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CCS students learn tradition of First Nations map framing Courtesy of Canora Courier In a recent class project at Canora Composite School, Curtis Baillie’s Wildlife Management 30 class had the pleasure of learning how to frame First Nation maps purchased by the school to hang in the halls. Andrew Quewezance and Terran Finlay came to CCS on April 21 to teach the process, according to vice-principal Derek Serdachny, who organized the project.

“Canora Composite School is located within Treaty 4 land, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Assiniboine, and homeland of the Metis Peoples,” said Serdachny. “Our school is working towards establishing an Indigenous Network that can enhance the educational opportunities we offer our students. One of these opportunities was established when Colin Knight, a CCS teacher, took the initiative to purchase the Tribal Nations maps. His intention was to permanently showcase the Indigenous Peoples’ history in the hallways of CCS. Additionally, Colin wanted to provide a source of pride for students and community members of Indigenous backgrounds and give all students and visitors of CCS a huge snapshot of how diverse and populated North America was prior to European colonialism.”

The goal was to make this project as educational and meaningful as possible. In collaboration with Indigenous leaders, the original idea was to incorporate leftover wood from Fort Pelly Residential School as the frame.

“It was later decided that the wood had many negative connotations attached to it and would not

CCS students applied what they were taught in the framing of First Nations maps for the school. On April 21 Breanne Woloshyn helped secure the maps to the frame under the watchful eye of Terran Finlay, left (instructor) and Curtis Baillie (CCS teacher). communicate a positive message,” explained Serdachny. “With the help of Mark Forsythe and CCS staff, a new idea was created which ensured the frame would be created using traditional teachings and from natural supplies located in our region.

Andrew Quewezance and Terran Finlay met with the CCS staff and decided on using pine from the Porcupine Forest north of Norquay.”

Baillie’s Wildlife Management 30 class peeled the bark off the pine using hatchets and knives. The pine was left to dry for several weeks.

“In the meantime, Mr. Quewezance cut elk hide into long strips and soaked it to prepare for the lacing of the canvas,” described Serdachny. “He and Mr. Finlay came to our school and taught Mr. Baillie’s class the traditional way of stretching a hide. This method is used to make traditional drums, shelter, clothing and other useful materials. Students watched and learned how to construct the frame and tie the canvas to it. The next day students used their knowledge and constructed two more frames for smaller canvases. It was a great learning experience for staff and students. We were honoured to have Mr. Quewezance and Mr. Finlay share their knowledge with our school.”

The next step is to hang the large Tribal Nation map in the entry way to the senior end of the school near the gymnasium.

“We are proud to hang it up for everyone to see and our hope is that people will not only be impressed with its appearance, but also have a conversation about the meaning behind it. Our goal is to increase the number of experiential and meaningful lessons offered to our students. Thanks to the initiative and dedication of Mr. Knight and Mr. Baillie, this project is a testament to our goal of uncovering the truth and achieving reconciliation,” concluded Serdachny.

Dutch woman lives off-grid Canadian dream life - alone Courtesy of Kamsack Times

by Kulchera Nicholson Saskia Dockrill confesses that she has adored animals, and especially horses, since she was a young girl growing up in Utrecht, Holland.

In fact, during her childhood, her Dutch parents owned and managed a pet store that she would spend a lot of time in. The store sold a variety of animals – the usual fish, birds, parrots, and at one point…a monkey.

“I remember one day when a gentleman came into our store with a little white canary,” Dockrill recalled while sitting at her kitchen table, chatting about the

adventures of her youth.

“He wanted my dad to help him figure out if this canary was a male or a female. At the time, my dad was standing near the cage that the monkey was in. Of course, the monkey was watching curiously. My dad held the little bird in the palm of his hand and gently blew on the belly feathers to identify the gender. Just at that moment, the monkey reached through the cage, grabbed the canary from my dad’s hand, and ate it immediately. The man and my father looked at each other, stunned. Finally the man said to my father… ‘I believe you owe me a canary!’”

Today, Dockrill, 61, is once again living a life

Saskia Dockrill has no problem using an antique laundry wringer in her quest to build an off-grid lifestyle. surrounded by animals – both wild and domesticated. She shares her rural home in the RM of Keys (halfway between Kamsack and Canora) with three corralled ponies, two playful, shaggy dogs, a number of cats and a long list of surrounding wildlife.

Her secluded off-grid acreage has been lovingly named, LPine

Meadow, (due to the shape of the property forming the letter L). It was chosen by her and her late husband, Ron. The pair had a romantic dream of building a homestead on the rolling pasture surrounded by trees, up until Ron ultimately lost his second battle with cancer in the fall of 2013.

In a blog documenting

the lifestyle that has been a dream since she was a young girl, Dockrill paints a picture of the vision she had hoped to build with her partner: “We dreamed of creating a simple homestead, solar and wind powered.

We dreamed about beautiful gardens full of flowers and vegetables and herbs. We dreamed about a place where we could sit back and relax, watching the butterflies, birds, squirrels, deer, elk and moose and where our horses, dog and cats could have a healthy and happy life. We dreamed about making LPine Meadow the home of our Clicker Training Centre for Horses: Horses in Rhythm. We knew this was the perfect place for it, to rescue and rehabilitate ponies and horses to give them a second chance in life. So many dreams.”

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CANADIAN DREAM LIFE Continued from Page 2 in search of their ideal property, ending up buying a house in Canora for just $6,000.

“It was a great price. A couple of years after that, housing prices went up fast,” said Dockrill. “We made our little love nest in that house, but we kept looking for the place to build our dream life together.”

Today, their son Paul is 25 years old and living on his own just outside of Canora. He checks in on his mother often, helping out whenever he can and bringing her treats.

“My son and I are very close,” assured Dockrill. “And I am so happy about that.”

Despite losing her partner before they could share in their aspiration, Dockrill says she couldn’t be happier living alone among her pets and the nature that surrounds her. With no running water or electricity, her home is filled with a number of blue five-gallon water jugs that hydrate Dockrill and all of her pets year-round. One jug has a manual pump that she uses to access water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. During the winter months, once or twice a week, she loads the back of her pickup truck full of bottles and travels 10 minutes to a community well to fill them all. She then lifts the very heavy bottles one by one up a flight of stairs into her cabin. As soon as the threat of winter frost is gone, she switches to the practice of filling a large outdoor water tank and uses clean garbage bins for the water that washes her laundry.

In her yard, she relies on a rusty, but functioning antique laundry press and a clothesline – weather permitting.

One corner of the rustic cabin features a woodstove for heating and cooking, along with a single burner propane stove. The opposite corner hosts three battery packs and an inverter that Paul has helped set up. The system is rigged so a small windmill and a group of solar panels outside can funnel enough

energy to help Dockrill keep her phone charged and her small refrigerator running. While there is a generator sitting outside, it needs repair and Dockrill says it is not something she relies on anyway.

“My phone has everything I need. It is my computer, my entertainment, my music, as well as my connection to my friends and family. There is no Wi-Fi out here, but I do have data and cell phone service.”

At the foot of her front door, Dockrill keeps three cowbells handy in case she needs to make some noise and help her dogs scare away any threatening wildlife. She’s witnessed deer, moose, owls, bald eagles, coyotes, foxes and even wolves passing through her little homestead. Dockrill says her loyal dogs can switch from being ferocious protectors to happily chasing resident squirrels.

And she delights in the tiny chickadees that sometimes eat straight from her hand.

“One time we had a bear come around the yard. He sniffed around and drank some water from the bird bath, then carried on. However, when he came back the next day, I grabbed those cowbells and banged them as loud as I could, yelling at him to get out of here. He took off running.”

Behind the cabin, Dockrill has constructed a number of raised garden beds and a pair of large rainwater barrels that she uses to water her vegetable and flower gardens throughout the summer.

“I love to eat from the garden all summer long,” she explained. “I am a seed saver. I hardly buy any seeds anymore since I have learned how to harvest them myself. I grow all kinds of vegetables and flowers. In the summertime, the meadow is also filled with wildflowers. It’s breathtaking.”

Although she admits it can be a lot of work, Dockrill is convinced the fresh air and exercise keeps her healthy and strong. She continues to work in the

Dockrill’s horses, Flicka, Freya, and Yentl, enjoy breakfast in their winter corral, which sits adjacent to the off-grid cabin.

From the tank she fills up at a community well, Dockrill can access water for drinking, cooking, laundry and bathing in her off-grid cabin in the RM of Keys. field she is most passionate about - as a certified horse clicker trainer, offering her services both online and on site.

Clicker training is defined as a gentle, positive reinforcement animal training method based on a bridging stimulus (the clicker) in operant conditioning.

“Clicker training is my passion,” Dockrill says with a twinkle in her eye.

“The horses really love it, which is for me the biggest reward. Nothing beats a horse that loves to work with you.

Yentl was not handled much by people when I got her a few years ago. She was actually scared of people. I used clicker training to win her trust and do groundwork, including handling and trimming her feet. Now she can’t wait to get her feet trimmed. Freya used to bolt during riding. We had a serious accident together. But with clicker training she changed into a calm, relaxed horse within eight months. I could ride her in a halter with loose reins. I have stopped using bits on my horses. I think it’s healthier for them without a piece of steel in their mouth.”

Dockrill says that as a result of her

Zucchini, onions, peas, beans, spinach and swiss chard are just some of the nutritious foods Dockrill successfully grows on her rural Saskatchewan homestead.

quiet and peaceful lifestyle, she has become quite attuned to the sounds and behaviors of the nature and animals around her. She usually wakes early when day first breaks, takes naps whenever she likes, and savours the magic of living on Canada’s wild prairie back country.

Within her blog entries, Dockrill shares snippets of her adventures in the lifestyle she describes as “absolutely wonderful.” The following excerpt is from a blog entry in 2016.

“Tuesday evening there were beautiful northern lights. I turned off all the lights in the cabin and had a beautiful show right from my windows. This week I also enjoyed many shooting stars. It’s that time of the year again with meteor showers. So nice to watch.

Last night during sunset, I could hear the drums from the Indian reserve nearby. The wind carried the rhythmic sound and the sound of singing all the way here. With coyotes howling in the background, the amazing colours of the sunset and the drums and singing...... beautiful.”

A cozy woodstove heats the cabin while warming homemade bannock style bread and hamburger soup filled with vegetables from Dockrill’s garden.

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EDITORIAL Are we too hard on newly arrived plants and animals?

As human activity continues to heat the planet and destroy wildlife habitat, plants and animals are responding based on their genetic makeup and ability to adapt to altered environments. Some are losing ground, landing on evergrowing species-at-risk lists or winking out altogether. Others are making gains, eking out their existence alongside us or even benefitting from habitat alteration we’ve caused — raccoons, for instance.

Science writer Fred Pearce notes that “most of the losers are rare, endangered, and endemic species, while most of the winners are common, generalist, and invasive species — rats, mosquitoes, water hyacinth and the like.”

“Assisted evolution” initiatives aim to help imperilled wildlife adapt more quickly to their changing environments than typically slow evolutionary processes would normally permit. In Australia, one program is aimed at helping the greater bilby, a threat-

ened marsupial, learn to avoid predation by interlopers in their ecoregion — feral cats and foxes introduced by British colonizers.

The cats have adapted successfully to their new environment and aren’t going anywhere. A team of researchers altered the standard conservation measure of building fences to keep the cats out, instead bringing cats into the fenced bilby refuges. This helps the bilbies learn avoidance, a skill they need for survival in the wild.

Invasive species have long been recognized as key threats to native plants and animals.

WWF’s “Living Planet Report Canada 2020” identifies them as a major cause of wildlife decline here. But as plant and animal species worldwide have started to shift ranges in response to warming climates and habitat destruction, narratives about invasives have also started to shift.

In the past, conservationists viewed them negatively. Various eradication initiatives were

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Science Matters established depending on government landscape management capacity, the threat invasives posed to at-risk species or economic ventures, proliferation levels and ease of eradication.

(Think zebra mussels and purple loosestrife.)

Now there’s a strong chance that species entering new areas are moving from warming and degraded habitats, and would benefit from human stewardship.

How should we respond?

Should we differentiate between those “invading” ecosystems as climate or habitat exiles and those that human travellers have carried to new places?

Some scientists argue for such differentiation.

University of Vienna con-

servation biologist Franz Essl and colleagues propose that species moving or expanding their ranges in response to human-caused environmental change be classified as “neo-native” species, rather than “invasive species,” and that management directives reflect this distinction.

To some extent, science supports a distinction, as species that move of their own accord are more likely to move in step with their natural counterparts than a species that, say, arrives in a ship’s hull.

Some scientists have proposed the most logical way to determine how to manage an invasive species is to assess whether its presence has an overall positive or

negative impact on the ecosystem. As Macalester College professor Mark Davis writes, “Whether because of climate or because people move them, species need to be evaluated on their own effects and not on whether they are natives or new natives or nonnatives or non-natives moved by humans.”

Effects of species on ecosystems are not singular, however, and consensus on ecological impacts doesn’t always exist. This can lead to ideological divergences in which some conservationists advance species eradication while others champion stewardship.

As author Sonia Shah writes, “In California, wildlife officials attempted to exterminate Spartina cordgrass, introduced to the West from the salt marshes of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, despite the fact that it provided foraging and nesting sites for endangered California clapper rails.”

Ultimately, human hubris has driven many plants and animals

toward extinction. It’s also hubris to attempt to “manage” species that have moved into new areas based on our somewhat subjective analyses of whether they’re doing more harm or good.

It’s clear that science alone can’t dictate a path forward. We must incorporate other inputs, such as foresight, precaution and Indigenous knowledge when overseeing programs to limit or support wildlife populations on land and in water. If we don’t take sufficient care to think these complex issues through, wildlife management will be driven only by the economic value that humans ascribe to some plant and animal species over others.

The species most in need of better management is our own.

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

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YRHS students planting trees in city

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Students at Yorkton Regional High School will be planting trees in May to mark Earth Day which was April 22.

Anaswara ReghuPuthuparambil, vice president of the school’s student body appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday about the plan.

The students plan to plant 400 seedling trees in amongst forested areas within the city including the Kinsmen Arena,

Tennis Courts, Western Development Museum, Ducks Unlimited, and Ravine Ecological. They hope to do the planting May 28.

Reghu-Puthuparambil noted the initiative has been supported by a donation from Pela to purchase the trees.

Pela is the company founded by Jeremy Lang to create an environmentally friendly cellphone case.

Lang came up with the idea for creating an ecofriendly Apple iPhone 4 case from flax fibre and

Jeremy Lang of Pela. bioplastic in the summer of 2010 and began talking with University of

Saskatchewan researchers and applying for research and development funding.

“We’re kind of piloting a program ... It’s something we’re going to roll out,” Lang, the vice president of sustainability with Pela, told Yorkton This Week Monday.

Lang, who grew up in Yorkton and attended the Yorkton Regional High School, said the focus in on the idea of encouraging people to “do what you can do” to make a difference, in particular in regards to the environ-

ment.

“Make changes from wherever you are.

Physically go out and take that action,” he said, adding the core idea is “just do it.”

To have the first project in Yorkton just made sense for Lang who said it was people in Yorkton who “encouraged me to not be afraid to have crazy dreams and to then work toward them.

Helping his former high school plant trees in a small way gives back to the local community.

Lang said Pela wants

Council holds line on intersection funding

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council heard a proposal to expand the scope of beautification at the intersection of Highway #9 and Broadway Street, but they weren’t ready to spend the added dollars.

In June 2020, Council approved budget for the beautification of Hwy #9 and Broadway, explained a report circulated to the regular meeting of Council

Monday.

It was recommended by the Economic Development Committee and was endorsed by YBID with a monetary contribution.

The project was set to commence this spring with a budget of $900,000, with $350,000 from the MEEP grant, $150,000 from YBID and $400,000 from the City’s 2021 budget.

The project will feature gabion walls with City of Yorkton

signage and lighting on the South West and South East corners to welcome inbound traffic.

The project will also include pathways, concrete planters, native grass planting, berms and landscaping.

“During the winter months we have been looking at the designs for this project in conjunction with Parks, Engineering and the consultants at Scatliff Miller Murray (SMM). As we dove deeper into detailed design, we

realized that in-order for us to build close to the conceptual drawings that were presented to Council in June 2020, we needed to either refocus our funds on two sides of the intersection or come back to Council for further direction,” noted the report presented by Lonnie Kaal – City Manager, with the City.

Working with SMM, we have an estimated budget of $1,515,000 to be able to complete the full Continued on Page 5

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“Anything we can do to help inspire people to take action. We want to be that catalyst,” he said.

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Coding molecules could help with both burn victims and oil spills Saskatoon – Imagine if we could control and design molecules as easily as we can run code for a computer.

Scientists are working to understand what causes some molecules to assemble on their own. If they can determine what drives this growth, then it could be harnessed for our benefit: from helping to heal burn victims to cleaning up oil spills.

It could help revolutionize multiple industries, according to Dr. Michael Rogers who is an Associate Professor with the University of Guelph and a Canada Research Chair in Food Nanotechnology.

Rogers said it is similar to when Watson and Crick were working to identify the structure of DNA. In retrospect, the structures might seem obvious, but it’s hard to visualize how things are spatially organized through various length scales until you see the bigger picture, he added.

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Cargill announces canola crushing facility at Regina Cargill’s New Crush Plant Will Add Value To Saskatchewan’s Canola Sector, Create Local Jobs Regina will soon be home to a new stateof-the-art canola processing facility. Cargill announced plans to begin construction of a new $350 million project next year and it will be operational by 2024.

“Saskatchewan is a leader in agriculture production and through investments such as this we are growing our capacity to process these products at home,” Premier Scott Moe said.

“We welcome this significant investment and

look forward to working with Cargill to add value to the canola our producers grow, create local jobs and support Saskatchewan’s economic growth.”

“Saskatchewan is a reliable exporter of food and agriculture products to a growing world and this new project will help us continue to meet that demand,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “This new Cargill facility, and our growing canola processing sector, will strengthen our reputation as the world’s leading exporter of canola seed, canola oil

and canola meal.”

“Our Saskatchewan producers are known worldwide for the safe, high-quality commodities that they produce and this announcement creates the opportunity for them to see a higher return for their product,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “We are excited to see companies like Cargill recognizing that there is no better place to do business than Saskatchewan.”

“Cargill is excited to continue to build our business in Canada. We see Saskatchewan as the right place to make this

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The additional $615,000 was suggested

by City Administration to be found with $300,000 from departmental reserves, and $315,000 from the rainy day fund.

“If the project does not receive additional dollars, the previous conceptual plan/rendering that was provided during budget will not be able to be completed.

Significant reductions in scope would be required which likely means that signage on the east side, lighting, pathways and some planting would be deleted,” noted the report.

“I’m somewhat concerned about a price tag about 70 per cent higher than we had budgeted,” began Councillor Ken Chyz.

And Chyz was not onside regarding the suggested source of extra funds either.

“To me this is not a rainy day reserve type of thing,” he said.

Coun. Chris Wyatt wasn’t up for additional spending either, or using the rainy day dollars.

However, Kaal noted some of the original concept plan would not happen without added dollars, which could mean less lighting, or no path-

ways.

Mayor Mitch Hippsley said you only have seven seconds to make a good impression and that is what the busiest intersection into the city allows, a good first impression when coming into Yorkton.

“This is a marketing tool,” he said, adding because of the impact a great looking intersec-

tion could afford he was on-side to do the complete project if an acceptable funding option were found.

However, Council ultimately voted in favour of reducing the scope of the project to match the budgeted amount of $900,000, although Hippsley and Coun. Randy Goulden were opposed.

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investment, as Regina is well-positioned in the canola production area and there is ample talent available to support the new facility,” Cargill Canada President Jeff Vassart said. “We look forward to helping farmers access the market opportunity from the rapidly growing global demand for canola.”

The new facility is projected to have an annual production capacity of 1 million metric tonnes and will provide a consistent and fast point of deliv-

ery for farmers and end users. This investment will generate approximately 1 million hours of employment throughout the construction phase and approximately 50 full-time positions upon completion of the project.

Cargill’s new facility will help the province reach Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan goal to crush 75 per cent of the canola the province produces in Saskatchewan. It will also support Growth Plan goals to grow

Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports to $20 billion, increase agriculture value-added revenue to $10 billion, increase the value of exports by 50 per cent and grow private capital investment in Saskatchewan to $16 billion annually.

In addition to constructing this new facility, Cargill will also update and modernize its canola facility in Clavet over the next 12 months to increase volume and broaden capabilities at that location.

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A chance to role play in a mouse’s world An evening of true escapism at the gaming table with friends – once gatherings are deemed safe again -- will be a great way to forget the COVID pandemic, at least for a few hours.

One of the best ways is to immerse oneself in a role playing game (RPG), where you take on the persona of a character usually in a fantasy or sci-fi world, and go adventuring with your pals.

Somewhere amid the piles of game material I have is a binder with character sheets dating back literally decades giving the details of characters I have played, each, even the shortlived, or little played offering up a bunch of great memories.

But, it’s always great to come upon a new RPG, or at least one our little

band of gamers has not tried.

That brings us to Mausritter, a game that takes RPGing to mini size, as it notes on its website (mausritter.com), ‘take up the sword and don the whiskers of a brave mouse adventurer in Mausritter, the ruleslight fantasy adventure roleplaying game.”

So the big interest is in playing a sword swinging mouse, which actually is rather appealing if you are a fan of great books like those of Redwall by Brian Jacques, or the game Mice and Mystics.

And, the world of mice is not so far removed from that of squirrels, so think the fantastic comic book and related card game Squarriors, (the comic is by sh Maczko), or the classic Watership Down

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It’s a rather rich world to explore, and Mausritter invites you in with a rather small rulebook, meaning the game is light in terms of numbers, but that does not mean the game experience can’t be fun.

As for a setting, it can be as simple as a clan of mice in your own basement having to brave the big backyard, and the neighbour’s cat, the garter snake under the garage floor, and the mean old crow in the big spruce tree, as they forge for food.

But what about the creation of Mausritter?

How did it come to be?

Well, to find that out an email interview with creator Isaac Williams was arranged, and the logical first question was whether he came at the game’s creation from the perspective of being an avid RPG player himself?

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designing board games and roleplaying games for many years,” he responded. “When I was nine or 10, I must have heard about the idea of roleplaying games from somewhere, but hadn’t actually played one. So I created a game based on the videogame Diablo, which I forced my brothers to play. When one of my Dad’s friends saw this, he gifted me a battered copy of the 1981 Dungeons and Dragons Red Box and I found out what roleplaying games were really all about.”

First loves are hard to shake.

“I came back to roleplaying games as an adult, and discovered the new world of Storygames — games like Apocalypse World, Burning Wheel and Fiasco, where the mechanics drive a collaborative drama, rather than creating obstacles to overcome,” related Williams.

“But I kept on coming back to ideas in that D&D Red Box. “As a game master creating puzzles and challenges is incredibly fun, as is figuring out how to solve them as a player.”

Not too surprisingly one of the aforementioned material sources played a role in the creation of Mausritter.

“My regular board game group were playing a campaign of the board game Mice & Mystics,” said Williams. “It’s a board game where you take the role of a prince who has been cursed, and turned into a mouse.

It’s super cute, and I was enjoying it, but as a player it didn’t really capture the things I wanted to do as a mouse adventurer.

You smash a lot of cockroaches, but spend very little time sneaking around, figuring out how to open the butter dish or steal a block of cheese three times your size.”

So as a game creator Williams set about to fill the void he felt existed.

“In roleplaying game land, I’d gotten into the OSR scene (Old School Revival, or Old School Renaissance or SwordDream or whatever you want to call it) — other people like me who had figured out that the older editions of D&D actually held a lot of wisdom, and a style of play that had been forgotten over the years,” he began.

“I had been writing OSR-style hacks and rules variants for a few

years, so when I suggested to my group that I was enjoying the cute mice, but would prefer something more freeform, basing it on an OSR game made sense. I had just read Into the Odd, and the rules were so simple and clean that hacking it into a mouse game looked very easy. I wrote up a random table of evocative backgrounds for mouse adventurers and we started playing.”

The game was wellaccepted by the early players, and that was enough for Williams to refine it.

“Once it became clear that the game had legs beyond my little group, I started developing it into a zine,” he said.

“Roleplaying games don’t exist without players, so my goal was to produce a clean, simple book that collected some of my favourite ideas and compiled them into a complete, easily gameable package. To help people get to the table and start actually playing with their friends as quickly as possible.”

Perhaps because keeping things rather simple and streamlined, the game came together rather quickly for Williams.

“Development was pretty fast,” he said.

“From that first play session with just table of backgrounds and some scribbled rules references, I released a completed zine in about six months. This wouldn’t have been possible without drawing on the vast history of game sources that Mausritter is based on.

Mausritter was always a love letter to the OSR scene. I don’t think there are many original ideas in there, and I’ve tried to cite all of the influences.”

The hardcover book edition (which is twice the length of the zine) took another six months to work. This introduced a lot of new material to help players get playing, including an example of play, a small starting adventure, and a complete hex crawl for players to explore.

Keeping things compact did prove challenging.

“Squeezing the rules and procedures into a concise package is always a challenge,” said Williams. “Mausritter relies on pareidolic design — presenting just enough information that a useful image of the world, or the expected procedures of play, appears in the mind of the reader. Whether that image is the same as the one in my head isn’t important. It just needs to be useful to the reader of the book -- to give them enough information to bring the game to the table and play it with their friends.”

As it sits this is a game about mice, although it

may grow one day.

“For now, everyone playing a character in Mausritter is a mouse -though there are plenty of fan-made supplements that change this,” said Williams. “Mice are small, fragile creatures, that I think forces the players into a unique mindset while playing.

They know that the world is huge and dangerous, and that they must act accordingly.”

So as designer what is the best element of the game?

“I think the inventory system is great,” offered Williams. “Mausritter is fundamentally a game about resource management, and the inventory system makes this fun for players, instead of being a chore.

“Instead of writing down the items that your character is carrying, you have little physical chits that you place on your character sheet.

This allows players to get a real easy sense for what they’re carrying, and when they’re running low on supplies or carrying space it is always clear.”

When asked what Mausritter offers that other RPGs don’t, Williams responded with the obvious.

“Cute mouse adventurers, and the way that playing a mouse adventurer changes your perspective on the world,” he said. “After playing or GMing Mausritter for a bit, you start to notice all the things around your feet, all the nooks and crannies where adventure could be just around the corner, all the things around your house that would make a great challenge if presented to the players.”

The game has now developed a rather avid fanbase who are expanding the Mausritter world.

“It’s pretty amazing to see the reception that Mausritter has gotten, considering it was really just made for my little board game group,” said Williams. “I love seeing how enthusiastic and creative the Mausritter community are, and all the new ideas they bring to their own games.

“I definitely enjoy seeing and highlighting fan created supplements and adventures, so there’s a dedicated section on the Mausritter website (mausritter.com), which features thirdparty adventures. There are already 20 full releases there, with many more on the way.

“For the month of March, some members of the Mausritter community were even running a game jam to create new adventures, which will all be combined together into one big world.”

If you want some easy and fun, well become a mouse and try Mausritter.

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RENO 4 steps to patch up drywall If you want to repair dents and shallow holes in drywall, here are four simple steps to ensure you get the best possible result.

1. Sand down the edges. This step ensures the wood putty or spack-

ling compound adheres to the wall. Use a finegrit sandpaper (120 or 150) to lightly sand the area around the hole.

2. Clean the surface.

Once you finish sanding, vacuum up dust and debris clinging to the

wall, then wipe down the area with a damp cloth. Be sure to let the wall dry completely before you apply the filler and paint.

3. Apply enough product. Use a trowel to completely fill the hole with wood putty or spackling compound. The product should overflow slightly around the edges. Once it dries, you can sand down the filler until it’s smooth and blends in with the wall. If the hole isn’t completely filled, you’ll need to repeat this step until the surface is even.

4. Repaint the entire wall. While it might be tempting to only paint the affected area, the repair work will likely be noticeable if you do.

For seamless results, take the time to repaint the entire wall.

To find all the materials you need to complete this repair, visit your nearest hardware or home improvement store.

A space dedicated to your well-being is a must in 2021 Calm and inspiring spaces are becoming increasingly popular. To design your own little wellness retreat, choose a spot in your home that’s as removed as possible from all noise and activity.

Once you’ve selected a location, surround yourself with colours that evoke nature such as sky blue, forest green and stone grey. Be sure to have at least one live plant nearby.

Additionally, consider including a comfortable chair, a soft mat and decorative or meditation cushions. A lamp emitting a soft glow or a light fixture with a dimmer switch can be useful for lighting the space according to your preferences.

Once the space is set up, use it for meditating, daydreaming, reading, breathing deeply, writing in a diary or listening to music. In 2021, a respite from the stresses of everyday life may be exactly what you need.

Window treatments: shining a light on solar shades From blinds and curtains to shutters and drapes, there’s no shortage of materials that can be used to enhance the look of your windows. One practical option is to install solar shades. Here are some of the benefits of this roll-up window covering.

• They protect against harmful rays. Solar shades are made of a tightly woven fabric designed to block out the sun’s UV rays. The perforated material allows you to safely enjoy natural light in your home.

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RENO Essentials of opening your cottage Once the weather gets warmer, you’ll likely be eager to take advantage of your summer cottage.

However, it’s a good idea to inspect the property and complete any necessary upkeep before the start of the season. Here are four things you should do.

1. IDENTIFY AND FIX PROBLEMS During your first visit of the season, be on the lookout for unpleasant surprises. If there’s water damage, an infestation or a broken window, take note of the work that needs to be done. Avoid putting off repairs so your cottage will be ready to use as soon as possible. For major issues such as cracks in the foundation or a leaky roof, it’s best to hire a professional.

power. For example, there might be a gas leak, or mice could have chewed through wires over the winter.

If you detect any issues, be sure to contact an electrician.

3.

TURN THE WATER BACK ON If your cottage is equipped with a pump that draws water directly from a lake, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you have a regular plumbing system, start by opening a faucet followed by the main water shut-off valve. Let the water run for about five minutes.

Wait until the hot water tank is full before you

connect and inspect the heater.

4. CHECK THE SEPTIC SYSTEM Make sure there aren’t leaks in the pipes connected to your septic system and that they’re otherwise in good condition.

Additionally, it’s important to empty and clean your septic tank every few years. This type of maintenance requires specialized equipment, so it’s best to hire a plumber to complete the job.

By taking care of your cottage now, you’ll be able to kick back and enjoy the rest of the season without worry.

Factors to consider when selecting flooring When it comes to flooring, homeowners have a range of options. Popular choices include hardwood, vinyl, terrazzo, laminate, ceramic, cork, natural stone and bamboo. Here are four factors to consider if you need to update your floors.

1. FUNCTION Do you have kids or pets? Do you like to exercise in a particular part of the house? Opt for flooring that’s practical and suits your lifestyle. For instance, while blonde hardwood and white marble floors are stylish, they may not be the best choice if you have a cat or dog with dark fur. Additionally, you may want to avoid flooring that’s excessively hard in rooms where you spend a lot of time on your feet.

2. ATMOSPHERE Flooring is an integral part of your home’s appearance, so make sure you choose a type that contributes to the style you want to create. For example, natural stone generally provides a Zen-like ambiance, whereas blonde hardwood will add warmth to a space. If you want a retro vibe, consider pastel terrazzo. For a more sophisticated look, opt for dark laminate flooring.

When you visit your local stores and suppliers, make sure to compare different flooring samples and seek advice from a qualified salesperson. It’s a good idea to bring along photos of the rooms you’re renovating.

3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Before you install new flooring, you may need to update the subfloor. This could be the case if you have heavy flooring that requires extra support. It will also be necessary if you choose to install electrical wiring, plumbing or radiant heating in the subfloor. A qualified professional is always the best person to install new flooring.

4. UPKEEP Some types of floors require maintenance that goes beyond simply sweeping and mopping. For example, you need to periodically apply a sealant to porous flooring such as unglazed tile, limestone and concrete. In the case of hardwood, you need to sand and varnish it every so often. Before you settle on a particular type of flooring, make sure you know what sort of upkeep it requires.

Keep in mind there are professionals who can provide expert advice.

Contractors, interior designers and the staff at your local home improvement and furniture stores will be able to recommend specific solutions for your home.

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RENO How to use the 2021 Pantone colours of the year in your home For 2021, Pantone announced not one but two colours of the year: Ultimate Grey and Illuminating. Here’s how to incorporate these shades of natural, stony grey and warm, uplifting yellow into your home.

an impression, consider creating a grey or yellow accent wall, and provide contrast by placing a footstool, shelf or side table in the other colour against it. Wallpaper in these shades can also wow.

IN THE BEDROOM Opt for bedding or pillows that combine both colours. For a more dramatic change, consider painting the walls grey and furnishing the room with a bright yellow bedside table, lamp or reading chair.

IN THE KITCHEN Find accessories or small appliances in grey or yellow. Look for serving dishes, oven mitts, towels, toasters and more in these colours.

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Ultimate Grey and Illuminating can be integrated into any design style. Consider bringing these colours that evoke fortitude and optimism into any space that could use a pickme-up.

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Uptick in Canada’s Lyme disease cases: why we should care

By Kylie Cousins Saskatoon - While health workers are caring for people infected with the novel coronavirus, veterinary researchers are helping to protect the public from illnesses spread by another health threat: ticks.

Specifically, the threat to both human and animal health is what some ticks are carrying with them – Lyme disease, which is transmitted by ticks in the genus Ixodes.

“COVID-19 is a more immediate threat than ticks right now, but Lyme disease was present before the pandemic and it will still be here after,” said Dr. Maarten Voordouw, an assistant professor and researcher at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Lyme disease is an emerging microbial threat that is the most common tick-borne illness in the northern hemisphere.

“As we have seen with COVID-19, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected with the disease,” said Voordouw. “The actual number of cases is usually much higher than those reported.”

In 2018, Canada reported about 1,500 cases of Lyme disease while the United States had 30,000 cases. But according to the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the true number of cases is about 10 times higher.

In Canada, Lyme disease is transmitted by two species of Ixodes ticks, the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus), which are found east and west of the Rocky Mountains respectively. While the disease is transmitted to people and animals through bites of infected ticks, Lyme disease itself is caused by several different species of spirochete bacteria. In North America it is mainly caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.

“The natural reservoir host for Lyme disease are small mammals and birds; humans and pets are accidental hosts, but they are the ones who get sick,” said Voordouw.

An infected tick must be attached for 12 to 24 hours before transmission of the bacterium can occur.

In 2020, researchers in the WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Microbiology stepped up to help the Saskatchewan Health Authority with its tick surveillance workload.

“The main reason we are assisting the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL) is because we thought they would be very busy [with COVID-19] and not have enough time to deal with their [passive surveil-

Although this tick species is known to transmit other tick-borne disease in the U.S. — such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia — the pathogens that cause these diseases (Rickettsia rickettsii and Francisella tularensis) have not yet been detected in Saskatchewan populations of the American dog tick.

While there are no known established, reproducing populations of the blacklegged tick in Saskatchewan, it is important to continue monitoring their status.

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Dr. Maarten Voordouw, an assistant professor and researcher at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). lance] tick submissions,” said Voordouw.

This year, the passive surveillance work will be solely through eTick, an online program that provides Saskatchewan residents with timely information about their tick bites. eTick allows submitters to receive a prompt message with information about the tick species (or genus), associated health risks and guidance on what to do after a tick bite.

The platform also allows researchers to monitor ticks in Saskatchewan and assess the risk of Lyme disease to residents.

“Lyme disease, if left undiagnosed, is a chronic disease that makes your life extremely miserable,” said Voordouw.

Most people affected

by Lyme disease experience mild, flu-like symptoms soon after being bitten. They may also develop a bull’s eye rash and muscle and joint pain. If left untreated, Lyme disease can become a chronic condition characterized by facial paralysis, arthritis and joint pain as well as neurological and cardiac disorders. In dogs affected by Lyme disease, typical symptoms include limb and joint disorders

as well as renal, neurological and cardiac abnormalities.

In 2020, Saskatchewan recorded 11 blacklegged ticks out of 2,000 tick submissions to eTick.

“Compared to the rest of Canada, the risk of Lyme disease to Saskatchewan residents is low because the abundance of the blacklegged tick in Saskatchewan is low,” said Voordouw.

In 2020, more than 95 per cent of the ticks found in Saskatchewan were the American dog tick (Dermacentor variablis) that cannot transmit Lyme disease.

“While these ticks are currently not common in Saskatchewan, this situation can change in the next 10 to 15 years,” said Voordouw, adding that birds migrating from the U.S. bring Ixodes ticks into Canada.

“When these birds return to Canada in the spring, they can bring as many as 175 million blacklegged ticks with them.”

Voordouw said the number of cases throughout the country has increased a lot and will continue to increase: “[In the early 2000s] we saw less than 100 cases of Lyme disease in all of Canada, and now we are above 1,000 cases per year.”

“Compared to other provinces in Canada, the risk of Lyme disease in Saskatchewan is still low, but it is important to recognize that the risk is not zero.”

This spring help nature close to home Regina, , Saskatchewan (April 21, 2021) – As the mercury slowly rises, many Canadians are making springtime plans for their backyards, flower beds and gardens. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is offering many suggestions for naturalizing your backyards and connecting with nature close to home.

The not-for-profit land conservation organization says that growing native plants in your garden is a small act of conservation that helps urban wildlife and biodiversity in many ways. With about 80 per cent of Canadians living in urban settings, what we choose to put into our yards and on our balconies can benefit the plants and animals that share our neighbourhoods.

Dan Kraus, NCC’s senior conservation biologist, says actions we take close to home can help some wildlife populations, improve the health of urban ecosystems and foster our connection with nature.

“We often think of the spaces where we live as separate from nature, but they are an integral part of the ecosystem. The plants we choose to grow will have a significant influence on the diversity and abundance

of native wildlife. Native trees, shrubs and wildflowers support a greater diversity of pollinators and other insects than traditional horticultural plants and are an opportunity to learn about local biodiversity.”

Here are some tips and things to consider when planning your wildlife-friendly garden or balcony: • Find out what kind of soils and natural plant communities once existed in your area. This will give you a better idea of the types of native plants that should thrive in your garden.

To find a native plant society near you, and to learn about

the species native to specific parts of Canada, visit the North American Native Plant Society’s directory.

• Ask your garden centre staff or native plant supplier about where their plants are grown. Many nurseries import plants from hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away.

While they may carry the species you are looking for, the selection (if imported) may not be hardy for your backyard conditions. It is best to find a nursery that can guarantee that its native plants have been grown locally.

• Native plants evolved

alongside wild bees, butterflies and other wildlife species.

As a result, they provide better habitat than ornamental varieties do. Ornamental plants are often bred to enhance their aesthetic traits rather than their nutritional value to pollinators or other wildlife.

• Invasive species crowd out native ones and can hinder the native plants you are trying to grow. To find out which plants to avoid, visit the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s website or your provincial invasive species council for information. You can also download

the free iNaturalist app to help identify what is already in your yard. For details on some commonly found invasive species, visit natureconservancy.ca/en/ what-we-do/resource-centre/ invasive-species/ “Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. Planting native gardens invites nature in and offers refuge for local wildlife.

It’s a good way to connect to nature, get the whole family involved and watch the fruits of your labour flourish,” said Sarah Ludlow, conservation science coordinator – GIS.

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Record subsurface mineral public offering in April The Government of Saskatchewan’s first subsurface mineral Crown disposition public offering of the 202122 fiscal year was held on Monday, April 19, and raised $2,448,936.17 in revenue for the province.

This is the largest, singlesale since the province adopted the subsurface mineral public offering process in 2018.

One hundred and seventeen (117) subsurface mineral permit blocks totaling 224,405.715 hectares were posted. One hundred and six (106) permits consisting of 212,912.965 hectares received bonus bids totalling $2,448,936.17.

The highest bid received in this offering was $262,320.71 from ROK Resources Inc. This 5,829.349 hectare block is located east of Weyburn and is prospective for brine minerals such as lithium. Synergy Land Services Ltd. acquired the most land with a bid of $557,277.00 to acquire 22 permits totalling 39,725.180 hectares.

Held in April, August,

and December of every year, the subsurface mineral public offering is a competitive bidding process allowing for the fair, orderly, and transparent dispositioning of subsurface mineral rights, which grants the disposition owner the right to explore for, and develop, subsurface minerals.

Subsurface minerals include natural mineral salts such as boron, calcium, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bromine, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur, and their compounds, occurring more than 60 metres below the surface of the land. Potash is a potassium compound, and subsurface minerals dissolved in subsurface geological formation waters are commonly referred to as brine minerals. Lithium is a brine mineral that is attracting attention most recently in regards to its use in lithium ion batteries.

The next scheduled date for a subsurface mineral public offering is August 23, 2021.

Saskatchewan’s first satellite passes major milestones Saskatoon – A group of University of Saskatchewan (USask) students developing the province’s first cube satellite (RADSAT-SK) is getting closer to sending their project into orbit.

In recent months, the student team has successfully completed a critical design review of the satellite with the Canadian Space Agency and the construction of the first satellite-grade clean room in the USask College of Engineering building.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our team with many challenges,” said Dustin Preece, second-year engineering physics student. “Despite this, the RADSAT-SK team rose to the occasion and made the transition to online collaboration to achieve our goals. I feel really proud of our team for getting the goahead on our design, and I am very honoured to be counted amongst their ranks.”

For the past three years, more than 100

USask undergraduate and graduate students have been part of the mission to design, build, and launch RADSAT-SK. The small satellite is entirely designed by the student team, with minimal faculty oversight.

“It’s thrilling to think that the cube-satellite is going be tested and constructed at the university,” said Atharva Kulkarni, first-year engineering student.

“Getting to be a part of the testing of a real satellite that will go into space is riveting.”

The cube satellite is expected to launch in late 2022, making it Saskatchewan’s first satellite in space. During the one year it will spend in orbit, the satellite will validate a new kind of radiation sensor and test an experimental radiation blocking compound – both developed by researchers at USask.

To date, the team has raised $100,000 for RADSAT-SK, which supplements a $200,000 grant from the Canadian Space Agency.

Chamber Director of the Year Award Each year the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors selects one of their circle to receive Director of the Year honours. The award was initiated in 1997 in honour of long-time director Ruth Shaw, and goes to a director showing dedication, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

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The recipient for 2020 was Marty Sveinbjornson, who now sits as president for 2021. He received the award Thursday at the Chamber’s annual general meeting. Here Chamber Executive Director Juanita Polegi, left, presents the Director of the Year plaque to Sveinbjornson.

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February 7th, 1981 - May 2nd, 2011

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LOOKING FOR worker for general maintenance, 10-15 hours per week, Monday to Saturday starting at 6pm. Call 306-782-2363 and leave a message. Have your resume ready.

RICHARDS - In loving memory of Clara Richards. May 6, 2019.

It’s been two years since you left us.

I miss all your strong big hugs that took the breath out of me.

I miss you telling me to keep my chin up when I am having a bad day.

We hope you know how much you meant to us, we think about you everyday and sure could use one of your hugs today.

-Love you and miss you in our own special way.

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Birthdays

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Births Double the fun and double the love. Madelyn Valerie, April 19, 2021 4lbs., 6oz. & Lillian Harper, April 19, 2021 4lbs., 14oz. Proud parents Janine and Bryan Kolodziejski

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Suites For Rent 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.

STEWART COURT HOUSING CO-OP EAST REGINA 55+, modern one & two bedroom suites with large screened-in balconies. Rent includes basic cable TV (Access), one parking spot and free laundry on each floor. Visit our website at www.stewartcourtco-op.ca for more information. Call 306-7897970.

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

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BEAR BAIT FOR SALE. Phone 306-563-2775 or 204-512-3138.

For Sale - Misc 1 BURIAL plot for sale at Memorial Gardens, Yorkton. For more information call 306-783-6025.

Garden to give away. Phone 306782-2034.

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AGPRO SEEDS is BUYING: HEATED CANOLA #1 BUYER, TOP PRICE PAID IN SK. On farm pickup! Call: 306-873-3006 or email: sales@agproseeds.com.

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ANAKA FARM Pickseed for all your forage needs: Alfalfa, grass blends, oats, barley. Call Ed 306-563-6261, cell 306-621-7546.

Gorlitz, SK. 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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Purebred Livestock CHAROLAIS BULLS. Bar H Charolais. Grenfell. Phone Kevin 306-697-8771.

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DENTAL HYGIENISTS and ASSISTANT REQUIRED Full time dental hygienists and dental assistant required for busy dental office. You will be busy from day one! Living arrangements are negotiable.

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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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Trucks & Vans

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

ADULT 45+. Renovated, furnished one bedroom suites for rent in Canora. Must have references.

Phone 306-641-2489.

3 BDR House, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, close to Regional High School and College. Call Dale, 306-782-9497 or 306-621-5625.

2012 WHITE Toyota Camry LE in excellent condition. 214,000kms, new safety, smoke free, $10,000.

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Agriterra is Western Canada's largest AGCO dealer, and we are expanding our locations and our service department, to better serve our customers needs. This position offers excellent remuneration and benefits, including health, disability, pension, and dental.

We are looking for a shop/field technician: Preferably who has Ag Machinery Technician journeyman certification, or Heavy Duty/Automotive journeyman with background in farm equipment.

Please apply by email to myork@agriterraeq.com or drop resume off at 39 Rocky Mountain Way, in Yorkton Attention Mick York

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Call 306-620-3457 to consign for this 2ND sale as we are full for the 1st sale.

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20QT. DOUGH MIXER $2500; deep freezer 65”l x 27”w x 341/2”h $475; Freezer 46”l x 27” w x 34”h $350. Phone 306-272-7583 or 306-849-4910.

630 JOHN DEERE gas tractor.

Phone 306-743-2429.

WINE MAKING SUPPLIES. Fermentation tubs; 6 one gallon, 2 three gallon & 6 five gallon carboys; bottle tree; floor bottle corker; electric filtering system; stoppers; triple scale hydrometer; Proof & Troll scale & temperature hydrometer; plus misc. items. $250. Phone 306-782-3831.

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TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT: 1998 Belarus 5370S tractor, Allied 695 loader, 6’ bucket w/ grapple; Case 930 diesel tractor with Great Bend 800 loader, 7.5’ bucket, bale spear; IH W6 standard tractor, running; Case IH 8430 540 pto round baler; NH manure spreader, 5’x10’ box; JD zero turn lawn tractor; HORSE RIDING/PULLING HARNESS & EQUIPMENT: 1992 7’ x 18’ Blue Hill horse trailer, good tires, lights, brakes; horse saddles, bridles, harness, wagons, sleighs; HUNTING & RECREATION: trail cameras, hunting and camping gear, selection of firearms, bows and arrows; golf cart, gas, 4- wheel; lawn mowers, garden décor and supplies, barrels; SHOP TOOLS: Large quantity of tools and supplies including chainsaws, welders/supplies; HOUSEHOLD, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES and much more.

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By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer National Emergency Preparedness Week is set for May 2 to 8, and the week is a good time for families to once again make sure they are ready if a disaster were to strike.

That was the message from Lisa Washington - Community Development Manager, with the City, when she appeared before the regular meeting of Council Monday.

“Although our current attention has been, and continues to be on responding to the COVID 19 pandemic, we still need to be prepared for weather events that are becoming a more regular occurrence each year,” she said.

That is why the week is important.

“This annual, national public awareness campaign reminds Canadians to be prepared for emergencies at all times and that, in emergencies, families should be able to survive - shelter in place - without assistance for three full days,” said Washington.

“According to Public Safety Canada, “if an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.

“However, that takes planning, which is what Emergency Preparedness is all about - being ready for nearly anything.”

To be ready; there are three steps to Emergency Preparedness: knowing the risks, making emergency plans, getting emergency kits ready.

“For the first step towards knowing the risks, you can download SaskAlert to receive alerts of emergencies happening in your location. An emergency

alert issued through SaskAlert will let you know four things: what the emergency is; where it is happening; provide instructions for you to follow to stay safe, and advise you when the incident is over. The alerts are broadcast on the radio, the television, and on mobile devices, all residents need information to make decisions so, during Emergency Preparedness Week, everyone is encouraged to download the SaskAlert app on their mobile device, if they haven’t done so already,” said Washington.

The app can be found at http://www. saskatchewan.ca/residents/emergency/ saskalert.

For the second step – making emergency plans – there is information online to help you through all that needs to be considered in an emergency plan.

For example, by definition, emergencies happen when we don’t expect them, and often when families are not together.

“Suddenly, you need to think about kids at school or elderly parents across town,” said Washington.

“If phones don’t work, or some neighbours aren’t accessible, what will you do?

“Having discussions about “what if” scenarios helps develop emergency plans and prepare households for the unexpected.”

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2021 Big Game Draw opens online May 1 After a record-setting year for applications in 2020, Saskatchewan’s big game draw is set to open for 2021 on May 1.

Hunters have until 11:59 p.m. on May 25 to submit their online applications.

“The big game draw continues to be extremely popular with hunters in this province,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “In 2020, the ministry received almost 115,000 applications and we anticipate another busy year.”

While the draw opportunity is provided in anticipation of the fall hunting season, applicants should be aware of the unpredictable circumstances around COVID-19, and should be prepared to follow all public health orders.

“The ministry continues to work with the hunting community to improve the process and encourages all hunters to apply early,” Kaeding said. “Game populations in many areas have been doing very well. This means that there will be increased hunting opportunities for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in certain zones.”

The 2021 Big Game Draw Supplement provides Saskatchewan resident hunters with information on seasons and quotas for draw species, as well as advance notice of any changes to this fall’s regular big game seasons.

The application process remains largely unchanged.

Information regarding the application, priority pools, wildlife management zone (WMZ) quotas and detailed application instructions are available at www.saskatchewanlicences.active.com.

Apply early and use the online resi-

dency verification tool to avoid complications. Draws for several species receive a high number of applications compared to the number of licences available. In these cases, the odds of being drawn will be low, even for applications in the top priority pool.

Hunters who are concerned about being unable to hunt because of the pandemic may wish to consider submitting a ‘Zone 99’ application. This allows the applicant to maintain their pool status without being drawn for a licence.

Hunters should be aware there is no refund for big game draw application fees.

The big game draw is administered through the Saskatchewan Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system. Clients can submit, review and update their applications, check pool status history and purchase a draw licence through their HAL accounts.

Draw results will be available through HAL accounts in mid-June, with the exception of pronghorn, which will be available in mid-July.

Applicants are responsible for checking their own draw results.

Successful applicants can purchase licences through their HAL accounts beginning August 1, 2021.

For information on your HAL account or assistance with completing an application, please call 1-888-7738450. If you have questions about your pool status or hunting in Saskatchewan, call the Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Line at 1-800-567-4224.

Additional information about the big game draw is available at sask-atchewan.ca/hunting.

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Residents propose pump track for city

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A trio of Yorkton residents; Lee Rusnak, James Stephenson and Todd Rusnak, appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday pitching the idea of a ‘pump track’ in the city.

For those unfamiliar with pump tracks “A pump track is a one-tothree metre wide track that can be used for bicycle, skateboard, inline skates and scooter riders to practice skills on a series of features, such as berms and rollers placed in quick succession,” detailed their report to Council.

“Essentially they are scaled down BMX tracks which do not require pedaling. ‘Pump’ refers to the action made by riders pushing down with their arms and legs to manoeuvre the bike or board over features to maintain momentum without pedaling or pushing-off the ground.

Typically, tracks can be

ridden continuously, and different combinations of features can be linked to provide a varied challenge. Bike handling skills can be transferred to other mountain bike tracks. Well-designed pump tracks cater for all abilities, with all features being roll-able for beginners, and allowing for progression to pumping, and even jumping for more advanced riders. Riding a pump track is easy and children are typically comfortable using them within 10-20 minutes.

“A well-designed pump track provides enough challenges to stay attractive for years, because the rollers and berms can be combined and transitioned in different directions, creating opportunity for skilled riders to do jumps and maneuvers. Pump tracks can be made from natural soil, hardened surfaces, wood, fibreglass, concrete or asphalt.

Historically pump tracks were constructed from natural

Council decides to help fund RM road

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Council decided Monday, with the exception of Councillor Dustin Brears, that a $40,000 investment in a road in the Rural Municipality of Wallace was a good one to stay on friendly terms with a neighbouring jurisdiction.

The request for the City dollars came as a result of problems with the bridge on Husky Road on the east side of Riverside Terrace where traffic has been reduced to a three ton limit, explained Lonnie Kaal – City Manager with the City.

As a result of the restriction the City has received complaints from local farmers who cannot drive their heavy machinery from one field to another since this bridge has a reduced capacity, she added.

The cost of retrofitting this bridge is significant with a price tag well over the $1,000,000 range and this road is a low priority for the City.

In essence, there are no plans to upgrade the road or the bridge and the neighbouring RM and farmers have been advised of this, noted Kaal.

In response the RM is looking to upgrade

another road as an option for farmers.

“Currently these roadways are not much more than a dirt trail and they expect to spend $80,000 on clay and aggregate such that farmers can drive their equipment and connect to existing roadways. They have requested that the City contribute $40,000 to this project,” detailed the report to Council.

“Discussions ensued where we determined that the RM would also be willing to improve the section of road that goes to the City’s well house.

This would provide us with better access.”

While the City does not normally contribute to roads outside of City limits, the proposed improvements do provide a benefit and the waterworks division is prepared to contribute $20,000 for these improvements.

With the waterworks providing $20,000 Council was asked to commit the remaining $20,000 from an annexation reserve.

Brears was quick to ask how often an RM invests in City roads?

Kaal said there have been a couple of partnerships, in particular on the road to York Lake, but it is rare.

For that reason Brears said he could not support the request.

soil blends and required significant ongoing maintenance. More recently, world’s best practice is tending toward lower maintenance surfacing techniques and materials, such as asphalt, which are inclusive for a larger user base of wheeled-sports including skateboarding, scooters, in-line skates and non-off road bikes.”

Lee Rusnak told Yorkton This Week Friday that he had not been aware of pump tracks until he met Stephenson through his brother Todd.

It turned out Stephenson, who had moved to the city from Australia, was part of a team that designs pump tracks around the world.

“That’s how I stumbled upon the idea...

They’re the rage right now,” said Lee Rusnak, adding a pump track “. . . is a perfect community thing” as it can accommodate riders from five to seniors.

“It’s exactly what Yorkton needs, a low maintenance recreational facility.”

Typically a track is designed with three distinct loops, with different degrees of challenge, explained Rusnak, the ‘green’ loop being ideal for wheelchairs and fiveyear-olds with scooters, the ‘black’ loop for riders wanting to do 360-tail

One of the possible pump track layouts in Heritage Heights Park. whips, and the ‘blue’ loop somewhat in between.

The proposal put to Council showed three possible track designs based on three possible locations, with a range in costs from $150,000 to $400,000 that includes design, construction and landscaping, but not drainage, said Rusnak, adding they need City guidance on that aspect or the proposed constructions.

The first of the sites; Heritage Heights Park has an enormous amount of grass area and would easily accommodate a pump track of a variety of size and shape. This site will accommodate future expansions of the pump track or additional bike

park facilities like jump lines, bike playgrounds, skill courses, learn to ride courses etc.

Gloria Hayden Recreation Centre has existing car parking and a large amount of unused grass in front of it that would easily accommodate a pump track.

Services will be easily connected to with both the street and Gloria Hayden on adjacent boundaries. Facilities and shelter are available at the Gloria Hayden.

Weinmaster Park is a hive of activity that is well connected to adjacent neighbourhoods with a high ratio of young families. The site identified is to the north of the toboggan hill in a long

slim section of the park.

A smaller track could be accommodated but will be a very popular location given the visitation the park already gets.

While the 2021 budget has been set, there was interest from Council.

“I think it’s just a fantastic idea,” said Councillor Darcy Zaharia, adding he sees a pump track as a “super cheap” option in terms of outdoor recreation. “... I think it gets people out, gets people active.”

Mayor Mitch Hippsley was on-side in principle too.

“I’m all for family amenities,” he said, also noting the track idea could be an inexpensive addition to the city.

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Project makes home composting easy

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It looks a bit like a home kitchen bread maker.

It is about the size of a gallon ice cream container.

What it is is a home composting unit that is currently generating huge interest via crowdfunding at Indiegogo.com The Lomi was launched April 20, and within hours had raised $1 million.

By the time Yorkton This Week caught up with Jeremy Lang Thursday morning, one of the founders of Pela, the company behind the Lomi, the campaign had generated $3.2 million.

“It’s exciting,” said Lang who grew up in Yorkton and attended the Yorkton Regional High School.

But the interest was also somewhat expected too.

“We did think it seemed like a product that was really interesting,” said Lang.

Readers may recall Lang as the man behind the environmentally friendly Pela cellphone case.

Lang came up with the idea for creating an ecofriendly Apple iPhone 4 case from flax fibre and bioplastic in the summer of 2010 and began talking with University of Saskatchewan researchers and applying for research and development funding shortly after (back in 2011).

“Bioplastic is becom-

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ing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic, but its uses have been limited to single use items, such as utensils, due to its brittle characteristics,” he said in a May 2012 Yorkton This Week article. “Historic research has shown that flax fibre could be used to strengthen conventional plastic, but there was no research on using flax fibre to strengthen bioplastic. I wanted to see if flax fibre and shive could be added to bioplastic to increase its strength and make it applicable to more consumer products.”

Thinking about flax straw was a natural for Lang who went to the University of Saskatchewan where he received his Bachelor of

Jeremy Lang Science in Agriculture in 2000.

“Saskatchewan is one of the largest oil seed flax producers in the world and I always found it odd that we often burn the flax straw (and flax fibre) because the fibre makes it difficult to manage in the field, yet they grow flax specifically for the straw and fibre in

Europe,” he said.

For the cellphone case Lang received partial R and D (research and development), and marketing funding from the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Fund (administered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan) and the Saskatchewan Agri-Value Initiative Fund (administered by Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s.

Pela has continued to focus on environmentally friendly initiatives, including in 2020 acquiring Habitat Botanicals, a plant-based, plastic-free and cruelty-free company dedicated to quality personal care products.

The Lomi is the next big launch headed down the same ‘green’ path.

So what does a Lomi

actually do?

It is being heralded as “the world’s first kitchen appliance that will turn food scraps, boxes, cloth and bioplastics into dirt within 24 hours.”

Lang said the unit actually addresses two major areas of environmental concerns doing it simply in your kitchen.

The first is dealing with common food waste, potato peels, apple cores, left over corn, coffee grounds and all the rest, about one billion pounds of which head to landfills annually today.

Processing such waste through a Lomi turns it into a compost for house plants and garden use, while lessening the load in landfills.

In addition, noted Lang, when food waste does end up in landfills it creates problems when it decomposes.

“It creates methane, a greenhouse gas, which is not good,” said Lang, the vice president of sustainability with Pela.

What makes the Lomi very interesting is the speed in which it composts the food waste, said Lang.

The waste, which can include more than food waste, making compost from things such as biodegradable plastics, is heated, chopped, and turned, all in a process that speeds composting to a couple of days, he explained.

From a company release; • Lomi speeds up the breakdown of food waste into fragmented biomass

(similar to how earthworms fragment and mix plant tissue in the soil, but without the smell and mess) • Fragmented biomass provides more surface area for the growth of microbes, which accelerates the compost process • The end product is a natural soil amendment that is a source of soil macronutrients (NPK) and micronutrients, and also increases the organic content of soil The initial Lomi unit is designed to process about 150 kilograms of food waste.

“That’s an average family doing it twice a week,” said Lang.

Down the road Lang said they are looking to create a range of models, from smaller ones to suit those living alone, to commercial units that could help restaurants and other businesses deal with their food waste.

Ultimately it is about making dealing with food waste as simple as possible.

“If it encourages more people to compost – that’s a win,” said Lang.

Lomi will be available for pre-order via Indiegogo — a platform for accepting pre-orders, getting projects off the ground and sending products after they’ve completed manufacturing. The first units will arrive in backers’ hands

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