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Preeceville Pats U18 team starts season with winning streak Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The Preeceville U18 Pats kicked off the 20202021 season November 9 in Yorkton at the Kinsmen Arena against the Remax Terriers with a convincing 10 to 1 victory. “For the short time that the Pats have been together against a team that has been on the ice for almost two months more than them, our guys showed a lot of promise, even with the amount of mistakes made,” said Kirby Pankratz, coach. “With only three practices under their belt because of the late start at the arena and the uncertainty of COVID restrictions there really wasn’t enough time to get fully prepared to start playing games as a team. Half of the roster this year is first-year U18 players that haven’t had enough time to learn our systems or get familiar with the style of play and expectations that we want from our players. So it’s a real challenge as a coaching staff to bring them up to speed real fast and they realize the bar is set a lot higher

Racing for the puck during the Preeceville Pats U18 home opener on November 15, from left, were: Shae Paterson, Jacob Danyluk and Grady Wolkowski (white jerseys). than what they played last year at U15,” he said. Yorkton Snap On Terriers came to Richardson Pioneer Arena to face off against the Pats in the Preeceville home opener November 15 to a maximum capacity restricted fan base crowd. Many fans had to be turned away due to COVID restrictions. “I can’t stress how important this is that the players, the fans, and absolutely everyone abides by the rules and restrictions involved with COVID-19. I’ve told our players we are so lucky to even be on the ice and as restricted as they feel

with the rules. They need to look at it as a “glass half full vs. a glass half empty” scenario. It would be an absolute shame to see it get shut down because of carelessness or someone’s selfish pride from players or the public, so please keep that in mind for our kids and our town,” encouraged Pankratz. The Pats didn’t disappoint the fans, and absolutely hammered the Snap On Terriers 58 to 10 on the shot clock to cruise to a 9 to 1 victory. As the game went on and the chances and scoring started to escalate the players started picking up a lot of bad habits that

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Todd Pankratz (white jersey) from the Preeceville Pats U18 hockey team faced off against Yorkton Snap On Terriers in home game action in Preeceville on November 15 the gate hard, with lots of physical presence, offensive prowess, and plenty of great scoring chances but found themselves in penalty trouble and were left trailing 3 to 1 in the first after giving up three power play goals. Preeceville narrowed the gap to a goal on the second shift of the second period and kept the shots and offence coming through all of the period. The same line that started the scoring in the second period tallied the tying goal 38 seconds into the third period, which rallied the Pats to three more in a span of five-and-a- half minutes to lead 6 to 3. Yorkton scored shortly

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Wyonzek’s dream of NHL officiating career getting closer Courtesy of Canora Courier Tarrington Wyonzek, who has ties to Canora and the surrounding area, has taken another step toward his goal of becoming an on-ice official in the NHL. Wyonzek, grandson of Henry and Anne Wyonzek of Canora and Victor and Vickie Puchala of Yorkton (formerly of Rhein), and son of Pat and Karen Wyonzek, found out recently that he has been chosen to work as a linesman at the upcoming 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton, scheduled for December 26 to January 5, assuming there are no changes due to COVID. The tournament is to take place in the same Bubble where the NHL held its games earlier this year. Even though he has worked international tournaments before, Wyonzek said he was very excited to get the news. “This is the big one, this is the tournament pretty much everyone pays attention to,” he said. “My family was quite excited for me, even though both my grandmothers were a little disappointed that I won’t be home for Christmas family gatherings.” Wyonzek said his previous IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) experience undoubtedly helped him land this new opportunity. “I worked previously at the 2019 World Under-18 tournament in Sweden. I had a good tournament and was chosen for the gold medal game between Russia and the host team from Sweden. The rink was sold out and the atmosphere was rockin,’ with Sweden coming out on top, 4 to 3 in overtime,” he recalled. “Another factor in my being chosen was probably my professional experience. This past season I worked full time in the AHL (American Hockey League) and ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). This was working four to five games per week with players who are about 22 to 25 years old and battling for jobs. They’re grown men, not kids, and it’s much different than junior hockey.”

Organizers for the Edmonton tournament are bringing in more officials than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID, said Wyonzek. “You never know when someone might get sick, or maybe European officials could have trouble getting flights to Canada.” As is usually the case in IIHF tournaments, the on-ice officials for the play-offs and the gold medal game will be chosen based on their performance earlier in the tournament. Wyonzek said he has learned to appreciate this performance-based selection system. “Every time you go on the ice you have to be ready. This tournament is so big for the players, we as officials can’t afford to make mistakes. But I think I perform better under pressure.” Wyonzek said one of his favourite aspects of working as an on-ice official is learning to excel at communication. “Communication is so important. In talking to benches, whether it’s coaches or captains, you need to deliver a message in a way they can understand and at the same time doesn’t slow the game down. At the professional level, communication is how you gain trust.” Before catching on with the AHL and the ECHL, Wyonzek worked as a linesman for six seasons in the WHL, one of the top rated junior leagues in the world. “In the WHL, there were usually about 3,000 to 5,000 fans per game, depending on the city,” he estimated. “But this past season I was in games with 10,000 to 12,000 fans in the rink. It’s a lot more intense and a lot more fun. I think it makes me better, too.” In addition to the large crowds, Wyonzek said he thoroughly enjoyed the travelling and seeing many unique cities in the southeastern U.S. “My favourite city I’ve seen down there is probably Norfolk, Va.,” he stated. “It has a big naval base, and our hotel was just off the harbour. Seeing one of those big ships come in is really something. I enjoy history, and Norfolk has plaques with names

of soldiers with local connections who have served. It’s a nice way to spend time before a game.” Wyonzek lived in Greenville, S.C. during his first season with the AHL and ECHL. “The nice warm weather is amazing, especially after growing up in the cold winters of Saskatchewan.” Prior to his IIHF experience, Wyonzek worked a number of significant North American tournaments, including the Traverse City, Michigan NHL Prospect Tournament prior to the 2019-20 NHL season.

Tarrington Wyonzek dropped the puck for a faceoff during an ECHL game between the Atlanta Gladiators (light jersey) and the Swamp Rabbits in Greenville on December 11, 2019.

“I worked four games at the tournament, which involved the top prospects from eight NHL teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers and the St. Louis Blues,” said Wyonzek. “These players were trying to prove they belong in the NHL for the upcoming season, so the action was pretty intense.” Prior to the cancellation of the 2020 Memorial Cup tournament, he patrolled the lines for the previous two Memorial Cup tournaments, a tournament for major junior players involving teams from the WHL, OHL

(Ontario Hockey League) and QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League). “The 2018 tournament was unique because it was in Regina where I was living at the time, so I had many friends there,” recalled Wyonzek. “The 2019 tournament was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is a hockey-crazy city. Every game was sold out, even if the host team, the Halifax Mooseheads, wasn’t playing. I had the privilege of working the final game. It was as intense as any game gets, even though the Mooseheads lost to Rouyn-Noranda of the QJMHL.” The WHL representative at the 2019 Memorial Cup was the Prince Albert

Raiders, which was involved in another memorable game on Wyonzek’s résumé. He worked the seventh and deciding game of the WHL final for the right to go to the Memorial Cup, as the Raiders hosted the Vancouver Giants. “I’ve worked a few game 7’s but this was one of the coolest, most exciting games I’ve ever worked,” said Wyonzek. “The rink was crazy all night and the home team won in overtime, so they all went even crazier.” At the time of his conversation with Canora Courier, Wyonzek was living in Regina, before heading off to Edmonton for World Juniors. “After that I’m hoping to get back to working in the AHL and ECHL,

but the timing for that is so uncertain right now. Every league has dates for games to resume, but that’s subject to change due to the COVID situation.” Wyonzek said during the COVID pandemic he stayed busy by working a number of games recently in southern Saskatchewan, including for the SJHL (Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League). “It’s weird with so few fans, or even no fans in the stands,” he admitted. “But for the most part, everyone just appreciates the opportunity to have hockey again.” Wyonzek is hoping his World Junior assignment gets him closer to his long-term goal of working in the NHL.

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Categorizing all of the Christmas movies When it’s Christmas, and your partner loves Christmas movies, you will happen to watch many Christmas movies. Because of this, I’m now able to categorize the different types of Christmas movies that exist out there, and in the process realize there’s a fairly surprising omission based on the seemingly hundreds of Christmas movies I’ve watched in the past several years. Christmas romance, examples include A Christmas Prince, Operation Christmas Drop, The Knight Before Christmas. A woman is alone on Christmas, but then an opportunity for love drops in the form of a handsome man who is somehow different from anyone she has ever known. Sometimes he’s a down to earth guy who builds things, sometimes he’s royalty. He’s always really into being nice to

people, often does charity work or helps orphans. Eventually they fall in love, and obstacles might include additional handsome men, government budgetary oversight committees, and time travel. Before you say “some of those feel like very strange obstacles for romance” let me assure you that they only occasionally make sense in context. Christmas romance sequel, examples include Princess Switch: Switched Again, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding. A category which is a relatively recent development, mostly because the majority of these movies used to be made for TV and are now made for streaming services (where they know people actually watched them), the romance sequel sets itself apart by generally having no stakes at all

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Thinking I do with words... and trading on the audience’s affection for the characters and whatever they’re doing now. Sometimes this works out for the better, as the second Princess Switch is substantially better than the first entirely because it let star Vanessa Hudgens cut loose as a vapid heiress - there are no less than three princesses in this one - and sometimes it doesn’t, because the less said about the Christmas Prince sequels the better. It’s a wonderful Christmas Carol, examples include It’s a

Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square. When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, he probably didn’t imagine he’d create an entire category of films where supernatural beings teach people about the value of kindness/Christmas/their wonderful life/etc. Some of these are classics, remembered fondly for decades - and locally, the Paper Bag Players are doing an audio version of It’s A Wonderful Life that everyone should definitely listen to, not just

because I’m in it. Some of these are terrible, mostly the ones that involve Santa Claus. Sometimes they lead to questions such as “did these angels almost kill a small child in order to teach Christine Baranski a lesson about not being so greedy?” One might argue that because Dickens and Frank Capra (who directed It’s a Wonderful Life) got it right that we don’t need more of these stories, unless those stories are being presented by talented local theatre groups, but they don’t realize that they could have a scene where Santa Claus put someone in a coma because he made a bad Amazon knockoff.

toys to children? Does he have his own children, and do they want to be Santa next? Is he an advertisement for Coca Cola? Is he really just Kurt Russell? If you murder him, do you become Santa? These are all valuable questions that movies set out to answer. Often Santa isn’t what you expect!

Santa Claus lore, examples include The Christmas Chronicles, Arthur Christmas, The Santa Clause. Who is Santa Claus, really? Is he an old man who delivers

The story of the birth of Jesus Christ, from whom the name of the holiday is derived. There are no examples of this, sorry. There’s probably a book you can read about it.

Movies set at Christmas that are actually about robbery, examples include Die Hard, Home Alone. Sure Christmas is the backdrop here, but it’s mostly about injuring people who want to plan a heist. Don’t plan a heist at Christmas, it’s a terrible idea, you won’t succeed.

Canada’s plastics ban should include beverage containers What we refer to as “plastic” hasn’t been around for long. But its usefulness has caused production to skyrocket — from about two million tonnes in 1950 to almost 400 million tonnes a year now, and rising steadily. It’s a problem. Although much of it can be recycled, most isn’t. That’s led many local and national governments worldwide to ban or consider bans on non-essential “singleuse” plastics. Canada plans to prohibit many items by the end of 2021, but the list isn’t comprehensive. Plastic grocery bags, cutlery, straws and stir sticks, beverage-pack rings and a few more items will be prohibited. Garbage bags, snack-food wrappers and beverage containers won’t. The exemption for beverage containers, in particular, is controversial. Many argue they’re unnecessary and are petitioning government to include them. Others note that bottled water is sometimes needed in emergency situations. And some communities, especially Indigenous communities, still lack access to safe tap water. The federal government, which is accepting public input on the issue until December 9, says beverage containers won’t be included in the proposal for

the ban’s “first wave” because they’re easy to recover and recycle and are necessary in communities that don’t have access to clean water. It’s proposing recycled content requirements for plastics not subject to the ban, but the focus ought to be on reducing plastic packaging in the first place. We note that the government committed to ending long-term boilwater advisories on First Nations by March 2021, but the pandemic has put that deadline in question. As for recycling, of the 5.3 million bottles of water Canadians buy each day, more than 90 per cent end up in the environment, as do the enormous quantities of other plastic-bottled beverages. Recycling requires a lot of energy, and plastic polymers break down in the recycling process. That, along with low fossil fuel prices, makes new oil-derived materials more cost-effective than recycled plastic. But it takes more water to create a plastic bottle than the bottle will hold, and the energy required to produce a bottle of water is 2,000 times that to produce the same amount of tap water. The government says it wants to work with provinces to ensure more plastics are recycled, but

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Science Matters it will be challenging. Although many concerns around banning single-use plastic beverage containers are valid, ban proponents argue they aren’t insurmountable — and the reasons to include them in a ban are compelling. To start, alternatives based on “reduce and reuse” distribution are available and could be expanded. Most people in Canada have access to safe tap water, even though 20 per cent continue to drink water from bottles. Some beverage companies already offer the option to refill reusable containers, which will

be part of the solution. Furthermore, even in the realm of single-use packaging, aluminium and glass are easier to recycle than plastic, as they don’t degrade in the same way as plastic during the recycling process. But we must prioritize “reduce and reuse” if we’re going to make progress toward zero waste. The truth is we don’t need most of the sweetened beverages sold in single-use plastics, and our bodies might be better off without them! Water is the exception. But Canada has the infrastructure to provide high quality tap water

to most communities, at much lower cost than bottled water. Tap water is also far more regulated and tested than bottled water, which can contain microplastics and other contamination. In fact, most bottled water is obtained from municipal or public water supplies, at little or no cost to corporations like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé. Studies also show that people ingest the equivalent of a plastic credit card every week. And the impacts of plastic pollution on oceans are a major threat to marine life and to human health and survival — not unlike the impacts of fossil fuels, from which plastics are made. At the very least, all single-portion plastic beverage containers should be banned and no effort should be spared to ensure everyone in Canada has access to safe tap water. Canada is fortunate to have plentiful water and the capacity

Tis the season to celebrate at Government House! Government House Is Welcoming Visitors This Holiday Season With Special Safety Measures In Place To Ensure Everyone’s Continued Good Health

Santa’s elves have been busy decking the halls with boughs of holly at Government House and now it’s time to come see the splendor of the season for yourself.

“Government House is all dressed up in its finest holiday apparel to welcome visitors,” Government Relations Minister Don McMorris Continued on Page 5

and knowledge to deliver it to people. Beverage containers are among the most ubiquitous of environmentally devastating plastics. We don’t need singleserve plastic bottles. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.

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In October, police caught 658 people not paying attention to the road ahead Put down your phone and focus on the road ahead. Based on the results of October’s Traffic Safety Spotlight on distracted driving, it’s a message worth repeating. Last month, 658 people were caught not paying attention to the road and issued tickets for a distracted driving offence. Of those, 538 were for cell phone use, while 120 were for driving without due care and attention. This is a significant drop from the all-time Traffic Safety Spotlight record set in October of last year, and all the drivers who decided NOT to drive distracted deserve

credit for the reduction. But 658 distracted driving offences is still a number that is higher than it should be. SGI continues to encourage drivers to change their bad habits on the road. This month, you may see or hear SGI’s powerful new distracted driving awareness campaign that encourages drivers to focus on the road ahead, because everything else can wait. Stories like those featured in the campaign should be enough to deter people from picking up their phone while driving. Anyone who needs further convincing should keep in mind that

a distracted driving ticket starts at $580 and four demerit points and the penalties increase for repeat offences, including vehicle impoundments. Distracted driving is a serious safety concern on Saskatchewan roads. In 2019, distracted driving contributed to 16 deaths and more than 4,500 collisions. When you’re driving, #JustDrive. Put your phone out of sight, hand it over to your passenger, turn on the “do not disturb” function, or finalize your plans before you start to drive. These are just a few ways you can Continued on Page 6

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE Continued from Page 4 said. “Touring this historic treasure is an opportunity to get a feel for life in the early days of our province and learn a few fun things about Christmas traditions in Victorian times.” Due to COVID-19, Government House will not be able to offer its annual Old-fashioned Victorian Christmas event, however personal Festive-Themed Tours of the beautiful building are available. Private tours for groups of six or less people can be pre-booked for Friday evenings on December 11 and 18, or Saturday and Sunday afternoons on December 12, 13, 19 and 20. During private tours, a period-costumed guide will lead visitors through the museum with a Victorian-styled Christmas in mind. Visitors will enjoy gorgeously decorated displays featuring the breath-taking ten-foot high Christmas tree in front of the grand staircase, always a favorite spot for holiday photos. Restored to the period of Lieutenant Governor Amédée Forget (18981910), the museum gives you a glimpse of life at Government House in the early 1900s. Each group will also be welcome to view the other exhibits at Government House. “Visiting Government House has become a holiday tradition for many families,” Provincial Capital Commission CEO Monique Goffinet Miller said. “Even though this year is different, Government House is still splendidly adorned and families can experience the House’s Christmas magic in a safe

environment. In fact, it will be even better, as they will get a private tour and may see little details they may have missed before!” In addition to the special Festive-Themed Tours, Government House is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for private tours of the facility free of charge. To protect the health and safety of everyone, visitors must pre-book their tour in advance online at https:// governmenthousesk.ca/ visit-us/admission or by phone at 306-526-7090.

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Statue from the U of R’s art collection to be returned to India following virtual repatriation ceremony A statue from the University of Regina’s collection at the MacKenzie Art Gallery began its journey home this morning with a virtual repatriation ceremony. The University of Regina’s Dr. Thomas Chase, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, met with Mr. Ajay Bisaria, High Commissioner of India, over Zoom to officially repatriate the Annapoorna statue. Representatives from the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Global Affairs Canada, and Canada Border Services Agency also attended the ceremony. The Annapoorna statue is part of the University of Regina’s collection stewarded by the MacKenzie Art Gallery through a longstanding partnership dating back to the early 1950s. Artist Divya Mehra brought attention to the fact that the statue was

wrongfully taken over a century ago while going through the MacKenzie’s permanent collection and preparing for her exhibition From India to Canada and Back to India (There is nothing I can possess which you cannot take away) (August 7, 2020 – January 2, 2021). The statue was part of the original 1936 bequest by Norman MacKenzie, the gallery’s namesake. When Mehra researched the story behind the statue, she found that MacKenzie had noticed the statue while on a trip to India in 1913. A stranger had overheard MacKenzie’s desire to have the statue, and stole it for him from its original location – a shrine at stone steps on the riverbank of the Ganges at Varanasi, India. Dr. Siddhartha V. Shah, Curator of Indian and South Asian Art at the Peabody Essex Museum, identified the

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achievements by USask, one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities, are exceptional. At a time when all universities are experiencing the headwinds of change, USask is redefining what it means to be a world-class university; and one that leads with respect. I very much look forward to working with the entire USask community in this vital effort.” A highly accomplished education researcher, educator and administrator, Dr. Airini’s current research explores how education can help build a more equitable society for all. Her awardwinning research and development initiatives in Canada and internationally have directly shaped universities and 21st century education systems to close achievement gaps at school and post-secondary levels. Continued on Page 7

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PROVOST AND VP ACADEMIC Continued from Page 6 Prior to taking up her current role as dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in 2014, Dr. Airini held a variety of posts at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education. At New Zealand’s highest ranked research university (ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide), her roles included head of the interdisciplinary School of Critical Studies in Education, associate dean of equity and advisor to governments. A Fulbright Scholar in 2014 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Airini examined how education policy can change results for under-served students in higher education. At TRU, a specialist in virtual learning and internationally recognized for environmental sustainability, Dr. Airini has led panuniversity initiatives delivering on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. “USask is proud to have Dr. Airini join our senior leadership team,” said Peter Stoicheff, USask president and vice-chancellor and chair of the search committee. “She is passionate about post-secondary education, and I look forward to her exceptional academic and administrative records helping move USask forward on its commitment to be the university the world needs.”

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Habitat looks for next family as latest moves in By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Maranda Belcourt is on the threshold of life as a homeowner. Describing herself as “half moved-in” she’s the latest recipient of a Habitat for Humanity home. She’s excited to finally have a place to call her own, and finally have enough space for her four daughters to have friends over and be able to entertain once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. “It’s been absolutely amazing, it’s wonderful.” She said that it’s freeing to have the stability of her own home, and not have to worry about when renovations will happen or whether the rent will increase. She also notes that with four kids, having a place with two bathrooms is “a lifesaver.” She was very surprised to be the next homeowner, as she didn’t believe she qualified. Belcourt is the latest home-

“It’s been absolutely amazing, it’s wonderful.” — Habitat home owner, Maranda Belcourt owner, but she won’t be the last. Habitat for Humanity, Yorkton Branch, is on the search for the next one has begun. Habitat for Humanity has the following requirements for applications for the next homeowner. They must demonstrate a clear need for safe, decent housing; they must be working, with a reliable and consistent gross annual household income between $32,000 and $66,500; they must be willing to complete 500 volunteer hours and participate in all home-

ownership preparation workshops, they must have lived in Canada for at least three years and in the Yorkton District for at least two years; and have not declared bankruptcy in the last two years. Belcourt recommends anyone in the position to apply do so, because she knows how it can change a life. “Try, just do it, don’t second guess it. The best thing that can happen is you’re told yes. The worst thing is you try again another time.” Belcourt said that the 500

volunteer hours were great, and she had a lot of people pitch in to help. Her three younger daughters did a great deal of volunteer work, and she said the chance to participate has been a huge positive for their development. “They grew a lot, with social skills and just being able to talk to people on the fly.” Belcourt said that she’s going to continue to be involved in Habitat for Humanity. “Any opportunity to help out, for sure I will.” Habitat for Humanity Yorkton Branch would also like to thank the businesses in the community who helped make the build possible. “We are grateful for the support from the numerous businesses, tradespeople, organizations and individuals who have contributed to this project. Thanks to their support the Belcourt family will be able to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in a

home they can call their own.” said Yorkton Co-Chair Tom Seeley in a release. “Businesses are facing challenges of their own during these uncertain times, so now more than ever their support is incredibly meaningful.” Building this home was made possible through in-kind and monetary donations from RH Electric, Carpet One, Altus Geomatics, Deneschuk Homes, TWH Backhoe Service, Gordon’s Sanitation, RANT Plumbing & Heating, Don Blahey , Steamatic, Everlast Eaves & Exteriors, Gerein Appraisal Inc., Logan Stevens, Lynns Point of View, Barr Kosedy Stucco, Enviromatics Group, The Tree Guy, , Whitestone Enterprises, Knights of Columbus, R. Houle Construction, RCMP, Brian Weber, SveinCo Developments, Bradford Construction and Concrete Inc., , High Angle Roofing, D&M Trucking, A-1 Furnace Cleaning, and Wagner’s Flooring.

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CAODC forecasts 2021 to be a little better than 2020, but not a lot By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Calgary – This year has been the worst the Canadian oil industry has seen in modern times when it comes to drilling, and next year isn’t looking a whole lot better. In its annual forecast for the coming year, released on Nov. 18, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) expects next year won’t be the worst, but it’ll likely be the second worst. For 2021, they are projecting 3,771 wells drilled, a 14 per cent increase of 475 from 2020. But to put that in perspective, the forecast also notes in 2019, there were 5,545 wells drilled, and back in 2014, there were 13,089 wells drilled. The reduction from 2014, when oil was US$100 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate oil, is 9,318 wells, or a decline of 71 per cent. The numbers are not broken down by province, but CAODC president and CEO Mark Scholz said by phone from Calgary that historically Alberta accounts for 65 per cent, Saskatchewan

gets 25 per cent, and the remaining 10 per cent is split between British Columbia and Manitoba. However, with stronger natural gas prices propelling activity in gasrich British Columbia, that may change the balance. “We think there’s probably going to be a fairly big upside for B.C, parts of the Montney. And really driving that natural gas story is pricing, has come together quite nicely for natural gas.” He noted the price for natural gas has gone up from $1 per Mcf (thousand cubic feet) to $3 per Mcf. The CAODC expects a continuing trend in the reduction of drilling rigs. By the end of 2021, they are expected the fleet to shrink from the current 505 drilling rigs to 478. He noted that even if double their expected forecast of rigs went to work in the first quarter of 2021, that would still leave about half of the fleet sitting. “I think there’s still more room for thinning of the herd, when it comes to rigs,” he said. They are also expecting to see a substantial number of service rigs cut from the fleet as well. “We’ll also see the

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CAODC president and CEO Mark Scholz used to announce these annual forecasts in more posh settings. This year, the annual forecast was presented over Zoom. same story on the service rig side,” Scholz said. “I’m assuming about 100 rigs on the service rig side will come off our registry.” There are currently around 700 rigs in the service rig fleet. He expects most of the shedding of rigs will come in the fourth quarter this year and first quarter next year. One of the reasons for this includes rigs being no longer marketable. Scholz said, “The other the other reason, which again, is more concerning, and I think it high-

GSSD elects Board Chair and Vice Chair The Board of Education of the Good Spirit School Division held their Organizational Meeting during their Regular Board Meeting via video conference on Thursday, Nov. 19. At the meeting, the Board elected the chair and vice-chair as well as various subcommittee members for the upcoming year. Bob Simpson was reelected as chairperson with Jaime Johnson reelected to the position of vice-chairperson. Simpson and Johnson are joined by eight returning board members and one new board member. The Board of Education is comprised of: • Jaime Johnson (Subdivision #1 – Kamsack/Norquay and area); • Christopher Balyski (Subdivision #2 Preeceville/Sturgis and area); • Shannon Leson (Subdivision #3 - Canora/ Invermay and area); • Nicole Pohl (Subdivision #4 – Springside/Yorkdale Rural and area); • Lois Smandych (Subdivision #5 Churchbridge/

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lights the plight of the industry, is the fact that a lot of our companies don’t have the financial resources, and can’t raise capital sufficient capital to actually recertify this equipment.” He said some equipment is houred-out, and until there’s an indication of robust activity in the future, it’s hard to justify putting money into recertifying equipment. The higher natural gas price, as well as the Accelerated Site Closure Program, are upsides. He noted Saskatchewan

is receiving $400 million under the $1.7 wellsite abandonment and reclamation program. “We do have some guys that are working under that program,” he said. With the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Coastal GasLink Pipeline under construction in British Columbia and Alberta, that’s another positive sign. The Keystone XL pipeline, while under construction, is under threat as President-Elect Joe Biden has said he would cancel it. Scholz said he’s a little more optimistic than others regarding Keystone XL, as there are a lot of jobs involved and that will be important, noting that what’s said in an election may be different than how one governs. Scholz said it’s important to temper this forecast as there is still a “tone of market volatility and uncertainty out there.” A key one is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibility of two vaccines in short order that may help resolve the issue. Lockdowns due to the pandemic are another

factor, especially on oil demand. How closely OPEC (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies create discipline in the market to get through this next period of market uncertainty is important, he said, noting, “We are very much dependent on them to keep pricing at that US$40 to US$45 benchmark.” Scholz said that US$50 per barrel for WTI is the next pricing level where oil companies are likely to deploy more capita. “Forecasts are like political polls, they last a very short time, and our assumptions may change,” he said, noting the industry could end up signing AC/DC or the blues. “The Canadian energy industry is at a crossroad unlike anything we have ever experienced,” Scholz said. Scholz also spoke of “creating something new and bold,” in reshaping the CAODC, noting it intends on broadening its mandate to create a more inclusive organization. “In 2021, we will be introducing a new directional drilling division,” he said.

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How to tackle food waste? Marc Fawcett-Atkinson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (National Observer) Each year, about half of Canada’s food supply goes to waste. Fields of produce are plowed under due to cancelled orders; tomatoes destined for pasta sauce fall off conveyor belts and never make it to store shelves. That might be about to change. On Thursday, MarieClaude Bibeau, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, announced a national competition for projects to reduce the country’s food waste. The program, a first step of a national food waste reduction plan, will fund novel projects to reduce waste throughout the supply chain. It’s a problem that extends well beyond household compost bins. Roughly 35.5 million tonnes of food is wasted in Canada each year, generating about 56.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent,

according to a 2019 report by Second Harvest, a nonprofit that redistributes food that would otherwise be wasted to food banks and charities. More than half this waste is created before food hits grocery store shelves. “Reducing food waste is necessary for so many reasons: It can help save consumers money, improve food security, support efficiency in the agriculture and food sector and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Bibeau in a written statement. “We actually do have a pretty solid understanding of where that food loss and waste is across the supply chain,” said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest. Nikkel hopes the $10.8-million competition announced Thursday will act as a spark for action on the issue. “Having the knowledge and then actually doing something about it …are two different things,” she said.

The contest is open to everyone, from businesses to governments to individuals. Proposals to the contest will go through several rounds of evaluation, with two finalists awarded $1.5 million each to implement their plan. Efforts to reduce, divert and repurpose wasted food so it remains on the market would be well-suited, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada explained in a statement. That approach — focused on reducing waste throughout the supply chain instead of redistributing it to charities — has some observers cautiously optimistic that critiques of previous food waste reduction efforts are being heard. “The problem with

(many programs) is that (they) just reinforce the idea that food waste and food banks and charity are an effective response to food insecurity,” said Graham Riches, professor of social work at the University of British Columbia. He pointed to the federal government’s recent $50-million Surplus Food Rescue Fund as an example. The program, which was announced in August, redistributes food that was stranded by the pandemic-related food service and hospitality shutdown to food banks across Canada. The approach dealt in part with the immediate crisis: About 5.8 million kilograms of food was stranded when the pandemic hit, and in

May, Statistics Canada reported that over 1.5 million more people had become food insecure since 2018, and one in seven Canadians hadn’t had enough food during the previous month. Yet while it dealt with the immediate crisis, Riches said the program didn’t challenge longstanding and more problematic patterns in government policies focused on redistributing excess food produced by the industrial food system to food banks and charities. It’s a problematic approach, he explained “Food waste is a product, is a symptom of a dysfunctional industrial food system … but it’s being presented as an answer to poverty and food insecurity, which is a function of the capitalist market, but also broken social safety nets.” That’s because food insecurity arises out of social and economic inequality, he explained. Fully addressing it means overhauling income sup-

port systems to ensure that people have enough money to buy their own food and don’t need to rely on food banks at all. “People need money in their pockets to get by,” he said. “They don’t actually need handouts, food handouts, which do nothing for the economy other than subsidizing low wages and subsidizing low welfare benefits.” Meanwhile, food waste is a separate issue that requires changing how food is grown, processed, transported and sold, an approach that could be reflected in the contest announced this week. “I think it’s a very good thing that the federal government is developing this national food waste reduction challenge,” he said. “You’ve got to reframe what you’re doing about … the industrial food system and how it produces food from the farm to the table and the various stages that food goes through on its transfer to people’s mouths.”

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“basement” rock which underlies the sedimentary column in southern Saskatchewan. It is trapped by very tight cap rock right above that basement. That means drilling deep wells. Davidson said they are looking at 14-day wells, and depths in the range of 2,500 metres. “They’re in the Climax area, where we’re starting,” Davidson said. Climax is south of Shaunavon. S o u t h w e s t Saskatchewan has been a hotbed of helium development in recent years, with North American Helium drilling extensively in the Consul area.

Davidson said, “Target area Number 2 for us is back in the Bengough area, and that would be later in 2021. We have some more exploration to do there. We have some aeromag to do there, over the Bengough region, which doesn’t take too long to do.” Davidson said they are thinking summer 2021 is probably the right time for drilling in the Bengough area, depending on the success of the first program. “If we have good results at Climax and prove that our system works, as we think it will, we’ll be over there as soon as possible. I think Continued on Page 15

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nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, there was a talented team of figure skaters. The boys and girls of various ages worked hard at every practice, and they always encouraged eachother to do their best. This is what made them a successful team and the pride of the town. Every year, the troupe would put on a Christmas show at the local outdoor rink. The soloists would spin, the pairs would pirouette and the group would perform lively choreographed acts in front of a cheering crowd. But one day, during the final rehearsal, things didn’t go according to plan. While skaters glided across the ice, reviewing their closing number, shouts rose from the stands. Confused, Coach Daniel, who was a retired Olympic champion, signaled for someone to stop the music. As his students skidded to a halt, Daniel heard the warnings of onlooking parents. “Get out of the way,” shouted one. “It’s the Zamboni,” cried another. “Quick, run!” Daniel spun on his heels and immediately spotted the source of the commotion. The machine used to smooth the ice was headed right for the rink — without a driver! Natalie, who should have been behind the wheel, was frantically chasing the rogue Zamboni. “Everyone, head for the stands, now!” Daniel shouted, but it was too late. The vehicle had already reached the ice. The young skaters screamed and fled in every direction. Springing into action, the coach guided everyone to safety as the vehicle spun and made figure eights in the middle of the rink. How am I going to stop this thing? Daniel didn’t know what he was going to do. As he and Natalie tried to come up with a plan, the Zamboni suddenly stopped. Stunned and relieved, Daniel noticed a bright red cardinal sitting on the vehicle’s control panel. It was Octave, the magical bird that watched over the residents of Mount Christmas.

The cardinal took to the air and landed on the shoulder of young Jacob, whose brother was on the team. “We all make mistakes,” Octave whispered in Jacob’s ear. “But it’s best to admit them right away. I’m sure everyone will understand that it was an accident.” Jacob nodded sheepishly and, as the team gathered at the edge of the rink, he spoke up. “It’s my fault,” Jacob admitted, his voice trembling. “I just wanted to look at the Zamboni, but I spilled hot chocolate all over the buttons. I should have told a grown-up.” “If you had said something sooner, this incident might have been avoided,” Natalie said. “But it was an accident that could have happened to anyone, including me. Now I know that the control panel needs a protective cover.” “It’s a good thing Octave was here to save the day,” Natalie continued. “For a second, I thought the Zamboni had come to life!” At that, a few people giggled. With the danger gone and no one hurt, soon everyone was laughing. Natalie returned the Zamboni to the storage shed, and the rehearsal resumed under Octave’s watchful eye. One thing was certain: the Christmas performance would be unforgettable this year.

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A surprise at the store

By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague

nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, there was a quaint little general store where all the residents went to shop. The owner, Lucy, was well known for her kind heart and generous spirit. In fact, she often donated food and toys to charities in the area. One early morning in December, as Lucy prepared to open the store, she noticed dozens of customers lined up outside. It was an unusually large crowd, especially since she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t announced any big sales that week. As soon as Lucy unlocked the door, customers flooded into the store. They all headed straight for the decoration aisle.

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 4 Lucy watched as residents bought strand after strand of garlands. She also noticed that many of her customers were giggling and whispering to each other as they left. This is very odd, Lucy thought, but she didn’t ask any questions. She preferred to respect the privacy of her fellow citizens. However, the store owner soon began to worry that she would run out of the popular garlands. Lucy asked her young cashier to keep an eye on the shop, then she rushed to the storage room. Lucy searched and searched for the boxes of extra garlands, but they were nowhere to be found. “Where did I put them?” she wondered out loud. That’s when she heard a familiar chirp. It was Octave, the magical cardinal that watched over the town of Mount Christmas. From his perch atop a shelf, the bird cheerfully sang: “Your treasure awaits, near the skis and skates!” “Of course,” Lucy exclaimed. She’d put all the extra Christmas decorations alongside the sporting goods last year. “Thank you, my feathered friend,” she said. Lucy quickly gathered up the boxes of garlands and went to restock the shelves. By the time she headed home that evening,

Lucy was tired but happy that she’d had enough supplies for all of her customers. When she pulled into the driveway, her jaw dropped. Lucy rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn’t dreaming. “Is this my house?” she exclaimed. All the garlands she’d sold that day now lined the roof, encircled the windows and embellished the front door of her home. Even the fence and trees were twinkling with tinsel. “It’s so beautiful! But who put these here?” Suddenly, dozens of people emerged from behind the hedges, cheering and clapping. Right away, Lucy recognized the familiar faces of her loyal customers. “You did this?” she asked. “But why?” An elderly gentleman stepped forward and handed Lucy a bouquet of flowers. “Dearest Lucy,” he said, “since your store is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, we wanted to thank you for your hard work and generosity. We know how much you love the holidays, but you never have time to decorate your home. So, we decided to do it for you!” “Don’t worry,” the man added with a chuckle, “we’ll come take them down for you after New Year’s Day.” As Lucy hugged each of her customers and thanked them for this wonderful surprise, Octave watched from a nearby tree, his red plumage shimmering like tinsel in the moonlight.

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A fright in the forest

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nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, a family was searching for the perfect tree to put in their home for the holidays. Anita led the way through the evergreens pulling an empty sled with the family dog beside her. Behind them, Kathryn carried a saw while their six-yearold twins, Matthew and Nathan, frolicked through the snow. When they arrived at the spot reserved for cutting down Christmas trees, the family took a quick look around. Some trees were too short, but others were too tall. Some were too narrow, while others were too wide. Then, from slightly up ahead Nathan called out,

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 6 Oh my, Anita though. Those look like they were made by a yeti! She tried to remain calm, but suddenly a wolf howled in the distance. Matthew whimpered and clung to his mother’s leg. What’s going on? Anita wondered. The only animals that live in this forest are harmless creatures like rabbits, squirrels and deer. Anita knew there must be a logical explanation. “Children, stay here with Mama Kathryn,” she said. “Bell and I will go take a look.” She tugged on the dog’s leash and waved as she left. “Be careful,” the boys cried out, hugging each other tight. The howling of the wolf continued as Anita and Bell followed the footprints, but it started to sound like a melody. Soon, the smell of smoke filled the air. That’s strange, Anita thought. Just then, she stepped into a clearing and spotted a man sitting near a campfire. It was Julian, the local inventor. He was wearing an odd pair of snowshoes and playing a strange looking instrument. “Julian!” Anita exclaimed. “You gave my family quite a scare. For a moment, I thought a yeti and a pack of wolves were having a party in the woods.” The inventor laughed and scratched Bell

behind her ears. “Sorry about that. I was just testing my new, ultra-light snowshoes inspired by the abominable snowman. I also made this special harmonica that mimics a howling wolf.” “Well, it certainly works,” Anita replied. “I’d better go let my family know they’re safe. See you later!” When Anita rejoined her family and told them about her discovery, they all laughed. As Kathryn got to work sawing down their tree, it started to snow. By the time the tree was secured to the sled, so much snow had fallen that they couldn’t see the trail back. Anita and Kathryn looked at each other. Neither of them knew which way to go, but they didn’t want the boys to think they were lost and get scared. Just then, a bright red bird landed nearby. It was Octave, the magical cardinal of Mount Christmas. With a tilt of his head, the cardinal began to hop around in the snow. When Kathryn took a closer look, she saw that Octave had drawn an arrow. “It’s time to go home,” the bird said and winked. “Thank you, Octave,” she replied. The family set off in the direction of the arrow, and soon they were home safe and sound. After such an eventful day, everyone was ready to relax by the fire and decorate their beautiful tree.

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A squabble at story time

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n c e upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, there was a charming library. The holidays were just around the corner, and several children had gathered there for a morning of Christmas-themed activities followed by story time. A local actor named Sean read that day’s tale. It was a story about a gingerbread woman named Nutmeg who was tired of her job as a maintenance worker. Instead, she dreamed of becoming a sentry like the

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 8 treat they liked the most. This prompted a heated debate about chocolates, cakes, tarts and cookies. Eventually, the conversation turned to candy canes. “I love peppermint candy canes,” said five-year-old Madeline. “No, no, no,” exclaimed several children in unison. “Cherry candy canes are so much better,” declared one boy, and several kids nodded in agreement. “But the peppermint ones are delicious too,” Madeline asserted. “I guess,” replied one child. “I don’t like them,” said another. “Eating a peppermint candy cane is like eating toothpaste,” added one girl in disgust. To put an end to the bickering, Sean changed the topic of conversation and soon it was time to say goodbye. As

the children wandered around the library awaiting their parents, Sean saw Madeline disappear among the stacks with tears streaming down her cheeks. Concerned, the actor rolled his wheelchair toward the bookshelves and found the little girl sitting between two rows. Sean tried to comfort her, but Madeline refused to tell him what was wrong. Not knowing what else to do, Sean decided to go see if the girl’s parents had arrived. No sooner had he left than a red bird landed next to Madeline. It was Octave, the friendly magical cardinal who watched over Mount Christmas. “Octave, I made a big mistake,” Madeline said between sniffles. “When Mom and I went shopping, I chose peppermint candy canes to leave out for Santa Claus. I think they’re delicious, but I was wrong. Nobody else likes them... I should have picked cherry.”

“Don’t worry my dear,” the bird replied. “There’s no need to cry. Everyone has different tastes. Besides, if nobody liked peppermint candy canes, they wouldn’t sell them at the store.” “I guess that’s true,” the child admitted, wiping tears from her eyes. “Do you think Santa likes the peppermint ones?” “Maybe,” Octave replied. “Everyone knows how much he enjoys sweets. Besides, I think he’ll be happy that you were nice enough to leave him a snack, no matter what it is.” “You’re right. Thanks, Octave!” By the time Sean returned with Madeline’s mother, the girl was smiling. She thanked the actor for the story and headed home. As Sean watched the little girl leave, he shook his head. Children could be so confusing!

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A pursuit through the park

By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague

nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, the annual snowman contest was underway. This friendly competition in the park was a highly anticipated event that the town’s residents had enjoyed for generations. That day in December, the Morrow family was hard at work on their creation as snowflakes fell softly around them. Jeremy, a loving single father, and his kids, a teenager named Samuel and a young girl named Alice, wanted their snowman to be unique. As the family put the finishing touches on their snow king, Alice noticed that

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 10 didn’t listen and continued to flee with its prize. Without a second thought, Alice took off after the creature. She wasn’t going to let a thief ruin her chance to win the contest. “Alice,” cried Jeremy. “It’s too late, just let it go.” Focused on her mission, the girl ignored her father and kept running. Jeremy quickly set off in pursuit, leaving Samuel in charge of watching their things. Alice was surprisingly fast for a seven-year-old. She sprinted across the soccer field, clambered up the sledding hill and raced past the playground. Finally, she caught up to the squirrel who’d scurried into the hole of a tree trunk. Alice knelt by the tree and looked in the hole. Inside, she could see the frightened animal clutching the carrot. Behind the creature were two baby squirrels looking very scared. At that moment, Alice heard a familiar whistling

sound beside her. It was Octave, the wise and magical cardinal who watched over Mount Christmas. “Octave, this squirrel stole our carrot,” Alice complained. “We need it to win the snowman contest.” “I see,” Octave said. “I’m sure the squirrel didn’t mean to upset you. He only wanted to feed his family.” “Just like when Dad goes to the grocery store,” Alice realized. “Except squirrels don’t have any money to buy food.” “Look in your heart,” Octave said, as he flew away. “You’ll figure out what to do.” Alice glanced back at the squirrel who looked apologetic as he handed her the carrot. The girl accepted the vegetable, but she promptly broke it in half. Alice handed one of the pieces to the squirrel family and smiled as the creatures cheerfully squeaked. By then, Jeremy arrived out of breath and Alice ran

to him. She was so happy about her good deed that she jumped into his arms and they both went tumbling into a snowbank. “Come on, Dad! Let’s go find Samuel and finish our masterpiece,” she exclaimed. In the end, the Morrow family’s snowman won first prize for creativity. To celebrate their success, the trio headed to the Joyous Delights restaurant where they ordered three big slices of carrot cake.

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An escape room escapade

By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague

nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, a group of young students were running around the gym at their school. Since it was the last day of class before the holidays, Miss Sophie had organized an escape game to get the children moving. Using exercise mats, the teacher had divided the gym into several sections, one for each team. The first group to find all five clues would be able to break free from the evil elves’ workshop and warn Santa about the rebel reindeers’ plan to ruin Christmas. Plus, they would win a special prize. The students ran between stacked gift boxes, crawled under strands of fairy lights and jumped through giant wreaths. Emma and her teammates had already collected three clues: the first was “the reindeer rebels”; the second was “with

pieces of coal”; and the third clue was “for good children.” The team only needed two more clues to complete the warning, escape the workshop and win the game. Emma and her group scanned the area. There were still three places they could look: the Christmas ornament that hung from the ceiling,

the trunk of elf disguises and Santa’s list of naughty and nice children. To speed up their search, the team decided to split up. Emma and Camille would check the ornament, Liam and Zoey would scan the list, and Enzo and Hugo would search through the trunk. Continued on Page 13

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 12 Emma and Camille rushed over to the ladder that led to the hanging decoration. “You climb the ladder and I’ll cheer you on,” Emma told her partner. “I hurt my wrist doing karate,” Camille replied. “I’d rather you go.” Emma didn’t want to admit she was afraid of heights — and she definitely didn’t want to lose — so she began to climb the ladder. However, before she could reach the top, Emma stopped. She was frozen with fear! Just then, the magical cardinal named Octave, who liked to help the residents of Mount Christmas, landed on the rung above her. “Don’t look down, Emma. Just stare at the Christmas ornament,” he advised. “Think about how you’re getting closer to the top rather than further from the ground.” “Don’t look down,” she repeated to herself. Emma

took a deep breath, looked straight at the ornament and continued her climb as Octave and Camille encouraged her from below. Soon, she reached the top and spotted a piece of paper attached to the decoration. The clue read: “have replaced.” Emma was so proud of herself. She carefully climbed down and rejoined Camille just as Enzo and Hugo ran over holding their own clue. It read: “the gifts.” The teammates could barely contain their excitement as they placed the five clues in a line on the floor. “The reindeer rebels with pieces of coal for good children have replaced their gifts,” Zoey read. “That doesn’t make any sense!” “I think we have to put the clues in the right order,” Liam suggested. After a moment of reflection, the kids rearranged the clues and called out to their teacher. Miss Sophie

rushed over and together the six friends shouted: “The reindeer rebels have replaced the gifts for good children with pieces of coal!” “Congratulations,” Miss Sophie exclaimed. “You’re the first team to break free!” Emma was overjoyed. Once all the teams finished the game, the winners received their prize. It was tickets to the annual Mount Christmas figure skating show and coupons for free hot chocolates with marshmallows! Holding her prize close to her heart, Emma silently thanked Octave as he flew out of the gym, whistling merrily as he went.

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A reveal at the restaurant

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nce upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, the Ombazi family was celebrating Christmas Eve in a private dining room at the Joyous Delights restaurant. The nearly 50 guests had just finished a delicious feast, and

they were all having a great time. Kids and grandparents danced along to a silly song about a family of sharks. Teams of relatives faced off in a lively card game. Cousins played charades, while aunts and uncles told hilarious stories. However, one beloved member of the family was absent. Jaëlle, who was a famous pop singer, had spent the last few years performing all around the world. The downside of her fame was that she regularly missed important family events, such as the wedding of her cousin, Tatiana. The Ombazis were very proud of Jaëlle, but they missed her terribly. The young

woman always knew how to liven up a party. She could turn even the dullest basement karaoke party into a dynamic performance where every singer felt like a star. As midnight approached, eager guests of all ages gathered around the Christmas tree to await the arrival of Santa Claus. It was tradition for the jolly old elf to hand out presents. As they waited, a few older relatives relived fond memories of holidays past. That’s when Octave appeared. Every year, the town’s magical cardinal would visit every holiday party to wish the families of Mount Christmas health and happiness. Continued on Page 15

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By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufour / Translated by Katya Teague Continued from Page 14 Often, people would ask the bird to sing a song with his incredible voice. According to legend, he never sings out of tune. “Please sing something for us, Octave,” the Ombazis requested. “Gladly,” the bird replied, approaching the microphone. “I’d like to perform a lovely piece that I’m sure you’ve heard.” As Octave sang the first few notes, the crowd immediately recognized the song. It was Jaëlle’s latest hit, Family is Sacred. Soon, everyone was snapping their fingers, clapping their hands and stomping their feet to the catchy tune. For the final chorus, the group sang along together. It was a heartwarming moment that brought tears to many people’s eyes. Suddenly, the front door swung open. It was Santa Claus! “Ho, ho, ho,” he exclaimed. “Good evening, Ombazi family. Are you ready for your gifts?” “Yes,” they replied with applause. “Excellent,” Santa

said. “But since there are so many of you, I’ll need my assistant Star Fairy to help me. Oh, Star Fairy!” Everyone turned to watch the arrival of Santa’s assistant. It was Jaëlle! What a wonderful surprise. The pop star ran over to Tatiana and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “You know,” Jaëlle said, “when I sing Family is Sacred, I really mean it.” All the guests were cheering and jumping with joy. Octave,

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Meatballs with a honey-balsamic glaze These delightfully seasoned meatballs are a great complement to your holiday meal. They also make a fantastic appetizer. Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 24 meatballs IngredIents • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1/2 cup milk • 1 egg • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs • 1 tablespoon old-style mustard • 250 grams ground pork • 250 grams ground beef • Salt and pepper, to taste • 3/4 cup ketchup • 1/2 cup honey • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction • 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

Cherry tomato and fresh mozzarella mini skewers These lovely little appetizers are easy to make, delicious and sure to brighten up the holiday dinner table. Feel free to double the recipe so there’s plenty to go around.

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Gazpacho shooters Does a high-spirited holiday season leave you feeling exhausted? This vibrant and refreshing drink is packed with vitamins that will give you the energy boost you need to continue celebrating. Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 8 small portions IngredIents For the gazpacho • 1 cup croutons • 2 large ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and cubed • 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded • 1 red pepper, seeded • 1/2 red onion, cubed • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 2 cups tomato juice • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/2 teaspoon sugar • Salt and pepper, to taste

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For the icing • 1/3 cup butter, room temperature • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 cups icing sugar • 3 tablespoons milk • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup sugar • 24 strawberries, hulled

dIrectIons 1. Preheat the oven to 177 C (350 F). Grease a 22 by 32 centimetre (9 by 13 inch) baking dish. Set aside. 2. Using a whisk or hand beater, blend the butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the eggs and mix well. Incorporate the rest of the brownie ingredients and blend until the mixture is uniform. 3. Pour the brownie mixture into the baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Set aside to cool. 4. In the meantime, whisk the butter, cocoa powder, honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a large bowl. Slowly add the icing sugar and milk while blending the mixture at low speed until it reaches the desired texture. Set aside. 5. In another bowl, mix the heavy cream, sugar and the rest of the vanilla. Blend at high speed until the whipped cream is firm. 6. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of the chocolate icing on top. Cut the brownies into 24 equal portions. Place 1 strawberry upside down on each piece of brownie. Using a piping bag, create a circle of whipped cream around the base of each strawberry and top the fruit with a dot of whipped cream.

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This dish, served in adorable individual portions, is an ideal meal to help you unwind during the hectic holiday season. Start to finish: 1 hour 10 minutes (45 minutes active) Servings: 6 IngredIents • 1 potato, diced • 6 tablespoons butter • 1 cup green peas • 4 tablespoons flour • 1 cup corn kernels • 2 cups warm chicken broth • 1 cup green beans, chopped • 1 cup heavy cream • 600 grams chicken breast, • Salt and pepper, to taste cooked and diced • 1 onion, diced • 1 package (about 400 grams) • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped all-butter puff pastry, thawed • 2 carrots, diced • 1 egg yolk, beaten

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3. Preheat the oven to 204 C dIrectIons (400 F). Coat 6 small 1. In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Unroll the puff heat. Add the flour, and whisk until the mixture is a smooth pastry onto a flat surface and cut into circles that are about paste (commonly called a “roux”). Let cook for a few mi3 centimetres wider than the ramekins. nutes, then add the chicken broth. Mix well and add the heavy cream. Salt and pepper to taste, then mix well. Let 4. Pour the chicken mixture into the ramekins. Use a basting brush to coat the rims of the ramekins with egg yolk so the simmer over low heat. pastry doesn’t stick. Place one puff pastry circle on top of 2. In a large pan, melt the rest of the butter over medium-low each ramekin, making sure the edge is sealed. Coat the top heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 miof the pastry with egg yolk. nutes. Add the rest of the vegetables, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Pour the vegetable mixture 5. Put the ramekins on a baking tray, and bake in the oven for and chicken into the pot of sauce and mix well. Salt and about 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let sit pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool. for a few minutes before serving.

Start to finish: 3 hours (1 hour active) Servings: 40 bites IngredIents • 3 cups sugar • 3 cups flour • 1/2 cup cornstarch • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt • 4 large eggs • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk • 1-1/4 cups warm water • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon white vinegar • 2 tablespoons red food dye • 125 grams cream cheese, room temperature • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature • 2 cups icing sugar • 800 grams white chocolate • 1/4 cup red decorative sugar dIrectIons 1. Preheat the oven to 177 C (350 F). Grease an 18 by 28 centimetre (7 by 11 inch) baking dish. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, use a whisk or hand beater to mix the sugar, flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, vinegar and food dye. Blend until the mixture is uniform. 3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, and bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Set aside to cool. 4. In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter and the rest of the vanilla. Slowly incorporate the icing sugar by blending at low speed until the mixture has a smooth, even texture. Set aside. 5. Once the cake has completely cooled, place it in a large bowl and use your hands to crumble it until it has the consistency of wet sand. Add about a 1/2 cup of the cream cheese icing to the cake at a time and mix well. The final texture should allow you to form balls that keep their shape. 6. With your hands, form 40 cake balls and squish them slightly to create a disc shape. Place the balls on a baking sheet, and put them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. 7. In the meantime, melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or water bath. Let the chocolate cool slightly while ensuring it remains a liquid. Using a fork, dip each cake ball into the chocolate so they’re completely coated. Place the balls on a baking sheet and immediately sprinkle the decorative sugar. Put the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

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10 gift ideas for the person who’s never without their phone If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves their phone, here are a few suggestions that are sure to please. 1. A portable Bluetooth speaker for use at home and on the go 2. A solar phone charger for the tech-savvy environmentalist 3. A portable power bank for charging any time or place 4. A touchscreen cleaner keychain to put an end to smudges 5. A compact smartphone projector for an at-

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7 perfect plants for the holidays Whether you want to add greenery to your home this winter or offer a potted perennial as a hostess gift, here are seven plants that are perfect for the holiday season. 1. Poinsettia. With its red and green leaves, this plant is a Christmas classic. 2. Christmas kalanchoe. The flower clusters on this plant come in a variety of colours and last for months. 3. Amaryllis. The large, beautiful blooms on this tropical species are most common in red and white. 4. Christmas cactus. The vibrant, bell-shaped flowers on this sprawling succulent are sure to catch the eye. 5. Persian cyclamen. The wispy blooms that sit atop long, thin stems are reminiscent of butterflies. 6. Orchid. This delicate, ornamental plant adds a touch of elegance to any space. 7. Christmas chili plant. While too spicy for most, these edible hot peppers resemble colourful holiday lights. To find these plants and more, visit a local garden centre or flower shop.

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Great gifts for someone living in a retirement home Are you wondering what type of gift to get for a relative who lives in a retirement home? If so, here are a few ideas. • A best seller. If your loved one likes to read, look for a new release they can add to their collection. Be sure to pick a book in a genre they enjoy such as historical fiction or action adventure. • A potted plant. Whether you opt for a lush fern or a flowering species, the greenery is sure to liven up their space. Opt for a modest-size, low-maintenance variety. • A warm accessory. Keep you loved one comfortable this winter with a plush bath robe, soft slippers or wool socks.

Alternatively, choose a quilt or blanket for their bed. • A goodie basket. Purchase a gourmet gift basket or assemble one yourself with treats your relative loves. Make sure to avoid perishable items if their room doesn’t have a fridge. • A decorative item. Visit local shops and craft fairs to find unique pieces that will add character to their home. Consider pairing a handmade frame with a new family photo. While all of these presents are sure to be well-received, remember that the best gift you can give a loved one is time spent together.

How to create a Christmas village A miniature Christmas village is the perfect decorative piece to add to your home for the holidays. Here are a few tips to help you create an enchanting display your whole family will love. The components Take some time to reflect on the elements that will make up your village before you go out and buy anything. For example, you’ll want to opt for figurines and buildings from the same brand to ensure everything in your village is proportional. Be sure to include: • Moving parts. Animated features such as a skating rink, cable car, train, windmill or merry-go-round will bring your village to life and draw the eye to various sections. • Infrastructure. Streets, bridges and walls will provide structure to your village and help you organize the buildings in a logical way. • Accessories. Benches, fire hydrants, street lamps, trees, flag poles, birds and other details are essential to create a realistic display. The assembly First, you need to choose a spot for your village such as under the Christmas tree or on a fireplace mantel. The location should give you enough room to create depth and varying heights in your display. If certain features need to be plugged in, make sure there’s an electrical outlet nearby.

To maximize your village’s wow factor, test out several configurations (with the lighting turned on) and choose the option that best showcases each element. Use risers, boxes or books to elevate sections of the village as needed. Once you’ve settled on the layout, add the streets, artificial snow and accessories. If there are wires, make sure they’re hidden. Finally, place the figurines near street lamps or illuminated buildings so they’re visible in the evening too. If some areas of the village are in shadow, add a miniature spotlight or a tiny strand of string lights. If you keep these tips in mind, your Christmas village is sure to become a holiday essential.

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3 stylish trends to celebrate the season The holiday season is practically here, and time is running out to find an outfit for your upcoming office party or family gathering. Here are three runway trends to help you put together a dashing look. 1. boLd prints If you prefer to remain inconspicuous, this might not be the trend for you. However, a holiday party is the perfect opportunity to experiment with a paisley blazer or pants that have a geometric pattern. 2. eLevated denim Don’t even think about wearing your worn-out work pants to a fancy dinner. However, there are haute couture jeans that make brilliant use of trim, rips, prints, fading and stitching to create modern pieces suitable for any occasion. 3. shades of red From a sleek burgundy suit to a scarlet cardigan or spotted bowtie, red can be incorporated in a variety of ways to suit almost any style or occasion. Plus, it’s a perfect option at Christmastime. For advice on how to best pair clothing with the right accessories, speak with a style consultant at a local men’s clothing store.

The holidays are an ideal time to experiment with bright tones, bold fabrics and showy trim. Here are a few ideas to inspire a dazzling look. 1. feathers Put an ephemeral twist on classic pieces by opting for a dress or shirt with feather trim or a blouse with puffed feather sleeves. For a more moderate take on this bold look, consider a playful feather purse or earrings. 2. fringe Holiday fringe in 2020 is sophisticated with a hint of whimsy. Whether you opt for this trim on a shirt, dress or skirt, the way you move in fringe is sure to mesmerize. To boost your wow factor, opt for a shimmery fabric. 3. siLver Recreate the shimmer of a starry night sky by wearing a chiffon blouse adorned with silver sequins. Balance the metallic sheen with a sophisticated colour like navy or charcoal. Or embrace an all-out silver-inspired look by slipping on a long-sleeved lurex dress in this festive hue. 4. goLd From subtle gold threading and oversized chain link jewelry to gorgeous metallic cocktail dresses, there are plenty of stylish ways to incorporate this classic holiday colour into your look. 5. baLLoon sLeeves These short, wide statement sleeves are a playful nod to the bubbly bottles of champagne that are sure to make an appearance over the holiday season. The voluminous sleeve design pairs well with chic straight-leg trousers but makes an even bolder statement on a colourful sheath dress. For glamorous pieces made of quality materials, visit the boutiques in your area.

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