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Canora’s Al Sapieha Field receives upgrades to help grow Canora baseball Courtesy of Canora Courier After the Canora Supers swept through the 2019 Southeast Senior Baseball League playoffs undefeated and won the league championship, the team was looking forward to defending the title in 2020. Unfortunately, those plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic which caused the cancellation of the 2020 season. But since there was no baseball action this season on Al Sapieha ďŹ eld, the home of the Supers and Canora Minor Baseball’s U18 Team, the opportunity was there to make improvements to the playing surface, said Aaron Herriges, director of leisure services. Herriges said the overall objective of the recent work done on the diamond was to provide a safe, enjoyable, high quality playing ďŹ eld for Canora’s residents. “We believe it will strengthen the baseball program in our community,â€? continued Herriges. “We want to support a continuous ow of baseball players and coaches from the grassroots level to U18 and then onto the Supers. Having great quality

baseball at the higher levels permeates through the whole program and provides role models and attainable goals for our youth. It keeps players, coaches and spectators engaged. “We are striving to create a feature diamond at our sports grounds. Every great sports grounds has one. The ďŹ eld is very visible from the Highway No. 9 and will look great when we have a game going on with large crowds. The spectator numbers were excellent in 2019 as we look to continue that trend.â€? Herriges believes the ball diamond improvements will beneďŹ t the entire community in the long run. “It provides another beautiful attraction and enjoyable recreational opportunity for our residents, while giving any potential future residents another great reason to live here,â€? he said. “It creates an opportunity to host larger events, including sports days, barbecues and others. “We want to create some excitement. It seems we’ve done a lot of that already. We’ve been getting great feedback

Al Sapieha Field, home of the Canora Supers and the Canora Minor Baseball U18 team recently had work done on the inďŹ eld by Town of Canora workers with an eye toward creating a feature ball diamond for Canora. and the project is not even done. We’ve enjoyed all the honks we’ve been getting from the highway while work was being done.â€? The main focus of the project recently was the diamond’s inďŹ eld. Workers included Town of Canora staff members Kris Currie and Randy Danyluk and Herriges and his father Brian, who volunteered his time. “We installed amended sandy base soil and grade,â€? said the younger Herriges. “We put in 20 irrigation heads and quick couplers.

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Aaron Herriges, left, Canora director of leisure services, and Kris Currie, town of Canora staff, made sure the newly-laid sod was well positioned on the inďŹ eld of Al Sapieha ďŹ eld on August 26. “He was much involved in all aspects of baseball, as a player, a coach and an ofďŹ cial. On February 28, Sapieha was 43 years old when he died in a car accident near Saskatoon. Shortly after arriving in Canora in 1981, Sapieha quickly became involved with senior baseball and his ‘excitement and love for the game took over,’ said Adrian Rock, a veteran Supers player. ‘The next thing we knew, he was installing the attitude that we could win and we were better than an average team.’ “Sapieha worked the team hard and had it enter area and provincial tournaments. He dedicated countless hours to the sport and often put the game ahead of his business. He continued leading the team until 1989, when he felt he could no longer be an active player. ‘It was time for Al to pass on his knowledge and exuberance to minor

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Family travelling around the world by bicycle camps at Madge Lake Courtesy of Kamsack Times A remarkable family of four, mother, father and two daughters aged seven and three, were camping at Madge Lake last week, having crossed Western Canada on bicycles, from the Yukon to here, which was the latest leg of a 10-year, 75,000-kilometre bicycle trip around the world. Because they had heard that Duck Mountain Provincial Park was a beautiful place to visit, Xavier and Céline Pasche and their daughters Nayla, 7, and Fibie, 3, decided to camp at Madge Lake rather than at a roadside field or pasture en route as is their normal custom. “The girls will enjoy the water,” Xavier said while being interviewed at the family’s campsite, containing a tent, four bicycles and assorted bags which contain everything they need on a trip around the world, from clothes and food, to computers and wrenches. As Xavier busied himself with setting up camp and boiling water for tea, the girls, one dressed in a ballerina’s tutu, searched the campsite for tiny sticks they used to create a “fairy house” at the base of a nearby tree. From Switzerland, Xavier was once a practicing architect, and Céline, an anthropologist. Ten years ago, the couple decided to become nomads on bicycles, originally intending to bike the land from central Europe to New Zealand. That quest satisfied, and included a five-year circuitous route resembling the sign for infinity through Asia, the couple later decided to continue their nomadic lifestyle by cycling “the great northern horizon” which brought them, now accompanied by two daughters born along the way, to Canada. “We live simply,” Céline explained, adding that she is now a writer and her husband, a photographer. A book, Nomads in the Heart of the Elements, chronicles the first years of the family’s journey. In addition, the couple submits photographs and articles along the way to various publications, and there is a website that follows the family with

stories and photographs. “A Swiss newspaper prints an item from us every three days,” Xavier added. “In the articles, we talk about our experiences, the people and the culture as seen through our eyes.” Xavier explained that the foursome travels about four or five hours a day, averaging 50 to 70 kilometres. “This is a way of life,” Céline said. “Everything is an excuse to learn; we learn cultures, wildlife, geography and history. We learn together.” Although fluent in French and English, they say that they have been able to “pick up” some languages as they travel, including some Chinese and some Turkish, among others. “As a family together we live and explore the world and different cultures. We share experiences through our writing and photos and we inspire people as they follow us,” she said. “We plan to keep on doing this as long as we stay in balance.” Regarding the first five years and 50,000 km, the website, www.ylia.ch, says the following: “The route, drawn with a pencil only with the echo of the country names, has changed. It is expanded, shifted. It was transformed by the signs that guided us, the synchronicities and the encounters. The limited time reassuring us disappeared, the distances impressing us became tiny. And somehow, the path was mysteriously revealed... in the heart of Infinity. Nomads of the lights from beyond “les Lumières d’Ailleurs,” the symbol of infinity, that traces our journey, encircles the sacred peaks of the Altai and the mystic mountains of the Himalayas. “In the heart of this infinity, bound to our path, our daughter was born. In this perpetual movement, she blossoms in the tenderness that unites us and in the magic of “les Lumières d’Ailleurs.” Experimenting worlds that changes daily, she engages in multiple discoveries driven by a powerful life force.” “A thought transforming into a project; a project becoming reality; a reality reflecting our

Xavier and Céline Pasche have written a book chronicling the first part of their 10-year journey around the world by bicycle. The book, Nomads in the Heart of the Elements, can be purchased from their website at www.ylia.ch. With a copy of the book, from left, are: Fibie, Céline, Xavier and Nayla Pasche. truth; a truth guiding us; nomads on the way,” says the website. “Starting a fabulous escapade to reach New Zealand as a couple, time expanded. Spaces pulsate sometimes within tiny dimensions, sometimes they are gigantic, and the itinerary changes through our inner transformation. “From an adventure to discover diverse cultures, it became a way of living, a way of being; being nomads on bikes. And in the celebration of this life, we welcomed our daughter, Nayla, born in Malaysia, in the heart of this initiation.” Xavier and Céline had left Switzerland on August 1, 2010. “The first metre on our bikes drives us in a new universe, the universe of our adventure,” says the account on the website. “We already dream about us crossing the great Asian Plains, Mongolian Plains, swimming in emerald waters in Thailand, meeting many amazing people along the way. “This first metre was also very symbolic, it meant going from getting every details ready to living our dream, to living a nomadic lifestyle. It was also the moment to surrender on what we were yesterday, on what we considered our life and in a way our identity. It meant leaving our entire material well being to live in the nature, with the nature. “Now the communication with our friends and the people we love will take a different path, a different way of communication and perception. But as we say goodbye, the emotion is intense and words are said that were never told before. We feel that the relationship will deepen

through this separation. “Cycling over the Swiss Alps bring us back to reality and to the present moment. During the effort, our spirit is entirely here, our mental thoughts stop circling and becomes calm. In a state of meditation, we climb each metre of heights to reach to top of the pass. We struggle with the elements, apart from the pouring rain and a few flakes of snow, the wind is violent and sometimes it prevent us from moving forwards. Under the tent, we suddenly realise, it will not be easy everyday. “At the next pass, the Albula Pass, the light is stunning and it is simply magic. It warms us up, made us dream. The mountains around amaze us and made us radiate. We feel extraordinarily well in this environment, surrounded by mountains tops and a meadow of wild flowers. “Free, we feel we are part of this world, part of this majestic nature. “Nomads, the symbol of infinity that guided us took us from the Swiss Alps to the Southern Alps in New Zealand. “We cycle in breathtaking landscapes on the virgin land of the South Island in New Zealand, in a sense of exhilarating freedom. Living intensely here and now, living intensely this nomadic life where everyday is a beginning, where everyday the unknown can take all faces. “Every moment is so pure because it does not bear the weight of expectations. In this unknown, we can reinvent ourselves each day, following our intuition and our inner transformation. Everything is movement and change, and we are dancing on the flow of

our creation. “Nayla spent the first two years of her life, 15,000 km, lulled in her trailer, through the peoples of Asia and in the wild land of Oceania. She joyfully dives into worlds that are constantly changing, into cultures with diverse flavours, linked to the power of the Earth. “We feel deeply guided in this nomadic life, following the melody of our heart, creating a magical way in the middle of this unknown. For months we have slept in our tent, living a simple life in the heart of the elements. We breathe with each light mesmerizing the sumptuous landscapes. We live the delight of the present moment, the silence of the night, the cool breeze on our skin, the powerful freedom in the heart of the wilderness. The intensity of this life is powerful. We feel deeply alive, vibrating a deep inner joy. “We have learnt to live differently, in an inner transformation marked by a powerful necessity to trust life, in a path that takes us everyday towards a greater balance. Every day, we learn to live in harmony with who we are. Every day, we learn to allow the others to be who they are, in the powerful understanding that everyone lives his own reality. Our reality is part of a world of mystery, where we perceive its energy, a world of joy linked with the euphoria of the freedom to be, a world of abundance, which everyone can choose, a world of peace in our inner space, a world of love that unites us to the whole. “The wild land of New Zealand still echos in us. They gave us a fabulous taste for pristine and wild lands, lands that invite us to join them.” In a “spiritual movement,” the family decided to explore the “great northern horizon” and arrived in North America last year. “Nomads, in perpetual movement we connect with the Earth, we connect with ourselves. As a small cocoon, our family bubble moves through the world, following our inspirations, in the wonder of discoveries

and in sharing that brings us to meet human beings in their sumptuous humanity. “And the Light is coming back... more intensely every day,” the website says of their experience in the Yukon, where the family spent the winter. “From the long boreal nights, we gain more than an hour of daylight each week. “One day, by the river, something surprises us, something different that awakens in us an inexpressible joy. For months, we have been living in a snow-covered world, white as far as the eye can see. Today, we perceive the flow of the water, we hear its song. The river has freed itself from the ice, from the constraint that stifled every sound. It has regained its ardour and its melody. It has put on its sapphire-blue hue. Our body seems even more joyful than the smile on our face. A powerful energy seems to flow through each of our cells, an energy of life. Spring is coming and we live it with the intensity that marked the long winter months. “We experience every transformation. We experience the intense green of the leaves that are growing on birch and trembling poplar trees. We hear the birds’ symphony at 4 a.m. We observe the elegant patterns of lichens, the ones that allow the caribou to survive the winter. We hear the loud and surprising cry of a loon, the symbolic bird of the north. It emits a kind of hooting, a mysterious and inspiring spring song, the song of the Yukon. We are experiencing the return of the bears coming out of their long hibernation. They eat the wildflowers that now blanket the ground. These grizzly and black bears wander peacefully, covered with their thick fur, like big teddy bears. The mosquitoes are also coming back. This year, they’re formidable, in their thousands; the worst in more than a decade. The woods are infested. Without a breeze, it’s sometimes impossible to stay outside unprotected. “Fibie loves to play in the water. At 10 degrees Celsius, she wades in the mud and icy water, while Continued on Page 6

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EDITORIAL Let’s spend this fall ignoring America While there are a lot of good things about our neighbor to the south, they do have a bad habit of drowning out all nearby conversation. Whatever Canadian issues there might be, they have this tendency to get drowned out by the loud discourse happening south of the border, often regarding issues that we can’t actually relate to in Canada. This tendency has only gotten worse in the past four years, as the loudest, most obnoxious person they could find became President, and the result is we are at the point where it’s possible to find a Canadian who is intimately familiar with the machinations of American politics, but couldn’t tell the difference between Justin Trudeau and Trudeau branded silicone bakeware. This is especially a problem in Saskatchewan, where we, much like our southern neighbors, also have to vote in the fall, but any talk of the relative merits of Scott Moe and Ryan Meili are being drowned out by whatever disaster is happening this week. The disasters pile up so fast down there I genuinely don’t know what the disaster will be as this goes to print. There are so many scandals that it’s hard to keep track, while the issues in this province are more important to us and our families we spend a lot of time ignoring them because they’re relatively uneventful.

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Thinking I do with words... As residents of this province, we should be grateful that whatever differences of opinion we have with Moe or Meili, they still conduct themselves like sensible adults and you would be very surprised to see either of them go on an all-caps tirade on social media about a tire manufacturer not allowing employees to wear their hats. May all politicians going forward achieve that low bar of maturity. Right now, as regular citizens, we can’t go south of the border. We might have to conduct business with people in America, but since trade agreements are in constant flux and nobody knows what is going to happen from one day to the next, that’s getting increasingly difficult. I propose that all of us do what we can to just ignore America. Not forever, of course, because they’re still our neighbors and we still care about them, at least a little. But for now, we need to find a way to pretend they don’t exist. While American scandal is alluring and sensational, we have our own, less dramatic problems

we shouldn’t ignore. We have local issues that directly affect our daily lives, whether on a municipal or provincial level. There are two elections this fall, with the possibility of a third if the federal Liberal party really screws something up. That’s a lot of Canadian problems we have to take a close look at! And that’s difficult to do when you’ve got whatever is going on with the United States Post Office monopolizing your time. Right now, we need to focus on Yorkton issues, Saskatchewan issues and potentially Canada issues. None of them involve whatever disaster is going on in the United States of America this week. With the two countries being the most isolated from each other they have ever been, it’s time for us to just turn off the feed from south of the border and focus on ourselves. Relax, save your sanity, and switch off everything coming in over the border. Let’s focus on ourselves for the next few months, and hopefully when we look back to our southern neighbors in 2021 they aren’t all on fire.

Preeceville School set to welcome back students Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The teachers and staff at the Preeceville School are gearing up to welcome back students with some changes all geared towards the safety and health of each student and staff member. “We are excited to welcome students back for another school year and are working hard to follow safety guidelines set out by the division and the Saskatchewan government,” said Doug King, principal. Each school had outlined each school’s plan in an online video. King

and Leslea Hanson walked students and parents through the school with changes that the school has implemented. Hand sanitizer stations are set up at the school entrances to be utilized each time a student, staff or guests enter or exit. It introduced Kenneth Keys, the new janitor, Kody Rock, who will be doing a maternity leave replacement and the return of Sheila Klebeck who had previously retired in 2018 and will be teaching the kindergarten and Grade 1 combined class. Keys comes from Canora and was hired

after Marilyn Johannesson retired. He had previously worked as a janitor at the Canora Composite School for one year. He is originally from California and has been in Canada for seven years. He has worked in the transit system before he found his way to Saskatchewan. He is also the head coach for the Canora Composite School basketball team and has firm beliefs in giving players the opportunity to become great players to excel at basketball in order to be able to advance to a higher level. Continued on Page 5

We are living in a plastic world Almost every product and material we refer to as “plastic” is made from fossil fuels. Most of it hasn’t been around for long — a little over 70 years for the most common products. North American grocery stores didn’t start offering plastic bags until the late 1970s. Over that short time, plastics have become ubiquitous. A Center for International Environmental Law report says global plastic production exploded 200fold between 1950 and 2015 — from two million to 380 million tonnes. Plastic is everywhere, from the ocean depths to mountaintops, from Antarctica to the Arctic — even in our own bodies. As the report points out, almost every piece of plastic begins as a fossil fuel. This creates greenhouse gas emissions throughout its life cycle, from extraction and transport to refining and manufacturing to managing waste and impacts. The report projects these emissions could reach 1.34 gigatons per year by 2030 — “equivalent to the emissions released by more than 295 new 500-megawatt coal-fired power plants.” There are good reasons for plastic’s popularity. It’s lightweight, durable, inexpensive, easily shaped and can be used to safely store many materials, from water to chemicals. That it’s longlasting is part of the problem.

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Science Matters Plastics don’t decompose like organic substances. Instead, they break down into smaller and smaller pieces, much of which ends up in oceans, where it is consumed by marine life and birds. These “microplastics” work their way through the food web and eventually to humans. There’s still much to learn about microplastic’s health effects, but exposure in animals has been linked to liver and cell damage, infertility, inflammation, cancer and starvation. The 50,000 plastic particles that each of us breathes and eats every year and the microplastic pollution falling on some cities undoubtedly have an impact, especially as many of the chemicals in plastics are known to cause a range of health problems. A recent study also shows the ocean plastics problem is worse than thought — although with tonnes of plastic debris and particles swirling in massive ocean gyres, it’s hard to imagine it could be. The study, from the U.K.’s National Oceanography Centre, found the Atlantic has 10 times more plastic

than had been estimated. Researchers previously calculated the amount entering the Atlantic between 1950 and 2015 to be from 17 million to 47 million tonnes. New measurements show it’s closer to 200 million. Another report, from Continued on Page 5

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Doug King, left, principal of Preeceville School and Leslea Hanson, vice-principal, are all set to welcome students for another school season.

Kenneth Keys of Canora is the new caretaker. Keys joins Patricia Wiwcharuk on the caretaker staff.

PREECEVILLE SCHOOL Continued from Page 4 Klebeck, who had previously retired from the Preeceville School in 2018 after teaching for 31.5 years, is back teaching the kindergarten and grade one combined class. Her role will be to teach grade ones in the mornings that kindergarten is in school. Kindergarten students only attend school every second day. Klebeck will also be teaching the grade one students English Language Arts, Math, Health and Fine Arts in conjunction with Kaylyn Barbsby. “I am very excited to be back in the school and to be able to teach again,” said Klebeck. Other staff members are: Leslea Hanson, viceprincipal; Laura Sliva, administration; Sharon Bileski,

librarian tech and teachers, Laurie Antonichuk, Dallas Burym, William Dodge, Calla Erickson, Erin Erickson, Cary Franklin, Donna Hamilton, Tonilee Lario, Alecia Longman, Heidi Paterson, Arlene Prestie and Allyson Rock. Allyson Hull and Meghan Morton are on maternity leave. Education assistants are: Brittany Balawyder, Lisa Guliak, Karlie Kowalchuk, Ivy Krauss, Denise Olson, Reneye Scheller, Levi Young and Lindy Steppan. Joining Keys on caretaker duties is Patricia Wiwcharuk. The office and library have received flexi glass partitions. The water foundations are off limits and each student will have his or her own water bottle to

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Continued from Page 4 the World Economic Forum, Ellen MacArthur Foundation and McKinsey and Company, estimated the oceans could hold more plastic by weight than fish by 2050 if trends continue. Because most plastic doesn’t get recycled, researchers also estimated that 95 per cent of plastic packaging value — worth $80 to $120 billion annually — is lost. It also found that by 2050, the entire plastics industry will consume 20 per cent of

total oil production, and 15 per cent of the world’s annual carbon budget. The study, “The New Plastics Economy,” outlines steps whereby circular economy principles could resolve many issues around plastics in the environment. These require eliminating all problematic and unnecessary plastic items, innovating to ensure the plastics are reusable, recyclable or compostable, and circulating all plastic items to keep them in the economy and out of the

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FAMILY TRAVELLING Continued from Page 3 the lake is still frozen and the snowy peaks spread out in the background,” it says. “She rides around the tent with her balance bike and does yoga. She loves when Xavier throws her up in the air, “higher and higher!” she shouts. “Nayla cycles in the Yukon. She rides through the vast expanses, along the boreal forests, past small dark-blue ponds and frozen lakes. She pedals with breathtaking views of the towering mountains. A radiant smile lights up her face. It is also in the Yukon that she celebrates her birthday. She is now seven. There, in front of Deszdeash Lake, she welcomed some friends to play in the sand, to run with a ball, to grill bison sausages on the fire and to explore the surroundings. Friendship was the centre of this moment of sharing, in this sumptuous landscape. “With the springtime, we are taking advantage of new activities. We hike to the top of the mountains. We discover the Tors, these strange rock formations, gigantic blocks of rock at the top of a large plateau. We have the feeling of being somewhere else. Yet when we sit on the formations and look at the view, there is all the power of the Yukon in front of us. We breathe in the landscapes, the gigantic rivers meandering through the land like long snakes, the peaks extending in ridges, the rocky cliffs, the hanging glaciers, the slopes of pristine white snow. “We go rafting and canoeing in front of the sumptuous Kluane Mountains. Rivers are the veins of the Yukon. They provide access to remote and wilderness areas. They allow us to fully immerse ourselves in this incredible nature and with the animals that populate these lands. We are carried by the current, carried by the energy of the water through the landscapes. The songs of the river and the birds underline the deep quietness and peace of the place.

“We ride fat bikes on the trails, we go fishing, we go morel picking but mostly we go camping. Here we are on a small open field. It is covered with wildflowers and offers a perfect place in the middle of the boreal forest. The view opens on the high summits. The panorama is impressive. We then repeat the gestures of our nomadic life and pitch the tent with the help of Nayla and Fibie. Then we light a small fire. We love these moments of sharing where nothing else matters but the present moment. These moments when time stops to give way to contemplation, play, laughter, simply letting ourselves be guided by the moment. “We enjoy meditating and doing yoga in front of the purity of this breathtaking landscape. Sleeping in a tent allows us to reconnect with the earth, it gives us tremendous energy and a powerful feeling of well-being. As soon as we wake up, we feel alive and filled with deep serenity.” After Madge Lake, the family was to head towards Winnipeg. Their Canadian visas allow them to stay in this country only until the end of September, so they expect they will fly from Winnipeg to Europe. “We’re not sure where we will go, southern Europe or North Africa for the winter, maybe Spain,” Céline said. “We’ll see how we feel, how the people welcome us.” Asked how they have been treated in the various countries, Xavier said that through it all “the people are great.” “In the last 10 years, we never so much as lost our bags,” he said. “We trust people.” “Fear of what may happen is far worse than what happens,” Céline said. “We’ve never been hurt.” “We were amazed with our welcome here in Canada,” he said. “It is so huge.” Persons wishing to follow the exploits of the Pasche family are encouraged to visit www. ylia.ch where they may also purchase copies of

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Camping at Madge Lake last week was a family of nomads, originally from Switzerland, who are travelling around the world by bicycle. From left are: Xavier, Nayla, Céline and Fibie Pasche.

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Rocanville minor ball fundraising for new diamond Rob Paul - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The World Spectator)

a couple years about how we need to do something. Then this year we decided we actually need to do something. We drew up some plans, threw out some ideas of what we’d like to do, made up a budget, and then started making some phone calls and writing letters to businesses. “They’ve been quite receptive to it and we’re probably 80 per cent to our fundraising goal. We still have to hear from a couple other businesses. We were really honestly thinking this would take a couple of years or maybe we would get to do one diamond next summer and the other the summer after. But its been really well received.� Instead of just talking about what needed to be done to have a diamond, Nelson says, they needed to step up and kick the project into gear. “Basically we knew something needed to be done and had discussed it for a couple years,� he said. “You sit around and talk about something forever and then finally it’s just, ‘okay we need to

On its surface a baseball diamond is like any other place where a sporting event takes place. Theoretically it’s a backstop, four bases in the shape of a diamond, some infield dirt, foul lines, and a patch of grass. A baseball diamond can also be much more than that when time and effort are put in. Few things are more aesthetically pleasing than an occupied baseball diamond on a summers day. That’s why the Rocanville Minor Ball board decided it was time for an upgrade after years of having subpar facilities. “Our ball fields are quite disastrous, especially compared to the nice fields in Moosomin, but really compared to any town in the area,� said Rocanville Minor Ball’s Mike Nelson. “They’re by and far the worst that are out there, that’s just a fact. So, we’ve been talking about it for

actually try to do something.’ It’s pretty much going to be two brand new diamonds. “Really all that’s out there right now is a backstop, some benches for a dugout, and grass. We’re going to do a whole new fence, new infields, we’re bringing in some shale— it’s going to be a shale and grass infield—new dugouts built into the fence. Those are all the big things, but of course there’s also all the little things you’ve got to buy like bases and pitching plates and all that stuff adds up in a hurry.� Although the fundraising plan and project only recently came together, Nelson says, the support has been overwhelming and they’re on pace to hit their goal far before they originally expected. “The budget goal for us was $80,000,� he said. “We’re about 80 per cent there right now. Fundraising started about five or six weeks ago. We were so amazed with the local businesses and we even reached out to some of the not so local businesses. Everybody has been so supportive.

Chronic wasting disease steady ahead of hunting season Nick Pearce - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The StarPhoenix) The province wants hunters to help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). To do so, it’s asking them to test their animals before consuming them. The call follows a bump in recorded case counts from 328 positive cases from 2,000 samples in 2018 to 528 positive cases from 3,299 samples last year. That accounts for 55 of Saskatchewan’s 83 wildlife management zones. The spike in recorded cases is due to more

collected samples, said Richard Espie, a wildlife health specialist with the ministry of environment. Actual prevalence among animals is likely stable. “This is not a fast-moving disease,� Espie said. “It’s slowly increased from way back in 2000. The prevalence has crept up.� CWD is a fatal nervous system disease. An animal can appear normal for years before warning signs like weight loss and poor coordination take effect before its death. Cases of CWD tend to be concentrated among mule deer in the south of Saskatchewan, Espie

said. Last year, about seven per cent of white tail deer, three per cent of Elk and one moose out of 120 tested positive — about 30 per cent of mule deer tested positive. To slow the spread, the province has hired more technicians to test animal results. It’s also introduced dumpsters to dispose of animal carcasses. That’s because leaving bodies out or moving them to another location could increase risk of spread. The province further aims to to reduce animal populations in given areas to limit spread, in Continued on Page 12

“We’re looking at, depending on contractor availability, maybe being able to start building by the end of August. We got a couple big donations that came in which really helped a lot, Nutrien came in with a substantial one and that really boosted the fundraising. But even some smaller businesses and even personal donations too, I was surprised. There’s just been so much support.� “Our original plan was to probably build one diamond next summer after the ball season,� he said. “Then probably the other diamond would have been after that. But now, we might even have both new diamonds ready to go for the spring. It’s been great how quickly it’s coming together.� Improving the baseball diamond can bring much more to Rocanville than just better quality of play, says Nelson, with an upgraded diamond allowing for the town to

host tournaments which then brings people from out of town to local businesses. “Even look at Fleming, they’ve only got one diamond, but it’s a nice diamond,� he said. “Having a nice diamond just adds so much. We’ve had to pass on hosting tournaments because we don’t meet the qualifications to host those now with what we’ve got. They wouldn’t even allow us to have one if we put our name in. Now, even on the business end, this can help by getting more people into town and it can benefit the town getting people more familiar with it and giving them an excuse to come to Rocanville. “Moosomin is a great example of that when you build some nice diamonds. Look at the ball fields in the summer time, there’s always people down there and they were scheduled to have seven or eight tournaments this summer (before Covid-19)

between the leagues and provincials and they were going to get the senior men’s and there was going to be a lot of people coming through Moosomin to play ball this summer.� Nelson says, when the fundraising goal is hit and the project can get underway, Rocanville Minor Ball is going to make it a priority to give those who helped them their recognition. “A lot of these awesome businesses in Rocanville and Moosomin donate money, supplies, and time and then you don’t necessarily hear about what they’ve done to make those projects happen,� he said. “That’s one thing we’ve been talking about as a board, how are we going to make sure these businesses and people that have helped us out get their recognition. We want to make sure people know that this wouldn’t have happened without them.�

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unsure or fearful about the conditions they’ll face. With schools across the province opening and the very real possibility of a second wave of outbreaks, many are worried that their work puts them and their families at risk. We cannot continue to force people to choose between their health and their livelihood. While we can celebrate the progress that has been made through the years, such as an eight-hour work day, minimum wage, health benefits, parental leave, sick leave, and occupational health and safety laws, it is also a time to recognize the

work that remains to create a more equitable Saskatchewan. Those in the labour movement have long fought for economic security and fairness in the workplace but equally have worked to ensure social justice, equality, and respect for everyone in our communities. I am tremendously proud of how the 20,000 members of SGEU have collectively navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on their professional and personal lives. Whether they work in health care, corrections, social services, education, Crown corpo-

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EQUITABLE SASKATCHEWAN A lack of paid sick days and the low wages earned by countless public-facing workers means that many can’t afford to stay home when they need to. Let this Labour Day be a reminder that no worker should be forced to choose between their health and their livelihood.

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Unique ways to celebrate Labour Day Labour Day was created by the labour movement to shine light on the achievements and contributions of workers. Without hardworking men and women, the economy would not thrive and the prosperity of a nation would be unlikely. Like many other holidays, Labour Day’s message may play second fiddle to the more widespread celebrations that take place. It’s easy to think that Labour Day commemorates the unofficial end of summer rather than the North American worker, but those who want to celebrate more mindfully can consider these ideas. • Research local industry and schedule a tour of a factory, farm or another place of business that ties into this industry. • While many people are off on Labour Day, essential workers may not be. Bring lunch to a police station or firehouse, or simply thank workers you come across, such as grocery store employees, for doing their jobs. • Active military who are deployed may be missing home, especially during national holi-

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Rare earth processing facility announced for province By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury

Saskatoon – On Aug. 27, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan. Rare earths are just that – rare; they are not easily found or produced. They include the part of the periodic table that is often forgotten about. Those elements include cerium, dysprosium, erbium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, lanthanum, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, promethium, samarium, scandium, terbium, thulium, ytterbium and yttrium. But they are key to many 21st century technologies, especially when it comes to things like rechargeable batteries. The processing facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), and will be over 69,000 square feet in size. It will be built in Saskatoon. Moe said the money will be used for the design, construction and commissioning of highly specialized equipment required for

the processes. “It will form the basis for future commercial rare earth resources management in Saskatchewan,â€? he said, noting the announcement delivers on a key element of the Saskatchewan Party’s 2030 Growth Plan. The premier said it will be the ďŹ rst-of-itskind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province. Global demand for REEs is expected to increase signiďŹ cantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases. In making the announcement in Saskatoon, Premier Scott Moe alluded to the launch of the potash and uranium industries in Saskatchewan, or the ďŹ rst oil strike. “Through the efforts of Saskatchewan residents, they’ve grown into world-class resources,â€? Moe said, noting Saskatchewan now provides food, fuel and fertilizer. “As we look ahead, rare earth elements

are going to play a major role in powering the 21st century. And Saskatchewan, our province, is rich in these incredibly valuable minerals.â€? Canada is in the early stages of developing the industry, but it’s one with huge potential, he said, where Saskatchewan is “ideally situated.â€? “Rare earths are essential to our modern economy and future economic development,â€? Moe said. “They’re used in products such as electric vehicles, renewable power generation, and many of the technologies that are critical to our modern way of life. “It’s expected demand for these products, and this technology, will increase signiďŹ cantly in the coming decades, and Saskatchewan will be well-positioned to address this growing demand.â€? “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-ow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,â€? Moe said in a release “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of

This map shows the location of Appia Energy Corp.’s Alces Lake property, 34 kilometres east of Uranium City and north of Lake Athabasca. The Government of Saskatchewan committed $31 million for a rare earth processing facility in Saskatoon on Aug. 27. Map courtesy Appia Energy Corp. Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.â€? He pointed out that developing rare earth elements in Canada will reduce reliance on China, the world’s leading producer of these elements. The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages. The ďŹ rst is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate. The second

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encouraged hunters to test heads with the province and participate in the government’s new mandatory hunter survey. With most populations up this year, Crabbe said it should be a good year for hunters as long as they do their part. “We won’t eradicate this disease, but we’ll hopefully get it under control,� he said.

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is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs. The facility will address both stages of REE processing. SRC president and CEO Mike Crabtree said the facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall. Where will these rare earths come from? One company is likely Appia Energy Corp., which announced on Aug. 17 it was doing diamond drilling on its “high-gradeâ€? Alces Lake property in northern Saskatchewan, 34 kilometres east of Uranium City. Tom Drivas, Appia’s CEO and president, said in a press release on Aug. 28, “Appia congratulates SRC and the Government of Saskatchewan for their initiative to develop a ďŹ rst-of-its-kind rare earth processing plant in Saskatchewan, Canada. Appia is very pleased and excited to learn that the Saskatoon rare earth processing plant will be up and running by the end of 2022, especially since it is in such close proximity to Appia’s high-grade critical rare earth Alces Lake project. Having the SRC plant in the same province as our

project will substantially beneďŹ t Appia and its shareholders. Appia’s Alces Lake project’s rare earths are hosted in monazite, which the SRC plant will be processing. Appia has a well-established working relationship with SRC.â€?

Appia says the 17,577 hectares Alces Lake property “encompasses some of the highest-grade total and critical rare earth elements (CREE) mineralization in the world. CREE is deďŹ ned here as those rare earth elements that are in shortsupply and high-demand for use in permanent magnets and modern electronic applications such as electric vehicles and wind turbines, (i.e: neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), dysprosium (Dy) and terbium(Tb).

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2007 BUICK ALLURE CX. 3.8L, 4-door, auto, power seats, new tires, 116,000kms. Asking $6,000 OBO. Phone 306-621-7491.

SOLID BOX cover for six foot truck box. $750.00. 306-783-1688 Trailer - Live, Work, Holiday 2004 Prowler Regal, AX6 39 Foot 4 slide Trailer for Sale for $16,000. Had a complete tune-up in 2014 and has new tires. Patio room with furniture, queen bedroom, living room with fireplace, two fold-down couches, smart tv. 306-450-1460

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Apartments / Condos-For Sale INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVING apartments in Martensville, SK. Spend your retirement years in a community close to family/friends in the Saskatoon area that has large city services with small town safety and charm. More info @ www.chateauvilla.ca http://www.chateauvilla.ca, 306281-4475 or chateauvilla@sasktel.net.

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RM of Saltcoats #213 -$470,000.00 Two high-quality grain land quarters in the RM of Saltcoats #213. Call Ted Cawkwell, Cawkwell Group, RE/MAX Saskatoon. 306-986-7253 www.cawkwellgroup.com

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Wanted WANTED: Barley straw, oat straw plus shay in the Goodeve area. Phone 306-795-5210. WANTED: Graham-Paige complete cars and parts. Any year 1928-41. Looking specifically for ba 1938-40 “Sharknose”. Any condition considered. Call (204) 7823498 or email tomboresky@gmail.com.

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106 STEWART CRES. Fri., Sept. 4, Sat., Sept. 5 & Sun., Sept. 6, 10am-6pm. Coffee tables, gazebo tent (never used), motorcycle helmet (never used), 100 pairs of jeans, Miss Mew silver, engine stand, boys skates, leather jackets medium and small, chaps, Honeycomb rims for Firebird plus parts, bathroom sinks, older stereo system (still in box), misc. parts for a Model A & Model T. Downsizing, cleaning out. 134 LAURIER AVE. Thurs., Sept. 3, 12noon-6pm, Fri., Sept. 4, 9am6pm & Sat., Sept. 5, 9am-2pm. Uniforms, door, old windows, baking and misc. items. Social distancing applies. 141 HENDERSON ST. W. (Door 1). Thurs., Sept. 3 & Fri., Sept. 4, 9am-5pm. Bakeware, lots of clothes, Christmas ornaments, lots of vases. 29 MORITZ BAY. Thurs., Sept. 3 & Fri., Sept. 4, 9am-7pm. 3000 watt Champion generator, 10 inch mitre saw, 8 piece pot set (never been used), camping chairs, lots of other camping items & tools, new Instant pot/pressure cooker (never used) half price. everything is washed & clean. 323 MYRTLE AVE. Wed., Sept. 9, Thurs., Sept. 10, Fri., Sept. 11 & Sat., Sept. 12, 8am-8pm. Husqvarna elec. chainsaw, construction heater, B & D elec. lawn edger, air tank, hunting/fishing equipment, hunting/winter clothes. Hand sanitizer provided. 47 WESTSHORE GREENS. Thurs., Sept. 3, Fri., Sept. 4 & Sat., Sept. 5, 8am-5pm. Moving Out Sale. Everything Must Go! 53 ALEXANDRA AVE. Thurs., Sept. 3, 1pm-6pm & Fri., Sept. 4, 9am-6pm. Household, some antiques, antique dresser, antique buffet, antique windows. 84 REDWOOD DR. Thurs., Sept. 10, 10am-7pm & Fri., Sept. 11, 10am-4pm. Downsizing-collectibles, antiques, household, garage & yard items. Ex. crocks, lamps, picnic table, etc. SURE-LOKT STORAGE (across from Deer Park). Sat., Sept. 5, 8am-12noon. New tools, scaffolding, shelving, snow blowers, bits of furniture, etc.

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SEASONAL GRADER OPERATOR Applications are being accepted for the position of seasonal Grader Operator for the Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301. Hours will vary dependent on the weather. Qualifications: x Must possess a valid driver’s licence and provide his own truck x Must be capable of working with minimum or no supervision x Working knowledge of road building & maintenance is an asset. x Strong work ethic Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume including education, experience, references with permission and salary expectations, no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10/20 to: Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301 #PY t 1FMMZ 4, t 4 " ; Or fax to: 306-595-4941 Or email to: rm301@sasktel.net. For further information, call the municipal office at 306-595-2050. Thank you for your application. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Local Kinsmen member receives award er it’s Telemiracle, the Perogy Cup, and selling trip of the month tickets. He regularly sells over 100 tickets with the contest. “I try to help them along.” Even now, there are still firsts for Flunder, as he made his Telemiracle debut in 2019, performing on stage. He didn’t just perform, however, also raising $10,000 for Telemiracle in the same year. He continues to perform for local audiences, including at The Bentley Retirement Community. “The Yorkton Kinsmen club are truly honoured to have George, one of their own, be presented with the Lifetime Achievement award. The Yorkton and

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A long-time member of the Yorkton Kinsmen has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Kin Canada general meeting on Aug. 22. This award is given to a member who has dedicated their life to the furthering and betterment of the Kin association and its goals. George Flunder has been a member of the Kinsmen since 1966, first joining the Esterhazy Kinsmen and continuing to Yorkton in 1971. Flunder said that he’s been working with the Kinsmen on all of their major projects since, whethAuctions

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Karla's Auction will be holding an Online Farm Auction for Walter Husarewich Featuring: JD 4020 tractor, cab, Air, w/fel 1972 Chev ½ ton truck (restored) Antique Tractors - MMU's, MM2, Int. W6, JD AR Plus Ford ½ ton, tractor parts, car and truck bodies and household and shop items Auctioneer Notes: Dates & Times to be determined. Check back for more updates coming soon. Sale in conjunction with Ukrainetz Auction Sale Conducted by

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345B and Terex 72-31B; HD equipment hauler trailer; MF 30B Industrial tractor, FEL (needs engine work); Cockshutt 1850 tractor; Case 400 diesel tractor, FEL; JD 4430 tractor w/148 FEL, vgc; JD350-B crawler loader; Case 1070 tractor w/ Leon FEL; Buhler 6622 Commercial skid steer mt snow blower; Vermeer 30” loader mount tree spade; MACK 5-axle dump truck; 2007 GMC Topkick 8500 S/A truck, 24’ box, lift gate; 1997 GMC 1500 Ext cab 4x4; 1993 Duncan 16’ Flat deck trailer, utility and other trailers; FARMING EQUIPMENT: 40’ Ezee-On Field cultivator c/w NH3; JD 16’ 1630 tandem and Miller 14’ offset disks; Melroe 911 5-bottom auto reset plow; 3 Pt equipment: finishing and rough mowers, cultivator, plows, blades, sprayer and more; Westeel 1350,1650 & 2000 bu grain bins; Ap 18’ IH # 75 PT swather c/w canvasses (shedded); 4-bar tyne harrow bar (Ap 40’); Edwards 12’ No-till grain drill; 20’ Anhydrous ammonia applicator \tank (not safetied); tillage equipment, plows, 16’ deep tiller, tyne and diamond harrows; 1981 Belarus 300 Bu manure spreader; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Hesston 856A Round Baler, Mega pickup; livestock trailer and utility/dump trailers; squeeze chute, maternity pen, corral panels, feeders, gates, chain link fencing; Allied bale elevator 35’; Woody’s Whammer Trailing post pounder, 3-way valves; Other: lawn/garden tractors, rear tyne Turf-till 5hp garden tiller, other tillers, landscape rake; canoe; horse-drawn democrat, sleigh, caboose, cutter, harness items and much more. For on-line bidding, listing and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com.

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Featuring: JD 2750 tractor, 3pth, fel w/attachments, 5800hrs (nice) JD 1830 Tractor, Dsl, 3pth (nice) Buhler 70in. 3pth finishing mower 2011 Skidoo Renegade Back Country 600 2007 Can Am Quad, Lund boat and motor (like new) IHC B275 3pth tractor, 12ft cattle trailer Plus more 3pth equipment, and complete shop and household items. Auctioneer Notes: This is an excellent sale, sign up early to bid and do not miss the viewing day. KARLA’S AUCTION - 10% BUYERS FEE UP TO $500 PER ITEM. Payment is by Credit Card or E-Transfer. (NO CASHIER ON SITE) Sale in conjunction with Ukrainetz Auction Checkout https://ukrainetzauction.hibid.com Sale Conducted by

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entire Kin Family is truly grateful for all the years that George has dedicated to serving the community in which he proudly calls home. George, you are a true epitome of Charity begins at home! We are very proud of you for your milestone,” said Sunil Shah with the Yorkton Kinsmen in a release. His work with the Kinsmen continues, and he was preparing the Kinsmen Radio Bingo tickets on his return from the national meeting. Flunder said that as he is retired now, he has more time to help out with the Kinsmen, and it’s a good way to keep active and build a legacy.

Work continues at Yorkton Brick Mill site By Devin Wilger Staff Writer

The Yorkton Tribal Council was at the Yorkton Brick Mill to help get the site ready for further improvements, including grass planting and the installation of interpretive signs. Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup said that once they knew the plans for the Brick Mill, especially surrounding the history of the region, they felt it important to get involved, both donating money and time to the project. “In the spirit of truth and reconciliation as well, we have to start working closer, and we have to start working together.” The YTC was also heavily involved in the signs which will go up at the site, especially the first sign to go up, which will educate viewers on the First Nations history in this area, which is Treaty 4 territory. “To us, it’s important that the First Nations contribution is recognized and that from there

Landscaping at the Brick Mill site is a big part of the current effort. we build on the Brick Mill and we build on other communities. It’s really important that the First Nation is included... If you weren’t part of it, to be able to come here and read it is just as important.”

One thing that O’Soup noticed in previous volunteer efforts is that many of the people working on the mill right now are older, and she feels it’s important that the younger people in the region get involved as

well. “It would be great if we could get the younger generation involved... I’ve seen it in our culture, it’s always the younger people, we need to get them somehow involved.”

Parkland campuses re-opened Monday Parkland College campuses reopened to learners and the public on Monday, Aug. 31. This marks the fourth and final phase of the College’s re-opening plan and is the result of months of preparation for a healthy and safe return to inperson programming. “We are ready to open our campuses,” said President & CEO Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh. “Our staff have worked incredibly hard over the summer to prepare our facilities to be compliant with COVID-19 guidelines. We have also devoted considerable effort to developing online programming and training our instructors to deliver curriculum online, in order to enrich the educational experience of our learners.” The College is delivering classes this fall through Blended Learning – a mix of online instruction, faceto-face classes, experiential learning, and alternative delivery methods. Blended Learning gives the

College the flexibility to provide instruction while managing risks associated with COVID-19. All programs will have an online component to help limit the number of people on campus. All visitors, students, and staff are required to wear masks. They are mandatory in hallways, bathrooms, common areas, and any space where physical distancing of two metres cannot be maintained. Campus access tracking is an essential part of the College’s safety protocols. Members of the public accessing College sites are required to complete a brief health questionnaire and sign in on a visitor log. Additional safety precautions are in place, including plexiglass shields at reception areas, extra hand sanitizer stations, and frequent cleaning and sanitizing schedules. Some common areas are off-limits or have restricted access, while decals have been

placed on floors and signs on walls to help control traffic flow and aid in physical distancing. “Our shared priority, at all levels of the education system, is the health and safety of students and staff,” Hoddenbagh added. “We are glad to be opening, but we remain ready to adapt at any point as the pandemic evolves.” About Parkland College: Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/professional development. — Submitted

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September 4, 2020 | This Week Marketplace

COVID-19 brings more in-province tourists into north Sask. Becky Zimmer - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist) The summer of 2020 has changed a lot of lives in Saskatchewan. For Ric Driediger, owner of Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, this global pandemic has been both good and bad for his business in Missinipe, Sask., a major docking point for paddlers who want to travel around Saskatchewan’s

northeastern lakes and rivers. According to his website, Driediger sees thousands of paddlers every summer at his outfitters north of La Ronge and this year has been no exception from a numbers perspective. What has changed is where the people are coming from, he said. Since any long-distance travel has not been much of a vacation option for Canadians and international travellers, the vast major-

ity of his numbers are coming from Alberta and Saskatchewan, he said. Gone are his usual visitors from Ontario, British Columbia, the United States and even Europe. More people are going local this year for their vacation plans. “If you looked at just straight numbers, there are more people coming this year than last year at this time. But if you look at where they’re coming from, it’s totally different.” In the long run, this

is going to be a positive for Driediger, he said. If more local people

are coming to check out Northern Saskatchewan, that means that these

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