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Kamsack town council seeks developer interested in tiny house concept

Courtesy of Kamsack Times Town council is waiting until after the end of August to see if a developer will have expressed interest in fostering a tiny house community in Kamsack.

There’s been lots of interest in the idea since it was first floated in June, said Laura Lomenda, administrator. Council is eager to see what comes back with this exploratory opportunity and it may result in proposals from potential developers.

The tiny-house movement is an architectural and social movement that advocates living

simply in small homes.

A residential structure under 400 square feet is generally considered a tiny home and the tinyhouse movement promotes financial prudence, economically safe, shared community experiences, and a shift in consumerism-driven mindsets.

Last year students at Cote First Nation helped construct a tiny house which upon completion was made available to a community elder.

The Town of Kamsack recently acquired the titles to 14 separate residential lots, located adjacent to each other, through the tax enforcement process. This property was

These two photographs from Wikipedia demonstrate what a tiny house and a tiny house community might look like.

a trailer court until the early 1990s, said information from the Town.

Each of the lots is 15.25 metres wide by 36.56 metres deep and seven of them are on the west side of Poplar Drive and seven on the east side, the information said. Previously, each lot had a services connection pedestal for utilities. The pedestals have been removed however the sewer and water lines are believed to be still on the property.

Natural gas lines have been removed back to the main line, running down the alley.

Several lots had piles and grade beams at one time, it said. The grade beams have been removed but the piles are believed to still be in place.

Council believes these properties would be an ideal location to develop a tiny house community, especially one which utilizes energy efficiently or green technology and is seeking interested parties to initiate discussions and potential partnerships, the information said.

Kamsack has homes for

sale, but not many in the mid-range cost, Lomenda explained. There seems to be a need for self-contained houses.

The community’s medical and educational facilities are utilizing more and more temporary professionals, who then have a difficult time finding appropriate accommodations, the information said. The RCMP detachment also experiences a large annual turnover in staff and tiny houses may be an option for single members.

“Many of our seniors travel out of country during the winter and a tiny house may be an attraction option, rather than an apartment, during the summer months,” it said. “Our proximity to the provincial park and Madge Lake make Kamsack a perfect location for retired people to spend their summers, however there are limited options, outside of camping at the park.

“We have a need to better serve marginalized groups within our community” and a tiny house community might be a

Last week, Mayor Nancy Brunt, left, and Councillor Karen Koreluik looked over the site of 14-properties that Kamsack town council assumes could be an ideal location for the construction of a community of tiny houses. solution, it said.

The Town does not have any experience in housing development nor does it have a pre-conceived idea about what the partnership or end results would look like and would need to depend heavily on the knowledge and experience of a developer to ensure the success of the project, it said.

A development of tiny

houses similar to what is being envisioned in Kamsack is in Edmonton, Lomenda said, adding that because tiny houses don’t meet current building codes, council will need to adjust bylaws to accommodate such a development.

Persons wishing more information on town council’s expression of interest may contact Lomenda at the town office.

RM project approved under targeted support Courtesy of Canora Courier Lori Carr, government relations minister, has announced the first intake of municipal projects under the Targeted Sector Support Initiative, which are approved to receive more than $1.18 million of provincial support, according to a release.

One of those projects involves a collaboration between five area rural

municipalities: Buchanan, Clayton, Sliding Hills, Cote and Keys. Under the regional co-operation stream, their Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw project is receiving funding of just over $62,000.

Barry Hvidston, RM of Keys administrator, said the project could help attract more business activity to the region.

“We are excited about the news and are look-

ing forward to it,” said Hvidston. “Once the project is complete, if a developer comes to the area he or she can expect similar rules and regulations across the participating RMs.” The five RMs belong to the East Central Municipal Alliance (ECMA), which usually meets quarterly to discuss issues of common interest in the spirit of regional co-operation.

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The five participating RMs have been working on the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw project for about a year.

“Some of the participating rural municipalities don’t have zoning bylaws or the others have outdated bylaws,” said Hvidston. “Together we decided this was a good opportunity to bring zoning bylaws and official community plans up to current standards.”

Hvidston said the $62,000 grant will go toward the overall cost of the project, estimated at close to $100,000.

“If a single RM took on this project it would cost up to $40,000, so this is a significant saving,” he

said. “The participating RMs have hired a registered community planner, which is required by the province. But councils and administration will have input in the process.”

Work on the project is to be completed by the end of the year. Hvidston said each participating RM is planning fall public hearings to gather public input.

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Examples of some of the projects include training to enhance the skills of municipal administrators, developing regional emergency plans, completing a joint parks and recreation plan, improving asset management and strengthening collaboration among communities.

“Once completed, these projects will contribute to a stronger Saskatchewan and improved quality of life,” Carr said.

“Municipalities will build upon their existing administrative capacities to serve their citizens even better. As well, communities working together in key areas of interest can help resources go farther and strengthen relationships between local governments. Thank you to all of the community and municipal sector leaders who helped make this initiative a reality and to members of the steering committee for their ongoing work.”

“New North is proud to play a role in this initiative by working with other municipal organizations and the provincial government on this steering committee as we work together to advance projects that will contribute to better communities,” said Bruce Fidler, New North chairperson.

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Recognition awards presented to area volunteers Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The Yorkton-Melville Volunteer Recognition Awards were created by MP Cathay Wagantall as part of the Canada 150 celebrations, with certificates and medallions presented at the first ceremony in October 2017.

“To date, I have been honoured to recognize more than 40 very special people in Yorkton-Melville with the Volunteer Recognition Awards. The recipients of the commemorative medals and certificates were nominated by their communities, peers, friends and families, for their time and talents dedicated to fundraising projects, service organizations and special causes,” said Wagantall.

“While 2020 didn’t allow me to hold a public ceremony, this year’s recipients deserve no less recognition. Knowing how vital our volunteers are, I’m so pleased to again be able to honour those that have been so committed to bettering our communities.”

Wagantall traveled throughout the local area, personally delivering awards to local recipients.

On August 11, Wagantall, accompanied by her husband Marty, traveled to Endeavour to honour Ron and Jeannette Jaques who were nominated by Mayor Brad Romanchuk.

Wagantall recited what each recipient’s nominator wrote about each award winner.

“Jeannette Jaques is

79 years old, although you would never know it,” said Romanchuk in his nomination. “She is always willing to help out with fundraising projects and has no limit volunteering for any and all worthwhile events.

Jeannette is an active member of the Endeavour School Hall Committee, serving as treasurer and as the ‘go-to’ person for organizing fundraisers and suppers, and along with her husband Ron, Jeannette is the caretaker of the facility. In addition, Jeannette has held executive positions for the Endeavour Lioness Club, she is a member of the Endeavour and District Community Club, the Endeavour Rec Board, she volunteered for the Parkland Music Festival, and even volunteered in Preeceville with the Mushers Rendezvous, Preeceville Cultural Days and at the Preeceville Long Term Care Home.

She is also an active member of her church and choir, Trinity United. Jeannette is a charismatic person who has a smile for everyone.

The Village of Endeavour truly appreciates all that Jeannette has contributed to the Village community.”

“Like his wife Jeannette, Ronald’s volunteer service is vital and greatly appreciated by his community. Ronald was a charter member of the Endeavour Lions Club and is still a member of the Endeavour Eagles Service Club. He is a member of the Endeavour School Hall Committee and serves as caretaker

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Continued from Page 2 projects funded will benefit rural Saskatchewan.”

“From regional planning to joint bylaw operations, our hometowns are working together to provide the best quality of life to residents,” said Gordon Barnhart, SUMA president. “Funding through the TSS Initiative furthers joint municipal projects that foster inter-community co-operation, and, in the long-term, improve the sustainability of our hometowns.”

Another $186,000 of TSS funding will further support: • The development of an online training program for Saskatchewan Board of Revision members; • A labour market assessment for a potential municipal administrator program; • The online conversion of the Community and Landuse Planning module of the Municipal Leadership Development Program, and • A pilot project to mentor administrators proposed by the Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association in partnership with SARM. The TSS Initiative was established following a review of the 2018-19 Municipal Revenue Sharing program, with input from the municipal sector. The TSS Initiative provides cost-shared grants to recipients and their communities and municipal partners. The goal of the program is to help municipalities improve local governance, encourage more regional co-operation and build upon existing capacity.

Projects are funded under one of the following streams: dispute resolution and relationship building; capacity building; regional cooperation; and municipal transition. A second project intake will occur in 2021, concluded the release.

Cathay Wagantall traveled to Stenen to present Harry Prekaski, left, and Victor Wasylenchuk with volunteer recognition awards on August 12. along with Jeannette. He was a member of the local school board, the Home and School Committee, he volunteered for Stoney Acres 4H Club, Yorkton 4H Dairy Club, Preeceville Mushers Rendezvous, Parkland Music Festival, Preeceville Long Term Care Home, was a member of the Endeavour Curling Club and is an active member of Trinity United Church and choir.

“At 80 years old, Ronald is still like the energizer bunny,” said Romanchuk. “He just keeps going and going. He has a beaming personality, and is a very likable guy.

His contribution to the community is exceptional.

If we could somehow share his commitment to volunteerism and community spirit with upcoming generations, our village would greatly benefit. He is well deserving of this award.”

On August 12, Wagantall and her husband travelled to Sturgis to honour Jean Babiuk of Sturgis with a volunteer recognition award. The presentation was made at Jean’s daughter’s residence, Kristen and Conrad Peterson. Babiuk accepted the award surrounded by family and close friends, including Lillian Smith who nominated her for the award.

“For almost 50 years, Jean has given her time and talents to help provide opportunities for everyone connected to the community of Sturgis,” said Smith in her nomination letter.

“She is connected to almost every activity in the community. Jean has served 30 years with the Sturgis Housing Authority; has been secretary of the Sturgis Community Bingo and Grace United Church UCW; was on the fundraising committee of the Sturgis and District Community Hall; she has been a member of the Sturgis Horticultural Society and Ducks Unlimited; she has been an active supporter of the Sturgis Curling Club, volunteering her time in

the kitchen and supplying baked goods; and she volunteers for the School Breakfast Program.

In 2019, Babiuk was also recognized for her volunteer work with Sturgis Trojan Lacrosse.

“Jean is 79 years of age and she supports her grandchildren in all their activities especially hockey, lacrosse and figure skating by attending 99 per cent of their games and being a taxi when parents have other commitments.

She is very family and community oriented, born here and returning in 1963 after employment in Regina. She has been my friend and fellow volunteer since we first met in 1963, and I feel she is a worthy recipient for recognition,” said Smith.

Also on August 12, Wagantall traveled to Stenen to honour Harry Prekaski and Victor

Wasylenchuk of Stenen.

They were both nominated

by Councillor Adeline Watson, on behalf of the Village of Stenen.

Harry Prekaski, is 74 years old and has been a councilor off and on for the last 20 years. He has also served as the mayor of the Village of Stenen.

Victor Wasylenchuk is 81 and is the current mayor.

“Both these gentlemen have continuously done maintenance on all the Village’s equipment, water and sewer plants, trying to maintain the roads both in the summer and winter, cutting grass and maintaining the cemetery and the lagoon,” stated Watson in the nomination letter.

“The Village cannot afford a full-time maintenance person, so there we have Harry and Víctor working all hours,

day and night, to fix water breaks, the sewer pump, you name it they have done it. Harry and Victor have done all this by volunteering their time for the community that they love and where they grew up.

“Stenen is a community of approximately 90 residents and if you ask anyone of them who deserves to be recognized, they would say Harry and Victor.”

The celebration concluded with a wiener roast with salads and desserts at the Stenen Centennial Park.

Other recipients were, Courtney Hart of Wadena, Dave Spelay of Yorkton, Larry Ukrainetz of Tuffnell, James (Jim) McCallum of Saltcoats, Shirley Payne of Kelvington, and Vern Schick of Good Spirit.

Jean Babiuk, middle, of Sturgis was photographed with Lillian Smith, left, who nominated Babiuk and Cathay Wagantall, MP for the Yorkton Melville area when Wagantall presented Babiuk with a volunteer recognition award on August 12.

Ron and Jeannette Jaques of Endeavour were presented a volunteer recognition award by MP Cathay Wagantall on August 11. From left, were: Ron Jaques, Wagantall and, Jeannette.

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EDITORIAL Circular economy is too important to be co-opted by industry Many people are calling for a just, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investing in natural solutions to climate change, restoring damaged and fragmented ecosystems, strengthening the social safety net and rethinking flawed economic systems would make us more resilient to current and future crises.

One concept that could help us shift to ecologically sound economic systems is the “circular economy,” in which the need to extract resources from undeveloped natural ecosystems is significantly reduced or even eliminated. It involves shifting from a take-make-waste society to one where repairing, reusing and repurposing become standard.

When a new phrase or concept is introduced to capture a vision of a better world, industrial interests often co-opt it, attempting to portray themselves as “green.”

That’s what the Forestry Products Association of Canada is doing in its response to a report calling into question the vast amounts of boreal forest pulped for toilet paper. The industry group claims forestry in Canada is “part of the circular economy.”

It’s true that in modern mills most harvested trees are used for a variety of products. And it’s true that forests are renewable, in the sense that trees can be cut down and new ones planted. But forests that have been logged and regenerated are vastly different from forests untouched by industrial management.

Roads and landings where timber is piled and collected can leave permanent, cumulative scars. Trees are harvested before reaching old growth stages, which disrupts provision of habitat and forest nutrient cycles. As industry favours economical tree species, natural forest composition is altered.

These practices lead to forest degradation and diminished ecosystem functioning.

Industrial disturbance is also a main

DAVID SUZUKI

Science Matters driver of the decline of boreal woodland caribou, which are threatened with extinction in Canada. Caribou are an umbrella species that depend on unfragmented forests.

In essence, a circular economy is about ensuring that we live within Earth’s finite limits — the limits within which today’s needs can be met without sacrificing the ability of future generations, including future generations of wildlife, to have their needs met.

Caribou decline is an indicator that ecological limits have been surpassed. In 2012, the federal government directed provinces to limit the amount of forest disturbance in boreal caribou ranges to a maximum of 35 per cent, which would give caribou a mere 60 per cent chance of survival. With few exceptions, forestry operators and provinces have ignored this directive, and caribou populations continue to drop in Canada’s boreal forest.

What needs to change so that Canada’s industrial resource extraction activities can truly be part of a circular economy?

First, limits must be set on the boundaries of industrial activities.

Cutting down forests that have never been logged to produce more toilet paper, packaging and other paper products we barely recycle can never be circular, let alone sustainable. The everincreasing expansion into unfragmented forests must be curtailed.

Governments and industry must renew efforts to protect suitable habitat for imperilled wildlife, restore forests where levels of disturbance have driven wildlife decline and find innova-

tive ways to harvest in areas that have already been cut.

Canada is the world’s largest producer of newsprint and northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, a raw material for making paper products.

A 2020 draft forest sector strategy for Ontario projects a 35 per cent increase in tissue production and a 25 per cent increase in packaging.

The life cycle of forestbased products must be rethought, redesigned and transformed.

We must also redefine the core purpose of our forestry sector from one driven by how quickly it can cut down forests for profit to one that rewards operators for cutting less and producing better products. A true circular economy grows qualities (such as healthy, diverse forests) over time without the need to keep growing quantities (such as number of trees logged) — better, not more.

It doesn’t make sense to destroy much-needed habitat for single-use products such as toilet paper when recycled toilet paper and other alternatives can meet our needs. Consumers and producers need to rethink products and packaging.

Canada’s logging industry might use wood chips and circular saws, but it can’t be considered part of a circular economy until it transforms itself with circular principles at its core.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Boreal Project Manager Rachel Plotkin.

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Cottage sales up due to COVID-19, but not everywhere

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) If you can’t go anywhere due to the COVID19 pandemic, you might as well find a cottage and spend some time there.

That seems to be the conclusion many people in Saskatchewan have come to this year, as cottage sales have risen dramatically in this province, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association.

Its CEO, Jason Yochim, said on Aug. 10 that in the first seven months of 2020, only January and April saw a decline in sales.

“Every other month saw an increase year-overyear for that month in sales, with the greatest increase being in June with 102 per cent increase in transactions in cottage country.”

“That’s 101 transactions in June of recreational property in the province,” he said. Last year, June saw 50.

Asked if he had seen a spike before like that, Yochim said, “No, it’s quite impressive actually.

We did anticipate postrestrictions from COVID that we would see a significant increase in activity. We had low interest rates, we had low inventory levels, and pent up demand for COVID. And a lot of people were needing to either find a larger space for maybe a home with an office or some-

thing like that, because they’re working from home. And certainly, when it comes to recreational properties, you have people that are saying look, I can’t travel outside the country. I’m not comfortable traveling interprovincially. What are my options? And people are buying RVs, buying boats and jet skis, but they’re also buying recreational property and probably looking at it as an investment as well.”

He added, “People have different levels of comfort, I guess, for social distancing and so forth.

And the cottage is an opportunity to provide yourself a little more distancing away from maybe an urban centre, and especially if you can work from home, what better place to be? You have your family there and they can get out and do things, not driving you crazy in the house, and you can get your work done.”

These trends have been echoed by several realtors across Saskatchewan, but not all saw the same results.

They were all reached by phone on Aug. 11.

Jackfish area Dorothy Lehman is a Realtor with RE/MAX of The Battlefords. She personally lives at Metinota, on Jackfish Lake, north of the Battlefords. She says cottages have been selling well this year, especially at Jackfish.

“In the wintertime, I

had said that we’re going to be busy at the lake, and everybody looked at me. I said people are not leaving their province or area their whole bunch, so they’re going to make the best of it in their area, which is the lake.”

“It’s a great place for kids and everything. They have got water and they got something to do,” Lehman said.

“That was the most sales we’ve had, this year, for lake property,” she said, noting it wasn’t only Continued on Page 5

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Tragic tornado leaves grief in Westman Courtesy of Anne Davison Virden-Empire Advance The tornado that came down in the Scarth area 16 kilometres south of Virden last Friday night claimed the lives of two motorists on Highway 83, injured a third motorist and devastated a farmer’s yard. A memorial fund has been started in honour of the Melita youth, Shayna Barnesky and Carter Tilbury, who died there in the tornado that night.

The truck they were in was picked up and carried over a kilometre away into a field. They were ejected from the vehicle by the EF2 tornado winds, that were estimated at 190 kms/ hr.

They were just 18, Shayna having just graduated from Gr. 12. She

had decided to work for a year before furthering her education. Carter was already working for the Enns Brothers John Deere dealership, but had planned to study mechanics.

On social media there has been an outpouring of grief and condolences for the loss of these two young people. Friends and relatives throughout southwest Manitoba have expressed their concern for the families, some sharing precious memories of both Carter and Shayna, who were a dating couple.

Gloria Vanbeselaere, through Facebook, has announced a memorial fund in their honour: “In response to so many community members, family and friends who would like to be able to do something for the families of Shayna and Carter… a

Family, friends and Melita community mourn for two best friends Shayna Barnesky and Carter Tilbury who lost their lives in the tornado that touched down at Scarth, south of Virden, August 7. - Photo/Facebook

COTTAGE Continued from Page 4 their firm, but for the whole real estate business in the Battlefords.

Turtle Lake was a bit slower, which she expects might be because of the longer commute to the Battlefords. Murray Lake, adjacent to Jackfish Lake, was busy, too. Atton’s Lake, west of Battleford, also saw some sales.

Lehman said, “With cabins, they’ve been going strong. I think, with the commute, a lot bought homes at Jackfish Lake, just to get out of town. You’re just making the best of it with the money you have, going local.”

She had two buyers interested in cabins at a certain price range, but unable to find what they’re looking for.

Moose Mountain area North of Carlyle, the lake country includes Kenosee, Moose Mountain Provincial Park and White Bear.

Ray Boutin, broker with Performance Realty of Carlyle, deals with Kenosee and Moose Mountain Provincial Park properties. He said, “There’s real action, real

interest. I think COVID has created a desire for resort property.

“People are realizing that it’s a staycation scenario. They’re moving forward to make themselves comfortable in a staycation scenario.”

Boutin said, “For one thing, Kenosee, and particularly Moose Mountain Provincial Park has always held its own in terms of value. And we are finding pricing is creeping up, as there’s more demand. Then you get into scenarios where there are multiple offers on the same property and that starts moving the prices up.”

He said some properties are going for above list price, some at list price and some below.

Sellers are still taking offers, he noted.

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memorial fund has been set up at the Sunrise Credit Union where you may donate in person, by phone or etransfer at shaynabarneskymemorialfund@gmail.com or cartertilburymemorialfund@ gmail.com.” Storm survivor, 54-year-old James Blacksmith of Sioux Valley

was found by storm chasers moments after his SUV was thrown into the ditch.

Virden RCMP and Wallace District Fire Department attended; Blacksmith was taken to hospital.

To escape the storm, Blacksmith, fearing for his life, had pulled into

the farmyard of Giovanni Colangelo, but the powerful tornado also tossed his vehicle which landed in a ditch.

He said in an interview with media that he is troubled, remembering the white pick-up truck that pulled in behind him and then disappeared.

No further information on Blacksmith’s condition was made available to the Empire-Advance at press time.

Private family services will be held at a later date for Shayna Barnesky and Carter Twilbury who are described as “best friends”.

The funnel of the tornado as seen from Len and Kathy Skelton’s home about two miles north-west of Giovanni Colangelo’s farm where it touched down. - Photo/Kathy Skelton

Kenosee, Moose Mountain Provincial Park and White Bear.

From her perspective, Sorenson said, “They are really similar to last year. We always have quite a high buyer demand for cottages.

Some sales might have sold quicker than normal, in a few days, and for list price.”

She hasn’t seen sales above list price this year.

“I would say maybe people were willing to pay a

little bit more. We saw prices go up in the cottage market, but not in year-round properties.”

“It’s been busy, but I don’ t know if it’s strictly related to COVID. Some of the lakes you couldn’t get into, so the demand went really quickly in July.

Sorenson added, “There’s less people out here. There’s less tourists.”

Travel restrictions meant White Bear had

barricades until June.

But she says that wasn’t a factor on sales.

Good Spirit At Good Spirit Lake, between Yorkton and Canora, there hasn’t been much of an impact, however, according to

Rob Kozak, president of Re/Max Blue Chip Realty in Yorkton. He said of COVID-19, “It hasn’t impacted it, no.”

“If anything, there should be more of a demand, because people want to get out of the city and be more isolated.”.

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Traces of ancient life tell story of early diversity in marine ecosystems If you could dive down to the ocean floor nearly 540 million years ago just past the point where waves begin to break, you would find an explosion of life—scores of worm-like animals and other sea creatures tunneling complex holes and structures in the mud and sand—where before the environment had been mostly barren.

Thanks to research published today in Science Advances by a University of Saskatchewan (USask)led international research team, this rapid increase in biodiversity—one of two such major events across a 100-million-year timespan 560 to 443 million years ago—is part of a clearer picture emerging of Earth’s ancient oceans and life in them.

“We can see from the trace fossils—tracks, trails, borings, and burrows animals left behind—that this particular environment of the ocean floor, the offshore, served as a ‘crucible’ for life,” said USask paleobiologist Luis Buatois, lead author of the article. “Over the next millions of years, life expanded from this area outwards into deeper waters and inwards

into shallower waters.”

The research is the culmination of more than 20 years of work from Buatois and the team which examined hundreds of rock formations in locations across every continent.

“Until now, these two events—the Cambrian Explosion and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event—have been understood mostly through the study of body fossils—the shells, carapaces and the bones of ancient sea creatures,” said Buatois.

“Now we can confidently say that these events are also reflected in the trace fossil record which reveals the work of those soft-bodied creatures whose fleshy tissues rot very quickly and so are only very rarely preserved.”

For the first time, the team has shown evidence of animals actively “engineering” their ecosystem—through the construction of abundant and diverse burrows on the sea floor of the world’s oceans in this ancient time.

“Never underestimate what animals are capable of doing,” said USask paleobiologist Gabriela Mángano, co-author of the paper.

“They can modify their physical and chemical environment, excluding other animals or allowing them to flourish by creating new resources. And they were definitely doing all these things in these ancient seas.”

The trace fossil-producing animals’ engineering efforts may have laid the foundation for greater diversity in marine life. The researchers identified a 20-millionyear time lag during the Cambrian Explosion (the time when most of the major groups of animals first appear in the fossil record) between diversification in trace fossils and in animal body fossils, suggesting the later animals exploited changes which enabled them to diversify even more.

The research also helps resolve a big question from the geochemical record, which indicated much of the ancient ocean was depleted of oxygen and unsuitable for life. Like oceans today, the Cambrian ocean had certain areas that were full of life, while others lacked the necessary conditions to support it.

“The fact that trace fossil distribution shows that there were

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spots where life flourished adjacent to others devoid of animal activity all through the early Cambrian period is a strong argument in favor of the idea that zones with enough oxygen to sustain a diversity of animals co-existed with oxygen-depleted waters in deeper areas,” said Mángano. “It’s a situation similar to what happens in modern oceans with oxygen minimum zones in the outer part of the continental shelf and the upper part of the continental slope, but oxygenated ones in shal-

lower water.”

The research could provide new insights from an evolutionary perspective into the importance of extensive rock formations of a similar vintage found in Canada and elsewhere, and help society to prepare for coming challenges.

“Understanding changes that took place early in the history of our planet may help us to face present challenges in modern oceans, particularly with respect to oxygen changes,” said Buatois.

An additional $1.5 million for pavement paint on provincial highways this year With the largest per capita highway system in the country, it takes plenty of paint to keep highways safe.

“Good pavement marking is a costeffective safety investment that reduces collisions and saves lives,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottrenbreit said.

“An additional $1.5 million will be invested this year to increase the ministry’s pavement marking program by 10 per cent.”

This year, five units will paint nearly 50,000 kilometres (km) of centre and shoulder lines as well as more than 34,000 pavement signs such as arrows and stop bars.

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Other members of the team are: USask PhD student Kai Zhou, University of Portsmouth researcher Nic Minter, Senckenberg am Meer institute (Hamburg) researcher Max Wisshak, College of Wooster (Ohio) paleontologist Mark Wilson, and statistician Ricardo Olea of the United States Geological Survey.

The research was funded by grants from Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council awarded to Buatois and Mángano.

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A weekly highway construction update is also published on www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/ transportation/highwayconstruction-projects/ weekly-highway-construction-update to provide the travelling public with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and efficient travel. You can also report a highway work zone signing problem by calling 306-244-5535.

The Government of Saskatchewan will improve more than 1,000 km of provincial highways this year, the first of its 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways.

The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $9.8 billion in highways infrastructure since 2008, improving more than 15,800 km of Saskatchewan highways.

Another $300 million in highways stimulus funds will be invested over the next two years to stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery.

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Threatened songbird thrives in Wascana Centre Wildlife lovers, birdwatchers and anyone out for a stroll are encouraged to bring their binoculars and visit Wascana Centre this summer to experience an unusual and unique phenomenon, the bobolink songbird (dolichonyx oryzivorus) population has jumped to six times the annual average.

“The preservation of natural habitats in Wascana Centre foster the growth of multiple bird and plant species,” Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Lori Carr said. “It is exciting to see the bird population thriving within the park.

Wildlife is a core characteristic within this urban oasis and helps create a shared ecological and

recreational space for all.”

Visitors can best spot the impressive songbird throughout the Wascana Marsh, which runs from Broad Street to Fleet Street, an area which contains both grassland and wetland areas.

Bobolinks have been nesting successfully in Wascana for many years.

As a threatened species, these birds have adapted their nesting habits from native prairie grasslands to taller grassland areas.

The male bobolink is very impressive with black and white stripes on its back which looks like a reverse tuxedo.

Keep a watchful eye for the striking yellow patch on its head or neck.

The untouched natural areas within Wascana

Centre have become a safe and undisturbed sanctuary for a variety of birds, including the

tundra swan, avocets, willets and the yellow warbler. The ongoing conservation and eco-

logical efforts by the team at the Provincial Capital Commission has created opportunities for

research, outreach and education.

The thriving bobolink population is a celebration of Wascana Centre’s commitment to the protection and conservation of birds and wildlife.

About Wascana Centre Wascana Centre is internationally known as a beautifully landscaped park surrounding a 120-hectare lake located in the heart of Regina.

It was established in 1962 to be a place for recreation and beauty.

Wascana Centre includes 2,300 acres of urban land that provides countless functions and services to the community resulting in an area of immeasurable value as a place of work, education, recreation and natural preservation.

Boats and campers in hot demand across Saskatchewan due to COVID-19

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury)

With many summer recreational activities out of the question due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to things they can do at the lake. Boat and camper sales have been brisk this year, according to three dealers across Saskatchewan.

At Carlyle RV & Leisure, owner Ron Mitchell said on Aug. 17, “Campers are really selling.”

Carlyle is an oil town, and the downturn of in the oil industry over the last five years have had an effect on the recreational market. “Things had slowed down with oil. Then COVID hit,” Mitchell said, but then added, “It’s really gone crazy since.”

He said camper sales usually taper off by early- to mid-July. But not this year. “It hasn’t slowed down at all,” he said.

Asked if it was the lower and mid-range units selling, he replied, “It’s just everything. Lots of trades coming in. Lots of trades selling.”

They have a limited selection of boats, with just four pontoons at the start of the season, but three have sold so far.

Mitchell said they are staying really busy with boat maintenance.

Yorkton In Yorkton, Evan Labas owns Discovery Motorsports, which carries marine, ATVs and side-by-sides.

He said, “The boat market has been strong this year.”

But, he noted, the boat industry has had a tough two years leading up to it. The first round of American tariffs on alu-

minum and steel led to Canada imposing a 10 to 15 per cent tariff on American-made boats.

(President Donald Trump just announced another round of tariffs on aluminum, after imposing them earlier in his presidency.) The initial tariff round meant that prices jumped 10 to 20 per cent overnight.

Those tariffs have since eased, but the downturn in the oil economy has also been felt, even in Yorkton.

As a result, boats weren’t moving much and inventory built. The years of 2018 and 2019 were very tough years in the boating industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta, he noted. A number of Saskatchewan boat dealers closed down.

For Discovery, much of their boat sales usually take place in February and March, but not this year. When the pandemic took hold and people started to realize in late spring many of their summer recreation options were closed to them, they started buying boats. Labas noted their inventory went “very quick” and their supplier wasn’t able to resupply them with more inventory until the end of June, which also sold.

But then factories shut down due to COVID, and the supply chain for manufacturers was impacted.

That supply chain also hit boat repairs, with finding parts being a challenge across North America, Labas explained.

“We’re not going anywhere this summer, so we might as well dig out our old boats,” Labas said many people concluded. That led to a push for repairs, and a shortage of parts affected by the same supply

chain issues.

“The used market has been very hot,” Labas said.

On the ATV side, Labas said those sales have also picked up.

“People bought stuff because they wanted to do stuff outdoors, and have family time,” he said.

But there, too, repairs have been affected by a shortage of parts, and subsequent delays.

North Battleford Mike Adams has never seen a year like this one.

He’s a partner in Freedom RV and Marine in North Battleford.

He, too, noted the softness in the oil economy and its impact on the boat market over the last two years. That combined with tariffs to hurt the industry. He noted boat dealers had closed in Rosetown, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Lloydminster and Saskatoon.

Additional dealers closed in Weyburn and Yorkton.

Adams noted that several of those dealers wanted to retire, but didn’t see much prospect of selling out, so they closed their doors.

Freedom’s strongest months are usually April to June, but this year, that was when COVID hit. “Lots of dealers, including ourselves, backed off on inventory,” he said, regarding ordering new stock.

But then sales picked up, and soon much of their inventory was cleared out. “We have two quads, one boat, and five pontoons left,” he said. Personal watercraft and side-by-side ATVS sold out, as did one line of boats.

Parts and supplies are short, too. Even the toilet paper crisis, which has faded for much of the

economy, took hold.

Campers use special toilet paper meant to not clog their plumbing.

Adams said due to demand, “We can’t keep toilet paper for RVs, or a toilet, either.”

That’s because RV parts are also in short supply.

Freedom usually has a substantial stock of boating tubes carried over year-to-year. They sold out of three-person tubes in late July and only have a pair two-person tubes left. Adams said they’re selling out across Saskatchewan.

Before working with

recreational products, Adams worked in automotive. He said never in his lifetime has he seen such a year.

How long will this last? Adams said, “My prediction – for sure, another year. My suppliers think another two years.”

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Yorkton Pride Week runs Aug. 23-30

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer This coming week will be an important one for Yorkton’s LGBTQ community. This year’s Yorkton Pride Week runs from Aug. 23-30.

Because of COVID19 restrictions, events are a bit different this year, with a mix of online and distanced in-person events. Events kick off on Sunday, Aug. 23 with Zen with Jenn yoga in Shaw Park and an online faith service. On Monday, Aug. 24 there will be an online escape room. There will be a paint night on Aug. 25, tye dye in the park on Aug. 26.

Ph. 306-786-6600 Yorkton, SK General Employment PRAIRIE DOME POTATOES is hiring for positions beginning Sept 1, 2020 for full time seasonal work.

Experience and education will be provided on site. Job duties include: -grading, sorting, packaging seed potatoes -pruning, picking, weeding and planting fruit trees -trimming and chipping of trees -general maintenance and upkeep Must be reliant and must have own transportation. Located 6 miles South of Yorkton on Highway 9. Bring own lunch. Wage: Beginning at $11.32/hr. Applicants may apply for the positions by phone (306-782-7297), fax (306-783-7853), email (prairiedome@gmail.com) or mail resume to the following address: Prairie Dome Potatoes, Attention: Kirk, Box 36, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2V6.

Collectibles & Classic Cars

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Parts & Accessories USED 6.6 Duramax Turbo Diesel 225,000km/140,000 miles. Phone or text 204-734-8355

Farm Implements 2001 WESTWARD 9350 Swather, Cummins turbo-charged engine, 2spd, 36ft 4 hydraulic drive header, recent canvasses, excellent shape, field ready. $40,000.

Phone 778-220-9285.

FOR SALE Morris 10 bale hay wagon. Case HI 84 baler. $2500.00 each. 306-547-4725 GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB JOHN DEERE 8650 Tractor, rebuilt engine; John Deere 8630 Tractor; John Deere 5020 Tractor w/Leon loader; John Deere 8820 Titan II combine, dual wheels, AWD. Phone 306-782-2287.

MORRIS 21ft. deep tiller with hydraulic wing lift $900; Hopper box $1,200. Phone 306-563-6303 Canora.

Give your tight budget a little relief. Make some extra cash by selling the items you no longer need with a low-cost, fastacting Yorkton This Week and Marketplace Classified Ad. Phone 306-782-2465 and we will get you started.

Friday, Aug. 28 will feature an outdoor movie double feature.

Aug. 29 will be a big one for the week, with sidewalk mini-concerts and a car parade.

The week ends Aug. 30 with Flo Spills the Tea. More information on these events or how to sign up can be found on the Yorkton Pride Facebook page.

Organizers are also still looking for volunteers to help out.

Volunteers are needed for different events from August 25 to 30. To help out reach out to Yorkton Pride on Facebook or email info@yorktonpride. org.

Stuffed Chicken

As the seasons transition from summer to autumn, it is time to incorporate hardier recipes into the dinner repertoire. But just because something seems to be more filling doesn’t mean it has to be high in calories or compromise light eating plans.

Cooks may be surprised to discover how much flavor is nestled within this 300-calorie “Spinach-Walnut Stuffed Chicken” dish from “Taste of Home: Healthy Cooking Cookbook”

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Cut a lengthwise slit through the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place egg white and walnuts in separate shallow bowls. Dip one side of chicken in egg white, then in walnuts.

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NDP seeks clarity after school year delay

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (Estevan Mercury) Leader of the Opposition, NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the latest announcement by the Saskatchewan Party government still doesn’t provide the clarity necessary for going back to school with the COVID19 pandemic, and that delaying the start of the school year by a week is “damage control.”

Meili responded to the Aug. 17 press conference in which Premier Scott Moe explained why the start of the school year was being delayed to Sept. 8, the allocation of $40 million in contingency funding for education, and expanded COVID-19 testing.

Meili said, “Today, we were expecting some kind of an announcement that would actually address the concerns that Saskatchewan peo-

ple have been raising.

We’ve been hearing from parents, from teachers from school staff, from grandparents who are worried about a lack of a school plan.

“We’ve seen other provinces come up with plans that are much more serious than what we’ve seen in Saskatchewan. And we were expecting today to see an answer to that, something that would make it clear that this government understands how important it is that we get this right, because it is crucial that we get this right. It’s crucial for our kids, for their safety for the safety of their parents and grandparents, for the safety of the province as a whole.

“Not to mention, if we don’t get this right, it jeopardizes our economic recovery as well as people’s ability to go to work. And you know, if things go really badly could result in the

reopening, actually getting turned around.

Meili said the premier continually gets it wrong, over and over again.

Meili said the $40 million announced on Aug. 17 wasn’t new money, just allocating 20 per cent of the contingency plan.

“There’s also nothing on class sizes. And we know, in Saskatchewan classrooms, the class sizes were already too much. They’re already too crowded and too complex, let alone at a time when we’re dealing with a pandemic.”

Meili said there was “zero clarity when it came to how this government will deal with outbreaks.

“There were no clear guidelines when it came to the use of masks across the province. We didn’t even get a clear answer on how it will be decided whether a school or school division is at Level 1 or Level 2 or Level 3.

“Now we just saw this government once again, pass the buck down onto school divisions to make the major decisions pass the buck on to parents even heard the premier passing the buck and calling for personal responsibility from kids as young as six.

“I’d like to see the premier take some personal responsibility here he is in charge of this government. He’s the one who’s supposed to be leading the way and providing us with a decent plan.

Because it’s so important that we get this right.”

Regarding delaying the start of school, Meili said Moe “continues to get it wrong over and over again, gotten it wrong now to the point that he’s had to delay the opening of school, which is just a clear sign of how he has failed to have any plans and now he’s making families like mine have to scramble for childcare and make new

plans.”

Meili said the NDP’s seven-point plan includes “increasing access to testing, these type one ways for tests, decreasing class sizes, having sufficient dollars to actually do that work, clear guidelines on outbreaks, clear guidelines on masks and making sure that this government actually took some responsibility and show some leadership instead of just passing the buck onto school divisions, parents and families.”

Asked if putting off the start of school a week was a change in policy and if the impending election was a factor, Meili said, “Today, the only real change is school is a week later, which is just a sign that this government has failed to plan.”

Meili said trying to change the narrative “is about damage control.”

“This was never about getting the school time

right. He failed to do that in June. He failed in July, and in August, now he’s failing again. But he’s trying to spin his way out of this without doing the real work.”

Meili said the schools’ deadline of Aug. 26 to release their detailed plans is “a very short window for parents.”

“This is something where the lack of clarity, the confusion coming out of this government, even though the message we heard from the premier around those choices, makes it really hard for parents to know.”

Mieli said, “I do believe we should be returning to school. I think it’s really important for kids. It’s really important for society as a whole, but only if we get it right. And that’s why it’s so important that we do things like reducing class sizes, having clear guidelines on masks really having a plan that will keep kids safe.”

Investments in southern Saskatchewan provincial parks The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $8 million for facility and infrastructure improvements

in southern provincial parks in 2020-21. A total investment of more than $14.6 million will be made across Saskatchewan’s

provincial parks system this year.

“Whether visiting for a day or a week, there is always so much to see

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Upgrades and improvements will ensure our parks remain safe and enjoyable spaces for our visitors in the years to come.”

Along with ongoing improvements to washrooms, docks, day-use facilities and signage, upgrades scheduled for completion prior to the 2021 camping season in southern Saskatchewan provincial parks include: • Pool building interior upgrades at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park; • Campground electrical upgrades, a new campground service centre and water system improvements at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park; • Shoreline protection at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park; • A new campground service centre at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park; and • Boat launch upgrades at Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

Upgrades that began in 2019-20 and are now

complete in southern Saskatchewan provincial parks include: • Swimming pool and related facility replacement at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park; • Campground service centre replacement at Danielson Provincial Park and service centre upgrade at Douglas Provincial Park; • Campground electrical upgrades at Saskatchewan Landing; • Road improvements at Moose Mountain Provincial Park; • Boat launch upgrades at Crooked Lake Provincial Park; and • Shoreline protection at Elbow Harbour Recreation Site.

From 2007-08 to 201920, capital investment and capital maintenance in parks reached a total value of more than $127 million. Improvements planned for 2020-21 will further increase the total investment to more than $141 million since 2007.

Saskatchewan’s provincial parks continue to be an important destination, attracting visitors and bringing economic benefits to the province.

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Rolling Barrage rides through Yorkton

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Not all injuries are visible, and a group of motorcycle riders are travelling across the country to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans, in the hopes of helping people who are still recovering from their service.

This is the fourth year of the motorcycle tour.

Scott Casey, president of

Military Minds and founder of the Rolling Barrage said that the name is inspired by the “rolling barrage” employed at Vimy Ridge, a creeping barrage of fire that stayed in front of infantry so they could attack Vimy Ridge and secure it.

“I just thought, that’s the perfect name for the ride.”

The idea came in 2016, and Casey jokes that there was some initial

Scott Casey, founder of the event.

skepticism.

“I told my wife that I was going to start up a cross-Canada motorcycle rally and she, you know, politely said ‘that’s nice dear.’ 2017 was our first year, it was Canada’s 150th birthday, it was the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge.”

PTSD was only designated in 1982 by the American Medical Association, but it has been a known condition for years, without being understood. Helping people understand what PTSD is a goal of the Rolling Barrage, because Casey said that having people understand it as an injury that needs treatment is what needs to change.

“What doesn’t change is the symptoms, everything is the same as it was back in the day. You know the biggest thing that is hard to deal with is a stigma that surrounds it, it’s just like any other wound, you just can’t see it. The treatment needs to be destigmatized, and people need to learn to deal with the fact that PTSD is a real injury.”

This year’s tour is more complicated than

usual, especially with gathering restrictions and sanitation requirements in different provinces. In Yorkton, the gathering at Western Financial Group City Centre Park was socially distanced and had a mandatory hand sanitizer station for the Rolling Barrage itself, and was not publicized beforehand.

While COVID-19 has made doing a cross-Canada trip more difficult, Casey said that it also made it more important, because mental health issues can get worse when people are isolated and unable to access all of the necessary resources.

“It doesn’t go away.

Because of COVID, and the fact that people are being confined, mental health issues go through the roof even further because of that.”

Also at the event was a presentation by Marcie Erick on behalf of Quilts of Valor Canada to Kyle Appel. The organization gives quilts to ill or injured veterans who have served their country. This quilt, made by Erick, is the 95th she has presented over three

years. Quilts of Valor, as an organization, has presented just under 15,000 quilts across Canada.

“I absolutely love what I do. There are no words to describe it, I love what I do. It means a lot to me to be able to do it. I have the utmost respect for veterans and everything that they’ve done for us.”

For Appel, he’s glad to meet people who appreciate Canada’s armed forces and everything they do, whether in the

service or after.

“It’s nice to see that there’s people out there that recognize what we do and appreciate it as much they do. Sometimes, especially being out of the service now, you just kind of fade away and you’re not really a soldier anymore, you’re kind of a lost soul floating around.”

Casey said that Yorkton is already on the route for 2021, and they hope that the next tour will have regular conditions.

Kyle Appel receiving a quilt from Marcie Erick.

Passing lanes open south of Yorkton

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

The passing lanes between Yorkton and Melville have officially opened.

South of the city, on Highway 10 between Yorkton and Melville, the three sets of passing lanes have been completed, giving greater opportunity for safe passing between the two cities.

The lanes are part of a larger passing lanes project surrounding Yorkton, with three sets of passing lanes currently under construction to the north of the city as well, on Highway 9 on the route to

Canora. The entire project has a cost of $39.4 million, and will also include intersection improvements, access consolidation and 55km of paving on Highway 9 and 10.

“Our government will improve more than 1,000 kilometres of provincial highways this year, which is the first year of our 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said in a release. “This passing lanes project is an example of how we are investing to improve traffic flow for the safety of our

citizens.”

Mayor Bob Maloney welcomes the potential safety increases that the passing lanes can bring.

According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the lanes can reduce collisions by 25 per cent for a cost that is 80 per cent less than twinning.

“Traffic can sometimes be brisk on highways in and out of our city,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said in a release.

“We welcome the improvements on Highway 10 and look forward to improvements north of Yorkton in the near future, which will help safely move people

and goods.”

Passing lanes have been a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. There are also passing lanes being constructed on Highway 7 and 39, while pre-con-

struction work is underway on 24 to 26 passing lane projects coming in the future. Drivers may also be familiar with passing lanes already constructed south of Fort Qu’appelle.

During the opening of the passing lanes, there may be an adjustment period and drivers should be cautious as there may still be reduced speeds required for short periods of time.

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Health Foundation Gala cancelled Diane Rusnak, Chair of The Health Foundation Gala Committee, announced that the annual Gala Evening in Yorkton will not be held this year. “We held off making this announcement as long as we could as we had hoped that the

circumstances we all find ourselves in with COVID-19 would improve,� said Mrs. Rusnak. “However, it is clear that is not the case.� “We have had many people asking if Gala would be held this year

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so we decided we needed to make this formal announcement, as many people start to plan for Gala months in advance.

This year in particular I think many people were looking forward to be able to have an evening out,� she continued. “It is clear that COVID-19 is still with us and will be for some time, and that means

people should continue to social distance and be smart in their actions. We are The Health Foundation, and it would be inappropriate for us to send out mixed messages by holding an event so we want to be clear in our message to people that they need to continue to social distance,� finished Mrs. Rusnak.

This would have been

our 25th anniversary Gala and we were very much looking forward to it; hopefully a year from now we will be organizing Gala. Not only is Gala a great evening with entertainment and an excellent meal, but it also raises significant money to purchase needed equipment in the hospital. “Gala will be back

next year,� concluded Diane Rusnak, “bigger and better than ever.�

The Members of the Gala Evening organizing committee are: Chair, Diane Rusnak, MaryAnn Trischuk, Sandra Ruff, Wendy Zaporosky, Kara Molnar, Cindy Dutchak, Cassidy Wagner, Ross Fisher and Debbie Blommaert.

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