Macey and Alyss pull their sleds up Confederation Hill, to enjoy more sledding during a bright and beautiful afternoon on January 26. A number of families were out enjoying the warm temperatures by bringing out their sleds to the hill.
Families around the province now have another option to get tested and treated for strep throat and ear infections.
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching new services in multiple communities across Saskatchewan, allowing pharmacists to provide one-stop testing for strep throat and ear infections. They will also be able to prescribe and dispense medication to treat those conditions as needed.
Eleven pharmacies have
been selected to conduct testing for strep throat and assessment for ear infections, while another 37 sites have been chosen to offer ear infection assessments only. A list of pharmacies and communities is attached. For more information, visit the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals website.
In September 2024, the province announced its investment of over $700,000 to expand the ability of pharmacists to offer more
care for patients with training that allows them to assess and test for strep throat and ear infections. With this new training, pharmacists can perform rapid testing for strep throat where a sample is collected and tested on site, with results available in approximately 10 minutes. Ear infections require a physical assessment only. The pharmacist can then prescribe and dispense medication if required.
Saskatchewan pharma-
cists were first granted the authority to prescribe for three minor ailments in 2012. Since then, the list has grown to 31 conditions. The full list of conditions is available at the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals website. This program flows from pharmacists’ scope expansion and training and is guided by the province’s Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more health care workers.
By Sabrina Kraft
The City of Weyburn has declared January as “Inclusive Education Month” The proclamation was made by Mayor Jeff Richards during City Council’s meeting held on January 27.
Inclusive Education Month will celebrate and recognize the importance of inclusion in local schools. “We encourage all residents, schools and organizationS to join in celebrating the power of inclusion education, raising awareness of its importance, and supporting efforts to ensure equitable educational opportunities for every student,” said Mayor Richards during the proclamation.
As stated in the proclamation, studies show that inclusive schools and classrooms provide the best learning environment for all students, whether
they are those who diverse needs and abilities, or their neurotypical peers.
Inclusive education also provides an environment that nurtures diversity, promotes understanding, and ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and reach their full potential in a supportive and respectful community alongside their peers.
The City of Weyburn is committed to supporting initiatives that celebrate and promote accessibility, inclusivity and equality within local schools, educational institutions and the wider community.
Inclusion Weyburn continues to be a dedicated partner in raising awareness about the value of inclusive education and advocating for opportunities that benefit students, families and educators across the region.
Mayor Jeff Richards, centre, proclaimed January as Inclusion Education Month in Weyburn. The proclamation was attended by Kim Neithercut, the vice president of Inclusion Weyburn and teacher at Legacy Park Elementary along with Jackie Wilson from Inclusion Weyburn.
The public is invited to hear the latest updates on hydrological conditions and other issues from the
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A blast from the past in fashion is worn by Bryson and Clarke from Ms. Knibbs Grade 2 class at Assiniboia Park Elementary School. They dressed up for a Decades Day Spirit Day at the school.
Painting a hand-print
Milly paints her hand-print made out of dough, during a Playful Projects event at the Weyburn Public Library on Janaury 25.
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First of all, I’m thrilled about writing for the Carlyle Observer – again! I wrote for this paper a few years ago, then stepped away for a season. I’m thankful to Dolores for giving me this opportunity to write again.
For most of my life (and it is getting longer and longer), I’ve lived in large cities. First it was Toronto, then it was Winnipeg, a somewhat smaller city.
Occasionally, I heard about small-town life but never paid much attention. After all, I thought, it wasn’t something I would ever experience. Mostly what I heard was negative. “Small towns are cliquish and gossipy… there’s no such thing as privacy”. That sort of thing. Everybody knew everything about everyone and people weren’t hesitant sharing what they knew or thought they knew, if you know what I mean.
Well, I did end up in one of those places … Carnduff. And I discovered that a lot of what I had heard was true. Family connections give the appearance of cliquishness and the gossip wire is very active … and fast! There are very few secrets in small-town Saskatchewan.
An elderly lady whom I visited at our local personal care home from time to time recently passed away. Following our visits, I would return home amazed at how a ‘shut-in’ knew
so much and knew it so quickly. I often felt that she knew about things before they even happened. Small town news gets around faster than social media, it seems.
As uncomfortable as these small town ‘negatives’ may be, I’ve discovered many benefits that are missing (or scarce) in large cities. To be honest, the benefits are such that I’m not sure I’d ever want to return to a large city. I’m now used to the so-called negatives that I’d heard about and even appreciate some of them.
And I’ve really enjoyed the ‘untalked-about’ positives. For example…
A few weeks ago, my wife and I received the tragic word that her younger brother in Winnipeg had passed away very unexpectedly. We had been with him the week before and everything seemed to be fine. We both were in a state of shock, unable to think of much else.
We both had to work that day but our minds were in Winnipeg. When she got home, we couldn’t even think about what to have for supper. I suggested that we go out to eat. We went to a restaurant the next town over and as we entered, we saw some fellow Carnduffians that we knew distantly. We exchanged ‘hellos’ and they asked how we were doing (surprisingly, for a small town, they hadn’t heard the sad
news yet) and we told them about my wife’s brother.
They returned to their table, we ate our meal, and thought nothing further about our brief conversation … until we went to pay the bill. Our meal had been paid for! When we dropped by their place later to thank them, they told us it was the least they could do for us.
Although hardly knowing us, they wanted to be there for us. A beautiful thing that one sees far more often in small towns than in those urban centres.
The following day, we went to Winnipeg to mourn with my wife’s parents. While there, a lot of snow fell in Carnduff. When we returned, our driveway had been shoveled clear. We figured out who did it - another family that we knew better than the couple at the restaurant. It was their way of encouraging us in our season of mourning.
Just recently, a local teen was diagnosed with leukemia and, as is often the case in small towns, the community has rallied to support her family financially and in other ways.
Small-town life comes with many benefits that you don’t hear people talking about in those large cities.
And those benefits make small-town living such a great thing!
Campers can mark their calendars and start dreaming of summer with the 2025 reservation dates announced. Seasonal campsite bookings in provincial parks will begin April 7 while nightly, Camp-Easy yurt, and group campsites will have a staggered launch from April 8 to 15.
The complete reservation schedule for 2025 is as follows: Seasonal campsites:
April 7: All parks with seasonal camp sites available. Nightly, day-use facilities, Camp-Easy yurt and group campsites:
April 8: Candle Lake, Good Spirit Lake, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Landing; April 9: Break;
April 10: Buffalo Pound, Bronson Forest, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Porcupine Hills;
April 11: Danielson, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Rowan’s Ravine, The Battlefords;
April 14: Douglas, Echo Valley, Makwa Lake, Narrow Hills, Pike Lake; and
April 15: Blackstrap, Fort Carlton, Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Lac La Ronge.
Reservations will begin at 7 a.m. each day. New for the 2025 camping season, 63
seasonal sites have been added across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron, Makwa and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks. Two Camp-Easy yurts have also been added at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park.
Summer Events and Programming
A new suite of exciting summer events is expected this year including Festival in the Forest at Meadow Lake, Prairie Day at Buffalo Pound and new guided hiking events such as Hike the Heights at Cypress Hills and Into the Pines at Candle Lake.
Many signature events are returning this year, including Canada Day and Summer Cinema in parks around the province. Favourites like Back in the Boreal at Meadow Lake, Trade Days at Fort Carlton, Cannington Fair at Cannington Manor and Cabin Fever Art Festival at Moose Mountain will also be back alongside family-friendly programming such as guided hikes, paddles and more.
There are many other things to do and see in Sask. Provincial Parks this summer. Bookmark the Sask Parks Event Calendar to discover events and programs throughout camping season.
A group of youth build snow forts outside the Weyburn Public Library, during a recent STEM program. Junior and teen participants enjoyed some hot cocoa after having fun building the snow forts.
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The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station had its best year to date, capturing a total of 848,388 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2024.
The total smashed the previous record of more than 792,809 tonnes, set in 2016. The facility opened in October 2014 and celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year.
Gregg Milbrandt – the vice-president of energy transition and asset management at SaskPower, who spent nearly 25 years working at coal facilities in Estevan, including a few years as the director of the CCS facility – said a lot of the success at the facility is due to the staff members, who take a lot of pride in the facility and have high levels of ownership.
“It just goes to show the continuous improvement that we’ve had with the facility. We’ve focused on, first, obviously, reliability over the course of the years and making improvements along the way with regards to the systems and the processes to ensure that reliability is attained in a productive and efficient way,” he said in an interview with SaskToday.
SaskPower has also worked on process efficiency to ensure the systems are finely-tuned as much as possible to reach the capacity of the facility and deliver maximum capture.
“I think that’s what we’ve seen over the last number of years now, where we’ve seen that steady increase, culminating in this last … year with our best 12-month period in 2024,” said Milbrandt.
SaskPower has had an internal target of 800,000 tonnes captured for the facility, and it has been attained for the first time.
He’s also pleased with the consistency and the reli-
ability, which reflects their investment into both Unit 3 and the capture island.
“We think about the two facilities together, and those are difficult numbers to reach in a sustainable way, and I think we’ve been able to show that the last number of years that we’ve been able to run a reliable facility.”
Milbrandt said most of the time offline last year was due to a scheduled outage that occurred in September and October. Work completed during the shutdown included cleaning various sections of the CO2 and sulfur dioxide absorber towers; inspecting and cleaning the flue gas cooler; replacing the desiccant in CO2 compressor dehydrator vessels; and various mechanical equipment maintenance on pumps and more.
A much larger scheduled outage is slated for this year.
Milbrandt said Unit 3 is to undergo a “major” scheduled outage every 10 years, while the CCS facility has one every five years. The 70-day shutdown is slated to begin in early April and wrap up in early-to-mid
June.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, which ran from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, Unit 3 at Boundary Dam was available 78 per cent of the time and the CCS facility was accessible 75 per cent of the month, capturing 172,514 tonnes of CO2. The planned outage accounted for most of the time offline.
While online, the facility had a daily average capture rate of 2,484 tonnes in the fourth quarter, with a peak one-day capture rate of 2,773 tonnes. This resulted in an emissions intensity of 364 tonnes of carbon dioxide per gigawatt hour.
The acid plant was available only 21 per cent of the time in the fourth quarter and produced 421 tonnes of sulfuric acid (SO2) during the three months, but it still produced a record 4,427 tonnes of SO2 for the year.
Milbrandt said there is a particular system within the acid plant that requires some re-engineering.
“There is going to be some work that’s going to be taking place during the major overhaul and target on
The Rural Municipality of Brokenshell No 68 Municipal By Election 2025
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The vote will take place on the 19th day of February, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the R.M. Office in the Community Room –1633 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, Saskatchewan
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a few of the systems within the acid plant to improve those reliability numbers,” said Milbrandt.
Interim repairs are taking place on the acid plant so it can be brought back online for a while before the shutdown.
Sulfuric acid can be used in many industrial applications and be a revenue source for SaskPower.
As of the end of 2024, 6,606,728 tonnes of CO2 have been captured and kept from entering the atmosphere since the facility went online.
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Located at the Trossachs Community Hall, Trossachs, Saskatchewan for the election of:
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“I found this to be such a great opportunity to attend the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and have access to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program right in my community of La Ronge,” says USask College of Nursing BSN student Leandra McLeod.
McLeod is completing her third year of the BSN program at the USask College of Nursing distributed nursing site in La Ronge.
Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the undergraduate BSN program at a number of locations throughout Saskatchewan.
Currently, students can complete their entire BSN degree in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Île-à-la-Crosse, Yorkton, Lloydminster, North Battleford, and Muenster.
Beginning September 2025, students from Swift Current and Weyburn will also have theopportunity to complete their
Kylie Kelso, Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing entire nursing degree in their community.
“We listened to the people of Saskatchewan and over the last two years announced our expansion to four additional locations in the province where students previously did not have access to the BSN program,” said USask College of Nursing Dean Dr. Solina Richter (DCur).
“It is important our program offering is inclusive of rural and remote areas of Saskatchewan.
When the students at the distributed nursing sites complete their nursing degrees, they will help to fill unmet registered nursing workforce needs in rural Saskatchewan. We are decreasing the likelihood of these communities experiencing a registered nursing shortage, as the students will likely practice in the community once becoming licensed.”
“Becoming a nurse was something I knew I always wanted to do, but as a single mother, moving away from Prince
Albert to complete my nursing degree was not realistic,” says USask College of Nursing student Desiré Hoare, who is finishing her fourth year in the BSN program at the USask Prince Albert Campus.
Both McLeod and Hoare say the opportunity to learn where they live has been a wonderful experience.
“The small class sizes in La Ronge and the additional help you get from instructors when needed means there is a lot of one-on-one time,” says McLeod. “I would recommend the BSN program to anyone who has an interest in healthcare.”
It took McLeod six years to take the leap, but watching a number of peers go through the BSN program in La Ronge ultimately motivated her to apply.
The College of Nursing Learn Where You Live model has proven successful at distributed sites like La Ronge and Île-à-la-Crosse. Since the first students en -
tered the BSN program in La Ronge and Île-àla-Crosse, 68 nursing students have completed their degree in northern Saskatchewan.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to study nursing in Prince Albert,” adds Hoare. For more information on the University of
Saskatchewan College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, please visit https://admissions.usask.ca/nursing. php.
One of the great benefits of a polytechnic education is applied learning — a method where students take what they learn in the classroom, shop or lab and apply it in a real-world setting. Instructors at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship embrace the concept and are expanding opportunities for students to connect their program learning with partner
organizations, business and industry before they graduate.
Academic chair Kirsten Downey has been tracking applied learning initiatives in the school and is pleased to see such variety across a wide range of courses. “All of our students should have the chance to take the concepts they learn from their instructors and apply them to see actual results,” she says.
Ashley Hatley, who teaches marketing, guided her class on a market research project initiated by the City of Moose Jaw. “Students presented their findings to City of Moose Jaw representatives in early December,” reports Hatley. “The project gave students an indepth look at economic development opportunities and then allowed them to practice presenting what they learned
in front of an actual client.” Human resources instructor Genelle Payant connected her class with Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association. Without dedicated human resources expertise, Thunder Creek’s job descriptions were out of date. Students created new job descriptions and used them to write job postings. Executive director Chad Topp was pleased with the work, saying, “The
Taylor Hicke chose Medicine Hat College (MHC) for its small size, welcoming community and proximity to his hometown of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, but the connections he made and the opportunities he had led to his decision to stay.
“The biggest highlight of my experience was the relationships I was able to build through my two years at MHC,” says the Sport & Event Marketing and Management graduate from the School of Business.
“Some of my instructors became mentors and that was a big part of my success within the program.”
MHC’s School of Business is deeply connected to Southeast Alberta, providing real world learning experiences for students across all
of its programs. In addition to specialty programs like Sport & Event Marketing and Management and Service Dog and Canine Management Studies, the school offers a robust Business Administration diploma program with majors in accounting, financial services, management and marketing, plus pathways to further education like degrees and professional designations. A diploma in Administrative Office Management and certificate options for Administrative Office Professional, Advanced Accounting, Intermediate Accounting and Marketing (new for Fall 2025) are also available.
As Taylor discovered, students in MHC’s School of Business don’t just study. They engage in immersive experiences, learn directly
from seasoned industry professionals, delve into real company case studies, and, in select programs, participate in transformative workplace integrated learning. For Taylor, that meant hands-on group work to create marketing campaigns for local businesses, provide support for sporting events, and fundraise for community causes.
Now Taylor is putting his education to work as a member of the marketing team at South Country Coop’s Business Support Centre.
“My studies at MHC really prepared me for my career and everything I am doing on a daily basis like marketing plans, sponsorship and graphic design,” says Taylor. He also continues in his role as basketball game night lead for Rattlers Athletics, util-
izing his event management skills and keeping him connected to MHC.
“We’re here to help students discover their passions,” adds Dr. Morgan Blair, dean of the School of Business and Continuing Studies. ”Through rigorous coursework, networking opportunities, and enriching extracurricular activities, students cultivate the professional they aspire to become. Connected. Confident. Capable. When you enroll with us, you’re not just starting a course or program – you’re launching your career.”
Get started today! Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/welcomeSK.
ideas and drafts we received helped us to make attractive and enticing postings. We had been using job descriptions as postings, and this project helped us understand how the two are different and what makes for a great job posting.”
Payant notes she has done similar exercises in the past but this was the first time working with a real organization. “Knowing they were working with an actual client made it exciting for the students as they knew they had to deliver,” she explains.
Instructor Megan Moulding’s business insurance students had an opportunity to work with Saskatchewan Insurance Professionals. Students took turns staging a social media takeover, where they created videos about an insurance-related topic or about themselves and why they chose insurance, then posted them to the organization’s social pages. “The students really enjoyed the assignment and used a lot of creativity,” shares Moulding.
The results were impressive, with one takeover post generating more than 1,000 impressions and the daily average for all student posts close to 550. “For a small or-
ganization, that’s real reach,” says Moulding.
Practicing what you have learned by doing it before entering the workforce is key to making connections, notes Downey. Some opportunities are part of instructors’ curriculum and others are addon opportunities that require students to apply.
Two students specializing in Sport Management were selected to travel to the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver, where they assisted with the Sask Polytech and Canadian Football League’s Player Association (CFLPA) partnership activation. Robyn Dutertre and Joshua Grant helped with a kickoff party STO24-110 Applied learning in business story where they had the chance to connect with CFL alumni and other attendees. Instructor Chelsea Jones says it was a great opportunity to work with a sports organization of that calibre. Dutertre agrees, “Our trip to work with the CFLPA deepened our understanding of the sports industry and provided practical insights that will benefit our future.”
For more information visit saskpolytech.ca/business.
Women In Ag initiatives range from a number of programs across Saskatchewan! These initiatives range from scholarships to Ag in the Classroom to community support to networking and educational events.
The 2025 SK Women in AG AGM will be held on February 6, 2025.
More infromation can be found online: www. womeninag.ca/2025-agm
Shifting cultural norms
The traditional perception of agriculture as a male-dominated field is changing. Society is increasingly rec ognizing that women play vital roles in the industry, not just as workers but also as leaders and innovators. In creased encouragement for women to pursue careers in farming is disman tling outdated stereotypes and open ing
doors to a wider range of opportunities.
Diverse career options
Agriculture is no longer limited to traditional farming. The field has expanded dramatically, offering a wide range of career options, including agribusiness, biotechnology, food science, environmental science, and agronomy. This diversity appeals to women with various interests and skill sets.
Good news from the Ministry of Environment’s aquatic invasive species (AIS) monitoring program: in 2024, no invasive zebra or quagga mussels or spiny waterflea were found in Saskatchewan waters. Last year, the program tested more than 450 water samples from waterbodies all across the province.
In 2024, the ministry inspected more than 3,500 watercraft across the province. Ministry staff intercepted and decontaminated six watercraft carrying invasive zebra or quagga mussels and decontaminated more than 250 watercraft coming to Saskatchewan
from high-risk areas infested with AIS that were not properly cleaned, drained or dried. The AIS program also focused on several species of invasive fish, including goldfish, koi and Prussian carp, as well as flowering rush, an invasive aquatic plant that can quickly outcompete native plants in our waterways. Invasive mussels continue to spread in many waters across North America, including waterbodies in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, as well as in 34 states including North Dakota and Minnesota. AIS such as invasive mussels pose a serious threat to Saskatchewan.
Once established, these organisms are nearly impossible to eliminate. They can significantly affect aquatic habitat and fisheries and can cost the province millions of dollars each year to manage.
In the fight against AIS, partnerships are key. The ministry works closely with Saskatchewan’s AIS Task Force, which includes other government agencies, researchers and conservation organizations. The province also partners with Canada Border Services Agency and other federal, provincial and territorial governments to co-ordinate prevention efforts across Western Canada.
Desire to help feed the world
Many young women are motivated by the desire to make a meaningful impact, both locally and globally. With pressing issues such as hunger, food waste and equitable food access becoming more prominent, the agricultural sector serves as a vital arena for creating
positive change.
Supportive organizations and programs
Organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA) play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders. By providing men torship, resources, scholarships and a supportive community, FFA
empowers young women to carve their own paths in the industry. Through workshops, networking events and leadership training, the FFA equips women with essential skills and con fidence.
One thing is certain: the next generation of women in agriculture is poised to make a powerful impact!
Agriculture faces various challenges like droughts, loss of biodiversity and soil degradation. Fortunately, the industry is embracing innovative solutions to tackle these issues headon. One such approach is intensive grazing. Here’s a look at this promising practice.
Dividing up the land
Intensive grazing consists of dividing a forage area—a space where a crop is planted to feed livestock—into smaller sections and regularly rotating livestock between them. This method is inspired by ancient animal migrations when herds would travel to find better food sources
and safety from predators. It’s quite different from extensive grazing, where animals have access to a large area of vegetation for a long time.
Improving soil yield
Concentrating animals on small parcels of land instead of letting them roam freely provides significant benefits for farmers. The
animals’ trampling results in a more even distribution of manure for fertilization and more control over pesky plant growth. With careful planning, this approach promotes efficient plant regrowth and stronger root systems.
Preventing drought Climate change is causing soil to dry out at an
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Craig Read SaskAgToday.com
Farmers attending Canada’s Farm Show in March will be able to take advantage of a unique educational opportunity.
The Farm Show runs from March 18-20 at REAL District in Regina. Bushel Plus will present the “Harvest Academy.” It will take place on the final day of the show, Thursday, March 20,
from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Launch Pad.
Producers face a neverending challenge of trying to maximize yields, while keeping costs down, and Bushel Plus looks to help farmers accomplish that at harvest time.
The Harvest Academy is a hands-on session, aimed at teaching farmers practical strategies on how to get the most out of their equip-
ment, and to unlock the full production and profit potential of their farms, especially during harvest.
The interactive sessions will feature discussions on how to minimize crop loss at harvest time, how to adjust and fine-tune equipment to get peak performance from harvest equipment, and how to run at peak efficiency, while keeping operational costs down.
Weyburn This Week is in search of farm photos for our annual ON THE FARM edition coming out in March! Receive the credit you deserve for the beautiful photos you have taken around your farm Email your pictures to acorrigan@glaciermedia.ca by February 27th, along with a description and your name Your pictures could very well be chosen for our next edition of ON THE FARM! Please send photos as a high resolution jpg or pdf.
alarming rate. However, by practicing frequent herd movements, farmers can help rejuvenate unused land and encourage the growth of a wider variety of plants. This diverse plant life improves water retention and helps maintain soil health, ultimately lowering the risk of drought.
Although intensive grazing requires additional management, it helps protect the farm ecosystem. The healthier and more diverse the soil, the more microorganisms, insects and animals can thrive, which is essential to sustaining agriculture in the long run.
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