Approximately 80 persons gathered on Aug. 28 for a celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Holy Assumption of St. Mary (Boychuk) Church, located in the Hamton area southeast of Canora. The deceased were remembered with prayers, followed by a bountiful potluck lunch and fellowship.
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Holy Assumption of St. Mary (Boychuk) Church celebrated its 120th Anniversary on Aug. 28, according to a report from the celebration. The country church is located in the Hamton area, approximately 20 miles southeast of Canora.According to The History of “The Holy Assumption of St. Mary (Boychuk) Ukrainian Orthodox Church,” the parish began to be organized very soon after the establishment of the First Ukrainian Block Settlement in the Crooked Lakes District of Assiniboia in 1897. Families such as: Boychuks, Demianiuks, Tatulychs, Klewchuks, Machusheks, Prokopetzs, Oystryks, Elchuks and Kadyschuks were among the people who in 1897 were the founders. They had taken the opportunity offered by Dr. Joseph Oleskiw to immigrate to Canada from Western Ukraine; primarily the Bukovina district of Ukraine. The parish is most often referred to as “Boychuk,” because Wasyl Boychuk had freely given 2.1 acres of land located on SW-3428-2 to be used as a cemetery and to construct a Temple for the Lord. In 1902, the first Temple, constructed of logs was built on the present site. As was typical of such settlements, the faithful people would build only temporary structures for themselves, a permanent structure for the Temple in which to worship, and then a permanent home for themselves. By 1908, the Certificate of Title for the land was officially acquired. The original trustees were: Danylo Demianiuk, Stephan Tatulycz, Jacob Klewczuk, Oleksa Maczuszak and Georgi Prokopetz. In 1915, the original Temple burned down. In 1916, parishioners decided to rebuild and a new Temple and bell tower were constructed on the same site; this one was made from sawn lumber. In this Temple, an iconostas with many icons was built and the Holy Table is elevated on a step, which is typical of many such Temples in that region and not uncommon in Europe. The Temple was initially served by a priest from a monastery which was at that time functioning in Burgis. Probably with the help of Cyril Genik, it was found that a local farmer, Wasyl Andriychuk, had received formation as a cantor in Bukovina. After further formation, Wasyl Andriychuk was ordained to the Holy Priesthood and continued to serve Boychuk’s parish for many years. Aug. 25, 2002, marked the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Holy Assumption of Saint Mary (Boychuk) Church. In preparation, the church exterior was sanded and repainted by Nelson and Pearl Boychuk. Paint was provided by Sam and Lillian Filipchuk. About 300 people from across Canada gathered to celebrate. The liturgy was served by Bishop Seraphim, assisted by Rev. Rodion Luciuk, Rev. Orest Olekshy, Rev. Nickola Petrouchuk (visiting from Ukraine) and Deacon Taras Papish. In 2003, Holy Assumption Saint Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church was designated a Heritage Site of Saskatchewan. In 2004, with the help of a Heritage grant from the province, a new roof was installed. Other major upgrades included: in 2006 the floor was repaired and carpeted, in 2011 vinyl siding was installed and the exterior painted, and gravesite levelling was completed in 2012, concluded the historical information. Since 1902 the church has remained active with services every year except 2020. At the 120 th feast day celebration on Aug. 28, liturgy was served by Archbishop of Ottawa and Canada Irenee Rochon, Deacon Denis Letunovsky of Quebec, Rev. Rodion Luciuk of Yorkton, with Nikita Sereda, Ian Bodnaryk, Cody Vangen and Wade Vangen as altar servers. Subdeacon James Davis of Saskatoon photographed theTheday. service was attended by approximately 80 people with faithful from as far as British Columbia and Quebec in attendance. Shannon Leson made it possible for all to hear the beautiful service by providing a sound system for the liturgy. Continued on Page 6
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• Isolation and lack of belonging (47 per cent)
Survey finds low self-esteem, bullying top back-to-school challenges
From March 2022 to April 2022, the value of retail trade in Saskatchewan increased by 1.4 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the highest increase among the provinces.“Saskatchewan’s retail sector is a vital part of our provincial economy, offering much needed goods, services and jobs,” Jeremy Harrison, trade and export development minister, said in a release. “Since the start of the year, Saskatchewan has consistently ranked in the top three provinces for annual retail sales growth, reflecting the continued strength of our Betweeneconomy.”April 2021 and April 2022, the value of retail trade in Saskatchewan increased by 7.0 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the second highest increase among the provinces. In April 2022, the total value of retail trade in Saskatchewan was over $2 billion.Saskatchewan is also leading the nation in several other important economic indicators. In March 2022, year-over-year manufacturing sales increased by 44.6 per cent, the highest increase among all provinces. In April 2022, year-over-year wholesale trade grew 29.4 per cent and urban housing starts increased by 43.6 per cent, the first and third highest increases in the country respectively.
Thousands of excited kids across Saskatchewan have headed back to classes. Kids are meeting their new teachers, seeing new (and old) friends and sitting at a new desk in a new classroom.Butwhat isn’t new this school year is a reduced speed limit in school zones. The lower speed limits are in place for good reason –school zones are hives of activity with the bustle of students, teachers and parents. Drivers who obey the adjusted speed limit and avoid distractions like cellphone use when passing through school zones will find themselves at the head of the class.“There is a lot going on within a school zone,” said JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of SGI Auto Fund, in a release. “We have students of all ages entering and exiting buses, playing on playgrounds and walking or running in crosswalks and pedestrian crossings. Some of those students, as excited as they may be getting back to school and seeing their friends, may not be paying attention to vehicle traffic on the roads. That’s why drivers need to slow down and be aware of everything that is going on around them.” Slowing down allows a driver more reaction time and will help in preventing a collision.Getting caught speeding through a school zone, however, comes with a punishment worse than being sent to the principal’s office. For example, getting caught driving 20 km/h over the posted limit would be $310.“Vehicle-pedestrian collisions in school zones are, fortunately, very rare,” said Elizabeth Popowich with the Regina Police Service. “One of the reasons for that is the reduced speed limits drivers are required to follow when they approach schools.” As any teacher can tell you, kids don’t always follow directions and their attention to instruction may come and go. That’s why drivers need to be aware and watch for kids popping out from between parked vehicles or jaywalking. When school buses are stopped with amber lights flashing, drivers need to slow down and ensure it is safe before passing. “We want to ensure that every child makes it to school safely,” said Kim Onrait, Executive Director of Citizen Services at the City of Regina. “School and playground zones are clearly marked with signage so drivers know the speed limit, where they can or can’t park and where the crosswalks are so children can walk safely and provide clear sightlines for drivers and students.” Also, a reminder to drivers in Saskatoon and Yorkton that speed limits in elementary school and playground zones are 30 km/hr, effective Sept. 1. Going forward, the school zone speed limit will be in effect year-round, seven days a week as it is in Regina. In Saskatoon, the school zone speed limit will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Yorkton, the change will in effect from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, limits (and when they’re in effect) vary in different municipalities, so please pay attention to the signage wherever you areOtherdriving. ways we can #KeepKidsSafe: Drivers • Drive without distraction; leave the phone alone and just drive.
A new national survey conducted by the Canadian Women’s Foundation reveals the top challenges parents and caregivers believe their children, aged nine to 19, have faced over the past two years.Among the top five challenges parents reported were:•Low self-esteem and lack of confidence (56 per cent)•Bullying (49 per cent)
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Local schools in full swing with some staff changes
Local students were welcomed back to school on Sept. 1 with a few changes coming into effect at schools in Canora and Invermay.AtCanora Composite School, Kim Eiteneier remains as principal with Derek Serdachny as viceprincipal. New teachers are: Ashley Davis, Peyton Secundiak, Hannah Maurer, Ally Rock, Robin Kapitoler and Jessica Ron. Paige Sterzer is interning with CindyReturningSznerch.teachers include: Curtis Baillie, Koren Baillie, Erin Graas, Leona Kitchen, Thomas Lowes, Rebecca Matte, Kimberly Merriam, Dustin Nielsen, Jennifer Sleeva, Cindy Sznerch and Karen Wilgosh. Other support staff are: Cherie Brown, Lorraine Gress, Debra Hort, and Candace Lowes (education assistants); Clarissa Mydonick and Michelle Sliva (administrative assistants), Melodie Berehula, Morgan Stiles and Max Zbitniff (caretakers) and Jennifer Bisschop (library technician).AtCanora Junior Elementary School, Rod Steciuk continues as principal, and Kendra Simon is the vice-principal. There are no new teachers, but Meghan Dixon has joined the staff as an educationReturningassistant. teachers are: Heather Novak, Jennifer Prychak, Lisa Fast, Alexandra Blatter, Lindsey Ostafie, Rhonda Exner, Patti-Jo Donovan and Valeria Caza. Other support staff include: Lindsey Propp (counsellor); Bev Hadubiak (education assistant/librarian); Lisa St. Mars, Shirley Kulcheski, Amy Galiz and Shimonay Claassen (education assistants), Kim Hladun (administrative assistant) and Chris Donovan (caretaker).AtInvermay School, Melissa Grona has returned as principal. The teachers remain the same, but Graeme Wilgosh has joined the staff as an intern. Returning teachers include: Dalice Nelson, Ashten Walker, Brenda Carbno, Diana Enge, Cheng Teh, and Kent Seerey. Members of the support staff are: Karen Dubas, Charmaine Wallin and Lori Fogg (educational assistants); Amanda Carlson (administrative assistant); Tim Chodak (caretaker) and Tara Bosovich (library technician).
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• Mental health concerns (45 per Onecent)inthree (33 per cent) say their children have struggled with unhealthy relationships over the past two years. That includes 37 per cent of parents or caregivers of boys, and 27 per cent of parents or caregivers of girls and gender-diverse youth.
Saskatchewan is once again leading the nation in a key economic indicator.
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• Problems resolving conflicts (46 per cent)
• Avoid U-turns in school zones (some municipalities have by-laws that prohibit them).•Don’t add to school zone congestion; obey the signs declaring “no stopping” zones.•If you’re dropping kids off, do it on the same side of the street as the school. Parents • Never drop off your kids at crosswalks. Teach them to cross at crosswalks and not jaywalk.•When they do cross, they should look both ways, make eye contact with the driver and wait for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.
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Producers are busy hauling bales, and combining or swathing where it is drier, concluded the report.
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The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a call from a woman reporting she was chased by an aggressive dog on Norway Road in Canora on Aug. 25. The Canora/Sturgis RCMP have had an increase in animal calls this year. Police would like to inform the public to contact their local bylaw enforcement or animal control officers, or municipality for roaming/at large animals. For dangerous dogs, dog bites, or public safety concerns involving animals, your local RCMP Detachment can be contacted.
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Farmers across the region continue to deal with harvest delays resulting from heavy rains.
Fatal collision On Aug. 22, Maidstone RCMP received a report of a vehicle roll- over on Highway 17, about two miles south of the Saskatchewan River bridge. The 71-year-old male driver of the truck was declared deceased by EMS prior to RCMP arrival. The passenger, a 63-year-old male, was transported to hospital by EMS to be treated for his injuries. Both individuals were from the Onion Lake First Nation. Police from the Onion Lake RCMP detachment, an RCMP Collision Analyst and the investigated.oftendedCoroner’sSaskatchewanServicealsoat-thescene.Thecausetheaccidentisstillbeing
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Turn it down! On Aug. 26, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a loud music complaint in Canora. Police attended and spoke to the home owner who turned down the music. Too much to drink The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched a disturbance on Aug. 26 where an intoxicated subject had attempted to burn down their own residence. Police attended and the subject was arrested without incident. False alarm The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to an intrusion alarm at a business on Norway Road in Canora on Aug. 28. Police attended and determined the alarm was false and no break-in occurred. Suspicious vehicle fire On Aug. 29, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in Preeceville. The complainant reported hearing glass breaking and observed a suspect wearing all black holding a blowtorch outside their residence. The Preeceville Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire. Police continue to investigate the fire.
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The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 63 calls from Aug. 24 to 31, some of which included: three 911 Act calls, three false alarms, one Coroners Act call, one animal call, one arson, one theft, 30 traffic offences, two failing to comply with conditions, four frauds, one uttering threats, one Mental Health Act call, four mischiefs, two suspicious persons, one missing person, and one harassing communications call.
Another fatal collision Punnichy RCMP responded to the report of a single vehicle collision on Aug. 26 at approximately 1:50 a.m. along the 640 Grid road on the George Gordon First Nation. Upon arrival, police located a car rolled over in the ditch on the west side of the 640 Grid road. The driver of the car, a 16-year-old female, was declared deceased on scene. The passenger of the car, a 15-year-old female, was treated on scene by EMS for her injuries and transported to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance. Lestock EMS, Lestock Fire Department, STARS Air Ambulance, George Gordon First Nation Security, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, and an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist all attended and assisted on scene. An autopsy has been ordered by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service. No charges are expected to be laid. Memorable day From reports of floating boats to bison on the loose - Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP had a busy morning on Aug. 26. At 6:16 a.m. the detachment received a report of a boat floating along the north shore of Echo Lake with no people in it. Fort Qu’Appelle Fire Department recovered the boat. A few hours later the owner of the boat called the RCMP Detachment to report their boat stolen. Their description matched that of the recovered boat and arrangements were made to have it picked up by the owner. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP responded to several reports of 50-plus bison and calves loose on, crossing and around Highway 10 near the turnoff to Qu’Appelle. Two RCMP officers arrived and the bison owners were already there. All the bison were already off the highway and being relocated back in their nearby pasture. Officers stayed on scene to help prevent them from going back onto the road. No collisions were reported to police. Report tips informationand If you have information about any of the above crimes, or other criminal activity, please report it to your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service, call 310-RCMP in non-emergencies, 911 in emergencies. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.
As a new school year begins, Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding parents and caretakers to keep safety in mind when posting back-to-school pictures on social media. Those trendy photos of children holding chalkboard-style back-to-school signs may be perfect for the family photo book, but there are some things you may want to think carefully about before you share them publicly. Ask yourself – are you comfortable with strangers knowing your child’s name and age, where they go to school and what their favourite things are? Also consider the photo’s setting. A photo on your front step could potentially identify where you live. A snapshot in front of the school’s sign shows where your child is enrolled – and likely to be every day. If you can’t resist sharing, we suggest limiting the personal information included on props and being mindful of the background of the photo. It might also be a good time to review and update your privacy settings on your social media accounts. We thank Sylvan Lake RCMP for inspiring this important safety tip and wish all Saskatchewan students a safe and enjoyable school year!
Rainfall in the region during the reporting period ranged from trace amounts to 78 mm in the Foam Lake area. The Craven area received 30 mm; Bulyea, 25 mm, and the Calder area, 20 mm. While this region has received large amounts of rain this season, there are still many producers in the region who are experiencing extremely dry growing conditions.Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and nine per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this week was due to strong winds, heavy rains and localized hail. The strong winds and heavy rains have lodged many crops in the region, and this will result in some producers seeing a quality downgrade on their crops at the elevator.
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During the week of Aug. 22 to 28, a total of 7,595 reports were received within the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. The week’s calls included: 211 impaired drivers, no homicides, 24 sexual assaults, four sexual crimes, 458 other assaults, 136 break-and-enters, 304 thefts, 569 mischiefs, 158 traffic collisions, 14 dangerous driving incidents, and three fatal collisions.
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On Aug. 24, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP received a complaint of a toddler wearing only a diaper walking alone on a street corner in Canora. Police located the child at home and followed up with the family. Moose collision A moose versus vehicle collision was reported on Aug. 24 to the Canora RCMP Detachment that occurred on Highway 229. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries from the collision. Nasty dog
Harvest was once again delayed in many parts of the region due to heavy rainstorms. Some producers were estimating that they won’t be harvesting for another 10 days, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report for Aug. 23 to 29. The most harvest progress has been further to the west in the district, where growing conditions have been drier. Harvest progress for the region as a whole sits at nine per cent, up from four per cent the previous week but still behind the five-year average of 15 per cent.
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Years ago, a popular coffee shop in Regina was bagging up their coffee grounds and giving them away, first comefirst served. I thought it was a wonderful green effort! I don’t know if it is still being done, but if you are at a coffee shop, waiting for your nice hot cuppa coffee, ask the server if they are doing this. I read that acid-loving plants like roses, rhododendrons, azaleas, and blueberries also love coffee grounds. But the pH level fluctuates a lot, and only affects the area right where we put the coffee grounds, so we shouldn’t be worried that it will change the soil makeup of our entire garden.
Well guess what, the garden likes it too!
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After Ukraine’s flag was raised in front of the Ukrainian Heritage Museum on Aug. 24, members of the museum’s committee and the Canora branch of the Ukrainian Catholic Congress sang Ukraine’s national anthem.
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Coffee grounds are something that we should be saving for the garden, not tossing out with the garbage. I did some homework about coffee grounds in the garden, and this is what I learned. My coffee research yielded interesting bits of information. Half a pound of grounds, soaked in a five-gallon pail of water, will give us a nice gentle fertilizer for our plants. After you have used the grounds this way, you can drain them and use them in other ways. I learned that scattering the grounds around the base of plants will stop pests. When added to your soil, the texture of the grounds is very helpful in soil aeration. Healthy, aerated soil also attracts earthworms. The earthworms dragging the coffee grounds deeper into our garden soil helps make our soil structure better. Mom always used to say that earthworms are a sign of a healthy garden. If there are none calling your garden home, perhaps your soil needs some amending. As you know, the castings from earthworms are also very beneficial to our soil, so we have to do what we can to attract and keep these garden friends happy! (But note: if you have vermicomposting, do not add coffee grounds, because in the small bin in that manner, it could hurt the earthworms.) Bacteria in our gardens will break down coffee grounds. The coffee grounds have beneficial things like proteins and compounds that contain nitrogen, all things that help our soil. Coffee grounds can be worked into the soil or used as a mulch, and just like any mulch, help keep the soil temperature even and help the soil retain moisture. But here’s something for us to bear in mind: we shouldn’t use coffee grounds where we have just planted seeds, because they might reduce the success of germination. But once the seeds are up and established, we can proceed with the grounds. We can add coffee grounds to our compost piles, but we should never have a ratio of more than 20-or-so per cent coffee grounds. If you are feeling extra-pumped after your morning coffee and are taking the coffee grounds straight to your compost bin, let them cool first before adding them. A compost bin has a delicate microbial balance, and the hot coffee grounds could destroy some of that.
In the end a Conservative government under Stephen Harper happened to be in Ottawa and that ended the WheatThereBoard.will be those suggesting it was a great groundswell of support for change, but had a Liberal or New Democrat government been in place at the time it is doubtful the CWB would have gone into history. It is interesting, even more so looking back, that the ultimate decision about something as long-standing and influential as the CWB, came down to a purely politicalWhatone. was interesting was to read an article just a few days ago noting that the CWB has now been gone for a decade.Itis surprising how something as critical to grain marketing in Canada for decades, so hotly debated in its final years of existence, can be dismantled and practically forgotten in a short 10 years. At the time of its dismantling there was the feeling it was something that would have massive impact felt for years in the sector. Of course the question some are asking now a decade later is, did the change make a huge difference for producers?Whileit would take a team of economists to figure that out with any accuracy, it is likely individual producers were cheering, or decrying the results based largely on which side of the debate they were on pre-dismantling of theInCWB.thelast few years prices have been so good, who markets grain, and where it is sold, hasn’t been a big issue for farmers. There has been some money to be made if costs are kept reasonable on the production side. Who markets grain best is really a much bigger question when prices are low and there is a glut of grain to be marketed.Inthe end there have no doubt been winners with the change, those who were bestprepared to do more direct marketing most likely. Others will have lost, especially initially if they were confident the CWB would survive, so they would not need to Thatadapt.said, perhaps a decade is not long enough to truly measure the change. It is a rather short period in terms of a CWB dating back to 1935, but one thing is certain, the organization is gone, so producers can only forge ahead at this time.
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***** Buchanan Club 50 received $2,500 from the Crossroads Credit Union Community Investment Fund to make improvements to the sidewalk of the building, making it wheelchair accessible.Onanice autumn morning, and we’ll still have plenty of those, isn’t it great to enjoy a cup of coffee out in the garden?
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So, gardeners, save your coffee grounds and make use of them in the garden. They’re very beneficial, and it’s a nice feeling to be able to have a great cup of coffee, then reduce, re-use and recycle all with one product. Cheers! This is a beautiful time out in the garden, enjoy it and have a lovely week.
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The Village of Stenen rolled out the welcome mat for more than 1,000 former residents and guests during the centennial anniversary. The festivities kicked off with an oldfashioned wiener roast at the Centennial Park on Main Street.
When you have been a journalist in Saskatchewan for some 30-plus years, with an eye on agriculture for most of that time, you will have written a lot about the Canadian Wheat Board. The debate surrounding the eventual dismantling of the long-time grain marketing organization was a long and often bitter Farmersone.were deeply entrenched on the two sides of the debate, some seeing the monopoly marketer of wheat and barley as the best tool to ensure equal returns for farmers from sales of Canadian grain, while those on the other side wanted the freedom to market to whoever theyDependingwanted. on perspective there were valid points on both sides, although in the middle of the protracted battle it is doubtful anyone on either side would admit to anything good being said in the opposite camp.
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By Shawn Senko, agronomy specialist, Canola Council of Canada Growers who give canola crops time for all seeds to reach maturity can see a 10 per cent increase in yield. That is why the Canola Council of Canada recommends swathing when the main stem shows at least 60 per cent seed colourEvidencechange.for this later cutting time has been gathered over the years, starting with a Canola Council study from the early 2000s. Results showed that canola swathed at 60-70 per cent seed colour change (SCC) yielded 11 per cent more than fields swathed at 30-40 per cent. In 2013, Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation compared two swath timings – 20-30 per cent and 50-60 per cent SCC – and found that waiting a week until canola reached the more advanced stage increased yields by nearly nine per cent. BASF trials found that 60 per cent SCC is the “sweet spot” for hybrids without the pod-shatter trait. For hybrids with the pod-shatter trait, BASF trials showed higher yields for canola swathed at 80 per cent and highest yields for canola straight combined.A2020 Canola Council survey of 1,000 canola growers suggests many are cutting too early, and leaving yield on the table. Of the growers who swath all or some of their canola, the survey found that half of them target an SCC of less than 60 per cent when deciding to swath. Growers may have reasons to cut early based on frost risk and logistics, but where possible, we’d like to see the target shift to later cutting.
“It is true that I was not a good monk, but I have never judged anyone. I intend to say to the Master Christ, ‘You said, Lord, not to judge, in order not to be judged,’ and I hope that He will not judge me strictly,” the dying monk said.“Go in peace on your eternal journey, my child,” the abbot told him with wonderment. “You have succeeded, without toil, in saving yourself.” This may sound like a short cut to heaven or a way to manipulate God’s judgement, but a deeper reality is at play. Jesus said, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners,” (Matthew 9:13). How many times Jesus focuses on mercy and not on justice or sacrifice? The Beatitudes echo, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). And, “If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you,” (Matthew 6:14). The quality of mercy makes us more like God. St. Ambrose described it as “becoming by grace what God is by nature.” And all our great religions follow this principle: To love one another as God has loved us. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Compassion for others grows from this. Jesus illustrated this in the Good Samaritan parable, “Go and do likewise,” (LukeThe10:33-37).overwhelming question for us is how do we become merciful and in nature like Jesus? We cannot pass on what we do not have – our deeper values, philosophy and religion. We must go to the fountain of graces and the heart of love.Make this a summer project! To get to know Jesus we must visit his gospels, his life and teachings. The best start for lay persons is to frequent Sunday services, scriptures and daily prayers. And what is the benefit of having a merciful heart?St. Isaac the Syrian describes such a heart: “What is a merciful heart? It is a heart on fire for the whole of creation, for humanity, for the birds, for the animals, for demons, and for all that exists. By the recollection of them the eyes of a merciful person pour forth tears in abundance.
“For this reason, such a person offers up tearful prayer continually even for irrational beasts, for the enemies of the truth, and for those who harm him, that they be protected and receive mercy… because of the great compassion that burns without measure in a heart that is in the likeness of God.”All our love of neighbour and our environment is covered here. On the final day of judgement God will reward us on the basis of how well we carried out the summer exercise above.The King will say to those on His right hand, “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.”
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Author appreciative of publishing of cemetery article canola later for higher yield
A little patience when it comes to swathing canola could make a significant difference in yield - Canola Council of Canada
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Thank you for publishing my article in your newspaper on August 30 and for placing it on Facebook. The reading was superb; the pronunciation accurate, a delight to the ear. Public response was very positive. Keeping History Alive was a culmination of my research which began in the summer of 2005, a time when I was in Saskatchewan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Village of Buchanan. My late brother, Daniel Dutchak, was eager to show me an old forgotten and abandoned pioneer cemetery. He knew it would peak my interest. I spent the summer researching the area through archival documents, recorded and photographed all remaining and still-standing tombstones with readable inscriptions, documented it all in a brochure entitled Chabailo Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery (19051949) and placed it all on theTheInternet.results of this research were far-outreaching. Dr. Glen Chabailo of Red Deer, Alta., grandson of pioneer Stefan Chabailo, learned of his ancestral roots from my research. He subsequently made a special trip in the summer of 2021 to his forgotten ancestral homestead. He was surprised to see his name “Chabailo” proudly displayed on a newly-erected Orthodox cross marker for all the world to see. His grandfather, Stefan, was the donor of the land, and one of the very first early immigrants from Bukovyna to settle on this virgin land Canadian homestead in 1898 with his wife Ikhtema and three sons, long before the Mamornitz area was settled and my paternal ancestors arrived in 1906. And he remembered the summer visits as a young boy to his grandfather’s ancestral homestead. He remembered, too, the shadows of his forgotten ancestors. In their memory, and with a grateful heart, he made a donation to the project and bought three of my Mamornitz history books. Thank you for keeping history alive through good journalism. Historian Dr. JennieOttawa,DutchakOnt.
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Uneven fields Canola fields with plants at varying states of maturity often have growers wondering when to cut the crop. Ideally, the least-mature areas of the field will be left until their seeds reach physiological maturity. Swathing remains the best and least risky option to manage extreme variation in maturity, however uneven crops could be left for straight combining. While early maturing plants may start to shell out, late plants have more time to mature. And straight combining eliminates the need to make the swath timing decision at all. Of the farmers who participated in the 2020 SCC survey, 19 per cent straight combined all of their canola acres. For more on this topic, please read “Swath later for higher yield” in the Harvest section at lawatch.org/fundamentals.cano-
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A monk who was negligent of spiritual duties was dying. The abbot and brothers gathered around him to give him courage. To their surprise he was facing death with great peace. The abbot asked how he could face God’s judgement with such confidence.
“By the strong and vehement mercy that grips such a person’s heart, and by such great compassion, the heart is humbled, and one cannot bear to hear or to see any injury or slight sorrow in any in creation.
Summer and a short cut to heaven
What does 60% SCC look like? At 60 per cent SCC on the main stem, seeds from the bottom third of the stem will have completely turned brown-black in colour. Seeds from the middle third will be mostly brown, with some speckling and mottling. Seeds from the top third will still be green but firm to roll. Seeds that are mushy when rolled between the thumb and finger are not physiologically mature and will shrivel up after cutting. With the main stem showing this level of maturity, seeds from side branches should also be firm to roll. If they’re not, growers may want to leave the field standing a little longer. SCC will typically increase by about 10 percentage points every two or three days (quicker under hot dry conditions, slower under cool moist conditions), so waiting a week can provide a big boost in yield and potential profit.
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dox tradition for a memorial service. From left, were: Deacon Denis, Archbishop Irenee, Rev. Rodion Luciuk and altar server Ian Bodnaryk
Local church marks milestone with special service
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Joe Kowalyshyn acted as emcee. He also presented a gift on behalf of St. Anthony’s Parish. Merv Polzen said a few words on behalf of the Yorkton-Melville Deanery and Mary Kowalyshyn spoke on behalf of St. Anthony’s Parish Ladies and Choir. Rev. Pajak spoke a few words as a final note.
New gates were installed at the entrance to the church grounds in time for the 120th anniversary.
Annual Mass for the Unborn also a farewell
On Sunday, Aug. 21, the ninth Annual Mass for the Unborn took place at St. Anthony’s Church in Rama with the Holy Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus before the Holy Mass. After the Holy Mass, all gathered at the statue of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, the pro-life saint, with Rev. Michal Pajak O.M.I. saying a prayer to St. Gianna in thanksgiving for her courage to choose “life” while sacrificing her own. All then proceeded to the Parish Hall for a potluck lunch with a short program to bid farewell to Rev. Pajak who has served St. Anthony’s Parish for the past five years. Head table visiting guests included the Knights of Columbus, Joe Neskar (Foam Lake), Leonard Slugotski (Buchanan) and Merv Polzen (Kamsack).
Continued from Front Page Archbishop Irenee was greeted by parish president Nelson Boychuk with the traditional Ukrainian kolachi and salt. Special prayers were said during the liturgy for the people of Ukraine, “that they may be freed of war and suffering and that they may return to a free and peaceful country.”Atthe closing of the service, Archbishop Irenee spoke to the faithful on the blessing of “seeing how our ancestors sacrificed to establish this church and many other churches of this kind across our country. Through faith even the impossible becomes possible if we call on the Lord for help.” Prayers of remembrance were said for those deceased followed by a bountiful potluck lunch and fellowship.“Many thanks to all that worked tirelessly to make this beautiful day possible,” concluded the information from the celebration. Inside the church, Archbishop Denis.himfaithful.blessedIreneetheWithisDeacon
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Merv Polzen, chairman of Yorkton- Melville Deanery, addressed Rev. Michal Pajak with a few words at his farewell.
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Rev. Gerard Cooper presided at evening Holy Mass in Rama on Aug .14.
Rev. Colin Roy delivered two inspirational homilies on Aug. 14 and 15 at Rama’s 77th Annual Pilgrimage.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine was lit up to welcome pilgrims for the twoday celebration on Aug. 14-15.
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Large crowd returns to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Rama
The Blessed Virgin Mary! Vehicles rolled in as pilgrims from near and far once again stepped onto the Holy Ground of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Rama. It hasn’t been this busy since before COVID-19 and what a pleasure to see so many pilgrims once again journey to Rama to participate in Rama’s 77th Annual Pilgrimage.Thefirst to arrive were the St. Philomena walking pilgrims who began their trek on Aug. 11 from Yorkton. This was the fourth walking pilgrimage with Deacon Dave Hudy of Melville organizing the entire walk. Their perseverance was phenomenal, to say the least.Next to arrive was the charter bus, Odyssey Coach Lines, from Saskatoon with 50-plus pilgrims from Saskatoon and Humboldt combined. Organizers were Mila Bernales (Saskatoon) and Nestor Trach (Humboldt).Everyone was eager to get the two-day event underway, beginning with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Stations of the Cross led by Rev. Michal Pajak O.M.I., pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish.Following the supper, which was catered by St. Anthony’s Parish Ladies, participants were given the opportunity for private confession. Many priests from several different parishes were available to hear confessions.TheFilipino Choir, comprised of singers from Saskatoon and Yorkton, sang many inspirational hymns. Star Relatado (Yorkton) has been organizing this part of the pilgrimage for several years.Prior to the 8 p.m. Holy Mass, Rev. Andrew Sowa O.M.I. (Melville) sang several “Mary” songs including the 100th Anniversary for St. Anthony’s Church song which was composed by Len Gadica (Melville). While he sang and played his guitar, the congregation was able to sing along since Rev. Andrew rehearsed the crowd and provided texts for everyone.Rev.Michal Pajak introduced the concelebrating priests and expressed regret from Archbishop Don Bolen of Regina who was unable to attend this year. The Holy Mass was presided by Rev. Gerard Cooper (Saskatoon) with homilist, Rev. Colin Roy (Humboldt). Readings were done by Elaine Olson and Mary Kowalyshyn. The “International Holy Rosary” and candlelight procession took place after the Holy Mass. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament took place in the church until 11 p.m. Hot dogs and dessert were available at the Parish Hall after the candlelight procession. In the serenity of the night as the lit candles flickered, a flute played by Carol Anne Landgraf (Regina) culminated the night as she performed several “Mary” songs. (Carol Anne and her husband, Ed, owners of Burns-Hanley in Regina have provided pilgrims opportunity for many years to purchase many religious articles which are blessed on Aug. 15). The morning of Aug. 15 began with “Godzinki” (Morning Devotional Prayers to Mary) followed by a Holy Mass in the Polish language. Rev. Andrew Sowa O.M.I. was the presider and homilist for this Mass. He played his guitar and sang the entire Mass in Polish, something that has never been done before! All were invited for toast and coffee to the Parish Hall after the Holy Mass. The concluding Holy Mass took place at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Michal Pajak O.M.I. presiding and Rev. Colin Roy preaching the homily. Rev. Roy alluded to reality and emphasized how caring and compassionate our heavenly Mother Mary is. He stressed how we can always be assured of her care by simply asking her to intercede for our needs. Both homilies given by Rev. Colin Roy on Aug. 14 and 15 were very inspiring. Readings were done by Juliette Franke (Yorkton). Anointing of the Sick and Blessing of Religious Articles concluded theSincerepilgrimage.gratitude was expressed with an invitation for all to return next year. All proceeded to the Parish Hall for a delicious meal prepared by St. Anthony’s Parish Ladies.
Rev. Andrew Sawa sang several songs, including “Godzinki” and Polish Holy Mass.
What a wonderful comeback it was to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Aug. 14 and 15 in celebration of the Feast of The Assumption of
By Mary Kowalyshyn
History of Doukhobor elevators in the Veregin District
This is a photo of the Veregin flour mill and elevator. This photograph, taken at Veregin, shows the Veregin grain elevator.
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Peter V. Verigin shrewdly understood that it was more profitable to grind surplus wheat into flour and sell it in that form than it was to sell the wheat itself. Thus by 1911, the Veregin mill was producing eight grades of flour and three grades of oatmeal, which were sold as far as Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal, and even Great Britain.Beginning in 1909, railcars of grain were shipped to Brilliant, B.C. to support the colonies being established there. As virtually all arable land in the mountain valleys was dedicated to fruit growing, they did not have sufficient land to grow grain. Once the B.C. colonies became established, it became a two-way trade, with grain from the Prairies shipped west, and fresh fruit, the famous KC Brand Doukhobor jam and lumber from B.C. shipped east. Finally, the balance of grain was sold through the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and shipped to markets domestic and abroad. All proceeds were deposited in the central treasury to finance the Community operation. For 30 years, from 1908 to 1938, the Community grain elevators at Veregin were managed by Michael W. Cazakoff. He was assisted by various Community members who handled the grain at the elevators, and by clerks in the central office who assisted him in marketing and sales, as well as ordering rail cars for shipping. Grain elevator-buildingelsewhere It should be noted that while the Doukhobor Community built its first elevators in Veregin, it did not end there. It built, owned and operated elevators in a number of other districts where it had communal land andThesesettlements.included: at Ebenezer, a 30,000-bushel elevator built in 1910, but after operating it for one season, it was sold to the Atlas Elevator Co. in 1911; at Arran, a 32,000-bushel elevator built in 1911, which was operated for three seasons, then sold to the Pioneer Elevator Co. in 1913; at Canora, a 32,000-bushel elevator built in 1911, which was operated for eight seasons then sold to the N. Bawlf Grain Co. Ltd. in 1918; at Kylemore, a 100,000-bushel elevator with a double leg built in 1920, which was the largest grain elevator in Saskatchewan at the time, and was operated for 16 seasons then sold to Pioneer Grain Co. Ltd. in 1936; at Cowley, Alta., a 70,000-bushel elevator built with a double-leg built in 1916 and was operated for nine seasons then traded with Alberta Pacific Grain Co. Ltd. in 1924 for a smaller, 30,000-bushel elevator which was operated until 1939; at Lundbreck, Alta., a 35,000-bushel elevator built in 1915, operated for 15 seasons then expanded to 60,000-bushels capacity in 1930, operated for another five seasons then destroyed by fire in 1935; and at Brilliant, B.C., a 35,000-bushel elevator built in 1918 that exclusively received grain shipped by rail from the Doukhobor Community on the prairies, and operated for 20 seasons untilBesides1938. building grain elevators of its own, the Community used its expertise to construct elevators for other grain companies on a contractfor-hire basis. While there is no comprehensive list, the following are known to have been built: at Canora, a 30,000-bushel elevator built in 1910 for the Northern Elevator Co; at Mikado, a 35,000-bushel elevator in 1910-1912 period, later operated by the Wheat Pool; in 1915, nine 35,000-bushel elevators for the Alberta Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. at Lavoy, Vermilion, Morrin, Huxley, New Norway, Traverse, Enchant, Lomand, Sedgewick, Alta.; and in 1922, an elevator at Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ont. Undoubtedly there were others, the records for which are no longer available.
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Community elevator was annually licensed and inspected through the Winnipeg Grain Commission. This was legally required in order to receive, purchase, store, ship or sell grain for commerce. Once grain was received, the Community elevator manager allocated volumes as follows: a certain volume of wheat was processed into flour at the Community’s large roller mill, both for the consumption of members, and for commercial sales locally and abroad.
The annual ban on pruning elm trees came to an end August 31, and Saskatchewan home and property owners are encouraged to prune their elm trees again starting September 1. Each year, provincial regulations prohibit pruning elm trees from April 1 to August 31 to reduce the risk of spreading Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active during this period, and fresh cuts from pruning can attract insects to healthy elm trees, stated a Regularrelease.pruning is a great practice to keep trees healthy and less vulnerable to all types of diseases. Outside the ban period, removing the dead branches on elm trees makes trees less attractive to elm bark beetles and reduces the risk of DED. The early fall weather offers an ideal setting for tree maintenance; with leaves still on the trees, homeowners have an easier time seeing and removing dead or unhealthy branches. Remember: bad pruning practices or pruning incorrectly can injure trees and add stress, making them more vulnerable to DED. It’s important to prune properly, whether you hire someone or do it yourself. Under provincial regulations, commercial pruners of elms must complete a recognized training program or be supervised by someone whoInhas.Saskatchewan, it is illegal to transport or store elm firewood. The wood can carry the elm bark beetles, and transported wood is one of the main ways the disease spreads. Dispose of elm wood promptly by burning or burying it in a location approved by your local municipality.Tofindout more about proper elm disposal in your area, check with your local municipal authority. For more information, or if you suspect an elm tree may have DED, call the Ministry of Environment’s general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224.
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By Jonathan J. Kalmakoff (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three parts of a history of Doukhobor elevators in the Veregin district that was researched, compiled and presented at the National Doukhobor Heritage Village in Veregin on July 16 by Jonathan Kalmakoff, who provided the accompanying photographs. Part one ran on Aug. 18.)
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Communal operation VEREGIN - The grain elevators communally built by the Doukhobors at Veregin were also communally operated for over 30 years, unlike other private capital grain businesses. When the Doukhobors first began marketing surplus grain, from 1904-1908, each village took care of its grain sales individually, hauling to the nearest rail point and retaining the sale proceeds. However, they were charged 10 to 12 cents a bushel for elevator storage and marketing by the grain companies. At the time when oats was being marketed at 29 to 30 cents a bushel, this meant that the Doukhobors and other farmers only received 18 cents. Avoiding these grain handling and marketing costs became the main motivation behind the Doukhobors building their own elevators. Thus from 1908 on, surplus grain was stored at the Community elevators and marketed and shipped through the central office in Veregin. Following each harvest, each village was permitted to hold back six bushels of wheat for the personal consumption of each villager, a prescribed amount of oats for each village horse, and seed grain based on the village’s cultivated acreage. All surplus Community grain was hauled to Community elevators and turned over to the central organization. The Community also stored and marketed the grain of its neighbours. In the Veregin area, these were primarily Independent Doukhobors who broke away from the Community to farm individually, and Ukrainian settlers. To these customers, the Community charged only one and a half cents a bushel for elevating and marketing, unlike the 10 to 12 cents charged by other grain companies, so they raised the price to their neighbours from 18 to 28 cents.This practice quickly caught the eye of the Grain Growers Association of Winnipeg. There is evidence that the Community elevator manager was approached by Association representatives and subjected to severe criticism and other efforts were made to induce him to come into line with the association, but these efforts wereWhenignored.grain was received at the elevators from Community members or their neighbours, the process was the same. Each loaded wagon was driven into the receiving shed where it was unhitched from its team, weighed on the scale, and then lifted using hand-operated crank hoists to dump the grain into the receiving pit below. Once empty, the wagon was lowered and reweighed. The difference between weights determined the volume of grain received. The grain was then carried from the pit to the top or “head” of the elevator by the “leg,” a continuous belt with carrying cups. From the head, the grain was dumped into one of several bins where it was stored.Itwas not uncommon in the teens and twenties to see upwards of 60 teams of wagons waiting at each elevator to unload grain in theEachfall.
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Jerry Mydonick won the men’s heavyweight left arm wrestling championship at the Rama Winter Festival. Marion Nowakowski, one of the organizers, made the presentation. Bernard Pidgurski won the men’s right arm championship. The Canora Kiwanis Club presented $200 to the Canora St. John Ambulance Rescue Unit towards the purchase of a set of Jaws of Live extrication equipment. Making the presentation were John Sopotyk and Steve Kobelka (left) of the Kiwanis, and accepting were Const. Gary MacDonald and Jim Stusek, executive members of the rescue unit.
Throwback Thursday: From the Canora Courier files
The Trumpeter Swan (EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates listed refer to publication dates and not to dates of the events.)***
The only species with which trumpeters can be confused is the tundra swan (formerly called whistling swan). Large numbers of tundra swans migrate through Saskatchewan in the spring and falls. Distinguishing the two species at a distance is difficult. The larger size of the trumpeters, profile of the bill, lack of yellow patch on the bill are all helpful visual clues. What I find to be the most helpful distinguishing feature is the trumpeting call of the species for which they are aptly named. The iBird Canada app. on my iPhone includes amazing quality bird calls which aids in positive identification of species.Thehistory of trumpeter swans in North America is tragic, and can only be compared to the demise of bison. Trumpeter swans share a remarkably similar, albeit less known, story to that of the bison. The swan population was severely depleted by subsistence hunting and over 125 years of commercial swan skin harvest by hunters and trappers for the Hudson Bay Company. Many thousands of skins were shipped to Europe between 1772 and the late 1800’s. Trumpeter swans, which historically were widely distributed across North America, were extirpated from most of their range and on the brink of extinction.Surveysdone in 1929 to 32 in the United States accounted for less than 100 trumpeter swans and there was little hope for their continued for1,914cludingmoreingHowever,existence.withincreas-conservationeffortsandextensivesurveysin-CanadaandAlaska,birdswereaccountedin1959.3,700swans were accounted for in 1968. And an amazing 63,000 trumpeter swans were accounted for in 2015, with an equally impressive increase in Althoughdistribution.swansare still missing from two thirds of their original range, and are at a fraction of their historic populations, their story is a little known success story which deserves to be celebrated.Earlyin my career while working in habitat protection with Alberta Fish and Wildlife in Grande Prairie, Alta., trumpeter swans had been one of our “focus” species.Itis gratifying to have the innovative, creative, and persistent Lake.ourwaterfowlwewardfortions,manyconservationinternationaleffortsofagencies,organiza-andindividualsworkusandforthemtore-us.Istatethisbecausehavethesemagnificentondisplay“ondoorstep”atMadgeTheTrumpeterSwan Society (TTSS), based in Minnesota and founded in the mid-1960’s, has a great website from which much of this information was drawn.
*** March 7, 1984- A motion was carried at a council meeting which would see Canora participating in the Community Services Order Program, giving residents a chance to work off fine penalties.
Trumpeters will begin to pair up at about three years of age, but typically not nest until they are four to six years of age.
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*** March 14, 1984- Zenovie Korol was being treated at the Canora Union Hospital for burns to his face and smoke inhalation while fighting a fire which destroyed his house in the Donwell district. The Korol family was away from home when the fire began but upon their return they were met with flames in the house.
*** March 21, 1984- After putting on what was described as a “splendid display of discipline in drill and deportment,” the precision drill team of the Canora Air Cadets Squadron emerged as the winner of the southern provincial semifinal drill competition. Lieut. Bill Ryczak was the commanding officer.
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March 7, 1984- Gerry and Ruth Wirt assumed ownership of the Kozy Kove Inn, formerly owned by John and Carol Kozar. The Wirts arrived from Swift Current, where they had previously owned a restaurant and garage.
*** March 7, 1984- The Buchanan High School students held their annual Valentine’s queen crowing under the guidance of emcee, Myron Kopec, student council vice-president. Grade 9 student Janice Charnstrom was crowned the new queen with Cindy Atamanchuk, Grade 12, as first runner-up.
Birding Trail Association For an enthusiastic amateur bird watcher like myself, the excitement of sighting a rare species is only understood by other bird enthusiasts. It is like non-fishermen trying to understand why we fishermen will sit for hours in a boat or in the middle of a frozen lake waiting for that tug on theTheline. highlight of my birdwatching in recent years has undoubtedly been the frequent sightings of trumpeter swans at Madge Lake and other smaller waterbodies in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Trumpeter swans are truly magnificent birds. With an impressive wingspan of 84 to 96 inches, a neck length of 60 inches, and a weight of 21 to 30 pounds they are considerably larger than any other North American waterfowl. Their all-white plumage also makes them distinctive in flight, lacking the black wing tips of pelicans or Snow Geese. The males are called cobs, the females called pens, and the young are called cygnets. The cygnets are greyish colour when they are young, but become mostly white as they molt into their flight feathers by fall.
Bob Wynes reports frequent sightings of rare trumpeter swans at Madge Lake and other smaller waterbodies in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, a highlight for birdwatchers. / YFBTA member Bob Wynes The Canora branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation’s 1984 ice fishing derby winners, from left, were: Robert Danyluk for his jackfish, Peter Kuzlow for his pickerel, and Curtis Chabun (front) for his burbot.
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Walter Dreyer was the resident of the RM of Good Lake honoured during the District 19 Agricultural Extension Services Board’s 1984 Farm Recognition Day banquet at Canora. Making the board’s presentation was Eugene Nickolayou, chairman of the board.
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March 7, 1984- Canora residents were asked to “Think Rink” as a newly-formed organization, the Civic Centre Fund-Raising Committee, set out to raise money for a capital expenditure involving major renovations to the Civic Centre.
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at $450 million, with an estimated up to 900,000 cheques to be mailed. Point two of the plan is the removal of fitness and gym memberships and some recreational activities from the planned October PST expansion on admissions, entertainment and recreation.PSTwill not be charged to residents under 18 years of age participating in recreational activities including golf, curling, hockey, tennis, basketball and similar formal sporting activities where the individual participates in a league or service where a round, game or match are completed. These activities will be taxable for individuals 18 years of age and older. PST will not be applied to fitness classes as well as personal training and other fitness activities offered through municipal recreational facilities. PST will not be applied to arts, cultural and sports programming and league of membership fees like gymnastics fees, art classes, or acting classes, for example. Businesses that qualify as small suppliers for GST purposes will be exempt from collecting PST. PST will be applied to ticket admissions to sporting events, concerts, trade shows, fairs, rodeos, movie theatres, professional water parks and entertainment admissions like escape rooms, batting cages and arcades. This change will reduce PST revenue this year by an estimated $3 million. Point three of the plan extends the small business tax rate reduction, at 0 per cent retroactive to July 1, 2022 and delaying the restoration of the rate to 2.0 per cent to July 1, 2024. This will help small businesses as they continue to recover from the pandemic, while facing new challenges like inflationary pressures, interest rate hikes and supply chain issues. It will save small businesses $93.1 million over the next three years, on average $3,000 for each small business. There are approximately 31,000 small businesses in Saskatchewan. Point four is the retirement of up to $1 billion in operating debt. Debt is now forecast to be $1.7 billion lower by fiscal year-end than projected at budget, the province’s projected surplus provides the ability to retire up to $1 billion in debt, and the province no longer needs to borrow for operations due to the improved financial position.Debt retirement and lower borrowing results in lower financing charges due to an estimated $49 million decrease in interest costs.“Helping Saskatchewan people through a time of higher costs, as well as taking the prudent measure of retiring debt, strikes the right balance and helps our province move forward,” Harpauer said. “That’s growth that works for everyone.”Information about the Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) and PST changes is available online at thesk.cacanPSTmation1-800-667-6102taxTheTaxewan.ca/affordablitywww.saskatch-andatInformationUpdates.MinistryofFinanceinformationlineisforinfor-ontheSATCandchanges.Individualsalsoemailsatc@gov.forinformationaboutSATC.
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Tourism Saskatchewan’s annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries. “Enter photographs or videos of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win great prizes,” stated a release.
Amateur and storiesSaskatchewantheingsubmitraphersphotographersprofessionalandvideog-areencouragedtotheirmoststrik-contentthatcapturesnaturalwondersofandtellsaboutitspeopleand communities.Theseven contest categories are: Prairie - Scenic photos from prairie regions; hidden treasures such as valleys, hills and badlands; other natural features displaying the province’s diverse geography in any season. People and PlacesPortraits of Saskatchewan people from all walks of life enjoying indoor or outdoor activities, and places that portray the community spirit and liveliness of Saskatchewan cities and towns, cityscapes, local attractions and urban life. Wildlife - Images that showcase Saskatchewan’s beautiful wild animals, birds and insects.
Winter - Scenes of winter in Saskatchewan, from outdoor activities to wild snowy landscapes. Woods and WaterPhotography that features Saskatchewan’s abundant lakes and rivers, as well as Saskatchewan’s diverse forests and trees, from lodgepole pine and aspen groves in the south to the northern boreal forests. Food and Drink - Photography of Saskatchewan’s vibrant and varied culinary scene, along with brewers and distillers.
At Canora Junior Elementary School, Chuck Fehr wished his son Jasper all the best as he started Grade 3 on Sept.1.
contestPhotographersandvideographers are encouraged to submit their entries to Tourism Saskatchewan’s annual ExploreSask Photo Contest, capturing the natural wonders of Saskatchewan and featuring its people and communities.
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The Fullawka family was filled with anticipation heading into the first day of school, as Sabrina joined her daughter Isabella, left, heading into Grade 3, and Aspyn, starting Grade 2, on the first trip to school.
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Joined by their father Joseph, twin sisters Hannah (left) and Addalyn Moldowan looked to be excited to start Grade 2 at CJES on Sept. 1.
Video - Submit an edited piece or single shot video (60 seconds maximum) of Saskatchewan wildlife, people, places and landscapes.Theprize-winning photographer in each category will receive a $500 Visa gift card. The Grand Prize winner, selected from the six photography category winners, will receive an additional $500 Visa gift card. The prize for the Video category is a $1,000 Visa gift card. The winner in this category will not be considered in the selection of the GrandForPrize.complete contest rules and to submit your entry,
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