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Duck Mountain Provincial Park is the place to embrace winter recreation Embarking on a snowshoe hike on a crisp, sunny Saturday morning at Duck Mountain Provincial Park, were, from left; Cindy Hutchison and Craig Hutchison of Regina, and Amy Woods and Caley Woods of Regina. The group said they traveled out from the city to enjoy a weekend of winter recreation and amenities in the Madge Lake area.

Removal of vax policy intended to ‘heal’ division R E G I N A — Saskatchewan is set to be the first province in Canada to lift its proof of vaccination policy, which Premier Scott Moe said will hopefully be the first step in healing “divisions” across the province.

The public health order that requires the provision of proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to enter provincial facilities and certain public businesses was to expire at midnight on

February 13, two weeks earlier than originally intended.

Masking and self-isolation policies included in a separate public health order will remain in place until February 28, at which time Moe said government will not be renewing them further.

Va c c i n a t i o n p o l i c i e s remain in effect for federally regulated sectors, including transportation, as they are under the jurisdiction of the federal

government.

“For today, where we are with reducing hospitalizations, reducing numbers, we’re confident as we move ahead with this phased approach, we are going to take these steps back to normal,” said Moe. The provincial government feels the policy has “run its course” of effectiveness for the public, said Moe, and is ready to be left behind.

“The benefits of this

policy no longer outweigh the costs,” said Moe. “It proved to be effective in finding our way through the Delta wave and increased our vaccination rates markedly here in the province, but when you look at the challenges with transmissibility with the Omicron wave, [the policy] has most certainly run its course.”

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Premier Scott Moe said the proof of vaccination policy will be ending two weeks earlier than initially planned, but masking and isolation orders will remain until the end of February. -photo by Larissa Kurz

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Removal of vax policy intended to ‘heal’ division Continued from Front Page Saskatchewan back in September, as it “would create deep divisions in our families and friendship groups in our province and in communities,” but did so to address the rising fourth wave of cases.

He said the policy created “two classes of citizens” based on vaccination status and the decision to remove it from use was made in the interest of restoring universal access to public amenities.

“It is a divisive policy, it does segregate people in our communities and society,” said Moe. “It’s time for us to heal the divisions

in our communities.”

The province’s COVID-19 response is now moving to an endemic approach, said officials last week, and will proceed similarly to how other respiratory viruses are treated by public health.

With a set date for the removal of public health orders, this means that from March onwards, the public will be responsible for their own individual risk assessments to decide whether to continue practicing personal safety measures, like wearing masks.

Moe said the success of the province’s “living with

COVID” plan will hinge on Saskatchewan residents respecting each other ’s personal choices regarding vaccination and mask use. “ We d o h o l d s t r o n g opinions in this province and those are on full display often, but we can disagree without being disagreeable,” said Moe. “We shouldn’t be dwelling or focusing on what other people’s decisions are,” said Moe. “We all need to make an extra effort to understand and respect everyone’s right to make their own decision.”

Businesses wishing to maintain proof of vaccination policies past February

13 will be responsible for any legal ramifications from the practice, added Moe. “Government is removing any temporary protections we had in place, and that is to create a unified access to schools and to businesses in our communities for all,” said Moe. When asked if the ongoing freedom convoy rallies occurring across t h e c o u n t r y, i n c l u d i n g in Ottawa and briefly in Regina over the weekend, influenced the decision to address proof of vaccination policies, Moe said “not specifically.”

“There is influence

from people across the province, I would say not specifically convoys, but we have a large number of MLAs in the Saskatchewan Party [who have been] talking to constituents,” said Moe. “Whether or not they’re in a convoy, they’re still individuals and we want to respect that.”

Moe said that while Saskatchewan is the first province to set out a firm timeline for the lifting of all public health restrictions, he expects to see similar motions from other jurisdictions in the near future.

“I have no doubt that

you will see other provinces putting forward what their plan is on living with COVID, and taking steps towards getting life back to normal,” said Moe. “And I would ask the federal government as well, on behalf of Canadians, to be continually revisiting the orders they have in place.”

Further decisions have yet to be finalized regarding how the removal of the proof of vaccination policy will look within the Saskatchewan Health Authority, said Moe, or within long-term care and group homes in the province.

Sask Parks offers free programs and winter camping discounts Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are offering up activities, programs and Family Week specials to make it easier than ever to embrace winter here at home.

“Winter in Sask Parks continues to grow bigger and better each year,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “ We w a n t e v e r y o n e t o bring their families to our provincial parks for winter staycations that not only include a number of activities for the whole family, but a variety of options for overnight stays as well.”

W i t h F a m i l y We e k coming up this month, S a s k P a r k s i s o ff e r i n g a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion,

where campers can book one night of winter camping and get the second night free. This offer is

an inexpensive way for people to try camping in a whole new season. It is valid for stays between

February 18 and 27 in electric and non-electric campsites at Buffalo Pound, Cypress Hills,

Duck Mountain, Echo Valley, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain and Pike Lake Provincial Parks. To use the code, customers can enter “SNOWBOGO” on the Order Details Page when booking their campsite at http://parks.saskatchewan.ca.

There are also a variety of fun, interactive guided programs led by park staff that will be available throughout Family Week so visitors can take in the full winter Sask Parks experience. These guided programs are available for those who may be new to winter activities or just want to try something different. Families are encouraged to check out the Family Week calendar and

plan their camping trips a r o u n d w h a t ’s h a p p e n ing in the park. Programs are free with valid park entry and participants can reserve their spot online in advance at http:// parks.saskatchewan.ca.

Interpreter-led programs will continue to be offered on all weekends until March 6, 2022.

For those who prefer to venture on their own, several self-guided activities are also available, including tobogganing, skating, ice-fishing, snowshoeing (rentals available), campfires and more.

For more details on winter camping and programming, visit http:// parks.saskatchewan.ca or follow Sask Parks on Facebook.

Varying conditions across the province according to initial runoff report T h e Wa t e r S e c u r i t y Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2022 on February 8. Runoff potential is determined based on the conditions at freeze-up, the snowfall received to date and that further precipitation will be average

between now and spring melt, stated a release.

The report shows most of southern Saskatchewan with below normal snowmelt runoff potential. The central areas, with above normal snowpack, can expect an above normal snowmelt response and

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Much of the southern areas of Saskatchewan experienced very dry conditions through the summer and into fall last year. The exception is an area just east of Moose Jaw through

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Weyburn, Indian Head and Regina, where wetter fall conditions and near normal snowfall have projected a near normal snowmelt.

The snowpack is generally above to well above normal to date in the central areas; however, flooding is not expected despite the

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predicted above normal runoff response. The far north, encompassing the areas of Uranium City, Stony Rapids and Cluff Lake are anticipated to experience a near normal runoff event.

The melt rate is expected to have a significant impact on runoff yields across the south. With depleted subsoil moisture, a slow melt will likely result in the bulk of the snowpack recharging the soil column. A rapid melt is likely needed

to result in an improvement to surface water supplies.

The current snowpack is not sufficient to satisfy both. Without additional snowfall, surface water supply issues are likely to occur in southwestern Saskatchewan in 2022.

The spring runoff outlook could change as there is potentially another eight to 10 weeks of winter remaining. The first spring runoff forecast will be issued in early March.

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A winter wonderland awaits at Duck Mountain Provincial Park

By Sask Parks The 3,600 square foot snow maze debuted during the 2020-21 winter season.

The giant maze is back again this year and is now open at the Fern Campground so that you can enjoy getting lost even during winter.

Snow maze isn’t the only fun thing to do at Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

Those who like to meander enjoying the beauty of nature during winter can explore 78 km of trails in the park on snowshoes. If you rather zoom on snowmobiles, then there are 40 km of snowmobile trails available at the park.

If fat biking is more to your liking, 12 kilometres of fat bike trails are ready for your winter exercise.

Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can enjoy snowboarding, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing at the Duck Mountain Ski Area.

Want to play a round of crokicurl,

then you can do that too!

There is also a tobogganing hill, skating rink and guided activities like snowshoeing and bonfire skating parties on Saturdays.

Saskatchewan is known for its fishing opportunities and, in case you are itching to try ice-fishing, you can try that at Madge Lake. Remember your fishing license (not required during family day weekend).

Need replenishments? Border Mountain House in the park is an awesome barbeque smokehouse that opened recently at Madge Lake Developments in the park.

If you think there is not enough time to do it all, why not stay the night.

There are two options for a weekend stay – winter camping in the park and Madge Lake Developments cabin rentals.

Daily Park Entry Permit: $10/day Snowshoe rentals: $5/day for youth (under 18) and $10/day for adults.

The annual Duck Mountain Snow Maze is located just down the hill from the recreation hall at Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

SaskPower advises public about potential scam associated with thefts

By SaskToday.ca staff SaskPower is advising the public about possible issues associated with recent thefts.

Fleet vehicles for the Crown corporation were broken into on the night of January 31 in Saskatoon and earlier west of Oxbow, and between the two incidents, a number of items were

stolen, including a hard hat, orange vest, personal protection equipment, business cards, clipboard, jacket, etc.

All of these are items that could easily allow someone to impersonate a SaskPower employee.

SaskPower will never go door-to-door demanding payment, asking for personal information, or entrance

to a customer’s home. The person could be quite convincing if he/she wears all of the gear, has business cards and so on.

If anyone is approached by someone looking to be a SaskPower employee soliciting for payments and/ or personal information, they should ask for official SaskPower ID and then

contact SaskPower customer service immediately.

A customer service representative will be able to let the customer know if the interaction was legitimate, and if a customer gives the individual any money, credit card information or personal information, they are advised to contact their local law enforcement to report it.

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LOOKING BACK...

A Decade Ago Members of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Kamsack held a special dinner on January 31 in 2013 in honour of a longserving member who had looked after the congregations finances. Shirley Moore of Kamsack worked as the envelope secretary since 1947 as well as the congregation’s treasurer. Accompanied by husband, Tim, who was credited as being a constant support for her, Moore was presented with a cross pendant by Nancy Brunt as a token of her dedication. ******* Among the district persons to greet Justin Trudeau in Yorkton on January 30, 2013, were Mike Kalinowsky of the Arran District and former Kamsack resident, Al Zabinsky of Madge Lake. At the time, Trudeau was seeking the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. ******* In recognition of his service on the Norquay Housing Authority, Reynold Watland received a commemorative clock from Dwayne Dahl, chair of the authority. Succeeding Watland on the Authority was Ruth Demetrick. Other members included Dorothy Griffith, Audrey Cherewyk, and Doris Johnston. ******* Friends, family and co-workers gathered at the Whistle Stop Restaurant in Norquay on January 17, 2013 to honour Gerald Rubletz on his retirement from 22 years of work at the Swan Plain Community Pasture. Lorne Ball presented him with a gift certificate on behalf of the patrons to celebrate his commitment and dedication to his work. ******* Susie Vinnick, an acclaimed Canadian blues singer and songwriter, performed at the Kamsack Playhouse Theatre on February 16, 2013. The presentation was the last in a series of four concerts put on by the Kamsack Arts Council for the 20122013 season.

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Expanding canola markets good news for farmers New canola markets, or expansions of existing ones, are obviously a positive for many Canadian Prairie producers.

Every time the market grows for canola, regardless of its end purpose, it means demand should be stronger and that should help bolster prices, or at least help maintain them.

So when plans were recently announced to build an estimated $2-billion renewable diesel fuel and canola-crushing plant in Regina in partnership with AGT Foods, it was huge news for the canola sector.

In this case the crushing facility appears to have the oil extracted targeted at the biofuel sector, which would broaden the market, and might even allow an opportunity to better market lower grade canola where the oil is not destined for human consumption.

Of course the idea of fuels from grains and oilseeds is hardly a new one.

An integrated facility at Lanigan was build years ago to extract ethanol from cereal grains to be used as a fuel additive, the resulting grain mash fed to cattle in an associated feedlot.

The facility was built prior to the idea of biofuels really catching on, and there was a time government was proactive in looking to mandate biofuel in fuels, and to offer subsidies to ensure biofuel such as ethanol was available for that purpose.

But, when grain prices jump, use of the grain for ethanol has simply never proved financially viable.

There however remains a realization that

non-renewable energy sources such as oil and coal are finite in supply and ultimately not good for our atmosphere and longer term the climate of the planet, although I am sure among readers there will be a number in vehement opposition to that suggestion.

However, good science has its concerns, consumers, at least a number of them are adding their voices to that concern, and government and business appear to be reacting with moves toward greener and renewable energy sources so biofuels seem to be swinging back into vogue.

The question of how high canola prices, for

example, can go before turning it into fuel makes no sense remains unclear.

The price of fuel at the pumps today of course is higher than a decade ago, so one would expect the fuel sector can pay more today than in the past.

But, a more basic question should be asked too – how many acres can be dedicated to producing grains and oilseeds just for fuel?

There are already those who question grain production for livestock feed, reasoning the land could be producing crops for direct human consumption and adding meat really is not required.

As farmland is finite, actually diminishing in areas due to salinity, erosion and urban sprawl, there will be added pressure to feed an ever-growing world population, and what gets grown and for what purpose, are going to be increasingly difficult questions to answer.

Pandemic driving heightened interest in gardening We’ve all heard that since the pandemic began, there has been an increased awareness and appreciation of gardening.

Gardeners know that gardening just feels good! It is a healthy hobby, providing fresh air and exercise, gives us the chance to grow our own veggies or flowers to soothe our souls, and with gardening, we are always looking ahead and anticipating “next year” which makes it a very optimistic and inspiring hobby.

Every community recognizes the importance of “green spaces,” not only to beautify the community, but to provide a place where people can stroll, visit with friends, and just enjoy the restful peace of trees and lawn space.

And even places that we might view as “industrial” have hopped on board with gardening! Many buildings in large cities have rooftop gardens, industrial businesses often have attractive landscaping in front of their buildings, and even airports can give us a new view of “green space.”

A while back, we saw something called “The Living Wall” at the Edmonton airport. And it was just that!

The living wall was 1,420 square feet, in three sections, of vertical plantings of assorted plants. When I saw it, sunlight was streaming in and the wall looked absolutely beautiful! (The main wall design is inspired

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The Garden Grapevine by cloud formations, while the two side wall designs are inspired by Canadian artists; so imaginative!) When we got home, I did some homework (check out flyeia.com/ livingwall) about the living wall and found out this information. There were approximately 8,000 plants of 32 varieties planted in this gardening marvel, growing up over two stories of the airport. I read that various sizes of plants are used to form designs, but on this occasion, the pattern was a beautiful abstract of various shades and textures of foliage.

Many of the plants are epiphytes, meaning they grow without soil and get their moisture from the air, so when this type of plant is used, soil is removed from its roots.

The living wall is watered with a drip irrigation system that runs for only a few minutes each day.

Not only was it beautiful to see all this lush greenery,

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especially in an airport where everything is very sleek and functional, but the best part was the important job that the plants accomplish. The living wall adds tons of oxygen to the building every year, as well as removing many indoor air pollutants. We all know how plants are especially good for cleaning the air. Well, here’s a fascinating factoid: NASA discovered that plants were more efficient than filters at cleaning the air in the space stations. They found that ten plants were especially hard workers for this task, and the living wall contains nine of the ten. How cool is that!

There was also a sign by the wall saying that all materials used to build the wall are natural or recycled, including plastic bags and milk jugs.

It was truly a marvellous sight, and the company that created it, Green Over Grey Living Walls and Design, should be applauded for their imaginative, beautiful and “green” approach to bringing nature into the high-tech world of a busy airport. Aren’t we all gardeners at heart!

Gardening provides low-impact exercise for our muscles, our hearts, and yes, our brains and our creativity as we plan our gardens or containers. It can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere, and the many benefits are amazing!

So, let’s start planning our 2022 gardens and containers! Have a great week.

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Letter to the Editor

My thoughts on the insurrection in Ottawa I’m not a political scientist or a historian but I am invoking my right as guaranteed to me in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to express my unqualified opinion.

I think the insurrection we are experiencing now will go down in history as the worst assault on our democracy of

all time.

We are guaranteed the right to gather and the right to express our opinions no matter what they are. Those rights however are limited. We can not infringe on the rights of others and we can do no harm to anyone else, nor can we pose a risk to public safety,

which is why I can not refer to what is going on in Ottawa as a protest. Also, note that cases of national security or public health or safety take precedent over any personal freedoms.

All this is supposedly fuelled by a conspiracy theory that “THEY” are trying to control our minds. I struggle

with the definition of “THEY.” It seems it must include all levels of government both in our country and around the world, also all epidemiologists, virologists, biochemists, health authorities both national and provincial and oh ya, WHO (World Health Organization), NATO (North Atlantic Treaty

Organization) and The UN (United Nations).

If there is a takeaway from all this, maybe it’s that government should be taught in our schools.

P.S. The Federal government does not have jurisdiction over health care so can not lift

health restrictions in the provinces. It could lift the vaccine mandate for border crossing which would allow American truckers to enter Canada unvaccinated but would not allow our truckers to enter the U.S. Linda Patenaude, Kelvington

Elites are blowing their response to the freedom protests

By Shawn Whatley Macdonald-Laurier Institute Anyone who serves the public learns how to manage upset customers.

When someone says you hurt them, do not argue.

Listen. Apologize. When people are angry, upset or heartbroken, you must stay silent. Offer support.

There is no other rational response.

Of course, listening has limits. Threats, yelling or swearing must end the conversation, with help from security if necessary.

Doctors and nurses deal with upset people every day.

We allow room to express and grieve, even if we do not like or value the content. We embrace expression and limit inappropriate behaviour.

Politicians and journalists should do the same with the Truckers’ Freedom Convoy.

There is only one rational

response: help the people speak.

• Facilitate peaceful protest.

• Hear them out.

• Be ready to limit bad behaviour – with force if necessary.

The only way to win the moral high ground in the face of protest or complaint is to help the aggrieved party.

• If the aggrieved party refuses help, you win.

• If they refuse to talk or negotiate, you win.

• If they become violent or irrational, you win.

• If you attack the aggrieved party, you lose. You become a combatant, not a leader.

• If you slander the aggrieved party, you lose.

• If you try to twist their message, you lose.

• If you argue, you lose.

• If you refuse to meet and speak with them, you lose.

Let them speak. Even better, help them speak. Amplify

It does not matter if the upset party has no case.

You lose the larger crowd if you do not listen. Photo

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their message. If they speak nonsense, it makes your position stronger with the larger audience. If protesters speak truth, you win support having helped expose the truth and changed your own mind in the process.

You win either way.

The strength of your argument or the righteousness of your position does not matter as much as your response.

If you attack, slander, dismiss, or silence your enemy:

You will lose.

Force will be your only option remaining, and that is all people will remember. No one remembers the justice of your cause.

Many Canadian elites have shown an unexpected level of incompetence in response to the protest.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to attack the Truckers’ Freedom Convoy 2022. Listening was beneath him. He slandered instead

of showing compassion. He refused to meet. Trudeau only listens to those he likes.

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP, did the same. Many individual MPs hurled insults.

The media made us dizzy with spin.

This response eliminates any winning option.

It does not matter if the upset party has no case. You lose the larger crowd if you do not listen.

Even if the larger crowd leans your way, you still risk losing its support – your attack creates martyrs of the minority position.

Of course, listen with limits. Do not tolerate violence or bad behaviour.

But if you refuse to listen and foment frustration instead, the larger crowd watching may turn against you if they haven’t already.

The elites may have lost the larger crowd already.

Thousands of regular

people have gone to see the convoy for themselves. They find a happy celebration.

They sing and dance in the street. They wave flags and exchange high fives. People hand out free hot food on every corner.

Close family and friends return with pictures and videos of a moving, patriotic event. I now have dozens and dozens of first-hand reports from people I trust: this is not a violent protest.

There is only one rational response – only one positive way forward. Let’s hope a real leader rises up to guide us there soon.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Shawn Whatley is a physician, past president of the Ontario Medical Association, and a Munk senior fellow at MLI. He is author of When Politics Comes Before Patients – Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing.)

OPINION: Border blockade hurts ag sector the most W E S T E R N PRODUCER — A disrupted international border in southern Alberta has garnered global attention.

Supporters from across We s t e r n C a n a d a h a v e flocked to the site and contributed money to protesters so they can maintain their dispute with governments regarding pandemicrelated mandates.

It is unlikely the protesters will be the victors in this effort but some of the immediate losers belong to the Canadian cattle industry.

Politics aside, whenever there is a new cost in agriculture, it will ultimately be borne by farmers — not always immediately, but eventually. The closure or traffic slowing at the Coutts border crossing into the United States is costing agriculture, mainly the livestock sector.

The Coutts-Sweetgrass crossing is a vital link in

an already cracked supply chain. But cattle liners and produce-containing refrigeration trucks have been stuck at times behind a fully closed highway or one on which traffic is drastically slowed.

Rerouting trucks isn’t always a viable option.

Inspection stations for live animals and food only exist in specific locations. While other crossings are available for some agricultural goods, those at Emerson, Man., Aldergrove, B.C. and Coutts, Alta., are the only ones with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service staff.

Large businesses, including major meat packers and food processors, don’t take chances on logistics planning. They will move product where they can be assured it will pass unhindered. If that means hauling further, they may do it, but it will be expensive.

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It is estimated that between 8,000 and 16,000 trucks could be forced off the road as a result of Ottawa’s vaccine mandate affecting international truck traffic. demand for meat remains strong but the ability to meet that demand is weak.

COVID-19 heavily disrupted packer operations in southern Alberta.

Attracting labour in the current economy is a challenge, as are the COVID operational protocols.

Suppliers of materials for packers are also challenged, which further slows meat processing lines. The

two largest facilities in Alberta have been operating at capacity, or were, until the border disruption.

Their freezers only hold so much, so packers will curtail operations rather than accumulate stalled inventory.

Cattle feeders are backed up and southern Alberta’s current basis for fat cattle shows it. Keeping cattle on feed longer, especially with

high feed prices, is hurting their bottom lines.

Fat cattle that move south to Utah and Colorado tend to pass through Coutts, as does incoming dried distillers grain, corn and other feeds. With feed in short supply due to the drought, that too is driving up costs for cattle feeders.

Packers have only one direction to push new costs due to slowed inventory movement and that is down. Feedlots have only one direction to push the new costs of holding cattle and that is down. And down is where cow-calf producers live.

The border protest had its initial impetus from the Canadian government’s mandated vaccine requirement, or a two-week isolation, for truck drivers returning from the U.S. However, there is also an American regulation that keeps Canadian drivers from entering the U.S. in

the first place unless they are vaccinated.

The protesters demand that all governments remove vaccine restrictions, though provincial and federal governments have indicated that will not be forthcoming.

The border blockade and the ongoing trucker convoy and protest in Ottawa illustrate Canadians’ collective frustration with the pandemic that has engendered mandates. The emotion is understandable, even if the methods aren’t universally embraced.

Ironically, a great deal of support for the Alberta border closure protest has come from the farm community, one of the only sectors that will suffer significant damage because of it.

Karen Briere, Bruce Dyck, Barb Glen and Mike Raine collaborate in the writing of Western Producer editorials.

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Local hunters celebrate an excellent 2021 season The Kamsack chapter of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation recently announced the winners from an impressive selection of achievements from the 2021

hunting season. Due to escalating COVID numbers, the annual banquet was cancelled, and the photos of the winners were posted to social media.

Wo m e n’s non-typical white-tailed d e e r, 14 3 1/8 - Amber Barrowman

M e n’s fi r s t place typical white-tailed deer, 164 3/8 - Jeff Leis

Youth typical white-tailed d e e r, 14 5 0/8 - Grace Shabatoski

Women’s moose, 139 7/8 Rebecca Petruk

Youth nont y p i c a l white-tailed d e e r, 16 2 0/8 - Austin Krawetz

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Local hunters celebrate an excellent 2021 season Continued from Page 6

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TATARYN, John - With great sadness, the family of the late John Tataryn, beloved husband of the late Mary Tataryn, announces his passing at the Canora Gateway Lodge on February 4, 2022, at the age of 97 years. John was born on February 23, 1924, on the family homestead in the Poelcapelle-Swan Plain District, SK to Mike and Sophie (Kurytniuk) Tataryn. He attended school until the age of fifteen years and then worked for Evachewski’s on the farm south of Hyas, SK and at the sawmills in the Swan Plain District, SK. He also worked at the mine in Flin Flon, MB for a short time, then returned to work at Larson’s Sawmill. One memorable event in his life was when his parents bought him a violin. With a couple friends, John would play for country dances, charging $0.50 each and sometimes walking five to seven miles to the dances. On November 20, 1945, John married Mary Werboweski, the eldest daughter of Mike and Annie Werboweski. At that time, he took over his father’s farm. The first year of farming was with horses. Soon after, he was able to buy a tractor as he continued mixed farming operations. In addition to farming, John worked for Simpson Timber. He was also a councillor with the RM of Livingston and served on the committees of the Swan Plain Hall and the Swan Plain History Book. In his spare time, he could be found watching the Blue Jays baseball on TV. Above all, John loved being in the bush and the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting with his family, cousins, and friends. He spent the winter months trapping, selling furs, and ice fishing. He also enjoyed singing in the Orthodox Church Choir in Swan Plain and later in Canora as well. In March 1994, John and Mary lost their home to a fire and they moved to Canora, SK. John remained in Canora until 2016, when he relocated to the Preeceville Personal Care Home and eventually Norquay Health Centre - Long Term Care, prior to becoming a resident of the Canora Gateway Lodge in 2020. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. John was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Sophie; his wife, Mary; son, Michael; sister, Mary Keller; parents-in-law, Mike and Annie Werboweski; and brothers-in-law, Ted Keller, Mike Wakshinski, Bill Werboweski, Peter Werboweski, and Ernie (Marlene) Werboweski. He is survived by his children: Steve (Carole) Tataryn, Cynthia (Ernie) Gazdewich, and Kelvin (Anjie) Tataryn; daughter-in-law, Sylvia (Murray) Urbshott; five grandchildren: Michelle (Allan) Eckhart, Jeff (Gina) Tataryn, Amanda (Aaron) McQuaid, and Brittney and Delaney Tataryn; seven great-grandchildren: Madeline, Maren, Sarah, Amy, Zoe, Daxton, and Caya; his brother, Nick (Mary) Tataryn; sisters, Olga Wahshenski and Leona Osowetski; and his sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Victor) Yacyshyn, Pauline Bear, and Minnie (Bill) Rudnisky; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In John’s honour, a Public Visitation was held from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2022, and the Funeral Service continued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Petro Tsenov officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, or to the Canora Gateway Lodge Auxiliary, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of John Tataryn. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guest book at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

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WEST: Ella West (nee Hubic) was born February 8, 1936, the seventh child of Alex and Rose Hubic, in their house on the family farm. She married Glen West on October 1, 1955 in the Meloneck United Church. They moved to Kamsack in September 1966 and lived on Decorby Street for 35+ years raising their four children: Lynn, Lee, Colleen, and Kerry. Ella loved working outside in her garden and yard. She loved to be with family and spoiled them with great food and treats. She sewed many outfits, cloth diapers, and quilts for her children and grandchildren. Ella is survived by her children and their families: her daughter Lynn and husband Gary Mack, their children: Amanda (and husband Chad Selby), great-grandchildren: Maizy and Kix; Brendon Mack (and wife Desirae), and great-grandchild Weston; her son Lee and Cheryl West, their children: Taiden (and fiancé Caitlyn Peebles) and Teanna (and husband Jonathan Russell); her daughter Colleen and husband Stephen Hellman, their children Olivia and Johnathan (and wife Justine Wilton); and her son Kerry, his children: Brytin West (and Cindy Cesiak), great-grandchildren Bentley and Ella; Tyler, and Karma. She is also survived by several siblings: Olga Schow, Anita Kowch, Minnie Raddysh, Orest (Alicia) Hubic, Renold (Dorothy) Hubic, Daniel (Phyllis) Hubic, and Mervyn (Kathleen) Hubic, sister-in-law Alice Hubic and her many nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service was held February 5, 2022 from the chapel of Wolkowski Funeral Service Kamsack, SK, with Vela Dahlia officiating. Anyone wishing to donate in memory of Ella, may make a donation to the Royal University Hospital Foundation Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0W8.) Condolences for the family can be shared at wolkowski.ca.

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Throwback Thursday (EDITOR’S NOTE: These stories were originally printed in the Kamsack Times in 2010.)

Thursday, February 11, 2010 – Among the seven district residents who were hired to work at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games were, from left: Stella Pelly, Alysha Pelly, Eunice KetchemoniaCote, and Lawrence Pelly.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 – KCI students holding ski boots purchased with a donation from the Kamsack Ski Club in 2010, from left, were: Jayden Raabel, Cassie Jones, Allison Placatka, and Brayden Fatteicher.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 – The Norquay Curling Club held a deep-fried steak supper on January 29, 2010, with an African theme. Dressed up for the evening, from left were: Ron and Jane Perepeluk and Donna and Bob Lumley.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 – Former Kamsack resident Lowell Haugen of Brandon, got ready to hoist the Olympic torch for his leg of the relay in Brandon, Man. in January 2010.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 – Among those celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper at the Kamsack Masonic Lodge on February 16, 2010 were Phoebe Luce and Bob Koroluk of Kamsack.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 – When cousins Jax Harper and Brayden Fatteicher visited their grandparents Herbert and Martha Harper of the Runnymede district, they were able to get close to the lambs born to sheep owned and tended by their aunt, Norma Harper, including this one that was about four weeks old.

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By Kaare Askildt Being from Norway I love the four seasons, summer, fall (autumn in the Queen’s English), winter and spring.

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the winter will end in this wonderful land.

This year the winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, and the winter can be harsh there. Then there is the sport called skeleton. Why somebody will

voluntarily throw themselves on a piece of thin board mounted on sharp skates and hurdle themselves headfirst down a steep chute with sharp turns at speeds of about 100 miles per hour, is beyond me.

Cross country skiing,

biathlon, Nordic combined and ski jumping are my favorites, which brings to mind the history of skiing. The word “Ski” comes from the Old Norse “Skid,” meaning a board or a piece of split wood.

A Viking rune stone carving discovered in 1930 in a cave at Rødøy in Northern Norway depicts a skier and has been dated back to 5000 BC. The Vikings were avid skiers, they used a long ski for gliding and a short ski for pushing. They only had one pole, which was used to push with. The pole was a multi tool, as it could also be used as a lance, and the flared end was detachable and used as a drinking vessel.

N o r w a y ’s K i n g O l a v I (better known as Olav Tryggvason ruled Norway 995 – 1000). “He skies faster than any other man,” it was stated in the Kings Saga.

The Kings Saga tells us that skiing was also mastered by King Harald Hardråde, (ruled Norway 1045 – 1066). The Kings Saga goes on to describe a famous competition where a young man named Heming challenged King Harald. King Harald found himself matched stride for stride by young Heming, who won the race. In 1206 the Kings Saga describes how the Birkebeiners saved the two years old infant Prince Håkon Håkonsson from certain death by the Baglers. Two of the Birkebeiners’ best skiers,

Torstein Skjevla and Skjervald Skrukka, skied the little Prince Håkon across two mountain ranges from Lillehammer to safety in Rena. Håkon Håkonsson, (ruled Norway 1217 – 1263) is to date the longest reigning Norwegian monarch in the history of Norway.

Norway came under Danish rule after the collapse of the Kalmar Union. The literary elite of Norway wanted independence and wrote the Norwegian Constitution in 1814, which was proclaimed at Eidsvoll May 17th the same year. The Norwegians were in the process of negotiating their independence from Denmark, however, after the defeat of Napoleon, Norway was ceded to Sweden.

King Karl II of Sweden wanted a Norwegian troop as his King’s guard, alongside his Swedish troop. The very first recorded international skiing competition was held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1816, as a result of a challenge by the Swedish troop.

The Norwegians accepted the challenge on the condition that sharp shooting would be part of the challenge. Thus, the very first international skiing competition was indeed a biathlon event. The first officially recorded cross country skiing competition was held in the northern city of Tromsø, Norway in 1843.

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Winter skiing competitions have a rich history Continued from Page 9 The wooden skis were totally flat with an even width from tip to tail. The bindings were a big loop to fit the toes of the boots. It was easy to get in and out of the bindings. The skis were pine tarred to make them waterproof, and animal pelts were usually used for both kick and glide.

The first official Nordic Combined (cross country

skiing and ski jumping) competition was held at the Holmenkollen ski arena near the capital Christiania (now Oslo) in 1893, it was to become the first of the annual Holmenkollen Ski Festival.

The pioneer of modern skiing is considered to be Sondre Norheim (1825 – 1897). He had developed a new type of ski with a new binding consisting of a toe loop and heel strap. The skis

were equally wide at the tip and tail, but with a side cut making them narrower at the waist. The skis were cambered to glide on the shovel at the tip and the tail behind the waist. The skis were much more maneuverable on the downhill than the skis currently in use. From then on, all skies would be made with camber and side cut.

Sondre Norheim wanted to show the rest of Norway

his new skis and his new skiing technique. The Swedish King Oscar I (ruled Norway 1844 – 1859), was going to visit Christiania in January 1845. Sondre had requested and gotten permission to make a public skiing demonstration with the King present. Sondre dazzled everyone with his new skis and skiing technique. He made many turns down the hill, and these turns are still

being used by today’s skiers.

The Telemark Turn is named after his home “fylke” (province), and the Stem Christie is named after Christinia.

Sondre also pioneered skiing in the USA. He emigrated to North Dakota in 1884.

Ole and Sven were enjoying their Scandinavian Pizza with anchovies for lunch at Moe’s Bottoms Up Bar and Grille, accompanied by shots of Akevitt and Moe’s special

lager.

“The other day I had lunch with Knut and told him I have recently taken up downhill skiing,” said Ole, “Knut asked me why I did that.”

“OK,” said Sven, “what did you tell him?”

“I smiled at him,” said Ole, “and told him I do downhill skiing because uphill skiing is just too darn difficult.”

Survey finds on-farm cover crop innovation across the Prairies Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM) have shared the results from the 2020 Prairie Cover Crop Survey which capture a snapshot of the use and grower observations of this new practice, stated researchers Callum Morrison and Dr Yvonne Lawley in a release. The report suggests that cover crops are becoming established in the Prairies and can be grown in a wide range of locations and environments across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM) have shared the results from the 2020 Prairie Cover Crop Survey which capture a snapshot of the use and grower observations of this new practice.

The report suggests that

cover crops are becoming established in the Prairies and can be grown in a wide range of locations and environments across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

A cover crop is grown to cover the soil, at times when the soil would otherwise be left bare. This mimics natural ecosystems which have plants continuously growing when the ground is not frozen. For this research focused on the Canadian Prairies, a cover crop was defined as a crop that is planted primarily to provide soil health and other agronomic benefits that is not harvested as a major cash crop. Cover crops that are grazed as annual forage were counted as a cover crop.

Accessing local

Farmers across western Canada are increasingly taking up cover crops, the practise of growing crops primarily to provide soil health and other agronomic benefits, and not harvested as a major cash crop. information about cover crops has been a hurdle for Prairie farmers interested in adopting this production method which holds

the potential to build soil health and store carbon in soils.

To help fill these knowledge gaps the 2020 Prairie Cover Crop Survey was developed to provide information to farmers, agronomists, researchers, policy makers, and government organizations that will play an important role in the future of cover crops in the region.

Between October 2020 and April 2021, Dr. Yvonne Lawley and graduate student Callum Morrison from the Department of Plant Science at UM asked farmers questions about how their farm utilized cover crops in 2020, such as how cover crops were grown, their agronomy, the benefits and the problems farmers have experienced.

Respondents were also

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asked about what could be done to support those using cover crops as well as questions to characterize farm types and size.

“It is an important time to hear from farmers about their needs for research and knowledge transfer,” said Callum Morrison.

“Farmers want to know how to use cover crops to meet their goals. Policy makers and extension providers want information to best assist farmers and design policy to reach environmental targets.”

In total, the survey collected responses from 281 early adopters who grew a cover crop in 2020. These farms, which were from every major agricultural region of the Prairies, grew 102,539 acres of cover crops. Of the respondents, 31 per cent were from

Alberta, 32 per cent from Saskatchewan and 37 per cent from Manitoba.

“As early adopters of cover cropping on the Prairies, we’ve found it to be a bit of a lonely pursuit,” said Kevin Nickle, survey respondent and grain farmer in the Red River Valley of Manitoba.

“This survey demonstrates that there is widespread participation and a general desire to continue. There is so much to learn in this realm and this survey may help inform researchers and practitioners on the specific questions to ask.”

“Although I had not yet used cover crops at the time of this study, I am encouraged by the uptake of the practice, and have now planted fall rye as a trial on some of our acres Continued on Page 12

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Indigenous author publishes four books in two years

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com In 2021 and 2022 John Brady McDonald will have four books published. For most, that would make him a writer. However, McDonald calls himself a polymath, meaning a person with a wide range of knowledge or learning.

It’s a carefully chosen description that serves as “a slap in the face to every bigot, every narrow-minded individual who ever said, ‘You’re never going to do anything and you’re never going to go very far.’”

McDonald, 41, attended the Prince Albert Indian Residential School from 1984 to 1989. He grew up in poverty. His parents are also residential school survivors, who later were employed in the residential school system. McDonald points out that his parents shared with their children similar experiences of physical, cultural, emotional and sexual abuse.

McDonald is a writer, artist, historian, musician, playwright, actor and activist.

He also calls himself “stubborn” and said that’s one reason why he persevered almost 20 years to get

his second book published by a traditional publisher. In between he self-published or had his written work included in other publications.

His stubbornness has also allowed McDonald to benefit from what he deems as a change in attitude that now sees Indigenous authors being considered legitimate writers.

“The fact that our voices are now being heard, it’s a wonderful thing. There are many of us when we first started our writing journey back then … it was easy to get categorized into this one little narrow niche of the Canadian literary world. I’m very happy that our voices are being heard and it’s out of a sense of it’s time for our stories to be told and we have an audience that’s willing to listen and it’s not tokenism anymore,” he said.

In 2021, McDonald had two volumes of poetry published, Childhood Thoughts and Water by Bookland Press and KITOTAM by Radiant Press. The two collections complement each other, he says, with KITOTAM a continuation of Childhood Thoughts and Water. The first book of poetry was “geared more towards rediscovering what

John Brady McDonald has published four books in two years – an impressive feat for the residential school survivor. was lost” while KITOTAM was “more of an exploration of my past.”

“We’re a fractured people learning a fractured culture second-hand with the bits and pieces the colonial dustpan missed,” said McDonald.

Electricity Slides, also published by Bookland Press and hitting the shelves this past December, is a fiction novel that started as live monologues McDonald performed for audiences.

“It was me wanting to go back to an experimental place and have fun with words again and to try to expand beyond a literal narrative, not so much an autobiographical narrative of my life, but wanting to explore this genre, explore poetry,”

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he said.

McDonald’s latest work, yet untitled and lacking a firm publishing date although targeted for 2022, is non-fiction in which he expands on his Facebook postings and social commentary looking at where Indigenous people are in the 21st century.

“It is my life. They’re my stories. They’re my way of looking at the world, the way the world is shaped, my views towards (that),” he said of the book that will be published by Wolsak & Wynn.

Despite Electricity Slide unintentionally addressing his own struggles of post-traumatic stress, his experience with an oppressive system, and his sexual

identity and orientation, and his books of poems that talk about his past, McDonald said it is his upcoming book that lays him bare.

“While it’s easy to open wounds with poetry, it’s a cleaner cut. You’re able to manipulate the wound in a way. The pain’s still there, but it’s not as painful for you. Writing non-fiction, you can’t hide behind a turn of a phrase. It’s blunt… It is one of the most challenging books I’ve ever written….

That being said, I enjoy the process.”

McDonald said all four works have been cathartic, all for different reasons and all providing a different level of catharsis.

Childhood Thoughts and Water was his first publication after years and years of rejection. KITOTAM allowed him to share aspects of his childhood that he “wanted so badly for others to hear.” Electricity Slide, because of its experimental nature, was a book he was told was unpublishable.

With the upcoming nonfiction, “it’s like the next step in my career as a writer.

As poets we often aren’t seen as legitimate writers in some literary circles….

With a book coming out, it

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M c D o n a l d ’s l i t e r a r y success coincides with a decision he made in 2021 to change his name.

“I was born John A. McDonald. If you’re a residential school survivor, an Indigenous person anywhere, to be named John A. McDonald, it’s a pretty heavy thing to be named. It was a source, for 40 years, an albatross around my neck,” he said.

His father was named John McDonald and passed the name and the initial “A” on to his son.

When the Saskatchewan government brought in legislation that allowed residential school survivors the opportunity to change their names, John Brady McDonald took it.

“Brady” is the name he claimed last year in honour of his grandfather, Métis leader Jim Brady.

“So I get to carry on his tradition while at the same time I’m still honouring my ancestors from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation… and at the same time leaving behind this name that carries so much pain, so much negativity to our people,” he said.

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