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Canora mayor looking forward to great things in 2021 Courtesy of Canora Courier

by Mayor Mike Kwas Despite the uncertainty and widespread disruptions caused by COVID-19, Canora had another remarkable year in 2020 and town council is looking forward to more progress in 2021.

It is not uncommon for people to focus on the things that a town council does not achieve.

Council members do not ignore what some people perceive to be a problem or a priority – they too are residents and taxpayers. However, the list is never-ending and the resources and finances of the Town are finite.

Everyone would like first-class service, facilities and infrastructure,

but all for what they deem a reasonable amount of taxes. This means council has to do the best they can while prioritizing what gets done and when.

With that in mind, council can point to many accomplishments in the past year, including continued infrastructure renewal with the replacement of water mains on Eighth Avenue West. Most of the water mains in town have been replaced, with just a few streets left to be done.

Due to public health guidelines, Canora in Bloom and the Winter Lights Festival were not able to develop into the usual full-scale events, but everyone once again experienced a breathtaking lights display at

In spite of a difficult 2020, Mayor Mike Kwas sees a strong year ahead for Canora.

King George Park that was made possible through local sponsorship. This year, the display was even expanded

outside the park.

Council continued its goal of improving property standards throughout town, with the assistance of the Commissionaires.

Recreation facility upgrades continued with significant compressor work at both rinks and the ongoing improvements to ball diamonds, including Al Sapieha Field.

Thanks to some additional funding from the provincial government, the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) made possible the completion of some projects that have been put off for years, including a new Public Works storage building and south sign corridor upgrades.

The Town went through a general election in 2020 which resulted in four new council members, including myself as mayor.

This council is eager to implement its goals and ideas moving forward into 2021 and the rest of its four-year term.

Council will soon begin annual budget discussions, but has already made some bigger commitments for this year.

One of the biggest and most exciting projects that the community has seen for awhile will be the construction of a new aquatic facility. If everything goes according to plan, construction of a new swimming pool, building and related infrastructure will begin

in the fall of 2021 and be ready for the 2022 swim season.

This year should also see the construction of a transfer station to replace the existing landfill. The switch from a landfill to transfer station and subsequent decommissioning of the existing garbage dump is a multi-year project that will cost more than $3 million.

This work should solidify the Town’s solid waste management system for decades to come.

Our community has so many great things going for it, and council will continue to work with residents and local business owners to keep Canora a friendly, welcoming and pleasing community for everyone.

Skiers learn a different type of skiing Courtesy of Preeceville Progress Preeceville Nordic Ski club members learned many different skills and techniques when the club featured a one-day ski session with Robin Butler, ski instructor from Saskatoon.

Butler works with CCS (Cross Country Saskatchewan), which is the Provincial Sport Governing Body for cross country skiing in

Saskatchewan.

“In a ‘normal’ year, CCS would hold a series of training camps where we would bring skiers together from all across the province to a common location for a weekend of skiing related activities,” said Butler.

“We would also have a series of races, our Sask Cup Series, at different host clubs, where skiers would all converge. This year, however, as we are all aware is not a normal

The Preeceville Nordic Ski club hosted a one-day ski session with special instructors Kathy and Robin Butler of Saskatoon. Individuals enrolled in the lessons, from left, were: Kathy Butler, Alex Prestie, Ray Bailey (coach), Luke Sandager, Isiah Maier, Eric Prestie, Robin Butler (instructor), Hudson Maier and Erik Sandager.

year. We’ve had to cancel our early season ski camps as well as all of our races, but the idea was floated that since we could not bring everyone together as in the past, we could focus on smaller sessions and take them directly to the clubs. Our “mini-camp” concept takes skiing out to the clubs where we can keep the clubs and kids actively participating but staying within all public health guidelines and requirements.

CCS is more than just racing and competition, and is affiliated with all

aspects of cross country skiing in the province.

“My focus, however, is mainly around working with clubs towards building and developing the racers and high performance athletes of the future,” explained Butler. “The global pandemic has shut down most activities and completely curtailed large skiing ‘events,’ but has actually caused a huge surge in cross country skiing in general. Since people can’t go to the gym, just slam on the skis and hit the trails. The sport’s popularity has

Avid skiers from the Preeceville Nordic Ski Club enjoyed putting into practise their new skills learned in the one-day ski session held in Preeceville.

taken off this year. While we are restricted in what we can and cannot do, the nature of our sport, being individual anyway, and its surge in popularity has opened up growth opportunities for us.”

So far they have held “mini-camps” in Humboldt, Shellbrook and Preeceville, with more planned for Yorkton and Lumsden.

“I bring my wife Kathy along as my ‘official GoPro-ographer’ (as I call her) and we run the mini-camps on a tailormade basis depending on the location and participant level. Levels of development differ between ski clubs so we adjust the activity levels to suit the participants.

Some clubs have a strong competitive leaning so I make the camp more race-training focused while others are more recreational so I tone down the competitive stuff.

“The Preeceville group of kids were fantastic and once we got into the competitive stuff in the afternoon, the gloves came off and the real fun began. I’ve always found that even among those that say

they are purely recreational, when you set up fun little races, everyone tends to get that twinkle in their eye and puts the hammer down after I say go,” recalled Butler with a smile.

A typical session involves a couple of hours in the morning doing cross country ski basics and learning new or working on refining established ski techniques. The morning is usually the traditional “classic” technique of skiing, then after lunch they do basics again in ski-skating techniques.

“Depending on demand, at times I do a ‘lunch-and-learn’ where I will set up a ski waxing station to demonstrate waxing fundamentals,” said Butler. “Again, though, this is on demand, and usually the kids are already pretty tired from the morning and still have an afternoon to go. I always save the best for last by setting up what we call a ‘Spagility’ course. (Sp – speed, and the rest is of course agility).

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Think about how many intersections you pass through on a given day, including controlled and uncontrolled intersections, four-way stops, T-intersections, and merging onto higherspeed roadways. Are you confident you know what you’re supposed to do at each one?

SGI and law enforcement want you to think about that for January’s traffic safety spotlight on intersections.

On average, 2,503 people are injured and 31 people are killed at intersections each year. Many

fines for disobeying traffic laws at intersections could cost drivers $230 – for infractions from disobeying stop signs (rolling stops aren’t stops, for the record), to improper turns, to failing to properly yield the right of way. And that’s not to mention what could happen if a collision occurs.

Making sure you know the rules will protect other drivers and road users, as well as your wallet and your vehicle, when travelling through intersections.

“We want drivers to be extra alert when travelling through intersections,” said Penny McCune, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund.

“There is a lot happening at these junctures, with vehicles stopping, starting and turning, and pedestrians crossing.

Drivers should not assume that everyone

else will obey the rules of the road.”

To protect yourself and others when travelling through intersections, it is important to: • Ensure you’re in the correct lane for where you want to go.

Changing lanes at the last minute doesn’t give you a lot of time to check blind spots, and changing lanes while in an intersection might surprise others on the road.

• Speaking of which, signalling is a driver’s best friend for letting other drivers and pedestrians know what you intend to do.

• Give the road your full attention. There’s a reason you turn down the music when you’re looking for a street sign – you need to focus: on other vehicles, pedestrians, signs, lights, etc.

• Expect the unexpected. Remember IPDE

– identify, predict, decide, and execute. This helps you prepare for different situations on the road, so the brake lights in front of you don’t catch you off guard.

• Give other drivers room. Don’t tailgate or rush the light. Yellow lights are there to help safely clear the intersection, not so you can speed through at the last moment. And on that note, be sure you have enough room to clear the intersection when traffic is heavy. Blocking intersections is dangerous.

Stay tuned to SGI’s social media accounts (find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) this month, where we will be sharing tips on how to properly navigate many types of intersections. We just posted some videos with tips on how to handle four-way stops, uncontrolled inter-

sections, merging, U-turns, and roundabouts. If you want to do a deep dive into all things intersection related, check out the Drivers Handbook.

Training yourself to think about rail safety This year, SGI’s Traffic Safety Spotlights will have both a main focus and a sub-focus each month. This month, that sub-focus is on rail safety.

Railway crossings are another type of intersection that drivers may come across, with one big difference: trains always have the right of way and can take more than a kilometre to come to a complete stop. Drivers need to respect the size and power of trains, because when a motor vehicle collides with a train, the train always wins.

Collisions between trains and motor vehicles

result in an average of 16 collisions, nine injuries, and two deaths each year in Saskatchewan.

Railway crossing tips: • Be alert and prepared to stop – many train crossings, especially in rural Saskatchewan, are uncontrolled (no lights or stop arms) which makes it even more important to be aware • Never try to race through a crossing before a train arrives • Exercise caution around railway tracks even if you don’t see a train approaching • Be sure to look for multiple sets of tracks • Watch for other vehicles stopping in front of you • Never be put in a position where you are stopped on the tracks; if traffic is backed up, make sure there is room to fully cross the tracks before proceeding.

SKIERS Continued from Page 2 a course on the snow and then have them do all kinds of agility work like high speed cornering all while trying to ski as fast as they can. The gloves really come off when I ask if they want to be timed around the course.”

Butler said these activities all point toward the overall goal of the sessions, “to instil the love of skiing and keep the enthusiasm going and hopefully when we leave,

the kids are tired but itching for more.”

Butler and his wife Kathy compete at a professional level, skiing all over the country. They are part of the Saskatchewan Masters Cross Country Ski Association and the 2019 Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championships.

The one-day event featured two separate sessions, one with younger skiers and one with older skiers.

“Then lessons focused on classic skiing and a skate ski type of skiing.” said Megan Maier, coach for the younger skiers.

“The classic country skiing focused on skiing techniques and used the ski trails along the

Preeceville Lions Family walking and ski trails.

The skate skiing was held in the field along Annie Laurie Lake known as the golf driving range in the summer. This type of skiing was very new to our skiers, both focused on teaching new skills and techniques to become a faster and better skier,” she said.

The Preeceville Lions and the Preeceville Wildlife Club supplied additional fire pits for families to social distance and enjoy roasting hot dogs for lunch.

The Nordic Ski club is coached by Megan and Nathan Maier and Ray Bailey. Skiers meet twice a week to practice.

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EDITORIAL History is now completely beyond belief I pity the history teachers of the future.

They will, with a straight face, have to tell kids that there was a reality show host who became the president of the USA, who started promoting a baseless conspiracy theory that there was wide-spread election fraud that didn’t exist in order to retain power.

This inspired a bunch of conspiracy theorists who already believed he was the only person trying to stop a cabal of pedophiles who were both all-powerful and operated out of the basement of a pizza parlor, to attack the capitol building in order to somehow prevent his successor from being confirmed to be elected.

At this point the curious children will have questions, and then follow-up questions, and likely will believe that the teacher is pulling their leg and none of this could have possibly happened. The teacher will not have reached the point where they have to explain that in the wake of it people tried to claim that it was a false-flag operation by people who had the opposite political views of those who actually stormed the capital, even though there were people who were well known conspiracy theorists and supporters of that president happily taking pictures of themselves.

Two paragraphs cannot quite capture the full breadth and depth of the insane events that happened south of the border last week. It’s difficult to get a full grasp of what led us to this point, and it’s far from a simple and easy to unpack event, particularly someone who often uses this space for jokes.

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One of the takeaways, of many, is that there is a certain danger in conspiracy theories.

A major part of the attempted coup - and yes, that’s what it is, a peaceful protest doesn’t roam the building looking for senators to attack - was the conspiracy group “QAnon,” which is a collection of conspiracy theorists who believe a number of things, including the cabal of pedophiles thing mentioned above. They believe that the coming COVID-19 vaccine is a nefarious plan by Bill Gates to implant magic tracking chips that will also do mind control - not knowing that they would definitely notice an implanted microchip.

While, as a cat owner, I do wish they were capable of mind control since I’d like a button that convinced the cat that she shouldn’t jump on the countertops, this isn’t possible. It’s also not needed, since all of these

people are posting these wild theories on Facebook from their phones, so if anyone wanted to track them they would have an easy time. They also believe that there is no virus, even in the face of all those who died, and all those who are living with after effects from the disease.

These beliefs might be completely absurd, but they are also incredibly dangerous. It means a lot of people won’t be getting the vaccine, because they believe in the wild conspiracy theory, and they could get sick and even die from that. It means they could put the people who can’t get it due to allergies or other medical reasons at risk.

It’s easy - and fun - to make jokes about these people, but they’re also coping with an uncertain world. If you believe there’s a shadowy cabal out to get you, at least you know they care. They’re latching on to these conspiracy theories because they don’t want to believe that they were tricked by a reality show host. They don’t want to believe that there is a serious new disease that they could contract at any time, that happened purely due to chance, because that’s frightening. So they live in denial, and pursue things that reinforce that denial.

Last week proves that this isn’t just online, it isn’t just a bunch of people making stuff up on the internet.

It’s real, it’s dangerous, and it’s putting the world at risk. Encouraging it and exploiting it for personal gain is the worst thing anyone could do right now.

Even if there’s not - make up a bright side!

Now that we’ve made it into the new year, reminiscing thoughts of 2020 come to mind. More-so… searching for the “bright side”. Where to start?

Wasn’t it a fun challenge to hunt for toilet paper in the first half of 2020? I remember thinking that buying TP, for a virus that causes a runny nose, makes about as much sense as buying nasal spray and using that when racing to the toilet with diarrhea but… whatever.

Finding a cleaning product that promised to annihilate at least 99% of all our household germs was almost an impossibility to locate as well. I would

have never guessed that I would have no choice but to shop on-line for something as rare as… soap. The bright side… although close, we didn’t reach the inevitability of using magazine pages to wipe ourselves!

Fall and winter 2020 ah the memories!

Over a year ago, my husband and I decided to plan a hot holiday for late 2020/early 2021. Now, since we’ve been encouraged not to travel (unlike some politicians, apparently) we cancelled. The bright side…at least I didn’t have to pack and we saved some money!

As I look across the room, at the only person

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Revisited I’ve been with for these many, many… many… months, I paste a grin on my face. Although he’s pretty, I dream of another landscape - the one where children descend upon us with noisy laughter and hugs. You know - when the house is full and the woman in charge

spends her holiday slaving over a hot stove, cooking large meals with endless snacks, for those gracing us with their presence. What fun we missed not cleaning up the grape pop spilled onto the white shag carpet in the basement this year and the inevitable

washing of the mattress that one grandchild was sure was just “sweated on” during the night. The bright side… perhaps enough said.

Imagine my surprise when I got a loving text from my dear husband, asking me which kind of wood I’d prefer for the urn he’s making me.

Apparently he needs a new “landscape” as well but he may be taking it to the next level. No worries… he’s making one for himself too and… I’m glad he’s found himself a bright, new hobby.

One of the most devastating occurrences in 2020, for both myself and my husband, was the loss of our cleaning lady. This

Saskatoon company providing 18,000 face shields and 4 million masks to Saskatchewan schools The Government of Saskatchewan has purchased 18,000 face shields and 4 million disposable masks from the Saskatoon-based company Benchmark Personal Protective Equipment to continue to help keep students and school staff safe.

“Our government is pleased to support Saskatchewan-based personal protective equipment suppliers while protecting students, school staff and families,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We continue to work closely with the education sector to iden-

tify how we can best support their school-based needs.”

The face masks and shields are the third batch of school personal protective equipment (PPE) the Government of Saskatchewan has purchased to ensure that students and staff continue to have daily access to masks. Each school-based staff member will have access to a face shield. The face shields and masks are being shipped directly to Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions and 26 independent schools starting today and continuing throughout this

week.

This new order of PPE supplies for schools that is being shipped this week is in addition to the 8.4 million disposable masks previously purchased by the Ministry of Education and distributed directly to provincial school divisions and

independent schools.

This is also in addition to masks that school divisions may have purchased on their own and masks that many parents are also providing for their children.

The new order of face shields is in addition to the 28,000 face shields that were provided to schools in the fall through a Canadian company based in Ontario.

“Benchmark PPE is extremely proud to be able to manufacture these critical PPE items in Saskatoon,” Benchmark Personal Protective Equipment Business Developer

Justin Stuart said. “It is of the utmost importance to keep students and staff in schools safe while in the classroom.”

A Request for Bids (RFB) is currently open on SaskTenders for 210,000 non-medical cloth face masks. The RFB closes on January 14 and the reusable masks are expected to be delivered directly to school divisions and independent schools by the end of January.

These supplies are being purchased using the $10 million allocated to the Ministry of Education for the purchase of PPE for schools.

gem of a person is truly missed. Before the pandemic we both openly agreed that if we had to choose between her and each other we’d both choose her. Bright side… we clean together now!

Right…

I’ve heard the talk that 2021 will bring happiness and “normality” to us again. I, being of a realistic and bordering on, cynical mind, thinks this is unlikely. The bright side, however, will be that no matter what is ahead… we should always be able to, at least, make up a bright side!

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Cultural importance of animals

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A recently released book delves into the traditional importance of three well known animals; the beaver, the bison, and the horse.

The book, not surprisingly titled Beaver, Bison, Horse: The Traditional Knowledge and Ecology of the Northern Great Plains by the late R. Grace Morgan endeavours to be “the seminal, anthropological account of Indigenous peoples’ relationship with essential fauna of the Plains region in Canada and the US., according to the release from the University of Regina Press, with the book centering on “traditional knowledge and ecology from an age before colonial settler invasions.”

The book “features deep analyses of beaver, bison and horse agriculture and habitat manipulation, which sustained Plains inhabitants for thousands of years,” noted the release.

With the author passed Yorkton This Week was able to arrange an interview with Brian Morgan and Kim Morgan regarding the book, beginning with some insight into the woman behind the book.

Dr. R. Grace Morgan “was an anthropologist, archaeologist, and a scientist, deeply connected to the prairies and passionate about its ecological complexity and the sustainable practices that early Indigenous inhabitants had with the land and its animal occupants,” began Brian.

“In earlier times, Grace had also been an accomplished classical violinist and opera singer, artistic qualities that

helped shape her innovative approach to research.

“Grace was also a wonderful cook who loved to entertain friends in her home.

“Another passion for Grace was reading science fiction novels.

“In every endeavor, she set a high achievement bar for herself and for her four children.”

Grace passed away in February 2016 from Ovarian cancer after many years of determined resistance.

Grace Morgan [née Hrytzak] was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan and raised in the small town of Yellow Creek, where her father worked as a schoolteacher and principal, where cultural life revolved around the local Ukrainian community.

“Regina was her home base while working on the book. It was also relatively close to the Qu’Appelle Valley Complex, Cottownwood Creek and Wascana Creek systems, where she conducted site excavations and environmental surveys for the book,” noted Brian.

Brian said the book’s design actually reflects his mother’s own makeup in basic ways.

“Grace’s work is uniquely interdisciplinary, which is evident in the organization of chapters in her book, each one illuminating a different component of the Northern Plains ecosystem and the kinds of systemic awareness that Plains Indigenous Peoples would need in order to survive in a highly precarious environment,” he explained.

“Traditional prohibitions against the hunting of beaver exemplified

this systemic recognition. Beaver damming practices guaranteed the provision of water in an environment susceptible to drought. These beaver-created water resources also served to attract bison herds in predictable ways, which supported Indigenous hunting practices on the Plains.

“A consistent feature of the book and Grace’s work in general, is its grounding in data and meticulous description of the evidence discovered.”

As for the basic idea of the book, Brian said it evolved over time.

City of Yorkton appoints Yellowhead delegates

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Councillor Randy Goulden will return for another term as Yorkton’s Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association.

Goulden will be joined by Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Councillors Ken Chyz and Quinn Haider as the City’s population warrants four voting representatives.

The four were approved by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.

“The Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association is a four province, non-profit association which was established in 1947 to promote the development, maintenance and use of the Yellowhead

Corridor as vital to Canada’s national transportation and national unity. Their mandate is advocacy for the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Yellowhead Highway, and promotion of its benefits and assets to industry, tourists, governments and communities,” explained Hippsley in making the recommendations.

“The City of Yorkton holds a membership in the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association. Councillor Randy Goulden had been appointed as the City of Yorkton’s representative since 2012.

Councillor Goulden has indicated that she is willing to continue to serve in this capacity for the 2020-2024 Council term.”

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“Grace’s MA studies and thesis, supervised by Professor George Arthur at U of R, was an important testing of her primary hypothesis, which forms the key idea for this book: that the Indigenous Peoples’ aversion to Beaver hunting on the Northern Plains reflected a system of ancient water management necessary for survival,” he explained.

“Evidence for this traditional wisdom could be found through a careful analysis of the regional setting (climate and geography), human-animal relationships, and the environmental, historical, and archaeological evidence available. Throughout her PhD studies and postPhD research, Grace was able refine and expand her understanding of this traditional ecological knowledge.

“Though Grace published several important articles in field-leading journals, and presented her research in academic conferences, this is her first and only full-length book publication.”

But why did she feel that the book was worth writing?

“Grace always felt that her work on ancient environmental practices

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would be relevant to contemporary problems of climate change, global warming, and drought, which was especially relevant environmental problems in Saskatchewan,” said Kim Morgam. “She deeply respected Indigenous stewardship of the natural habitat, recognizing that this environmental wisdom was not recognized nor taught in white settler schools and society in general.

“Grace was also a public advocate for the kinds of Indigenous habitat management she studied, often sharing her research with farmers and encouraging them to not interfere with beaver activity on their properties.”

Being a scholarly work meant the writing process was at times difficult.

“The writing itself was not an easy process,” said Kim. “It did require a lot of preparation and, at times, supplementary research, including further study in Elk Island Park after her PhD was completed.”

And, there were challenges.

“There were actually two equally challenging aspects to this project,” said Kim noting one was the process of production and editing, over several years, of a posthumous book nonIndigenous scholar, occurring in the broader context of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its calls for action, and secondly reconstructing an ecology on the Northern Plains that no longer exists.

In the end Grace was generally happy with what she had created, said Kim. “Mostly ‘yes’ in terms of being satisfied,” she said, adding the caveat “she was very passionate about her research and sometimes frustrated by its reception, recognizing that her work was ahead of its time.”

As for an audience, Kim said academics in related fields are certainly part of Grace’s target audience, adding “at the same time the book is of interest for people concerned about environmental issues, and those who wish to learn more about Indigenous life in Canada prior to European contact and its consequences.

“As Jim Daschuck, author of Clearing the Plains (2014) writes in the forward, “Grace Morgan has written an ecological lament for a lost way of life that took place in an environment that no longer exists.”

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New helium developments highlight drilling activity

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Estevan – One week into the new year, Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet is up and running, with 29 rigs in the field on Jan. 8, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca).

Those 29 rigs also mark a high point in drilling since spring breakup in March of 2020.

Breakup coincided with the collapse of oil prices, resulting in zero rigs drilling from late-May until mid-July. Activity slowly crept up to a peak of 19 on Dec. 12 before the Christmas shutdown.

Traditionally almost all rigs shut down for a two-week period over Christmas and resume work right after new year’s, going until spring breakup.

Saskatchewan enters 2021 with a much-diminished fleet of rigs. After spending most of the last decade with around 120 registered drilling rigs in the province, a couple waves of retirements have reduced the Saskatchewan fleet to 94.

With 29 now working, that makes for a 31 per cent utilization rate.

Notably, two rigs are drilling for oil in areas that have not seen much activity in several years, near Lake Alma and

Redvers. A brand-new helium company, Royal Helium Ltd., also started its first well a few days ago. It joined North American Helium Inc., which also had a rig going in a new area.

Crescent Point Energy Corp. had seven rigs going across the province, with the bulk in southeast Saskatchewan.

Starting in that region, one Crescent Point rig was drilling for the Torquay formation southeast of Lake Alma, which is a little further west than the company usually operates. However, a couple years ago the company made a significant land purchase in this area, prospective for the Lodgepole formation.

Their second rig was working in their core area southeast of Oungre.

Both of these rigs were considered in the Flat Lake area.

The next two rigs are in areas the company hasn’t done a lot of drilling in for quite a while.

Crescent Point’s third rig was south of Benson on Highway 47 at the Lampman turnoff, and the fourth was just east of Kisbey.

The fifth rig was northeast of Stoughton.

Triland Energy Inc. was drilling south of Arcola with one rig.

Two rigs were drilling just north of Lampman, one for Spectrum

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Royal Helium Ltd. spudded its very first well on Jan. 6 east of Climax. This now marks the fifth area of helium development in southwest Saskatchewan in recent years, joining wells at Mankota, Consul, Swift Current and Battrum.

Battrum is also a new area being developed, by North American Helium, the came company that has drilled several wells near Consul.

Resource Group Inc. and the other for Torc Oil & Gas (which was recently absorbed by Whitecap Resources Inc.). Its third rig in the area was drilling east of Redvers, another area which has seen very little activity for quite a while.

Torc (Whitecap) had another rig working at Huntoon.

About halfway between Benson and Lampman as the crow flies, Astra Oil Corp. had one rig turning to the right.

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Moving to southwest Saskatchewan, Royal Helium Ltd. spudded its first helium well a few days earlier drilling east of Climax. Crescent Point had a rig working near Frontier, drilling for oil at Rapdan.

West of Swift Current, Whitecap Resources Inc. was drilling with one rig.

At Battrum, northwest of Swift Current, North American Helium was drilling a helium well into the PreCambrian.

This is notable in that the company had, up until recently, been punching several holes northwest of Consul, in the extreme southwest. The shift to Battrum indicates a whole new area of helium development. With Weil Helium’s previous wells near Mankota, Royal Helium’s first well at Climax, North American Helium’s several wells at Consul and now this new development at Battrum, plus a historical helium-producing well near Swift Current, this marks a total of five heli-

um development areas across the southwest portion of the province to date.

In west central Saskatchewan, Crescent Point was drilling at Plato. Whitecap had rigs at Inglenook (southwest of Kindersley) and Eagle Lake (northeast of Kindersley).

Teine Energy Ltd. had rigs at Kiyiu Lake (northeast of Kindersley) and Dodsland.

Baytex Energy Ltd. had rigs at Dodsland and Ethmuir Lake (west of Kerrobert).

In the northwest, all the activity was north of the North Saskatchewan River. The difference was that instead of unusually just one, company, Husky, working, there were three.

Husky itself is not longer Husky. After 74 years working in the region, it is now Cenovus Energy, although Rig Locator still lists it as Husky. They had rigs going at Brightsand Lake, Rush Lake and two at Edam.

Gear Energy Ltd. had one rig at Paradise Hill.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited had one rig just northeast of Maidstone. This rig, Stampede Drilling Rig 14, is notable in that Stampede, whose operations are based in Estevan, has typically worked in southeast Saskatchewan.

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Three local players sign with the Thunder

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Regina Thunder has been watching the Yorkton Raider Gridders, and they like what they see. Three YRHS students will be headed to Regina this year, playing for the Thunder next season. Kenton Effa, Reese McCormick and Jaxon Boyda will all be headed to Regina.

Coach Scott McCaulay said that he’s always looking to Yorkton for players because of Yorkton Minor Football’s success on the field. He said that for him, it’s always a team to look at, because the wins have proven that these players know football. The consistency of the team and the system Roby Sharpe, Ryan Effa and Jason Boyda have created has made the team a go-to when the Thunder looks to add to the roster each year. “They come in, they’ve been coached well, and they know how to win.�

The team has been watching these players since Grade 10, and McCormick said that they know that the Yorkton coaches tell the truth when it comes to how the team performs.

McCormick is “a little bit of a phenom� said McCaulay, though little might be the wrong word, since he is 6’3� and 300 lbs. with a lot of muscle. “He plays that interior d-line position real good, where he’s strong and able to deliver a blow, keep control of the offensive linemen.�

Effa is a really coachable kid with a high football IQ, said McCaulay. “Definitely smart, aggressive and fast. He’s a guy who can easily come in and play linebacker or even defensive back for us.

Boyda is tough and aggressive, said McCaulay, and he knows how to win championships. “Football is in his family’s blood.�

Bringing three players from the locker room might bring some chemistry between the three of

them, but McCaulay said that he hopes that chemistry can transfer to the rest of the team, and they can connect with everyone in the locker room as well, to Effa is excited to have the chance to play football again at a higher level.

As for being one of three signed to the team, Effa said it makes it even better. “It’s going to be awesome just to play with the guys you won a championship with again... We’re all super close.�

McCormick said that for him, playing for a

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While it has been a challenge to stay fit through the pandemic, Effa and McCormick said

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Saskatchewan Leads Nation In Export Growth First Among The Provinces In YearTo-Date And Year-Over-Year Growth New merchandise export sales statistics for November 2020 show Saskatchewan was up by 12.6 per cent, compared to November 2019. That was the highest percentage increase among the provinces, and more than double the percentage increase of the second closest province. On a national basis, exports were down by 2.5 per cent. The value of exports in November 2020 was $2.7 billion.

“The fact that Saskatchewan’s exports have not only held steady during the COVID-19 pandemic, but have

grown, is truly remarkable,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “It is a testament to the resilience of our exporting industries and the fact that the world continues to need what Saskatchewan has.”

In the first eleven months of 2020, exports were up in Saskatchewan by 3.3 per cent compared to a 13.0 per cent decline nationally. Saskatchewan was also first among the provinces year-todate, and one of only two provinces that saw an increase rather than a decrease.

Increases in exports were led by farm and intermediate food products.

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Another major hit to farm income APAS releases first updated estimate of impacts of carbon tax on agriculture January 7, 2021 (Regina, SK) – In December 2020, the federal government announced that the carbon tax will increase to $170 per tonne by 2030. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released updated estimates of the impact this increase will have on farmers.

“Our updated numbers show that the cost of producing wheat could go up to over $12.50 per acre in 2030 due to the carbon tax,” said APAS President Todd Lewis. “This cost increase is carried entirely by farmers and can’t be passed along to our customers.

We’re looking at a reduction of

net farm income by hundreds of millions of dollars in Saskatchewan alone, and the modest rebates provided by the federal government won’t make up for these losses. It’s unsustainable for our members.”

The APAS estimates were calculated using key indirect costs that are not exempt from carbon taxation, such as rail and road transportation, electricity, and grain drying. These costs would be even higher in years like 2019, when most of the grain and oilseed crop required grain drying due to a wet harvest.

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add costs to a producer’s bottom line it creates incentives for them to convert grasslands and other natural carbon sinks into cropland just to remain viable,” he said. “That works directly against the goals of the policy. Agricultural producers have waited decades to see some recognition of our environmental stewardship, and we have seen a lot of lip service, but not much concrete action.”

Lewis concluded that APAS has been working very hard on engaging federal decision makers on the issue of carbon taxation, and that this advocacy would continue until the problem is addressed. “Our members expect us to stay on this issue until our concerns

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2020 Saskatchewan clubroot distribution map released Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskCanola released the 2020 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map, which outlines the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified.

Clubroot is a declared pest under Saskatchewan’s Pest Control Act. Visible clubroot symptoms have been confirmed in 75 commercial canola fields since 2017. This has increased by 24 fields since the last update one year ago. The number of fields with the clubroot pathogen detected where there were no visible symptoms also increased by 18 in 2020, for a total of 29 fields. These results are compiled annually via ministry surveys and reports/samples submitted to the ministry and SaskCanola by producers and agrologists.

“Tracking, early detection and management of clubroot will allow producers to prevent substantial yield loss,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “Education and awareness of clubroot

continue to be a priority to help growers and industry members prevent the further spread of the disease within Saskatchewan.”

Last year, the ministry and SaskCanola offered producers the opportunity to take home soil testing bags to fill and mail in for testing. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soil testing bags could not be picked up at events such as Ag in Motion, as in previous years. However, producers and agrologists were still able to receive a free soil testing bag via the ministry’s website, or from a regional office, SaskCanola office or their division plant health officer.

Distribution of testing bags was aided by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ participation in the 2020 clubroot monitoring program.

In all, 231 soil samples were submitted and sent to Discovery Seed Labs, where they were tested for the clubroot pathogen. Of these soil samples, 11 returned positive results. SaskCanola covered the costs of each

test.

“Surveying the province for the disease is important to ensure that we are making our decisions about management on evidence and data,” SaskCanola Board of Directors Chair Wayne Truman said. “We continue to encourage farmers to test their soil for clubroot so that it can be caught early and reduce

the potential impact on yield.”

The goal of the tests is to detect the pathogen when spore levels are low to minimize potential impact on canola yields. A proactive and science-based clubroot management strategy should include the use of clubroot-resistant canola varieties in a minimum three-year rotation. An

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Over 966 fields were examined during the 2020 clubroot monitoring program. The landowners of all fields with visible clubroot symptoms or fields with the presence of the pathogen have been contacted.

The locations of these fields have also been shared with the appropriate RM office if they had enacted a clubroot-specific bylaw. All clubroot-infested fields will be monitored by an appointed pest control officer. The specific land locations are not shared publicly to protect the privacy of producers.

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Kamsack family overwhelmed by support from around the world Courtesy of Kamsack Times A Kamsack family has been busy keeping up with all of the media interviews and messages of support regarding an incident that happened on the cusp of the holiday break in December.

At the centre of the story, 10 year-old Isabella Kulak wore a handmade ribbon skirt to her school’s “formal day� event. Ribbon skirts are treasured sacred garments in Indigenous culture, and Isabella’s skirt was a reflection of pride

On a Facebook group, Judy Pelly of Saskatoon, added a photo of herself in a ribbon skirt to show solidarity with her sister’s granddaughter, Isabella Kulak.

Photo from Judy Pelly/ Facebook.

for her ancestry, which is a blend of First Nation and Ukrainian.

During the school event, a staff member took the young girl aside and offered her personal opinion that Isabella’s outfit did not match and was not appropriate for the event. She went on to compare the dress to that of a store bought dress worn by a fellow student.

The incident has since fueled a movement of solidarity from across Canada and around the globe. Isabella’s aunt, Judy Pelly, told the Kamsack Times that a Facebook support group for Isabella and the Kulak family had soared to a membership of over 4,400 by early January.

Thousands of women and girls have posted photos of themselves in ribbon skirts, as well as men in ribbon shirts.

In addition to cash and gifts, people around the world have offered messages of cultural pride and encouragement to Isabella, and numerous national news outlets have picked up the story.

On January 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned Isabella by name during his address to the nation that encouraged the country to come together in trying times. “The family is so grateful for the support that has come in from all over the world,� said Pelly. “Although this was a hard lesson, we wish no negativity towards the staff member involved.

We are a forgiving and positive people. We see this as an opportunity to expand cultural awareness and exercise reconciliation.�

Pelly said the staff member involved, the

principal at the school, as well as the division representatives have been apologetic and respectful in response to the incident. “My sister, Stella, is an Elder at the school.

She is Isabella’s grandmother. In a tour, I was invited to a circular room with a very nice round rug that showed the four quadrants. From the bulletins on the wall, I could see the school is supporting the seven teachings of our culture, and I was told the room was built with a special ventilation system to accommodate smudging.

We can see that there are already good efforts for cultural respect in place, but there is more work to do to train staff regarding sensitivity of the many First Nations people that live in the area.�

In a press release by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, all school boards and divisions across the country were called on to participate in a Ribbon Skirt Day to honour all women and girls and bring awareness to the important teachings and meanings behind the First Nations tradition of making and wearing ribbon skirts. “We are a proud people full of culture, traditions, prayers and ceremony. We encourage all school staff, teachers and students to participate and use this as a learning opportunity in and out of the classroom,� said FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron. “Our rich cultural history and traditional teaching are

The Kulak Family of Kamsack has been swept up in a whirlwind of media attention since an incident of cultural shaming turned into a movement of pride and awareness. Parents Chris and Lana, standing with six of their daughters, pose for one of many photos picked up by various news outlets. Photo from Judy Pelly/ Facebook. sometimes expressed through our clothing items and regalia and for many in our communities, ribbon skirts and shirts are sacred gifts that are worn with pride as an expression of our identity and to honour those around us.� “First Nation women and girls hold much pride and tradition in their ribbon skirts, as do our men and boys with their ribbon shirts. They are made by hand, with love and prayer and hold a very sacred meaning for the woman or girl wearing it and the person who made it� explained FSIN Vice Chief Heather Bear. “We want to encourage everyone to wear their ribbon skirts or a ribbon shirt to show support and stand in solidarity with Isabella Kulak.�

According to Isabella’s aunt the family is feeling exhausted by the whirlwind of media interviews.

“They are tired,� said Pelly. “They are parents to seven girls. This all seemed to come out of nowhere, but Isabella and all of the family understand how important their responsibility is. Isabella would like to say Megwetch to all the people that have supported her during

this sad yet victorious time for all Indigenous women. Please stay proud, resilient and powerful. Stay strong.

With our continued prayers we will remain positive and united and seek recognition we deserve.

Power to all of you and keep rocking your beautiful ribbon skirts.�

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Sandy Beach Jack Saturday (Jan. 9), was a particularly good day for Chris Rakochy. With the unseasonably warm weather Rakochy went ice fishing at Sandy Beach on Good Spirit Lake, and managed to catch a big one. Before

the afternoon’s fishing was complete Rakochy landed a Northern Pike that tipped the scales at 22 pounds and measured out at 43 inches in length.

This recipe for “Creamy Cashew Spread” from “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International Ltd.) by the editors of Publications International can meet various dietary needs.

Although a vegan recipe, it certainly can appeal to anyone who appreciates tasty dips and spreads.

CREAMY CASHEW SPREAD Makes about 1⁄2 cup •1 cup raw cashews •2 tablespoons lemon juice •1 tablespoon tahini •1⁄2 teaspoon salt

•1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper •2 teaspoons minced fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or oregano (optional) •Assorted bread toasts and/or crackers Rinse cashews and place in a medium bowl.

Cover with water by at least 2 inches. Soak 4 hours or overnight. Drain cashews, reserving soaking water.

Place cashews, 2 tablespoons reserved water, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper in food processor or blend-

er; process for several minutes or until smooth.

Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Stir in herbs, if desired, just before serving. Serve with assorted bread toasts and/or crackers.

Tip: Use this dip as a spread for sandwiches or as a pasta topping. Thin it with additional liquid as needed. You can also use it in place of sour cream as a topping for tacos and chili.

Did you know? - activities Extracurricular activities have long been touted as a great way for prospective college students to bolster their college applications. Students may be surprised to learn just what participation in such activities may suggest to college admissions officers. According to The Princeton Review®, scattered involvement in an extracurricular activity, regardless of what that activity is, may give college admissions officers a poor impression of applicants, suggesting a student lacks the commitment and passion of applicants who were more deeply involved in their extracurricular activities.

While students should not continue to participate in an activity they don’t enjoy, they may benefit from spending more time researching certain activities to ensure they choose one they’re

willing to commit to long-term. Such a commitment suggests to admissions officers that a student is willing to go through the ups and downs that typically come with engaging oneself in an activity. An ability to handle those ups and downs without giving up suggests students will be able to handle the ups and downs of college life as well.

The Princeton Review® also notes that students who choose to work instead of participating in an extracurricular activity should not downplay such decisions on their applications, particularly if they were helping to support their families. The decision to help support a family demonstrates character and can indicate maturity to college admissions officers. Each of those traits can bolster an applicant’s candidacy.

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Dangers associated with atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib, is a heart condition characterized by a quivering or irregular heartbeat, called arrhythmia, says the American Heart Association. Millions of people across the globe currently live with AFib. When a person has AFib, the heart’s two upper chambers, known as the atria, beat chaotically and do not coordinate with the two lower chambers, states the Mayo Clinic. AFib can cause heart palpitations,

shortness of breath and weakness. AFib is not often life-threatening, and symptoms may come and go. However, side effects of the condition can be dangerous.

AFib often results in poor blood flow, which can cause pooling of blood in the atria. The AHA notes that the risks of clotting increase as blood pool. If a clots forms in the atria, it can be pumped out of the heart and reach the brain, potentially blocking off the blood sup-

ply to an artery in the brain. This is known as an embolic stroke.

AFib also can reduce the heart’s pumping capacity. An otherwise healthy heart may be able to compensate for this reduction in efficiency. But those with damaged heart muscle or valves cannot. AFib can trigger breathlessness and exercise intolerance and potentially coronary artery disease, offers Harvard Medical School.

Other problems from poor pumping can cause

blood to back up into the pulmonary veins, the vessels that return oxygenrich blood from the lungs to the heart. This can cause fluid in the lungs.

Fluid also can build up in the feet, ankles and legs.

There are various potential causes for AFib, including the following conditions: • high blood pressure • abnormal heart valves • previous heart attack • congenital heart defects

• overactive thyroid • exposure to stimulants • previous heart surgery • lung disease Some people with AFib do not have any heart defects or damage, and the cause is unclear.

The Mayo Clinic says treatment goals for AFib include resetting the rhythm or controlling the rate of the atrial valves, known as cardioversion.

This can be done electrically or through the use of drugs. Sometimes,

other therapies to control atrial fibrillation do not work. In these cases, a doctor may recommend a procedure to destroy the area of heart tissue that’s causing the erratic electrical signals and restore the heart to a normal rhythm. Medication to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk for stroke often are prescribed.

Atrial fibrillation can be scary, but it’s manageable and the life-threatening side effects that may accompany it oftentimes can be mitigated.

Why your hotel mattress feels like heaven (and how to bring that feeling home) (NC) — Choosing the right mattress is a longterm investment in your health and well-being.

To make a good choice for your home, take a cue from luxury hotelroom beds, which are designed to support the sound sleep of tens of thousands of guests, 365 nights a year.

“When we’re shopping for a mattress, we do lab testing, identify the best materials, bring in multiple mattress samples and have our associates test them,” explains David Rizzo, who works for Marriott International. “We ask for ratings on comfort level, firmness, body support and movement disruption. It takes 12 to 18 months just to research and select materials.”

such as by a restless sleeper. According to Rizzo, the innerspring is “bouncier.”

•Temperature preference. Consider how warm

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Not sure whether a firm or a soft mattress is better? Rizzo says the best gauge is to ask yourself, “Do I wake up with aches and pains?” If the answer is no, you’re golden.

An innerspring mattress has an encased array of springs with individual coils that are connected by a single helical wire. This wire creates continuous movement across the coil that minimizes disruption if the mattress is disturbed,

into an innerspring mattress promotes ventilation, which some people find keeps them pleasantly cool. To accomplish the same purpose with

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All mattresses have a core that is made up foam or innersprings or a combination of the two.

Today’s foam-core mattresses contain memory foam — a material engineered by NASA to keep astronauts comfortable in their seats. It’s special because it retains or “remembers” its shape, yielding to pressure from the sleeper’s body, then bouncing back once the pressure is removed.

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â&#x20AC;˘1/2 tbsp cumin â&#x20AC;˘2 to 3 tbsp of Tabasco Habanero pepper sauce (or if you prefer a milder option, use Tabasco Green) â&#x20AC;˘1/2 tsp sugar â&#x20AC;˘Juice of 1/2 a lemon â&#x20AC;˘Crumbled feta and parsley to taste Chop onions finely.

Dice eggplant and tomatoes into ½-inch cubes.

Place eggplant in a colander, and salt it to draw out liquids. Mince garlic finely.

Heat a large non-stick pan to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil and onion.

SautĂŠ on medium heat for 5 minutes, then lower heat to medium-low and cook for another 5.

When onions have turned golden, add 2 tbsp of oil and eggplant cubes. Let brown for a few minutes. When egg-

plant has soaked up all the oil, add remaining oil and toss eggplant to coat.

Continue browning for 10 minutes, turning pieces occasionally to ensure equal coverage until all have coloured evenly.

Add tomatoes. Stir occasionally until they all break down into a chunky sauce (approximately 15 to 25 minutes). Add chopped garlic cloves, spices and Tabasco sauce.

With a wooden spoon, make holes in the sauce and crack one egg per hole. Cover the pan and let the eggs cook on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are white and no longer translucent.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon, sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.

Whip up quick chili dinner Busy individuals sometimes think they have to skimp on home-cooked meals because there simply arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough hours in the day to prepare something fresh. While the drivethrough lane of the nearest fast-food establishment can be tempting, rest assured there are many dishes that can be whipped up in a flash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mise en placeâ&#x20AC;? is a French culinary term used to describe setting up ingredients in advance or â&#x20AC;&#x153;putting them in place.â&#x20AC;? Dicing, chopping and getting ingredients ready in the morning or the night before can make it easier to throw everything together when it comes time to cook. A recipe that also doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a long cook time, like this one for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turkey and Bean Chiliâ&#x20AC;? from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking Light: Dinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Readyâ&#x20AC;?

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7 key safety tips for snowmobilers January 18 to 26 is International Snowmobile Safety Week, an occasion during which snowmobilers are reminded about the importance of responsible riding.

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1. Gear up. Always wear a helmet and dress for the weather.

2. Be prepared. Bring along a safety kit that includes flares, basic tools and first-aid items.

3. Check your ride. Before heading out, make sure your snowmobile is tuned up and has enough gas and oil.

5. Ride with a buddy. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t head out on your own, and tell another person where you plan to go before you leave.

6. Avoid frozen lakes and rivers. Only ride on ice if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at least 25 centimetres thick.

5 reasons to try snowmobiling this winter If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been snowmobiling, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing. Here are five reasons to give it a try.

7. Never drive im paired. Operating a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs is both dangerous and illegal.

1. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe and easy. You shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be intimidated by the idea of riding a snowmobile. With the right safety precautions and proper instructions, snowmobiling is a safe activity for kids and adults alike.

Lastly, consider taking a snowmobile safety course, especially if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beginner. This will help you stay safe on your snowmobile and learn the local rules and regulations.

2. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great group activity. Snowmobiling is even more enjoyable when done with family or friends. Undertaking the adventure together is a great way to bond and create lasting memories.

4. Remain on the trail. Most accidents occur when riders stray from marked trails and run into hazards.

3. It lets you connect with nature. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something special about exploring hills, fields and forests when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blanketed in virgin snow.

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