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Using pancake stacks to make better electronics

By Victoria Schramm Communications Coordinator, Canadian Light Source Scientists are working to develop advanced electronics by taking inspiration from a breakfast favourite and stacking molecules like pancakes.

Researchers from the University of Calgary (UCalgary), with help from colleagues at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), are one step closer to creating solar electronics that are flexible, powerful, and better for the environment.

Dr. Todd Sutherland, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at UCalgary, and his team were able to create an organic compound that separates positive and negative components that are essential to solar cells into separate stacks. The group published their findings in Materials Advances.

“Typically, in an organic solar cell, you have electron-rich and electron-poor molecular pieces that stack like pancakes on top of each other,” explained Sutherland.

However, electricity does not easily flow this way.

“You would prefer them to be two different stacks of pancakes side by side of all the same type,” said Sutherland.

You can imagine the electricity as a picky eater that prefers to have their plain pancakes separate from their pancakes with toppings. “We took one set of molecules, or pancakes if you will, and bent them using organic chemistry so they don’t stack well with the other type.”

Co-author Dr. Kim Thériault said this change in

shape made it much easier to have two organized stacks for better electrical flow.

The idea for this research was sparked by Thériault’s UCalgary doctoral thesis, which looked at the geometry of similar organic materials.

The team took the concept from the thesis – creating a material that could organize itself into segregated stacks of electron-rich and electron-poor molecular pieces – and tested it on the HXMA beamline at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at USask, with the help of Dr. Tim Kelly from the USask College of Arts and Science.

The group utilized synchrotron light, which is millions of times brighter than the sun, at this beamline to analyze tiny details in their samples.

“The synchrotron was key in determining the structure of our compound,” said Sutherland. “So, it was really pivotal to writing our paper.”

The team hopes this research could ultimately lead to flexible, solar-powered electronics that could be wrapped around materials like windows and be an alternative to current-day solar panels.

Federal funding invested in research that will build cancer prevention tools rooted in Métis culture Victoria Dinh USask Media Relations A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher has been awarded more than $125,000 from three major funding bodies to support a project that seeks to lower cancer rates of Métis peoples by using cultural connection as a prevention tool.

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The project was awarded $100,000 from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation and $25,060 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Canadian Cancer Society through the Action grant program to pursue this work.

The team consists of researchers from USask,

the University of Regina, and First Nations University as well as partners from Métis Nation Saskatchewan.

The research team plans to hold interviews and have important conversations with Métis Elders, traditional Knowledge Keepers and community members to understand the role culture plays in the lives of Métis peoples, and the knowledge and actions drawn from traditional ways of knowing and being that are integral to the building of such culture.

The project focuses on how cultural connectivity plays a role in being both mentally and physically healthy, such as by encouraging socialization, healthy eating, physical activity and other behaviours that

lead to lower risk of cancer. The team hopes to develop a cultural health framework that can be applied in other Métis communities in Canada to provide equitable access to primary cancer prevention.

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patient partners, and our research team, focuses on the strengths inherent in Saskatchewan Métis communities,” said Groot.

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their connection to culture that can be shared with other communities.”

Other USask researchers involved in the project include Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD) from the USask College of Arts and Science and Dr. Tracey Carr (PhD) from the USask College of Medicine.

$9.3 million worth of pavement marking completed Another successful year of pavement marking has concluded for crews at the Ministry of Highways.

“In 2021-22, the Government of Saskatchewan invested $9.3 million in pavement markings,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “This important safety investment provides clear direction for Saskatchewan’s motorists, which helps decrease collisions.”

The reflective pavement marking assists drivers when it’s dark and in poor weather conditions. Between May and December, the crews repainted nearly 21,000 kilometres of centre lines and more than 38,500 kilometres of edge lines on Saskatchewan highways. If all those lines were placed end-to-end, they would be more than long enough to circle the earth.

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The Government of Saskatchewan is improving more than 1,350 km of provincial highways this year, the second of its 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways.

With this year’s projects, the province is ahead of the pace needed to meet this target. Another $300 million in highways stimulus funds is being invested over several years in thin-membrane surface upgrades, passing lanes and improvements to municipal roads and airports.

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Saskatchewan RCMP report 1,519 vehicle thefts in 2021 and 29% had the keys left inside In 2021: - A total of 1,519 vehicle theft files were created by Saskatchewan RCMP (in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction) January 1 - December 31, 2021.

- This is consistently more than 100 vehicle theft reports a month.

(Notes: “Vehicle” includes: cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and other vehicles with a motor such as tractors, skid steers, etc.

A few of these files had more than one vehicle reported stolen).

- At least 451 or about 29% of the vehicle owners reported to police they had left keys inside the vehicle.

- 1,095 of all reports of vehicle theft resulted in the vehicle being recovered or about 72% of the total.

These vehicles were recovered minutes, hours, days or even months later.

It is important to note that smaller vehicles, which could be loaded onto a trailer or into a truck (such as ATVs or motorcycles), had a lower recovery rate than cars, trucks, and SUVs. - 368 of the recovered vehicles were damaged in some way including being burned, stripped of parts or involved in a collision.

Some vehicles may be left running with keys inside as people warm them up and leave them to enter their home or a store for a brief moment, and return to find their vehicle gone. It is important to always take the keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

Hiding your keys inside or with the vehicle is as risky as leaving them in the ignition. With today’s push button start key fobs, the thief doesn’t even have to locate keys to steal your

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Reminder: the same risks apply to commercial vehicles such as semi trailers, farm tractors and heavy equipment as they do a personal vehicle – keys left inside can lead to theft.

“Our Crime Analysts are able to sort through the data we receive when people report crimes such as these vehicle thefts and are able to track criminal activities and trends this way,” says Sgt. Scott Hunter of the Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Prevention and Crime Reduction Unit.

“This intelligence-based information tells us that some stolen vehicles are additionally used in the commission of other crimes including break and enters, dangerous driving and flight from police. So vehicle thefts sometimes end up being more than just vehicle thefts.”

Here are a few additional tips for vehicle owners to help prevent theft: - Remember to remove all valuable items out of your vehicle whenever possible, including tools, bank cards, and personal identification – all of which can lead to additional criminal activity.

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- Do not leave keys in the vehicle when you run out of fuel on the road.

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2021 was a record year in the Saskatchewan forestry sector, as the province set a new record of $1.8 billion in forestry product sales.

Massive forestry year: Saskatchewan hits record $1.8 billion in sales

By Matt Johnson Local Journalism Initiative reporter (The StarPhoenix) The Saskatchewan government says a record year in the forestry sector in 2021 bodes well for its decade-long target.

The province says 2021 was a record-setter in Saskatchewan forestry, with $1.8 billion in forestry product sales, a 60-per-cent increase from 2021’s number of $1.1 billion.

The province attributes the growth to increasing market prices for lumber and oriented strand board (OSB), continued growth of Asian economies and an increase in housing starts in the U.S. “These record numbers are more great news for Saskatchewan’s economy and show we’re fully on track to achieve our goals of doubling forestry sector growth by 2030 and substantially increasing the value of our exports,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said.

The $1.8 billion number breaks a 16-year

record of $1.4 billion set in 2005, according to the province.

More than 75 per cent of Saskatchewan’s primary forest products are exported to other countries: 67 per cent of lumber and OSB to the U.S. and 100 per cent of pulp to Asia.

“Forestry is currently the largest sector in our province’s north, supports nearly 8,000 jobs and relies heavily on Indigenous workers and businesses,” Eyre said.

In September, the provincial government announced timber allocations to support four major forestry projects, totalling nearly $1 billion in capital investments; the projects are expected to create more than 2,600 forestry jobs.

One of the projects was One Sky Forest Products’ new $250-million facility to produce OSB, which is expected to make 600 million square feet of three-quarter inch thick boards each year.

Other projects include the expansion of the Carrot River sawmill, upgrades to facilitate increased lumber pro-

duction at the Big River sawmill, and the reopening of the Prince Albert pulp mill.The province has seven large primary forest product facilities producing lumber, OSB and pulp.

According to the government, approximately 210 businesses produce a variety of primary and secondary forest prod ucts, and more than 230 supply chain businesses provide goods and services that support primary forest product manufacturers.

Meadow Lake’s NorSask Forest Products is one of those 210 companies; the government says it’s the largest 100 per cent First Nationsowned forest product mill in Canada.

According to the province, Indigenous people comprise more than 27 per cent of Saskatchewan’s total forestry sector workforce, the highest percentage of any province. Thirty per cent of the provincial timber supply is allocated to Indigenous businesses, also the highest percentage of any province.

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EDITORIAL 3-on-3 hockey on Olympic radar, new league launching The development of 3-on-3 hockey has been seen as everything from an abomination by some fans, to an exciting new opportunity to grow the sport by others.

E.J. Johnston would certainly fall into the category of those seeing huge potential in ice hockey with fewer players and shorter game times, but potentially more action and goals too.

Johnston is Chief Executive Officer with 3ICE, a new sports league which will go city-to-city with a number of 3-on3 teams playing day-long style tournaments. The league was planned to launch in 2021, but that was put on-hold amid the COVID pandemic, but is now set to launch June 18 in Las Vegas, with eight events planned leading up to the championship Sept. 20, again in Vegas.

London, ON. July 16, and Quebec City July 30, are the Canadian spots on the schedule.

Now set to finally launch Johnston said he is feeling “a perfect cocktail” of emotions sug-

gesting it is like his baby finally being born and introduced to the world leaving him with feelings of “hope, joy, excitement, fear.”

Getting to this point has been “extremely difficult,” given the pandemic, Johnston told Yorkton This Week in a recent interview. “It’s been very difficult but we knew we had something special here.”

While noting “the lockdowns were hard for everybody,” and adding that was especially true of new enterprises, it was a case of having faith that their concept for 3-on-3 hockey would be successful, so they persevered.

“Any challenges . . . we found solutions,” said Johnston.

So what does Johnston see as making 3ICE set for success?

To start with goals will be “incentivised,” he said.

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And, the game will be about non-stop action, for example pucks will be live off the protective netting, penalties will automatically be a penalty shot, and there will be no face-offs after a goal, just a quick reset and go.

“We want to keep things flowing really quickly,” said Johnston.

Try-outs for players are set for Vegas in April.

Johnston said they are targeting three pools of potential talent, former National Hockey League players ages roughly 31-35, North American players now playing overseas who are generally going to be 26-33, and then about 20 per cent

of players coming from Canadian and U.S. colleges who are 22-26.

From the camp six teams with a total roster of 42 players will be selected, along with a couple of emergency goaltenders and an eightto-10 player taxi squad.

Rosters will begin to be revealed in May. Johnston said games are set to air on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports in the U.S., and to 185 countries around the world via ESPN. While 3ICE hopes the idea of 3-on-3 hockey can carve out a summertime niche, there is also growing interest in the game internationally.

Shortly after completion of the recent Winter

Olympics a story came out suggesting a possibility 3-on-3 hockey could serve as a secondary event at future similar to the recent addition of 3-on-3 basketball at the Summer Olympics, or the mixed double curling competitions.

The idea appears to have interest from Olympic organizers who have long held interest in adding more events to its roster, hence the rather quick addition of mixed doubles curling, and from the International Ice Hockey Federation too.

It is unlikely 3-on3 hockey will be ready for the 2026 Olympics, the timeframe would be rather tight to make that happen but it is apparently very much on the agenda for the IOC and IIHF, and it will return to the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea.

One could certainly see 3-on-3 hockey being a full medal sport by the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Johnston suggested adding 3-on-3 hockey

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E. J. Johnston to the Olympics was “a no-brainer,” adding he doesn’t see why it would take until 2030. “I’ll be surprised if it takes that long. I think they should probably have it as a trial sport at the next Olympics.”

Johnston said he sees 3-on-3 being successful at the Olympics for the same reasons as for 3ICE, “it’s the best part of hockey,” likening it to “tack meet, hair on fire, up and down hockey.”

The quick games fit the attention span of today’s fan too.

“A word I use is ‘snackable.’ It’s fun, innovative and ‘snackable’,” said Johnston.

USask study finds dog therapy can reduce ER patients’ pain and anxiety

By Victoria Dinh USask Media Relations University of Saskatchewan (USask) research shows therapy dogs can help reduce pain and improve wellbeing for people treated in emergency rooms.

St. John Ambulance therapy dog teams were introduced for 10-minute visits at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) emergency department in Saskatoon.

Patients reported clinic-

ally significant changes in pain, anxiety, depression and well-being after the canine intervention compared to treatment without.

The results of a controlled clinical trial

by USask teams were published in the peerreviewed journal PLOS ONE on March 9, 2022.

The study was funded through a Royal University Hospital Foundation $20,000 Research Grant.

Research took place

under the leadership of Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD), USask Research Chair in One Health and Wellness and co-founder of the PAWS Your Stress program, and Dr. James Stempien (MD), provincial head, Emergency Medicine. The team included other USask researchers and students from several colleges, as well as patient advisors.

A total of 48 per cent of patients who received the intervention experienced a reduction in

anxiety, while changes were also noted by participants for pain (43 per cent), depression (46 per cent) and improved wellbeing (41 per cent).

“The findings of this study contribute important knowledge towards the potential value of emergency department therapy dogs to affect patients’ experience of pain, and related measures of anxiety, depression and well-being,” said Dell. “This is the first controlled trial of its

kind in Canada — and elsewhere as far as we know.”

“The Emergency Room is a hectic place, and as an ER doctor myself, I know that anything we can do to improve the patient experience is welcomed,” Stempien added.

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Public engagement on virtual care The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking feedback from patients and health care providers on their experiences with virtual care.

Saskatchewan quickly adopted new methods to safely connect patients to their doctor or another health care provider two years ago without stepping out their door, through virtual care.

“Saskatchewan patients have now had millions of virtual medical appointments to directly connect with their health care providers during the pandemic,” Health

Minister Paul Merriman said. “Virtual care can be as simple as a telephone call, text or email but can also be a video visit with a member of your health care team.

“We want to hear what both patients and health care workers have to say about their experience. And if you haven’t used virtual care, we’d like to hear about that too.

I encourage everyone to participate as we work to shape the future of virtual care.”

The information gathered will be used to develop a long-term provincial strategy around virtual care. The province is also

funded by donors to the Royal University Hospital Foundation.

seeking input from health system partners and other affected organizations on their experience using virtual care over the last two years.

Please visit virtualcare.saskatchewan.ca to participate. There are several ways to provide input, such as voting in polls, completing a survey, and sharing a story or idea.

Participation opportunities will be open until April 30, 2022.

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Simple game if memory up to it Sometimes a game comes in a rather smallish, unassuming box. It’s not a particularly wellhyped game. It’s not on a ‘must-have’ list.

So when you crack the cellophane and take it to the table, you are very much on a journey of discovery – knowing little about the game pre-firstplay.

Such was the case with Fort, originally released in Europe in 2015 from designer Dominique Ehrhard.

Fort has a look of a children’s game, the pieces are thick cardboard cut large, with art very much of a cartoon nature.

But, being a game reliant entirely on memory, it’s not exactly for young children, at least without a helpful older sibling or adult on hand to offer some help.

The game plays simple enough, the pieces are spread out on the table face down. Note you will need some serious table room because the 45 tiles are large.

In Fort players are trying to build a fort wall of 10 tiles. With each tile numbered 1-45, the pieces in the wall must be built in order, the lowest number starting the wall, and progressing as the game develops.

So if you start your wall with 10, you can’t then add tiles one-tonine to the wall.

Players then take turns selecting a tile, showing it to others, and either placing it in their wall, or you replace it face down, where any player can select it on a subsequent turn. That is where a good memory is helpful, recalling where certain numbers you can use have already been revealed.

In the basic game that’s it. The first player to lay out 10 tiles wins.

There is a variant, advanced ruleset, which you might as well start with, because even with a little added spice the game is simple.

The key difference is that first to 10 tiles ends the game but the winner is the player whose tiles add up to the highest score, which creates a bit more strategy.

Also, some of the tiles, in addition to the number, have some art included; a king, queen, prince, princess, ravens, cannon, tower and wizard. Each has a special rule attached to it.

For example, when a cannon is selected you can remove one piece from an opponent’s wall.

Of course if a player has a tower it protects tiles between towers from cannon fire.

King and queen tiles add three points to a player’s score, prince and princess one point each, or three as a pair, while ravens are worth one point each.

THE MEEPLE GUILD (YORKTON) meeple.guild@gmail.com The wizard allows a player to add any tile into their wall, once. So you can go back and insert one into the sequence.

The extra points are especially game changing, but the wizard and cannon are at least fun additions.

While not the deepest game, it was fun for a play, or two, and will be a good filler game, although admittedly

those at our table are not huge memory game fans.

Where Fort can shine would be for a family with children seven-plus, or at play schools looking to teach memory and numbers, or perhaps for seniors, as a tool to keep the mind sharp. Even on our shelf it is one that while simple, was a surprise in how neatly it played. Check it out at www.mjgames.ca

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Ode to the Driver’s Test - Part One Before he died, the last thing my father whispered to me was, “You’re going to get some money.

Promise me that you’ll have a little fun with it.”

Being the kind of daughter who wanted to please my dad, and who felt that a dying man’s last words may hold an element of wisdom, I listened and bought … a muscle car.

As my father before me, I too love driving and adore speed. I like the smell of gasoline and burnt rubber, as well as the indescribable sensation of hearing and feeling a lot of horses under the hood. These things make my heart beat faster and get my adrenalin pumping. But enough about that.

I’m dedicating this two-part article to all persons (teens or otherwise), who find themselves with a driving test looming ahead. Firstly, take heart!

You may not pass the first time but there is hope!

I say this … because I lost mine, for awhile, along the way. Secondly, I will be advising of what NOT TO SAY if you find yourself in the following similar predicament(s).

(Some of us, indeed, must learn the hard way. Of this, I am no stranger.)

Thirdly, if you do fail a test, or few, you’ll be able to say, “At least I wasn’t as bad as her.”

When I turned sixteen, like many in my age group, my immediate goal was to get a driver’s license. For someone who has had, and has, a passion for driving, you would think I’d have quickly aced the milestone that is the driving exam but, alas, herein lies the truth.

(Full disclosure—I was tested elsewhere.

No one in our fair city of Yorkton was involved in any of the following scenarios.)

TEST ONE - I started out nervously but as we progressed, things went

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Near the end of our allotted time together, the male examiner said, “Okay. You’ve done really well. Only two marks off for your parallel park.

Just make a left turn at the next light and I will give you your license.”

Unfortunately for me, but even more-so for he, the excitement of my success overcame me prematurely. As I entered the last intersection, I couldn’t quite see the oncoming thru-lane of traffic because of the line of vehicles ahead, all of whom were also trying to turn left. Instead

of inching my way slowly into the intersection to VISUALIZE if someone was coming straight through—as a person with one ounce of critical thinking skill would— I … just went. The car with the right-of-way, who would soon be upon us, slammed on his brakes while I did the only thing I could think of—poured on the gas to avoid the collision. Because of my quick response, by speeding through the intersection, I did succeed in avoiding the crash but I learned just as quickly that … seatbelts are lengthy and …

if the instructor lands in your lap—surprisingly— one does not pass the test, even if previously told she would.

After he’d crawled back into his own seat and regained some semblance of composure, the examiner mumbled, “Well, it was good … until then. You do know what you did wrong?”

I thought he should know but since he’d asked, I answered. “Yes.” He looked at me quizzically then, as though waiting for further explanation.

Sadly, I must have suffered unimaginable brain damage, as proven by my next words.

“But …” (Never say but!)

“But,” I stupidly continued, “I did drive fast enough to avoid the collision. Shouldn’t I get points back for that?”

He looked at me with an in-comprehendible expression (which I’m guessing I could dissect correctly today, if

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given the chance) before he answered. “Let me get this straight.” (Long pause) “You are actually asking me if … you should get points BACK for not killing me?!”

Thankfully, I shut up then and didn’t return for another test for quite some time—also a strong suggestion from him.

If this is not enough to give you the encouragement that is this writer’s intention, stay tuned … there is even more embarrassment and failure to come!

It’s time to remove ice fishing shelters With ice fishing season winding down, anglers should plan to remove their ice fishing shelters before the deadlines - March 15 south of Highway 16 and March 31 north of the highway.

Spring weather is unpredictable and it can be easy to overestimate how much time you have to safely remove your ice shelter. Every year, shelters end up abandoned on the melting ice, posing a danger to boaters, water skiers and others enjoying our lakes. Leftover debris can also wash up on shore, causing litter and potential environmental hazards.

Ice fishing structures must be removed from the ice surface and transported away, along with all litter and leftover debris. Shelters not removed may result in the owner’s prosecution, with the structure and its contents confiscated. All shelters require the owner’s complete name, address and phone number marked clearly on the outside, in letters that are at least 2.5 cm high.

Anyone travelling on the ice should be extremely cautious. Slush indicates that ice is quickly eroding, and fluctuating temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are also indicators of unsafe ice conditions. Ice thickness and strength can vary considerably from one area to another, so check and be sure.

For more information about fishing in Saskatchewan, check the Anglers Guide, available online at saskatchewan. ca/fishing.

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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International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination upcoming

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer March 21 is designated by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, explained Darlene Stakiw, on behalf of the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

Stakiw said it is “a day observed all around the world to focus attention on the problems of racism and the need to promote racial harmony. The UN made this designation in 1966 to mark a tragic event that took place in 1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa when 69 people lost their lives and 180 others were injured when the police fired on a crowd of peaceful demonstrators who were challenging laws that restricted black South Africans’ movements under apartheid.”

Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN initiative and launched its first annual campaign against racial discrimination in 1989.

“In Saskatchewan, this remains the day when we join with nations around the world to promote a society which is free from all forms of racism,” said Stakiw.

Stakiw said it is important we realize we need to be accepting of others.

“We are one human family. These words occur in both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. There is much diversity in this family and from that diversity we draw great strength. Every member of this family deserves equal consideration. The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan is coordinating efforts throughout the province to recognize and reject racism,” she said.

Locally the Multicultural Council is offering an educational opportunity using the book Hanna’s Suitcase by Karen Levine, with two ‘Book Clubs in a Bag’ available at Yorkton Public Library.

Through the book, readers “learn of Hanna’s loving par-

ents and older brother, George, and discover how the family’s happy life in a small town was turned upside down by the invasion of the Nazis.

Based on an award-win-

ning CBC documentary, Hana’s Suitcase takes the reader on an incredible journey full of mystery and memories,” notes secondstorypress.ca On Thursday, March

24, we are hosting an event with Yorkton Film Festival who has been a great partner and supporter for many years.

There will be a film screening of “Inside

Hanna’s Suitcase” followed by facilitated small group discussions.

Even if you haven’t read the book, you are most welcome to attend the film screening and

discussion, said Stakiw.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. It is a free event but they are asking people to register at EventBrite. ca to ensure we have refreshments.

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The Canora Pharmacy appreciates our Pharmacists and their team for all they do.

Canora Pharmacy 216 Main St., Canora, SK Phone: 306-563-5411 Fax: 306-563-1241

6 services offered in pharmacies Pharmacies offer a wide range of services to simplify your life and meet your needs. Here are six things you might be able to do at your local pharmacy.

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5. MEET WITH A NURSE Yo u c a n m a ke a n appointment with a nurse to discuss your health concerns or arrange a follow-up meeting to monitor a chronic illness.

You can also schedule 2. GET A PRESCRIPTION blood tests, blood Did you know your pressure checks, ear pharmacist can prescribe cleanings and more. certain drugs for minor ailments that don’t 6. GET VACCINATED require a diagnosis from Did you know you can your doctor? They can receive many vaccines in prescribe medication to the reassuring setting of treat head lice, acne, your local pharmacy? Flu a l l e r g i c r e a c t i o n s , vaccines, for example, are menstrual p a i n , widely available at most hemorrhoids, cold sores pharmacies. and more.

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The critical role of pharmacists in public health March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month. This event presents the perfect opportunity to recognize the crucial role of pharmacists in their communities. Here are three ways these professionals bolster the Canadian health-care system.

1. THEY FACILITATE ACCESS TO CARE More than 42,500 pharmacists work at over 10,500 pharmacies across Canada. In fact, pharmacists are the most accessible health-care professionals in the country and help reduce pressure on the entire medical system.

2. THEY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS If you have a minor health problem, you can meet with a pharmacist for professional advice and treatment. You may be able to avoid having to make an appointment with your family doctor or visit an emergency room. In this way, pharmacists help reduce the number of hospitalizations.

3. THEY OFFER MULTIPLE SERVICES Pharmacists serve the public in many ways. They can offer treatment for urinary tract infections, perform medical assessments, prescribe medications for minor ailments, offer advice on healthy living and provide an assortment of other services.

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Canora senior bonspiel returns to the delight of curlers Courtesy of Canora Courier After being shut down

by COVID-19 the Canora Senior Bonspiel returned on March 7 to 10, giving experienced curlers across the region a chance to once again see each other face-to-face, while satisfying their love of on-ice competition.

With 15 teams entered, each team played five 6-end games under the Brandon Draw format.

Four points were awarded for a win, two points for a tie, and two points for each end won. In an all-Canora matchup Ron Hoehn’s Canora foursome entered their final game against Bob Kolodziejski trailing Laird Gervais of Crystal Lake by six points, after the Gervais rink had played its fifth game earlier. Hoehn defeated Kolodziejski and picked up 12 points to claim first place in the bonspiel, with Gervais finishing second. The Ross Tressel rink of Yorkton and Canora came in third.

In addition to Hoehn at skip, the other members of the winning rink were: Robert Waselenko, third; Brian Herriges,

At the hotly contested Canora Senior Bonspiel held from March 7 to 10, the winning team, from left, was: Ron Hoehn, skip; Robert Waselenko, third; Brian Herriges, second, and Maxine Stinka, lead. second and Maxine Stinka lead.

Adding to the fun of the event, there were other competitions to keep everyone involved.

In the individual draw to the button, Hoehn picked up another first place finish. Gloria Rathgeber of Yorkton finished second.

In team draw to the house competition, Norquay curlers proved to be the class of the field.

The Ted Kreklewetz foursome finished first and Sharon Naclia’s team finished second.

The Naclia rink also

Vickie and Darryl Stevens swept hard all the way to keep this rock on line for a raise attempt.

won the award for the oldest team with a combined total of 309.

Vern Schick, organizer, said the bonspiel went very well.

“It was the first time curling in two years for some of the out-of-town players,” explained Schick. “I believe we had at least 10 players over 80 years of age. There were numerous close games and many good shots were made.”

The Canora Senior Bonspiel was originally scheduled for late January, but Schick was happy that they made the decision to postpone.

“There were a lot of smiles and everyone was happy to see each other.

Some hadn’t seen each other for two years and it was so nice that our faces weren’t covered in face masks,” he concluded.

In addition to the foursomes mentioned earlier, other teams entered were: Bill Foreman, Ernie Gazdewich and Peter Wiwchar of Canora; Len Bazarski of Buchanan; Larry Dahl and Bob Lumley of Norquay; Nick Bodnar of Sturgis, Gerald Peesker of Kamsack and Dave Zbeetnoff of Yorkton.

Bill Foreman made a number of key shots during the Canora Senior Bonspiel.

After much discussion Don Probe, left and Ernie Gazdewich decided on their strategy for the next shot.

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Pickelball Yorkton Monthly

By Dave Weiman Wow, who says there is nothing to do in Yorkton and area in winter. I have always been impressed on the great variety of events happening here.

And, yes, pickleball is one of them.

This last month has been particularly busy. On March 5th we had our fourth Learn to Play clinic with six participants. It is always a pleasure watching folks new to the sport, find joy in being active and enjoying a new activity.

The next day, March 6, we had our first Pre-Intermediate Clinic with seven participants. This was a very encouraging clinic for Chanz and I, since we could see the progression of the ability of these players. They had all been involved in a previous Learn to Play and had reached a bit of a wall in their level of play. We truly hope our suggestions as to strategy and refined techniques were of benefit. The optimism was definitely there.

April 2, a ladies only tournament has been organized at the Gloria Hayden and will accommodate all levels of play.

Contact Anne or Sheryl for further info.

April 9th, the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association is holding a pickleball tournament at the Gloria Hayden.

This tournament is open to all players in the Parkland Valley District. Again, a most wonderful opportunity for players of either sex and any level of play to get involved in a tournament. The players will be competing against other players in their playing ability and within a five year age range. Doesn’t get any fairer than that, no more excuses. People can advance to SSFA Provincials in Prince Albert June 14-16.

On March 9, we even convinced our local MP Cathay Wagantall to come out and give it a try. She did very well for the time she spent playing, and quite frankly that didn’t surprise me; she is quite athletic and has that competitive streak in her. She really enjoyed getting out and enjoyed the sport very much.

As with others, darn work gets in the way at times.

We do hope to work with the city to accommodate our working people with better times in the future. The desire with the local people is there.

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Spring weight restrictions begin This is the time of year when truckers and shippers must begin reducing loads on secondary highways in Saskatchewan. All secondary highways return to regulation weights, which will help prevent damage to these roads this spring.

“At various times of the year, weight restrictions are put in place on some highways as a measure to prevent damage to the surface and roadbeds,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “As the warmer weather rolls in, some roads can become susceptible to soft spots and surface cracks.”

During the coldest months of December, January and February, roadbeds freeze and become stronger, and subsequently supports heavier truck loads.

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Collin Hartl, right presented Robert Wilson with the oldest male rider prize at the Lintlaw 75 poker derby.

Lisa Brownlee, left, made the presentation to Preston Dyck, who won the second top winning hand at the Lintlaw 75 poker derby.

Hanna Mottram, right, was presented with the second place award for raising the most monies.

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Greg Nelson of Tisdale, left, won the top winning hand at the Lintlaw 75 poker derby held March 5. Lisa Brownlee, board member, made the presentation.

Lintlaw 75 snowmobile derby returns, but smaller than in the past years Courtesy of Preeceville Progress There were 148 sleds attracted to the Lintlaw 75 Snowmobile derby held on March 5.

Riders had the opportunity to select from two trails that took riders through Big Valley Lake to Cougar Canyon in the Porcupine Forest, said Bailey Murray, one of the organizers. Trails chosen by riders were 75 miles or a shorter 55-mile route. Riders met back at the Lintlaw Hall for sup-

per. The supper was a chili meal, all donated by the community members and the public was invited to join in the supper.

There were 35 persons that attended the supper over and above the riders.

The top three winning hands were as follows.

Greg Nelson of Tisdale won the first prize of $1,000. Preston Dyck of Humboldt won second prize of $500 and Cody Pearson of Nut Mountain $250 for third.

Dale Peacock of Saskatoon won

first prize for most money raised in hand.

Hanna Mottram of Kelvington won the second prize for most money raised and Alvena Oryszczyn of Lintlaw won the third prize.

Donna Ziola was the oldest female rider and Robert Wilson was the oldest male rider. Jim Holowachuk of Lloydminster was the farthest away rider to participate.

Rhonda Murrison won the liquor basket.

Dale Peacock, right, was the top winner for raising the most hands during the Lintlaw 75 poker derby.

SIGN working with Youth Resilience Project

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton council was provided a report Monday on Youth Resilience Project which is an ongoing SIGN initiative.

“All children and youth need to be surrounded with networks of individuals and institutions that provide them with support, opportunities, boundaries and structure, and nurture in them the commitments, values, competencies, and positive identity they need to grow up healthy and competent,” explained Darran Teneycke, a community skills worker with SIGN, adding funding is through the Morris Foundation.

Teneycke said the YRP has four objectives; • Cultivate Community Readiness, Energy & Commitment • Positive Youth Development • Risk Reduction • Effective Treatment & Support for Youth with Greater Needs In conjunction with the four objectives they’re organizing 40 key developmental assets.

“The choices youth make and the way they live their lives, including doing their best in school, staying healthy and safe, are strongly linked with what researchers call Developmental Assets,” said Teneycke.

Grouped into eight categories, the assets are positive qualities, skills, characteristics, and experiences all young people need.

In terms of the project to-date Teneycke said “All schools in Yorkton are supporting the project.

“I have a commitment

from 17 Community Based Organizations or Ministry Departments to be part of Yorkton’s

Alliance of Asset Champions.”

In addition, he has commitment from the

The choices youth make and the way they live their lives, including doing their best in school, staying healthy and safe, are strongly linked with what researchers call Developmental Assets.

— Darran Teneycke Community Skills Worker, SIGN

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Teneycke.

Upcoming, Teneycke said he will do a survey called the Developmental Asset Profile in the spring with all youth in grades 6-12 to see where they have

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With two wins on the weekend the Terriers finished sixth overall in the SJHL, and now play Melfort in the opening round of the playoffs.

Terriers face Mustangs in playoffs

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Terriers will face the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round of the SJHL playoffs.

The Terriers finished the regular season with a record of 29-22-1-6 for 65 points, second best in the Viterra Division well back of Estevan with 91, to sit sixth overall in the SJHL, but still a season that Terrier GM and head coach Mat Hehr is satisfied with.

“When we started

we didn’t know what to expect,” he said, adding the feeling going in was that “it was sort of a rebuilding year.”

But the team jelled quickly.

“I think the team really surprised from what we had envisioned,” said Hehr.

It helped when they added veteran Zack McIntyre who ended his overall season with 20 goals and 40 points, noted Hehr.

And the play of rookie Kael DePape in net was huge.

“He’s been standing on his head,” offered Hehr. “Every time he’s in net he gives us a chance to win.”

The Terriers are somewhat ‘big games’ tested at this point, having fought hard to win seven of their last eight games to finish sixth overall, and not have to face the league’s top team Estevan or Humboldt in the opening round. Both teams eclipsed 90 points this season.

So how do the two teams stack up against each other?

The Mustangs finished first in the Sherwood Division with a record of 34-15-4-5 for 77 points, third overall.

Offensively the Terriers scored 178 goals, only eighth best in the league, while Melfort netted 207 third best in the league.

The teams met Dec. 3, in Melfort with the Terriers winning 6-2, while in Yorkton Nov. 20, Melfort won 3-2 in a shoot-out, and won 2-0 in Melfort Nov. 13. The Mustangs also won Sept.

28 in Yorkton, 5-3.

The Terriers top goal scorer was Kishaun Gervais with 22, tied for 18th among SJHL shooters, and no Terriers was in the top-20 for assists.

Nolan Doeell scored 29 goals and 60 points to lead Melfort.

On defence the Terriers allowed 162 which was fourth best in the league, led by Kael DePape in net. He played in 43 games and record a 2.32 goals against average, fourth best in the league, His save percentage of .915 was sixth best.

By comparison Melfort

allowed 165 as a team fifth best in the league.

The Mustangs had two goalies in the top-10 in the SJHL, Joel Favreau sixth best in GAA at 2.74 in 26 games, and James Venne seventh at 2.76 in 33 games. The two netminders had a save percentage of .902 and .898.

The playoffs will start with two games in Melfort, expected over the weekend, before switching to the Westland Insurance Arena for games three and four.

Chamber announces business award finalists

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 finalists for the Celebrate Success Business Awards.

Several of the awards will be determined at the upcoming event April. 6, at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, explained Darcy Spilchen, CEO of major sponsor Baker Tilley Canada in Yorkton, at a breakfast release Friday.

The Award of Excellence sponsored

by Parkland College is one such award.

The judging panel agreed that the three applications received were all worthy candidates for this award, he explained, adding as a result three awards will be presented, the recipients announced at the awards dinner.

The People’s Choice Award, sponsored by the Chamber, will be determined by the people attending the awards dinner, with attendees having the opportunity to vote for one business from all of the finalists, explained Spilchen.

The small and large business of the year will also be announced at the Celebrate Success Business Awards Dinner. The recipients of these two awards were chosen by the judging panel from all the completed applications, explained Spilchen.

A slate of candidates for the Business Leader of the Year Award was presented to the Judging panel which was then tasked with selecting the recipient of that award. The recipient of the award, sponsored by YBID,

will be announced at the dinner, noted Spilchen.

In other award categories the nominees are;

Marketing sponsored by Community Futures Ventures · Maple Ag & Outdoors · Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual · RCM Outdoors · Uptown Casuals

Community Merit sponsored by SaskTel · Kinsmen Club of Yorkton · Prairie Harvest Christian Life Centre · Yorkton Exhibition Association · Yorkton Flour Mill Heritage Society · Yorkton Lions Club · Yorkton Nursery School Cooperative

Safety sponsored by WorkSafe Saskatchewan · Credence Construction · Pattison Agriculture · Triple A Directional Drilling · Property restoration sponsored by the City of Yorkton · Burger King Yorkton · New Philippines Product Store · Tapps Sports Lounge & Grill · Yorkton Animal Health Centre

Community involvement sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union · Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse Casual · The Medicine Shoppe · Yorkton Tribal Council

Darcy Spilchen, CEO of major sponsor Baker Tilley Canada in Yorkton announces the nominees.

Business growth & expansion sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal · Credence Construction · Grain Millers Canada · Triple A Directional Drilling

New business venture sponsored by Key Auto Group · Lakeview Insurance (Yorkton) · RCM Outdoors · Smak Ukrainian Store · Yorkton Dental

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With the right opportunities, Saskatchewan students will excel

By Patrick Maze, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President In a world of immense unpredictability, teachers have innovated, pivoted and done all they can to ensure Saskatchewan’s students receive the best education possible.

COVID-19 has demonstrated the value of schools in a completely new way. Education is one of society’s most important investments because everything from engaged citizens to a strong economy is built on a solid educational foundation.

As we move forward, a critical decision now faces us: how can Saskatchewan build and maintain a world-class public education system that sets every Saskatchewan student up to reach their potential?

Saskatchewan possesses an exceptionally highquality public education system because our teachers are some of the most educated, well-trained and dedicated professionals you will find. Today’s teachers have access to far more information about how students learn and are more responsive to the broad range of learning styles and needs they arrive with at school each day. Because of that knowledge, teachers in Saskatchewan are far more aware of and impacted by classroom complexity.

Educators use the term class complexity to describe the array of needs present in a given classroom. These often include learning, behavioural, cultural, language and accommodation needs. The spectrum of student needs ranges from those requiring intensive support to gifted students, all of which requires the teacher to construct an experience that is challenging, rewarding and enriching while also meeting provincial standards for curricular outcomes. In 2021, 78 percent of Saskatchewan teachers reported that the complexity of their classroom has increased over the previous two years. All of this is compounded exponentially as many classes throughout the province get larger and larger. In 2021, a Saskatchewan teacher stated: “Class size and composition are more demanding. How do you meet individual needs when you have 30 students with varying abilities, behaviours and emotional needs?” Class complexity was a growing issue before the pandemic and has been pushed to the forefront by the pandemic.

Neither schools nor teachers are meant to be simple “conveyors of information.” Each of us spends a huge number of our waking hours from early childhood to early adulthood at school, meaning that PreK- 12 education plays a substantial role in shaping our future.

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Grinders’ goalie celebrates 80th birthday

By Tyson Off Staff Writer John Garbutt, goalie for the Yorkton Grinders Old Timers hockey in Yorkton, celebrated his 80th birthday on March 1st and hit the ice the next day.

“I started skating in about 1950,” said Garbutt, adding, “the first time I put on goal pads was about 1957.”

Garbutt, who grew up in Hanna, Alberta, said he has been playing hockey since he was 16.

“When I first started playing hockey I played forward,” noting, “I could skate with anyone, but I was never too confident with the puck.”

Garbutt said he discovered he had a knack for goaltending, stating that he could move laterally really well.

“I probably realized

that I had a real talent for the position too late in life,” said Garbutt, adding, “I’m quite sure I would have done better if I had some decent coaching and encouragement.”

Garbutt said he has played for multiple clubs over the past 64 years.

“In 1958 to ’59, I was playing in the Highway 9 League,” noting the league was juvenile, equivalent to Jr. B. “In ’59 to ’60 I went to a town called Nanton, south of Calgary.”

In Nanton, Garbutt spent two years playing for the Foothills Hockey League. From there he would move to Calgary where he would play for the Calgary Varsities in the Bill Powers Media League, eventually moving on to play in the Alberta Summer Hockey

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League.

“In the late 70’s, throughout the mid-80s, I played in the ASHL,” said Garbutt, adding, “a lot of the Western Hockey League players

played in that league to stay in shape [during their off season].”

The league was essentially a drop-in of sorts where anyone could show up and play, even

the pros.

“Al MacInnis showed up, I think it was 1986; he had the hardest shot in hockey at that time.”

MacInnis played for the Calgary Flames at the time and would later go on to win a Stanley Cup with them in the 1988-1989 season.

Garbutt recalled facing MacInnis.

“He had quite a few shots and I managed to get in front of quite a few of them,” said Garbutt, adding, “It was scary, and it was also a thrill.”

Garbutt would go on to play in the ASHL for thirteen years before moving to Saskatchewan.

“In the year 2000, the wife and I moved to her family farm near Bangor,” said Garbutt.

In 2007, Garbutt started playing for the Grinders. Now, in his 15th year with the team,

Garbutt is unsure if he will continue.

“I don’t know whether I’ll play after this season or not,” said Garbutt, adding that even once he’s hung up his pads, he’ll still come out and skate for the exercise.

In April, Garbutt will attend the Estevan Strippers Annual Tournament with the Grinders, where he thinks he’ll be the oldest goaltender.

“The tournament has been running for about 35 years,” said Garbutt, noting, “To my knowledge, the oldest goaltender [from past events] was 78.”

Garbutt still finds time to watch hockey in his spare time. He said he cheers for Canadian teams with no particular favourite and also possess season tickets to the Yorkton Terriers.

Prairie Ice wins two playoff rounds Courtesy of Kamsack Times The Prairie Ice Female U15A girls hockey team has started the playoffs in the Sask Female Hockey League on a roll, winning four straight games to sweep the first two rounds.

But the Ice knew right from the first game in Canora against Estevan on February 27 that they were in for a battle, according to head coach Ryan Hauber.

“They had a great goalie,” said Hauber.

“We outshot them double in the first game but they still took us to triple overtime.”

Marlee Sedor of Yorkton scored the winner for the ice about five minutes into the third overtime period for a 3-2 victory.

“As a coach, you get more grey hairs in a game like that,” admitted Hauber. “I just try to keep the girls on an even keel even if they’re tired, focus on getting the next shot on goal.”

Winning a game like that tends to have a significant impact on players long after the game is over.

“In following games it gives them tenacity to push through hardships, which is not easy when

you’re tired,” shared Hauber.

The Ice looked good early in game two in Estevan on March 5, building a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes.

“Our girls played well for the first two periods,” assessed Hauber. “Give them credit, Estevan clawed back in the third and made it 3-2. But we preserved and got the win by 5-2.”

The series win against Estevan set up a second round date with the Balcarres Barracudas, who had finished just ahead of the Ice in the regular season standings.

A fast start was the difference as the Ice took game one of the series on the road against Balcarres on March 9.

A three-goal first period, including a goal in the first 30 seconds by Makayla Heshka of Canora, started the Ice on the way to a 4-3 win.

Other goal scorers were Emery Rogers of Foam Lake with two, and one

by Jenaya Stevenson of Cote First Nation.

Assists were contributed by: Katherine Hauber and Paisley Wolkowski of Canora, Jessica Madsen of Theodore, Camryn Nelson of Preeceville and Jordyn Seversen of Pelly. The teams split four minor penalties.

Making life difficult for Balcarres defenders with strong forechecking were Prairie Ice teammates, No. 7 Makayla Heshka of Canora and No. 16 Alaina Roebuck of Buchanan.

“Balcarres has a really strong defence,” said Hauber. “In game one we started really well, but they fought back and tied it. We were fortunate enough to score the winner.”

While game one had

it’s first goal in the first minute of the first period, game two went scoreless for better than 56 minutes. But just when it was looking like overtime was inevitable, Jessee Kopelchuk of Canora scored on a shot from

the point with just over three minutes left. Camry Nelson of Preeceville added a valuable insurance goal just over a minute later for a 2-0 final score. Assists came from: Alaina Roebuck of Buchanan, Jessica Madsen of Theodore and Marlee Sedor of Yorkton.

Hauber was not entirely pleased with his team’s performance in the early part of the game.

“There could have been goals for us sooner. We didn’t move the puck like we can in the first two periods, but we did much better in the third.”

Brooke Taylor of Kamsack was full value for the shutout with a number of big saves while the game was still scoreless, and was the winning goalie in all four

games during the first two playoff rounds.

Hauber said the credit for the team’s four straight playoff wins can be spread throughout the whole roster.

“We’re getting goals from just about all the girls, someone different seems to be contributing every night. That’s been a big part of our success.”

Next up is a series against The Parkland Fire, based out of Melville, who finished first in the division ahead of the Ice. “They have really strong forwards and a big defence, their goaltending can be weak,” said Hauber. “They’re a tough team to play against.”

Game two of the bestof-three series is set for the Canora Civic Centre tomorrow night. (March 18)

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