones in the middle ear (which transmit sound to the inner ear), or the nerves responsible for hearing.

Head injuries or trauma to the ear can damage the eardrum (small tears can heal on their own) or the bones of the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.

Other: Other possible causes of hearing

loss include Ménière's disease (a condition that damages the inner ear, leading to hearing loss and vertigo attacks), certain medications (such as antibiotics and cancer treatments), earwax buildups, congenital conditions, prenatal conditions (such as fetal alcohol syndrome), family history, and certain tumours (such as those that grow on the nerves responsible for hearing).

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Getting the most bloom for buck from your bouquet Erl Svendsen

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ne of the most common questions I hear from eager vegetable gardeners is, “What is the best potato to grow?”

My response is usually, “What do you want to do with your potatoes? All potatoes are not created equal.” According to the World Catalogue of Potato Varieties, there are at least 4500 cultivated varieties of potatoes in over 100 countries. In Canada alone, there are 160 registered cultivars.

Potato cultivars grown in Saskatchewan can be organized into one of four categories: red (and purple), russet, white or novelty.

Red skinned potato varieties are recommended for boiling since their flesh is usually more watery. Potatoes high in solids (i.e. most russet varieties) are preferred for frying as they use less oil or for baking; these same potatoes usually become mushy when boiled. The cooking qualities of white

skinned and novelty potatoes depend on the variety.

Pontiac was the long-established ‘red-skinned’ potato variety grown on the Prairies for many years. While Pontiac is early maturing, has good boiling qualities and usually produces excellent yields, it is also known for intense scab problems, hollow heart (i.e. holes in the centre of the potato) and deep-set eyes. A better choice for red potatoes is Norland. Norland’s skin is a brighter red and does not oversize as quickly as Pontiac. It is early maturing, somewhat resistant to scab and has excellent boiling qualities.

Other recommended red skinned potato cultivars recommended include Viking (early maturing, but with oversize tubers late in the season), Sangre (mid-season maturing, excellent boiling, medium sized tubers) and AC Peregrine (mid to late season maturity, uniform size and shape, resists oversizing, resistant to

scab, the best storage variety of the reds).

Two purple skinned cultivars with bright white flesh that perform well in the Prairie garden are Purple Viking (early-maturing, large tubers and excellent flavour) and Caribe (mid-season maturity with good flavour).

Russet Burbank (formerly known as Netted Gem) is the traditional russet potato. It is late maturing, oblong with brown russet skin with a dry texture making it an excellent choice baking or frying but often turns mushy when boiled.

Growing Russet Burbank can be challenging in a dry climate like the Prairies as it is prone to hollow heart and knobs that form under variable moisture conditions during the growing season. Better choices for drier fleshed potatoes for baking or frying include Pacific Russet, Ranger Russet, Goldrush and Russet Norkotah. This last cultivar produces a very uniform potato but is not as flavourful as the others.

Shepody is an all-purpose potato with white skin and excellent flavour

and can be used boiling, French frying and baking. It has excellent yields but tends to oversize later in the season and is susceptible to scab and hollow heart.

Yukon Gold (good yields, boiling, baking or fried) and Bintje (late maturing with excellent yields of small to medium sized potatoes) are both yellow-fleshed cultivars recommended for their flavour.

A few unique potato cultivars to try include: Banana or French Fingerling (long to banana-shaped, small, yellow-fleshed tubers), Russian Blue (purple skin and purple flesh) and All Red (red skin and red flesh). Eagle Creek Farms from Bowden, Alberta (www.seedpotatoes.ca) is an excellent source for unique and interesting seed potatoes including heritage varieties. Orders are accepted between January-April for shipment from April to mid-May. Specialty potato varieties may also be found in your local garden centres.

Always plant certified potato seed, preferably locally grown. You can reduce the risk of spreading devastating potato and soil diseases by purchasing local potato seed grown by experienced Saskatchewan seed potato growers. 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.

us that conflict is ‘wrong’ or ‘bad’, but really, it’s just dynamic energy- and potential material for stories with some kind of insight, shift in awareness or consciousness, or, if we are REALLY evolved, great humour! Conflicting views are inevitable between any two distinctly different people coming from two distinctly different life experiences. It’s what we do with the conflict that makes for interesting stories.

I got the idea for this question from writing teacher Nancy Sloane Aronie. She encourages us to look at the things said to us long ago that still hurt. They may actually be what’s stopping us from honouring the voices inside, the authentic urging voices that have always been in touch with our passions. She shared some of her students’ responses.

One was from a big, burly biker guy. The words he read, shakily, came from his dad: “Everything you touch turns to crap.” A woman who, as an unstoppable tomboy of ten, dove into everything with gusto, was warned by her mother she’d get fat. “Even a train stops!” she yelled.

Nancy recalled these words: “You! The big one!

Get out of the picture!” My

own came from an editor of a long-gone BC poetry journal: “Your writing is a clear write-off. Even ICBC would wince!” (ICBC being the Insurance Corp of BC).

It took me twenty years before I sent something off to publishers again, and that was at the insistence of a highly successful writer-friend who must have known what she was talking about.

The point of recalling hurtful words is not to reopen the wound or celebrate victimhood. It’s to discharge them of the hold they have on us. Shrink them to nothing. We release them from where they hid, secreted in shame. We lift each other out of the dark and lighten up through stories, laughter, and tears. We may even come to see them as harmless! It’s like what an old-timer named Paul once told me. He was having a conversation with his best friend Jack and he was “going on and on” about something annoying his wife did that was driving him nuts. Finally Jack says: “Ok, so, now why don’t just put it out of your head for a couple of days and then see how you feel.” “Jack! A couple of days?” exclaims Paul. “In a couple of days I’ll forget all about it!”

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: March 22 – Succulent Care @ Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7:30 pm; FREE.

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recently picked up a copy of David Copperfield. Charles Dickens is one of my favourite authors but I sped through most of his writing in university, where getting through the dozens of novels per semester made basking in great works impossible.

Dickens’ words and insights had the power to shake me into laughter and tears. I took to memorizing opening lines as a way to jumpstart my own writing. So, last week, before I even opened to the first chapter, “I Am Born”, I found myself reciting the first phrase: “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or forever its victim, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.”

But guess what? The “or forever its victim” part isn’t in the book! Somehow, somewhere along the way, I inserted it. I’m sure if I look back at what was happening in my life, I’d see a connection to my need to expand on Copperfield’s options and my own sardonic reflection and semi-conscious self-warning. As it is, it’s a good reminder to self that

I am capable of owning my own responses and decisions in the midst of a life that can, at times, feel completely out of control. ( Not to mention a heads up that I can, at times, on the rare occasion mind you, misquote others.)

Nothing hurts like mean words. The old ‘sticks and stones’ rhyme, while true, underestimates the deep and invisible ways words can wound us. Harsh words are not always intended to hurt; based on the impact words have on us we can make an assumption of harmful intention. Pointed remarks can be slung out of frustration, or “just to mess with” us. Whatever the source of the sting, I find staying wounded is of no use; unless you are trying to strengthen the habit of hurt. Replaying the insult just adds to the injury.

Instead of making us the hero of our own lives, we do indeed become forever its victim. We hump our resentments around with us, re-feeling the hurt. In fact, the word ‘resentment’ comes from the French resentir, to re-feel. As was once pointed out to me: resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

Joan Didion famously wrote: We tell ourselves

stories to keep us alive.

But, as every great story-teller knows, when we whine or rant or rage for too long people stop listening. I’ve been told by my ‘advisor’ that I have a lot of stories in my head, all going on at once, and some of them might be worth jettisoning. Sure, I’ll get on that. Thanks.

Like, it’s easy to just get rid of the old tapes playing in my brain. But I know she’s right; I don’t want to let my past colour my present, which in turn can dictate my future. I don’t under-estimate the capacity for past catastrophes to jeopardize and even abort present-day potentialities.

I constantly come across statistics about how much of our pasts we drag into our present-day encounters, especially encounters with people we really care about. One of my favourite writers on the matter, Anne Stirling Hastings, says “only a small percentage of strong emotion triggered by others is really about what is going on in the present.” How small? Would you believe 10%? Despite the fact that “ it can feel better if we know that the intensity of the emotional response is not about something we’ve done; it’s about something else”; I’m stymied by how

much of me is apparently not even in the room when I get scared, pissed, overly defensive or, worse, highly articulate in my indignation or condemnation.

So, if 10% of me is present, where’s the other 90%?

That’s my job to find out.

Deciding to sit with our responses, consider the stories we tell ourselves and others about ourselves, we may just find out that our responses are predictable; predicated on genuine past hurts. “Feelings aren’t facts,” I am reminded. But they do exist, and they need to be acknowledged.

It’s also worth remembering that, in a conflict, you’re standing across from someone who is also dealing with same ratio of presence. And, of course, the more we are aware of our triggers, those old hurts that get unknowingly jostled, like dentists hitting a nerve with a drill, the more the ratio shrinks.

Me, if I can get down to 70%/30% by the time I’m sixty I’ll be ecstatic!

Before I sound too much like an amateur psychologist I’ll get to my point.

Well, one of them. Writing is one way to use that 90% creatively. The conflicts inherent in relationships, of all kinds, are the manure of great gardens. I’m not sure who convinced

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Living With Less Cleo Morvik

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hen I began my planning for this trip, one of the things I looked forward to the most was packing. I'm not sure what that says about me, but the thought of laying out all my favourite t-shirts and musthave accessories, and purchasing all the little travel tools at the outdoor store thrilled me. It still does, honestly. Weeding through the essentials and non-essentials is both a tedious, and an exciting job. I wanted every item to be stylish, packable, and functional, if not multifunctional. There was also the task of packing for the very different climates of dry Australia, rainy New Zealand, steamy Southeast Asia, and Europe in the winter.

Of course, I also needed something to pack all that gear into. After much contemplation, I purchased the Tortuga V2 online. I decided on this bag because it had great reviews, it opened up all the way like a suitcase rather than a typical top-loading hiker's backpack, and lastly because it fits most airline's dimensional restrictions for carry-on luggage. This left me with just 44 litres to fill.

Many of the people that I've met on my travels thus far have given me a look of disbelief when they've seen my backpack and the small daypack I travel with, and learn how long I'm on the road for. “Seven months, with that pack?” they say. I sheepishly nod, always second-guessing my decision to carry the smaller, non-traditional backpacker's bag. Honestly, my bag is a blessing

and a curse. I wish I had more space for souvenirs and gifts, but at the same time, the self-imposed restrictions on what I could pack and what I can buy along the way is a constant reminder of how few possessions a person really needs.

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Every time I repack my bag before heading off to a new destination I play the “do you really need this?” game with myself.

More and more I'm realizing that I really don't need a lot...

Learning to live with less has been a great lesson for this material girl. I love stuff, but I'm getting pretty good at deciding what I actually need. When I started out on this journey, I had my backpack filled up with “normal clothes” and Kerry and I shared an old hockey bag to throw some “work clothes” into. Once we left our job on the farm in Australia, we ditched the work clothes, (and I also ended up leaving behind what was supposed to be an everyday street shirt that somehow wound up with tractor grease on it, you know how that goes) and we were left with our street clothes.

When I was researching what to pack for long-term travel I found it extremely helpful to read the packing lists of other experienced travellers, so for the sake of being helpful, and hopefully not boring, this is what I had upon leaving the farm: Bottoms - one pair of jeans, one pair of

plain black pants, one pair of leggings, one pair of lightweight athletic joggers, and four pairs of shorts. Tops – three plain t-shirts, a grey Hard Pressed t-shirt with the Saskatchewan emblem on it (represent!), three tank tops, two layering camisoles, one tunic-style long sleeve, one long sleeve cotton dress, and one zipup sweater. Shoes – one pair of Blundstone boots, one pair of comfy walking shoes, one pair of dress-up flats, and one pair of cheap flip-flops. Also included were several pairs of socks and underwear obviously, one swimsuit, two belts, one scarf, and one rain jacket. I also chose a couple pieces of jewelry to spice up those outfits, and a few of my favourite cosmetic products to bring along.

When I initially packed my bag, my goal was to pack things that I knew I would wear, that I could wear in different seasons, and that I could be ok with leaving behind if need be.

I think I actually did a decent job of it. Since then, I've replaced a few shirts, added a few cold-weather items to the mix, and am currently trying to figure out the best way to discard of a couple warm-weather items. I definitely do not need four pairs of shorts in Germany right now.

Every time I repack my bag before heading off to a new destination I play the “do you really need this?” game with myself. More and more I'm realizing that I really don't need a lot. A few basic pieces of clothing, deodorant, good shoes, and a sense of adventure are all I truly need.

SPIRITUAL GLEANINGS

The Miracle of Dialogue Joyce Sasse

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rying to understand Reuel Howe’s book “The Miracle of Dialogue” was a challenge given to seminary students in the early ‘60’s. It had to do with encouraging us, from our various Denominational pedestals, to risk talking honestly about what we believed, yet remain open to listen to what the other person was saying.

The clinch line was to remind us that any changes brought about through this exchange would be because of God’s advocacy, not ours.

Since I belong to a Denomination that is an amalgamation of Churches, this talk of dialogue and the risks

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involved made sense.

When I was preparing for overseas Mission work by the end of the ‘60’s, the key phrase was “Partnership”. The relationship between those from the “sending church” and those in the “receiving churches” was one of Partnership.

Each learned from the other as we engaged in Biblical studies, talked about each other’s cultures, and determined together what we wanted to accomplish.

I returned home much richer for the experience of those years spent in Korea.

Now the key phrase is “Reconciliation”, which takes Dialogue and Partnership to a new level.

Reconciliation invites us to look back to see what harms have been done because we imposed

stereotypes on each other instead of opening ourselves to see what the other had to offer. We start by lamenting those harms so we can begin to move forward.

What a blessing that many rigid lines are softening. Churches do work together across Denominational lines.

Women are able to make unique contributions in business, industry, government and the church. We are encouraged to welcome immigrants with a view to anticipating what their citizenship means.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours are beginning to see themselves to be partners in nation-building.

True dialogue can bring about many miracles.

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he Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association presents the 2017 Step into Spring Home & Leisure Show happening March 10 – 12, 2017.

It’s the largest trade show in Southwest Saskatchewan and features exhibitors from across the province and Alberta. Here is the perfect opportunity to plan on your spring-like activities for home décor, garden supplies and recreational activities.

There will be everything from home improvement and decor ideas, to yard and garden equipment, outdoor living, travel and tourism information, and the latest in recreational fun. Over 70 Commercial Exhibitors showcase their products with many offering special promotions.

The food concession will be open, and will feature daily specials for a spring-time family treat. Those in atten-

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The Swift Current Ag & Ex board of Directors appreciate the businesses throughout Southwest Saskatchewan and Alberta that participate in the event.

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Tourism Saskatchewan 2016 Finalists Announced The Cypress Hills Destination Area Inc. and Four Members Named as Finalists in Tourism Saskatchewan Awards

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Y 3300 G Y R E G N R E E I N H E O1144 RO O •• HI P R P R O • P R D O P E • I R F D P I O E T I R CKK P ORRTIF LIIC O XX2200 R L FFO L P A O R R L & E P A 7 N R I & 2 E M 7 N O MI PPRRO2 Net Weight: 113.4 Kg (250 Lbs.) 1974 South Service Road W., Swift Current, Sask S9H 5J4 Office: 306-773-2383 Fax: 306-773-2392 - Roger Mangin, Manager Cell: 306-741-3766 Email: roger.renu@outlook.com HOURS: MON-FRI 8 AM - 5:30 PM SAT 8 AM - NOON

SQUARE BALE HAY AUCTION For: LLOYD & SANDRA HINKS Swift Current, Sk. (306) 741-9784

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 starting at 1:30 pm. CST.

Location:

Switzer Auction

3 miles West of Swift Current on #1 Hwy., 5 ½ miles North on Kilton Hill Road, ½ mile West on TWP Rd. 164 (GPS: N50.22.15; W107.54.25)

1425 ALFALFA/BROME SQUARE BALES It is the buyers responsibility to inspect the hay to their satisfaction before buying.

All hay sells as is, where is. Sold by the bale. Price includes loading bales until March 30, 2017. Feed Test Results & Catch Weights available sale day. These bales are crimped. Bales size is 32” x 32” x 8’.

For more info call Lloyd at (306) 741-9784.

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Rural Municipality of Piapot #110

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

FOREMAN/OPERATOR POSITION 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 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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omination finalists for the coveted Tourism Saskatchewan Awards were announced February 23, 2017 and this year included not only members of the Cypress Hills Destination Area Inc., but, once again, the Destination Marketing Organization itself which was nominated for the Fred Heal Tourism Ambassador Award (Executive Director, Gail Kesslar), Tourism Employee of the Year Award (Finance Manager, Kristine Scheller), and the Gil Carduner Marketing Award.

Joining the CHDA on the list of Award finalists are:

• The Resort at Cypress Hills, Maple Creek Business of the Year Award (Over 20 Employees) • The Harvest Eatery & Fresh Market, Shaunavon - Business of the Year Award (Under 20 Employees) • Grotto Gardens Country Market, Maple Creek - Rookie of the Year Award, • Cafe Terra, Eastend - Rookie of the Year Award A list of 33 finalists

were taken from 100 nominations received in the 12 award categories that acknowledge quality in marketing, service, business practices, human resource development and other areas. The finalists and award recipients will be honoured at the 28th annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala, which will be celebrated on April 5 at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel. The gala will be held in conjunction with the HOST Saskatchewan Conference, which takes place on April 5-6 in Saskatoon.

"The award nominations are a testament to the exciting growth and innovation our member businesses are exhibiting here in the Cypress Hills Destination Area," says Executive Director Gail Kesslar. "The fact that our Area and it's members were finalists in 6 of the 12 awards given out is also a testament to the hard work of all of the business owners and of their employees within the Cypress Hills Destination Area."

"Our Board of Directors is greatly honoured that Tourism Saskatchewan has selected Cypress Hills Destination Area Inc. as a finalist for the Fred Heal Tourism Ambassador Award, the Tourism Employee of

the Year Award, and the Gil Carduner Marketing Award," adds CHDA Board Chair Royce Pettyjohn. "We feel this recognition has come in great part as a result of the superb work that our employees Gail Kesslar and Kristine Scheller have undertaken, and their dedication to their roles.

Cypress Hills Destination Area Inc. is also very happy to see that four of our member attractions have also been recognized as finalists, and we wish to congratulate The Resort at Cypress Hills, the Harvest Eatery & Fresh Market, Grotto Gardens Country Market, and Cafe Terra. The Cypress Hills Destination Area is well represented again this year, which is proof positive of the excellent visitor services and experiences that our area has to offer."prevent difficulties when it comes time to deliver.

Trade barriers are increasing globally. This is by no means a movement limited to the U.S. Growth in protectionism is a threat to Canadian exports. Industry (including farmers) and governments must work together to combat these trade barriers with a single common Canadian approach and message.

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Evangeline Raymond April 23, 1937 – February 20, 2017

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vangeline Raymond of Leduc, AB, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 20, 2017 at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Rudy; children Terry (Denise), Jerry, Laura Lee (Bill Kingston); grandchildren Caroline (Phil Thompson), Tyrel Raymond (Josephine), Aric Raymond, Lisa Hannem, Ashley Tomaszeski (Dan), Tyson Tomaszeski (Amber), Jared Raymond (Ashley), Alana Raymond; greatgrandchildren Riley, Mckenna, Ethan, Lee; and brother Orville McGregor.

She is predeceased by her parents Hector and Clara McGregor; and siblings Lois, Malcolm, Doreen, and Ronnie, all within the past year.

Mom will be greatly missed as she was the rock of our entire family. We

will miss playing crib with her and waiting anxiously for our loaf of brown bread.

As per her wishes no public funeral service will be held.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Stars (www. stars.ca) , War Amps (www.waramps.ca),

or the Black Gold Health Foundation (www.blackgoldhealthfoundation. com).

Arrangements entrusted to Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc. To leave condolences please visit our website at www.hainstockleduc.com.

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The Swift Current Comp grade 9 Colts captured the SWAC junior boys basketball title on Feb. 16 at home. The boys went undefeated in league play then defeated Maple Creek in the semi final 63-44. They won the championship with a 66-48 win over Frontier. Back Row (L-R): Jaedyn Carefoot, Ryann Kohlman, Tanner Funk, Tristen Urquhart-Nelson, Ethan Kurtz, coach Adam Jackson. Front Row (L-R): Hunter Mackie, Owen Ljunggren, Jordan Lamontagne, Brady Bell, Andrew Regier, Benedic Gonzales. Missing: Matthew Epp.

The Herbert Laurels junior girls basketball team won the SWAC league championship on Feb. 16. The girls were undefeated in league play then beat Shaunavon in the semi final 37-15. The girls hosted Maple Creek in the final and won by a score of 51-29. Back row: Olivia Peterson (Manager), Destiny Courtney, Katelyn Scott, Teagan Ruf, Kerri Haughian (Coach). Second row: Chloe Belanger, Alyssa Peterson, Shyler Chartier, Hailey Block. Front row, Irelynd Haughian, Jewel Jacobson.

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SWAC wrapping up Basketball and Curling soon lynn Fuller and Jensen be held February 28 at Ardens will not play until Piquette with 12 pts. The Shaunavon. The girls will the March 17 & 18 regional Laurels’ top scorer was play first with Swift Curtournaments.

Montana Jacobson with 11 rent Jr Ardens playing the Swift Current Comp he junior basketball pts while Jewel Jacobson Silhouettes at 5:00 followed and curling club will host league came to a added 10. The other semi by the Maple Creek boys SHSAA regional curling close with the finals being final saw the #2 Swift Curplaying the Shadows. on March 3 & 4. There will held on Feb. 16. The semi rent Jr Ardens host #3 MaThere are three levels of be 6 teams in each categofinal scores for the girls’ ple Creek and get a 66-55 SHSAA senior basketball ry: 2 from the Southwest, side were #4 Shaunavon win. Vanessa Clothier had playoffs – conference play 2 from South Central and 2 15 @ #1 Herbert 37 and 17 pts to lead the Ardens on March 10 & 11, regional from Regina. Teams will #3 Maple Creek 36 @ #2 while Elise Hildebrandt play on March 17 & 18 and be vying for spots at the Swift Current Comp grade added 13. Maple Creek’s finally HOOPLA (provinSHSAA provincial curling 9’s 32. The final then Alex Mason had 17 pts and cial championships) being championships which will saw the Herbert Laurels Claudia Lim contributed 8. held March 24 & 25 in Rebe held March 10 & 11. go undefeated in the The boys’ semi final saw gina.

The Southwest will The SWAC junior SWAC junior league and the #1 Shaunavon Shadbe hosting two playoffs site district curling finals will score a 51-29 home court ows defeat #4 Frontier for conference play. Fronbe held on March 3 & 4. victory over Maple Creek 90-37. Austin tier boys will host 1A boys The girls will be played in to capture the title. On Smith led the Shadows on March 10 & 11 with 6 Consul and boys & open in the boys’ side, it was #4 with 16 pts while Brock teams competing while Eastend: Maple Creek 44 @ #1 Swift Oberle and Kirkland Shaunavon girls will host Girls teams include Current Comp grade 9’s Sutter had 15 pts. The a 2A girls conference tourMaple Creek, Fox Valley, 63 and #3 Herbert 58 @ Raider’s top scorers were nament on March 11 with Gull Lake, Val Marie and #2 Frontier 68. The final Lawrence Loyola with 14 4 teams participating. The Consul. Curling at Consul was hosted at the Comp pts and Cody Carrothers rest of our SW teams will will start at 1:00 on Friday and the Colts made a with 10. The other semi be on the road for conferthen again at 10:00 on second half come back to saw #2 Maple Creek get ence play: Saturday morning. beat Frontier 66-48 to also BAHM Chris Forsman • Herbert boys @ DavidBoysPAMteams include Fox remain undefeated and Marketingthe home victory over the #3 Swift Current Jr son Valley, Hazlet, Swift Curcapture the boys’ crown.

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