Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- April 15, 2020
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An eggs-periment for Biology 30 students
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Photos — submitted by Karen Kennedy-Allin, Cassadi Harris
Weyburn Comp science teacher Karen Kennedy-Allin set up an experiment using eggs, to show what happens to a cell in relation to different liquids.The first step was to let the eggs soak overnight in vinegar, as shown in Karen’s glasses at left, and by student Cassadi Harris in the centre. They were then to soak in water and pancake syrup, and the photo at right showed Cassadi’s result, with the egg that had been in syrup at left and the egg in water on the right.
Teachers stay connected Continued from front page education in the fall, they can improve their marks, but their marks will not go down. They will graduate with the marks that were in place at the time classes were shut down, unless they are able to make their marks better with the online school work they are doing now. Some of Kennedy-Allin’s students were asked about how they are finding the experience of doing their classes online. “Online classes are kinda nice,” said Cassadi Harris. “You have a lot more freedom and are in a much more relaxed environment.” The downside for her was not being able to have oneon-one conversations with her teachers, although she noted she can have a video chat or phone call if she has questions. “Online classes are great for myself personally, because I get to work at a comfortable pace. I am
a night owl so being able to work on my projects in the evening are great,” she said. Student Reece Pittman said, “I’ve found online learning to be more selfdirected and challenging because you’re somewhat on your own, and you’re figuring out how to use Microsoft Teams. It’s more valuable for me because there are a lot of new things that we haven’t learned yet that will be important for future classes.” Hunter Labbie also found online learning was easy for him to get into, because he had already taken some of his electives online, so he was used to how it should be done. His worry, as a Grade 12 student, was in not being able to finish learning some of the subjects that he will want to pursue in post-secondary school, so he is very appreciative that he can take the Biology 30 course online. He isn’t certain what he will be taking at university,
but said it will be in the science and-or medical fields. Pittman said she isn’t worried that the stoppage of classes will hurt her education, “because I have been doing the online things provided by my teachers. Other than trying to figure out how to use Microsoft Teams, the experience has been fine for me. I am glad to have online learning, because it allows students the opportunity to continue on with learning new things.” Asked if she was worried about her education, Harris replied, “This is a hard question because I am on the fence. In some classes you need a teacher by your side to assist you in your current activity; others not so much. Our teachers are doing the best they can for not being able to see us in person. They are doing amazing for what they can do. This is the best way to keep up with some of our courses.”
Police execute warrant for drugs During the week of April 5-12, Weyburn Police Service responded to 60 calls for service. Of these, two were found to be false alarms and three dealt with concerns of COVID-19. A Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant was executed on a residence on the east side of the city on Friday, and three individuals were arrested and made a court appearance via telephone on Monday. A window was damaged on a vehicle, located on the south side of the city, on Saturday. The matter is under investigation and police are asking if anyone has information to please contact the office or Crime Stoppers. A concern was brought to police over a business being open that the caller did not think was considered an essential business. Police attended to the business and spoke to the owner, and it was found that the owner had been in contact with Saskatchewan Health and was given approval to open the
business. All guidelines set out by Saskatchewan Health were being followed by the owner. Police were called to a reported shoplifter at a business in the city on April 5. The individual was still at the business when police arrived at the location and in the care of store employees. At the request of the employees, the individual paid for the items and is not banned from the business. No charges were laid. A report of unwanted communication, via Facebook, came in to police on April 6. The complaint stated that they were receiving inappropriate messages from an individual. Police looked into the matter and found that the messages were being sent from someone other than the Facebook account holder. The writer of the messages was warned of their behavior. A tire was damaged on a vehicle in the central part of the city on April 6. Police attended and found that the tire on the
vehicle appeared to be slashed with a sharp object. Police were called to a residence to assist with the removal of an unwanted individual on Wednesday. The individual was spoken to by police and left without incident. Police and Fire were called to a report of a fire being left unattended on the south side of the city on Friday. The unattended fire was taken care of by the WFD, and the home owners were advised of the bylaw. EMS requested police assistance with a call of an overdose on the east side of the city on Friday. The individual was conscious upon arrival and declined any assistance from EMS. A suspicious vehicle in front of a residence was reported to police on Saturday. The caller mentioned that they believed the individuals in the vehicle may be smoking cannabis. The vehicle was located by police, and an occupant of the vehicle was charged with consuming cannabis in a vehicle.
WPS seek clarification of restrictions The following statement was issued on Tuesday morning by Acting Chief Rod Stafford of the Weyburn Police Service in regards to how the police enforce the restrictions relating to COVID-19 in Weyburn: A media release was circulated locally on April 2 under the authority of the Chief of Police which dealt with, among other issues relating to Covid-19, the position of the Weyburn Police Service that the social distancing requirements that have been widely publicized both at national and provincial levels and spoke about repeatedly by Public Health officials since the beginning of measures to counteract COVID-19 was in fact the state of the law in both Saskatchewan and in Canada. We took this position based on the number of violations our officers have encountered where social distancing in purely public social settings was being ignored and where people were found to be driving around simply for the sake of driving where none of the occupants of the vehicle were from the same household.
That position has caused some confusion and concern in the community particularly as it may relate to having more than one person, not from the same address, in a vehicle. A lack of clear information on the subject in either the Public Health Orders or elsewhere in the various pieces of legislation has also added to this confusion. The authority of police to enforce and prosecute this and other social distancing offences is under consideration by those who are empowered to make those interpretations and decisions. The matter is actively under discussion at the highest levels. Until that opinion is researched and received, the Weyburn Police Service will not be enforcing general social distancing requirements outside of those specifically found in the various Public Health Orders. This does not mean that the two-metre social distancing standard has been set aside, only that at this time and pending further clarification or direction to the contrary from Public Health Officials, the Weyburn Police Service will not be enfor-
cing this particular aspect. I apologize for any inconvenience the April 2nd release may have caused. Further and final clarification on this matter will be broadcast once an interpretation and decision has been received.
Doing a biology experiment at home
Photo — submitted by Hunter Labbie
Grade 12 student Hunter Labbie pours vinegar into a pair of glasses to soak eggs in overnight, as the first step of a Biology 30 experiment from his teacher, Karen Kennedy-Allin. She did a series of short videos to demonstrate each step of the experiment, and Hunter was starting the experiment following those instructions.
Saskatchewan COVID-19 updates Continued from front page in under four hours without the swabs having to be submitted to the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory. “This should help us achieve our goal of 1,500 tests per day by the end of the month,” said Moe, noting about a dozen communities throughout Saskatchewan will receive these testing units. Case surveillance and testing information, including regional locations of cases, is available at www.saskatchewan. ca/COVID19. Public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov. sk.ca. Farms are Essential Workplaces With seeding coming, all producers and agriculture industry partners who serve those producers must ensure their occupational health and safety guidelines are up to date and in force to prevent the transmission of respiratory illnesses.
R.M. OF CALEDONIA NO. 99 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Caledonia No. 99 for the year of 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 17 to May 18, 2020.
Follow all preventative measures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 in your yard, shop and field. The following is applicable to all Saskatchewan residents: • All travellers returning from international destinations – including the U.S. – are subject to a mandatory self-isolation order. • Anyone identified by a Medical Health Officer as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 shall go into mandatory self-isolation for 14 days from the date of having been exposed. • Actively monitor for symptoms. At the first sign of a cough or fever, immediately self-isolate for 14 days. • Practice physical distancing in the workplace, including those workplaces that are outdoors. Maintain a two-metre separation be-
tween individuals. • Wash your hands often. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately. • Frequently disinfect shared surfaces and equipment like vehicles, tools, doorknobs, work benches, etc. For more information on COVID-19 and agriculture, including access to the Farm Stress Line, visit https:// www.saskatchewan.ca/ business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/ agribusiness-farmers-andranchers/sask-ag-now/ covid-19-information-forproducers-and-agribusiness/supportfor-producers-covid-19 Even with mild symptoms, people stay home if they can. Everyone must play their part to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, no matter the size or location of their community.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
R.M. OF FILLMORE NO. 96 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Fillmore No. 96 for the year 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays from April 17, 2020 to May 19, 2020. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Caledonia No. 99, Box 328 Milestone SK S0G 3L0, by the 18th day of May, 2020.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Fillmore No. 96, P.O. Box 130, Fillmore SK SOG 1N0 by the 19th day of May, 2020.
Dated this 16th day of April 2020.
Dated this 15th day of April, 2020.
Stephen Schury Assessor
Vernna Wiggins Assessor