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Round two results from the Quill Plains Chevrolet Premier League playoffs Submitted by Scott Comfort On the A-Side of the Quill Plains Chevrolet Premier League Scott Comfort - Kenzie Seeds / Remax Blue Chip Realty defeated Greg Harcourt RJ Sales & Service Wadena. The team’s exchanged singles before Comfort took two in the third end to take the lead. Harcourt bounced back with a three in the fourth, but team Comfort reclaimed the lead with a deuce in the fifth. Harcourt was threatening in the sixth sitting with third, fourth, and fifth shot but was forced to take only one with no double available on the Comfort stone sitting second shot. A Blank in the seventh end meant a tie coming home. Facing three on his last shot Comfort drew for the single and the win. Team Comfort goes on to face the winner of Jay Bindig Lakeside Agro and Dwight Pomedli
Lyle Leach encourages James Holowaty and Darin Faubert to sweep Garry Leach’s draw attempt in the 8th end. Carter went on to win in the Extra end. Pomedli Farms rescheduled to Sunday. The winner of the game will face team Comfort in The inal which will be streamed on the club’s Youtube page. The loser of Sunday’s
game will face Harcourt in the C-Final. On the B-Side Delores Syrota defeated Brian Nelson Wadena Drugs / Wadena Co-op Association. Team Syrota with June
Campbell moving up to skip in place of a missing Syrota, scored a three in the first end and forced Nelson in two. In the third end Team Syrota took two more and Nelson couldn’t rebound
to catch the Syrota team. In the other game Cory Carter Schulte Industries defeated Garry Leach Brendonn Holdings Ltd / Kenzie Seeds. Carter was forced in the first, and Leach came
back with a two in the second end. Carter scored a big end of four in the fifth, and forced Leach in four to have a 5-3 lead with hammer in the fifth. Leach managed to steal two in the fifth, and forced Carter in six. After a blanked seventh end Leach had a tough wide draw in eight to win, but it came up just short. In the extra end Leach faced a tough tap to get shot but just missed giving Carter the win. Carter will face Syrota in the B Final next week. Leach will face Nelson in the D-Final. Final games go Jan. 26, at 5:30 including: A Side Final: Comfort vs Pomedli/Bindig (winner) *Game will be streamed on the clubs YouTube Page. B Side Final: Carter vs Syrota C Side Final: Harcourt vs Pomedli/Bindig (loser of Sunday’s game) D Side Final: Leach vs Nelson
Winter Wonderland this weekend at Moosomin Regional Park By Sierra D’Souza Butts Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The World-Spectator, Moosomin) This year, the Moosomin and District Regional Park Board has decided to host a Winter Wonderland allday event, on Saturday January 22. The chair of the
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weekend in the summer and do different things during the summer time, but we’ve never held an event during the winter time.” “We thought that last year with Covid, the park was very busy which was wonderful and it’s just another attraction to the park for people to come and enjoy it, in all the seasons,” Herbert says. During the Winter Wonderland event, individuals will be able to participate in horsedrawn sleigh rides, to grab some smores around the fire, have some hot chocolate and have a chance to go skating on Moosomin’s Lake. “The winter time is such a great time to have a sleigh ride, that’s why we thought the activity would be best. We’re going to try to get some of the ice cleaned off of the lake, weather permitting, and let people get out there skating, and just enjoy the outdoors.” The Park Board and volunteers will be helping out at the event. Hebert says she hopes this event let’s the community know that Moosomin’s Regional Park, is a place for people to go to all year around. “It’s just not a place to go in the summer time, there’s lots to do at the park in the winter time too.”
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Wildlife Development Funds (FWDF) lands are now with the new trespassing law taking effect. “Permission to the SWF land is written on the back of your membership card so make sure to get your club memberships renewed for 2022. Our club has assisted with the purchase of more habitat trust lands in our local area and will continue in the future. There will be a firearm safety course in the spring and a big thank you to Norman Johnson who has been running the program for the last 30 years with help from Brady Steppan and the conservation officers,” said Myhr. Myhr also thanked Lyndon Gawrelitza, the campground caretaker, and his parents for taking good care of
the Preeceville Wildlife Campground. The club supported many community projects and provincial SWF projects. The club always donates to the Sturgis Wildlife to allow access for its members to the Sturgis Gun Range. The club assisted with a large tree-planting project on SWF lands of 40,000 white spruce seedlings. “The drought was very hard on the seedlings and Tree Canada will be back to assess the situation and replanting may be needed. We are currently planning our next fundraisers and would like any ideas passed on to the executive. Thank you to all who make an effort to make our club a success and for supporting me as president,” Myhr concluded. Heather Gawrelitza, club secretary/treasurer and acting membership chairperson reported there were 452 memberships sold last year, an increase of 36 from the year before which is always nice to see. Gawrelitza also recited what the award had stated about the club who received the award in February 2020, “The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation takes great pleasure in presenting this award to the Preeceville Wildlife Federation for donations in excess of $100,000 to the Habitat Trust Fund. “On behalf of the Preeceville Wildlife Federation, we would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for always being very generous with our fundraising efforts. The club was very fortunate to have a successful online auction fundraiser which was really good since we were unable to have our annual fundraising ban-
Brooke Huska of Preeceville showed off her record setting elk that she hunted during the 2021 hunting season. She had the antlers measured at the Preeceville Wildlife antler measuring on January 15 and scored 351 and three eighths.
Paul Nixon, left, and Nathaniel Lisoway posed for a photograph with their whitetailed deer antlers. Lisoway also brought in a set of mule deer antlers.
Blair Mitchell was the official measurer at the Preeceville Wildlife antler measuring on January 15.
The Preeceville Wildlife Federation held its annual meeting and antler measuring on January 15, at the Preeceville Community Hall. “Attendance was not the greatest with it being such a nice day to be outdoors and only seven white-tailed deer, four mule deer, three moose, and two elk were brought in for measuring,” said Heather Gawrelitza, secretary. Blair Mitchell was the official measurer for both Preeceville and Sturgis Wildlife antler measuring. During the meeting, Owen Myhr, president, talked about how important the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) and the Fish and
Lyndon Gawrelitza, a junior hunter, proudly displayed his mule deer antlers from the 2021 hunting season which he submitted to the antler measuring.
quet and awards night due to COVID,” said Gawrelitza. The Wildlife, Your Choice Raffles were successful with Valerie Steciuk winning in 2020 and choosing the $1,000 Preeceville Archery certificate and 2021 winner Kelly Maupin choosing the Tikka rifle. Trophy Chairman Kelly Maupin gave a reminder to get fish and bird entries in for awards, and thanked individuals and businesses that sponsor the trophies year after year. Last year a slide show was held on Facebook of the award winners since the awards night was canceled due to COVID. Greg Gawrelitza gave a report on the Preeceville Wildlife Campground and the improvements there and the success-
ful year the campground had during the 2020 summer thanks to the essential workers that were allowed to camp there after the town sewer upgrade. Norman Johnson, Firearm Safety Chairman, reported there will be a class in the spring for new hunters and hopes to keep it more hands-on learning then online if possible. Conservation Officer Johnny Petryshyn from the Preeceville branch was also in attendance and gave a brief summary of the season. Preeceville Wildlife Federation executive board that were elected included: Owen Myhr, president and membership chairman; James Bodnar, vice-president; Heather Gawrelitza, secretary/treasurer; Norman
Johnson, firearm safety chairman; Colin Masko, fisheries chairman; Eugene Panasiewich, habitat chairman; Kelly Maupin and Colin Masko are trophy chairman, and Greg Gawrelitza is the campground chairman. Directors include: Nathan Draper, Steven Geistlinger, Trevor Bilan, Kirby Pankratz, Lukas Ziola, Howard Bilan, Arden Jakubowski, Taylor Sliva, Alex Nagy, Des Penner, Shane Schutte, and Tony Steciuk. Prize winners at the meeting were: Stacey Alberts, who took home the Home Hardware gift card for general admittance; Lyndon Gawrelitza won Co-Op gift card for junior measure and the Preeceville Archery Gift Card for adult measure winner was Jason John.
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EDITORIAL PA’s Byrne heading Team Canada at PBR Global Cup When it comes to sport, any sport, there is a special sense of pride when you are chosen to represent your country, and in the case of Canada, to wear the red and white uniform. That includes bull riders who are picked to represent the five countries taking place in the PBR Global Cup. The event set for March 5, when it makes its third stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, is on the eve of its fifth edition being the only nation versus nation bull riding competition. The team tournament debuted in Edmonton, AB., in November 2017, visited Sydney, Australia, in June 2018, and made subsequent stops in Arlington in February 2019 and 2020. On three occasions, the first three editions of the Global Cup, Tanner Byrne of Prince Albert rode wearing Canada’s colours. Byrne has more recently transitioned
from riding bulls, to protecting riders as a bullfighter. And, now he will add yet another job to his professional bull riding resume having been named as the coach for Team Canada. “One hundred per cent it’s a big honour for me to be selected,” he said in an interview with Yorkton This Week. The selection is one that Byrne said he has pride in because it reflects “a faith” in what he brings to the position from those involved with the Canadian camp. “It’s super cool for me,” he continued, adding the work begins in earnest now helping “select the best team possible.” At the 2022 PBR Global Cup USA, each team will be comprised of five competing riders, all selected by the nation’s coach. The selection process is one Byrne said will be far from easy. “There’s a lot of dif-
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Sports ferent moving parts to it,” he said, starting with bull riding being a rough sport where injuries can occur on any ride. A rider might look poised to be part of the team but with about six-weeks to the Global Cup they might well be on the sidelines. “Lots of injuries pile up. Picking the right team you’ve got to have the right fit at the right time,” he said. That said, Byrne said he has talent to draw from including the 2021 Canadian champion Cody Coverchuk from Meadow Lake, SK. and Dakota Buttar of Eatonia, SK. who led the stand-
ings most of the season. “We’re really deep in a lot of good bull riders,” said Byrne, adding with only five on the team, “some really good bull riders will not be there because we had to get it down to only five.” Byrne said having riden in the event should help when it comes to team selection – having a feel for what it takes to ride well on such a stage. “It was my favourite event to be involved in,” he said of his days as a rider, adding there is pressure to do well for teammates and country, but he always felt that motivated him to ride his
best. That is what the teams in Arlington will do. “You have to step up to the plate when it’s time to be the best,” he said, adding he felt that way and hopes to instill that in the five riders to go south. While he is the coach, Byrne said he isn’t there to tell the team members how to ride. Once the team is selected it’s more a case of being a motivator, and a cheerleader. “It’s about getting the best of the guys,” he said. The 2022 PBR Global Cup USA will feature six teams representing Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. For their home-nation advantage, the USA delegation will field two squads via the Eagles and all Native American Wolves. The one-day event will feature two rounds of competition, where three riders from each team will attempt one bull. Throughout those rounds, every rider
from each team must attempt a minimum of one bull. Following the initial rounds, each team will select one rider to attempt the nation’s final bull in the bonus round. The 2022 PBR Global Cup USA Champion will be the team with the top combined score through their seven outs, explains a PBR release. Byrne said getting a scored ride with the first rider out of the chute would be huge. “It’s a momentum game,” he said. “If you start out with a good ride it fires up the team and gets things rolling.” It will also be important not to be in awe of the situation and of the great riders the American and Brazilian team will have on their rosters. “Our Canadian best day is as good at the Brazilian or Americans on their best day,” said Byrne. “. . . At the end of the day they all put their pants on one leg at a time... It’s just about getting the best of the guys.”
Top three winter safety tips from SaskEnergy Winter has been packing a punch this year, leaving many of us with snow on the roof while we listen to the rumble of our furnaces. In keeping with the season, here are three of SaskEnergy’s top natural gas safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this winter.
an odourless, colourless, tasteless, invisible gas that occurs through the incomplete combustion of fuels. Any appliance that burns fuel can cause carbon monoxide to build up—including furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and gas stoves.
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Leaky eavestroughs or melting snow from your roof can sometimes drip onto your meter and cause it to ice up. To safely clean snow or ice off your natural gas
meter, use a soft-bristle brush or broom or gently remove the snow by hand. Never use a shovel or other tool to chip or scrape ice or snow off your meter, and never hit or kick your meter to break up any ice. And don’t use hot water or chemical de-icers as these can also damage the meter. Also avoid using a snowblower or snowplow near your meter and don’t shovel or pile snow around it. Keeping snow and ice off and away from your natural gas meter, regu-
lator and shut-off valve will help ensure this equipment continues to operate when you need it most.
#3—Have your furnace inspected every year. Annual maintenance can help keep your furnace running safely and at peak efficiency—giving you peace of mind. SaskEnergy Network Members offer a Home Heating Tune-Up which includes inspecting your furnace’s chimney, heat exchanger, blower compartment and fan, gas pilot and drive systems and high-limit controls. Your furnace’s motor and
fan will also be cleaned and lubricated, and your burners will be cleaned and reset. As an added safety incentive, customers who book their annual furnace maintenance service with a participating SaskEnergy Network Member will receive a free carbon monoxide alarm at the time of their appointment. For more safety tips, visit saskenergy.com/ staying-safe SaskEnergy delivers safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to homes, businesses and industry through-
Chamber elects new executive The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce elected its 2022 Executive at a meeting of the Board earlier this morning. Marty Sveinbjornson was acclaimed as President for 2022, having served in that capacity in 2021. Mr. Sveinbjornson is looking forward to his second term as President. “I believe 2022 will bring new opportunities to both the business community and the Chamber,” he said. “Advocating for our business community constituted a great deal of the Board’s
work in 2021 and I expect this Board will continue to strive to ensure our business community is strong and vibrant.” A planning session was held earlier in the month at which the Chamber Directors developed a list of goals it wants to accomplish for the year. “While the business community has faced and continues to face challenges due to the pandemic, many businesses have found the ability to adapt,” said Sveinbjornson. “The Chamber will be there to support our business community.” One of the first orders of business will be
for the various standing committees to meet and review the past year. Several Directors have already committed to meeting with Hon. Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Labour, to discuss the labour shortage in the area. Joining Sveinbjornson on the Executive are Mike Stackhouse, Past President; Sunil Shah, Vice President; & Chairs of the standing committees – Meghan Lindgren; Annelle Bodnarik; CV Sastry; and Mike Stackhouse. The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is “the voice of business in Yorkton” and represents over 450 members.
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Most, but not all, drivers chose to be nice, not naughty, in December Police report 361 impaired driving offences following a month of active enforcement During the holidays, Santa had a lot of extra help from police officers who stepped up their enforcement efforts in December. Saskatchewan police services put on more checkstops this past December than they ever had before and the overwhelming majority of drivers who passed through a #SKcheckstop were sober.
Still, the advanced warnings and highly visible enforcement by police weren’t enough to deter everyone from getting behind the wheel impaired. Police reported 361 impaired driving offences, 275 of which were Criminal Code charges. Other results from the December Traffic Safety Spotlight included:
• 418 distracted driving tickets (including 346 for cellphone use) • 2,975 tickets for aggressive driving and speeding; and • 177 tickets for seatbelts and child restraint being used incorrectly or not at all. As for those who were a Good Wingman last month, we applaud you. Whether it’s dur-
ing the holidays or any other time of the year, please don’t let impaired friends and family drive. And a big thanks to the many notable community leaders in Saskatchewan who joined SGI to remind people to plan a safe ride home in December. From musicians to civic leaders to radio personalities, those fea-
tured shared their own personal reason for vowing never to drive impaired. The January Traffic Safety Spotlight is on intersection safety. Follow SGI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for some useful reminders about safely navigating intersections as we battle a few more months of winter.
BMX track coming to Moosomin By Sierra D’Souza Butts Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (World-Spectator, Moosomin) By fall of 2022, the community of Moosomin may have a fully constructed BMX Pump Track at Bradley Park, a safe space for people to ride their BMX bikes in. Mike Schwean, Moosomin Rec Director, says the idea of building a pump track came from seeing children in town building tracks and ramps of their own. However because the self-made bike ramps were not safe, the town had to continuously take them down. “It was something that came to us from the community because kids were making their own ramps, and it wasn’t safe. They were doing it around the pool and it was just some stuff that was boards over a rock or boards over some wood,” says Schwean. “We agreed that there was a need in town for that. This bike path is more formal and a safer way for them to do that type of thing.” Another reason why the Recreation Department decided to install a BMX track was because there’s no dedicated place in town for individual’s to ride their bikes. “It’s quite popular up north, there’s a lot of tracks up there but I don’t think there’s one around in this area. I’m sure people will come from out of town to let their kids give it a try, it’s great for the community as well,” he says. “It’s not just for kids,
everyone will be able to go out there with their bike and do the different levels of ramps. Schwean says everyone from Moosomin and surrounding communities can access the BMX Pump Track free of charge. “Our vision is that there is no cost, it will be open to the public so that they can use it. It will be at Bradley Park on the southwest corner. People can just come whenever, there might be some events that people plan to have there, but it will always be open.” IJACK has signed on as the main sponsor and purchased the naming rights, so the track will be known as the IJACK Pump Track.
He says the designing and building of the track will be done by BMX U.S.A. “We’re working with BMX U.S.A—New Track Development. They have done some design work for us. His name is Justin, he will aligning us with an engineer, a designer and a builder.” The location of the BMX Pump Track will be behind the baseball diamonds, around the southwest corner of Bradley Park. “We try to be the leading edge among communities, and this track is another outlet for the kids at Bradley Park,” Schwean says. “Bradley Park is getting pretty full as far as facilities, but this project is another opportun-
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ity for that facility. We can sneak it into the corner of the park.” The installation of the project will also include a fence that separates
the bike track from Highway 8. “I’m just excited for the kids to have a place to bike and do it safely.” Schwean says the
building of the project should start around spring of next year and will be set in stone for bicyclists to ride by fall 2022.
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Champion reflect on Tumbleweed It was just about a year ago this space was dedicated to a two-piece review of the game Tumbleweed by Michal Zapala. The developer has since hosted an online championship for his creation, and via email we are able to hear the champion’s thoughts on the game, but first a quick review. Tumbleweed is a two-player game. It is played on a hexhex board and a sufficient supply of stacked checkers. Hexhex-8 is the most common board size, although hexhex-11 is recommended for highlevel play. A stack is said to be “seen” from a hex, when they are connected by a straight line, with no stacks in between. The players take turns “settling” hexes by placing a stack of their tokens on a hex of their choice. The stack height is equal to the number of your stacks in sight of the settled hex. Only hexes that see at least one of your stacks may be settled. Removing a stack occupying a hex and re-settling it with a new stack is possible, as long as the new stack is taller than the previous one. This works with opponent stacks (to capture), or your own stacks (to reinforce). It is an interesting game to be sure, one
because of the piece count, really is ideal for online play where Anton Christenson, a 26 years old, living in Stockholm, Sweden, studying mathematics and computer science emerged as a champion. Christenson admits to always having been an abstract strategy fan. “Yes, I particularly like learning about games with simple rules such as Hex, Amazons and Lines of Action - although I actually haven’t spent much time playing and improving at these games, just a few games with friends here and there,” he explained. When it comes to Christenson’s favourite game you go for one of the true classic board games, one many will suggest is the best game ever. “My favorite game is Go, so that is what I dedicate most time to playing and studying,” he said. “I also play a bit of Chess on the side and of course (since last year) Tumbleweed.” So if you are a big fan of the classics of Go and Chess, what was it about Tumbleweed that first attracted Christenson to Tumbleweed? “My curiosity was peaked by the similarities to Go, and I find the rules quite elegant,” he said. “There are many games where I’ve enjoyed playing a couple of times before losing interest.
THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com But Tumbleweed has somehow kept my attention for almost a year now. “An important factor to this -- apart from the intrinsic quality of the game -- is the excitement of discovering this new game together as a community. We don’t have any strong players with years of experience to give us advice, but must gradually figure things out for ourselves. I find this process very rewarding, and it’s much easier to make novel contributions compared to older games where most things have already been explored.” Christenson returned to the ruleset when talking about the core strength of Tumbleweed. “The basic rules are so natural that the game feels more like a discovery than a design,” he said. “Although the linesof-sight mechanic is a bit tricky to explain briefly and unambiguously in text, once you see it in action it’s very easy to understand and remember. “In terms of gameplay
Tumbleweed has many of the same strengths as Go, but in a simpler package. Go is a near-perfect game in my opinion, but the initial learning curve is super steep. “Tumbleweed is a bit less opaque, so it may be a better playing experience for someone who just wants to enjoy a game casually without investing years of study.” The championship did have a level of familiarity to it for Christenson. “Since we are still a small community, I was familiar with all the participants in the championship, and had played all of them before -although some only once or twice,” he said. “I think most of the players have some experience from other games that they’re drawing upon when playing Tumbleweed. Since we’re all coming from different backgrounds, everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. This is true for any game of course, but I think this effect is extra noticeable for a new game - over
time I expect we will learn from each other’s strengths and even out a bit.” Christenson then looked at his own game with a critical eye. “I think the weakest part of my game is the early opening,” he offered. “The opening in Tumbleweed can be very sharp - a single misstep and you suddenly fall behind. “But there is also a lot of room for variety and creativity in the opening, at least at our current level. So this is the stage of the game where I was most often surprised by my opponents - sometimes they play strong moves that I would never have considered.” The champion admitted he was hoping for the title from the outset. “I went into the championship hoping to win it, but I knew it wouldn’t be easy! I’m proud to have gotten the title, and I think defending it next year will be even harder, with everyone continuing to improve,” said Christenson. So does the champion see interest in Tumbleweed growing? “One thing we’ve struggled with is finding the optimal way to play Tumbleweed with a physical set,” said Christenson. “People have experimented with different home-made solutions -- for instance using dice or stacks of
poker chips -- but it’s hard to match the convenience of online play. “This has not been a big problem so far; as a small but international community there are anyways not many opportunities to play in person. “But when introducing friends, it would be nice to have a good physical set. For the time being I’ve used a tablet on these occasions, which also works well. “Apart from that I guess it’s just a question of marketing, to reach all the players that could potentially enjoy this game. This is not really my area so I don’t have a lot to say about it, but I think Tumbleweed is on a good path so far. The recent implementation on Board Game Arena will hopefully lead to many new players discovering the game. Obviously only a few AS games have decades old and international organizations, chess and Go among them. Could Tumbleweed achieve something similar? “I believe Tumbleweed is just as deserving of a serious following as some other famous games,” offered Christenson. “I doubt we will ever see professional Tumbleweed players, but I hope that the player base will continue to grow and that we can continue to host regular tournaments for decades to come.”
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to Yorkton This Week. They went on to add, “For decades’ snowmobilers have rode and raised funds for an incredible cause. We cannot thank everyone enough and we hope to see you all at the 45th annual Snowarama!” “Easter Seals works to enrich the lives of every individual experiencing disability in our province. Each year we provide services to children, youth, adults, and their families through programs and services offered by SaskAbilities, owner and operator of Easter Seals Saskatchewan. We are fully dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, self-esteem, and self-determination of individuals experiencing disability, through such programs as Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun, and Adaptive Technology Service,” as per the organization’s Snowarama media release.
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Whooping Cranes shot and left in Oklahoma Conservationists throughout North America are dismayed and angry to learn that four endangered Whopping Cranes were recently shot and left to waste in Oklahoma. Discovered in December the birds were on their way to wintering grounds at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas Gulf Coast. The number of North America’s best known endangered species dwindled to 21 birds in 1941. Six of these birds were non migratory that lived year round in the wetlands of Louisiana. They were all lost to hurricanes in the 1940s. The remaining 15 birds migrated 4000km to nesting grounds in Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Through decades of conservation
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Automobile crashes killed 87 people in Saskatchewan last year Third straight year of historically low traffic deaths, but even one is one too many Collisions on Saskatchewan roads resulted in the deaths of 87 people in 2021, according to preliminary statistics from SGI. This is a continuation of the long-term downward trend in road fatalities in Saskatchewan, as the last three years
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lowest number of collision deaths ever recorded in Saskatchewan was 71 in 2019). “It’s important not to lose sight of the fact that these aren’t simply numbers on a chart,” said Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan. “No one should ever die
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solely or in partnership with other Prairie crop commissions and/or the ADF. The approved projects include a study identifying traits linked to drought tolerance in wheat, research into a screening method to test and assess bacterial leaf streak in Canadian wheat germplasm, and an investigation into a new source of resistance to Fusarium head blight. Sask Wheat has committed over $16.24 million to projects through the ADF process since 2014. This research falls into the areas of variety development, production, and post-production. The ADF is supported through the federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $388 million agreement between the federal and provincial governments to invest in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture. For a more information on currently funded research, visit saskwheat. ca.
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2022 Guide to Post-Secondary Education Parkland College’s Agriculture Sciences Certificate balances students’ school and work life Strong, well-established, outof-province agriculture education closer to home. That’s what Parkland College is bringing to its Yorkton campus with the Agriculture Sciences Certificate program in October 2022. After a very successful first offering of the program during the 2020-2021 academic year at Cumberland College in Melfort, Parkland is excited to be offering the program. Even with the many challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic, including having to retool the schedule for the 2020 program, the first offering of the program was a definite success that provided a solid
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pesticide applications, and even going into areas of business records and reporting as it applies to agriculture. “We identified that some students were traveling out of province to do schooling for agriculture, and we thought what we would want to do is give them the option to do that a little closer to home,” Niebergall said. “We’re going to offer the program on a different schedule than Lakeland does on campus. We’re hoping that will make it more desirable for our students and also make it a little more manageable for students who are also working in the agriculture industry.
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2022 Guide to Post-Secondary Education Personal approach builds student success at Brandon University Written by the Brandon University BRANDON, Man. – Choosing Brandon University is the right move for anyone looking for the support of a positive, closeknit environment. “Brandon University really does have the best of both worlds,” said Erin Mills, Director of Recruitment and Retention at BU. “We offer a full spread of course and degree choices, so there’s lots for you to choose from, and we offer personal support and caring relationships to ensure a solid chance of success for everyone.” She says that BU offers
19 separate undergraduate programs, plus many preprofessional pathways — plenty of options for every student entering university. Plus, she notes that BU has an additional half a dozen graduate degrees for those pursuing advanced education like a master’s degree. “Your Brandon University education can take you anywhere,” she says. “And it all starts with a simple conversation. Talking to one of our Student Success Officers sets you on a path to success.” Interested students can book a virtual tour or an introductory conversation at BrandonU.ca/Your-
Future, where friendly and knowledgeable Student Success Officers can go over options, and introduce opportunities that are unique to BU. “So many students are interested in our Indigenous Transition Program, which provides unique cultural supports for first-year Indigenous students,” Mills said. “It’s a great way to get to know our Elders and Knowledge-Keepers, as well as all of the social and educational opportunities at our Indigenous Peoples’ Centre.” Many students also get a chance to earn while they learn, thanks to the explo-
sive growth of BU’s Co-op Education program. “A BU education puts you on the fast track to a great career, and Co-op gives you a head start,” Mills said. “Employers from across Canada are eager to hire Co-op students, so you can build your resumé with relevant experience, kickstart your network, and bring home a paycheque. Co-op is a true win-winwin.” Balancing student health and safety with a great hands-on education hasn’t been easy for anyone over the past couple of years, but BU has consistently delivered a high- quality blended
experience that students can rely on. “Our small class sizes mean we have the flexibility that’s needed these days,” Mills said. “It also means you get to really know your professors, and your fellow classmates. You can be sure
you’ll make great friendships that last a lifetime while earning a degree that will build a solid career.” Learn more at BrandonU. ca/Your-Future and join the more than 3,000 students who choose Brandon University every year.
Start your degree at Medicine Hat College Written by the Medicine Hat College Dr. Nicoelle Wanner has been going to Medicine Hat College (MHC) for as long as she can remember. She recalls following big footprints through the hallways when she attended early learning programs as a child, singing with the MHC Girls’ Choir as a teen, and studying in the cafeteria for high school finals. More recently, she goes to the college to work as one of the
physicians in the campus medical clinic. “Medicine Hat College has always been here for me,” says Wanner. When the time came to start her post-secondary education, the decision was a no brainer. “I could have moved away to another city or another university, but that was never really high on my priority list. I knew that I could get a very good education here with the added logical benefits of cost sav-
ing and smaller class sizes,” she explains. “The college gave me the education and training I needed, in the environment that I needed during that time in my life. I never had to sacrifice anything by staying here.” After completing two years of university transfer science courses, she went on to finish a Bachelor of Science at the University of Calgary. It was there she had her first real ‘a-ha’ moment about what made a MHC
education so special. “I was sitting in my first big lecture hall with four hundred students and thinking ‘Oh my God, what is happening?’ because that was not what I was used to. At MHC, you just had so much more one-on-one time with your instructors which improved the education for sure, but quite frankly it improved the fun.” In addition to the solid education she received at MHC, she also had the Continued on Page A11
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2022 Guide to Post-Secondary Education Build careers with new opportunities at Medicine Hat College Written by the Medicine Hat College Prepare for exciting careers in sustainable innovation, sport & event marketing and management, and service dog and canine studies management with new program opportunities at Medicine Hat College (MHC) starting in Fall 2022. Sustainable Innovation MHC’s Sustainable Innovation program offers majors in business and science and provides learners with career paths that will
lead change, drive new ways of doing business, and create a future that is prosperous in response to the United Nation’s Global Sustainable Development goals. “The term sustainability is often associated with climate change, but it involves so much more. Sustainability recognizes that economic, social, and environmental hardships naturally coincide with strategies that improve health, education, equality, innovation, economic growth, and environmental systems. Modelling these integrated systems will
drive sustainable innovation,” explains Clayton Bos, dean for the School of Arts, Science & Education at MHC. This two-year diploma, the first of its kind in Canada, will teach students how to take a holistic approach in measuring sustainability with the use of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit – and implement creative solutions in a strategic manner. They will also be prepared to research, analyze, apply and communicate new practices that can
START Continued from Page A10 opportunity to connect with people and develop relationships – skills that have served her well in her career. Wanner finished her medical degree at the University of Alberta and returned to Medicine Hat for her residency. With strong roots in the community, she established her medical practice, started her family and began building the life she wanted to have. After 13 years, the
busy mom of three closed her practice and moved to the MHC campus clinic, allowing her more time for family activities and nonclinical initiatives. “The thing I love most about my job is the opportunities it’s given me. My training has allowed me to create the job that I want and give me that independence to really tailor my work,” says Wanner, who is also involved with improving pediatric mental health services in Medicine Hat.
Being back at MHC, Wanner says she has come full circle. “In a way, I see myself in so many of the students that come to see me. I know they just want to get to where they’re going, but I want to tell them to sit back and take their time. Enjoy the ride - you’re going to get there eventually if that’s where you’re meant to be.” Learn more about the programs that MHC offers at www.mhc.ab.ca/ Programs and Courses.
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Intent Phone: 306-782-9131 or 306-621The proposed bylaw Z2/12 will: 9783 A) Rezone proposed twelve (3.5 acre) parcels on the NW 24-25-4PRIDE Commercial VICTORY 10-4 wheel 2, from A-Agricultural to C1 - Highway and Light scooter, 4 years old. Asking Industrial. $1500.00. Phone: 306-548-4674.
Affected Land WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, 6’x8’ The affected land to be rezoned is legally described as NW 24-25-4-2 including compressor and wiring. twelve proposed 3.5 acre parcels shown within the bold dashed outline Call 306-745-3484. Space for Rent map. Downtown on the following Langenburg
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Apartments/Condos for Rent 1 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony Available December. No Pets. Call Kim 306-621-5050.
Farm Implements FOR SALE! 2017 Kubota m6-141 tractor, loader & grapple. 3500hrs, excellent condition, well maintained. Asking $95,000 OBO. Call/text: 204-648-7136 GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB WANTED: International or Allis Chalmers tractors. Running or for parts. Call: 306-621-1556.
2 BEDROOM Apartment with balReason cony. Allowed. Im-are: Feed & Seed ThePets reasons for the Available amendments mediately. Phone Kimsubdivisions 306-621- of the quarter section for proposed 1) To accommodate AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEAT5050.twelve (3.5 acre) parcels for the intended use of highway commercial ED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On and light industrial. NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 Bedfarm pickup, prompt payment! room Apartment on Dalebrooke TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Public Inspection Drive. Available December. Call Phone: Any person may inspect Bylaw Z2/12 at 306-873-3006 the municipal or ofÀvisit ce inAGKim 306-621-5050. PRO for bids: agproYorkton, Saskatchewan during regular ofÀcewebsite hours between 8:00 a.m. seeds.com RENOVATED Bedroom Apartand 4:00 p.m.2 Monday through Friday. Copies are available at cost. ment on Dalebrooke Drive. Written December. Submissions Call Kim Livestock Available Any person(s) may make a written submission to council regarding 306-621-5050. for sale. Currently proposed Bylaw Z2/12. SubmissionsPigs will /bePork accepted either by mailwe have 60should to 250 pound to: sizes or at the publicFor hearing. be forwarded Houses Rent Mailed submissions available. trimYorkton, and porkSK cuts Rural Municipality of Orkney No. 244 26 - 5th80-20 Ave. N., available as well. Kern raised hogs S3N 0Y8. 2 or 3 bedroom townBEAUTIFUL taste better. Stewart Valley, SK. house; 1200 sq.ft., close to Dean, 306-774-6941 Public&Hearing schools hospital. Pictures can
publicHouses hearing on October 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., be Council viewed will on hold Kijiji aunder the R.M. OfÀce at 26 - 5th Avenue North, Yorkton Saskatchewan, Forat Rent Yorkton. Call George at to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed 306-537-3228 Bylaw Z2/12. Council will also consider written comments received
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FOR SALE - Leask Community Hardware Store Fully stocked 5371 sq.ft. hardware store, built in 1985, located in a farming community with a population of approx. 400, with two Hutterite colonies and two First Nations close by. Includes two garages in town. Photos available upon request. Open to bids, 5% deposit required with a certified cheque. All bids must be submitted by February 10, 2022. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. For more info, contact Warren 306-466-6535 or Lorna 306-466-9189.
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The Village of MacNutt is looking for a Permanent Part-time Administrator to fill the position of Administrator for the village. The village office is open on Wednesdays plus the 1st Tuesday of every month for council meetings. Days open can be changed if required. Requirements - Must have the Local Government Certificate through the U of R or qualifying courses equal to the LGA or be willing to take the 5 LGA courses. - Must work well with the public - Municipal governance knowledge an asset - Must have Microsoft Office Word and Excel knowledge - position is open until it is filled Please send Resumes to the Village of MacNutt Box 10, MacNutt, SK, S0A 2K0 Or email to macnuttvillage@gmail.com
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Sun County Well Servicing in Estevan is looking for staff to join their team. We are seeking floorhands and derrickhands. Preference will be given to applicants with experience, or a 1A or 3A license. H2S, First Aid training and a valid driver’s license are required. Starting wage is $31 per hour. We supply PPE and currently have a hiring bonus of $1000.
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Ian Boxall elected new President of APAS Regina – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Board of Directors has elected Ian Boxall, APAS Representative for RM of Connaught # 457, as their new President at their general meeting General Employment
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Invites quotations for Snow Removal and Parking Lot Snow Removal. For Yorkton, Melville & Canora Quotation documents and further information can be obtained from: Tamara Hoffman 1-306-728-2024 Tender closes on January 31, 2022 at 2p.m General Employment
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The R.M. of Garry #245 located approximately 40 kms from Yorkton, will be accepting applications for a seasonal operator full-time April-October or as weather permits, laid off for the winter. The main responsibilities would be as a maintenance person and mower operator but the right individual will also be trained on the grader as a back-up operator. Preference may be given to fully vaccinated applicants. Good benefits package including pension offered. Wages are to be negotiated depending on experience. Applicants should submit a complete resume stating experience, qualifications, with references and salary expected to: R.M. of Garry No. 245, Box10 Jedburgh, SK, SOA 1RO Phone: 306-647-2450 • Fax: 306-647-2452 rm245@yourlink.ca
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1. Certification of Water Treatment Level 1, Water Distribution Level 1, Wastewater Treatment Level 1, and Wastewater Collection Level 1. 2. Physically fit and able to perform heavy manual labour. 3. Valid Class 5 driver’s license. 4. Good mechanical aptitude. 5. Experience in the operation of motorized mechanical equipment including tractors, mowers and trucks one ton or larger. 6. Be capable of being on call and doing weekend rotations. Duties: • Follow-up on water process treatment by gathering water samplings; • Performs operational water tests; • You will need to have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; • Reads meters and gauges; records readings and temperatures; participates in processes to regulate flow of water and chemicals; • Carry out preventive maintenance on the equipment; • Write follow-up reports; • Demonstrate ability to operate the following: dump truck, backhoe, mowers, tractors, loader, street sweeper, sander, and any other similar equipment. • Troubleshoot, analyze and provide solutions to improve operations (process and/or mechanics). • Ability to analyze and summarize; • Good manual skills and dexterity to effectively and gently handle chemicals used in processing; • Oriented towards customer satisfaction; • Responsible and organized; • Cleans, paints, and maintains plant equipment, structures, and facilities. • Perform or assist with Tasks & Responsibilities as outlined in Town Policy Manual; • Assist with emergencies at any time; • Maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and Town Council as well as the public; • Perform any other related duties as may be required from time to time. The Town of Churchbridge offers competitive wages and benefits. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. The Town will assist in training costs associated with the applicant maintaining the required continuing education units and certification renewals. Please send a resume and references to churchbridge@sasktel.net or Town of Churchbridge, Box 256 Churchbridge, SK S0A 0M0 by February 2, 2022 at 4:30p.m; however, the position will be posted until filled if no applications are received prior to the initial deadline. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *The Town of Churchbridge is located in southeast Saskatchewan, along Highway #16, with a population of 896. Various amenities are offered including Preschool- Grade 12 learning. www.churchbridge.com
in Regina on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Ian farms near Tisdale, Saskatchewan with his family. Bill Prybylski and Scott Owens will serve as VicePresidents. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be elected President of APAS,” Boxall said. “I know I have the full support of APAS moving forward as we move forward with advocating for some of the best producers in the world right here in Saskatchewan.” Some of the early priorities for the new executive include the Next Policy Framework Task Force, rural connectivity, continued drought response, and advocacy on behalf of farmers dealing with grain contracts from last year’s drought. “I wish Ian the best of luck with his new role as President,” former APAS President Todd Lewis said. “I’ve worked with him over the last several years, and I know APAS will be in good hands with the new Executive.” APAS also held elections for Districts Two and Five, while representatives were acclaimed in Districts One, Three, Four, and Six for two-year terms: District One – Wanda Reid RM of Golden West #95 and Steven Donald RM of Martin #122. District Two – Bev Pirio RM of Laurier #38 and James Bateman RM of Gravelbourg #104. District Three – Don Connick RM of Carmichael #109 and Devin Harlick RM of Piapot #110. District Four –Bill Prybylski RM of Garry #245 and Ian Boxall RM of Connaught #457. District Five – Donavon Block RM of Leroy # 339 and Ryan Scragg RM of Garden River #490. District Six – Jeremy Welter RM of Mariposa #350 and Scott Owens RM of Eldon #471.
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Jason Popowich, former president of the Yorkton Sno-Riders with the club’s trail groomer.
Randy Goulden, left, Executive Director with Tourism Yorkton.
Yorkton Sno-Riders see increased interest By Tyson Off Staff Writer The massive snowfalls of late have seen a boost in the number of memberships with the Yorkton Sno-Riders organization. “I haven’t seen snow like this in 25 years,” said Jason Popowich, former president of the Yorkton Sno-Riders who now spends part of his time grooming trails for the organization. “The memberships are coming with the new snowfalls.” Popowich, who served as president of the Sno-Riders for 15 years, told Yorkton This Week, “You have to be registered to ride the trails. The
registered sleds are essentially what fund the grooming of the trails.” The club operates three groomers to cover the almost 400 kilometers worth of trail. Situated at Yorkton, Good Spirit, and Invermay, each machine is responsible for the grooming of trails in their respective areas. “We promote safe family riding, offering the highest quality in groomed trails using the latest in technology,” said Popowich. It wasn’t always a case of having groomed trails available. “Back in the 80s you’d go sledding through a field and hit a rock or some other obstacle.
Groomed trails are safe fun for families and signed to industry standards,” said Popowich. The work doesn’t stop at grooming the trails, members of the club volunteer their time to maintain the many warmup shelters located along the routes; supplying them with firewood for the stoves and general upkeep. “We have a lot of long-term members who work incredibly hard. So many who are passionate about their support,” said Popowich, adding, “we’re always looking for new members.” In the summer, when the trails aren’t operational, the club continues to maintain them.
“We cut the grass in the summer and mow the trails in the fall to provide a highquality trail for the winter,” said Popowich. The trails run through the city as well, offering snowmobiling tourists’ food, fuel, and lodging. “The city has been very supportive,” said Popowich, “Over the years we’ve had to make changes to the trail system and the city has accommodated us.” Snowmobilers are an important part of winter tourism in the province. “Yorkton is a major snowmobile hub because of the Sno-Riders,” said Randy Goulden, Executive Director
for Tourism Yorkton. “We’ve worked closely with the club over the years and we were the first city in the province to incorporate groomed trails so snowmobilers could access city amenities.” “Tourism has an unloading site for sleds,”she added, “The City of Yorkton is an active partner in bringing snowmobile tourism to the city.” “There aren’t too many cities that allow snowmobilers to come in to them,” said Popowich. For additional information on snowmobile tourism and how to become a member of the Sno-Riders visit the Yorkton Sno-Riders Facebook page.
Province launches public awareness campaign on mental health and addictions The provincial government is launching a public awareness campaign to help address the stigma often experienced
by those facing mental health and addictions issues. The campaign theme, ‘There is Help, There
is Hope’, focuses on changing the underlying attitudes, behaviors and beliefs that contribute to stigma surrounding men-
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counselled people with those experiences. The campaign includes television, cinema, radio, billboard, transit buses, and social media. The radio spots will be translated into Cree and Dene as well. “This campaign is part of our Budget commitment to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health and addictions issues in Saskatchewan, and to promote where people can access help,” Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley said. “The people featured in this campaign offer such powerful messages of hope and recovery. I thank them for sharing their stories and inspiring others to reach out to available resources.” “It’s important to break down the stigma, because we are not that label,” addictions counsellor Tommy LaPlante, with lived experience who participated in the campaign, said. “We are so much more, we are people. If we can get rid of the labels, and get to know and love people,
they’ll feel supported. The important thing to know is there is help, and there is hope.” This year’s provincial budget included an increase of $7.2 million for targeted mental health and addictions initiatives. There is Help, There is Hope flows from this commitment. In addition to this campaign, the province has launched a mental wellness campaign featuring people from Saskatchewan who share healthy coping tips through social media platforms. They include, among others, Moose Jaw comedy duo Leroy and Leroy, singer/rapper Joey Stylez and actor Kim Coates. Both campaigns run until March 31. Visit saskatchewan. ca/mental-health-awareness to learn more about available supports and ways to reduce the stigma of mental health and addictions. This year, the province has invested a record $458 million in mental health and addictions supports and services, accounting for 7.5 per cent of the overall Health Budget.
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Nature remains a restorative force for pandemic-weary Canadians 8 in 10 people say they are spending time in nature Submitted Canadians are continuing to seek refuge in the outdoors to help cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. With another round of restrictions and closures being introduced in many provinces, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says it is important for our physical, mental and emotional well-being to connect with nature. A new Ipsos Public Affairs poll conducted for NCC reveals that 82 per cent of the people surveyed are spending time in nature. Thirty-seven per cent
said they are spending more time outdoors compared to their lives before the pandemic began in March 2020. Among respondents, women, young people and young families were most likely to be spending more time outside. “These findings underscore why protecting and having access to nature is important and helps all of us,” said François Duclos, senior advisor for visitor-use planning with NCC. “Many Canadians are turning to nature reserves, trails, green spaces and parks for physically distanced outdoor activities. People want to safely connect
with others or to get out for some sunlight and a walk, hike, run or bike ride. They are embracing opportunities to get fresh air, exercise, feel a sense of calm and take a break from increased telework and screen time.” Of the 18 per cent of people who said they are spending less time in nature, one-third indicated they were following their provincial health guidelines and staying close to home. Lack of access was a barrier for many who said they require transportation or don’t have natural spaces close to where they live. Others said they simply don’t have time.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is providing people with tips on how to make the best of nature outings during winter. A list of useful suggestions to stay warm and safe is attached.
About The NCC (natureconservancy.ca) is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve 15 million hectares, coast to coast to coast.
2022 boasts ideal winter recreation conditions in Kamsack area Courtesy of Kamsack Times As the weather shifts back and forth from extreme cold to more tolerable winter conditions, the better days seem to have many area residents looking to burn some extra holiday calories and shake off some cabin fever. Fortunately, for residents and visitors to the Kamsack area, a number of excellent winter recreational opportunities await. Cross Country Skiing Kamsack residents may recall that last winter, a new feature – a cross-country ski trail – was prepared for free public use at the Riverside Golf Course. It should be noted that this year the new recreation director, Stephen Dutcheshen, has moved the run to the Kamsack orchard, sportsgrounds and walking trail. Just a short drive east and area residents have access to the beautiful trails that stretch through the evergreen trees and rolling topography of Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Whether you’re looking for a day hike or an extended overnight winter camping journey, the fresh smell of mountain air and powdery snow crunching beneath your feet can be revitalizing for both physical and mental health. For those considering hitting the wooded cross
country trails, the following message was shared by Allan Bear on the Kamsack Ski Club website on January 14: “Just to refresh everyone on overnight shelter stays. We don’t have any way for someone to reserve a shelter. All we ask is that if you are going to stay overnight you go into the Log Inn (golf course parking lot ) and write the shelter name and the date you are staying. This is not for us. It is for the skier that comes later that day. If the blackboard has a certain shelter name on it for the night you wanted to stay, you can ski to a different shelter. Please don’t stay in the shelter all day. Other skiers may want to stop and rest, warm up or eat their lunch. We haven’t any problem with skiers leaving their belongings for the day. Thank you for your cooperation. Please don’t herringbone directly over the set tracks.” Outdoor ice skating at the Broda Sportsplex If anyone is interested in recreating a romantic scene from a Christmas Hallmark movie – the outdoor rink at the Broda Sportsplex is now ready and free for public use. With some “mood setting” new solar lighting, the venue is open daily up until 10:00 p.m. Incidentally, the ingredients for a signature rom-com date include: a thermos filled
with steamy hot chocolate for two, a couple of pairs of skates, and at least one person who skates so poorly they have to be held constantly. Voila! Feel free to send photos from your date to the Kamsack Times and let us know how it went. Indoor rink at the Broda Sportsplex Free shinny is open to the public every Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at noon, and Sunday at 4 pm. Free public skating is open to the public every Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m., and Sunday at noon. Snowmobiling While it’s not the experience of every Canadian to have the option to legally ride a snowmobile through their hometown, it is a privilege that many Kamsack and area residents enjoy. For 2022, a local group, the Kamsack Sno Drifters Club, offers riders the opportunity to set out on a total of 100 groomed miles. For those looking for a run through the majestic mountain aesthetic, the club is currently in the works to host the “Classic Snowmobile Derby” at Madge Lake. The tentative date for the event is Sunday, February 20. Registration will open on the day of the event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Border Mountain House restaurant – located at
the recreation hall at Madge Lake. More information and updates can be found on the club’s Facebook page. Ski the Duck With reportedly ideal conditions and plenty of snow, all of the Duck Mountain Ski Hill runs, restaurant, and lounge will be open to host guests each Friday night, Saturday and Sunday throughout the season. The “Little Ducks Learn to Ski” program will begin Sunday, January 30. This five-week program is designed for kids 5 to 10 years old. Orientation begins at 10 a.m. and lessons run 10:30 to 11:30. The cost for each participant is $110 and registration can be done through the Ski the Duck Facebook page. For those planning to take in a day at the Duck Mountain Ski Hill, the management team would like to remind everyone that masks will be mandatory indoors and highly recommended everywhere else. Proof of vaccination will be required to eat inside the clubhouse and/or order alcohol. Visitors are advised to keep personal belongings in their vehicles. In efforts to help all enjoy the ski season and contribute to keeping everyone healthy, social distancing is encouraged wherever possible. Guided snowshoe hike at Duck Mountain PROGRAM DESCRIP-
TION: Join a Sask Parks Interpreter for this guided excursion through the snow at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. First, learn all the basics of snowshoeing, followed by a guided snowshoe through the park. Then, gaze through the treetops at birds soaring overhead, follow the meandering tracks of deer and rabbits, and feel the varying textures of tree bark on your fingertips! This program is designed for all levels of experience in snowshoeing. Snowshoes will be provided, but please wear boots and dress appropriately. If there is not enough snow to utilize snowshoes, this program will be offered as a winter hike. Location: Meet at Madge Lake Golf Course Be sure to prepare for the weather - dress in layers and check the forecast for snow and wind. Please note: If temperatures in the program location are forecasted at or below -26°C (with the wind chill), this program will be cancelled. Cancellations will be made 24 hours in advance, and all preregistrants will be notified via email. By pre-registering, you will be entered to win a Sask Parks prize pack. Pre-registration closes 24 hours prior to the program start time. This program is offered every Saturday at 10:30
a.m. from January 1 until March 5, 2022. Duck Mountain Bonfire Skating Party PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Join a Sask Parks Interpreter for fun and challenging activities on Duck Mountain’s skating rink at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. From entertaining games to exciting challenges, this program is fun for the whole family. After some fun on the ice, join us for a cozy bonfire beside the skating rink. Please bring your own skates and food of choice for roasting over the fire. This program is designed for those with a minimum of beginner-level experience in ice skating (i.e., ability to skate forward). Location: Meet at Visitor Centre Be sure to prepare for the weather - dress in layers and check the forecast for snow and wind. Please note: If temperatures in the program location are forecasted at or below -26°C (with the wind chill), this program will be cancelled. Cancellations will be made 24 hours in advance, and all preregistrants will be notified via email. Pre-registration closes 24 hours prior to the program start time. This program is offered every Saturday at 1 p.m. from January 1 until March 5, 2022.
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