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Canora branch among area Legions to receive federal funding Courtesy of Canora Courier Royal Canadian Legion members across the region have been advised that financial support will be coming their way through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund (VOESF), a program of Veterans Affairs Canada. The VOESF provides grants to non-profit and registered charitable organizations that support veterans and their families, according to a release. The grants are intended to help organizations with operational costs and financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The branches of the Royal Canadian Legion located within YorktonMelville receiving funding include: • Foam Lake—$13,585 • Kamsack— $6,625 • Quill Lake— $10,000 • Canora— $5,000 • Melville— $15,605 • Pleasantdale—$3,440 • Esterhazy— $14,871 • Norquay— $3,800 • Sheho— $12,560 • Yorkton— $15,605 Pat Thompson, President of the Canora branch, said the $5,000 in grant money was much needed and appreciated.

“When news of this first came out it was a sigh of relief for many area Legions that were struggling financially, ours included,” said

Thompson. “The money will be for operational needs. It will be used to pay monthly utilities and bills to keep the Legion open. Also the money will go to repairs that are needed at the Legion Dugout and contingency for any unforeseen issues that should arise.”

Thompson said the history of the Canora branch goes back to before the Great Depression.

“The Legion charter in this community was officially granted in 1928,” she explained. “So yes, this organization has been in our community supporting veterans and their families and the community for many years. The memories and community activities that are Legion-bound are important to our community, such as the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day Service and the school programs. We hope to continue to keep these functions and activities in Canora and the surrounding area that our Canora Branch serves.”

Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, also sits on the Standing Committee for Veterans Affairs. Wagantall said she is very pleased to see government support coming to assist Legions with the work they do to support veterans, having

heard first-hand of the challenges facing our veterans.

“In my work with the Standing Committee for Veterans Affairs, I receive calls from veterans from right across Canada who are seriously struggling, mentally and financially,” said Wagantall in the release.

“Many feel abandoned by their government due to a backlog of outstanding disability claims and issues with other services, but the one place those veterans can continue to turn to is the Legion.” Wagantall saidat a recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, the executive director of the Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command testified about the efficient work being done to care for the immediate needs of “our veterans.”

According to Wagantall, Executive Director Chad Wagner said Saskatchewan Command has the ability to assist quickly in areas that might not be as easy to access on a federal level.

“Mr. Wagner testified they can have a veteran come into their office at 10 a.m. in need of shelter, food or medical attention. Throughout their various networks – be it Social Services, Legion branches or various service groups – they can

The Canora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has received $5,000 in muchneeded funding to help pay for day-to-day expenses and continue its work in Canora and the surrounding area. have housing established, food provided, and usually a stream of income through Social Services, plus they can set up medical appointments and start the process for Veterans Affairs benefit claims, all by the end of the day. It’s all in the process and removing barriers, and it starts with empowering the

front line.

“The caring and efficient work of our Saskatchewan Command and local Legions is, and could be, even more significant in ensuring immediate emergency support and timely care for our veterans and their families, if the process was less onerous,” said Wagantall.

VOESF’s entire aid package was totaled at $20 million, with $14 million of that allocated to Legion branches across Canada. Legions had an opportunity to apply for first-round funding in November and December, with an addition call for applications from Legions anticipated in January.

Local athlete looking ahead to a promising football career Courtesy of Preeceville Progress Noah Keys, son of Kenneth Keys of the

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“I was never really interested in playing football. In the beginning it was always basketball,” said Keys.

“Basketball was my dad’s favourite sport but in my Grade 9 school year I tried out and fell in love with football.”

During his time playing on the National team he was a little overwhelmed with the magnitude and calibre of talent from the other players on the team, and said it was a very exciting time to play with 54 of the best high school football players from across the 50 states.

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Kamsack grandmother feeds the hungry from her own kitchen Courtesy of Kamsack Times American author and public speaker, Bob Goff was famously quoted on Twitter, “Everyone’s got an opinion; be an example.”

According to one area resident, being an example includes engaging in the Christian teaching of feeding the hungry.

Since November of 2020, Leona Dubois has been preparing bubbling pots of hot food in her home kitchen and taking them to out into the community to share with anyone who is hungry.

Dubois is not affiliated with any charity and she is not acting on the behalf of any church. According to Dubois, God has put it in her heart to prepare and share food, and she is simply answering the call.

On a brisk January day in Kamsack, Dubois and two of her friends, Mary Hare and Susan Michl stood behind the tailgate of a pick-up truck on Main Street. Bundled up in thick coats and hats, with only thin latex food service gloves on their hands, the three women braved the cold for more than an hour, offering a warm midday meal to anyone passing by.

The lid of a large pot released a puff of steam into the frosty air every

time Dubois scooped out a serving of her piping, homemade spaghetti.

Alongside Dubois, Hare would collect a plastic fork, napkin, and dinner bun to accompany each serving. On the sidewalk nearby, Michl stood at a fold-out table that had been adorned with cookies, muffins, and banana bread. A stack of colourful, handmade fleece scarves (which Dubois had received as a donation) were set out on the table of sweets – free to take, for anyone who could use a bit of warmth.

Some people would walk up to the hot lunch from familiar Kamsack loitering circles down the street. Some would roll up in cars while passengers hopped out to get food for family members waiting in their vehicles.

Others would pull right up to the tailgate food service and simply roll down a window for an impromptu type of drivethrough service. No matter who approached or in what manner, the women offered warm smiles and unrestricted food service. Despite no rules or limits on who could eat, each interested patron seemed to take just enough for themselves and sometimes a family member - all the while, expressing gratitude toward the women.

A young woman collecting goodies from the

Mary Hare (left) and Leona Dubois bring homemade hot food twice a week to share with anyone who is hungry on Main Street, Kamsack. baking table said, “You ladies are amazing. God bless you for doing this.”

“You have a beautiful and blessed day,” Dubois responded with a grin.

When Dubois saw a man approaching her from across the street, she called out, “Today is spaghetti. Would you like some?” The man nodded. As she handed him a heaped serving in a Styrofoam cup, the stranger discreetly slipped a folded twenty dollar

bill into her hand. She smiled and thanked him, and he quietly went on his way.

“This happens often,” confided Dubois. “It has been unbelievable. We don’t ask for any of it.

People just want to support what we are doing.”

After gathering enough food for herself and her son, a woman placed two five-dollar bills on the table.

“That’s all I got,” the woman said. “Thank you

guys so much for doing this. I didn’t have the energy to cook anything today.”

When the flow of hungry people slowed down, the women explained how they came together in the initiative to feed people in the downtown area.

Dubois said that she awoke one morning at her home in B.C. and the word “Kamsack” came to mind. She decided to Google the name and dis-

FOOTBALL CAREER Continued from Page 2 Tadmore and currently works at the Preeceville School as a caretaker, after previously being employed at Canora Composite School.

The younger Keys was only in Canada a short time when he applied to enrol at the University of Saskatchewan in the business program. Once he was accepted, the U of S Huskies football team eagerly recruited him to play with them for the 2020-2021 season.

“Being recruited as been a lifetime experience for me but before I could start any camp or school the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It caused everything to be put on hold. I have been taking some classes online for school but for the most part I am living back home with my dad until restrictions can be lifted.

The University football team is still trying to figure things out and how we can attend spring football camps with some

Noah Keys was recruited by the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team. sort of schedule,” he said.

Keys has played around with trying different positions on the football field but fell in love with defensive end. He received an Honourable Mentions trophy in his

Grade 12 football year as well as being part of the gold medal winning team at the National level.

Football in Canada is very different from the United States and he has done a lot of studying of

Noah Keys showed his defensive end moves as a football player. the different plays and getting acquainted with the different rules. In order to prepare himself for his new opportunity with the Huskies he has focused on his physical and mental abilities.

“I am working very hard to get myself ready for the next chapter in my life and am excited to have this great opportunity to showcase my talent as a student athlete,” he concluded.

covered it was a small town in Saskatchewan that she had never been to and knew nothing about. Leaning on her faith, Dubois would soon pack up and move to the town, despite having no friends or family in the area.

Dubois invited her grandchildren to live with her so they could make a fresh start in their lives. She has been a Kamsack resident for over four years now.

Recently, her good friend Mary Hare decided to follow her lead when she also moved to town in September.

“I actually met Mary when I was living in B.C.” said Dubois. “We were both living off-grid, out in the bush. My closest neighbour was eight kilometres away. One day, I took a drive out to meet my neighbour and it was Mary who invited me in.

We’ve been great friends since.”

Hare asked if Dubois might help her find an affordable house in town.

Dubois consulted her granddaughter for assistance. In just two days, her granddaughter, Bria, had not only found her a place to live, but the homeowner had decided to gift the property to Hare.

“You know, I had lived in Saskatchewan before.

There was a time when I gave away my home in Buchanan” said Hare. “It just goes to show – what goes around, really does come around.”

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Not touching some cultural touchstones The weird thing about cultural touchstones is that they don’t apply to everyone.

Take, for example, Tim Hortons. If you are Canadian, people automatically assume you’re a big fan of the big coffee chain, that you are drowning in rolled up rims and can’t function without double doubles. Even Americans immediately associate Canada with this particular coffee chain even though they’re not sure what it is. This has been genius branding on their part, and becoming part of the cultural fabric of a nation is a great way to sell coffee.

It also happens to be a great way to make someone feel as though they grew up in an alternate reality.

See, my first experience with Tim Hortons didn’t happen until well into adulthood. There was not one anywhere near my house. If we went to the city, why would we go to a coffee shop? And if we did want a donut or two, my sister was working at a competing chain while she worked through university so we would go there, not the old Timmy’s you know and possibly love.

The result is I don’t have the warm, fuzzy feeling people sometimes have about the place. It just didn’t exist to me until I was much older. So when people talk about how intrinsically Canadian the place is I

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Thinking I do with words... feel as though I grew up in a place that must have been somewhere else, since it was a great big Tim Horton’s desert.

I’ve been contemplating this as I watch preparation of outdoor ice surfaces.

This is, without question, a good thing, a fun way to put together an outdoor activity in a world where indoor activities are not quite an option yet. And yet I don’t skate.

I, briefly, knew how, as I was enrolled in figure skating because that’s what you do as a young kid. But I hated figure skating as a little kid, and I was desperate

to get out of it and that lingering dislike keeps me from the rink. It might have been the fault of the coach, I don’t remember, it might have been my strong resistance to dressing in costume for the sake of a routine of some sort – there is a picture of me dressed up as a bear and I look like a hostage. I convinced my mom to let me stop and I haven’t skated since.

But, in this county, we are supposed to love skating!

Not me, not ever. Even in school, when skating was part of gym class, I didn’t hit the ice. It’s because I straight up didn’t own skates, didn’t want my parents to buy me skates, and didn’t want to be anywhere near ice. I even had to run laps while others skated, and was happy to do that instead. This is possibly going to be shocking to many, including several people in this office, especially since skating is so traditionally Canadian.

This makes it mildly ironic that a figure skater introduced me to my fiancee, but I digress.

Sometimes you don’t relate to cultural touchstones because they’re too remote. Sometimes it’s because it’s just something you wound up disliking independently. But it’s important to remember that even when there’s something that is supposed to be part of a national fabric, not everyone shares that thread.

U.S. crisis shows need to speak truth to power As was demonstrated in the U.S. last week, many who are motivated by fear and ignorance are feeling emboldened — and desperate. It’s not just in the United States. Irrational, authoritarian, anti-science rhetoric and action has been heating up from Brazil to India to Hungary, and is fully entrenched in places like Russia and China.

With the growing realization that current economic and power structures are at best threatening our health and well-being and at worst the very survival of humanity, many people are calling for rapid change.

Those who benefit from today’s systems, or who have been convinced they do even as their own economic conditions worsen, are pushing back, fearful of losing their real or imagined privilege.

There was a time when the changes needed to avoid the worst of global heating, biodiversity loss and even increasing disease outbreaks could have been gradual, with minimal societal disruption. When, more than 30 years ago, NASA scientist James Hansen warned the U.S. Senate about climate disruption, shortly before I hosted a CBC radio special about it, there was still time for a smoother “transition.”

For the most part, those warnings weren’t heeded, but people in politics and industry continue to say we can’t change overnight and must ease away from fossil fuels and destructive industrial and agricultural practices that degrade and destroy the natural systems on which our health and survival depend.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world hard, but it’s also showing we can and must change our ways quickly if we want live well on this small blue planet.

Going back to “normal” means increasing consumerism, car culture, industrialization and destruction for the sake of a relatively recent economic system developed to shift the wartime economy to one

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Science Matters based on consumption, with little understanding of or regard for the consequences.

Consumerism provides a false sense of purpose and meaning. It doesn’t bring happiness or wellbeing. Its benefits increasingly accrue to those who perpetuate the system to enrich themselves, while those who have been convinced to grasp for crumbs fall further behind. During the pandemic alone, the world’s 500 richest people grew their wealth by almost US$2 trillion, while so many others suffered. The world’s wealthiest one per cent now owns half the global wealth.

In perpetuating false notions about the need to continually consume more to keep the economy going, to keep GDP rising, those in power have engendered a failure to remember what really brings meaning and happiness to our lives: community, connections to each other and the wider world, appreciation of nature. Of course, we need economic systems to coordinate labour, production and distribution for the basic necessities of food, water, shelter and clothing. But our current systems are failing even in that regard.

As the old saying goes, the rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer. Those at the top are also responsible for a massively disproportionate share of global consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. That richest one per cent? They account for more than double the global emissions of the poorest 50 per cent!

The embracing of authoritarianism, of anti-science and anti-democratic beliefs, especially among those who stand to be hurt most by it — as illustrated by the people whose pathetic attempts to overthrow the U.S government last week failed miserably but nonetheless led to at least five deaths and a crisis in American democracy — shows the importance of standing up for what is right and just.

It’s no longer good enough to wring our hands and fret about the multiple crises we face. We must become informed, speak out, vote, hold our politicians to account, join forces. We must demonstrate the power of compassion and love, of hope and courage, over the forces that are trying to keep us on a suicidal road that benefits a minority at the expense not just of most of humanity, but of all the living beings that share this fragile planet.

We have to recognize that we are interconnected with each other, with nature, even with the rocks and waters that form our home. Those of us who care outnumber the short-sighted, profit-driven and careless, and those who heed them out of fear and ignorance.

We must make ourselves heard.

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FEEDS THE HUNGRY Continued from Page 3 Bible and they get together to read and enjoy a fellowship in faith. Susan Michl, a Canora resident of ten years, has also bonded with the women over shared Christian values.

Dubois’ granddaughter was driving taxi when she struck up a conversation with her passenger about her grandmother. The man suggested her grandmother might get along well with Michl on account of similar beliefs. While the stranger remains unknown, the women did eventually connect and the friendship has since blossomed. Dubois, Hare and Michl all hope to work together and continue feeding folks for as long as there is a need. Currently, the trio is serving hot lunch, twice a week, to an average of 30 people.

“I was cooking chili for my grandchildren and the pot just kept getting bigger and bigger. I said to myself, I bet there are people out there who would love to share in this. So I just went out and offered what I could, and the support has been amazing,” said Dubois. “We are now receiving donations from all kinds of people who want to take part in the giving. We are expecting another donation to come in soon – a shipment of Bibles. Once they arrive, we look forward to handing them out, along with a hot lunch, to anyone interested in taking one.”

“Thank you for all that you’re doing,” called a young man from down the street.

“It’s not us,” said Dubois, motioning to the sky. “It’s Him. He provides it all.

We are just the conduits.”

Susan Michl, of Canora, makes the trip to Kamsack to assist in offering homemade hot meals and baking to residents who could use some nourishment.

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Co-op partners with Indigenous communities to build Western Nations Gas Bars Western Nations, fuelled by Co-op, will support strong, vibrant communities through mutually beneficial relationships built on shared values SASKATOON (Jan. 18, 2021) — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), in consultation with Indigenous leaders and communities across Western Canada, has developed the new, exclusive Western Nations gas bar brand.

FCL aims to grow a network of independent, locally owned Indigenous gas bars using the modern Western Nations brand that is relevant to all customers and respects Indigenous culture. The brand and supporting gas bar program are unique in their focus on re-investing in the Indigenous communities where Western Nations gas bars are based.

“Co-op values the relationships we have with our Indigenous communities and are looking to expand these partnerships through the new Indigenous gas bar program,” says Brian Humphreys, FCL’s VicePresident of Energy. “We know the energy sector is changing in Western Canada. With that, we see an opportunity to build a brand with

Indigenous partners for the collective benefit of our people and communities.” said Humphreys.

Co-op will supply and support independent gas bars in Indigenous communities across the West and manage the Western Nations brand.

Communities will maintain ownership of their locations and make their own decisions. The Western Nations brand can be applied to existing locations or new construction.

According to Humphreys, developing a Western Nations gas bar means creating jobs and economic spin-offs for communities, partnering with a trusted brand and supplier, and securing access to numerous supports, including the unique Community Building Assistance Program.

“Community support is an important value of local Co-ops across Western Canada and a critical component of

Western Nations. Co-op will provide funding to participating Indigenous communities and those communities will direct the money toward community infrastructure, programming and events,” said Humphreys.

To learn more about Western Nations and how an indigenous organization can participate, contact the administration office for the local Co-op association nearest you or email westernnations@fcl.crs.

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NSERC, FCL commit $2.5M to renew USask research chair focused on eco-friendly gas station cleanup SASKATOON – An innovative collaboration among Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), the federal funding agency NSERC, and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is improving how contaminated sites are cleaned up and managed to protect the environment.

Over the last five years, USask soil scientist and Industrial Research Chair (IRC) Steve Siciliano and his team have developed techniques that can reduce hydrocarbons in the soil by more than 90 per cent.

30,000 sites contaminated with hydrocarbons or other pollutants. These sites pose significant social and economic costs to cities, towns, and villages.

USask soil scientist and Industrial Research Chair Steve Siciliano.

Now, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and FCL are each providing $1.25 million to renew the five-year term to build on this success and further optimize soil remediation approaches.

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this innovative research program is to improve how we clean up and manage these impacted sites in a safe and sustainable manner,” said Siciliano.

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NSERC and FCL invested a combined $2 million during the IRC’s five-year first term (20152020). Researchers introduced environmentally friendly solutions to impacted soils to stimulate microbial populations that naturally break down petroleum molecules.

The traditional method of cleanup involves excavating impacted soils and relocating them to a landfill or treatment site. Reducing contamination on site is safer, cheaper and more sustainable as the environment is not disturbed and existing business can continue without disruption.

“The research has proven to be successful and FCL has already applied the findings outside of the initial six locations,” said FCL’s Vice-President of Strategy Pam Skotnitsky.

“Our investment demonstrates our responsibility and commitment to the overall health and wellbeing of our communities. We continue to work together with our academic and industry partners to find innovative solutions that are openly shared and have long-term, widespread benefits.”

IRCs are funded jointly by NSERC and industry and must be in an area of high priority for both the university and the industrial partner.

The funding supports salaries for students and other research personnel, equipment and materials.

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support research endeavours aimed at creating a better future for all Canadians,” said NSERC Vice-President (Research Partnerships) Marc Fortin. “This renewed collaboration will support the development of new techniques to remove hydrocarbon pollution from the soil of contaminated sites, resulting in cleaner soils across our country. This research will allow Dr. Siciliano and his team to continue to be leaders in the field of soil remediation, and create positive impacts on our environment.”

In addition to its share of the matched funding, FCL will provide $1.9 million of inkind support. USask inkind contributions include $1 million. More than 50 USask undergraduate and graduate students will contribute to the research.

USask study finds COVID isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, and alcohol intake

By Sarath Peiris for USask Research Profile and Impact SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behaviour, and high alcohol consumption among university students.

The findings of the study—the first to assess changes in students’ dietary intake, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour before and during the pandemic— are published today in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.

“Our findings are important because university students, especially those most vulner-

able for poor nutrition and sedentary behaviour, should be targeted for interventions aimed at maintaining and improving physical activity and dietary practices during this pandemic and beyond,” said research lead and USask nutrition professor Dr. Gordon Zello (PhD).

The four-month study involved 125 graduate and undergraduate students at USask and the University of Regina who were the most vulnerable as they were living independently or had roommates or partners, and were responsible for buying and preparing their own meals.

The students responded to an online questionnaire about their food and drink consumption, physical activity and sedentary behaviour before and during

the pandemic.

The study began just as Saskatchewan was imposing pandemic restrictions, so details of what students were eating prior to the pandemic and during it were fresh on the minds of students, said Zello.

“With pre-pandemic research already showing university students to be a vulnerable group for inadequate diet and physical activity, the measures imposed to curb the COVID pandemic presented a unique opportunity to examine further impact on their lives,” said Zello.

The study found that the students consumed less food every day during the pandemic compared to before. For instance, they ate 20 per cent less meat, 44 per cent less dairy, and 45 per cent fewer vege-

tables. While they also drank considerably fewer beverages such as coffee and tea, their alcohol consumption increased significantly, said Zello.

“This dietary inadequacy combined with long hours of sedentary behaviour and decreased physical activity could increase health risks in this unique population during COVID-19 confinement and once the pandemic ends,” Zello said.

Several reasons could explain the dietary shift, according to Zello and co-investigators kinesiology professor Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD) and postdoctoral fellow Leandy Bertrand. Psychological distress has been linked to poor diet quality, particularly increased consumption of alcohol. As well, students could be

eating less to offset their lack of exercise and increased sedentariness.

Zello said measures implemented to fight COVID spread, such as reduced store and restaurant hours, may have limited students’ shopping frequency and athome availability of food.

While only 16 per cent of participants were meeting Canadian guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week before the pandemic, that further decreased to 9.6 per cent during the pandemic.

Of those who were meeting Canadian activity guidelines before the pandemic, 90 per cent became less active.

Meanwhile, the number of hours spent in sedentary behaviour rose by three hours, to about 11 hours a day.

“There’s no doubt that measures such as the closures of gyms and other recreational facilities by the universities and other private and public establishments within the province resulted in reductions in the level of physical activity,” the study stated.

Another reason for the reduction in physical activity may be that many students were no longer walking to school after the universities moved to remote learning.

About 55 per cent were employed before the pandemic, dropping to 49 per cent during the pandemic.

Other members of the research team were graduate student Keely Shaw, research assistant John Ko, and undergraduate summer student Dalton Deprez.

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“Winter driving can be challenging at any time but more so when snow and slush interfere with solid contact with the road and the clear visibility we enjoy in the non-winter season,” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “As we move into the season of snow and ice it’s always good to take a minute to remind ourselves of what it takes to drive in winter conditions.”

Adjust your driving habits Winter brings a set of environmental hazards that aren’t present during the summer.

Snowbanks may encroach on roadways, providing more restricted access to some lanes.

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Remember: patience is an important tool in our defensive driving toolset that can help keep the roads safe for everyone.

Additionally, obstructions like snowbanks can limit sightlines, making constant awareness of your surroundings more difficult. To counter this, slow down and emphasize seeing and being seen in your priorities. If you can’t see around a corner, move slowly while covering the brakes. Be prepared to stop suddenly if another road user enters your field of vision suddenly.

Give yourself some time before leaving to check the weather conditions and consider canceling or delaying your trip if conditions appear to be worsening. Should you be able to leave safely, clear your car of snow and ice before doing so — it’s more than a suggestion, it’s the law.

Uncleared snow and ice can act as a projectile if it comes flying off your vehicle.

“Knowing your current and forecasted weather conditions can make all the difference in preparing you for a safe journey vs. an unexpected one.” says Maureen Rogers, Managing Director, Pelmorex Weather Networks. “Checking the weather for where you are as well as where you are going will help you plan your trip accordingly.”

Winter tires

The only thing between your vehicle and the road is your tires, making these a cru-

cial consideration in your safety behind the wheel. During the winter months, the rubber compound in tires that are intended for the winter weather stays softer than other tires, improving traction and grip. They can also reduce braking distances by as much as 25 per cent.

According to a 2020 study done for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada, 65 per cent of Canadian drivers are using winter tires. (This data does not include

Quebec, where it is legally required.)

Winter tires wear out less in the winter weather than in the summer.

All-season tires — the popular “alternative” option — sacrifice pliability and flexibility in the winter months. In a situation where a little extra grip is needed, winter tires will be able to provide it. All-season tires will not. Winter tires are absolutely a long-term safety investment and, while the hope is always that the extra

safety features won’t be needed, you will be happy to have them when they are needed.

Safety must be proactive, not reactive.

Winter tires should be installed when the weather drops below 7 degrees Celsius, as that is when they’re at their most effective. Be sure that your winter tires come as a matching set and have the three-peakmountain-and-snowflake icon, designating that the tires meet standards to be classified as winter

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Car maintenance

Lastly, make sure your car is winterized and ready for the season.

This includes a fully charged battery, a full windshield washer fluid reservoir, a functional heater and defroster and windshield wipers that can withstand the ice and snow without leaving large streaks.

It’s also a great idea to keep a few extra items in your car, including an ice scraper, a spare jug of

windshield washer fluid and an emergency survival kit. This should include a charged phone, water and non-perishable food, a flashlight, a blanket, warm clothes, jumper cables, a shovel, traction mats or sand, candles and a book of matches or a lighter.

The winter months can be a tricky time to navigate the roads but patience, calm, preparedness and awareness will go a long way toward ensuring a safe winter driving season.

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PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendment on February 10th, 2021 at 11:30am at the RM of Insinger No. 275 office in Insinger.

The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw.

The Administrator will, prior to the enactment of the amendments, inquire as to whether any person wishes to be heard by the Council. If any person wishes to have written submissions available for review by Council members prior to the Council meeting, a copy of the submission should be delivered to the municipal office by 3:00 p.m. on February 9th, 2021.

Issued at the RM of Insinger No. 275 on January 14th, 2021.

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The ‘Save the Grandstand’ project being spear-headed by the Yorkton Exhibition Association officially received a major ‘shot-in-the arm’ last Wednesday. Terry Tyson manager of the Yorkton location of Grain Millers Canada Corp. presented a cheque for $25,000 to the project. The presentation was made Livestock ANDERSON CATTLE CO. BULL SALE. 60 Red & Black Angus Bulls. March 30/21 at Swan River, MB. 204-734-2073, www.andersoncattle.ca.

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in front of the existing grandstand which will receive a major retrofit in the coming months. The overall project is expected to cost $600,000.

The YEA will pay for 50 per cent of the project costs, which the latest donation will help meet. The City of Yorkton is partnering on the project to cover the remaining costs.

General Employment

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Rural Municipality of Good Lake No. 274 Is seeking applications for the position of seasonal full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for the 2021 construction season.

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The applicant must possess: • Valid Class 1A driver’s license.

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Please apply by Friday, February 5, 2021 with resume and employment references to: R.M. of Good Lake No. 274 Box 896, Canora, SK, S0A 0L0 Fax: 306-563-5005 Email: rm274@sasktel.net Thank you to all applicants, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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The Village of Pelly & the Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301 are located in east central Saskatchewan. The Village of Pelly has a population of 285 and a total assessment of $10,275,800. It is a thriving Saskatchewan community, has friendly people, a diverse heritage, fabulous recreation, many farms and ranches, plus a unique place in the history of Saskatchewan and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The RM of St. Philips’s population is 220 and has a $124,639,600 total assessment. It is mainly an agricultural area, lies north of Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and surrounds the Villages of Pelly & Arran. Larger trading centers in the area include the City of Yorkton & the Towns of Kamsack, Norquay & Swan River.

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Auctions

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January 22, 2021 | This Week Marketplace

SGI has seen 1,885 property claims to date from last week’s Alberta clipper

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury

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Regina – By Tuesday, Jan. 19, SGI Canada had already received 1,885 property claims as a result of the Alberta clipper storm that whacked southern Saskatchewan Jan. 13-14.

That’s according to Tyler McMurchy, manager, media relations, with SGI. He added that’s for just for one insurer, as SGI is one of many property insurers in the province.

A further 386 auto claims were also received – not from people bumping fenders, but from things like trees landing on vehicles, or trailers being blown over.

“Those were some pretty crazy winds,” McMurchy said by phone from Regina on Jan. 19.

He said claims came from throughout the province, anywhere south of Prince Albert.

Regina, Moose Jaw and Weyburn were particularly hit, but so were places like Saskatoon, Radville, Estevan and Milestone.

In October, 2017, there

had been a similar storm, but McMurchy said, “This past one had higher wind speeds and more trees knocked down.”

Environment Canada had reported wind gusts as strong as an EF1 tornado north of Regina.

Since it was winter, more outside items like lawn furniture and trampolines had been put away, while other items were frozen to the ground, he noted.

There will be some “very large claims” he said, including building damage and farm claims.

Adjusters worked throughout the weekend, and by Jan. 19, most of those who had filed claims had initial contact with an SGI adjuster, according to McMurchy.

Shingles, roofs, soffits and siding are just some of the damage claims that have come in. “Some neighbourhoods, everyone’s got some shingles missing,” he said.

He spoke of limiting further damage, but it may be necessary to get contractors to do that.

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Artist explores fantasy in her work

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The great thing about art is its diversity.

There are different styles and mediums to satisfy the tastes of varied artists and of those viewing the results.

For artist Jewel Reynolds, the variety is one of the things which has inspired her creativity.

Obviously fantasy is a preferred theme for you.

Why? What is about fantasy you like?

“I actually started out with realism and a pas-

sion for wild cats, like I was obsessed,” said Reynolds. “I didn’t like house cats I only liked wild cats, me and my dad actually painted one of my rooms with all the wild cats you could think of on one wall. It was amazing and I loved it.

“Me and my siblings would bike ride all the way to the Guzoo which was five miles out of town (she grew up at Three Hills, AB.), and feed the animals, this way we would get a free pass in.

“I would bring my sketch book and just have a day of drawing the ani-

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mals until it was two then we would bike back.”

But as an artist Reynolds’ focus evolved.

“I also went through a phase of drawing people,” she said.

“Then I found it got borderline boring so I started experimenting.

“I would make crazy alien creatures and I found it more fun to come up with stories about places that creature would live, why they needed wings or pale blue eyes, why they looked they way they did.

“Or, just in general coming up with an environment that’s out of this world.

“They just became art pieces I could explain and share.”

Today, fantastic permeates much of Reynolds’ work, although at only age 30 Reynolds, who has lived in Yorkton since 2016, may yet evolve her work.

Whether she does change her focus, it will just be another step on a path started when she was just a youngster.

“I was interested in art at a really young age because my father, (Robert Sieben), is an artist so I would always draw and colour with him,” she said.

The passion grew from there.

“Art was always my favourite thing to do in school,” said Reynolds.

“I used to do lots of crafts and was even encouraged to enter colouring contest and events at a young age.”

Reynolds’ interest in varied mediums started at a young age too.

“My first wood burning was of a lynx drinking water at a watering hole,” she said. “My dad came into my room one day and said ‘Jewel I can trust you right?’, then proceeded to hand me a old school wood burning kit. He just wanted to ensure I didn’t tell my mother and that I didn’t burn the house down or hurt myself. That was in grade eight I do believe.

“I used the back of the original burning kit wood sheets provided, needless to say it snapped in half and I ended up just getting rid of it.”

But the journey had begun.

“My earliest art piece that was recognized in my school was in Grade 5,” said Reynolds. “We ended up painting it on a piece of paper to hang in the gymnasium for a performance, I actually still have a picture of the original art piece, My teacher Miss Wiebe laminated it for me and put a boarder around it.

“I just remember being proud and kinda upset since the paper that the art work was painted on had fallen the night before, and they hung it

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“I was also recognized for art in Grade 6 and Grade 7 and received medals.”

Gaining some inschool recognition fired Reynolds’s interest further.

“It wasn’t actually the piece that spurred me it was the people that encouraged me,” she said. “My family was always saying ‘Jewel that’s cool you should sell it and make something of it’.

“Sometimes friends or classmates would say ‘wow that’s great. Can you draw me something?’

“I always had a great support from my family, my friends my teacher Miss Wiebe.”

And the encouragement continues to help.

“Finally I created my first painting collection due to my great partner Caleb Campbell,” said Reynolds. “So many times I have asked him his thoughts or advice about things.

“He also encourages me to finish projects and art pieces before I would just give up and walk away.”

But, where does Reynolds gain her inspiration, especially as her work takes on a fantastical focus?

“Sometimes I have dreams that are so wacky and random, but some of my art has come from those dreams,” she said.

“Some art I have painted is inspired by photos or just little cute things I run across via social media.

“But most is just from my imagination.

“Some of my art work coming out now I have actually done while super young but held onto because I wanted to make its day-view into the world as wondrous as I envisioned, and wanted to work out all the kinks and mishaps before I put it out there.”

So does Reynolds

have a favourite among her works?

“Honestly this is impossible to answer,” she said. “I have done art my entire life and I don’t think I can pick a favourite.

“A lot of my older stuff was not as good as where I am today with my own style and likes, so more current work is more my favourite.

“Honestly, I cant tell you which one I like more because I like each one for their own reasons.

“And, I find them all beautiful in their own way.”

It’s much the same when it comes to what medium she likes best.

“I have tried tons of mediums, I sew, draw with markers, pencil crayons, carve, resin, paint with acrylic, oil or watercolour,” said Reynolds. “I even recently started trying upholstery and tattooing.

“I just like learning new things, and I don’t think I will ever stop trying new things. All of the mediums I’ve used so far I love. I can’t pick one over the other.”

Now Reynolds is taking another step, putting her creations out there for the public to purchase. It was not an easy step to take.

“Honestly yes I’m horrible at advertising myself and not much confidence when meeting new people,” she said. “I just recently was encouraged by Caleb to try and he gives me the confidence to even just put it out there. I’m kinda a recluse when it comes to going out; it’s only to replenish my stash of crafts or tools and I struggle with talking about my art work.

“More or less I’m hoping my art speaks for itself.”

Anyone interested in her works can contact her via Facebook or email at jewel.squared@ gmail.com

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