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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 • Volume 83, Number 40

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Kindergarten students show off creative skills on Family Day

During Kindergarten Family Day at CJES on October 12, students showed their writing and drawing skills with help from family members, including the Kondratoff family. Family members, from left, were: Nolan, Isabelle (kindergarten), Emily (8 months) and Taunya. See the story on Page 2.

Canora resident elected as new Saskatchewan NDP president Linda Osachoff of Canora was elected by acclamation as the Saskatchewan NDP president at the Saskatchewan NDP Annual Convention in Saskatoon on October 12 to 14.

“I’m thrilled to be the new president and I am the first president from outside Saskatoon and Regina in quite some time,” said Osachoff. “Our executive became more inclusive as well, creating room for two more vice-presidents from outside the major urban centres.”

Osachoff said her extensive experience in a number of senior leadership positions in various organizations will be valuable in her new position.

“My term is for two years and the annual convention where I was acclaimed really was the unofficial kick-off to the next election scheduled for 2020,” she said.

“I see my role as providing efficient, inclusive, leadership to our executive and our provincial council. I want to bring people together.

“I want to be a presence in local constituency ridings and help prepare them for the upcoming election, which I believe to be the most important in a generation. And I want to support our leader, Ryan Meili and our caucus, in the great work they are doing, and the larger work ahead.”

Osachoff, a long-time resident of Canora, said she expects to call upon her rural background to help improve the performance of the NDP in rural areas.

“We have some work to do to return rural seats to the NDP,” she said. “I believe Ryan and his team are on the right track. It’s about community building, bringing people together.

The announcements about ReNew Saskatchewan and discussions about ways to bring STC (Saskatchewan Transportation Company) back are just the beginning.

So many of our delegates were from rural and northern Saskatchewan and are really being hit personally by the lack of public

transportation. A $15 per hour minimum wage and Pharmacare were also policy items that were discussed at the convention.

“Rural communities have many of the same concerns as their urban and northern neighbours, including: infrastructure, health care, education and others. The Ag and Rural Committee, formed within the last couple of years, has done an amazing role of creating outreach, talking to folks, and bringing those concerns back to the party.

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Linda Osachoff of Canora was acclaimed as the new president of the Saskatchewan NDP at the The Saskatchewan NDP Annual Convention in Saskatoon on October 12 to 14. Photographed after her speech to the convention, Osachoff was flanked by Dave McGrane, outgoing president, and his daughter Anne.

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Kindergarten students celebrate Family Day Kindergarten Family Day was held at CJES (Canora Junior Elementary School) on October 12.

“Kindergarten Family Days provide opportunities for Kindergarten students and their family members

Meagan Yagelniski and her daughter Scarlet Karcha wrote a poem and drew a picture about their family during Kindergarten Family Day at CJES (Canora Composite School) on October 12.

to participate in school activities together,” said Darla Zayshley, teacher.

“This year’s Family Day

focused on getting to know our Kindergarten families.

Each Kindergarten family drew a picture and wrote a

Drew Kitchen and his father Colin worked together on writing their family poem and drawing a picture.

poem about their family.”

These pictures and poems along with a number of family photos will be

displayed on a “Meet Our Kindergarten Families” bulletin board at CJES, said Zayshley.

Cora Tomcala, left, worked on her family’s project with her mother Isabelle and her sister Lily, 2 years.

Farmers take advantage of warm harvest weather Improving weather and n e a r s u m m e r- l i k e t e m peratures as the week progressed allowed farmers in the Norquay/Canora/ Preeceville/Kamsack region to make significant progress in the seemingly neverending harvest of 2018, said Liam O’Halloran, Prairie Soils agronomy manager, on Friday.

The week had an unpleasant beginning for farmers in

the Kamsack/Pelly region, as many saw snow on the ground for a few days. But that snow has since disappeared, and many farmers across the Norquay/Canora/ Preeceville/Kamsack area have been able to get back to harvesting, said O’Halloran.

He estimates that 75 to 85 per cent of the harvest is complete across the region.

Crop yields have been good for most, but quality has

declined somewhat after the lengthy stretch of cool, wet weather.

The wheat harvest is for the most part complete, while there is still about 10 to 20 per cent of the canola crop left to be harvested.

Most of the canola crop still in the field is in windrows, since the standing crop dried out relatively quickly once the warm weather showed up, and

much of it went into the bin without needing any drying, said O’Halloran. But he expects many farmers with canola still in windrows will be making full use of their dryers as harvest continues.

From what he’s hearing from farmers, straight cutting of canola should more common next year. Those who tried it this year seem to be pleased with it, and

many others have expressed interest in trying it for the first time on a limited number of acres in 2019.

Wi t h t h e l a t e n e s s o f the harvest, it’s been an especially busy time for farmers. Many have found themselves applying anhydrous fertilizer on harvested land in the mornings, and then rushing over to the combines in the afternoon as conditions become dry

enough to harvest.

If the warm, dry weather continues for another week, most farmers across the region should be able to wrap up their harvest, said O’Halloran.

He encourages farmers to make plans for 2019 and book their seed supply as soon as harvest is complete, to ensure they get the variety they want and the best possible price.

Free flu vaccine available across the province Saskatchewan residents were to have free flu shots available starting October 22 at public health clinics, local pharmacies, and some physician and Nurse Practitioner offices, according to a release from the Saskatchewan government.

“Influenza can cause serious illness and may lead to complications, hospitalization and even death,” said Dr. Saqib Shahab, S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s C h i e f Medical Health Officer.

“Don’t wait. Get your flu shot early in the season to protect yourself, your family

and those to whom you provide care.”

Flu shots are recom mended for those at higher risk, including seniors, people with underlying chronic health conditions, children under five, and pregnant women, said the release. Seniors often have chronic health conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes and weaker immune systems, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complications from influenza.

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program offers the injectable vaccine, which provides protection against four different flu virus strains most likely to circulate this season.

This year the province is providing Fluzone® High Dose vaccine for long-term-care residents 65 and older. This vaccine offers improved protection for seniors, especially the elderly according to the release. Also, starting this year the role of pharmacists has been expanded to allow them to administer the free flu shot to residents five years and older, during home

visits, and in congregate living settings.

Children under five and non-Saskatchewan residents can be vaccinated at a public health clinic. To find out where and when to get a flu shot, call your public health office or HealthLine 811, or visit www.4flu.ca for a complete listing and schedule of public flu clinics.

For a list of pharmacies that provide the free flu shot, check the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan website at www.skpharmacists.ca/ patients/flu-shots or ask

your local pharmacy if they offer it.

M o r e t h a n 3 4 0 p h a rmacies will offer free flu vaccinations this season.

Information on influenza immunization in Saskatchewan

is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/flu.

For advice on influenza symptoms and when to seek care, call HealthLine 811 or visit www.healthlineonline. ca.

Osachoff ready for new role with NDP Continued from Front Page and businesses.

She said she looks forward to working with Meili in bringing people together.

“It’s great to see a leader who not only keeps government accountable through his role as Leader of the Opposition, but offers practical, concrete solutions to so many of the issues we see today.

I think people are tired of

polarized politics; either being for or against an issue.

They want to see a roadmap, a plan, a pragmatic way of moving forward.

“I am sensing a shift and ever growing desire for change. Fiscal responsibility. Building a healthier society from the ground up.

Opportunity. Sustainability.

I am proud and excited to be a part of this movement,” Osachoff concluded.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. at the Golf Course Club House.

Anyone with an interest in the sport of snowmobiling is encouraged to attend.

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Town Council discusses upcoming Winter Lights Festival parade route A petition requesting the re-opening of a back lane near Gateway Co-op and the proposed Winter Lights Festival parade route were among the items of concern to town council at its regular meeting on October 16.

Edith Kotzer, George S t i n k a , L e o R a k o c h y, Alfredo Converso, Peter Wiebe, Bernice Rakochy and Elsie Carsten met with council to discuss and present a petition requesting the re-opening of the back

lane from Fourth Street to the Gateway Co-op location.

Council approved the Winter Lights Festival proposed parade route as presented, with entrants gathering on Centre Avenue East, travelling west to Main Street, north on Main Street to Eighth Avenue, east on Eighth Avenue East to Third Street, north on Third Street to Railway Avenue, west on Railway Avenue to Main Street and

south on Main Street to King George Park.

Council authorized the use of a location along Pacific Street (Block 74, Plan Z5383), the same location as last year, for a fireworks display on November 30 in conjunction with the Winter Lights Festival.

Council suspended its regular meeting and opened a public hearing regarding the discretionary use of a home occupation

at 348 Mary Street (Lot 10, Block 229, Plan CI4690.)

No written or personal representations were received.

Council closed the public hearing regarding the discretionary use of a home occupation at 348 Mary Street.

Council approved the discretionary use of a home occupation at 348 Mary Street.

Council stayed the order to remedy issued to Doug

a n d S a n d r a Tr e g a r t h e n at 201 First Avenue West requiring the removal of an accessory building; provided a building permit application for the building is submitted by October 31 and obtained no later than November 16.

Council contributed $225 to Canora Minor Hockey towards the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game to be held in November.

Council tabled the

request of Canora Golf and Country Club for reimbursement of $393 in water pump rental costs incurred in May. Council adopted the Wa t e r w o r k s Q u a l i t y Assurance and Control Policy.

Council adopted the Waterworks Emergency Response Plan.

A bylaw to close a back lane adjacent to Pacific Street was introduced, read three times and adopted.

Canora RCMP to increase focus on traffic enforcement Cst. Robert Gatenby RCMP “F” Division Canora Detachment The Canora/Sturgis

RCMP members are preparing citizens in the area for increased traffic enforcement.

The increased traffic enforcement will be targeting speeding, seatbelt violations, stop sign violations,

and distracted driving offences. Locations of increased traffic enforcement will be chosen based on

previous traffic enforcement statistics and where there have been numerous complaints of driving offences.

The goal of the increased traffic enforcement will be to create safer roads in the community.

Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Week Dustin Duncan, environment minister, had proclaimed October 15 to 21 as Waste Reduction Week in Saskatchewan.

Throughout the week, people were encouraged to find innovative ideas and solutions to become more environmentally conscious, said a release from the ministry of the environment. In its 17th year, Waste Reduction

Week continued to highlight the importance of waste reduction, conservation and recycling, as well as the positive impact living green has on our environment.

“Waste Reduction Week is a chance to celebrate Saskatchewan’s achievements in developing successful recycling programs and waste management systems,” Duncan said.

O v e r t h e p a s t y e a r, Saskatchewan has made progress on a number of waste stewardship and recycling initiatives. Earlier this year, a program for the responsible management of used grain bags was launched, the first of its kind in Canada. The waste electronics program was expanded to include more items, such as microwave

ovens, GPS units and game consoles, the release said.

The Saskatchewan government is also continuing to work toward a program for household hazardous waste.

E a c h y e a r , S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s Wa s t e Reduction Week is proclaimed in conjunction with Waste Reduction Week in

Canada. The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) coordinates provincial involvement with the national campaign.

“Waste Reduction Week is an opportunity for everyone in Canada to focus on reducing, reusing and recycling,” said Joanne Fedyk, Saskatchewan Waste

Reduction Council (SWRC) executive director. “The SWRC supports new provincial programs, such as the one being planned for household hazardous waste that will give Saskatchewan residents more options for keeping materials out of landfills.”

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Perspective

LOOKING BACK...

A Decade Ago Canora RCMP members were investigating an incident of break, enter and theft that occurred at the Canada Post Office in Canora. Entry was gained from the lobby into the rear portion of the building by forcing open a door, said Brad Gabora, a member of the post office staff. ***** Hannah Keinick-Wallis tried on a fireman’s helmet, with the help of Nolan Kuruliak, the public education officer for the Canora fire department, when the Canora preKindergarten class toured the Canora fire hall. ***** A wetland near Buchanan was officially named “Buchanan Mill Pond” to commemorate the history and development of the village and its Doukhobor heritage. The name was proposed by Jonathan J. Kalmakoff, a former Canora resident living in Regina. ***** More than 150 persons attended the Canora fire department’s annual Fireman’s pancake breakfast at the fire hall, said Darcy Rewakowsky, fire chief. ***** Canora and the First Nations communities of Keeseekoose and Cote were included when search warrants were executed and individuals arrested in 17 communities across southern Saskatchewan, according to an RCMP release. ***** Rick Kozmanuik, chief financial officer, and Gary Skjerven, manager of lending, enjoyed a cup of coffee with clients on Credit Union Day.

Legalized pot more of a future problem So marijuana became legal in Canada last week.

It likely hasn’t changed your life much.

Most people (an estimated 85 per cent) have either never smoked pot or smoked only on an experimental basis.

As such, most of you are unlikely to be impacted by federal and provincial laws and rules governing marijuana as a legal substance.

Strict laws and rules may be disincentive enough to keep non-users from becoming users.

As is the case with alcohol, you have to be 19 years old.

While debate during the Saskatchewan Party leadership did discuss increasing the legal age to 25 years, it was decided it should be the same as the current legal drinking age in this province.

The question is: Will those 18 years and under be more enticed to use marijuana in the future because of last week’s legalization? (More on that in a moment.)

First, though, consider the disincentives there are for non-users to ever become users.

There are no stores yet open in Saskatchewan, but there will be only 51 stores opened in this province. That may seem a lot, but it pales in comparison with the province’s 700 retail outlets, all the bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs licensed to sell booze and even the charity or special occasion permits.

If you want booze, it’s really just around the corner. That won’t be the case for pot.

Once you purchase your marijuana (no more than 30

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grams at a time or you face a $200 fine) you must take its straight home. Neither you nor any passengers can smoke it in a vehicle.

You can smoke in your home, but only if it’s your home.

If it’s a condo, apartment building or a rental property, it’s up to board, management or property owner.

In Saskatchewan, smoking in outdoor community parks, sidewalks, playgrounds, daycares, theatres (in-door or outdoor) are all out.

Of course, there is the great outdoors, although that is limited as well. While smoking marijuana will be allowed in campers and tents or around the campfire (confined to your campsite), it won’t be allowed elsewhere in provincial and federal parks. Interestingly, these options for smoking in provincial parks are subject to seasonal fire bans.

But while all of the above might be more of a deterrent to non-users, will it really be a deterrent to already heavyto-moderate users?

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There are an estimated 4.6 million such users in Canada and their habits are likely to be encouraged by the fact that they no longer face the prospects of a criminal record.

But here’s another way to look at it: if such users are already willing to risk fines and criminal records, what really changed last week for them?

Well, one thing that’s changed is the risk of prosecution, which has been changing for a considerable time, anyway.

According to government statistics, marijuana-related crimes have been on a five-year decline, falling 11 per cent in Canada and 17 per cent in Saskatchewan in 2016.

Unfortunately that’s not the end of this story. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) very much fears an increase in cannabis-impaired drivers (although they acknowledge alcohol impairment will be a far bigger worry).

And then there is the issue of the next generation growing up with marijuana now legal and more socially acceptable.

Yes, it remains illegal for those under 19 years to smoke marijuana, but how effectively does a legal drinking age work when it comes to stopping under-age drinkers?

There are ample studies suggesting that marijuana use does affect developing younger brains, so what impact legalized pot use may have on the younger generation is a legitimate issue.

Maybe it’s less about what’s happening now than how last week’s legalization might impact people in the future.

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Stirring the pot, not smoking it All things considered...

By Gail Krawetz of Invermay

Well, it’s a new day in Canada and pot smokers are rejoicing (not to mention pot sellers,) And for those of you not knowing what I’m talking about, where have you been hiding?

I, myself, am indifferent to the choices made by individuals. As long as those choices don’t affect my rights.

So, smoke if you want;

on your own private property. But I don’t want to smell it. Gosh, we ask folks not to wear perfume to medical centres or the workplace, but now it’s okay to be in public with the stench of marijuana wafting from your winter woollies. (And, yes, it stinks.)

Smoke it if you must; it’s your legal right. But I don’t

want you getting behind the wheel of a car, truck, snowmobile or dog sled if you’ve been toking up.

Isn’t it enough that we have to watch for drunk drivers and cell phone users, now we’re adding another group of less-than-attentive drivers on the road. (And, yes, two or three wrongs certainly don’t make a right.)

Smoke if you please; it’s

the new norm. But I don’t want you to flout the law and cause a disturbance.

Don’t our police officers have enough to deal with?

They don’t need some bored individuals testing the waters to see how much they can get away with.

(And, yes, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are folks just itching to push the limits.)

Smoke if you decide; it’s your life. But I don’t want to have my life affected by your choices. I think that’s only fair. (But I’m having a hard time believing it won’t be.)

It will be an interesting learning curve over the next few weeks. Hopefully folks will act responsibly.

But if cell phone usage while driving, and drinking

and driving are any indication, I won’t be holding my breath in anticipation.

(Except when I’m in the vicinity of those smoking pot.)

Spirit and Life and the Word in us An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.

“A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil, the other is good.”

“Which wolf will win?” the grandson asks.

The old Cherokee simply replies, “The one I feed.”

Which wolf do we feed? Too often it depends upon the pressures we find ourselves in and the circumstances.

Theologians tell us that even when we sin, we may be innocent through ignorance. Do we really know how much God loves us? If we did, there would be easy choices.

Jesus said, “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life” (John 6:63.) Just before He said this, Jesus had said to the people: “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.”

Many turned and left and stopped following Jesus.

They did not understand. I hope that we stand with Peter who said, “To whom should we turn? You have the words of eternal life.”

For a better understanding we need to turn to the very beginning: “In the beginning was the Word, and the

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Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1.)

Jesus is the Word that became flesh. God became Man. Even before the events of Holy Thursday the Word, the Bible, brought life. God’s words are Spirit. They charge the air, they move us, in our hearts and minds.

If we let them, they carry us on our way towards the Kingdom of God. There is life in them.

Contrast that with our words. Sometimes our words bring confusion, anger and the spirit of death.

Fortunately for us there is hope. Jesus said if we eat His flesh and drink His blood we will have life in us; His life.

His words and His very life poured out for us are Spirit and they become our life when we receive them.

The life of Christ in us sustains us through all of life’s trials. We are precious before God. Let me illustrate with a little story from Motivational Stories: A speaker held up a $20 bill to a crowd: “Who would like this $20 bill?” All hands went up. “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.”

He crumpled the bill up.

He then asked, “Who still wants it?” All hands rose.

“Well,” he replied, “What if I do this?” He dropped the bill on the ground and stomped on it with his shoes.

Picking up the dirty bill he asked, “Now who still wants it?” All the hands went up.

“My friends, I have just illustrated a very important lesson. No matter what I did to the money, it did not decrease in value. Many times in our lives, life crumples us and grinds us into the dirt. We make bad choices and we feel worthless, but we will never lose our value. Don’t ever forget it.” (from Motivational Stories) “For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:20.)

Our views on shelterbelts have changed over the years There is an old adage about history often repeating itself, and that might just be the case when it comes to farm shelterbelts.

As long as there have been farms, farmers have always had a sort of love-hate relationship with trees.

My grandfather homesteaded in Saskatchewan more than a century ago, and I well-remember his stories about clearing the home quarter largely with an axe, horse and sweat. He talked about how, when the money ran out for homesteaders like himself, and he needed to replenish funds to allow him to continue clearing the land, there was only one job option, to go swing an axe for a farmer with deeper pockets who could afford help.

The process took years, to the point the last few acres were still treed at a time grandpa could afford to bring in a cat to help clear it.

Trees in the era of the homesteaders were simply big weeds taking up valuable land they wanted to plant to crop.

The Dirty Thirties changed that viewpoint a lot.

The drought years of the 1930s meant topsoil was left to erode with the wind. The photographs of dust storms, and dirt-filled ditches left in their wake are memorable to

anyone who has seen them.

A solution to such erosion, or at least a barrier of some protection, was to plant tree shelterbelts. That was something my father’s generation often did. The rows of trees helped trap snow in winter to provide moisture, and slowed winds which protected against soil blowing away.

With the widespread adoption of zero-till farming techniques, erosion by wind and water became less of a concern a few decades ago.

And with the emergence of larger and larger farm equipment, shelterbelts were increasingly seen as a nuisance, and many farmers of my generation were once again chopping

trees, albeit by mechanical means.

But a recent study is suggesting shelterbelts might actually help in terms of crop yields.

Producers are always looking for ways to punch up yields, from new ways to apply additional fertilizer, to the addition of micronutrient packages not even thought of 25 years ago.

But could better yields be as simple as planting a row of trees across a field and leaving them to grow for the next few decades?

A recent article in The Western Producer looks at a project by Shathi Akhter, a research scientist at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Indian Head, which is suggesting it might indeed be an option.

It is interesting how detailed research often shows data that runs counter to perception. Trees were largely thought to steal nutrients away from the crop, but that element may not be the whole story in terms of their influence on crop growth according to the initial research.

It leaves one wondering if the next generation of farmer might be replacing the shelterbelts that were removed only a decade or so ago?

Government of Saskatchewan investing in parks The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $2 million in facility and infrastructure improvements for parks in the province’s central region, which includes Blackstrap, Duck Mountain, Fort Carlton, Good Spirit Lake, Greenwater Lake and Pike Lake provincial parks.

“The central region has seen many upgrades and improvements over the past five years, with even more work scheduled to be completed this year,” said Gene Makowsky minister of

Parks, Culture and Sport, in a release. “Investing in park facilities and infrastructure remains a top priority for us in order to ensure we keep up with visitors’ needs and regulatory requirements so our guests can enjoy their time spent in the parks.”

Upgrades scheduled for completion prior to the 2019 camping season in the central region include: • Completion of campground electrical system expansion and upgrades in Blackstrap Provincial Park and Greenwater Lake

Provincial Park; • Completion of water system upgrades and replacement of the main sewage lift at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park; • Phase two of pool building upgrades and a new accessible playground at Pike Lake Provincial Park; • Shoreline protection at Blackstrap Provincial Park; and • Campground office replacement in Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

The release said the $2 million is in addition to more

than $21 million invested in central parks over the past five years for improvements including: • Campground development with electrical and full service sites, a playground and new service centre at Blackstrap Provincial Park, as well as beach service centre replacement and upgrades to the entry gate site for improved traffic flow; • Service centre replacements and upgrades to roads, trailer sewage station and boat launch at Duck Mountain Provincial Park;

• Infrastructure upgrades and reconstruction at Fort Carlton Provincial Park; • Electrical expansion and upgrades, road improvements, major boat launch upgrades, shoreline stabilization and a new playground structure at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park; • Campground development with full service campsites, service centre replacement, electrical expansions, new playground equipment and major road upgrades at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park; and

• Pool and waterslide improvements and major water system upgrades at Pike Lake Provincial Park.

A total investment of more than $11 million for planned improvements throughout the provincial park system in 2018-19 will increase total investment in parks to nearly $110 million since 2008. Saskatchewan’s provincial parks continue to be an important destination, attracting visitors and bringing economic benefits to the entire province, the release said.

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Phew, we have a deal Opinion Editorial by Cherilyn Nagel, We s t e r n C a n a d i a n Wheat Growers’ director What a relief.

We finally have an updated NAFTA; a new North American trade agreement, following more than a year of hardball negotiations and sky-high levels of confusion and anxiety.

From the standpoint of this farmer in Saskatchewan, I couldn’t ask for a much better outcome, in part because I was truly nervous about a much worse result.

The initial public conversation around ending N A F TA c a u g h t m e o f f guard. I’ve learned my lesson. Take nothing for granted, including the world’s most rock-solid economic partnerships.

The experts are still looking over the fine print of the deal, which has now been titled the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.)

At this early moment, I won’t pretend to be an expert

on the details, though in time I expect to learn many of them. Most of what I know presently comes from press coverage and industry sources.

The big news for wheat farmers in both Canada and the United States is that we’ve secured something called “reciprocal grading,” which is a fancy way of saying that we’ll start to treat registered varieties of wheat the same on both sides of the border. The bottom line is that the agreement will remove an unnecessary trade barrier, something that was keeping me up at night.

Grain farmers from both Canada and the USA have wanted this updated for a long time and now we’ve got it.

Speaking of updates, it was not an oversight that biotech crops w ere not addressed in the original NAFTA. They were in trials but not yet available for any farmers. This new agreement acknowledges that technology has progressed in our sector and addresses

the approval of biotechnology, including the new geneediting tools. It’s a modern innovation that needed to be addressed.

Another important change in agriculture trade involves the dairy sector. Under the USMCA, American dairy farmers will enjoy increased access to Canadian markets. Many commentators have interpreted this as a Canadian concession, and in a way this is true. Yet I’m also optimistic for Canadian dairy farmers. I am confident they can compete with anybody in the global market.

The USMCA is of course about much more than agriculture. I won’t even begin to try to describe its complicated rules for automakers.

I’m glad to see that we’ll retain NAFTA’s disputeresolution panels, which the United States had criticized.

They’ll remain in place, largely because Canada insisted. As a mom, I smiled about this one. I can’t help but think of this as “playing by the rules” and that’s something I can explain to

my kids.

The agreement also has a sunset clause, which means that it could expire in 16 years if the member nations don’t actively reaffirm it.

My preference would be for something more permanent, but for now we’ll benefit from a stable set of rules at least until the 2030s.

I was a kid when the original NAFTA agreement was put in place and it’ll be interesting to see how the next generation of farmers addresses this, years from now. Who am I kidding, I’ll still be sticking my nose in it too.

For all of the unease these trade talks have generated, the final product looks similar to where we started, with each side giving a little and each side getting a little.

Pundits will debate whether the USMCA is better or worse than the original NAFTA. They’ll discuss who gained the most and who gave the most. They’ll draw up lists of winners and losers.

Allow me to take a different approach: With the

USMCA, we’re all winners.

T h a t ’s b e c a u s e w e weren’t really choosing between NAFTA and the USMCA. NAFTA was dead and gone. It wasn’t coming back from the grave, no matter how hard we wanted to wish for a different reality.

The actual choice was between the USMCA and nothing at all.

By making the deal, we’ve decided to forge ahead with a revised agreement that confronts the challenges of the 21st century.

The alternative is to prefer a broken-down partnership; a failure that pushes us backward in time, making it harder for North Americans to exchange goods and services across borders.

If I’ve learned anything from this experience, it’s that even our closest alliances require constant attention.

Canada and the United States may share the world’s longest undefended border, but we can’t assume that nothing will ever go wrong.

Just as parents and kids (I can’t help the analogies)

sometimes have challenging, heart-to-heart conversations, sometimes nations have to renegotiate their trade agreements.

Plenty of uncertainty lies ahead. The three USMCA nations still must ratify the deal that their trade diplomats have approved.

But those are problems for another day. Right now, I’m just thankful that our countries have chosen to stick together as neighbors, friends and yes trading partners.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Cherilyn Nagel and her family own a diversified grain farm in Mossbank, Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to farming, Nagel is active in many agricultural policy initiatives to improve the sustainability of agriculture and advocate for modern agricultural practices.

She volunteers as a board member for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers (www.wheatgrowers.ca) and the Global Farmer Network (www.globalfarmernetwork. org).

Agriculture scholarship program now accepting applications Students wishing to submit an application for the 2019 Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarship program can now do so, according to a release from the Saskatchewan government.

“Our government is proud to support a strong participation of young Canadians in the agriculture and food industry which is essential to the future and growth of our sector,” said Lawrence MacAulay, minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Canada. “Through scholarships like these, we’re giving students the knowledge, skills and tools they need to succeed in an industry that’s growing our economy and creating wellpaying jobs.”

The scholarship is funded through the Canadian Agriculture Partnership, a five-year, $388 million

investment in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture by the federal and provincial governments, said the release.

“Agriculture is a major employer and economic driver in our province and there are many exciting career opp ortu nities to pursue,” said David Marit, agriculture minister. “The scholarship program is all about encouraging youth interested in agriculture to take an active role in shaping the industry.”

This year’s theme ‘Our Food Has a Story’ emphasizes the connection between modern agriculture practices and trust in the agriculture industry. A food story ties consumers and producers together through shared values of health and nutrition, affordability, food safety and sustainability, according to the release.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship must submit a creative three-minute video or a 1,000-word essay based on topics surrounding their food story.

“This scholarship provides a great opportunity

to show your passion for agriculture,” said Emma Hinz, winner of the 2018 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship. “It has allowed me to further my education and develop a deeper connection to the agriculture industry by sharing

my voice.”

One winning scholarship of $4,000 and three runnerup scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to students in Grade 12 and/or recent graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies in 2019.

The application deadline is March 1, 2019.

For more information on the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship and to view last year’s winners, visit w w w. s a s k a t c h e w a n . c a / ag-scholarship.

Public safety on agenda for Saskatchewan’s east central hometowns Municipal leaders from 19 hometowns in east central Saskatchewan gathered in Yorkton September 28 to discuss the matters important to their communities.

Topics relating to public safety, including policing, dominated the conversation at the east central regional meeting hosted by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), said a release.

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Know your enemy – Kochia

By Shannon Chant, PAg, Crops Extension Specialist Driving around Saskatchewan for different events and surveys this summer and fall, it was easy to find kochia in many parts of the province. Unfortunately, a combination of kochia’s biology and herbicide resistant populations makes it a difficult weed to control.

The best start to a weed control plan is to know the enemy. Let’s get started.

Kochia is an annual weed that has a type of photosynthesis known as C4. C4 plants, such as corn and kochia, produce energy more efficiently than C3 plants, like wheat and soybeans. C4 plants are tolerant to hot, dry conditions like we had this summer.

Germination of kochia can occur under a range of conditions: •Temperature: Seeds can germinate in soil temperatures as low as two to four degrees Celsius and as high as 40 degrees Celsius.

• Ti m i n g : I n We s t e r n Canada, rapid germination occurs from mid-April to

early-May, but can extend into June.

•Salinity: Seeds can germinate in saline soils, but germination may be slower.

•Seed depth: The optimal depth for emergence is from the soil surface to two centimetres deep.

•pH: Seeds are tolerant of extremes in pH. •Longevity: Seeds are viable in the soil seedbank for one to two years.

Considerations for control with herbicides include: •Timing: Herbicides in the 2018 Guide to Crop Protection registered to control or suppress kochia have a range of application timings, from before kochia emergence to plants that are six inches high. Post-emergent herbicide application timing may miss the seeds that germinate well into the growing season.

•Herbicide resistance: Populations in Saskatchewan are typically resistant to Group 2 herbicides. Several fields with suspicious lines of kochia have been surveyed for glyphosate tolerance (Group 9) and resistant

Kochia can be a difficult weed to control in Saskatchewan at this time of year, but there are options for a plan of attack.

Barb Thick, Paterson Grain, Swift Current weeds were found. There has also been one field found that has a kochia population that is resistant to dicamba and fluroxypyr (Group 4 products.) Two examples of herbicides with dicamba as the active ingredient are Banvel II and Oracle. Products that have fluroxypyr and 2,4-D as the active ingredients

include Attain XC, OcTTain XL, Flurox-24 and Rush 24.

Products that have fluroxypyr and MCPA as the active ingredients are Rush M and Trophy. 2,4-D and MCPA are also Group 4 herbicides.

•Plant characteristics: Herbicides can have trouble getting into the kochia plant because the leaves are

covered in soft, downy hair and have crystalline wax on the surface of the leaf. If a herbicide droplet gets stuck above the surface of the leaf, it won’t be absorbed into the plant. Surfactants can help overcome this for some products and should always be included if recommended. High temperatures can reduce the absorption or translocation of certain products. Some herbicides have a recommended minimum or maximum temperature for application. Spraying using these guidelines will help get the best results from the application.

Mechanical options can be used to help control kochia populations: •Kochia is associated with no-till production systems; seedlings germinating from the seed bank can be four times higher in a no-till system than a system with tillage. This does not mean that farmers should change to a production system with more tillage over the long term, but, in patches or over the short term, tillage may help control populations. Tillage

to bury kochia seeds below four centimetres after a year with a very high kochia population may reduce seedling emergence in the next year. In a greenhouse study, there was no emergence from seeds that were buried deeper than four centimetres.

•Mowing in ditches and other areas that do not have crops to control plants.

•Cutting a crop for green feed before kochia sets seed can be effective.

Kochia plants can produce 10,000 to 25,000 seeds per plant that are spread by tumble weeds rolling across fields and these seeds can easily establish in the spring.

Any practice that can remove plants before seed set is an important part of control.

For more information: •Search Glyphosate Resistance Kochia at Saskatchewan.ca; •See the 2018 Guide to Crop Protection; •Contact the Crop Protection Laboratory about Herbicide Resistance Testing; or •Contact your local Crops Extension Specialist.

CAA Sask Halloween Safety Tips and Colouring Contest This Halloween, let’s limit the scares to haunted houses, ghost stories, and colourful costumes and focus our attention on children’s safety. Help is on the way with CAA Saskatchewan’s Halloween School Zone Safety Colouring Contest, said a CAA Saskatchewan release.

The colouring contest is open to children of all ages and features two grand prizes; one 18” Mickey Mouse upright carry-on suitcase (retail value $75) and one 18” Minnie Mouse upright carryon suitcase (retail value $75).

Entry deadline is October 31, according to the release.

The colouring sheet, complete with Halloween safety tips and full contest details can be downloaded at caask. ca/schoolzonesafety. And

speaking of Halloween, here are a few more safety tips from CAA Saskatchewan: See and be Seen: • Choose costumes that are bright at night and don’t obstruct children’s vision and hearing.

• Trick or treating in groups is always a smart idea. It’s safer and groups are more visible to drivers.

• When crossing the street, use designated intersections and crosswalks. Be sure to look both ways.

• Use reflective tape on costumes and have children carry a flashlight for easy visibility.

• Use makeup instead of a mask to allow for better vision.

• Put those mobile phones and gaming devices away.

Be alert and aware of your

surroundings.

Driving Diligence: • If you are driving and must pull over to drop off or pick up your children, make sure you pull over into a safe zone and turn hazard lights on.

• Communicate with other drivers by using your turn signals. Put your vehicle’s headlights on.

• Avoid distractions – put your mobile phones away.

Watch for excited children walking or running as they may not be thinking about road safety.

• Watch for children when backing out of parking spaces or driveways.

• Slow down to at least 10 kilometres below the speed limit when driving through school zones and residential areas.

• Avoid driving during peak trick or treating hours on Halloween night.

• If you plan to party, put the keys away: plan a safe ride home.

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Canora and area residents visit Gateway Co-op to celebrate Co-op Week

Brad Chambers, Gateway Co-op General Manager, was busy flipping burgers on October 17 as part of Co-op Week.

As part of Co-op Week, Crossroads Credit Union staff were at Gateway Co-op in Canora on October 16 to bag and carry out groceries. Carmilla Zerbin, top, bagged groceries inside the store while Tina Love, below, carried the purchases of John Remenda of Sturgis out to his vehicle.

Brittany Halkyard, left and Taylor Thompson stopped in at the Gateway Co-op barbecue on October 17.

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Evan Gleason of Gateway Co-op filled up coffees for Laura and Perry Pasiechnik on October 19, when free coffee and doughnuts were featured during Co-op week.

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Crossroads Credit Union announces funding recipients Crossroads Credit Union announced the recipients of more than $34,000 in funding from the Crossroads Community Investment Fund in Canora on October 1 8 , C r e d i t U n i o n D a y, said Leanne Woloshyn, Crossroads corporate services officer.

“Over a year ago, we identified that we have an opportunity to strengthen the impact we have on the communities we serve and also engage our members in the process,” said Woloshyn. “We decided

that through the Community Investment Fund (CIF), we would support one major project or program as well as having funds to support projects/programs that apply for CIF and request funding on a smaller scale.

The member owners of Crossroads would then vote on their favorite project to receive the major funding.”

The CIF committee selected three projects from the pool of applicants to receive funding for the cost of their project up to $15,000.

The Preeceville School

Library received the major funding of $15,000 for its Library Makeover Project after attracting the most votes in voting open to Crossroads Credit Union members from September 24 to October 8.

“The entire community of Preeceville was completely engaged in the voting process and the level of excitement this generated is exactly the outcome we w e r e h o p i n g f o r, ” s a i d Woloshyn.

The Canora Civic Centre Revitalization Project

Crossroads Credit Union in Canora announced the recipients of funding from the Crossroads Community Investment Fund on October 18. The Canora Civic Centre Revitalization Project, represented by Brad Gabora and Aaron Herriges of the Canora Leisure Services Board, received $5,000 to install new arena lighting at the civic centre. From left, are: Walter Ostoforoff (Crossroads board of directors president), Gabora, Herriges and Jeff Bisschop (Crossroads CEO.)

received $5,000 in funding to install new lighting at the civic centre. Aaron Herriges of the Canora Leisure Services Board said once installed, the new lighting will “dramatically cut down our utility usage and provide better vision on the ice for the players and spectators.”

The Wadena School of Dance also received $5,000 for new stage lighting at Wadena Composite School.

The CIF was established in 2009.

“We allocate funds each year to non-profit organizations that support community development,” said Woloshyn. “In 10 years we have donated over $345,000 to more than 110 community projects. We are proud of our co-operative roots and helping our communities will always be a priority. It’s about grassroots, home towns, and cooperation.”

In addition to the Preeceville, Canora, and Wadena projects, numerous other non-profit organizations that support community development and health initiatives received funding from the 2018 Crossroads CIF.

The Preeceville School Library, represented by Leslea Hanson, teacher and Doug King, principal, received $15,0 0 0 in funding for its Librar y Makeover Project. From left, are: Jeff Bisschop (Crossroads CEO), Hanson and King.

Taking advantage of free coffee and donuts

Leanne Woloshyn, corporate services officer at Crossroads Credit Union, poured coffee for Brad Thompson during Credit Union Day in Canora on October 18.

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Eager young hockey players ready to learn Hockey season has arrived in Canora and minor hockey practises are underway at the Canora Civic Centre. The IP team, coached by Meridee Kopelchuk and Leona Kitchen, held its first practice on October 16, as Kitchen led the players in a skating drill.

Canora cross-country athletes cap season with team silver medal at provincials On a chilly day in Delisle, cross-country racers from Canora ended their season on a high note with a second-place finish in the 2A team category at provincials on October 13.

The silver medal was the “icing on the cake” reward that the athletes deserve for training so hard this season, said Thomas Lowes and Leona Kitchen, coaches.

The provincials involve competitors in the midget,

junior and senior categories.

The midget boys threekilometre race included a total of 100 runners, with a pair of top-10 finishers from Canora. Clay Sleeva achieved a 6 th -place result with a time of 11:09, closely followed by Hudson Bailey in 10th place in 11:18.

Dawson Zuravloff finished 33 rd in a time of 12:11, Brendon Landstad was 66th at 13:06 and Jake Statchuk placed 70th in 13:18.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF KEYS NO. 303

PUBLIC NOTICE Bylaw 10-2018 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Keys No. 303 intents to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2004-2 known as the Basic Planning Statement.

Intent: The proposed bylaw intends to rezone a portion of SW 30-33-03-W2, currently Parcel A, Plan 102163126, within the Organized Hamlet of Crystal Lake, from A-Agricultural District to SR- Summer Resort District as per the below map. This will allow an additional 8 lots for the purpose of cabins.

Affected Land: Known locally as Black’s Beach, on SW 30-33-03-W2, parcel A, Plan 102163126 within the Organized Hamlet of Crystal Lake shown on the map below.

The midget girls twokilometre race involved a total of 102 runners. Elley Tomcala finished 78th with a time of 15:30 and Lexi B i l e t s k y p l a c e d 9 5 th i n 17:20.

The junior boys fourkilometre race included 87 runners. Grady Wolkowski placed 38 th in 17:24 and Jacob Danyluk was 66th with a time of 18:58.

Juan Mesa finished 105th in the senior boys fivekilometre race out of 107 runners in a time of 31:58.

Jacob Gulka and Daniel Sanderson qualified for the CCS provincial team but were unable to attend due to other commitments.

Kitchen said the achievements by the team were very rewarding.

“Having two of our runners place in the top 10 is exciting,” she said. “Some runners get disappointed when placing 90th, for

Members of the provincial silver medal-winning CCS cross-country team, from left, with their medals, were: (back row) Thomas Lowes (coach), Jacob Danyluk, Juan Mesa, Brendon Landstad, Hudson Bailey and Dawson Zuravloff; and (front) Clay Sleeva, Jake Statchuk, Elley Tomcala, Lexie Biletski, and Leona Kitchen (coach.) Absent from the photograph was team member Grady Wolkowski. example, but for the team category, we count on everyone to have their best race, so even if they place 90th, we still need them.

“It’s so fun to push kids

in a way that they actually see what they are capable of achieving.”

Kitchen said the team is

looking forward to the 2019 season, when provincials are scheduled to take place in Prince Albert.

IN LOVING MEMORY

NICK UNICK

passed away October 28, 2017 & CINDY UNICK (our Angel in Heaven) Reason: The developer would like to make 8 lots for the purpose of residential cabins.

In order to accommodate the development, a rezoning map must occur.

Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal office on 203 Main Street, Canora Sask., between 8 am and noon, 1 pm and 4 pm Monday to Friday excluding holidays. Copies available at cost.

Public Hearing: Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Council Chambers to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the Hearing, or delivered to the office prior to the Hearing.

Issued at the Rural Municipality of Keys No. 303 this 18th Day of October, 2018.

Barry Hvidston, Administrator

Its been lonely without you since you were called away.

All is okay at the farm.

Hope everything is okay in Heaven Pass a Hello to everyone up there.

Always miss you both.

Love: Sonia, Jennifer (Alex), Brenda (Larry), Jeffrey, Barry (Diane), Dale (Shannon), Quentin, Anson, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

The Canora Composite School (CCS) crosscountry team took home the second-place plaque by finishing in the runner-up position in the 2A cross-country team category at the provincial championships in Delisle on October 13.

The top Canora finishers were Clay Sleeva (top left) and Hudson Bailey, who placed sixth and 10 th respectively in the midget boys threekilometre race.

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Local players compete in field lacrosse nationals for team Saskatchewan The field lacrosse First Nations Cup to determine the top provincial program for the Under-15 (U-15) age group in Canada was held in Oshawa, Ont. from August 30 to September 2.

T h e T e a m Saskatchewan U-15 team was assembled in late June at a tryout in Regina, said Joe LaPrairie, head coach. Four players from Canora and the surrounding area came through the tryouts and made the 2 3 - p l a y e r t e a m : To m a s Hauber of Canora (goalie), Jacob Danyluk of Canora, Shae Peterson of Sturgis and Toby Olynyk of Buchanan.

“The selection was an ex citin g time f o r th es e young athletes and the players quickly learned that the work was just getting started,” said LaPrairie. “Through July and August, the team met up on many hot and muggy weekends to participate in grueling two-a-day

practices that involved skills development and a competitive atmosphere.

The opportunity to travel to Winnipeg for a pair of exhibition games against Team Manitoba allowed the team to gel and understand their systems.”

Te a m S a s k a t c h e w a n returned home after splitting it’s two games on the road. As the tournament approached, the team felt prepared to “make some noise” going into the Labor Day weekend.

At the First Nations C u p , t h e Te a m Saskatchewan U-15 program experienced a rollercoaster of a tournament.

“On opening day we dropped our first game by a score of 12 to 4 to Team Alberta, followed by a 21 to 0 loss to the eventual gold medalists, Team Ontario,” said LaPrairie.

It was day two that w o u l d d e c i d e Te a m Saskatchewan’s fate. The matchups on the schedule

w e r e : Te a m M a n i t o b a , Te a m P r i n c e E d w a r d Island, and Team Quebec.

“The coaching staff and players understood they needed to finish the day undefeated to play in a medal game,” said LaPrairie. “The tall task began against a familiar f o e i n Te a m M a n i t o b a .

The first half was a backand-forth affair. It was the second half where Te a m M a n i t o b a p u l l e d ahead by a score of 7 to 3. Cue the comeback as Saskatchewan rattled off four straight goals to tie the game before the end of regulation time.

“The overtimes that took place were similar to the beginning of the game, going back and forth.

Through all the tension, it was a game winning goal in quadruple overtime that cemented Team Saskatchewan’s first win of the tournament.”

With little time to celebrate Team Saskatchewan

SaskFlax Announces 2018 Election Results The Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax) is pleased to announce the results of its fall 2018 election.

Three positions on its Board were up for election, according to a SaskFlax release.

One was filled by incumbent director Jordon Hillier, who has been on the Board since 2015.

The other two positions were filled by acclamation by Scott Sefton and P atricia Lung, s aid the release.

Scott Sefton farms approximately 4,000 acres in the Qu’Appelle Valley area north of Broadview, where he grows spring wheat, canola, soybeans and flax. Scott has a

diploma in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and was previously a director on the Farm Leadership Council. He also participated in the Agricultural Producers Association of S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s Yo u t h Mentorship Program. Scott is interested in ensuring flax is a viable option in Saskatchewan by improving on-farm practices and investing in agronomy and research and development for the industry.

Patricia Lung farms more than 3,200 acres in a family partnership north of Humboldt, growing cereals, pulses and oilseeds. She has an undergrad degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of

Alberta and a graduate degree in Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. She has more than 20 years’ of experience working with engineering associations, agriculture research organizations and community organizations.

SaskFlax would like to congratulate its new and returning directors and looks forward to another successful term.

SaskFlax is a producer led organization, established in 1996 to represent levy-paying Saskatchewan flax producers. SaskFlax invests flax producer funds into research and market development to promote production and uses of flax.

Notice of Wage Assessment Issued to:

• David Terence Phillips, operating as TP Janitorial, Box 282, 138-4th Avenue West Canora, SK S0A 0L0

Take notice that the Director of Employment Standards for Saskatchewan has issued two wage assessments against you. Wage assessment 1-000054 in the amount of $5,237.57, and wage assessment 1-000074 in the amount of $16,040.27 pursuant to section 2-74 of The Saskatchewan Employment Act. If you do not appeal these wage assessments within 15 business days of the date of this paper, judgment will be entered against you.

An appeal must be accompanied by a $500.00 deposit for each wage assessment.

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was on the field in less than two hours for game number two of the day.

This game had a much d i ff e r e n t l o o k a s Te a m Saskatchewan easily slid past Team P.E.I by a score of 9-2.

There was a lot on the line as Team Saskatchewan prepared for its third and final game of the day.

“The opportunity to play in the bronze medal game went through Team Quebec,” said LaPrairie.

“Our boys appeared to be caught off guard when Quebec went up 4 to 0 to close the first half of play. Team Saskatchewan went to work and battled back with five goals of its own in the second half.

Unfortunately for our prairie boys, it was La Belle Province that would score a pair of goals to finish the score at 6-5 for Quebec.”

T h e n e x t d a y S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s f i n a l game was a spirited affair, but ended in a 15 to 2 loss to Team B.C. “With that result, Team Saskatchewan placed fifth

Four players from Canora, Sturgis and Buchanan were members of the Saskatchewan U-15 lacrosse team that competed at the field lacrosse nationals in Oshawa, Ont. from August 30 to September 2.

From left, they were: Jacob Danyluk of Canora, Shae Peterson of Sturgis, Tomas Hauber of Canora and Toby Olynyk of Buchanan. out of the seven-team field with a record of two wins and four losses,” said LaPrairie. “The result for Team Saskatchewan is a

strong step forward for the program as field lacrosse continues to gain momentum in the Saskatchewan sport landscape.”

FLU CLINICS CANORA PROTECT YOURSELF and your LOVED ONES this flu season The flu vaccine is a safe, effec�ve way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and save lives. Anyone six months and older can receive the flu vaccine, offered free throughout the province.

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10:00am to 6:00pm

October 29

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10:00am to 12:00pm

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2:00pm to 6:00pm

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10:00am to 11:30am

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10:00am to 2:00pm

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3:00pm to 5:00pm

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3:00pm to 6:00pm

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December 3

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3:00pm to 6:00pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Clinics start October 22. A complete lis�ng of flu clinics offered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority can be easily accessed at www.4flu.ca or by calling HealthLine 811.

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FYLYSHTAN - John Fylyshtan of Canora, beloved husband of Helen Fylyshtan entered eternal life on October 9, 2018. He was 94 years of age. John was born and raised in the Canora Saskatchewan area. He attained his elementary education at Dunay School and as a youth he attended the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption (Dormition) of Blessed Virgin Mary (Antonivka). Later John became a member of SS Peter and Paul Parish in Canora where he took part as Epistle reader and Eucharistic Minister. Married to Helen (nee Hrywkiw) a school teacher for sixty four years. They had one son Michael who resides in Toronto, there are three grandchildren Jessica & Alex (fiancé), Rebecca and Laura, married to Tracey Dworaczek with an extended family of Kaitlynn & Drew, Elizabeth & Mike, Jonathan and Cassaundra. John was a graduate of Canora High School and obtained his Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the University of Saskatoon and was an Elementary and Junior High School teacher in the Canora area for thirty-seven years. As a member and chairman of the Ukrainian Curriculum Committee for the Department of Education he was instrumental in introducing a Second Language (Ukrainian) in the Canora Elementary School. In 1982 he was inducted into the Order of St. John of Jerusalem as Serving Brother as life time member by Governor General Ed. Shrier in Ottawa. John was instrumental in organizing the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Canora. John was also a member of Fr. Peter Kryworuchka Branch of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood until its dissolution. Inducted into the Order of St. Volodymyr as Sir Knight by Most Rev. Metropolitan Michael Bzdel, C.Ss.R. in Edmonton, Alberta in 1995 in recognition for service in Church and Community. For dedication and achievements of the Brotherhood Aims and goals for the betterment of our Ukrainian Catholic Church our faith and Community John was inducted into the Order of Merit by Rev. Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak OSBM on July 04, 2010. Presentation was made by his Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda in Yorkton. A Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus since 1948 and a Fourth Degree since 1971. He is a member of Fr. Decorby Council and also a member of St. Stanislaus Assembly. He has served on various positions including Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, District Deputy for two terms. John was appointed by Supreme Knight of New Haven, CT, USA as Master of the Fourth Degree for the District of Saskatchewan, Simon Fraser Province. For the past twenty or so years he has been involved with North Eastern Cablevision as technician, playback-operator and Access TV Bingo representative in Canora. Prayers were held on Friday, October 12, 2018 with Rev. Fathers Joakim Rac, Bohdan Lukie and Methodius Kushko officiating. The Holy Rosary led by members of Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood and Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th degrees preceded the prayers. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, both services at St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic in Canora with Very Rev. Father Joakim Rac as the Celebrant. The cantors, Danny Rakochy and Ernie Kozak assisted by choir members sang the responses. The cross bearer was Steve Hrynkiw and the epistle reader was Sonia Fullawka. An honour guard (4th Degree Knights), Eugene Kuemper and Methodius Lozinski participated.

The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Dave Spelay, Larry Tymiak, Merv Polzen, Glen Tymiak, Victor Puchala and Ed Greene serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, SK. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Vichnaya Pamyat - Eternal Memory.

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GATEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH 332 Canora Avenue (East of Highway #9) Pastor Greg Bright 563-4380 Worship Services Sundays 10 a.m. Pre-Service Prayer 11 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School ST. ANDREW’S ORTHODOX CHURCH Hwy. 5 Canora 1/2 km east of Jct. Hwy. 9 & 5 306-563-7711 Reader Service 2nd Sunday 10 a.m.

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The trials and tribulations of the changing season

By Kaare Askildt Summer is officially over, and Father Winter let Mother Nature know that he still is a force to be reckoned with.

He gave us a blast of snow and sudden drop in temperature. Then Mother Nature sent him packing and returned us to our usual fall weather conditions.

We are at a loss as to who to believe. The Farmer’s Almanac calls for an early and harsh winter with below normal temperatures.

Environment Canada is saying that it will be a mild and long fall, with a warmer than normal winter. So far, the Farmer’s Almanac seems to be the winner, although my knee hasn’t entered the fray yet.

The early taste of winter did not sit well with our dog Lady. She took one look outside at the wet white blanket, turned her head, looked at us and refused to even set her little paw outside. But with a bit of urging and teasing her with a treat, she finally ventured outside. When she went to do her morning kidney flush emptying her bladder, she looked at Marion as to

say, “you and Papa are allowed to do this inside that funny smelling room next to your bedroom, but I have to freeze my rear end off in this white mess.”

I get a bit nostalgic at this time of the year, because this is when I would work on my skis, stripping off wax that I had melted on for summer storage and applying new glider wax, and generally working the skis over to make sure they were ready for winter. But those days are long gone. I had to concede to Marion one morning that my skiing days are over.

Being Norwegian I was born with skis on. Just try and picture my mother ’s delivery; a set of twins with skis. Wow. I can confirm that the first skiing experience my twin brother and I had involved a lot of falling down, but as twins we always helped each other back up. We usually skied side by side holding hands.

Next after managing skiing on flat terrain we learned how to jump over small bumps prepared by our Dad on small hills. This also entailed falling down, and as a result the very first word

spoken by my twin brother and I was Uffda.

It was a beautiful sunny and warm Saturday in the early fall. Ole and Sven met in the afternoon at The Lefse House for a cup of coffee with pieces of lefse-wrapped goat cheese and Norwegian waffles with jam. Sven couldn’t stop smiling and laughing to himself, and finally Ole asked him what it was that amused him.

“Well,” said Sven, “Lena called me in a panic early this morning. She had harvested her garden and was cleaning the veggies in the sink when her diamond ring slipped off her finger and disappeared down the drain.”

“I don’t see the humour in that,” said Ole. “It gets better,” said Sven, “Lena had called her husband Per to try and take the sink drain trap off to retrieve her ring. However, Per had jus gotten out of the shower and didn’t have a stitch of clothing on. He grabbed a wrench and knelt in front of the counter where the sink was. Opening the cabinet door, he stuck his upper body inside to work

on the trap.”

“Well,” said Ole, “what’s so funny about that?”

“Pay attention,” said Sven, “and picture this.

Lena and Per have a very playful kitten, and it came to check out what was going on. The kitten observed the rear of Per’s exposed nude anatomy as Per knelt on the floor while working on the drain trap. The kitten decided to jump and grab on to Per’s rear end with her claws. That resulted in Per letting out a war cry at the top of his lungs, combined with a sudden forceful upward jerk with his head hitting the bottom of the sink with brute force knocking him out while his arm swung out and ruptured the incoming water pipe. Lena called 911 and the ambulance was loading an unconscious Per when I got there.

I turned off the water main, retrieved Lena’s ring, replaced and reconnected the water line, turned the water back on and left laughing.”

Knut owned a huge parcel of land and had become a very successful cattle rancher. One fall day he ran into his new neighbour Stein Erickson. They shook

hands and Knut said, “Hi, I’m Knut Knutsen. I’m a cattle rancher from across the river. Are you the infamous Stein Erickson?”

“Why? Yes, that would be me,” answered Stein, “what ya heard?”

“I herd cattle,” said Knut.

“I just told you that.”

When we were trying our hands at farming, we had a neighbour of Norwegian heritage that farmed grain and also ran a herd of cattle.

Every fall he posted signs on the pasture fences that read: “Attention hunters, please be advised; I, the farmer allow you to cross this pasture for free, but the bull charges.”

When we started our farming adventure, we bought a John Deere 4020 tractor, and as I learned to operate the tractor I became a big fan. Now that I’m retired from farming and have sold my tractor, does that make me an ex-tractor fan?”

And finally. rumour has it that Trump had bragged to his fellow republicans that he was so smart that he had been able to solve a picture jigsaw puzzle in one month, whereas the box clearly said five to seven years.

Impaired driving laws are changing: stronger penalties take effect September 1 Consequences for impaired driving became even tougher in SUITES FOR RENT

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Saskatchewan as of September 1, including stronger penalties for drug-impaired drivers and for impaired drivers who transport children.

T h e Tr a f f i c S a f e t y (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2017 and The Miscellaneous Vehicle and Driving Statutes (Cannabis Legislation) Amendment Act, 2017 were both passed in the spring sitting of the legislature and come into effect September 1.

“It’s never OK to drive impaired, whether it’s by drugs or alcohol, said Joe Hargrave, minister responsible for Saskatchewan

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Government Insurance (SGI), in a release. “This new legislation reflects the seriousness of this offence, with more severe punishments for drug-impaired drivers, and those who make the bad decision to drive with children in the vehicle.”

As of September 1, zero tolerance for drug impairment applies to all drivers.

Zero tolerance means that drivers should not get behind the wheel with any level of impairing drugs in their system detectable by a federally-approved screening device, or a standardized field sobriety test. The province has also updated legislation and regulations so that tough administrative penalties that impaired drivers in Saskatchewan faced under existing legislation will also apply to anyone charged under three new federal drug-impaired driving laws (http://www. justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/ sidl-rlcfa/index.html.)

There will also be longer vehicle seizures for impaired drivers with passengers under 16 years of age in the vehicle, the release said. In addition, experienced drivers who are impaired and transporting passengers under

16 will face longer roadside licence suspensions.

Penalties include: Drug-impaired driving; • zero tolerance for all drivers, • immediate licence suspension, • vehicle seized for up to 60 days, • licence suspension for up to 5 years if convicted.

• Impaired drivers with passengers under 16: • vehicle seized for up to 60 days, • licence suspended for up to 120 days, • licence suspension up to 18 months for new drivers.

“Police can tell if you’re driving while high (https://www.sgi.sk.ca/ news?title=think-a-policeofficer-can-t-tell-if-youre-driving-stoned--thinkagain-.) If they suspect that a driver is impaired by a drug or alcohol (or a combination of both), they can demand that the driver take a standardized field sobriety test or use a roadside screening device, the release said.

“If the driver fails the field sobriety test or registers a failure on the roadside screening device, they can have their vehicle seized and licence suspended for at least

three days. If the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a driver is impaired by a drug or alcohol they can demand that the driver submit to an evaluation conducted by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) or a breath test at the police station,” it said.

“If a driver subsequently fails a DRE, or exceeds .08 blood alcohol concentration, that triggers Criminal Code c h a rg e s , w h i c h r e s u l t s in a minimum 30-day vehicle seizure, an indefinite licence suspension until the charges are dealt with, and, upon conviction, potential fines, jail time, ignition interlock requirements and driving prohibitions. “ I t d o e s n ’t m a t t e r i f a drug is legal or not. If it impairs your ability to drive safely, don’t get behind the wheel.

“Prescription and overthe-counter drugs can also make you impaired, and combining drugs with alcohol increases impairment,” it said.

For more information on the consequences of impaired driving, visit SGI’s Drugs and alcohol p a g e ( h t t p s : / / w w w. s g i . sk.ca/drugs-alcohol).

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Canora Hospital Auxiliary holds pie and coffee fundraiser The annual Canora Hospital Auxiliary pie and coffee fundraiser was held at the hospital dining room on October 13.

The pies prepared for this year’s event included: lemon, chocolate, strawberry, strawberry/rhubarb, apple, raisin, coconut cream,

banana cream, raspberry and pumpkin.

Attendance was down somewhat from 2017, said Continued on Page 16

The annual Canora Hospital Auxiliary pie and coffee fundraiser was held on October 13 at the hospital dining room.

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Canora Hospital Auxiliary members who helped host the pie and coffee social, from left, were: (back row) Elizabeth Palchewich (health services manager), Floreen Haskewich, Nettie Okrainetz, Tina Bodnarchuk, Mary Prokopetz, Donna McCormick, Sophie Fullawka, Lisa Prokopetz, Irene Homeniuk, Jamie Wasyliw and Evelyn Kuruliak; and (front) Irene Andrusyk (volunteer), Sylvia Korol (secretary), Lorie Wasyliw (president), Geraldine Wiebe and Angie Drobot (treasurer.)

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Pie social supports worthy cause Continued from Page 14 Lorie Wasyliw, auxiliary president.

Funds raised by the Canora Hospital Auxiliary, entirely made up of volunteers, go toward purchasing medical equipment and furnishings for the hospital to be used for the betterment and comfort of the patients.

Items purchased during the past year included a low air pressure mattress, a digital scale and a pocket talker, which is used by doctors to communicate with patients who are hard of hearing.

Items approved for purchase are an oximeter which tests oxygen levels in blood and a nurse on a stick which can be programmed to take vitals of patients as often as needed, said Wasyliw.

Future fundraising goals include: an APBI for testing

circulation in legs to see if a compression-type dressing is needed, new window blinds and equipping all the rooms with TV. Those who enjoy volunteering and would like

to join the auxiliary are encouraged to contact any auxiliary member or call the hospital. Meetings are held monthly at the hospital.

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event is the Carol Festival on December 2, which is part of the Winter Lights Festival. Those interested in performing at the festival are encouraged to contact the auxiliary.

Among those who enjoyed the pie and coffee, from left around the table, were: Sharon Ciesielski, Bev Fransishyn, Ella Rehaluk, Val Morozoff and Joy Stusek.

Irene Homeniuk greeted visitors as they arrived at the hospital dining room and watched over the pie table. Among the featured flavours were: lemon, chocolate, strawberry, strawberry/rhubarb, apple, raisin, coconut cream, banana cream, raspberry and pumpkin.

Cherewyk reappointed to Norquay housing authority

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Audrey Cherewyk has been reappointed to the Norquay Housing Authority board of directors. Other members of the board of directors are: Dorothy Griffith, Ruth Demetrick, Dianne Nystrom and Dwayne Dahl.

Dahl is chairperson, according to a release from Social Services.

The Norquay Housing Authority is a communitybased organization that provides daily management of 30 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement.

Paul Merriman, social services minister, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.”

Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities, said the release.

Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Norquay Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Norquay. A local nominating committee recommends board members.

Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Norquay Housing Authority.