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Friday, February 2, 2018

Moe the new leader and premier following Jan. 27 race By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

It took five rounds of voting but Saskatchewan has a new leader of the Saskatchewan Party and a new Premier-designate with Scott Moe taking 8,075, or 53.87 per cent, of the votes at the convention on Jan. 27 in Saskatoon. In total, 17,159 ballots were counted. By round four, Moe and fellow candidate Alanna Koch were in the lead with 36.43 per cent and 34.06 per cent of the vote respectively with Cheveldayoff being the last to be eliminated with 29.51 per cent of the popular vote. Candidates Rob Clarke, Tina Beaudry-Mellor, and Gord Wyant was eliminated in previous rounds. Candidates were given time for final speeches before the votes were counted. Moe said that he was honoured to stand with such dedicated people who have made it their life’s work to stand for Saskatchewan and win the election in 2020. “Our party is now stronger than ever and our commitment of our party and our people to this province and the communities within is most definitely stronger than it has ever been.� Moe took to the podium around 7 p.m. to thank his fellow candidates for a race that saw candidates out talking to Saskatchewan people in over a hundred communities as well as his family. “Saskatchewan is and always will be the very best place for us to live and to

work and to raise your family and mine. We can charge our own course.� Moe promised to keep on investing in infrastructure and the economy going forward, saying exports are up 65 per cent and agricultural exports doubling in the last decade. Part of his acceptance speech also included promising not to impose a carbon tax in Saskatchewan. “A federal carbon tax threatens the livelihood of every farmer, every miner, every worker in the energy sector. I will fight for this province, I will fight for our economy to ensure that we do not have a carbon tax.� Moe had a special message for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the carbon tax issue. “If you are wondering how far I will go, just watch me,� Premier-designate Scott Moe stands with former Premier Brad Wall after being ansaid Moe, in reference to Pierre Trudeau’s famous 1970 October nounced new leader of the Saskatchewan Party at the Saskatchewan Party convention on Jan. 27 in Saskatoon. After five rounds of voting, Moe and fellow candiCrisis line. Over 27,000 Saskatchewan date Alanna Koch were the last candidates standing with 36.43 per cent and 34.06 Party members were eligible to per cent of the vote respectively. Moe won with 8,075, or 53.87 per cent of the vote vote in the Saskatchewan Party for the leadership of the Saskatchewan Party. leadership race, a jump from photo by Jordan Twiss, Shellbrook Chronicle 9,500 members at the time of Votes were cast using the preferenBrad Wall’s retirement, said a Saskatch- pauer expects a smooth transition for ewan Party press release. Moe as he moves from MLA to party tial voting system where voters were asked to rank their preferences from Humboldt-Watrous MLA Donna leader. Harpauer was especially pleased by “He already has solid endorsements one to five. Candidates with the lowest Moe’s win considering she had en- and support from the team. He will be amount of votes were then eliminated dorsed Moe back able to transition quite quickly with with voters sec- ond choice counted. continued until when he first an- uniting caucus and then basically get- The count one candidate received nounced his plans ting back to work.� 50 per cent of to run for the leadEspecially with the provincial bud- over the popular ership of the party. get being next on the docket, Harpauer vote. Now that he has says Moe does have experience with t h won the leadership treasury boards and strength in g of the party, Har- cabinet. Ni

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Schroeder wins Melfort NDP nomination Largest issues For Schroeder, the largest issues facA LeRoy area organic beef farmer ing the Melfort constituency are rural has been selected to represent the New depopulation and the centralization Democrats in the upcoming Melfort of services. byelection. “We’re losing more and more conLorne Schroeder is a compassionate, trol at the grassroots where the services patient and stubborn man, said his wife are. We’re not having control of the Theresa. She told the audience at the decision-making anymore.� Jan. 29 nomination meeting how they He said an example was how the once had a calf that couldn’t stand up province is now collecting education at all and had difficultly eating, so the taxes directly and is making most of veterinarian advised them to put it the spending decisions once made by down. school boards. “Lorne decided that he would try New growth potential anyway. Two or three times a day, Thornton said the selection of Schroevery day, he would assist this calf to eder will help his party grow in new stand up and he’d hold onto it so it areas. could eat and gain a little bit of mus“Lorne brings his farming backcle,� she said. “It took three months, ground to the table, which is somebut the calf got stronger and finally thing I think our party’s been lacking started running around and thriving. a little bit of recently,� he said. Everyone was amazed – especially the The president added Schroeder is vet – and the calf grew to be a normal, from the southern part of the constitufull-grown animal.� ency, allowing the party to build more With 29 total votes cast, Schroeder support in that area. won the nomination over Betty Nippi- Lorne Schroeder, a LeRoy area organic beef farmer, has been selected to Uphill battle Albright. represent the New Democrats in the upcoming Melfort byelection. Schroeder said he realizes the up“I am humbled to the core that photo by Devan C. Tasa coming byelection is an uphill battle you’ve allowed me this honour, to for the New Democrats and that he represent you in this next byelection,� he told the new experience for him. doesn’t have rose-coloured glasses or his head “I’ve always had a passion for politics and just in the sand. audience during his victory speech. Linsey Thornton, the president of the Melfort for social justice, to make this province a province In the last two elections, 2016 and 2011, SasNew Democrats, said it was exciting to have a where everybody can contribute and everybody katchewan Party MLA Kevin Phillips received 77 can receive and be successful, right from when I and 73 per cent of the vote, respectively. Now the contested nomination. “I think it really speaks to the discontent with was 20 years old,� he said. “This has been the first Sask. Party has selected pastor and school board the current government and the excitement build- opportunity I’ve had to step into that arena. We trustee Todd Goudy as their standard-bearer in were busy with our family and our business up the byelection. ing within our own party.� He said both of the candidates would have been until now and now I have some time to put some “I’m ready for the battle and we’ll see what the excellent choices. Schroeder agreed, saying he effort into that.� mood is.� Schroeder serves on the board of the Farmer hopes Nippi-Albright will run for a MLA position Schroeder said he’ll have to see if there’s a mood Direct Co-op. He has served a term as the RM of for change in the Melfort constituency, but added in the future. LeRoy’s reeve and has been involved in the LeRoy that he didn’t want to win for the sake of winning, Passion for politics During an interview with local media, Schroeder Credit Union board, LeRoy Ball club, curling club but win because people support the NDP’s plan said being a provincial election candidate was a and Kinsmen. and vision for the province. By Devan C. Tasa For the Humboldt Journal

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Goudy wins Melfort Sask. Party nomination of blind loyalty, but because of his character, his genuine concern Todd Goudy was humbled as and care for others, and his proven he found out he was chosen as the reliability.” Saskatchewan’s Party’s candidate Largest issues in an upcoming byelection in When asked about the issues Melfort to replace Kevin Phillips facing the Melfort constituency, as MLA. Goudy said that he had a lot of “I don’t think I’ve ever been listening and learning to do. He so humbled in my life, seeing the did say the biggest concern he’s type of friends that worked tirerun into is the PST being added on lessly and served for me,” he told insurance, a heavy hit to farmers. the crowd at the Jan. 24 nominaOther issues Goudy said he’s heard tion meeting. “I didn’t get here by about are the Quill Lakes floodmyself. I got here on your guys’ ing, the need for a replacement shoulders and you carried me.” of a wing of the senior centre in The school board trustee and Watson and concerns from seniors pastor later told the media he felt about the loss of the Saskatchewan he needed to pinch himself. Transportation Company. “This is what I’ve hoped for “People in Regina may not unsince I was 19 years old, to be in derstand the issues that we face in my hometown serving the people rural Saskatchewan, so we need of my community. Life couldn’t be to put together made-in-rural any better.” Saskatchewan solutions for rural With 813 total votes cast, Goudy Saskatchewan problems.” got the nod over city councillor Remembering Phillips Tim Hoenmans, Bourgault IndusGoudy also mourned the loss of tries sales manager Scott LessPhillips, who suddenly died Nov. meister and North East Outreach 13. He recalled how he told him and Support Services executive Todd Goudy has been given the nod as the Saskatchewan Party’s candidate in that he was going to run when he director Louise Schweitzer. the upcoming Melfort byelection. stepped down, but encouraged “My view is that all four candiphoto by Devan C. Tasa him to run again for one more dates were excellent,” said Michael term. Mahon, the president of the Melfort Sask. Party speech before the vote. She pointed out his part “We really lost a great, good man,” he said. “He constituency association. “We would have been in making the Wellness Centre a reality. was loved by the people, so we’ll do our best to “Todd Goudy is a true community builder who try to represent in his place.” well-served by all of them and I’m very satisfied with Todd coming out successful tonight. I think inspires and works with people. Todd isn’t goThe coming byelection he will represent the Melfort constituency well.” ing to Regina to represent himself, he’s going to Now that the Sask. Party has a candidate, it’s Goudy agreed his competitors were great and represent you.” time for them to prepare for the byelection. Mahon Kevin Graham, a senior leader at Bourgault In- said he expects it in late February or early March said he hoped to get together with them and their dustries, said Goudy understood the issues facing after a 28-day campaign. teams to build a strong campaign. people, having served as a trustee for the North Endorsers speak We have to make sure that we’re ready to go The victorious candidate had gathered numer- East School Division for eight years and working out, start campaigning and ensure we give Todd ous endorsements. Pattie Gantefoer Draude was with families that are hurting. a strong showing and hopefully a strong victory,” “Many of us are here to support Todd not out said Mahon. one of the people to introduce him before his By Devan C. Tasa For the Humboldt Journal

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It’s confirmed: Brady the best QB of all time

By Bruce Penton Sports Columnist

The argument is long over: Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the National Football League. Sorry, fans of Joe Montana. Sorry, those who thought it might have been Johnny Unitas. Too bad, Peyton Manning, John Elway and Dan Marino fans. The argument may have raged until 2016 or so, but when Brady engineered the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history last February (a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons), well, that was the event that put the G.O.A.T. crown on Brady’s head. And now, 2017, he’s at it again. Brady, sore throwing hand and all, is gunning for his unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title when his Patriots meet Philadelphia Eagles at

Minnesota Feb. 4. Here’s some advice: Don’t bet against him. Brady already has five SB titles to his credit. This will be his eighth trip to the big game. He’s been voted to the Pro Bowl 13 times and at age 40, in his 17th season as the Patriots’ starter, is playing as well as ever, with solid most valuable player credentials (it would be his third MVP crown). The first few paragraphs of the obituary for Brady and the Patriots were written last September when New England was hammered 42-27 by the visiting Kansas City Chiefs to open the regular season. Was that 34-28 overtime win in the Super Bowl six months earlier the swan song for Brady, the final gasp to an outstanding career? Well, no, as it turns out. Coach Bill Belichick tinkered with and adjusted his roster, moving players in and out on both sides of the ball. But one constant remained: Brady behind the centre, putting together another Most Valuable Player-like season. So now that Brady is gunning for SB Title No. 6, what’s in the future? Is his stated goal of playing until he’s 45 possible? After all, the average NFL career lasts less than four years. Can Brady possibly do 22 years? Teammate Rob Gronkowski says ‘for sure.’ “The way he just works, the way he prepares every week, the way he works out, he’s just always super ready,” said Gronkowski. Brady’s famous for meticulously preparing himself for extraordinary good health, working daily with a private

trainer and consuming foods that would get an AAA-plus grade from a nutritionist. At some point, motivation — or lack of – might become a factor. If Brady wins his sixth, seventh or even eighth Super Bowls and cements himself at the peak of Mount Rushmore for NFL quarterbacks, will the drive to carry on still be there? That might be the only opponent he can’t beat. • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “U.S. Army is contesting the NHL Las Vegas team’s Golden Knights nickname. If Army paratroopers start dropping on the arena, then be worried.” • Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter: “Message from Winnipeg to fans in other NHL cities suffering from withdrawal during their team’s bye week: Try it for 15 years.” • Brad Rock in the Deseret (Utah) News: “The commissioner of the Canadian Football League has cleared the way for Johnny Manziel to be signed to a contract. Vince McMahon, reportedly resurrecting the XFL, is thinking, ‘Rats! There goes my first pick!’” • A Red Fisher anecdote, spun in a story by Michael Farber about the late Montreal sportswriter being upset with coach Scotty Bowman stonewalling on an injury: Wrote Fisher: “Jacques Lemaire is doubtful for tonight’s game with what Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman describes as an upset stomach. The pain, however, has gone all the way up to his slightly separated shoulder.” • Brad Dickson of the Oma-

ha World-Herald: “After a collision, New York Ranger Jimmy Vesey played most of a game with two teeth embedded in his lower lip. It’s not as gross as it sounds — he’s pretty sure one of the teeth is his.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Rapper Drake had LeBron James on hand to open his new Toronto restaurant. With the name Pick 6ix, shouldn’t he have invited Jay Cutler?” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “England has a gym where the exercise class naps for 45 minutes. It’s called ‘The Cleveland Browns’ Workout.’” • Kaseberg again: “Russia has been banned from the Winter Olympics for doping. The Russian women’s hockey team have grown protest

beards.” • RJ Currie again on a study claiming many past Winter Olympic sites locations will soon be too warm to host the Games again. “The first indicator? Life guards and flotation devices around the skating venues.” • TC in BC, on why it’d be a good idea for the Koreas to send a united squad to the 2020 Summer Olympics, too: “North Korea’s pole-vaulting team is already in South Korea.” • Alex Kaseberg one more time, after Kanye West and Kim Kardashian named their baby girl Chicago West: “To which Chicago said, ‘Haven’t we suffered enough with the Bears?’ ” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Viscount news By Sandra Reid Correspondent Seven Blankets for Canada ladies met again this Monday. We meet each week at the Viscount library and do enjoy our three hours together, joining crocheted and knitted squares that are made by many volunteers. We thank everyone who joins us as well as all the many volunteers who make the squares for us. If you would like to know more about what we do and where the blankets go, call Evelina at 944-4820. On Jan. 20, there were 16 people that enjoyed having breakfast at the Viscount Seniors Fundraising Breakfast. Chris Rault and Louise Barlage did the cooking and cleaning. Moe Kirzinger was the Lucky Loonie Winner. On Jan. 22 there were games of cribbage and pool enjoyed at the Seniors in the afternoon. Best wishes to anyone that is under the weather, hope you feel better soon. Thank you to all who made this weeks news possible. Have a great week.

Rise of canola acres is here, for good or for ill

Calvin Daniels One truth about farming is that acres tend to flow to crops deemed to have the best chance of a good return. On first look that statement is rather obvious, and would seem to make sense. If a crop is enjoying good prices it would be wise to grow that

crop. Of course the problem that arises is that good prices today are far from a guarantee of good prices by the time the next crop comes off. Prices can dip rather quickly in the world of commodities which at the heart of their markets rely on supply and demand. Certainly over the years government trade subsidies from one country or another, trade barrier tariffs and other outside pressures have circumvented the supply and demand mechanic of markets, but the amount of a crop available to the world market, and the amount buyers need to

fulfill their requirements remains a key factor. And therein lies an ongoing reality for producers. Producers see good prices as a signal to boost production. They do that by looking to seed more acres. In upping seeded acres they send a message to the market that supply will grow, putting downward pressure on prices. It’s a cycle replayed on an almost annual basis. So with canola futures edging toward $500 per tonne, thanks to a lower American dollar and soybeans seeming to have found their low benchmark, farmers here seem to see the crop as

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one to make a dollar on moving forward. Witness a forecast from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada predicting a one million acre increase in canola area in 2018 compared to 2017. If you estimate a 30 bushel per acre crop that means a significant increase in production could hit the world market in the fall of this year. The situation has the potential to be more burdensome on the market when coupled with the prediction via Ag Canada which suggests large ending stocks of two million tonnes for the current crop year and 2.25 million by July 2019. That would com-

pare with the 1.3 million tonnes carried forward from this past crop year. The situation is one where the signal to produce may well stagnate prices moving through the current year, and into 2019. And of course Canadian Prairie farmers are not the lone producers on canola either, and some interesting developments may be taking place stateside regarding the crop. The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) is looking at a program whereby farmers would receive a federal subsidy for growing the crop – see the outside influences in prices mentioned earlier.

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More to Sask Party election than just a new party leader By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

We have a new Saskatchewan Party leader, with the race coming to an end at the party leadership convention on Jan. 27. It took five rounds of voting for Scott Moe to be declared winner. In the end he took 8,075 votes, or 53.87 per cent of the vote. As leader of the Saskatchewan Party, Moe is also now premier-designate of Saskatechwan, an office he will hold until the 2020 election. In Canada, leaders of political parties are elected by their own members at both the provincial and federal levels. If the party gains power, voilà, there is the leader of provincial or federal governments. This means party leaders are not elected by those whom they will lead. Because the Saskatchewan Party currently has the most seats in the

province, its members spent the weekend electing the next premier, who will govern the province even though he was not party leader at the last election. According to a Dec. 18 press release, “27,125 party members will be eligible to vote.” With a voter turnout of 63.3 per cent of party members, that means 17,159 of Saskatchewan’s 1.13 million residents decided the leader of the province. That’s a small number even when compared to the 812,224 people who were eligible to vote in the 2016 provincial election, and the 434,244 people who actually did vote. It’s worth noting as well that, during the Saskatchewan Party leadership race, most of the events held in communities across the province were member-focused events with only members invited to speak. The fact that only Saskatchewan Party members were eligible to vote

could explain why membership numbers tripled after Brad Wall announced his retirement. With only a select few choosing the next leader, of course candidates would focus on that portion of the population who are card-carrying members of the party. All five candidates did visit Humboldt, and I cannot say that they only spoke with party members, considering some did some door-knocking. That being said, meet-and-greet events, which were pretty prevalent during the campaign, were geared toward party members. Only Tina Beaudry-Mellor consistently went out of her way to speak to people outside the Saskatchewan Party membership. She did not hold meetand-greet events, choosing instead to go out to businesses and talk to people. While I am sure there were other reasons, her message did not get out

to voters and she was eliminated in the second round of voting with barely two per cent of the vote. Now I know people are going to say that that is just how the system works, but that does not make it fair. Especially in a case like this, we should be looking into a new way of voting. Back in 2013, when the Canadian Liberals were going through their leadership race, they brought a second classification in so that non-members could vote. People could either sign up for a Liberal membership or be classified as a supporter, in which case they did not have to pay the membership fee and still were able to vote for the next leader. While it is too late for Saskatchewan, especially when it comes to the leadership of an entire province, more should be done to include as many residents of that province as possible.

Diet means more than just weight loss By Dr. Megan Parker, ND Health Columnist

How many of you have ever been on a diet? I recently completed a therapeutic diet to rebalance my digestive flora and decrease inflammation. I had eliminated specific foods for eight weeks that are known to feed bad bacteria and yeast. This particular diet was one that I had been recommending in practice for a few patients and had never tried it out myself so I decided to give it a shot. I can’t tell you the number of times that I was following the diet that I was asked about weight loss. “How much weight have you lost so far?”, “You’re thin enough already, why are you trying to lose weight?” or “Oh, I bet you’re going to lose a ton of weight in the next few weeks.” were only a few of the numerous comments I received. This bothered me. I never once said I was on a “weight loss diet.” Yes, I was limiting my intake of certain foods, but weight loss was never one of my intentions. It wasn’t even on my radar. So, why is it that every time someone hears the word diet they immediately assume it’s for weight loss.

According to the dictionary there are two definitions for the word diet. One is what most people focus on: “a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.” The other definition is the one I think I we should focus more on: “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.” We are all on a diet every single day of our lives. We all eat food; or at least I hope you all are eating food everyday. Our diet is simply the foods that we are choosing to eat. Food is our fuel. It has the nutrients we need to run our bodies and perform the activities we require of it during the day. We have the option to provide our bodies with the best fuel options available or to give it second rate nutrition, but that is our choice. There are many different diets out there that have zero focus on weight loss. Our diet can simply be the choice we make on what kind or types of foods we are putting in our bodies. Perhaps you chose to follow an Organic Diet, Whole 30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Ketogenic, or any other type. That’s totally okay.

Leave sports nicknames and logos alone By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

Those of you who read the paper each week will have learned a number of things about me in recent weeks. Prior to Christmas you learned that I am a Scrooge and after Christmas you learned that I was cheap. Well today let me tell you about me being a traditionalist. I love tradition, I think it is extremely important. In fact, when I was younger I used to go Christmas shopping with my grandma every year, and when we were finished we would go out for dinner. As a young child I convinced my grandma to go out to Burger King. Then we got a McDonald’s and we started going to McDonald’s for dinner. Once I got older my grandma thought she would be clever and try to subtly convince me to eat somewhere better. My response, “we can’t grandma. This is tradition.” She never forgot that. So of course, you could understand my frustration with the recent news that the Cleveland Indians are removing Chief Wahoo from their logo. Chief Wahoo has been the logo in some fashion for the Cleveland Indians since the 1940’s. In fact, the reason the logo even came to pass is that the Plain Dealer newspaper based in Cleveland used a cartoon version of a Native American character

as a stand-in for a picture of the Indians after an important win in 1932. The Indians as a franchise have been around in their current iteration since 1914. In fact, the name Indians was applied to the Cleveland baseball team in 1914 after then owner Charles Somers requested that they change the name of the Cleveland Naps, after the departure of Nap Lajoie. The name Indians was selected as a reference to the nickname that was used for the Cleveland Spiders when Native American Louis Sockalexis played for the Spiders in the late 1800’s. So both the logo and the name have meaning, and have significant history. Neither were done, as far as I can see, with any malicious intent. So why is it we need to play with that? Is Indian an appropriate name to use now? No, of course not. But that shouldn’t mean that we need to erase history. The Indians have a rich history, we need to respect that. Besides, if we start playing with the Indians, then it will not be long before we do the same with the Atlanta Braves, Edmonton Eskimos, Washington Redskins, or any other “culturally inappropriate” team names. And that is a can of worms I would not like to see opened. Tradition is important. Let’s not play with it.

Or maybe you are trying to lose weight to better your health and have made some dietary restrictions. Good for you. Weight loss can be difficult, but with the right lifestyle changes you can achieve success. Going on a diet also shouldn’t be taboo. We all are on a diet whether we realize it or not, but we may have different goals or reasons for choosing to consume the foods we eat. Let’s talk about our diets more. Hippocrates said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Share what foods you are using as medicine. Your friends may have some favorite foods or recipes that will become your new favorites. Next time you hear someone talking about their diet, I challenge you to think differently. Be proud of your diet. The foods you are consuming on a daily basis will be one of the factors that determine your long-term health. This article is intended for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you require medical advice, diagnostics or treatment, please contact your nearest healthcare professional.

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Chamber Choir offering unique experience in Marysburg she says. “We had a wonderful time The Canadian Chamber when we were here last. Made Choir (CCC) is on their way such good friendships and conto Saskatchewan and they will nections, we’ve been meaning be making a special Humboldt to get back here.” area stop. Marysburg Assumption Performing on the MarysChurch has been a stop the burg Centre of the Arts Stage on choir has wanted to make for a Feb. 8, the Choir will be joined while, says Buck, but it has not by the St. Peter ’s Chorus to worked out before now. celebrate both established and Marysburg and Humboldt emerging Canadian Chamber both have strongly supported composers and their music. and knowledgeable groups Founding member and Arand Buck says the CCC have tistic Director, Julia Davids, some connections to Marysburg says them choosing Marysburg Centre for the Arts and the St. as part of their Saskatchewan Peter’s Chorus. tour was quite intentional since What they’ve done with the they try to include every size of church is amazing, she says. community on tour, as well as “I’ve been hearing about the every kind of singing group in acoustics for years and years different ages and stages of their and how special it is to perform singing careers. there.” “It’s people engaging with The CCC’s mandate is to other people through music but connect with communities from also through words so we can across the province and the St. connect as people. That’s what It was an obvious choice for the Canadian Chamber Choir as they planned their Saskatch- Peter’s Chorus was a good opthe CCC really endeavours to ewan tour this winter. They will be stopping in Marysburg on Feb. 8 with special guests portunity to connect with the do.” Marysburg area. the St. Peter’s Chorus. Just like any performance, she The choir includes members from Saskatchewan, including, Deborah Buck, (pictured: Buck is very grateful for the wants the audience, whether hospitality they have already back row, fourth from the left). Founding member and artistic director Julia Davids (picthey like choral music or not, received and will be receiving to be moved by the music and tured: standing, eighth from the left) says that is the goal of the choir is to connection from their choir friends since make a connection with the with communities of all sizes. they will be put up for their time photo courtesy of Andy Rice in Marysburg and treated to a singers. Some people can find Canapancake breakfast. dian chamber music quite daunting but Davids says fight and Susan Aglukark, the CCC will also be St. Peter’s Chorus Director Maxine Moore says it they have made sure to curate the tour in a way where including music by Saskatchewan composers, like is an honour to be invited to join the Choir for their Leora Joy Godden and Joni Mitchell. people can feel the connection. Marysburg concert. But that is not the only Saskatchewan connection in Davids sees this Seasons of Life and Landscape This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with tour as a journey through an art gallery where all the the choir with three singers of the group also sharing another choir and be part of a bigger experience, says distinct Canadian seasons have their own room and their Saskatchewan roots, including soprano Valerie Moore, with the choirs both singing on their own and Hall, and altos Karla Ferguson and Deborah Buck. very distinct works of art. together to end the night. Buck is happy that the Chamber Choir will be “This collection of art is loosely curated by season “That’s pretty much what we do wherever we returning Saskatchewan after eight years of playing go,” says Davids, “is connect to local choirs and of effects, or emotion, or actual season,” she says. Along with well known pieces by Gordon Light- in other parts of the country. It has been too long, organizations.” By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Mental health discussion continuing with health foundation By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

It started out with a tweet but the conversation about mental health in the agriculture industry is continuing to grow. This is the mission of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, co-founded by Kim Keller, Lesley Rae Kelly, Himanshu Singh, and Saskatchewan curler Kirk Muyres, which launched

at FarmTech in Edmonton on Jan. 30. On June 24, 2017, Keller tweeted, “#Ag we gotta do more. I rcv’d a msg yesterday that kept me up thinking of how we do more. Farm stress is real.” From there the conversation grew from social media to farm show discussions to industry players joining the conversation. “The industry wants to talk and they’re ready to talk about it and ac-

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tually do something to support their farmers as well as anyone else in the industry who might need that conversation.” The more the industry kept wanting to talk about it, the more Keller knew something had to be put in place to offer help to all farmers. Darren Howden, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Senior VP of Operations for Saskatchewan and Manitoba is very proud of Keller for the direction she has given the conversation. “What’s been cool to see is how the conversation is happening. Before you had to dig into it...it just seems to be an easier conversation to have,” says Howden. Since the conversation started, FCC has completed mental health first aid training with 86 their office leaders and senior staff, including Howden himself. What is even more fantastic is that Howden is seeing his staff use the training. “What it’s done is provided more confidence for our folks to be engaging in those conversations.” It all started with that tweet, says Howden. Education, awareness, and opening up the conversation are the main goals of the foundation with easy access to mental health resources and support. “If someone’s looking for help and they have no idea where to go they can come to our sight and see what is available in their area or in our province.”

While resources might be limited in Saskatchewan, Keller wants to make those resources easy to access. “The resources are really tough to find so we’re hoping we can remove that barrier and at least make these resources easier to find.” It did not take much for Muyres to get involved since he attributes much of his success to the agriculture industry growing up on his family farm near St. Gregor. Muyres himself had to deal with his own anxiety when he moved to the city but it was not until he saw the video done by Lesley Rae and her husband, Matt, that he realized that this is something that everyone goes through. “Everyone has some mental health struggles whether it is personal or someone in their family. If we can start to talk about that more, that’s one of the biggest goals.” In the last six months since the tweet, Keller has spoken about mental health in Agriculture at around a dozen farm shows. It only ever took one person to stand up and tell their story to get everyone else comfortable with the subject matter. “The awkwardness and the stigma that might have been there slowly starts to go away. It’s awesome to see.” Considering how the conversation has grown, Keller is excited to see where the conversation can go in the next six months.

St. Peter’s College opens doors to community and potential students to take part in, including a panel discussion aimed at the parents, For students looking into post and one aimed at the students, secondary education in the fall, various presentations centered St. Peter’s College was the place upon various programs availto be on Jan. 27 as the college able at St. Peter ’s, residence hosted their open house. tours, as well as application After going several years support, for students who are without one, the college elected looking to apply. to bring it back this year as a With so much information way to not only welcome stuavailable to the students, Hartdents but to welcome the comman says he hopes the students munity, noted Student Services came away from the open house Officer Andrew Hartman. with a better understanding “A lot of people know about St. Peter’s College alumni returned to the college on Jan. 27 to help lead a student panel of how welcoming St. Peter’s us in the community but a lot at the St. Peter’s College Open House. photo by Christopher Lee College is. of people haven’t been in the “A lot of our students talk This is great to see, he says. college since the renovations. So we area, noted Hartman. Seeing students about it being home. I really felt when “When they’re first there, they’re (the potential students) were there, all wanted to really open our doors and coming from so far away is a testament let students and the community know to the message of St. Peter’s College like, ‘Andrew we’re going to go run the staff and volunteers helped them around the college, we want to remi- feel at home and that they could see what we’re all about.� getting out there. And the open house is not the only “We always brag about being that nisce.’� themselves there potentially.� Hartman also notes he heard comevent where Hartman says the com- best first year experience. We had 10 Overall, Hartman was pleased with munity is welcome. alumni from last year come out because ments from alumni who says they were the “phenomenal� open house. “We have a lot of events open to the they wanted to give back because their sad they came back because it means “It well exceeded my expectations community and that they’re welcome experience was so great. I think that they have to leave again. just all the presentations, the volun“I just think that that shows we’re teers, the students and the parents and to come and join us in all of our festivi- messaging has started to get out there ties.� across the province with all of our re- attracting people from all over the prov- how much they were interacting with ince just how much of a strong connec- everyone. I was really worried with The open house played host to ap- cruitment efforts.� proximately 35 potential students from Seeing the alumni back to help out tion they can have to the institution.� the snowstorm the day before and The day featured a number of differ- that didn’t seem to deter anyone from across the province including Estevan, shows the college that they are doing ent seminars for students and parents coming out.� North Battleford, Yorkton, and the local something right. By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

March 1 to see power rate increase By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

It is a lower increase than originally planned, but SaskPower customers will still be seeing increases to their power bills come March 1. According to a Saskatchewan Government press release, the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel recommended a drop from a five per cent increase to a 3.5 per cent increase which the Saskatchewan government accepted going forward. The release said that would equate to a $4 jump on consumer bills. The press release said the increase will mean more investments into, “major maintenance and growth projects to reduce the number and duration of power outages; modernize the power grid; meet the growing demand for more power; and help SaskPower reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from 2005 levels, by 2030.� “(SaskPower) faces an important challenge to maintain and grow our power grid. With their revised fiscal forecasts during the rate review period, government agrees with the Rate Review Panel that SaskPower can meet this challenge in 2018 with a lower increase,� said Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin Duncan in the press release. SaskPower President and CEO Mike Marsh

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Tips and tricks for surviving tax season By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor Tax season can be a challenging time for everyone. And with the season almost upon us, we went to HSA Chartered Professional Accountants to see what advice they had to survive the season. T4 slips are so important, says Glenn Sylvestre of HSA, and is something people can still miss. “ All too often someone forgets they worked at a place and file

their taxes missing that slip.” And there is still plenty to do while you wait to receive those T4 slips in the mail, including gathering other important documents. However, that list is becoming shorter with changes to the federal and provincial tax credits. “Fitness and Arts receipts are no longer needed as both the federal and provincial tax credits are no longer. The Saskatchewan Employee Tools Tax credit has been

discontinued for 2017. Your Transit passes have also been cut from the list.” Since your Canada Child Benefits is no longer taxable income, Sylvestre says there won’t be any slips coming. Collect donation receipts for both federal and provincial parties with $400 worth of receipts saving you $300 in taxes. Donation receipts from registered charities will also save you money on your taxes as well as RRSP purchases made between March 2017 to February 2018. For students, tuition slips (T2202A) usually need to be printed off the institutions website to be included with tax forms. And for graduates, “remember to apply for the Saskatchewan Graduate Retention Program if your institution doesn’t do this for you,” says Sylvestre, as well as interest paid on your Federal student loans can also be used to reduce taxes. When it comes to medical expense claims for pharmacy, dental, chiropractic care, claims can be made for “mileage amounts if you have to travel more than 40 km one way to see a practitioner

that isn’t available where you live,” says Sylvestre. Sylvestre advises those with frequent pharmacy visits that “pharmacists can usually print a list for the year of all your RX if you have a lot of little receipts.” Medical expenses also translates to home renovations since the Home Accessibility Tax credit allows seniors and the disabled to claim modifications to their home if done to meet medical needs. Buying a home in 2017 can also save you up to $1,825. While selling a home in 2017 still remains a tax free transaction, Sylvestre reminds everyone that the Canadian Revenue Agency still wants to know the details of the sale. Married and common law couples can save even more by jointly claiming medical costs and charitable donations and income splitting for seniors can save a couple a lot on tax, says Sylvestre. Specific professional tax credits include those for volunteer firefighters who just need a letter from the Fire Chief to claim the credit. As well teachers can claim a supplies expense with receipts and a list approved by their employer, says Sylvestre.

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January weather makes for mixed poker rally results By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Many communities are taking advantage of the winter weather to plan poker rally fundraising opportunities. Here are some that held their events in Janurary. St. Benedict Organizer Helen Martinka says the snow conditions were a little concerning before the Jan. 6 St. Benedict Poker Rally. But organizers who were out preparing the 25 mile trail north of St. Benedict were quite happy with snow conditions as were the approximately 80 riders who took advantage of the beautiful weather to get out on the trails. All their fundraising and planning efforts paid off with just under $10,000 raised, says Martinka. People come out to support the rally whether they have snow or not, she says. Along with poker hands, 10 silent auction items and two tables of bucket raffle prizes also helped raise money for the St. Benedict community centre.

“The funds we raise help pay utilities and maintenance.� Sponsors from Prince Albert, Humboldt, Wakaw, Cudworth, St. Benedict, Pilger, and Middle Lake helped make the poker rally a success, says Martinka. “We really appreciate that,� she says. St. Gertrude Heading south on Jan. 6 made a world of difference for the St. Gertrude Poker Rally event with only passable snow conditions and beautiful weather for their rally to go forward. Origanizer Jerome Hinz said that 45 sledders took to the trails around St. Gregor. Around 100 people stayed for a dance in the evening with the event netting about $3,500 to be donated through the St. Gertrude community club to local charities or families in need around the area. “We try to help out wherever it’s needed. That’s what the money is for.� Bruno There was no snow for the Jan. 18 Bruno Lions

Club Poker Rally but organizer Chris Lepage says that there was still poker hands, draws, and 50/50 leading up to the steak night in the evening. “Wasn’t that great of a turn out but still made some money at it,� says Lepage. All the money will be distributed by the Lions Club to local projects. Past donations have helped teams purchase jerseys, Christmas hampers, and maintaining the campground building. Around 15 people pitched in to help with the event and many sponsors from the surrounding area donated raffle and door prizes. Pilger Thanks to a large and sudden amount of snow on Jan. 26, lots of sleds made their way to the Pilger poker rally, says Wanda Krentz. Around 75 sledders came out which was more than walk in traffic which is a good way to be, she says. While they do not have a final total, Krentz says the fundraising efforts, which included poker hands, raffles, 50/50, and a canteen, are going to be around the average that they make, around $3,500-$4,000 raised. The Pilger Rec Board stepped up to plan the event with a handful of volunteers helping out as well, says Krentz. “It’s one day a year so lots of us put in a full day and get it done.� Naicam The Naicam Snow Blasters also benefitted from Friday’s sudden snowfall but were also hindered a little bit. While the snow made conditions perfect for snowmobiling, some members could not make it out because of questionable road conditions. Audrey McMillan with the Snow Blasters says they had around 174 riders come out to enjoy their 292 kilometres of trail with riders ranging in age from three to 86. McMillan says that the club had around 200 riders last year. Fundraising efforts included silent auctions, bucket draws, 50/50, and liquor basket with McMillan saying that they will still raise $13,000 for the club to continue maintaining the trails, signage, machinery and warming shacks that stretch from Humboldt to Pleasantdale. Prizes came in from businesses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Melfort, Humboldt, and area.

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Lake Lenore says goodbye to last grain elevator

The Lake Lenore Pioneer Grain elevator rests at a 45 degree angle as demolition crews work to tear down the 95 year old structure on Jan. 23. By 2:46 p.m. destruction of the building was complete. photo by Becky Zimmer

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It was an arduous task but in the end the last of the Lake Lenore grain elevators did not go down easily. On Jan. 23, the Lake Lenore skyline lost its final grain elevator as the Pioneer Grain Company elevator was destroyed by demolition crews. People were scattered around the village waiting as the demolition company picked away at the wooden structure. This included longtime Lake Lenore residents

Beryl Bauer and Eric Yeager. By 11:20 a.m., the structure was starting to tip but stopped at a 45 degree angle with debris built up at the base and by 2:46 p.m., according to Bauer, the building was completely destroyed. Tracey Shelton with Richardson Pioneer says they had not been receiving grain at the Lake Lenore location for the past several years with the focus being on the modern Ag Business Centre at Dixon located outside of Humboldt on Hwy. 5.

“We still have sales people working in the area but they’re working out of Dixon. Dixon is where we will serve our customers.� Bauer has seen the majority of Lake Lenore elevators torn down and it is still difficult to see it go. “It’s the last elevator so the skyline has changed. You’re not going to see town until you get here. It was kind of like a beacon where you could find your way home.� Yeager worked at the elevator before heading off to

university. It is sad to see the destruction of the last landmark in town. Seeing the elevator always meant you were almost home, he says. According to the Lake Lenore history book, Sharing Our History, Lake Lenore and Area, the Pioneer Grain Elevator was the last of six elevators remaining in Lake Lenore. When the book was published in 1986, the six elevators in the village were operated by three companies

in town, including Pioneer Grain, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and United Grain Growers. Pioneer Grain at one point in time had a total capacity of 170,000 bushels and had handled half a million bushels in the three years before the book was published. According to the history book, “the elevators continue to dominate the skyline and the companies continue to make an important economic and social contribution to the village.�

Cases of child-luring causing concern at Horizon schools By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Stranger danger is becoming more of a harsh reality in rural areas. And educators are taking notice. There is no question that there are strange situations involving strangers approaching children at local schools, says Horizon School Division Director of Education Kevin Garinger. The division sends out communications to parents whenever an incident is reported and in recent months, four incidents have occured in the area, including incidents in Punnichy on Nov. 9, Nokomis on Nov. 14, Rose Valley on Nov. 22, and Wadena on Jan. 15. It is disturbing, says Garinger and as a school division, communicating with the parents is critical. “The school division is making sure that everyone across the system is

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“We all do a good job teaching our kids about stranger danger. We certainly wouldn’t let them go up to a stranger in a dark parking lot and give them a picture of themselves,� says Corporal Jared Clarke, an investigator with the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation unit. Those rules seem to be forgotten when there is a screen involved, he says. “Just because you’re talking to someone online, they’re still a stranger.� Clarke himself often goes undercover in online investigations, so he knows how easy it is to say you are someone else online. There is no one app or one place

children should not go online, says Clarke, but parents have to work with their children on knowing the dangers. “Overall, it’s about building a relationship and trust between you and your kid and teaching them how to use social media and being online responsibly.� While nothing has happened involving Horizon students, Garinger brings that back to amazing parents who are working with their children on staying away from strangers. Both Garinger and Embree are quick to note the importance of all children notifying their parents and teachers about such incidents as soon as they happen.

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St. Benedict native prepares for Prairie Women 2018 By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Michelle Martin is getting more and more nervous for her trip with Prairie Women on Snowmobiles. Martin is part of the core rider team for 2018 with 10 women heading out from Regina on Feb. 3 to raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment and detection. The tour will wrap up in Estevan on Feb. 9. “Words cannot describe how grateful and humble I am to have been chosen as a core rider for mission 2018,� said Martin in her Prairie Women on Snowmobile biography. Martin is originally from St. Benedict but currently lives in Saskatoon working at Whitecap Dakota First Nations as their Community Justice Coordinator, said her biography. While this has been something that Martin has always wanted to do, with many cousins and friends part of previous teams, this year was the year, she

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Obituaries HARCOURT: Pauline Katherine Mar. 15, 1917 - Jan. 18, 2018 The death of Pauline Katherine (nee Weisgerber) Harcourt of Humboldt, SK, (and formerly of LeRoy, SK), occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was 100 years of age. Pauline was born on March 15, 1917, to Christian and Katherine (nee Zentner) Weisgerber at Senate, SK. The family moved to the Romance district near LeRoy to set up their farmstead. Pauline attended Natika School in Romance, SK, which was located two miles from their farm. When she finished school she started working at the hardware and drug store in LeRoy as a pharmacy assistant. On October 5, 1948, Pauline married Dick Harcourt at St. Patrick’s Church in the Caseyville area, west of LeRoy. Together they raised their six children, five daughters and one son. Pauline later worked as an assistant in the R.M. of LeRoy office. An active member of the church and community, she was the first treasurer for the Catholic Ladies Aid in 1948, and was also part of the LeRoy Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and the LeRoy Donor’s Choice. Pauline really enjoyed the companionship of her female friends in LeRoy. She had a great love for her family and she supported her children with compassion, wisdom, and guidance. Her intuitive nature was always true. Her grandchildren brought her great joy, and she spent as much time with them as she could. Pauline enjoyed much love and laughter with her brothers and sisters, and missed them very much once they passed on. She is the last of her siblings to leave us. Pauline welcomed everyone into her home, and nurtured all with homecooked meals. She was a woman of the earth and her gardens fed her family for many years. When they retired, Pauline and Dick moved to Humboldt. Sadly, on November 10, 1998, Dick passed away. Pauline moved into East Side Village in Humboldt. Pauline will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her six children, five grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild: Lynne Harcourt and family, Rowena (Todd) McKernan and their son Aidan McKernan, and Brendan Bargewell; Kathryn Harcourt (Jim Cruickshank) and their son Ian Cruickshank; Patricia Harcourt; Sheila (Bruce) Kyle and family, Joel Kyle (Brittany Milne), and Brooke (Travis) Hourd; Paulette Harcourt (Terry Flewelling); and Jim Harcourt; former sons-in-law: Ken Bargewell and Rick Morgan; in-laws: Frances Weisgerber, Jackie Weisgerber, Bea Harcourt, and Betty (Andy) Berting; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick Harcourt; parents, Christian and Katherine (nee Zentner) Weisgerber; siblings: Mary (Carl, Tony, Herve) Lorenski, William Weisgerber, infant Weisgerber, Elizabeth (Aloys) Stockbrugger, Clara (Leo, Edwin) MacDonald, Christian Weisgerber, Thomas Weisgerber, Leona (Stan) Siwik, Bernard Weisgerber, Patrick Weisgerber, and Helen (Peter) Merkosky; parents-in-law, Fred and Anne (nee Brunn) Harcourt; and by in-laws: Thomas (Nellie) Harcourt, Edith (Ted) Flory, Bill (Kelly) Harcourt, Jack Harcourt, and Margaret (Al) Beitel. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Marlene Yaremko, crossbearer; Laura Deibert and Joel Kyle, scripture readers; Vaudree Reinhardt, intentions; Kathryn Harcourt, Jim Cruickshank and Ian Cruickshank, giftbearers; and Lynne Harcourt, urnbearer. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Pauline’s life�. A Private Family Interment Service will take place at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Cemetery, LeRoy, at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Rosary Parish, LeRoy, or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com

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STEVENS: Agnes Mary Sept. 10, 1927 - Jan. 17, 2018 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and sister, Agnes Mary (nee Kisil) Stevens of Carmel, SK, at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, at the age of 90 years. She embraced God’s hug and was taken to Heaven on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Agnes, the eldest of four children, was born on September 10, 1927, to Harry and Anna (nee Remenda) Kisil, at Carmel. Agnes lived her entire life in Carmel in the same yard as her parents. In 1948, she graduated from LaBelle School of Beauty Culture & Barbering in Saskatoon, SK. Agnes worked for a short time and in the late 1950’s, took a trip to Sudbury, ON, to visit her cousins. Through her cousins, she obtained a job at the United Cigar Store, and met her future husband Arthur “Archie� Stevens. Agnes and Archie returned to Saskatchewan and were married on November 9, 1963, in Holy Trinity Church (Bruno Farms), in the Bruno district. Together they settled in the same yard as Agnes’ parents, and began farming together for the next 30+ years. They had a small mixed farm operation - cattle, chickens, geese and turkeys. Agnes and Archie began selling eggs to Humboldt and area customers, which they did for most of their farming career. On September 1, 1970, to much of everyone’s surprise, Agnes gave birth to their daughter Doreen. Agnes and Archie did not tell anyone that Agnes was expecting a baby, other than her parents. Agnes was a very hard worker, having huge gardens - one in Carmel and one at the farm. She always looked forward to the spring so she could get her garden and flowers started. Agnes had a green thumb for sure - she could nurse any plant back to life. She made large amounts of preserves to ensure that there was enough on hand for the winter. Agnes enjoyed cooking and baking, and was always ready to make a meal for any of her visitors. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Doreen (Brad Bernauer) of Humboldt, SK; sister, Mary Kisil of Saskatoon, SK; two brothers: Roman Kisil of New Westminster, BC, and Edward Kisil of Saskatoon, SK, and their families. She is also survived by sisters-in-law: Violet Wirta and Lucy Harasymchuk, both of Sudbury, ON, and Lily Ryan of Vancouver, BC. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Archie Stevens (1995); mother, Anna (nee Remenda) Kisil (1977); father, Harry Kisil (1990); parents-in-law, John and Margaret Stevens; brothers-in-law: Ernie Stevens, Peter Kozak, Eugene Wirta, Philip Ryan, Steve Harasymchuk, and Joe Bruno; and by sisters-inlaw: Irene Kozak and Vivian Stevens. The Prayer Service for Agnes was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Monday, January 22, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., led by Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM, Fr. Mykola Romanets, and Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB. The Funeral Mass was offered at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Most Rev. Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Fr. Mykola Romanets, Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM, and Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB. The crossbearer was Cyril Senko. Pallbearers were Murray Freistadt, Bill Remenda, Leonard Kozak, Daniel Kozak, Christopher Kozak, and Joe Zimmerman. Interment followed at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9) or Sask. Abilities Orthopaedics (2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 2C7). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK. (306-682-4114) www.schuler-lefebvrefuneralchapel.com Card of Thanks

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WEYLAND: In loving memory of Ramona Jul. 25, 1929 - Feb. 2, 2017 We think of you dear Mother, And our hearts are filled with pain, Oh this Earth would be a Heaven Could we hear your voice again. A happy home we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still, But death has left a loneliness, The world can never fill. Not a day goes by That we don’t think of you We will love you And miss you forever. Lovingly remembered by, Elmer, Parker, Kathy, Allan, Robert

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