Kamsack Times 2023-05-04

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Kamsack Hospital is reopening three beds for admissions

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a statement informing the residents of Kamsack and surrounding areas that the Kamsack Hospital is reopening three beds for admissions, and expanding emergency room access to seven days per week, effective April 30. The hospital will now offer three acute care, four Alternate Level of Care (ALC), and one palliative care bed.

The decision to expand the services was made after the successful recruitment of RN and

CLXT personnel in Sept. 2022, which resulted in the expansion of emergency room hours to five days per week, and the reopening of one palliative care and four ALC beds. Further success in CLXT recruitment led to weekend on-call lab and x-ray coverage between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The SHA is working towards addressing the staffing challenges faced by health care facilities in Saskatchewan through the Government’s Health Human Resources Action

Plan, which has reported progress in recruitment efforts from the Philippines and promoting job opportunities to nursing graduates. The Ministry of Health has also implemented a onetime rural and remote recruitment incentive of up to $50,000 for individuals hired into high-priority classifications in rural and remote locations, including RNs and CLXTs.

While the SHA is committed to fully restoring acute care and emergency services in Kamsack, the recruitment for additional

Kamsack Hospital has reopened three beds for admissions, and emergency access is now available daily.

RN and CLXT staff is ongoing. Primary health care, laboratory, x-ray, long-term care, and EMS services remain available in Kamsack.

The SHA acknowledges the dedication of the physicians and staff at Kamsack Hospital and thanks the residents of Kamsack and surrounding

areas for their ongoing patience and cooperation during the ongoing restoration process for ER and acute care services, concluded the statement.

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U- 13 Boys Hockey team (Left to right) Kanye Cote, Perry Whitehawk, Coach Garrett Whitehawk, Joey Whitehawk, Dezmond Cote, Garrett Whitehawk JR. Montana Matechuck, and Coach Dustin Gamble won gold at the Tony Cote Winter Games in Saskatoon. See story and more photos on Pages 2 and 3.

CGCEC Students Recognized after 2023 Tony Cote Winter Games

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On April. 18th the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex staff and students came together to recognize their achievements and experiences at the recent 2023 Tony Cote Winter Games held in Saskatoon. The rally was also attended by some of the Elders of the community and Chief George Cote.

The rally celebrated the school’s players, such as the U-13 boys who came back winning gold medals. Their coach Dustin Gamble, alongside the team’s other coach Garrett Whitehawk, said, “We’ve been running this team for the past two, three years. And like everywhere we go, we just seem to always win or get to the finals. So we have a good ol’ system going. He (Whitehawk) makes the hard decisions. And then, I’ll just back them up with CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Legacy Co-operative Association Limited

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 | 7:00pm Gallagher Centre,Yorkton, Sk.

Agenda:

All business to come before an Annual General Meeting including:

• Call to Order

• Board of Director’s Report

• General Manager’s Report

• Auditor’s Report and Financial Statement

• Election of Directors

• Appointment of Auditors

• New Business

• Adjournment

The Nomination’s Committee would like to bring forward the following names for election to the Board of Directors of Legacy Co-operative Association Limited:

• Doug Barber, Retired

• Ken Chyz, Business Owner

• Bruce Hansen, Retired

• Dwayne Reeve, Retired

Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, and Badminton players lined up from CGCEC for a celebration, some who won gold medals and banners.

Karrisa Keewatin plays for YTC U-13 girlsʼ hockey and has played with the Prairie Fire Girls team out of Melville, winning the SEHL U-13 League.

U-15 Boys Hockey players (left to right) Bryden Cochrane, Peter Tourangeau, and Jeremiah Cote won Bronze.

U-12 Girls Hockey players (Left to right) Courtney Cote, Sienna Cote, and Karissa Keewatin won gold.

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it. Yeah, our team has been pretty good, for the past few years. And then when we got to this, went to the Winter Games, we

had our system set up. We made our speeches in the room, and then we got everybody on board with it. And then we just went undefeated, we dominated every team we played. All the

work was in pushing this team. Me and Garrett always run a good system. We’ve been running it for the past three years and we just feel we’re gonna keep going. So we’re going to try and run it back

again this year. We just always seem to do well at our tournaments.”

Garret Whitehawk said, “We have a lot of talent on the reserve here. But when you bring in players off the reserve,

they do bring that extra talent. We had probably the most depth out of all of the teams in the tournament I’d say, just by watching and playing them.”

The rally wasn’t just

about the awards, it was about celebrating the school’s players and staff. Chief George Cote said, “Even if you didn’t win gold, you’re still a champion, you made us proud.”

Emergency Medical Services set to receive increase in annual funding

Kamsack and 30 other communities in Saskatchewan are set to receive an increase in annual funding of $8.8 million for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements in the upcoming 2023-24 provincial budget according to a Government of Saskatchewan newsletter. The funds will be allocated towards adding rural and remote ground ambulance staff, expanding community paramedicine, addressing wage parity issues, and providing more operational funding for contracted EMS operators and communication upgrades.

Kamsack and Norquay will receive an increase in paid hours to staff current ambulance resources eight hours a day and 16 hours on call.

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Health Minister Everett Hindley said, “EMS providers in Saskatchewan communities are on the frontlines of patient care, and our government is committed to supporting this critical priority area with funding for additional paramedics, ambulances and other essential resources. This year’s investment is part of a multi-year commitment to stabilize emergency services and modernize the system to improve overall response times, patient care and patient flow through the system as well as addressing offload delays.”

The increase in funding of $8.8 million includes over $3.5 million to support the addition of 33 full-time equivalent (FTE)

positions in 27 communities, including Kamsack and Norquay.

In addition, a $739,000 increase will expand the community paramedicine program within five communities in rural and northern Saskatchewan, with an additional 3.75 full-time equivalent community paramedicine positions to be distributed across several ground ambulance services in communities of Saskatchewan such as La Ronge, Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, Estevan and Weyburn.

The increase in wage parity funding, amounting to $2.6 million, will assist in recruitment and retention measures by ensuring wages remain competitive. Contracted EMS providers across the province will also receive an $866,000 increase to support a two per cent grant increase and mitigate rising operational pressures.

Other key investments include over $1 million to support EMS communications equipment and

technology upgrades. This investment will improve communication between EMS providers and hospitals, enabling them to provide more efficient and effective patient care.

John Ash, Saskatchewan Health Authority Vice-President, Provincial Clinical and Support Services, said, “The additional funding provided by the Government of Saskatchewan is another positive step to advancing our vital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) throughout the province. Our EMS staff will be better supported and equipped to provide the best possible care to the people of Saskatchewan. Patients, especially those in rural areas, will have a more stabilized EMS service and quicker access to our health care teams.”

Paramedic Services

Chiefs of Saskatchewan

President Steven Skoworodko said, “Paramedic Services

Chiefs of Saskatchewan is pleased with the

announcement in the provincial budget. The investment of $8.8 million is a strong commitment to addressing

ongoing crucial needs of ambulance services and paramedics in the province. We look forward to ongoing dialogue with

the Ministry of Health as well as the SHA to ensure the best patient care is brought to the residents of Saskatchewan.”

Important Dates:

May 4 Green Zone Waste & Recycling Collection

May 8 Town Council Meeting

May 11 Yellow Zone Waste & Recycling Collection

May 18 Green Zone Waste & Recycling Collection

May 19 Impact: Springtime Family Fun at Victoria School. Ages 3 to 4 Guardian must attend.

May 22

May 23 Town Council Meeting

May 25 Yellow Zone Waste & Recycling Collection

Learn more at www.kamsack.ca

Town Wide Garage Sale: May 27th

If you want your address included, phone 306-542-2044 or email rec.kamsack@ sasktel.net with your name, address and contact information by May 17th.

Recreation & Culture Board

Want to play a role in guiding Recreational & Cultural programming in your community? Volunteers needed for the Kamsack & Area Recreation & Culture Board! If you would like to serve on the Board, phone 306-542-2044 or email rec.kamsack@sasktel.net. Learn more at https://kamsack.ca/recreation-cultureboard/. Apply by May 19th.

Sask Lotteries Grant Recipients

Submit your Follow Up Reports for 2022 to 2023 Now.

Landfill Changing to Summer Hours

On May 16th, Landfill Open 9am-12pm and 1pm-6pm on Tues. and Fri. & from 8 am-12 pm and 1pm-5pm on Sat. Closed on all Statutory Holidays. Tickets need to be bought in advance from Town Office.

2023 Property Tax Discounts

The Property Tax Discount for Early Payments is:

1% in May & June

The Discount Rate applies to every property tax payment you make. The discount only applies to the Municipal Portion of Property Taxes.

Multiculturalism & Canada Day: Food Vendors Wanted Phone 306-542-2044 or email rec.kamsack@sasktel.net by May 19th if you would like to share and sell your culturally unique foods on Canada Day.

New Program: Equipment Lending Launches May 15th

The Town of Kamsack, in partnership with the Kamsack Library, is launching a new and exciting initiative, the Equipment Lending Program, on May 15th! You will be able to access recreational equipment, such as frisbee golf discs & skateboards, with only a $10 refundable deposit and a completed lending agreement. More details will be announced on www.kamsack.ca soon!

Spring Cleanup: May 8th to May 22nd

Collecting Compostable Yard Waste

• Tree Limbs must be Cut Down to 3 Feet in Length & Bundled

• Grass Clippings, Leaves, Garden Refuse and Compostable Debris must be Raked into Piles or in Clear Plastic Bags

• All Items must be placed next to your Back Property Line

*Appliances, Furniture & Other Household Waste will NOT be Collected

The Kamsack Volunteer Fire Department needs YOU. Please contact the Fire Chief, Ken, at 306-590-0096 to learn more and join!

Students from CGCEC that attended the winter games enjoyed and learned from the experience, coming home with not only that experience but with various awards. CGCEC

Phone: 306-563-5131 · Fax: 306-563-6144

Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm

Tues.: 8 am – 12 pm, closed afternoons

LOOKING BACK A decade ago

Courtney Goosen, Amber Penner and Caitlin Goossen, all from the Stenen area, were some of the first people to enjoy the colour of spring. All working in the Chautauqua Gardens south of Veregin, due to the greenhouse growing conditions they were able to enjoy the early blooms of the flowers.

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The Kamsack Playhouse committee first celebrated the change of the Playhouse Theatre’s movie equipment from 35-millimetre film to digital on May 1 of 2014. The party included a serving of wine, cheese and a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres. The party celebrated the community volunteers and events that enabled the theatre to upgrade, including the function where they auctioned off willing men to the audience.

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Ardis C. Irvine was installed as the Honoured Royal Lady for the Kamsack Order of Royal Purple.

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Joel Dietz was presented with the Masonic award during the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute graduation of ceremonies. The award’s scholarship was not presented until the recipient attended their first post-secondary classes.

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Logan Foster of Kamsack was drafted by the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League at the league’s annual bantam draft in Calgary.

Trying new things can be a great way to prosper The Ag Scene

One reason Canadian Prairie farmers have always managed to survive – at least as a collective –is their willingnes s to try new things.

While there are times the sector is criticized for not taking on new production technologies quickly enough, the barrier is often cost as opposed to general reluctance to adapt to something new.

You can go back to the emergence of zero till seeding as an example. While the benefits might have been realized by research data, producers had press drills already, so there was a big cost associated with the changeover to the new tech.

It’s a similar consideration with autonomous machinery. It may well be easy to see the benefits –for example reducing some pressures on finding trained operators for current equipment – but

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again producers have an equipment fleet and replacing it is a big cost.

By contrast, a new crop might come along – for example the hype over lupins dating back to the 1990s. The markets never quite developed and interest waned rather quickly, but farmers could dedicate some acres to trying the crop with less input than some first generation machinery, which makes a technological step forward.

It’s the same on the livestock side, where through my years – first growing up on a farm and then covering the sector as a journalist for

more than three decades – producers have been willing to try a massive range of critters.

Through the years there has been big interest in ostrich and emu, elk, Bison and fallow deer, red wattle and wild pigs, Boer goats, llamas, alpacas and now yaks.

Most of the ‘next hot thing’ fizzled away rather quickly – red wattle hogs and ostrich and fallow deer some examples.

But others matured into at least continuing niche markers, led by bison and Boer goats.

So what about yaks?

Who knows?

A report at www.producer.com noted interest

in forming an association which would of course promote the animals, so that would be a start, but of course it ultimately comes down to creating market and ensuring supply, hurdles that are often too high for new farm products to scale.

Of course yak aren’t exactly a new animal to domestication like bison and elk were. They have been farmed in other countries for years, so that too is a positive, as is having a registry to help monitor genetics –yak breeders can register with IYAK, the international yak association, and USYAK.

It’s not likely yak will ever be a major ag sector in Canada, but could they be the next bison – a longstanding niche sector?

Time will tell, but it is certain producers in Canada will be trying to make yak work here.

Trees are awesome, but make sure to plan ahead before planting

Last time we had tea, we talked about trees, and before we “branch” off into another gardening topic, let’s chat a bit more about trees and their benefits in the garden.

There is an old Japanese proverb that says, “the best time to plant a tree is ten years ago.”

When you look around your yard, this usually is true. You see a corner that seems to be crying out for a nice apple tree or mountain ash, and if you’re like most gardeners, you think to yourself, “why didn’t I see that space and pl ant it up a few years ago?” So if you do get yourself in gear and plant a small sapling, it seems like it will be a long time before you’ll be able to sit in your lawn chair under its branches!

Trees are one of the greatest gifts you can give to your garden. A mature, leafy tree absorbs an amazing amount of carbon and returns oxygen to the air. Trees are Mother Nature’s natural air filters.

And the benefits of trees continue – they provide welcome shade, and thus offer cooling properties. We have a large weeping birch in front of our living room window, which faces west. But even on the hottest day, that room stays comfortably cool.

Trees are a great noise barrier. If you have a busy street nearby and are lucky enough to have a break

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of shrubs and trees along your property line, you will see how the street sounds decrease.

Here on the prairies, we are well aware of how trees provide a shelterbelt from howling winter winds. Picture, if you will, a chilly winter day, with a wind. The temperature within a yard with a wellplanned shelterbelt can be 10-15 degrees warmer than out on the exposed prairie.

Trees offer privacy in your yard. A row of healthy, closely planted cedars can make your yard seem like your own private sanctuary, and also serves as a wonderful backdrop for any other plantings in your garden.

Shrubs and trees can help prevent soil erosion. Finding the right plantings for your situation might take some research, but the right shrubs can

provide a network of roots and branches that can help to stabilize a slope. Consult some gardening books or take a drive and see what is used in similar problem areas. There are literally hundreds of choices – one is bound to be right for you!

And if you’re in the house market, trees add to your property value. I have read that in large urban centres, bringing in a mature tree can cost thousands of dollars – and that price gets reflected in the buyer’s price.

And really, if you’re looking at a house and see a beautiful shade tree in the backyard; and then you see a comparable house with a barren patch of clay in the back yard, which will be more appealing? We are all aware how yards and decks have become “outdoor rooms;” and if you enjoy being outside, it’s a joy to have a nice shade tree all ready to enjoy, rather than a small tree that will take years to provide shade for more than your small poodle!

Planting a tree is always a good thing – just make sure that it is the right tree for your space. Be sure to find out how big various trees are at maturity. The people at the greenhouses will be happy to answer your questions and help you make a good selection. Have a good week, and think trees for a beautiful yard that’s “made in the shade!”

Snow comes whether we like it or not

Everybody, please repeat this mantra: “Snow, snow please remember, don’t come back until late November.”

That’ll give us time to plant a spring garden, cultivate the growth of potatoes and sundry other veggies. Watch the tomatoes ripen on the vine getting ready for the fall harvest. Late in the growing season, I’ll sit by the tomatoes and tell off-colour jokes to see if I can get them to blush, while the peas are getting green with envy.

Marion is the gardener and does the physical work. Me? I’m the supervisor telling her what to do, and as always, she’ll be telling me what I can do with my opinion about the garden, but I can’t print what she says. She is of course right on how to cultivate the garden, learned

from her father plus a good sense of dirt farming. I’m just going along contributing nonsense to make her laugh. This year she’s planning to build a square flower bed in the front yard with some left over seasoned and waterproof 4-by-4s at the edge of the lawn, and a variety of flowers in pots along the basement wall. We were planning to clean up the back yard garden plot where we will grow our tomatoes, and the strawberry patch is right next to it. Marion suggested that we put some manure on the strawberries, but I told her that I prefer ice cream. She groaned, and while she was groaning, I asked her if she would have thyme to grow an herb garden this summer. She just kept on groaning while

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shaking her head. While Marion is busy making the flowerbed in the front yard, I decided to help out by getting the garden spots in our back yard ready.

I head for the shed, (actually it is a one vehicle garage that has taken on the duty of being a rather large garden shed) to grab a shovel. As I’m walking towards the shed, I see the garden hose coiled up by the outside tap. It isn’t hooked up, I decided to take a look at the strawberries

before I go and get a wrench to hook it up and drag the spraying end of the hose towards the strawberry patch. The strawberries are covered in dry leaves from the elm tree, so I decide to find the rake. I look in the shed only to see that the wrenches are all in the cupboard drawer blocked by the rake and the shovel, with the winter stuff in front of the rake and the shovel, which all need to be moved to get at the drawer with the wrench

for the hose.

That’s when Marion came and told me that it is time to stop working and enjoy supper. Over supper Marion tells me of her progress in the front yard and asks me how the garden plots in the back yard are coming along. I shake my head as I summarize my day. I never got the shovel, the hose is not hooked up and still coiled up but not connected to the tap, the strawberries are still covered in dry leaves, and the wrench to connect the hose is in a drawer in the shed blocked by the rake and shovel with winter stuff in front that have to be moved.

“Wow,” said Marion with a smile, “you’ve had a busy day. Better luck tomorrow.”

Ole and Sven were enjoying their lamb chops at Moe’s

Bottoms Up Bar and Grille, with shots of Akevitt chased by Moe’s special lager.

“My little nine year old granddaughter Liv is a sweet little thing,” said Ole. “She was busy in the backyard filling a newly dug hole with dirt when our neighbour Per peered over the fence.

“I happened to be on my back deck when Per asked Liv what she was doing. Liv was crying big tears and told Per that her pet goldfish had died, and she had just buried him. Per smiled at her and in a condescending tone suggested that it was a rather big hole for a little pet goldfish. Liv patted down the last heap of dirt with her shovel and answered that the hole was big because her pet goldfish is inside Per’s cat!”

Big game draw opens for Saskatchewan hunters

Saskatchewan residents interested in hunting elk, moose, pronghorn or mule deer in the province can apply for the Big Game Draw as of May 1.

“Every year hunters eagerly anticipate the Big Game Draw for a chance to be drawn for one of our world-class hunting experiences,” Environment

Minister Dana Skoropad said in a release. “The Big Game Draw is a useful tool the ministry uses to ensure all hunters across the province have a fair opportunity to access this limited resource. Good luck to all applicants.”

Applications must be submitted online through the Saskatchewan Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system by 4 p.m. on May 25. Please note, late applications will not be accepted.

Hunters should access their HAL accounts early and use the online residency verification tool to avoid complications during the application process.

Before submitting an application, take time to review the 2023 Big Game Draw Supplement for more information and quotas for draw species. The supplement and other information can be found at saskatchewan.ca/hunting. The Ministry of Environment has added other helpful tools to the website this year, including infographics and videos demonstrating how to register and how the pool status works.

Draw results will be available through HAL accounts in June, except for pronghorn, which will be available in midJuly. Big Game Draw applicants will be notified by email about their draw results, but hunters are ultimately responsible for checking their results online.

Successful applicants will be able to purchase licenses through their HAL accounts beginning August 1. For information on HAL accounts or assistance with

The highly-anticipated Big Game Draw is open to applications from Saskatchewan hunters.

completing a draw application, please visit saskatchewanhal. ca or call 1-888-773-8450.

For questions about hunting in Saskatchewan, contact the Ministry of Environment’s

Inquiry Centre at 1-800-5674224 or centre.inquiry@gov. sk.ca.

Be mindful of hantavirus while cleaning this spring

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions against hantavirus as they start spring cleanup of enclosed buildings or vehicles.

Hantavirus infection is caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice. It can cause a rare, but potentially fatal lung disease known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

“Exposure most often occurs when cleaning up sheds, barns, garages, cabins, or vehicles after winter,” Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said in a release. “Particles can become airborne after sweeping, but it’s also

possible to get the virus by touching something that has been contaminated, and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes.”

Symptoms usually start within one to six weeks of exposure. They include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting.

Some people develop severe symptoms that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough, fever and shortness of breath.

Take the following precautions when cleaning rodent infested areas:

• ventilate the building by opening doors and windows, and then leave the area for at least 30 minutes before cleaning;

• avoid using dry

cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing;

• use wet mopping

methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves;

• wear goggles and a well-fitting N-95 type

filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings;

• dampen areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth;

• steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and

• wash exposed clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water.

Prevention is also recommended to reduce rodent infestations:

• block openings that might allow rodents to enter a building;

• store human and animal food, water and garbage in pest-proof/ resistant containers with tightly-fitted lids; and

• move woodpiles or other potential hiding places for mice away from your home.

Between 1994 and 2022, 37 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome were reported in Saskatchewan; 13 of those cases were fatal. The total case numbers include preliminary data for 2022 and are therefore subject to change.

For more information on hantavirus, visit www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/ diseases-and-conditions/hantavirus and HealthLine Online at www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/health/ diseases-and-conditions/ hantavirus.

For advice on symptoms or when to seek care, call HealthLine 811.

Spring is a time cleaning in and around buildings or vehicles, and also a time to take precautions against hantavirus, which is spread by deer mince.

Runnymede resident recalls 40-years-ago dealings with woman to be crowned queen on Saturday

BY WILLIAM KORELUIK for The Kamsack Times

A Runnymede woman will be joining others eagerly watching television on Saturday when a former acquaintance of hers will be crowned queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

Christine Henderson, her husband Bob, and one of their three daughters live in Runnymede, a Saskatchewan community that carries the same name as the place near Windsor, England where on June 15, 1215, King

John signed the Magna Carta, a royal charter of rights which promised the protection of barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown.

The Hendersons moved to Runnymede in 2006 and from 2008 to 2016,

Christine had worked as a pharmacy technician at the former Rexall Pharmacy in Kamsack.

But before that, from 1975 to 1985, Christine had been employed by Wyborns Chemist, a pharmacy in Lewes, Sussex, where she had filled prescriptions for, among others, Camilla Rosemary Shand, later Camilla Parker Bowles, who on May 6 will be crowned queen.

“Yes, she came in. We filled her prescriptions,” Christine said last week when asked to recall her interactions with the woman who eventually married the Prince of Wales and became queen on the death of his mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 8.

“She would come in, say hello and pick up her prescription,” said Christine (nee Parker, but no relation to the Parker

Bowles).

“But, I was more familiar with her parents, Rosalind and Major Bruce Shand, who had a country house called The Laines at Plumpton in East Sussex,” Christine said. “Major Shand had been the deputy lieutenant of East Sussex.

“Camilla was like a higher class person, but she was pleasant. I don’t recall her having had a mood, as long as her prescriptions were there.

“She has the same hairstyle today as she had then,” Christine said, laughing. “I’ve never

known her to have had a different hairstyle.”

Christine, who is a British subject and has applied for her Canadian citizenship, brought out a box of her “red, white and blue” English mementoes that includes a couple homemade wreaths, Union Jack flags and strands of colourful bunting. She said she had made the decorations for the Queen’s Jubilee and will be decorating her Runnymede home with them for the coronation.

“I will absolutely be watching the coronation on television,” she

said of the event being held Saturday from Westminster Abbey in London, England.

According to press reports, compared with previous coronations, the ceremony will undergo some alterations to represent multiple faiths, cultures, and communities across the United Kingdom, and will be shorter than his mother’s coronation in 1953. The ceremony will begin with the anointing of Charles, symbolizing his spiritual entry into kingship, and then his crowning and enthronement,

representing his assumption of temporal powers and responsibilities.

Camilla will be crowned in a shorter and simpler ceremony and then the royal family will travel to Buckingham Palace in a state procession, and appear on the balcony to celebrate the occasion.

In addition to the coronation ceremony, the event will be marked by public ceremonies and celebrations in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the British Crown Dependencies and overseas territories.

Kamsack Administrative Professionals Day winners

On April 26, Administrative Professionals Day, the Kamsack Times presented the administrative professionals at Duck Mountain Ambulance with a bouquet of flowers. From left are Carlotta Schwartz and Cathy Krochak. Each year, the Kamsack Times runs a special feature that asks local businesses to place an ad to thank their administrative professionals. This year ʼs was in the April 20 issue. The Times then selects one lucky business in a draw from among those businesses to receive a bouquet for their staff. Congratulations Duck Mountain Ambulance.

This stock photo of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was taken in 2019.

Christine Henderson of Runnymede became acquainted with the woman who on Saturday will be crowned queen of the United Kingdom when she worked as a pharmacy technician in England in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Last week she was photographed at home with her collection of “red, white and blue” mementoes she has crafted and will be used to decorate her home for the coronation.

HOMEIMPROVEMENT

How to handle a lengthy renovation

The global pandemic reignited people’s passions for home renovations, as they directed dollars that would normally have been spent elsewhere into the places where they were now spending the most time – their homes. According to the 10th annual Houzz & Home survey of more than 70,000 respondents in the United States, higher-budget projects cost around $85,000 or more in 2020, compared with $80,000 in the two years prior. Kitchen projects were the most popular among renovating homeowners. Even though many COVID-19-related restrictions have lifted and life has largely returned to regular programming, renovations remain a popular investment. Homeowners embarking on home renovation projects understand that a certain measure of upheaval is to be expected, but some may not fully anticipate the impact that renovations have on daily life. The following are some tips for making it through a lengthy renovation.

Discuss the timeline with contractors

It may be easier to make a plan for how much life will be disrupted if you have an idea of how long the renovation will be (if everything goes according to plan). Sit down with contractors and have them spell out the minutiae of the project so you’ll be able to anticipate what’s going on day-to-day.

Start at the right time

Some contractors may say they can fit your project into their schedules in

between other jobs. While this may seem convenient and timely, your work may be put on hold if there are delays with the other job or jobs. Instead, it may be better to hold off until the contractors can devote the bulk of their attention to your renovation.

Recreate commonly used spaces elsewhere

A kitchen or a bathroom remodel often requires giving up spaces that are used throughout a typical day. Unless you have a spare full bathroom or kitchen, you’ll need to make due. Set a microwave, tabletop electric burner and a coffee pot on a folding table in the garage or utility room. Rent or purchase a small refrigerator where you can store a few necessities. Ask your contractor to set up a makeshift outdoor shower so you have a place to get clean when the bathroom is under construction.

Pack up and cover

Remodeling one room may cause a trickle down effect on other areas. Dust from drywall sanding can infiltrate many rooms in the home. Pack and label boxes with items not immediately needed and store them in another area. Cover most things so a film of dust won’t form on them.

Adjust your schedule

Sleeping in will be a thing of the past for the duration of the renovation, as may be working from a home office. Try to get out of the work zone as much as possible for new scenery and respites from the noises and smells.

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Ease up on cleaning standards

It’s challenging to keep a home clean during a renovation. Relax standards and expect a mess for some time. Explain to guests what they’ll find if

they drop by.

Renovations can disrupt life, but often are well worth the sacrifices homeowners must make to see them through to completion.

of a kitchen remodel won’t be cheap, as the home improvement resource Angi. com notes that the typical cost of such a project in the United States is between $13,000 and $38,000. Angi. com estimates even indicate that a high-end remodel could cost homeowners as much as $61,000. That’s beyond many homeowners’ budgets. But the good news is that there are many quick and easy, not to mention less expensive, ways to give a kitchen a new look.

Repaint and restyle the cabinets

Cabinet space is an undeniably precious commodity in a kitchen, especially as more and more homeowners embrace their inner chef and cook more complicated meals at home. After all, the more expansive a home chef’s culinary repertoire, the more space that person needs to store all the tools of the cooking trade. A full cabinet replacement is unnecessary if the cabinets are still functional and not overcrowded, so repainting them can be a great way to give the kitchen a new look while keeping costs reasonable. During the painting

project, homeowners can install new cabinet knobs and/or drawer pulls to freshen up the style of the cabinets even further.

Install under-cabinet lighting

Another inexpensive way to give a kitchen a new look is to install under-cabinet lighting. Under-cabinet lighting serves both an aesthetic and practical purpose. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, under-cabinet lighting can make a kitchen feel more warm and keep the kitchen illuminated when meals aren’t being prepared and homeowners don’t want to have their overhead lights on but still want to be able to navigate the kitchen safely. During meal prep, under-cabinet lighting can illuminate counters so it’s easier to chop, peel and perform other prep tasks.

Replace existing backsplash

Replacing backsplash is another simple, inexpensive and effective way to give a kitchen a new feel.

Homeowners can opt for something neutral that won’t upset their existing

decor or go with a more bold backsplash that immediately draws the attention of anyone who enters the room. This simple job can be done by the average do-it-yourselfer and the cost of new backsplash won’t break the bank.

Replace existing seating

Whether you have an island countertop with bar stools or a breakfast nook with cushioned seats, replacing the seating is a budget-friendly job that can create a new look when entering the room.

Countertop bar stools come in many styles, so giving this area of the kitchen a new feel can be as simple as shifting from classic, high-back stools to more modern swivel stools with a chrome base. For the breakfast nook, replacing a light-colored bench cushion with a bolder alternative can instantly transform the look of the space.

Kitchen remodels can break the bank. But there’s a host of budget-friendly ways for cost-conscious homeowners to revitalize these popular spaces in their homes.

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Siding materials to consider for your home

Exterior renovations consistently top the list of projects that offer maximum return on investment, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Siding replacement is a popular exterior renovation and one that can completely transform the look of a home.

Siding comes in a variety of materials, and homeowners can explore the pros, cons and affordability of each to make the most informed decision when replacing their existing siding. Factors to consider apart from price include durability, maintenance and aesthetics.

Vinyl

Vinyl siding is one the most popular siding materials in North America. That popularity is perhaps due to the relatively low cost of vinyl siding replacement, which Forbes Home estimates is between $6,150 U.S. and $15,900 U.S. to install for a 2,000-square-foot home. A wide array of color options as well as weatherproof protection makes vinyl siding worthy of consideration.

PVC, which is what vinyl siding is comprised of, also is quite fire-resistant. Potential pitfalls of vinyl are that it can fade more quickly than other siding materials and is sensitive to excess UV exposure.

Engineered

Engineered materials

cost more than vinyl but are considered very durable. They can be advantageous in damp climates or ones where insects are problematic.

LP SmartSide® is a type of engineered hardwood that is very durable, so much so that a 50-year warranty often is offered for the product, according to First American Roofing & Siding. This material can be painted if homeowners desire a change of color down the line. This siding costs around $2.50 U.S. to $4.50 U.S. per square foot for siding and all trim accessories with an additional installation cost of $5.50 U.S. to $12 U.S. per square foot. The product is made of wooden strands that have been coated with wax for moisture resistance. A special zinc-based solution is added to protect against rot and insect infestation.

A similar product, HardiePlank®, is engineered from a blend of cement, wood fibers, fine sand, and water. It is similar in price point to the SmartSide and offers resistance to rot and insects. HardiePlank also can be repainted.

Engineered products can be more expensive to install and generally are not DIY renovations, which may deter homeowners working on tight budgets.

Wood siding

Wood is one of the oldest siding materials. It can be stained or painted and

comes in a variety of styles, from boards to shingles. It’s a popular choice in historical homes or ones with classic, architectural details.

It’s important to note that wood is a combustible material that can be susceptible to water and insect damage. It also needs to be maintained continuously to look its best. This makes wood siding a true commitment on the part of homeowners. The cost is midrange between vinyl and engineered sidings.

Metal

Those interested in one of the most energy efficient options in siding can look no further than metal siding. Metal isn’t just for roofing. According to Colonial Contracting, Inc., metal

siding creates a uniquely modern appearance and comes in a variety of styles that complement homes.

Unlike fiber, wood or vinyl products, metal siding reflects the sun’s rays and keeps interior temperatures cooler in the summer, a boon in hot climates but maybe not the most insulating option for cold climates. One potential pitfall is the possibility of rust, which would make metal siding a less ideal choice for those who live near the ocean. The cost of metal siding is comparable to other siding products, at around $10 U.S. per square foot.

These are a few of the siding options homeowners can investigate if they’re revamping the exteriors of their homes.

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Minor exterior upgrades that can help sell a home

For your free estimate call: Curtis McGriskin 306-590-0336 Or Mike McGriskin 306-590-0035

The home improvement industry has been booming for years, but forecasters are projecting a deceleration in 2023 and perhaps beyond. Estimates from the Home Improvement Research Institute, which is the leading market research

and

Installation, repair,

Minor upgrades that aren’t as costly as larger projects can still make a big difference, especially among prospective buyers. When looking for minor upgrades that can help sell a home, homeowners can rely on Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” That report analyzes costs for an assortment of remodeling projects and determines the value of those projects at resale. Though resale value depends on a host of variables, including location, the following are some relatively minor exterior upgrades that impress buyers and provide a strong return for homeowners.

Garage door replacement

Garage doors matter more than sellers may recognize, as various real estate professionals note that buyers appreciate homes with updated garage doors. That’s good news for homeowners, as the “2022 Cost vs. Value Report” indicated homeowners recoup roughly 93 percent of their garage door replacement investment at resale. The average cost of such a job is right around $4,000, making this a budget-friendly remodeling project.

Window replacement

The cost of new windows will depend on just how many windows must be replaced. But there’s no denying buyers like the idea of low emissivity (low-E) windows, which can cut energy bills by a significant amount over time. The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy estimates that heat gain and heat loss through windows is responsible for between 25 and 30 percent of residential heating and cooling energy

use, so sellers who can tell buyers they have new low-E windows can emphasize those savings in home listings. The “2022 Cost vs. Value Report” indicates that homeowners recoup roughly twothirds of their investment in new windows at resale.

Landscaping

Updated garage doors add curb appeal and provide a strong return on homeowners’ investment at resale. resource for the home and building products industry, indicate that growth in the home improvement products market is expected to decelerate from 7.2 percent in 2022 to 1.5 percent in 2023. Inflation continues to affect consumer spending, and homeowners may be looking to spend less on renovations in the year ahead.

Well-maintained landscaping is another home exterior component that can make a strong first impression on buyers. A recent survey of nearly 7,000 realtors conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that upgrading a landscape recouped roughly 83 percent of homeowners’ initial investment at resale. In addition, 11 percent of realtors surveyed indicated that an upgraded landscape was the decisive factor that closed the deal for the house.

Updating a home’s exterior doesn’t have to bust homeowners’ budgets. Many affordable projects also provide a substantial return at resale.

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Pointers to help out with spring cleaning

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.

There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast bread, or chametz, from the home. Similarly, members of the Greek Orthodox church celebrate “Clean Week,” which is a week of cleaning before Lent. In Iranian culture, families spend days cleaning prior to the Persian New Year, which begins on the spring equinox.

Spring cleaning also has some secular roots. For instance, in the 1800s, Londoners routinely cleared their homes of grime and soot that accumulated over the winter.

Spring cleaning is still a ritual for

many today. As people embark on their plans to tidy up, these tips can help them along.

Tackle one big task a day

Who hasn’t started one project only to be distracted into moving along to another room? This often occurs when people discover something out of place in one space and then move that item where it belongs, only to find a new cleaning task at hand in that space. Inefficiency can make you give up on spring cleaning prematurely. Agree to address one room/task a day. Keep a basket or box handy to store errant items until you move on to the next room.

Stock up on supplies

Prepare all of the cleaning supplies in advance. Put together a tool kit of sorts with the equipment you need, including mops, brooms, rags, cleansers, and the like. Organization can keep you on course.

Harness your strengths and weaknesses

Some people clean because they are stressed or angry, others do so to

avoid other tasks. Keep personality in mind when establishing a cleaning schedule. For example, clean at night if you’re a night owl, or wait until you are feeling antsy before embarking on a “calm down cleaning.”

Tackle seasonal chores first

Some tasks need to get done to prepare for the spring and summer season. These may include cleaning the grill and sorting through outdoor furniture and decor. Spring cleaning may involve readying the pool for another year of use, or cleaning out rain gutters to prepare for spring storms. Tackle time-dependent tasks first.

Spread out the work

Some people like to devote full weekends to spring cleaning, but that can be overwhelming for others. Breaking down cleaning tasks into 15- to 30-minute intervals each day can make the job more tolerable.

Spring cleaning season has arrived, and certain tips can make the job more efficient and manageable.

Supporting Indigenous languages education in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with First Nations University of Canada to revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages in Saskatchewan. The province is providing $50,000 annually to fund new scholarships for students studying Indigenous languages at the First Nations University of Canada.

“The First Nations University of Canada is a leader in Indigenous languages education,”

Advanced Education

Minister Gordon Wyant

said in a release. “The goal of these scholarships is to increase the number of Saskatchewan students pursuing Indigenous languages programming.”

The funding will be allocated to three new scholarships administered through the First Nations University of Canada:

• The Solomon Ratt Indigenous Language and Language Literacy Scholarship;

• Indigenous Language Revitalization Entrance Scholarship; and

• First Nation Language

Instructor Certificate Scholarship.

“Language teaching is critically important, especially as many Indigenous languages are, or are becoming, endangered people,” President of the First Nations University of Canada Mizowaykomiguk paypomwayotung Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann said. “At First Nations University of Canada we strive to protect and preserve Indigenous languages which are inextricably tied to our cultures and our identities as First Nations. With

this new Indigenous Languages scholarship funding from the Province of Saskatchewan, more students can begin and finish their languages studies here at FNUniv, and that is so important for the preservation and continued use of our traditional languages here in Saskatchewan.”

The First Nations University of Canada offers programs for five Indigenous languages, ranging from certificates to graduate programs. This funding will help train more Indigenous

language teachers across Saskatchewan and will benefit approximately 40 students each year.

“Our languages hold complex knowledge systems and are a gift from our ancestors,”

Indigenous Languages Program Coordinator and Lecturer Andrea Custer said. “Despite efforts to eradicate our languages, our grandfathers and grandmothers held on to them for us younger generations. As part of the First Nations University of Canada’s mission we are here to

support the Indigenous peoples of Saskatchewan who want to reclaim their languages, through a variety of language programs. The new scholarship funding provided by the Government of Saskatchewan will further support students in their determination to reclaim their languages.” Students can apply for the scholarships through the First Nations University of Canada. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit fnuniv.ca or saskatchewan.ca.

268 firearms turned in during gun amnesty program

SASKATOON - The 2023

Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police Firearm Amnesty has wrapped up for another year. The program, which ran from March 20 to April 9, resulted in 268 firearms being surrendered to participating police agencies across the province. In addition to the firearms 4,762 rounds of ammunition were also turned in.

“We are encouraged by the number of provincial residents who chose to participate in this proactive program. While we recognize that firearms are a part of life in Saskatchewan, we cannot forget the threat posed should unwanted firearms fall into the hands of criminals,” said SPS Acting Deputy Chief Cam

McBride.

During the amnesty, residents were encouraged to turn in their unwanted or replica firearms and ammunition without fear of charges being laid for unauthorized possession or careless storage. Below are the total number of firearms seized by each agency:

Saskatoon Police Service

– 114

Regina Police Service

- 40

Saskatchewan RCMP - 81

Moose Jaw Police Service

– 24

- 3

Weyburn Police Service

Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety

- 6

“Our top priority –and the top priority of all our provincial policing

partners – is the safety and security of the people we serve. We want to thank all those who took the time to arrange for the pickup of their unwanted and unused firearms. The potential for these firearms to be lost or stolen and end up in the hands of those who may use them in unlawful offences no longer exists,” Saskatchewan RCMP Staff Sergeant Brian Udey said.

The SACP wishes to remind residents that, though the amnesty period has ended, those wishing to surrender a firearm are still encouraged to contact police.

The SACP and it’s participating agencies wish to thank all those who called police and turned in their unwanted firearms during the program.

Saskatchewan continues to show growth in investment in construction

According to the latest numbers released by Statistics Canada,

Saskatchewan continues to show strong yearover-year growth in

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investment in building construction, with the third highest percentage increase among the provinces for February 2023.

“These numbers are another example of how much people want to invest in Saskatchewan long-term,” Trade and

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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll For the Village of Togo for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm on the following days: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 to May 30, 2023.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50 appeal fee (payable to the Village of Togo) for each assessment being appealed, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with:

Secretary to the Board of Revision, Western Municipal Consulting PO Box 149 Meota, SK S0M 1X0

By the 30th day of May, 2023.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2023 Rita Brock, Assessor

Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a release. “These investments result in a strong economy that creates more jobs and more opportunities for the people of this province.”

Year-over-year, investment in building construction saw a 2.7 per cent increase compared to February 2022 (seasonally adjusted).

There was a total of $356 million invested in building construction in February 2023.

During the amnesty, residents were encouraged to turn in their unwanted or replica firearms and ammunition without fear of charges being laid for unauthorized possession or careless storage.

/ Courtesy Saskatoon Police Service

This is not the only area where Saskatchewan has shown nation-leading growth. In the first two months of 2023, the province’s merchandise exports increased by a nation-leading 43.7 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year. The job market is also doing well with most recent labour force numbers showing 9,500 new jobs in March 2023, compared to March 2022, an increase of 1.7 per cent.

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STRUKOFF, Tannis Eileen (May 4, 1937- April 8, 2023) With great sadness, the family of the late Tannis Strukoff announce her sudden passing at the Pasqua Hospital- Palliative Care Unit in Regina on April 8, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Tannis Eileen Strukoff was born on May 4, 1937 in the Pelly District to John and Polly Strukoff. She lived on a farm along with her parents and her two younger brothers, Larry and William. Tannis received her education from the Lister Country School and later attended the Pelly High School, graduating in 1956. After high school, Tannis moved to Winnipeg to attend a Commercial College and worked in Winnipeg for several years. She later moved to Santa Monica, California where she resided for many years and worked in the banking system. In 1975, Tannis moved back to Winnipeg and then eventually relocated back to Kamsack. In 1987, she received her Certification as a Licensed Cosmetologist and worked at local hair salons. She eventually opened Haircourt Beauty Salon, her home-based business. During her retirement years, Tannis and her partner Walter Chernoff enjoyed travelling to California and spent many winters in Palm Springs along with their adopted cats Riffie and Alfie. They developed lifelong friendships, enjoying socializing and spending time with both friends and family during their travels. As per Tannis’s wishes, a private Celebration of Life event for family and close friends will be held at a later date at the Riverview Cemetery, Kamsack. Donations in memory of Tannis may be made to Palliative Care Unit (3A) at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina (1802 McAra St Regina, SK S4N 6C4) or to your Local SPCA. To leave a note of condolence for the family please visit on Wolkowski.ca

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For the past 19 years, FCC has awarded rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 in FCC AgriSpirit funding for various community improvement initiatives. This year, the fund will once again support capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people. Examples include refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery, construction of community buildings or improvements/upgrades that reduce a building’s energy footprint, greenhouses and community gardens and various other agriculture and foodrelated initiatives in rural communities.

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Throwback Thursday: From the Kamsack Times files

(EDITOR’S NOTE: These items were printed in the 1985 issues of the Kamsack Times.)

This two-year-old cow was a high-selling female at the 20th annual Norquay and District Purebred Livestock Association show and sale. It was exhibited by Sam and Don Chernoff of Runnymede, but Donʼs five-year-old son, Darcy, was more interested in showing off her calf. The cow sold for $900 to Dennis Johnston of Norquay.

Girls at Kamsack affiliated with the Girl Guide movement conducted an annual sale of cookies. Helping to publicize the campaign were, from left: Carrie Hordichuk, Chris Booth, Trisha Booth and Corinne Thomas.

Kamsack cub scouts, Marc Wenner, left, and Wade Pennell, participated in the South Saskatchewan region Kub Kar Rally at Regina. Marc came home with two trophies, the only participating cub scout to receive multiple awards.

The Verigin Doukhobor Choir, appropriately dressed in traditional costume, sang during the Heritage ʻ 85 program at Kamsack.

Ceremonies and a banquet were held on the Keeseekoose Reserve in honour of the 11 students, who successfully completed their Grade 11 or 12 upgrading classes on the reserve taught by John McDonald of Kamsack. From left were: Margaret Keshane, Eleanor Quewezance, Claudette Keshane, Yvonne Quewezance, Greg Quewezance, Majorie Quewezance, Aubrey Quewezance, Gerta Quewezance, Ralph Straightnose, Beverly Keshane, Violet Keshane and McDonald.

This group of primary ballet students of the Kamsack Dance and Multicultural Association performed a routine in clown costumes during the groupʼs annual recital. From left, were: Christina Rosowsky, Erica Taker, Janet Shabatoski, Erin McLean, Adra Finnie and Coral Kostick.

It was a melodic meander down memory lane at Kamsack during the Heritage ʻ 85 program when Paul Ratushny, Mike Dewores and Bernard Moriarty performed selections of old-time music.

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The second-year Ukrainian girl dancers to perform at their recital, from left, were: Tammy Chernoff, Lisa Shymko, Regan Podevinnekoff, Corrine Olson and Sarah Wlaswich.

Examples of traditional ethnic music were offered by Kamsack musicians, Sandra Cuervo and Eva Bodnaryk and by Frank Siganski of Yorkton during the Heritage ʻ85 program.

Independent retail supports growers with information and new fertilizer management technology

loss. Urease is an enzyme produced by bacteria that lies on top of the soil’s surface volatilizing nitrogen into the atmosphere. Stabilizers inhibit or kill the bacteria that release urease enzymes to prevent surface loss of nitrogen, allowing the plant available ammonium to remain in the soil. Stabilizers are usually active for about 14-21 days after application.

“XN technology is different than traditional nitrogen stabilizers that slow down the nitrification process. Stabilizers prevent denitrification and leaching but do nothing to keep NH4 from moving down in the soil profile,” Dreger observes.

XN technology is found in AgXplore’s NzoneGL and ContaiN.

AFS Agro announced the purchase of Andres Farm Services (AFS) based in MacNutt, SK, on February 27, 2023. Co-owners Travis and Neal Dreger offer custom granular fertilizer blends, anhydrous ammonia, bulk liquid fertilizer and AgXplore fertilizer and foliar nutrition products.

Travis Dreger, CEO and managing partner of AFS Agro, says one of the ways they intend on adding value to each tonne of fertilizer they sell is through knowledge. “I want to help every customer make better, more informed fertilizer purchasing decisions.” Understanding global trade dynamics, pricing, freight patterns, research, weather, politics – and more – all play a part in identifying a trend or opportunity. He wants to pass these on to customers.

One of the biggest opportunities he sees is in fertilizer management technology.

Plants need nitrogen more than any other nutrient.

The challenge is that all nitrogen sources are susceptible to loss at different times throughout the nitrogen cycle and only specific forms of nitrogen can be used and absorbed by the plant.

When anhydrous ammonia is applied to the soil it quickly converts to ammonium (or NH4). Ammonium is a plant available form of nitrogen. If applied nitrogen would stay in this form and firmly attached to the soil, then losses would be reduced.

“Unfortunately,” says Dreger, “it doesn’t work that way. There are key nitrogen loss pathways that can cost farmers money if not addressed during application.”

Nitrification is one of them. In this process, soil microbes convert ammonium to nitrite or NO2 (a plant unavailable form) that is then further metabolized into nitrate or NO3. Although nitrate is plant available, it is easily lost by leaching or through denitrification.

Another factor is that soil, being negatively charged, binds ammonium which is positively charged. Dreger says growers might assume soil will be able to bind ammonium in the root zone so that it will stay there until their plants can absorb it.

However, there isn’t always a place for ammonium to bind as the soil may already be full. This makes it vulnerable to the loss pathways. Ammonium that isn’t bound to soil will travel deeper to find binding sites so although it isn’t lost, it isn’t easily accessible by the plant’s root system either.

The message, Dreger says, is that “without fertilizer management, growers won’t get the full potential from their nitrogen-based fertilizers and waste time, fuel and money”.

New technology offers better fertilizer management solutions.

AFS Agro is a retailer of AgXplore products, which includes a suite of crop enhancement solutions designed to strengthen plants and maximize yield. One AgXplore innovation that Dreger sees as making a big difference for nitrogen management is XN (Xcelerated Nitrogen) technology.

XN is based on a biodegradable calcium polymer that prevents ammonium from being impacted by the microbial processes that turn it into plant unavailable NO2.

How does it work? The XN polymer is highly negatively charged and grabs and holds the positively charged ammonium molecule. This does two things. First, it keeps nitrogen in the ammonium form, which encourages nitrogen uptake and reduces leaching while gradually feeding plants. Secondly, it prevents ammonium from moving down through the soil looking for places to bind. Instead, the XN polymer keeps it in the root zone where plants can use it throughout the growing season.

As a result, plants have access to more nitrogen because the ammonium is held right where root systems can get to it. XN technology also protects growers’ nitrogen investment from being lost to the environment during spring melt, winter chinooks, extended fall seasons and moisture events. Dreger notes that “more nitrogen is made available to the plant, and with the recent high cost of nitrogen, protecting every pound of nitrogen for less than 10 cents is a pretty solid ROI.”

“…more nitrogen is made available to the plant, and with the recent high cost of nitrogen, protecting every pound of nitrogen for less than 10 cents is a pretty solid ROI.”

Growers in the past have turned to stabilizers as one strategy to reduce nitrogen

NZone is designed specifically for use with anhydrous ammonia to increase nitrogen availability and uptake and reduce losses without disrupting the soil microbes. The ContaiN products pairs XN technology with a urease inhibitor for both above and below ground nitrogen management. It is particularly well suited to urea & UAN application to reduce volatilization and leaching.

Dreger reminds growers that when soil testing, it’s important to know that most soil tests only measure Nitrate (NO3), not ammonium (NH4). If N is held in the soil as ammonium, it’s recommended that growers test for that as well. This ensures the end user – the crop – has exactly what it needs. He says that managing fertilizer to maximize use by the plant and preventing loss is beneficial to the crop and our environment and protects our customers’ bottom line. “I want to be growers’ trusted fertilizer advisor, and hopefully we can earn their respect and in turn, their business.”

Travis Dreger provides regular fertilizer industry updates with global analysis, NOLA pricing and product insights. Growers can sign up at www.AFSAgro.com

For more information on fertilizer management solutions, contact Travis at (306) 742-2100 or travis@afsagro.ca