Canora Courier 2022-11-24

Food bank in critical need of support for Christmas hampers

assistance.

Pastor Mavis Watson, volunteer administrator at Filling the Gap Food Bank in Canora, is well aware that most residents in Canora and surrounding area are dealing with the pressures of cost of living increases in recent months. But she is convinced that if everyone helps out in any way they can, the food bank will be able to respond to the growing local need for

“Last year we were so blessed and grateful by the outpouring of community support, and would love to see that again,” said Watson.

“We are in desperate need of cash donations. Cash gives us the flexibility to see what’s needed and then go out and buy it. For instance, we might have 35 hamper requests and only six turkeys donated. With cash we can buy what’s needed to fill

out those hampers.”

The need for the services of Filling the Gap seems to be constantly growing and changing.

“A number of new people have moved here in recent months; some for lower living costs, some looking for employment, and now that harvest is over, they need our help,” shared Watson. “There is high employment in the energy field as well.

“Many from that field are coming to smaller

towns. I have noticed a real shift lately; there have been a lot more new arrivals to the community requesting assistance.”

Watson said the Christmas season is definitely their busiest time of the year. For those interested in donating food items, the greatest needs at this time of year are: coffee, evaporated milk, canned tomatoes, canned beans, canned vegetables, salad dressing, juice, crackers, cookies, canned

spaghetti and pasta sauce. Watson said they have plenty of noodles on the shelves. Hams and turkeys are always welcome during the Christmas season.

Needed non-food items include: toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap and shampoo.

The contents of a hamper can be adjusted to meet the needs of the recipient.

“A single mom might only be looking for baby formula because

she can’t afford it right now,” explained Watson. “Whatever the need, we want to help them have a really nice Christmas and not have to worry about feeding themselves or their families.”

Watson said it warms her heart to receive donations from residents who don’t have a lot to spare when it comes to filling their own needs.

“Many seniors, who are living on fixed

“Many hands make light work.”

Jessica Vaughters is one of the local volunteers who has been helping fill and deliver hampers for those who have asked for assistance from Filling the Gap Food Bank in Canora.

Food bank in critical need of support for Christmas hampers

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE incomes, buy an extra can of something every week or whenever they buy groceries. It adds up to a significant donation after a couple of months. They don’t have a lot but they want to do something to help, and it always blesses me.”

Like almost everything, the cost of filling a complete Christmas hamper just keeps rising.

“Last year, the cost of a hamper for a single person was about $150,” reported Watson. “This year, for the same items, it would be $175 to $180, about a 20 per cent increase.”

Watson emphasizes that she is very cautious with donations and how they are handed out. People asking for help are carefully vetted.

“The Canora Ministerial Association oversees the operations of Filling The Gap. Referrals of names of those in need come from other pastors, as well as other community leaders including: RCMP, Social Services, Canora Ambulance, banks, public health, and also partnering with the office of Canora-Pelly MLA Terry Dennis.”

It has been a welcome development for Watson to see a number of volunteers from local churches help with packing and delivering hampers.

“It really helps my back with the carrying,” she admitted. “The young volunteers are really excited to help every week. On average, lately we’ve been distributing five

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to eight hampers per week, up to 25 hampers per month. It looks like these numbers will continue to rise.”

Watson said she has seen first-hand heartbreaking examples of families who need help from the food bank.

“In one of our local families, there is a handicapped son, the wife and mother is dying of cancer, and the husband and father has a bad back and is on disability.

“Sometimes it’s moms whose husbands left and aren’t paying child support, and they can’t pay for everything the kids need. Taking their absentee husbands to court usually takes months, and they need help right now. It would surprise many people if they found out who is asking for help.

“Sometimes I meet people in secret to give out hampers because they are embarrassed, and want it to look to their neighbours like they are bringing home groceries from the store rather than having hampers delivered right to their home.

“I’ve had seniors ask for help for the first time in their lives and they’re so embarrassed, they break down in tears. I want to leave them with their dignity. The need is very real. These are not made up stories.”

Watson has been overwhelmed by the support shown for the food bank for over a decade since she first became involved.

“I don’t know what I would do without the help of the community.”

The increasing pressure on the food bank is not only

found in Canora. According to the Food Banks Canada website at web.foodbankscanada.ca, 19 per cent (almost one in five) of Canadians said that since March 2020, there was at least one instance where they were hungry but didn’t eat because there wasn’t enough money for food.

Individuals interested in donating funds are encouraged to phone Watson at 306-563-5315. Arrangements can be made for pickup of a donation, or a cheque can be mailed to: Filling the Gap Food Bank Canora, PO Box 957, Canora, Sk. S0A 0L0.

Kamsack Police are asking the public to help locate a man wanted for murder

A 19-year-old Keeseekoose young man was being sought by RCMP following the murder of a 16-year-old Cote youth.

A release issued by RCMP Media Relations at 6 p.m. on Sunday, said that Kamsack RCMP and the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit are asking the public to help locate 19-yearold Edgar Kakakaway Jr. from Keeseekoose First Nation.

Kakakaway was wanted by police for his involvement in the murder of a 16-year-old man from Cote First Nation, the release said. An incident occurred

on Keeseekoose First Nation during the early morning hours of Saturday (Nov. 19).

A warrant for Kakakaway’s arrest has been issued.

Edgar Kakakaway Jr. is described as being approximately six feet (183 cm) tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds (95 kg).

He has short black hair and brown eyes.

He is known to frequent the Keeseekoose First Nation, Cote First Nation, Kamsack, Canora

and Yorkton areas in Saskatchewan.

Kakakaway is considered dangerous, the release said. “If you see him, do not approach him, and call 911 or your local police immediately.”

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Edgar Kakakaway Jr. is asked to contact Kamsack RCMP at 306-542-5560 or their local police. Information can be submitted anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or www. saskcrimestoppers.com.

The investigation is ongoing and residents of Keeseekoose First Nation will notice an increased police presence in their community in the next few days.

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Kakakaway has been charged with: second degree murder; assault causing bodily harm, and failing to comply with a condition of a release order,

With the busy Christmas season upon us, the need is great to re-stock empty shelves at Filling the Gap Food Bank.

Edgar Kakakaway Jr., 19, of Keeseekoose First Nation, is wanted by police in connection with the murder of a 16-yearold youth from Cote First Nation on Saturday morning.

Shopper walks out of Co-op without paying for meat

BY SGT. DEREK FRIESEN Canora RCMP Detachment

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 46 calls from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, some of which included: one assault, two 911 Act calls, two Animal Act calls, one break-and-enter, two Coroners Act calls, two Child Family Act calls, two disturbing the peace calls, two failures to comply with undertaking, one Fire Prevention Act call, three lost and founds, one uttering threats, one theft,

22 traffic offences, one traffic collision, and three other provincial calls.

Deer collision

On Nov. 9, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving a deer on Highway No. 9 south of Preeceville. As the vehicle sustained minor damage and there were no injuries, police were not required to attend.

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The Canora/Sturgis RCMP did a well-being check on children

reported to be in a home without heat on Nov. 10. The residence was found to have heat and the complainant was updated.

Some help would be nice

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Nov. 11 to a report of a loud vehicle driving around Canora. A description of the vehicle was not given. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

Hospital disturbance

On Nov. 14, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP were

dispatched to a report of a male causing a disturbance at the Canora Hospital. Police attended, however they were unable to locate the male who had already left the area. Thieves return

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Nov. 16 to a report of a break-and-enter in the RM of Good Lake. Some of the items stolen from the property were recovered by the Yorkton RCMP during a separate investigation. A second complaint

Five Kamsack hospital beds re-open, says Merriman

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REGINA - Health Minister Paul Merriman has confirmed that some acute beds at Kamsack Hospital are back open.

Saskatchewan Health Authority announced last week that five beds at the Kamsack Hospital were to re-open to admissions, effective Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

In speaking to reporters the same day, Merriman called it a “first

step of a few steps to be able to get them back.”

“I’ve been told that their emergency services open Monday to Friday. I think it’s from 8 (a.m.) ‘till 6:30 (p.m.) which is a definite improvement for the area, but we’ve still got more work to do. It’s part of our human resource plan that is starting to stabilize a lot of the areas in rural Saskatchewan.”

Merriman added he hopes for further

announcements in future weeks, and hopes to get the hospital emergency back to 24-hour operation as well.

Kamsack Hospital has seen temporary service disruptions, included reduced ER hours and a shutdown of all acute beds this summer due to staffing shortages at the hospital.

The shutdown had prompted protests of the disruptions at Kamsack Hospital in July,

attended by 300 people including members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

In September the province announced its fourpoint action plan to “recruit, train, incentivize and retain” health care workers in Saskatchewan. The government is investing $60 million over the coming years in that action plan with a goal to add upwards of 1,000 health care workers to the system.

was made later in the day reporting the thieves returned to the property and stole an SUV that was found abandoned on Highway No. 9 south of Canora. Two suspects have been identified and are currently in custody on other charges. The Canora RCMP continue to investigate the incidents with the assistance of the Yorkton RCMP and the Yorkton Forensic Identification Section.

Meaty theft

On Nov. 16, the Canora/ Sturgis RCMP investigated a shoplifting complaint at the Canora Coop grocery store. An adult female left the store without paying for packages

of meat. The suspect was identified and charged with theft.

Report tips and information

If you have any information about these or any other crimes, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306-563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Call the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Turn In Poachers & Polluters (TIPP) Line, tollfree, at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a Sasktel cellphone (phone calls only, no text messages).

We would like to Thank everyone who attended and participa ti i t ted d in the Remembrance Day Service at the Canora Cenotaph. Your continued support is sincerely appreciated.

A sincere Thank You to all the dignitaries and public who attended and were able to lay wreaths.

Special Thanks to Shannon and Shawna Leson of Leson's Funeral Home for supplying us with a sound system for the service. Your volunteerism is greatly appreciated.

We would also like to thank everyone who supported the 202 Poppy Campaign from Canora and surrounding area.

A decade ago

From the first note sung, those attending the Rosie and the Riveters concert at the Canora Composite School knew they were in for a treat, and the audience was kept cheering and laughing throughout the performance.

The McIntosh Crescent home of Mike and Maureen Strocen was destroyed by fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire that began in the garage of the Canora home and moved into the roof, but not before there was extensive water and smoke damage.

Among the Canora Composite School cast members of the peewee drama (Grade 6 students) group’s play The Man in the Bowler Hat were: Derek Barteski, Carley Ostafie, Rebecca Hort and Jill Gulka . The play was essentially a melodrama about a villain trying to steal the “Rajah Ruby” from the heroine, according to Principal Brent Castle.

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were requesting the public’s assistance regarding an incident of break-and-enter in the Village of Stenen where a number of items were stolen, including a 1998 Polaris Indy 500 Snowmobile, said Cpl. Burton Jones.

“It was exceptional, the number we had at the cenotaph,” said Rev. Andrew Piasta of St. Andrew The First Called Apostle Orthodox Church as he spoke about attendance at the Canora Remembrance Day service, despite cold temperatures and an active snowstorm.

With 18 members registered from centres such as Theodore, Swan River, Pelly, Preeceville, Canora, Sturgis and Norquay, the Tail Twisters 4-H Club held its reorganizational meeting at the Norquay School.

A great year for farmers spreads around the community

To have a great year in farming – at least as a grain producer – you need two things.

To start, Mother Nature has to co-operate with timely rains, warm temperatures without it getting so hot as to hurt the crop, and a fall where the weather allows the crop to be put in the bin in good condition.

For most of east central Saskatchewan, my home stomping grounds, that was generally the story of weather in 2022.

Then to have that really great year, you need good prices.

This might actually be a tougher condition to meet than the vagaries of weather. Prices might be strong for one crop, but very rarely are all crops valuable to the marketplace.

Well 2022 is the exception. When you hear of canola at $20 per bushel, it is honestly gasp-worthy news. It was not so many years ago farmers were tantalized by the thought

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prices might hit the $10 a bushel threshold.

With prices double that, and better varieties which have inched higher yields, it’s a good combination for sure.

And cereals are doing quite well too. When you hear $7-$8 per bushel for barley it’s a good year, unless you are a livestock producer who must deal with huge feed costs.

So this year I have had one farmer suggest the year is the best in his quarter century of running the farm, and another suggest that in the life of a farmer they might see five really good years, and 2022 will certainly be among the best of those. So farmers should have a good year financially,

not that all is rosy of course, with high input costs and huge equipment costs, but those would exist had yields been poor and prices low too.

Typically, a good year for farmers is a good year for the local economies of area communities. It is a chance to upgrade half tons and tractors, or opt for a higher capacity combine – although such purchases will depend on availability too.

That should be good news for small town Saskatchewan, at least in the east central area, where even the boxes under the Christmas tree might be a little larger on area farms.

In terms of Christmas it is usually said that

some cold weather and snow helps put people in the mood, and while the first week of November might be a tad too early, it certainly looks and feels like Santa’s time out there.

And of course the province is sending us some of our own money back in part so we see them less as a Grinch in our lives and as a little nudge in terms of who they want us to vote for – the party that gives us our money back – well $500 at least once.

While the motivation is more self-serving than the Saskatchewan Party will admit, it is at least money which will be spent for Christmas. It might just be keeping the heat and rent paid for some struggling against today’s high prices, but it will flow into the economy.

Led by the farm sector it could be a happy Christmas for business in spite of the pressures we feel on our budgets.

Making a holiday wish list of gift ideas for gardeners The Garden Grapevine

He’s making a list, checking it twice…if Santa has a “wish list” for gardeners, what do you think would be on it? Christmas is a month away…and if you have a gardener on your holiday list, here are some things that might make Santa’s list. Read on.

Gardening gloves are a good gift idea. I’m talking about the heavy-duty gloves made of leather or suede. At one point I had a leather pair of gardening gloves— they fit like a second skin and looked trim enough to wear to a tea party with the King. They were great little gloves, and I wore them until they were pathetic shreds and sadly had to be thrown out. Keith then bought me a pair of turquoise suede gloves which are now well broken in, and I don’t start any gardening work without them.

You know how gardeners are: if we’re not out in the garden, we’re reading about gardens. A great gardening book is a wonderful choice. I love looking at garden books with lots of pictures, because there’s great visual inspiration there…but for practical, working advice for prairie gardeners, look to books by or for Canadian gardeners. My favourite authors/gardeners are Marjorie Harris and Lyndon Penner, who both write wonderfully informative books, each with their own unique connections to the land. A great gift idea!

Another gift idea is a subscription to a gardening

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magazine, and what could be better than The Gardener magazine? It says on their site “The Gar dener is recognized as the best horticultural magazine for hardy Canadian growing conditions. Every issue contains expert gardening information to overcome the challenges of gardening in a climate with short growing seasons, difficult winters and unpredictable precipitation – conditions largely ignored by a lot of other gardening magazines. If we show it, you can grow it!”

Find out more at gardenermagazine.ca Our gardening conditions on the Prairies are unique, so a magazine that addresses those conditions is a perfect choice. Any gardener will eagerly watch the mailbox for the next issue.

Because a gardener is on a life-long, never-ending quest to acquire new and interesting and different

plants, another gift idea is a gift certificate from your local garden centre or a favourite seed catalogue. Then your gardener can choose the newest “plant of the moment” next spring. There’s always something new on the market, and we love to try them all!

A special planter is also a good choice. A beautiful clay planter is something that every gardener would enjoy but might not be something they would buy for themselves. But if it came from you, every time they look at it, they will think of you. Decorative stepping stones are another thing that gardeners might not splurge on for themselves, but still would love to have. Wind chimes add such a beautiful note to the garden; not only are their chimes very soothing, but many are beautiful to look at, like aerial sculptures in the garden. We once received some very special wind chimes from dear friends, now sadly gone, and those chimes are a very special part of our garden décor, reminding us of the gift of their friendship.

Another idea is a cozy flannel “gardening” shirt. First thing in the spring, or when fall arrives, it’s still too chilly to work outside without an extra layer, and nothing is cozier than a flannel shirt in a bright, cheerful plaid.

Santa should have a head-start with this list! Have a good day and have a happy week.

Our Resurrection and God’s life in us

Our pastor used a simple riddle to illustrate our belief in the Resurrection: “Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.”

Our Resurrection gets us to the other side.

It reminded me of a simple joke about crossing a stream. A call across the water: “How do I get to the other side?” And the reply: “You are on the other side.”

When it comes to the Resurrection, we are on the other side.

There is a beautiful story about love called A Box Full of Kisses.

“A man punished his three-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper when money was tight. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, ‘This is for you, Daddy.’

“In his rage when he saw that the box was empty, he yelled at her; ‘Don’t you know, when you give someone a present, there is supposed to be something inside?’

“With tears in her eyes the little girl cried: ‘Oh, Daddy, it’s not empty at all. I blew kisses into the box. They’re all for you, Daddy.’

“He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness. Only a short time later, an accident took the life of the child. Her father kept the gold box by

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his bed for many years, and, whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.”

There is a special gift we received as children and that is God’s Love. There is no reason we cannot still embrace that gift we received at baptism. Theologically we received God’s life in us and became children of God and brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ.

Like any sacrament, baptism makes visible an invisible reality. In other words, we use physical signs and rituals to express our experience of God and His grace in our lives. The symbols you see at a baptism include the following:

The physical actions of baptism express the deeper

and actual meaning of the sacrament. We die to sin and rise to new life in Jesus. Anointing with oil symbolizes the presence of the Holy Spirit in the temple of our body.

“All power in heaven and earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age,” (Matthew. 28:18-20).

Jesus is always with us through the indelible mark given to us at baptism, and later through the Holy Eucharist, so that our baptismal grace can be protected, nourished and become mature by God working through the other sacraments and the Church’s teachings.

Why did Jesus insist on John baptising him? First of all to show us that He is human, like us. Baptism also showed us his divinity. The appearance of the dove and the Father’s words endorse this: “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.”

And finally, through this baptism of Jesus and through our baptism, we are brothers and sisters of Christ, and we walk with God. God’s life is in us. This resurrected presence will stay with us. We are on the other side.

Strong season comes to an end for CCS volleyball team

The Canora Composite School Cougars senior boys volleyball team had their season come to an end on Nov. 19 after a tense regional tournament in Montmartre.

Canora competed in a series of three matches during the tournament.

The first match saw Canora senior boys win over Vibank , but then the Cougars lost the second match against Langenburg. The third and final match of the tournament for the Cougars was a loss against a combined Sturgis/ Preeceville team, which meant the season was over. CCS went undefeated during the conference tournament in Hudson Bay the previous weekend to

advance to regionals. Senior boys team member Nate Wolos stated, “It was great this year. We had lots of games and tournaments.”

The senior boys volleyball team is set to make a return next season. This was the first season with no COVID-19 restrictions for the team since before the pandemic.

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A murder mystery is underway in Moscow, Idaho after a tragic quadruple homicide. Four college students were found dead inside a college apartment. The coroner stated that it’s believed all four people were stabbed in their sleep. Two female students

survived the brutal attack as they were on a different floor of the complex than the victims. Police and the FBI have no leads on a possible suspect, but did say the attack was targeted. Investigators say the victims were stabbed sometime between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 and were dead by 4 a.m. The murder case caused some business owners in the community to shut down early, knowing that a suspect was on the loose.

Americans are coming to the realization that the country is prone to mass shootings, after a 22-yearold suspect launched a barrage of bullets at a LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado

Be ice smart this winter

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With the arrival of snow and colder temperatures, the Water Security Agency is reminding the public to ensure that ice is thick enough to safely walk, drive or snowmobile on.

“As people get ready to enjoy another season on the ice, their safety is always top of mind for the Government of Saskatchewan,” said Jeremy Cockrill, Minister Responsible for the Water

Security Agency. “We recommend checking ice thickness each and every time you venture on our provincial waters to ensure you are safe this winter.”

Ice thickness can be deceptive and unpredictable at times. It does not freeze at a uniform thickness and its strength can vary considerably from one area to another.

To be sure, check the ice thickness before you travel on it. As a

We are saddened by the death of Jeff Hill of Hyas. He was a trusted friend and help to my mother, Clarice Newman, when she lived in Hyas. With us living in BC then, that took worry off our minds as she lived alone. Jeff’s work was exemplary and he and mom also enjoyed playing crib. Then in recent years Jeff was there to help my husband’s mother, Eunice Bellows, with his usual care and concern. Someone you could always count on to help out. Both of our mothers were very thankful for him as were we. His meagre income came from the odd jobs that he did such as grass cutting, snow removal. etc.

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guideline, you need at least 10 cm (four inches) of ice to walk on, 20 cm (eight inches) to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 30 cm (12 inches) to drive a car or light truck on, and more than 30 cm (12 inches) to support a heavy truck.

Springs, Colorado. At least five people were killed in the attack and as many as 25 were injured. The suspect was apprehended by two patrons at the bar until police arrived and arrested the perpetrator. The community is calling the shooting an act of hate against the gay community. This isn’t the first time the LGBTQ+ community became the targets of brutal attacks. In June of 2016, a total of 49 people were shot and killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida by an ISIS attacker. More recently in June of 2022, a shooting at a gay bar in Oslo, Norway left two dead ahead of the city’s Pride parade.

An excellent season for the CCS Cougars senior boys basketball team ended at regionals in Montmartre on Nov. 19. Team members in the photo, from left, are (back row) Coach Ally Rock, Jackson Krotenko, Bronson Heshka, Lucas Latham, Nate Wolos, Hunter Lamb, Mathew Makowsky and Coach Jody Kowalyshyn; and (front) Everett Paley, Logan Lewchuk, Toby Olynyk, and Porter Wolkowski.

Guidelines are provided to help individuals decide whether to venture onto the ice. Thickness is just one consideration when evaluating ice safety. Clear, hard ice is the only ice recommended for travel.

Ice should be

re-evaluated on every date visited, even if it was safe on a previous date.

The date that ice becomes safe at a site varies from year-over-year requiring the verification of the thickness each year as opposed to relying on past experiences.

Also avoid ice that:

• looks slushy;

• has thawed, then froze again;

• is near moving water;

• is layered, caused by sudden temperature changes; or

• has structures on it, such as pressure ridges.

Music of Twin Flames lights up Canora concert

“We were just on a campfire playing tunes with the production team, she popped into a song I was singing, the harmonies were instant and we eventually got together.”

Ever since that first chance meeting during the taping an APTN TV program about eight years ago, Jaaji (YAAH’YEE) and his future wife Chelsey June recognized that something special happened when they sang together.

Now touring and recording together as Twin Flames, the audience of 72 at the Canora Arts Council concert at Canora Composite School on Nov. 8 had the opportunity to experience the unique music and storytelling of this talented, awardwinning duo.

Audience comments included: “Great presentation and beautiful sound,” “It sounded like more than two people on stage,” “Enjoyable and informative storytelling,” and “Great concert, amazing talent; connected well with the audience.”

“We showcased in 2019 but then there was the pandemic interruption,” said Chelsey. “We’re so happy to finally be here.”

She grew up in the

Ottawa/Gatineau area with her mother who was from Maniwaki and spent her childhood surrounded by music. It was this early introduction to a wide variety of songs that helped shape her unique sound and style. She is a proud Indigenous woman with Métis, Algonquin and Cree heritage, and is an advocate for mental health, healthy relationships, and sober living.

Jaaji is an Inuit name derived from the English name George. He grew up in a small community called Quaqtaq in Northern Nunavik where

he was raised by his grandparents with the traditional ways of the Inuit.

Jaaji spent his summers as a child with his biological father in Kahnawake, a reserve of the traditionally Iroquoian-speaking Mohawk nation on the south shore of the St.

Lawrence River. He was raised in two different worlds and cultures. He is an advocate for language revitalization and preservation, passionate about including the Inuktitut language in his songs.

Jaaji admitted to the Canora audience that he was somewhat envious of

the large amount of snow on the ground when they arrived to prepare for the concert.

“This weather reminds me of back home, but in Nunavik we don’t have this much snow yet,” he said. “This would be great for snowmobiling.”

In addition to their delightful vocal harmonies, Chelsen and Jaaji are also accomplished musicians. He plays acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, floor stomp and harmonica; while she excels on the traditional hand drum and the haunting Native American flute, known as

the spirit flute in Canada.

The duo writes most of their own music, which was on full display during the Canora concert. Their songs combine the languages of English, French and Inuktitut.

“Ancestry is a huge part of our music,” said Jaaji. “It’s who we are. We have a story to tell about where we come from. It’s not about being black or white, but being home, who you are. We shouldn’t be separated- by colour, class, religion and so on. My ancestors were not aware of barriers like that.”

The opening song of the Canora concert was So Qaigit, or Come Talk with Me. It’s all about the importance of communication, especially during this time of truth and reconciliation in Canada. Chelsey and Jaaji are strong believers in the importance of promoting good mental health, and doing their best to reverse the deadly trend of suicides in his homeland, and other parts of the country as well.

The second number, Plane Song, was written by Chelsey. It had a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

The music of Twin Flames is enhanced by Chelsey Juneʼs mastery of the haunting Native American flute, known as the spirit flute in Canada.

The husband-and-wife team of Chelsey June and Jaaji (YAAH ʼ-YEE) brought their skilled musicianship, effortless harmonies and captivating storytelling to Canora on Nov.8

Music of Twin Flames lights up Canora concert

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“Unfortunately, because of residential schools, a lot of Indigenous people feel a loss of identity. For me, I’m proud of all the cultures that make up who I am,” she said.

One of the most memorable, and probably the saddest song of the evening was Porchlight , written about an experience in 2015. The duo met a man who asked if they would pose for a photo with him and his sister. But he only had an old

photo of her, since she had been missing for over 20 years.

The lyrics to the song include: “I leave the porchlight on, just in case. “I call your name to this day, wish you were home beside me.”

The man explained that he takes his sister’s photo with him everywhere he goes to keep her memory alive, hoping that she’ll be found.

“Our way of processing this was to write this song,” said Chelsey. “We sent it out to this man to honour his sister’s memory, and he is now using it in his ongoing

campaign to find her.”

Twin Flames music ranges from soulful ballads to the occasional uptempo rock-influenced number, including Native by Nature, which emphasizes the importance of being proud of your heritage.

Nunaga, or My Home/ My Land was written by Jaaji before meeting his future wife, and had significant success for him while he was a solo artist. However, hearing the song complete with their enchanting two-part harmonies, it was hard to imagine it being performed any other way.

Similar to almost

every other musical act, they found it hard to cope in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But they eventually came up with innovative ways to promote themes they are passionate about, including education and mental health, especially among young people.

“We were trying to finish an album at the time,” recalled Jaaji. “We found ways to make it work, got an arts council grant to build a home stage, did up to three shows online a day. It was a lot of fun. We provide music and culture to schools, which went nation-wide eventually.”

Before he decided to devote himself to music fulltime, Jaaji was a police officer. Some may find that an odd career move, but he said there is a significant similarity between the two.

“Policing and music are all about helping others. Unfortunately, politics got in the way of police work sometimes.”

The husband-and-wife duo feel rewarded that their work has had positive effects on the lives of listeners.

“People will tell us, ‘Your music saved my life.’ We really appreciate that,” said Jaaji. “I had a younger brother

who gave up on life. The Arctic has the highest suicide rate in the world. We’re very passionate about reducing that, but we’re not miracle workers.”

He has a unique way of explaining the joy of performing for a live audience, and the energy that flows to and from the stage.

“It feels like we’re having a conversation with an old tree. The roots are there, it’s very peaceful. On stage, it’s like the wind blowing through the leaves and reaching the crowd. The relationship with the listener is uplifting, magical.”

U13 Cobras look good in home Canora tournament

“You’d never know it by Canora’s record of one win, one regulation loss, and one shootout loss,” but the U13 Cobras played well during their home tournament in Canora on Nov. 12-13 according to Coach Terry Demchuk.

“Our team played a very good team-oriented brand of hockey.”

Canora’s first game of the day on Saturday was a 3-2 loss to Oxbow. The Cobras trailed 3-0 after two periods, unfortunately a furious third period rally just ran out of time.

Zarin Godhe scored both third period goals, with assists from Cameron Sznerch, Ashton Strelioff and Emmet Demchuk.

With the loss, the Cobras moved to the B

side of the tournament, where the Preeceville Pats provided the next opposition late in the day on Saturday. Zarin Godhe got Canora on the scoreboard with an unassisted goal in the first period, but the Cobras went into the third trailing 4-1. Strong team play lead to a successful comeback, with four third-period goals and an improbable 5-4 win. Kasen Heshka and Ryea Harper scored to narrow the gap to one. Chloe Doogan scored with 1:21 left to tie the score. And just when it was looking like the game was going to overtime, Zarin Godhe potted the winner with only 22 seconds remaining.

Declan Friesen and Shiloh Leson were the

Forechecking pressure by Ryea Harper and her Canora teammates made life miserable for Oxbow defenders.

top playmakers with two assists each. Other helpers came from Rowyn Johnson and Ashton Friesen.

The big comeback

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During the opening game of the U1 3 hockey tournament in Canora on Nov. 12, Zarin Godhe made a slick deke around the Oxbow goalie to score his second goal of the game.

earned the Cobras a spot in the B final against the Moosomin Rangers. The Rangers started fast, and had a 4-0 lead by the second period. But Wade

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Sister

AVERY PROCYSHEN

June 1, 1940 – November 25, 2005

There is a bridge of memories from here to HEAVEN above That keeps you very close to me It is called the “BRIDGE OF LOVE” As time goes by without you And the days turn into years They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears To me you were so special What more is there to say Except to wish with all my heart That you were here today If tears could build a stairway And precious memories a lane I would walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again.

VICH AYA PAMYAT – Eternal Memory Forever loved and deeply missed by Your loving wife

Sonia Caroline Prychak

There is an open gate at the end of the road Through which each one must go alone And then in a light we cannot see Our Father claims HIS own Beyond the gate ou loved one Finds happiness and rest And there is comfort in th hought That a loving God knows best Ours is just a simple prayer God Bless and keep her in HIS care Deep in our heart she will always stay Loved and remembered every day.

VICHNAYA PAMYAT – Eternal Memory Lovingly remembered and sadly missed By your sisters Adeline and Sylvia.

Vangen got the Cobras on the scoreboard before the second intermission, assisted by Declan Friesen. Early in the third, Canora closed the gap to

one with goals by Tessica Mydonick, assisted by Cameron Sznerch, and Declan Friesen, assisted by Wade Vangen. Moosomin

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Sister

VIOLET WASYLIW

August 19, 1936 – November 18, 2018

Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard, she is ever so near Still loved, still missed and ever dear Please God forgive a silent tear A constant wish that she were here Others are taken this we know But she was our sister and we miss her so Within our hearts her memory is kept To love, to cherish and never forget.

VICHNAYA PAMYAT – Eternal Memory

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed By your sisters Adeline & Sylvia

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CHARUK, Frances - With great sadness, the family of the late Frances Charuk announce her passing at the Wadena Hospital, Wadena, SK, on November 18, 2022, at the age of 93 years. On September 27, 1929, Frances, along with her twin sister Mary, were born to Michael and Pauline (nee Shushetsky) Loshka of the Olesha District. Frances was one of eight siblings, Frank, Rose, Joe, Mary, Bernice, Jeanette, and Larry. She attended Dydland School completing grade nine and was always quite proficient in Math. In May 1951, Frances married Harry Charuk from the Tiny area. Together, they raised five children, Larry, Sonia, Nick, Ken, and Craig. Frances and Harry lived and farmed north of Tiny until 1984. That fall, Frances and Harry, along with their son Nick, moved to their brand-new house in Canora, SK. While enjoying retirement in Canora, Frances and Harry always had their doors open to any company that took the time to stop in. You definitely weren’t leaving until you had some sort of home cooked meal. Frances always kept herself busy baking, canning, and preserving. Almost everything that she served on the kitchen table was homemade, except for some fruits and deli meat. During the winter months, Frances, Harry, and Nick actively bowled in the Bowling League at the Canora Mall. Frances brought a few trophies home! They always loved having company come over to play Canasta. Canasta was either at the Charuk house or at one of the other family or friends houses at least three times a week. After every fun evening with friends or family playing cards, everyone enjoyed a nice big lunch and coffee. During the summer months Frances enjoyed her garden. There usually wasn’t any area that didn’t have some type of plant growing. She always waiting patiently watching her apple, saskatoon and cranberry trees blooming and growing. Picking all the fruit was Frances’ most enjoyable time. Every apple that wasn’t given away went into a pie or was cooked and frozen as a sauce. Frances especially loved those Highbush Cranberries. She picked every one of the berries and turned them into a boiled juice. Every morning she would have her glass of cranberry juice, (there, now you know her secret to a healthy, long life!) Frances also enjoyed quilting. Every family has one of her homemade quilts.In the summer of 2004, Harry passed away. Frances continued looking after Nick and herself in their big house. Nick and Frances continued their routine of welcoming any company popping over and daily coffee get-togethers at the local coffee shops. Frances and Nick were always together. Many remember the time they were travelling to Yorkton with her big white car and the police stopped her for travelling over 110 km per hour. She was about 88 at the time. When the officer came to the window, Frances looked at him wondering what the problem was. She got a ticket! With support from Canora Home Care, Frances was able to continue looking after Nick until January 2019, when he became a resident of the Canora Gateway Lodge. With the fantastic help from the Canora Homecare staff, Meals on Wheels, and family support, Frances was able to continue living in her home until the summer of 2021. She then joined Nick at the Canora Gateway Lodge. Frances was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Pauline; husband, Harry; siblings: Frank, Bernice, Mary, Rose, and Joe. She is survived by her two remaining siblings, Jeanette and Larry; her children: Larry (Debra), Sonia (Will), Nick, Ken (Bev), and Craig (Becky); her thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. A Prayer Service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Gateway Lodge Auxiliary, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Frances Charuk. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

IN MEMORIAM

PROCYSHEN: In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law and uncle, Avery, who passed away November 25th, 2005

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of the ones we loved so much

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Charles, Tricia, Kevin, Honour and Paiton

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The family of the late Conrad Fullawka wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended the funeral. Thank You to Father Kuruvilla and Leson’s Funeral Home for your support and guidance.Thank you to the CWL ladies for lunch. A special Thank You to all the friends and relatives who supported u, it was greatly appreciated. Thank You from Conrad’s sisters Christine, Regina and Rita.

Tracy Alice Thomas Deceased Sept 14 (not Sept 15) 2022. On behalf of the Brooks, Burns, Heshka family, we give thanks to family and friends for the donations for Bronson. We appreciate Hal and Kathy for the lunch and the donation to Pater Mavis Watson. May God be with You. Penny Brooks

SPELAY, Joyce - It is with great sadness we share the passing of Joyce, our beautiful Wife, Mother and Baba, on November 11, 2022, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce Lucille Spelay was born to Mike and Mary (Rudnitski) Tulik at the Canora Hospital. She attended elementary school at Monastyr School, which was only 200 yards from her home, and then onto high school in Buchanan and Canora Composite School. Joyce started her career at J & K Shoes and Canora Union Hospital. On October 10, 1964, Joyce married Michael Spelay at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. They started their life together residing at Wysla School teacherage, then Mikado, and finally settling in Canora, where she stayed home to raise their young family. In 1980, she re-entered the workforce and started her 20-year career with CIBC. After a short retirement, she returned to work for 10 years with the Canora Gateway Coop as an Administrative Assistant. Joyce and Michael were blessed with 1 son and 4 daughters. Joyce was a loving, caring and devoted Mother, Wife and Baba. The most important thing to her was family, whom she loved unconditionally. Joyce proudly watched her children and grandchildren in their activities, playing sports, dancing, and performing. She looked forward to attending as many activities as she could in-person and watched online when unable to be there. She was our biggest cheerleader. Joyce enjoyed gardening, canning, knitting, sewing, cooking and baking. Her grandchildren always said nothing tasted better than when Baba made it. Joyce always travelled with a box of home baked goodies when coming for visits and would have a full meal ready to eat at a moment’s notice. She loved dancing, country music, playing crokinole, going for walks, spending time with friends and neighbours and later in life, going fishing. Joyce also enjoyed sports, playing softball, curling, bowling and golf. She was thrilled to score an eagle on a Par 4 at the Ladies’ Golf Tournament in Canora in 2004. Joyce attended many concerts, Rider games and Grey Cups. Joyce and Michael went to several NHL games and travelled to watch their favorite curling teams in the Scotties and Briers. Joyce was active in her community, volunteering her time wherever she was needed. She served as President of the Canora Aquatic Club, Chairperson of the Starlites Precision Skating Club, Secretary with the UCWL and the Ukrainian Catholic Parish. Joyce loved an adventure and enjoyed traveling to LA, San Francisco, Disneyland, San Diego, Mexico, BC and Ontario. Going to the Grand Cayman Islands to visit Murray was a very special holiday. After Joyce’s cancer diagnosis in 2020, she chose not to share details with many, but rather, surrounded herself with positivity, love, and laughter, cherishing the precious time with family and friends. Joyce was determined to defeat the odds and her strength, resilience, humour and good nature helped to encourage her through many hurdles along the way. Joyce’s faith did not waiver and she carried herself gracefully until her passing. A very special thank you to Dr. Andries Van Heerden and the care team at the Canora Hospital and Palliative Care Unit. Joyce was treated with dignity and respect, and she was extremely grateful for the compassionate care she received. Joyce will be lovingly remembered, greatly missed and forever in our hearts. She was such a bright light - her sparkling personality and laughter ALWAYS filled the room. Caring Wife, Mother, Baba, Sister, Cousin, Aunt and Friend to many. We are forever grateful for the time we had with her and will cherish the many beautiful memories. Joyce is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael; children Murray (Cheri; Kyle, Deanna); Debra (Michael; Brett & Patricia, Jillana); Michele (Mark; Riel); Denall (Doug; Dylan, Leah) and Janna (Kale, Eva). She is also survived by sister Betty (Gerry) Karpovich, brother Ernie (Elenor) Tulik, sister Jeanette (Alex) Pobran, brother-in-law, Chester Zawada, and their families. Michael’s family, brother-in-law Dennis Spelay, sister-in-law Trudy Spelay, brother-in-law David (Faye) Spelay, and sister-in-law Mildred Spelay and their families. Joyce is predeceased by her parents Mike and Mary Tulik, sister Nancy (Laurent) LaPerle, brother Norman (Myrna) Tulik and sister Sonya Zawada, as well as her Goddaughter, Tracy Pobran; Michael’s family, parents-in-law Nick and Pauline Spelay, brotherin-law John Spelay and sister-in-law Rozella Spelay. A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday November 19, 2022, from Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, SK, with Very Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac as Celebrant. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary-Palliative Care Unit, as tokens of remembrance in memory of Joyce Spelay. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca.

Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

We would like to express our heart felt thanks to our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness shown in the death of Adeline Horkoff. For the beautiful flowers, food, prayers, cards and phone calls. For the donations to the cancer society. We will be forever grateful. Thanks to the pallbearers. Thanks to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for the excellent care Adeline received when she was a patient there. A special thanks to Jim Veregin for looking after the farm while I was away in Saskatoon. It was very much appreciated. Thanks to Nadia Reiben for doing the funeral service. Thanks to Arlene Tataryn for looking after the lunch. Thanks to the staff of Wolkowski Funeral Service of Kamsack for their excellent care given to our family. May God Bless You.

Danny Horkoff and Family.

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U13 Cobras look good in home Canora tournament

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 clung to the narrow lead, but the Cobras pulled the goalie and Zarin Godhe found the back of the net with the tying goal with only 27 seconds left,, assisted by Rowyn Johnson, sending the game to overtime at 4-4.

The 10-minute overtime period solved nothing. A shootout was required to decide the outcome, with Moosomin coming out on top to win the B-side championship.

Goalies Mason Reine and Ty Northrup shared time between the pipes over the weekend, and both played well, according to Coach Demchuk, who was pleased with his team’s

effort over the weekend.

“Everyone contributed a lot of cycling the puck down low behind the goal line. We did a lot of passing and good back checking. A quick look at the scoresheets so far this year looks like every player on the team has at least one point e ach after four games.”

Demchuk said the strong team play so far this season includes both netminders.

“The fact that both goalies can shut the door and give this team a chance for these comebacks speaks to the character of every player on this team. Starting the season with four comeback games, three tournament and one league game, that resulted in two wins, a shootout overtime loss and a one-goal regulation loss should only prove to our players that they are capable of working their way back and never give up.”

From the results of games so far this season, Demchuk said the players need to compete harder earlier in games.

“This is a close-knit team and they all stick together and play for each other. This weekend marks the first home tournament this team was able to have together since IP hockey. We have to thank all the parents, the head organizer Cindy Wolkowski and the team manager Jaimie Johnson. These people allow us as coaches just to work with these kids so they

can be competitive and have fun.

“I must say, you can see it on their faces that whether they win or lose, they are an exciting team to watch and haven’t been out of anything yet. I have coached for roughly 20 years from house league to AA, and teams that never give up are the most fun to be around. Overall, I believe these ‘Cardiac Kids’ have had a great start to their year,” concluded Demchuk.

Canora’s next home game is Dec. 17 versus the Melville Millionaires.

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Canora

win wild home opener against Cote

For hockey fans who enjoy seeing plenty of goals and fast, end-toend action, the Canora Civic Centre was the place to be on Saturday night. In their home opener for the 2022/23 Sask East Hockey League season, the Canora Cobras outlasted the visiting Cote Selects 9-8.

In spite of the win, Cobras’ Coach Darren Scwartz was not overly impressed with the play of his team. “

“I wasn’t pleased with our effort,” said Schwartz. “After a strong all-around effort in Rocanville against the defending league champions last weekend in a game that we could have won, we played run-andgun against Cote. We have to play a good team game and we didn’t. We were very lucky to win.”

Schwartz was impressed by the level of

talent on the Cote squad.

“They’re getting better and better as the season goes on. If they continue to work hard, they’re going to be very tough to beat by the end of the season.”

In addition to the 17 total goals, the Selects scored three short-handed goals, which is rare in any level of hockey.

Cote took a 3-2 lead about half-way through the first period, but the Cobras scored two late goals to go ahead 4-3 by the intermission.

“We played more of a structured game early in the second period, but we just kept letting them back in it,” said Schwartz.

The Cobras took a 7-4 lead early in the second. But two goals by Cote on a two-man advantage tied the score at 7-7 going into the third.

In the final period,

Colby Jacob scored a late goal to end the scoring and the Cobras hung on for the win.

The Cobras outshot Cote 35-33.

In addition to their three shorthanded goals, the Selects were three for seven on the power play. Canora scored once in nine power play opportunities.

For the winners, Sean Kolodziejski of Hyas led the offence with two goals and an assist. Skyler Hladun also scored twice. Cole Rathgeber, Troy Zulyniak, and Ayden Tawiyako each chipped in with a goal and an assist. Bryce Pelechaty of Canora was the other goal scorer. Casey Mydonick of Canora led the playmakers with two assists

For the Selects, Zack McGriskin and Brennan Watson contributed

Cobras goalie Ty Northrop made a number of big saves to keep the game close and give her teammates the chance for a comeback.

Caden Doogan quickly wheeled the puck away from the Canora net and Oxbow forecheckers.

Canora Cobras win wild home opener against Cote

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 two goals and an assist each, while Terrain Cote had a goal and two assists. Brooks Cochrane added a goal and an assist. Other goals came from the sticks of Chris Cochrane and J.J. Fofonoff. Kailum Gervais chipped in with two assists.

Even though, as a coach, Schwartz wasn’t

happy with Canora’s style of play against the Selects, he said a number of fans told him that they enjoyed all the goals and the wide open hockey. Attendance for the home opener was 328.

“It was nice to see so many fans having a good time, even if it was hard on the coach,” said Schwartz. “But if we play

more of a disciplined and structured game in the future, we’ll be hard to beat.”

The Cobras’ next game is at the Canora Civic Centre on Saturday against the visiting Wapella Blackhawks, while Cote travels to Rocanville to face the defending league champion Tigers.

We honour the victims and survivors of the Holodomor, the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-33.

May their memories be eternal.

Bryce Pelechaty of Canora pulled away from a Cote Selects defender and scored on Saturday.

One of the leaders of the Cobrasʼ offence was Sean Kolodziejski of Hyas, who scored two goals and had a number of other excellent scoring chances.

Skyler Hladun of Langenburg ripped this slap shot past the Cote goalie in the first period, and added another goal in the third.

The Cobras fought to protect their net against the determined Cote attack.

Grady Wolkowski of Canora carried the puck into the Cote end to set up a scoring opportunity.