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PAGE 18 Bemersyde Wind Project

COVID-19 impacts Kipling and area By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

With the fear of COVID-19 spreading to individuals in this area, many groups and organizations have taken precautions by postponing their events to a later date. The annual Kipling Music Festival which was to be held all this week has decided to postpone it to a later date. Kipling & District Arts Council have followed suit by postponing their show that was supposed to take place this Friday. Please watch KDAC Facebook page for further details on how purchased tickets will be honoured. Kipling & District Parks & Recreation has decided to suspend the Jr NBA, FitKids and Artrageous programs, as well as Chair Yoga for Seniors and Older Adult Fitness Classes until further notice, due to COVID-19 concerns. Kipling Minor Soccer is suspended immediately. The committee will contact whoever has registered and paid and get things sorted out.

KW Oil Kings regret to announce they have cancelled their Sportsmen’s Dinner. They wish to apologize to all who planned to attend, although it is their intention to continue this supper in the future! The Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We (Kipling Kidcare) are government regulated and at this time we are not allowed to close being we rely on government funding. So for the time being we are not impacted by COVID-19. We have a rigorous daily cleaning schedule and are taking all precautions we can,” explains Jordi Griﬃn, Director of Kipling Kidcare. “I foresee us being impacted with a temporary closure sooner rather than later though! When and if it happens we will take it all in stride. We are doing many hygiene related activities, etc. to help children understand how germs spread.” Based on recommenda-

tions from government and public health oﬃcials on the COVID-19 pandemic, SIGA leadership has made the decision to

temporarily suspend all SIGA operations for the next two weeks, at which time they will re-assess the situation. This deci-

sion is in the best interest of their employees, guests and community members’ health and safety. On the positive side of

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things, businesses in the area are oﬀering to deliver supplies, such as groceries for example. Four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases in the province to six. Wait, the number is rising. Saskatchewan has its seventh presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The resident is in their 60s with recent travel from Arizona. The resident was tested in Regina and is currently in hospital due to unrelated medical issues. And yet another! Saskatchewan has its eighth presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The resident in their 50s was tested in Regina, following travel to Vancouver. The individual is self-isolating at home. Public Health officials are following up with individuals who had close contact with all of these cases and who may be at risk of developing COVID-19. You will be notified if you are a close contact and need to take further measures.

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INSIDE: LETTER TO EDITOR 3 | DRILLING REPORT 3 | EDITORIAL 4 | CLASSIFIEDS 11 | SERVICE DIRECTORY 12 PAGE 3 Grand Re-Opening of Kennedy Post Oﬃce

PAGE 5 Kipling Magyars earn silver

PAGE 18 Bemersyde Wind Project

COVID-19 impacts Kipling and area By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

KW Oil Kings regret to announce they have cancelled their Sportsmen’s Dinner. They wish to apologize to all who planned to attend, although it is their intention to continue this supper in the future! The Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We (Kipling Kidcare) are government regulated and at this time we are not allowed to close being we rely on government funding. So for the time being we are not impacted by COVID-19. We have a rigorous daily cleaning schedule and are taking all precautions we can,” explains Jordi Griﬃ n, Director of Kipling Kidcare. “I foresee us being impacted with a temporary closure sooner rather than later though! When and if it happens we will take it all in stride. We are doing many hygiene related activities, etc. to help children understand how germs spread.” Based on recommenda-

tions from government and public health oﬃcials on the COVID-19 pandemic, SIGA leadership has made the decision to

temporarily suspend all SIGA operations for the next two weeks, at which time they will re-assess the situation. This deci-

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Friday, Friday, December March 15, 20, 2017 2020

Wawota Skating Club presents ‘Music Through The Decades’

Photo by Martin Jewell

Wawota Skating Club members: back row (l-r) Morgan Debenham, Kaitlyn Cameron, Ashlyn Dovell, Mia Wyporowich, Rory Greenbank, Mercedes Jamieson, Shae Tripp, Madison Wilson, William Husband, Anna Van Winkoop. Middle row (l-r) Emma Yanyu, Aliyah Coﬀey, Alexandra Jamieson, Paisley McKennitt, Brynlee McKennitt, Ashlynn Coﬀey, Everley Chevaldae, Alyssa Wilson, Bailee Dane, Hailey Prince, Olivia Makelki, Willow Byrne, Xyvrill Garidan, Leanne Sorenson, Jordi Finlay, Taliegha Devins, Kate Lobert, Kensley Chevaldae, Hedy Pelletier, Tessa Brehaut, Keisha Nelson, Sanjo Barnachea, Dana Trinidad. Front row (l-r) Emerson McKennitt, Chesney Murray, Falyn Brown, Leighton Syslak, Campbell Makelki. Missing: Haiden Lincoln and Carlee Davis. TOWN OF KIPLING

ZONING BYLAW W AMENDMENT

Notice of Intention to Amend Town of Kipling Zoning Bylaw No. 9-2013 Pursuant to Section 29 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 the Council of the Town of Kipling hereby gives notice, of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw 9-2013. The proposed amendments are more particularly referred to below. Intent The intent of this amendment is to add under Downtown Commercial (C3) of the Zoning Bylaw, Figure 16, Cannabis Retail Outlet as a Discretionary Use and to add Section 5.8.9 to outline the criteria for Council to consider when evaluating this discretionary use in the Downtown Commercial District; AND to add under Lite Industrial District (M1) of the Zoning Bylaw, Figure 18, Cannabis Retail Outlet as a Discretionary Use and to add Section 5.9.8 to outline the criteria for Council to consider when evaluating this Discretionary Use in the Lite Industrial District (M1) AND FURTHER to add under Highway Commercial (C2) of the Zoning Bylaw, Figure 14, Cannabis Retail Outlet as a Discretionary Use and to add Section 5.7.11 to outline the criteria for Council to consider when evaluating this Discretionary Use in the Highway Commercial District (C2). A൵ected Land The a൵ected land is in the Town of Kipling, Section 21 T13 R5 W2 and is shown on the map below, marked with a dotted black line:

By Martin Jewell martin.g.jewell@gmail.com

Wawota Skating Club held its sixth annual carnival this past Friday. The theme was “Music Through the Decades.” Skaters danced to music ranging

from The Beatles to The Spice Girls. Guest skaters also performed including Rory Greenbank and the Southeast FireCracker - Synchronized Skating Team from Kennedy. The Skaters showed oﬀ what they had learned this

buted Team Sparkle, a beginner Synchronized Skating Team, with 11 skaters from the club, they are hoping to expand that to two teams in the near future. The season has ended on a high note, and the team is looking to the future.

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

March is Women’s History Month.

The entire month of March has been dedicated to honouring the many achievements and societal

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season with impressive performances from the CanSkaters (whose numbers grew to 35 this year) and the 9 StarSkaters (8 of which attended competitions in Virden, MB and Yorkton). This year the club de-

contributions that girls and women have made throughout history. Following is the next few noteworthy Canadian women chosen for this issue in March. This will by no means 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. ***** The Famous Five One cannot possibly hope to make a list of the influential and historically noteworthy Canadian women without mentioning the group of five women, often simply referred to as “The Famous Five”, whose sometimes controversial work and activism, including actions within the early feminist movements, ultimately resulted in women becoming officially de-

clared persons under the law, in a groundbreaking case which would come to be known as the “Persons Case”, and would also lead to women gaining the right to vote. The names of these five courageous women are as follows: Emily Murphy (18681933) Irene Marryat Parlby (1868-1965) Nelly Moony McClung (1873-1951) Louise Crummy McKinney (1868-1931) Henrietta Muir Edwards (1849-1931) While each of these inspirational women also accomplished several impressive individual milestones, it was their tireless eﬀorts together that earned them a permanent position in the list of historically significant and influential Canadian women.

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Public Inspection Any person may inspect the Bylaw at the Town O൶ce, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost. Public Hearing Council will hold a public hearing on April 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, 301 - 6th Avenue, Meeting Room #2 to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the town o൶ce before the hearing. Issued at Kipling, Saskatchewan this 20th day of March, 2020. Gail Dakue, CAO Town of Kipling

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Kennedy Post Office moves to new location By Martin Jewell martin.g.jewell@gmail.com

After three years of hard work and dedication, the community of Kennedy has pulled together to bring a new post oďŹ&#x192;ce to their area. The building, situated on Main Street,

once housed the Plainsview Credit Union, has been completely refurbished with a new space for boxes, a generous reception area, sorting room, and oďŹ&#x192;ces. After the former postal building closed, a temporary room was used behind

the library. However, this was not convenient as there was no room for boxes, and users would have to collect their mail personally during oďŹ&#x192;ce hours. As the area sought an alternative space, postmaster Maree Lawrence negotiated with the Credit Union to

purchase the building for community use. Lawrence has worked for Canada Post for 15 years, 12 of which have been in Kennedy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see how happy it has made the community, as they were worried it was going to close,â&#x20AC;?

commented Lawrence and added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because so many communities are losing everything.â&#x20AC;? Area Superintendent Kevin Zimmerman who helped facilitate the initiative said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting and a great move for Canada Post and a wonderful ad-

dition to the town.â&#x20AC;? Many members of the community, including Mayor Linc Brickley, joined them for the ribboncutting ceremony, and coffee and refreshments were served as a thank you to everyone who helped support the move.

Photo by Myrna Jewell

Posing for a photo inside the Kennedy Post OďŹ&#x192;ce are: Maree Lawrence, Bev Taylor, Alta Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan, Kim Daku and Kevin Zimmerman.

Letter to the editor, Why we as students need to be heard! We as students need to be heard! There needs to be something done! We are not accepting this! Our teachers work so hard for our futures, even when we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about school, or when we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to wake up in the morning. They are the ones who care the most. They push us to be the best we can be. They put in so many extra hours to make sure we get the very best. Everyone learns different. So, our teachers go the extra mile to teach us different methods of learning, instead of just by the book. This is so we students can reach our full potential. Not only in class are the teachers being our motivators, but with extra curricular too. Our teachers spend extra hours, their own money and time to make our lives better. We often forget they have lives and families too, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why teachers are so special. For some students, being in an extra curricular

program such as a sport, club or extra class is a way of escape. It takes them out of their troubles at home and troubles outside of school. When involved in an extra curricular activity, students feel a part of something and we learn many different life skills. Not to mention, some of us work so hard to exceed at our passions through the extra curricular program. Our teachers want that. They push us for it! Extra curricular helps students get scholarships and get into post-secondary. Without the teachers all of this wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible. In schools, teachers go far and beyond to make sure we have the proper help. We also have learning support teachers, EAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to help with students with disabilities and students who need the extra help. Class sizes are getting way out of control, therefore learning capability is already reaching minimum. By next year my school, will have our biggest class and it is going to be over 40 students. Other schools

in Saskatchewan already have over 50 students in one room! With one teacher and no teacher helper! We deserve better, our teachers and staff deserve better. In a classroom with over 50 students, 1 teacher and NO teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid, how are we as students supposed to get the proper help that we need to reach the best of our ability? The answerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! We are the future. We students are going to be getting jobs and some maybe even starting our own companies. But, how does this work if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the right education we need? This is more tha n just a battle for the teachers and the STF. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a battle for our future! If we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to get the proper education we deserve, we are then starting our future generation off wrong! Things need to change!! We need to protect our education so we have a future! By Lexi Walker Grade 10 student Kipling High School

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Kevin Zimmerman, Linc Brickley (Mayor), Maree Lawrence cutting the ribbon, Ward Frazer, Elmie Ludick and Bev Taylor.

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Editorial PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

Seeding time and harvest time in our lives by Ken Rolheiser k.rolheiser@sasktel.net

We spend far too much time absorbed in worrying about present struggles and future events in our lives. Even seniors who are well past the harvest time of their lives are not exempt from this. All of us should be resting in the peace that is God’s gift to us. It starts with the Sabaoth rest, but it is more than that. When we partner with God and learn to trust in God, there is a real rest or a peace that is ours in our daily lives. Let God write our story and believe in that peace. There is a Medieval folktale about the Holy Family’s escape into Egypt to avoid Herod’s plan to kill the baby Jesus. As the murderous band is pursuing them, Mary sees a farmer sowing seeds. She asks of him that if soldiers come looking for her and her family, he should tell them that he saw them pass by while he was sowing. Immediately after the family departs, the startled farmer watches the freshly sown seeds sprout and grow tall. The soldiers arrive and ask if he saw a family pass by. He truthfully answers, “Yes, when I first began to sow the seed.” The soldiers, disgusted by the farmer’s seemingly foolish reply, go oﬀ in another direction. In our life’s plan we sow and expect our careers to blos-

som. Impatiently we are always looking forward to when this will happen, when that will be fulfilled. God’s time unfolds as a mystery. Like the seed that is sown underground. “After a seed is planted, the heat, moisture and pressure of the ground finally cause the outer hull to crack open. Then roots shoot down, digging their way through the ground. It takes time for this to happen, and it takes place underground. Above the ground, you can’t tell anything is happening,” says Joyce Meyer in “When God’s Timing Is Taking Too Long”. “Are you tired of waiting for harvest time in your life?” Meyers asks. “Are you frustrated, crying out, “When, God, when?” She continues, “Trusting God brings life. Believing brings rest,” Meyers says. “So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in your life.” God is never late. In the harvest time of our lives we enjoy a certain fruition. Success, prosperity, honor, promotion - all good things come about. Then it seems we hear from God. We enjoy his presence and delight in the moment. How soon we leave that time of peace and rest with the spirit. When gratitude should be our companion, we grow impatient for – what? More success, or wealth, or fame. Trusting God brings life. Believing brings rest. So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in

Kipling Rec Report Submitted by Susan Hengen, Recreation Programmer Kipling Arena is now closed for the season, as unfortunately, the last few hockey games were cancelled due to SHA’s concern over the spread of COVID-19. Kipling Rink Management Committee wishes to express their appreciation of Kipling Minor Hockey’s Executive, Coaches and Managers, Kipling Curling Club’s Executive and volunteers, Kipling Skating Club’s Executive, KW Oil Kings Executive, Coaches and Managers, and our Rec Hockey Teams representatives in keeping our facility busy this season. Hats off to the many volunteers who have assisted in the Arena Kitchen, raising funds that assist with the annual operations of the Kipling Arena each season! Kipling & District Parks and Recreation’s programming will be suspended until Saskatchewan Health Authority advises it is safe to continue. Programs affected include: FitKids, Artrageous, Jr. NBA, Chair Yoga For Seniors and Older Adult Fitness Classes. With any luck, it won’t be too long until these classes can resume. It is not a surprise that the protocol for COVID-19 has most of us unnerved, and quite frankly, downright anxious. As a community, we continually encourage social interaction and social engagement. So when we hear the term “social distancing”, it throws us into panic mode! As well, with no school for an indefinite period of time, parents and caregivers are wondering how their children will occupy their days. For anyone with “free time” on their hands, here are a few suggestions:  Klean Up Kipling Spring 2020 is on Saturday, May 9. Spend the next few weeks weeding out all the possessions you no longer find of value to yourself and donate them to the less fortunate, or if needed, set them aside to take to the Waste Disposal Site between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. on May 9, at no charge. If you’re looking to donate your clothes, check with Renew Fashions in Kipling, or drop them off at Carmichael Outreach or North Central

Family Centre in Regina.  Go for a walk or run outside and enjoy the spring weather!  Kids can and should play outside each day.  Take time to meditate each day.  There are tons of crafts and hobbies to try for all ages – most can be resourced online. Have you ever wondered about the benefits of tai chi? There is abundant evidence on the health and fitness benefits of tai chi. During the past 45 years more than 500 trials and 120 systematic reviews have been published on the health benefits of tai chi. Systematic reviews of tai chi for specific conditions indicate excellent evidence of benefit for preventing falls, osteoarthritis, Parkinson disease, rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and improving cognitive capacity in older adults. There is good evidence of benefit for depression, cardiac and stroke rehabilitation, and dementia. There is fair evidence of benefit for improving quality of life for cancer patients, fibromyalgia, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Systematic reviews of general health and fitness benefits show excellent evidence of benefit for improving balance and aerobic capacity in those with poor fitness. There is good evidence for increased strength in the lower limbs. There is fair evidence for increased well-being and improved sleep. There were no studies that found tai chi worsened a condition. In a nutshell, tai chi is a good choice for our aging population, as the benefits of prolonged independent living, positive contributions to mental health, and enhanced well-being and life satisfaction are all results of regular participation in tai chi. Kipling & District Parks and Recreation is continually looking for public input into our programming. If you have suggestions or comments, please contact Susan at the Rec Oﬃce (306) 736-8440 or by email kip.park.rec@ sasktel.net

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your life. Lean on God and give rest to the troubled spirit. Through all of our lives we continue to be co-partners with God in our work. Whatever our endeavours, our job is not to figure out when, but to make up your mind that we won’t give up until we cross the finish line and are living in the radical, outrageous blessings of God! The more we trust Jesus and keep our eyes focused on Him, the more life we’ll have. Trusting God brings life; believing brings rest. Let God be God.

How will COVID-19 affect agriculture? By Calvin Daniels cdaniels@sasktel.net

If there has ever been any doubt that the marketplace for agriculture products can change overnight it has certainly been reaffirmed over the last week or 10 days. On March 11, the FCC Young Farmer Summit was held in Yorkton, where Craig Klemmer, Principal Agricultural Economist at Farm Credit Canada, gave some insights into what he saw in terms of the ag markets, which he admitted were volatile based on a number of factors. That day COVID-19 was of course on the minds of people, the event host suggesting people not shake hands as a precaution. Klemmer too, of course mentioned that the World Health Organization had just labelled COVID-19 a pandemic. He also noted how the National Basketball Association was talking about the potential of playing games in empty arenas as a safety measure. Within hours the impact Klemmer might have imagined were about as out-dated as the horse-drawn plow. The NBA had put its season on hold, which was followed quickly by the National Hockey League and virtually every other professional sport in Canada and the United States. Then came junior and minor hockey seasons shut down for the season in Canada. And, around the world most sport venues had turned off their lights in the face of concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Sports of course are just a very visible example of the efforts being made to curb the spread of the disease. Travel has been restricted, schools closed, larger gatherings banned, bars and theatres told to close, all moves from various jurisdictions in response to the continued spread. How will this all play out for agriculture? That is yet to be determined for these are quite clearly unprecedented circumstances, but it will mean volatility. Still, in the end through any large scale disaster a constant is a need for food. There will be pressures on the system to safeguard against COVID-19, but food will need to flow from the farm gate to the people, and that will be a focus one hopes not just here, but around the world moving forward. The current situation is of course uncharted for most of us, although I suspect it is not so unlike some of the pressures faced by people in the 1930s and post the great wars in terms of uncertainty, and fear that many of us feel. But, we can expect farmers in the field within a few weeks, and ranchers tending to their calves, as they always have, growing the food that we will need through and post COVID-19.

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Kipling Magyars basketball team takes silver medal The Kipling Junior Boys Basketball team had a successful season, culminating with a silver medal at the PVSD Junior Boys Basketball championship game, on Wednesday, March 4th.

The team started practicing in late November and competed in the PVSD Junior Boys League, with games against Indian Head High School, Cowesses, Wolseley, Whitewood and Moosomin,

compling a 4-2 record heading into the playoﬀ round. Overall, a wonderful season for the team. The boys would like to thank Prairie Valley School Division for the new uniforms as well!

Photo by Chad Garris

Back row: Left to right: David Bircher, Joshua Walker, Joseph Delos Reyes, Dawson Declercq, Eildvin Logrono, Jamie Hellmig. Front row: Left to right : James Mangalus, Jover Chagwasi, A.J. Plaza, Gabe Farnden and Hunter Andrews. Missing: Hunter M c C a r t h y, S h e l d o n Puffalt and Cooper Schaeﬀer.

Constituents of Souris-Moose Mountain As you may have already heard, the House of Commons has decided, out of an abundance of caution, to adjourn until April 20th, 2020. The job of a Member of Parliament requires frequent travel all over the country, meeting with individuals and groups from all over the world, as well as working in close proximity to hundreds of other Members of Parliament,

Senators, and staﬀ. All parties worked together and came to an agreement to adjourn however, the House does have the ability to recall itself and sit before that date if necessary. In the meantime, the Government will have the ability to spend money to respond to pressing needs. We have negotiated several strong accountability mea-

sures to ensure proper oversight of the Government’s spending throughout this period. All spending will be referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts when the House resumes sitting, and all committees can be recalled during the adjournment for further scrutiny if needed. In addition, the Auditor General will conduct an audit of the Governments 2033MM1

expenditures under this special provision. To be clear, the Government of Canada will still be operating and fulfilling its responsibilities. Here in Souris-Moose Mountain, my office will

continue to oﬀer assistance to constituents as usual. However, I ask that you please call or email my office rather than coming in. You can reach my oﬃce by phone at (306) 634-3000 or by email at: Constitu-

ency: robert.kitchen.c1@ parl.gc.ca; Ottawa: robert. kitchen@parl.gc.ca Please remember to maintain safe hygiene practices. Sincerely, Dr. Robert Kitchen, M.P. Souris-Moose Mountain

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Mustangs take lead in QVJHL finals By Stephen Scriver

There might be some fans who are surprised that the Wolseley Mustangs took the first two games of the QVJHL Final series over the Regina River Rats, but they were full value in the 5-0 and 5-3 wins and find themselves one win away from a third title in three years. Last Friday’s shutout score might not have been a true picture of the action, as the Mustangs narrowly outshot the Rats, 32-30. Period scores were 0-0 and 1-0, but the floodgates opened halfway through the third. It seems like Wolseley’s main strength is their ability to “score by committee”, as they haven’t overwhelmed their opposition with big scoring stats this season. Twelve Mustangs shared in the scoring, with Mason Hoffman and Tristan Holbrow the only players who had more than one point, each with a goal and

an assist. Blake Nicholson, Wade Roppel and Kamen Olafson scored the other goals, and seven players had one assist. It will come as no surprise Dustyn Lowenberg was solid in net. This is his third shutout in his first year, tying him with Kevin Kryger in Mustangs career stats. Wolseley took five minors, while the Rats had four minors and a misconduct. A turning point might have been a five-on-three for over a minute and a half that Regina had in the second period. The Mustangs killed it off effectively. So it was off to Al Ritchie Arena in Regina for Game Two, and the 5-3 score was likely more indicative of the play. And it was a great night for four Mustangs who have their hockey roots in Grenfell. Mason Hoffman had two goals and two assists, Tyler Krausher chipped in three assists, and Dustin “Zippy” Coderre had a goal and an assist. Add to

this Dustyn Lowenberg’s workmanlike performance in goal. The first period was one of the fastest we’ve seen this season, with Wolseley taking a 2-1 lead into the dressing room. The teams traded a pair of goals each in the second, and the visitors had the only goal of the third. Three of Wolseley’s goals were on the power play, while the Rats had one power play and one shorthanded goal. A defining moment of the game was when Regina’s Cody Gerber scored halfway through the second period to tie the score. The more than fifty Wolseley fans who traveled to the Queen City to cheer on their team might have wondered if a comeback was in the making, but that thought lasted sixteen seconds, as Mason Hoﬀman scored to put the Mustangs up for good. Some Mustangs who didn’t appear in the scoring

Photo by Stephen Scriver

Tristan Holbrow (right) celebrates his goal with Blake Nicholson in Wolseley’s 5-0 win over the Regina River Rats in Game One of the QVJHL final. stats should be mentioned, and I’m thinking Randy Rozak back in action, banging and harassing, Sincere Toto once again playing defense, not his natural position, and putting in a solid game, using his natural athletic abilities. And what about Cam Maier, who took possession of the puck in his own end with a min-

ute and a half left and the Rats’ goalie pulled? Cam didn’t launch a “Hail Mary” shot on the oﬀ chance he’d score; he ragged the puck through the zones and into the Regina end, eating up precious seconds. It was a “team first” moment by the quiet veteran who leads by example. Wolseley had eight minor

penalties to Regina’s six. It’s hoped that the fans pack the Sportsplex tonight (Friday) for Game Three. The new Mustangs noise makers will be introduced. Grab one and cheer on our team. Note: As I file this report, news has come that the QVJHL playoffs are suspended due to concerns about Coronavirus.

Province announces class suspensions Monday, March 16th, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to

the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the period of March 16 to March 19, pre K-12 classes will wind down. This means that parents who are able to keep chil-

dren home should do so immediately, with no absence or grade impacts. Parents with limited childcare options have a window to plan for class suspensions. On Sunday, March 15,

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the Chief Medical Health Officer indicated that school closures would be based on a number of factors including: • Evidence of sustained transmission within the community; • Rapid increase of local cases; and • Transmission without a known link to travel or confirmed cases. There continues to be no evidence that any of the above three criteria have been met. Children remaining in schools between March 16 and March 19 face a low risk of exposure to COVID-19. A preventative approach of proactive school closures beginning March 20 means reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Every student will receive a final grade based on their current grade, and students will progress to their next grade level next year. Every student who is

eligible to graduate from Grade 12 this year will graduate. The Ministry of Education and School Divisions will work with Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institutions to adapt entry requirements for programs commencing in the next academic year. Teachers and staff can work from home or in schools as scheduled during the class cancellations. For the rest of the scheduled school year, the Ministry of Education will work with School Divisions and Saskatchewan Teachers to implement a supplemental curriculum program through distance and alternative learning methods. While this supplemental curriculum will have no impact on final grades, it will ensure that students seeking to continue learning will have the resources necessary to do so. These measures apply to daycares that are co-

located with schools, but do not apply to licensed daycare facilities outside of schools. Further measures regarding licensed daycare facilities are being considered and will be implemented at a later date. Oﬃcials are currently examining options to provide childcare services for individuals that are providing essential services during the COVID-19 response. COVID-19 Information: We understand that residents have questions about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. If you have recently travelled internationally and are experiencing respiratory or flu-like symptoms, please call HealthLine 811. For the latest advice to the public and information on prevention measures being taken, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus. Public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@ health.gov.sk.ca.

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Introducing Leah Mertz – the 10th Saskatchewanderer Musician, self-proclaimed digital fanatic and voiceover artist, Leah Mertz has oﬃcially been announced as the 2020 Saskatchewanderer. Hailing from Saskatoon, Leah has plans to explore Saskatchewan and connect with the residents who make this province such a wonderful place to live and visit. “I’ve always had an innate passion for storytelling and sharing people’s voices no matter how big or small,” 2020 Saskatchewanderer Leah Mertz said. “The people are what make this province great, and I will work closely with everyone I meet to honour Saskatchewan’s cultural vibrancy, entrepreneurial spirit, vast diversity, and its beautiful landscape. I grew up on the prairies, and despite living all across Canada the past decade, I knew the prairies were where I was meant to be. More specifically, I knew Saskatchewan was where I was meant to be. I look forward to continuing the great work of the previous wanderers, and with your help, tell your stories and showcase this province like never before. It’s 2020 and we’re going big!” “Now in its tenth year, the Saskatchewanderer program continues as a successful marketing strategy to showcase our province as a great place to live, work and play,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said. “I look forward to following Leah on her journey to discovering unique Saskatchewan experiences including our provincial parks, food, beverage and tourism industries and the events that draw people to our communities annually.” “Saskatchewan is a remarkable place, and the Saskatchewanderer program brings widespread attention to the wealth of tourism experiences available in our province,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said. “It is a pleasure to welcome Leah as the 2020 Saskatchewanderer. Her curiosity and enthusiasm, combined with her background in content marketing and passion for exploration, will ensure that her stories resonate with tourists and residents alike.” For the first time, the Saskatchewanderer program welcomes a new title sponsor, Conexus Credit Union. Conexus is a Saskatchewan-based and owned co-operative, helping to improve the financial well-being of its members and communities. As

a contributing sponsor, Conexus Credit Union will help ensure the program continues so that all great Saskatchewan stories can be told. “Being from Saskatchewan, we know firsthand how amazing this province is,” Conexus Credit Union Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Jacques DeCorby said. “From the people who live here, to the unique businesses across the province and a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Saskatchewanderer Program helps to promote our diverse province and we’re excited to partner with the program so they can continue sharing our province’s story, and showing the rest of the world why Saskatchewan isn’t just a place to be from, but the place to be.” CAA Saskatchewan is back in the driver’s seat as the oﬃcial vehicle sponsor. The Wanderer will be safer behind the wheel,

thanks to CAA for providing a vehicle, a CAA Saskatchewan membership, and gas vouchers. “For a decade, we’ve been a proud supporter of the Saskatchewander program,” CAA Saskatchewan President and CEO Fred Titanich said. “We are pleased to be part of the 10th anniversary celebrations with Leah Mertz. With over 100 years’ experience in the travel, insurance, automotive, and roadside assistance business, our experienced staﬀ are here to assist Leah as she showcases all that Saskatchewan has to oﬀer.” Follow Leah’s year of wandering the province on Facebook (www.facebook. com/skwanderer), Twitter (@skwanderer), Instagram (@saskatchewanderer) or YouTube (www.youtube. com/user/skwandererofficial). Read up on her latest adventures by visiting www.saskatchewanderer. ca.

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Genius Hour, Science and Heritage Fair award winners Kipling School held their annual Genius Hour, Science and Heritage Fair on Thursday, March 5 th with Grades 6 to 9 taking part. Students picked their topic and starting working on their projects either as a solo or teaming up with a partner. Following are the winners from each category: Genius Hour Gr. 6 1st Place - Payton Cobb and Payton White - Grain Farming 2nd Place - Phoenix Gies - Bipolar 3 rd P l a c e - C o o p e r Schaeﬀer - Blacksmith Gr. 7 1st Place - Talan Swallow - Chicken Inn 2nd Place - Alex Reid Team Canada 2020 3rd Place - Brooke Allan - Sinking or Floating Pop Cans Gr. 8 1st Place - Dawson DeClerq and Ethan Draper - Evolution of Hockey Jerseys 2 nd P l a c e - O l i v i a DeDecker and Anika Hennik - Vitiligo 3 rd Place - Mia Box – Clouds Gr. 9 1st Place - Megan Reid AI (Cows) 2nd Place – Cyson Romanow - Welding 3 rd Place – Makenna

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Gr. 6 students Payton White and Payton Cobb took First Place with their project ‘Grain Farming’ in the Genius Hour division. Marton and Alexys Roppel – How to Increase Your Vertical Jump Science 1 st Place – Zyle DiazTerraforming Mars (Gr. 8) 2nd Place tied – Kaden Varjassy - Robotics (Gr. 6) and Madison Shoemaker – Memory (Gr. 8) 3rd Place - Brady Day-

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R.M. of Golden West No. 95 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Golden West No. 95 for the year 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Friday, March 20th to April 20th, 2020 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 $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Golden West No. 95, Box 70, Corning, SK S0G 0T0, by the 20th day of April, 2020. Dated this 20th day of March, 2020. Edward Mish Assessor

man and Dixie Corscadden - Biosphere 2 (Gr. 9) Heritage 1st Place - Autumn Singer – ERT/RCMP (Gr. 8) 2nd Place – Kai and Kalli Armbruster – Titanic (Gr. 7) 3 rd P l a c e – R e i d Meszaros – Gordie Howe (Gr. 6)

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Wawota Skating Club presents

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“Music Through the Decades”

solo to performs her ay rr u M ey n Ches nson. n” by Jack Joh “Upside Dow

Hailey Prince and Shae Tripp perform a duet to “Umbrella” by Rihanna.

Campbell Makelki performs her solo routine to “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles.

Photos by Martin Jewell

Rory Greenbank (Guest Skater)

Meet the “Mickey” group: Kate Lobert, Kensley Cheveldae, Hedy Pelletier and Tessa Brehaut. Olivia Makelki performs her solo routine to “Lost Boy” by Ruth B.

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Kensley Chevaldae performs her solo to “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim.

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Head Coach - Leanne Sorenson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PA’s - Madison Wilson, Anna Van Winkoop, Shae Tripp, Hailey Prince, Mercedes Jamieson, Olivia Makelki, Willow Byrne, Leighton Syslak ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skaters - Morgan Debenham, Kaitlyn Cameron, Ashlyn Dovell, Mia Wyporowich, Rory Greenbank, William Husband, Emma Yanyu, Aliyah Coffey, Alexandra Jamieson, Paisley McKennitt, Brynlee McKennitt, Ashlynn Coffey, Everley Chevaldae, Alyssa Wilson, Bailee Dane, Xyvrill Garidan, Jordi Finlay, Taliegha Devins, Kate Lobert, Kensley Chevaldae, Hedy Pelletier, Tessa Brehaut, Keisha Nelson, Sanjo Barnachea, Dana Trinidad, Emerson McKennitt, Chesney Murray, Falyn Brown, Campbell Makelki, Haiden Lincoln, Carlee Davis

Chesney Murray and Leighton Syslak perform to “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga.

Thank you to our Board as well as all our parent volunteers throughout the year. We would not be able to do everything without everyone’s help.

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Province enhances COVID-19 prevention measures Recently, Premier Scott Moe, Health Minister Jim Reiter and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan has made the following order pursuant to Section 45 of The Public Health Act effective Monday, March 16: • The Chief Medical Health Oﬃcer orders that no public gathering of over 250 people in any one room take place. This does not include settings where people are distributed into multiple

rooms or buildings, such as schools, universities or workplaces. • The Chief Medical Health Oﬃcer orders that no events of over 50 people with speakers or attendees who have travelled internationally in the last 14 days take place. • Retail locations and Faith based organizations are exempt, however, they should have measures (such as crowd size monitoring) that support safe social distancing and should seek guidance from the local medical health officer if necessary. • Eﬀective immediately,

people who have travelled outside the province in the previous 14 days or have acute repository or flu-like symptoms should avoid visiting long term care homes and hospitals. Additionally, the Government of Saskatchewan as an employer is imposing a number of policies regarding government employee travel, as well as self-monitoring and self-isolation procedures: • Eﬀective immediately, international travel (including the U.S.) for government employees on government business has been prohibited.

Visitor restrictions implemented in Saskatchewan Health Facilities In an effort to minimize and contain the spread of COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is implementing visitor restrictions effective immediately for SHA-operated hospitals, clinics, community and continuing care facilities. For patients who are in critical care or high acuity units in SHA hospitals, visitors will be restricted to one at a time, unless extenuating circumstances exist. All community, foundation and other public and spiritual gatherings within any SHA-operated facility are on hold effective immediately until further notice. We are suspending the services provided by community volunteers who are 65 years of age or older, in non-essential service areas. We appreciate their service and dedication, and thank them for their support. However, we need to ensure proper measures are taken to limit non-essential community interaction in our facilities. Non-essential volunteer service areas are determined by each individual facility. We acknowledge the importance of family support to both those who are healing within our hospitals and residents in long-term care homes. However, we are asking families recognize that our patients and long-term residents are higher at-risk group for ill-

ness, especially COVID-19. Please delay your visit under the following circumstances: If you have any respiratory or gastric symptoms such as a common cold symptoms, diarrhea/vomiting. If you have travelled outside the province within the last 14 days or have flu-like symptoms do not visit longterm care homes, clinics or hospitals. While we aren’t restricting visitation at this point outside of critical care areas, we are asking all family members and visitors to be diligent with all illness prevention, which in-

cludes limiting the number of visitors to loved ones in hospitals or homes. Please consider virtual visiting through electronic applications such as Facetime, Skype and WhatsApp. Hand washing/sanitization stations are available at all facility entrances and we request that anyone entering our facilities practice proper hand hygiene upon entry. While we understand the benefit that family and loved ones contribute to the overall comfort and care of patients, these steps are being taken to keep patients safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at this time.

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Chief Medical Health Officer strongly recommends that all employers and individuals across the province adopt these measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, protect residents from exposure to the virus and reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the health system. In keeping with these new policies, budget day events on Wednesday, March 18, will proceed without the participation of invited guests. Members of the Legislative Assembly, media, and a limited number of staﬀ will gather for these events while practicing social distancing. Further, all tours and public events at the Legislative Building are suspended and general public access to the Legislative Building will also be suspended. Concerns regarding Healthline 811 have been heard, and following an action plan ordered by the

Minister of Health, the capacity of Healthline 811 has been more than doubled eﬀective 9 a.m. this morning, with additional capacity being added going forward. The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority continue to work together to expand testing capacity for COVID-19, including the introduction of COVID-19 assessment sites over the coming days. “While these are significant steps that will help limit transmission of COVID-19, most important is the responsibility we all have to ensure we reduce the risk to ourselves, our families and our communities,” Moe said. “The best way we can do this is by practicing social distancing, washing our hands often, avoiding close personal contact like handshakes or hugs, and self isolating if we feel any symptoms of illness.”

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Half of small firms report a drop in sales due to COVID-19, a quarter say they won’t survive a month with a big drop in income Half of Canada’s small firms have already seen a drop in sales due to the economic effects of COVID-19, with 4 in 10 of those affected businesses also reporting a decrease greater than 25 per cent, according to a new survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The early economic impacts of coronavirus on Canada’s SMEs has been massive,” stated Dan Kelly, CFIB president. “Even more alarming is our finding that a full quarter of small firms would not be able to survive for more than a month with

a drop in business income of more than 50 per cent.” Other key small business findings include: • The sectors most negatively affected are hospitality, arts/recreation, retail and personal services; • The average cost to those affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 is about is about $119,000 for Saskatchewan small business owners – the highest in Canada ($66,000 nationally); • 43 per cent have reduced hours for staff and 20 per cent have started temporary layoffs; • 38 per cent have experi-

enced supply chain issues; • 42 per cent said they will have zero sales if faceto-face contact becomes impossible. “CFIB is advising all small business owners to listen and respond to the advice of public health officials in order to keep their employees and customers safe,” added Kelly. “However, we must recognize that calls for self-isolation have massive economic consequences for many Canadian small businesses, especially as close to twothirds of small firms would not be able to quickly shift more than 10 per cent of

sales to online or telephone options.” “While waiving the oneweek EI waiting period and expanding the Work-Sharing program were helpful moves, CFIB is concerned with calls to mandate employers to provide 14 sick leave days at a time when they are already experiencing tremendous cost pressures and decreases in revenues,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB vice-president, Western Canada and Agri-business. “Governments need to step in and offer direct cash support to employees and the self-employed who are

forced to self-isolate, as has happened in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.” When asked what additional measures governments should put in place to help them, 91 per cent said government should offer direct financial support for firms experiencing a significant drop in sales. In addition, small business owners suggest governments: • Provide temporary tax relief on income, payroll and sales taxes (69%); • Cancel planned tax increases such as CPP/QPP and carbon tax (66%); • Delay tax filing dead-

lines and eliminate penalties for late payments and remittance (65%); • Introduce wage subsidies for businesses to retain staﬀ (58%); • Create incentives to boost consumer spending (46%). “We trust that governments are doing everything they can to ensure Canadians are safe,” concluded Kelly. “But we must also ensure the economic survival of our small and medium-sized businesses to ensure we can get back to normal as soon as the threat is over.”

Latest presumptive case of COVID-19 travel-related measures.

***** Saskatchewan Ministry of Health’s Provincial Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab confirmed Saskatchewan’s first presumptive case of COVID-19 a week prior. The resident is in their 60s with recent travel to Egypt. Experiencing symptoms, the individual was tested March 9 in Saskatoon and has been well enough to self-isolate at home. Public health oﬃcials are in regular contact

with this individual. “The province’s fi rst case is linked to travel from a country where local transmission of COVID-19 has been reported,” Dr. Shahab said. “This supports the expanded testing criteria of symptomatic travelers to better prepare Saskatchewan’s response to the COVID-19 event. All travelers need to monitor their symptoms for two weeks upon return home.” Public health’s contact investigation is underway

and will connect with this individual’s close contacts. If you do not receive a call from public health, you are not at risk of transmission of COVID-19 from this individual. The Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory reported the positive lab sample March 12, 2020, and has forwarded it to the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg for confirmation. “While the risk of acquiring COVID-19 in Saskatchewan continues to

be low, increased testing will assist us in detecting cases as early as possible and delaying the spread of the illness as long as possible,” Shahab said. “But it is critical that residents take precautions to protect themselves against respiratory illness. Wash your hands frequently, practice good cough and sneeze hygiene and stay home if you are sick.” “The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have dedicated planning teams

Town of Kipling

SEASONAL PARKS POSITIONS The Town of Kipling invites applications for the following Seasonal Positions:

SUMMER PARKS MAINTENANCE (1 position) Start date: Approx: May 13, 2019- August 25, 2019 (1 position) Start Date: Approx: July 2, 2020 – August 25, 2019 These positions are full time, Monday to Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm (excluding statutory holidays); duties include grass mowing, weed control, painting and other duties as required. A certain level of fitness will be required, and experience operating a mower would be an asset. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license. The Town offers a competitive hourly salary. Please submit resumes by Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 to: Town of Kipling Box 299 Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 OR Email: kiptown@sasktel.net

TOWN PARKS CONTRACT POSITION This contract position will be responsible to weed flower and shrub beds along with flower pots in various locations within Town on a contractual basis of approximately 10 hours per week for 16 weeks. The contractor must be able to provide their own transportation.

CONTRACT FLOWER WATERING POSITION This contract position will be responsible for watering municipal flowers, trees and shrubs as required. The contractor will need to provide transportation, however, other equipment and water is provided. Weekend work and early mornings are involved. Please send a letter of interest including your contract amount by Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 to: Town of Kipling Box 299 Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 OR Email: kiptown@sasktel.net

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REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER THOMPSON CITIZEN/NICKEL BELT NEWS Location: Thompson, Manitoba Deadline for applications: April 6, 2020 DESCRIPTION The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News has an immediate opening for a journalist in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North” in Manitoba, is a vibrant city in the middle of an outdoor paradise. The 15,000 residents of Thompson enjoy an excellent airport, a ˚ˢ˟˙ ˖ˢ˨˥˦˘ʟ ˔ ˦˞˜ ˛˜˟˟ʟ ˡ˨ˠ˘˥ˢ˨˦ ˕ˢ˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ Ё˦˛˜ˡ˚ ˔˥˘˔˦ʟ two ice arenas, public library, indoor swimming complex, great schools, a university campus, a live theatre, and many more amenities to satisfy any lifestyle. The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News is part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload. The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics spread between two publications. He or ˦˛˘ ˪˜˟˟ Ёˡ˗ ˛˜ˠ˦˘˟˙ ˢ˥ ˛˘˥˦˘˟˙ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˜ˡ˚ ˢˡ ˖˨˥˥˘ˡ˧ ˘˩˘ˡ˧˦ʟ writing Q & A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos. QUALIFICATIONS This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism ˢ˥ ˛˔˩˘ ˔˧ ˟˘˔˦˧ Ё˩˘ ˬ˘˔˥˦Ϟ ˘˫ˣ˘˥˜˘ˡ˖˘ ˜ˡ ˡ˘˪˦ˣ˔ˣ˘˥ journalism. Experience in photography is necessary. Candidates for this position must have a valid driver license and a reliable vehicle. Kilometers are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed. Please send resume with cover letter to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher Thompson Citizen P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

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Rudyard Manor News Evelyn Park The Kipling Kloggers were at the Manor to entertain the residents this past week. Thanks to Marilyn Bossert, Bev Karwandy, Bobbie Rygh, Cheryl Ferch, Margot Tait and Lois Brickley. Gail and John Barsi of Kennedy and Eli

Barsi of Moosomin were visitors of Georgina Barsi over the past two weeks. Richard and Dorothy Barsi of Kennedy visited with Esther Barsi. Gabe and Hailee Farnden of Kipling visited with Jane Gall.

Wawota News Myrna Olson Correction from last week: The passing of Margaret Mabel LaRose, she was the wife of Delbert LaRose of Lanigan. Sorry for the error! Wawota has two competitive Curling teams with local skips, Madison Wilson and Hanna Johnson. Due to recent playoďŹ&#x20AC;s they have both advanced to the provincial finals. They will be in Saskatoon on March 26th-29th. Good luck to both teams. The Scott family gathered in Orlando, Florida recently and enjoyed a family reunion. Siblings Myrna, Dianne, Linda (and Bob) Birnie, Sandra (and Gordon) Murray and Leon Scott. The occasion was the wedding of Leonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Kristenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding to GriďŹ&#x192;n. They spent a week at St. Pete Beach while there. Dennis and Vicki Beauchesne have returned home after spending several months in Sun City, Arizona. Way to go Saskatchewan.... Telemiracle 2020 raised $5,523,472! This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a record but still a large amount considering

the economic status of this area. People who want to give can always find a way!! The Wawota United Church held their 24th annual Time and Talent last Sunday. This gives the community and surrounding areas a chance to enjoy a roast beef meal and support the church by contributing or buying items. Although attendance was down, perhaps due to other events, the weather and the Corona virus those who were there enjoyed the meal, the bidding and the musical entertainment. So many books, so little time.... Some authors never disappoint!! Louise Penny is one of those authors that you can always count on to deliver a good mystery. She is a Canadian author who lives in Three Pines, Quebec. Her stories are centered around this town with fictitious characters. The main character is Chief Inspector, Armand Gamache who in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Better Manâ&#x20AC;? deals with raising flood waters and a missing daughter. For a good read give Louise Penny a try!!

$10 Million to support coal communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transition Recently, Premier Scott Moe announced the Government of Saskatchewan will invest $10 million to support Estevan, Coronach and area transitioning from coal-based industries to other economic opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our government will work hard to ensure this part of our great province can successfully move to cleaner energy sources and new business developments to remain prosperous and vibrant,â&#x20AC;? Moe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This situation was unfortunately imposed on Saskatchewan much earlier than planned by new federal regulations. This provincial funding will help advance economic development and diversification opportunities, while demonstrating our commitment to these impacted communities.â&#x20AC;? The City of Estevan will receive $8 million and the Town of Coronach will receive $2 million of the total $10 million. This provincial funding will be provided

to these two communities who will also be expected to partner with neighbouring municipalities to allocate the funding to regional initiatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in Estevan and spent a decade on its city council, so I know first-hand the tenacity, determination and hard-work ethic of everyone in the area,â&#x20AC;? Government Relations Minister and Estevan MLA Lori Carr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s those characteristics that will help us re-imagine this great part of our province and leverage new economic opportunities as we go through this time of change.â&#x20AC;? Current federal regulations require all coal-fired power stations to be decommissioned after 50 years of operation, or to close by 2030, whichever comes first. This will impact three power stations, several mines and hundreds of jobs in southeast Saskatchewan.

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Adam Herold Hockey and Leadership Development Program growing! The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 Hockey and Leadership Development Program and is adding an additional community for the next season. The Foundation was established to honour Adam Herold, the youngest player killed in the Humboldt bus accident. Adam, from Montmartre, Sask., was a talented athlete but he was much, much more. He was smart,

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Adam Herold (Montmartre, SK) was the youngest player killed in the Humboldt bus accident. tional community,â&#x20AC;? Herold said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of work but when parents and coaches tell us they are noticing some positive changes from the players, especially after the leadership sessions, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all worth it.â&#x20AC;? Communities interested

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Helping Saskatchewan farmers cope with stress Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental health. This latest Innovation Challenge aims to address a growing concern within Saskatchewan where calls to the farm stress line in 2018-2019 doubled from the previous year. “Mental health is a concern within every industry but particularly acute in agriculture,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Tina BeaudryMellor said. “Our government

believes technology can provide help to farm families dealing with this complex and demanding issue.” The Innovation Challenge, launched on March 5, asks for expressions of interest from Saskatchewan-based companies and entrepreneurs to answer the following: What technological solutions can assist Saskatchewan farmers in actively monitoring their mental health? A survey of Canadian farmers released in 2016 found over half the respondents met the classifications for anxiety and one third met the classifications for depression, which is

significantly higher than most Canadians. “There’s a lot you can’t control on a farming operation and you’re usually working in an isolated environment—both can take a toll on the mental health of farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This year’s Innovation Challenge is another way the Government of Saskatchewan can support its producers and agribusinesses. Mental health in the agriculture industry is incredibly important, and I’m looking forward to seeing the innovative ideas that come from this process.”

Solutions could take many forms including, but not limited to, a mobile phone app, website program, artificial intelligence interface or oﬄine sensor linking to the internet. Selected submissions will be shortlisted, and a pitch competition will determine a winner. Winners will receive $10,000 in funding and a 16-week collaboration with government to develop their concept. The deadline for submissions is April 30. Public information sessions will be held in Saskatoon and Regina, on March 17 and 19 respectively, as well as online on March 24. Further information on

times and locations will be posted on Innovation Saskatchewan’s website. “Innovation Challenges find inventive answers to public issues,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “We have successfully collaborated with our province’s tech sector to combat rural crime, grant permissions for hunting and fishing on private land and track the waste that ends up in our province’s landfills.” Find previous Innovation Challenge winners and program information at https://innovationsask. ca/initiatives/innovation-challenge/previous-innovation-challenges.

New guidelines for travel regarding coronavirus As Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is detected in new jurisdictions, Saskatchewan public health is updating recommendations to residents and health care providers related to travel to and from countries with confirmed cases. “The number of countries that have confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow,” Saskatchewan Ministry of Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “While the risk to residents travelling abroad

remains low, people travelling to and from aﬀected areas should monitor for fever, cough and diﬃculty breathing for 14 days after travel. If you have these symptoms, contact HealthLine 811 for assessment and direction.” The active travel health notices and travel advice are available at Health Canada - Latest Travel Health Advice page at https://www.canada.ca/ en/public-health/services/ diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latesttravel-health-advice.html.

The risk of COVID-19 to Saskatchewan residents remains low. “We can still limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada,” Shahab said. “Monitoring your symptoms, staying home if you are ill and practicing personal protection like good hand hygiene (and respiratory etiquette) remains vital to containing the transmission.” Advice for Travellers: If you have travelled to Hubei in the last 14 days, self-isolate at home for 14 days after leaving the area

and actively monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Do not go to school, university, work, daycare, sporting or social events or religious gatherings. If you have been in close contact with someone who is ill with COVID-19, you should self-isolate for 14 days from your last contact and actively monitor for symptoms. If you have travelled from another aﬀected area in the last 14 days but do not have any symptoms,

you should monitor your health for 14 days after leaving the area, including taking your temperature twice daily. If you develop symptoms, call HealthLine 811 for assessment and direction. If you do not have cough, fever or diﬃculty breathing, you can go to work or school. If you do not have a travel history to/from an aﬀ ected area and do not have symptoms of a cough or fever, you can go to work or to school. Protect Yourself from Respiratory Illness:

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LIVING SKY CO-OP Everyone at Living Sky Co-op would like to recognize farmers and ranchers for their dedication to the agriculture industry. From growing crops or raising livestock, to encouraging the passions of future farmers, producers support our local communities tremendously. Farming is a lifestyle that often does not get the thanks it deserves; so to the members of our agriculture community,

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Carbon costing review confirms huge loss to farm income APAS analysis shows Saskatchewan farmers will lose 12% of net income to carbon tax by 2022

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The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released updated estimates on the financial impacts of the federal carbon tax on Saskatchewan producers. “Federal Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau has asked the agriculture industry for evidence of what the carbon tax is

costing Canadian farmers,” says APAS President Todd Lewis, who farms near Gray, SK. “We’ve responded with estimates that are backed up by producer bills in 2019.” APAS’s costing review takes into consideration all major farm expenses not currently exempt from the carbon tax. These include grain drying, rail transportation, heating and electricity, and truck hauling of crops oﬀ the farm. The evidence is stark:

on average, Saskatchewan farmers can expect to lose 8% of their total net income in 2020 to the carbon tax. For a household managing a 5,000-acre grain farm in Saskatchewan, this will take the form of a $8,00010,000 bill. In less than two years, when the carbon tax increases to $50/tonne in 2022, this bill will go up to $13,000-17,000 for the same household – the equivalent of a 12% decrease in net income.

“It’s comparable to having 12% of your pay cheque disappear,” says Lewis. “Farmers don’t set our prices, so those increased costs are coming directly oﬀ our bottom line.” “APAS’s numbers reflect my personal experience down to the penny,” says APAS Vice-President Bill Prybylski, who operates a grain, oilseed, pulse and cattle farm with his son, brother, and nephews near Willowbrook, SK. “This past year was unprecedent-

ed in terms of the role grain drying played for farmers in our province. Without using propane to dry our grain, the wet fall would have meant losing a huge portion of our crop.” Rail transportation is another huge and unavoidable taxable expense incurred by farmers. “Trucking my crop to the grain elevator, and then shipping it by rail to the coast is one of my biggest annual expenses,” says APAS Vice-President Ian

Boxall, who farms at his century farm near Tisdale, SK. “Transporting crops is a necessary farm expense, but for some reason it’s not exempt from the carbon tax.” APAS is advocating, on behalf of Saskatchewan farmers, for a carbon tax exemption on all farm expenses, including those from 2019. “Our hope is that this is the evidence the Minister is looking for,” says Lewis, “and that the Federal Government will step in to help farmers.”

Ten years later, reporting impaired driving to police still as important as ever This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Saskatchewan’s Report Impaired Drivers (RID) program and residents are urged to continue to help make roads safer in the province by reporting suspected impaired drivers to police. “Attitudes are changing in Saskatchewan; more and more people are deciding it’s never okay to drive impaired,” Minister responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “But we know there are still some people who make the poor decision to

drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Report Impaired Drivers program is one way to help law enforcement catch those who haven’t gotten the message. I encourage everyone to always plan a safe ride. There is always a better alternative, such as getting a ride from a sober friend or family member, calling a cab or designated driving service or summoning a rideshare.” The RID program was spearheaded by SGI, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and po-

lice agencies across the province, with support from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Students Against Drinking and Driving. The program launched in Saskatoon in 2010 and was expanded to include the rest of the province the following year. From 2010 to 2019, RID calls resulted in 2,870 Criminal Code charges, and an additional 581 roadside suspensions, along with 1,750 other charges. “Having the eyes of the public watching for impaired drivers and sharing 20033AA5 20033AA6

that information with police is making a difference,” said S/Sgt. Ryan Frost, District Commander of Combined Traﬃc Services Saskatchewan. “The Report Impaired Drivers program is another tool that police have to help stop impaired driving.” “Impaired driving is not only criminal, it is also socially unacceptable.” said Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur. “Everyone has a role to play in keeping Saskatchewan roads safe. I have seen first-hand how RID contributes to apprehending impaired drivers and I encourage the public to call police when witnessing a possible impaired driver.” When reporting an im-

paired driver, callers should remember that any information can help and the more details provided the better. Operators are trained to ask questions about the location and direction the vehicle is travelling, the make, model and colour of the vehicle, licence plate number, a description of the driver and the suspicious driving behaviour. To get an idea about what to expect when you call the RID program, see this video produced by the RCMP: https://www.facebook.com/ SaskatchewanRCMP/videos/1762261403799625/ • Some of the common signs demonstrated by impaired drivers include: • Drifting in and out of lanes

• Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed • Tailgating and changing lanes frequently • Making exceptionally wide turns • Changing lanes or passing without suﬃcient clearance • Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights • Disregarding signals and lights • Approaching or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly • Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather •Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on

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Reid gains beneficial knowledge from school project By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

Fourteen-year-old Grade 9 student Megan Reid has farm knowledge beyond her years when it comes to cows. She is very involved with their 300 head of cattle at their farm just outside of Corning, SK. She explained that at the farm they already make use of artificial insemination with their herd but she decided to focus on this topic for her Genius Hour project at school to gain extra knowledge. “We have our own AI program at home. I already knew the process of doing it, but I didn’t know ‘is there a higher percentage of doing it (AI) or naturally’,” explains Reid. “What’s the price diﬀ erence, is it more costly, etc.” She explained that she chose to do her topic through Genius Hour instead of Science Fair as it

is not as competitive. At the time of the interview Reid says they probably have about 12 calves so far. “I’m bottle feeding a calf at the moment,” says Reid. “It’s kind of hard not to be hands on when you have 300 head,” explains Reid, who helps out with the daily chores. Living on a farm can have its advantages and disadvantages. One of her favourite things about living on the farm is getting to see what the cows turn out to be like. With AI, it’s hard to imagine what the calf is going to turn out to be seeing the sire and the mom because the calf looks different from when it’s born to see what it turns out like. I’m in 4H so we get to see them as calves and then they grow up to be 1500 lbs steers,” says Reid. “We do more natural

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than AI,” explains Reid. “It’s a good mix.” “I see the benefits of living on a farm…I get to see my Grandparents because they live just right across the road,” comments Reid “I can just walk over.” “When I was younger I wished I lived in town because I couldn’t do things with my friends as easy,” says Reid and adds “although I have friends that I don’t live too far away from that I see quite a bit.” Reid can’t look too far into the future just yet and see herself staying with the farm life. Her plan right now is to go into medicine, maybe a physiotherapist or something like that. “We’ll see how it turns out!” she says. The outlook from a teenager growing up on a farm….as compared to an adult who has farmed for the past 30 years. “Growing up through the farming process, it changes sometimes depending on what we have to do!” Sometimes it’s not so pretty! When it comes to fencing “Awwweee I don’t want to do this when I’m older.” “But when it comes to calving season it’s worth it,” comments Reid. There’s so many cows on the farm a person can’t get attached to them all. “We name a few of our calves…there’s one that we’re bottle feeding right now…we call her Daisy!” says Reid. Each of us kids has two cows and we name some of the babies, then

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Megan Reid presents her school project on Artificial Insemination for Genius Hour. we either sell them or raise them. “When the cows are in the pasture we see how they are turning out and then we pick which one

we’ll use in 4H. This year I have a beef steer that I’m going to show but my backup steer is an AI one,” explains Reid. “I look forward to be-

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Elemental Energy invests in renewable energy projects By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

Elemental Energy’s portfolio of renewable energy projects include operational assets and projects in various stages of development. In January, Elemental hosted a dinner at Fat Lady’s Bar and Grill in Glenavon for its largest project in development, the Bemersyde Wind Project located near Peebles. Presenting with their development partner, EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR), Elemental and EDPR provided project updates and outlined their plan to prepare for SaskPower’s next call for wind energy through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in late 2020 for up to 300 MW of new capacity. Ken Little, Associate Director of EDPR, commented that the Project is “in a really good wind area” and outlined several benefits of the Project’s location including limited environmental constraints. SaskPower says things are still subject to change. If the Bemersyde Wind project is successful in receiving a contract through

SaskPower, Little noted that the Project is targeted to be constructed two years following contract award to allow time for permitting and construction preparation. There is already a 10-turbine 20 megawatt wind project near Grenfell. Will Paterson, Project Manager with Elemental Energy explained that the Bemersyde Project would likely use larger turbines than those installed in Grenfell. Even equipped with larger turbines, Patterson explained that the Bemersyde Wind project is expected to be composed of 40 to 60 turbines depending on the amount of energy SaskPower decides to procure. Both Elemental and EDPR expressed their support for the Project, with Little describing the Project’s location as “the sweet spot”. Elemental Energy and EDPR are experienced developers and owners of clean energy projects. They’re excited about the Bemersyde Wind Project and its ability to add clean low-cost electricity to SaskPower ’s energy mix.

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Spring runoff potential for most of the province moves to below average Recently, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the March spring runoff outlook. Most of the province is facing a below normal spring runoff for 2020 as low winter snowfall levels are impacting conditions across Saskatchewan. A band in southwestern Saskatchewan stretching from Moose Jaw through to Lucky Lake and Leader is facing the driest conditions with a well below normal runoff projected. Some agricultural water supply issues could develop within drier areas during 2020 if lack of moisture persists through spring. March and April can be the some of the wettest months, so the outlook may improve. Only the far northwest and extreme southeast and southwest corners of the province are projected to have near or above normal runoffs, with small portions of the province expected to have a higher than normal runoff. However, in these areas where above normal runoff is expected, flood flows are unlikely based on current conditions and normal conditions going forward. Snowmelt runoff is influ-

enced by fall soil moisture, storage conditions, winter precipitation accumulations and weather during the spring melt. While much of the southern half of province entered the winter with good to excess moisture conditions, below average snowfall has decreased the runoﬀ potential. Water supplies from the province’s major reservoirs are expected to be adequate

in 2020. Desirable summer operating levels are also expected at most recreational lakes within the province in 2020. The Qu’Appelle Valley is the exception with Last Mountain, Pasqua, Echo, and Crooked lakes likely to be lower than desirable. The WSA will issue another forecast in early April if runoﬀ is not yet underway.

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Simple Logistics - an opportunity gained or an opportunity missed? In the business of farming, as for any business, one needs to look at returnon-investment (ROI) for dollars spent on inputs and equipment. What is often not assessed is the ROI on logistics. Getting work done eďŹ&#x192;ciently typically is financially rewarding and the paradigm of thinking is that simple logistics is always best. As seeding operations get underway, there is a lot of pressure to keep things moving along. Equipment standing still instead of moving costs money. Any delays in seeding can have an impact on crop yield. And then there is the pressure to beat the next weather system in case it means a longer shut down than expected. From a farming perspective, the KIS (Keep It Simple) principle seems to dominate our logistical thinking. But what if simple logistics are an opportunity missed rather than an opportunity gained? When it comes to feeding the crop, many farms will have a fertilizer blend for the cereals and a blend for the oilseeds. At best, the farmer may adjust the application rate up and down a little between fields. It keeps things simple, there are minimal clean outs and only a couple of calibrations to do. One could understand if you were only giving up a bushel or two in yield to keep things simple. In eďŹ&#x20AC;ect you have put a value on what simple logistics means to the farm. A couple of bushels of wheat times $6/bu (for easy math) makes for $12/ ac value to you for keeping things simple. What if the diďŹ&#x20AC;erence was greater than that? Shown in the table below is data from a FairlightMoosomin area farm. The table compares using a

straight fertilizer blend to tailored fertilizer blends for each field. All fields are being seeded to wheat. Sometimes more fertilizer is added, other times less. Yields for comparison were generated based on an innovative soil analysis and crop planning model together known as PRSÂŽ Technology. You will note that on these 810 acres, there is an opportunity for an additional $50,000 of income by taking the time to tailor bends to the individual fields. The rest of the work load is the same, the seeding, the spraying and the harvesting. What is simple logistics costing you? Everything begins by understanding what is happening in the soil. If the soil is your factory, how eďŹ&#x192;ciently is it operating? PRSÂŽ (Plant Root Simulator) Probes, a technology developed at the University of Saskatchewan, measures soil nutrient sup-

ply in a manner similar to how plants take up nutrients. Soil samples are still collected from the field but once in the lab, samples are warmed to room temperature and moistened to field capacity. A warm moist soil becomes biologically and chemically active and releases nutrients into the soil solution. It is these plant available nutrients that are measured by the PRS probes. This is a very

different form of analysis compared to a conventional soil test that uses air dried soil, ground up into dust and chemicals applied to extractant nutrients. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the soil but what nutrients the soil will supply that will be important. Data generated by the PRS probes are then used in a crop model called the PRS CropcasterÂŽ. To put it simply, the model enables

the farm manager to â&#x20AC;&#x153;play the game of farming before a dollar needs to be spentâ&#x20AC;?. The Cropcaster is a decision support tool that enables the manager to compare many diďŹ&#x20AC;erent scenarios based on crop price, fertilizer costs or rain received. After harvest, you can see how the PRS Cropcaster did by running it in reverse, a process called â&#x20AC;&#x153;backcastingâ&#x20AC;?. Professionals from Western Ag Profes-

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Wawota Skating Club presents ‘Music Through The Decades’

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Wawota Skating Club held its sixth annual carnival this past Friday. The theme was “Music Through the Decades.” Skaters danced to music ranging

season with impressive performances from the CanSkaters (whose numbers grew to 35 this year) and the 9 StarSkaters (8 of which attended competitions in Virden, MB and Yorkton). This year the club de-

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Kennedy Post Office moves to new location By Martin Jewell martin.g.jewell@gmail.com

After three years of hard work and dedication, the community of Kennedy has pulled together to bring a new post oďŹ&#x192;ce to their area. The building, situated on Main Street,

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Seeding time and harvest time in our lives by Ken Rolheiser k.rolheiser@sasktel.net

Kipling Rec Report Submitted by Susan Hengen, Recreation Programmer

Kipling Arena is now closed for the season, as unfortunately, the last few hockey games were cancelled due to SHA’s concern over the spread of COVID-19. Kipling Rink Management Committee wishes to express their appreciation of Kipling Minor Hockey’s Executive, Coaches and Managers, Kipling Curling Club’s Executive and volunteers, Kipling Skating Club’s Executive, KW Oil Kings Executive, Coaches and Managers, and our Rec Hockey Teams representatives in keeping our facility busy this season. Hats off to the many volunteers who have assisted in the Arena Kitchen, raising funds that assist with the annual operations of the Kipling Arena each season! Kipling & District Parks and Recreation’s programming will be suspended until Saskatchewan Health Authority advises it is safe to continue. Programs affected include: FitKids, Artrageous, Jr. NBA, Chair Yoga For Seniors and Older Adult Fitness Classes. With any luck, it won’t be too long until these classes can resume. It is not a surprise that the protocol for COVID-19 has most of us unnerved, and quite frankly, downright anxious. As a community, we continually encourage social interaction and social engagement. So when we hear the term “social distancing”, it throws us into panic mode! As well, with no school for an indefinite period of time, parents and caregivers are wondering how their children will occupy their days. For anyone with “free time” on their hands, here are a few suggestions:  Klean Up Kipling Spring 2020 is on Saturday, May 9. Spend the next few weeks weeding out all the possessions you no longer find of value to yourself and donate them to the less fortunate, or if needed, set them aside to take to the Waste Disposal Site between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. on May 9, at no charge. If you’re looking to donate your clothes, check with Renew Fashions in Kipling, or drop them off at Carmichael Outreach or North Central

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The team started practicing in late November and competed in the PVSD Junior Boys League, with games against Indian Head High School, Cowesses, Wolseley, Whitewood and Moosomin,

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Constituents of Souris-Moose Mountain

As you may have already heard, the House of Commons has decided, out of an abundance of caution, to adjourn until April 20th, 2020. The job of a Member of Parliament requires frequent travel all over the country, meeting with individuals and groups from all over the world, as well as working in close proximity to hundreds of other Members of Parliament,

expenditures under this special provision. To be clear, the Government of Canada will still be operating and fulfilling its responsibilities. Here in Souris-Moose Mountain, my office will

ency: robert.kitchen.c1@ parl.gc.ca; Ottawa: robert. kitchen@parl.gc.ca Please remember to maintain safe hygiene practices. Sincerely, Dr. Robert Kitchen, M.P. Souris-Moose Mountain

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Mustangs take lead in QVJHL finals By Stephen Scriver

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Province announces class suspensions

Monday, March 16th, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to

the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the period of March 16 to March 19, pre K-12 classes will wind down. This means that parents who are able to keep chil-

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Introducing Leah Mertz – the 10th Saskatchewanderer

Musician, self-proclaimed digital fanatic and voiceover artist, Leah Mertz has oﬃcially been announced as the 2020 Saskatchewanderer. Hailing from Saskatoon, Leah has plans to explore Saskatchewan and connect with the residents who make this province such a wonderful place to live and visit. “I’ve always had an innate passion for storytelling and sharing people’s voices no matter how big or small,” 2020 Saskatchewanderer Leah Mertz said. “The people are what make this province great, and I will work closely with everyone I meet to honour Saskatchewan’s cultural vibrancy, entrepreneurial spirit, vast diversity, and its beautiful landscape. I grew up on the prairies, and despite living all across Canada the past decade, I knew the prairies were where I was meant to be. More specifically, I knew Saskatchewan was where I was meant to be. I look forward to continuing the great work of the previous wanderers, and with your help, tell your stories and showcase this province like never before. It’s 2020 and we’re going big!” “Now in its tenth year, the Saskatchewanderer program continues as a successful marketing strategy to showcase our province as a great place to live, work and play,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said. “I look forward to following Leah on her journey to discovering unique Saskatchewan experiences including our provincial parks, food, beverage and tourism industries and the events that draw people to our communities annually.” “Saskatchewan is a remarkable place, and the Saskatchewanderer program brings widespread attention to the wealth of tourism experiences available in our province,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said. “It is a pleasure to welcome Leah as the 2020 Saskatchewanderer. Her curiosity and enthusiasm, combined with her background in content marketing and passion for exploration, will ensure that her stories resonate with tourists and residents alike.” For the first time, the Saskatchewanderer program welcomes a new title sponsor, Conexus Credit Union. Conexus is a Saskatchewan-based and owned co-operative, helping to improve the financial well-being of its members and communities. As

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Genius Hour, Science and Heritage Fair award winners

Kipling School held their annual Genius Hour, Science and Heritage Fair on Thursday, March 5 th with Grades 6 to 9 taking part. Students picked their topic and starting working on their projects either as a solo or teaming up with a partner. Following are the winners from each category: Genius Hour Gr. 6 1st Place - Payton Cobb and Payton White - Grain Farming 2nd Place - Phoenix Gies - Bipolar 3 rd P l a c e - C o o p e r Schaeﬀer - Blacksmith Gr. 7 1st Place - Talan Swallow - Chicken Inn 2nd Place - Alex Reid Team Canada 2020 3rd Place - Brooke Allan - Sinking or Floating Pop Cans Gr. 8 1st Place - Dawson DeClerq and Ethan Draper - Evolution of Hockey Jerseys 2 nd P l a c e - O l i v i a DeDecker and Anika Hennik - Vitiligo 3 rd Place - Mia Box – Clouds Gr. 9 1st Place - Megan Reid AI (Cows) 2nd Place – Cyson Romanow - Welding 3 rd Place – Makenna

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Wawota Skating Club presents

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“Music Through the Decades”

solo to performs her ay rr u M ey n Ches nson. n” by Jack Joh “Upside Dow

Hailey Prince and Shae Tripp perform a duet to “Umbrella” by Rihanna.

Campbell Makelki performs her solo routine to “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles.

Photos by Martin Jewell

Rory Greenbank (Guest Skater)

Meet the “Mickey” group: Kate Lobert, Kensley Cheveldae, Hedy Pelletier and Tessa Brehaut. Olivia Makelki performs her solo routine to “Lost Boy” by Ruth B.

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Kensley Chevaldae performs her solo to “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim.

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Shae Tripp performs a

solo routine.

Chesney Murray and Leighton Syslak perform to “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga.

Thank you to our Board as well as all our parent volunteers throughout the year. We would not be able to do everything without everyone’s help.

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Visitor restrictions implemented in Saskatchewan Health Facilities

In an effort to minimize and contain the spread of COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is implementing visitor restrictions effective immediately for SHA-operated hospitals, clinics, community and continuing care facilities. For patients who are in critical care or high acuity units in SHA hospitals, visitors will be restricted to one at a time, unless extenuating circumstances exist. All community, foundation and other public and spiritual gatherings within any SHA-operated facility are on hold effective immediately until further notice. We are suspending the services provided by community volunteers who are 65 years of age or older, in non-essential service areas. We appreciate their service and dedication, and thank them for their support. However, we need to ensure proper measures are taken to limit non-essential community interaction in our facilities. Non-essential volunteer service areas are determined by each individual facility. We acknowledge the importance of family support to both those who are healing within our hospitals and residents in long-term care homes. However, we are asking families recognize that our patients and long-term residents are higher at-risk group for ill-

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Half of small firms report a drop in sales due to COVID-19, a quarter say they won’t survive a month with a big drop in income

Half of Canada’s small firms have already seen a drop in sales due to the economic effects of COVID-19, with 4 in 10 of those affected businesses also reporting a decrease greater than 25 per cent, according to a new survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The early economic impacts of coronavirus on Canada’s SMEs has been massive,” stated Dan Kelly, CFIB president. “Even more alarming is our finding that a full quarter of small firms would not be able to survive for more than a month with

Latest presumptive case of COVID-19 travel-related measures.

***** Saskatchewan Ministry of Health’s Provincial Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab confirmed Saskatchewan’s first presumptive case of COVID-19 a week prior. The resident is in their 60s with recent travel to Egypt. Experiencing s ymptoms, the individual was tested March 9 in Saskatoon and has been well enough to self-isolate at home. Public health oﬃcials are in regular contact

Town of Kipling

SEASONAL PARKS POSITIONS The Town of Kipling invites applications for the following Seasonal Positions:

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER THOMPSON CITIZEN/NICKEL BELT NEWS

Location: Thompson, Manitoba Deadline for applications: April 6, 2020 DESCRIPTION The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News has an immediate opening for a journalist in Thompson, Manitoba.

Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North” in Manitoba, is a vibrant city in the middle of an outdoor paradise. The 15,000 residents of Thompson enjoy an excellent airport, a ˚ˢ˟˙ ˖ˢ˨˥˦˘ʟ ˔ ˦˞˜ ˛˜˟˟ʟ ˡ˨ˠ˘˥ˢ˨˦ ˕ˢ˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ Ё˦˛˜ˡ˚ ˔˥˘˔˦ʟ two ice arenas, public library, indoor swimming complex, great schools, a university campus, a live theatre, and many more amenities to satisfy any lifestyle. The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News is part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics spread between two publications. He or ˦˛˘ ˪˜˟˟ Ёˡ˗ ˛˜ˠ˦˘˟˙ ˢ˥ ˛˘˥˦˘˟˙ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˜ˡ˚ ˢˡ ˖˨˥˥˘ˡ˧ ˘˩˘ˡ˧˦ʟ writing Q & A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

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Barsi of Moosomin were visitors of Georgina Barsi over the past two weeks. Richard and Dorothy Barsi of Kennedy visited with Esther Barsi. Gabe and Hailee Farnden of Kipling visited with Jane Gall.

Wawota News Myrna Olson

Correction from last week: The passing of Margaret Mabel LaRose, she was the wife of Delbert LaRose of Lanigan. Sorry for the error! Wawota has two competitive Curling teams with local skips, Madison Wilson and Hanna Johnson. Due to recent playoďŹ&#x20AC;s they have both advanced to the provincial finals. They will be in Saskatoon on March 26th-29th. Good luck to both teams. The Scott family gathered in Orlando, Florida recently and enjoyed a family reunion. Siblings Myrna, Dianne, Linda (and Bob) Birnie, Sandra (and Gordon) Murray and Leon Scott. The occasion was the wedding of Leonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Kristenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding to GriďŹ&#x192;n. They spent a week at St. Pete Beach while there. Dennis and Vicki Beauchesne have returned home after spending several months in Sun City, Arizona. Way to go Saskatchewan.... Telemiracle 2020 raised $5,523,472! This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a record but still a large amount considering

$10 Million to support coal communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transition

Recently, Premier Scott Moe announced the Government of Saskatchewan will invest $10 million to support Estevan, Coronach and area transitioning from coal-based industries to other economic opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our government will work hard to ensure this part of our great province can successfully move to cleaner energy sources and new business developments to remain prosperous and vibrant,â&#x20AC;? Moe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This situation was unfortunately imposed on Saskatchewan much earlier than planned by new federal regulations. This provincial funding will help advance economic development and diversification opportunities, while demonstrating our commitment to these impacted communities.â&#x20AC;? The City of Estevan will receive $8 million and the Town of Coronach will receive $2 million of the total $10 million. This provincial funding will be provided

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Adam Herold Hockey and Leadership Development Program growing!

The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 Hockey and Leadership Development Program and is adding an additional community for the next season. The Foundation was established to honour Adam Herold, the youngest player killed in the Humboldt bus accident. Adam, from Montmartre, Sask., was a talented athlete but he was much, much more. He was smart,

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Helping Saskatchewan farmers cope with stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental health. This latest Innovation Challenge aims to address a growing concern within Saskatchewan where calls to the farm stress line in 2018-2019 doubled from the previous year. “Mental health is a concern within every industry but particularly acute in agriculture,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Tina BeaudryMellor said. “Our government

New guidelines for travel regarding coronavirus

As Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is detected in new jurisdictions, Saskatchewan public health is updating recommendations to residents and health care providers related to travel to and from countries with confirmed cases. “The number of countries that have confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow,” Saskatchewan Ministry of Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “While the risk to residents travelling abroad

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Carbon costing review confirms huge loss to farm income APAS analysis shows Saskatchewan farmers will lose 12% of net income to carbon tax by 2022

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Ten years later, reporting impaired driving to police still as important as ever

This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Saskatchewan’s Report Impaired Drivers (RID) program and residents are urged to continue to help make roads safer in the province by reporting suspected impaired drivers to police. “Attitudes are changing in Saskatchewan; more and more people are deciding it’s never okay to drive impaired,” Minister responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “But we know there are still some people who make the poor decision to

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Reid gains beneficial knowledge from school project By Laura Kish thecitizen@sasktel.net

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