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Go champ reflects on TO event

Among board games few are anymore respected than the ancient game of Go.

A quick look, and the game looks ridiculously simple. It is a two-player effort, with players placing stones on the intersections of a board typically 9x9 for new players, and 19x19 at the best levels of the game.

But for its simplicity in terms of rules, Go which dates back centuries, is incredibly deep.

“One can see why many people say it’s one of the most elegant brainburning abstract games in history, with players trying to claim territory by walling off sections of the board and surrounding each other’s stones,” states the game’s entry at boardgamegeek.com.

The game is ultimately determined with whoever controls the most territory winning.

The game is one of

those ancient gems still being played at the highest levels – like chess, shogi, Othello and others.

There are notable tournaments held around the world and that includes the Toronto Go Spectacular held in December.

The event featuring the first North American professional championships, North American Go youth championships, and large side open tournaments.

The professional championship was captured by Ryan Li, who was good enough to answer a few questions via email.

“I have won different tournaments in the past, but this is the first professional Go tournament that I’ve won,” he said.

So was the key to Li’s success in Toronto?

“I was very focused and told myself the reason why I am participat-

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ing in this tournament was to win it,” he said.

“My wife helped a lot since she took care of

everything else.” Winning the TO event was certainly meaningful for Li.

“This is the first ever professional Go tournament for North Americans, and it means a lot to be the champion. We hope tournaments like these can bring more Go interest in the community,” he said.

Li was born in Beijing, China but raised in Ottawa and Vancouver, Canada. After completing his undergraduate in Physics in Toronto, he went to the US to obtain a PhD in Climate Physics. Li currently works as a software engineer at Amazon.

Not surprisingly to be an elite Go player, Li learned the game at a young age.

“I have been playing Go for 25 years; since I was four,” he explained.

While finding success at the Toronto event, Li is not exactly on the tournament trail.

“I compete in a couple of tournaments a year,

not a whole lot though. I used to compete more when I was a grad student,” he said.

That said Go still completely holds Li’s interest.

“Go is fascinating for me because of its complexity,” he related. “One can ponder about it endlessly and always have new findings. I guess I just always liked complex things.”

So, is there a general approach he take in each game? Or is he more reactive to what opponents are doing?

“There is definitely a combination of both,” offered Li. “You have to come into each game with general strategies, but improvise based on each opponent’s move.”

As for a tip as to what make a good Go player, Li answered rather philosophically by simply stating the key was “understanding yourself.”

Team Knapp ready for Regina major

We might be on the eve of the calendar turning to May, but curling fans have one big event left this season – the Kioti Tractor Champions Cup.

The event, part of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling series, has special significance for Saskatchewan fans as it is being hosted in Regina starting May 2.

“It’s definitely a very special opportunity,” said Trent Knapp, lead with Team Knapp, which is very much a Reginabased foursome with skip Kelly Knapp, second Mike Armstrong and third Brennan Jones. “...

We’ve spent the majority of our lives in Regina.”

Trent Knapp added the event is huge for local fans too as it brings “the best teams in the world to the city for a few days.”

The Knapp team are certainly going to be the crowd favourites as

the only Saskatchewanbased team in the field.

“Hopefully we’ll give them lots of reasons to cheer,” said Trent Knapp, adding “we’ll definitely feel their support.”

Generally media talks to team skips, so with Trent on the phone it was a great opportunity

to talk about the role as a lead.

He said with the changing rules of the game restricting when rocks can be eliminated, and even no-tick rules, the role of the lead has simplified, almost never being called up to throw a take-out shot, and rarely even a draw to the house.

But, what they are asked to do, set up ends with well-placed shots, is critical, he added.

“You have to curl 90 per cent, or better, as a lead,” said Trent Knapp, adding if you don’t you put so much pressure on the rest of the team to clean-up the end. “... (well-placed lead shots) help out a team, the skip, an awful lot.”

The Knapp rink came to the forefront of men’s curling in Saskatchewan representing the province at the recent Brier finishing with a 4-4 record just outside the playoffs.

“I think when we reflected on the week we were pretty comfortable with where we finished,” offered Trent Knapp, adding they simply didn’t get past the best teams other than a win over Reid Carruthers, only to then lose to Nova Scotia’s Matthew Manuel, a game they expected to win.

What the team did gain was experience playing under the pressure of a Brier.

“If we have the opportunity to go again we’ll be just so much better,” suggested Trent Knapp.

So looking ahead to Regina, what does Team Knapp need to do to be in the playoff mix?

“Obviously to win we’re going to have to be at our very best,” said Trent Knapp. “We are seeing the best-ofthe-best. We’ll have to be bear flawless.

“But we think we can hang in there.”

Team Knapp starts the Champions Cut against Team Bottcher May 2.

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IN BRIEF

Student exhibits passion for bison in project

By Miranda Leybourne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Brandon Sun)

A land and water management student at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon is raising awareness around the important role bison play in prairie ecology.

Growing up in Brandon, Carter Baranyk has fond memories of visiting the Minnedosa Bison Park, located 52 kilometres north of the Wheat City. Watching the majestic creatures, who once roamed the Prairies in plentiful herds, ignited an interest in the large animals that stayed with him after he became an adult and began his studies.

Visiting the Museum of Man and Nature in Winnipeg (now known as the Manitoba Museum) with his grandfather, Baranyk also had the chance to learn more about the history of bison and how important they were for people who lived in Manitoba in the past.

“I remember when you walked through the exhibit, you saw a bunch of bison running and being chased by Métis hunters, and I always thought they were a great symbol of the West,” Baranyk said.

As part of his studies at Assiniboine, Baranyk and his fellow students must complete a cap-

stone project, worth onefifth of their final grades. Students choose topics that interest them that are related to land and water management, and for Baranyk, the topic of bison was an obvious choice.

His two-part project includes a general information booklet to educate the public about the history of bison and their ecological role on grasslands and the state of the bison sector, and another publication that will focus on the animal’s role in agriculture.

Before colonization, tens of millions of bison roamed many parts of North America, Parks Canada’s website says. By the late 1800s, however, bison — the largest land mammals on the continent — were reduced to near extinction caused by overhunting.

Bison perform many different ecological functions to help native prairie ecosystems, Baranyk said.

“They’ll take a dust bath, just roll around and they’ll carve depressions into the ground, which will hold water there instead of running off. And because water is held there, it helps protect the prairie against drought.”

Also, Bison waste incubates insect eggs and larvae, and many endangered prairie bird species eat insects and use

fallen bison fur for their nests.

Baranyk presented his booklet to the Manitoba Bison Association, a group that raises awareness about the animal for producers, ranchers and consumers. The association didn’t respond to requests for comment by press time.

When Baranyk graduates from ACC in June, he plans to attend Brandon University, where he will study geography. Before that, however, he hopes to create a grazing guide that will encourage pro-

ducers to choose to raise bison. Doing his capstone project on the animals

has served to deepen Baranyk’s interest in, and awe of, bison, he said. “I learned a lot, and

actually, I have more appreciation for them with all that I’ve learned about them.”

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 | 7:00pm Gallagher Centre,Yorkton, Sk.

Agenda:

All business to come before an Annual General Meeting including:

• Call to Order

• Board of Director’s Report

• General Manager’s Report Auditor’s Report and Financial Statement

• Election of Directors

• Appointment of Auditors

• New Business

• Adjournment

The Nomination’s Committee would like to bring forward the following names for election to the Board of Directors of Legacy Co-operative Association Limited:

Doug Barber, Retired

• Ken Chyz, Business Owner

• Bruce Hansen, Retired

Dwayne Reeve, Retired

The bison enclosure at the Minnedosa Bison Park, 52 kilometres north of Brandon. (Miranda Leybourne/The Brandon Sun)

EDITORIAL

Not Even a Fish

My husband and I recently spent the weekend with four of our grandchildren. This family of six live on an acreage full of nonhumans, as well. Many are even inside the house.

Anyone who knows me is aware that I am crazy for animals and love the outdoors more than life itself. NOT!

Chickens are, as with most baby animals, really cute when they’re born. In a few weeks, however, they are not quite so attractive and they are a noisy bunch. The basement in this home currently houses these only-a-few-weeksold squawkers because, as my daughter said, “They may have hatched a little early, for the weather.”

There are other animals around and inside this homestead, also. They have very noisy

roosters, ducks, cats and large dogs. Of course, pretty much every time the door opens, the cats run into the house, no doubt thinking chickens would be fun play things. As much as the cats want in, the two dogs want out, with their number one goal being — to run away. As nice as that may have sounded to me, we insisted they be tied up because just the evening before our arrival they’d both been to the vet for removal of quills from a pissed off porcupine.

Last year those same dogs had more than one bout with skunks so our added goal was to keep them stink-free.

This family lives in a work-in-progress older home which has been in-progress for the past several years. Imagining what the second story loft will look like someday is

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really fun. Sleeping up there, before the facelift, is a different story. “Honey! Did you hear that?” came out of my alarmed mouth more than a few times that first night. Hardly able to hear myself the next, I asked, “Is there an actual bird inside this ceiling?” That’s not a stretch because, not long ago, our eldest grandson stabbed a shrew that was running around behind the plastic that covers the ceiling. He proudly did away with it when he was testing

out his newly acquired Katana sword. Just a bit of blood spatter is left, to remind us all of the kill.

Speaking of swords — I went outside to check out the roosters (who crow incessantly, all day) and I glanced my fifteen and ten year old grandsons fighting with real ones. I don’t know if I’d simply given up at that point, or didn’t see the possible danger with this sort of activity. I knew, however, that I’d loosened up considerably since raising my

own kids, when I yelled, “Just don’t lob off a finger!”

They assured me, immediately, that swords have hand guards. I then remembered that I carry a first aide kit in the back of my car so I told them to carry on but, of course, to be careful. Yes, I realize as I write this — that made no sense — but a trip to the very distant ER wasn’t warranted, so it’s a win!

Although I may not be an animal lover, if a person decides that it’s a necessary responsibility, I do believe they should be cared for well. I don’t know how many times my husband or I asked these questions: “Has so-and-so been fed?” (Of course every animal has been named.) “Do they all have water?” “Has anyone collected the eggs today?” (There’s a coop

outside too!) And to two of our grandsons: “Weren’t there six chickens in the basement? You sleep down there — don’t you do a head count every now and then?”

Yes — good times were had by all!

The crowning moment, however, occurred mere hours before we left to return to our quiet, poop and straw-free home.

One grandson went to rotate the many eggs in the incubator (housed in their dining room) and — you guessed it! A new chick had hatched!

When raising our own children, I feel I did more than my share of compromising in the animal tolerance department. As wonderful as new life is, I must admit, I’m thankful that I don’t even own a fish. (This and more at: pdjanzen.com)

Special event in Canora welcomes Ukraine newcomers

Courtesy of Canora Courier

Over 260 Ukraine newcomers from Canora and surrounding area, as well as supportive members of communities across eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, filled Rainbow Hall in Canora to officially welcome the newcomers.

The event began with a meet-and-greet to help the newcomers and community members get better acquainted on a personal level. The lively music of The Old Country Lads helped create a festive and relaxed atmosphere.

Natalie Prokopetz, MC, opened the program with a greeting for all those in attendance.

“On behalf of CanoraPelly MLA Terry Dennis, the Town of Canora, and our sponsors, welcome to Ukrainians who have come to Canada, and members of our communities who have come out to meet you today.”

Ukrainian Dancers from all over the Parkland region, including Sturgis, Yorkton, Langenburg, and, of course, Canora, gave the Ukraine newcomers a welcome taste of the culture of their homeland.

Ken Krawetz, for-

mer Canora-Pelly MLA, greeted the newcomers in Ukrainian. Krawetz, who is now the honourary counsel of Ukraine, offered his services “to assist newcomers in any way I can.”

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Terry Dennis added his greetings for the Ukraine newcomers.

“About a year-anda-half ago, I had the honour to be named Legislative Secretary for Ukrainian Relations of Saskatchewan, and then shortly thereafter, Russia invaded Ukraine,” said Dennis. “Since then Premier Scott Moe and the Government of Saskatchewan have stepped up with the best welcoming package anywhere for displaced Ukrainians. With nine welcoming centres open in Saskatchewan, we have provided one-stop shops for health cards, social insurance number cards, funding and much more.

“Since the war stared, Saskatchewan has welcomed over 4,000 displaced Ukrainians.

“Thanks to the people of Saskatchewan for not only welcoming these newcomers, but stepping up with many generous donations.

“We have had five flights of displaced

Ukrainians come into Saskatchewan,” continued Dennis. “A memorandum of understanding was signed by Premier Scott Moe to partner with Solidaire and Open Arms for these flights, sponsored and paid for by billionaire Enrique Pineyro of Argentina.

“The population of Saskatchewan now includes about 140,000 from a Ukraine back-

ground, or roughly 13 per cent. We will continue to welcome and support as many Ukrainians who want to come to Saskatchewan.

“About 100 years ago, many families came to Saskatchewan and helped build this province. And now these newcomers will get jobs, homes, kids in our schools and help our province continue to grow,” concluded Dennis.

Brett Drozd, whose story appeared in the April 20 issue of the Canora Courier, shared his experiences of gathering supplies for Ukraine and then travelling to the wartorn country to see those supplies delivered. While in Ukraine, Drozd volunteers his services in the dangerous undertaking of rescuing civilians in immediate danger during the war.

Drozd encouraged support for the needs related to the war effort.

“There is a critical need for items that are not supplied by governments and large groups,” said Drozd. “One example is proper footwear for soldiers. Many soldiers are wearing sneakers as they go off to battle.”

Drozd encouraged everyone here in Saskatchewan to do their part to support Ukraine.

“Please make it known to as many people here at home about the needs in Ukraine. If you help with general awareness in your community, that helps with votes for politicians who support Ukraine,” concluded Drozd.

During the program, all Ukraine newcomers were asked to stand, and then received an enthusiastic and welcoming round of applause from all those in

attendance.

The menu for the meal following the program probably made the Ukraine newcomers feel right at home: Perogies, sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, meatballs, nachinka, baked macaroni, wheat salad, compote (mixture of dried fruit), kutia, beetnicks, and poppyseed cake.

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Danielle Dutchak of Canora performed a solo Ukrainian Dance, giving Ukraine newcomers a taste of the culture of their homeland.

3 alternatives to lazy Susans

The lazy Susan is probably one of the most well-known and recognized kitchen cabinet accessories. However, many homeowners complain that it isn’t practical. If you’re remodelling your kitchen, here are three lazy Susan alternatives you may want to consider.

1. Super Susan trays spin independently on the shelves inside the corner cabinet. You can add up to three trays, depending on your storage needs. This feature eliminates the pole many people hate on a standard lazy Susan, which allows you to store larger items.

2. Magic corner pull-outs are doormounted shelves that swing out of the corner cabinet. Many models also

include back shelves that can be pulled out individually for easy loading and unloading.

3. Corner drawers are the most ergonomic option because you get the most space to store things. However, they’re expensive and can only be included as part of a new build because of their large opening and clearance requirements.

Finally, you can also opt to block out the corner completely. Sometimes forfeiting access to the corner creates other benefits, such as getting a larger drawer bank. Consult your contractor to determine the most practical option for your needs.

5 interior design tips to make your windows look bigger

If your home doesn’t have large picture windows, here are a few tips to make your modest windows look larger.

1. Hang the curtain rod strategically. If you want your window to appear taller and broader, install the curtain rod about 10 centimetres above the window trim. Moreover, the curtain rod should extend about 20 centimetres off the window frame on each side. This will trick the eye into thinking the window is bigger than it is.

2. Invest in high-quality drapes. Choose a high-quality fabric made of thick, sturdy material to help hide the line between the wall and the window. Patterned fabrics also draw the eye upwards, making the window look taller.

3. Paint the wall around the window a

dark colour. If the window frame is white, painting your walls white may make it fade into the background. Consider painting the wall surrounding your window a cool, dark colour to make it pop.

4. Put up a large mirror. Hang a large mirror on the wall across from the window to let more light into the room. This will give the illusion of a bigger window.

5. Place low furniture around the window. When decorating your space, place small or low-profile furniture pieces near the window, so the eye is tricked by the scale.

Visit several interior design stores in your area to find suitable drapes for your home. You may also consider ordering custom window coverings for an upscale look.

How to paint upholstery

Do you have an old chair or couch lying around with outdated upholstery? Don’t throw it away! Paint it instead. Here’s a short guide on how to give your furniture a new life.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PAINT

Although you can purchase fabric paint specifically designed for painting furniture, latex and acrylic paint also work. However, you must use a fabric or textile medium. Use a ratio of one part paint, one part fabric medium and two parts water.

PREPARE THE FABRIC

Vacuum all the nooks and crannies in the furniture to eliminate dust and debris. Spot clean stains with water and a little dish detergent and let dry. Then, tape around the chair or sofa legs, including decorative accents you don’t want to cover in paint.

Next, use a spray bottle to wet the fabric. It

doesn’t need to be soaking wet, just damp. That’ll help the first coat of paint soak into the fabric.

APPLY THE PAINT

Use a wide paintbrush or sprayer to apply the first coat of paint while the fabric is still damp. Use a smaller paintbrush to reach areas where the fabric folds. Let dry completely. Once dry, sand the fabric with extra fine sandpaper to keep it soft to the touch.

Repeat this process as many times as necessary. The number of coats required depends on the paint colour and the fabric you’re painting. Smooth cotton or poly blends are the easiest to paint, while textured and woven fabrics are more challenging.

Visit a home improvement store and speak with a paint specialist for tips on how to get the best results.

4 signs you need to replace your soffit and fascia

Your home’s soffits and fascia boards protect your attic and roof from water infiltration and keep pests out. Here are four signs it’s time to have yours repaired or replaced.

1. The paint is peeling or flaking. Once the paint on your soffits and fascia begins to deteriorate, it creates an opening for moisture to permeate the boards. This can result in water damage to the roof, interior walls and siding.

2. The gutters are loose. The soffit and fascia boards act as the support system for your gutters. Consequently, if you notice your gutters are wobbly and unsteady, the fascia or soffits likely require repair.

3. Pests are hanging around your home. Your soffits and fascia boards are designed to keep rodents, bugs and other small critters from getting into your home. Therefore, bite marks, nesting materials or droppings in your home’s attic often indicate that your soffits and fascia must be repaired.

4. There’s little to no ventilation. Soffits provide ventilation and prevent condensation in your attic. If you notice that your home seems stuffy, your soffits are probably blocked or damaged.

Contact a local roofing contractor to inspect your soffits and fascia and make any necessary repairs.

Applying fresh caulk to your shower can instantly brighten up the space. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

• Choose a caulk. There are two types of caulk for tubs and tiles: silicone and acrylic latex. Silicone caulk is du rable and flexible but tricky to apply. Latex caulk is easy to apply but may need to be redone more often.

• Remove the existing caulk. Use a utility or putty knife to scour the edges of the old caulk. Once separated, firmly pull it away from the surface. Be careful not to scratch or

How to re-caulk a shower

damage your shower while doing this.

• Clean the area. Remove any remaining caulk residue with a dry, nonabrasive scouring pad. Then, wipe the area with a damp cloth and let it dry completely.

• Apply the new caulk. Cut the tip of the nozzle at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the caulk gun. Hold the nozzle at a 90-degree angle from the surface you want to caulk. Apply steady pressure to the trigger and move your nozzle down the entire surface length. Keep the gun moving consistently, so the caulk doesn’t

thin out or pile up.

• Smooth the caulk. Take a damp cloth and gently press a small area of the material into the caulking line with your finger. In one continuous motion, drag your finger down the length of

the seam to create a nice smooth surface. Finally, let the caulk set for 24 hours before using your shower. You can pick up everything you need for this quick fix at your local hardware store.

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Humboldt author chronicles the ghost towns of Saskatchewan

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Humboldt Journal)

A Humboldt author has written a book documenting the ghost towns of Saskatchewan.

Terry Brown started writing his book, Blowing in the Wind: Ghost Towns in the Saskatchewan Grid, with a tank of gas and a road trip in search of ghost towns in Saskatchewan. Driving over 10,000 kilometres on the grid roads, Brown has discovered 137 listed ghost towns in Wikipedia, but said there is likely closer to 150 in Saskatchewan. He’s compiled over 10,000 images of many of the uninhabited settlements and villages throughout Saskatchewan.

He will be at the Reid Thompson Public Library in Humboldt discussing his book on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Brown grew up in Saskatchewan, and after marrying his wife, Rita, moved to the Northwest Territories, where they raised their family for many years. In 2010 they returned to the prairies settling in Humboldt

to be closer to family. Brown developed a passion for historical and military research. He has also been instrumental in assisting people in finding the whereabouts of several Second World War veterans who were listed as missing in action.

He was an accountant by trade but Brown said he always liked writing and often wrote poems. In early retirement, he took an interest in researching various topics on the internet, mostly pertaining to my family history and military research.

“My interest in photography began once we started to travel the grid roads of Saskatchewan in seeking adventures, which led to searching for ghost towns and cemeteries.”

From a few old and abandoned buildings and crumbling foundations, one cannot help but wonder why the early settlers chose to build up a community in a particular location and then have the entire population disappear years later, Brown said. Some of these communities are still occupied by residents who have chosen

to stay on, without the convenience of a grocery store, post office or gas station, prairie peacefulness and solitude at its best.

The idea for the book came from him googling Saskatchewan ghost towns and a list of 137 names popped up. He printed off this list, got a Saskatchewan highway

map and started to circle all the names he could find.

“The closest ghost town to Humboldt on the map was Romance, just 40 minutes away. On a sunny summer day, Rita and I hopped in our car and went to look for it.

We were very excited to see the few remaining uninhabited buildings

that were once a town. It was also sad to see but it sparked an interest.”

Six years passed by before he got serious about putting a book together. He credits his daughters for really pushing him towards getting the book actually published and said they were instrumental in encouraging him to take this next step.

Specifically in the Northeast, in terms of ghost towns there are Romance, Stornoway, Handsworth, Tate, Jasmin, Jedburgh, Insinger, West Bend, Reynaud, Tarnopol, Smuts, Tiny, and Sinnett, to name a few.

Brown said since over the period of one year, he sold over 200 books. He is already thinking of his next project and has already written his second book, a sequel, titled Blowing in the Wind: Tombstones on the Saskatchewan Grid, which was just published on April 10.

It covers the same roads, this hardcover coffee table book contains 388 coloured photographs of tombstones and grave markers from 176 prairie cemeteries, the final resting place to over

300 early settlers born in the 1800s. Historical accounts are written about the Métis heritage at Round Prairie, Lebret, Lindsay and Batoche.

“My next project is to complete a commemorative book of photographs of gravestones of the pioneers born in the 1800s where I grew up in Indian Head and Wolseley and District. Wolseley is celebrating its 125 anniversary this August.”

Brown also developed a passion for historical and military research. He has also been instrumental in assisting people in finding the whereabouts of several Second World War veterans who were listed as missing in action. Brown had the spotlight on him in 2019 in a Saskatoon StarPhoenix article about his uncle who is a Second World War veteran whose Vickers Wellington plane vanished over the Bay of Biscay on summer morning during the middle of the war. When he found out what happened to his uncle’s bomber – he tracked down the families of the other six crew members who went missing.

Spring snows

A late April snow was not ideal for area cattle producers in the midst of calving. It meant a need to get out even as the snow fell to add bed-

ding for the new calves and their mothers. Fortunately the heavy, wet snow has largely melted already.

Terry Brown

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The Rural Municipality of Orkney No. 244 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Orknev No. 244 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 24 to May 25, 2023.

The family of the late Dennis Kuzek would like to thank everyone who supported us through Dennis’s illness and after his passing. The gifts of food, cards, phone calls and donations will never be forgotten. Thank you to Father Mel Slashinsky, cantor, choir, pall bearers and the Orthodox Ladies for serving the lunch after prayers, Ron Sebulsky and Cheryl Bilokreli for preparing the lunch in Theodore after the funeral and a thank you to Garry Gawryliuk for the eulogy. Also a special thanks to the staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home for their caring and professional matter for getting us through a difficult time.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

The family of the late Pauline Spelay wish to extend their heartfelt thanks for cards of sympathy, mass cards, flowers, gifts of food, donations, visits, phone calls from relatives and friends following the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, Pasqua Hospital - Regina, St. Peter’s Hospital - Melville for their care. Also a special thank you to St. Paul Lutheran Care Home, Melville for your excellent care during this past year. We also wish to express our thanks to Larry and staff at Bailey’s Funeral Home for their professional services, Father Ray Lukie, Father Peter Pidskalny, Father Joakim Rac for officiating the services, the cantors, choir and the Knights of Columbus for leading the holy rosary, the grandchildren and great grandchildren for being pallbearers, crossbearer, epistle reader, and giving the eulogy, the luncheons as served by the St. Mary’s Cultural Centre after the prayers, and the Royal Canadian Legion after the funeral service. — Dennis, Michael, Trudy, Dave and Family

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file their notice of appeal with the applicable appeal fee to: the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Western Municipal Consulting, Marlene Hassard, Box 149 Meota, SK. SOM 1X0, prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday May 25, 2023

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Dated this 24th day of April, 2023 Bridgette Rushkewich Assessor

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Five River Valley Archery Club shooters participate in Provincials

Courtesy of Kamsack Times

The River Valley Archery Club recently sent five of its shooters to participate in the Junior Olympic Program (JOP) Provincials in Prince Albert and Target Provincials on April 15 and 16.. The event was well attended by parents, who were enthusiastic about sending their children to the competitions. Two coaches and up-andcoming coaches were also present.

The five JOP shooters that participated in the provincials did exceptionally well. Three of them brought home medals, with Aliyah Cymbalisty winning a gold medal in her JOP badge level and Dominick O’soup and Lauren Talbot winning silver medals in their respective badge levels. Dameon Lillibo tied for eighth place, while Ricky O’soup finished 11th in his badge level. The shooters performed admirably, even surpassing their badge levels, which was impressive.

In addition, the club participated in a Target Archery Provincial competition on April 16, with Dominick O’soup, Ricky O’soup, Dameon Lillebo, and Scott Green all taking part. Although they did not win any medals, they put up an excellent performance in their first Target Provincial competition. The competition required intense concentration and skill, as it involved a 600-score round with three arrows in 20 rounds.

The club had a great time at the two-day shoot, which was organized by the Timberline Bowbenders. The JOP program has now concluded, and registration for the next session will begin in October 2023. Those interested in enrolling their children in archery are encouraged to do so by Scott Green.

Overall, the River Valley Archery Club’s participation in the JOP Provincials and Target Provincials was a success, with many shooters performing well and receiving medals. It was encouraging to see parents actively supporting their children’s involvement in the sport.

Among the River Valley Archery club members that attended the event, from left,were, Ricky O’Soup, Scott Green Coach, Damion Lillebo, Coach Rhonda Green, Dominick O’Soup, Lauren Talbot, and Aliyah Cymbalisty.

Organic matter found in 44-million-year-old beetle fossil

Remember Jurassic Park?

The dinosaurs in that movie franchise were brought to life through DNA found in amber.

The DNA purportedly came from mosquitoes that had taken blood from dinosaurs prior to being trapped in the tree resin that turned into amber.

Amber, a semi-precious stone that is fossilized tree resin, often contains the fossilized remains of insects and other small creatures, with little, if any, organic matter left. No organic matter, no dinosaur DNA, no Jurassic Park.

However, a team of researchers from the University of Regina, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and Institute of Life Sciences and Technologies at Daugavpils University in Latvia, have now identified what appears to be organic matter in a 44-million-year-old beetle fossilized in amber.

This remarkable finding, and the methodology used in making it, has been published

in Nature’s Scientific Reports, the fifth mostcited journal in the world.

“Using a set of advanced techniques we’ve not tried before, we took a 44-million-year-old beetle trapped in Baltic amber to see if it was possible that any preserved organic material might be present,” says U of R master’s of science student Jerit Mitchell, lead author of the study.

Dr. Mauricio Barbi, a U of R physics professor, says the team used the synchrotron radiation facilities at the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Light Source (CLS) in Saskatoon to extract high-resolution 3D micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) images of the beetle.

“The synchrotron mid-infrared radiation gave us the capability to identify possible organic compounds in the specimen. We then complemented these two synchrotron radiation techniques by using a scanning electron microscope to provide further high-resolution images of

the beetle and to determine the specific chemical elements present in the sample,” says Barbi, who led the team that discovered structurally preserved fossilized dinosaur cell layers in the skin of a 72-millionyear-old hadrosaur.”

Dr. Ryan McKellar, adjunct biology professor at the U of R and curator of palaeontology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, says the remains of organic chitin, one of the main components of the exoskeleton of insects, is what was preserved.

“This observation is of great importance because it opens a window to the past that allows us to be able to picture these animals in a more life-like way,” says McKellar. “This allows us to be able to compare this ancient beetle to modern insects to examine evolutionary and ecological developments.”

Mitchell, who has been working on this project since he was an undergraduate student at the U of R, says their discovery will let them dig deeper into the evo-

lution of the species. “It also provides us with a new path forward for this kind of exploration. And it sends a message to other researchers that when you use the right methods and tools, more of these kinds of findings are possible.”

Along with Mitchell, Barbi, and McKellar, the other team members include Dr. Ian Coulson, geology professor at the U of R, and Dr. Andris Bukejs, researcher at the Institute of Life Sciences and Technologies at Daugavpils University in Latvia.

Mitchell says the team’s initial experiments were exploratory. “The act of cracking open amber to look for organic material has not been readily attempted since the 1990s because there were experimental issues with this technique. So, for the last two

decades, this technique has really fallen out of favour. But, for a variety of reasons, such as easier access to the advanced technologies of the CLS facility, we found this type of research much more feasible in 2023.”

The team says that the excellent level of organic preservation they found is not as unlikely as conventionally believed. “Nobody else is currently attempting to do what we’re doing in the way we’re doing it. But we tried something new – and we had great success,” says Mitchell. While this amber breaking research opens up a world of possibilities for future studies, the creation of dinosaurs, which disappeared 66 million years ago, from DNA found in amber, remains in the field of science fiction and not science.

Caption for Researchers photo: Dr. Ryan McKellar, Jerit Mitchell, and Dr. Mauricio Barbi at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum lab.

Photos courtesy of U of R Photography.

Jerit Mitchell gazing at a millions-year-old fossilized beetle.

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ATTENTION ALL RECREATION RIDERS:

The Yorkton Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club would like to inform the public that the snowmobile trails are now closed for the season. We ask that summer recreation riders not use these trails at all during the summer. An annual signed agreement between the Snowmobile Club and the Landowners authorizing the use of their private land, is for winter recreation only. Please respect the private property of our landowners and keep off these trails. We ask for everyone’s cooperation throughout the summer in order to prevent damage to crops on private land along our snowmobile trail system.