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Thursday, April 2, 2015 - Volume 18, Number 7
Yorkdale School walks to stop bullying By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
YORKDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL students recently participated in an advocacy walk, to recognize the need to stand up to bullying as well as raise awareness about women and children around the world who are hungry, forced into labor or not allowed to attend school. The event was the school’s way of recognizing both Day of Pink and We Day and get students thinking about these issues.
Yorkdale Central School is tackling bullying, and recently took to the streets to raise awareness of their cause. Students at the school took part in a K-8 Advocacy Walk in order to as part of a day recognizing both Day of Pink and We Day. Kids did two things over the day. One was wear pink, a movement that began in Canada after a student in Nova Scotia wearing pink was bullied, and has spread across the country as a way of recognizing the damage bullying causes. The second was taking a vow of silence over 24 hours, represented by pink tape, which is to recognize women and children around the world who are unable to speak for themselves. Students who wanted to receive the symbolic tape brought in a non-perishable food item. Principal Shaune Beatty says that the students have embraced the different projects, and kids were ready with their donations, homemade signs and pink clothing. He says that he hopes the students go on to influence people within the greater community to raise awareness of issues such as safe schools and equal rights for all. “Our world doesn’t end at the doors of Yorkdale School so we’re trying to do our best.”
Barra MacNeils make first trip to Yorkton By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
of the group, says that the band has been playing music since they The Barra MacNeils could pick up an instruhave been performing ment, and the family together all of their has been making music lives, and have become before there was an a fixture of the official band. A big reaCanadian music scene son why the band has in the process. They been able to have such will be doing a short a long career, MacNeil Saskatchewan tour, says, is because all of hitting three cities, the members know including Yorkton on each other well and are April 8. all on the same page Kyle MacNeil,$ one of when it comes to music $29,990 members 28,990 and what they want to the founding
see. “The big thing, being a family band we know what the goal is at the end of the day and the end of the year. Our goals are similar, we get along great. Bands that come from different areas or are not related, sometimes the turnover can happen quite often, but in our case we’ve been able to stick it out.” This is the first time the group will play in
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Yorkton, MacNeil believes, and he says that the regular Barra MacNeil show, which has “all the hits” and is a lively show with traditional music, singing and step dancing. “I always find it exciting to play in a new place, visiting an area that you haven’t seen before and playing in a theatre that you haven’t been in before... Hopefully we can make some new friends and
some new fans.” Even after playing together for decades, MacNeil says that once they hit the stage it’s still fresh and they’re excited about meeting new fans and talk to people who are seeing them for the first time. He says that it’s still an exciting career, and the show they put on demonstrates it, with a high energy performance that appeals to a broad age range. He says that
from the moment they get on stage, the adrenalin kicks in and the stresses of travelling and touring disappear and they are able to put on another great show. “We still play as if we were twenty yearolds.” The group’s music starts in tradition, but MacNeil says they try to spice it up by playing it in a more modern Cont’ on Page 3A
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Chamber holds employee recognition event
At the Employee Recognition Event held last week the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the Chamber Employee Awards. Receiving the Support Employee Award sponsored by Parkland College, was Rachel Leshchyshyn. Employed by the City of Yorkton, Rachel is a Research & Data Assistant. The recipient of the Front Line Employee Award sponsored by CORE Real Estate, was Dave Blommaert, a Senior Manager with Canadian Tire. In total, twenty five nominations were received for the two awards. Selection of the Award recipients occurred through a voting process. Each member of the Chamber has a designated contact person and that person was given a code to cast one vote on-line for the Support recipient and one vote for the Front Line recipient Joel Martinuk, President of the Chamber indicated the Employee Recognition Event is important to the business community. “In 2011 and 2012, our staff conducted a number of in-person visits to Chamber members who highly ranked the
importance of the Recognition Event,” he said. “I believe all nominees should feel honoured just to be nominated as it says much about their contribution to their respective employers.” The Employee of the Year Awards and the Employee Recognition are organized and hosted by the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a member organization which represents the interests of business in the community. Support Employee Nominees: • Dale St. Pierre, Human Resource Manager, Painted Hand Casino • Rachel Leshchyshyn, Research & Data Assistant, City of Yorkton • Heather Riffel, Accountant, Good Spirit Air • Clayton A. Calpi, Shift Foreman, TA Foods • Kimberley Stone, Human Resource Officer, Painted Hand Casino • Pamela Ernest, Quality Assurance, Good Spirit Air • Jason Sobkow, Detailer, Key Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC • Dion Starblanket, Sous Chef, Painted Hand Casino Front Line Employee
Nominees: • Judy Meekma, Clerk/Cashier, Yorkton Co-op Food Centre • Teddy Bear, Maintenance Repair Worker, Painted Hand Casino • Mervin Catchuk, ReStore Manager, Habitat for Humanity • Les Gardner, Senior Pump Attendant, Yorkton Co-op Palliser Way Gas Bar • Ken Toporowski, Parts Manager, Yorkton Hyundai • Blair Maki, Graphic Designer, Parkland Printers • Tammy Kereliuk, Lead Facility Attendant, Gallagher Centre • Irene Nehring, Office Manager, NL Construction • Dave Blommaert, Senior Manager, Canadian Tire • Candace Karkut, Manager & Floral Designer, All About Flowers • Kim Duchek, Administrative Assistant, Yorkton Concrete • Douglas Hull, Rentals Manager, Freedom Sound • Patrick Heibl, Supervisor, Yorkton Co-op Broadway Gas Bar • Sherry Harrison, Ag/Commercial Accounts Manager, Cornerstone Credit
Union • Deborah Keyowski, Receptionist, Parkland
College • Michael R. Gilmer, Security Officer, Painted
Hand Casino • Lindsay Wolkowski, Installer, Budget Blinds
The Support Employee Award went to Rachel Leshchyshyn, left, and the Front Line Employee Award recipient was Dave Blommaert.
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Lisa Washington City of Yorkton’s community development manager takes a spin with Terry Ross and Nadine Frisks providing some encouragement
Cycling club holds demonstration The City of Yorkton’s Spring Summer Information and Registration night had several clubs and services presenting various options to local and area families. Terry Ross, club President wanted to show the public a sampling of the type of bikes that the club has for rent along with giving out information of the Sunrise Cycling Club’s plans for the upcoming season. The Sunrise Cycling Club usually meets for weekly rides in and around the city, taking in the bicycle paths and bypasses. “Most of our rides are on hard surface and we ride for about one to two hours depending on the riders’ capabilities. Touring all areas of the city, usually putting on 20-plus kilometres, the club rides as a group not leaving any rider behind. It’s social, safe and great way to keep fit. The Sunrise Cycle Club is hosting a meeting in the Ravine Room on April 29 at the Gallagher Center begining at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Requirements to ride with the club are to wear a helmet, have a bike in good repair and have a membership with the Saskatchewan Cycling Association. For more information about the club, rides and rentals contact Terry Ross 306620-9439 or email sunrisecycleclub@gmail.com. Submitted
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vein, by using modern instruments, making rhythmic changes, and adapting the music so that it does appeal to as many people as possible. MacNeil says that their career has gone through the major changes in the music industry as a whole, with the first album pressed as an LP, going through the many changes that have gone on into the digital era.
They’ve found success by doing what they’re good at, MacNeil says, centered around Celtic and east coast style music. “We’ve managed to fare through it, stay alive and keep doing what we love to do.” Cape Breton has always been one of the country’s big music scenes, and MacNeil says that there is a wide diversity in the area and that it is an interesting music scene to watch since it
is so varied and different, though he admits that the big scene in the country tends to shift from place to place. In Canada, the band has been closely linked with Christmas, after several specials, albums and a tour during the season that has expanded to five weeks annually. MacNeil says that their links with the holiday season have been steamrolling ahead, but that means for many people
their regular show means they get to see a side of the band that they haven’t necessarily been familiar with. “They can get an opportunity to see that we play more than Christmas music!” Stars for Saskatchewan presents the Barra MacNeils, April 8 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre. Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.ca or Welcome Home Crafts.
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THE BARRA MACNEILS will be playing in Yorkton on April 8 as part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series. Kyle MacNeil believes this will be their first trip to the city, and is excited about meeting new fans and playing on a new stage.
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Good advice for election platforms The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released a provincial election platform this week; a document with taxpayer friendly initiatives for political parties to consider as they work on their election platforms. The taxpayer-friendly platform includes policy ideas on tax relief, spending, justice matters, environmental policy, accountability measures, health care, and the debt. “We wanted to provide political parties with some constructive policy ideas that are taxpayer friendly,” said CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig. “From giving taxpayers the power to boot unaccountable politicians from office to an environmental initiative that doesn’t require government funding, there are plenty of ideas in the document to consider.” Some of the highlights include: Cooperative Curriculum - Partner with other provinces to share curriculum documents instead of having people working on similar material in each province. Liberate Cabinet Documents – Current information laws require cabinet documents to be kept confidential for 25 years before the public has the right to see them. Reduce the period down to one year or less. Phase-out School Property Taxes – Join Atlantic Provinces by working to eliminate school taxes all together. Recall Legislation – Just like you can take back a new TV that doesn’t work, why not be able to return a politician that isn’t accountable? Join B.C. by passing “recall legislation” – a law that allows citizens to remove a politician from office if enough citizens in the politicians’ riding sign a petition. Province-wide “Giveaway Weekends” – Designate weekends for citizens to put out unwanted goods - that still have life in them on the curb with a “free” sign on the pile. Others are free to come by and poach the articles. It keeps useful materials out of landfills without requiring a bureaucracy or spending tax dollars. Ottawa has held Giveaway Weekends for years and the CTF helped bring it to Winnipeg in 2009. Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Time to fund ambulance fees Imagine you’re a physician seeing a six month old child in clinic. She has a fever and cough, she’s working hard to breathe and her oxygen levels are falling. You know she needs assessment in the emergency room and requires transportation in an ambulance in case her condition worsens en route. Her family understands the urgency of the situation, but asks, “Could we take her there in our car?” Experiencing a medical emergency is an incredibly stressful experience for patients and their families. This stress should not be compounded by worries about getting an ambulance bill they can’t afford. As physicians, we know the importance of the first few minutes of an emergency situation, and the crucial role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in saving lives. And yet ambulance fees remain a significant barrier to people receiving necessary care across Canada. One young mother recently spoke to the Saskatchewan press about receiving a bill for $7,000 after several ambulance trips were required for her severely-ill daughter. Connie Newman of the Manitoba Association of Seniors Centres recently described to reporters the plight of an elderly woman who walked to the hospital in -40C because she could not afford an ambulance. How often are people forced to choose the unsafe option of driving themselves or their loved ones to hospital simply because they cannot afford to pay? A recent CBC Marketplace survey revealed that 19 per cent of Canadians did not call an ambulance due to cost. Clearly, this is an issue that our provincial and
territorial health ministers need to address. There are a variety of options to reduce this inequity in access. One option is to follow New Brunswick’s lead and offer full coverage. An alternative would be to only charge users if the ambulance ride is deemed medically unnecessary. As with other areas of healthcare, user fees are a blunt tool: they reduce both necessary and unnecessary use of services. The risk of footing the bill could deter people, especially those living in poverty, from calling for help. This would deny them not only safe transport to hospital, but also the initial emergency interventions by paramedics that can mean the difference between life and death. Public education and enhanced availability of primary care are more effective ways to decrease unnecessary ambulance use. Ideally, ambulance services should be fully covered for everyone. This would, however, require provincial governments to take on more of the costs. The variety and inequity of ambulance charges in Canada is a policy mess. Canada’s Health Ministers should work together to establish a consistent and compassionate approach that balances cost with the need to remove barriers to care. Ryan Meili is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork. ca, a family physician in Saskatoon and founder of Upstream: Institute for A Healthy Society. @ryanmeili Carolyn Nowry is a family physician in Calgary,Alberta. They are both board members with Canadian Doctors for Medicare. www.troymedia.com
The end of Future Shop is not a very big shock As much as there is surprise at the death of Future Shop in Canada, the real surprise is the execution of the closure rather than the fact that it happened. The Future Shop brand, long held by Best Buy, has been barely differentiated from its parent company for a long time. For people buying electronics, Future Shop was for people who preferred the colour red to blue, as this was the only difference between the two companies, the trim on their respective buildings and the uniforms of their employees. This is coming after a year of retail shake-up in the country, so it’s only natural that people are questioning what has changed in the past several years to see the company suddenly fold. The rise of online shopping might be blamed, or increasing consumer debt making people unwilling to buy big ticket items. It might just be that everyone has a large television now, and that large television works quite well, so the main business of a big box electronic store suddenly makes a lot less sense than it used to. In this case, you’ve got two businesses doing the same job, selling to the same people, often in the same place general area – some Future Shop and Best Buy locations shared a parking lot – with the same price. The fact that the two companies overlapped so much made the demise of one inevitable.
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger To be fair, part of the blame for this is going to rest with Best Buy, which expanded into Canada in a fairly stupid way but did so in the middle of a boom in television sales. It didn’t matter that they were setting up directly across from another store within the same market and eventually would buy them out anyway. It also didn’t matter that they had the same online store selling the same goods at the same price. Best Buy managed to stumble into success in Canada in spite of doing a lot of things wrong just because they also happened to enter the market at the right time. People wanted televisions, Best Buy and Future Shop had lots of televisions, and as a result business was good.
Now business is less good, and while it’s tempting to blame a lack of consumer confidence or economic problems, the big issue here is that we all have our televisions, so the market is saturated and not a boom that was experienced when the electronic retailer went north of the border. There isn’t a good reason to replace our electronics at the moment, no emergent technology that everyone has to own, and as a result you’re going to get a downturn in electronics. That’s a given, and it’s going to stay that way until the next must-have device gets developed. It’s a bad thing for the people employed by the company, as they appear to have had no real warning that these plans were going to be put forth, and were informed of the end of their employment at an early morning meeting on a Saturday, which has to be the least pleasant way to break the news. It’s not really a bad thing for consumers, since it’s not like the two parts of the same company were actively competing, you weren’t going to see different sales at each branch and the inventories were basically identical. It’s probably a good thing for Best Buy overall, since they can now get rid of a ton of redundancies and reduce the cost of business overall. The main thing is it’s not something that is very surprising, since it was a strangely set up company.
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Pharmacare coverage costs unpredictable Adequate retirement To the Editor: Last week, to great fanfare and much media attention across the country, the Canadian Medical Association Journal announced the publication of a new study trumpeting the great benefits of a federal government-funded pharmaceutical drug coverage. According to proponents, the plan - dubbed “Pharmacare” - would save Canadians approximately $7 billion per year in drug costs, with little to no tax increases, and would greatly improve the health of Canadians by providing drugs to the 10 per cent of us who currently cannot afford prescribed medications. On the surface, such claims sound like a winwin. More coverage for less money, with better health outcomes. But on closer inspection, the CMAJ study makes some highly dangerous assumptions, and ignores a potential financial sinkhole that could further push our already strained healthcare system towards collapse. For example, the study’s authors falsely claim that Canada is the only industrialized country with a universal healthcare system
that does not provide national drug coverage to its citizens. However, in actuality, Canada is the only country in the industrialized world with universal healthcare that does not have a second, private tier of healthcare, and one of only three nations in the industrialized world that does not require its citizens to pay some form of user fee for medical services. In fact, the CMAJ study cites, as examples for Canada, countries with extensive private healthcare systems. In these other countries, public drug coverage is affordable thanks to the savings achieved by shifting part of the healthcare burden to the private sector. So, unless the CMAJ is interested in discussing Pharmacare within the context of a fundamental rethink of our healthcare system, including private care and user fees, the entire premise of their argument - comparing us to international peers - is misleading and inappropriate. Additionally, the CMAJ study’s cost savings claims are highly suspect. Canadians would save $8 billion annually, states the study, by eliminating out-of-pock-
et and private insurance expenses for prescription drugs. These reforms, they say, would only require $1 billion in extra government spending. The magical transformation of $8 billion of private spending into $1 billion of public spending would happen through better bulk pricing, increased use of generic drugs and smarter prescription choices. But the study’s pricing assumptions are based on costs similar to those found in Europe. And any savings achieved by switching more patients to generic drugs, or by ensuring that physicians prescribe from a list of drugs, may quickly disappear when newer, more expensive brand name drugs are demanded by Canadians. Also, the study bases all cost assumptions for future pharmaceutical use on historic levels of demand. This is a highly incorrect methodology that completely misses the impact on drug demand that will occur when the price of prescriptions approaches zero. Any first-year economics student can tell you that as price approaches zero, demand skyrockets. Our healthcare system,
with its zero dollar pricing for patients, has shown just such growth in demand. In Canada, healthcare spending consumes approximately 40 per cent of all provincial budgets, and the costs will likely rise as our population ages and sickens. Such levels of expenditure would be forgivable if our healthcare system was a world leader. But despite all of the money we pour into it, it’s broken. In June 2014, Canada’s healthcare system ranked 2nd worst in the industrialized world in a study by the Commonwealth Fund, beaten by every nation except the United States on metrics such as wait times, efficiency and health outcomes. So, when our national healthcare system is broke and underperforming, and when even the CMAJ authors admit that their Pharmacare plan may initially require $5 billion in additional government funding, now is not the time to introduce an untested national program of unpredictable cost. Dr. Brett Belchetz is an emergency room physician and Fraser Institute senior fellow. www.troymedia.com
SCA pleased with procurement progress To the Editor The Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) applauds the Government of Saskatchewan for taking a significant step forward on improving access to procurement opportunities in Saskatchewan, an issue that has been a major concern for Saskatchewan’s construction industry. Honourable Gordon Wyant, Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds, unveiled the Priority Saskatchewan report and recommendations today in Saskatoon at a North Saskatoon Business Association luncheon. This announcement marks considerable progress in government’s efforts to address the concerns of
the construction industry, and Saskatchewan taxpayers, for fair competition in public procurement in Saskatchewan. “The provincial government is demonstrating its commitment to global best practices in developing a fair, balanced, and vibrant Saskatchewan economy,” said SCA President Mark Cooper. “Our industry is particularly pleased that government is introducing plans to measure past vendor performance. SCA members are committed to delivering high quality work, on time, and on budget, and this process will ensure that good performance is valued, and poor performance is noted. This is an innovative step that is good for SCA members,
great for taxpayers, and in line with the requests of our industry,” said Cooper. “Along with a coalition of industry and government partners, the SCA is leading work to develop common procurement templates across government. We are very pleased to see the provincial government’s continued commitment to this work and we look forward to continuing our productive work together,” concluded Cooper. The SCA looks forward to continuing to work with the government to address procurement issues, helping Saskatchewan businesses thrive, and continue keeping Saskatchewan strong. Saskatchewan Construction Association
Crowded prisons huge concern
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The longstanding issues of overcrowded Saskatchewan prisons are not being resolved because of short-sighted decisions and unnecessary delays, says the union that represents corrections workers across the province. The corrections camp at Besnard Lake near La Ronge will not be opened for another six months, and a new unit in the Prince Albert Correctional Centre, scheduled to open earlier this year, will not be operational until the fall, and then it will only run at halfcapacity. This is of increasing concern for the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU). “We have a situation now where many of the centres are running at full capacity or are dealing with
overcrowding,” says SGEU President Bob Bymoen. In some cases, the overflow areas, including the gym, have no washrooms or showers. “Crowded conditions lead to increased tensions and more violence,” adds Bymoen. “This is a safety issue for workers and inmates.” Besnard Lake camp was closed last year due to a kitchen fire, but renovations are complete and there is no reason why it cannot open immediately, says Bymoen. The camp can accommodate up to 35 inmates and serves to help transition offenders from the correctional centre to the community. SGEU was recently notified that the camp opening will be postponed for another six months. The new unit in the Prince Albert Correctional Centre was
slated to open in early 2015, but due to a government hiring freeze, that date was pushed back to April. Following the provincial budget, SGEU learned that the unit will not be opened until October, and even then it will only utilize 50 per cent of the new space in the facility. “We have been raising concerns about the increased risk of violence as a result of overcrowding for years. We urge government to act immediately to open Besnard Lake camp and expedite the use of additional space made available by the new unit in Prince Albert,” Bymoen says. “It is a safety issue and, it could very well be an issue of life and death.” Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union
income a must
To the Editor: Lester Pearson was a remarkable Canadian. We first came to know him as a proficient global statesman, skilled in the diplomacy of multilateralism. He assisted at the birth of the United Nations, invented the concept of peace-keeping, and won the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1963, he became Prime Minister of Canada. Five years in that job, Mr. Pearson never once had a majority in Parliament, but still he led one of the most productive governments in Canadian history. This past February, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Canada’s Red Maple Leaf Flag -- one of Mr. Pearson’s proudest accomplishments. Next year, we’ll mark the 50th anniversary of national medicare, another Pearsonian legacy. And this week, the legislation that originally created the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will turn 50 years old. It passed the House of Commons on March 29th, 1965, was approved in the Senate on April 1st and received Royal Assent on April 3rd. The CPP and its Quebec counterpart came into effect on January 1st, 1966. The stated purpose of the Canada Pension Plan was to ensure all working Canadians have an opportunity to retire in dignity. Established by federal-provincial agreement, the CPP is a mandatory contributory plan into which all employees and employers pay regular premiums. That money is invested to generate the returns necessary to cover the plan’s benefits. As such, CPP contributions are essential long-term investments in portable retirement incomes for a large portion of Canadians, supporting their future living standards. That sounds like common sense today, but 50 years ago it took extraordinary vision, diplomacy, negotiation and persistence to get it done. National Health and Welfare Minister, Judy LaMarsh, was a dynamo at the centre of the action. Quebec Premier Jean Lesage was pivotal, along with Ontario’s John Robarts. Stanley Knowles and Paul Martin Sr. were constant Parliamentary advocates. . The CPP was an historic accomplishment! But by the 1990’s -- with longer life expectancies, aging demographics and escalating unfunded liabilities -- doubts had arisen about the future soundness of the Canada Pension Plan. Would it run out of money? Was the investment strategy getting adequate returns? Were the benefits supportable? Was the administration strong, efficient and independent? The plan clearly required major renovations to save it, and that would take federal-provincial consensus, which is always hard to get. As part of a multi-pronged effort to restore fiscal integrity to the Government of Canada, then-federal Finance Minister Paul Martin Jr. decided to tackle the CPP challenge. He found a key ally in the Provincial Treasurer of Alberta, Jim Dinning. Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves was also helpful. It’s an interesting historical footnote that saving the plan earned strong support across Canada -- except for provincial NDP governments in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, and Stephen Harper and his Reform (now Conservative) Party. Today, the CPP ranks as one of only a handful of successful public pension plans worldwide. Its administration is competent and cost-effective. It’s a distinct fund, independently managed according to investment policies that are free from political interference. It has a proven track-record as an international leader in the pension industry, generating world-class rates of return. Because it’s been neglected for the past 9 years, the CPP is labouring under one major limitation. The maximum regular benefit a contributor can receive is just over $12,000 per year. But the typical 35-year-old today is saving less than half of what their parents did at that age. Three-quarters of those working in the private sector don’t have access to an employer-sponsored pension plan. And of those who are within 10 years of retirement, fewer than one-third have $100,000 or more set aside to sustain themselves. Another third have no retirement savings at all. The Harper government has not been helpful in dealing with basic retirement income insecurity. They eliminated previous investment tools like Income Trusts, destroying about $25-billion in value formerly in the savings accounts of some 2-million Canadians. They are delaying eligibility for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement by two years, which will take nearly $30,000 from the lowest-income and most vulnerable seniors -- most often women living alone. All of which is to say: Canada has big challenges to face in the immediate future if we’re to honour Lester Pearson’s ambition of a fair, efficient, adequate system of retirement income for all Canadians. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament for Wascana
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Local MP pleased with long-gun ruling Garry Breitkreuz, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, Saskatchewan, is pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling today that supports the Government of Canada’s right to destroy the federal long-gun registry’s Quebec data. “Today’s decision is a victory not only for the federal Conservative government, but for all law-abiding gun owners in Quebec. Our gov-
ernment recognized long ago that the registry was nothing more than a political pacifier created by a previous government to give the impression that it was doing something to make Canadians safer. Nothing could have been further from the truth,” said Breitkreuz. While dissenting opinions were voiced by all three Quebec Supreme Court of Canada judges, the majority wrote: “In our view, the decision to
dismantle the long-gun registry and destroy the data that it contains is a policy choice that Parliament was constitutionally entitled to make.” Mr. Breitkreuz has fought for the rights of law-abiding Canadians who enjoy the use of firearms since he was first elected to Parliament. He sought to scrap the long-gun registry when it was first introduced in 1995 by then Justice Minister Allan Rock under a pre-
vious Liberal government. In 2012, he was proud to support and pass the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act in Parliament. “It’s been two years since the federal government scrapped the long-gun registry, and public safety has not been compromised,” continued Breitkreuz. “Indeed, public safety is a priority of this government so we are focusing on tackling those who are predisposed to breaking the
law, rather than those who are simply trying to enjoy a way of life that has been part of Canada’s heritage since Confederation. “It’s unfortunate that the Quebec government appears determined to create its own registry of law-abiding gun owners. The federal long-gun registry did nothing to enhance public safety because it targeted the wrong people. You can be sure that criminals won’t be lining up to register
their guns in the Province of Quebec, and those are the people we need to go after if we truly want to control crime,” concluded Breitkreuz. The Conservative government’s Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act to streamline licensing and eliminate needless red tape will further ease the burden of law-abiding gun owners and is presently being debated in Parliament.
Senior pilot project is set for Yorkton The Canadian Red Cross is announcing a Friendly Visiting pilot program to combat seniors’ isolation. The Red Cross and the project’s founding partner, SecurTek, will officially launch the program in Yorkton this fall, with
plans to expand to Preeceville, Norquay, Ituna, Melville, Langenburg and Churchbridge. The three-year pilot program aims to help seniors stay in their homes longer by increasing indepen-
April designated Oral Health Month April is Oral Health Month. During this month, you may see information about oral health for children, adults, and seniors. But did you know that oral health is important during pregnancy as well? There is a lot of information available about how a pregnant woman can take care of her body in order to ensure the best possible outcome for her unborn child. However, until recently, taking care of her mouth, teeth, and gums during pregnancy was not given much attention. Did you know that hormonal changes increase a woman’s risk for oral health problems during pregnancy? Poor oral health not only affects her health, but may also affect the health of her baby. Studies have shown a potential link between severe gum disease (periodontitis) in pregnant women and premature and low birth weight babies. Premature birth can put a baby at risk of death within his first month and at risk of lifelong health problems such as chronic lung disease. Many women do not have the information they need – or have false information – about good oral health for themselves during pregnancy and for their babies’ first year. Some common myths about oral health and pregnancy include that it is normal for women to lose a tooth for each pregnancy, that developing babies take calcium from their mother’s teeth, and that some problems with teeth and gums during pregnancy is acceptable. This is not the case. Women with good oral health care during pregnancy are no more likely to get cavities or lose teeth than at any other time. However, pregnancy may worsen pre-existing oral health problems
or problems that arise during pregnancy and are not treated. Another common myth is that it isn’t safe for women to visit a dentist while they are pregnant. Routine cleanings and treatments are safe - and are recommended - for pregnant women. Further treatments for oral health problems can also be done safely during pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a time to avoid dental care. After pregnancy, many mothers do not know that their own poor oral health may contribute to early cavities in their young children. Mothers are the most common source of transmission of cavitycausing bacteria to their babies. Babies are not born with the bacteria that cause cavities. Instead, they are “infected” sometime in their early life (through sharing spoons and soothers). Mothers who have healthy mouths are much more likely to have babies who are free from these cavity-causing bacteria. Oral disease is preventable and treatable. A woman can take these simple actions to protect her own and her baby’s health: • Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and floss daily. • Brush tongue. • Eat a healthy diet. • Limit sugary foods. • Make an appointment to see the dentist. Now, more than any other time, an exam of teeth and gums is needed. • Avoid sharing spoons, soothers, and other items between the mother’s mouth and the child’s mouth. • Take child(ren) for a dental visit by age one and regularly from then on. By following these simple actions, a woman can help ensure that her baby is given the best opportunity to be healthy.
dence and promoting health and safety through regular faceto-face visits and phone calls from trained Red Cross volunteers. “Research shows that reducing social isolation among seniors living in rural communities will enhance their ability to continue to age at home,” said Cindy Fuchs, provincial director of the Red Cross in Saskatchewan. “The Red Cross will train volunteers to identify and flag physi-
cal and emotional risks in clients and ensure that assistance is offered.” The Red Cross anticipates that each senior would receive one phone call and one visit every other week for a total of 26 calls and 26 in-person visits per year. “During their visit, and depending on their interests, the pair may chat, play a game, do a craft or discuss the news,” said Fuchs. “It’s so important for them
to hear a friendly voice and receive visits from a fellow community member with whom they can connect and share events in their lives.” “We are excited to partner with the Red Cross to support seniors in rural communities through the Friendly Visiting pilot program,” said Darrell Jones, President and CEO of SecurTek. “We are proud to support programs that increase the quality of life for seniors
in our province.” Along with SecurTek, the Red Cross developed the program with seniors and the community, including consulting the Sunrise Health District (Home Care). The Red Cross also partnered with a university researcher who conducted a preliminary research project within Sunrise Health Region that informed the development of the program. The Red Cross expects to evaluate the project within three years and secure full program funding to launch the program province-wide. A call out for volunteers will occur in June, with the program set to launch in Yorkton in September.
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Yorkton Music Festival Award winners
PIANO AWARDS: Back Row: Madison Leister, Amy Schmaltz, Julia Breitkreuz, Zoe Flaman, Tyler Walker, Elizabeth Reid, Sarah Walker, Ben Fetsch, Alexandria Flaman, Jakob Surjik, Evan LaJambe. Front Row: Beatrice Molo, Julianna Ubongen, Rebekah Richards, Macy Stackhouse, Evan Richards, Angela Fetsch, Jon Fetsch, Signy Thorsteinson, Tryggvi Thorsteinson, Trystan Thorsteinson. Missing: Chelte Young, Devynn McIntyre, Rebecca Zimmer, Kennedy Kosheluk, Jaidyn Katzell, Jaya Code, Nick Fetsch.
INDIVIDUAL VOCAL / MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS: Back Row: Jamie Farrell, Jessica Rohatynsky, Sarah Walker, Carmen Stusek, Elizabeth Reid, Morgan Thorley. Front Row: Alyssa Popowich, Rachel Bartel, Signy Thorsteinson, Jon Fetsch, Angela Fetsch. Missing: Emily Lamers, Jessica Madsen, Mikayla Madsen, Clare St. Mars, Madison & Megan Varga, Macy Washenfelder, Katie Morgan.
CONGRATULATIONS to our District winners who will advance on to provincial competition in June. Jessica Rohatynsky (Musical Theatre), Reed Wishnevetski, (Brass), Madison Leister (Piano) Elizabeth Reid (Vocal & Musical Theatre & Percussion), Carmen Stusek (Musical Theatre), Morgan Thorley (Musical Theatre). Missing: Devynn McIntyre (Piano), Yorkton Community Concert Choir (Choral), Sacret Heart High School Choir (Choral)
INDIVIDUAL BAND AWARDS: (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion & Strings) Back row: Rylan Bahrey, Rayne Soanes, Mitchell Karapita, Brandy Palmer, Mekayla Niebergall, Elizabeth Hansen, Elizabeth Reid, Emily Hansen, Jakob Surjik, Alexandria Hanishewsky, Reed Wishnevetski, Jantz Sawatsky, Ashley Smith. Middle Row: Zoe Flaman, Grace Malinowski, Suzanna Reed, Belen Reed, Daphne Le, Mallory Stackhouse, Alle Shivak, Mathew Washington. Front Row: Keyan Waslynchuk, Hailey Kaspick, Mikayla Smith, Hannah Shivak, Luke Shivak. Missing: Morgan Fleury, Hailey Schrader, Nyla Dierker, Andrea Stickwood, Jaycee Brownlee, Briana Janssen, Vicas Junek, Cameron Vanderloo, Isaiah Bergen, Jordon Harvey, Ty Lowen, Jayne Hearn, Kari Adanem Emily Dumka, Keauna Heimbecker, Felish Henderson, Trystin Sulatyski, Hanna Gristwood, Cassidy Mansuy, Mya Desmarais, Kacey Fyck, Sydney Morrison.
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Canadian Mint looking for design themes
Canadians handle coins less often than they once did, thanks to the convenience of debit cards. But you’ll likely want to own some of the special coins that will soon be minted in honour of Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary in 2017. A few YorktonMelville constituents may even wish to propose a design for one or more of these coins. As the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins, the Royal Canadian Mint is inviting Canadians to design Canada’s 150th anniversary coins. The 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, one-dollar and two-dollar coins will circulate in 2017. The contest provides the opportunity for Canadians to show their justifiable pride in our country. It will also demonstrate the kind of unique Canadian creativity shown by YorktonMelville constituent,
Rita Swanson, in 1992. The artist from Churchbridge proposed a one-dollar coin design for the Mint’s similar contest in honour of Canada’s 125th birthday. Her design won. Today, a sixfoot bronze-cast monument of the coin stands just outside the Town of Churchbridge. For her design, Ms. Swanson said she, “ … chose what I believe to be strong national symbols: the flag as our national emblem, children as our future and our source of inspiration, the Parliament Buildings as a testimony to our history.” Ms. Swanson submitted the winning design from among thousands of entries, gaining Churchbridge the honour as the ‘Artistic Birthplace’ of the design. Over twenty-five million one-dollar coins featuring Rita’s design have been struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and circulated across the country.
Parliamentary Report Op-Ed Column by Garry Breitkreuz What does Canada mean to you? The Royal Canadian Mint wants to know, and is calling for designs in the following theme categories: · Our Wonders (Canada’s beauty, from nature to monuments) · Our Character (Values or principles which define Canadian identity) · Our Achievements (Discoveries, exploration or victories) · Our Passions (From culture to sports, to pastimes) · Canada’s future (this category is reserved for Canadians 12 years of age and under for the 25-cent coin)
The contest deadline is April 30, 2015. Following that, the Mint, along with a panel of
notable Canadians, will determine the finalists in each category. In September 2015, the Canadian public will select the winning design in each category through the process of online voting. Each circulation coin denomination will feature one of the winning designs in 2017. Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, states that, “As a curator of our nation’s
history, culture and values, the Mint is in a unique position to offer Canadians a rare, oncein-a-generation opportunity to change the face of our circulation coinage as a lasting tribute to Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.” Five grand prizes will be awarded, one in each theme category. To enter a design and to obtain full contest rules and regulations, visit www. mint.ca/canada150.
Provincial export sales surpass Alberta’s
Saskatchewan’s merchandise exports to countries other than the United States totalled $12.6 billion in 2014, surpassing the $11.9 billion posted by Alberta last year and setting an alltime record for the province. “We have an amazing export market here in Saskatchewan that has been making steady gains since 2007,” Minister responsible for Trade Jeremy Harrison said. “This is a significant achievement and demonstrates the diversity and strength of our economy.” Non-U.S. bound mer-
chandise exports were 36 per cent of total exports in Saskatchewan for 2014, compared to 10 per cent for Alberta. Between 2007 and 2014, major increases in exports from Saskatchewan were reported in a number of countries including China (up 233 per cent); India (98 per cent); Japan (58 per cent); Brazil (159 per cent); Indonesia (107 per cent); and Italy (220 per cent), according to Industry Canada. “There is a wide-range of products that leave our province every day,” Harrison said.
“Saskatchewan is punching above its weight in exports, providing the world with what it needs, creating jobs and opportunities which help keep taxes low and our province growing.” In 2014, Saskatchewan’s total exports were a record $35.1 billion. It was the highest on record and the third consecutive year Saskatchewan set a new record. Saskatchewan is Canada’s top agri-food exporting province and has set records for agricultural exports for four consecutive years.
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PARAMEDIC PROGRAM – Students enrolled in the Primary Care Paramedic certificate program at Parkland College in Melville have just completed their final week of classes. The students are now on practicum assignments until the end of June. The Sask Polytech (formerly SIAST) Primary Care Paramedic program delivered by Parkland College is a one-year certificate accredited by the Canadian Medical Association that prepares graduates to work in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. Students receive training in recognizing and managing medical and trauma injuries, physical assessment, pharmacology, and professionalism and leadership in Emergency Medical Services. Graduates typically find work in ambulance operations, fire services (in conjunction with fire training), industrial sites, mining sites, military departments, or special care facilities. The next Paramedic program will be offered at Parkland College in Melville in September 2015. Pictured above: (left to right): Macee Robertson (instructor), Josiah Fenez (Saskatoon), Kelly Gabriel (Yorkton), Elias Giannoulis (Yorkton), Amanda Hiebert (Flin Flon, MB), Brady Hallemann (Indian Head), Alisha Leffler (Rose Valley), Sarah Nelson (Yorkton), Josh Thomas (Cut Knife), Jenna Johnson (Pilot Butte), Jennifer White (instructor) and Larry Pearen (Emergency Services Coordinator). Submitted
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College awards record high scholarships
Parkland College awarded a record high $110,800 in Internal Scholarships to 81 students at its awards ceremony at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton last Tuesday. These scholarships are in addition to the $83,420 in Entrance Scholarships awarded in September. The grand total of $194,220 awarded in the 2014-15 academic year is the most ever awarded in one year at Parkland College. The College has now awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships in four consecutive academic years since 2011. These awards are made possible through
the generosity of local businesses, organizations, community members, College staff, and sponsors and participants in the annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Classic. Eligible post-secondary awards are matched by funds from the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Saskatchewan Innovation and O p p o r t u n i t y Scholarship program. Introduced by the provincial government in 2011, the program provides matching funds to institutions for scholarships that are targeted in accordance with the institution’s strategic directions. Funds are provided on
a dollar-for-dollar matching basis with local non-government donors. Students interested in learning more about scholarship opportunities at Parkland College are encouraged to stop by one of the five campuses in Canora, Esterhazy, Fort Qu’Appelle, Melville or Yorkton, or visit scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca to view scholarship opportunities. Entrance Scholarships for students beginning Parkland College programs this fall will be awarded in September 2015. Applications for those awards are being accepted now until May 20 at http://bit.ly/
PCentrance. About Us: Since its inception in 1973, Parkland College has worked to expand the philosophy of lifelong learning in East Central Saskatchewan. Among the seven basic principles upon which the community college system was founded is the idea that programs are to be developed in response to the needs of the community. Today, Parkland College offers a broad spectrum of educational services from trades training and high school upgrading to the province’s most diverse off-campus university offerings.
Safe driving tips
CAA Saskatchewan has safe driving tips for motorists travelling during the upcoming Easter holiday and spring break. “Planning your trip in advance, obeying the speed limits, and ensuring your vehicle is in good operating condition will help improve your safety on the road,” said Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications, CAA Saskatchewan. Here are a few more safe driving tips: • Plan travel routes in advance to avoid driving unnecessary kilometres. • Check weather and road conditions, to and from the destination, and allow time to safely reach the final destination. • Check the tires to make sure they are properly inflated. A poorly maintained vehicle can use up to 50 per cent more fuel. Under-inflated tires also reduce fuel efficiency. Remember CAA has Car Care Centres in Saskatoon and Regina and the CAA Approved Auto Repair Service centres in the province can help with vehicle maintenance. • Ensure all occupants buckle up and that children are properly secured in their car or booster seats. • Slow to 60 km/h on Saskatchewan highways when passing tow truck operators or emergency
responders assisting other motorists; and also when driving by construction crews. • Don’t drink and drive. • Eliminate driver distractions. In a recent CAA poll, Canadians ranked the following top 10 road safety concerns in order: texting or emailing while driving; drinking and driving; drivers running red lights; speeding on residential streets; driving aggressively; sleepy drivers; driving after using illegal drugs; talking on cell phones while driving; driving well over the speed limit; and talking to or engaging with their in-car systems. • Drivers, if using a
map or need to call or text; do it before you drive, or pull over to a safe area away from traffic. Appoint one of your passengers as the communications buddy to manage navigation and cell phone use. • Don’t drive if you’re overtired. Stop regularly for breaks. • Remain focused and attentive. Maintain a positive attitude. Road rage or negative driving habits impact everyone. Motorists are encouraged to keep the CAA Worst Roads campaign in mind when travelling this spring. Nominations and voting for worst roads are on now until April 17. www.caask.ca/ worstroads
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Boredom can be a very dangerous thing
Ed, my neighbor next door, was suffering from a full blown case of boredom last week. He talked to me at the post office Tuesday morning and learned that we were planning to travel to Yorkton in the afternoon. In his boredom, he asked to ride along to Yorkton. Ed assumed that we would be going to Walmart or the mall, as he likes to shop in Yorkton if it doesn’t cost him anything for gas. In the car on the way into Yorkton, Ed found out that we were going to the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, and his boredom turned to panic. My neighbor is a tough
art critic. He only likes realistic art. He is very vocal in saying that it isn’t art unless you can see what it is supposed to be. Ed said to me that he supposed that I had some useless information to share about art. I said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Then I threw out some other quotes that I like for Ed. I told him the artist Andy Warhol said, “An artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have.” Ed agreed with Andy that people don’t need to have paintings especially if they don’t make any sense. Ed rejected the words of another
Neighborly Advice According to Ed by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com artist’s words that, “A painting is never finished, as it simply stops in interesting places.” As it turned out, Ed was okay with the visit to the art gallery. He did not have to pay any admission fee. When we pointed out where he could give a free will offering, he totally ignored us, as if, he had
no experience in that regard. Ed said that if you are bored enough, you will do anything, even visit an art gallery. I think we went to a good art exhibit for Ed. It was called ‘Fields of Light’ and some of the art did reflect fields. Ed found a painting with grain that impressed him so much
that he could not find anything negative to say. Ed was not so kind to art from potash or art with buttons, but he kept going back to the picture with wheat that he admitted he liked. Ed doesn’t like any of the pictures I have painted, or even the ones I haven’t painted. In my office, I have a painting that Ed feels that I should throw away. The glass in the frame covering the picture is partly missing. It is a reproduction print of the ‘The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. It has been called the most famous picture in the world. It is a painting of Jesus’ last
supper with his apostles. It depicts the situation when Jesus told his disciples that one of them will betray him. The painting shows the consternation among the twelve disciples. The faces of the disciples are stricken by the accusation of pending betrayal. Their faces display the look of, surely it’s not me, like a child being caught with a hand in the cookie jar. Their faces say, without words, “Not me – couldn’t be!” The observances of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday focus our consternation that sinless Jesus had to die for sinless sinners like us.
Association looking for new members
Mother Nature decided to give us another taste of winter. Hopefully this will be the last big dump of snow, then a slow melt, & soon time to get the golf clubs ready! The RM Council are watching to keep roads and culverts clear this spring. It is sure nice to be able to drive on #229 & not worry about flooding. There was a very good crowd at Good Spirit Prov. Park last Sat. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even a couple of leprechans showed up. It was fun to visit with friends & new acquaintances after the long hard winter. Thanks to all the ladies who made the delicious stew, to Lynn for the wonderful
bread & many others who brought desserts... (there would have been enough to fill Blackie up!) Many silent auctions items were donated which made for a lot of fun, people outbidding your neighbor, for the fun of it!!! The Community Assoc. cleared a good profit which will be used in our Hamlet for other social functions or improvements needed in Spilchen Meadows. Thank you everyone!! Welcome to the Greg Ostafie family who have moved to Good Spirit Acres as permanent residents. There were a couple of other homes sold over the winter, as vacation homes. We look forward to meeting all of you, & hope that you
enjoy your new homes. Winners of last month’s Art’s Council Ballet Jorden Canada, tickets was Carol Olsen, who invited Mickey
Johnston to join her. Next concert will be Barra MacNeils singers, & Elaine will notify the winner of those tickets. The Hamlet Council
has scheduled our Spring Informational meeting for May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Golf Course. We will cover last year’s financial, present a budget for this year with the Mill rate for 2015. They hope to have some possibilities to solve our water problem. Please plan to attend this informational meet. This is your community, & they need your input, and encouragement. The Community Assoc will also have their annual meeting at that time. There are several members of the executive who are retiring this year, & we definitely need people to step up & continue the work of the Assoc. The executive welcomes new
residents to Good Spirit Acres, & gives them phone lists of residents, as well as information they need to know. They also plan social functions, fund raisers, golf tournaments for the community. Some residents have asked me to remind people that dogs should be either on a leash or kept in your own fenced in yards, instead of wandering the community & leaving their droppings in other peoples’ yards. It is frustrating having to pick up dog poop when you don’t even own a dog!! Be a good neighbor & pick up after your dog. Have a Happy Easter!! Hope the Easter Bunny finds your house!!
New Director of Education for GSSD chosen
Good Spirit School Division is proud to announce Mrs. Rhae-Ann Holoien will be joining Good Spirit Schools as Director of Education effective August 1, 2015. “Mrs. Holoien brings an abundance of experience in the education sector to our division,” says Lois Smandych, Board Chair. “Our extensive executive search resulted in several excellent candidates and the
Board chose Rhae-Ann for her vision for a strong school division. She very much encapsulates our dedicated belief and motto that “Students Come First” in all we do not only today but aspire to do in the future.” Rhae-Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters of Education
degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. Currently, she is a Superintendent of Education with the South East Cornerstone Public School Division in Weyburn where her primary responsibilities include overseeing the division’s First Nation and Metis Education Action, technology (including Distance Learning), curriculum
and programming, student assessment, Student Services and Learning Supports as well as early learning and literacy. Rhae-Ann’s past experiences in education include teaching positions in Melville (Davison School), Nipawin, Regina Public, Humboldt and Melfort. Prior to her administration office experience in Horizon, Prairie Valley and South East Cornerstone School
Divisions, she has held principal positions in Middle Lake and LeRoy, Saskatchewan. “I am thoroughly excited to join the Good Spirit School Division team and am sincerely looking forward to meeting staff and students this fall,” states RhaeAnn. She and her husband, Leny, have two children: a daughter JaeAnn,15 and son Leyton,13. They current-
New plan for procurement practices
The government is taking decisive action through the new Procurement Transformation Action Plan to ensure there is an open, fair and transparent bidding environment for Saskatchewan businesses, and that taxpayers receive best value. “Our government is committed to ensuring Saskatchewan businesses are treated fairly, respectfully, and consistently,” Minister responsible for SaskBuilds Gordon Wyant said. “We are taking immediate action to ensure there is a level playing field for local businesses and to ensure contracting is strategic so taxpayers get the best possible value.” The action plan’s initiatives are based on input from more than
140 Saskatchewan businesses, associations, municipalities, colleges and universities, and other government partners. “The plan looks at procurement from all angles,” Wyant said. “Everything was on the table from simplifying documentation and language, to awarding contracts on best value versus lowest cost, and ensuring we use all available room in the trade agreements to benefit Saskatchewan businesses.” “This is a bold plan based on Canadian best practices,” Saskatoon Meewasin MLA and Legislative Secretary for Priority Saskatchewan Roger Parent said. “Priority Saskatchewan will lead the implemen-
tation of the plan and will continue to consult with Saskatchewan businesses and our broader government partners.”
Priority Saskatchewan, a division of SaskBuilds, was created in June 2014 to lead a cross-government and
Crown corporation review of current procurement practices and implementing improvements on an ongoing basis.
ly reside in Emerald Park, SK. Please join us in whole-heartedly welcoming Rhae-Ann to Good Spirit School Division. The Good Spirit School Division provides education opportunities to over 6,000 students operating 28 schools in 17 communities throughout East Central Saskatchewan. Caring for children in a supportive environment is as important as offering excellence in educational programing. Our public schools value belonging, respect, responsibility, learning and nurturing by ensuring “Students Come First”. Visit us at gssd. ca; call 306-786-5500 or 1-866-390-0773.
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MONDAY GA 1:00 Ladner Polowick 240 Ladner Polowick 654 Ollie Yaremko 236 CMI Fergus Wilson 284 C Nickolayou 577 Lisa Gibler 203 TUESDAY GA 9:30 Tom Skoretz 245 Tom Skoretz 585 Susanne Hack 265 TUESDAY YBC Mathew Washingtom 261 M Washington 547 Kayla Exner 202 TUESDAY MIXED Brad Woychesko 249 Lawrence Kitz 632 Jamie Sereda 309 STS Cam Louttit 233 Cam Louttit 678 Dorothy Chorney 240 WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 Ed Lischynski 309 Ed Lischynski 780 Leona Matisho 225 HOSPITAL Cody Lacelle 258 Melvin Kwasnitza 635 Tracey Horneman 236 LEGION Ed Lischynski 253 Ed Lischynski 670 Judi Bernat 201 THURSDAY LADIES Lee Harris +93 SPECIAL OLYMPICS Matthew Wallace 214 Scott Weinheimer 524 Stacey Pasloski 174 HANCOCK Jarett Koroluk 281 Don Haider 757 Jenn Kostiuk 298 QUINE Trent Aichele 388 Trent Aichele 902 Samara Bradford 304 SATURDAY YBC Drake Myrowich 188 Joshua Beekmans 494 Ashley Schrader 236
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MOST PINS OVER AVERAGE
Ollie Yarmeko 606 Lisa Gibler 583 Susanne Hack 747 Kayla Exner 556 Jamie Sereda 747 Dorothy Chorney 664 Mildred Thiele 604 Tracey Horneman 656 Judi Bernat 535 Marcia Grunerud 659 Stacey Pasloski 465 Jenn Kostiuk 679 Jasmie Sereda 741 Ashely Schrader 537
Ollie Yaremko +68 Fergus Wilson +117 Susanne Hack +89 MWashinton +117 Jamie Sereda +102 Dorothy Chorney +67 Ed Lischynski +97 Cody Lacelle +88 Jerry Gromnisky +74 Lee Harris +93 Matthew Wallace +88 Jarett Koroluk +101 Trent Aichele +145 Emma Els +67
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Community Events Alzheimer and Dementia Support/ Information Group Meeting Wednesday, April 8, 2015 2:00 p.m. at Yorkton & District Nursing Home Small Conference Room. Everyone welcome! For more information contact YRHC Social Work Dept. at 306-786-0463 Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Fields of Light: 4 Painters in the Parkland March 15 to April 18, 2015 We’re so excited about this exhibition! Four painters from our annual local artists show bring their work together. James Clow (Saskatoon) Kristen Doyle (Kamsack) Laura Gendall (Yorkton) Glenn Romasanta (Churchbridge). Large, bold and beautiful paintings fill both galleries with fields of colour and light. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Sat. 49 Smith St. E Yorkton, SK Admission is always free! Bible Talks are being held every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Seniors Hall in Yorkton. All are welcome. For more information call 306 270 6477 Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181. Yorkton Public Library Programs: Movie Day – Horton Hears a Who.... free popcorn and juice! April 8 @ 2:00 p.m. (no registration needed) Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4 Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4 For more information or to register please call 306783-3523 The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Guest Speaker Gerald Moriarty will be talking about using the Information Services website for genealogy searches. Everyone is welcome! Parkland Right to Life Meetings Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240. The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Topic will be Community Gardens. Everyone is welcome!
The Barra MacNeils A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. www.barramacneils. com Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door. Co-Ed Pool League Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until April. Downstairs at the Legion. 380 Broadway St. W. Come out and have some fun. No partner required. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes every week! For more information contact Wayne at 306-783-7785 2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up The Barra MacNeils, April 8, 2015; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015. New pricing! For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro. Lone Tree Road With J J Guy & Scott Cornelius A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Sunday April 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Lone Tree Road is an eclectic mix of sounds and local musicians who deliver a harmonized, audience-friendly variety of instantly recognizable classics – ranging all the way from Faded Love to The Devil Went Down To Georgia, (Gordon Lightfoot’s) Canadian Railroad Trilogy and the great Jazz standard Night Train! Lone Tree Road invites the audience to dive in for a musical smorgasbord. Their menu includes twin fiddles, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, saxophone – all eclectically balanced in a performance for all to enjoy! Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door.
New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Every Friday. Everyone is welcome. Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Admission: $8.00 Lunch Included
There will be NO DANCE Good Friday April 3, 2015 at New Horizons Next dance will be the President’s Ball, Friday April 10. Admission: $10.00 Music by: Memory Lane.
For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846. The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. Coaches also needed. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton. ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. Beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783. Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day time) 782-4182 (eve)
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Save the Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 783-6211. Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcoming new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 782-4721. Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and during this difficult time. Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.
Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch. For info. call Helen at 7830802 or Angie at 783-7838. Singers Unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS. Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details. Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 783-4220.
Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Free to participate! The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes. Donations are accepted. Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306-5210332, 306-783-0026 or 306786-1570. St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available. For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca.
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Agriculture is big business for Saskatchewan
Agriculture is the root of Saskatchewan’s economy and accounts for over one-third of the province’s total exports. We have over 40 per cent of Canada’s farmland totaling more than 60 million acres. Approximately 33 million acres of agricultural land is used for crop production each year. Wholesome roots Saskatchewan is known worldwide as a consistent and reliable supplier of safe, highquality grains, oilseeds, pulses and livestock. In 2014, we produced: 99 per cent of Canada’s chickpeas 95 per cent of Canada’s lentils 86 per cent of Canada’s durum wheat 83 per cent of Canada’s flaxseed 70 per cent of Canada’s mustard 60 per cent of Canada’s dry peas 49 per cent of Canada’s canola
Feeding the world Saskatchewan exports more than $1 billion in each of the four key product sectors: cereal grains (wheat, oats, rye and barley), oilseeds (canola and flax), pulses (peas and lentils) and edible oils (canola). In 2013, Saskatchewan was responsible for: 65 per cent of the world’s lentil exports 54 per cent of the world’s pea exports 34 per cent of the world’s durum exports 32 per cent of the world’s flaxseed exports 16 per cent of the world’s canola seed exports 27 per cent of the world’s mustard seed exports 17 per cent of the world’s canola oil exports In 2014, Saskatchewan was also the leading Canadian exporter of 13 agri-food
products: Canola Seed - 2.5 billion Non Durum Wheat 2.2 billion Durum Wheat - 1.9 billion Lentils - 1.4 billion Canola Oil - 1.3 billion Peas - 1.2 billion Canola Meal - 788 million Flax Seed - 379 million Oats - 341 million Barley - 233 million Canary Seed - 115 million Mustard - 72 million Chickpeas - 31 million The Ministry of Agriculture collaborates with industry organizations, producers and research institutions to increase competitiveness, production, new crop development, product development and value-added processing in Saskatchewan’s crop sectors with the goal of increasing overall prof-
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itability throughout the value chain. This includes introducing new crops, increasing returns on existing crops, and adding value through processing opportunities: Camelina - It is estimated that in 2015, production acres will be around 10,000 acres valued at approximately $1.75 million. Camelina bio-based products include fish and broiler chicken feed, bio-lubricants, healthy oils and jet fuel. Vegetables - There is a potential for high-value vegetables like onions and small potatoes, particularly for irrigation farmers (net return $3,000 to $5,000 per acre). Saskatchewan has the growing conditions, land and water resources, minimal pest pressure and expertise necessary for growing high-quality vegetables.
Wheat - Wheat has been the cornerstone of Saskatchewan agriculture since farming began in the province. Varietal development, through the stacking of traits to create superior varieties is needed to ensure that this crop can compete with other crop types and is profitable for growers. Honey - honey producers in the province are getting the help they need to keep their colonies healthy and the honey production per hive the highest in Canada. Research to develop best management practices to control mites and reduce winter mortality in honey bees in underway. Fruit processing Saskatchewan growers produce approximately five million pounds of fruit per year on 2,000 acres with strong potential to increase acreage with
the expansion of irrigation districts and agritourism. Global Markets In terms of markets, the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan is the most diversified industry sector in Canada with $13.9 billion in export sales in 2014. More than $200 million worth of agricultural products were exported to each of the following 15 countries last year: United States China Japan India Mexico Italy Bangladesh Algeria Turkey United Arab Emirates Belgium Morocco Venezuela Peru Colombia Cont’ on Page 3A
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focus on crop breeding, fractionation and processing technologies, dairy research, etc. The University of Saskatchewan, which is also home to: Western College of Veterinary Medicine College of Agriculture and Bioresources Crop Development Centre Canadian Feed Research Centre Rayner Dairy Facility Innovation Place, which has three locations in the province and is known as one of the most advanced research parks in North America National Research Council Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada -
Wide-open spaces Saskatchewan has over six million hectares of pastureland and large quantities of highquality feed, making it an ideal place for livestock development. Saskatchewan has 1.2 million beef cows, or just under 30 per cent of the Canadian beef cow herd, making it the second-largest beefproducing province in Canada. In 2013: Saskatchewan’s total cattle and calf receipts were just over $1.2 billion. Saskatchewan’s hog industry generated more than $287 million. Saskatchewan had approximately one third of the Canadian bison herd. Research and development The Government of Saskatchewan supports the creation of a knowledge-based economy. The Ministry of Agriculture invests in progressive and relevant research, innovation and commercialization to benefit the agriculture sector. Saskatchewan is home to a large agriculture biotechnology and research cluster. We
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Exit strategies for farmers require planning Planning ahead for retirement can never start too early. Beginning and experienced farmers alike should be aware of the different strategies available to them to make the transition out of farming easier and more efficient. The Ministry of Agriculture hosted an evening workshop on March 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Yorkton titled Exit Strategies for Farmers: Planning Ahead for Retirement, which is aimed at helping farm families lay the groundwork for an upcoming or eventual farm transition to an arm’s length third party or a family member. The workshop featured speakers in 4 areas: Exit Strategies: Why You Need One There are a number of factors that come in
to play when a farm family decides to make a transition. A farming couple looking down the road at retirement may feel overwhelmed by the process and questions involved. You may be asking yourself what is the value of my business? Who can I sell to? Might any of my children be interested in taking over? Who is available to help me with this transition? Business Structures & Taxation In retirement as well as in business, the effects of taxation should be carefully considered and managed in the best possible way. The application of the Capital Gains Exemptions and Alternate Minimum Tax at the time of a farm sale can be affected by the type of business structure in place
for the two year period prior to your farm sale. It is important to speak to a tax specialist well in advance of your farm sale, as there are steps that can be taken in order to minimize the amount of tax paid. Succession Planning: Typical Challenges, Common Tools Communication is the key to a successful transition, regardless of whether or not a successor is in place to take over the farm. While family dynamics and personal comfort levels can make it difficult to tackle some subjects like decision making roles and compensation for members of the operation, spouses may also have differing opinions about retirement goals, treatments of non-farming children, etc. It is important for the retiring couple to consider
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There’s never been a better time to enter organic farming than right now. Strong consumer demand Canadian organic farmers can’t fill the current orders. As you now, profit exists in an economy where there’s high demand and low supply. That’s why switching now makes sense. The organic industry has spend millions on marketing and consumers are responding with their wallets. Organic food and beverage sales are the fastest growing sector in agri-food today. Spend less on inputs The trend in farming is towards the bigger operations getting more profitable and the smaller operations spending more on inputs to keep up - with the result of lower profits each year. That’s why for a small to medium-sized operation, switching to organic makes senses because it means significantly fewer inputs, more profit and more market access.
Transitioning has never been easier There is more help and knowledge available than ever before. The resources available to you are plentiful and easy to access. Informative One-Day Workshops •North Battleford Wednesday, April 1, 2015, Western Development Museum Trans-Canada Hwy, North Battleford, SK •Humboldt Thursday, April 2, 2015, CanAlta Hotel, 2421 8th Ave, Humboldt, SK •Assinboia - Tuesday,
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and discuss each other’s needs and wants for their life after farming, understanding that they may not be the same. Financial Planning for Retirement & Beyond It is also important to understand your financial needs in retirement before you have actually retired, so that you can plan to adequately cash flow these years. In cases where the farm is sold outright in a single lump sum, choose investment options and terms that allow you to meet your month to
month financial needs, as well as any unexpected or discretionary costs that might come up. A financial planner can assist you in identifying your future cash needs, as well as identifying investment options that best suit your individual situation. For more information the workshop, please contact our Yorkton Regional Services Office (306786-1531). Visit the Ministry of Agriculture website at http://www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca for more information on succession and transition planning.
JENAY WERLE, BSA, PAg Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
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Safety advice for quads on the farm east of Calgary. In the operating room, Schultz attended to children of all ages seriously injured in ATV accidents. The experience strengthened her resolve to keep her boys, currently 5- and 2-yearsold, away from ATVs until they’re old enough to get a driver’s licence. In a September 2014 blog post on the subject she writes, “I might not be a ‘cool’ farm mom … but this is something I will not budge on.” In fact, the family doesn’t even own an ATV. Schultz says, “my husband grew up a farm kid and generally farm kids are allowed to operate motor vehicles earlier than urban kids. But my husband also knows the injuries I’ve seen from ATV accidents, so he lets me ‘win’ on this issue in our home.” Why not take some time today to review the facts about ATVs and make sure you and your family are using them safely? The concern about kids
and quads Like bicycles, motorcycles and snowmobiles, ATVs are designed to be controlled in part by the rider’s shifting body weight, both front and back, and side to side. This means that safe operation of an ATV requires a combination of skill, good judgement, physical weight and strength. While ATVs may seem deceptively stable and easy to operate, before the age of 16, most children and youth are not physically or developmentally ready to ride ATVs safely. What’s the big deal about passengers? ATV seats may seem large enough to take on a passenger, but most ATVs are designed for single riders only. It is not wise to modify your ATV with after-market passenger seats or other implements which will change the weight distribution and stability of the machine, increasing the likelihood of tip-over and rollover accidents.
If you choose to allow your children to ride ATVs, follow these basic safety precautions to reduce their risk: 1) Train up. Children should take a proper course with a qualified instructor before they’re allowed to operate an ATV. The Canada Safety Council has courses for children as young as 6. 2) Ride the right size. It is critical that children under the age of 16 not ride adultsized machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and limit children ages 6-11 to ATVs that are 70cc or smaller. Those ages 12-15 should ride ATVs no larger than 70-90cc. Children under the age of 6 should not ride ATVs. 3) Suit up. Wear a helmet, eye protection, long pants, long sleeves, and gloves, for every ride. 4) Ride only under close adult supervision. 5) No doubling. Most ATVs are not meant for taking passengers. Do not attach passenger seats to your ATV. 6) Ride by day. Even on familiar terrain, low light and reduced visibility will increase the chances of a mishap.
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Does an idyllic childhood in the country have to involve quads? For Moose Jaw, Sask., farmer Julie-Anne Howe and other safety-minded parents, the answer is no. Of allowing her children to ride quads, “it’s just not a smart decision in my world,” Howe says. Most jurisdictions do not restrict children from operating quads or allterrain vehicles on private land, but many farm families are already making the smart choice to keep their kids off quads until they’re old enough to drive. Howe and her husband Kelly have both lost friends to quadding accidents, so the family is especially sensitive to the dangers of ATVs. “We were both raised on farms and farm safety is important. We err on the side of caution,” Howe says. It’s a sentiment echoed by Southern Alberta farmer and pediatric nurse Sarah Schultz who operates a grain farm with her husband Jay,
At Cargill, we’re proud to support the communities in which we work and live. That’s why we’re excited to salute the many farmers of the Yorkton area and wish everyone the best for the upcoming crop year. For more information, please contact us at 306-782-1199. Cargill, your wheat specialists.
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Applications are still open for the Monsanto Fund’s 2015 Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Now in its fourth year, Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities provides 66 $2,500 grants to charitable and non-profit organizations offering important services in rural communities across the country. To date, the Monsanto Company’s philanthropic arm, the Monsanto Fund,
has given farmer-nominated charities in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Mani toba, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes a total of $485,000 for much needed equipment, repairs and improvements. “Farmers who are considering an application in 2015 can look at a range of organizations, from agricultural societies to playgrounds, daycares and school projects, sports
clubs, service groups and 4-H clubs. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2015. And anyone can suggest a charity for a farmer to discover! All it takes is a visit to www. CanadasFarmers.ca where complete contest rules and an online application form are available. Winners will be selected by random draw on or about Nov. 1, 2015 and notified by Nov. 15, 2015.
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More discussion on public pastures needed Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Community Pasture Patrons Association of S a s k a t c h e w a n (CPPAS), Public Pastures – Public Interest (PPPI) and Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) examined Saskatchewan’s approach to pasture transition and found it would adversely affect the livestock industry in Saskatchewan. “We are asking the Saskatchewan Government to take a hard look at its current approach to the transition of the 62 PFRA pastures which affects 1.8 million acres or 2,500 ranchers,” says Norm Hall, APAS President. “The current process is inefficient, short and longterm costs will rise substantially for patrons, and public expectations and regulations for pastures could prove to be unworkable.” The study commissioned by the four partners is anchored in the following principles: • Conserving native grassland is critically important; • Land use should re-inforce the economic viability of our livestock sector; • Natural working ecosystems must be
preserved over the long term; • Business and governance systems must be efficient and effective; • Producers should not be expected to pay for public benefits. The approach taken by Saskatchewan is to increase revenues at the expense of producers and to offload responsibility for the environment from the public sector to pasture patrons. Pasture patrons are being asked to pay a full Crown land grazing rate. They are required to provide full public access and manage and report on the ecological, environmental and endangered species on native landscapes without required resources. “A level playing field is required,’ says Ian McCreary, CPPAS Chair. “Preserving a working natural landscape where hunters and naturalists can share the pasture system into the future must be maintained,” says Darrell Crabbe, Executive Director, SWF. “Pasture patrons cannot be expected to shoulder the costs of sourcing the expertise required and providing ongoing public benefits.” “APAS is concerned over the long term via-
bility of the livestock industry in Saskatchewan,” says Hall. “We have a shrinking beef breeding herd and livestock producer numbers are falling. The current approach leads to a further acceleration of producers leaving the industry. Pasture patrons may fall by one-half. The current approach closes the opportunity for young producers to enter the
Ag priority in budget The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the role a thriving and sustainable agricultural industry plays in the province’s economy with this year’s investment into agriculture programs and services. The Ministry of Agriculture 2015-16 budget is $362.4 million. “A successful agriculture industry is essential to Saskatchewan’s diversified economy,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Over the past number of years we have seen the agriculture sector grow, and our government is committed to ensuring that growth continues. A strong agriculture industry means a strong Saskatchewan.” Agriculture continues to receive strong support in the 2015-16 Budget with minimal change from last year. The 2015-16 agriculture budget contains
$71.2 million for strategic initiatives, including $26.7 million for agricultural research and innovation. The government will once again provide $4.2 million in industry assistance, for support of organizations like the 4-H Council of Saskatchewan, Canadian Western Agribition and Agriculture in the Classroom. The 205-16 Agriculture Budget also contains $240 million to fully fund business risk management programs such as Crop I n s u r a n c e , AgriStability and AgriInvest to support farming operations as they look to grow and expand. The 2015 Crop Insurance Program includes ongoing enhancements giving producers more choice and flexibility. As well, Crop Insurance premiums are decreasing for producers while cover-
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The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides 100 per cent compensation for the confirmed death of livestock, fowl or specialty animals as a result of predation. The program is available to all farmers and ranchers in the province and is administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). Producers should be aware of the procedures and responsibilities involved when filing a claim. In order for compensation to be paid to a producer, an inspection must occur. An adjuster will visit the farm and determine if there is evidence to prove a predator attack. Evidence includes carcass, attack or kill site and signs of the presence of a predator. It is important SCIC is notified as soon as the loss of animal occurs. Two-thirds of a carcass should be present to evaluate the attack. Adjusters are trained in determining whether the death was the result of a predator attack or another cause. If there is no cause or no evidence to determine a predator attack, no payment will be issued. If there was little to no remains left of the animal, adjusters will review the evidence. If evidence is inconclusive, but the probable cause is deemed a predator attack, producers will receive 50 per cent compensation. SCIC also compensates up to 80 per cent of an animal’s value when injured in an attack, to
cover veterinary costs. SCIC can assist producers with preventative measures designed to reduce or eliminate the problem. SCIC will work with producers when determining whether prevention management strategies should be implemented. There are a number of options: fencing that is effective and specific to livestock/fowl operation; fence patrol; light and other deterrents; use of llamas and donkeys as guardian animals; or noise and/or properly trained guard dogs. Producers can receive $100 compensation to offset the cost of purchasing a guard dog. Predation specialists may be recommended by a SCIC adjuster to assess the situation and take steps to eliminate the predator problem. Predation specialists understand predator habits and can provide advice and strategies to protect livestock from future attacks. What is expected from farmers and ranchers? • Contact a Crop Insurance office as soon as a predator attack is discovered. • Preserve any evidence of an attack for an adjuster to inspect. • Take photos to record evidence of an attack. • Follow recommended preventative measures to reduce problem wildlife. Alternative Feeding Systems and Stacked Hay Compensation and Prevention Swath, bale or corn grazing as a fall/winter feed source for live-
stock is a recommended practice because it offers financial and environmental benefits for producers. Farmers and ranchers who suffer losses to wildlife consuming this feed source are eligible for compensation. To qualify for compensation, a crop suitable for swath-grazing must be
grown. In addition the feed system must be wellmanaged. Well managed systems have standing corn or a crop grown with the intention to swath graze; fences to confine livestock; utilize suitable feed that is baled hay, have a plan in place to avoid excessive waste and livestock must have access
to water/snow and shelter. Producers who are experiencing losses need to contact SCIC as soon as they notice the damage and prior to livestock consuming the feed. Producers will be asked to monitor the wildlife numbers so consumption can be assessed.
In cases where wildlife damage stacked hay, compensation is paid from the date damage is reported. The producer is expected to implement reasonable prevention measures in order to receive compensation. In some cases SCIC will pay for prevention management such as fencing and intercept feeding.
BULL POWER – The 2015 East Central Bull Power Sale was hosted last Tuesday (March 17) by the Yorkton Exhibition Association at the Parkland Agripavilion. The sale included black and red angus, shorthorn and Simmental cattle going under the gavel of auctioneer Ryan Hulburt. The high seller was a red angle bull from U6 Livestock (Garnet and Shirley Yewsiuk) of Wynyard, SK. They sold a half-interest in ‘U6 Journey 13B’ to Melba Stock Farm of Chaplin, SK. for $6,000. Seven red angus would average $3,421, while four black angus averaged $3,775. The two Simmental bulls on offer averaged $3,100. Twenty-one shorthorns averaged $3,495. A shorthorn bull from Bender Shorthorns (Glenn and Ryan Bender) Neudorf, SK. sold ‘Glenford Eagle 62B’ for $5,500 to Star P Farms from Humboldt, SK., as the second high seller of the sale. N-R Staff
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Research farm sets the plan for this year By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Parkland College and the East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) have been operating the Research Farm just outside of the city for a few years now, looking at different crops and what works in the Parkland region. According to Mike Hall, researcher with the ECRF, there will be 24 projects going on this year, covering forage, soybeans, fava beans, canola and flax. Hall predicts that one of the studies that will be the most interest to farmers within the area will be a Lumiderm study. The seed treatment for canola is in addition to traditional treatments, and is meant to give better control of
flea beetles, by making it so they spend less time feeding on canola seed. The same project will be going on at several different sites throughout the province, and they want to see how much control the new treatment will offer and whether it will help with flea beetles in the area. “We want to see if this Lumiderm trial gives us better control of flea beetles. That’s what we’ll be monitoring, whether we get better flea beetle control or better vigor in the crop.” Another trial will explore new crops for the area, with a fava bean trial. Hall says they’re well adapted for the area, and can be used as feed for cattle as well as a popular ingredient in the
Mediterranean. While the market is limited, Hall says that they’re looking at how to grow it within the area because traditional legumes in the area, such as peas, are suffering from the effects of the wet weather in the area and becoming more difficult to grow. Fava beans, by contrast, are less affected by the wet weather. The studies surrounding fava beans are fertility and inoculation studies. “It’s a very good crop if we can find a market for it, like every legume it fixes its own nitrogen.” Another trial that Hall says is going to have a great deal of interest is a plant growth regulator called Manipulator, and they will be looking at the impact of the timing of the
regulator on different aspects of the crop. They will also be continuing work looking at wheat fungicide research. The research farm is one of eight Agri-ARM sites in the province, and Hall says that the reason there are so many is because they have to account for the different conditions across the province. Hall says that the network of sites is one of the big strengths, because it is a large pool of data to draw from that can inform a producer’s decision. “When you present the results from one study, it might apply to me or it might not apply to me. But when you look at the results of thirty different studies that have been conducted across Saskatchewan, if 80 per
cent of them are getting the same result for example, you can be pretty confident that is the way to go.” Priorities for the farm involve looking at new crops and treatments to the area, and Hall says it’s important because you need to know how different conditions affect the different varieties. He notes that soybean varieties, for example, can be strongly affected by the area where they’re planted. “You can’t necessarily take the same information from the south and apply it up here and get the same results.” He also says that the ECRF is a direct line between producers and researchers, with a farmer-run board that is highly
influenced by what producers are interested in seeing. Another advantage of the site, Hall says, is that it is research that is not affected by commercial interests, and that means that any studies conducted at the farm are not affected by bias towards different products or varieties. “We don’t have anything to sell other than our expertise. There’s no hidden agenda.” The tour for this summer will be July 23, where people can see what’s happening at the farm this year. Hall says that the best way to keep track of what’s going on at the farm and the different studies taking place each year is by visiting www. ecrf.ca.
Results of two trials conducted with ECRF
Parkland College has released the findings of a pair of agriculture research projects it conducted in partnership with the East Central Research Foundation (ECRF) at their research farm just south of Yorkton. They investigated two projects in the summer of 2014: the productivity and quality of various cereal forages based on early or late seeding; and the effect of fungicide timing on two varieties of spring wheat. Scientists working on the forage project in Yorkton found that varieties of barley are more like-
ly to be adversely affected by a later seeding date than oats and triticale. They also found that Golden German millet is consistently hampered when seeded into cool conditions, although some redeeming qualities make it a good candidate for swath grazing. The cereal forage trial at Yorkton was conducted at the same time as a sister site near Melfort (Northeast Agricultural Research Foundation). Seven crop species were seeded early (late May/ early June) to represent greenfeed and late (late
June/early July) to represent swath grazing: CDC Cowboy barley, CDC Maverick barley, CDC Baler oats, CDC Haymaker oats, Bunker triticale, Tyndall triticale, and Golden German millet. For the early-seeded trials, the triticale varieties provided the highest yields at Yorkton, while the barley varieties yielded best at the Melfort site. But when compared with data from other Agriculture-Applied Research Management (Agri-ARM) sites across Saskatchewan, there appears to be no clear win-
ner when seeding cereal forages early. Based on 10 site years of data, Tyndall triticale outyielded Baler oats 1/10 site years, yielded less 2/10 site years, and was not statistically different in 7/10 site years. For Tyndall triticale versus Cowboy barley, Tyndall was higher 4/10 site years, lower in 2/10 site years, and not statistically different for 4/10 site years. “No variety won the yield battle, but Golden German millet was clearly the loser,” lead scientist Mike Hall reports. “In five of the 10 years, it yielded significantly less than all
the other forages, and it never yielded better than any other forage. It’s a warm season crop that grows very slowly when seeded into cool conditions. As a result it can be highly uncompetitive with weeds. However, it does have some redeeming qualities such as a waxy coating that helps to preserve its forage quality and makes it a good candidate for swath grazing.” The College and ECRF undertook this study because of results from Lacombe, AB. Researchers there found that the yields of triticale and oats could
be substantially greater than barley at late seeding dates – almost double in some instances. Barley is photosensitive, which means it shortens its vegetative period in response to later seedings. This does not happen with triticale or oats. It is hypothesized that this is at least part of the reason for the lower yield potential of barley when seeded late. This was reflected at the trials in Yorkton, where the late seeded barley yielded substantially less. Continued on Page 9
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Parkland College’s agriculture programs Saskatchewan’s farms are growing, and so is the need for skilled farm hands. As a result, the Parkland College is now expanding its Agriculture programming. The Agricultural Operator program will be offered this growing season, in partnership with Lakeland College and the Ministry of Agriculture. The pilot program is designed to give students with little or no experience hands-on farm training that can lead directly to employment on grain farms in Saskatchewan. Farmers can send current or potential employees through the program to develop or fine-tune their skills. General labourers without a farm background have an oppor-
tunity to gain the experience needed to get involved in the industry. The program is delivered in three separate 45-hour modules, covering seeding, spraying and scouting, and harvest. Each unit can be taken alone or participants can take any combination of units to suit their needs. The modules give students a baseline so that they can work in entry level positions in the agricultural industry. Registration is open at http://parklandcollege.sk. ca. Seeding workshops are scheduled for April 20-24. The Spraying and Scouting module runs June 22-26. And the Harvest module is set for July 20-24. Meanwhile, a more visible expansion is happen-
ing at the Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton. The new facility is on track to open this September. Among the initial programs to be offered there is the Agricultural Machinery Technician program, a one-year certificate from Sask Polytech which will train students for in-demand careers at agriculture equipment dealerships. There are also opportunities with large farming operations, custom combine companies, and in short-line agricultural equipment vendors. Furthermore, skills are transferable to other industries, including mining-manufacturing and construction. Applications are also being accepted for this new program.
Results of two trials Continued from Page 8 But yields of oats and triticale were also reduced after 120 mm (4.7 inches) of rain fell over several days after seeding. This greatly reduced crop emergence and likely impacted yields. It’s uncertain how much of the yield reduction for barley can be attributed to its photosensitivity. “At Melfort, barley’s yield standing versus triticale and oats did decline with the late seeding, but the differences were relatively modest compared to the results from Lacombe,” Hall says. “More work is needed... It would be good to know if some barley varieties are more sensitive to late seeding than others.” At harvest time, all crop species provided comparable quality feed with protein and total digestible nutrient (TDN) levels adequate for mid-pregnancy cows. Effect of Fungicide Timing on Wheat Yield and Quality was the second trial. Two wheat varieties investigated differed in their level of resistance to fusarium head blight: the variety Unity is rated as “fair” whereas the variety Goodeve is rated as “very poor”. In either case, leaf spot diseases were significantly reduced by applying the fungicide Twinline at the flag leaf stage or the fungicide Prosaro at early heading. Without
fungicide, the level of fusarium damaged heads was higher in Goodeve. Applying Prosaro at early heading significantly reduced fusarium damaged heads to similar levels between the varieties. Prosaro also reduced the number of fusarium damaged kernels in the harvested grain, but it wasn’t enough to raise the grade from a #2 to a #1. Twinline, applied at the flag leaf stage, resulted in a 3.5 bushel/acre increase in yield. Prosaro at early heading resulted in a 5.8 bushel/ acre yield increase. The greatest yield gain was achieved by using Twinline at flag in combination with Prosaro at early heading – providing an increase of 10.9 bushels/acre. “No one wants to spray fungicide at the flag leaf stage only to turn around a week later to spray the field again. But if we look at data from other research sites across Saskatchewan, we find the dual application of fungicide only resulted in the highest yields three out of 21 site years. The rest of the time it was no better than applying fungicide at the early heading stage. “Based on Agri-ARM data, it would appear that applying a fungicide for the suppression of fusarium head blight at early heading gave the biggest bang for our buck.”
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As farmers are finalizing their seeding plans for the 2015 growing season it is extremely important to not overlook cereal seed quality. Seed testing labs across the province have made it quite clear that they are noticing extremely high levels of fusarium infected seed. If considering using bin-run seed a thorough seed analysis is a must. It is also important to understand that the fusarium level reported at the elevator when grain was delivered is measured as the amount of Fusarium Damaged Kernels (FDKs) and has NO relationship to the actual infection level that is measured at a seed testing lab. Fusarium head blight is a fungal disease that can infect several crops; however wheat, barley, and oats are the crops of concern for this area. FHB produces shrunken and lightweight kernels that reduce overall yield and the grade of the grain. The Canadian Grain Commission allows only very low levels of fusarium damaged kernels in food and feed grains and zero levels in malting barley. The tolerances were set to account for the presence of potentially harmful fungal toxins,
called mycotoxins, which are produced in diseased grain. It is the fusarium graminearum species that is primarily responsible for this toxin; the graminearum species also results in the highest yield losses. When looking at your seed test it is important to determine the levels of all fusarium species as well as levels of the graminearum species specifically. It is recommended that seed with little to no amount of fusarium graminearum be used in areas where the disease has not been previously detected. However, in areas such as this region where the disease is already present, seed with less than 5 per cent fusarium graminearum may be used but a seed treatment is recommended. Seed with greater than 5 per cent fusarium graminearum are not recommended as a seed source. Seed with up to 5 per cent total fusarium species infection should be safe to plant (if it does not also include graminearum). It should be remembered however, that a level of 5 per cent or greater total fusarium infection could still result in significant seedling blight if a seed treatment is not used.
Due to the higher levels of fusarium we have experienced the last few growing seasons, some seed samples may have higher than 5 per cent total fusarium species present. If you’re considering using one of these seed samples it is very important to look at the seed germination and vigour levels. A sample that has higher levels of fusarium could still have good germination above 90 per cent as well as good vigour levels. Conversely a sample with low levels of fusarium could have poor germination and vigour. A seed treatment will go a long way to reduce the spread of seed borne disease from the seed to the seedling as well as reduce the infection of seedlings by soil and/or crop residues. A seed treatment will not increase poor germination or guarantee that fusarium will not be present in your crop later in the season.
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New agency in place for animal protection Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the establishment of a new humane society to provide enforcement of The Animal Protection Act in Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Agriculture has reached a two year funding agreement with Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, a nonprofit corporation, to provide animal protection services beginning April 1, 2015. The agreement provides the organization $610,000 a year for investigative services. “Animal welfare is a top priority for our government,” Stewart said. “We welcome the opportunity to work with our new partner, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, to continue enforcement of the Act and ensure a sound animal welfare system throughout the province.” The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Saskatchewan SPCA) announced earlier this year that it would not renew its contract with the ministry for animal protection services after March 31, 2015, due to its decision to focus on programs and services related to education
and the prevention of animal cruelty. Animal protection officers who previously worked for the Saskatchewan SPCA, including Animal Protection Services Manager Kaley Pugh, are part of the new Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan. The organization will be based out of Saskatoon and its board will include members from provincial veterinary and livestock organizations. Starting April 1, there will be a new tollfree phone number, 1-844-382-0002, for reporting cases of animal abuse. The website is www.animalprotectionservices.ca, and the general email address is info@animalprotectionservices.ca. “We look forward to continuing our work in protecting the health and well-being of animals,” Animal Protection Services of S a s k a t c h e w a n Executive Director Kaley Pugh said. “We are working closely with Saskatchewan SPCA to ensure a smooth transition of enforcement services.” “We are pleased to have an organization such as Animal
Starting April 1, there will be a new toll-free phone number, 1-844382-0002, for reporting cases of animal abuse. The website is www.animal protection services.ca
Protection Services of Saskatchewan to help ensure responsible animal care across our p r o v i n c e , ” Saskatchewan Horse Federation Executive Director Krissy Fiddler said. “We welcome the new organization and the role it will play in supporting good animal husbandry practices, which are of utmost importance to our i n d u s t r y , ” S a s k a t c h e w a n Cattlemen’s Association Chair Bill Jameson said. The ministry will continue to engage stakeholders to ensure animal protective services are effectively enforced across the province.
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Farm safety takes planning and teamwork Agriculture is one of Saskatchewan’s largest and most hazardous industries. Incidents occur more often during critical farming times. They can cause needless suffering and consequently reduce farm revenues. According to the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA), 14 people are killed on average each year and many others are injured on Saskatchewan farms in incidents that could have been prevented. Everyone can do their part to change the statistics and make Saskatchewan farms safer. The Farm Safety Guide provides advice about training, clarifies employer and worker roles, and responsibilities and identifies workplace hazards on the farm. You can also visit the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s Website for other valuable farm safety tools. Employer and Employee Responsibilities on the Farm Farmers are not exempt from Saskatchewan’s health and safety laws. The Saskatchewan Employment Act(the Act) covers the health and safety of both farmers and farm workers. A farmer or farm operator must:
Provide a safe working environment for the worker. They must provide orientation to: location of first aid supplies; fire and emergency procedures; prohibited or restricted areas; and chemical and physical hazards. Ensure that each worker understands and complies with the provisions of the Act and regulations. Provide hazard information - ensure that the worker understands the potential hazards, and the precautions that must be taken to avoid the risk of injury or illness associated with their daily work tasks. Ensure that training for workers includes: knowledge about workplace hazards and any other information needed to keep them safe; and explanation of safe work procedures and practical demonstrations by the worker that they have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills. Supervise the worker. This means monitoring the worker’s activities to ensure s/he is working safely and being available to assist and answer any questions. Usually more supervision is needed when a worker is under-
taking new or hazardous tasks. Identify who the supervisor is (e.g., If multiple family members are involved in the farming operation, who does the worker answer to?) Inform the worker of their own responsibility to follow safe work practices, use the safety equipment provided and bring any unsafe condition(s) or equipment to the attention of the employer. Keep in place and maintain all safety shields, safety latches and safety devices. Discuss safe work practices (the how & why) for each work-related activity. Be available to adequately supervise and provide assistance to workers when help is needed. Openly discuss work practices, remain open for questions and acknowledge suggestions for improvement from a worker. Supply personal protective equipment (PPE), discuss safe handling of chemicals and controlled products and instruct the worker about the requirement to wear PPE and how to correctly use and maintain it. Report fatal incidents, serious injuries and dangerous occurrences to the
Occupational Health and Safety Division. If conflicts arise, attempt prompt resolutions to avoid unnecessary stress. Consider insurance coverage (Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) or private insurance). A farm worker: Must cooperate with the employer to ensure employer’s health and safety responsibilities are fulfilled. Must conduct him/ herself in a safe and responsible manner at work. Has the right to refuse any work they
believe is unusually dangerous to him/herself or others. Must use the safeguards, safety appliances and personal protective equipment (PPE) or devices provided pursuant to the Act and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Must bring to the farmer’s attention any concerns for health and safety. Must wear the PPE provided by the employer and ask for PPE to be provided if it is not supplied. Should ask for a tour
of the farm prior to commencing work. Should clearly understand who their supervisor is (e.g., If multiple family members are involved in the farming operation, who does the worker answer to?) Should ask questions to ensure they understand safe work procedures before proceeding. Should clearly understand the communication plan (e.g., work progress checks, employer assistance and availability). May ask if the employer has insurance coverage.
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Funds available for slough restoration
Heading into spring farmers should keep in mind there are a number of programs available through Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association (AWSA) which they may access to do a variety of things on their farm. Aron Hershmiller, manager with AWSA said a program they are promoting at present is one designed to help farmers restore sloughs and potholes back to original conditions. Over the years farmers have ditched fields to drain what were natural water collection points, such as sloughs, he said. The idea was to drain the water to allow the land to be planted, but even ditched low areas are prone to flooding. As farmers realize they still often lose production on low sports, some are interested in reverting the sports to their natural state. Under the Saskatchewan Wetland Restoration Program the spots will be surveyed, ditches plugged and the farmer compensated. Farmers with potholes and sloughs approved for restoration will receive a one-time payment of $2,000 per acre with the restored wetland to be maintained for a minimum of 10-years, explained Hershmiller. The program has a target of re-establishing 300 acres of wetlands this year, in an area covering four watersheds in southeast Saskatchewan, so not
all acres applied for will necessarily be covered. Hershmiller said anyone with acres to be considered should still be submitted as funds are not allocated on a firstcome, first-serve basis, but instead are evaluated in terms of how they might help in terms of flood control of sensitive areas by providing additional storage capacity for run-off. While the primary focus of the project is to help flood issues, waterfowl nesting and biodiversity are also factors in recreating wetland areas. Restoring a slough can work well when a farmer is also converting cropland to forage hay, or grass, which may also be eligible for a grant of up to $35 per acre to establish the new crop forage, said Hershmiller. A second area where funding is available, albeit not new dollars, is decommissioning old wells. Hershmiller said water wells not in use can pose a threat to a farm’s water, that of their neighbours, or the entire aquifer as an entry point of foreign materials. “Abandoned wells are wells that are no longer in use,” said Hershmiller. “Over the years, many wells and test holes around homes and farms throughout our watershed have been abandoned without being properly sealed and decommissioned. These wells pose a serious threat to ground-
water quality and can be a safety hazard to humans and livestock. These abandoned wells act as a direct conduit that can allow surface water to directly enter an aquifer, contaminating the groundwater and potentially contaminating nearby wells.” Through funding agencies, farmers can receive up to 90 per cent of the costs of a well decommissioning, with the work carried out by contractors who know the process well, he said. The work on old wells is one if a wide range of projects eligible for funding through the Farm Stewardship Program and the Farm and Ranch Infrastructure Program (FRWIP). Through the two sources a farmer can receive up $110,000 depending on the programs they are eligible for. “We applied for 98 projects on 215 quarter sections totalling $600,000 in projects this year. We also continued our efforts on working with landowners with wetland restoration programs and we were able to restore 100.4 acres (39 wetlands) on nine different quarters of land,” said Hershmiller. The AWSA assisted with the delivery of the FRWIP from 2013 and will continue to assist producers with this program until 2018. FRWIP supports the development of secure water supplies in Saskatchewan to expand irrigated acres, the livestock industry,
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Phosphorus is a chemical element essential for life. Without adequate phosphorus, plant growth and crop yield are reduced. As plants grow, they remove phosphorus from the soil, which is subsequently removed from fields when crops are harvested. As a result, fertilizers containing phosphorus compounds are often added to soil. However, fertilizer phosphorus added beyond the crop’s yearly needs can remain in the soil, and can become more tightly bound to soil than recently added fertilizer. Not much is known about the availability of “residual phosphorus” or “legacy phosphorus” to plants. Because it is more tightly bound, it may not show up in “soil test phosphorus” analyses that measure readily available soil inorganic phosphorus to determine fertilizer requirements. So researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) are investigating legacy phosphorus in studies at various locations across Canada, through a phosphorus
project led by Dr. Noura Ziadi at AAFC-Ste. Foy. “The availability of long-term plots is key to studying new problems as they develop, such as the potential over-application of phosphorus fertilizers. While it’s well known that not all the fertilizer given to plants will be used, what we don’t know is how fertilizer compounds in the soil interact with the other soil elements, microbes and plants over time.” - Dr. Barbara CadeMenun, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada One study in this phosphorus project is led by Dr. Barbara Cade-Menun at the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC) in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Her team is studying a set of agricultural plots that were established in 1967. Until 1995 these plots received both phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizer, but then each was split in two so that phosphorus treatments could be stopped on one half of each plot. The result is a long-term, controlled
study of legacy phosphorus. What has surprized the researchers is the growth of the wheat plants on the plots not fertilized by phosphorus: although tests showed very low concentrations of soil test phosphorus on the no-phosphorus plots, there was no difference in yield, or in grain phosphorus concentration as compared to the fertilized plot. The plants that did not receive additional fertilizer were able to use both the legacy fertilizer phosphorus, as well as other pools of the phosphorus that had accumulated in the soil, such as organic phosphorus from decaying plant material. While this research will need to be replicated with other crops in other soil and environmental conditions, it suggests that farmers might be able to change the way they think about phosphorous fertilizer. Accessing existing phosphorous from the soil would be a cost saving for the farmer and potentially reduce the risk of phosphorus loss into nearby water bodies.
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Preventive measures can prevent virus Hantavirus disease is a rare but potentially fatal infection spread by deer mice and possibly by other rodents. It is transmitted to people when they inhale airborne particles contaminated by the saliva or excretions of infected rodents. Controlling rodents, identifying sources of infection, cleaning buildings and worksites, and minimizing exposures will reduce the risk of infection. Flulike or pneumonia-like symptoms following potential exposures to sources of infection should be promptly reported to a doctor for treatment. Symptoms Hantavirus begins as a flu-like illness. The initial symptoms include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting. As the disease worsens, pneumonia symptoms may develop. Fluid builds up in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Heart function may also be affected. Death may occur at this stage. The initial symptoms of the disease may appear from one to six weeks after the exposure, with an average of from two to three weeks. Once the initial symptoms appear, the disease can progress rapidly and become life-threatening within a few days. Reason for concern Over 17 people in Saskatchewan have been
diagnosed with Hantavirus infections. Approximately onehalf of the cases in Saskatchewan involved exposures in a rural or farm setting. In Canada, over 60 cases have been reported. Approximately one-third of these have been fatal. Cases are largely restricted to western Canada. A proportion of Saskatchewan deer mice tested had evidence of the disease. Although the disease is rare, it is advisable to take common sense precautions to prevent Hantavirus and other rodent-borne infections. In western North America, deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) are the primary carriers of the Hantavirus that causes a respiratory disease in people. There are a few reports of other rodents having evidence of Hantavirus infections, but in western North America, the Hantavirus is largely restricted to deer mice. Deer mice are found throughout most of Saskatchewan in a variety of indoor and outdoor habitats in rural and semi-rural areas. They are less common in urban areas. Deer mice have characteristically large eyes and ears and a bicoloured body that distinguish them from field or house mice. The upper side of their tail and body
is dark brown or grey and the underside is white. Outdoors, deer mice construct nests in stumps, under logs, in hollow tree cavities or in abandoned bird nests. They may enter buildings in cold weather where they can damage food and furniture. Sources of infection The Hantavirus can be present in infected rodents’ saliva, urine and droppings and in materials contaminated with them. Hantavirus survives in the environment for 2-3 days at a normal room temperature. Exposure to sunlight will decrease this time and freezing will increase the time. It can survive to some extent in dried saliva or excretions. Hantavirus is transmitted to people when they inhale airborne particles contaminated
by the saliva or excretions of infected rodents. It may also be possible that humans are infected after: • direct contact of broken skin or eye membranes with contaminated materials; • eating or drinking contaminated food or water; or • being bitten by an infected rodent. There is no evidence that the virus can be spread from arthropods (e.g., insects and ticks), cats, dogs or infected people. Risk groups Farmers, grain handlers, hikers, campers and people in occupations with unpredictable or incidental contact with rodents or their nesting materials are at risk. Such occupations include telephone installers, oil workers, plumbers, electricians, pest control officers, certain
construction, maintenance and wildlife workers and workers whose occupation is to clean, demolish or otherwise work in areas/buildings that may be infested with rodents. Treatment People who develop a fever or respiratory illness within six weeks of potential exposure to sources of infection should seek medical attention immediately.
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Livestock traceability funding available Traceability is a critical tool used to mitigate the effects of animal disease outbreak, or animal or human health emergency, minimize economic impacts, and maintain market access. The three pillars of Canada’s traceability system are, 1) Animal Identification, 2) Premises Identification (PID), and 3) Movement. Animal identification associates a unique identifier to a specific animal or group of animals. Premises identification provides a
unique identification for a physical location. Movement associates the identification number with the premises and time. In order to track movement, premises identification is required. “Premises” refers to a parcel of land where livestock are grown, kept, assembled, or disposed of. This includes, but is not limited to, farms, veterinary clinics, stables, exhibitions, feedlots, and abattoirs. While premises identification is voluntary in Saskatchewan, it is an
important step to take with your operation or facility. Premises identification is used to plan for and manage animal health and environmental emergencies. It allows for rapid notification when disease occurs and/or control measures are needed. To obtain a PID number, visit http:// www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca/PID to apply online or to obtain a printable application form, or a paper application form from your nearest Saskatchewan Agriculture Regional
Office. A PID number will be issued through the mail and should be kept by the premises operator to be used when completing livestock manifests. In addition to P r e m i s e s Identification, the S a s k a t c h e w a n Livestock Traceability Rebate Program covers up to 70 per cent of eligible costs for the purchase and/or lease of traceability technologies. Funding is available for new hand-held readers, panel readers (including ultra-rugged reading and tracking
devices), traceability software, and traceability equipment training. Materials, equipment, and/or services must be purchased or leased between February 1, 2013 and February 1, 2018. For more information on this, or other livestock related topics, contact Naomi Paley at 306-786-1686 or call the Agriculture Knowledge Center at 1-866-457-2377, or visit our website at http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/ ministries/agriculture.
To obtain an application for the S a s k a t c h e w a n Livestock Traceability Rebate, please call 1-877-874-5365 or email fpbinfo@gov. sk.ca or visit our website, http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2By Naomi Paley, BSA, PAg Regional Livestock Specialist, Yorkton Regional Services Branch Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture LivestockTraceabilityRebate.
Agricultural Growth Act good for CCGA Canadian farmers will start benefiting almost immediately from changes included in Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act. The Act received royal assent on February 25th and was officially announced in Winnipeg by the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food. The bill amends nine pieces of agriculture-related legislation, including those affecting seeds, fertilizers, feeds, and cash advances. “We thank the government for supporting the advancements in agriculture that will be realized from this important bill,” says
Brett Halstead, President of Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). Bill C-18 includes amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act that affect how the Advance Payments Program will be delivered to farmers. “With the Agricultural Growth Act, the gov-
Antimicrobial use and resistance video What beef producers need to know about antimicrobial use and resistance There’s no avoiding the topics of antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) these days. We often see headlines like “Agricultural folly spawns superbugs”, “Antibiotic Resistance Declared A ‘Serious Health Threat’ By CDC As Use In Meat Industry Skyrockets”, and “Doctors call for ban of antibiotic use in farm animals as drugresistant human infections hit ‘dangerous level’” in the mainstream media. Headlines like that are alarming for most of us – consumers, government officials, and people who make a living raising livestock.
Flip through your favorite industry publication and you’re bound to find stories on the latest release of AMR reports by influential organizations, regulatory moves by the Federal government to restrict the use of various antimicrobial drugs, announcements by grocery and restaurant chains to source meat produced with particular practices, or articles that encourage producers and industry groups to be transparent about why and how antimicrobials are used on farms. At the heart of it all, we know three things: • AMR is a real threat. If antimicrobials become less effective, then human health and animal welfare will suffer. • AMR is a natural
and very complex phenomenon, but improper use of antibiotics favors the development of AMR. • AMU is necessary in beef production, and prudent AMU will slow the development of AMR. To learn sciencebased facts about Canadian beef producers’ impacts and responsibilities related to AMR and to find an excellent short new video, visit www.beefresearch.ca/AMR and talk to a veterinarian. The webpage includes a list of tips on how to avoid illness in cattle to reduce the need to use antimicrobials, and how to responsibly treat cattle when antimicrobial use is necessary. Beef Cattle Research Council www.beefresearch.ca
ernment has made an important program even more valuable for farmers,” says Rick White, CEO of CCGA. “As an official administrator, CCGA has already begun implementing changes that will make cash advances more accessible and more convenient for Western Canadian farmers.” Those changes include streamlining administration of the program, expanding the cash advance offering to include all major field crops and livestock types (45 commodities in total), and making repaying advances easier.
“We’re very excited that this Act was passed in time to implement changes for our 201516 program pre-application launch, which begins very soon,” says White. “Western Canadian farmers will now have more flexibility in choosing the cash advance service that best meets their needs.” Bill C-18 also innovates Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and brings Canada into compliance with UPOV 91. This legislation could bring more access to innovative seed varieties and ensure new crop input tools are developed to address
on-farm production challenges. “Investment in new plant varieties is needed to keep Canada competitive in the oilseed market,” says Halstead. “We need sustainable farms that adapt to new pests, changing climates, evolving consumer demands, and shifting market dynamics.” CCGA represents more than 43,000 canola farmers on national and international issues, policies and programs that impact farm profitability. CCGA is an administrator of the Advanced Payments Program in Western Canada.
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