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Lengthy harvest may finally be nearing the end In what has become a long, drawn-out harvest, Adam Koehler was operating a combine for Jimmy Lavrysen on a canola field west of Canora on October 17.

Koehler said the canola was yielding well, and with any co-operation from the weather, they were hoping to complete this year’s harvest within a few days.

Canadian folk duo performs for appreciative audience in Canora Saskia and Darrel, also know as Great Plains, performed their unique blend of bluegrass, folk and gospel music for an enthusiastic audience of over 40 at St. Andrews United Church in Canora on October 17.

Even though there were only two performers on stage, it somehow seemed like more. Each of the two singer/songwriters played multiple instruments during the evening and easily transitioned back and forth between singing lead and backup in the duo’s rich harmonies.

Their easy rapport with the audience was apparent right away, as Saskia began the evening with the comment, “We’ll start with a with a song we know

well, and if that at works out, maybe we’ll stay.”

That song was The Fighter written by Paul Simon, and the audience showed its appreciation immediately.

Darrel was born and raised in Saskatchewan, while Saskia grew up in Holland. She quickly clarified that it was “not the one in Manitoba.”

Saskia shared that she and her family moved to Dawson Creek in northern B.C. when she was a youngster. As a teenager, she had one of her first performing experiences at a talent show in Dawson Creek.

“I had written a song, but my mind just went blank, so I performed one of the first songs that I

ever learned,” said Saskia.

That song was Jolene, written by Dolly Parton, and the duo performed it for the Canora audience.

They are prolific songwriters, and performed a number of their originals, i n c l u d i n g M y F a t h e r ’s Land, a song about Darrel going home and revisiting his roots, “To walk those green hills of My Father’s Land.”

Both Saskia and Darrel said they get the majority of their songwriting ideas from their experiences. Little Church Yard in the Pines was written after visiting a church in Saskatchewan, “Hidden away in the Pines, in that Little Country Church Yard in the Pines.”

Darrel wrote a song

Saskia and Darrel, also known as Great Plains, performed for an appreciative audience in Canora on October 17. called The Prairie Elevator about those traditional large wooden grain

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Saskia and Darrell sing songs from prairie experiences Continued from Page 1 I pretty much had to draw them a picture,” he said.

“They didn’t know what an

elevator was.”

There was no such difficulty in Canora, where grain elevators have long been

part of the landscape: “There was not a building greater, they snagged the clouds as they drifted by, Oh The Prairie Elevator. “ “And the harvest grain flowed, down from the hoppers like liquid gold, from The Prairie Elevator.”

“It was a hub of our community, it’s our national identity, Oh The Prairie Elevator.”

“Now they’re dying oneby-one, tear them down, their job is done, Oh The Prairie Elevator.”

The duo performed songs from their new gospel CD, Holy Ground¸ including Far Side Banks of Jordan, written by Johnny Cash about a couple looking forward to when their time on this world is over: “And I’ll be waiting on the far side banks of Jordan. I’ll be sitting drawing pictures in the sand and when I see you coming, I will rise up with the shout and come running through the shallow waters, reaching for your hand.”

The CD also includes I’m an Orphan on God’s Highway written by Gillian Welch, a songwriter from Nashville: “But when He calls me I will be able to meet my family at God’s table. I’ll meet my mother, my father,

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Saskia and Darrel each played multiple instruments during their concert in Canora on October 17. my sister, my brother, no more orphan girl.”

The duo shared how they were asked to perform in Switzerland by the Canadian ambassador to Switzerland, and sang “the most Canadian song we could think of,” which was Blue Canadian Rockies, made famous by Wilf Carter.

Another memorable experience shared by the duo was being asked to

perform at a Metis festival in Williams Lake, B.C. Darrel wrote a song for that occasion, Gabriel Dumont, about the prominent leader of the Metis people: “I heard 10,000 buffalo charging through the field.”

“He said if you don’t stand for what you want, I must have died for nothing.”

“I saw the ghost of Gabriel Dumont.”

“Oh the Metis people never fit in with the red or

the white.”

The duo shared that while touring in Germany, they were told that, “you’re pretty good, but you don’t play enough bluegrass.” The pair responded by playing the oldest recorded bluegrass song they could find, Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree, recorded by Mother Mabelle Carter in 1927.

Saskia and Darrel performed a number of requests during the Canora concert, including Alleluia, written by Leonard Cohen.

Saskia displayed her vocal versatility during the evening with some Swiss yodeling, which received enthusiastic applause.

The duo has performed throughout Canada and Europe over the years, and have cultivated a loyal following.

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Town Council discusses community policing, activities for youth and seniors

Discussion of community policing with the RCMP and the discussion of expanded activities for youth and seniors were among the items of concern for town council at its regular meeting on October 15.

Sgt. Derek Friesen of Canora RCMP met with council to discuss community policing.

Mathew Tourand met with council to discuss his application for a home

occupation at 124 Sixth Avenue East. Council approved the discretionary use of a recording studio as a home occupation at 124 Sixth Avenue East (Lot 13, Block 18, Plan Z1077).

Claudette Hanson met with council to discuss her proposals for improving the community and developing activities for youth and seniors.

Council provided Lot 4 on Billy Cove to Michelle

Bailey’s condominium development project at no cost.

Council approved the request of Tracey Bletsky to extend the 2019 Town of Canora campground season until October 31.

Council agreed that application be made to the Local Government Committee for permission to borrow the sum of $1,211,657 in 2019, repayable over a period of four years, for the purpose of financing a portion of the

2018 paving project; and that the amount of the said debt shall be repayable in four installments of $341,304.83 in the years 2020 to 2023 inclusive, with interest at a rate of not greater than prime plus one per cent per annum, payable at least annually.

Council agreed to support, in principle, the purchase of a new fire pumper truck by the Canora and District Fire Protection Board in 2020.

Council authorized Kevin Malanchuk, labourer to attend the fireman boiler operator training to be held January 6 to 10, 2020, at Parkland College in Yorkton.

Council authorized Robert Taylor, labourer, to attend Class 1 water treatment and distribution training to be held November 25 to 29 at Parkland College in Yorkton.

Council amended the

zoning bylaw to limit the maximum size of tarp structures in a residential district to 240 square feet. The bylaw was read three times and adopted.

A bylaw to enter into an agreement regarding the transfer of federal gas tax revenues was introduced, read three times and adopted.

Four bylaws to enter into four employment contracts were introduced, read three times and adopted.

Canora/Sturgis RCMP Detachment activity report

By Leanne McGriskin Canora RCMP Detachment The Canora/Sturgis RCMP are looking for

assistance with the following crime. Between September 17 and 18, a white, 1990 camping trailer was stolen from a cabin on Whitesand

Avenue in the Burgis Beach area. Canora members recovered the trailer abandoned near the Junction of No. 9 and No. 229 Highways.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Canora/Sturgis RCMP at 306-563-4700 or Crime Stoppers.

Dangerous driving complaints result in arrest near Yorkton On October 16 at 5:30 p.m. the Yorkton RCMP received multiple complaints from the public regarding a dangerous driver on Highway No. 9 north of

Yorkton, according to a release.

RCMP officers located the suspect vehicle and after several attempts, stopped the vehicle from moving

further and took the driver into custody.

An 18-year-old female was taken into custody without incident. She was to attend Yorkton Provincial

Court on October 17 to speak to multiple charges including impaired operation of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to stop for a peace officer,

operate a motor vehicle while prohibited, mischief under $5,000, utter threats, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and three counts of fail to comply with

a judge’s undertaking.

No injury was reported to the public or any involved parties due to the involved officer’s quick response and the public’s assistance.

Even with weather delays, harvest continues to progress Rain showers have continued here and there across the Canora/Norquay/ Kamsack/Preeceville region in recent weeks, but many producers have managed to make some progress in this lengthy harvest, said Liam O’Halloran of Prairie Soil Services last week.

Foggy mornings have also slowed things down, forcing producers to wait later in the day for conditions to adequately dry out.

The harvest season has been dragging on for two months or longer for many producers.

While conditions have been less than ideal,

producers are grateful they are not dealing with the heavy snowfall which hit farmers further south in Saskatchewan, southern Manitoba and into parts of the northern U.S., said O’Halloran.

Locally, barley and pea harvests have wrapped up for the most part with reasonably good crop quality.

The majority of these crops were harvested before the weather turned wet and cold, and therefore didn’t suffer severe downgrading.

Most of the wheat crop is also in the bin, with close to average yields.

Unfortunately, a significant

portion of the wheat harvest was completed after the wet weather set in, with significant sprouting in the swaths and heavy losses in quality.

Those fortunate enough to harvest their wheat earlier while conditions were still relatively dry had much better crop quality on the whole.

O’Halloran estimates the canola harvest is 80 to 90 per cent complete. To this point, the overall quality is reasonably good and the yield is close to average.

Those who have straight cut some of their canola acres fared reasonably well, since the crop didn’t suffer

the quality losses associated with laying in swath through long periods of wet weather.

Most producers across the region need less than a week of minimal overnight frost with dry, reasonably warm temperatures during the days during to complete their harvest.

Those who have completed their harvest have started applying anhydrous ammonia fertilizer in preparation for 2020 spring seeding. With the good soil moisture conditions across the region, producer are getting a good seal on the ground to minimize losses.

Spotty rain showers continue to slow things down, but producers have managed to make some harvesting progress across the region.

Crown corporations reach tentative contracts with unifor Crown Investments Corporation is pleased to announce that its six Crown corporations have reached tentative agreements with their respective Unifor locals.

SaskEnergy, SaskPower,

S a s k Te l , D i r e c t w e s t , SecurTek and SaskWater signed memoranda of agreement on October 20, according to a release.

Details of the agreements were to be available when ratification was

completed by unionized employees at all Crown corporations.

“These agreements were reached because dedicated teams were determined to achieve agreements that are fair and beneficial to

both the employees and the corporations,” said Blair Swystun, crown investments corporation president and CEO. “On behalf of the leadership at each of the Crowns and CIC, thank you to the Crown

bargaining teams and Unifor’s negotiators who have worked tirelessly to reach settlements.”

Employees from all seven Crowns were to begin voting on the tentative deals over the next

few weeks. Return to work schedules were to begin Monday, October 21 at all Crowns, continued the release. However, operations were expected to take a few days to return to normal.

Canadians from coast to coast to coast join national sketch workshops Nature Sketch on The Great Trail attracted over 300 attendees in seven communities this summer.

From the far reaches of the Arctic Ocean to eastern habitats near Halifax and all the way to Victoria, British Columbia, a new series of national sketch workshops have captivated budding artists of all ages, said a release.

Hosted by Trans Canada Trail (TCT) and the Bateman Foundation, Nature Sketch on The Great Trail saw over 300 Canadians embrace their creativity in the great outdoors by learning sketching

techniques from some of C a n a d a ’s m o s t n o t a b l e artists.

Seven communities across Canada held the events with the aim of encouraging budding artists of all ages to explore their local section of The Great Trail of Canada (formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail) while discovering the diverse ecosystems around them. These communities were: • Halifax, N.S. • Toronto • Saskatoon • Calgary

• Tuktoyaktuk, NWT • North Vancouver • Victoria Attendees in all seven locations were guided by a Nature Sketch artist, who offered the avid sketchers tips on sketching technique and wildlife observation, the release said.

I n To r o n t o , R o b e r t Bateman, honorary chair of the Bateman Foundation and TCT National Champion, guided attendees in Riverdale Park West.

Mr. Bateman was joined

by Valerie Pringle, one of Canada’s best-loved

broadcasters and chair of the TCT Foundation board.

Meanwhile, Bateman’s son and fellow artist, Alan Bateman, led attendees at the event in Halifax. Farther west Deborah Apps, TCT president and CEO joined the fun at Calgary’s event in Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.

“If you don’t really look at things, you pass through the world and miss so much,” said Robert Bateman. “Getting people to sketch on The Great Trail helped people to see nature in their own backyard.”

“Supporting Trans

Canada Trail is one of my greatest passions because it has created a trail network that connects Canadians and allows us to stay active, to breathe fresh air and to explore this magnificent country,” said Valerie Pringle.

“Our incredible national Trail also gives us the opportunity to connect with nature and with ourselves, and I’m thrilled that this Nature Sketch event is encouraging people of all ages to embrace their creativity in Canada’s great outdoors,” she added.

The goal of the event is to encourage everyone,

especially children and youth, to connect to the natural world in their communities and learn about the importance of protecting it. Inspired by Robert Bateman, tips and ideas on sketching animals, plants and landscapes were offered along sections of The Great Trail, the longest network of recreational multi-use trails in the world.

For those wanting to try Nature Sketch throughout the rest of the year, check places and dates where it is offered by visiting www. naturesketch.org.

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Perspective

LOOKING BACK...

A Decade Ago During Education Week, the newly renovated library at CJES was officially opened, highlighted by the reading of a book to the students by MLA Ken Krawetz, minister of education and deputy premier. ***** Canada Post’s recently implemented policy of ordering all garbage cans to be removed from the vicinity of mail box lobbies remained a sore point with many customers, said Brad Gabora of the Canora office. ***** On behalf of the sponsors of a breast cancer awareness campaign recently published in The Canora Courier, The Kamsack Times and The Preeceville Progress, Ken Lewchuk, manager of the newspapers, presented a cheque for $229 to Lawrence Hanewich, a director of the Parkland Region of the Canadian Cancer Society. ***** N e a r l y 6 0 J e h o v a h ’s Wi t n e s s e s f r o m C a n o r a , Preeceville and Kamsack were among the 550 who attended a two-day conference in Yorkton and heard Roger McPhaden, a representative of the Canadian Branch Office, speak on the theme of “why our spirituality is precious.” ***** Pastor Wilf Michaels was dressed as a leper as he told the story of the leper cured by Jesus during his evangelical series called “Meet Jesus Face to Face.” ***** The Invermay Eagles junior boys volleyball team, coached by Kevin Kitchen, won the conference championship tournament held in Langenburg.

Fringe candidates demonstrate what this election is about By the time you read this, Saskatchewan could have a prime minister from this province and a new Conservative government.

However, what the polls seem to suggest is this federal election campaign, that’s been as close as it has been nasty, is more likely to produce a minority government.

There’s been lots of talk this campaign on what divides us. The anger has been palpable and one can’t image how this is a good thing for an ever-divided country that struggles with its differences at the best of times.

It even makes one wonder why the candidates, themselves, are so eager to participate in such a messy affair, especially those candidates who don’t really have a hope of winning.

Well, it’s actually rather interesting to get the perspective of candidates running for the so-called fringe parties. These are the candidates who don’t enjoy the luxury of campaign teams. They have to pay expenses out of their own pockets because they don’t have donors. And they often must take time off from their work and forego income without any real prospects of a seat in the House of Commons or some cushy government appointment down the road.

They are motivated by their own beliefs that aren’t always easy to sell to other voters.

Yet, they’ve been out on the road for the last six weeks, or even longer, in most cases, making their pitch to a usually polite but often unreceptive electorate.

Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader-Post

It all begs the question: “Why do they do it?”

“If I wasn’t running, I wouldn’t have anyone to vote for,” said People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate Tracey Sparrowhawk, who is running in Regina-Qu’Appelle where she is taking on the unenviable and seemingly hopeless task of unseating Conservative leader Andrew Scheer.

In fact, not so long ago, Sparrowhawk was a Conservative and strong supporter of Scheer’s 2017 bid to become CPC leader. A strong pro-life supporter like Scheer, she was attracted to what he was saying on the abortion issue and how his leadership would provide opportunities for changes.

However, in last two years, the Regina audiologist and mother of four found Scheer’s leadership to be a disappointment, not only on the abortion issues but other issues like the right of free speech not inhibited by political correctness or taking on what she calls “the climate change hysteria.”

So Sparrowhawk is now campaigning as much as her

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audiologist job permits and knocking on as many doors as she can.

She believes she represents a silent majority and has been surprised at who has been receptive to the PPC message.

For example, while the majority are concerned about unfettered immigration, Sparrowhawk is surprised how well it resonates in the First Nations community in particular.

That said, she has also run headlong into the political concerns.

“Oh gosh. ‘We don’t want to split the vote.’ ‘Maxime is a sore loser.’ I’ve heard it all,” she said.

However, Sparrowhawk’s challenge is probably not even as tough as the challenges faced by Regina-Qu’Appelle Green candidate Dale Dewar, selling her party’s message in a seat where there’s not much enthusiasm for hearing about climate change and the costs needed to address it.

But the retired rural physician said it’s easier to relate to voters than most people realize.

“I try to pick something from my own life and experiences that might match their lives,” Dewar said.

And she says she can agree on most of the points the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS) have identified as their key federal election issues.

Such candidates have taken on the challenge of running because of their strong beliefs.

In doing so, they may be showing why we have these noisy and often nasty campaigns.

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Recognizing Registered Veterinary Technicians during the month of October Did you ever wonder who those people are that work at veterinary clinics? Besides the veterinarians, that is. They are Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs).

October is RVT month in Canada.

In Kamsack, our local RVT is Cindy Koreluik, who was named Saskatchewan’s Veterinary Technician of the year in 2017.

Legally, only a

veterinarian can diagnose, prescribe, prognose, and perform surgery. However, a veterinarian can confidently delegate other medical tasks and procedures to RVTs. RVTs are formally educated, trained, and licensed with their provincial association.

The only college off e r i n g RV T t r a i n i n g i n Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon. RVTs perform similar procedures to those

completed in human medicine by nurses and medical technologists. They can work in veterinary hospitals or clinics, laboratories, meat inspection, zoos, game farms, dairy farms, swine barns, feedlots, research facilities and pharmaceutical sales.

What is the difference between an RVT and a veterinarian? Veterinarians are animal doctors who are legally allowed to do surgeries,

prescribe medication, and diagnose patients. RVTs are able to assist veterinarians in these duties by performing many necessary medical procedures in a veterinary practise. So, an RVT is like a superhero sidekick: Batman and Robin, Superman and Green Arrow, or The Flash and that guy with the super computer skills.

Registered Veterinary Technologists’ skills include

monitoring anaesthesia and or nursing, nutrition, administering medications, radiology, clinical pathology (including blood testing and urine testing), nursing care, fear-free animal handling, and resolving animal behavior issues.

They tend to be calm in a crisis; helpful to patients, clients, and veterinarians alike.

RVTs have a reputation, for empathy and compassion that is. They are customer service

experts, ready to rush to the rescue to help resolve everyone’s problems.

In October we recognize the work done by RVTs. Please let your local RVTs know that they are appreciated.

Ellen Amundsen-Case DVM K a m s a c k Ve t e r i n a r y Clinic Parkland Veterinary Clinic (Roblin)

What four years of the current government has meant for the oilpatch The last five years in the oilpatch have been rough.

It was in late 2014 when the wheels started coming off. Oil at US$100 a barrel disappeared, never to reappear. By January 2015, those wheels hadn’t just come off, they had bounced through the ditch and over the barbed wire fence.

Then in October, sunny ways were upon us and we had a new Liberal federal government led by Justin Trudeau. To be clear, when he came in, things had already been bad for a year, and getting worse. The next year saw oil fall to below US$30.

And let me also be clear that the prime minister of Canada has no control whatsoever on the price of oil.

The president of the United States doesn’t really have much, either. It’s the Saudi oil minister, and above him, the crown prince and king, who determine if oil is going to be US$50, US$75 or US$100 a barrel.

But there are things Canadian governments,

at the behest of the sitting prime minister, do control.

The Great Bear Rainforest being no place for a pipeline is one. The tanker ban off the northern B.C. coast is another. And bringing in a law that will require a pipeline proponent to be looney to even try a new project is a third.

Perhaps that’s why Joker is in theatres now. While I haven’t seen it, I am assuming he’s actually a Canadian pipeline executive driven insane.

We k n o w t h a t t h e Northern Gateway pipeline cancellation, despite having been approved by the previous government, can be laid directly at the feet of the current government. And yes, there was a court challenge to its consultation process, but by that time, the point was essentially moot.

We know that the federal government moving the goalposts on Energy East led to its demise. And despite the talk of many a provincial premier, TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, is not

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News, and grew up near Hyas.

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showing interest in taking another wack at it.

But did you know both of those pipelines were supposed to be in service by the end of 2018?

Because they weren’t in service, the latter part of 2018 saw Saskatchewan and Alberta all but giving away their heavy oil and bitumen.

If price differentials had stayed that way, Premier Moe told me a year ago that Saskatchewan would have lost $500 million in royalties and taxes per year. As it is, Saskatchewan probably lost somewhere around $300 million that year. I’m not solid on that, but late last year that number got a lot of play from the provincial government.

That number is very,

very close to the cost of the newly opened Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, the one we spent many years budgeting and fundraising for.

If just those two pipelines had been built, Saskatchewan could build a children’s hospital a year.

Or several smaller ones, like Weyburn and Yorkton, in dire need of replacement.

This is the direct impact of the current federal government on Saskatchewan by way of the oilpatch.

For the first six years I worked with Pipeline News, it was all about good times.

The next four years were about tough times. This last year has been all about mad times.

I had never gone to an oilpatch political rally

before this past year. Or a convoy, or protest for that matter. Protests against the oilpatch? Sure. But in favour? Not so much.

The oilpatch is mad at this government. Almost every significant oilpatch town had a protest, convoy or rally in it during the past year.

Things may have calmed down a bit, but I think that’s because many are seeing the solution is the ballot box instead of honking their horns on the street.

The price of oil is still floating around US$54 per barrel. Some might say that’s the key reason for all of the above. That’s basically what Prime Minister Trudeau told me when I asked him in January about those protests. But explain to me why capital investment in Canada’s oilpatch has declined by half, while in the U.S., they’ve added enough production to equal all of Canada? Yes, geology has a lot to do with it. But don’t forget, our geology includes the third largest oil reserves on the planet.

I’ve asked a few people what will happen to the oilpatch if this government stays in power. Several don’t think there will be much of an oilpatch left.

I’m still hearing of bankruptcies. And the pain this downturn has imparted. We can tolerate it, somewhat, from outside sources. But it’s pretty tough to take when your own government is an enormous part of the problem.

One last thing. Both the Conservatives and Liberals have claimed that no export pipelines were built under the opposite’s time in power.

Balderdash. I have personally stood on the rights-ofway for Enbridge’s Alberta C l i p p e r, c o m p l e t e d i n 2009 under a Conservative Government, and Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement, whose Canadian portion will be in service later this year. Line 3 was built under the Liberal government.

The way things are going, that might be the last one for a very, very long time.

If ever.

Shaky outlook for agriculture and oil unsettling for prairie governments The Saskatchewan government’s finance department must be wondering just where the revenue streams in this province are coming from in the next several months at least.

It can’t be much better in the other Prairie Provinces either.

We know oil is still in the doldrums.

Recently JWN Energy posted that drilling activity in Western Canada is currently depressed at historic levels, according to a new report from Peters & Co. Limited. Drilling activity is generally a strong indicator of the optimism of the

oil sector. When prices and prospects are strong they go looking for more oil.

If sale prices for crude are depressed there is little reason to look for new oil if it isn’t selling at a good price.

The reasons for the doldrums of the sector are obviously many, although many in the west point at the lack of an oil pipeline to eastern markets. That is largely a red herring regarding the current sluggish oil sector when one remembers it was not that many years ago crude oil was more than $100 a barrel sans a pipeline.

Any suggested pipeline in recent years would also still be in construction, so not a factor today.

That all said it could be argued a pipeline would buffer prices in the years ahead.

But, today, provincial coffers will not be seeing big oil revenues.

Potash sales are also sluggish.

It was in August when the Mosaic Company planned to indefinitely shut down its Colonsay potash facility, which would result in well over 300 workers being laid off. The reason was to work on reducing inventories which means sales

are depressed in the sector, and that means reduced provincial revenues are likely.

In Saskatchewan the third leg of the three-legged economic stool has been agriculture.

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Crop Report for October 1 to 7 reported only 55 per cent of the crop was in the bin.

While up from 47 per cent a week earlier it remained well behind the five-year (2014-18) average of 82 per cent for the same time of year.

A look at the severe snow storms hitting Manitoba over the Thanksgiving

weekend, and the generally dreary weather in Saskatchewan does not bode well for getting the rest of the crop in the bin, not to mention the likelihood of reduced grades for crop still in the field, and the farmer costs of drying grain. The situation in agriculture could well go from being an economic asset to Prairie provincial governments, to a sector in need of financial aid given the 2019 harvest conditions.

The triple whammy will definitely put some pressure on provincial budgets and in terms of local economies as well.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Angels and confessions of a cloud watcher

Anything unrelated to elephants is irrelephant.

Technically, Moses was the first person with a tablet downloading data from the cloud. Clouds fascinate me.

The animation and shapes are often related to the angels, it seems.

I remember playing in the park with two of my grandchildren whose grandfather had been born to eternal life earlier. As they enjoyed the wind and sun, a wispy angel-like cloud hovered over the trees and park. I took pictures of it. Later I showed them where Grandpa was watching over us in the park.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux had a nickname for

guardian angels. He called them “bodyguards.” He suggested that we need to follow close to them and we will dwell in the protection of the Most High God. If temptation approaches, ask for their help. (from Sermons on Psalm 91 Sermon 12).

October 2 is the feast of the Guardian Angels.

Angels exist and are our guides and constant companions according to The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Until our deaths we are “surrounded by their watchful care and intercession.” When we are in spiritual or physical danger we can call on their help.

One of the prayers I say for those I love is that their

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www.kenrolheiser.com guardian angel will be a large and fierce presence to scare away any harm the evil one might intend, especially at night or in places of danger. So far it seems to be working.

There are many stories of their watchful protection. One Internet source tells this true story of an encounter with an angel that saved a woman and her husband’s lives. They were

sleeping on their houseboat early one morning when they heard the boat engine being cranked. Her husband jumped up and yelled.

The man who had been vigorously cranking the engine vanished into thin air.

Then they realized the boat was full of smoke and there was a blazing fire near their 100-gallon fuel tank.

The fire department said if they had not awakened

when they did, they would have died from the smoke inhalation in minutes. That day they found out that they were expecting twins.

Daniel Vel Martin shares this story: Her father was a hardline atheist, Portuguese Brazilian. At age 65 he was seated on the sidewalk when an out-of-control army jeep came towards him. He only had time to close his eyes. He knew he would die. But something lifted him some 10 feet up.

From there he saw the jeep destroy the wall.

Then that same force put him above the jeep and dropped him. Her father never told this story to anyone else. He was later healed from

prostate cancer at age 70 after Daniel prayed for him.

The tumor disappeared. He died a believer wearing a Star of David necklace.

Stories about angels have been around since the time of Moses. Angels on Earth is a current bi-monthly magazine. Exodus 23 tells us, “My angel will go in front of you.” Jesus tells us in Matthew 18, “Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven.”

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here; ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Crossroads Credit Union announces projects receiving funding Crossroads Credit Union announced the recipients of more that $36,000 in funding from the Crossroads Investment Fund in Canora on October 17, International Credit Union Day, said Kristin Olson, marketing assistant.

“The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognize the hard work and share member experiences,” said Olson. “To highlight the Credit Union Difference, Crossroads once again decided that it was the perfect opportunity to announce the recipients of the Crossroads Community Investment Fund. We were so pleased with how well it went last year, we wanted to recreate the excitement again.”

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

T h e S t u rg i s C u r l i n g Club received the major funding of $15,000 for upgrades to the Sturgis Curling Rink after attracting the most votes in voting open to Crossroads Credit Union members from September 30 to October 7.

“The entire community of Sturgis was completely engaged in the voting process,” reported Olson.

“The level of excitement that the voting generated throughout all of our communities was exactly the outcome we were hoping for in increasing the excitement from last year!”

Canora Composite School received $5,000 for an alternative learning space to provide enhanced

educational opportunities for its students, said Kelly Perepeluk-Nieckar, teacher. “ We h o p e t o u p d a t e our resources with stateof-the-art learning tools, and empower students and parents to be proud of their rural education while being reassured that they have enriched resources,” said Perepeluk-Nieckar.

T h e W a d e n a Elementary School playground project also received $5,000.

The CIF was originally established in 2009. “ We a l l o c a t e f u n d s each year to non-profit organizations that support community development,” said Johnson. “In the past 10 years we have donated over $370,000 to more than 115 community projects. We are proud of our co-operative roots and helping our communities will always be a priority, It’s about grassroots, hometowns, and co-operation.

“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. We decided that through the Community Investment Fund, 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.”

In addition to the Sturgis, Canora and Wadena projects, numerous other non-profit organizations that support community development and initiatives received funding from the 2019 Crossroads Community Investment Fund.

Crossroads Credit Union in Canora announced the recipients of funding from the Crossroads Community Investment Fund on October 17. Canora Composite School, represented by Kim Eiteneier, vice-principal and Kelly Perepeluk-Nieckar, teacher, received $5,000 for an alternative learning space. From left, were: Gary Herbert and Arlette Bogucky (Crossroads central district directors), Nicole Niezgoda (Crossroads Wadena branch lending services officer), Eiteneier and Perepeluk-Nieckar, Walter Ostoforoff (Crossroads board of directors president) and Jeff Bisschop (Crossroads CEO).

The Sturgis Curling Club, represented by Amanda Masley, Tammy Wenc and Tyler Blender, received $15,000 in funding for its upgrades to the Sturgis Curling Rink. From left, were: Jeff Bisschop (Crossroads CEO), Gary Herbert and Arlette Bogucky (Crossroads central district directors), Nicole Niezgoda (Crossroads Wadena branch lending services officer), Masley, Wenc and Blender, and Walter Ostoforoff (Crossroads board of directors president).

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SPORTS

Local players key contributors to victory at international lacrosse tournament Jacob Danyluk of Canora, Toby Olynyk of Buchanan, and Shae Peterson of Sturgis were members of a team that attended a lacrosse tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 12 and 13. The Saskatoon Spartans Elite 16U team competed in the junior varsity division of the Great Pumpkin Shootout and came away with an exciting firstplace finish.

The trip did not exactly start out ideally as the team had to travel through horrible weather conditions to get to the site of the tournament, reported team representatives. Once across the border, the bus slid into the ditch and when the group was finally towed, members found out the main highway was closed. They had to take an alternate route and finally reached their destination

almost ten hours later than expected. Even though the trip was difficult, this only seemed to motivate the team members and they seemed to decide, “We can’t just go through a trip like that and come home empty handed.”

The boys had been working hard during the summer with kids from all over the province travelling to Saskatoon almost every weekend since the middle of August to practice or play exhibition games in preparation for the tournament. The weekend started against a strong team from Manitoba. Everyone wanted to score the first goal on American soil and Olynyk had the privilege. It was an accomplishment he said he will remember forever, and the game ended with a 6 to 3 win. Next the boys earned a hard fought 3 to 1 victory

The Saskatoon Spartans Elite 16U lacrosse team (white jerseys) celebrated an overtime victory in the final of the Great Pumpkin Shootout tournament in Minneapolis, Minn., held on October 12 and 13.

against the ‘Nightmare on Elm Creek’ team to close out day one of the tournament.

The next morning, all the pieces of the puzzle started to come together, and the team cruised to a 13 to 0 victory against Shakopee, Minn. Even though team members had played their best game of the tournament that morning, they faced a very tough team in the next game against Delano, another Minnesota squad. The Spartans were down by one until Peterson scored a goal to tie the game with roughly two seconds left. This secured the top spot for the Spartans in their pool and a position in the finals. The boys had a quick break, and then the real test began. The Spartans started off the final against Apple Valley, Minn. with two quick goals but soon found the lead diminished to one goal for the rest

of the game. Peterson said they faced the best goalie he has ever played against and regulation time ended at 3 to 3. The two teams would need overtime to decide the winner. Danyluk, who had been hurt in the previous game and was unable to play in the final, said “I was ready to rip my hair out during the entire game and especially overtime, but deep down I knew my team was going to win.”

Luckily for him and the rest of the Spartans, he was right. Peterson had two goals in the final and assisted on the gold medalwinning goal in overtime.

The team members were “grateful to the coaches, organizers and their parents for making it possible for them to play in this tournament.”

They said it was a weekend they won’t soon forget.

Toby Olynyk, far right, fired home a goal during the Saskatoon Spartans Elite 16U team’s march to the gold medal.

Local players who competed for the Saskatoon Spartans Elite 16U lacrosse team at the Great Pumpkin Shootout tournament, from left, were: Ja c o b D a ny l u k o f C a n o ra , To by O ly ny k o f Buchanan and Shae Peterson of Sturgis.

Ja c o b D a ny l u k o f C a n o ra m a i n t a i n e d b a l l possession under pressure from the opposition.

Canora athletes cap memorable season with provincial cross-country championship After a silver medal finish in 2018, cross-country racers from CCS moved up one spot to reach the top and brought home the gold medal for the 3A cross-country team category at provincials in Prince Albert on October 12.

“This gold medal has not just happened in one race or one season. We have been working towards this for six years,” said Leona Kitchen and Thomas Lowes, coaches.

Provincials involved competitors in the midget, junior and senior categories.

The 15-member CCS team included seven returnees from the 2018 silver medalwinning squad.

The midget girls three-kilometre race featured 97 runners. Meadow Ostafie placed 44th in a time of 14:05, followed by Breanne Woloshyn in 71 st at 15:21 and Lexie Biletski in 81st in 15:58.

Cole Marcinkoski placed

29th out of 102 runners in the midget boys three-kilometre race with a time of 11:47.

In the junior girls four-kilometre race, Elley Tomcala finished 44th out of 73 runners in a time of 19:48.

In the junior boys fourkilometre race involving 89 runners, Clay Sleeva achieved a top-10 finish by placing sixth in a personal best time of 13:51.

Dawson Zuravloff finished 17th in 14:49, barely ahead of Hudson Bailey in 18th at 14:51. Jake Statchuk placed 61st in 16:28 while Brendon Landstad was 67th in 16:40.

All three CCS runners in the senior girls four-kilometre race achieved personal best times. Out of 97 runners, Megan Barteski finished 53rd in 19:26, followed by Ashley Stusek in 56th at 19:37 and Jordelle Lewchuk in 81st at 22:08.

The senior boys competitors were also at their very

best in a five-kilometre race involving 98 runners. Jacob Gulka placed 54th in a personal best time of 20:11 and Grady Wolkowski achieved a 77th-place finished in 21:39, also a personal best.

Coach Lowes and Coach Kitchen said they were excited to once again have a CCS runner crack the top 10 at provincials, but were also very aware that winning the team championship required contributions from everyone.

“These kids deserve this gold medal for training in a sport that can be a very mental game. It is easy to talk yourself out of doing something that might hurt, and/ or challenges you, but it can be very hard to talk yourself into persevering, and pushing beyond what you think your body can handle,” the coaches said.

“Some runners are hard on themselves and get disappointed when placing

The CCS cross-country team captured the gold medal in the 3A category at provincials in Prince Albert on October 12. Team members, from left, were: (back row) Jacob Gulka, Ashley Stusek, Megan Barteski, Brendon Landstad, Clay Sleeva, Dawson Zuravloff and Hudson Bailey; and (front) Grady Wolkowski, Jake Statchuk, Meadow Ostafie, Cole Marcinkoski, Lexie Biletski, Elley Tomcala, Breanne Woloshyn and Jordelle Lewchuk.

44th, for example, but for the team category, we count on everyone to have their best race. Even if they place 90th, we still need them. It’s fun and rewarding to push

kids beyond their comfort zone, so they actually see what they are capable of achieving.

“It has been an exciting and rewarding season, and

we are very proud of all of our cross-country runners for a successful season and representing our school in a very positive way,” they concluded.

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Canora’s small businesses made news in the past year Canora’s small busi nesses became major news stories on at least five occasions during the past 12 months.

The small businessrelated stories printed in The Canora Courier over the duration of the past year included two new business openings, two established businesses being taken over by new owners, and a local business making a significant addition.

Canora resident opens transportation service Adrien Rock of Canora has opened a new business which offers transportation service for Canora and area residents to as far away as Saskatoon and Regina.

Rock has named the business Majc (Magic) Rides Transportation after the Rock family members: son Matthew, Adrien, son Joshua, and Chelsea, wife and mother.

Rock was born and raised in Canora, and has extensive driving experience.

His trucking experience includes working for Hostess and delivering cars when he was employed in sales at Yorkton Toyota. A few years

ago he was having health problems and decided to stay home to fully recuperate. This allowed him to spend more time with the boys while Chelsea continued her career at Crossroads Credit Union in Canora.

Now that his health has improved and Matthew and Joshua are a little older, Rock decided it was a good time to start his own business.

He said the seed for this new business was planted after the STC (Saskatchewan Transportation Company) was shut down, and many area residents were suddenly left without badly needed transportation services.

“At that time I was still getting healthy,” recalled Rock. “But by around last September and October I was feeling a lot better and started doing some serious research and putting together a good business plan.”

He said the business plan involved studying the population demographics of the region, included the overall population, the male/female split and age demographic.

Rock also had to figure out the cost involved in

transporting clients from one destination to the next, and how to charge a fair, but competitive rate.

“We will be charging a flat fee for rides within

Canora,” he said, “but since we will be driving so many different distances outside of Canora, a per-kilometre fee will be charged for outof-town trips.”

Presently Rock can accommodate up to five passengers at a time for clients who live within approximately a 50 kilometre range of Canora, but said there is

some flexibility in that 50 kilometres.

His original plan for the business was to focus on getting clients to medical Continued on Page 10

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Canora resident opens transportation business Continued from Page 9 appointments.

“Many people are looking for transportation to appointments in Canora, Yorkton, Saskatoon and Regina,” explained Rock.

“They’re mostly seniors who otherwise don’t have the means to make these trips, and it’s a big financial weight to get rides from family members if they live far away. I’ve been told by doctors that many people have been missing important medical appointments simply because they didn’t have a feasible way of getting to the larger centres.”

But as more people are becoming aware of the new business, Rock said not all bookings are related to medical needs. He recently made bookings to drive to the Regina airport.

M a j c R i d e s Transportation is classified as a pre-booked transit and transportation service, which means rides have to be pre-arranged, preferably the night before.

“Since I’m running the business by myself right now, it allows me to keep everything more

Adrien Rock of Canora has started a new business, Majc Rides Transportation, which provides rides from the Canora area to as far away as Regina and Saskatoon. organized,” said Rock.

Before accepting his first rides, Rock had to get a class 4 drivers licence, proper registration for his van and upgrade his insurance.

He gave his first rides on New Year’s Eve in Canora, when a number of people called ahead for his service to make sure they didn’t end up driving while under the influence.

He said trips to Saskatoon and Regina hospitals are being planned to coincide as much as possible with the availability of specialists.

Rock’s hours are wide open, depending on the needs of the client. He recently made a booking with an individual living in Norquay who has to travel to Saskatoon three to four times per year for an 8 a.m. medical appointment.

Future plans include starting up a delivery service for Canora businesses after his oldest son Matthew gets his drivers licence.

If business continues to be good, a second van and driver may be added to serve clients farther away in

towns such as Wadena and Wynyard.

“Not only am I providing a much-needed transportation service, it also gives people the opportunity to travel with several other individuals and possibly even make new friends,” concluded Rock.

Dairy Bar opens restaurant section The Dairy Bar in Canora has long been a favourite spot of Canora residents to stop in for ice cream on a hot summer day.

Lorie Regehr, in her 13th year as its owner/operator, has transformed the business into the Dairy Bar and Grill.

Ice cream is still the mainstay, but customers now have the option of ordering and eating in the recently renovated interior of the building.

“As we all know, the weather in Saskatchewan is unpredictable,” said Regehr.

“This space allows people to get out of the wind, enjoy their food and good company.

“With the renovation we tried to preserve the ambience of the building while

Lorie Regehr, owner of the Dairy Bar and Grill, received congratulations from Ben Sipple of the Canora Economic Development Commission on the opening of the restaurant portion of the business. updating it a bit.”

She said the restaurant portion of the business offers a full breakfast menu, a waffle bar along with a wide range of other options such as burgers, hot dogs, fries and perogies.

“I wanted to offer customers healthier eating options, so we use a greaseless fryer.”

She said the addition created two new positions for the business, including one employee strictly designated for the restaurant.

“I make a point of hiring

young people from Canora and surrounding area to help them with things like paying tuition,” she said.

The building which now houses the Dairy Bar and Grill was built in 1929 by the Danyluk family. Regehr said the timing was unfortunate, being just before the Great Depression. But it served the community as Canora’s medical/dental/ arts building.

After a 17-year career with CBC Regina, Regehr bought a cottage in Burgis Continued on Page 11

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Canora business taken over by new owners Continued from Page 10 Beach and created a country store which she ran for five years. Buying the little building in Canora in 2004 that had housed the ice cream shop since the mid 60’s while still running the lake store, allowed her to see that a rainy day in Canora was still six times better than a rainy day at the lake. It convinced her she could give up her beach store and focus just on ice cream. It was a cramped space, so in the fall of 2007 she purchased the vacant medical/dental arts building

kitty corner to her shop, and began renovations to re-open in the spring of 2008.

In order to support the local community, she made rent-free space available to a number of community groups in the past. The need for space by the other groups has diminished over the years, freeing up space for this 20-seat Bistro style restaurant.

Regehr plans to keep the Dairy Bar and Grill open April to October, seven days a week, as a seasonal operation. The indoor area is

presently open eight hours a day, but that could be extended if there is enough interest from customers.

Regehr noted she has really appreciated the support from the Town of Canora in making her business expansion a reality.

“Brandi Zavislak, community development officer, encouraged me all the way along, suggesting the cut-out mural with the Ukrainian dancers enjoying ice cream.

She and other volunteers provided the sweat equity while I paid for the materials,” said

Regehr. “Mary Huebert the president of the Horticulture Club, ensured the planters that now skirt the front of the property were filled with a plethora of flowers in keeping with the community theme of ‘Canora in Bloom.’”

Regehr has enjoyed owning a venue that hosts car clubs, motorcycle groups, and movie nights. She’s planning to add a low deck ahead of her parking lot and

further enhance the green space outside the building, with the goal of possibly featuring musical entertainment in the future.

Red Apple Store launched in Canora Red Apple Stores unveiled its newly-renovated store in Canora on June 1, at the previous Bargain Shop location at 310 Main Street.

Customers received a free laundry baskets and the first

100 were given $10 shopping cards.

Lynne Ross, district manager, said the grand opening was a huge success.

“By 9:15 a.m. all $10 gift cards had been handed out and by 10 a.m. a total of 203 Laundry baskets were given out,” said Ross.

“The community of Canora came out and supported their local store. We Continued on Page 12

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New Canora Ambulance owners to provide service across region Continued from Page 11 had at least 120 people lined up before opening the doors at 9 a.m. and the store crowd died down around 11 a.m.

The second rush started around noon and continued into the afternoon.”

“We are proud to be a part of the Canora community and look forward to providing our customers with great value, big brands and a warm and welcoming shopping

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Our stores are filled with all of the brands that our customers want, at prices that offer huge savings every day.”

New owners of Canora Ambulance looking forward to serving the region Canora Ambulance Care has new owners. Ryan and Curtis Monette officially took over the business on

May 31 from previous owners Wally and Mary Huebert.

The Monette brothers plan to continue operating the business from Canora and Preeceville locations, much like in the past.

Between the two of them, Ryan and Curtis have 29 years of EMS experience as paramedics.

“Our goal for the past number of years has been to make the transition from

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For the past seven years, they have been the owners of RCM Safety in Yorkton, which focuses on industrial health and safety.

They were quite familiar with Canora and Canora Ambulance care previously, especially after Ryan was employed there for a number of years as a paramedic. Both said they thoroughly enjoy their work.

“Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you see something new,” said Ryan.

“There are always new challenges and we meet new people just about every day,” added Curtis. “We deal with people of all ages. In the same day we might deliver a baby in the morning and then be called to a car accident involving older and younger people.”

They presently have a staff of 12 between the Canora and Preeceville locations, and expect that number to remain the same for the foreseeable future.

Canora Ambulance Care offers pre-hospital emergency care as well inter-hospital transfers, mostly to Yorkton,

On May 31, Ryan Monette, left, and his brother Curtis took over ownership of Canora Ambulance Care, which serves Canora, Preeceville and the surrounding area.

Regina and Saskatoon.

“The previous owners had the operation in good shape, with excellent equipment and great staff. We didn’t have to make any staffing changes at all,” said Ryan.

This allowed the new owners to focus more on the future. In general, EMS is constantly changing with new methods and new techniques, said Curtis.

“Things are constantly evolving and we want to stay at the forefront of it, especially when it comes to educating ourselves and our staff,” said Curtis. “I recently completed the STARS Air Ambulance Critical Care and Transport Academy course

in Calgary. Now I can bring what I learned back to the staff here, which is a nice ripple effect.”

Both Ryan and Curtis are qualified instructors for a number of EMS courses.

They are presently in discussions with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, working toward the future goal of expanding pre-hospital services.

They said that being brothers and business partners has worked out well.

“It’s easy to be honest with each other without hurt feelings. We’re always ready to bring up new ideas to each other,” said Curtis.

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Canora resident opens home recording studio Continued from Page 12 “The main thing is to make sure things get done,” added Ryan. “We each have our own area of responsibilities, but sometimes we can get the job done better together rather than working alone.”

The Monette brothers grew up in Yorkton, where Curtis, who is single, still lives and works. But he said he plans to spend more of his work days in Canora in the future.

Ryan and his wife Melissa live near Canora with their eight-year-old daughter Aubrie.

“Canora is a really nice town with friendly people, very good for raising children,” he said.

In their spare time, Ryan and Curtis said they enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including barbecuing, golfing, fishing and snowmobiling in winter.

Canora paramedic opens in-home music studio Mathew Tourand has had a busy career as an advanced care paramedic with Canora Ambulance Care since moving to Canora in 2012, but he has started a home-based project which is likely to keep him just as busy on many of his off days.

In the basement of his house in Canora, Tourand recently opened New Pulse

Studios. It’s a studio where he plans to record the music of performers from around the area.

Tourand said he was born and raised in Weyburn, and has been interested in music almost ever since he can remember.

“I learned the electric guitar when I was 11 or 12 years old,” he recalled. “I switched to bass at around 15 when a band at our school was looking for a bass player.”

Since then, Tourand has played in a number of different bands. He was in a Regina-based band for a while after moving to Canora, but said the travelling got to be too much.

Approximately two years ago he made the decision to build his own studio.

“I gutted the basement of my house and put in soundproof insulation in the walls and ceiling,” Tourand said.

“The studio construction and layout is all from my own ideas.”

The facility is equipped to record vocals and instruments separately and then bring them all together in the finished recording.

“I’m looking for new artists, to produce a recording they can be proud of,” he said. “I’m not looking to make a lot of money from this. It’s more of a hobby,

Mathew Tourand has opened New Pulse Studios, a recording studio in the basement of his Canora home. to get my mind of my day job and focus on something else.”

“I don’t have any formal musical training. I’m a completely self-taught as a recording and mixing engineer.”

Tourand recently recorded a song for a young band from Langenburg known as The Firm. He hopes to do more of the same for other up-and-coming acts, and teach them about the recording process at the same time.

“From my experience, one of the things young artists need to learn about is the importance of timing,” he explained. “Even though the instruments and vocals are all recorded separately, the timing has to be exactly the same to produce the best possible final recording.”

But Tourand said a successful experience in a recording studio requires more

than technical expertise.

“I have been involved as a musician in recording at other studios where the atmosphere was far too business-like. The engineer criticized the performers for every little mistake and made us feel like screwups,” he said. “In this studio I want to make people feel comfortable and help them enjoy the experience.”

Even with the studio project, Tourand has continued to be busy as a performer. He recently became involved in a local punk rock band named Prairie Revolt.

Tourand plays bass, with a lineup that also features Jeremy Negraeff (lead guitar), Colin Knight (vocals), Evan Kushneruk (vocals, guitar) and Eric Kushneruk (drums).

“The idea for band’s name came out of us being

from Saskatchewan, and we were all into the old punk music and wanted to stay away from the soft, easy rock,” said Tourand.

He said the group got started when the Kushneruk brothers gave him a call and they ended up jamming together a few times.

“About a year ago we did an open-mic gig at Canora Hotel,” he recalled. “That was really well received. We got some good feedback and it motivated us to do more.

Then in July we performed at the Canora in Bloom Festival in the Park.”

Prairie Revolt has done some preliminary recording at New Pulse Studios, which they listen to and try to correct their mistakes. Tourand said the group has played mostly covers so far, but

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“If other young bands can see what we’re doing and somehow learn from it, that would be great,” he said.

Tourand recently purchased a live PA (public address) system. He said he plans to use it to produce live shows, such as Canora in Bloom, and possibly record live off the stage.

“Eventually I would like to buy more equipment and start doing DJ services,” he said.

Tourand normally is on call for five consecutive days at Canora Ambulance Care. He then has five days off, and plans to make full use of that time working at New Pulse Studios.

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Owner of Good Lake Electric enjoys serving Canora and surrounding area

By Rocky Neufeld A random meeting at a gas station in Canora over 20 years ago has led to a rewarding career as an electrician for Michael Owchar, the owner/operator of Good Lake Electric in Canora.

In the late 1990s,

Owchar was working at Tempo Gas in Canora, and happened to meet with Jerry Gabora.

“Jerry came in to buy cigarettes, and he asked if I would be interested in apprenticing with him,” said Owchar. “My first major job with him was

the Canora water project in 1998.”

Owchar said he owes much of his success as an electrician to the support he received from Jerry and Jan Gabora.

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I learned much of what I know from Jerry,” recalled Owchar. “I worked with him for 10 years and then moved on to Richardson Oilseed for nine years.”

Owchar decided it was time for a change and started his own business in August of 2018.

“I missed working in the community and working for people who appreciate a job well done,” he explained. “After working for a big corporation such as Richardson you realize that to them you are just a number and in the end, your efforts are not helping any individual, but rather your time is spent deepening their pockets.

“I chose Good Lake Electric as my business name because our family resides in the RM of Good Lake and we enjoy our time spent at Good Spirit Lake.”

Even though the business is just over a year old, Owchar has already worked for numerous

individuals and a wide variety of businesses and community groups, including the town of Canora.

“I provide a large variety of services ranging from residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and everything in between,” he said. “I service Canora, Buchanan, Good Spirit Lake, Sturgis, Preeceville and surrounding areas. I have also been as far south as Maple Creek and up north to Melfort for a few larger jobs.”

With the area around Canora being largely focused on farming, Owchar does a great deal of agriculture-related work. His most common projects are usually seasonal, with farm-related work taking place mostly in summer and more residential work in the winter months.

One of his most memorable jobs since starting Good Lake Electric also turned out to be one of the simplest.

“This past winter I was called out to a woman’s residence because she had issues with a light fixture not working,” explained Owchar. “After finding out it was a simple fix she asked, “What do I owe you?” I noticed she was baking peanut butter cookies and they are my favorite, so I told her I’d be happy with a few freshlybaked peanut butter cookies. And as I left I’m sure both of us were thinking, ‘What a great deal!’”

In addition to Good Lake Electric, Owchar is also a farmer. He has noticed similarities between the two.

“Just like farming, one of the most challenging obstacles I face is the weather,” he admitted. “I try to plan my work week on the Sunday before, but as mo s t o f my jo bs are outside, if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate I find myself throwing out my schedule most of the time.”

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Family vital to success of Owchar business Continued from Page 14 Owchar said one of his favourite aspects of running Good Lake Electric is the satisfaction with a job well done.

“It’s great to look back at the finished product and be proud to put your name on it.”

At the time of his visit with The

Canora Courier, Good Lake Electric was a one-man operation. But Owchar said he is getting busy enough that there is a good chance he will be looking to hire an apprentice in the near future, and give someone else the opportunity to get started in a career as an electrician.

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Electrical business serves variety of customers across large area Continued from Page 15 “If all goes well, I am also hoping that one of my children will want to take over the business from me some day.” Even with all his electrical work, Owchar manages to find time to run the family farm with his wife Desiree and their children Emily (16), Michael (13), Andrew (11) and Presley (7). The family operation grows cereal grains and oil seeds on six quarter sections of land.

The farm is strictly family-run, with no hired employees. Owchar admits having two businesses onthe-go can be quite challenging, especially during the busy harvest season.

“Everyone pulls together to make sure everything gets done,” he said. “It makes for some long days but no one seems to complain too much just as long as the fish are not biting at Good Spirit Lake.”

Owchar said the hardworking family members believe it’s important to make time for fun hobbies.

“As a family we all enjoy

Owchar does a considerable amount of travelling to Good Spirit Lake. hunting, archery, fishing and new lakes and choose a new water sports,” he explained. destination every year.”

“We like to camp at various Owchar said he has

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In 41st year of business Sas-Kam undergoes another expansion at Kamsack location

By Jan Derwores A main street business that has been growing and evolving over 41 years has just taken another big step in the community.

Sas-Kam Sportsman, founded by Wayne Sas in October of 1978, has just added more square footage to its operation base.

Sas moved into the current Main Street building location, once owned by the Robinson’s store, in 1978 and has been at that location ever since. Ten years later he purchased the adjoining building, a grocery store, and expanded.

Now, forty-one years later, Sas-Kam is ready to

welcome a new addition of retail space. Earlier this year renovations started on the building adjacent to SasKam, a vacant store which was once a flower shop, and the amalgamation is nearing completion.

“Keeping up with trends, knowing what is new and in demand and being in a rural

Morgan, left, and his father, Wayne Sas, have been busy since the end of September, setting up displays in the new retail space at Sas-Kam Sportsman, including bikes, kayaks and golf equipment.

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“The new space is not so much to enable productline expansion for now, but Continued on Page 18

Morgan Sas sat on the step that leads from the established section of Sas-Kam Sportsman to the newly renovated retail space, formed when an adjoining building was acquired. “It is coming together, but still needs work,” he said.

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Right now Wayne, son Morgan and full-time employee Colin Tulloch are keeping everything operating on a dayto-day basis, but Morgan still has to find time to operate the

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Expansion means better selection for customers Continued from Page 18 popular item. E-bikes are bicycles with a battery-powered “assist” that comes via pedaling and, in some cases, a throttle, he explained. When the pedals are pushed on a pedal-assist e-bike, a small motor engages and gives the rider a boost. One can zip up hills and cruise over tough terrain without getting overtired,

and acceleration is much easier.

“The lines we carry are all top-end and they expand every year,” said Sas. One such product is the addition of the “pedal-kayak” to the kayak lineup, a versatile product that may be “paddled or pedalled.”

“Kayaking is an everchanging and growing sport, but it can be a difficult sport

Wayne Sas took a moment to survey the product displays in the newly renovated retail space at Sas-Kam Sportsman, a business which has been located on Main Street for the past 41 years.

The view shows how the new expansion ties seamlessly into the existing retail space. “We are getting more organized every day,” he said.

for those with poor upper body strength,” he said.

“Pedal kayaks are a great way to ensure the sport is accessible to everyone, no matter what their ability level.

“Because they replace regular paddles with foot-pedals, those types of kayaks are also favored by those seeking a good leg workout, or who want to keep their hands free for fishing, taking some photos, or enjoying lunch on the water.”

“With our added retail space, we can now display our line of bikes and kayaks year round, because they sell year round,” said Sas. Another niche that SasKam services is the disc golf community.

“The sport of disc golf is becoming more and more popular and we carry a full line of discs,” said Sas. “With a few disc golf courses now available in this area, the sport offers a great, inexpensive outing for the whole family.”

When asked about future plans, Sas says they will concentrate on streamlining the operation of the business and is ruling out future expansion. “But who knows,” he concluded.

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The “business area” of Sas-Kam, surrounded by a large, neatly organized display of hats with team logos, has remained in the same location at the store.

Wayne Sas, left, and Morgan have organized the displays of cozy winter wear at Sas-Kam Sportsman. “Winter outings are something to look forward to, and are so much more enjoyable with the right winter clothing,” said Morgan. “We can help you find the warmest gear that works in the coldest temperatures, so you can enjoy the season’s activities to the fullest.”

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If you’re concerned about fraud: Credit Credit cards typically offer better fraud protection than debit cards. If unauthorized purchases are reported, the consumer’s maximum liability is $50, though many credit cards offer zero liability. Debit cards offer some protection, but it may take a little longer to get your money back, and loss responsibility amounts may be higher.

If you don’t want to overspend: Debit Staying on budget and not overspending can be challenging when using credit cards. When cash leaves your hand, it is easy to keep track of what you have left. This isn’t as easy when using credit to make purchases. Some shoppers feel they are more likely to overspend when using credit than having money deducted from their bank accounts via debit cards.

Bank of America says record-keeping is made simpler with debit cards and they are a great way to avoid spending more money than you have available.

If you like incentives: Credit Credit cards are still the best way to earn rewards on purchases made, and credit card companies recognize the rewards market is more competitive than ever before. From airline miles to cash back bonuses to points toward vacations, credit card companies now offer a host of benefits that debit cards do not offer.

But industry analysts at CreditCards.com say the industry is so competitive that many banks are trying to attract new customers and keep current ones happy, so debit card users may be able to earn some perks if they are not doing so already.

If you’re shopping at small businesses: Debit Business Insider says it costs small-business owners more to process credit transactions than transactions in which customers

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How to improve your company image Many people are familiar with the conventional wisdom about first impressions. When you only have one chance to make a first impression, it’s a good idea to make the most of that opportunity.

But not every first impression inspires fond memories, and while erasing a bad first impression might be impossible, that does not mean a second impression can’t trump its predecessor.

That’s especially true for businesses. Businesses typically experience a few stumbles out of the gate, and sometimes those stumbles coincide with a customer’s first encounter with a business.

When such encounters hurt a business’ image, a business owner can employ various strategies to restore that image and increase the likelihood that future interactions with customers go as smoothly as possible.

Look the part A T-shirt and flip-flops may be your ideal outfit, but such attire is rarely appropriate in a professional atmosphere. First-time

customers who see employees decked out in less formal attire may feel the company also takes a lax attitude toward its work, so avoid fashion that might give the wrong impression.

Prioritize positive customer service Many businesses suffer from bad word of mouth that’s spread when past customers share horror stories of negative experiences with company employees.

S uch a problem is eas ily remedied by prioritizing customer service.

This includes emphasizing that those who answer the phones always address customers respectfully and when responding to emails or engaging in online chats, write professional responses that steer clear of informal language.

Customers often understand that a product may malfunction, but poor customer service is inexplicable and will reduce the likelihood that a customer will become a repeat customer.

Commission a better website To d a y ’s c o n s u m e r s

often rely on the Internet to connect with a business.

Consumers may want to peruse a restaurant’s menu before booking a reservation or view a retailer’s online catalogue before walking into the store.

A good website can be a tremendous asset to a business, while a bad website can drive customers away before they spend so much as a dollar. A good website is informative and easy to navigate. Restaurant owners should include some photos of their establishment on the site to show customers the type of ambiance they can expect when dining. The site’s URL should include only the name of the restaurant, which makes it easy for potential customers to find the site when using a search engine.

If the name you prefer is already taken by a similarly named establishment in another region, then include your state or city in the URL, such a s J o e s P i z z a N Y. c o m .

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Establish a social media presence Another way to rehabilitate or improve a business’ image is to establish a social media presence that connects the business with existing and potential customers.

Use the various social media platforms in different ways. A Facebook page can explain the history of the company, while Twitter can be used to alert followers to special promotions or events. Social media can also be used to solicit customer feedback, which can be used to ensure you are meeting your customers’ needs and adapting to meet those needs when necessary.

A business that listens to and actively engages its customers is more likely to have a positive image than one that does not, and

Insisting employees address customers in a formal and respectful tone is one way for a business to improve its image. social media can be the tool businesses use to connect with those customers.

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How millennials spend their money Millennials include people born between 1980 and 2000. Millennials have become an influential demographic, changing the way business is conducted.

While influencing technology, social norms and mores, millennials also are affecting the economy.

Forbes says that many millennials have a shaky relationship with money, due at least somewhat to the fact that they lived through one of the worst recessions the United States has experienced in decades. Couple that with staggering student loan debt and it’s easy to see why millennials may be facing an uphill battle when it comes to their finances.

Millennials are falling particularly short in regard to saving money. According to a 2017 survey, 57 percent of Americans have around $1,000 in savings. Sixtyseven percent of young millennials, between ages 18 and 24 have less than $1,000, says the survey.

Canadians are saving even less, even though in the early 1980s Canadians of most ages used to save

twice as much as Americans, or 20 per cent of their disposable income, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Many millennials spend more than they earn and live above their means according to a report by American Express Business Insight. This, along with school debt, has compromised millenni als’ ability to purchase a home or even get married.

Just how are millennials spending their money?

Here’s a look at the common patterns.

Experiences: Funding experiences is a high priority for Gen Y. This includes concerts, sporting events, live performances, and other social events more so than possessions or career status, offers Forbes.

Retail goods and dining: TD Bank found that millennials make more retail purchases and dine out more than other generations, but generally spend less money overall.

Healthcare: Millennials spend about $1,000 more on healthcare expenses than the generations that

preceded them, states financial resource Mother Jones.

Housing and education costs also have risen, contributing to a smaller pool of savings.

Same-day delivery: A Shop.org survey indicated that millennials are twice as likely as other generations to pay extra for same-day delivery of online purchases.

Tattoos: Surveys conducted for Pew Research found that 40 per cent of millennials have at least one tattoo.

Organic foods: A Gallup poll from the summer of 2016 found 53 per cent of Americans ages 18 to 29 actively try to include organic foods in their diets.

Small businesses: A new RBC¨ Small Business poll found 70 per cent of Canadian millennials are willing to pay more for goods and services if they’re sold by a small or local business. Millennials have grown up during a period of rapid change. Their large numbers are shaping the economy in myriad ways.

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The benefits of local newspapers Local newspapers play vital roles in communities across the globe.

The Information Age has changed the way many people get their news, but local newspapers continue to serve as valuable resources for readers interested in learning more about and becoming more involved in their communities.

While local publishers continue to adapt to the changes brought about by technology, the fol lowing are a handful of benefits unique to local newspapers.

Local newspapers keep readers up-to-date on their own communities Globalization may be here to stay, but that does not mean local communities are no longer home to newsworthy events.

National and international newspapers and 24-hour cable news channels can keep men and women upto-date on national and world news, but in many instances, local newspapers are the only means people have to learn about what’s going on in their

own communities.

Local politics impact residents’ lives every day, and local newspa pers cover local politics extensively.

Local newspapers benefit nearby businesses Small business owners often connect with community members via local newspapers. A strong, locally based small business community can improve economies in myriad ways, creating jobs in the community and contributing tax dollars that can be used to strengthen local schools and infrastructure.

And local newspapers do their part by providing affordable and effective advertising space to local business owners looking to connect with their communities.

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Four ways to protect your devices from hackers In an increasingly digital world, consumers share their confidential

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With the risk of a security breach increasing, it is critical that consumers protect their digital data in all forms. Here are four ways you can secure your information: 1. Use a strong password. According t o K e e p e r, a p a s s w o r d management and digital vault software provider, the most common passwords of 2016 included: 123456; qwerty and even password.

The recipe for a bulletproof password is to combine upper and lowercase letters with symbols a n d n u m b e r s . To m a k e things easier, you can also use a password generator to help you come up with strong passwords over and over.

2. Add a second level of security. While a strong password is essential, it is important to use other forms of authentication, such as fingerprint scanning to unlock devices

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CAA Saskatchewan Halloween safety tips This Halloween, children’s safety is the focus for CAA Saskatchewan. Safety for pedestrians of all ages can be scary, but on Halloween night, it can become a little scarier and more unsafe, considering the increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic according to a release. Here are a few Halloween safety tips from CAA: 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 stop, look, listen and think.

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

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a mask to allow for better vision.

• Put those mobile phones and gaming devices away.

• Be alert and aware of surroundings.

Driving Diligence • Drivers who must drop off or pick up children, should make sure to pull over into a safe zone and turn vehicle hazard lights on.

• Communicate with other drivers by using turn signals.

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headlights are on.

• Eliminate distractions, put mobile phones away.

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

• When backing out of parking spaces or driveways, always watch for children.

• Slow down to at least 10 km below the speed limit when driving through school

zones and residential areas.

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

• Those planning to party should put the keys away.

Always plan a safe ride home, continued the release.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Poll: Among those who plan to get a flu shot this year, significantly more plan to roll up their sleeves at a pharmacy With extended hours at pharmacies and locations in virtually every community, the flu shot has never been more convenient or accessible for Saskatchewan residents. According to a recent survey conducted

by Insights West on behalf of London Drugs, among those who plan to get their annual flu shot, half (49 per cent) say they plan to get immunized at a pharmacy this year, a jump of 18 points from last year.

By comparison, one in four (25 per cent, -2 points) say they plan to get their flu shot at a public flu clinic, stated the survey. One in 10 Saskatchewan residents plan to get their flu shot at their doctor’s office (6 per cent, -4 points), while about one in 10 plan to get it at their place of work (10 per cent, +3 points).

“We’re trying to reduce any hindrances so that more people will get their flu shot,” says Gianni Del Negro, a Pharmacist at London Drugs. “Online appointment booking and walk-in options at the pharmacy make it easy for people to get immunized just down the street from where they live and while they are

out doing other errands or picking up prescriptions.”

While a strong majority of Saskatchewan residents are now aware that pharmacists can administer the flu vaccine (88 per cent) and that flu vaccinations are available at most pharmacies (89 per cent), some Saskatchewan residents still cite a lack of convenience as a deterrent to getting the flu shot. Among those Saskatchewan residents who said they don’t plan to get vaccinated this year, the poll found that two in 10 (22 per cent) indicated that they just won’t get around to it and five per cent say it is too much hassle.

“The inconvenience of missed school or work days, doctor’s visits or even flu-related hospitalizations is reason enough to take the time to get vaccinated.

Getting the flu vaccine is the simplest and single most important thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community against the flu,” advises Del Negro.

The flu vaccine for the 2019-20 season is now available at all London Drugs pharmacies. It includes immunization against

both the H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A virus strains and either one or two influenza B viruses. Patients can call the pharmacy or book online to make an appointment or receive the flu shot on a walk-in basis at some locations during certain hours.

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New ‘ouchless’ flu shot now available With news that the flu vaccine won’t be available in nasal spray form for Saskatchewan residents this year, London Drugs pharmacists hope that won’t deter people, especially children, from rolling up their sleeves.

To help reduce flu shot anxiety, London Drugs is offering an ‘ouchless’ option with a free application of Zensa Numbing Cream prior to administering the vaccination. Zensa is a Health Canada approved topical anaesthetic that desensitizes the skin in as little as 10 minutes, lessening any potential pain experienced from a flu shot injection.

Among those who say they are unlikely to get a flu shot this season, five per cent say it is because they are afraid of needles and about one in 10 say

they have a bad experience with a previous flu shot (12 per cent). The goal of the ‘ouchless’ option at London Drugs is to increase flu shot uptake within this group.

“If you or your children have anxiety about needles that may deter you or them from getting the flu shot, this ‘ouchless’ option available at London Drugs is a far better alternative than forgoing the protection of the vaccination,” says Del Negro.

In Saskatchewan, children ages five years and older can receive their flu shot at a pharmacy from a Certified Injection Pharmacist. Zensa is safe for use on children ages 2 and up.

Need more reasons to get immunized? For every flu shot given at London Drugs, a lifesaving vaccine is donated to UNICEF Simply by getting a flu shot at London Drugs this year, Saskatchewan residents can play an active role in helping to protect tens of thousands of children in other parts of the world from deadly, vaccinepreventable diseases. For every flu shot administered at London Drugs this year,

a lifesaving vaccine will be donated to UNICEF Canada to immunize children in other countries from illnesses such as tetanus, polio and measles. The vaccination donation campaign is in partnership with I Boost Immunity (IBI), an online immunization advocacy network.

“Patients who receive a flu vaccine at London Drugs will not only be protecting themselves and their local community but will be making a global impact as well, by providing a life-saving vaccination to children around the world,” says Del Negro.

London Drugs hopes this initiative will help more people make the right decision to get vaccinated, particularly healthy individuals who might not otherwise consider getting a flu shot.

“We want to drive home the message that getting the flu shot is not just about your own health; it’s about protecting those who are most at risk. It’s about building herd immunity,” says Del Negro.

To learn more about getting the flu shot at London Drugs, visit: LondonDrugs. com/flu

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By Kaare Askildt Knut received a text message from his technology challenged brother Olaf who had seen his daughter send text messages with capital letters abbreviating the words.

Olaf thought he would give it a try, and sent a message to his brother Knut, that looked like this: Hi HAY WAO OUR ATIOM VAOR AT W E M I G H T S T O P BYP IAW OS. ODICAW SIBHNS. DBCASFU BBQ T B I P, E I Y H A N C O B OFM TGWI. BAE W BT OTS WSFOB. SB WCC TO TMC BOF TRCOG, IF WHY CSA $500 SWCC OTFN. PC TYG TM AWD WTMA BT. Knut had no idea what the message said, so he decided to try and decipher it later.

A couple of days later another text message arrived. This one said: W H H F Y Y. W H T E I F .

BTW OS T IATBA TAAM O S M T AY L C , T P T D ANTP 4 HED. WSTH C Y T S I H C S AY P F T M , BHIB. HFF IS SAL, BHWSF BBQ RESDR A ABAD. Knut couldn’t understand this message either, so he decided to “decode” both messages.

He figured the first

message said: Hi, heard any yodeling, was away on our annual tour in our mountain, very active on the ridge and thought we might stop because yodeling properly is also warning other sheep. One drive into certain alley ways some infamous brat has never staked. Drive b y c e r t a i n a re a s h o u l d find used barbecue to be in presence, either in your hand a new can of beer or for many to get water instead. But all evening was better than others to share water screened for other bacteria. Some beer was certainly cooled to temperatures most common before other finishes, then retro cooling of gin, if why Charlie said about $500 should compensate Charlie or try finding Nora. Please cancel the yodeling giving the mountain a well- deserved way to measure a break through.

Knut realized that this message made no sense at all, but he thought he better try and decipher the second message before contacting Olaf.

Why have Hans finished your yodeling. Whether he tried either fine-tuning.

But the way others sang to initiate a tiny bass alto to alter a modifier or send

my trumpet and yodel long calls, to pay the donor and not pay for his electric device. Why should the hardware control yodeling this Sunday it has cancelled sins and yodel perfectly for the master, but he is bad. His first fiasco is such atrocious loss, but he was saved finally barbecue red extra steaks done rare and also butter and donuts.

Knut wrote out the messages and sent them to Olaf, asking him why he had sent these strange messages. Olaf apologized and explained it was his first attempt at abbreviated texting. He then attached his texts written out. The first one read: Hi how are you? We are on our annual t o u r i n o u r m o t o rh o m e visiting all our relatives, and thought we might stop by your place in a week or so. Our daughter is coming along with us and she is bringing her newborn son.

Don’t be cooking anything special for us, Barbecue T-bones is perfect, especially if you have a nice couple of bottles of Merlot to go with it. Bacon and eggs with buttered toast on the side would suffice for our breakfast. Sorry we cannot contribute to the meal costs because of the rising cost of gas, in

fact we hope you can spare about $500 so we can continue our trip further north. Please confirm that you got this message as we don’t want to make a bum trip.

The second message followed: We haven’t heard f ro m y o u y e t . We h o p e that everything is fine. By the way, our son Truls is attempting to be able to attend a month of special musical training at your local college, Truls plays the drums and need to practise four hours every day. We suggested that he contact you to see if he could stay at your place for the month, because he is broke. His favorite food is steak and lobster, but he’ll settle for barbecue rib eye steaks done rare and a baked Alaska dessert.

Knut became livid when he read the messages. He felt that his brother Olaf was out of line with his requests. He sent a very clear message back: Dear Olaf, sorry to inform you that we will be away on an extended vacation and must therefore tell you to bypass us this time.

As for your son Truls, we apologize for not being able to offer him a place to stay. As for your abbreviated texting ability, nobody

c a n re a d y o u r m i n d , i t might look OK to you, but to me it is just a bunch of gobbledygook. If you Google acronyms, you’ll find all the accepted versions that can be used when texting.

Texting acronyms can frustrate the older generation, but it has become part of the modern electronic communication. The following actually took place recently when Kari texted her son Jens.

Kari: Your great uncle just passed away suddenly last night. LOL. Jens: Why is that so funny?

Kari: It is not funny at all Jens! What do you mean?

Jens: Mom! Don’t you know that LOL means Laughing Out Loud?

Kari: Really? I thought it meant Lots Of Love!

Uffda! Now I have to text everyone again!

Jens: Mom, you have to be careful when you use acronyms, you have to make sure you know what they mean.

Kari: Yes, I understand now. Do you know what IDK, LY & TTYL mean?

Jens: I don’t know, love you, talk to you later.

Kari: OK, I’ll ask your sister.

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Students benefit from career fair Students from across the school division enjoyed looking through the informational pamphlets as well as discussing their future plans for furthering their education through a career fair held at the Sturgis Composite School on October 10.

Grade 10 to 12 students from Sturgis, Preeceville, Norquay and Canora were all in attendance at the Saskatchewan University and Technical Institute L i a i s o n ( S U T I L ) d a y.

Schools represented were, Parkland College, Lakeland College, Armed Forces, R C M P, S a s k a t c h e w a n Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, University of Regina,

University of Saskatchewan, St. Thomas College, St. Peters College, Gabriel Dumont, Sask Polytechnic, Brier Crest, Prairie College and University of Lethbridge.

SUTIL is a united team of post-secondary institution representatives who visit high schools across the province, engaging students to realize their potential and plan their path after graduation.

Its goal is to spark curiosity and encourage students to expand on their idea of what’s possible. SUTIL believes in work focused on: student success, leadership, integrity, transparency, community, and diversity, stated the SUTIL website.

Students from across the school division enjoyed looking through the informational pamphlets as well as discussing their future plans for furthering their education through a career fair held at the Sturgis Composite School on October 10.

Digging up the province’s amazing natural history Palaeontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) spent the summer discovering new dinosaurs, marine reptiles and exciting Cretaceous amber.

“It’s been an exciting year for the Royal Saskatchewan Museum with the opening of the CN T. rex Gallery and the introduction of Scotty to the RSM,” said Gene Makowsky, parks, culture and sport minister, in a release. “It is also important to note that new

research and discoveries take place at the museum regularly. These discoveries create new opportunities to learn more about Saskatchewan hundreds of millions of years ago.”

The “big” finds this past summer were found in Grasslands National Park, the Big Muddy Badlands and near the southwest community of Consul, including: limb, rib and vertebrae bones from a juvenile

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around a dinosaur eggshell site, located near Consul.

These new discoveries will be added to the provincial collection and will be the subject of study and research for years to come, the release continued. Fieldwork such as this contributes to the RSM’s status as an internationally recognized centre for research and teaching. The museum collection continues to grow, as does the world’s appreciation of Saskatchewan’s

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Canora Hospital Auxiliary hosts pie and coffee fundraiser

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

The pies prepared for this year ’s event by Auxiliary members included: Saskatoon, strawberry/rhubarb, raspb e r r y, a p p l e , r h u b a r b ,

lemon, cherry, coconut and banana/coconut.

Attendance was down somewhat from 2018, said Lorie Wasyliw, president, due to factors such as chilly weather, the late harvest and a number of people being away for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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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 cauterizing probes for the doctors to use for procedures,

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Wa s y l i w s a i d f u t u r e fundraising goals include new chairs, blinds for new windows, blood pressure machines and fixing the entrance to the palliative care family room with a new concrete ramp.

Those who enjoy volunteering and are interested in joining the Auxiliary may contact any auxiliary member or the hospital for more information.

The next Canora Hospital Auxiliary fundraising event will be the Carol Festival on December 1, part of the

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Donna Makowsky signed the guestbook at the hospital dining room entrance under the watchful eye of Nettie Okrainetz.

C a n o r a Wi n t e r L i g h t s encouraged to contact the Festival. Anyone inter- Auxiliary. ested in performing is More Photos on Page 32

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Pies in many flavours available at fundraiser Continued from Page 31

From left, Evelyn Kuruliak, Iris Bodnarchuk and Mary Prokopetz greeted visitors and answered q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e p i e s m a d e by C a n o ra Hospital Auxiliary members. Among the featured flavours were: cherry, lemon, coconut, banana/ coconut, raspberry, apple, rhubarb, Saskatoon and strawberry/rhubarb.

Darcy Prokopetz, left, and Jessie Biletski enjoyed the pie and coffee served by Mary Prokopetz.

Evelyn Kuruliak, left, and Floreen Haskewich brought coffee and a piece of apple pie to Evelyn’s husband Henry, a hospital patient.

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1977 Versatile 400, s/n 029484.

Westward 3000 25 Ft Pull Type, s/n 69515, 540 PTO.

John Deere 1600 25 Ft Cultivator, s/n 000668, 12 in. spacing, Blanchard 3-bar harrows.

Moline 14 Ft Tandem Disc, 19 in. frt blade, 19 in. rear blade, 7.5 in. spacing.

Flexi-Coil S90 50 Ft Harrow Packer, s/n 1280X1.

Flexi-Coil S70 49 Ft Packer.

1986 Flexi-Coil S82 60 Ft Tined Harrows, s/n S82S.B00.F01010, 12 in. tines.

Rock-O-Matic 546 Rock Picker, s/n 12615, 540 PTO, 3 batt reel.

(2) Westeel 1504 2650± Bushel 15 Ft 4 Ring Hopper.

(2) Behlen 14 Ft Hopper.

Grain Handling Equipment

Sakundiak HD8-1600 8 In. x 52 Ft Grain Auger, Onan, 24 hp, elec start, mover.

Sakundiak HD8-1400 8 In. x 46 Ft Grain Auger, Case 680C, bkt, cab, hoe bkt. s/n 49261, Linamar, 24 hp, elec start, mover.

Trucks Antiques Sakundiak HD7-37 7 In. x 37 Ft Grain Auger, 1979 GMC 7000 S/A Grain, s/n T17DB9V574361. Sprayer 1947 John Deere AR, s/n 267135, parts only. s/n 7714.

1974 International 500 S/A Grain, s/n Brandt 57 Ft Field, s/n 21245, PTO pump, 1000 1944 John Deere A, s/n 540683, 4 spd.

Sukup 7 Hp Aeration Fan, s/n 6472.

4H5A0DHB33892, 5x2, 12 ft box, hoist, roll tarp, gal poly tank, chem mix tank, dbl nozzle bodies, wind John Deere 3 Bottom Breaking Plow.

Middle State 4 Hp Aeration Fan, s/n C30FU. 24992 miles showing. cones, 1000 US gal tank.

OTC John Deere Transmission Splitting Stand.

Sukup 3.5 Hp Aeration Fan, s/n 6496.

OTC John Deere 1010 & 2010 General Service Seeding, Tillage & Breaking Grain Carts Tools.

Other Items Include 1981 John Deere 610 32 Ft Air Seeder, s/n Custombuilt 225± Bushel Grain Wagon.

OTC John Deere 3010 & 4010 Engine Service N00610X000897, Valmar 1620 s/n 162089565 gran Custombuilt 275± Bushel Grain Wagon.

20 Ft Batt Reel, to fit Versatile swather · 8 Ft Poly Tools. pkg, 12 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 1995 Bourgault 2115 Swath Roller · Ford F350 Custom Flatbed Truck · Mac OTC John Deere 3010 & 4010 Hydraulic Service tank, s/n 5983, sgl fan, 7 in. load auger, Degelman Grain Bins Tools 7/8 In. to 2 In. Sockets · International 70 78 In. Tools.

Weninger 14 Ft Epoxy Lined Hopper.

4-bar harrows, rear hitch.

OTC John Deere 3010 & 4010 General Service 1994 Bourgault 2115 Tow-Behind Air Tank, s/n Westeel 14 Ft Epoxy Lined Hopper.

3 Point Hitch Snow Blower ...AND MUCH MORE! Tools.

4964, sgl fan, FOR PARTS ONLY.

Loader Backhoe

Combines

John Deere 1000 32 Ft Cultivator, s/n 004214, 1981 John Deere 7720, 912 hdr, s/n 6 in. spacing, Degelman 3-bar harrows.

H00912B625263.

John Deere 1600 32 Ft Cultivator, s/n 010287, 12 in. spacing, Bourgault 3-bar harrows.

1981 John Deere 7721, s/n 492275.

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