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Students combine creativity and hard work in quinzee project Courtesy of Canora Courier Almost everyone in Saskatchewan has been going through significant changes in an effort to stay safe since the pandemic began approximately a year ago, including students and teachers. At Canora Composite School, teacher Kim Eiteneier, took his Grade 9 class outdoors to work on a quinzee project in late February and early March. “Given the initiative to be outside more for phys-ed, we were taking advantage of the warmer weather,” said Eiteneier. “Warmer weather works better for building quinzees.” According to Wikipedia, “a quinzee is a Canadian snow shelter that is made from a large pile of loose snow which is shaped, then hollowed. This is in contrast to an igloo, which is built

up from blocks of hard snow, and a snow cave, constructed by digging into the snow. A quinzhee can be made for winter camping and survival purposes, or for fun.” Eiteneier gave the students a handout for building their quinzees, but allowed them plenty of room for creativity. Groups of students made three different quinzees: a basic quinzee that’s built according to instructions in the handout for the most part; a quinzee built into an existing snowbank; and a luxury model quinzee with built-in extensions and connecting tunnels. The student handout detailed 10 tips for building a quinzee: 1). Make a good circle in the snow by choosing an untracked area, and use a rope as a protractor. 2). Use a shovel or other digging tool to mix

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This quinzee, one of three built by Grade 9 students at CCS is, for the most part, designed according to standard quinzee guidelines. From left, Porter Wolkowski, Jack Craig and Nate Wolos enjoyed the interior, which they found to be “nice and warm.” up the snow in the clearing, making sure to bring snow from the bottom layers up higher and vice versa. Mixing snow of differing temperatures will facilitate the hardening process, which is called sintering. 3). Make a large pile of snow on top of the clearing and shape it into a dome or hemisphere. The snow should be heaped, not packed. 4). Using sticks 12 to 15 inches long (30 to 38 cm), stick them into the mound in vertical rows of four from the top on down to about 18 inches off the ground, rows should be about 12 inches apart. (Cut and straighten metal hangers into 15-inch lengths for reusable sticks) Twelve sticks are all that’s needed because you will pull them out and move them as the quinzee is hollowed out, and save them until the next time you decide to build a quinzee. 5). Allow the mound to sinter for one to two hours depending on weather and snow composition. Sintering also means to sit, and essentially ‘weld’ the snow crystals together. This can be sped up by stepping on the pile to assist in compaction but a minimum of one hour is necessary. 6). For your doorway,

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inside to flow down and out of the shelter. Hollow out to the sticks that were stuck in the mound, in order to know the thickness of the walls. 7). Use the snow that was dug out to make a windbreak wall three feet in front of the entrance, or heap it onto the exterior of the shelter to thicken its walls and increase the available interior space. 8). Smooth out the interior walls and ceiling when the hollowed area is large enough. Shelves can even be made for smaller items such as glasses, dentures and so on. 9). Dig two, 5-inch ventilation holes through the quinzee

ceiling about one third of the way down the wall. Make sure these holes stay clear of ice and snow. Without this ventilation, occupants could pass out and even die of CO2 poisoning. Ice will build up on the inside walls and ceiling of the quinzee, if the quinzee is not ventilated properly this buildup could be enough to cause collapse. Of course, there should be no cooking inside the quinzee. 10). Use ski poles, sticks or other clearly visible items to mark the outside of the quinzee entrance. Handout provided by Dan Spiers Outdoor Education MPETA.

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Duck Mountain Ski boasts best year in decades Courtesy of Kamsack Times While the pandemic has beaten down many businesses and sporting clubs, The Duck Mountain Ski Area is one recreational enterprise that has escaped the COVID-19 clutch. In fact, the season has been so successful, long-time staff say things haven’t been this good since back in 1990s. A combination of favourable weather, good amounts of snow, and plenty of space to ensure social distancing is maintained, having contributed to the ski hill’s banner year. “It has been an incredible season,” said general manager Craig Brock, as he was ordering up a special burger from the secret menu at the T-Bar café. “We are so fortunate that our lodge is a good size. We have plenty of room to space out guests on two levels. A number of other ski hills haven’t been able to make it work this year, because they just don’t have the space to satisfy safety protocols.” Guests who arrive at the Duck Mountain Ski Hill area will immediately see the signage to check in with staff at the lodge. Anyone visiting the ski area is asked to provide their name and phone number upon arrival. In the case of a COVID positive situation, records of all visitors’ dates and times on the hill are kept to ensure best efforts for potential contact tracing. Visitors who don’t own their own equipment can head to the rentals department where J McLachlan and Kelsey Rauckman stand ready to prepare guests for a fun day on the hill. In addi-

Staff members at the Duck Mountain Ski Area, Shaelyn David and Michaela MacKenzie are seen here modeling some of their Tik Tok inspired snowboarding moves. tion to skis and poles, the rental shop offers snowboards, snowshoes, snow tubes, and helmets. Once McLachlan and Rauckman have clients suited up, they keep busy throughout the day, offering services like fixing broken bindings or waxing skis. It’s not unusual to find McLachlan wearing his signature hoodie – designed with contributions from fellow staff. “The first hoodie was

suggested from a buddy of mine,” explained McLachlan. “Chef Sarah helped design a little fluffy duck on a snowboard. It says Fluffy Ducks Go Further. It refers to my size. I tend to whip really fast down the hill – us fluffy people really do go faster and further. We have these hoodies for sale in the lodge now, but they are only available in sizes above large. Obviously, they don’t come in small

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sizes.” The Duck (as the ski hill has been nicknamed for many years) hosts 22 runs on all-natural snow, two T-Bar lifts, and one magic carpet lift. Wind is seldom an issue, and skiers enjoy little to no line-ups at the lifts. After working up an appetite on the slopes, guests have been flocking to the fully licenced T-Bar full concession cafeteria and Lookout Lounge, which provides

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EDITORIAL Lessons in the pandemic’s shadow: Moving past hope to action As vaccines become available and we emerge from COVID-19’s shadow, we must hang onto insights we’ve gained. We can all appreciate that consistent investments in science and applied research made the rapid response to this crisis possible. The pandemic highlights the need to rely on effective health, government and related organizations to mobilize a response — in this case, to protect the most vulnerable first, and so begin to reduce the spread, health care burden and deaths. Early on, we recognized the heroism of front-line workers — not just health care workers, but cleaning and grocery store staff, educators and caregivers, and sanitation, postal and agricultural workers — who are essential to keeping our communities going. As the pandemic hit the brakes on the economy, not all incomes were affected equally. Women, youth, gig-economy workers, people earning lower wages and small business owners have been disproportionately hurt. Not everyone has the luxury of moving to a home office or out of a city, forgoing a commute and complaining about the increasing number of Zoom meetings. We recognized the need for governments to support people whose ability to make a living was being decimated, and to take on debt that they are better equipped to bear than their constituents. Parallels between the pandemic and climate and biodiversity crises have also been revealed. We need collective will, shared evidence-based action and society-wide mobilization if we are to avoid jumping from one catastrophe to the next. Crises demand we act for the common good. We can’t afford to have the few exploiting or undermining the health and survival of the many. We must listen to science and act in our common interests. There’s no

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Science Matters room for science deniers or those who exploit wedge issues to sow dissent for political gain. We live in a democracy, and so we must participate and make choices that align with what we value and need to move forward and heal. As the pandemic unfolded, we saw that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected some communities, racialized and lower-income neighbourhoods in particular. This inequity is mirrored in environmental impacts. Indigenous people and racialized communities live with significantly higher levels of pollution and increasingly grapple with higher-severity climate change impacts, even though they produce less pollution than predominantly white, higher-income communities. In the hush of pandemic lockdown, we heard George Floyd’s words — “I can’t breathe”— more clearly. We began an uncomfortable but more inclusive journey to come to grips with the systemic injustices that have long been with us. Black, Indigenous and people of colour have always understood these injustices, through lived experience. But for many others, they were revelations. Research tells us that our environmental move-

ment is also not as diverse as it should be. To build true, lasting resilience, we must reflect on what we’ve learned, sit with these uncomfortable insights and emerge determined to stand together to make meaningful change. We should celebrate the increasing climate leadership being shown at all levels of government in North America. But I worry that we might fall back into pushing for only small incremental changes and technical and policy solutions, and miss out on the deeper systemic change needed to ensure elected leaders and government agencies act in everyone’s interests — especially those who have historically had less of a voice and shouldered more of the burdens. We can’t tackle climate change without confronting the systems of inequity that allow it to happen: unequal voice, power and representation at decisionmaking tables. Only an imbalance of voice and power can enable the few to reap benefit on the backs of the many. If we allow our systems to skirt true reconciliation, equity and inclusion, the risks will grow unchecked. As James Baldwin said, “Once you realize that you can do something, it would be difficult to live with yourself if you didn’t do it.” It would be a tragedy if, in the rush to return to normal, we cast aside what we’ve learned, and postpone the work necessary to change our systems to build the resilience we need to thrive. True systems change is the only way forward. To heed the lessons the pandemic has laid bare for us and act on them will take courage from us all. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from former David Suzuki Foundation Community Renewable Energy Manager Sherry Yano. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.

Mini-miracle presents over $20,000 to Telemiracle Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The Sturgis Kin Club’s Mini-miracle 41 took on a little different look this year. Due to the COVID19 restrictions the club was unable to host the annual mini-miracle in the usual manner with a live broadcast. “Through the generosity of the many we were able to present a cheque in the amount of $20,846 to Telemiracle,” stated Daniel Wasylenchuk, Sturgis Kin Club Minimiracle chairperson. The amount includ-

ed donations from the Sturgis Composite School ($4,162), Preeceville School ($401) and Norquay School ($1,130). The Kin Club sponsored a ham and perogie supper that was held February 21 and sold 125 plates, raising $1,793. Kin Club members hosted a virtual Minimiracle, broadcasting entertainment live on Facebook on February 25. Club members answered phones, taking personal pledges, donations on that day as well as prior to the event. Members who volunteered on the

evening of Mini-miracle were: Wasylenchuk, Lecia Chalupiak, Dean Serdachny, Ashten Langille, Meghan Morton and Katherine Townsend. The performers that were showcased that evening with pre-recorded performances were: Tom Hazlett, GX-94 2019 Star Search winner, Jackie and Savannah Guy both of Yorkton, Laura Davis of Sturgis, Alexa Olson of Norquay, Jesse Jenialle of Swan River, Cassandra Danyluk of Canora, and Brittany Jade, Simon Hanson

and Filipina and Butch Vincente Pinaroc, all of Preeceville. “This year was the 41st year that we have hosted the Mini-miracle but the first time we had to host it virtual,” said Wasylenchuk. “It was very different and we are very happy with all the great generous support we received despite not having the hype and energy that the event usually has when it is held with a live audience. We would also like to thank all who purchased raffle tickets prior to Minimiracle. We realize not

everyone was able to watch the Facebook Live event when we drew all the winners,” he added. Winners of the raffle were: Eugene Boychuk, Tyler Blender, Ayda Blender, Declan Blender, Nicholas Chalupiak, Mike Chalupiak, Bracyn Konkel. Keltyn Konkel, Cheryl Walker, Russell Walker, Chris Walker, Carol Wasylenchuk, Mervin Secundiak, Tyrel Townsend, Bentley Lario, Gwen Gregory, Jerry Lizitza, Brenda Brown, Barb Kaziuk, Larry Skogen, Blaine Medlang, Wayne Popowich, Candy

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Sturgis Kin Club members who helped out during the Mini-miracle event held in Sturgis on February 25, from left, were: Daniel Wasylenchuk, Ashten Langille, Lecia Chalupiak, Meghan Morton, Dean Serdachny and Katherine Townsend.

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New national data platform to track risks and benefits of medication use during pregnancy Saskatoon – Over 75 per cent of pregnant women take medications for which the risks or benefits are unknown. A new national data platform involving a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher announced today takes aim at improving health outcomes for women and babies across the country. The Canadian Mother-Child Cohort Active Surveillance Initiative (CAMCCO) has been awarded nearly $1.2 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and an additional $1.79 million from partner organizations to consolidate data from patients in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $518 million to support the infrastructure needs of universities and research institutions across the country. The new platform will include data on an estimated four million pregnancies over 25 years. It will be one of the largest and most representative longi-

tudinal data sets of pregnancies, mothers, and children in the world. “Medication use during pregnancy is an important public health issue. Yet not enough is known about the safety of many drugs because pregnant women are generally excluded from clinical trials,” said Dr. Brandy Winquist (PhD), leader of the project in Saskatchewan and adjunct professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology within the College of Medicine at USask. “Research that will be done using this new platform will help to identify risks and, ultimately, help to prevent harm to mothers and their children.” To avoid privacy and data sharing challenges, data will stay within and under the control of each province. While the results will be pooled, the underlying data will not. Winquist’s component of the project will receive $336,000 in funding to develop a harmonized data infra-

structure that links the de-identified health data of Saskatchewan mothers and their children. Winquist is an investigator in the Canadian Network of Observational Drug Effect Studies and leads research in the areas of maternal and child health, health services, and population health. She will be collaborating with a team of researchers across Canada, including principal investigator Dr. Anick Bérard from the Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre. By combining data from mothers and babies across multiple provinces, the information will help identify rare adverse effects and conditions diagnosed years after a drug is used and help inform how medications are prescribed during pregnancy and childhood. More than half of pregnancies are unplanned, which leads to accidental exposure to medications because

women are not aware they are pregnant. Exposure to medications also occurs during planned pregnancies, either due to maternal chronic illnesses, or acute conditions that develop during pregnancy. The first research studies using the data will focus on the overall impact of antidepressant use during pregnancy— expected to be the largest Canadian study of its kind to date—and on prescription opioids, among the types of medication used most frequently by Canadian women during pregnancy. CAMCCO will also put in place a maternal-child health surveillance system that will track differences in health outcomes and trends across provinces in real-time. The data platform will be developed in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council, an independent organization that accelerates improvement in the quality of health and health care in Saskatchewan.

Global Institute for Food Security researchers at USask help map broad genetic diversity of canola crop Saskatoon – Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are members of an international consortium of leading academic and commercial seed companies from the USA, Canada, Europe and Israel, that has announced the successful mapping of the canola pan-genome (its entire set of genes). The International Canola Pan-genome Consortium was established in 2019 to advance the canola agricultural industry by capturing the broad genetic diversity of this crop. The global consortium was led by Dr. Isobel Parkin (PhD), research scientist from Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) and affiliate researcher at GIFS, Dr. Andrew Sharpe (PhD), director of genomics and bioinformatics from GIFS, and NRGene, a leading genomic artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Israel. “Completing the sequencing of all the genomes and delivering the comparative pan-genome analysis has revealed the scope of genetic diversity that exists within the crop,” said Sharpe. “It truly is the final satisfying step of this rewarding initiative”. The consortium included key players in the canola industry, among them Bayer, Corteva, Nutrien and NuSeed. Each member contributed their own canola lines and received the full pan-genome comparison results. Canola is a major oil seed crop considered to be a high-quality vegetable oil and commonly used in food production and various industrial applications, including biofuel. It is farmed on approximately 35 million acres globally and with

85 million tons produced in 2019, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The results of the consortium’s research has immense economic value for Canada, which is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of canola. Extensive breeding of the crop across the world, is focused on developing higher yielding and more nutritional varieties that can naturally resist plant diseases. The use of DNA markers has already enhanced canola breeding over the past three decades. However, understanding its whole genome which is complex, diverse and unstable became a bottleneck in canola breeding. Building a pan-genome database to unravel the broad genomic diversity in canola is key to expanding the crop’s

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The free will to make life choices I’ve always been thankful that God gives us a free-will to make our own choices. I am furthest from a perfect person and I did not expect my children to be perfect either but I did encourage them to make wise life choices, as I’m sure most parents do. When this didn’t seem to occur, however, I may have said, “Well, that was perhaps a poor choice” or “It’s hard right now but hopefully you’ll make a better choice next time” or “How are you liking your life choices NOW??!!” or … some such encouraging comments. I’ve never doubted

that nursing was the right fit for me, although there has been occasion when I’ve become disgruntled with it. I expect that’s normal with most professions but in recent months it has been challenging for me to hold on to optimism, instead of thinking, “Why would anyone ever choose healthcare as a career?!” or “A person has to be a bit crazy…” When our children were teenagers, our middle child came to us one day. She told her parents that she had decided to go into nursing and we were jubilant. Off she went to University where she

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with her but not as fine with her mother. After a few years she expressed that, perhaps, she should have kept up her nursing skills to which I shrugged and very drolly said, “Well… that was your life choice.” (I did get some wonderful grandchildren during the years she let

her nursing registration lapse so I haven’t been totally disappointed but I couldn’t resist.) Fast forward to this year… after many trying days of work and anxiety, our children are a great source of encouragement and laughter albeit from a distance. Although we do not see them in physical form, we are thankful for the technology that brings our family to “life”, so to speak. On one such occasion, during a treasured Face-time call, my middle child was regaling me with stories of our sweet grandchildren, when I suddenly got a phone call from the hospital. They

were asking me to come in and work because things had turned “desperate”. I had excused myself from my daughter’s call to answer theirs and when I returned to my beaming child I, very mistakenly, complained that I was tired, worn out and felt I was nearing the end of my rope. Normally, I want to believe, my daughter is an empathetic person. In this moment of opportunity, however, she laughingly spit out what I could only expect someone, having been raised by myself, to say… “How are you liking your lifechoices NOW, Mom?!” I love that kid!

Cross country skiers hold event Could you ski your age in km? That was the challenge members of the Yorkton Youth Cross Country Ski club accepted on a recent cool Sunday afternoon. With COVID-19 restrictions, the club ran a virtual loppet where socially distanced students skied as far as they could in a time based on their age. The improvement and achievement of young skiers was impressive with most four-to-10 year olds skiing their age in kilometres. Notable achievers included Arabella, a 4 year old, who just learned to ski, and went 4.5 km without poles. Ollie, 6, skied 9 km. Alexander, 8, went 20 km combining classic and skate skiing. All the senior skate skiers, age 11 to 17, went 19 to 28 km in 2 ½ hours. Over 40 students attended weekly 45-minute lessons Sunday afternoon, with older students taking several weekly lessons in classic and skate skiing. Lessons finished March 7, weather

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Tough winter conditions highlight wildlife issues and natural resilience S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s recent stretch of harsh weather has raised a variety of wildlife welfare questions across the province. Many concerned citizens are asking what options are available to help wildlife cope with severe winter conditions. Most species are resilient and well-adapted to surviving Saskatchewan winters. However, in their efforts to find food and cover from the elements, wildlife will sometimes congregate in yards, communities and feed storage areas, causing damage. The natural inclination for many people is

to put out feed to minimize damage to trees and shrubs, but that isn’t a great solution. “Although winterrelated starvation can occur, trying to help wildlife through supplemental feeding, or feeding programs, can end up causing these animals more harm than good,” Ministry of Environment Wildlife Biologist Katherine Conkin said. “For example, when deer eat carbohydraterich food sources during the winter, such as grain or hay, they can die from a process known as rumen acidosis, or bloat.” Supplemental feeding can also have other

long term,” Conkin said. “Residents interested in helping Saskatchewan’s wildlife can participate in various conservation initiatives that preserve wildlife habitat. They can also participate in co-operative wildlife management surveys and remain engaged in wildlife management activities, such as the ministry’s annual

negative consequences, such as drawing animals in from long distances and away from good winter cover. It can also increase predation and disease transmission. “The ministry monitors annual winter conditions and adjusts species management strategies to ensure wildlife populations are sustainably managed over the

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USask awarded $6.76M to help revive North American bison population, strengthen Canadian cattle industry By Greg Basky for USask Research Profile and Impact Saskatoon– The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded $6.76 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help conserve bison and other threatened animal species and address challenges facing the beef cattle industry, including antimicrobial resistance which poses a global threat to animals and humans. “Working with our partners in the livestock industry,

Indigenous groups and other leading academic institutions, we will place Canada on the global stage of animal conservation and production,” said USask Vice-President Research Dr. Baljit Singh. “This expert multidisciplinary team will apply genomics and other new technologies to the beef sector to enhance production, livestock health, and food safety, as well as reduce greenhouse gases for a more sustainable future.” The wide-ranging research program, made possible through the CFI Innovation

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Fund, includes working with Indigenous communities to develop the world’s first bison genome biobank at the university’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $518 million to support the infrastructure needs of universities and research institutions across the country. “After the near extinction of bison 100 years ago, Canada has led the way in bison conservation, but due to small genetically isolated herds and disease, bison remain at less

than two per cent of their historic population. Without conservation efforts, bison as a distinct species would cease to exist,” said team leader Gregg Adams, a specialist in reproductive biology at USask’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Genome biobanks are used to store and redistribute genetic material to preserve genetic diversity. Adams and other researchers will use genomic tools to identify and restore the natural genetic composition and genetic diversity of Canada’s plains bison and

wood bison populations, ensuring the species will survive for generations to come. The work has the support of the Assembly of First Nations and other Indigenous groups. “A genome biobank provides one of the best opportunities to revitalize the bison species and will serve as an excellent model that can be applied to other threatened Canadian species, such as caribou,” Adams said, noting that more than 30,000 animal species are at risk of extinction worldwide. Continued on Page 9

Your pharmacist: a trusted health ally Every year in March, Pharmacist Awareness Month helps educate Canadians about the contributions that pharmacists make to the delivery of health care. The theme for this event is Rethink Pharmacists. To help you better understand the duties and responsibilities of these professionals, here are a few things you should know. PRIMARY ROLE Your pharmacist’s main job is to dispense the medications prescribed to you. However, before giving you your treatment, they’ll ensure that: • The dose is appropriate • The drug won’t interact with other medication you’re taking • There’s no risk of an allergic reaction • You’re not taking a medication you no longer need Once your pharmacist has completed their checks, they’ll inform you about your treatment and explain how to take the medication so that it’s safe and effective. OTHER DUTIES Depending on your needs, your pharmacist can provide other services, such as: • Answering questions about your health • Advising you about over-the-counter medications • Administering vaccines • Prescribing medications for simple health problems (eczema, seasonal allergies, etc.) If you have a question about your health or a medication you’re taking, your pharmacist can help. You can reach out to them for advice either at the pharmacy or over the phone.

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BISON POPULATION Continued from Page 8 New knowledge, technical expertise and genetic material will be shared with zoos around the world, including with the Toronto Zoo, a longstanding research partner with its own viable herd of wood bison. Bringing together experts in areas as diverse as reproductive technology, beef cattle health and disease, genomics, microbiomics, and bioinformatics, the research program— “Integrated omics for sustainable animal agriculture and environmental stewardship” or “IntegrOmes” for short— will include a fibre optics network linking on-campus labs with the LFCE to enable rapid transfer of large volumes of data. A key benefit to beef producers will be development of new genomic tools to enable trait selection, enhance genetic diversity, and diagnosis of diseasecausing microbes in herds. “Our aim is to make

it easier for cattle producers to identify and breed animals with desirable traits such as better meat quality, stronger immunity against disease, improved production efficiency (associated with reduced greenhouse gas emissions), and better adaptation to their environment,” said University of Alberta researcher and team member Graham Plastow, an internationally recognized expert in the use of genomic tools for selecting desirable traits in cattle and pigs. “This work will lead to innovations that benefit a host of individuals and organizations, including livestock producers, veterinarians, and policy makers.” To stay globally competitive, Canada’s cattle industry—which accounts for $18 billion of the country’s annual gross domestic product— must reduce its environmental impact and battle antimicrobial resistance, said Adams. “The cattle industry is

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under a lot of pressure to be more sustainable and eco-friendly, and we hope to be part of the solution,” he said. The IntegrOmes program will make possible real-time diagnosis of disease and appropriate use of antibiotics in both beef cattle and bison herds, thus reducing antimicrobial resistance. Adams and his team will develop better tools to test wildlife and domestic animals to identify and prevent spread of diseases, including those that can spread to humans. With the new funding, a cow-calf and bull hand-

ling facility will be built at the LFCE’s Goodale Research Farm and will house the new genome biobank. The animal handling facilities at the LFCE’s Native Hoofstock Centre will be renovated and expanded to enable safer and more efficient collection, cryopreservation and transfer of genetic material among bison herds. New equipment for high-performance computing and data handling, as well as for genetic sequencing, will be installed at an on-campus genomics lab for use by the WCVM and the university’s College

of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio). Some of the CFI funding will also be used to purchase and outfit a mobile lab for conducting time-sensitive testing of animals away from the USask campus, such as bison herds or potential disease outbreaks on farms. Other USask researchers include WCVM scientists Cheryl Waldner, Janet Hill, Dinesh Dadarwal, and Jaswant Singh, as well as Matthew Links in AgBio. Other team members include Toronto Zoo reproductive biologist Gabriela Mastromonaco, University of Calgary evolutionary ecologist Jocelyn Poissant, and veterinarian and cryobiologist Muhammad Anzar of the Animal Genetics Resources of Canada program at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Building on an existing collaboration with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech), research and technical training

It all started in March 1940, with the formation of the Yorkton Co-op. Ending the ﬁrst year with 70 members and a capital of $300. Fast forward to today, in March 2021, we close on our 80th Anniversary year, and recognize how far we have come. Today we have grown to more than 17,500 members and expanded to 15 retail locations. We have returned more than $34 million to members and contributed over $1.5 million to community organizations in the last ten years alone.

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related to secure transfer and management of big data will be carried out, working with Terry Peckham, director of Sask Polytech’s Digital Integration Centre of Excellence Technology Access Centre (DICETAC). Adams said the program will also help train the next generation of wildlife veterinarians, biologists, and scientists with skills to incorporate new strategies in their species management plans. With the CFI contributing 40 per cent of total program funds, the team will seek an additional $10.1 million from other public and private sources. A powerhouse for innovative research, teaching and industry engagement, the LFCE is a complex of field and science labs focused on improving all aspects of livestock production. It includes almost 9,000 acres of land, a 1,500head feedlot, a 400-head cow herd and 115 bison.

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Surviving the deep freeze: Key proteins protect wildlife when the temperature drops Saskatoon – It is hard to imagine what some fish, carrots and tiny snow fleas might have in common, but it turns out it is something key to their survival when the temperature drops below freezing. The common trait, also shared by insects, bacteria and other microorganisms, is antifreeze proteins (AFP). As the name suggests, AFPs work “to prevent organisms from freezing or to help them survive in a frozen state,” explained Dr. Peter Davies, a professor at Queen’s University and Canada Research Chair in Protein Engineering. Davies has been studying these unique proteins for about 40 years. His latest research, aided by X-ray diffraction techniques at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan was recently published in The FEBS Journal. This study continues to build knowledge about AFP structures, their function and evolution. No matter the host, AFPs bind to ice crystals to prevent them from growing and causing damage inside organisms, said Davies. In

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Dr. Peter Davies with snow flea antifreeze protein structure. fish, large ice crystals can block blood vessels; in plants, expanding crystals can burst tissue or cause dehydration by drawing water out of nearby cells. In addition to describing AFPs, Davies and his colleagues are trying to understand when and why the proteins evolved in various organisms because their shapes pose a mystery. Four AFPs have been identified in fish, “but they have remarkably different structures, so different you wouldn’t think

they had the same function.” The Earth’s climate record suggests AFPs appeared with ice ages, Davies said. “If there’s no ice in the ocean, there would be no reason for fish to have AFP. But about 20 million years ago, the start of the recent ice ages, fish began to evolve these proteins” but independently and on different occasions, which may account for their dissimilar structures. The Davies research group expected to find a

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Deadline approaching to remove ice fishing shelters With ice fishing season winding down, anglers are reminded that all ice fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15. Shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31. Every year, ice fishing shelters are abandoned on the ice. When the ice melts, these can pose a danger to boaters, water-skiers and others enjoying our lakes. Pieces of abandoned shelters can also wash up on shore, causing environmental hazards. Structures must be moved to a location where they can be loaded and transported to the owner’s residence or property. Litter must also be removed when ice shelters are removed from the ice. If shelters are not removed, owners may be prosecuted and the structure and contents may be moved off the ice and confiscated. Anyone travelling on the ice should take extreme caution. Slush indicates

that ice is eroding from above and below at an advanced rate. Changing temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are indicators of unsafe conditions. Ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s complete name, address and phone number on the outside in legible letters that are at least 2.5 cm high. Information about fishing in the province can be found in the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide and online at www.saskatchwan.ca/fishing. If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers. Violations can also be reported online at www.saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program. Callers can remain anonymous.

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similar variety of AFP structures in their recent study involving springtails, often called snow fleas. These tiny soil-dwelling arthropods feed on microorganisms

and decaying matter and can be found around the world, even on top of snow in winter. “If you go out to the woods in winter and see any insect moving around in sub-zero temperatures, the chances are it has an AFP.” After describing the structure of AFPs in springtails in Ontario, Davies enlisted a colleague and his spouse to painstakingly collect springtails in winter near Sapporo, Japan. He expected to find a “treasure trove” of new structures, but instead discovered the two were basically the same, suggesting the AFPs evolved during a much earlier ice age “and the springtails simply retained those genes.” Data collected at the CMCF beamline at the CLS has shed additional light on the AFP binding mechanism. Davies added the CLS facilities

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Varying moisture conditions continue in March Runoff Report Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released its updated spring runoff report for March 2021, continuing to show varying conditions across the province. Compared to the February report, a wider band of the northern and central parts of Saskatchewan, encompassing Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Melfort and La Ronge area are expected to experience a near normal runoff. WSA snow surveys conducted in the latter part of February showed some higher levels of snowpack existed through parts of central Saskatchewan, especially Saskatoon. Pockets of southwestern Saskatchewan are also expected to receive a near normal runoff including Kindersley, Leader and Cypress Hills. The report also continued to confirm the lower moisture conditions for many other

parts of central and southern Saskatchewan. A band encompassing North Battleford, Swift Current and Regina are still expected to receive a below normal runoff, while most of the far south including Assiniboia, Estevan and Weyburn are anticipated to receive a well below normal runoff. Conditions over southcentral and south eastern areas, particularly east of Highway 4 and south of Highway 1, are particularly dry and have a snowmelt runoff potential. While surface water supplies at larger reservoirs are expected to be met in 2021, users that rely on smaller reservoirs/dugouts may see shortages continue or emerge in 2021 if snowpack conditions do not improve. Low levels on recreational lakes may occur during the summer months, particularly in the Qu’Appelle Valley. While the snowpack is not overly heavy in the

far north, encompassing the areas of Uranium City, Stony Rapids and Cluff Lake, the extreme wet conditions carrying through last fall continue to indicate a higher-thannormal runoff potential for these areas. At this time, however, unless there is significant precipitation prior to or during the spring melt and/ or a rapid melt, flooding from snowmelt runoff in 2021 is considered a lower risk. Ice on waterbodies also poses a risk during the melt period. While the risk of ice jamming is lower this spring with the expectation of below normal runoff, ice on waterbodies does become unpredictable and dangerous during the melt period and should be avoided. WSA reminds the public that the runoff potential and response can change depending on future snow accumulations and weather during the melt. WSA will monitor conditions through to the completion of the runoff event. A final runoff report is expected to be issued in early April unless runoff is complete or near complete over most areas.

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1BR/1BA Yorkton and Area $209,000.00 Beautiful ground level, corner unit condo in The Madison (55+ living) near the mall. Bright and welcoming one bedroom condo with walkout patio just steps from parking. Modern, open concept layout includes in suite washer and dryer, stainless steel stove, fridge and dishwasher, and window treatments. Very low condo fees include water, heat, sewage and common insurance. Also includes a storage unit. Move in ready! Please call 204 -937-2312 or email inquiries to kuchrhan@mymts.net.

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ENDEAVOUR - 158 ACRES: near Porcupine Prov. Forest and Route 66 Snowmobile Trail, hunting/fishing nearby NEW JEDBURGH - 320 ACRES: 237 cult., 228,100 assess., yard site w/well & cattle shelter, NW of Jedburgh NEUDORF - 364 ACRES: 150 tame hay balance pasture, vacant yardsite, in Qu’Appelle Valley NEW SALTCOATS - 7334 ACRES: 6488 cult., 9,556,000 assess., 170,000 bu. grain storage

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This Week Marketplace | March 12, 2021 Apartments/Condos for Rent

Cars

1 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony Available December. No Pets. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

2 GOOD YEAR 275/65 18 tires. One like new. $100; 4 Nordic snow tires on steel VW rims. $200. Phone 306-338-2750.

2 BEDROOM Apartment with balcony. Pets Allowed. Available Immediately. Phone Shelby 780-2083337. 43 SUITE Apartment Building in Glencairn. Affordable housing for independent living. Large screened in balconies, free laundry on each floor. One free parking space. Bus stop at front door. Fridge and stove supplied. Free weekly bus service to Safeway. For more information, please call 306-789-7970 and leave a message.

FOR SALE: 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback. 205,000kms, new tires, remote start. No accidents, non-smoker. Very clean, asking $6,000. Call or text 306-594-8191.

Trucks & Vans 2015 CHEV Silverado, double cab, 4X4, 5.3 auto, ps/pb, spray in box liner, backup camera, 89,000kms. 306-782-9497 or 306-621-5625.

Farm Implements

RENOVATED 2 Bedroom Apartment on Dalebrooke Drive. Available December. Call Shelby 780-208-3337.

GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB

Houses For Rent

Feed & Seed

SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

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SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.

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Available for long and short distance livestock hauling. Reasonable rates. Your choice • 53’ tridem trailer • 53’ quad trailer.

Appliances FREEZERS LARGE $475, Small $350; 20 qt. dough mixer $2500. Phone Elaine 306-849-4910 or 306-272-7583.

For Sale - Misc 2 JOHN DEERE 26” cut snowblowers. 1 7hp & 1 8hp motors. Both in very good working order. 306-782-9131 or 306-621-9783. FOR SALE: Chesterfield and loveseat, beige in colour with wood accent. Good condition. $250 OBO. Phone 306-783-3852.

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ANDERSON CATTLE CO. BULL SALE. 60 Red & Black Angus Bulls. March 30/21 at Swan River, MB. 204-734-2073, www.andersoncattle.ca. Diamond W Bull Sale: 19th Annual Bull Sale Diamond W Bull Sale: 19th Annual Bull Sale, Tuesday, March 23th, 1:30 PM DST, JTM Livestock, Minitonas, MB. Offering 45 Charolais Yearling & Two-YearOlds, many polled, some red factor, 30 Red & Black Angus Yearlings & Two-Year-Olds. Sound, semen tested with delivery available. For catalogues and info contact Orland Walker 306-865-6539. Sale broadcast live www.dlms.com. Catalogue and videos online at www.bylivestock.com 306-865-6539 FOR SALE: Polled Purebred 2 year old and yearling Charolais bulls. Some red factor. Phone 306435-7116. King’s Polled Charolais.

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Childcare Needed: Looking for part time childcare for 4 children in home. Must be able to drive. Approx. 5-7 days a month. (Mostly Mondays and Tuesdays) 2 children attend school full time. 6:30 am or 8:30 am start. Pays $15 an hour. Will consider mother who needs to bring 1 other child with her. 306-620-3314

General Employment

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Journeyperson. Somerville Farms is located in Eatonia, SK. Great company, Great location, Great Wage. Visit hire-standard.com/job-seekers to learn more and to apply.

HELP WANTED: Full Time Yard/Sales Personnel. Apply in person with resume to Windsor Plywood Highway 10 East Yorkton, SK.

NOW HIRING! The Yorkton Real Canadian Superstore is hiring

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We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way! At Loblaw, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package. We seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast- paced retail environment, apply today online at loblaw.ca/careers Real Canadian Superstore 206 Broadway Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 3K4

Employment Opportunities The R.M. of St. Philips #301 is seeking applications for two seasonal positions: Both positions require: - A valid driver’s license and own vehicle - Be capable of working with minimal or no supervision. - Mechanical knowledge /tractor or grader experience, as applicable - Strong Work Ethic Seasonal Grader Operator Hours will vary depending on weather starting in May and ends in October. Seasonal Mower Operator Hours are 40-50 hours per week from early/mid June to approx. mid October. Drop off application at the Municipal Office 205 Main St. Pelly, SK. or send to: Box 220, Pelly, SK., S0A 2Z0 &NBJM o SN !TBTLUFM OFU t 'BY Please submit a detailed resume including education, experience, references and salary expectations no later than QN PO 5VFTEBZ .BSDI 'PS GVSUIFS JOGPSNBUJPO DBMM Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted.

SaskTel launches 15 more cell towers Regina – SaskTel continues to roll out its expansion of rural cellular towers across thinlypopulated areas of rural Saskatchewan, with the announcement on March 2 that a further 15 new macro cell towers had been activated. These additional towers bring 4G LTE wireless service to previously underserved rural parts of the province. You’d be forgiven if you had to look up some of these places on a map. The list of new locations with towers near them includes Burnham, east of Swift Current; Clayridge, northeast of Whitewood; Crescent Lake, East of Melville; Duncairn, southwest of Swift Current; Filion Lake, east of Debden; Frenchman Butte, northwest of Paradise Hill; Great Deer, west of Hepburn; Keppel, west of Perdue; Kessock, east of Yorkton; Main Centre, northwest of Morse; Meacham – East, northeast of Colonsay; Murphy Creek, southwest of Nipawin; Parkerview, southwest of Theodore; Sokal, northwest of Wakaw; and Worcester, north of Weyburn. Greg Jacobs, communications manager with SaskTel, said by the end of the summer,

SaskTel will have about 1,000 cell towers, total, throughout the province. Over 700 of those are, or will be, located in rural parts of the province. “Our government understands how important communication services have become in the modern world, especially in rural and remote areas,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel in a release. “Through the Wireless Saskatchewan initiative, and thanks to the efforts of SaskTel, we’re raising the level of connectivity in rural and remote parts of the province so that our residents are better equipped to compete and succeed in the modern world.” “As illustrated by a recent report from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Saskatchewan already has the best wireless coverage in Western Canada, with over 99 per cent of the population and 98 per cent of the major roadways and highways being covered with LTE wireless service,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO. “And, with the addition of these new towers, wireless coverage in Saskatchewan is getting even better.” These towers are part of the final phase of the Wireless Saskatchewan Continued on Page 14

Trucking & Transport

Auctions

C & G SHUTTLE 1-306-647-3333 1-306-620-3521 (Cell) Airports, medical or shopping trips, up to 5 people.

NEILSON CATTLE COMPANY Charolais Bull Sale, Monday, March 22, 1:00 pm at the Ranch, Hwy # 47 South of Willowbrook, SK. Offering an elite group of 35 two year old Charolais bulls, all semen tested and vet inspected. for a catalogue or more information contact Mike at 306-620-7252 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca and to view the catalogue online, visit www.BuyAgro.com. (PL#116061).

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Wanted BUYING COINS, Paper Money, Scrap Gold, Complete Estates, All Collectibles. Call 306-783-3230 or 306-621-1419.

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HOLLINGER LAND & CATTLE 9th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Tuesday, March 23, 1:00 pm at the ranch, Neudorf, SK. With guest consignor Nu-Horizon Angus. Offering 60 Black Angus yearling bulls, plus purebred females and select pens of commercial open heifers. For more information or a catalogue, contact Chad at 306331-0302 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006. To view the catalogue online go to www.BuyAgro.com. Watch and bid online at www.DLMS.ca. (PL#116061). Bringing you the inforrmation each week in and around the community This Week.

QUICK SOLD AUCTION serving SE Saskatchewan. Let us help you sell your items getting the best possible price in the least amount of time. Your items will get Canada wide coverage on our Online auction. Specializing in antiques, vintage and collectables of all kinds. Certified personal property appraiser. Don’t throw anything out until you talk to us. Free consultation. 306-728-5552 or 306-7307310. quicksoldauction.com PL#508277.

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Handyperson WHATEVER NEEDS DONE. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, yard work, garbage hauled away. Phone 306-621-7538, leave message.

Services for Hire

Ready For Spring? Bring Your Cylinders To MAKI For A Tune-Up!

33A York Road E, Yorkton SK

Tel: 800-410-6254

BUILDING NEW, Doing Renos, need repairs. Over 20yrs. experience. Able to do framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, tape, texture, paint, flooring. Specialize in walk-in tile showers, finish carpentry, windows & doors, siding, decks. Will travel. Guaranteed workmanship. Call Glen 306-6414987. CASTLE ARBOR CARE Tree Removals & Pruning. 306-621-5420. www.castlearborcare.com

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R.U. SHARP Sharpening Services & Sales. Reseller of RADA Knives & Cutlery. Call/Text 306-621-0657.

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CELL TOWERS Continued from Page 13 initiative, which will see SaskTel invest over $70 million to construct 74 macro cell towers in rural parts of the province. SaskTel anticipates that all of the cell towers to be constructed as part of the Wireless Saskatchewan initiative will be complete by early Summer 2021. Added Burnett, “We’re firmly committed to be the best at connecting the people of Saskatchewan, and it’s this commitment that drives us to continue to invest in our networks so that our customers have access to the services they need to stay in touch with what matters most to them from almost anywhere in the province.” Fibre optic speeds upgraded Additionally, SaskTel’s fibre optic internet service, known as infiNET, saw substantial upgrades across most of its plans as of the end of February. While the highest tier, infiNET 300, which stands for download speeds of 300 megabits per second (Mbps), saw its download speed remain the same, its upload speed was increased to 150 Mbps. The mid-level tier saw the largest gains, especially when it came to upload speeds. Formerly called infiNET 80, with 80 Mbps download speeds, the newly dubbed infiNET 150 was increased to 150 Mbps,

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AUCTION March 26th Property in Otthon Sask

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SaskTel has activated 15 more cell towers in rural Saskatchewan. nearly doubling its former speed. That same plan saw its upload speeds quintuple, from 15 Mbps to 75 Mbps. Lower tier plans also saw significant upgrades, and all for the same price point they were at before. Asked about this, Jacobs said further upgrading higher speeds are being considered. “That’s something that we’re looking at, and we are planning on upgrading the top-end speeds on our fibre network on infiNET. We plan and get that getting that done in 2021. Right now, I don’t have an exact timeframe to share, though, but that is certainly something that is coming. “The beauty of the fibre network, is that, really, with the technologies that are out there today, we’re just kind of scratching the surface with the capabilities of what we can do with fibre. We expect that we’ll be able to continuously upgrade the level of speed that we can offer over fibre, as the supporting technologies required for that network starts catching up with the ability of that actual strand of fibre.” Satellite internet Several companies worldwide are starting to build out satellite-based internet service using thousands of small, low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The most wellknown is Starlink, headed by Elon Musk, who also heads up Tesla and SpaceX. It is currently

beta-testing its service, and there are people in Saskatchewan signing up for it. Older satellite networks relied on satellites in geosynchronous orbits, 35,786 kilometres above the equator. Due to the restrictions of the speed of light and distance, bandwidth is low and latency is high, making for slow internet connections. Because LEO satellite constellations are so much closer to earth, at 550 kilometres, and use thousands of satellites, it means LEO constellations can nearly rival connection speeds and latency of wired and fibre optic networks. Asked if the improvements to infiNET were in response to the introduction of Starlink, Jacobs said that infiNET is currently available in 16 urban centres, and will eventually be rolled out in a total of 40. He pointed out that Starlink is more of a solution for people living on farms, acreages, and in small communities, where it doesn’t make a lot of financial sense to install fibre optic. He noted that Canadian company Telesat is developing its own LEO network which is doing very much the same thing as Starlink. Telesat’s service is known as “Lightspeed.” “They’re planning on putting up essentially a mesh network of low earth orbit satellites to bring faster, better broadband. Now the difference though, between Starlink and Telesat is, from what we know today, Starlink is very much going after the retail market. They’re very much going after the farmer, himself, or the person who owns the acreage, or the

small hamlet community. They’re looking to be that end-to-end solution, versus Telesat. They’re more of a wholesale model. So, they could be working with something like a SaskTel, or another communications provider. Other enterprises resell their product.” Is SaskTel working with Telesat? Jacobs responded, “We reached out to them, and we are having ongoing conversations with them. There’s nothing imminent, yet. They haven’t rolled out a product yet. We would expect that they’re having exploratory conversations with a number of enterprises and providers all across the country, depending on the solutions. But beyond that, as far as LEO satellite technology is concerned, we’re keeping a close eye on it, and we will investigate opportunities to utilize that technology to improve broadband in rural Saskatchewan if we can.” “If there’s an opportunity to partner with any of those LEO providers that makes sense, both for us and them, it’s something that we would explore,” he said, pointing out that Starlink is still in the beta testing phase. Additionally, when these networks start to see large number of customers, it may affect how much bandwidth individual customers will actually be able to take advantage of. For wi-fi, for instance, when you have a lot of users on the same network, it slows down for everyone. He added SaskTel is looking at upgrading its Fusion fixed-wireless internet service in the relatively short term.

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Yorkton Art Walk! Shop the Talk! With March finally here and the weather getting so much nicer the “Yorkton Art Walk” is here just in time! The Yorkton Public Library, City of Yorkton, Sask. Lotteries, and the YBID partnered up to bring our Community one more great idea to get our Community out and “Shopping Yorkton”. Sask. Lotteries had a Grant opportunity for the Community to apply for and the Library’s program “Cozy up and Color” was successful in their application. This program gave $750 dollars to purchase coloring packages for the community to pick up. 30 packages all handed out and returned gave the YBID an opportunity to use the artwork in local “gallery” locations which of course are the local businesses. Local businesses signed up with the YBID to be a

host location for the available art and have their location visited by the community participating in the Art Walk. YBID also has donated $500 dollars which has been purchased in the local participating businesses as gift certificates to be drawn for on March 26th. Community members are to visit the participating business or “gallery locations” and snap themselves with the art, the logo of the business and themselves. They post on their social media and #yorktonartwalk to be entered in the draws. YBID monitors the postings and enters the names. Yorkton Art Walk runs from March 8th to March 26th. Businesses post the Artwork in the windows or in a shop location so they get the traffic in the shop and on social media. All in the effort to bring the community out walking the Downtown area, get traffic in the par-

ticipating businesses and social media attention and promote shopping Yorkton. Many people say they are shopping local but are they? So lets “Walk the Talk” and Shop Yorkton! Remember just 20 per cent more shopping local keeps millions of dollars right here in our community! Local businesses participating in the Yorkton Art Walk are; Golden Mobility, LR Futures, Life Matters Community Centre, Parlour Barber, Core Realty, Legacy Coop, Srub Hub, Uptown Casuals, Marlin Travel, Cutters, Losa Chic, The Plum Tree, and Under the Covers. For all the postings see the YBID fb page the YBID website and the local businesses will be posting as well. So get out and Walk the Talk and Shop Yorkton.

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Legacy Co-op donates $21,753 Legacy Co-op has announced the donation of $21,753 towards The Soup Haven’s School Lunch Program. “As part of our Season of Giving campaign, our customers jumped on board and really stepped up to help our community”, stated Bruce Thurston, Legacy Co-op’s General Manager. “We understand the importance of givingback to the communities we serve, and we believe our members would agree”, continued Thurston. The $21,753 forms a large part of the yearly budget for the Soup Haven to provide lunches to kids. Marilyn Dyck, Program Director of The Soup Haven stated that “Legacy Co-op has been a huge supporter for almost 15 years now, with weekly bread donations, the Christmas Dinner and the Good Buy

to Hunger campaign and we appreciate that whenever we call for help, they are willing to step up.” An additional $1,200 raised by the Kamsack Food store and C-Store was donated to SIGN Positive Impact and will help the program fight hunger in Kamsack. Sales for Legacy Co-op topped $93 Million dollars in 2020. As a regular business in the Top 100 Businesses in Saskatchewan, Legacy Co-op came in at # 53 in the 2020 listing.“ The pandemic has changed the way we do business, but the needs are still out in our communities, so it’s even more important to support programs such as this during these trying times”, said Thurston, adding that “the retail is finding ways to be creative with our donation’s program”

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