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HER Club all about possibilities

By Sierra D’Souza Butts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The World-Spectator – Moosomin) The HER Girl Club is a youth organization that was created with a mission to provide a safe and empowering place for girls to be themselves.

The group was created in October 2020 and has members from the communities of Rocanville and Moosomin.

Its president, Paige Hutchinson, created the organization in hope of bringing young women together on a monthly basis safely during the pandemic.

“It was a really good time to start the group because I think a lot of people used the pandemic as an excuse to not connect, but there’s so many safe ways to connect around it. You can do things outside, wear masks, follow guidelines or even do things virtually. There’s many ways to connect and I wanted to make this happen, I’m glad we got it started.”

“It was great that we started it when we did because there wasn’t anything going on. All these kids didn’t have any connections or activities to do while school was canceled for them.

That was a positive to it because there were girls looking to connect, no one was busy at the time so it worked out.”

The HER in the clubs name stands for honesty, empowerment and radiance.

“The ‘H’ stands for honesty, just to honestly be yourself and showing up as who you are and not who society wants you to be or who you think a girl should be.

The ‘E’ is for empowerment, for the girls to feel empowered and for them to empower other people. The ‘R’ stands for radiance meant for radiating that honesty and empowerment back

The HER Girl Club recently celebrated their one year anniversary. into the community,” Hutchinson says.

The organization currently has 15 to 20 girls from ages grade 5 to grade 12 that attend each event. The events are hosted on a monthly basis and always involves a female mentor who provides activities related to their goal for that month.

This month’s event was hosted by Class with Cass Holistic Nutrition and focused on teaching the girls about nutrition and why it’s important for their health.

Hosted by Cassidy Robidoux, the event consisted of the girls making healthy gingerbread houses while taste testing some fresh juice ‘shots.’

Robidoux also educated the group about nutritional facts. By teaching them about what foods contain high contents of protein, vitamins, minerals and the differences between macronutrients and micronutrients.

After building their own gingerbread houses, the girls had to explain what fruits, nuts and syrups they used and why they were healthy.

Hutchinson says the group is all about exploring possibilities.

“To me it’s about exposing the girls to possibilities. Like I went away from Rocanville for university for five years and my eyes opened up so much, in terms of personal growth, self-

development, opportunities, career paths.

Especially as a woman sometimes growing up there’s still that mind-set of thinking ‘I could be a nurse, a teacher,’ just those traditional roles and I think that’s still the mentality especially in a small town.”

“I just want to expose the girls to as many female role models as possible and be like, this is what’s possible for you.

If you have dreams, if you have goals, these are possible. I just want the girls to get a head start in life, to start that growth journey sooner,” Hutchinson says.

The HER Girl Club’s vice-president Lauren van Dyke was able to get a grant of $1,000 from Nutrien Rocanville.

“The donations and grants run our events.

Our events would not be possible if it wasn’t for

the donations or fundraising. We’re a non-profit organization and we started this group with no money, also most of our events were funded by the girls just to run them.”

Hutchinson says there is a $2 payment for the girls to participate, which helps fund the events and supply the rental costs.

She says the ultimate goal is to have the girls access the events free of charge.

“If anyone is looking to donate, even $45, it helps with our rental.

Last year Jen Gawryluk called me and said she wanted to donate, I told her that $50 would help to cover our rental space.

Then she sends me an e-transfer, I open it to be $500. So last year Jen was our main sponsor and then she donated again this year and paid the fee for all of the girls at one

By Jessica R. Durling, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Humboldt Journal) The company hired to co-ordinate fundraising for the Humboldt Broncos Tribute Centre said they are focused on planning and having conversations with potential funders, so they aren’t expecting any announcements until spring.

Don Gorsalitz of DCG Philanthropic Services of Saskatoon said the company is currently in the process of collecting funds for the Humboldt Broncos Tribute and Memorial Centre, but isn’t expecting to make any major announcements until April.

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Part of the HER Girl Club’s advocacy is to give back to the community, Hutchinson says the group does that by inviting women role models to host their events.

“There’s very few events that we ran that don’t involve women from the community. We’ve done a paint night, bowling night, some of them are a bit more fun like we went to the theater. It’s also a local thing, we’re supporting locals by using the facilities in the community. Also because it was during Covid, some of those facilities weren’t as busy so it was great to get out there and support them,” she says.

Hutchinson says she hopes the organization continues to flourish and wishes to keep introducing the members of the group to more female role models.

“It lights you up inside when you know you’re doing something meaningful. I’m really hoping there’s retention and people want to get involved to continue this legacy on and, hopefully have it pass down for a few years. Especially because these girls are great and I know there’s a lot of grade four girls that cannot wait to join next year, so that’s something I’m looking forward to.”

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Other donations have come from event hosts Shaquyll Cook, Amanda Selby and Cassidy Robidoux.

“Usually what people donate is their time, their skills and supplies, and that’s the best way to do it. We don’t need a lot of money, obviously the more money the bigger things we can do but at the end of the day that’s not our goal. Our goal is to connect these girls to as many role models and opportunities in the community as possible.”

“Your time is the most valuable thing that you can donate to our club, if that’s something people ever want to get involved with then that’s something we need,” Hutchinson says.

Hutchinson says she is proud of the girls in the group.

“I definitely didn’t know it would come to a year, I’m always staring new projects and I thought if it takes off that’s great but if not at least we had the chance to run a few fun events.

I’m really proud of the girls, the girls are very excited to come and they’re really involved.

Their really grateful, I couldn’t’ ask for a better group of girls to come to these events.”

“I guess I’m just really proud of them, it’s really awesome to see their enthusiasm because that will take you so far in life.

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DCG Philanthropic Services of Saskatoon was hired for the project to honour the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos, which early estimates placed the cost in the $35 million range. It may include a second ice surface, fitness centre and tribute gallery.

“The first part, or the majority of the campaign, is spent in the quiet phase of the campaign. We’re really going off having conversations, doing proposals and getting support for the campaign and then down the road we can make the major announcements,” Gorsalitz said.

“We’ve got individuals and supporters across the country and continue to move forward with the campaign as a whole.”

He added that a number of these conversations have led to “great success” towards the goal.

The announcement in April is expected to cover where DCG Philanthropic Services of Saskatoon is at towards their goal and reveal some major project donors.

Until then, Gorsalitz said they aren’t in a position to make any major announcements or speak to about the individual contributions that have been collected.

“Campaigns are a lot of organization and a lot of conversations but it’s really taking shape,” he said.

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By Chelsea Kemp Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Brandon Sun) BOARFeral boars are becoming an increasing menace on the Prairies, and one of Canada’s leading hog researchers believes Riding Mountain National Park could see the invasive species soon appear within the borders of the park.

The University of Saskatchewan’s Ryan Brook said wild boars have the potential to transform and devastate the ecosystem of the park.

“We often refer to them as ecological train wrecks, but they’re agricultural train wrecks as well,” Brook said. “They are the worst invasive large mammal on the planet and they are the most successful invasive large mammal on the planet.”

Southwestern Manitoba is no stranger to the invasive species — Spruce Woods Provincial Park has been the epicentre of wild boars for several years and is home to the biggest population of feral pigs in the province.

Brook said the species is spreading from that hot zone very quickly, and sightings have been made on the United States and Spruce Woods borders.

Brook compiled a list of potential areas of risk due to the invasive species, naming Riding Mountain National Park the second most at-risk area in Canada.

The challenge facing Canada Parks staff is that once the pigs get into a vast space like Riding Mountain, they can be incredibly hard to find and remove. The species arrival would be devastating for the local ecology because of the rich biodiversity present in the park.

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Riding Mountain National Park has been ranked the second most likely spot for the invasive feral hog by Dr. Ryan Brook. wolves, coyotes, moose, elk, deer and all of the species that are iconic for Canada,” Brook said.

“Pigs put all of that at risk.”

The danger to the Riding Mountain ecosystem would also extend to the agricultural crops surrounding the park.

Pigs will eat crops if they become established to the point where they can live in the park and sneak out at night and eat crops from the surrounding area.

Brook said in the United States, it is estimated US$2.5 billion per year is generated by crop damage due to the pigs.

“The potential for them to cause a lot of harm is already there,” Brook said.

Based on other areas like Australia, which potentially has more than 24 million pigs, and Texas, which has around three million pigs, the habitat of the Prairies has the potential to support millions of animals who population will exponentially increase.

The only real unknown now is how far north the

animals will be able to survive, Brook said.

“It’s hard to understate the importance of getting in front of this and dealing with these pigs,” Brook said. “It became very clear, very early that these were going to be a problem ... The Canadian Prairies have lots of agriculture, which provide a huge amount of food to these pigs, which will help them to survive in the winter.”

While there were native pigs in Canada up until 1980, it would have been essentially unheard of to hear of any pig in the wild.

This changed in the 1980s and ‘90s across Canada as producers engaged in wild boar farming and brought in the animals from Europe.

The industry peaked in 2001 after the market failed to develop and the need for large shipments of wild boar meat never took off.

On the Prairies, the wild boars in almost all cases were crossed with domestic pigs to create large-bodied animals and bigger litters — this

hybrid is what is typically seen in the wild.

The animals were difficult to contain on farms and escaped out in the wild. Brook said this was exacerbated in 2001 when the market collapsed and the pigs were released from farms as well.

“That’s where this all started from, those releases and escapes from farms that sort of started in the ‘80s and ‘90s … but also the flood of the century was a big deal of course in Manitoba,” Brook said.

The Red River flood in 1997 literally floated pigs out of farms, he said, and they were exceedingly good swimmers who were able to thrive during the disaster.

In the early days of wild pigs in Canada, Brook said, Manitoba was by far the most proactive province, taking numerous steps to contain the invasive species. The province employed trapping and trained groups of experts with firearms to remove the boars. The province also declared Manitoba a wild boar control zone.

“Those were very smart and showed really good leadership and effort I think to sort of getting in front of that.

There’s a lot of positive to say about Manitoba’s early efforts and certainly, other provinces were probably at least a decade behind,” Brook said.

A Canada-wide approach to containing the invasive species is essential, he said, because right now each province is taking its own approach.

“The reality is that pigs have expanded so quickly and so rapidly out of control in Saskatchewan that this can’t be managed effectively by a province-byprovince basis, there needs to be everybody sort of co-ordinating,” Brook said.

During the research process, he said, an emphasis was placed on crafting a national scale map to recognize that this is a Canada-wide issue.

He compared the spread of feral hogs to that of a wildfire — there is a need to find them quickly and take pro-

active steps to prevent the spread.

“You need to find it quickly and you need to act immediately and highly aggressively,” Brook said. “Otherwise it gets out of control — time is of the essence.”

He has established a database tracking the occurrence and sighting of wild pigs across Canada A Facebook page has been launched where people can share sightings, photos and observations of hogs called The Canadian Wild Pig Research Project. Work on the project is on-going and people are encouraged to join and share information on any feral hogs spotted.

In a statement provided to The Brandon Sun, Parks Canada said Riding Mountain National Park has had no reports of wild boars within the boundaries of the park.

“Their migration into the park is a concern due to the impacts they would have on plants, animals and the landscape of the park, and the risk they pose to visitors.

Resource conservation staff are closely watching the situation outside the park boundary as well as the Government of Manitoba’s approach to managing the species on lands adjacent to the park,” reads the statement. “If the species is determined to be a threat to the park, conservation practices and mitigation efforts will be developed in consultation with Indigenous partners, the Government of Manitoba, and local landowners.”

Wild boar sightings in Parks Canada places should be immediately reported to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877852-3100. Sightings across other areas in Manitoba can be reported to a local Manitoba Conservation and Climate office or by email to wildlife@gov. mb.ca

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EDITORIAL Where do we go from COP26?

As the world moves on from the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the signs of our predicament are everywhere.

Where I live, torrential rains have flooded towns and valleys, stranding and killing people and animals, wiped out roads, bridges and railways and cut land access to Vancouver. A state of emergency was declared.

Horrific memories of summer heat domes and wildfires are still fresh.

This is a small corner of the world. But the signs are everywhere.

We should never consider this as some kind of “new normal,” and we must do everything we can to prevent it from getting worse. In light of that, was COP26 just more “blah, blah, blah,” or will it help us avert catastrophe?

International gatherings and agreements are important but they alone aren’t enough. COP26 was intended to finalize the Paris Agreement and get countries to accelerate climate action this decade. It’s all proceed-

ing as intended, but things get watered down during negotiations, and many of the agreed-upon measures are voluntary.

Most world leaders are sincere in recognizing climate disruption for the crisis it is, and in wanting to address it.

But until they recognize the urgent need to radically shift course and halt all new coal, oil and gas development, we’ll continue to face everaccelerating risks from flooding, heat, drought, wildfires, human displacement and more.

Although many countries made some progress, including reducing or eliminating methane pollution, cutting fossil fuel subsidies abroad and reducing coal, oil and gas production, they came up short in many areas. Funding to help countries most vulnerable to climate change impacts — most of which contribute least to the crisis — is inadequate. Along with lack of recognition for Indigenous rights, COP26 was an epic fail for cli-

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In many ways, the agreements increase divisions among rich and poor countries and civil society and corporate interests, worsening the situation for those losing their lives, homes and livelihoods to climate change impacts.

Despite limited measures to curb fossil fuel subsidies, governments around the world, including Canada’s, will continue to bolster the industry with tax and royalty breaks and things like infrastructure purchases — not to mention public relations support from some provincial and state governments.

Despite its failings, the climate summit did

get politicians, bureaucrats, corporate executives and others to agree on important goals. But it’s not enough to leave it all up to people, countries and companies with widely varying agendas and priorities. We must all get involved.

We can thank those who have engaged for much of the progress at COP26. Millions of young people and elders taking to streets around the world, massive marches in Glasgow during the summit, and people speaking out, writing, petitioning and creating art have made the world pay attention to humanity’s role in the crises we now confront.

When we demand

action, politicians must listen. Here in Canada, our government has made strong commitments. We need to make sure those words are backed with effective action, and we need to push for better.

Canada must work quickly to update its climate plan, cap and ratchet down oil and gas emissions and develop a blueprint for a managed production decline.

To confirm a true change in direction, our country must sign on to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance and deliver on the commitment to end public finance for oil and gas subsidies abroad by 2022. Canada must also bring in just transition legislation without delay to ensure workers affected by the necessary energy shift are given support and opportunities.

Canada may only contribute around two per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions (not counting those from others burning the prod-

ucts we sell or producing abroad the products we buy), but we have the third-highest greenhouse gas emissions per capita, the third-largest known oil reserves and we’re the world’s fourthlargest oil exporter.

What we do matters.

Our climate is rapidly changing, and it will continue to do so for some time because of the emissions we’ve already pumped into the atmosphere. That means, as well as halting activities that contribute to climate disruption, we must also find ways to protect ourselves from costly and deadly floods, fires, slides, extreme weather events and more.

COP26 and the Paris Agreement are part of the solution, but we need so much more.

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Designing the future of accelerator physics Saskatoon – CERN, one of the world’s largest and most respected centers for scientific research, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Canadian Light Source (CLS) are paving the way for a new accelerator for world-class research.

The CLS and CERN have high-tech facilities that accelerate particles to help scientists to probe matter and to understand the origins of the universe. These capabilities can also find applications beyond research in fundamental physics, such as to help address global problems like food security, cancer, and climate change.

The three organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) Feasibility Study.

The international accelerator community sees value in creating a new facility with higher energy capacity, which would allow for even more advanced scientific studies. The higher the energy, the more information to which scientists will have access.

CLS, USask, and CERN are planning for a future accelerator with sensitivity to energy scales an order of magnitude higher than current accelerators.

In 2020, the European Strategy for Particle Physics Update (ESPPU) requested that the feasibility study of the FCC integrated programme be delivered by the end of 2025. The EPPSU stated that “such a feasibility study of the colliders and related infrastructure should be established as a global endeavour and be completed on the timescale of the next Strategy update”. CERN, together with its international partners, launched the feasibility study in 2021 with a view to investigate the technical and financial feasibility of the FCC at CERN. “We warmly welcome CLS and the University of Saskatchewan to this endeavour and we look forward to the ensuing collaboration, thus increasing international co-operation as a prerequisite for success,” says Emmanuel Tsesmelis from CERN International Relations.

Ongoing R&D activities, supported by the H2020 FCC Innovation Study, include concrete regional implementation scenarios in collaboration with Host State authorities, accompanied by machine optimization, physics studies and technology R&D. “These activities offer the vision for a worldleading high-energy physics infrastructure for the 21st century, pushing the particlephysics precision and energy frontiers far beyond present limits.

The success of the FCC relies on strong global participation and we warmly welcome the CLS and the University of Saskatchewan joining our efforts and contributing with their expertise in the efficient and sustainable implementation of these machines,” says Michael Benedikt, the FCC Feasibility Study Leader.

The international partners will investigate the feasibility a future electron-positron collider at CERN, which Canadian scientists would be able to utilize.

The physics, engineering, and technology of

such a pioneering accelerator ring at CERN can be applied to a future ring for the Canadian light source community.

“Collaboration is key in science,” says Mark Boland, CLS Machine Director and USask Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Science. “We are working together to develop ambitious next-generation accelerator projects.”

Thanks to an ongoing partnership, Canadian researchers and students have access to research infrastructure at CERN. In return, CERN receives their support and expertise.

Boland teaches courses on accelerator and synchrotron physics at USask. “With this MoU, USask students will be able to apply the skills they learn from their studies while doing their own research on future CLS and CERN accelerators.”

Getting hands-on experience at worldclass facilities is invaluable training for these future accelerator physicists.

“Being able to help plan for and use a col-

lider like this is a dream come true, particularly working with experts from around the world,” says Patrick Hunchak, who is completing a master’s degree at USask.

Later this month, Hunchak will be at CERN to present in a workshop for students around the world who will be working on the Future Circular Collider Feasibility Study. In July, researchers and students will gather in Saskatoon when the CLS and CERN will be hosting an International Accelerator School.

USask has a mission to deliver research the world needs, and this MoU highlights the power of connecting with partners on the global stage for fundamental research and applied research,” said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. “Working together, we build capacity for discovery that changes lives.”

The possibility of a new accelerator has the partners hopeful for the future of accelerator science and the discoveries it could enable.

“Accelerators have

already enabled lifesaving discoveries. I can’t wait to see what researchers will be able to uncover with an accelerator that is more advanced,” says Boland.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The annual Santa Day Parade was held Sunday, with the big guy himself making an appearance.

The parade, as it was in 2020, was held in reverse, with the floats parked at the Gallagher Centre Arena parking lot, and people driving through to enjoy the efforts of local businesses.

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Little box offers big opportunities The simple game board that is 8X8 – think chess or checker board – is really one of the most versatile boards you can own.

Grab a few extra pieces, and there are literally a book full of games you can play.

In fact, I have a board collection – well a single board – a bunch of pieces and a sheaf of rule sheets to check back when playing. It is an effort I always thought someone should produce because it really is a ‘game system’ of sorts, with some really outstanding games possible.

So recently a package arrived from Kanare Abstract from game designer Kanare Kato in Japan. Inside was a rather plain-looking cardboard box. It was only 4.5 inches square and an inch deep, but inside was this wonderful little collection of games.

There was a very nice cloth board folded neatly into the box. On one side was a simple 8X8 board on the reverse a 10X10, which of course

opens up the door to some other great games – International Checkers coming immediately to mind.

The little box also included a package of white disks and another of black – the first look showed they were not large, but it was also obvious they would be quite functional.

The little box of goodness also included several rule sheets; most old games that of course are public domain so Kanare Kato could include.

The games are Konane – a great checker-esque game of Hawaiian origin, and vintage classics Fox and Hounds, Halma, Tafl and Turkish Checkers.

The set would allow many other games, but of course not every game is public domain in terms of including rules, but a web search would give anyone having this set a plethora of games to try.

Then sandwiched among the rules was a sheet explaining the game Mabi, an original offering new from Kato.

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The key element is the idea of paralysis.

All pieces become paralyzed and cannot move if they are adjacent to an enemy group larger than the group to which they belong (‘mabi’ is a

reference to the Chinese word for paralysis), explain the rules.

Now Mabi is not the new great game, but it adds a little dash if intrigue to the fun little box.

To be fair, this is not a version of game you’d play in the comfort of your game room. On those occasions you likely have a nice board with large pieces that add to the game play because they ‘feel’ good when you slide them around.

But, this little box is ideal to take to the coffee shop when meeting a bud, or to pop in the gear when heading to the ice fishing hut with a friend, or the luggage for a night at a hotel with the better half, etc. It would fit neatly in the glove box too to always be handy when travelling.

And, since there are so many game that the set allows, it allows a ton of exploration and variety.

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Officers located and seized approximately 52 grams of cocaine, divided into 75 packages, as well as a sum of cash.

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He is charged with:

- 1 count, trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - 1 count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Dau has been remanded to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on November 29, 2021.

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USask researchers pave the way to accessible health care for those with inflammatory bowel disease Saskatoon – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers from the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine are collaborating to improve the virtual care experiences of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Saskatchewan.

Digital Health Week in Canada is Nov. 29-Dec. 5—a time to recognize and celebrate the steps taken to create a more connected and collaborative health care system in Canada, including the use of telehealth and virtual health care.

The month of November is also Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, and the USask interdisciplinary research team’s virtual care focus aims to create more accessible health care pathways for those living with IBD.

Both Crohn’s and colitis cause inflammation in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Damage to the digestive tract compromises the body’s ability to receive proper nutrition, digest food and eliminate waste.

The diseases are considered incurable, and Canada has some of the highest incidence rates in the world.

“Management of this disease requires individuals to have repeated interactions with the health care system,” said Dr. Noelle Rohatinsky (PhD), a registered nurse and associate professor in the College of Nursing and principal investigator on the project. “Using virtual care technologies is one strategy that allows greater access to specialist providers.”

The study will examine virtual care experi-

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ences of those living with IBD and the insights of gastroenterologist health care providers in Saskatchewan using an online survey and interviews.

The research aims to assess the level of satisfaction of both patients and health care providers when using virtual care technologies to treat and manage IBD. Understanding the experiences of both groups is integral to informing an understanding of how virtual health care can be improved in the future.

The project will also consider issues of patient access to the appropriate technologies and the importance of providing equitable access to health care specialists.

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The research team includes co-principal investigator and assistant professor in the USask College of Medicine Dr. Juan-Nicolás PeñaSánchez (MD, PhD), graduate student Jermia Foncham (Department of Community Health and Epidemiology), and a team of nurses, doctors, IBD patients and a patient’s family member.

All have used virtual care technologies for disease management.

“Our team will make suggestions to health agencies to promote innovation and access to virtual care services to enhance patient care experiences and virtual inflammatory bowel disease health service delivery within Saskatchewan,” said Rohatinsky.

The project is supported by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Innovation grant program.

To find out more about Crohn’s and colitis, please visit https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/.

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North Sask. lake comes under ecological protection

By Nick Pearce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The StarPhoenix) A lake in the southern part of North America’s largest freshwater river delta has new environmental protections.

Saskatchewan has designated Lobstick Lake as an ecological reserve that stretches over 98,580 hectares.

“Establishing the Lobstick Lake representative area will promote the conservation of valuable wildlife habitat in the area,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “This designation will ensure the protection and further enjoyment of this land for many years to come.”

The lake is part of the Saskatchewan

River Delta, which stretches over 10,000 square kilometres of wetland straddling the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border.

The lake is about 24 kilometres south of Cumberland House.

The ecological protection designation follows Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Rene Chaboyer’s June declaration of economic and ecological sovereignty over the Delta in the wake of its decades-long environmental decline.

Chaboyer said he was unable to comment on the Lobstick Lake protections.

The lake site includes wetlands, lakes and river channels that are both active and abandoned, bordered by peat-forming fens and bogs, a provin-

cial news release said.

Its land uses include fishing, hunting, trapping and tourism. It’s also used for industrial development, most notably peat extraction and forestry, the release added.

Gord Vaadeland, executive director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Saskatchewan, said he welcomes the move as a step toward broader protections for the Saskatchewan River Delta.

Lobstick Lake was previously designated a protected zone, which cleared the way for its new designation, Vaadeland said.

“There’s going to be a lot more than just Lobstick,” he added. “But it’s a really good carrot and a foundation

for continued discussions between the province and the First Nations in that area.”

CPAWS Saskatchewan has been involved in coordinating some of those discussions between the First Nation and the province, Vaadeland said.

Potential models for the land include co-management or an Indigenous protected and conserved area.

The Saskatchewan River Delta, including Lobstick Lake, is a massive carbon sink that’s part of a major route for migratory birds. It’s also home to a diverse array of plant and wildlife, Vaadeland said.

“The Delta itself is the most ecologically significant area of the province, as far as checking all the boxes.”

Provincewide rural crime watch group takes shape in Sask.

By Nick Pearce Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The StarPhoenix) A new provincewide association hopes to answer Saskatchewan’s rural crime woes.

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) are launching the Saskatchewan Rural Crime Watch Association with the support of the province and the RCMP. SARM President Ray Orb said he hopes the new, volunteerbased organization will improve communication between police and residents and cut down on rural crime.

“They’re like a second

set of eyes for the police,” he said.

The association requires volunteers to complete security checks with their local RCMP to observe and report anything suspicious to authorities, a SARM news release said.

The RCMP will in turn inform the watch group when criminal activity is in its area.

About 100 local rural crime watch associations were working independently and spread across the province as of 2018.

Orb said communities with watch organizations have a track record of reducing crime rates.

About 29 municipalities have signed onto the association, a SARM spokeswoman said.

The association elected its board in

$4.38M for Sask. skills and training programs Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the funding of approximately $4.38 million for Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and several other training institutions to deliver skills training programs to help continuing to grow a skilled workforce in Saskatchewan.

This funding will allow these institutions to expand their skills training programs in the construction, welding, and health care sectors to help meet the labour needs of businesses. It also supports key actions of the Saskatchewan Growth Plan to ensure u n d e r- r e p r e s e n t e d groups are enabled to participate in the economy.

“Saskatchewan is making significant investments in training our provincial workforce as we enter a period of strong growth coming out of the pandemic,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “This funding will prioritize train-

ing for individuals who are under-represented in the workforce, it will promote a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and it will grow the number of skilled workers in high-demand occupations in communities across Saskatchewan.”

Several of these new training opportunities will be targeted at Indigenous individuals and will be delivered through partnerships between training institutions and the communities. The expansion of the Tiny House Project is one such project, and will provide Indigenous apprentices with work experiences, while working towards their journeyperson certificates by building small, modular houses in their local communities.

The training will be funded through the Canada-Saskatchewan Labour Market Transfer Agreements and provided by the SATCC and several other training institutions.

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September and will soon elect a president and vice president.

RCMP rural crime numbers have declined compared to last year.

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore recently told SARM’s midterm convention that violent crime is down by eight per cent, and property crime is down by two per cent as of this August, compared to last year during the same time period.

Over a five-year average from 2016 to 2020, there was an increase of 21 per cent in violent crime and a decrease of 11 per cent in property crime, she added.

The association is launching with a $5,000 grant from the province, a $50 dollar membership fee for local crime watch associations and the potential for sponsorships and partnerships, Orb said.

Les Nemish, president

of Prince Albert Rural Crime Watch, said he’s pleased to see Saskatchewan follow in Alberta’s footsteps by establishing the program.

Nemish took over his local organization during the pandemic, and said it’s been difficult to marshal volunteers and resources to cut down on rural crime.

Support from a more centralized organization could make coordination easier rather than

spreading information out over Facebook pages, he said.

However, the cost of maintaining the organization shouldn’t fall on volunteers with busy schedules, Nemish said.

Considering such organizations are run by people in their spare time, it can be a heavy burden, he said.

“It’s easier to pull a tooth than to ask someone to help you out.”

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Inherited Road Rage My mother has often told me that I inherited much from my father. At times, this has not been said in a complimentary manner. Although he was a man who was decisive, friendly, generous and who laughed easily my father did have a temper as well and, as memory serves, this was often displayed while driving.

Recently I saw a funny meme that pictured a traffic circle. It went something like this: Car A - correctly driving inside the circle.

Car B - yielding to the left and correctly entering the traffic circle.

Car C - stopped and could have proceeded safely but was, instead, waiting … for everyone to

exit the circle and drive far enough away until no longer seen near the traffic circle.

And finally, Car D - sitting behind Car C with a caption that read: “this is Car D, hating Car C”.

And … in Car D is where I seem to find myself all too often.

I have, admittedly, the same annoyance at four-way stops. Nothing fuels my angst more than someone who has clearly been the first to stop and should go but instead they wait until all the other vehicles have parked before proceeding. Why? In my mind, you do not need the entire audience to watch you leave the intersection! I readily wave them on but as they still

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Revisited remain unmoving I wonder if they’d like a written invitation instead of the horn blast someone (I won’t say who) ends up affording them.

I freely admit that patiently waiting is a challenge for me in many of life’s circumstances but indecisive navigating behind the wheel drives me to distraction which, as we know, is not

a good thing while driving either!

My eldest daughter … the one who personifies patience when it comes to her four children and plethora of pets … apparently Jekyll and Hydes it behind the steering wheel as well. I do not often travel with her but not so long ago I went for a short visit with her family and on our way

to pick up a pizza for dinner she started yelling at the driver in the vehicle ahead of us. I felt quite surprised as I quickly glanced her way before turning to look at the kids in the back seats to see what their reactions might be. The oldest grandson from that bunch peeked up at me and smiled. Obviously unfazed by her tirade he then blithely said, “She says worse than that when you’re not here, Grandma.”

When I again stared toward my daughter she sheepishly smiled and admitted, “I won’t lie.

He’s not wrong. I can’t stand drivers who don’t step on it when it’s their turn but in my defence … I did learn from the

best.”

Although I found myself a little taken aback by what had just spewed from her historically kind and more soft-spoken mouth, I had to agree that the apple doth, indeed, not fall far from this tree. However, at the same time, I felt her blaming me rather redundant. After all, sometimes we must rise above our raising and clearly she has not. But then again … my own less than desirable driving outbursts do come from my father …

They say “road rage” is a real thing. I’m pretty sure with some coercion, and enough money paid to the right people, we could prove it to be an inherited gene.

Power purchase agreement signed for new flare gas-to-power facility Expected to be Largest Such Operation in Saskatchewan When it Opens in 2023 Today, SaskPower, Flying Dust First Nation (FDFN), and Genalta Power (Genalta) announced the signing of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 15-megawatt (MW) flare gas-to-power facility near Coleville, Saskatchewan. The Kopahawakenum Flare to Power Facility (KFP Facility), which represents an anticipated capital investment of $30 million, is expected to open in 2023. Kopahawakenum is the Cree name for “Kicking up the Dust.”

“This new project, which will create some 50 jobs during construction and 20 into operation, will be the largest flare gas-to-power operation in the province, generate power for around 9,000 Saskatchewan homes, and reduce emissions,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “As a methane capture and commercialization project, it is another example of Saskatchewan’s world-class innovation and another step to achieving our goals under the provincial Methane Action Plan.

Released in January, 2019, the Methane Action Plan (MAP) aims to reduce methane-based gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent, a reduction of between 4 and 4.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually by 2025. The KFP Facility will require

about four million cubic feet of gas per day, resulting in the reduction of approximately 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually.

“This project will use flare gas that would otherwise have been emitted into the atmosphere to create low-carbon baseload electricity,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskPower.

“This is a win-win, as the oil and gas operation can generate revenue and reduce its exposure to the carbon tax, while contributing to the Province of Saskatchewan and SaskPower’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

“Flying Dust First Nation is very proud to participate in this business opportunity,” Flying Dust First Nation Chief Jeremy Norman said. “This project will provide much needed own source revenue to our community and membership for years to come. It has always been a goal of the FDFN to seek and create opportunities and be part of the Saskatchewan Growth Plan. We thank SaskPower, the Government of Saskatchewan, the FNPA, and our partner Genalta Power Corp. for working with FDFN in developing this project.”

“We are very excited to be moving forward with this project with our partners The Flying Dust First Nation, First Nation Power Authority and SaskPower,” Genalta Power President and CEO Paul B. Miller said. “The Compressed Natural Gas virtual pipe-

line being utilized by the project will allow for the removal of flaring and venting across a wider area in the province and ensure that we are utilizing as much of the energy from a barrel of oil that is brought to the surface as possible. This solution for flare and vent gas collection for power generation will significantly reduce flare and vent volumes in this area of Saskatchewan.”

“I want to thank Flying Dust First Nation, the FNPA, and Genalta for helping lead this collaborative project from conception through to this agreement today and ultimately through to construction and operation in 2023,” Minister of Trade and Export Development and MLA for Meadow Lake Jeremy Harrison said. “Our province is a global leader in sustainable resource production and this energy facility will also create new opportunities for First Nations communities.”

The PPA was developed through an ongoing partnership between SaskPower and the First Nations Power Authority (FNPA), a not-for-profit organization that works to include Indigenous people in Saskatchewan’s power sector and achieve sustainable economic development and community benefits. SaskPower and the FNPA have signed an agreement to source 20 MW of electricity from power generation projects that use methane from oil production as the fuel source and are led by First Nations communities and

businesses.

“On behalf of First Nations Power Authority, board and staff, we are proud of the work of Flying Dust First Nation and their partner, Genalta Power, to signing a PPA,” First Nations Power Authority President and CEO Guy Lonechild said. “This initial step of 15 MW towards full fulfillment of the 20 MW of flare gas power generation through the First Nations Opportunity Agreement signed between FNPA and SaskPower is indeed a major milestone.”

The project is conditionally approved under the province’s Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII) and the Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII).

OGPII offers transferable oil and gas royalty/freehold production tax credits for qualified greenfield or brownfield value-added projects at a rate of 15 per cent of eligible project costs, including associated gas commercialization projects such as flare gas-to-power facilities. SPII offers transferable oil and gas royalty/freehold production tax credits for qualified innovation commercialization projects at a rate of 25 per cent of eligible project costs. Under both programs, government investment follows up-front private investment.

For more information on this project, please visit saskpower.com/projects.

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Filling the Gap continues to help community members in need Courtesy of Preeceville Progress Filling the Gap Christmas food hampers program is once again in full swing with collection boxes set up at various locations.

“Applications for Christmas hampers are out via the mail and school, and forms are now coming in. It will be business as usual with Christmas hampers,” stated Karolyn Kosheluk, coordinator.

“For many of us, Christmas is truly a wonderful time of year, however for some families, their financial situation means that there is no extra money for Christmas celebrations. In our area, we have the annual Christmas Hamper program which is a joint project of Filling the Gap; the Sturgis, Preeceville and Endeavour Family

Filling the Gap runs entirely on donations and it’s amazing to watch all the food, toys, and money come in.

“We also accept all monetary donations,” Kosheluk continued.

“About the middle of December the FRC and many volunteers gather together to sort the nonperishable food, and wrap the new gifts donated. The centre is then responsible for distributing them to those who need a hamper.”

Many volunteers help to organize food for the Christmas food hampers given out to those in the local area who need an extra helping hand at Christmas time.

-File Photo Resource Centre (FRC), and the Preeceville and District Ministerial Association. The program reaches families in need in the communities of Sturgis, Preeceville, Endeavour, Buchanan, Stenen, Danbury, Hyas,

Hazel Dell and Okla. This is an important way to help vulnerable families in our area so we will do whatever is needed to be able to continue to do that.

“Last year we helped 40 families and provided

gifts to 60 children under the age of 16 years, and we would anticipate similar numbers this year,” Kosheluk shared.

Support from businesses, individuals, and service groups is what makes it all happen.

Boxes are set up at numerous locations throughout Preeceville: The Town Office, Shop Easy, Paul’s Drugstore, Preeceville School, Gateway Co-op and Home Hardware. In Sturgis drop off points feature: 123 Care For Me Child Care, the Family Resource Centre, Sturgis Composite School and the Gateway Co-op. In

Endeavour a box is set up at the Endeavour letter and liquor store. All credit unions in all the communities also have a box for donations set up.

If anyone would like to make pickup arrangements, they can leave a message at the office in Sturgis or text 306-8148818. The local churches and ministerial association also do a huge part to collect donations and assemble hampers.

The program has been operating for numerous years and has helped many community members during the Christmas season.

The Filling the Gap program is also a yearlong program that collects food and gives out hampers to the needy for the rest of the year.

It provides a welcome source of assistance to everyone that requires a helping hand.

Prairie hot spot for shorebirds now conserved During spring and fall migrations, thousands of shorebirds use Chaplin Lake and the surrounding grasslands to stop and refuel or nest.

Regina — A large section of native grassland and part of an important shoreline a few kilometres off the Trans-Canada Highway, between Moose Jaw and Swift Current, are now protected.

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Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Mackie Ranch conservation project is located along the eastern shoreline of Chaplin Lake, the second largest saline lake in Canada.

The area is within the boundaries of the Chaplin-Old Wives-

Reed Lakes Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. This site is one of only three in Canada with the designation of hemispheric importance to shorebirds, and the only site that is located inland.

Chaplin Lake is known

Pewaseskwan at USask signs MOU with FSIN to create research alliance Saskatoon – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and pewaseskwan—the Indigenous Wellness Research Group (IWRG) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask)—have signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 23 to commemorate the start of a research alliance.

The groups are collaborating on the development of health-related projects of mutual interest, including research to support the development of a First Nations primary and public health care system in Saskatchewan.

Dr. Alexandra King, MD, FRCPC, Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness, co-leads pewaseskwan in its research and met with FSIN Vice Chief David Pratt to sign the agreement on Tuesday at pewaseskwan’s new location on the USask campus.

“Our leadership across the province consistently hear concerns from our people about the current state of the public health care system and how it does not always meet the needs of our people and community,” said Pratt. “This collaborative relationship will help to identify and address some of those concerns and needs of our communities. We look forward to getting to work.”

“We are very excited and honoured to work with the FSIN on this important initiative. Current health systems do not reflect or accommodate the needs of First Nations people in Saskatchewan,” said King, a citizen of the Nipissing First Nation in Ontario.

“We will collaborate with the FSIN to create the framework and policies for First Nations people in Saskatchewan to facilitate and achieve self-determined wellness, at the individual, family and community levels.”

Pewaseskwan was approached to assist the FSIN in work relating to co-ordinating the development of a primary and public health system for Saskatchewan First Nations, work mandated by the Chiefs-in-Assembly in May 2021.

Pewaseskwan and the FSIN are committed to increasing Indigenous leadership of, participation in and benefit from community-driven and -centric Indigenous health research across the province. The partnership will explore opportunities for collaboration in academic and community research.

Pewaseskwan focuses its research on Indigenous health and wellness, with teams at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and USask led by Dr. King and Prof. Malcolm King. The teams collaborate with Indigenous communities, supporting them as they undertake their own health and wellness research using a different approach to engagement, relationships, research and research services—all of which will better enable Indigenous communities to do their own health and wellness research.

Pewaseskwan is a Cree term that means “the sky is starting to clear” or “the weather is improving.” The term reflects an opportunity to get out on the land after a storm for Indigenous communities. For Dr. King and the IWRG, it reflects optimism for a healthier future, bringing together the best of Indigenous and Western worldviews through etuaptmumk, a Two-eyed Seeing approach utilizing Indigenous and Western knowledges together.

The FSIN is the political organization of the 74 First Nations of Saskatchewan, representing the Dene, Cree, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and Anishinaabe peoples.

The FSIN is mandated to protect the Inherent and Treaty Rights of the 74 First Nations and their citizens within the numbered Treaty Territories.

for its remarkable birdwatching opportunities.

Over half of the world’s population of sanderlings stop to rest and feed here during their spring migration. Many other migratory shorebirds also visit the lake, such as semipalmated sandpiper, Baird’s sandpiper, red knot and piping plover.

NCC’s Mackie Ranch property contains 646 hectares (1,598 acres) of grasslands and wetlands. Temperate grasslands are one of the rarest and most at-risk ecosystems in the world and are a critical part

of Saskatchewan. They filter our water, help prevent flooding and droughts, sequester carbon and, for thousands of years, have provided sustenance for humans.

The property and surrounding area are home to many plants and animals, including sharp-tailed grouse — Saskatchewan’s provincial bird. There are at least two active mating leks on the ranch. The area also provides habitat for wildlife listed under Canada’s Species at Risk Act, including chestnut-collared long-

spur (threatened), ferruginous hawk (threatened) and long-billed curlew (special concern).

Birds are important for people in terms of health and well-being, as well as economically, through birding, pest control, cleanup and seed dispersal.

The conservation site has been named in recognition of the generations of stewardship by the Mackie family, and will continue to be used for cattle grazing to help keep the grasslands healthy and support the local economy.

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Canora quilting group donating quilts for impactful local causes Courtesy of Canora Courier A Common Thread is a Canora needlework group which is committed to making at least one quilt per year as a donation to support worthwhile projects.

This year, they did a two-day blitz to make quilt tops, according to Oney Pollock, president.

“The tops were then sent home with club member, Jopie Lavrysen (Canora Quilting) for long arm quilting,” said Pollock. “On return, club members sewed on binding to complete the quilts. The quilts are designed to fit the fabric we had on hand, which is all donated.”

This year, a total of six quilts were made for donation to the Regina Cancer Lodge. One of the quilts was started by group member Dianna Smorodin, who passed

away in early 2021. The group then decided to complete her quilt and include it in the donation.

Like most group activities over the last couple of years, there were unforeseen obstacles to overcome.

“This project was planned in early 2020 then COVID struck and our group did not meet for a year and a half,” explained Pollock. “This fall, with everyone vaccinated, we resumed meeting. We chose the Cancer Lodge because it is a place where many area residents have stayed while receiving treatments.”

In the past, they have donated quilts to groups such as the Gateway Lodge Auxiliary which looks after fundraising for the Canora Hospital, and Prairie Women on Snowmobiles, raising money for breast cancer

research and equipment.

“Fundraising is left to the receiving group.

Ticket sales should raise approximately $1,000 per quilt.”

In addition to Pollock, other members of A Common Thread are: Janet Hill, Doris Kopelchuk,Karen Kraynick, Renee Langan, Gladys Tomski, Julie Kraynick, Jopie Lavrysen, Laverne Rawlick, Carolle Pasiechnik, Donna Spelchen, Kathleen Harris, Julia Westerman, Roanna Ross,Dawn Leeguaer and Brenda Penny.

The group usually meets at the United Church in Canora every Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We have short business meetings two or three times a year to plan projects, classes, buying of equipment and so on,” shared Pollock.

A total of six quilts were made by the members of A Common Thread, and donated to the Regina Cancer Lodge. The quilt on the far left was started by group member Dianna Smorodin, who passed away in early 2021. The group decided to finish the quilt and include it in the Cancer Lodge donation.

“Otherwise, we are informal and get together to work on our quilts, while enjoying one another’s company.

“We are always open

to welcoming new members. Some come with experience and others are beginners who benefit from the help of many experienced quilters in

the group.”

The group’s goal is to offer two to three quilting classes per year. The next charity quilt project is planned for 2022.

Kamsack’s “Snowman Kid” gets the ball rolling Courtesy of Kamsack Times It was bright lights and big attention for a young Kamsack resident who was recently the focus of a CTV News story.

Kayman Nikiforoff, 9, was the subject of an on-camera interview that screened on both the evening and morning programs for CTV News Regina, as well as CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme.

The Grade 4 student, who is part of the Victoria School’s digital online learning program, decided he would build some snowmen outside his grandmother’s retirement home to help lift her spirits.

During the interview, Kayman explained that his grandmother was not feeling well lately and that he hoped the “family” of snowmen would offer her some cheer.

His plan seems to have worked even better than expected, as many of the residents and staff at the home have since acquired a fondness for the snowmen on the front lawn – even so much as assigning names to the frosty family.

Continuing his pursuit to spread holiday spirit, Kayman got to work building a number of other snowmen in the front yards of friends, family, and even the Kamsack Town Office.

The news segment has since been shared widely across social media and according to the comments and reactions, Kayman’s thoughtful gesture has succeeded in melting a number of hearts.

Kayman’s mother, Sheri Nikiforoff, told The Kamsack Times that Kayman is hoping the idea will ‘snowball’ in other Saskatchewan communities and across the nation. He is beginning with a challenge for his own class that consists of students from Churchbridge, Canora, Yorkton and Melville. With one of his online classmates studying from India, Kayman has also come up with a solution for those who wish to participate without having snow nearby. His suggestion: make a paper snowman to hang in the window for those passing by to enjoy.

In a message to her class, Kayman’s online teacher, Mrs. Lechner of Melville, shared the following challenge: “Kayman has challenged each one of you to build a snowman where you live, or colour/hang a snowman picture in your window to help put a smile on someone’s face. If you have a chance to do this, we’d love for you to share your pictures with the class!”

Have a good afternoon, Mrs. Lechner

Kayman Nikiforoff of Kamsack experienced a taste of celebrity when he was interviewed for a segment on CTV News on November 24. Photo by Sheri Nikiforoff

Kayman’s friend and neighbour, Asia Rushton, left, posed with Kayman in her own yard with one of the numerous snowmen made around town. This particular creation was sculpted as a surprise for Asia’s mother who was out of town for the day. Photo by Sheri Nikiforoff

This image of Kayman with a snowman he made in front of the Kamsack Town Office was shared on the town’s Facebook page.

Little did anyone know, it would become a catalyst for a CTV interview and a holiday snowman-making challenge. Photo by Sheri Nikiforoff

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Raider boys finish fifth in volleyball

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High Schools boy’s volleyball team competed in the provincial finals tournament recently.

The Raiders went into the 10-team event ranked seventh.

The Raiders started round robin play facing Lloydminster ranked third in the field with YRHS winning in two straight.

Next up was sixth ranked Regina Campbell, and the Raiders again won in two straight.

Against second ranked Saskatoon St. Joseph’s the Raiders finally came up short losing 2-1.

But, against Saskatoon Bethlehem Yorkton got back to its winning ways taking the match two straight.

The Raiders ended up with identical 3-1 records as Lloydminster and Saskatoon St. Joseph’s in their pool, but ended up ranked first due to tie breakers.

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Back row from left: Coach Dion Pfeifer , Carter Potzus, Reid Pfeifer, Jakob Surjik, Josh Needham, Chris Cole, coach Michelle Pfeifer. Front row from left: Yancee Saracho, Josh Johnson, Justin Adam, Nathan Matechuk, Justine Romulo, Jon Soriano, Liam Baron however, did not go the Raiders way, losing to host Centennial, which went into the event ranked fifth overall. The loss relegated YRHS to fifth overall at the tournament.

“The team really did have a very successful season having placed very well in every tournament we attended,” offered their head coach Dion Pfeifer.

“The group of student ath-

letes this year is amongst the best I have had the pleasure of coaching. Their dedication and love for the sport of volleyball really is second to none.”

Pfeifer added the team was

close knit.

“They all get along on and off the court,” he said, reiterating “(they) really were a pleasure to coach.

“They played with excitement and had lots of fun on the court – never got down on themselves, or each other when things were not going their way.”

Pfeifer said it was gratifying just to be back on the court, especially for the older players.

“It really was nice for the Grade 12s to get a full season in this year as last year’s season was cancelled due to COVID restrictions,” he said.

Graduating players are Reid Pfeifer, Josh Needham, Jakob Surjik, Justin Adam, Chris Cole, Justin Romulo and Jon Soriano.

Pfeifer also handed out some kudos to those who helped the team throughout the season, starting with his wife Michelle, who was assistant coach and team manager, the Good Spirit School Division and YRHS.

Governments are making life more affordable for families through reduced child care fees Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early childhood educators (ECEs) ensuring families and their children have access to high quality and inclusive child care in the province.

Recently, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that as a first step toward making child care more affordable for children aged 0 to 5, funding will be provided to licensed facilities that will reduce parents’ out-of-pocket child care fees by about half on average, retroactive to July 1, 2021. This initial reduction is the first step toward reaching the 2025-26 goal of, on average, $10 a day licensed child care in Saskatchewan.

“The Government of Saskatchewan remains committed to making life more affordable for families,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Through reducing fees and delivering more child care options, we are continuing to build a stronger Saskatchewan for families across the province.”

Funding is being provided through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement signed in August 2021.

“Our government’s goal is to ensure that in five years, all families, no matter where they live, will have access to regulated early learn-

ing and child care for an average of $10 a day,” Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, said.

“This is a meaningful step toward achieving that goal. We are happy that many families in Saskatchewan will benefit from a significant fee reduction of hundreds of dollars per month on average as envisioned in the Canada-wide plan.”

All families with children under the age of six who are in provincially licensed child care are eligible to receive the parent fee reduction grant, which will range from up to $306/month to up to $395/month depending on the age of the child and the type of child care. Funding will be supplied directly to licensed facilities and will be used to reduce parent fees.

Depending on age of the child and the fees they have paid, parents can expect a refund for a portion of the child care fees they have paid dating back to July 1, 2021.

For example, a parent with a toddler that has been in licensed child care since July 1, 2021, and that paid $700 a month, can expect a refund of just under $2,000. Going forward,

by February 1, 2022, the fees parents pay out of pocket will be significantly reduced.

Grants to reduce parent fees will be provided to licensed homes and child care centres based on the average provincial parent fees and actual enrolments.

Child care providers will be responsible for the

distribution of funds to eligible families for the retroactive component.

Funding will be provided to existing licensed child care homes and centres retroactive to July 1, 2021. Following that, the grants provided to child care facilities will enable them to provide service at significantly reduced fees.

“Addressing affordability is an exciting initial step in building an Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system in Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association Executive Director Georgia Lavallee said.

“High quality ELCC is a right of all children, which many do not have access to due to high fees. Children in Saskatchewan will have equitable opportunities to the best start in their lives reducing ELCC fees.”

Information from licensed providers will be gathered to determine enrolment information that will be used to calculate the amount of funding required for the parent fee grant.

The actual amounts for the retroactive payment back to July 1, 2021, and the reduced out of pocket fees will vary based on what each provider currently charges and the age of your child. Parents or caregivers who have questions about the grant can contact the ministry’s Early Years branch by email at canadawideelccagreementinquiries@ gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-855-824-9419.

The parent fee reduction grant will only be provided to child

care facilities that are licensed with the Ministry of Education.

The ministry continues to encourage existing unlicensed child care providers to become licensed so families can start benefiting from the fee reduction. Upon becoming licensed, currently operating unlicensed providers will be eligible to receive funding to reduce parent fees retroactive to the date of their completed application submission.

More information on how to become a licensed child care facility can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/ entrepreneurs-start-orexit-a-business/starta-business/managinga-child-care-business/ start-a-child-care-centre.

The Government of Canada is making a transformative investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in partnership with provincial, territorial and Indigenous

partners. This includes a historic federal investment of close to $1.1 billion in child care for Saskatchewan. The goal is to bring fees for regulated child care down to $10 per day on average within the next five years. By the end of 2022, the Government of Canada is aiming to reduce average fees for regulated early learning and child care by 50 per cent to make it more affordable for families.

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5 types of cakes to (re)discover Whether you have a major sweet tooth or just enjoy the occasional dessert, here are five irresistible cakes you can make at home or pick up from a local shop.

A brief guide to fondue sets Whether you serve up meat and vegetables, cheese and bread or chocolate and fruit, fondue is a great option if you want to have a fun, interactive meal with loved ones. Here are some features to keep in mind if you’re shopping for a new set.

SIZE You can find fondue sets able to accommodate between two and eight people.

While you should consider the size of your family — as well as the possibility of sharing a meal with additional guests — keep in mind that it can be harder to maintain fondue at the desired temperature in a larger pot.

TYPE One decision you’ll have to make when choosing a fondue set is whether to opt for an electric model or the traditional pot that sits over a burner. The latter has the advantage of working even if there’s a power outage. However, it’s easier to control the temperature of an electric pot, which is practical if you alternate between types of fondue.

MATERIAL Fondue pots come in a variety of materials, each with properties that suit certain needs better than others. For example, cast iron retains heat very well, making it ideal for meat fondue. Stainless steel, however, is lightweight and won’t break. Be sure to opt for a pot with a non-stick coating on the inside to make cleaning easier.

1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE Light as a feather, this ring-shaped cake is made with flour, sugar and egg whites — no butter! Enjoy it with fresh fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sauce or ice cream.

Finally, while most fondue sets include long forks, certain models also come with other practical accessories such as small ramekin dishes and a revolving stand.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FONDUE If you have young children, look for a fondue set that has non-skid rubber feet and a cool-touch exterior.

Keep in mind that electric models are less of a fire hazard than ones with a burner.

2. SWISS ROLL CAKE This unique type of sponge cake is slathered with jam, icing or whipped cream before being rolled up. A common iteration is the decadent yule log served around Christmas.

3. POUND CAKE This cake is traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs and sugar. Ideal for teatime, it may be flavoured with orange or lemon and dusted with icing sugar.

4. UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Baked in a pan with its toppings at the bottom, this moist cake can be made with apples, pineapple, rhubarb, peaches and more. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or maple syrup.

5. BLACK FOREST CAKE This German classic consists of chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries soaked in kirsch (a type of sour cherry brandy).

6 tips to make your fruits and veggies last longer Does your produce tend to go bad before you have a chance to eat it? Here are a few things you can do to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh.

FRUITS 1. Only wash berries (and core strawberries) just before you eat them to stave off mould.

2. Store fruits that produce ethylene gas (avocados, apples, bananas, etc.) separately, as they cause nearby produce to spoil faster.

If you want to treat yourself to these or other desserts, visit the bakeries and pastry shops in your area.

3. Leave fruits that you want to eat right away on the coun- ter, and put the rest in the fridge to slow down the ripening process. Alternatively, you can store fruits at room temperature until they’re ripe, and then put them in the fridge so they keep.

VEGETABLES 4. Remove the leaves from carrots, radishes, celery and other leafy root vegetables before you put them in the fridge. Otherwise, the leaves will draw moisture from the rest of the plant and cause it to wilt.

5.Wrap cut vegetables in a damp cloth, and place the bundle in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.

6. Store garlic, onions and potatoes in a cool, dark place rather than the crisper drawer.

If you still struggle to eat all of your fruits and vegeta bles in time, remember that most produce can easily be added to smoothies, soups, muffins, stirfries and more.

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Area U. of S. Huskies named Can-West’s best

By Chris Istace Esterhazy, Sask’s Sam Baker hasn’t missed the opportunity to advance his future football prospects despite the cancellation of Canadian U-Sports through 2020.

Baker, a six-foot, threeinch, 210-pound receiver is one of 10 University of Saskatchewan Huskies named to the 2021 Canada West Universities Athletics Association’s regular season all-star football squad. The fourth year Arts and Science student played in five of six regular season games, making a team leading 26 receptions for a total of 350 yards and four touchdowns.

Baker said his offseason work - extended by the pandemic - has paid off, particularly with his association with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. The 2016 rookie of the year was drafted by the Argos in 2020, leading to a chance to attend the team’s developmental camp heading into the 2021 CFL season. The league decided not to host preseason games this year, but Baker absorbed as much as he

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Esterhazy’s Sam Baker is a draft choice of the Toronto Argonauts. could during inter-squad activities.

“Being able to go to the Toronto camp and learn from all those coaches and take all that in was another thing to kind of take me to the next level,” Baker said the day the Can-West all star team was announced.

“Just being out there and going against some of those guys and learning from the receivers and

coaches there was all amazing.”

Teammate Noah Zerr, a 330-pound offensive lineman from Langenburg, Sask. who played for the Yorkton Regional High School Raiders, was also named to the all star team. He is eligible for the Canadian Football League draft this year.

“The COVID year gave me some time off that my

body desperately needed,” Zerr said, referring to some nagging injuries that were beginning to get more aggravated. “That year kind of helped me regroup and do what I needed to do to get healthy and play my best football. I ended up losing close to 40 pounds and rehabbing my knees and shoulders… Because football season can kind of be a whirlwind, even

with the off-season, it seems like you don’t get any time to really take care of that stuff.”

Zerr was on the frontend protection unit for Can-West’s top offensive squad in 2021, led by fellow all-star and quarterback Mason Nyhus. The Huskies ranked first in overall offence in 2021 with 3632 total yards and an average 461.4 yards per game.

They were also first in touchdowns with 29 (tied with the University of Calgary Dinos) and points per game with 32.1.

The seven remaining U. of S. Huskies named to the Can-West all-star team include centre Connor Bergloff, offensive lineman Nick Summach, receiver Colton Klassen, running back Adam Marchart, defensive linemen Nathan Cherry and Riley Picket, and special teams member David Sole.

After defeating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the Can-West Championship semi-final, the Huskies knocked off the University Manitoba Bisons 45-17 on Nov. 20 to win the 2021 Hardy Cup at Griffiths Stadium

in Saskatoon. The U. of S. then earned a berth to the Canadian U-Sports Championship Vanier Cup with a 14-10 victory over the Montreal Carabins at the Uteck Bowl in Montreal last weekend. They will face the Western University Mustangs in Quebec City, Que. on Saturday to determine the 2021 national university football champion.

Baker said Zerr and his teammates on the offensive and defensive lines will be instrumental to the team’s success through the playoffs.

“The line of scrimmage is a huge part of our game and, offensively, when we win the line of scrimmage, it makes it so much easier for us with the running game, which opens up the pass game and that’s really how we operate,” he said. “The biggest thing is we’ve always got to rely on our big guy up front. They’re what starts us.”

Baker said CanadaWest has paid a “hefty nod” to the team’s success by choosing 10 Huskies to the all-star team. This was his first year named to the team, but it’s been a long-time goal, he added.

School upgrades include YRHS roof Work is underway on school maintenance projects in 15 communities across Saskatchewan.

These 15 communities include Yorkton, Aberdeen, Allan, Clavet, Delisle, Gravelbourg, Hague, Harris, Hepburn, Humboldt, Langham, Meadow Lake, Saskatoon, Swift Current, and Tisdale.

“We’re thrilled to receive major capital funding to enhance the educational environment at the Yorkton Regional High School,” Good Spirit Board of Education Chair Bob Simpson said. “As the largest school in the Parkland region, the Yorkton Regional High School is a hub of the community. The Board of Education would like to express their appreciation to the Government of Saskatchewan for the funding received.

They look forward to continued support to enhance the Yorkton Regional High School as we continue to strive for learning without limits and achievement for all.”

The province announced $25.9 million in stimulus funding for developments as such upgrades to mechanical and structural components in schools in June of 2020. The schools chosen to be a part of the stimulus maintenance funding were identified as priorities by school divisions in their preventative maintenance and renewal plans.

By providing funding to

these specific projects, school divisions are able to proceed without tying up a significant portion of their own Preventative Maintenance and Renewal funds.

“Through our government’s stimulus plan, we are building stronger schools and communities while creating jobs,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said in a government release. “We are pleased to see the progress made on these projects and in our education sector.”

Of the announced projects, three have been completed: • Roof replacement for Harris-Tessier School - Sun West School Division.

• Asbestos remediation at Swift Current Comprehensive High School - Chinook School Division; and • Roof replacement for Tisdale Middle and Secondary School - North East School Division.

Four others are expected to be finished by the end of November 2021: • Roof replacement for Yorkton Regional High School - Good Spirit School Division.

• Roof replacement for Aberdeen Composite School - Prairie Spirit School Division; • Roof replacement for Delisle Composite - Prairie Spirit School Division; • Structural repairs at Hague Elementary School - Prairie Spirit School Division; and

In addition to these projects, work on emergency lighting at all of Horizon School Division facilities in Humboldt is expected to be completed by the end of December 2021.

Of the remaining projects announced, four others are in progress and are between 20 and 80 per cent complete, including: • Major renovations at Clavet Composite School - Prairie Spirit School Division;

• Roof replacement for Father Robinson School, Saskatoon - St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Separate School Division; • Boiler replacement at Hepburn School - Prairie Spirit School Division; and • Roof replacement for Lakeview School, Meadow Lake - Northwest School Division.

Meanwhile, the design for both Allan Composite School and

Walter W. Brown School has been completed, and a project manager has been hired for École Mathieu de Gravelbourg and École Beau Soleil, Gravelbourg.

“Investing in school maintenance projects like these is an important part of our government’s commitment to build a stronger and better educated Saskatchewan,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Jim Reiter said. “These projects not only help

address key maintenance needs in schools across our province, they also helped stimulate activity in local economies in these communities as part of our record investment in infrastructure stimulus funding.”

These projects are part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion capital plan to build a strong Saskatchewan and stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery.

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2 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony. Pets Allowed. Available Immediately. Phone Kim 306-6215050.

1 BURIAL plot for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025.

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive. Available December. Call Kim 306-621-5050.

24” SNOW-TRAC SNOWBLOWER, 5 HP Compasey engine. Very good running working order.

Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-6219783.

RENOVATED 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive.

Available December. Call Kim 306-621-5050.

ACORN STAIRLIFT SUPER SLIDE 120, rail length 148”, 8 years old. Asking $1100.00.

Phone: 306-548-4674.

DRIVE MEDICAL TITAN AXS midwheel power chair. Used indoors only for 2 months. List price $3200.00 asking $2400.00.

Phone: 306-548-4674.

FOR SALE Barn Lumber $2000.00 and potted plants in round wooden boxes $25.00 each or 3 for $70.00 Phone 306-782-5861

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PRIDE VICTORY 10-4 wheel scooter, 4 years old. Asking $1500.00. Phone: 306-548-4674.

SQUARE BALES for sale. 60 pound average. Greenfeed/Alfalfa mix. Very nice. Pick-up in Langenburg. $10/bale. Text (306-4348797.

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Sweet Treats for Holiday Gatherings Adult holiday cheer plate with liquored up namo bars, rum balls and mini cupcakes with boozy wiped candy cane icing and more.

40 - 50 pieces for $60.00

C. JONES TRUCKING SERVICE INC.

De Beers Group has openings for experienced Temporary Heavy Equipment Operators (REF19243Q) to work threeweeks-in/three-weeks-out at the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada, have previous surface mining experience and be able to safely operate a variety of heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade and move hard rock. We offer a competitive salary and transportation to and from the mine is provided from Calgary International Airport.

Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For more information on the job and how to apply please go online to https://smrtr.io/75VgG.

Puff Pastry 40 + different treats all made with homemade puff pastry, never store bought $60.00 Sweet Treats, cookies, pastries fudge, bars, cheesecake bites and more. 40-50+ pieces $50.00 Classic cookies and new favorites 40-50+ pieces $50.00 4 Lbs of delicious cheesecake. $30.00 Delivery available for added cost Please contact us for menu list of menu items and price of prepared meals we offer such as meatloaf, lassanga, Cabbage rolls, and more, plus vegetarian options.

Please text: 306 590 7941 email: kamsackcpl@gmail.com (No calls please) I have my Food Handler Certificate so you know your food is safe.

Yorkton, Sask.

Available for long and short distance livestock hauling.

Reasonable rates.

Your choice • 53’ tridem trailer • 53’ quad trailer.

Phone 306-782-2830 or cell 306-621-9508

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Free consultation. Phone: 306730-7310. www.quicksoldauction.com PL#508277.

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C & G SHUTTLE 1-306-647-3333 1-306-620-3521 (Cell) Airports, medical or shopping trips, up to 5 people.

C. Hort’s Autobody in Preeceville is currently looking for an experienced autobody technician. Wage is negotiable upon experience.

Red seal technicians are preferred but we will consider any candidate with experience in the trade. You can email resume to hortsautobody@sasktel. net or fax to (306)547-3164

WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, 6’x8’ including compressor and wiring.

Call 306-745-3484.

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ROASTING CHICKENS 7-11lbs @ $4.50/lb. Ready October 10th.

Text Marla at 306-620-2586.

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Village of Stenen The Village of Stenen invites applications for a part time permanent position as Administrator. Preference will be given to those applicants that have their Urban Standard Certificate in Local Government Administration or are taking the necessary classes to obtain their certification, or are willing to take the necessary classes.

Experience in Munisoft municipal software will be considered an asset, along with experience with Word and Excel.

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5IF 7JMMBHF 0GåDF JT DVSSFOUMZ PQFOFE UISFF EBZT B XFFL 1MFBTF submit a cover letter and detailed resume providing work related SFGFSFODF CZ %FDFNCFS UI UP Village of Stenen Box 160 Stenen, Sk. S0A 3X0 email: villageofstenen@sasktel.net Phone: 306 548 4334

4 winter tires 235/608 17” 900 kls on tires new price 650.00 / taxes asking 400.00 firm 306-621-8594

Cars 2009 CHEV MALIBU LS next to new condition! 4- cyl automatic, 4 door, white with 135,000 km. Asking $7,000.00. Phone 306-621-7490

Parts & Accessories NOMA 24” WALK-BEHIND snowblower for parts. No engine, no tires. Very good auger, very good gear box. Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-621-9783.

Trucks & Vans 2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL Suv 4x4 200xxx plus km for viewing at Tim’s Hot Shot 306-621-9430$5000.00 or call 306-620-3521

Farm Implements FOR SALE- JOHN DEERE 3 PT. 5’ FRONTIER BOX BLADE & SCARIFIERS, asking $1,250.00.

Call 306-782-1652 GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

Feed & Seed AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment!

TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com

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Prognathodon found in southwest Saskatchewan.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum unveils new fossil find An exciting fossil find in southwest Saskatchewan a Prognathodon - is creating quite a stir in the lab at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM).

Often called the ‘T.rex of the sea’ because of their massive skulls and teeth adapted for a mixture of cutting and crushing - Prognathodons are mosasaurs, related to the RSM’s famous Tylosaurus specimen.

“This is a very significant find and we are very excited about the prospects of this specimen,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “This is another example of the excellent work being done by the RSM’s research staff and that there is always something new happening at the RSM.” To date, RSM staff have collected the majority of the skull, most of the neck, and a few bones from further back in the skeleton. It appears as though this specimen had a skull approximately 130 centimetres in length, compared to the three known specimens collected in Alberta, which are roughly 80 to 90 centimetres in length.

Like many fossil discoveries, this specimen is taking a number of years to unearth.

Originally found by an area resident, Parks Canada was contacted to investigate the discovery in Grasslands National Park in 2012.

Parks Canada and RSM staff visited the site in November 2012 and collected small fragments of the skull.

Additional surface material was collected in 2013.

RSM staff secured a permit in 2019 to dig at the site and recovered some material just under the surface.

Parks Canada staff, RSM palaeontologists and graduate students went back in September 2021 to expand the dig and trace the surface material.

“Some of the world’s most exciting fossil finds have been unearthed in Western Canada and this giant Prognathodon, found in Grasslands National Park, adds to our knowledge of the ancient sea life that once covered Saskatchewan,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.

“Parks Canada is proud to work with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to expand our scientific knowledge, fire our imagination, and share these discoveries with the public for years to come.”

Prognathodon lived in the Western Interior Seaway, which was a shallow continental sea that extended from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean throughout much of the Cretaceous period, about 75 million years ago.

“We were pleasantly surprised to find most of the front of the skull was preserved, and additional bones are running into the hillside,” RSM Palaeontologist Dr. Ryan McKellar said. “This new find is going to add another incredible piece to the Saskatchewan’s

provincial collection held at the RSM and we want to thank Parks Canada for their assistance in this amazing discovery.”

In Saskatchewan, Bearpaw Shale was deposited by this seaway across much of southern Saskatchewan.

Grasslands National Park West Block is one of the best places to find fossils in this rock layer because of the park’s extensive badlands exposures. It is hoped that more of the body can be recovered in the coming summer and could add another marine reptile more than 10 metres in total body length to the provincial collection.

The specimen will be housed at the RSM and is expected to be part of new fossil exhibits planned for the museum in three or four years.

To learn more about the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s programming and world class research, visit https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/, Facebook (@RoyalSaskMuseum), Twitter (@royalsaskmuseum), Instagram (@ royalsaskmuseum), and YouTube https://www. youtube.com/royalsaskmuseum..

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December 3, 2021 | This Week Marketplace

Shoot-out win Saturday for Terriers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Headed into December the Yorkton Terriers are flirting with a .500 record sitting at 11-12-0-3 for 25 points and second place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Viterra Division.

Estevan sits atop the Viterra with 38 points, with Melville third with 19 and Weyburn with 17.

Saturday night at the Westland Insurance Arena saw the Nipawin Hawks swoop in to play the Yorkton Terriers.

The first period of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League contest did not see either team find an edge as it was a scoreless 20-minutes.

The second period was a carbon copy of the first, again with no scoring.

The third repeated the second as the goaltenders; Kael DePape for Yorkton and Chase Hamm for the Hawks both stopped all the rubber thrown their way.

The scoreless contest headed to the fiveminute, three-on-three extra frame and again no one scored, setting up the shoot-out.

Finally, with the first Terrier shot in the shootout Clay Sleeva beat Hamm for what would prove the winner, giving the home team a 1-0 win.

You have to be committed to a game plan for a full 60-minutes.

— Mat Hehr Terriers Head Coach DePape earned the shut-out turning away 21 shots, while Hamm was tagged with the loss facing 26.

Terrier head coach Mat Hehr said the team has played well after a lopsided 6-1 loss in Estevan Tuesday.

“I thought we had a good first period (in Estevan),” he said, adding the Terriers then “got away from the game plan ...

“You have to be committed to a game plan for a full 60-minutes.”

The game tonight and the 6-2 win Friday over LaRonge were a much more complete effort, suggested Hehr.

“The last two games I felt we played a full 60-minutes,” he said.

Of course the offence rolled Friday, and sputtered Saturday.

“I kind of had a feeling it was going to be (low scoring),” said Hehr, adding both the Terriers and Hawks are “very good defensive hockey teams.”

But, at least the

Terriers scratched out the shoot-out win to take two points, something Hehr said they didn’t manage earlier in the season.

“They’re really digging deep and coming out with the two points,” he said.

Friday night The LaRonge Ice Wolves were at the Westland Insurance Arena in Yorkton for a tilt with the local Terriers Friday.

And the two teams had their offences on fire in the first period of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game.

The Terriers hit the scoresheet first with a goal by Colby Vranai just 3:54 in.

A powerplay goal from Gavin Mattey at 8:39 tied the score for LaRonge.

Clay Sleeva gave the home side the lead again at 13:04.

Mattey scored his second of the night, an unassisted goal at 15:22 to again tie the game.

LaRonge visited Yorkton Friday for an SJHL contest.

The Terriers again took a 3-2 lead at 16:48 on a short-handed effort, again by Sleeva.

The lead held until the first intermission.

In the second period Kishaun Gervais scored at 1:30 to extend the Terrier lead to 4-2, with a powerplay effort by Erik Boers at 8:35 making it 5-2.

The Terriers struck early in the third, Tanner Sklaruk notching a powerplay marker only 18-seconds in making it a 6-2 score.

And, that would be it, as neither team were able to score again, leaving the home team with a four-goal victory.

Mid-week action It was a game that

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might have been considered something of a measuring stick for the Yorkton Terriers.

The Terriers, sitting second in the Viterra Division of the SJHL were in Estevan against the top-spot Estevan Bruins Tuesday.

The Terriers got off to the sort of start you want on the road as Karsten Kruska scored 35 seconds into the game.

But, Caelan Fitzpatrick would find the equalizer for the home team at 18:26.

In the second period it was the Bruins turn to strike early with Nolan Jones at 1:45 and Mark Rumsey scoring at 2:30.

Fitzpatrick was back for his second of the contest at 10:43 to make it 4-1

for Estevan.

It was more of the same in the third period as Brandon Ambrozik and Kade Runke added goals for the home side as the Bruins skated away with a 6-1 win.

Kael DePape faced 36 shots in the Terrier net being tagged with the loss, while Boston Bilous earned the win for Estevan facing 30.

Next up for the Terriers is a scheduled road visit to Melfort Friday, then off to Estevan for action Saturday.

The Terriers next home game is Dec. 11, against Melville. The game will feature the ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ with the plush toys going to the Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drive.

Churchbridge hunter fined $3000 for illegally hunting on private land A Churchbridge-area resident was recently fined $3,000 in Yorkton Provincial Court after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife offences, including hunting without landowner permission.

On February 25, 2021, Ministry of Environment conservation officers received a call through the Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line from a concerned citizen who observed two individuals retrieving a dead moose, north of Bredenbury. Upon arriving at the scene, conservation officers concluded the hunters had shot the moose on fenced, private farmland and then cut pieces off the animal, leaving edible parts of the moose in the field to

waste.

From information and evidence collected at the scene, officers executed a search warrant, seizing the illegally obtained moose meat from the vehicle used in the offence.

John Mair, 57, of Churchbridge was charged for unlawfully hunting on private land without landowner permission; possessing wildlife taken in contravention of legislation; and for leaving edible game in the field.

The second individual involved in the incident was a minor.

Conservation officers and the Crown determined that no charges were warranted.

On November 3, Mair entered guilty pleas to

two of the three offences and was ordered to pay a fine of $3,000. Mair was also handed a one-year hunting licence suspension. The Crown withdrew a third charge as part of this plea agreement.

Conservation officers credit the successful resolution of this case to the person who reported the offence to the TIPP line.

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561, or call #5555 from a SaskTel cellular device. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan. ca/tipp. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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