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Popular Canora teacher to retire this week Courtesy of Canora Courier Kelly PerepelukNieckar has always enjoyed being a cheerleader for students, whether it’s in the classroom or as a coach or spectator at extracurricular activity.

But as of this Friday, December 18, she is retiring from her fulltime teaching position at Canora Composite School.

Kim Eiteneier, CCS principal, said her inuence has been felt across the school, in numerous areas. “She will be missed and hard to replace.â€?

Eiteneier said just a few of her contributions to the school include: developing programming for students with a variety of educational needs, student referrals

for learning challenged students, career work experience and many modiďŹ ed programs for students with learning disabilities, setting up and managing numerous parent meetings each year, meetings with her co-ordinator as well as special service and community agencies, and regular teaching including developing some of her own programs.

He said PerepelukNieckar has also devoted a great deal of time to students outside the normal eight-hour work day. “Kelly has helped coach, work in the canteen at our home tournaments, and cheer on our teams at every opportunity,� he recalled. “Needless to say she had her heart in the right spot when it came to

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Perepeluk-Nieckar’s decision to retire from fulltime teaching is part of a long-term strategy with her husband of 36 years, Randy Nieckar. “It’s one of many stages of our transition plan,� she detailed. “Besides teaching, my husband and I have owned and operated a farm business for 36 years and Nieckar Concrete for 25 years. We have been gradually transitioning all aspects of our personal, professional and business lives over the past three years.�

Her fulltime teaching career began when she was offered a permanent teaching contract by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD), formerly the Canora School Division in 1989. “At that time, I was hired as an itinerant learning resource teacher for Rama and Invermay Schools. In 2005 I transferred to the Yorkton Regional High School to assume the student support teacher position, responsible for the alternative education program. In the fall of 2007, I transferred to CCS as a student support teacher to support the demographic and diverse learning needs of grades 5 to 12 students.�

Perepeluk-Nieckar said she has always enjoyed advocating for students. Sometimes she has had the pleasure of teaching children of her previous students. “I would like to thank parents for entrusting me with their prize possessions. Together, we have worked very hard to

foster good citizens. “I have been energized by many aspects of teaching, including coaching and becoming the loudest cheerleader.

I’ve enjoyed watching skilled teachers coach students to reach new academic and/or extracurricular heights. Many fellow teachers and students have earned provincial and national recognition awards. It has always amazed me, the amount of sacriďŹ ce and effort put forth by teachers in order to support student learning.â€?

Perepeluk-Nieckar is quick to acknowledge that her teaching efforts have been part of a larger team. “I have been very blessed to have worked with education psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, teachers, administrators and education assistants.

I would like to thank them all for inspiring, motivating, collaborating and supporting me to think outside the box, in order to meet the educational needs of students. I have tried not to take this role for granted but rather to work hard to meet the individual needs of my students.�

Throughout her career, PerepelukNieckar has fulďŹ lled her duties in student support, administration and teaching for students from preschool to Grade 12-plus. “I was a kindergarten teacher for 10 years, have taught in a segregated alternative education classroom as

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After a teaching career of over 30 years ďŹ lled with a wide range of accomplishments and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly PerepelukNieckar is retiring from her fulltime teaching position at Canora Composite School. Her last day is this Friday. well as other, regular, modiďŹ ed and alternative education courses throughout my career.â€? “Professionally I have held numerous STF (Saskatchewan Teachers Federation) and GSTA (Good Spirit Teachers Association) executive, advisory and chair positions for 10 years. Presently I am on the board of directors for the Mackenzie Society Ventures Inc.â€?

As if that wasn’t enough, she has contributed her time to many community groups over the years. “In the communities of Rama and Invermay, I have been very involved, particularly when my family was young, in: preschool and playschool boards, president of InvermayRama Jazz Club, Figure Skating executive, St. Anthony’s Church board, youth group co-ordinator, Sunday School teacher, catechism instructor, recreation board projects and centennial committee to name a few,â€? said Perepeluk-Nieckar. “School extracurricular activities have included coaching soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, badminton and yearbook. At CCS I coached badminton for ďŹ ve years and was

a yearbook advisor for eight.�

Some of her most memorable teaching moments have been teaching students to walk, talk and read. “I was involved in establishing the Cross Age Tutor program and scholarship at Invermay School; Kindergrad, beaver habitat ďŹ eld trips, Christmas concerts, training at the University of Kansas and Halifax; Halloween at the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa with my Encounters with Canada students; Via Rail ďŹ eld trips with CCS students; and many more,â€? she fondly recollected.

But her teaching experiences have included difďŹ cult challenges as well.

Perepeluk-Nieckar said she believes the COVID pandemic has taught everyone to live in the present, “and appreciate all that we have. “There is no question that fear and anxiety have heightened our emotions.

I am pleased I have had the opportunity to experience the dynamics of keeping the workplace safe. On the other hand, I admire the strength of our youth. Students have deliberately adapted Continued on Page 3

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Tree Festival shone brightly in Preeceville Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The annual festival of trees encouraged individuals to take the time to appreciate what’s special during the busy Christmas season, said Miles Russell, one of the organizers.

The trees, brightly lit and hand decorated in different themes, lined the walls of the Trinity United Church in Preeceville from December 1 to December 3.

“The festival of trees is an amazing atmosphere where Christmas spirit is truly alive. You can spend time viewing the beautiful decorated trees, donate to a worthy

cause and enjoy listening to Christmas music.

Things look and feel a bit different this year at the festival. We followed all COVID-19 regulations with wearing masks, encouraging social distancing and to follow the directional arrows,” said Russell.

“It has been a difficult year and my wish is that everyone who attended the festival in person or watched the live broadcast took away some peace and happiness,” concluded Russell.

Russell provided an online virtual tour of the trees that was broadcast on Facebook.

There were boxes at each tree that collected donations for a differ-

Miles and Anna Russell featured three little trees that were auctioned off in a silent auction

ent worthy cause. There were also a few trees that were auctioned off in a silent auction.

Businesses, organizations and individuals that participated in the tree decorating included the Preeceville Lioness Club, which brightly featured the club’s colour of purple. It was one off the few trees that were available for silent auction.

Paige Hanson decorated a small tree. The tree was decorated in support of Camp Circle of Friends.

The Trinity United Church and the Grace United Church each decorated a tree with donations going to Filling the Gap. Miles and Anna Russell displayed three small trees that were up for auction during the silent auction.

Canada Post featured a tree decorated with Santa Claus letters addressed to Santa from all over the world.

Anaka House decorated a tree with proceeds to its activities.

The Town of Preeceville’s tree had donations going towards the Preeceville School breakfast program, Pattison Agriculture displayed a green and white tree with proceeds from the tree going to

Karolyn Kosheluk enjoyed all the decorated Christmas trees at the annual Festival of Trees in Preeceville held from December 1 to 3.

Filling the Gap. The Gateway Co-op entered a tree with donations towards Filling the Gap. The Crossroads Credit Union featured a tree decorated with replicas of money as decorations.

Proceeds from the tree went towards the Nordic Ski Club.

The Preeceville Long Term Care displayed a tree with donations towards their activities.

The Sturgis 1 2 3 Day Care displayed a tree with decorations made by the students and featured the story of the

Christmas Spider.

The Endeavour Anglican Church featured a decorated tree with donations going to the Filling the Gap. Shannon Nelson had

a unique tree on display that was created out of pill containers in memory of her father Claire and brother Trent who were pharmacists at Paul’s Drugs Store.

TEACHER TO RETIRE Continued from Page 2 to the restrictions in a seamless manner, even if they do not agree or like them, in pursuit of their educational goals. I admire their fortitude!”

Even though she’s looking forward to a new phase of life, Perepeluk-Nieckar recognizes that she will miss many things involved in being a fulltime teacher.

“I will miss the excitement of new beginnings in August and volleyball practise in September. I will miss seeing students mature and grow. Grad has also been a wonderful way to close off a busy year. Staff dynamics has always intrigued me. I will miss watching passionate teachers and educational assistants connecting with and guiding students. Staff comradery, laughter and team building will definitely be missed but I’m fortunate to have many wonderful memories. I feel very blessed to have been involved with education since 1987 as a

volunteer, educational assistant, intern and finally a student support teacher.”

“I am closing this chapter of my life like so many students during the pandemic, ‘without a party.’ Although we wish to leave in a more intimate way, we can all recognize that it is the journey with its roadblocks and experiences that sustain us. I wish all students, parents and staff at CCS

and area, the strength to endure the pandemic challenges with courage and faith.”

Just because she’s retiring, it doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s going to be slowing down to any great degree.

“I think, ‘once a teacher, always a teacher.’ In 2021, I hope to use my skills in a more casual capacity as a substitute teacher. Resigning my

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full-time teaching position will permit me to rediscover my other passions. For now, I hope to purse humanitarian work on both a local and global level. I intend on spending more time traveling with my husband,” said Perepeluk-Nieckar.

“If I am ever bored, my family has suggested I apply for a volunteer position at Nieckar Farms.”

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The cheapest restrictions the easiest to order The latest round of public health orders surrounding COVID-19 seem to be focused around what is cheapest, rather than what has the highest risk.

The most aggressive rules surround private gatherings - which, naturally, have no real cost to implement. While some might argue that the rules are a bit too stringent - why is one person going over to a different household fine while a couple is suddenly too risky? - it’s understandable, with a huge spike in infections and deaths, to limit traffic.

However, the most expensive restrictions, those on retail businesses, are being delayed as long as possible, and until they are more convenient - traffic tends to taper off significantly after Christmas, apart

from Boxing Day sales.

Having them come into effect Christmas Day means that while Christmas gatherings might be cancelled, Christmas shopping won’t be. I understand completely why retailers wouldn’t want a restriction this week, stores were already packed this past weekend and will be packed again this weekend. It’s especially busy in Yorkton, as it is a hub where the surrounding area shops, including plenty of traffic crossing provincial borders. That also happens to be a major risk factor, outside traffic gives a virus a chance to hitch a ride.

Basically, there’s a much bigger risk going to a store this weekend than there is with a couple going over to another couple’s house, and yet only one of those isn’t

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Another issue is there’s nothing in the order about a transition to strictly online education, even though schools have a large number of people in a compressed space for an extended period of time - the easiest way for a virus to spread. It could be argued that this is partially because there’s no real need for it just yet, school is about to be let out for Christmas break and there will not be any

students anyway, but it’s still something families will need to know as soon as possible, so they can arrange for care and online learning for their kids. Giving parents a heads up right now if online-only education is even being considered is vital, parents should know exactly what is going to happen with their kids’ education at the earliest opportunity.

Of course, going to onlineonly education is, again, expensive, as people

need to pay for child care and take time off work.

That explains delaying it.

The need for new rules is definitely necessary, the transmission rates in this wave are significantly higher than during the big shutdown in March, and now deaths are mentioned in reports regularly.

The Facebookeducated, dim-bulb conspiracy theorists will claim that there is no real virus or that it’s not fatal - it is, undoubtedly, as there is a higher than average death rate in Canada this year, meaning there is something there killing people, and the number of deaths over the average south of the border roughly aligns with their reported number of deaths from COVID-19 as well. They will spout baseless conspiracies, which are all

profoundly stupid masks are bad for ‘controlling people’ because they are the bane of facial recognition software, there’s no need to have some sort of tracking microchip when they’re carrying a cell phone 24/7 connected to social media so they can get the latest conspiracy theory to spread around to their equally thickheaded friends. They’re a major part of why Canada is tightening restrictions while folks in New Zealand can do whatever they want. They are the most dangerous factor in this entire pandemic, and always will be.

But one wonders how dangerous it’s going to be to try to preserve the busiest shopping weekend of the year, even if there’s a limit to what you can do with that shopping.

Rediscovering the fundamentals of life In Canada, we’re quick to favourably compare ourselves to our southern neighbours. COVID19 caseloads may be at an all-time high here, but the U.S. situation is even more dire. Canada hasn’t managed to curb carbon emissions, but the U.S. abandoned emission reduction targets when it pulled out of the Paris Agreement. We may take comfort in things being “less bad” here, but that’s a low bar.

And when it comes to acknowledging and addressing environmental racism, Canada comes up short. In 1994, U.S. President Bill Clinton issued an executive order — which remains in effect — requiring federal agencies to develop strategies to address disproportionately high and adverse health or environmental effects of their actions on minority and low-income populations. It also established a high-level interagency working group on environmental justice to facilitate governmentwide response.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Justice has operated since 1992, under Democratic and Republican administrations. Its goal is “to provide an environment where all people enjoy the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to

the decision-making process to maintain a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.”

Sadly, Environment and Climate Change Canada has no such mandate.

If you’re not familiar with the terms “environmental racism” and “environmental justice,” you’re not alone.

Canada’s failure to name and address the environmental dimension of systemic racism means we lack the language to grapple with it.

Environmental racism occurs when, intentionally or unintentionally, environmental policies or practices result in disproportionate negative impacts on certain individuals, groups or communities based on race or colour; for example, through placement of polluting industries or other environmentally dangerous projects in these communities.

This week, MPs started debating Bill C-230, introduced by Nova Scotia MP and Liberal backbencher Lenore Zann. A Canadian first, it would require the environment minister to develop a national strategy to redress environmental racism. All parties should support its passage.

Zann says she got the idea for the bill after encountering Ingrid Waldron’s research into the causes and effects of toxic industries near Mi’kmaq and Black Nova Scotian communities.

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Waldron refers to industrial polluters such as landfills, trash incinerators, coal plants, toxic waste facilities and other environmentally hazardous activities sited near communities of colour and the working poor, as well as uneven access to environmental benefits and services such as garbage removal. She notes these communities often lack political power to advocate for environmental protection.

Researchers have found that 25 per cent of the poorest neighbourhoods in Canada’s urban areas are within a kilometre of a polluting facility, compared to just seven per cent of the wealthiest. There’s a racial dimension to this inequality. Visible minorities account for a higher proportion of the population in low-

income neighbourhoods than in other neighbourhoods. At the time of the 2011 census, nearly half the population of lowestincome neighbourhoods were visible minorities, compared to 24 per cent elsewhere.

The absence of a legislative mandate or governance structures to address environmental racism in Canada is a blind spot that must be remedied.

A national strategy to redress environmental racism is just a start.

Even after more than 25 years of work by the U.S. Office of Environmental Justice, no one would suggest that country has solved its problem. But the first step in solving any problem is to name it and try to understand it.

Bill C-230 puts the issue on the table in Canada.

That’s long overdue.

If passed, Bill C-230 would shed light on discriminatory effects in environmental policymaking. All-party support for it would signal a commitment to placing equity considerations at the centre of urgently needed, ambitious environmental action.

If the new U.S. administration succeeds in implementing even some of its campaign promises, Canada will need to up its game in many areas or lose its status as North American leader. The incoming Biden admin-

Adventure Therapy in a winter wonderland Courtesy of Kamsack Times As the Saskatchewan winter season blows in and the COVID numbers continue to be of concern, many Kamsack residents may be wondering how to preserve, or per-

haps revisit, some sense of health and wellness amid the closures, the challenges, and the cancellations.

Local mental health outreach worker, Jamie Desjarlais may have the answer.

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istration is expected to usher in an era of binational and multinational co-operation to tackle the climate emergency, for example. Let’s hope Canada and the U.S. improve on all environmental fronts, including environmental justice.

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

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Lisa Gue. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.

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Brayden Cote rode through the breathtaking Duck Mountain Provincial Park back country during an adventure therapy outing offered by the Cote First Nation.

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ADVENTURE THERAPY Continued from Page 4 Behind the wheel of a large white van covered with Cote First Nation logos, Desjarlais seems to be always on the move – putting the word out, making calls and driving around town to extend an invitation for local youth and adults to join in an ongoing program called “Adventure Therapy”.

At its core, adventure therapy consists of two elements; (1) Engagement in adventurous physical activities, and (2) therapeutic intent.

While the concept of adventure therapy exists around the globe, each culture develops a set of unique local practices in consideration of social, cultural, environmental, political, and fiscal contexts, according to the International Adventure Therapy (IAT) website.

Although identified as an international community of practice, the field has no global governing body or specific standards, which is considered an advantage for the administrators to be dynamic, agile, creative and diverse in their design.

In Kamsack, Desjarlais has sparked a sense of adventure in a number of local youth and adults who have suffered from depression, isolation, mental health ailments and addiction. In addition to his role as an outreach worker for the Cote First Nation, Desjarlais serves as pastor at Kamsack’s New Life Church. Although there is no religious affiliation, the benefits of adventure therapy are observed on mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. The Cote First Nation welcomes participants from all beliefs and cultural backgrounds to participate in the program, which is focused on stepping into holistic health and wellness initiatives for all.

The local vigour has taken groups into some of Saskatchewan’s most stunning natural environments. Skiing, hiking, sledding and horseback riding are just a handful of adventures helmed by Desjarlais. A collection of video foot-

age capturing the participants in action has spurred Desjarlais to create a number of short films – including interviews and musical montages – that are shared on social media platforms.

Many of the videos display heartfelt testimonials on the power of the experience. As a budding filmmaker, Desjarlais hopes to build on his

filming and editing skills and create a library of films under his production company, Shamay Productions.

Darlene Bryant, Health Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Centre in downtown Kamsack says the work that Desjarlais is doing to get people out in nature, exercising, and connecting with the land

is invaluable.

“The first adventure therapy outing we supported was to the [white water] rapids,” recalled Bryant. “It was north of La Ronge. Riding the rapids feels like you are fighting for your life. We wanted to show that life is worth fighting for.”

According to Bryant, the program is showing results far superior to the old method of just sitting around talking about problems. The Cote First Nation has endured compounded grief with a disproportionate amount of suicide and addiction struggles that stem from intergenerational trauma. Bryant

describes the adventure therapy program as a tool to combat those issues. Bryant leads a small team of professionals who are certified in suicide prevention training – and she hopes more will get accredited.

“People want to abstain,” assured Bryant.

“They are looking for different things to do.

They want to have fun.

They want to get together. Along the way, they might talk about their problems. There are always opportunities for teachings.”

Desjarlais has witnessed the program contribute to some amazing personal transforma-

tions. However, he maintains the program doesn’t just serve those who are suffering. Prevention is also a key concept in the adventure therapy culture.

“If you keep connecting with the land, keep moving, keep getting fresh air and exercise,” said Desjarlais, “you create a fighting chance to help stop the negative feelings before they can build up and feel overwhelming.”

Anyone interested in more information on local adventure therapy in the Kamsack area can message Jamie Desjarlais on Facebook or call (306) 594-4037.

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Regular participants in Adventure Therapy outings are brothers (from left) Ryland Cote, Brayden Cote, and Kelsey Shingoose.

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Each sector has guidance under the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.

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Smile at an unwanted Easter surprise This Week Marketplace | December 18, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: Pattie Janzen is a registered nurse/sonographer who currently works in Yorkton, SK. She has three children, three ‘kids-inlaw’ and 10 grandkids.

Janzen likes to see the humour in the world around her and sometimes writes about it. She has written her first novel, which will be coming out in Spring of 2021.

A former Yorkton This Week columnist she returns to the fold and ‘Laugh at Life’ is scheduled to appear in The Marketplace every second week, starting today.

Laugh at Life… Revisited This pandemic has affected every one of us in many unfavourable ways. In fact, it’s becom-

ing difficult not to focus on all things negative.

The pandemic has challenged a lot of us vocationally, physically and mentally.

I work in the health care field and I’ve changed jobs three times since March of this year.

Although I’d like to delude myself into thinking that I’m super easygoing and flexible I really am not at all!

Have you heard the “joke” about why they named it “COVID-19”?

It’s because we’ve all gained at least 19 pounds during the “nobodymoves-nobody-gets hurt” state we’re in. Well, I’d be in the “at least 19” group. I’m feeling really good about that when I run past the mirror (not

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I also haven’t felt, shall we say, as “stable”, mentally, as I was prior to March of 2020. If I didn’t know it before, I now recognize what depression is and so I decided to try some pills.

They didn’t work so well (not at all!) just sayin’…

All of that said, I’ve decided an attempt at seeking “funny” moments may, indeed,

work better than medicine.

We were over a month into the pandemic when I was enjoying a very delicious chocolate Easter Bunny. A close friend had given it to me after I complained that I had not received any treats at Easter time.

This friend is very observant and kind, or maybe was just sick of my whining but, nonethe-

less, she gifted me with the hollow masterpiece and there I was, sitting on my couch enjoying every bit.

Suddenly, something didn’t feel right and I quickly realized I was missing one of my bottom front teeth. It was a “cap” that had come off with one bite of a bunny body-part.

Thinking it would be no big deal - you know, just go to the dentist and get it glued back on - I didn’t really stress about it that evening. Unfortunately, finding a dentist allowed to open in a pandemic was about as easy as calling Santa in the North Pole. After that was achieved, however, the news they gave me wasn’t good either. It would be a long and tedious process

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to fix this particular gape in my smile.

Unfortunately for my pride, and now lisping speech, this has become an issue of greater priority for me, but I still remain toothless - eight months later!

At one point, when my grey roots couldn’t go to the hair salon (fault of the pandemic again!), another good friend told me I could be the posterchild for COVID 2020 with my long, unkempt hair and toothless grin but… the most comical comment came from my husband who looked at me after my tooth fell out and said, “Thank goodness you have to wear a mask at work!”

They’re both really funny - not at all!

USask leads Canada’s medical universities in research income growth, moving up to 11th spot in overall national ranking

By USask Research Profile and Impact SASKATOON – In the just-published Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2020 rankings, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is ranked first among the country’s medical universities for growth in total research income—an almost 40-per-cent gain in all external research

grants and contracts.

Total USasksponsored research income of $243.5 million is the highest in the university’s history. The ranking is based on Statistics Canada financial data for the 20182019 fiscal year—the latest available for national comparisons.

“Our record research investment, combined with moving up three

places in these rankings to 11th place overall, is a sign of our growing research momentum and a credit to the stellar work of our researchers, particularly in areas related to our signature areas of food and water security, synchrotron sciences, and One Healthrelated infectious disease research,” said USask Vice-President Research Karen Chad.

“As the only university in the country with two Canada First Research Excellence Fund programs—one in food security and another in water security—and with two of Canada’s major science facilities—the Canadian Light Source and VIDOInterVac—we are well placed to continue making important discoveries that benefit our

region, the nation and beyond.”

USask moved up four places to 11th spot in the “Research University of the Year” medical university category in which universities must achieve at least 50 per cent on five of six key measures of research performance that include total research income, research intensity per faculty member,

research intensity per graduate student, total number of publications in leading journals, publication intensity, and publication impact.

Due to the university’s record research revenue total, USask placed third in the medical category for research intensity per graduate student, a metric based on dividing the university’s total Continued on Page 8

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December 18, 2020 | This Week Marketplace

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury

Regina – Noticeable in his absence from the last sitting of the legislature on Dec. 10 was Premier Scott Moe. He was sitting in another large room in the building, however, taking part in the Council of the Federation meeting, made up of the the prime minister, provincial and territorial premiers. Moe did this from the cabinet room, which, from pictures posted on his social media, was noticeably empty save a screen on the wall.

Moe said in the afternoon, “This morning, we discussed the vaccines and vaccine rollout. it was good to hear from Maj.-Gen. Fortin, and to you know, listen to the orders that he has put in, and the reliability of supply that we have over the course of the first quarter, but also to understand the variability that is built into whether we could access potentially more vaccines or even the variability in some of the supply chain that is there. So that was a productive morning.

“We’re also, I think, encouraged to hear the Prime Minister has indi-

Photo from Scott Moe Facebook page

Usually first ministers meetings are done around a big table, like this one, in Saskatchewan’s cabinet room. But these are not usual times. On Dec. 10, Premier Scott Moe spent much of the day in video conference with the prime minister and the other premiers, talking principally about health care and the COVID-19 response. cated that as far as the actual cost of the vaccines, the federal government will be covering that. The provinces will continue to cover the actual distribution and vaccination program for all Canadians respectively, through the 10 provinces and three territories. So, it is a cost share agreement that is much closer to 50/50 cost share than previous vaccination programs.”

As for the broader funding of health care, Moe said, “This after-

noon, then we had a discussion on the Canada Health Transfer, and to really have a discussion with the federal government about opportunity that the federal government has to be an equitable partner in health care delivery across this nation. That Canada Health Care Transfer began in 1957, as a 50/50 partnership between the federal government and the provinces. It has since, through successive governments, slipped down to a level where I

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believe right now, we are at about 22 per cent federal funding of the costs of health care, on average, across the nation.

“What the provinces have asked is for that to be brought back to 35 per cent, for the federal share to be brought back to a 35 per cent of healthcare funding costs, so that ultimately would be about a $28 billion annualized ask.

No such luck yet The provinces have asked, but they have not yet received that additional funding. Moe said, “We’re disappointed with the progress that was made at this meeting with the prime minister specific to the ask that all 13 premiers had agreed to input before him, but we are also encouraged that there

was an acknowledgement that the federal government does need to do more when it comes to funding health care, specifically through the Canada Health Transfer.

“And we were encouraged that and hopeful that the premiers and the prime minister will be able to again regroup at some point in the new year to discuss this very important topic. I think, a topic that has been identified as being even more important and that is a sustainable sustainability of our healthcare system across this nation and the need for the federal government to ensure that they are stepping forward and this is what is a generational opportunity to become an equitable partner, or a more equitable partner in delivering that health care to Canadians.”

Moe said the premiers have asked the current $42 billion per year Canada Health Transfer be increased by $28 billion, to a total of $70 billion per year.

“There was no discussion around where the federal government may land on that. We’re hopeful that discussion could occur in the new year.

But as I say, we were encouraged to with respect to the openness of the of the prime minister, in stating that this is an area where the federal government does need to have a look,” he said.

When asked about federal spending to support Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic, Moe said, “Not to cri-

CANADA’S MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES Continued from Page 7 research revenue by the number of full-time and part-time graduate students. The figure for USask was $71,900 per student, compared with the medical tier average of $49,200 per student.

Though USask was 13th in revenue from notfor-profit sources, USask ranked first in the medical tier for percentage growth in not-for-profit research income—a whopping 103-per-cent gain, compared with the tier average of minus one per cent. An increasing number of multi-year

agreements with sponsors played a key role in the USask income growth. The three most significant contributions were from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the Western Grains Research Foundation, and the Barley Council of Canada.

And though USask was 14th for revenue from corporate sources, USask ranked second in the medical category for corporate research income growth—a 48-percent increase, compared to the tier average of just two per cent. This signifi-

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tique individual programs, but on a whole the federal government, and I think the many provinces, Saskatchewan is thankful that the federal government has stepped into an area and has done what they can to support workers, support jobs and support Canadians in many ways, here, not only in Saskatchewan, but across the nation.

“That comes with a cost, very large costs, as we’ve seen, and as I said, I’m not going to go into specific programs. But in general, the federal government has very much stepped into that space of supporting Canadians through this COVID pandemic, very serious pandemic, likely the generational challenge that we are seeing over the course of the last 20 or 30 years, for sure. So that has created a deficit that they have. But those are also one-time costs that the federal government has. What we’re talking about here today, is ongoing, annualized sustainable funding for our health care delivery system across the nation.”

He noted that every 15 to 20 years, this sort of reevaluation has taken place. In 2004, based on the Roy Romanow report on health care across the country, a six per cent escalator in funding was put in place for 10 years, in addition to a “fairly substantial cash injection” in that year.

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cant income growth gain from corporate-sourced grants and contracts was largely due to an increased number of multi-year agreements with sponsors, such as the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, Ag-West Biotech Inc., and Syncrude Canada.

“We are extremely grateful for the confidence in our high-quality research that is reflected by the support we receive from federal and provincial governments, industry and not-for-profit partners, and donors as we work together to advance knowledge in many areas and address global challenges,” said Chad.

The survey is conducted by Research Infosource, a research, consulting and publishing firm that annually publishes influential ranking information on research universities, corporations, hospitals and colleges. More information is available here: https://researchinfosource.com/top-50-research-universities/2020

Recognizing the service of Sask. vets This Week Marketplace | December 18, 2020

For a second year the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC), is partnering with the Royal Canadian Legion and the Regina Stitchery Guild to send Saskatchewan military veterans Support on the Home Front Care Kits.

The PCC and its partners are offering a little bit of holiday cheer and a whole lot of gratitude to veterans living in Saskatchewan.

Good things really do come in small packages!

The brightly-coloured boxes will include a handcrafted item from a member of the Regina Stitchery Guild. The tradition of handmade crafts being sent to Canadians serving their country dates back to at least World War One when “comforts” like socks and scarves were knit and sent overseas to our troops.

Provincial Military Liaison Greg Lawrence enclosed a letter of sup-

Provincial Military Liaison Greg Lawrence port to the veterans and their families.

“The kit comes from a tradition that was popular during the First and Second World War,” Lawrence said.

“Stitchery, knitting, good-

ies and letters were sent to the soldiers on the front lines while serving away from home, to raise their spirits. By providing care kits to veterans we continue to recognize the sacrifice and service of our Canadian Forces.”

Traditional care packages often included items such as medical supplies, canned goods and baking. The PCC is following that tradition by adding shortbread cookies, candies, chocolates and a deck of playing cards to this year’s care kits.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command (RCLSC) has added Legion Facemasks and Lest We Forget Wrist Bands to the kits.

“We welcomed this initiative with open arms last year and will gladly distribute the care packages again this year,” RCLSC Executive Director Chad Wagner said. “The packages will go to veterans in the

province from diverse backgrounds who may have served in Afghanistan, Korea or even the Second World War.” In addition, this year the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Regina Branch have provided information regarding resources and contacts relating to mental health issues to the care packages.

“It is an honour to be

asked and we are thrilled to be able to show appreciation for the men and women who have done so much for each of us,” CMHA-Regina Branch Director of Community Engagement Shannon Patton said. “We also want to help get the word out of the importance of caring for our mental health.”

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CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER Continued from Page 8 four per cent, he said.

Moe pointed out health care has evolved and grown to include longterm care, mental health, occupational therapy and various other therapies.

“But I would also say that across this nation, we have seen COVID has exposed some of the challenges that we have in our healthcare system. They’re different in different areas of the nation. But I would say that there has

been some exposed and I would say that this is an opportunity for the federal government to step in, in a very real way to become a funding partner, a more equitable funding partner with the provinces so that the provinces can address whatever those concerns may be, in our respective jurisdictions.”

Health care is now about 42 per cent of Saskatchewan’s budget, the lion’s share, according to Moe.

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HELP US RAISE $34,000 We are grateful to the many businesses, organizations and individuals who have made donations to help us put this vital equipment into our hospital.

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Farming for Health Committee Announces $107,595 raised in 2020 A12

December 18, 2020 | This Week Marketplace

The Farming for Health committee is pleased to announce that $107,595 was raised during the 2020 crop year. Co-chairs Larry Hilworth and Al Mitchell presented a cheque to Ross Fisher of The Health Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase: an Ortho Gel workstation, a blood gas & carboxyhemoglobin analyzer with interface and a platelet incubator and agitator for the Lab; a stretcher for Day Surgery; hemodialysis chairs; a vaccine/medication fridge for the Operating Room; and, an end tidal C02 monitor for intensive care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a project that all of the participants believe in,â&#x20AC;? said Larry Hilworth, Co-Chair of the Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of work to farming this land; all of the businesses involved set aside their own business for a period of time to donate time, equipment or product to make this project successful. This project is a success because the people involved care and want to see the project succeed.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This project is possible because the City of Yorkton donates the land. The city allows us to lease the land for four years at a time at no charge. Providing us the land for several years at a time allows us to plan, and organize our efforts in the most efficient manner,â&#x20AC;? said Al Mitchell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This cheque we are presenting today is from the efforts of several businesses and individuals who believe in giving back to their community. Everyone working on this project understands we all have to work to make our communities better places to live work and raise our families,â&#x20AC;? continued Hilworth.

Members of the Farming for Health Committee are: Pattison Agriculture; Rocky Mountain Equipment; Mazer Group; Agratactics Agronomy; Miccar Aerial; Louis Dreyfus Company; Legacy Co-operative; and, Assiniboine Valley Transfer (AVT). In addition to

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The Farming for Health committee Co-chairs Larry Hilworth and Al Mitchell presented a cheque to Ross Fisher of The Health Foundation. these businesses there are a number of individuals and businesses that participate and contribute in the project.

This was the eighth year for the Farming for Health project. The committee reached their goal of set-

ting aside $1million for a new hospital in 2017; since then proceeds are used to purchase specific medical equipment that will enhance our local healthcare right away. In total Farming for Health has raised $1,478,183 for our local healthcare.

$40,000 of firefighting equipment recovered

by Canora RCMP during community patrol It was during a routine patrol in the community of Canora on Friday, November 27, when two police officers from Canora/Sturgis RCMP noticed two males acting suspiciously near the Canora Fire Hall.

The quick reaction and subsequent investigation by officers resulted in them recovering over $40,000.00 worth of equipment belonging to the local fire hall. A 21-year-old male and a 35-year-old male, both from Canora, were arrested and charged with Break and Enter and Theft over $5,000.00.

Canora Fire Chief Devon Sawka said the items taken include three brand-new breathing apparatuses, formal

uniforms, battery charges and ice augers used for making holes in dugout ice, so they can pull water for fighting fires.

All but two fire helmets were recovered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a small community and we cover three rural municipalities and the Town of Canora,â&#x20AC;? says Chief Sawka, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We slowly save up for these bigger purchases, like the new breathing apparatuses.

A theft of this nature can be enough to cripple a department. At the end of the day, they not only helped us, but the community as a whole.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community patrols by police are one of the most fundamental and important jobs a police officer can do,

but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all about crime prevention or potentially witnessing a crime happening,â&#x20AC;? says Sgt. Derek Friesen, Canora Detachment Commander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A police officer is tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the community, but to do this effectively the officer needs to know and understand the communities and the people they serve.

Patrolling allows an officer to learn their patrol area, which includes knowledge of back roads and layout of communities. One of the most important aspects of patrolling is meeting and talking with community members. Building and developing relationships with community

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ability to better serve those who need our help.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to thank [the officers],â&#x20AC;? says Chief

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The Commmunity Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) officially opened on Monday, Dec. 14, to provide funding for community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks.

Community Rink Affordability Grant Program returns Fulfilling a platform promise to communities around the province, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that registration for the reinstated Community Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) officially opened on Monday, Dec. 14, to provide funding for communityowned indoor skating and curling rinks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In reinstating the Community Rink Affordability Grant, we are helping communities keep ice rinks accessible and affordable across Saskatchewan,â&#x20AC;?

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rinks and the activities held at them, are important to the health and wellness of

communities and contribute to local residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life.â&#x20AC;?

The program will provide $2,500 a year per indoor ice surface to help cover the costs of operating rinks in villages, towns and cities.

First Nations, schools, and non-profits are all eligible and encouraged to register for the grant. The grant may be used to offset the cost of rink operations, minor capital upgrades or to outfit the facility with COVID-19 related expenditures. It is expected that more than 600 ice surfaces in nearly 400 communities will be eligible to receive this support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are grateful to the Government of

Saskatchewan for recognizing the escalating costs communities are facing in order to operate and maintain their rinks,â&#x20AC;? Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association President TJ Biemans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These facilities are integral to the vitality and wellbeing of our communities, with this funding coming at a time when that has never been more necessary.â&#x20AC;?

To learn more and register for CRAG, please complete the online form found on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.spra.sk.ca/crag.

Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2021.

Freeze up report showing various moisture conditions across Saskatchewan

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released its 2020 Conditions at Freeze-Up report, showing a mixed picture for moisture conditions across the province entering winter. In combination with the winter snowpack, this forecast becomes the initial conditions for the spring snowmelt runoff.

Most agricultural areas of the province entered the winter drier than normal, particularly the area east of Gravelbourg and south of Yorkton where severe dry conditions exist.

Exceptions are areas in the extreme southwest and northern portions of the grain belt where conditions at freeze-up were near normal.

While most larger water supply reservoirs in the south have adequate supplies, sur-

face water users who rely on smaller reservoirs or dugouts have been impacted by the dry conditions. This includes both diminished supplies and quality.

Over northern areas of the province, well above normal rainfall in late spring and throughout the summer has resulted in conditions at freeze-up that are wetter than normal. This is particularly true for the Churchill River Basin where flows at the end of October were at or near record levels for this time of year. Winter flows within northern areas are expected to remain above normal throughout the winter. Wet conditions in the north will increase the risk of above normal runoff in spring 2021.

Compared to the south where conditions

at freeze-up were much drier, the infiltration capacity of the soils and storage capacity within wetland areas will be higher, reducing the risk of above normal runoff come spring. Over these southern areas, above normal snowfall would likely be needed to result in sufficient runoff to replenish surface water supplies in spring 2021.

Current long-range forecasts and climate indices suggest above normal precipitation and below normal temperature over the winter months.

The full report can be found at www.wsask.ca/ PageFiles/250/2020%20 Conditions%20at%20 Freeze-up%20Report. pdf.

WSA will release their initial Spring Runoff Outlook in early February.

Moe says Trudeau and McKenna lied about carbon tax, headed to $170/T This Week Marketplace | December 18, 2020

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Ottawa, Regina â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Dec. 11, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the next major environmental initiatives with reference to climate change, and the cornerstone is an increase of the federal carbon tax from the current $30 per tonne of CO2 to $170 per tonne by 2030.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe replied that the prime minister and his then-environment minister lied about the carbon tax.

The new plan is called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy.â&#x20AC;?

Trudeau said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we continue to address the impacts of COVID-19 and ensure our strong economic recovery, we must also continue to fight climate change for the good of Canadians, our economy, and our planet.

Canadians donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to choose between clean air and good jobs. This strengthened climate plan will help us build a healthier, fairer, and more resilient future that we can be proud to pass on to our children and grandchildren.â&#x20AC;?

The plan repeatedly refers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;carbon pollution.â&#x20AC;?

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With the carbon tax now slated to rise to $170 per tonne of CO2 by 2030, coal-fired power production may prove untenable long before the mandated phase-out of coal. ed in 2019 at $20 per tonne, and was initially meant to rise $10 per tonne each year to 2022, when it would then be $50 per tonne. The new announcement will mean an increase of $15 per tonne for the eight following years, such that by 2030, the tax will be $170 per tonne. The federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backgrounder noted this will be done â&#x20AC;&#x153;while returning the proceeds back to households such that the majority receive

more money back than they pay in provinces where the federal system applies.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the continually increasing carbon tax, the federal government will be imposing a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clean Fuel Standard,â&#x20AC;? with the intention of reducing carbon intensities. Initially this was meant to be applied to solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, but the Dec. 11 announcement backgrounder noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the

context of the continued increase to the carbon price, the scope of the Clean Fuel Standard has been narrowed to cover only liquid fossil fuels.â&#x20AC;?

Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has in recent months repeatedly referred to the Clean Fuel Standard as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;second carbon tax.â&#x20AC;?

The plan noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Government will continue to return all proceeds back to Canadian families and their com-

munities, ensuring that the majority of households receive more in payments than they face in costs. These payments will move from annual to quarterly payments starting as early as 2022.â&#x20AC;?

It also says it will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;revenue neutral.â&#x20AC;?

Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and notably the former Minister of Environment and Climate Change who initially implemented the carbon tax, said in a release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Climate action is about good jobs, Canadian innovation, clean air and water, more inclusive communities and, most of all, a better future for our kids. If we take the same approach to the climate crisis as we are to the COVID-19 pandemic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; urgency, sciencebased decisions, working together across borders and focusing on the planet we want for everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we will win the race against climate too.â&#x20AC;?

Saskatchewan response Premier Scott Moe pulled no punches in his response, which he released in an emailed statement on Dec. 11.

Moe said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justin Trudeau and Catherine McKenna lied to Canadians. Just before the last election they vowed that they would not raise the carbon

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tax. Trudeau has now announced that the carbon tax will be jacked up nearly six times what it is today by 2030. This massive increase comes at a time when hardworking families in Saskatchewan are looking for certainty, not added costs. Now is not the time to hike the cost of living by increasing fuel and adding uncertainty to our economic drivers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Trudeau government should be showing leadership, working with provinces, and working in partnership to invest in the pathways needed to reduce emissions. The focus should be on new technology and innovation in our industries, such as carbon capture and storage or electrifying flare gas emissions, rather than focusing on a single carbon tax that will increase the cost of everything. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Trudeau government had previously committed to consultations on any increase to the carbon tax beyond 2022, but no such consultations with myself, the Environment Minister or the province occurred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our government will continue fighting this ineffective and unconstitutional carbon tax that only serves to penalize the daily activities and livelihoods of Saskatchewan people.â&#x20AC;?

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce Agriculture Student Scholarship municating about food production.

The scholarship has offered me so much,â&#x20AC;? winner of the 2020 scholarship Mackenzie Van Damme said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By helping to fund my education, I am able to learn all about agriculture, meet new people and spark an even greater passion for the field.â&#x20AC;?

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;transparency.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Applicants of the scholarship are encouraged to explore what transparency is and how it is connected to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of modern agriculture.

Students are invited to submit a creative three-minute video or 1,000-word essay discussing transparency in agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to students in Grade 12 and/ or recent graduates entering agriculturerelated post-secondary studies in 2021. One winning scholarship of $4,000 and three runnerup scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2021. For more information on the Saskatchewan

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