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The Middle Coast in mid-Saskatchewan

The Middle Coast’s Dylan MacDonald rocks the stage during the Humboldt concert for The Middle Coast on Feb. 24. The Middle Coast also made a stop in Watrous the following evening. photo by Brent Fitzpatrick

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The Middle Coast kicks off tour in mid-Saskatchewan

By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

It was a busy weekend for the band The Middle Coast as they played a pair of shows, opening their 11 stop Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils with stops in Humboldt on Feb. 24 and Watrous on Feb. 25.

The shows featured the band playing a number of songs off their upcoming album, as well as some cover songs by legendary musicians including Paul McCartney, Otis Redding, Simon and Garfunkel, and Stevie Wonder.

On top of playing music the band also sprinkled in some conversation and jokes with the audience as well as some jokes, says band member Dylan MacDonald. “(We) want to connect with the audience and make them feel welcome and feel comfortable.”

MacDonald noted they could feel a great connection with the crowd throughout their shows, saying the audiences were The Middle Coast made a pair of stops last week visiting Humboldt on Feb. 24 and Watrous on Feb. 25. very receptive to their music. photo courtesy of Jennifer Fitzpatrick “Sometimes with arts councils it’s a Pictured (L to R): Roman Clarke, Dylan MacDonald, and Liam Duncan. mixed bag. You do get often some young special in their own way. people and some middle-aged people but you have graphic can enjoy the same music.”

The Middle Coast spent a couple of weeks putting The bigger shows are amazing but they do miss the some older folks too. It was really nice to see even the older folks in their 70s and 80s enjoying the music. together the set list for this tour, says MacDonald, intimacy of the smaller shows.

“It’s fun to come back and not even have the guitars And it was just nice to see that such a wide demo- noting they adapted the list to make it more of an acoustic show. mic’d or anything and just play a really down home “We thought people would just like to hear the kind of show… we’ve been lucky enough to get the opvoices and hear the harmonies and stuff like that and portunity to kind of do it all and we enjoy doing that.”

RESIDENTIAL that seemed to work out well… the set list is slightly Overall, MacDonald was really pleased with how COMMERCIAL different every night and we have a lot of tunes that both shows went, saying they were great.

AGRICULTURAL are disposable so we have the ability to kind of switch “Both were a lot of fun… it was a great start.”

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The Middle Coast enjoyed a pair of days off after The show was a bit of a change up for The Middle their show in Watrous before resuming their show Coast who played in front of a crowd of 1,200 people with concerts on four straight days stopping in Biggar, the week prior in Calgary, says MacDonald.

Kindersley, Leader, and Assiniboia, Feb. 28 – March “We do talk more. When we have a bigger show the 3, before ultimately wrapping up their tour on March tunes kind of run into each other and there’s musical 12 in Rosthern. transitions between them kind of like what you’d see As for the Humboldt concert series, the four show at an arena show or something.” series wraps up April 5 when the Fortunate Ones For the Middle Coast it does not matter the size of come to town, with the Fortunate Ones also stopping the show they just enjoy playing, noting that each is in Wadena on April 2.

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Muenster, Wynyard move two into next round

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As the rounds move on the local contingent in the provincial hockey playoffs gets smaller and this week was no different as six teams were eliminated from provincials.

Peewee B After picking up a 3-0 win in game one of their two game total goal series Bruno was upended 10-5 in game two by Delisle, giving Delisle a 10-8 series victory.

The loss eliminates Bruno from playoff contention in the division semi-final series.

Peewee C It was a battle of local teams in one of the four division semifinal series as Wynyard took on Watrous.

The series was a close fought affair with Watrous winning the series 7-3 thanks to wins of 3-1 in game one and 4-2 in game two.

With the loss Wynyard is eliminated from provincial playoff action, while Watrous, thanks to their win, moves into the semi-finals where they take on St. Walburg.

Muenster was also in action, where they fell to aforementioned St. Walburg 9-5, thanks to losses of 3-2 in game one and 6-3 in game two.

With the loss Muenster is also eliminated from provincial action.

Bantam B Wynyard used a huge victory in game one of their series against Kindersley to win their series 12-11.

After Wynyard knocked off

Kindersley 10-3 in game one of their series Kindersley responded in a big way as they blew out Wynyard 8-2, falling one goal short of forcing overtime.

With the win Wynyard moves on to the provincial semi-final series where they will take on the winner of Langenburg and Preeceville, with Langenburg currently leading the series 7-3.

Bantam C After comfortably beating Delisle in the first round of provincials the second round did not go so well for Watrous as they fell 13-5 to Porcupine Plain thanks to losses of 5-3 in game one and 8-2 in game two.

With the loss Watrous is also eliminated from provincial play.

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Previewing league championships

By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

Students from across the region enjoyed their February Break last week and now that they are back their sights are firmly set on the playoffs.

Junior Girls North West “A�

It is a battle for grid 777 supremacy as league leading and undefeated Middle Lake (10-0) hosts second seed Lake Lenore (7-3).

Middle Lake comes into the matchup with a perfect 2-0 record, outscoring Lake Lenore 106-76 in the process, while also boasting the league’s best offense averaging 56.3 points per game.

Lake Lenore, meanwhile sits middle of the pack in both offense and defense as their 39.2 points per game ranks third and their 33.2 points against per game ranks fourth.

North West “B�

The league championship showdown sees the second seeded Cudworth Huskies (6-3) traveling to St. Dominic (9-1) to take on the top seeded Chargers.

The match up pits the second best offense in the league against the league’s best defense.

The Huskies come into the game boasting a spectacular defense that limits opponents to just 16.1 points per game but they will be in tough against a Chargers offense that averages 33.1 points per game.

South West Lanigan (5-0) has already captured the league championship, despite some teams still holding three games left to

play. Lanigan currently holds an eight point edge over Watrous High (1-3) and a ten point edge on Strasbourg (0-3) with Watrous and Strasbourg still having two games against one another and Lanigan and Strasbourg also with one game to play.

South East Thanks to a pair of victories over Wynyard Comp (2-2), Foam Lake (4-0) has already wrapped up the league championship despite each team having two games remaining.

Wynyard could still end up tying Foam Lake in total points but due to the two aforementioned losses they would lose the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Junior Boys North West Lake Lenore (5-1) wrapped up first place in the league, edging out St. Brieux (5-1) in a tiebreaker thanks to a bigger margin of victory in their two games, setting up a third and final matchup between the two in Lake Lenore with the league title on the line.

The two teams spilt the season series with Lake Lenore opening the season with a 62-29 win and St. Brieux closing out the season with a 37-32 win.

St. Brieux comes into the contest with a league best offense as they piled up an average of 61.7 points per game but they will be in tough against Lake Lenore, whose league best defense limited opponents to just 38.8 points per game.

North East It is a battle of Wynyard for the league title as Wynyard Comp (3-0) welcomes Wynyard Elem (2-2).

Wynyard Elem. comes into the game

a heavy underdog as they have a 0-2 record, while being outscored 75-47 and they are also facing a Wynyard Comp. team who leads the league in both offense and defense.

South West It is a battle of Watrous in the championship final as Watrous Gold (7-0) and Watrous Blue (6-1) meet.

Watrous Blue comes into the contest with the league’s top offense as they score more than 61 points per game but they will be in tough against a Watrous Gold defense that allows a league low 28.3 points per game.

Leading into the game Watrous Gold holds the mental advantage over their counterparts having won their lone game between the two 45-34 in January.

South East Thanks to an excellent start to the season, Wynyard (5-1) has already wrapped up the league championship as they sit six points clear of Raymore (2-2), who has two games remaining to Wynyard’s none.

Senior Girls South The league championship is still very much up for grabs as heading into the final two weeks of the season Strasbourg (3-0-1) and Lanigan (3-1-1) sit tied atop the three-team league.

Strasbourg holds a distinct advantage in the race for the league title as they have two games left, to Lanigan’s one, including one head-to-head matchup that will go a long way in deciding the league champion.

For Strasbourg the math is very simple, a win over Lanigan means they

Muenster, Wynyard move two into next round Continued from page 2 Bantam D After losing game one of their first round playoff series 4-2 against Kerrobert, Muenster responded in a big way winning game two 7-3 to come from behind to take the series 9-7.

With the win Muenster moves into the provincial semi-finals where they will await the winner of Macklin and Dinsmore.

Midget D Muenster cruised through their opening round playoff series against Goodsoil as they won 6-0 in game one and 4-1 in game two to take the series 10-1.

With the series victory, Muenster moves into the provincial semi-final series where they will take on Edam.

Senior A After sweeping their way into the second round Wakaw ran into a tough foe as Kindersley played them tight, ultimately winning the series two games to one.

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Lanigan has a slightly more complicated road to the title.

They must first beat Strasbourg by any amount and would then need Strasbourg to lose to third place Imperial or, if Strasbourg beats Imperial, Lanigan must beat Strasbourg by more than 12 points to be crowned league champion.

Senior Boys North St. Louis (7-0) has nailed down the regular season league title and will be the top seeded team heading into the championship final where they will take on second seeded Lake Lenore (6-2).

St. Louis comes into the contest with the momentum as they beat Lake Lenore in a pair of close contests 58-54 in December and 79-72 in February.

The matchup features a pair of highpowered offenses that rank one-two in the league, with St. Louis averaging 71.8 points per game and Lake Lenore right behind them at 69.3 points per game.

South With Watrous (6-2) still holding two games to play the league championship game is still very much up for grabs as a pair of Watrous wins would put them in a three-way tie with Lanigan Blue (8-2) and Kawacatoose (8-2) for first place in the league.

Should Watrous fail to knock off Viscount in both games, Lanigan Blue and Kawacatoose would finish first and second with Lanigan Blue receiving the number one seed thanks to a perfect 2-0 record against Kawacatoose.

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NHL’s all time best....3-2-1...99

By Bruce Penton Sports Columnist

Canadians are famous for being polite and courteous, so it was no surprise that during last month’s National Hockey League all-star game festivities, when the top 100 players from all time were unveiled with rankings of players by various decades — instead of a hot 100 countdown that gave us a dramatic, drumroll-accompanied No. 1—Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux sat at the front of a press conference and unanimously agreed that the best all-time was the late Gordie Howe.

Such a Canadian thing to say. Showing the utmost respect to a beloved legend is another Canadianism, and the fabled trio of stars — one of which is the actual No. 1 all-time (sorry, Gordie!) — disappointed no one with their

public acclaim for Howe, who passed away last June at the age of 88.

This is not to dismiss Howe’s greatness. He set records through a career that lasted until he was 51 years old that no one thought would ever be broken, until Gretzky came along and smashed them during an unusually wide open offensive era.

Had the NHL had the courage to do a 100-to-1 countdown — controversial indeed, and guaranteed to put the league into a no-win situation — they likely would have had Howe ranked No. 3.

That’s one man’s opinion, someone who was born early enough to watch Howe, Gretzky and Bobby Orr in their primes. Neither Howe nor Gretzky had the offensive explosiveness of Orr. Neither Orr nor Howe had Gretzky’s hockey brain, one which allowed him to control the game whenever he was on the ice and lead to unprecedented goal-scoring and astonishing I-don’tbelieve-what-I-just-saw setups. Yes, it was like he had eyes in the back of his head, making plays that no one before, or since, has come close to replicating.

As for No. 1, it has to be Gretzky.

Had Orr’s wonky knees not shortened his career — he played only nine full seasons and parts of three others — he might be No. 1 in this review. Orr’s talent left him head and shoulders above anyone else in the league from 1966-75, just as Gretzky was so sublime during his prime from 1979-98. Consider these two seasons of Orr’s: 39 goals and

102 assists in 1970-71; 46 goals and 89 assists in 1974-75 — figures unheard of for a defenceman. Gretzky made a mockery of the record book with eight straight 50-plus goal seasons, including 92 (and 120 assists) in 1981-82, at the age of 20. Or how about 1985-86, when he put together crazy numbers (52 goals, 163 assists)?

There’s good reason they call him the Great One. They could also call him the Great No. 1.

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• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World Herald: “The World Series trophy is making three stops in Nebraska on Friday. If you get in trouble for skipping work to see the Cubs’ World Series trophy, just tell your boss: ‘It’ll be 108 years before I get another chance to do this.’ ” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “There was an awkward moment when the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

Sarah Palin Tweeted she wanted to congratulate the city of New England.”

• NBC Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon: “Shaquille O’Neal says that he’s trying to eat healthier. He’s cut soda, bread, sandwiches, and fast food out of his diet. When asked what he’s eating instead he said, ‘Mostly trees.’ ” • From Norman Chad’s Super Bowl Diary (Washington Post): “George H.W. Bush does the coin-toss honors. If

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• Brad Dickson again: “The Cleveland Browns have cut prices for season tickets. Now they’re available at Dollar Tree.”

• Alex Kaseberg again: “Tough time in sports. Super Bowl is over, the NBA, NHL playoffs, NCAA tournament and baseball are in the spring and Tiger Woods is in-between postponing comebacks.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Florida Panthers’ Jaromir Jagr turned 45 recently, joining Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Chris Chelios as the only ones to play in an NHL game at that age. Teammates showered him afterward with Molsons and Metamucil.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, after the floundering Knicks upset the Spurs at Madison Square Garden: “But to be fair, it’s hard to focus on basketball when you visit the circus.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the Rams and Chargers combining to go 8-24 last season: “The Los Angeles City Council just voted to make L.A. a sanctuary city for lousy football teams.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coaches Richard Smith and Bryan Cox. When asked what the tipping point was, coach Dan Quinn listed 31 points in a row.”

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Viscount news

By Sandra Reid Correspondent Five ladies enjoyed three hours working on blankets this week.

Blankets for Canada meet

weekly at the library in Viscount. We join 8”×8”crocheted and knitted squares ( all made by volunteers, mostly anonymously) to make blankets that are then given

to shelters in Saskatoon.

We enjoy our time together and welcome newcomers. For more information please contact Evelina at 306 944-4820.

On Feb. 25, the Viscount

Seniors Fundraising Breakfast had 18 people in attendance. Albert Guricko won the Lucky Loonie Pot. Chris Rault and Louise Barlage did the cooking and the cleaning.

Best wishes to anyone that is under the weather.

Hope you feel better soon.

Have a great week.

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Making sure bison can roam

Calvin Daniels While not strictly agriculture, this story is one which intrigued me immediately upon reading about it.

Bison have been reintroduced to Banff National Park after a 140-year absence.

Sixteen wild Plains bi-

son were released into the park’s Panther Valley, Feb. 1, where they will be initially confined to a small acreage pasture where they can be monitored by Parks Canada for 16 months as the animals acclimatize.

If nothing unusual arises the bison will be released to the wild in June.

The area of the release is some 1,200 sq. mile zone along the eastern slopes of the Rockies within the park, where they will interact with other native species.

This effort is simply one designed to bring bison back to a range where they were once dominant before man came along

and nearly wiped bison off the map.

“American Bison once numbered in the millions, perhaps between 25 million and 60 million by some estimates, and they were possibly the most numerous large land animal on earth. However, by the late 1880s, they had been hunted to near extinction throughout North America,” details Wikipedia.

The destruction of the massive herds might be one of the greatest massacres of a wild species in human history, a history spotted with man-forced extinctions.

If anyone is interested in such things I suggest they

delve into the mass harvesting of the now long extinct passenger pigeon where numbers such as “a single seller of ammunition provided three tons of powder and 16 tons (32,000 lb) of shot during a nesting” and “a single hunter is reported to have sent three million birds to eastern cities during his career” among the stories detailed on Wikipedia.

But, back to bison and the good news from Banff.

Managing wild populations of bison within park areas is not a new thing.

“The Yellowstone Park bison herd in Yellowstone National Park is probably the oldest and largest public bison herd in the

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United States,” details Wikipedia. “… The Yellowstone Park bison herd was estimated in 2015 to be 4,900 bison. The bison in the Yellowstone Park bison herd are American bison of the Plains bison subspecies. Yellowstone National Park may be the only location in the United States where freeranging bison were never extirpated, since they continued to exist in the wild and were not reintroduced, as has been done in most other bison herd areas. Other large free-ranging, publicly controlled herds of bison in the United States include the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Kansas (2100

to 2600 animals), Wind Cave bison herd (approximately 350 animals), the Antelope Island bison herd (approximately 550 to 700 animals), the Henry Mountains bison herd in Utah (400 to 500 animals), and the National Bison Range herd near Flathead Lake, Montana (400 animals).”

The Banff bison actually originated at another park in Canada coming from Elk Island National Park.

While from a farm perspective bison have become a niche opportunity, from a larger perspective it is gratifying to see efforts to re-establish wild populations.

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Putting words into action

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

According to stopabully. ca, among Canadian children 1 in 7 children from 11-16 and 1 in 4 children from grades 4 to 6 are bullied.

On the other side of this, 11 per cent of students bully younger students once a year while 31 per cent say they would participate.

Pink Shirt Day was Feb. 22 which will be followed

by International Day of Pink on Apr. 12.

I love how this got started.

Two Nova Scotia boys stood up for a younger boy in their school who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt

by coming to school the next day wearing pink shirts.

By wearing a pink shirt they were making sure the bullies knew that they saw what they were doing and did not believe it was right.

By wearing a pink shirt on pink shirt day we are all saying that we will not tolerate bullying in our home, workplaces, and schools and we are making a promise that we will not become the bully.

However, what more can be done about bullying that goes beyond just wearing a pink shirt?

This goes for both students and adults.

No one deserves to be bul-

lied and that goes for people of all shapes, colour, and sexual orientation.

Anyone can and should intervene when they see bullying happening and thanks to everyone who does.

According to stopabully.ca when someone intervenes it takes 10 seconds for the bullying to stop.

For the people who are bullied, none of this is their fault. Understanding that and making sure people understand that is the first step to making sure we stop bullying.

When people, especially students, understand that they do not deserve to be dis-

respected by a bully, they are more likely to take it upon themselves to get help or tell someone about it.

By taking away the shame of getting bullied, there will be no shame in seeking help.

As adults, we need to take being bullied seriously. We need to respond to students saying that they are being bullied.

If a student is going to an adult, they obviously trust that adult is going to be able to help them.

At the very least it can be as simple as asking the student if they are okay and what they need at the time.

However, again, here is the

flip side of that.

People who bully need help to.

There is always some underlying reason bullying happens and taking a look at the life of the bully it may surprise people that they have problems too.

Either they need to take out their own frustrations on some undeserving victim or they have some form of jealousy that they chose to deal with via bullying.

That is where we need to focus. If we turn our efforts to those who bully as well as those who are bullied, that is 100 per cent of the problem right there.

Birch Hills holds mini Brrr-Chills winter festival

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

With the Town of Birch Hills recreational director away, members of council and the recreation board still made sure their annual Brrr-Chills festival went on for 2017.

Organizer Shirley Ulvild says this year’s festival was an abbreviated version but council made sure it was not missed.

The festival ran from Feb. 16-18 and Ulvild says they tried to keep it to two events per day.

The festival started Thursday with the crowning of the festival king and queen at the Birchview Home with a winter carnival, lumberjack events

and lunch. The museum group then held a meatball and gravy supper at the museum.

Ulvild says that was very well received.

Friday included a soup and sandwich lunch at the seniors hall and carpet bowling and sledding at the Max Creek hill which is a wonderful spot west of town for tobogganing, says Ulvild.

The Winding River Hutterite Colony supplied hot dog buns and firewood for the evening supper.

Ulvild says fireworks and fun finished off Friday’s festivities.

Saturday kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Birch Hills Public Library with from scratch homemade pancakes and wild meat sausage and

all the trimmings. A free family snow stomp dance and DJ wrapped up Saturday’s festivities with a country gospel concert at Birchview Home to wrap up the weekend.

Money from the events are going towards repurposing the old Co-op building as a multi-use facility.

“We’re raising funds big time for that,” says Ulvild.

Ulvild says there were too many volunteers and donations to count.

“We had to buy very little (for the festival),” she says.

Broncos doing their part is great to see

By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

It is amazing how much a junior hockey program gives back to the youth of the community.

For the Humboldt Broncos they have been giving back quite a lot this season.

Between the Bowl for Kids Sake, the Teddy Bear Toss, the Skate with the Broncos and a tour of the dressing room and a skate with the Broncos for a kindergarten class there has been a lot of things the Broncos have been doing lately for the community.

Doing these events is vital for everyone in the community.

The Broncos get to learn about the importance of giving back to the community, and the young kids get the opportunity to get to know the Broncos a little more than just as someone who plays hockey.

Mentorship is an important part of a young child’s life and while the Broncos do not spend a great deal of time with all of the youth even the little bit of time they do spend can go a long way.

I had the chance to stick around after the Broncos game against Nipawin on Family Day for the Skate With the Broncos and you could tell the kids were having a great time.

Smiles stretched across the faces of the kids who were having a great time with a Broncos team. Despite a tough overtime loss to the Hawks did a great job of putting that aside to have as much fun as they could with everyone who came out.

That does not seem like much but for a lot of those kids it meant a lot.

Aside from the Skate With the Broncos a number of other initiatives the organization has undertaken go well beyond the rink as both the Bowl for Kids Sake and the Teddy Bear Toss are great ways for the Broncos to give back to a community that is there to support them.

Some of the Broncos players worked hard raising money for the Bowl for Kids Sake, which helps support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and area so they can continue to do their work providing

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Yet another way the Broncos provide mentorship to the children, just in a little more of an indirect way.

And the bears collected at the Teddy Bear Toss game went to the hospital so they could provide a little pick me up to children who are in the hospital.

Again, it seems like a pretty simple gesture, but for some child in the hospital I am sure it means a lot.

That is a credit to not only the

Broncos but also to members of the community who stepped up to bring a teddy bear to the game.

I grew up in a small town with a Junior A franchise and I can tell you that I do not remember having these same opportunities that the Broncos are providing kids this year so the Broncos deserve a great deal of credit for giving back.

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It’s just a matter of time for this elevator, located east of Melfort on Highway 3. The decaying structure was moved from Clemence, a community south of Melfort, several decades ago by Bernard Beuker. Bernard once hoped to repair it and put it to use, but never got around to it. The elevator now stands with most of the roof missing and much of the siding gone. His son Allan expects to tear it down in the near future. photo by Emma Meldrum

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Producers exchange knowledge

By Becky Zimmer East Central Trader Producers were given plenty to think about during expert-led presentations in Humboldt.

The Farm Credit Canada Ag Knowledge Exchange, held Jan. 31, was a packed house as local producers learned about market trends and ways to increase profits.

Kevin Hursh, a consulting agrologist, journalist and editor, discussed increasing producer profits without increasing farm size as well as agriculture economic strategy.

Hursh, who farms outside of Cabri, took the opportunity to concentrate on current trends, not only for the rise and fall of crop and livestock prices, but also for products like industrial equipment.

Diversifying crops When looking at the Canadian economy, producers have a lot to consider in the coming spring when it comes to selling product and what they are planting.

Hursh promoted crop diversity, saying while canola and wheat are staples for Saskatchewan rotations, crops like quinoa and hemp might be something producers could start considering in this province.

“It’s always useful to look at the broad array of crops that are possible in any given area. Crops that are not dominant in an area might be still possible in an

area,” says Hursh.

Hursh used the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s crop planning guide in his presentation to discuss what 2017 will look like for crop prices.

Before deciding on what is going to be seeded, Hursh advises all producers to crunch the numbers.

“It’s a good guide to start to plug in your yield and price expectations and expenses, to come out and actually compare crops. Then you know what’s a profitable level.”

Production contracts Producers also have to consider production contracts. Locking in a price to guarantee a return could be positive or negative, depending on what the market does, says Hursh.

Especially for more niche crops, some crops may grow fairly well while other producers may have a problem.

The crops that are going to do well will then have the market all to themselves.

Hursh says that production contracts can ensure producers actually have a buyer.

“The markets are fairly limited and you want to know who you’re dealing with. There have been cases of failure among buyers.”

Looking at the market Interest rates and exchange rates can affect producers’ bottom lines.

Hursh says the low Canadian dollar has shielded producers from the worst of

the effects.

At times like this, it is in the producer’s best interest to make their farm as lean and as profitable as possible.

There are some bright sides with the grain industry having some strong prices.

Not everyone got to participate in that but they have never had such a good run, says Hursh.

However, producers do have to be vigilant in watching for pricing downturns, which have happened in some parts of the industry already.

Even with a downslide of some commodity prices, Canadian land prices have been on an upward tear, unlike the American land prices, says Hursh.

The question is when that price is going to start heading downward.

“We’ve seen times from 1981-1993 where land prices dropped steadily, a period of high interest rates, not so good prices, poor crop prices, and there was huge losses. It was a time of pure stress.”

Unfortunately, Hursh did not bring his crystal ball, so he did not have an answer for producers on where these prices were headed, but he did share his predictions for 2017.

“Will they increase in 2017, quite possibly, but will they always go up? I would doubt that.”

What goes up must come down and producers must be aware of that moving forward.

Succession planning Hursh is a strong proponent of succession planning and making those plans sooner rather than later.

“How do you treat the non-farming kids in the equation? How do you transfer management over time? Who’s going to be the boss five years from now? A lot of people have great difficulty working through the instances of a succession plan.”

Knowing who – if anybody – is going to take over the farm is an important step to planning out even current farm production and expenses, like buying new bins that will last until the next producer takes over, says Hursh.

Hursh urges all farming families to have these conversations sooner rather than later.

Comparing operations Tyson Burton with FCC’s Humboldt branch says that having Hursh and fellow presenter John DePutter visit can start a discussion producers do not always get to have.

“Talking to your partners or your neighbours gives you a certain point of view but when you get an outside view, it gives you something to benchmark your own progress against or points out something you’re not even considering.”

Passing on the operation is one of the biggest challenges facing producers right now, says Burton, and producers have to find that balance.

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Crop insurance premium average increase of 8.5%

By Emma Meldrum The Review Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation premiums will be going up, on average, by 8.5 per cent.

This announcement came Feb. 23 during a Melville press conference hosted by Lyle Stewart, the Minister of Agriculture and Shawn Jaques, president of the SCIC. The 2017 crop insurance program will see coverage increase from $216 to $217 an acre. Premiums are also increasing to an average of $8.51. Last year, premiums were an average of $7.84.

“The premium increase is mainly due to the increase in insuring higher value crops,” said Stewart.

The 2016 season Stewart said that 1.3 million acres of crop went unharvested last year.

“Our estimate is the crop insurance program will pay over $660 million in claims for the 2016 growing season. This is a substantial amount of money that will help our growers as they prepare and move forward with the 2017 crop.”

Last year was a record-breaker, with 29 million acres of cropland insured.

It was not, however, record-breaking in terms of how much was paid out to producers.

“The record losses that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation saw was in 2002 when there was a widespread drought across the province.

That year, we paid out just over $1.2 billion in losses,” said Jaques.

Stewart noted that the program adapted to 2016 conditions, when crops were damaged by

October’s poor weather.

“Traditionally, SCIC would wait until a producer finishes harvest before paying their claim, but this year, because of the prolonged harvest, crop insurance began paying claims before the farmers finished harvest,” said Stewart.

Program changes Minor changes are being made to the 2017 program, including increased flexibility of the crop averaging program and increased establishment benefit value. For large green lentils, the benefit value will be $60 per acre, while other lentils are at $40 an acre and soybeans are at $100 an acre.

Otherwise, the program will continue as it has in previous years.

“There are not a lot of major changes to the program this year due to fiscal constraints, however as I said earlier, we have improved the crop insurance program in the past and feel it is a relevant and effective program for 2017,” said Stewart.

Reactions The reaction from producers in the Melville conference room was largely positive.

“I guess [I’m] encouraged to see that the program is continued, not a lot of changes happening, so from an education perspective I think as a farmer, it’s the same, so that’s good news,” said Lane Stockbrugger, vice-chair of SaskCanola.

Harvey Malanowich, division 4 director with Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, was also pleased.

Lyle Stewart, the Minister of Agriculture, spoke at a news conference Feb. 23 about this year’s crop insurance program.

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Bee outfitters cautions backyard beekeepers

By Emma Meldrum The Review Backyard beekeepers may be on the rise, but one honey and equipment company warns that won’t necessarily ‘save the bees’.

John Sochaski and Candis Sharpen work for Manitoba Honey Co-op, also known as the Bee Outfitters in Tisdale.

They’re seeing sales of backyard beekeeping kits rise, but they have some words of warning for beginner hobbyists.

“Everybody wants to do their part to save the bees, because there’s been a lot of media surrounding the decrease in bee populations,” said Sharpen Feb. 23. “They think they’re doing their part.”

But, Sharpen said, training about

diseases is essential.

“It can potentially spread diseases if you’re not treating your bees properly.

Then your bees go to the neighbour’s bees, and make the neighbour’s bees sick, and then the neighbour’s bees go, and so on.”

Sochaski said the Outfitters will be putting on a course in May to encourage mite treatments and medicines.

“And then showing them how to look after the hive. It’s pretty depressing when you see some hives out there that hobbyists have done, they just throw them in the box,” he said.

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“Someone that has no knowledge, they won’t notice that, and they’ll put out a frame, and they won’t notice that there’s foulbrood in it. They’ll just think their bees are depleting and not know why.”

Sharpen said the disease spreads rapidly and affected equipment has to be burned and replaced – an expensive loss for a hobbyist.

Sochaski was concerned about changes that may be coming to the industry. Soon, outfitters like the one in Tisdale may not be able to sell medicine to prevent bee diseases. Instead, veterinarians will be responsible for distributing the medicine.

“Everybody is getting a little excited because the vets don’t know what to look for,” he said. “The foulbrood is devastating to a hive. It’ll kill a hive in a year.”

Current treatments for the disease don’t cure it, but they do help stop the spread.

Increase in interest A few days after their interview, Sochaski and Sharpen planned to start preparing the backyard kits for a brandnew customer: Costco.

“They’re going to try it in Ontario, Quebec and B.C., just to see how it goes. We’re hoping it goes and then it’ll really expand, because it’ll go to all the provinces in Canada,” said Sochaski.

The company already provides beekeeping starter kits to Federated Co-ops. The kits include a brood box, frames, two-way lid, entrance reducer and bottom board, along with a smoker, veil and hive tool.

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“I’ll leave work here at 5, go to the bee yard and just sit there and go through hives and it calms me. I don’t worry about what’s happening the next day,” he said. “That time is my time.”

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Local producers on the look Agricultural fatalities in Canada out for wanted weeds

By Becky Zimmer East Central Trader There are hundreds of invasive species in Saskatchewan local producers need to keep in mind.

Shauna Lehmann, representative of the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council, attended the Carrot River Watershed Invasive Weed Management workshop in Lake Lenore on Feb. 7 to discuss weed species that are causing trouble for local producers.

Invasive species are introduced to a new area where they have no natural predation. Without natural predators, they thrive taking over and out competing native species, “causing destruction to the environment and ecosystem,� says Lehmann.

Common tansy has been spreading along roads and railway throughout Saskatchewan and can cause damage to livestock and crops.

Another problem weed is leafy spurge which has been around quite heavily in some areas while just emerging in others.

Both plants can have health impacts on livestock and humans. Leafy spurge produces milky sap that can irritate animal and human skin while common tansy is toxic to livestock. However, goats are more tolerant of both weeds, says Nadia Mori, a forage specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

Goats were used in a weed control study done on pastures in the Wolverine and Pathlow areas using targeted goat grazing.

Mori advised producers that common tansy does have chemical compounds that can be harmful if the goat eats too much of it. “It’s very important that the animals have an opportunity to balance their diet and they can’t be pushed as hard

as on something like leafy spurge.�

An up and coming invasive species is Red Bartsia. It has not been spotted in Saskatchewan yet but it made landfall from Germany around the 1950s in the Gimli, Man. area. “We’re keeping an eye out for it along the border and trying to stop it before it comes in.�

For producers, there are chemical and biological tools to fight back on leafy spurge from herbicides to leafy spurge beetles, who are not an invasive species themselves.

Education itself is high on the list of preventing the spread of invasive species since a lot of people do not know invasive plants and what they can do.

It is important for people to just be able to identify them and be able to teach others about them, says Lehmann, especially the ones that have been around a while.

From there producers can move on collaborating with their neighbours to ensure that the plant does not spread any further. “If there are ways for neighbouring properties to work together to figure out how to solve the problem together [they should do so]. Weeds don’t know borders.�

Lehmann says they cannot solve every weed problem but controlling what they can is the main goal of dealing with invasive species by categorize and inventorying what problems they do have.

The Saskatchewan Government’s Weed Control Act focuses on small infestations of prohibited weeds by way of controlling that infestation.

For noxious weeds they focus on the smaller and try to control the larger, says Lehmann. “It’s really tailored to be able to prioritize different infestations.�

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association recently released their latest report on Agricultural fatalities in Canada. There is a downward trend in the number of fatalities on Canadian farms over the past few years but Glen Blahey of the Safety Association says that even one is too many. photo courtesy of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

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Goats on the graze for weed management

By Becky Zimmer East Central Trader A Saskatchewan pasture brings to mind cattle and maybe even sheep.

But Nadia Mori, a forage specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, is working to promote another less common pasture grazer: goats.

Mori attended the Invasive Weed Management workshop in Lake Lenore on Feb. 7 and shared findings from recent studies done at the Wolverine and Pathlow community pastures with targeted goat grazing.

Compared to cattle and sheep, which primarily graze on grasses, goats are different in the way they digest and select materials.

“When you move to goats, you have a much larger component of preference in shrubs and forbs before they ever like to eat grass.”

Attacking hard-to-reach weeds Canada is slowly discovering the benefits of goat grazing, says Mori, who has been using research from the United States as a starting point in her own research.

In areas that are difficult to reach for hand or machine spraying, or cultivation, goats are very versatile, says Mori.

Goats themselves as a weed management system are showing promise in controlling problem weeds such as common tansy and leafy spurge.

Pastures with shrubs and forbs make for less grass available for cattle grazing. With the introduction of goats at the Wolverine pasture, grass cover increased by almost 19 per cent during Mori’s study, while shrub cover decreased over 20 per cent.

A multi-year tool Catching the plant before it goes to seed is essential to growth control.

“The whole idea is to prevent any other seed input so that eventually, through time, there will be winning that weed war.”

It takes many years to completely eradicate weeds with goat grazing. Mori says some U.S. studies suggest it takes eight consecutive years of goat grazing to completely eradicate leafy spurg, with no further seed input from the plant. That can be controlled with proper timing of goat grazing.

“One grazing would be in that vegetative state, in that end of May, beginning of June, then again once there is enough re-growth to graze those plants again.”

Mixing goats and cattle Mori says with having goats and cattle on the same pasture, producers can take advantage of multiple forms of vegetation with mixed herds.

“You can essentially produce more red meat on the same amount of acres,” says Mori.

As long as the goats are acclimatized with the cattle, they do play well together. However, Mori suggests a leader/follower scenario with the goats grazing first on the land followed by cattle after the goats have done their bit of weed management.

“Because the goats went first, there’s hopefully more access to the grass part.”

Potential for goats The goat market in Canada is undersupplied, with much of the market being supplemented by importing.

We are missing out on a tremendous potential, says Mori.

“We have surely enough weeds around and a lot of brush, especially after these wet years. We do have that potential to grow that industry here.”

Goat myths However, there are many misconceptions about

goats that Mori says are just not true. For one thing, goats are actually picky eaters, says Mori.

“Their lips are extremely pliable and so they can manipulate both their upper and lower lips and can go in there very specifically and be very picky in what they eat.”

Another perception of goats being a challenge to manage is keeping more producers out of goats which are hindering targeted grazing or multi-species grazing in Saskatchewan.

One issue arising from goats and cattle on the same piece of land was that the guard dog had to also be acclimatized to the cattle, laughs Mori.

“The guard dog needed to get used to the cows not being the enemy and that the cows are also part of the herd and he didn’t need to constantly shoo them away.”

The dogs are great for keeping predators like coyotes and bears away from herds but they need a break as well. Goats can be taken out to a pasture to graze and then be brought into a secure paddock in the evenings.

Another misunderstood perception is that goats cannot be fenced in. Producers should not have a problem, says Mori, they just have to have the proper fencing.

Three strand electrical fencing worked to keep big and little goats in on the Pathlow pasture.

“The way we had it set up, we never had any issues.”

As long as there is enough feed in front of them, goats are not likely to scatter, especially if they are trained to respect the electrical fence.

A new opportunity Targeting grazing is providing new opportunities to young producers, especially those interested in land management. It takes a certain type of person to go out for weeks at a time with goats on the graze but Mori believes that there are people looking for that opportunity.

Mori is not going to lie, it is hard work.

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By Becky Zimmer East Central Trader Horses can be big and intimidating, but knowing how to take care of them is the first step to being a responsible owner, says an equine health expert.

Carolyn Kemps of Equi-Health Plus in Martensville says purchasing the horse is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why she teaches horse owners – both old and new – basic and advanced equine first aid, similar to a St. John’s Ambulance human first aid course.

Like all pets and livestock, it is not a matter of if – but when – there will be a problem. Owners have to be prepared. “Having the skills on the offset is definitely fundamental,� says Kemps.

Prevention is the first step to ensuring horses stay healthy, which includes keeping fences and saddlery in good repair and making sure horses are fed and watered properly.

The number one killer of horses is colic. Since horses cannot regurgitate, any stomach issue is a serious risk for horses, says Kemps.

That starts with knowing their feed is high quality and there is nothing in their pastures that would not be healthy for them. “We try to minimize any injuries from happening on the offset,� says Kemps, but if an injury should happen, she trains participants in knowing how to recognize the signs of a horse in trouble and how to deal with it.

Kemps says they can tell from a distance whether that horse is in dis-

tress or not, whether they are laying down or standing up.

Starting to administer care to an injured or sick horse begins with the caregiver assessing the circumstances, keeping themselves safe and being aware of something in their surroundings that can be a sign of danger. If there is a wild animal or broken fencing or equipment that has caused the animal to be injured, the caregiver needs to be aware of that so they can protect themselves from injury. “You want to not just have that tunnel vision, you want to access the whole spectrum,� says Kemps.

Accessing the situation leads to acting which can be anything from stopping bleeding, to rescuing the animal from being trapped, to calling a veterinarian if their assistance is needed.

Making sure the veterinarian has all the animal’s vital signs and other information is also important when caring for horses so they can have all the information they need before they approach the animal.

Even young horse handlers need to be trained on how to interact with their animals safely and Kemps says their I Can Help program, with activities geared for five to 10 year olds, is unique in that it is a basic introduction on the fundamentals of horse handling, including first aid, in a series of fun activities. “If a child were to see a horse that looked like it was in some distress, [we teach them] to go get an adult right away.�

Kemps does a demonstration with her young students on how to apply

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Kemps uses her own horses in demonstrations at her farm. When working with their own horses, owners need their horses to have some level of trust with them.

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Two Twitter accounts farmers should follow

Saskatchewan dairy farmer Cam Houle doesn’t take himself too seriously. He’s sharing the highs and lows of farming on Twitter.

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By Emma Meldrum The Review From the entertaining to the educational, here are two farmer-run Twitter accounts to follow. @dailydairydiary Cam Houle, known on Twitter as @ dailydairydiary, shows the highs and lows of dairy farming with self-deprecation and humour. “If you’ve ever heard a rock grinding up your manure ramp, then you’ve no need to feel shame for crapping your pants,� he tweeted. “I think I’m gonna make it in this damn business. I haven’t stressed-barfed in months. That’s all the sign I need, folks.�

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Houle’s tweets tell his back-to-farming story, but he also uses the social media site as a resource. When he couldn’t get parts for broken water bowls in Saskatchewan, he turned to a Twitter friend, Ian Porteous, in Ontario. “[He] drove to his local parts dealer, bought the parts for me and put them on the bus to me. I e-transferred him the funds the same day. It was glorious,�

Houle wrote in a message on Twitter.

It’s been more than a year since the Saskatchewan farmer’s first days with his herd. “The best day was the first day the cows arrived. Followed immediately by the three worst days of my life,� he recalled. “I slept on an old school bus seat in the barn the first two nights. I was there for 40 hours out of the first 48. Maybe 42.

I couldn’t leave. “It was terrible.�

Houle has grown better at handling the mistakes and challenges of his chosen career. “I think I’ve grown up and realized that those things are going to happen, and how I respond to crappy situations is going to dictate my own success or failure in farming. Everyone has bad days and stupid situations, so there’s nothing to gain by allowing it to bring me down. “I just have to say to myself, it’s not like I have anywhere else to be today anyway.�

Houle also blogs at dailydairydiaryblog.wordpress.com. @farmermegzz The first thing on Megz Reynolds Twitter feed is a video of her lip syncing to 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop� while driving a combine.

Keep scrolling, and photos of her kids pop up. Reynolds said they farm as a family. “Our girls have been riding in tractors and equipment basically since they were

born,� she wrote in an email. “Hopefully as they grow older they will continue to share our love and passion for farming.�

Megz and her husband run a grain farm, have a small herd of cattle and raise 15 to 20 pigs for meat. Though they aren’t hands-on yet, her daughters have a farm egg business that helps them save for university.

The tweeter and blogger (dirtsweatntears.com) didn’t start out as a farm kid.

She visited her grandparents’ farm in Alberta on weekends and during summer holidays. “I always knew that I wanted to end up on a farm or acreage, but it took me almost 12 years to do so.�

Megz spent a decade in the film industry before meeting her fiancĂŠ, a fourth generation farmer in Saskatchewan. “It didn’t take me long to pack up and move out to his tiny hometown, which has a smaller population than the high school I attended growing up,â€? she wrote.

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Automation could prevent harvest losses

By Devan C. Tasa The Review Saskatchewan has 33 million acres of grain. If even one extra bushel of grain could be harvested instead of lost through a combine’s processes, that would benefit producers.

That’s why Joel McDonald, Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute’s program manager for agricultural development services, focused on preventing loss for his presentation at the Carrot River Valley Watershed Association’s Tech in Ag Stewardship Workshop at Melfort’s Kerry Vickar Centre Jan. 25.

“What I like to tell farmers in regards in combine loss is the only thing that’s wrong is to be ignorant and not know what you’re losing,” he said. “There’s no magic number what’s acceptable – that’s for each producer to determine on their own – but it’s important to pay attention and to know what it is.”

Under the right conditions and settings, a combine could lose up to 10 bushels per acre.

That’s why McDonald suggests farmers take the time to examine combine residue, to determine just how much crop they are losing.

The program manager said there’s development in combine technology that will reduce harvesting loss.

Right now, there are some features that will automate the process, making it more effective and less subject to human error – saving some bushels that would otherwise be lost. The problem is that technology can’t see ahead and make adjustments if the yield suddenly changes – for now.

“What we’ll see in combine technology is more and more sensors, sensing the crop coming into the combine and the crop going into the grain tank of the combine and residue going out the back, as well as internal stages of that process,” McDonald said. “At first, that’s going to provide more information for the operator and slowly that will transition into machine intelligence making decisions based on those sensors.”

McDonald sees those changes in combine technology appearing in the next five to 15 years. After that, autonomous combines that require no human driver could appear on the market.

“If you look at other industries, the mining industry, it’s already there and so agriculture won’t be far behind.”

Automation on that level could happen slowly, possibly applied to grain carts first before the combine.

That technology, though it would require a culture change, would have the potential to increase harvest efficiency while reducing the amount of skilled staff needed.

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Organic farming: family, lifestyle and business

By Emma Meldrum The Review For some of the Wills, going organic is a family affair.

It all started with Chad, who began converting about 15 years ago. His cousin Brodie followed suit and his uncle Stan is in the middle of the process. “They watched us and they asked questions and they could see it was really working for us,� said Chad. “They figured we were having a little less stress without all the inputs and that our farm was coming out a little faster than it was before, when we were conventional.�

The big differences Switching from conventional to organic largely means Chad doesn’t use sprays or fertilizers. “To get out of using herbicides, we do lots of summerfallowing and we have to work our land a couple of times in the fall after harvest to get things stirred up good,� he said. “In the spring, when the weeds start growing, we’ll do two or three cultivations before

seeding, usually about two, so that we can get a kill on the weeds.�

Going herbicide-free requires some cooperation with neighbours. Chad said the producers who farm the quarters around him try to be careful about which direction the wind is blowing when they spray and try not to overlap.

The Crooked River farmer said he’s getting more compliments about the cleanliness of his fields. “When we first started, about 15 years ago, there was a lot of negativity towards organics because there were a lot of guys that weren’t controlling the weeds properly.�

If Chad does get a ‘dirty’ field, he can disc the crop under, which will act as grain manure for the next season.

He also has a 25-foot buffer strip which is combined separately from the rest of the field, then sold to an elevator. After, he shows the receipts to his organic association to prove that he is following their regulations.

Another alteration is growing yellow clover, red clover and alfalfa as a replacement for nitrogen fertilizer.

A lifestyle and business choice Chad’s farming transition started 15 years ago. “It was the start when farmers were going bigger and bigger and there was kind of a decision to make, whether we took the trend to go bigger or whether we specialized,� he said. “We decided to try organics and we converted two quarters at the time and did that for a few years and found that we were making more per acre organically than conventionally, so that’s when we started converting them all.�

There are some pros, like going to the lake with his kids when conventional farmers are spraying, as well as avoiding the investment in inputs, which can cost producers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

There are some negatives, though: “If you need to pay a bill, you can’t just run some grain to the elevator.�

Instead, Chad markets to specific companies like Grain Millers in Yorkton and Sunrise Foods in Lake Lenore. He’s certified through Pro-Cert Organic.

The business choice is also a lifestyle choice: he tries to eat as organic as possible, too. “In a small community, it’s hard for the local grocery stores to carry that much organic food, but the grocery stores try harder and harder to have a few more options.�

Chad warns that food labelled as ‘all-natural’ or ‘pure’ aren’t organic. A product requires the ‘certified organic’ stamp.

While organic farming isn’t for every producer, it’s working for Chad. “If you can do things that are a little more healthfriendly for your children and your environment, I think it’s a good thing.�

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Seven business practices to improve farm success

By Devan C. Tasa The Review A farm management survey has pinpointed seven business practices done by the top financially performing farmers that can be adopted by others to improve their financial position.

The survey, conducted by Farm Management Canada and IPSOS Reid, used a sample of 604 farmers across the nation, with 83 of them from Saskatchewan.

“What we’re trying to learn from this survey and then use from this survey is the most important business practices that farmers can learn from to improve their productivity, profitability, sustainability on the farm,” said Ron Monette, a Saskatchewan agriculture ministry agri-business development specialist who presented the findings to a group of agricultural advisors at Melfort’s Kerry Vickar Centre Sept. 20.

Of the 604 surveyed, particular attention was given to the 128 that had the best top financial performance. Those farmers had a tendency to continually learn, make business decisions with accurate financial data, use professional advisors, have a formal business plan, monitor production costs, access and manage their risks and have a financial plan with budget objectives.

The survey found 49 per cent of the farmers had a commitment to continually learn, 59 per cent used accurate financial data to make decisions, 32 per cent con-

sulted professionals, 26 per cent had a business plan, 50 per cent monitored production costs, 32 per cent managed their risks and 33 per cent had a financial plan.

The top 25 per cent had a 20 per cent asset turnover rate compared to the lowest 25 per cent, at 9.7 per cent, a 100 per cent difference. The top 25 per cent had a 50 per cent gross margin ratio compared to the lowest 25 per cent, at 19.6 per cent, a 155 per cent difference. The top 25 per cent had a 10 per cent return of assets compared to the lowest 25 per cent, at 1.6 per cent, a 525 per cent difference.

Monette said as he has been working in farm management for 30 years, the results didn’t surprise him.

“What does surprise me, a little bit, is the reluctance of farmers to embrace and undertake [what] the research and the understanding about farm management practices [say] in a real and disciplined way,” he said.

The agri-business development specialist suspects that’s because many farmers are running their farms because they like the family farm lifestyle, not because they think of it as a business.

“Because farming is becoming so complex, so risky, so volatile, we have to get our people thinking in terms of proper disciplined management necessities and how to combine that with their family needs and the family life that they love and

want,” he said.

Monette said he encourages those family farmers to look at adopting the seven business practices.

“If you move towards a better understanding of these drivers and the practices that the most successful farm managers use,” he said, “you will be able to lessen the risk on your farm, you will be able to move into a more profitable, sustainable position on the farm then you would otherwise would have been without using these indicators.”

Monette said that while it’s not rocket science to adopt them, it can be hard for somebody if they haven’t done it before.

That’s why he suggests farmers talk to the business farm specialist at one of the regional agriculture offices, so that they can work with the farmer to create a plan of action that fits their needs and desires.

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On May 11, 1968, he married Linda Linder at St. Gregory R.C Church in St. Gregor. They moved to Annaheim where they raised their family of two. Benny was employed at Doepker Industries until 2009, after a career spanning 44 years. He worked in many areas of the company, but always claimed he “just swept the floors�. Benny was the yardcare/caretaker for St. Ann’s R.C. Church and Cemetery for over 30 years. After he retired from Doepker’s, he continued to stay busy working for the Village of Annaheim and doing other odd jobs. Benny loved hockey and attended as many games as he could with his partner-in-crime Dave and their supporting cast from Annaheim. He especially loved to follow any game that Trent played in or coached. Benny also loved to golf, sinking a few holes-in-one; some of his most memorable times were on the golf course with family and friends. As well, he loved to tinker in his garage and if anything needed fixing, you knew aluminum and silicon were not far behind. Benny loved to garden and sit by the pond that he built for his wife, drinking wine and watching their treasured fish. In 2015, Benny moved to Humboldt and lived in Gabriella Estates until the present. There he kept busy tinkering around, going to hockey games, golfing, condo happy hour, and meeting friends and siblings for coffee. If anyone needed help, Benny was the first to offer his hand. He will be lovingly remembered for his infectious grin, his humour, and his brave, courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Benny will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Litzenberger of Humboldt and children, Marci and Dorian; his son, Trent Nienaber of Dodsland; four brothers: Joseph Nienaber of Humboldt, SK; Henry (Deanna) Nienaber of Saskatoon, SK; Martin (Donna) Nienaber of Rocanville, SK; Raymond (Brenda) Nienaber of Saskatoon, SK; and Clem (Wendy) Nienaber of Saskatoon, SK; two sisters: Freda Hilgers of Humboldt, SK; and Ramona (Frank) Munkler of Edson, AB; sister-in-law, Judy Nienaber; in-laws, Gerry and Loraine (nee Linder) Nordick; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be lovingly remembered by Dave and Jane Niekamp and their family. Benny was predeceased by his wife, Linda (nee Linder) Nienaber (2011); his parents, Henry and Maria (nee Niekamp) Nienaber; parents-in-law, Alois and Bertha (Moorman) Linder; three brothers: Conrad Nienaber, John Nienaber, and Rudolph Nienaber; sister, Agnes Muyres; brothers-in-law: Leo Hilgers, and Richard Muyres; and by nephew Eric Nienaber. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Annaheim, on Friday, February 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Anthony Atter and concelebrated by Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB. Others taking part were: Jenny Weber, crossbearer; Nicole Nienaber, scripture reader; Gerard Muyres, intentions; Marci and Dorian Litzenberger, giftbearers; Trent Nienaber, eulogist; and Shannon Litzenberger, urnbearer. Honorary pallbearers were Dave and Jane Niekamp. Interment followed at St. Ann’s R.C. Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Ann’s R.C. Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 120, Annaheim, SK, S0K 0G0 or the Canadian Cancer Society, #101 - 440 2nd. Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.

LAMPING: Arthur Willard Oct 6, 1945 - Feb 21, 2017 It is with profound sadness that the family of Arthur ‘Art’ Willard Lamping of the Lake Lenore district announces his sudden and unexpected death at his residence on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Art, the youngest of four children, was born on October 6, 1945, to William and Anna (nee Jasken) Lamping in Humboldt, SK. He was raised on the Lamping homestead 7 1/2 miles west of Lake Lenore. Art attained his education at Lenore Valley School. He enjoyed farming with his dad, growing crops and raising purebred Herford cattle. Art left the farm for a few years and worked at various jobs. In 1970 he married Mary Stroeder and they started their life together on Jolly Green Acres Farm. In 1974, they were blessed with their first daughter Tina, and in 1975 were once again blessed with their second daughter Jodie, thus completing their family circle. Art and Mary were proud of their farm and enjoyed spending time with their large extended family, hosting many gatherings. Art was very active helping neighbours, hauling cattle, helping with calving issues, or hauling bales. He also enjoyed helping his many brothers-in-law with various projects.

Art especially loved the Auction Mart and auction sales, and was a natural fit for the Mel Stroeder Auction business. He took great pride in helping Mel and Josie run many successful auctions for several years and enjoyed the time they all spent together. In 1992, he decided to wrap up the farming chapter of his life and enter the work force full-time. Art was employed at Becker Electric for three years. An opportunity with Bourgault Industries came up and for the next 21 years he was a devoted employee, working in many different departments. Art enjoyed working and spending time with his co-workers while still having an important part of agriculture. Mary became ill in early 2015. Art took time off to help care for Mary and spent her last bit of precious time together before she passed in August 2015, just two days short of their 45th Wedding Anniversary. In the spring of 2016, Art decided to leave Bourgault and start his retirement. He loved spending time with their five grandkids. Art always enjoyed visits and phone calls. He was very proud to see Reid and Joelle graduate. He was always ready to offer his advice and wisdom to guide all the grandchildren into the big, big world. Art will be deeply missed by his two daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren: Tina (Brad) Bogucky and their children Thomas and Julia; and Jodie (Roland) Hoeflicher and their children Reid (Jessica), Joelle and Josie; two sisters and one brother: Joan (Peter) Matvichuk, Mary-Lou (Elmer) Wosminity, and Hugo Lamping; many in-laws of the Stroeder family; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will also be lovingly remembered by Mary Reves and her children, grandchildren and siblings. Art was predeceased by his wife, Mary (nee Stroeder) Lamping; parents, William and Anna (nee Jasken) Lamping; sister-in-law, Marlene Lamping; many in-laws of the Stroeder family; and by numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Pilger, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Vaughn Irlbeck, crossbearer; Lois Gartner and Wendy Kuka, scripture readers; Susan Dunne, intentions; Josie Hoeflicher, Thomas Bogucky and Julia Bogucky, giftbearers; Alvin and Sophie Irlbeck, memorial table attendants; Brad Bogucky, eulogist; Joelle Hoeflicher and Reid Hoeflicher, urnbearers. Music ministry was provided by organist Ardelle Hautzinger. Interment followed at St. Bernard?s R.C. Cemetery in the Pilger district. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Trinity R.C. Church or STARS (Shock Trauma Air Service). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.

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Obituaries KLATT: John Nov 1, 1930 - Feb 18, 2017 Harold John Klatt was born on November 1, 1930 to Reinhard and Anne Klatt at their home on the farm near Esk, SK. and was baptized on November 30. John attended Brindle School, and then began farming and acquiring land. During this time, Johnny helped his brother Ernie by cutting brush, and eventually they established the Klatt Bros. Track and Roller business, servicing the running gear of crawler tractors. In between the yearly cycle of seeding and harvest, John enjoyed travelling with family and friends all over the US and Canada from Texas to Alaska. His travels are well documented, as he was an avid and talented photographer. He further cultivated his photographic talents when he purchased photo developing equipment, and created his own dark room. Johnny was an advocate for wildlife preservation and his appreciation of the beauty of nature gave him endless subjects to photograph.

He especially loved taking candid pictures of his nephews and nieces. Johnny played hockey and was a proud member of Sinnett’s 1954 trophy-winning team, and in 1959 he acquired his private pilot’s license. He loved music and has an extensive record collection. In recent years, he used his talents and artist eye to create occasional tables from diamond willow and maple, beautifully crafted with love. He ensured that all of his family and loved ones received a table. Johnny’s kind and loving nature made him an attentive and helpful son and brother. His love and patience shone through when he built a go-cart that was the most well-used piece of equipment at his farm... enjoyed by generations of rally-driving nieces and nephews. John wintered in Kelowna BC for a few years in the 1970’s, but remained living on the farm where he was born until he retired in 2012. He then moved into Lanigan to be close to his brother Ernie. In town, Johnny enjoyed tending his yard and garden, and he walked each day for both exercise and pleasure, and gave a friendly smile and wave to everyone he met. John was predeceased by his parents, Reinhard and Anne Klatt, his brother Werner and sister-in-law Esther Klatt, his brother Wilbur Klatt, his sister Lillian and brother-in-law Edwin Greve, and by his beloved niece Dianne Grosso. John is survived by his brother Ernie and sister-in-law Audrey Klatt, and his sister Grace Klatt, along with many nieces and nephews who regard him with love. We are so thankful that we had such a loving and wonderful Uncle who guided each of us in our lives. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanigan, SK at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Jack Robson (Deacon).

Others taking part were: Sharon Moir, organist; Randy Krupa and Mel Skalicky, scripture readers; Alisa Skalicky, eulogist; Darlene Smith, Harvey Klatt, Wayne Greve, Wes Greve, Glenn Greve, Lucille Greve, Claudette Rode, Donna Dunham, Gary Klatt, Dean Klatt and Alisa Skalicky, honorary pallbearers; Dean Klatt, urnbearer. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be directed to the Esk Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel.

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WILDEMAN: Joyce Nov 11, 1930 - Jan 31,2017 It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Mrs. Margaret Joyce Wildeman January 31, 2017, at Humboldt District Hospital. Joyce was born to Ed and Dorothy (Clay) Munro November 11, 1930, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She grew up in Denholm, Saskatchewan, later moving to North Battleford where she completed her education. Joyce began her career as a telephone operator in North Battleford. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gordon Wildeman. They were married October 22, 1955, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, the home of her beloved grandparents Emily (Playford) and John Clay. Joyce and Gordon made their home in Humboldt. They were blessed with two children, Kathryn and Glenn. Joyce turned her focus from her career to raising her family. As a stay at home mom her time was spent supporting her children’s activities, her church and various community organizations. Joyce lovingly welcomed and valued her relationships with her daughter-in-law Lorie and her son-in-law Ken. In her later years she took great pleasure and pride in spending time with her grandchildren, Nicole and Michael, attending their activities and celebrating their accomplishments. Joyce was a member of the Anglican Church Women, Humboldt Figure Skating Executive and the Canadian Cancer Society. She was a founding member of the Can Surmount chapter in Humboldt, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and St. Mary’s Villa, and the Community Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Lung Association Lung Survey project. Joyce enjoyed: the fellowship at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church; playing Hand and Foot Canasta, Bridge and Solitaire; playing the piano; listening to music; knitting; petit point; reading; trips to warmer climates during the winter months; enjoying a cup of tea; visiting and hosting many gatherings with family and friends. Throughout her life Joyce touched the hearts of many. She had a great sense of humour. She was a confidante and a support, always ready to provide a helping hand. Her famous asparagus sandwiches and toffee drops were a favourite at the church teas. When family and friends gathered everyone looked forward to her culinary gifts and her hospitality. Although Joyce faced many physical obstacles throughout her lifetime, she met every challenge with faith, courage, determination and grace. Even though life handed her lemons, Joyce always chose to make lemonade. Never complaining she looked for the possibilities rather than focusing on the barriers that were set before her. Joyce was and continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her. Joyce will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Gordon of 61 years; daughter Kathryn (Ken) Olthuis of Prince Albert; grandchildren Nicole Olthuis of Kelowna, Michael Olthuis of Saskatoon; son Glenn (Lorie) Wildeman of Humboldt; and many extended family and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her father William Edwin Munro (1969) and mother Dorothy Ellen (Clay) Munro (1997). The Funeral Service was held on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Matteo Carboni, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Humboldt, SK. Others taking part were: Katie Nichol, music ministry; Ken Olthuis and Brad Pearson, scripture readers; Les Olchoway, Prayers of the People; Muriel Lauer and Elaine Sloan, memorial table attendants; Lloyd Wildeman, eulogist; and Glenn Wildeman, urnbearer. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Joyce, donations may be made to St. Andrews Anglican Church, P.O. Box 758, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, SK. In Memoriam

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Convention great experience for Humboldt Wildlife Members of the Humboldt Wildlife Federation branch attended the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation’s 88th annual convention on Feb. 16-18 in Regina.

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FARM LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER RM OF LAKE LENORE No. 399

Valid driver licence required, Class 1A would be an asset.

Approximate seasonal employment is May 1 - October 31.

The R.M. of Three Lakes participates in the SARM disability, health and dental plans and the Municipal Employees Pension Plan. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Please forward your resume including work history, experience and references to: The Rural Municipality of Three Lakes No. 400 P.O. Box 100 Middle Lake, Sask.

S0K 2X0 Phone: 306-367-2172 Fax: 306-367-2011 Email: rm400@sasktel.net

NE 04 40 20 W2 Approx. 145 Cultivated Acres

RM OF ST. PETER No. 369

or on their Facebook page, Wild Hog Watch (Feral Wild Boars).

Past President of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation David C. Pezderic discussed the issues Saskatchewan is having with Chronic Wasting Disease, a prion disease which affects the brain of wild game and is spread through saliva and feces.

Even though the game farm industry would deny that Chronic Wasting Disease originated when the game farm industry was introduced in Saskatchewan in the early 1980s, Pezderic says that the hotspot areas in Saskatchewan are in close proximity to game farms.

With no vaccine for the disease, all producers and hunters can do is minimize the movement of the disease, says Pezderic by keeping congregations of these animals down.

“Where Cervidae (members of the deer family) congregate is a problem because now they have an opportunity to transmit and exchange saliva and even feces if they are eating off the same grain pile, for instance.”

The redistribution of parts is another problem with the transfer of Chronic Wasting and Pezderic says they need to be looking more into regulating what happens after the animal is harvested.

Since Chronic Wasting can be transferred from wild game into game farm populations and vice versa, Pezderic says that regulating game farms is up to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, he says.

“Our hope is that they will have very controlled monitoring programs on game farms that they can strengthen those processes as well as improve the containment, in other words, the fences around game farms.”

Freistadt says that the Ministry talked about collecting 50 heads from each zone in the province to gauge where Chronic Wasting was a problem. With five to ten Wildlife Federation branches in each zone, one delegate says that this is tough to manage if you are talking five to ten heads a branch.

“Their actually taking that idea and going to try to pursue it,” says Freistadt.

Humboldt Wildlife Federation has had an active branch in Humboldt for the last 70 years and going to this convention was a great learning and information sharing experience, says Freistadt.

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2016 - Year in Review - December Naicam dances for a good cause Naicam enjoyed a local twist on Dancing with the Stars at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEOSS Winter Gala.

Almost a dozen brave dancers took the stage on Nov. 26, taking on dance styles like cha cha, country swing and polka. Sticking with the structure of the Dancing with the Stars show, all participants did a group dance at the beginning before the couple numbers.

At the end of the night, three awards were given out: Jackie Hood and Hugh Kernaluguen won peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice, Chantelle Blight and Dwight Wrubleski won judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice and Sherlyn Green was recognized as the dancer who collected the most donations.

Dancers from the Spalding School of Dance also participated, performing a number at the beginning of the show.

Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event brought in about $6,000, with 190 tickets sold. This year, 230 people attended, but a final fundraising number wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet reached. A live auction saw many attendees open their wallets, with one vacation package being sold at $1,000.

Curlers hurry hard at last provincial qualifier Junior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curlers from across the province swept into Wadena on Nov. 25-27 for the Junior Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Q-Spiel #3.

The bonspiel featured 12 teams from across the province, including one local team as well as teams from Weyburn, Regina, and Saskatoon among others as they battled to secure one of the four remaining berths.

Junior womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s qualifier plays out in Watrous The future of curling was in Watrous over the weekend with the Junior Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Q-Spiel #3 coming into town Nov. 25-27.

Nine teams from across the province featuring women under the age of 21 battled it out at the Watrous Curling Club with four teams moving on to the provincial championship in Melfort Jan. 4-8 to face the winners from Spiel #1 that took place in Weyburn on Nov. 4-6 and Spiel #2 that took place in Saskatoon on Nov. 11-13.

Legendary R&B Revue hits Wadena The residents of Wadena got a taste of Blues on Nov. 27 as the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue made their way to town for a show.

The show featured rhythm and blues hits from the 1960s and 1970s by a number of bands and artists including Etta James, Martha and the Vandellas, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Sam and Dave, among others.

The band also threw in some music by great Canadian bands as well, says band leader Gord MacAulay, who notes the band is proudly Canadian.

Dinner Theatre returns to Annaheim The laughs could be heard all the way down the Gregor Road as the Annaheim Dinner Theatre put on another comedic performance from Dec. 1-3.

The play Fox on the Fairway was a great hit with the crowd as Director Gerard Doepker and cast members put their own local twists into the jokes.

The production also had a huge supporting cast as community members cooked and served the meals and manned the bar.

And the performance has a far reaching audience with people coming from as far as Saskatoon, as well as people from Humboldt and the surrounding towns coming out to support the evening.

Watson loses 110 year old business Nov. 25 saw the closure of the Watson CIBC branch.

Jon Kastikainen, senior manager of stakeholder communications and public affairs with CIBC says that all clients have been smoothly and successfully transferred to the Humboldt branch.

Many clients were also shown online banking options to try and make their banking more accessible.

Monty steals Christmas at Dancing Sky It is Christmas at Dancing Sky and their seventh Prairie Panto, Monty Steals Christmas, is being performed from Dec. 2-18.

Taking the Panto and combining it in a How the Grinch Stole Christmas kind of story was only a four and half

week process, which could usually take years to create, says writer and director, Angus Ferguson.

Hunters bring in their racks at fish fry Everyone was welcome to the LeRoy Wildlife Federation Fish Fry and Horn Measuring on Dec. 12.

Federation President, Rod Bernauer, says they fried up about 50 pounds of fish, which was caught near La Ronge.

Attendance was low because of the cold weather but many people came out to measure their moose, deer, or elk racks and, in one particular case, a bear skull.

Ten different types of big game are measured through the Henry Kelsey records, including everything from black bear to caribou, moose, elk, white-tail, and mule deer.

New initiative sees bus stuffed for Wadena Food Bank The Wadena Kinettes are trying something new this Christmas.

Lisa McMartin with the Wadena Kinettes says they usually hand out Christmas hampers for a Secret Santa campaign to about 27 families within the Wadena area.

This year they decided to try and help more people by stuffing a small school bus with donations for the Wadena Food Bank.

By the time the doors closed and the bus pulled away, the Kinettes had collected 2400 lbs of food.

Christmas country in Watrous No matter how many shows she has played or how many awards she has won, Eli Barsi is always surprised when she receives a standing ovation.

Barsi was very happy with the one she received on Dec. 11 at the Watrous Community Centre from a crowd of about 210 people.

It was a Christmas concert but the Kennedy, Sask. native threw in some

of her new music, including her new single, Screaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jimmy about her new tour bus.

Jansen Kinettes hit the stage The Jansen and District Kinette club put on their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 with songs, poetry, piano, and dancing all done by local performers.

The night also included a funny skit about a day in the life of a local Jansen business, the Jansen Service.

This year the event raised funds for the local food bank with $594 raised at the door.

The Village of Jansen also took this opportunity to award this years Volunteer of the Year award.

Karen Renz received that honour for 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Honouring our loved ones here and goneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at art show Yellow Quill First Nation turned its grief into art at a show that may be the first of many.

Peequaquat says that while the community might come away with some healing after the Dec. 8 art show, the event was primarily for the artists themselves.

The art on display was a mix of work with pen, pencil and paint. About a dozen artists contributed to the event.

Lake Lenore man pulls pair from slough A Lake Lenore man was a little shaken after pulling a couple from a slough Nov. 29.

Darcey Weber was at the corner by the Pioneer Dixon elevator when he watched a white Intrepid get cut off by a truck. The car swerved, lost control and hit the ice.

He pulled out the brother and sister, after which water came in the back window.

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Andres (Andy) Davalos lucked out when he was putting together Andino Suns.

The group is currently on tour through Organizations of Saskatchewan Arts Councils and was in Wynyard on Feb. 24 promoting their third album, Madera, and performed their traditional Latin American sound for a full house.

The prairie born front man, who is also the son of a Chilean political exile, was looking to get back to his roots of Latin American music and he was lucky enough to find others who felt the same, especially members who could sing in Spanish, play traditional instruments and dance traditional dances.

Culture and language is not a barrier between the band and the audience, says Davalos, but opens up a unique way of connecting with them.

This uniqueness in sound brings something different to Saskatchewan.

It is a niche that Davalos says means very little competition for them since not a lot of bands go the world music route. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get to play a lot of shows because people are seeking something different.â&#x20AC;?

Alice McCaw, with the Quill Plains Arts Council, says everyone was impressed with the show, especially the wide range of instruments Andino Suns brought on stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They put their heart and soul into their music. They give it a 150 per cent.â&#x20AC;?

McCaw says that Andino Suns were a big hit with Wynyard and that was evident in the amount of merchandise that was sold at the concert.

Even though the band calls Saskatchewan home, this tour has been an adventure in small town Saskatchewan, says Davalos.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck in Regina, you think got to go to the gigs in Manitoba, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played in Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to the east coast and Kansas. But this tour, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been dropped into small town Saskatchewan and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found amazing gems.â&#x20AC;?

Small town Saskatchewan shows are filled with attentive, gracious people who are so welcoming, says Davalos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That part is an amazing experience connecting with Saskatchewan. We city folk donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t venture out much.â&#x20AC;?

Davalos says they built the band from jamming in the living room to striving to be better.

After every set, Davalos says that they have a 30 second talk about where they went wrong and how to get better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That constant seeking of perfection makes me want to continue to do this.â&#x20AC;?

The rhythms and the instrumentation with charango and the quena gives the Andino Suns that Latin American feel, specifically, says Davalos, Andean music from countries that run along the Andes Mountains, like Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador.

Minus the drummer of the band, Justin Hauck, other members Andres Palma and Cristian Moya have one unfortunate commonality; they are sons of Chilean political exiles who escaped to Canada. Davalosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nephew, Antonio, is also a member of the band so he has ties to Chile through his grandfather.

Davalosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was imprisoned for 18 months for being a professor at a southern Chilean university who supported democracy in the times of a Fascist dictatorship in 1973. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who were sympathizers of the (elected) government were in trouble, they were being sought after, especially intellectuals and teachers and people who could spread the message of democracy.â&#x20AC;?

That is how they arrived on the prairies and they never left, says Davalos.