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INSIDE: DRILLING REPORT 3 | EDITORIAL 4 | ICE SHOWS 8 & 12 | CLASSIFIEDS 10 | SERVICE DIRECTORY 11 PAGE 2 Windthorst Arena receives $1,000 donation

PAGE 5 Gee Bee wins Open Bonspiel

PAGE 6 Joan Havelange publishes 2nd book

Windthorst Skating Club presents ‘Mamma Mia’ By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

Spectators at the Windthorst Rink were taken back in time last Saturday evening to the hit songs of ABBA as the Windthorst Skating Club hosted its annual ice show based on the smash hit musical ‘Mamma Mia’. Skaters performed to a host of popular songs taken from the ‘Hit Charts’ and the people who gathered to watch these young skaters perform were treated to an outstanding show. The youngest skaters were proud to showcase their talents as they scanned the audience looking to give a wave to their parents. Two of the club’s most experienced skaters Natalie Allan and Mackenzie

Miskiman opened the show with a duet performance to ‘Super Trouper’ and later again to ‘Take a Chance on Me’. The young skaters also took to the ice in different group numbers that showcased their talent. Sawyer Hazell, Colt Dew, Dave Bonville, Ben Bonville, London Arthur and Mya Gartner performed to ‘Waterloo’ and “Knowing Me Knowing You’. Meanwhile, Kelsey Ennis, Amyra Zagoruy, Ally Gartner and Brooke White earned applause with their enthusiastic interpretation of the song ‘I Have a Dream’. And later in the show with Katelyn Brown added to this group they performed ‘Winner Takes it All’. Continued on Page 9

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Performing their routine to ‘Winner Takes It All’ is Katelyn Brown, Brooke White, Kelsey Ennis, Ally Gartner and Amyra Zagoruy.

‘Back in Time’ hits the ice in Kennedy By Martin Jewell martin.g.jewell@gmail.com

Saturday night saw the return of the annual skating Carnival for the Kennedy Skating Club. This is made possible by a group of volunteers drawn from the families of the skating students. The club has 27 skaters of varying abilities from Wawota, Kennedy, Kipling, and Langbank, who are coached by Katy Soroka, who does a great job keeping the students interested and engaged. Synchro coach is Leanne Sorenson. The evening started with a supper that was very well attended, and at times it seemed there was standing room only. Most of the people who ate stayed for the Carnival, where they enjoyed a very well put together show with very talented youngsters showing off what they have learned so far. The show’s theme was ‘Back in Time’ where each group skated to a tune from a different era, ranging from the 1930s right up to the 2010s. The routine to kick it all off with a special performance by ‘Katy’s Cougars,’ comprising of the Golden Girls theme danced to by some of the moms. A very impressive start to what was to be a spectacular evening. It would be impossible to say what the highlight of the evening was, but it has to be said that the cutest display

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was from the youngest group of skaters who hit the ice to the tune of ‘Born to be Wild.’ South East Firecrackers put on a fabulous synchronized routine for the crowd. Skaters included Julia Houff, Morgan Debenham, William Husband, Clara Houff, Shaelyn Tripp, Kaitlyn Cameron, Ashlyn Dovell and Mia Wyporowich. Guest skater Jaycee Lemieux performed a solo. Performing solo performances included Clara Houff, Mia Wyporowich, Ashlyn Dovell and Morgan Debenham. Duet performers included Macey Hall and Hazel Batters, Ana Kuhn and Julia Houff, Lilli Husband and William Husband, Kaitlyn Cameron and Katy Soroka, Josey Hanson and Kaleena Strnad. Other performers included: Sybil Brickley, Abilene Hanson, Haley Debenham, Gabriel Moloney, Catherine Moloney, Zane Lowe, Alex Jewell, Jentry Hanson, Kayleigh Ludick, Kaitlyn Stender, Piper Bourhis, Chloe George, Olivia Byrnell and Shayla Byrnell. Between the door, raffle table and supper the Kennedy Skating Club estimates they made over $2500 at this year’s ice show. We look forward to seeing what the club comes up with for next year’s Carnival. Whatever it is, it will surely be a very entertaining show.

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Josey Hanson and Kaleena Strnad skate to the 1980’s hit ‘9 to 5’.

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March is Women’s History Month By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

The entire month of March has been designated Women’s Month, a time dedicated to honouring the many achievements and societal contributions that women and girls have made through-

out history. Following is the next few noteworthy Canadian women chosen for this issue in March. This will by no m eans be an exhaustive list, is in no particular order and may not be inclusive of the entirety of any individual’s personal or

professional accomplishments. Roberta Bondar CC OOnt FRCPC FRSC (1945-Present) C a n a d a ’s f i r s t f e male astronaut, spending about 8 days total in orbit and she was also the first neurologist sent to space. Roberta Bon-

dar has received multiple awards, including the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario, and she has also been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Hayley Wickenheiser (1978-Present) Hockey superstar, Canadian Olympian, and

recipient of 4 gold metals and one silver, Hayley Wickenheiser has become perhaps the best known female hockey player in Canada. Before retiring from the sport in 2017, Haley had played hockey for Team Canada in a total of 276 games. Carrie Derick

(1862-1941) Carrie Derick was the first female professor at a Canadian University. An extremely talented geneticist, she went on to become the founder of the Genetics Department at McGill University and was also an accomplished botanist.

Do you feel lucky…well do ya? By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

It’s here, it’s here! Lock your doors, draw the shades, don’t touch or do a thing!! It’s the dreaded Friday the 13th!! If you’re a superstitious

person you have no doubt been dreading its arrival, but, like it or not, it’s here. Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13 is quite common in our world. Unlucky 13. The 13th floor of buildings is omitted, with num-

bers simply jumping from 12 to 14, as if merely labeling a floor in its sequential numerical order would somehow affect its structural security or integrity. It simply makes no logical sense. And what’s the signifi-

cance of Friday? Why not just be adverse to the 13th of the month regardless of the day of the week? Well, like so much in our culture, it seems this custom has its origins in Christianity. There were 13 individu-

als present at the Last Supper, with the 13th to arrive being Judas, who would betray Jesus. Even to this day, it is extremely uncommon for people to eat at a table for 13, with an extra place commonly being set if the

situation is unavoidable. Friday’s significance seems to come from Friday being the day Jesus was crucified. Whatever your opinions, Friday the 13th will come, and it will go. And it will be back.

Windthorst Community Arena receives $1000 donation from RBC By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

The Windthorst Community Arena has recently received an extremely generous donation, in the amount of $1000, which was donated to the arena by the Royal Bank of

Canada (RBC), as part of their ongoing, community building and volunteer efforts. The RBC frequently donates much needed funds and often provides volunteers to various causes within the communities in which it operates, and

anyone involved with a particular public facility or community organization that is interested in potentially receiving volunteers or donations toward their group, event, or facilities, is encouraged to approach your local RBC to discuss this possibility.

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Kipling Legion held their annual Telemiracle Fundraiser last Friday with 70 in attendance raising a total of $1,245.00 for Telemiracle.

Telemiracle 44 raises $5,523,472 Telemiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 44th edition today in Regina. As the streamers dropped from the ceiling and the curtain came down on the 20-hour telethon, the final numbers up on stage showed a total of $5,523,472 raised. With this year’s incredible generosity added, the total raised by Telemiracle since 1977 is now over $140 million. “I am thrilled and humbled by the generosity of Saskatchewan people that supported Telemiracle this year,� says Telemiracle 44 Chair Jesse Shkuratoff. “Once again, Telemiracle brought our province together and the impact

of these donations will be felt across Saskatchewan.� All Telemiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment, and assistance with medical travel. The Foundation receives over 1,000 applications for assistance from Saskatchewan residents each year. One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the 80 talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared on throughout the telethon and on the Countdown to Telemiracle pre-show, streamed live on Telemiracle’s YouTube

channel. Not only did these acts showcase the breadth of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented a total donation of $159,161 on-stage just before the end of the broadcast. Telemiracle reminds those that made pledges during the telethon to honour them by mailing their donation to Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1. Planning begins shortly for Telemiracle 45, to take place March 6-7, 2021 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Details leading up to next year’s show will be posted at www.telemiracle.com.

Province strengthens support for newcomers in the Southeast Southeast Newcomer Services is a welcome centre for new residents in the Weyburn and Estevan region that assists participants and connects them to community resources, activities and networks. Operated by Southeast Advocates for Employment Inc., the centre will receive more than $200,000 in provincial funding in 2020 to address the settlement needs of newcomers and facilitate their gradual integration into the larger community. This southeast gateway will serve up to 500 newcomers in the year ahead, assessing the needs of program participants and co-ordinating access to services related to language assistance, settlement and employment. “Our government is proud to invest in settle-

ment support programming to ensure newcomers have access to community resources and feel accepted in their new home,� Government Relations Minister and Estevan MLA Lori Carr said on behalf of Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison. “We greatly appreciate our ongoing relationship with Southeast Advocates for Employment and their dedication to ensuring new residents in southeast Saskatchewan are supported in their transition into our inclusive workplaces and communities.� “It’s exciting and rewarding to assist in the settlement of individuals and families into our communities making southeast Saskatchewan a new home and helping to create cultural diversity in our region,�

Southeast Advocates for Employment Inc. Executive Director Debbie Hagel said. Investments in Saskatchewan’s Regional Newcomer Gateways allow welcome centres to offer free settlement support services for those arriving in the province, connecting newcomers with the information, resources and services they need to make their move to Saskatchewan a success. The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to support Regional Newcomer Gateways across the province, investing more than $2.5 million in 2020 to support settlement services and improve the lives of new residents. More information and resources for newcomers can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/immigration.

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Kipling’s Crown Jewels enjoyed the lunch at the Legion’s Telemiracle Fundraiser. Posing for the photo are: (l to r) Bobbie Rygh, Cora Warner, Anita Katona, Louise Boston, Sandy Hassler, Bev Karwandy and Marilyn Bossert.

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Editorial PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

Don’t Give Up Chocolate for Lent by Ken Rolheiser k.rolheiser@sasktel.net

A radical thought for Lent - Be an angel! Lent is the time we should do things for God. But it is also a time God wants to do things for us. An example comes to mind. A senior in our parish was ill. It was my privilege to take communion to her some Sundays as part of our ministry team. I decided to visit her during the week since I did not necessarily see her every Sunday, and the weeks get long when you are ill. Unknown to me, her daughters were in her room discussing their mother’s condition. “We need to contact someone.” “It is time to do something. Who should we call?” Just at that moment I walked into the room. I got to be an angel that day. It was time to call a priest for the anointing of the sick. She was certainly sick. Even though our parish priest was away we called a good priest from the church next door. God’s plan for our friend was back on track. In order to to answer prayer requests, sometimes God needs us to be disciples. In an article entitled “Don’t Give Up Chocolate for Lent” Suzanne Anderson tells us how she looks forward to Lent. Imagine that! It is like her March birthday. It takes planning for everything to turn out great!

“Lent is not a diet plan,” Anderson says. “Lent was not thought up by the Seafood Council of America. Lent is not a conspiracy to force you to go to church more than once a week for no reason, so that you end up resenting church so much by Easter, that you don’t darken the door again until Christmas Eve.” Instead of giving up something for Lent, Anderson suggests, “join me in leaning in for Lent.” Her word choice sparked a memory about the need to be propped up when we lean. Why not ask God to strengthen us where we are weak this Lent. An old farmer used to pray, “Lord, prop us up on our leanin’ side.” Someone asked him why he prayed that prayer so fervently. He explained that his old barn had weathered life’s storms, heat and hard times. But it started leaning. He propped it up on the leanin’ side so it wouldn’t fall. “We are like that old barn,” he explained. Having withstood life’s storms and hard times, we find ourselves leaning at times. It might be leaning toward anger, bitterness, hatred, or cussing. So we need to pray, “Lord, PROP us up on our leaning side, so we will stand straight and tall again, to glorify the Lord.” (turnbacktogod.com). Anderson leaves us with an excellent plan of action. If we need a prayer model, we cannot do better than the Lord’s Prayer: “Give thanks to God for everything in your life and

Kipling Rec Report Submitted by Susan Hengen, Recreation Programmer Our Youth Curling Program has wrapped up for another season – a huge bouquet to Dana Sproat and Dan Manns for their commitment to our young curlers! These curlers are benefitting from learning correct technique in all the skills of the sport, along with developing and understanding curling strategy at a very young age! Kipling Minor Soccer is holding their Spring Soccer Registration Nights on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m., both at the Kipling Public Library. As registration has to happen online, this is a great opportunity to be assisted with the registration process! Hats off to our FitKids Leaders – Melba Antion, Shalaine Szabo and Blake Pusch – on utilizing our outdoor spaces during the recent mild weather we have experienced! Studies show the countless benefits of outdoor recreation year-round: outdoor play can reduce a child’s risk of becoming nearsighted outdoor play helps ensure that kids get enough sunlight, beneficial for their bodies and brains kids often get more vigorous exercise when they’re outdoors when kids play outdoors, they reap psychological benefits, including better recovery from stress and enhanced concentration cooperative outdoor play can help children learn social skills outdoor play can help children fall asleep more easily. Parents are reminded that FitKids has moved to Mondays and Wednesdays in March. FitKids is Kipling’s active afterschool program for kids Kindergarten to Grade 6. The program offers kids one hour of physical activity in the form of games and challenges twice a week. There

is no charge to participate, as the program is supported by the Community Initiatives Fund. Parents are required, though, to sign up their children for each session at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054fabae2ba4f94fitkids . Older Adult Fitness Sessions are on at the Kipling Friendship Club on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. - 50 minutes of light cardio and strength, balance and flexibility training. There is no charge to participate, and the benefits are great. One of the biggest benefits of regular exercise in older adults is fall prevention. Regular exercise assists in preventing falls by strengthening muscles and bone density; adding mobility to joints and muscles; improving balance, coordination and agility; and strengthening the heart and lungs and improving circulation. The result is a person who is able to do their day to day activities with less fatigue, discomfort and strain. Chair Yoga For Seniors is held on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Kipling Friendship Club. Classes are 30 minutes in length, and involve stretching to enhance participants’ strength and flexibility. As these classes are suited to aging participants, all activities are done in a chair – no floor work is required. The classes are free of charge and are an initiative of Kipling & District Parks and Recreation, with support from the Community Initiatives Fund. Everyone welcome! Upcoming Action at the Kipling Arena: Thursday, March 12 Bantams vs Carnduff 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Atoms vs Carnduff 2:00 p.m. “Recreation’s purpose is not to kill time, but to make life, not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life.” – Author Unknown

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for your heavenly Father. “Ask for your needs, your daily bread. Ask God to forgive your shortcomings, just as you forgive others in your life. Pray that God will keep you safe as you go through the world. Finish by thanking God again and acknowledging that his is the power, the glory, and honor, forever. Amen!” Another simple but powerful plan to grow spiritually this Lent and beyond is to make a little progress every day. In forty days we can be a little closer to God. And isn’t that our goal as Christians?

Farmers face many issues today By Calvin Daniels cdaniels@sasktel.net

John Barlow, federal Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food visited Yorkton recently where he met with a small group of farmers. Not surprisingly the message he was given was one of the farm sector needing help from the federal government, help they see as lacking under the current Liberal government of Justin Trudeau. There is very little the Liberals could do that would be greeted with anything beyond derision in a region of the country that went strongly Conservative in the last election so has been largely left without a voice at the inner circle of the ruling party. There are of course issues facing farmers today, including rail blockades which have impacted rail car movement which are critical to move Prairie grain to port for export. Of course blockades of any type are hardly new to the farm sector which used them to good effect to stop sheriff auctions when farm foreclosures were running rampant after the sector was hit with escalating interest rate increases. Farmers have also been known to slow highway traffic to a crawl with tractor caravans to get their message of needing help heard. That said issues with rail movements are not new. They may not have been caused by protestors blocking rail lines, but farmers have often lamented slow movement by the two rail lines in this country. There is the issue of access to foreign markets, in particular to China, which has been impacted by political posturing by both countries over an issue having zero to do with grain sales and access. Certainly, this one lies at the feet of the PM, but access to international markets has long been a volatile area which has impacted farmers here. Whether Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or the trade wars where the United States and European Union were buying sales share based on deeper federal coffers, markets have often been an issue for farmers. Farmers at the meeting also worried about the declining number of producers, and questioned how young people can access the industry. It is an issue, but not one related to anything current. Rural populations in dryland farming areas around the world; here, the U.S., or Australia, have been in general decline since the end of the First World War. The decline here was of course fed in more recent times by the business decision of grain handling companies to demolish the once iconic grain elevator in favour of concrete inland terminals, and the rail lines choice to tear up branch lines. So the issues are many, but much of what Barlow heard was not new, only reoccurring in slight different forms, some at the feet of government, others owing to corporate choices and decades-long trends.

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March deadline approaching to remove ice fishing shelters As ice fishing season begins to wind down, anglers are reminded that all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15. Shelters in areas north

of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31. Every year, ice fishing shelters are abandoned on the ice, which can pose a danger to boaters, waterskiers and others enjoying

our lakes. Pieces of abandoned shelters can also wash up on shore, causing environmental hazards. If shelters are not removed, owners may be prosecuted and the structure and contents may be moved off the ice and confiscated. Structures must be moved to a location where they can be loaded and transported to the owner’s residence or property. Litter must also be removed when ice shelters are taken off the ice. Anyone travelling on the ice should take extreme caution. Slush indicates that

ice is eroding from above and below at an advanced rate. Changing temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are indicators of unsafe conditions. Ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s complete name, address and phone number on the outside in legible letters that are at least 2.5 cm high. Information about fishing in the province can be found in the Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide and online at www.saskatchewan.ca/ fishing. If you suspect wildlife,

fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-6677561 or #5555 for SaskTel

cellular subscribers. Violations can also be reported online at www.saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program. Callers can remain anonymous.

Agricultural Advisory Council calls on the federal and provincial governments to support Canada’s agriculture industry by ensuring reliable network operations In the wake of illegal blockades that severely disrupted rail transportation in Canada, the Agriculture Advisory Council to CN is calling on the federal and provincial governments, and supply chain partners, to support Canada’s agriculture industry by demonstrating leadership that ensures reliable network operations in the future. Following a meeting in Vancouver to discuss the impacts of the blockades, the Council said recently the rail disruptions took a heavy toll on the agriculture industry’s ability to serve domestic and international customers and had signifi-

cant negative financial impacts on farming families across Western Canada. “We acknowledge that CN’s recovery efforts are underway, but we emphasize that there is still a complex backlog that cannot be underestimated. This is critical as there are customers still waiting for their product, farmers waiting to be paid and inputs like fertilizer that must be delivered in time for seeding,” says Alanna Koch, farmer and CN Agricultural Advisory Council Chair. CN established the Agricultural Advisory Council in August 2019 to further enhance CN’s culture of

stakeholder engagement and to formalize ongoing consultations with diverse members of the agricultural industry. The Council, a first for a Canadian railway, is one of the main consultative bodies to provide CN with advice on its annual Grain Plan and feedback on the CN Winter Plan. It also serves as a forum to discuss policy issues that impact the agricultural industry, including the international trade situation, regulatory barriers and other emerging issues. The Council met with CN officials in advance of the Canadian Crops Con-

Busy end to local curling season

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Open Bonspiel winners: Skip Dee Meszaros, 3rd Sheldon Warner, 2nd David Batters and Lead Randy Seier. By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

This year’s local curling season has come to its end, and it sure went out with a bang. Friday kicked everything all off, beginning with a Draw to the Button competition, won by Brian Manns, a victory that came with not only bragging rights, but also saw him taking home a trophy and prize, which was donated by System 3 Supply. After the curling had all wrapped up for the evening, a supper was held, which was sponsored by Gee Bee Construction. To top it all off, on Saturday, 10 teams competed against each other in the season ending bonspiel, resulting in Team Gee Bee taking first place in that. Skip of the team was Dee Meszaros, 3rd Sheldon Warner, 2nd David Batters and Lead Randy Seier. Winners in the 2nd Event were: Skip Jeremy Englot, 3rd Myles Turner, 2nd Brian Erza and Lead Marcie Bott. Winners in the 3rd Event were: Skip Tom Teskey, 3rd Carson Roth, 2nd Trina Roth, Leads Rick Roth and Lane Roth. Winners in the 4th Event were: Skip Daryl Safinuk, 3rd Al Chalmers, 2nd Ed Fahlman and Lead Ben Brown. Thank you to all the participants, spectators, and of course, to the generous sponsors who helped make this year’s curling season another fantastic one. See you all again at the rink next year.

vention in Vancouver to discuss the severe impacts of the illegal blockades and how similar situations can be avoided in the future. The blockades are the most recent event during a challenging season that saw disrupted transportation, volatile trade and difficult growing conditions. The Council noted that the blockades put Canada’s economy at risk and have damaged our reputation as a reliable supplier. The Council said it is vital to

ensure the future security of the railway network to restore Canada’s international reputation as a reliable and efficient supplier to world markets. “We know CN is focused on getting past this event and we look forward to providing input into its plan on how it will work with their stakeholders, customers, and the federal and provincial governments to ensure reliability and restore service for the Canadian agriculture industry,”

Koch says. “To reduce the vulnerabilities Canadian farmers face because of unexpected disruptions to the supply chain, we call on the federal and provincial governments to work with CN and farmers on executing this plan to ensure our reliability and restore Canada’s reputation as a world-class trading partner.” This plan will require investment by governments and the railway industry into critical infrastructure at Canada’s ports. 20032DE0 20032DE1

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Oil and gas sector increases responsible well abandonment Saskatchewan’s oil and gas companies have continued their commitment to environmental stewardship by responsibly completing a record number of oil and gas well abandonments in 2019 and into 2020. The province saw a total of 2,030 well abandonments completed between April 1, 2019, and February 29, 2020. This represents an increase of more than 40 per cent compared to 2018-19 and 240 per cent compared to 2016-17. An abandoned well is one that is no longer supporting a company’s oil and gas development and has been decommissioned to a safe and environmentally-sound condition. This includes plugging the downhole producing zones, cutting off the well casing below the surface and sealing it with a welded cap. “Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector is one of the most environmentally responsible in the world,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “This increase in well abandonments demonstrates the commitment by industry and government to manage the entire life-cycle of provincial wells and ensure the

safe retirement of unused infrastructure to protect our environment, landowners and the public.” In July 2019, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented changes to Directive PNG015: Well Abandonment Requirements, which resulted in a more streamlined process and contains clear standards for oil and gas companies to responsibly abandon oil and gas wells. The revised directive is a result of extensive consultation with industry, which pays for well decommissioning. In all cases, the regulatory arm of the Ministry of Energy and Resources oversees and carries out technical reviews, as part of the decommissioning process, to ensure sites are abandoned and reclaimed to an environmentally-sound standard. “These changes have allowed companies to conduct well abandonments in a more efficient and timely manner, which has resulted in this significant increase,” Eyre said. “Timely abandonment strengthens the long-term financial health of oil operators and supports future investment in the oil and gas sector.”

“We appreciate the provincial government’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of the closure process, thereby accelerating the reclamation of inactive oil and natural gas sites in Saskatchewan,” Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Vice-President of Western Canada Operations Brad Herald said. “CAPP is committed to continuing collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan to develop a long-term strategy to manage closure and liability issues in the upstream oil and natural gas industry.” “Canadian Natural is focused on proactively managing our liabilities with continued increases in our abandonment activity in Saskatchewan,” Canadian Natural Resources Limited Senior Vice President of Development Operations Bill Peterson said. “We are strongly committed to working together with the Government of Saskatchewan to effectively and efficiently abandon wells, reclaim land, and reduce liability while continuing to invest in the responsible development of Saskatchewan’s resources.”

Joan Havelange publishes second book By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

Joan Havelange, author of “Wayward Shot”, has now published her second book, another thrilling murder mystery, which is titled “Death and Denial”, and has been published by Canadian publisher, Alberta BWL Publishing Inc.

Wayward Shot featured two young girls, Mabel and Violet, who, quite literally due to a stroke of chance, happen across a dead body. The story then goes on to describe the many obstacles they encounter in their efforts to solve the murder. Drawing inspiration from her time spent tour-

ing Egypt, Joan introduces her reader to a world filled with intrigue and dangers amidst the backdrop of ancient Egyptian ruins. Unlike Joan’s last book, which revolved around the two young girls trying to solve a murder which had already occurred, the focus of this second book, is instead on Mabel and Vio-

let’s attempts to unravel a murderous plot before it can come to its deadly conclusion. Joan currently has a third murder mystery in the works, one which will

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able in the new year. A fourth book is also planned which will see the duo headed off to Russia, again, drawing inspiration from Joan’s personal experiences and travels.

Oh my lucky charms…. It’s St. Patrick’s Day By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

Joan Havelange holds her recently published book “Death and Denial”.

be set quite a bit closer to home, with Violet and Mabel finding themselves substituting the Egyptian pyramids for the mean streets of Kipling. The third book will be avail-

Parades, flute and fiddle music, shamrocks, green coloured everything including the beer, maybe even a Leprechaun or two thrown in for good measure. Yes, I could only be talking about St. Patrick’s Day. As always, March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day, a celebration marking both the arrival of Christianity to Ireland, and the death of the Irish Saint Patrick (A.D. 385 - A.D. 461), the Patron Saint of Ireland, the man said to have been responsible for driving all the snakes from Ireland. Saint Patrick was also said to have used the shamrock in order to explain the Christian concept of The Holy Trinity to the pagan tribes of Ireland during his time converting them to Christianity, as a result, Saint Patrick is frequently depicted holding a cross in one of his hands and shamrocks in the other. Saint Patrick’s Day is now celebrated almost globally and those who

participate in the festivities are sure to find themselves in a rambunctious, almost carnivalesque environment, with no shortage of food and drink.

So if you do plan on indulging this year, enjoy yourself, let loose, maybe even go a little crazy. Just plan ahead and have a safe ride home.

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Spring weight restrictions on secondary highways As the weather warms and the daylight-hours increase, truckers and shippers are being reminded to begin reducing truck loads on some provincial highways. During this time of year, secondary highways revert back to regulation weights, which will prevent damage to these roads. “Weight restrictions are put in place at various times of the year on provincial highways as a measure to prevent damage to the surface or road bed,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “As the weather warms up, some roads in the province can become vulnerable to soft spots and surface cracks as

the frost comes out of the roadbed.” During the cold, dark, winter months of December, January and February, the road bed freezes and becomes stronger which supports heavier truck loads. Due to mild temperatures in the forecast, winter weights are being removed. Effective Monday, March 9 at 12:01 a.m., existing winter weights are removed across southern Saskatchewan and revert back to normal regulation weight. Typically, winter weights are removed province-wide on March 15 weather permitting. Spring Road Bans Spring road restrictions are used by the province

Groups and organizations benefit from approximately $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s (SLGA) charitable gaming grant program has provided almost $1.2 million to more than 400 groups and organizations across the province during the most recent quarter ending December 31. “Volunteers that raise money in their community in support of new facilities, minor sports, education programs and so many other worthwhile causes are the people that make our province strong,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “Charitable gaming grants acknowledge those efforts by providing additional financial support to groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming activities.” Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: Humboldt and surrounding area received $67,979; North Battleford and surrounding area: $67,171; Swift Current and surrounding area: $42,377; Weyburn/Estevan and surrounding area: $37,623; and Moose Jaw and surrounding area: $34,869. Charitable gaming includes bingos, raffles, break-

open tickets, Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events licensed by SLGA. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to automatically calculate grants. Receiving grants in our area include: Arcola Fair & Stampede Inc. $1,259.87 and Look Good Feel Better – Saskatchewan Cancer Agency $1,710.64; Fillmore & District Lions Club $818.68; The Village Grenfell Child Care Centre Inc. $228.13; Indian Head Elementary Student Leadership Committee $292.97 and Sask. Wildlife Federation – Indian Head & District Branch $369.86; Four Seasons Drop In Centre (Kenosee) $1,003.84; Kingswood Golf Club Inc. (Kipling) $564.69; and Moosomin Ice Badgers $135.63, Moosomin Minor Ball $957.75, Royal Canadian Legion No. 81 $239.86.

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and rural municipalities to mitigate damage to infrastructure. Typically, these road restrictions start in March in southwest Saskatchewan and remain over a two to three-week period. “Preserving Saskatchewan’s road network is vital for transporting goods to market,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Ray Orb said. “By reducing weights during the spring, we can reduce maintenance costs and ensure our roadways remain intact.” The road bans reduce

allowable weights on RM roads and secondary weight provincial highways by 10 to 15 per cent and typically last about six weeks. Nine Month Primary Weights Originally, the ninemonth primary highways are designed and constructed to carry only lower secondary weight loads. Weights are reverted back to the design loads (secondary weight) during spring to reduce damage from the spring-thaw. As a large province with considerable difference in

climate in the north and the south, there are different dates for when the primary weights are in effect. In the north of the province, the annual weight increase on the nine-month primary highways are from July 1 to March 31 of the following year. In the south of the province, the annual weight increase on the nine-month primary highways will occur earlier, from June 15 to March 15 of the following year. This change will help to sustain road conditions in the south, where spring thaw occurs earlier.

To check which highways are impacted by weight restrictions, please visit truck weight classifications and restrictions at www.saskatchewan.ca/ trucking. Spring road bans will be posted as necessary under the “New Spring Order” link. To view the interactive map showing winter weight restrictions and spring road bans, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline and scroll down to restrictions. Information is also available by contacting the Highway Hotline at 511.

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Hayley Brown, Katelyn Brown and Bailey White perform to ‘Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie’.

With the help of Mackenzie Miskiman and Natalie Allan this group perform to ‘Honey Honey Honey’: Riley Brown, Mersadie Hazell, Emma Gartner, Emma Dew, Mackenzie Hazell, Kendal Jones and Jayden Hodgson.

With the help of Natalie Allan, Coach Stacie Miskiman and Mackenzie Miskiman this group perform to ‘Knowing Me Knowing You’: Sawyer Hazell, Dave Bonville, London Arthur, Colt Dew, Ben Bonville and Mya Gartner.

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Planning for COVID-19 The best protection is personal protection With an increasing number of confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) around the world, the planning and preparedness of governments, organizations and individuals can still assist in containing and mitigating the spread of the illness. The risk of COVID-19 to Saskatchewan residents remains low. As of March 4, there are no laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province. “With COVID-19 transmission occurring in many countries, Saskatchewan will be expanding testing

criteria and increasing surveillance,” Saskatchewan Health’s Chief Medical Health Offi cer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “Testing is important to ensure the healthcare system has the best possible information to ensure our facilities and staff are prepared for any cases that present in the province. The most recent science indicates that 80 per cent of individuals who contract COVID-19 will experience only mild symptoms and will recover in their homes. Protecting yourself from transmission and planning to stay home if you become sick will al-

low the healthcare system to focus on the most severe cases.” Protect Yourself from Respiratory Illness: • Wash your hands frequently; • Do not touch surfaces and then your mouth, eyes or nose; • Use tissues when you cough or sneeze and dispose of them immediately; use your elbow if a tissue not available; • Stay home if you become ill and prevent the spread of the illness Health System Preparedness The Ministry of Health

has a pandemic preparedness plan developed to address influenza. Since COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, this plan will be adapted to respond to COVID-19. This planning includes: • Updated guidance to care providers on the case definition and testing procedures; • Enhanced testing capability with Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL); • Reviewing acute care capacity and contingency planning; and • Ensuring necessary supplies of personal pro-

tective equipment. It is best practice for workplaces to have business continuity plans to support staff and work functions through an event like pandemic influenza. It is recommended that workplaces ensure these plans are current and ready, in the event that cases increase in the province. Travel Guidance The active travel health notices and travel advice are available at Health Canada - Latest Travel Health Advice page. Travelers from Hubei and Iran are being asked to con-

tact public health officials upon return to Canada and self-isolate for 14 days after leaving those jurisdictions. All travelers returning from countries where COVID-19 is circulating should actively monitor for symptoms of cough and fever. If you develop symptoms, stay home and call HealthLine 811 for assessment and advice. Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus for updated information on COVID-19, including the questions and answers for the public and care providers and testing surveillance.

Province recognizes women who are agents of change on International Women’s Day Saskatchewan entrepreneurs and change makers will be recognized for International Women’s Day this Sunday as part of a Canada-wide campaign to highlight and profile women who have made a difference through the hashtag #BecauseofYou. Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Tina Beaudry-Mellor says International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to elevate and amplify women in our province who are breaking barriers through their example. “Today we recognize a few women in our province who are pushing boundaries and expanding the spaces and places where women can be seen and succeed,” BeaudryMellor said. “When our girls look out to try to find examples of who they want to be, it is important that they see a range of options available to them and that they are not limited by traditional gender roles.” This year, we would like to amplify the importance of the following women in achieving that goal: Shana Pasapa – martial artist originally from Whitebear First Nation and founder and CEO of Power Our Women, which teaches self-defense techniques to women and girls. Pilots Carly St. Onge and Tammie Kulyk, paramedic Jen Rondeau and flight nurse Crystal Lybeck – who form the first all-female flight crew in the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance’s 73 year history. Michelle Zatlyn – the

co-founder of the web security company Cloudflare who is from Prince Albert and was the first Saskatchewan woman to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Laura Budd – education co-ordinator with Moose Jaw Pride and advocate for transgender rights. Ashley Nameth – visually impaired since birth, spokesperson for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and publisher of the blog, Blind Moving On. Zarqa Nawaz - Regina based author, journalist, speaker and filmmaker who created the CBC series Little Mosque on the Prairie based on her experiences as a Muslim woman in Saskatchewan. Kim Keller and Lesley Rae-Kelly – farmers and founding members of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, which advocates to erase the stigma around mental health and farm stress for the agricultural community. Regina born TV and movie actress Tatiana Maslany – the first Canadian women to win an Emmy in a major dramatic category for a Canadian TV series. “All of these Saskatchewan women, and so many more, are helping fuel the dreams of women and girls in our province through the art of the possible,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “On this International Women’s Day, we are proud to salute all women who boldly lean in to make our province the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

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Windthorst Skating Club presents ‘Mamma Mia’ Continued from Page 1 Performing to ‘Honey, H o n e y, H o n e y ’ w e r e Riley Brown, Kendal Jones, Emma Dew, Emma Gartner, Jayden Hodgson, Mersadie Hazell and Mackenzie Hazell. Later in the program this same group

performed a routine to ‘SOS’. The trio of Hayley Brown, Katelyn Brown and Bailey White performed their number to ‘Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie’. Rounding out the show was the duet of

SEASONAL EMPLOYEE WANTED R.M. of Chester No. 125 The RM of Chester No. 125 is accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Employee. The position is full-time seasonal employment and will commence on or around May 1, 2020. Job duties include but are not limited to the operation of tractors, mowers, graders, etc as well as any other duties set out by the Council and Foreman. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license. A Class 1A license would be a de¿nite asset as well as knowledge of the operation of equipment and machinery. The RM oႇers a competitive salary and bene¿ts package. Applications must be in the RM oႈce by March 31, 2020. Send applications to: RM of Chester No. 125 Box 180 Glenavon, SK S0G 1Y0

Hayley Brown and Bailey White performing a routine to ‘Dancing Queen’. The crowd was quick to applaud each and every skater for their ef-

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The Church on the Hill and Roman Catholic Church in Glenavon and the Roman Catholic Church in Candiac took part in the service. They served corn bread for lunch as corn meal is used in Zimbabwe and then there was time for fellowship.

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month. Gordon and Valerie Van Dresar enjoyed a two week holiday to Puerto Vallerta recently. Congratulations to Kristjan Hebert and family on being named Farm J o u r n a l ’s a n n u a l To p Producer of 2020. He is the managing partner of Hebert Grain Ventures. The award was presented to him when he and his family, Theresa, Bentley and Ivy and his parents, Louis and Karen travelled to Chicago in late January. The annual World Day of Prayer was celebrated on Friday, March 6th at the Wawota Free Methodist Church. The Catholic Church was hosting this event. 2020 was a celebration of the women of Zimbabwe. Congratulations to the Wa w o t a S e n i o r G i r l s Curling Team who won the bronze medal at the SHSAA provincial playoffs held in Allan, SK last weekend!! What a great way to finish off a very successful year of curling for this team!! We recently received the news of the passing of Aunt Pat Sotkowy of Regina. She passed away on February 27th, just 19 days shy of her 90th birthday. Pat was the last of the Shatford family, being one of 10 children of Seymour and Annie formerly of the Walpole area. She is survived by her family, Paula, David and Shawn and their families. We will remember her as a fun loving and caring Aunt. No one could tell a simple story with such flair and humor.

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Consecutive months of strong, steady job growth in Saskatchewan 19 Jobs continued to grow in February for the 19th consecutive month. Saskatchewan saw an increase of 4,900 jobs over February 2019, with 569,700 people employed, a record high for the month of February. “Despite the significant

economic headwinds facing the province, we continue to see strong, steady job growth in Saskatchewan,� Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our government will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan fami-

lies and work hard to ensure our province and economy remain strong.� For the eighth consecutive month, Saskatchewan saw year-over-year increases in o-reserve Aboriginal employment, which was up 5,900 jobs. Aboriginal

youth employment also increased by 2,500 jobs (up 39.1 per cent) for the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year increases. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent. Other February high-

lights: • Saskatchewan hit record high levels for the month of February for labour force (607,500) and full-time employment (460,600). • Full-time employment increased by 3,100 jobs and part-time positions in-

creased by 1,900 jobs from last February. • Major year-over-year gains were reported for manufacturing (up 3,800 jobs), educational services (up 3,800 jobs) and information, culture and recreation (up 2,600 jobs).

Saskatchewan job seekers to benefit from career training investments The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $650,000 to help transition unemployed individuals to the workforce through Enhanced Career Bridging programs. This funding will allow up to 160 individuals to participate in opportunities in Prince Albert, Humboldt and Saskatoon. “Enhanced Career Bridging programs align with the priorities identified in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan and our government’s commitment to promote employment opportunities for underrepresented job seekers,� Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “These individuals have valuable skills to contribute and

we want to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed.� The programs will be delivered by the Prince Albert Multicultural Council, Humboldt and District Community Services Inc., Saskatchewan Abilities Council Inc. and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Program participants come from groups that may be under-represented or facing barriers to employment in the Saskatchewan labour market, including Indigenous individuals, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women. Offering practical instruction, employability skills and work experience, the targeted programs are designed to respond to the

unique needs of participants while addressing the relevant needs of employers, providing training that aids in obtaining quality jobs and building longterm careers. As outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, the Government of Saskatchewan is committed to developing the potential of Saskatchewan’s diverse population and providing people with education, training and employment opportunities that will help build a stronger Saskatchewan. More information on finding a job, accessing training and working in Saskatchewan can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/jobsworking-and-training.

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“Back In Time” Guest Skater: Jaycee Lemieux

Shayla Byrnell, Piper Bourhis, Chloe George, Olivia Byrnell

Photos by Martin Jewell

Morgan Debenham (PA), Alex Jewel, Kayleigh Ludick, Jentry Hanson, Kaitlyn Stender.

Ashlyn Dovell, Mia Wyporowich, Kaitlyn Cameron lifting Hazel Batters

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Head Coach - Katy Soroka Synchro Coach - Leanne Sorenson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PA’s/Synchro Skaters - Kaitlyn Cameron, Morgan Debenham, Ashlyn Dovell, Clara Houff, Julia Houff, William Husband, Mia Wyporowich, (Shaelyn Tripp - Synchro) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skaters - Sybil Brickley, Haley Debenham, Chloe George, Abi Hanson, Piper Bourhis, Olivia Byrnell, Shayla Byrnell, Jentry Hanson, Josey Hanson, Alex Jewell, Zane Lowe, Kayleigh Ludick, Catherine Moloney, Gabriel Moloney, Kaitlyn Stender, Kaleena Strnad, Hazel Batters, Macey Hall, Lilli Husband, Ana Kuhn, Katy Soroka

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