A permanent resident of Canada, Bamigbola has applied for his citizenship and said he has wanted a general practice in a rural environment, having been raised in Okene, a rural village in Nigeria, and spent his first 15 years living in a rural community.Askedhow a doctor can work in a community, like Kamsack, where the hospital is not fully functional, Bamigbola said that there is still much for a doctor to do. A clinic is the place for primary care, where patients are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles so that a hospital is not needed, he said. “I’m getting to know my patients,” he said, adding that he looks forward to helping them lead healthyWhenlives.not working, Bamigbola said he enjoys football (soccer) , both watching and playing, and likes playing tennis. He said he is fond of hiking and has enjoyed his visits to Madge Lake. “I look forward to cross-country skiing and maybe some fishing,” he said, admitting that one of his biggest loves is music. He sings, plays guitar and has played keyboards. “Music gives me the greatest joy,” he said, explaining that he has sung with choirs, mostly gospel, but enjoys a wide selection of music.
Cooling off in Madge Lake on a hot August afternoon
New doctor enjoys living and working in small rural community
On one of those hot afternoons last week when the mercury reached to 30 degrees Celsius, Ministik Beach at Madge Lake was populated with families seeking moments in the sun and time in the cooling water. At play with their floatation device, from left were: Brodie Hunter, Eve Andrychuk and Sloan Hunter, all of Kamsack.
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Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Kayode Bamigbola, who is on his way to becoming a Canadian citizen, joined the staff of the Assiniboine Valley Medical Centre in Kamsack on July 25. He joins Dr. Adebisi Alayo and Dr. Nadar Fereydonyan who have been working in Kamsack, and Dr. Elmira Amirazodi, who has also recently arrived in the community. Bamigbola arrived in Kamsack from Oakville, Ont., where he had been working as a disability care manager for a private firm in Burlington, Ont., while waiting for his SIPPA (Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment) certification. Still in Oakville are his wife, Funmi, also a physician, who is beginning her process of obtaining her medical certification, and their three children, a daughter, Teni who will be 11 in October, and two sons, Temi, who will be nine in October, and Tamilore (Tam Tam), 3. “We decided that I would pursue my certification first, and then Funmi would work towards hers,” he said.His family, who plan to visit Kamsack at the end of August, will eventually be joining him in the community, but when is still uncertain and depends on, among other things, his wife’s certification. “It took me three years to obtain the certification, Bamigbola said, explaining that the process includes taking many examinations, assessment of previous work and an inpersonKamsackassessment.isBamigbola’s first practice in Canada after having receivedBorncertification.andraised near Ilorin, in southwest Nigeria, Bamigbola graduated from the University of Ilorin’s College of Health Services with a bachelor of medicine and surgery in 2005, and then he obtained a residency in general practice and pediatric surgery in Ilorin, where he worked in private hospitals. In 2006 and 2007, he was involved in a compulsory one-year posting as a general practitioner in Bauchi, a rural and remote community in northern Nigeria. He was married in 2010, and in 2013 he was working in a general practice and pediatric surgery in Owo, a rural hospital. He has also worked briefly in Ghana and India.
Dr. Kayode Bamigbola, who is one of two doctors new to Kamsack, joined the staff of the Assiniboine Valley Medical Centre on July 25.
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The proposed CanoraPelly would expand to the west to include Hazel Dell, Lintlaw, Invermay, Sheho and Theodore. A chunk surrounding Yorkton will be removed and become part of the Yorkton electoral district. There would be 14,102 people in the proposed Canora-Pelly. The current version has 12,770 people.Saskatchewan residents still have a chance to give input to the proposal. There will be eight hearings, including one in Yorkton at the Holiday Inn Express on Thursday, Sept. 15. There will also be a virtual hearing on Friday, Sept. 16. An application to present to the commission, which must be filled out no later than 15 days before the meeting, can be found on its website.
Town council learned that only one tree in the community had to be destroyed due to Dutch Elm Disease.Atits regular meeting on July 11, council accepted the Dutch Elm Disease first survey report that had been completed by Living Tree Environmental.Sinceseveral years ago when a number of trees had to be destroyed due to the disease, the Town has been closely monitoring the situation with annual reports and inspections in order to stay on top of the situation, Mayor Nancy Brunt said, adding that elm trees must not be cut from April to September, and if any elm firewood is discovered in the community it is immediately removed to the municipal dump. As has been the case in previous years, council approved KamKids Daycare to use the swimming pool at no charge during the summer. A tax abatement of $1,799, based on 50 per cent of municipal taxes, was approved for St. Josaphat Ukrainian CatholicCouncilParish.approved special requests from Randy Leis, a tenant of Room 107 at Crowstand Centre. Approval was granted for the renewal membership with SEDA (Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance) forCouncil$377. introduced, gave three readings to and adopted a bylaw allowing it to enter into an agreement with SARCAN for the collection of household glass.
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A proposed change to the provincial electoral map would see Canora-Pelly (current boundaries shown by white lines) expand to the west (in the area shaded in black).
Christmas in August STREET CRAFT SALE Ch NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Public no ce is hereby given that the Village of Arran (village) is considering to be restructured and included within the Rural Municipality of Livingston No. 331 (RM). The village is described as follows: In Township 34, Range 30, the west half of the Southwest of Sec on 6; and In Township 34, Range 31, the east half of the Southeast of Sec on 1; West of the 1st Meridian, In the Province of Saskatchewan.
Looking for informtion Working in the Kamsack Library’s history room, Betty Dix is combing through piles of photographs and documents that have been given to the room and is attempting to put them into some order and more importantly, is attempting to obtain additional information about the photos which are often left with little or no descriptions. Written on this photo is “Dale Olson, 1942.” If anyone can provide additional information regarding it, Dix would appreciate hearing from you.
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The Ministry of Government Rela ons will be holding a public informa on session on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sunshine Centre, Main Street, Arran, SK. Ministry officials will be a ending to provide informa on and answer ques ons pertaining to the poten al restructuring of the village into the RM.
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A proposed change to the provincial electoral boundaries would see Canora–Pelly expand to theEverywest. 10 years, a commission is tasked with redrawing the boundaries in an effort to keep their populations as equal as possible. The commission released an interim report with proposed changes on July The27. populations of Regina, Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville have grown more than the rest of the province. As a result, Warman and Martensville, which were in the same electoral district, would be placed into two separate districts under the proposal. Two ruralurban districts, ReginaWascana Plains growingconstituencies,urban-only.Dakota,Saskatoon-StonebridgeandwouldbebecomeAsaresult,mostruralinclud-Canora–Pelly,wouldingeographicsize.
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Fatal altercation As a result of investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes, a male from Meadow Lake, was arrested on August 2 and charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of 45-year-old Allen Quintal. On July 6 at around 10:30 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report of an altercation between two males outside a residence in Meadow Lake. Allen was transported to hospital with serious injuries and he died several days later.
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With a heavy heart, Dr Bob’s Marine Clinic is saying goodbye After 12 years of service, we are closing our doors. We will no longer be taking in work after Oct 31st and will be working hard to finish all open work orders in the weeks that follow. On Behalf of myself, my Late father, My mother and my Wife, I would like to thank the community of Canora and our customer family for your business, your trust, and your friendship. I would also like to thank our past and present staff. Nathan, Heith, John, Shawn, Jared and Cory. Your work ethic and dedication meant the world to us. I would also like to thank my Wife and kids for their unwavering support over the years. The amount of time that was required of me here at the shop over the years certainly took away from our family time. I am looking forward to trying to make that time up with you.
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Kamsack RCMP activity report
On July 31 at 4:50 a.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of an assault at a business on the 1500 block of Highway 35 in Nipawin. Investigation determined a male spat at an employee of the business before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle approximately an hour later leaving a residence on Second Street West in Nipawin. The driver, who is from Cumberland House, was arrested. A knife, a can of bear spray and a small bag of suspected cocaine and pills were located and seized during subsequent investigation. Charges laid included: assault, breach of probation order, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of a controlled substance. The driver also received tickets for driving without a license and for having open alcohol in a vehicle.
Kamsack RCMP responded to 56 calls from July 31 to Aug. 7. This includes five mischief calls, three assault-related calls, five disturbing the peace calls, three suspicious person calls, two fires, as well as a handful of other occurrences. Warrant execution Kamsack RCMP responded to a call of a male in distress. The male in question was banging on doors in Kamsack looking for help as he was bear sprayed. Police arrived and the male was OK, but refused to co-operate with police about the bear spray. He just needed to get his eyes flushed out by EMS. He wanted to go back to Manitoba where he currently lives but after he was cleared by EMS, he was then taken into custody and his trip back home was delayed due to his having an outstanding arrest warrant out of Saskatchewan. Hide and seek Kamsack RCMP members got a call saying that there was a fight going on at a residence. When police arrived, they were given the name of the male involved who was on warrant. The male who made the call was watching the house as the altercation involved his sister. Due to a good statement, among other factors, Kamsack RCMP were able to get a warrant to enter the house. The main floor of the house was cleared but no one was found. Later a hatch was discovered leading to a crawl space, where the male was found hiding. He was apprehended without incident. Kamsack storm During the storm two weeks ago, Kamsack RCMP attended a single motor vehicle collision between a black bear and a pick-up truck. The driver was making his way north on Highway 8 through the storm which was difficult for visibility, it being night. This prevented him from being able to notice the bear, which he then hit and killed. Luckily, no one in the vehicle was seriously injured but the truck was undrivable. Impaired operation Kamsack RCMP responded to a call of a woman driving impaired. Police discovered the woman had driven to Kamsack from a local RM and had just dropped off her child to her ex-partner at his worksite. Police located the female passed out at a gas station. Police gave her a roadside alcohol demand which the female failed after she had been brought back to the detachment for a breath test. The female blew nearly three times over the legal limit and was charged for impaired driving. Her vehicle was impounded and her driver’s license was suspended indefinitely. Child and Family Services were notified due to the risk placed on her child while she had been driving impaired.
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During the week of August 1 to August 7 a total of 7,325 reports were received within the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. The week’s calls included: 101 impaired drivers, no homicides, 19 sexual assaults, nine sexual crimes, 379 other assaults, 93 break-and-enters, 264 thefts, and 495 mischiefs. In-store disagreement
Shooting On July 30 at approximately 4:45 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a shooting on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band side of Little Red. Investigation determined a vehicle approached another that was parked in a driveway of a residence. A firearm was discharged and two males in the parked vehicle were injured. The other vehicle fled. The victims were taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. As a result of investigation, three individuals from Little Red have been arrested. Charges include: discharging firearm with intent, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, unlawfully causing bodily harm, using a firearm during the commission of an offence, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of prohibited weapon, unlicensed possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition. Series of incidents linked Saskatchewan RCMP investigated a series of incidents in andYorktoncoveredandYorkton,B.C.Hanna,southernJulywhich23edthethoroughrelatedseeCrimeCrimeSaskatchewancrimeSaskatchewanMorsegoingvehicle.theingJulySaskatchewansouthern/centralbetween8and10,includ-theftsofvehiclesandrammingofapoliceAspartoftheon-investigation,RCMPaskedRCMPanalystswiththeRCMPPreventionandReductionUnittoiftherewereotherincidents.Afterareviewoffiles,crimeanalystsconclud-theremaybeatleastconnectedincidents,occurredbetween6and16incentralandSaskatchewan,Alta.andKelowna,Theyinclude:•theftsofvehiclesinKipling,TynerBethune;•stolenvehiclesre-inChamberlain,andTyner,Sask.Kelowna,B.C.;•fueltheftsinViscount, Wynyard and Chaplin; • flight from police officers in Whitewood, Foam Lake, Yorkton, Belle Plain and Swift Current; • thefts from vehicles in Regina; and • use of a stolen credit card in Hanna, Alta. RCMP in the three provinces continue to investigate. Saskatchewan RCMP have identified two persons of interest. The male is described as having blonde hair, a slim build and a tattoo on the left side of his neck. We don’t have a further description of that tattoo at this time. The female is described as having blonde hair with dark roots and a slim build. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to contact their local RCMP detachment or police of jurisdiction. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477. Death investigation Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating the death of a male who was arrested and released by Morse RCMP two hours prior to his death. On August 4, Morse RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1 near Morse. As a result of investigation, the lone driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old male from Edmonton, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after police located a small quantity of unknown pills during a search of the vehicle.Themale was released without charges around 3:45 p.m. Around 5:45 p.m. RCMP learned the same male was receiving medical treatment by EMS. The male was transported to hospital where he died several hours later. His name is not being released at this time. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes will conduct an investigation into the topsyinvestigatingCoronersvehicle.knownencewithtosurroundingcircumstancesthedeathduehisrecentinteractionspoliceandthepres-andseizureofanun-substancefromhisTheSaskatchewanServiceisalsoandanau-willtakeplace.
Fatal collisions up Saskatchewan RCMP investigated 19 fatal collisions in June and July. There were 16 fatal collisions over the same time period in both 2020 and 2021.“We have noted an increase in fatal collisions on public roads in our jurisdiction so far this summer,” says S/Sgt. Chad McLeod from trafficspeedpairedleallthisRegardless,whysoare“ManyServicesRCMP’sSaskatchewanCombinedTrafficSaskatchewan.ofthesecollisionsstillunderinvestigationwecan’tspeculateontheyhaveoccurred.wewanttotakeopportunitytoreminddriverstobesafe:buck-up,don’tdrivewhileim-ordistracted,don’tanddrivetoroadandconditions.”
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If you are on social media – and most are connected to at least one or two platforms these days – it is likely you have read posts lamenting the price of food. As an example, a recent post locally lamented the jump in the price of bread at a local store, and meat prices have trended higher as well – making a decision to barbecue steaks this summer a bit more difficult for families on a And,budget.through recent months people will have also seen posts about certain foods simply not on the shelves. My better half, for example, has not seen Kellogg’s Rice Krispies – one of my favourites – on the shelves for some time. To read posts, the climbing prices are the result of whichever politician the poster happens not to support, or it’s just big business taking a bigger chunk of the consumer’s paycheque. Of course nothing is quite as simple as social media posting would suggest.Forexample, a lot of the issues regarding food prices and shortages can trace back to what our parents and grandparents did in terms of food buyingFordecisions.example, if you live in Yorkton and were to decide that the answer to high beef prices was to go out to a local producer and buy a beef animal, you would find there is not an abattoir in the city to kill and process the animal. A decade or so ago, it would have been impossible to even imagine a Prairie city of 18,000 would exist without a local abattoir, but because consumers long ago put their food security in the hands of food stores, the local custom meat processor is increasingly rare.
“It was a very good show,” said Judith Bauereiss of Inglis, Man., the judge of the Kamsack and District Horticulture Association’s flower, fruit and vegetable show after viewing the 379 exhibits entered. In the show, Karen Leis was named grand aggregate winner, and Vicky Koreluik, the runner-up.
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There’s always something important to do in the garden
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***** The origin of a fire on Kamsack’s main street on August 4, 2013, that destroyed the former Community Hall, which had been used as a furniture warehouse, and The Works Hair Design building, which had previously been a Red and White food store, was said to have been *****suspicious.
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It is the same thinking which over the years has made gardens increasingly rare in city backyards. And, as we have walked away from tending and harvesting a garden we have also walked away from owning a deep freeze to store our own Whenfood.Iwas a youth every home had a deep freeze and dishwashers were rare. Today the reverse is much more the norm.Today we rely on food shipped from afar. The milk once produced on a Yorkton area farm was processed in a facility on York Road. Today a truck hauls raw milk from the farm west to Saskatoon or beyond, where it is processed, loaded on a truck and hauled back to stores and when diesel is more than $2 a litre the price in the store is bound to rise. Perhaps if we still had greater control of our food, grown or sourced and processed locally, the cost of our food would not be quite the topic of social media it is these days.
This is the time when you are able to tell if your plants are happy where they are. If you have a plant that should have a bushy habit, but yours is looking spindly, it might be too crowded or not receiving enough sun. Because this is almost the peak time of the season, you know that the plants are as good as they’re going to get! And if they don’t look that great where they are, maybe it’s time to move them somewhere else. We have some things to keep in mind. Be mindful of the light requirements of the plants that you are moving, watching the light that is available in the new spot. Also, if you’re not sure, read up on the growth habit of some plants: they might need more space than you think to reach their best size. Don’t crowd the plants. And if you aren’t doing this already, use mulch around the perennials. Not only does it make the area look groomed and tidy, but mulch serves several important functions: it helps to retain moisture, helps to keep the soil at a constant temperature, and helps to keep weeds down. (And if they do come up, since they are growing in mulch, they pull out easily.) Have a layer of mulch about two to four inches thick. Checking our garden plants at this time of year is perfect; they are at their peak, and their appearance will tell us if they are happy where they are, or not. It not, we have time to make it better! Enjoy your garden and have a lovely week.
***** Among the persons attending a perogy-and-sausage supper at St. Michael’s Camp at Madge Lake to raise money for improvements to the Camp, was former Kamsack resident Rev. Ivan Nahachewsky ***** Participants in Kamsck’s seventh annual Old Dog Run, a bicycle tour from Kamsack to Yorkton and back again, were: Ken Procyshyn, Dwain Phillips, Kathie Galye, Wayne Galye, Jim Nahnybida, Debbie Kozakewich, Bruce Benneke, Harold Maksymetz, Warren Andrews, Ann Stupak, Terry Ross, Mary Konkin, Joe Kozakewich, Stephen Kozakewich, Rick Aikman, Tom Campbell, Brenda Andrews, Beth Shewkenek, Bailee Shewkenek, Claire Bishop, Maureen Maksymetz and Lorna Campbell.
The Garden Grapevine Is a gardener’s work ever done? Not really. There might be brief lulls here and there: for a few days after you just plant the garden, before the weeds start coming up, or before your lawn starts that growth spurt when you have to mow it every three or four days. But otherwise, it seems there is always something to do. At this time of year, when it would seem that summer is on the downward swing, all that remains is to wait for yard cleanup. Yes, some gardeners might be busy processing garden produce. But our gardens have done the bulk of their “growing” for this season, haven’t they? Does that mean our work is done? No! This is the perfect time to do some “exterior decorating.” It’s the ideal time to look around your garden or yard and assess your outdoor living space.Let me give you an example. We had a lovely, lush patch of cranesbill geranium, a sturdy perennial that blooms a heavenly shade of blue in the spring. My dear Mom gave us clumps of this perennial when we moved into our house and were planting our garden that first spring. It’s a great plant, and made itself very much at home, spreading out over a wide area over the years. But because our space is limited, we were reluctant to give up that much area. So one sunny afternoon, we got out our trusty fork and spade and started digging. We probably omitted two thirds of the blue geranium, which gave us a brand-new flowerbed. At this point, we looked around the yard and checked out which plants needed to be moved or needed more space. As a result, three daylilies, two blue fescues, an oriental poppy, three hostas, and a couple other odds and ends found a brand-new home in this flowerbed. Next spring, we might move some of them, depending how they like this new location, but by moving them at this time of year, the plants have a chance to settle in and send out some new roots before winter comes. I encourage you to study your own yard—this is the ideal time, because plants are the way they should be right now. It’s hard to tell in the spring when you plant a new perennial—they look so small, and it’s easy to crowd them in to fill up that gaping space. But once they begin to achieve their true size, they’re elbowing each other for growing space!
Social media doesn’t give the whole stor y behind high food prices
A ribbon held by members of the board of Yorkton Cooperative Association was cut by Dot Davies, the Kamsack member of the board, and Ashley Hollett, an employee of the Co-op, during an official opening of the new food store in Kamsack.
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regulation is an incentive for biotech companies to focus on genetically engineering varieties to have no foreign DNA in order to avoid triggering a government safety assessment and mandatory public notification. Companies like Corteva, Bayer, BASF and Syngenta that dominate the seed market also control access to gene editing technologies through patents and licenses. Health Canada’s new guidance will thus help the world’s biggest seed and chemical companies vastly enhance their power to control, manipulate and profit from our agricultural crops’ very DNA. A regulatory guidance document is a somewhat obscure bureaucratic tool intended to explain how the government plans to interpret a regulation. Regulatory guidance is supposed to simply translate the legal language of the regulation into specific technical language to describe what is needed for compliance. Regulatory guidance is supposed to clarify the rules – not change them. Health Canada has developed a guidance document that bends our established regulation beyond the breaking point.Allowing
Opinion Editorial by Cathy NationalHoltslander,Farmers Union director of research and policy On May 18, Health Canada announced how it will regulate foods from gene-edited plants. The new “regulatory guidance” turns its back on science and transparency by actually exempting many new gene-edited foods from regulation.Ourhealth minister, Jean-Yves Duclos, has decided to allow Health Canada to open the door for product developers to sell gene-edited organisms without any government oversight. He has abandoned his responsibility to Canadians who rely on the government to ensure our food system is safe. Without proper regulation, there is no assurance for Canadians or our export customers, that our products are safe. Health Canada has a duty is to protect and inform Canadians. The Food and Drug Act regulations are clear in stating that foods that have been genetically modified “to change the heritable traits of a plant, animal or microorganism by means of intentional manipulation,” and which have no history of safe use as food in Canada, are subject to regulation as “novel foods.” Powerful corporations have urged Health Canada’s bureaucrats to reinterpret the Food and Drugs Act regulations so as to instead deem many gene-edited foods “non-novel.” By adopting this baffling interpretation, Health Canada has handed its work as a regulator over to the very companies it is supposed to regulate. Health Canada asks Canadians to believe that the absence of foreign DNA in the final product makes a gene-edited plant virtually the same as a conventionally-bred plant. In fact, gene editing uses new and emerging genetic engineering techniques to make significant changes to the genome of a plant. Unlike older genetic engineering techniques, gene editing has the capacity to force genetic changes by overriding cell repair systems that have evolved over millennia to protect vital areas of DNA from random mutations. The results could not have occurred without gene editing, so these plants have no history of safe use as food in Canada. They are clearly “novel”Ongoingplants.research in gene editing is continuously adding knowledge that reveals new information and fills gaps in our current understanding. Today’s regulators and plant developers cannot assume that they have a full understanding of how gene editing will affect the organism as a whole, its future progeny, its environment, or those who consume it as food. This is why we need careful and thorough public safety review of all gene-edited plants and foods. We are told that science is the foundation of our regulatory system. However, through its new regulatory guidance, Health Canada is in effect, mercializeDNA”foodonmonitorbeedited,whetherdoesthesenotDNA,theysumptionspre-approvalgene-editedpre-approvingfoods.Therestsonas-that,aslongasdonotcontainforeignHealthCanadadoesneedtorevieworassessproducts,thepublicnotneedtoknowtheyaregene-andthattherewillnoneedtohavetoolstothemoncetheyarethemarketandinoursystem.The“absenceofforeignpathwaytocom-productswithout
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Feds importing American firearm politics to divide Canadians
Terry Dennis MLA for Canora-Pelly
NDP: Moe and Duncan should retract statements, funding cuts
The federal government’s latest “freeze” on handguns follows the reclassification of 1,500 firearms (and, likely at the mistake of Ottawa bureaucrats who don’t know any better, replica firearms for paintball and airsoft) on a Trudeau cabinet whim without any reasoning behind it. There are steps that could be taken to improve public safety and crack down on gun crime in our country, but once again the Trudeau Liberals are targeting legal owners.Your Saskatchewan Party MLAs recently debated a motion on the floor of the legislature to condemn the federal government’s approach toward law-abiding firearm owners in our country.What did the NDP do? They voted against it. Not only that, they made it clear they are in favour of the Trudeau government’s moves for lighter sentences for criminals. In 2021, the Liberal Government introduced Bill C-5 which seeks to repeal mandatory minimum penalties on 14 offenses, most of them related to the illegal use of •Thatfirearms.includes:Robberywith a firearm; • Discharging a firearm with intent; • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition; and • Possession for the purpose of weapons trafficking. So, if you rob someone with a gun, shoot a gun at someone, have a restricted gun that you never should have had in the first place, or try to smuggle a gun, the Trudeau Liberals and NDP believe our justice system is putting people behind bars for too long. On the other side of that is the demonization of legal firearm owners with made up terms like “assault style weapons” meant to scare people in Toronto that don’t know a thing about firearms. The Liberals arbitrarily ban certain firearm models with no reason, no input from police, and for no effect on our streets; just to make it look like they are doing something. On top of that, they have now introduced a new gun registry, something they promised Canadians they would not do.Your Saskatchewan Party MLAs oppose these bills and have been very clear that we support law-abiding firearm owners. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan NDP has made their position painfully clear; they stand with the Trudeau-Singh coalition on this and countless other issues that don’t align with Saskatchewan’s interests. It’s just another example of an out-of-touch NDP choosing to stand with Ottawa instead of Saskatchewan. Daryl Harrison,CanningtonMLA
As your MLA, you have my full commitment that your provincial government is working diligently to restore the temporarilydisrupted services at the Kamsack Hospital. This temporary disruption is solely due to ongoing staff vacancies. Every effort will be made to recruit the licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, combined lab and x-ray technicians, and physicians in order to expand emergency department hours and restore the acute careWebeds.are fully committed to restoring these services as soon as staffing levels permit. In the meantime, please know that we are working every day to recruit staff to Kamsack and other rural communities experiencing service disruptions.Province-wide we have over 1,000 more doctors and 4,300 more nurses in Saskatchewan since our government took office. Despite these efforts, recruitment continues to be a challenge in communities not only in Saskatchewan but across the country. That is why we are actively working on a new plan to bolster recruitment of health care professionals to rural areas like Kamsack so that we can restore and stabilize the important health care services that you rely on.I and the rest of my colleagues understand the urgency of the situation for the people of Kamsack and the surrounding area. I want you to know that we are actively working on solutions to address the issue that your community is experiencing. Our government has long been an advocate for health care in rural Saskatchewan, and it is a priority for our government today perhaps more than ever.
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REGINA - Official Opposition Education Critic Matt Love has demanded Premier Moe and Minister Duncan retract condescending comments that school layoffs and lunchroom fees could be avoided if only school boards budgeted their reserves better. “Scott Moe has the audacity to jet set to New York during an affordability crisis and stand in the airport blaming school boards for not balancing their books,” said Love in a release. “It’s pretty rich for Scott Moe, who has never balanced a budget, to both starve our school boards of funding and then scold them for being broke.” Despite Premier Moe and Education Minister Duncan’s claims that school divisions saw reserves grow since 2017, a StarPhoenix analysis found that reserves actually shrank roughly 30 per cent over this period. Moreover, documents obtained by the Saskatchewan NDP via a freedom of information request show that the Sask. Party government has long been aware that reserves are not simply excess cash available to school divisions to fund ongoing operations.“Premier Moe and Minister Duncan should know that school boards do not have excess cash to make up for their cuts,” said Love. “At best they don’t get it, and at worst, they’re lying. Whatever the answer, they are not fit to preside over something as important as educating our nextThegeneration.”Saskatchewan NDP called on Premier Moe and Minister Duncan to commit to an emergency funding package of $50 million for school divisions struggling with rising inflationary costs and to commit to adequate, predictable, and stable funding that covers inflationary costs moving forward.
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Kamsack’s gardeners are largely responsible for the new concrete bench that was placed at the community’s urban orchard last month.Because KamCrete was not able to provide such a bench, it was ordered from and manufactured by Yorkton Concrete, said Betty Dix, a member of the Kamsack and District Horticulture Association’s committee responsible for the bench’s purchase and installation.Thebench is placed at the eastern edge of the orchard along East Avenue. The bench cost a total of $1,400, Dix said, adding that helping with the project was the Town of Kamsack and SaskLotteries contributed, but the bulk of the cost was from funds raised by the horticulture group. “We still want to get a sign made to acknowledge the sponsors,” she said, explaining that because it might be difficult to obtain a sign to adhere to the concrete, a separate, standalone sign might be best.
“Now that this project has been completed, the committee is interested in hearing from community members with ideas as to what other gardenoriented project might be undertaken.Persons with ideas are asked to contact Dix or other members of the horticultureNearassociation.thebenchis a sign, donated by “Kamsack Horticulture” welcoming persons to the “Kamsack Wildlife Orchard,” which was an urban wildlife preservation project undertaken by the Kamsack branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.“Thisorchard, containing various berry trees and shrubs, was planted for the enjoyment of all,” the sign reads. “The idea was to provide an area for residents, birds, insects and wildlife to co-exist within an urban setting.“Feel free to enjoy what’s here by picking berries, bird watching, taking pictures, or just simply enjoying nature at itsThefinest.”orchard directory lists 28 rows of trees and shrubs which include: chokecherry, buffalo berry, sea buckthorn, Hawthorn/ Siberian crabapple, Mongolian cherry, wild plum, pincherry, highbush cranberry, Nanking cherry/ sour cherry, black currant and gooseberry.
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Kamsack gardeners place a concrete bench at urban orchard
While taking Carlos and Elsa for a walk last week, Wayne Ozunko of Kamsack paused by the sign at Kamsack’s urban orchard where a list tells visitors what type of indigenous berries can be found growing in the orchard. At the new concrete bench placed at Kamsack’s urban orchard last month were Betty Dix, a member of the Kamsack Horticulture Association that spearheaded the project, and her grandchild Grayson Dix.
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Currently working fulltime at Eaglestone Lodge, Purchase is offering some of her free time to help out those who require living assistance and she said that among the services she is prepared to offer are: cooking, cleaning, personal care and help with medical appointments.“Afewhours here, a few hours there, can make all the difference in the world to those in need,” Purchase said. “I really, really love what I do, and my clients know that and appreciate it.”Insured to do this work, she has taken many government-approved, health industry courses, including home health aide, nurses’ aide, care aide, first aid and Personal Home Care Orientation. She has certification in food safety and has been certified by the Canadian Support Workers Association.“Myservice is reasonably priced and based on hours worked,” she said. Purchase, who has lived in Kamsack for 11 years, was employed in the hospitality industry for most of it and said she developed her cooking skills while taking classes during her spare time. She also finds time to volunteer for various organizations such as the Playhouse, AccessNow TV and the Kamsack Museum. Loving Hands Care is a much-needed service these days since one of the largest demographics on the planet is over the age of retirement, she said. “This community is a big part of my life, and now I can help improve the quality of life for others.” Those wishing to contact Purchase may reach her by email at a_purchase@yahoo.ca or at Loving Hands Care on Facebook or phone 306 601-9294.
Annette Purchase of Kamsack, a qualified health care professional, has begun a business called Loving Hands Care, in which she visits seniors in their homes to assistance.provide Winter cereal crops are beginning to turn and are estimated to be about two weeks away from harvest, while spring seeded crops are estimated to be about four weeks away from harvest in some parts of the region. The weather over the past week was great for crop development, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture weekly crop report for Aug. 2 to 8. Canola is noted to be nearly done flowering and filling seed quite nicely. Producers with less mature fields are beginning to worry about early season frosts if their crops do not see a drastic increase in their development. Some producers in the western half of the region have begun to desiccate their pulse crops due to crops in these areas being a little further along from the drier hot Thereconditions.wasvery little rain during the reporting period, which has helped crops begin to ripen a little faster. Producers who still have crops that are flowering would like to see just a little more rain to help those crops fill with seed. Most areas of the region got less than 10 mm, while Allan received 15 mm and Kelvington, 11 mm. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 59 per cent adequate, 29 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and 11 per cent very short.There was very little crop damage during the reporting period besides strong winds lodging some crops and constant pressure from Hayinggrasshoppers.iswrapping up in the region and yields are looking much better than last year. Producers are relieved to be able to replenish feed stocks prior to the coming winter. Farmers are busy wrapping up haying and baling, getting equipment ready for harvest, and starting to desiccate pulse crops, concluded the report.
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For the most part, haying is getting close to completion across the region, with yield looking much better than last year.
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“The Co-op had a gas station in there for years and then they shut it down about six years ago, and that’s when we bought it and we started renovating it ourselves,” said Nieckar. “We actually distill out of the same elementary school that myself and Evan first went to,” said Nieckar, “the still sits in the same spot as my desk was when I was in grades 1 andFor2.”more information on Dobrowody vodka, visit their website at DobrowodyDistillery.ca.
Rama distillery wins double gold at world spirits competition
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With a new venture begun by a Kamsack woman, seniors are able to stay at home, while still getting the care they require. Loving Hands Care is the business begun by Annette Purchase, who is a qualified health care professional with many courses and extensive experience under herManybelt. seniors prefer to live in the comfort of their own homes, but require assistance for a variety of reasons, Purchase said last week.
Tyler Nieckar of Rama said that all 40 judges of the competition believed it was a top shelf vodka and awarded their small batch vodka the double gold.
Nieckar touched on the history of the building that the distillery is located in. “It’s the old school in Rama,” said Nieckar, adding, “in the late 90s or early 2000s it was purchased by the Co-op from the town.”
Legacy Co-op is Now Accepting Tenders for a 2003 ADVANCE CARGO TANDEM FUEL TANK 16,800L / 5 compartment tank For more information contact: Richard Burym, Petroleum Division Manager 306 782-2451 For sale by sealed tender only. Tenders can be mailed to: Attn: Richard Burym, Legacy Co-op Box 5025, Yorkton, Sk, S3N 3Z4 Or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: Legacy Co-op Agro Centre, 180 Hamilton Road, Yorkton. Attn: Richard Burym Submission Deadline: August 26, 2022. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
RAMA – Dobrowody Distillery, based out of Rama, was awarded double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition held on June 24 in San Francisco for their small batch“Whenvodka.we started, we thought we were onto something, being that we use some of the best water in the world,” said Tyler Nieckar, who owns Dobrowody Distillery along with Evan Matsalla. Both grew up in the Rama area. The water that Nieckar speaks of comes from the Canora municipal water supply.“Canora was judged to have the best-tasting municipal water in Canada at the 13th annual international water tasting competition held in 2003 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, U.S.,” read a Wikipedia article on the Town of Canora.“Third best in the world at that time,” said Neickar. “We decided, ‘Well, if we think it’s a special vodka, we should send it away’,” said Nieckar,” adding, “we sent it away to our first spirits competition which is one of the five large spirit competitions of the world – the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.”Nieckarsaid that all 40 judges of the competition believed it was a top shelf vodka and awarded them the double “Theregold.are only two vodka distilleries in the country that were awarded that double gold honour,” saidNieckarNieckar. said he was confident in the product but was still surprised at the outcome.“Weknow we have a good product, but you know how it is – you’re almost over-confident in your product,” said Nieckar, adding, “it was still definitely a surprise because you’re going up against any other product in the province – whether it be top-end brands that are made here like Provincial Vodka or Last Mountain Distillery vodka or Lucky Bastard... you’re also going up against world class spirits like Grey Goose and Belvedere.” “To come out with that top honour and be one of two in Canada to win that award – and then one of 16 in the world this year –yeah, it was pretty surprising,” said NieckarNieckar.said a lot of research went into the award-winning product and took several years of testing different processes in order to achieve the result of the current product. “We use a few different processes used by different distilleries from around the world with our own twist on it – and that’s where we came up with something special,” said Nieckar. “We kind of kept testing and testing for a matter of a few years until we came up with a product – about a year of working through our filtration process to get it to the point that we wanted,” said Nieckar, adding, “we’ve been at this testing it and getting the product perfected and getting the process perfected for four Nieckaryears.”said the exposure from the competition has garnered the interest of press and distributors. “On a global basis there’s been some exposure, but not a whole lot because we haven’t devoted any resources to pushing it out globally – but we have got recognition from an article written in Forbes which is a large American magazine,” said Nieckar, adding, “we’ve been contacted by about six or seven international distributors to take our product on and distribute it for Nieckarus.”said that the distillery is feeling the effects of international notoriety in the“Inprovince.Saskatchewan here, we’ve definitely got more recognition and it’s been great for our brand because – you know there’s so many vodkas on the market it’s hard to know which one to choose, but when you see some credibility linked to a vodka such as our own – you know at the very least it gets people to try it,” said Nieckar.
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Roy Farms - Moosomin, SK. Seeking COMBINE OPERATOR & CLASS 1A TRUCK DRIVER, for harvest season. Wage dependent on experience. Send resume and references to craig_roy33@hotmail.com or call/text 306-435-7513 FINANCIAL SERVICES Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca HOUSES FOR RENT 2 and 3-bedroom houses for rent. Phone 542-3501, (306)331-7012. FEED & SEED AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com CARD OF THANKS HEALTH SERVICES FEED & SEED NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina SK, is now buying Organic & Conventional Wheat. For pricing and delivery please contact 306-5268117 or 306-751-2043 or grainbuyer@nutrasunfoods.com.email CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment TechsJourneyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & cationwww.rockymtn.com/careers.Apply:Relo-andSigningBonusOffered. NOTICES / NOMINATIONS FEED & SEED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIEDS Phone 306-563-5131 or e-mail office.canoracourier@sasktel.net SMALL ADS . BIG DEALS CLASSIFIEDS. PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discreet in-home visit call Joy at 1-778-694-3897 WANTEDDEADORALIVE Bonded since 1967 Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins are once again touring the area! Canadian Prairie Pickers $$ $ $$ $ CAREER OPPORTUNITY REPORTER (TEMPORARY) The Kamsack Times is looking for a reporter (temporary) to join our team. We’re a weekly newspaper and daily website that takes pride in covering what happens in our community. The successful candidate will: Write multiple stories each day of varying Takelength.eye-catching, clear and engaging Generatephotos. interesting stories and feature ideas. Qualifications: Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, proper journalistic writing and processes. Proficiency in digital photography. Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, both independently and together with a Weekendteam.and some evening reporting may be Thisrequired.isatemporary position to fill a leave. If this position appeals to you, please send your resume, a cover letter making the case for why we should hire you, and any writing and photo samples to our Publisher, Devan Tasa, at dtasa@canoracourier.com. This newspaper is recyclableReadthenewspaper weekly & keep up to date on local events.
PINTAILWHEATWINTER EXTREMELY HARDY HIGH YIELDING AWNLESS. EXCELLENT VARIETY FOR FORAGE OR FEED PRODUCTIONGRAIN LOW INPUTS HIGH PROFITS In SK call or 306-229-9517text In AB call 403-5562609 or mastinseeds.com403-994-2609text WANTED PRAYER CORNER SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Fri. Aug. 19 Preeceville Cemetery 2:30 p.m. Sat. Aug 20 Dobrowody 3 p.m. Sat. Aug 20 Preeceville Praznyk 5 p.m. Sun. Aug. 21 Kamsack 9 a.m. Canora 11 a.m. Norquay 1:15 p.m. Aaran Vesna 4 p.m. ANNIVERSARIES HAPPY55THWEDDING ANNIVERSARY (AUGUST5,1967) Mayyourlovebeasdeepasthe ocean,aswideasthesea,andas highastheheavens. Happy55thAnniversary,Mom& Dad/Grandma&Grandpa! -Love,Cynthia,Angela&Sabine! WE DAMAGEDBUYGRAIN HEATED... LIGHT BUGS... TOUGH MIXED GRAIN SPRINGCANOLA...PEAS...WHEAT...THRASHEDOATSBARLEYFLAX “ON FARM WESTCANPICKUP”FEED&GRAIN1-877-250-5252 HEAVY OPERATORSEQUIPMENTREQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Fax: brydenconstructionbrydenconstruct@306-769-8844xplornet.cawww.andtransport.ca OBITUARIES WANTED Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com306-649.1405overnities,distributing51PROVINCE-WIDECOMED!sterling,oldWanted.Mint,MULATIONS!COINNUMISMATISTwww.swna.com.PURCHASINGCOLLECTIONS&ACCU-RoyalCanadianCanada&WorldCollectionsAlsobuying9999bullion,money,jewelry,nuggets,ster-gold,silver,coins,bars,mon-boxes+++ESTATESWEL-Todd2508643521.CLASSIFIEDS.localcommunitynewspapers,toover450commu-including14cities.Reach550,000readersweekly.Callorvisitfordetails. OBITUARIES CARD
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LOZINSKI, Methodius - At the age of 92 years, Methodius Peter Lozinski passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Norquay Health Centre, Norquay, SK, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Methodius was born on July 19, 1930, on the family farm NE-3-34-2W of 2nd Mer., RM of Clayton, SK. He is the oldest of six children of the parents Joseph M. and Anna (nee Huska) Lozinski. He married Sylvia Gurski, daughter of Stanley S. Gurski and Polly Grace (nee Kozak) Gurski, on June 16, 1962, in St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Sturgis, SK. They were blessed with 6 children: Kenneth 1968, Lorraine 1970, Neil 1972, David 1974, Michael 1976, and Vincent 1979. Methody held many community positions and loved his involvement with the Knights of Columbus. He became a 4th degree member. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Methody was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna; sisters, Sr. Celestine (Margaret) and Mary; his infant children, Maria Lynn, Methodius Jr., and baby Lozinski. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia; his daughter, Lorraine (Brent); sons, Kenneth (Lauri), Neil (Nicole), David (Audrey), Michael (Victoria) and Vincent (Kimberley); grandchildren: Brittany, Rachel (Jessie), Maria (Nolan), Nolan, Skylar, Brooke (Wyatt), Gabrielle (Bryson), Taylor, Noah, Regan, Talayna, Cole, Chloe and Isabelle; great-granddaughter, Serenity; sister, Theresa (Bill) Beyko; brothers, Stan (Barbara) and Al (Mary); and his brother-in-law, Duane; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Members of the Knights of Columbus led the Recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m., and the Vigil of Prayer followed at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, both from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Very Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac as Celebrant. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, Norquay, SK, with Rev. Fr. Michal Pajak, OMI and Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa, OMI, as Concelebrants. Rite of Committal followed in the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary, Kamsack and District Nursing Home Auxiliary, or to the Norquay Health Centre Auxiliary, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Methodius Lozinski. Family and friends are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK.
The family of the late Wilfred Hotsko would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your expressions of sympathy and support to our family during this difficult time. Our heartfelt thank you to relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers for your visits, phone calls, cards, emails, food and flowers sent to our family. To all of our family, friends and co-workers who travelled a great distance to be with us, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank you to Father Rac for the prayer service and liturgy, cantor Danny Rakochy and choir. Thank you to the ladies of the Ukrainian Catholic Church for preparing the lunch. Thank you to Andrychuk Funeral Home for the funeral arrangements and to all the pallbearers. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. – Gloria, Michael, Karen and families Holy Orthodox(St.AssumptionMary’s)Church, north of Stenen, SK Divine Liturgy and Grave Blessing followed by potluck lunch. Everyone welcome. Please call Lilia 306-594-2114 with questions. OF THANKS COMING EVENTS PRAYER CORNER St. Stephens and St. Philips Sunday August 21 Kamsack 9 a.m. St Philips 1 Ukrainianp.m.Orthodox Church of Canada, Fri. Aug. 19 Donwell !Transfiguration! Liturgy, Khram, Provody (L) + (P) 10 a.m. Sat. Aug. 20 Hudson Bay Liturgy (L) 10 a.m. Sun. Aug. 21 Mamornitz, Khram (L) + (P) 10 a.m.
At the five-month mark, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has the heavy cost of US$8.9 trillion conservatively, a loss equivalent to more than four times the entire annual income of all Canadians. The estimates include human costs of $4.7 trillion, concentrated in Ukraine, but affecting people worldwide as the impacts of the war spread, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.In“At What Cost? The Economic and Human Costs of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine,” author and C.D. Howe (VSL)valueavailablestatedrelevantbookedalreadycostsoverviewvidingmilitarycostshownomicCiuriakFellow-in-ResidenceInstituteDantalliestheeco-costsandsuggeststoquantifythehumanofPutin’s“specialoperation,”pro-acomprehensiveoftheall-inofthewarthathavebeeneffectivelyoverthepoliticallymedium-term,arelease.Theauthordrawsonestimatesoftheofa“statisticallife”andbyderivation of a statistical life year (VSLY) to provide a sense of the scale of the rarely quantified human costs, which include: the toll of dead and wounded; the effect of war trauma in Ukraine; and the spillover effects on third parties, which include the tipping of tens of millions in Sub-Saharan Africa into extreme hunger, the heightened stress posed by the threat of nuclear war, and the shared or vicarious trauma visited on individuals worldwide in this, the first social media war. Arriving at the total of US$8.9 trillion as a conservative estimate, Ciuriak explains that this figure is comprised of about US$4.25 trillion in economic costs and US$4.7 trillion in human costs, of which $3.5 trillion is the long-term cost to the world in terms of costs,age,”strictlyindeedthatoftenstudywar-inducedlife-shorteningtrauma.“Thisconfirmswhatisstatedrhetorically–thehumancostsaregreaterthantheeconomicdam-saysCiuriak.Intermsofeconomicthephysicaldamage to Ukraine’s economic and civilian infrastructure is now likely at about $180 billion as of five months, with this figure growing by the week. Additionally, the combined loss of forgone output for Russia, Belarus and Ukraine’s economies over the medium term is calculated to be $2.2 trillion at 2022 prices in present value Further,terms.noting that the present economic age is one of intangibles, Ciuriak underscores the implications of the flight of global capital and Russia’s own young technology entrepreneurs for the value of Russia’s intangible assets. He places the destruction of Russia’s intangible assets at about $260 billion. Examining the economic spillover costs of the war on third parties, based on forecast revisions by the International Monetary Fund that reflect the impact of the war, Ciuriak attributes a total 1.55 per cend short-term hit to global GDP from the war, or about $1.55 trillion. “Russia suffers significant costs but by far the greater share of the costs are borne by Ukraine and third parties,” writes Ciuriak.Healso highlights three important non-quantified impacts: (i) the loss of the “peace dividend” as the need to rearm is impressed upon governments confronted with the reality that the mechanized destruction of 20th Century wars is unfortunately still with us; (ii) how finding alternative sources of energy to Russia’s oil and gas has meant the re-starting of coal-fired energy plants, resulting in a costly delay in addressing the escalating cost of climate change; and (iii) intensified concerns about the weaponization of supply chains that was already driving a decoupling dynamic, which inevitably will result in a reduction in overall global trade and “Vladimirinvestment.Putin’s war of choice has cost the world immensely, even under conservative assumptions,” concludes Ciuriak. “Perhaps, instead of shaking hands with Mr. Putin at the G20 summit later this year, they might wish to hand Mr. Putin the bill.”
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The price of war: Russia’s war on Ukraine costs $8.9t at five-months
asked Ole, “did she do something“Apparentlywrong?”anIT support person came over to her desk and said he needed her password to access her account. She told him it was womanwentofe-mailbutthathishotelWhenjointobusinesswinter.HawaiiSaskatchewanofKnut.tochuckleincludeleastpasswordtoldrepliedupaskedwasmanWonderwoman.’BatmanSupermanOslo‘DonaldMickeyTheITsaidthatthepasswordabitunusualandherhowshecamewithit,towhichshethatshehadbeenthatthecomputermusthaveatfivecharactersandacapital.”Theyallhadagoodoverthat.“Ihaveagoodstorytellyouguys,”said“Petter,theownerourfirmflewfromtoOahu,foravacationthisHiswifewasonatripandplannedflydowntoOahuandhimthenextday.PetterarrivedathisinOahu,hee-mailedwifetoletherknowhehadarrivedsafely,hemistypedhiswife’saddress.Soinsteadreachinghiswife,ittotheinboxofawhosehusband had just passed away. When the grieving widow opened her e-mail and read the message, she screamed and passed out cold. The woman’s daughter had rushed into the room and found her unconscious mother passed out on the floor. She read the e-mail message on the computer screen that said, ‘My darling wife; Just checked in down here. Everything is prepared for your arrival here tomorrow. Looking forward to being with you again. Your loving husband. P.S. Sure is hot down here!’ The daughter traced the e-mail back to Petter and gave him a piece of her“Imind.”can’t imagine the trauma that poor woman went through,” said Sven, “maybe it was the lap top Petter was using that flubbed the e-mail address to his “Therewife.”is a remedy for that,” said Ole. “If your computer isn’t working properly the way it should, and you don’t understand why, just grab a hammer and hit the computer a bunch of times. It still won’t work, but now you understand why!”
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I love my computer so much
By Kaare Askildt I love my computer with Microsoft operating system. I really love all the upgrades – um, no I don’t! I don’t know why they must upgrade my PC every so often! I just get used to and become comfortable with the latest upgrade, then they want me to shut down for the next upgrade! I believe some little nerdy preteen imp working for Microsoft decided that he must change everything just to confuse all of us old users collectively known as Iseniors.mean, I have enough memory problems, never mind all the various passwords. When I go to log on after an update, they ask me for my password, which of course I can’t remember. And there is a button named “Forgot Your Password?” My reaction is – of course I have forgotten my password! At my age I can remember way back to when I started Grade 1, but I can’t remember what I did yesterday or even last year. I have concluded that the memory section in my brain is full, and there is no iCloud available for me to upload any unimportant memory stored in my brain, which is the reason why I can’t remember my password.Clicking on the “Forgot” button produces a numbered access code sent to my email. I highlight it and transfer the code to the new password section. I create a new password and confirm it, only to be kicked out and asked for the new password to log back in, which I have promptly forgotten, so I have to click on “Forgot password” button again to repeat the process. But this time I remember to write down the new password. However, cleaning up all the various pieces of paper on my desk, I inadvertently throw away the paper I wrote the new password on, so I make sure to stay logged in, that way I don’t have to try and remember, and go through the same procedure again. Ole and Sven were having lunch at Moe’s Bottoms Up Bar and Grille. They treated themselves to braised pork chops with brussel sprouts, accompanied by shots of Akevitt and Moe’s special lager.“You know,” said Ole, “before computers the world relied on brainy guys like Albert Einstein.” Oh, yes, I know,” said Sven, “but did you know that he had a brother named Frank Einstein?” “Groan!” said Ole. “Do you know that the computer hackers can spy on you?” asked Sven. “If you think that it is scary that your computer, laptop, and iPhone are spying on you, then think again! Your vacuum cleaner has been gathering dirt on you forKnutyears!”joined them for cherry pie and St. Halvard liqueur.“My boss has started to call Jens ‘The computer,’” said“Wow,”Knut. replied Ole, “is Jens that brainy?” “It has nothing to do with intelligence,” answered Knut, “he calls Jens a computer because if he’s left alone for 15 minutes he goes to sleep.” “My son Olaf told me that the computers at his work went down yesterday,” said Ole, “so they had to do everything manually.”“Really?” asked Knut, “like using typewriters and calculators?”“Well,”said Ole, “Olaf told me it took him 20 minutes to shuffle the cards for solitaire.” “My wife Astrid works at an insurance office,” said Sven. “She told me about this new girl they had hired. Astrid said it seemed to her that the elevator didn’t go all the way up for that girl.” “What happened?”
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Saskatchewan has expanded the eligibility for fourth doses (second booster) of COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents aged 18 and older who have received a third dose four months ago or longer effective August “COVID-1915. is still circulating in Saskatchewan and in other jurisdictions, which is why our province is expanding access,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said in a release. “All COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada have been deemed safe and our preliminary data shows that a second booster provides additional protection.” Immunity is shown to wane over time and the provision of booster doses is demonstrated to provide increased protection against serious illness, hospitalization and COVID-19death. vaccination appointments are available through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Indigenous Services Canada, the Northern Intertribal Health Authority and at participating pharmacies throughout the province. Walk-in clinics are also available.TheSHA public booking system access is available since August 12, and clinics were to begin on August 15. To book a
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Woods and WaterPhotography that features Saskatchewan’s abundant lakes and rivers, as well as Saskatchewan’s diverse forests and trees, from lodgepole pine and aspen groves in the south to the northern boreal forests. Food and DrinkPhotography of Saskatchewan’s vibrant and varied culinary scene, along with brewers and distillers. Video - Submit an edited piece or single shot video (60 seconds maximum) of Saskatchewan wildlife, people, places and egoryphotographerThelandscapes.prize-winningineachcat-willreceivea$500 Visa gift card. The Grand Prize winner, selected from the six photography category winners, will receive an additional $500 Visa gift card. The prize for the Video category is a $1,000 Visa gift card. The winner in this category will not be considered in the selection of the Grand Prize.For complete contest rules and to submit your entry, entries2273.toll-freeTourismcom/Photo-ContestTourismSaskatchewan.visitorcallSaskatchewanat1-877-237-ThedeadlineforisSept.15,2022.
18 years and older living in Long Term care facilities, or other congregate living settings that provide care for seniors (personal care homes and assisted living facilities).Pediatric vaccinationsCOVID-19are available for children aged six months to five years. All Saskatchewan residents age five and older are eligible to get their first two doses and residents age 12 and older are eligible for a third dose (first booster) four months following their second dose. For more information on third and fourth dose eligibility, see Saskatchewan.ca/ covid-19.“Stick it to COVID by getting vaccinated and boosted as soon as you are eligible,” concluded the release.
Saskatchewan expands COVID-19 booster eligibility to 18+
Photographers and videographers are encouraged to submit their entries to Tourism Saskatchewan’s annual ExploreSask Photo Contest, capturing the natural wonders of Saskatchewan and featuring its people and communities.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is shining a light on the high cost of the federal carbon tax before rebates are provided to Saskatchewan families. “Families are still paying hundreds of dollars in carbon taxes every year even with the rebates,” said Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF, in a release. “The Trudeau government claims families will be better off. But the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s numbers show the government is using magic math because the carbon tax will cost the average Saskatchewan family $390 this year even with rebates.”TheTrudeau government claims that “families are going to be better off” with its carbon tax and rebate scheme. However, a PBO report shows this is incorrect.Thecarbon tax will cost the average Saskatchewan household $1,561 this year and they will receive $1,172 in rebates. That means the average Saskatchewan household will still pay $390 extra in carbon taxes in 2022 even with the carbon tax rebates, according to the PBO. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will continue to raise his carbon tax to nearly 40 cents per litre of gas by 2030. In addition to the carbon tax, the federal government charges a sales tax and fuel excise tax on gasoline. In total, federal gas taxes cost Saskatchewan drivers 29 cents per litre, or about $22 when filling up a minivan. The federal government is also planning to impose a second carbon tax through fuel regulations in 2023. It will add up to 13 cents per litre to the price of gas by 2030, according to analysis by Environment Canada. There are no rebates for the second carbon tax. “The Trudeau government continues to increase federal gas taxes when Saskatchewan families and businesses need relief from these painful prices at the pump,” said Robin Speer, Prairie Director of the CTF. “Trudeau should follow the lead of other world leaders and provide immediate relief by cutting this big gas tax bill.”
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After rebates, carbon tax still costs Saskatchewan families hundreds every year: CTF
