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Volume 18 Number 3

March 2017

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Young ladies enjoying the entertainment at the annual Barbie Night

Barbie Night a Big Hit in Delisle

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n Thursday, February 23 at Delisle Senior Center, about 55 guests attended the annual Barbie Night. The evening, designed especially for little girls and family, has been a hit in the area for over 20 years.

This year's theme was "Fashionistas" and the evening included a fashion show with each little girl showing off their favorite part of their outfit from boots to sunglasses. Even some moms took part!! There was a dance party, guessing jars, a raffle, items for sale, snacks and door prizes.

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The evening is hosted by the Delisle-Vanscoy United Church as a fundraiser and an event especially for little gals. Special thanks goes out to Shelby and Darla Christopher, Doreen Campbell, Neil and Allison Isley, Margo Knittig, Lynn Bayne, Debbie Rolston, Amanda Radford and Lindsay Mohn and the RM Review for their contributions to the evening.

The theme for next year is “Pyjama Party” and they look forward to seeing you there !

Editorial........................... p. 2 Tax Tips........................... p. 3 Council Reports............... p. 4

Perdue Arena Rebuild Update

Exterior Shell of new Perdue Arena is complete

RCMP Report................... p. 5 School Reports................. p. 6 MP Report........................ p. 7

Story on Page 3 Red Williams...................... p. 7 Farm Reports..................... p. 8 Consumer’s Corner............ p. 9

Community Reports........ p. 10 Community Calendar...... p. 11 Business Directory.......... p. 12

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EDITORIAL

Flying Too Close to the Sun

ne might use the word hubris to describe Icarus, a character in Greek mythology, unless of course one doesn’t know the meaning of the word hubris. So I looked it up on Wikipedia...

heat melt them. Icarus ignored his father's instructions not to fly too close to the sun, when the wax in his wings melted and he fell into the sea. This is a tragic theme of failure at the hands of hubris.

Hubris(/ˈhjuːbrɪs/, from ancient Greek) describes a personality quality of extreme or foolish pride or dangerous over-confidence. It typically describes behavior that defies the norms of behavior, which in turn brings about the downfall, or nemesis, of the perpetrator of hubris. The adjectival form of the noun hubris is "hubristic". Hubris is usually perceived as a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence, accomplishments or capabilities.

Who else do we know that is rather hubristic ?

The Donald himself of course.

Gee... that sounds a lot like someone I know !

But back to the Greek mythological character Icarus.

In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, the creator of the Labyrinth.

Often depicted in art, Icarus and his father attempt to escape from Crete by means of wings that his father constructed from feathers and wax. Icarus' father warns him first of complacency and then of hubris, asking that he fly neither too low nor too high, so the sea's dampness would not clog his wings or the sun's

Here is a man who thinks he has achieved substantial success in life. Did it merely come from his inheriting a family fortune and the political connections that came with it, at a time when anyone with money could snap up half price properties and have them double in value shortly after ?

Or did it come from his self described high I.Q. and masterful negotiating skills. I suspect it is the former.

Either way, he too has now strapped on his fathers feathers with mere wax, which seems to be softening and dripping with each Russian investigation, public demonstrations and boycotts of his properties and Ivanka retail products, as he now tries to fly higher than any Trump Tower, getting ever closer to the sun.

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The only way to know for sure is to apply. Many Canadians, especially seniors, have discovered that they may have qualified for this credit in previous years, but have not applied.

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enerally, pension income splitting allows Canadians to allocate up to one-half of their income that qualifies for the existing pension income tax credit to their spouse or common-law partner for income tax purposes.

Prior to 2007, pensioners were unable to split their income, except in the case of the Canada Pension Plan. Therefore, households where one retiree’s income was greater than their partner’s were paying significantly more tax than a household with a similar total income, but split evenly between the partners.

REDUCE THE TAX BURDEN The idea behind pension income splitting is to reduce the tax burden for senior couples by allocating household income more evenly.

In cases where one spouse or partner is in a higher tax bracket, the lower income spouse or partner can claim a greater portion of the household income on their taxes.

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Perdue Arena Rebuild Project

he Perdue Arena Rebuild Project Committee reports that the new arena is now at the lock up stage.

The exterior shell, complete with insulation, windows and doors has recently been completed. Much of the work to date was accomplished by Zak’s Home Building Centre and sub-contractors.

In late March work will begin on the interior to install rough-in sewer and water services, pour the concrete floor and complete the interior framing.

Back on May 23, 2015, the original arena was completely destroyed by fire after serving the community for over 50 years.

The community quickly formed a committee and launched the “One Rafter at a Time” initiative to rebuild the arena.

Together with an insurance payout and fundraising events, the committee has raised $1.25 million dollars which has brought the rebuilding project to the current stage of completion.

Past fundraising includes a Community Agriculture Project which produced a crop last year, with the profits going to the arena project, as well as various BBQ’s, golf tournament, Community Calendar, clothing sales, and a charity Gala Feast.

They have also received many donations including $10,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Perdue Branch, $10,000 from Concentra and $25,000 from Biggar & District Credit Union.

Fundraising efforts continue with Dueling Pianos April 8th. More information on the Village website or on Facebook.

Work on interior of arena begins in March

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However, you can contribute to a spousal RRSP as long as your spouse or common-law partner is under age 71.

The result: your retirement savings work harder, longer, and with fewer tax burdens.

Pension income splitting can be a very effective way to lower a household’s overall tax bill; however, it is a strategy you should discuss with a financial advisor, who can provide insight into how this strategy may benefit you.

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COUNCIL REPORTS

TOWN OF ASqUITH

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squith Town Council held it’s February regular meeting on February 8, 2017. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Jerome Rogan, Dylan Claypool, Jordan Claypool, Harold Edwards and Ted Goodnough. Also attending was C.A.O. Holly Cross.

The January 11, 2017 regular meeting minutes and January 18, 2017 special meeting minutes were accepted as presented.

A motion was made to accept the treasurer's statement of receipts and expenditures and the bank reconciliations for January, 2017, as presented.

Council made a resolution to accept the accounts paid in the amount of $24,274.92 and the accounts payable in the amount of $35,831.10 as presented.

Bylaw No. 1-2017 A Water Rates Bylaw was passed at the February 8, 2017 meeting. This bylaw will see the minimum charge for water, sewer, waste and recycling and infrastructure charge remain at ninety-one dollars and fifty cents ($91.50). However, water usage above the minimum of 3,000 gallons a month will result in a charge of $10.50 per 1000 gallons, a rise of one dollar per 1000 gallons. This is a good time to investigate around your house to make sure that you have no leaky faucets, silently running toilets, leaking underground sprinklers, constantly running furnace humidifiers or silently circulating water softeners. These are often the culprits in high water usage showing up on one's meter.

After reading a letter sent by Leanne Gruending, LAS School Principal requesting Council look at the possibility of building a public library, a letter was written back. Asquith Town Council

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agreed that a public library would be a wonderful asset, however Council felt that the costs to build, develop and operate a new public library would be too cost prohibitive. If there are any individuals in Asquith who did not already know this, one can acquire a Wheatland Regional Library card, as the Town pays into their library. With this card you can either borrow materials from the Wheatland Regional Library or any of their branches. Alternatively you can take your Wheatland Regional Library card to a Saskatoon Library, apply for a City of Saskatoon Library card and borrow materials from any of their branches. Wheatland Regional Library also has e-books and other information available on line. One can go to www.wheatland.sk.ca to see what e-resources are available to them.

A letter was written to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy Foote, asking Canada Post to investigate further into how postal banking could be a welcome addition to rural areas in Canada, as well as a means of a revenue stream for rural post offices.

The shed at the Asquith Landfill sold for seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00). All bids received were sealed and opened at the February 8, 2017 meeting; the shed sold to the highest bidder.

Water break repairs were done in late January on the 500 block of 500 Miles Street.

2016 Census numbers are now being made available to the public. Since the 2011 Census, the Town of Asquith grew by 6% with the population going from 603 to 639.

A reminder goes out to all residents of Asquith that dog and pet tags must be purchased by the end of February. Failure to do so could result in a fine. The costs of pet tags are $10.00 if the animal is spayed or neutered and $20.00 if the animal is not spayed or neutered.

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TOWN OF DELISLE

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ouncil held a regular meeting Feb. 14th. The Town will sponsor fireworks for Summer Fest 2017 which will be held July 29th & 30th.

Certain streets will be temporarily closed to accommodate the holding of a parade, show & shine and a street fair.

Chelsey Tyshynski was hired as the new supervisor at the transfer station.

The Rodeo Committee was offered a permanent site for an outdoor rodeo arena on the Public Reserve parcel immediately north of Park Avenue.

The approximate 190 acres located on NE & SE 34-8-W3 previously farmed by Crops for Community will be offered by tender as a farmland lease for a 2 year period.

As of March 1st, Tomi OviattKarakochuk will be caretaker for the Town Office building only. Teresa Shirley will take over as caretaker for the Town Hall.

The topic of Council Remuneration will be placed on the agenda for the March 14th regular council meeting.

2017 is a general property revaluation for the entire province. As a result, new property assessments will be mailed out to all landowners in the near future.

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ouncil held a regular meeting on February 13, 2017. The Village has not yet received the values for the re-assessment for 2017; however those should be received soon. This being a re-assessment year, and the percentage of values have changed, please check over your assessment notice carefully when you receive it. The appeal period for this year will be 60 days. The Percentage of Values have changed for NonArable Land from 40% to 45%. The percentage for Residential, Multi-Residential and Seasonal Residential have changed from 70% to 80%. This will make a difference on your overall assessment from last year, and in turn will have an impact on the taxes you will have to pay. You can appeal your assessment based on an error made in the property valuation, property classification, the preparation of the assessment roll or the preparation or content of your Notice of Assessment. Once the assessment roll is closed and the tax notices Win have been prepared Free Fuel and sent, you cannot Week F ull ServiCe - GaS & DieSel l y appeal. $25 (with 3 Draw The Vanscoy Com0 litre Confectionary Lottery DVD’s fill) munity Recreation Post Office ATM Coffee Board is still in need of volunteers to sit on C onvenienCe every day of the week! the board. If you would like to volunteer, please contact 306-683-5024 Fax: 306-683-6307 the Village Office.

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RCMP REPORT

Warman, Martensville, Delisle and Radisson Detachments From January 30th to February 27th the Detachment attended 542 calls and 332 traffic charges were laid.

Impaired Driving Charge February 3rd at 12:40 am a vehicle was checked just outside of Saskatoon. The 42 year old male driver was found to be impaired. Driver charged.

Langham Truck Stolen, Recovered in Saskatoon February 5th at 3:12 pm a truck was reported stolen from a residence in Langham.

The truck was later recovered in Saskatoon, abandoned.

Langham Elementary School Vandalized January 31st at 9:30 am a report of graffiti on the Langham Elementary School was received.

Impaired Driver near Maymont Charged February 9th at 2:22 pm a vehicle was stopped on Highway 16 near Maymont that was swerving all over the road.

The 23 year old male driver was charged with impaired driving.

Delisle Vehicles Rummaged Through February 2nd at 8:24 am several reports of someone going into vehicles overnight in Delisle was received.

Radisson Vehicles Rummaged Through February 2nd at 10:18 am a report was received of someone going through vehicles in Radisson overnight.

Homeowners Away, Property Sold on Kijiji February 2nd at 12:50 pm a call was concerned from someone who had purchased some items from an ad on Kijiji in Warman. Something about the purchase felt suspicious.

Members attended and found that property had been sold while the owners were away on holidays. Charges have been laid.

Swerving Vehicle February 10th at 1:52 pm a vehicle was reported swerving all over the road on Highway 16 near Radisson. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be sober.

Langham Impaired Charge February 12th at 9:13 pm a vehicle was stopped that was driving erratically on Highway 16 near Langham. The 25 year old male was charged with impaired driving.

Bucks Auto Parts Broken Into and Robbed February 10th at 3:00 am members attended an alarm at the Buck’s Auto Parts west of Saskatoon. A suspect had entered the office and stole property.

Grain Growers of Canada launch new Logo and Website OTTAWA, February 16, 2017 – Grain Growers of Canada, the national voice of Canada’s grain farmers, today launched a new logo and website at www.ggcpgc.ca.

“We are excited to introduce our new brand today, on Canada’s inaugural Agriculture Day,” said GGC President, Jeff Nielsen, who farms grains in Olds, AB. “It is the ideal time to reach policy makers and consumers with the voices of grain farmers from across the country.”

The new logo reflects the range and dynamic nature of grain farming, an industry that is constantly innovating and evolving to address the needs of a changing environment and growing global population. The agriculture and agri-food sector’s exceptional economic potential was recently recognized by the federal government’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth which singled out agfood as a key growth sector, ready for investment.

Throughout the website the voices of grain farmers speak directly to how government policy affects them and their ability to earn a living. Regulatory is-

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sues of focus include: transportation, business risk management, trade, sustainability and research. For consumers and educators, resources are available for those looking to learn more about the food they eat and the people who grow it.

“Canada’s grain farmers are proud of our role in the economy and work hard for our country,” continued Mr. Nielsen.

“What we need from government is a policy and regulatory environment that recognizes our contribution and allows us to meet our potential. GGC’s new website provides information on how we can all work together to achieve our goals.”

The Grain Growers of Canada provides a strong national voice for over 50,000 active and successful grain, oilseed and pulse producers through its 12 provincial and regional grower groups. Its mission and mandate are to pursue a policy environment that maximizes global competitiveness and to influence federal policy on behalf of independent Canadian grain farmers and their associations.

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Delisle Vehicle Rummaged February 10th at 12:22 pm a report of several vehicles in Delisle broken into overnight was reported.

Hole in Gas Tank Theft February 11th at 11:06 am a report was received of a truck in Langham with a hole in the gas tank and the gas gone.

Thief Charged February 12th at 10:24 am a business in the RM of Corman Park advised someone was looking around on their property and stole property.

Members attended and a suspect was located and charged with theft.

Door Wide Open February 19th at 3:49 pm a report was received of a possible break and enter in Martensville. An alarm had gone off and the front door of the residence was wide open.

Members made a check of the home and found that it was all clear. Suspected the door was not closed tightly and the wind blew it open.

B&E at Borden Post Office February 22nd at 6:30 pm a report of a break in at the Borden Post Office was received. After investigation it was found that a break in did not occur, nothing was taken.

KIA and Trailer Stolen from Langham Area February 25th at 8:45 am a red Kia and a home-built trailer were stolen from an acreage outside Langham.

The trailer was later recovered in the Dalmeny area.

The Kia is still missing.

Red Bull Gas & Dash February 26th at 3:00 pm a gas and dash was reported at the Radisson Red Bull Gas station. The matter is under investigation.

Animal Cruelty February 21st at 1:30 pm members were advised of a matter of animal cruelty west of Saskatoon.

How to Contact RCMP...

If you have information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact Warman /Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306-9751610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com / or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

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SCHOOL REPORTS

Student / Parent / Staff Interview Dates Pike Lake School Wed-Thur, March 22-23 Delisle Elementary School Thursday, March 23 Vanscoy Elementary School Thursday, March 23 Delisle Composite School Thursday, April 6 Lord Asquith School Wed - Thur, April 12-13

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PIKE LAKE PRESCHOOL

s February comes to an end, I realize we are more than half-way done the school year! The weather has been unpredictable the last couple of months with cold days, warm days, and no school days, leaving my preschool schedule a bit mixed up.

The 4-year olds are still trying to finish up their 5 senses theme that was started in January. We have one more sense to explore - touch. The students will try to name some textures as well as try to guess what's hidden just by touch alone. They also celebrated Groundhog Day and Valentine's Day, as well as the number 6 and the colour pink. They were challenged somewhat with their pink snail craft as they tried to glue on tissue paper to the spiral on the snail's shell. They all did very well!

The 3-year olds only had 3 days in February so they celebrated Valentine's Day, made rainbows out of 6 different colours of streamers for number 6 day, and made pig masks for pink day.

We were so lucky to have the warmer days where we

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could play outside on the playground, and even borrow the sleds from Pike Lake School to go sledding down their hill!

March 2nd is Picture Day at the preschool. McMaster Photography will come out to take individual, sibling, and group shots of all the kids.

We will also celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the colour green, as well as the number 7.

As for the rest of March, we might have a pajama day or an outdoor snow day, and the 4-year olds may start a safety theme or a vehicle theme. And of course, we have to celebrate spring! Hopefully the weather will be as nice as it has been lately!

3-year old days: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4-year old days: March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Colour: green Number: 7

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he winter break has ended and we have returned with refreshed brains and bodies! We hope that your family had some wonderful times together and were able to be out and about enjoying some nature and fun!

With the commencement of the new term, we are keen on continuing our open-air academic learning as the weather continues to warm up! In the midst of the changing season, new inquiries are put forth and that allows the curriculum to be taught in new and natural ways outdoors.

The school staff were absolutely astonished with all the pampering we had received during Staff Appreciation Week! Parents, guardians and students provided us with an abundance of fantastic foods, scrumptious treats, caring words and cards and even a facial! We were truly humbled by your generosity and big heartedness! We cannot aptly express our gratitude for all the kindness we were shown and the appreciation we felt during that whole week! Although it is a small word, we send you a big thank you for all we had received from you - our school parents and families!

Parents and guardians will have an opportunity near the end of March to see firsthand how their child is progressing in their education. Looking from the student's point of view, the Student Led Conferences will demonstrate the child's own accumulation of knowledge and ability to relay that understanding to their parents. Teachers will be on hand to answer any questions caregivers or students pose during this valuable interviewing time.

Our recent "Bookaneer" Book Fair was a huge success once again! Thanks to the parents and community members, the book fair sold approximately $1500.00, which raised about $900.00 worth of Scholastic books

for our library! That is indeed quite a treasure trove of new stories to share with our students and their families! We truly appreciate the support from everyone and know that you are each a special jewel in our eyes!

Our nutrition program is a very important aspect of our school day and involves a great deal of curriculum objectives being met. In the fall, parents contributed a small fee to help cover the costs of having their child prepare and eat a nutritious morning snack. We knew there was going to be significant cost to running this program and pursued looking for some grants to help subsidize the purchases of healthy foods and kitchen tools. In late fall, our school remitted a grant application to Agrium to see their support. We are happy to say that Agrium responded quite generously with a cheque for $6,000.00 to assist our wholesome snack program expenses for the next 3 years. This is an immense charitable contribution to our school's nourishment program and we wholeheartedly thank Agrium for their monetary generosity ! We are so grateful to Agrium partnering with us to support the health and wellness within our school and community! Agrium thank you from the bottom of our hearts and tummies!

The complete five year projected enrollment for our school is being compiled from the information we have to date, which is vital for our future planning. If you know of any families in our community and area that may have a young child who will attend Pike Lake school within the next five years, it is imperative that you let us know. This would include youngsters from 0-5 years! Please call Pike Lake School @ 306-6684808 so that our preliminary future enrollment numbers can be firmed up.

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o relationship is more important for Canada than our relationship with the United States. Canada and the United States are military allies, we share a responsibility for the security of North America, and have one of the most mutually beneficial trade relationships in the world.

This week as Prime Minister Trudeau made his first trip to Washington to meet President Donald Trump – the stakes couldn’t have been higher.

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Canada - US Relations

Throughout the U.S. election campaign, President Trump rallied against the North American Free Trade Agreement, and what actions he intends to take that would amend the rules governing trade with Canada are unclear.

Before even meeting with President Trump, our Prime Minister was already publicly announcing that he was willing to re-negotiate.

Over the years, Conservative Members of Parliament have developed strong relationships with their U.S. counterparts on issues of mutual importance like trade and national security.

Before his visit, Conservative Party interim leader Rona Ambrose reached out to the Prime Minister and offered the Conservative party's full support.

As more than 1 in 6 Canadian jobs depend on international trade and the U.S. is both our largest customer and largest competitor, any

shortcoming on the Canada-US relationship could lead to a loss of Canadian jobs and prosperity.

Furthermore, as the U.S. is planning sweeping tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate its economy – Canada is going the other way by raising taxes and increasing the regulatory burden.

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Looking Ahead

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orld issues pile up day by day. The right wing is gaining strength. The ramblings of Trump have moved the US from a stabilizing power to one of the countries leading the world’s turmoil. With Russia and China taking advantage of the power vacuum the search is on for leadership to give some stability to nations surrounding the U.S.

the “have – nots” who see themselves losing to the “wealthy few”.

Prime Minister Trudeau is emerging as the one to whom others look as a model of a leader of a country that has internal stability and a sustainable attitude to world trade.

The signing of the CETA trade agreement has pushed Canada and Germany to the forefront of international trade.

power are rapidly losing the respect of western democracies.

Their best move is to dump Trump and appoint a more stable administration before the damage is permanent. Having a stable Canada next door is probably the U.S.’s best hope, but that also depends on the Trump wannabes failing to get a toe-hold in our Progressive Conservative leadership contest.

There is no certainty yet, however Canada and Germany together may provide the leadership to counteract the growing unrest of

The US has not yet recognized the perilous state that they have created for themselves and despite their military and economic

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Regional Farm Business Management Specialist Ministry of Agriculture

s we start another new year, there is always review of the year just past, and looking forward to the new year. Some people set resolutions or goals for the year ahead. Time after time when I ask farmers if they have set any goals for their business the answer I hear is “to make money” or “to be profitable”. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with these goals, they lack the detail that makes them a SMART goal.

To be effective, goals should be SMART (Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely).

Specific goals should answer the six “W” questions: Who (is involved)?

What (do you want to accomplish)? Where (location)? When (a time frame)? Which (requirements and restraints)?

Why (reasons/purpose/or benefits of accomplishing the objective)? This term emphasizes the need for a specific goal over and against a more general one. To make goals specific, they must state exactly what is expected, why is it important, who’s involved, where is it going to happen and which attributes are important.

A measurable goal will usually answer questions such as: How much? How many? How will I know

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when it is accomplished?

As the saying goes, if you can measure it, you can manage it.

The goal must be attainable. When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals. You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps.

To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic, but you must truly believe you can accomplish the goal. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress. Set the bar high enough for a satisfying achievement! A high goal is frequently easier to reach than a low one because a low goal exerts low motivational force.

Time bound goals are grounded with a time frame. A time-bound goal will usually answer the questions: When? What can I do 6 months from

now? What can I do 6 weeks from now? What can I do today?

Dr. David Kohl, a professor of agricultural business and small business management at Virginia Tech – talks about the importance of setting goals: “80 percent of all people have no goals, 16 percent have mental goals (those that are not written down), and the remaining 4 percent have goals that are written down. The 16 percent who have mental goals will encounter profits three times higher than those without goals. The elite 4 percent with goals written down will make nine times more than those without goals.”

Having SMART goals won’t guarantee a farm profit but it does keep you on target when used in decision making and can greatly improve your chances of success.

Financial assistance may be available through the Farm Business Development Initiative to help you cover the costs of business strategy training activities or working with consultants to develop a strategic plan.

For more information contact the Swift Current Regional Office at (306) 778-8285 or contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-4572377.

Trevor Lennox, PAg Regional Forage Specialist Ministry of Agriculture

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any grain producers often overlook the possibility of including perennial forages as an important tool to improve the long-term sustainability and profitability of their operation. A few issues that grain producers have faced recently are: herbicide resistance, and the spread of new crop diseases such as Fusarium Graminarium. Perhaps a short-rotation forage crop such as alfalfa may be a solution for some producers to help minimize the potential for herbicide tolerant weeds to develop and to reduce the potential for plant diseases such as Fusarium.

The traditional way of thinking that ‘cropland will remain as cropland’, and ‘hayland will remain as hayland’ is being challenged by some producers. These producers are finding excellent benefits to incorporating shortterm (3-5 years) alfalfa or alfalfa/grass mixtures into cropping rotations.

Perennial legumes such as alfalfa can contribute large amounts of nitrogen to the soil, reducing nitrogen fertilizer requirements. It is difficult to measure the exact amount of nitrogen left in the soil when alfalfa is terminated, as there are

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many variables affecting nitrogen fixation in the soil. However, one particular study found that alfalfa contributed an average 45 lbs/ac/year of nitrogen to the following crops. This means that a four year old alfalfa stand could potentially contribute a total of 180 lbs/ac of nitrogen towards the annual crops that would follow. Another study found that a five year old alfalfa stand provided enough nitrogen for two following crops, with fertility benefits lasting up to seven years following stand termination.

When a perennial forage crop is terminated there is lag time before the nutrients are released into the soil. The delay in nutrient release is a result of nutrients that are tied up in decaying plant material (roots), making them a slow-release type of fertilizer. This delay in nutrient release is challenging when trying to determine the fertility limitations when planting annual crops, and makes soil testing an important tool to determine the soil nutrient status. If the soil test shows low levels of nutrients, then additional fertilizer may be required so annual crop yields are not compromised due to low fertility levels.

One challenge with using perennial forages in a crop rotation is that they can dry out the soil profile significantly, more than annual crops. The soil can be dried out to the point that the yield of following grain crops is reduced. One management option to minimize complete depletion of soil moisture levels is to have a short rotation forage crop. This crop is only left in forage production for approximately three years. In planting a short-rotation forage crop, a producer chooses to plant a short-lived species (3-4 yrs) as they are easier to terminate and go back into annual crop production. Another management option to improve the soil moisture levels prior to planting to annual crops is to fallow the land for a short period of time.

In summary, using perennial forages as a rotational crop can contribute significantly towards improving soil fertility. Alfalfa with its ability to fix nitrogen, offers the greatest fertility benefit to the crops that follow.

For further information, contact the Swift Current Regional Services office at (306) 778-8294 or trevor.lennox@gov.sk.ca.

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askatchewan law enforcement has recently increased the number of Automated Licence Plate Readers (ALPR) in our province with the financial support of SGI. ALPRs use infrared beams to scan licence plates and check them against a database to identify stolen or unregistered vehicles, a driver with a suspended license or a person that is wanted by police.

Saskatchewan now employs a total of 48 law enforcement vehicles using ALPR technology that can each process thousands of vehicles per day. The technology alerts police to identify any problem vehicles or drivers within seconds. If you operate a vehicle without a valid licence or insurance, due to the amount of ALPRs distributed throughout Saskatchewan you will be caught! Traffic safety is an important component of SGI’s commitment to making our communities safer. By funding ALPR equipment, SGI is giving Saskatchewan law enforcement a tool to help keep Saskatchewan roads safe by identifying drivers that may be high risk. ALPRs will increase overall road safety but also assist law enforcement with other forms of crime prevention.

Since the number of ALPRs being used throughout our province has increased significantly, we have unfortunately noticed a trend in recent months of stolen licence plates. In the event that your licence plate has been stolen you must report it immediately and obtain a replacement plate from any SGI motor licence issuer. When your licence plate is being replaced due to theft you can declare your previous licence plate as being stolen. Reporting to SGI as soon as possible is crucial as the thief may attempt to operate their own vehicle with your plate.

It is also important that you take reasonable measures to secure any licence plates in your possession.

For example, never throw away or discard any unwanted or old licence plates in the garbage! If you sell a vehicle, do not allow your licence plate to remain on the vehicle but insist the buyer make their own insurance arrangements. If you no longer wish to retain or reuse old licence plates then please return them to any SGI motor licence issuer to be destroyed and recycled through a secure facility.

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posed of correctly have been found on vehicles with parking tickets, red light camera tickets and photo radar tickets or involved in other criminal activity.

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HERE IS A HOME BUyING CHECKLIST • Decide how much you want to spend • Check your credit reports to find out your status Often times if you know what is negatively impacting your credit you can look into correcting it so it is not a hurdle with the lenders • Get an idea of how much you can borrow REALTORS can often help steer clients to the right lender and know of some options that might be available to clients, so you may want to start there.

• Shop for a mortgage lender Look for the best rates and terms that work for you.

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• Find a real estate Agent Agents are for the most part paid by the Seller so no fees are charged to the Buyer. Ask around to your friends or family members who have had experiences with Agents and may have a suggestion. There are sites that rate Agents based on client reviews such as Real Satisfied and you can see for yourself what experiences people have had.

• Consider getting preapproved for a loan This is a time and heart break saver. By looking at the properties you can afford you have realistic properties that you can afford. The preapproval also helps with negotiations as the lender is ready to back an offer you make which takes less time. It also gives you an advantage over another Buyer that may be pursuing the same property.

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e have been fortunate to have a reprieve from winter with the recent mild weather. However the rapid disappearance of snow will increase the potential of spring wildfires. Be especially careful when using burn- ing barrels and ensure spark screens are properly secured on the barrel.

BE FIRE SMART. Prepare and Prevent by creating a PRIORITY CLEAR ZONE around your house and buildings.

A home without a fuelfree zone can make an ad-

vancing wildfire difficult to access and control. The priority zone should be a minimum 10 metre fuel free space surrounding a building. Remove dead trees, branches, leaves and keep wood piles out of the 10 meter area. Also keep the grass trimmed.

A no/low fuel zone will slow an advancing wildland fire and give firefights a much greater chance to protect your home.

The Delisle and District Fire commission is pleased to announce the purchase of a new fire

truck to be located in the Pike Lake Fire Hall. The delivery of the unit is set for April 29, 2017. In the interim the supplier (Acres Fire Trucks) has delivered a loaner truck to the Pike Lake Fire Hall while the replacement permanent unit is being built.

The Pike Lake Volunteer Firefighter Association annual general meeting will be held at the Pike Lake Fire Hall on March 2, 2017 at 7PM. We invite residents of the Pike Lake community to attend.

If you have any topic you wish to discuss concerning the fire department please contact Marv Ceslak at 306-229-2700 or Mike Given at 306-4937777

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inter continues to be hard us with its very cold temperatures, some snow and a fair amount of wind. However it was fantastic to be treated to a 9 or 10 day warm break in late January. It does help to shorten up the winter season The rink continues to be operational and very well used when the temperatures permit,(lights are on each day from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Our volunteer rink crew has been doing an excellent job. This is a very large undertaking, and we are very appreciative.

The Pike Lake Hall has slowed down through both January and February. We’ve had to cancel a couple of events due to lack of interest. One

event, our first Texas Hold’Em for 2017 turned out quite well and everyone is looking forward to our second one on March 25th. In addition a new event, PLCSA’s first Pike Lake Community Potluck was well attended and turned out to be a very enjoyable family affair for both young and old.

Looking ahead, March promises to be quite busy.

March 26th (note the date change), PLCSA is hosting the ‘Toppings the Stack’ family event of a pancake meal, films and activities.

March 17th we feature the second community potluck, a ‘St. Patties Day’ Potluck, and there will be ‘green beer’.

Happy Feet is offering an eight week activity session through to the end of

March, and on March 22nd Soccer Registration for the upcoming season occurs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Finally on Saturday, April 1st, PLCSA will host an Easter Turkey & Ham Bingo evening starting at 7 p.m.

In concluding, again consider purchasing a PLCSA membership if you have not already done so. Please note the newsletter item on our enhancement of member benefits. Membership cards are being produced and will be distributed to members.

Each of PLCSA’s events will have some member recognition that members will receive upon presenting their card.

Exploding the Myth of Snow and Cold

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t is -34°C in the forest. There is not a breath of wind. Daylight is about to peek over the horizon, but it will be another couple of hours before the ball of the sun makes it to the treetops. Spruce boughs droop under the weight of snow. Its’ white blanket lays knee-deep on the ground. Inside the cabin, the fire in the woodstove crackles. It is just starting to help the cabin shed the cool of last night. I pull on a thick, fleece sweater. Before I go outside, there will be many more layers of clothing over that sweater. I will have to create a cozy space next to my body to cope with the deep freeze. That ‘cozy space’ is what a winter ecologist calls a ‘micro-environment’. Locating or creating micro-environments within a certain range of temperatures is what people and wildlife must do to survive.

If you are small enough, then snow can be one of your greatest allies in the quest for a livable micro-environment. How small is ‘small enough’? Think the size of a computer mouse. Animals that fit into the palm of your hand such as voles, mice, shrews, lemmings and even the smallest of weasels don’t hibernate. Their small bodies and thin layers of fur make them susceptible to the deep cold. They are active throughout winter and exploit snow to survive.

It begins with falling snow. The ‘flakes’ are actually dozens of individual snow crystals clinging together.

They arrive as six-sided stars and plates, columns, needles, pellets - exquisite beauty! Instantly, those trillions of crystals start changing - decaying, shrinking, vapourizing. Buried by more snow, the original crystals reform into completely new, delicate, cupshaped crystals at the bottom of the snowpack.

This so-called ‘subnivian’ or under-snow world is al-

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most an oasis compared to the wider world above the snow, for four reasons. First, snow is a wonderful insulator in the same way a down-filled parka keeps you warm. Both are filled with ‘dead-air spaces’ that prevent the loss of heat by convection. Second, there is no wind-chill under the snow. Next, snow also works like a reflective space blanket, reducing radiant energy loss. Finally, the fragile, ladder-like crystals at the bottom of the snowpack make it easier for small mammals tunneling in search of food and grassy nests.

This is where the small mammals find winter-long refuge from bitter cold. Beneath 15 cm (about the thickness of a loaf of bread) or more of snow, air temperature can hover around -5C all winter, even though above the snow it might be -40C and windy. Some small mammals even find the conditions so tolerable that they can mate and raise young!

There is a fascinating link between the worlds beneath and above the snow. If it wasn’t for the population of voles, mice and shrews scurrying in the subnivian all winter, larger animals that hunt them, such as red fox and several kinds of owls could starve.

Understanding the survival strategy of small mammals explodes the myth that snow is a changeless, death-like shroud on the landscape. In fact, it is constantly changing and is as responsible for some wildlife’s survival through the cold, as it is for challenging survival. The next time you bundle up in your cozy micro-environment and take a walk in winter, remember all the lives being lived beneath the snow.

Bradley Muir writes for the Saskatoon Nature Society.

The SNS website is at www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca, or you can visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety

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FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 7 Tuesday 12:00pm Delisle Interagency Meeting Delisle Senior Centre

March 14 Tuesday 9:00am RM of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy

March 17 Friday Saint Patrick’s Day

March 25 Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Thunderhead Archers Open House Indoor Range, Delisle

March 7 Tuesday 7:00pm Country Quilters Vanscoy Hall

March 14 Tuesday 7:00pm Community Choir Delisle United Church

March 17 Friday 6:00pm Saint Patrick’s Potluck Supper Pike Lake Community Hall

March 25 Saturday 5:30pm Eagle Creek Wildlife Fdn. Dinner Twilight Hall

March 8 Wednesday 7:00pm Town of Asquith Council Meeting Asquith

March 14 Tuesday 7:00pm Hunter/Firearms Course AgQuest Research Station, Hwy 14

March 19 Sunday 9:00am Bombproofing Clinic Walker’s Arena, RR3080

March 25 Saturday 7:00pm Texas Hold’em Tournament Pike Lake Community Hall

March 8 Wednesday 7:00pm Village of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy

March 14 Tuesday 7:00pm Town of Delisle Council Meeting Delisle

March 21 Tuesday 7:00pm Country Quilters Vanscoy Hall

March 26 Sunday 11:00am Topping The Stack Family Day Pike Lake Community Hall

March 9 Thursday 9:00am RM of Montrose Council Meeting Donavon

March 14 Tuesday 7:00pm Vanscoy & Dist. Ag. Society Meeting Vanscoy Senior Centre

March 21 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Perdue Council Meeting Perdue

March 27 Monday 6:00pm Delisle Credit Union AGM Delisle Senior Centre

March 10 - 12 Friday - Sunday Ladies Curling Bonspiel Delisle Curling Arena

March 14 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Kinley Council Meeting Kinley

March 22 Wednesday 6:30pm Pike Lake Soccer Registration Pike Lake Community Hall

March 28 Tuesday 7:00pm Community Choir Delisle United Church

March 11 Saturday 1:00pm Make-N-Take Art Workshop Delisle Composite School

March 15 Wednesday 7:00pm Delisle Recreation Board Meeting Delisle Rec Office

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March 12 Sunday 5:00pm St Patricks Supper & Bake Sale Delisle Town Hall

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March 13 Monday 7:00pm Delisle Public Library AGM Delisle Public Library

March 16/17 Thursday/Friday Singing with Sylvia Marchmallow Treat The Refinery, Saskatoon

March 24-26 Fri-Sat-Sun Mixed Curling Bonspiel Delisle Curling Club

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Kim’s Signs That Sell Vanscoy 306-493-3011

Lynne Road Kennels Grandora 306-270-5831

Travel

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Ryjo Tours Inc. Tessier 1-866-656-4786

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Potash Mine Agrium Potash Mine Vanscoy 306-668-4343

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Twin Painting Vanscoy 934-5803 / 261-0689

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

Victoria’s Design 306-370-9399

Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737

Jillian Walker Massage RMT Vanscoy 306-260-0671

Disposal

W.W. Rock & Gravel Asquith 306-329-4768

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Mooney Agencies Ltd. Vanscoy 306-668-2181

Massage

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FRP Manufacturing (2010) Inc. Asquith 306-329-4884

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Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653

Markuss Power Wash 306-371-2409 markusspowerwash@gmail.com

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Real Estate

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Insurance

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Westland Enterprizes Ltd Delisle 306-493-2709

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Roofing Home Building Centre Saskatoon 306-220-2191

Self-Storage Great North Storage Company Delisle 306-202-8140 www.greatnorthstoragecompany.ca

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579 Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737 Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241 Sew Kleen Hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406

Welding Arc-Fab Industrial Pike Lake 306-221-6692

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Stobbe’s Backhoe Service Grandora 306-668-4289

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