Preeceville

Thursday, April 5, 2018 • Volume 87, Number 13

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Successful Jail and Bail fundraiser held for skate board and bike park Page 2

Four Preeceville churches involved in Holy Week services Page 3

Preeceville Bantams win A banner in Major Hockey League

The Preeceville Pats bantam hockey team brought home the A banner in the Major Hockey League on March 25. From left, were; (back row) Camron Secundiak, Colby Wolkowski (coach), Brynn Babiuk, Randi Foster, Grady Wolkowski, Todd Pankratz, Seth Hort, Shae Peterson, Conrad Peterson (coach), Maxwell Mydonick, Jakob Turchinetz, Jillian Tonn, Trever Geistlinger, Jacob Danyluk and Kirby Pankratz, and (front) Matheson Petryshyn, TJ Ebert, Tyler Palchewich, Brett Smith, Christian Acosta and Wyatt Anaka. See the story on Page 7

Endeavour supports daffodil month Nelson Lake ice fishing derby creates tight competition Page 6

Fish in Schools program gaining popularity in Preeceville Page 6

CPR and first aid course held at Sturgis School Page 8

The month of April was declared daffodil month by the Canadian Cancer Society. Volunteers will be busy delivering and selling bright, yellow daffodils to help raise money to support the fight against cancer, according to the cancer web site.

The Endeavour and District Community Club sold out of daffodils quickly in the surrounding area on March 29.

“We feel that selling daffodils is very important as all the funds go directly to the Cancer Society,” said Jeannette Jaques. “For numerous years we have been selling daffodils as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society and we usually sell the daffodils very quickly. We are firm believers in supporting

the Cancer Society,” she said.

Some of the group assembled at the home of Rhonda Cook in Preeceville to sort and deliver the daffodils to organizations and individuals in the area who had purchased daffodils.

The daffodil is the Canadian Cancer Society’s symbol of hope in the fight against cancer. The cheerful blooms are sold every year and mark the beginning of the Society’s annual doorto-door fundraising campaign in April, according to the cancer society website.

Daffodils are flowers symbolizing friendship and are one of the most popular flowers exclusively due to their unmatched beauty.

Daffodils belong to the Continued on Page 2

The arrival of the month of April kicked off daffodil month as declared by the Canadian Cancer Society. The Endeavour and District Community Club sold out of daffodils quickly when they were made available in the surrounding area on March 29. From left, were: Shelby Cook, Rhonda Cook, Gaylene Paligan, Lennette Geistlinger and Jeannette Jaques.

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Preeceville Progress

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Jail and Bail event in Preeceville arrests numerous community individuals for good cause The fun Jail-and-Bail fundraiser for the Preeceville skate board and bike park was a huge success, according to organizers.

The event, held at the Preeceville School on March 29, had members of the Canora and Sturgis RCMP detachment arresting local community members on fun warrants. Cst.

Dallyn Holmstrom and S/Sgt. Kirk Badger took time to volunteer their services to pick up individuals who were nominated by friends and family to be placed in the Preeceville School jail. Individuals arrested had to either raise funds to get out of jail by phoning for donations or choose to pay their bail money out of their own pocket.

Lori Wolowski was handcuffed and arrested for fun during the Jail-and-Bail fundraiser for the Preeceville skate board and bike park. From left, were: Cst. Dallyn Holmstrom. Wolowski and S/Sgt. Kirk Badger.

Monica Dutchak, manager of the Preeceville and District Health Centre found herself in hot water after her staff collected money to have her arrested as part of the Jail-and-Bail fundraiser for the Preeceville skate board and bike park.

From left, were: Staff Sergeant Kirk Badger, Dutchak and Constable Dallyn Holmstrom.

Volunteers and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had fun arresting people during the Jailand-Bail fundraiser for the Preeceville skate board and bike park. From left, were: Kyla Galiz, Kent Seerey, S/Sgt. Kirk Badger, Mayor Garth Harris (who was arrested), Cst. Dallyn Holmstrom and Candace Kuta.

Daffodil a symbol of hope for Cancer Society Continued from Front Page genus Narcissus. Daffodil flowers have a trumpetshaped structure set against a star-shaped background.

Often the trumpet is a contrasting colour from the background.

The name daffodil includes the cluster-flowered yellow jonquils and the white narcissi, as well as the more common trumpetshaped flowers, members of the genus Narcissus.

Daffodils are constantly

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Sturgis Community Hall Door Prizes | Bucket Draws | Silent Auction 6-7pm 7pm 9pm Midnight

Refreshments Supper Catered by Irene’s Dance Live music by James Williams Lunch

Adult - $25 | Students 11 to 18 - $15 | 10 & under - Free Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

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recurring flowers with at least 50 species and many hybrids. Where climate is moderate, daffodils flourish among the first spring buds.

Daffodils often bloom in clusters, according to the flower expert web site.

Mayor Garth Harris was the first one to turn himself into the jail and gave a $500 donation to kick off the fundraiser.

Candace Kuta and Kyla Galiz were the jailers who accepted the bail money and supervised the prisoners.

The school students had the opportunity to put each other into jail during the lunch hour for a small donation.

Mayor Garth Harris, left, was generous to leave a $500 donation towards the Preeceville skate board and bike park. Candace Kuta accepted the donation during the Jail-and-Bail fundraiser.

All daffodils have a corona in the center that looks like a trumpet, and a ring of petals all around. The natural daffodil is a golden yellow colour all over, while the trumpet may often appear in a contrasting colour.

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Cst. Dallyn Holmstrom and S/Sgt. Kirk Badger of the Canora and Sturgis RCMP detachment had fun capturing and arresting individuals for a variety of fun warrants during the Jail-and-Bail fundraiser for the Preeceville skate board and bike park. From left, were: Holmstrom, Troy Rogowski and Badger.

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Preeceville School student authors to have work published Preeceville School students, Eli Kashuba (Grade 9), Claire Giddings (Grade 10), Rowan Prestie (Grade 11) and Britney Vewchar (Grade 12) had their written compositions acknowledged by the Saskatchewan Reading Council.

“Several Grade 9 to Grade 12 students from Preeceville School submitted their writing by the end of January for the chance to be published in the Saskatchewan Young Writers’ Publication,” said Leslea Hanson, teacher.

Hanson heard at the beginning of March that four of the students had been selected to have their writing showcased. Kashuba, Giddings, Prestie and Vewchar can now add published author to their resumes.

Kashuba submitted a poem titled 100 per cent of Me. Giddings submitted a poem titled Even Tide.

Prestie submitted a poem with the title Story of Strength. Vewchar

submitted one poem, I’m Sorry, and an essay Demon Within.

They all credit their teacher Leslea Hanson and her English class for each of their submissions.

“I am so incredibly proud that these students had the courage to share their writing and are being publically recognized for it,” she stated. “It is imperative that young people believe in the power of their voice. Becoming part of a writing community strengthens the belief that their thoughts, experiences, and stories have value,” she stated.

The Saskatchewan Reading Council accepts writing yearly in any language, from PreKindergarten to Grade 12 students. Genres include poetry, short stories, plays and essays.

Each published author will receive a complimentary copy of the Young Saskatchewan Writers’ publication.

Four Preeceville School students were acknowledged in having their written poems and essays published in the Saskatchewan Young Writers’ Publication. Students from left, were: (back row) Claire Giddings and Eli Kashuba, and (front) Rowan Prestie and Britney Vewchar.

Holy week concluded with final sermon in Preeceville The Preeceville and District Ministerial Association sponsored the Holy Week noon hour paper bagged lunch services held March 26-29.

There were a total of four services held at the Preeceville Trinity United Church, stated Rev. Miles Russell, The four clergy participants who gave sermons at different dates were: Pastor Rob Lagrove from the Evangel Tabernacle church; Rev. Russell from the United Church; R e v. B a r b F o r s y t h e f r o m t h e Anglican Church, and Pastor Hein Bertram from the St. John Lutheran Church.

“Each minister reflected on different topics that follow the theme: ‘But who do you say that I am?’

taken from Matthew 16:15,” said Russell.

Each church that participated was responsible for the coffee and dainties for a different day of the service.

Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter. It includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), and Good Friday, and lasts from Palm Sunday until, but not including Easter Sunday as Easter Sunday is the first day of the new season of The Great Fifty Days.

It commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter Sunday, according to the Holy Week website.

Rev. Miles Russell concluded the Holy Week services held at the Trinity United Church in Preeceville from March 26-29.

W. Thomas Molloy becomes province’s 22nd lieutenant governor W. Thomas Molloy was officially installed as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan on March 21.

Molloy swore his oath of office before Chief Justice Robert G. Richards during a ceremony in the L e g i s l a t i v e C h a m b e r, said a release from Intergovernmental Affairs.

He was then proclaimed Lieutenant Governor by Premier Scott Moe. “Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governors have always exemplified service to our people,” Moe said.

“Looking at the impact

of Thomas’ life work to our province, our nation, and more specifically to Indigenous peoples across our country, I am confident he will continue with that tradition.

“On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I offer him my sincere congratulations

and welcome him to this role.”

T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n c e remony was followed by the inspection of a military honour guard by the Lieutenant Governor, a 15-gun salute, fired by 10 Field Regiment of 38 Canadian Brigade Group, as well as a fly by from 15

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Constitution, lieutenant governors are appointed by the federal government for a minimum of five years; however, there is no fixed term of office.

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Progress

Perspective Preeceville Progress

Thursday, April 5, 2018

LOOKING BACK...

A Decade Ago

Former Sturgis resident Kevin Urbanoski, who uses the pen name Kevin Lee, released his second installment – Dark Dragon’s Dawn – of his “Trio Series” of fantasy novels. ***** The Sturgis and Preeceville co-op bonspiel committee, represented by Brian Yates and Howard Bilan, made a $1,250 presentation to Kathy Ritchie, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Preeceville and District Hospital Building Fund. ***** Michael Fialkowski, 23, of Endeavour combined his love of horses and his passion for environmental management by using his team of Suffolk draft horses to do logging work in the bush. ***** Emily Yagelnesky and Taylor Johnson sold green gift basket tickets at the Sturgis CWL-sponsored St. Patrick’s Day whist card party. ***** The Mark Bourassa-led hockey team won the Preeceville men’s Predators four-on-four recreation tournament, which concluded the hockey season. ***** The Preeceville rink skipped by Minnie Zimmer won the Canora women’s bonspiel. Other team members were Delores Orban, Ollie Maskymiw, and Mary Pasiechnik. ***** Taking first place in the Preeceville windup bonspiel was the rink of Ralph Ager, James Bodnar, Lynn Ager and Charlene Bodnar.

The ongoing issues surrounding prairie grain handling never seem to go away In agriculture issues tend to reoccur, many key ones never seeming to come to an end.

The issue of grain handling is certainly one that pops up over and over, with plenty of finger pointing in terms of who is to blame.

D e p e n d i n g o n o n e ’s view of the problem, the solutions offered can be widely different.

But in the end nothing that has been done has seemed to solve the problem, so once more some prairie farmers cannot ship grain.

And while those farmers struggle with the inability to get their grain to market, who to blame becomes

once again an overriding question.

There are really only two players at which to point the blame. There are the grain companies and there are the rail lines.

Grain companies naturally blame the railways for not getting the grain to port.

The grain companies are suggesting grain is not getting to port because the railways are not supplying rail cars that have been ordered.

That is not a new lament.

Rail companies have been accused before of opting to haul other commodities, potash and oil as example, before grain, because they generate greater returns

with those products than they do moving farmers’ grain.

But that may not be the case this time around.

The Canadian Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n A g e n c y audits the railways and looks at how much export grain moves annually. As of December 31, 2017, it reported railways moved 43.2 million tonnes of grain

to port, up 6.9 per cent compared to 2016.

But the issue of grain getting to market too slowly persists.

There are now more people pointing a finger at the grain companies, suggesting they use the supposed rail car shortages as a way to offer farmers lower prices, which of course would push up their returns.

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There are those who use the issue to lament the loss of the Canadian Wheat Board. That card is long out of the deck, but the CWB did provide an over-guiding hand that was supposed to ensure the overall system returned the maximum amount of money to farmers by organizing grain shipments to maximize the shipping capacity of the overall system.

Without a single entity in control, players within the system have the potential to point fingers at one another, to their own benefit, with farmers left holding the bag.

And the issue of course gets kicked to the federal

government to play referee through legislation. That avenue has been gone down before. The feds offer up a hammer through legislation that works for a while until someone figures out how to slip through a loophole.

The latest effort by the federal government is new transportation legislation, claiming that Bill C-49 will offer a mechanism to punish the railways for neglecting grain shipments.

The likelihood of Bill C-49 accomplishing longterm, stable transportation of grain is sadly slight, and farmers will still be left dealing with at least intermittent grain delivery issues.

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Letters to the Editor

Elizabeth May in jail for her beliefs?

I stand with Elizabeth May. She is one of only two MPs with the backbone to face arrest in order to stand up for sustainability of life on Earth now and for our future generations.

Kinder and his buddy Morgan are Texas tycoons and not very nice people. They were executives of Enron who (if you remember) Enron cost their investors $60 billion. They don’t give a sh*t about spilling oil anywhere on the west coast or if it dribbles out of tankers all the way across the Pacific.

Cameco the former crown corporation that runs the university in Saskatoon owes, billions to Canadians in taxes because their profits go offshore. Many of these potash giants have terrible environmental and human rights reputations just as many huge corporations

and their top executives have horrible histories with next to nothing for repercussions, clean up or restoration to compensate for their devastating activities.

These are international corporations in a world market Mecca of free trade zones they created for themselves. They pick and chose governments based on what they can get out of them.

Ask yourself how can these companies dodge environmental responsibilities, dump the liabilities back on the taxpayers and yet maintain such huge support from Liberals and Conservatives?

Our governments are in their pockets, so it’s pretty hard to be subjective when you’re on the payroll. Science, bribery, chemicals, genetic engineering or hollow election promises

cannot fix this.

This system is not working for the people or any other life form that exists on the planet.

Increasing numbers are becoming either military or climate refugees, more and more people are sleeping on the streets and falling through the yawning cracks, like being massacred in the public schools, finding war invading their own homes or just can’t get basic medical care for the sick, elderly or displaced.

We are vulnerable to forces we feel we cannot resist because of the endless drum beat that the economy, wealth and profits is the answer to everything. What about the Earth’s ability to provide the necessities of life? What about freedom from debt slavery and our shrinking ability to feed our families healthy food?

Why are we bending over backwards to

get these corporations into our country? In Saskatchewan the fresh water now goes to industry. The newly minted Saskatchewan Water Security Agency SWSA now issues water rights licences. That is the right to our fresh water that supersedes human rights to that same limited water. Brad Wall did that in a little slight of hand when he changed the Sask.

Watershed Authority to the SWSA. We need conscientious, patriotic, courageous leadership with vision and we only have a hugely flawed democratic system to get us there.

We need way more Elizabeth Mays spread across the country and the world in every aspect of governance.

Greg Chatterson Fort San

How does oil get from Azerbaijan to Canada?

Our son, Spencer, 11, and I have recently taken up a game. Basically, I name a country, and he finds it on the globe.

This was inspired by his favourite TV show, Young Sheldon (spinoff from The Big Bang Theory).

In it, young Sheldon recently pointed out that South America and Africa fit together like puzzle pieces.

That fascinated Spencer, and now I’m trying to drill some geography into him.

I think the next country I will ask him to find is Azerbaijan. I was saving that for way down the line, as a bonus-round sort of item. But in this case, it’s time-appropriate.

That’s because on March 26, Azerbaijan jumped out at me like a sore thumb from a story in the Calgary Herald.

It pointed out that in 2017, Canada imported on average 670,000 barrels of oil per day. About half came

from the United States, and the rest came from Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Norway, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Angola, Russia, Columbia, Kazakhstan, Oman, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, and finally, Trinidad and Tobago.

If you know anything about history, you will know that the temptation to capture the oilfields of Baku, Azerbaijan, led to Adolf Hitler’s downfall. To take, and keep, Baku and its oil, he needed to take a little place called Stalingrad.

It was there, in the greatest battle in the history of mankind, that the Second World War was turned. Azerbaijan’s oil, in other words, is important to the extreme.

Azerbaijan is interesting in that it is on a coast, but not an oceanic coast. It’s on the Caspian Sea, which means it can send product by ship to Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran. Most, if not all, don’t really need

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News, and grew up near Hyas.

He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net

to buy oil from anyone else.

So how does oil get from Azerbaijan to Canada?

It starts with pipelines.

There are three pipeline options to reach tidewater. One is to go through Russia to Novorossiysk, on the Black Sea. The second, and shortest, goes through Georgia to Supsa, also on the Black Sea. The third passes through Georgia, then Turkey to Ceyhan, at the very northeast corner of the Mediterranean Sea. For two of these options, tankers would load in the Black Sea, pass through the Turkish Straits, the Bosporus and Dardanelles. In doing so,

it would pass Istanbul, a city that makes Vancouver and the lower mainland look like a village.

The tanker would then pass through the Aegean Sea; a more rock-strewn body of water would be hard to find.

It’s substantially bigger, and rockier, than anything on Canada’s West Coast.

Alternatively, the tanker would originate in the Mediterranean. A quick glance on Google Maps shows no less than five major oil tanker loading facilities along the Turkish coast in that area.

From whichever port these tankers would originate,

they would then cross the Mediterranean, through the Strait of Gibraltar, and cross the North Atlantic Ocean.

That ocean is not always known for being pleasant in winter.

On our side of the pond, it would either enter the Bay of Fundy and go to the Irving Refinery at St. John, New Brunswick, or head into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and up the St. Lawrence River.

There it would either dock at Quebec City or Montreal and discharge its cargo. I suppose if the tanker was small enough, it could traverse the St. Lawrence Seaway and service any of the numerous refineries on the Great Lakes, particularly on the American side, but that might be a stretch.

Don’t even get me started on how oil from Kazakhstan would get to Canada. It’s in the centre of Asia.

My point is that Eastern Canada sources its oil from

places like Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. That oil takes a long journey past plenty of shorelines and crossing an occasionally treacherous ocean. But Canadians, in our infinite wisdom, could not see fit to build the Energy East Pipeline. That pipeline, all underground, never crossing an ocean, never passing rocky shores, entirely within our borders, was seen as the end of the world.

And similarly, the Left Coast seems to think the K i n d e r M o rg a n Tr a n s Mountain Expansion Pipeline will also be the end of the world.

Perhaps the people of the Lower Mainland in British Columbia should spend some time on Google Earth and take a look at how much tanker facilities and traffic exist around Turkey, or in the Persian Gulf. The world has not ended there, and it’s highly doubtful it will here, either.

Financial literacy coming to Saskatchewan classrooms Gordon Wyant, Deputy Premier and Education Minister, announced on March 27 that writing is set to begin in April for new financial literacy courses.

These courses will soon be available to help ensure Saskatchewan students are prepared for a successful future, said a release from the department of Education.

In response to requests from the education sector and industry stakeholders, including the Saskatchewan School Boards Association and the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, new financial literacy curricula are being developed for Grade 11 and 12 students. Grades 7 to 9 teachers will also be able to introduce their students to financial literacy topics by using modules from these curricula in middle level Practical and Applied Arts courses.

“The ability to manage personal finances is an essential skill in our daily lives,” Wyant said. “We want our students to be prepared for their futures, and that’s why it’s so important to engage students in financial literacy.”

“Financial literacy is critical for personal and business success and as such, the Saskatchewan Chamber has long been advocating for specific classes on this subject,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Therefore we very much applaud the work of the Ministry of Education and this announcement.

“We believe Saskatchewan will soon be graduating a much more financially literate young person which is a very positive move for our economy, our students and our communities overall,” McLellan said.

Curricula are written by ministry consultants along with teachers who apply and are selected by the Ministry of Education in consultation with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.

Curriculum development and implementation is approximately a two-year process, during which the writing team consults with industry experts to incorporate industry standard learnings. “ O u r m e m b e r s , t h e p r o v i n c e ’s 2 8 school boards, have adopted recent resolutions in support of developing a personal finance class for high school students and of implementing a provincial strategy to address financial literacy for all students,” said Dr. Shawn Davidson, president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

“Increased focus on financial literacy has also been a theme commonly identified by

students in scholarship essays we have received and student panels we have hosted in recent years.”

During the 2016-17 school year, Lisa Lambert, Legislative secretary, met with education sector stakeholders throughout the province to obtain feedback regarding curriculum renewal, the release said. As a result of her consultation, the Ministry of Education restarted curriculum renewal processes for a number of areas.

In the fall of 2017, a Practical and Applied Arts reference committee was formed to provide direction and later recommended that financial literacy courses be developed.

The financial literacy courses are expected to be ready for piloting in the 2018-19 school year with full implementation as early as September 2019.

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Shane Nelson deemed top fisherman at Nelson Lake derby Shane Nelson of Preeceville won the award for the biggest fish caught at the Nelson Lake ice fishing derby on March 24.

The Endeavour Eagles club sponsored the secondtime derby.

“There were 51 fishermen with five northern pike caught during the derby,” said Evan Steppan, organizer. “The weather was not bad even though the wind was pretty cold but fishermen enjoyed the derby.

“This was the second year we sponsored the event and we will continue this as a yearly family event,” he said.

Shane Nelson caught the largest fish that measured 21 and 5/8 inches and it was also the first fish caught.

Brant Barber caught t h e s e c o n d - l a rg e s t f i s h which measured 21 and 3/8 inches. Tyler Murrison won third for his fish that measured 20 and 3/8 inches.

Chris Halkyard won the smallest fish that measured 19 and 1/8 inches.

Colby Nieckar was the winner of the chainsaw draw.

Gary Jakubowski, right, presented Shane Nelson with the award for the largest fish caught at the Nelson Lake ice fishing derby on March 24. The northern pike measured 21 and 5/8 inches.

Brant Barber received the second place prize for the second biggest fish.

Tyler Murrison caught the third-largest fish.

C h r i s H a l k ya rd wo n the smallest fish prize at the Nelson Lake ice fishing derby.

Children who all received prizes from left, were: Paje Reynolds, Pe y t o n L i s o w a y, Emerson Strykowski, C l a i re M a s ko , B l a ke Descalchuk, Brody Descalchuk and Sarah Masko.

Fish in Schools program catching on in Preeceville

On March 28, members of the Preeceville Wildlife Club had a tour and update on the rainbow trout being raised on March 28 at the Preeceville School. From left, were: Tony Steciuk, Eugene Panasiewich, Colin Masko, Owen Myer, Kelly Maupin, Bill Dodge, Shane Nelson, Mark Tonn, Alex Nagy, Allan Bodnar, Gerald Ignatiuk and Norman Johnson.

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The Preeceville School has created a lot of excitement within the school and community with the hatching and raising of rainbow trout.

The school is participating in the program for the second year. The eggs were picked up at the end of January and all hatched out by February 5, said Bill Dodge, teacher.

“The Fish in Schools program has allowed staff, students and interested community members to have a hands-on experience and learn about the 100 rainbow trout fish eggs,” said Heather Gawrelitza, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), Preeceville branch,

representative.

“The students will have the opportunity to learn about and understand the different cycles a fish goes through,” said Dodge.

The value of resources that the SWF w ill sup ply to the students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 is significant.

“Students will have a real hands-on experience in learning about fish and will have the satisfaction of seeing the fish released into Lady Lake after they have reached the five- centimetre stage,” he said.

Dodge gave a handson tour to members of the Preeceville branch of the S a s k a t c h e w a n Wi l d l i f e Federation on March 28.

He discussed the stages and process to date on the fish.

It has been a great year with almost a 100 per cent

success rate to this point.

Something unusual this year is a pair of fish that never separated. The conjoined twins are very rare.

The fish are attached at the stomach and have survived to date, said Dodge.

The fish will be released into Lady Lake when they reach the two to two-anda-half inch fingerling stage.

The branch members act as liaisons between the school and the provincial Fish in Schools program co-ordinator out of the SWF central office, Gawrelitza said.

The local branch sponsors the program and is responsible for getting the equipment set up in the school, assisting with maintenance of the equipment, delivering the eggs to the school and assisting with the releasing of the fish.

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The Preeceville School is currently participating in the Fish in Schools program and is raising 100 rainbow trout.

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SPORTS

Preeceville bantams bring home A banner The Preeceville Pats bantam hockey team brought home the A banner when they defeated Moosomin on March 25.

The first game of the final series was held in Preeceville on March 18.

The Preeceville team defeated Moosomin with

a final score of 4-2.

Scoring for Preeceville were Trever Geistlinger, Maxwell Mydonick, Camron Secundiak and

Todd Pankratz. Assists were

by TJ Ebert, Shae Peterson, Jacob Danyluk and Grady Wolkowski.

The final game, held

in Moosomin on March 25, ended in a 4-2 win for the Pats. Scoring for Preeceville were Jacob Danyluk (two goals),

Shae Peterson and Grady Wolkowski. Assist were by Maxwell Mydonick, Seth Hort, Brynn Babiuk and Camron Secundiak.

Preeceville peewees face tough loss The Preeceville Pats peewee hockey team faced a tough defeat when it lost to Indian Head for

the provincial title on March 25 in Preeceville.

The first game of the provincial title match-up

was held in Indian Head on March 23 with a 2-2 tie. Scoring for Preeceville were Kaiden

Masley and Chaz Jaeb.

Assists were by Zachary Sorgen and Kimmuel Albarracin.

The second game held in Preeceville ended in a 4-2 loss for the Pats.

Scoring for Preeceville

were Kimmuel Albarracin and Chaz Jaeb. Kaiden Masley made the only assist.

The Preeceville Pats peewee hockey team f a c e d a d eva s t a t i n g setback when the provincial title slipped away with a loss ag a i n s t I n d i a n h e a d on March 25. From left, were: (back row) Derek Ryczak, Nathan Maier, Dwight Sorgen and Wes Jaeb (coaches); ( m i dd l e ) C h a z Ja e b , Nathan Anaka, Carson Ebert, Hudsyn Nelson, Spencer Leech, Zander Purdy, Archer Franklin, Kimmuel Albarracin, Zachary Sorgen, Bryker S m i t h , Ta t e B a y e r , Kaiden Masley and Isaiah Maier, and (front) Skylar Ryczak and Brady Kashuba.

Preeceville foursome takes first place in Canora Mixed Bonspiel The Perry Pasiechnik rink of Preeceville won the three-day Canora Mixed Bonspiel,which wrapped up on March 29 at the Canora Curling Club.

The winning team was made up of Pasiechnik

(skip), Laura Pasiechnik (third), Darryl Hanson (second), and Agnes Dubelt (lead).

The mixed bonspiel was the final curling event of the season at the Canora Curling Club, and was

played using a Brandon Draw points scoring system.

Each team played three games, and the Pasiechnik rink finished at the top of the points standings after play was completed.

The other seven rinks that

Agnes Dubelt of Preeceville released a rock during the final day of the Canora Mixed Bonspiel on March 29.

competed in the bonspiel were: Sean Kolodziejski, Darryl Stevenson, Kelly

Beblow, Bob Kolodziejski, Vern Schick, Lawrence Everett and John Zbitniff.

All teams were from Canora unless otherwise indicated.

The Perry Pasiechnik rink won the Canora Mixed Bonspiel, which took place from March 27-29 at the Canora Curling Club. From left, are: Pasiechnik (skip), Laura Pasiechnik (third), Darryl Hanson (second), and Agnes Dubelt (lead).

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CPR and first aid course offered for Sturgis students The Sturgis School Grade 12 class participated in a CPR and first aid refresher course sponsored by Canora Ambulance on March 26-27.

“The program enhances prevention and helps students become more confident in any case scenario,” said Sherry Joanette, instructor.

The program offering a refresher course on life-saving techniques and proper training was made available to the Sturgis Grade 12 graduating class and to the student volunteers from the Sturgis Fire Department.

Taught by Joanette, the program was sponsored by the Canora Ambulance.

“We like to offer this course to the Grade 10 class

and then again in Grade 12,” she said. “The Grade 12 refresher course is to help re-certify the students so they have the course when they go looking for a job.”

The lessons on first aid included emergency scene management, shock, unconsciousness and fainting, a conscious adult who is choking, severe bleeding and medical conditions including asthma, allergies, convulsions and diabetes, upper limb, bone and joint injuries, rescue carries, burns and poisons and bites and stings.

The CPR portion included topics on unconscious choking, cardiovascular emergencies in adults, and child and infant resuscitation.

Sturgis students who participated in the CPR and first aid course at Sturgis recently, from left, were: (back row) Tyler Antoniuk, Cole Kowalchuk. Jorden Kardynal, Arlee German and Quentin Prekaski; (middle) Lyka Puyos, Peyton Secundiak, Serra Hort, Kaeleigh Folk, Jamie Messenger and Roberta Kaytor, and (front) Zanthany Olson, Bo Babiuk, Jake Huska and Keilan Dredge.

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Zanthany Olson, left, put the finishing touches to a sling on Tyler Antoniuk.

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SWF launches new Adopt-an-Acre initiative

Large icicle discovered in Preeceville

J a c k s o n Strykowski of Preeceville found a n i c i cl e t a l l e r than himself on March 23.

Native prairie and parkland are among the fastest disappearing wildlife habitats on the planet, and the rate of habitat loss is at an all-time high.

“Not only does this deprive wildlife of the essentials for survival, but takes away the opportunity for people like us to enjoy all the natural wonder our p r o v i n c e h a s t o o ff e r, ” said a release from the S a s k a t c h e w a n Wi l d l i f e Federation (SWF).

“That is why the SWF is proud to announce our new Adopt an Acre initiative, which aims to secure 100,000 acres of habitat land for Saskatchewan’s wildlife by 2028,” the release said.

“One hundred per cent of donations to Adopt an Acre will stay in Saskatchewan, and go

directly toward habitat securement for wildlife in Saskatchewan, with dollars being matched by additional funding through t h e F i s h a n d Wi l d l i f e Development Fund,” said Darren Newberry, habitat co-ordinator.

“For $50 per acre a year, people like you can p a v e t h e w a y, ” i t s a i d .

“You can choose to adopt o n e a c r e f o r n o w, o n e acre for numerous years, or several acres over numerous years — it’s all up to you! People who contribute to this initiative will receive a charitable tax receipt, certificate of adoption, copy of the annual habitat report, and have your name listed in Outdoor Canada West.”

“We’re proud to offer the people of Saskatchewan the opportunity to give

back locally in a way that has a true impact with an initiative that will not only provide habitat for wildlife, but will offer health, wellness and quality of life benefits for the people of our province,” said Heath Dreger, SWF President.

Even at this early stage, more than 300 acres have been adopted, the release said. “If you are interested in learning more about S W F ’s A d o p t - a n - A c r e initiative, visit our website at www.swf.sk.ca for perks of adoption and to download an adoption form.”

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Leko’s Conservation Corner We often concentrate on our most popular species of fish, wildlife and plant in these columns.

In Saskatchewan, there are 67 fish species, 414 bird species and 91 mammal species. I am not even touching amphibian, reptile or plant and fungi species.

Today, I am going to tell you about some of the most vulnerable species in Saskatchewan.

Despite many programs focused on maintaining and enhancing wildlife populations, some species have been threatened with extinction and require special attention to help ensure their survival.

Why are different species endangered and how do they become endangered?

Well, there is no one specific answer. Each species is part of an ecosystem. Ecosystems consist of a variety of complex interactions that ultimately determine our wildlife populations. The integrity of ecosystems is sometimes threatened and altered by habitat loss, pollution, over-exploitation, disease, human/wildlife conflict and a few others.

Species at risk are defined and managed by separate categories.

Vulnerable: Species of special concern because of low or declining numbers, but not endangered or threatened, such as the wolverine.

Threatened: Species likely to become endangered if the factors leading to its endangerment are

LINDSEY LEKO not reversed, such as the ferruginous hawk.

Endangered: Species threatened with imminent extirpation or extinction, such as the sage grouse.

Extirpated: Species no longer found in Saskatchewan, such as the greater prairie chicken.

Extinct: Species that no longer exist, such as the passenger pigeon.

In Saskatchewan, we have a variety of species that belong in one of the five categories above. I will lightly touch on some of these species found in Saskatchewan.

Greater sage grouse: The greater sage grouse is Saskatchewan’s largest upland bird. They are protected and there has not been a hunting season for sage grouse since the 1930s.

I had the pleasure of watching these birds back in the early 90s as part of a field trip. Their mating display and plumage during this event are spectacular.

Of all species in Saskatchewan, the greater sage grouse is probably the most at risk. There is a very small population

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Saskatchewan’s diverse species at risk of these birds found in the very southwest part of the province bordering Montana and Alberta.

Recent estimates put the population at less than 100.

Loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation are the major factors accounting for their low numbers.

Members of this grouse species are low fliers and commonly run into barbed wire fences and other obstacles that are difficult to see and that often result in the bird’s death. In addition, the mixed grassland habitat areas rich with sagebrush are becoming rare. Sagebrush provides a constant food source and cover for these birds.

Greater prairie chicken: I have heard many hunters claim that they are hunting prairie chickens.

Much like the pickerel, the use of prairie chickens is slang for sharp-tail grouse.

To be truthful, the greater prairie chicken no longer exists in Saskatchewan and can only be found in the southern part of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.

There used to be large numbers of greater prairie chickens in Saskatchewan, but they have not been seen in Canada for over 20 years.

The most significant factor to their demise was the loss of habitat caused by agriculture and urban growth. Hunting also was a major contributing factor with huge limits and a commercial market in other countries.

Bigmouth buffalo fish:

Bigmouth buffalo are a stout, deep-bodied fish, with large olive/bronze scales, and a yellow and white belly.

Bigmouth buffalo typically measure 25 to 50 cm in length and weigh between two and five kilograms, but can be in excess of 80 cm and 15 kg.

They have large mouths and lack the fleshy lips common to other suckers.

Although often confused with non-native common carp, these fish can be readily distinguished from the common carp by the absence of whisker-like barbels surrounding the mouth. In Saskatchewan, bigmouth buffalo only occur in the Qu’Appelle river system.

Bigmouth buffalo prefer warm, turbid, highly eutrophic waters, and occupy warm shallow protected bays in the spring and s u m m e r. T h e c o n s t r u c tion of water management structures is thought to have had a major negative effect on their natural spawning areas.

Swift fox: The swift fox is found in the southwest part of Saskatchewan. It is smaller than the red fox and is about the size of a house cat. It is brown in colour with a black spot on each side of its snout and a black tip on the tail.

Swift fox like a sparsely vegetated short and mixedgrass prairie habitat where visibility and mobility are unimpeded. They are most active during evenings and night and can be seen sunning themselves near the den on sunny days.

One unusual fact is that the swift fox does not like wind and will not normally be out and about during windy days. They are very fast and like to eat small rodents, birds and insects. Because of their small size, animals such as coyotes, large hawks and owls are natural predators to the swift fox, but the real threat is destruction of habitat and non-target poisoning by people.

Loggerhead shrike: Also known as the butcher bird, this is a threatened species in Saskatchewan.

This unique bird may look innocent enough, but it is truly a predator to many species. Even though this small bird does not have large strong talons like a raptor, it still has the ability to hunt frogs, insects, mice, snakes, other small birds and voles.

Once it catches the prey, it then hovers and impales its prey on a barbed wire fence or hawthorn tree. This act stores food and may even be a mating display action aimed at attracting a mate.

(I only needed to produce chocolate and fresh fruit to attain the desires of my wife.)

Biologists are unsure why this bird’s population and range are decreasing.

However, habitat loss and degradation are likely the main reasons. Agricultural practices that result in loss of grasslands, shrubs, and natural sloughs, and pesticide contamination are detrimental activities on both the breeding and wintering grounds.

Also, as shrikes commonly hunt and nest in shelterbelts along roadsides, they are prone to collisions with vehicles.

These are only a few of my favourite species that are threatened in Saskatchewan. As usual, if you have any questions you want answered or any topics that you would like me to cover in a column, simply drop me a line and I will do my best.

As well, if you encounter a dead specimen of a rare species, there is a home for it. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum collects specimens for research in order to record o u r p r o v i n c e ’s n a t u r a l history. Your discovery can become part of the museum’s collection and a valuable resource for scientists around the world.

So, if you find any of the species identified, be it an animal, fish or bird, email the curator at ray. poulin@gov.sk.ca or call 306-787-2801.

Until next time . . . remember that use of two rods is only allowed for ice fishing.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Ministry of Environment conservation officer Lindsey Leko has spent m o re t h a n 2 6 y e a r s a s a conservation officer in Saskatchewan. For many years, Officer Leko contributed a column to local papers on a variety of issues related to hunting, fishing, and other resource-related issues. If you have questions, please contact lindsey.leko@gov. sk.ca.)

Valuable tips to consider before purchasing travel insurance If you are planning a trip and thinking about purchasing travel insurance, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) wants you to understand the coverage before you pay for it.

“We’ve all heard the horror stories of people who went away on

vacation, something happened and they thought they had medical coverage, but didn’t,” said Ian McIntosh, insurance and real estate director. “We want to make sure people understand their coverage before they get on the plane.”

Here are some tips to consider when purchasing

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travel insurance: • Purchase the coverage you need. Make sure you know what types of coverage you want. There are different coverage options available and not all of them may be suitable for your needs. Carefully read the policy to understand what you are agreeing to.

• Understand the exclusions and pre-existing conditions clauses. You are required to fill out an application when applying for coverage. It is your obligation to provide the insurer with an accurate response to the questions.

If you have questions about the application, contact your insurance agent

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The Village of Stenen Council wishes to announce that Adeline Watson has graciously accepted the vacated position of councilor. She was appointed by proclamation.

The Village Council wishes to thank Adeline for giving of her time and welcome her into her new position. Adeline will be installed at the next council meeting.

Acting on behalf of the sitting Council Brian Adamiak Village of Stenen Administrator

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o r i n s u r e r. I f y o u h a v e questions about your medical history, contact your doctor. If you fail to provide the health and medical information requested or provide inaccurate information, your future claim may be denied.

• Read your policy. Even though insurance policies and documents may be lengthy and complex, make sure you take the time to read these documents so you know what type of coverage you have and what types of exclusions may apply. If you have questions, ask the provider before you purchase the insurance.

• Understand the claims process. Before you purchase insurance make sure you understand the claims process, what is required and who to contact.

Knowing the process

before a situation arises can prevent unnecessary stress, said a release from Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority. If your claim was denied by your insurance provider, call it and try and resolve the issue.

If you are still not satisfied with the response, contact the OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance in the case of health claims, or the General Insurance Ombudservice in the case of property claims. These organizations provide independent complaint resolution and information services for the insurance industry. Time restrictions might apply, so make sure to ask the OmbudService about limitation periods.

For more information about travel insurance, visit http://www.fcaa.gov. sk.ca/travelinsurance.

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Dealing with cabin fever in a variety of situations

By Kaare Askildt The official definition of cabin fever, as per Google, is being stuck indoors for a prolonged period of time during the winter months.

I can identify with that, b u t I d o n ’t t h i n k c a b i n fever is the correct description. I think it should be called white hysteria, or winter craziness, or loony bin material.

The idea is to be active during the winter through various activities, including walking, skiing, skating and tobogganing. That way it only comes down to the winter blues.

However, during my research I found many other types of cabin fever.

For example, making an Atlantic crossing during the summer on a freighter / passenger ship combination, and your cabin is in the bow below the water line. Its too miserable to be on deck, so you spend the whole time in the cabin, causing a nautical version of cabin fever.

This happened to a young lady, and when the

vessel started fighting a summer storm, she got violently seasick. It was hot and humid, so she had removed all her clothes and stretched out on her bunk, closing her eyes trying to will the seasickness away.

It didn’t work, she felt like she was about to upchuck, so she ran out of her cabin, down the corridor towards the bathroom, where she collided with an older gentleman also suffering from seasickness.

She realized she didn’t have a stitch of clothing on. Horrified, she let out a shriek and tried to cover herself with her hands. Her fellow sufferer looked at her sadly, “Don’t let it bother you miss,” he moaned miserably, “I’ll never live to tell anyone.”

Another type of cabin fever occurs from time to time in an aircraft.

Ole was flying from Vancouver to Winnipeg.

By the time they took off, there had already been a 45-minute delay while the plane with all the

passengers aboard was on the tarmac waiting to proceed to the runway, and everybody was getting antsy.

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot announced over the loudspeakers that he would have to make an unscheduled stop in Calgary, but he gave no reason for the unscheduled stop.

Upon pulling up to the Calgary terminal, the flight attendant announced that it would be another 45-minu t e d e l a y, a n d a d v i s e d the passengers to get off the aircraft, and that they would have to re-board in 30 minutes.

Everybody got off the plane except one gentleman who was blind. Ole noticed him as he walked by and could tell that he had flown before because his seeing eye dog lay quietly underneath the seat in front of him. Ole could also tell that the gentleman knew the pilot, because the pilot approached him and called him by name.

“Sven,” said the pilot, “we’re in Calgary for almost an hour, would you

like to get off and stretch your legs?”

“No thanks,” said Sven, “but maybe my dog would like to stretch his legs.

Would you mind taking him for me please?”

“No problem,” said the pilot, put on his sunglasses, grabbed the lead bar and started walking.

Ole was walking behind the pilot with the dog.

When the other passengers at the gate saw the pilot wearing sunglasses while walking off the plane led by a seeing eye dog, a hush fell over them as all conversation stopped. Then the passengers scattered and ran around trying not only to change flights, but also trying to change airlines.

Another example of cabin fever took place in the air, well, on the ground actually.

Just as the crowded SAS flight was sitting by the beginning of the runway warming up the engines, the peace was shattered by a six-year-old boy, picking that moment to throw a

wild temper tantrum. His frustrated and embarrassed mother tried her best to calm him down, but to no avail.

The boy continued to scream furiously while kicking all the seats around him. Suddenly, from the first-class section, an older gentleman wearing the uniform of an air force general was seen slowly walking down the aisle with a disarming smile on his face.

He gestured to the mother with his hand for her to be calm. Then the white haired, soft-spoken general pointed to the left side of his tunic. While leaning down toward the boy, he whispered something in the boy’s ear.

Right away the boy calmed down, grabbed his mother’s hand and fastened his seat belt. The general stood back up, and all the passengers burst out in spontaneous applause. As the general slowly made his way back to his seat, one of the cabin crew touched his sleeve and quietly asked,

“Excuse me general, but may I ask what magic words you said to that little boy?”

“I showed him my pilot’s wings and battle ribbons,” confided the general with a gentle smile, “and explained to him that the wings and all those decorations entitle me to throw one passenger out of any of the plane’s doors on any flight I choose.”

Lena was teaching her cute little three-year-old daughter Kari the Lord’s Prayer. They had been working on it every night for a couple of weeks. Kari would repeat the Lord’s Prayer line for line after her mother.

One night, Kari beamed at her mother and said she was ready to solo. After making sure that little Kari was ready, Lena smiled at her and told her to go ahead. Kari carefully enunciated each word until she got to the last part.

“And lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us some email, Amen.”

Groups and organizations receive more than $2 million in charitable gaming grants The latest quarterly payment of charitable gaming grants by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has provided more than $2 million to more than 800 groups and organizations across the province.

Included is $8,413 that is being received by organizations in six district communities.

Canora is to receive a total of $3,962 of which $298 goes to Canora Golf and Country Club, and $3,664 is going to Canora Minor Hockey; Kamsack is to receive a total of $952, of which $45 goes to K.K. Fundraising Organization, and $907 to the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; Pelly receives $1,164, of which all goes to the Pelly Happy Hearts Club; Preeceville, $140,

all of which goes to the Preeceville Curling Inc.; Sturgis, $1,555, of which $266 goes to the Sturgis Station House Museum, $1,104 to the Sturgis Community Bingo and $184 goes to the Father Novak Council of the Knights of Columbus; Togo receives $641, all of which goes to Togo Silver Thread Drop In. “Groups and organizations that raise funds through charitable gaming activities receive additional dollars through the charitable gaming grant program,” Gene Makowsky, Minister Responsible for SLGA, said. “Our government is pleased to be able to help support service clubs, volunteer first responders, senior and youth groups and so many other important organizations focused on

helping their communities.”

Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: Moose Jaw and surrounding area received $117,971; Yorkton and surrounding area received $100,377; Melfort and surrounding area received $80,884; Estevan/Weyburn and surrounding area received $48,567; and North Battleford and surrounding area received $43,789.

The quarterly grants are based on a percentage of net proceeds raised through licensed charitable gaming activities, such as bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, and Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events.

Charitable gaming reports submitted by groups are used

by SLGA to automatically calculate grants.

Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship fund for post-secondary students reaches $11 million So far this year, nearly 21,500 students have received the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, totalling $11 million from the Government of Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship reduces tuition for students entering post-secondary programs in Saskatchewan, said a release from Advanced Education. It provides $500

per year to a lifetime maximum of $2,000 to all Grade 12 graduates since 2012.

“The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship is an example of our government’s commitment to the future of our students and our province,” said Tina BeaudryMellor, Advanced Education Minister. “This scholarship is helping ensure thousands of students have access to

affordable post-secondary education in our province.”

More students are receiving the scholarship now than there were at this time last year, the release said. Since this program began in 2012, nearly 90,000 scholarships worth approximately $43.9 million have been awarded to support more than 40,000 students. Additionally, close to 8,800 students have received

the maximum $2,000 in this scholarship.

Students are eligible for the scholarship if they have: successfully graduated from Grade 12 in Saskatchewan, including Adult Basic Education and General Educational Development (GED) on or after January 1, 2012, and are enrolled at a Saskatchewan postsecondary institution in a

program that is recognized for Canada-Saskatchewan student loans (certificate, diploma, and degree programs) or an apprenticeship program with an April 1, 2012 or later start date.

Eligible post-secondary institutions apply for the scholarship on behalf of students. Students have up to 10 years after high school graduation to use the benefit.

Over the past 10 years, the province has invested close to $8.4 billion in post-secondary education and student supports. This includes the Graduate Retention Program which provides income tax credits of up to $20,000 for graduates who live and work in Saskatchewan.

More information on the scholarship is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/sas.

Emerald ash borer designated as insect pest As part of its plan to address forest insect and disease threats, the Government of Saskatchewan has listed the emerald ash borer as a designated insect pest, a key step in addressing this threat to the province’s forests.

The insect, originally from Asia and deadly to all species of ash tree, was detected in Winnipeg in

December, marking the furthest west it has been found so far. The emerald ash borer has not yet been found in Saskatchewan.

In addition to designating the insect, the Ministry of Environment has been authorized to take necessary regulatory and control measures on all lands south of the 55th parallel, which

runs just south of La Ronge.

A key step is to prohibit transportation of firewood and wood products into Saskatchewan from infested areas.

“The emerald ash borer has been on Saskatchewan’s radar for at least a decade, as part of our provincial insect and disease strategy,” said Dustin Duncan, Environment

Minister. “Officially designating the insect, and any lands that could potentially harbour it, gives us important legal tools to stop its spread into Saskatchewan.”

Ash trees grow naturally in some areas in the eastern part of Saskatchewan’s provincial forest. Ash is also a popular shade tree, forming a major part of the urban

forest in many cities and towns.

“The emerald ash borer, like other forest insect threats, is spread primarily by people transporting wood,” Duncan said. “By not bringing potential ly infested wood into Saskatchewan, everyone can help keep forest pests out of our province.”

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Saskatchewan forestry sector exceeds $1 billion in sales for 2017 Saskatchewan’s forestry industry is emerging as one of the province’s strongest growth sectors, generating sales of nearly $1.2 billion in 2017, which is a 21 per cent increase over the previous year, with the highest value of forestry product

sales in over a decade.

Prices for all forest products were very strong in 2017, reaching their highest levels since 2005, said a release from Energy and Resources. Prices are forecast to remain high over the next several years, largely

due to strong demand from major export markets.

“Forestry is one of northern Saskatchewan’s largest industries, second only to mining,” said Bronwyn Eyre, Minister of Energy and Resources. “There are emerging opportunities in

this sector for further expansion and increased employment, thanks to favourable conditions for continued development in terms of productivity and export markets.”

Seven of Saskatchewan’s 10 large primary forest

products facilities are currently operating, producing lumber, pulp and panels, and more than 170 smaller businesses are producing a variety of primary and secondary forest products.

The sector supports a total of more than 8,400

jobs, approximately 30 per cent of which are held by Indigenous people. Full development of the sector has the potential to generate more than $2 billion annually in forest products sales and support a total of more than 13,000 jobs.

Agreement of $388 million being invested in Saskatchewan agriculture Canada’s hard-working farmers and food processors are the foundation of the economy and continue to see a growing global demand for their world-class products.

Federal, provincial and territorial governments are working together to give farmers and food processors the support they need to meet these demands, said a release from the provincial department of Agriculture.

On March 28, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) program details for the agricultural sector in Saskatchewan, the release said. The Canadian

Agricultural Partnership is a $3 billion, five-year investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to help Canada’s agricultural sector innovate, grow and prosper.

The Canadian Agriculture Partnership agreement will see $388 million invested in strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan over the next five years. The agreement between Canada and Saskatchewan provides for priority programming to support the provincial agriculture sector.

“The Canadian Agricultural Partnership will help the sector in Saskatchewan continue to

innovate, grow and prosper,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “We are committed to expanding business opportunities for our Canadian producers, ranchers and processors, and strengthening the middle class while helping the agricultural sector reach its full potential.”

“This joint investment supports continued growth and profitability for Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry,” said Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister. “The programs, services and investments supported by the agreement are responsive to the needs

of Saskatchewan’s industry now and in the future.”

The agreement is effective April 1, 2018, and replaces the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) framework. The federal government contributes 60 per cent and the province funds 40 per cent of each dollar spent.

The Saskatchewan costshared program suite will make investments in strategic initiatives to drive outcomes in six priority areas over the next five years.

•Science, Research and Innovation: $191.5 million investment to build on Saskatchewan’s competitive advantages by advancing science and research

capacity.

•Environment and Climate Change: $70.5 million to support the long-term resiliency and sustainability of the sector.

•Risk Management: $48 million to support the sustainability of the sector by anticipating, mitigating and responding to risks.

• Va l u e - A d d e d Agriculture: $30 million to support growth in the valueadded and agri-food processing sector.

•Public Trust: $8.5 million to support public trust initiatives.

•Trade and Market Development: $7.5 million to assist industry in expanding

domestic and international trade opportunities.

Additional investments of $32 million will be allocated to activities delivered by the federal government on behalf of the province.

The partnership includes a complete and effective suite of business risk-management programs to help farmers manage risks that threaten the viability of their farm, the release said.

For more information on CAP programs and application details, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/CAP or visit www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-us/ key-departmental-initiatives/ canadian-agricultural-partnership.

Provincial RxFiles moves to U of S College of Pharmacy and Nutrition An internationally recognized program to as sist doctors and pharmacists in deciding which drugs to prescribe is moving to the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).

RxFiles Academic Detailing Program has joined the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the U of S, said a release from the University. The

program provides objective and unbiased comparative drug information to doctors and pharmacists through reference materials and in-person training.

“I’m very excited to have RxFiles, which has an international reputation, join the college and the university,” said Kishor Wasan, dean of the College of Pharmacy and

Nutrition.

RxFiles was established in 1997 under the former Saskatoon Health Region and grew to serve the province, with 12 pharmacists in academic detailing positions as of last year, the release said. The program is best known for its drugs comparison charts, which provide information on similar drugs

side-by-side on one page.

“RxFiles provides expertise on medication assessment that is invaluable to family practice physicians and the health-care community,” said Wasan.

The program will be co-located with medSask, which provides on-demand drug information to health-care professionals and the public through

phone and email. These complimentary programs will now have more opportunities to collaborate to enhance patient care through accurate drug information.

“I’m delighted that RxFiles is now part of the college,” said Tony Vannelli, provost and vicepresident academic. “This program is important for

health-care professionals, and it is equally important in the training of such professionals.”

The Government of Saskatchewan will provide annual funding of $450,000 to the college to operate RxFiles.

For more information on the RxFiles Academic Detailing Program, one may visit: www.rxfiles.ca.

HEARING CLINIC R.M. OF KEYS #303 RATEPAYERS What animal found on the farm is loud enough to damage your hearing? Are earmuffs more effective than earplugs? Do you know how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss? Do you have hearing loss? What type of hearing protection should I use?

Nestor Gulka September 13, 1944 - April 8, 2016

His Journey’s Just Begun

By Ellen Brenneman

Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.

We miss you dad.

Love Sheryl, Cammy, Claudia and Coralie.

To offer answers to those questions and much more information, appointments can be made for a Hearing Clinic for Farmers which is being held for the ratepayers of the R.M. of Keys #303 on Monday, April 16th, 2018 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at the RM office in Canora, SK. To book an appointment please call (306) 563-5331.

The clinic will include a visual inspection of the ear canal and ear drum and a hearing screening with explanation of those results.

Hearing aids are not sold at the clinic.

“On the farm, there are many noises including those from augers, tractors, shotguns and squealing hogs at feeding time that can damage your hearing”, says Kendra Ulmer, Nurse and Clinic Coordinator for the Agricultural Health and Safety Network, at the Canadian Centre For Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan.

The clinic is being offered to RM #303 ratepayers because they are members of the Agricultural Health and Safety Network and is co-sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture and Saskatchewan Agriculture.

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OBITUARIES

GIESBRECHT - Mrs. Heather Giesbrecht beloved wife of Garry Giesbrecht of Stenen, formerly of the Sturgis district passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home.

She was seventy one years of age. Heather Gail Giesbrecht was born on September 10, 1946 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. A daughter of Adam and Annie (nee Weins) Untereiner. Heather grew up in Southern Saskatchewan in a large family consisting of five girls and three boys. She was the youngest of the eight children: Wilma, Gerry, Bernice, Ron, Patsy, Marlene, Larry and Heather. When Heather was born, a Scottish nurse named her Heather Gail, the sisters didn’t like it and decided her to be named Dorothy Maie. Heather Gail stuck. Heather received her high school diploma in Wymark. After high school, she got a job in Swift Current at Woolworths and later at BYERs shoe store. On July 23, 1966, Heather married the love of her life Garry Giesbrecht. Heather and Garry started their courtship when Heather was only 13 and together they remained. Heather and Garry lived in Swift Current for first year where Garry worked for Mobile Oil. Michael was born on January 2, 1969 and in October they moved to Rush Lake and became the owners of the Pioneer Hotel. Their second son, Lonny, was born in September of 1971, a tiny 2 lb 14 oz baby. Later the family moved to the Sturgis district where they farmed and raised their family. Heather always enjoyed gardening, baking, decorating special things and collecting dolls. She especially always loved and enjoyed her cats. Heather and Garry travelled many places together in their motor home. A highlight was the many times they went to see her sister in Oregon. Heather enjoyed the motor home as she could always take their cat Ringo Star along as part of the family. She was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Annie (nee Weins) Untereiner, her son Lonny Giesbrecht, her sisters, Wilma Christie, and Pat Olson.

Heather leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Garry; her son, Michael; her two sisters, Marlene Heibert and Bernice Simmie; three brothers, Larry, Ronald and Gerald Untereiner as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Michal Pajak, O.M.I. as the Celebrant. Special music was ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘No Tears In Heaven’ sung by the North Star Church of God Mennonite Choir. Interment followed in the Sturgis Community Cemetery with Garry Giesbrecht serving as the urnbearer. Memorials in memory of Heather may be made to the Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.preecevillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FARM STRESS LINE If you are experIencIng symptoms of stress, the farm stress LIne Is avaILabLe 24/7 at

COMING EVENTS Sturgis & District Regional Park Authority Annual General meeting to be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Preeceville municipal office basement.

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OLSZEWSKI - Edward Olszewski, beloved husband of Sharon Olszewski of the Okla district passed away at the Preeceville and District Long Term Care Home on March 24, 2018 at the age of 82. Edward was born on the family farm in the Okla area on March 23, 1936. After attending public school in Okla and high school in Sturgis, Edward started working in road construction. In 1960 Edward married Sharon Swan. In 1963 they purchased a farm near Okla and started farming. While farming, Edward continued to work on road construction for a few years and then operated a grader for the RM of Hazel Dell. He worked as administrator for the village of Lintlaw from 1971 until 1976 and then started farming full time. Edward was active in the community being on the local school board, president of the Okla hall board, Agricultural councillor for the RM and represented the RM on the Preeceville Lions Hostel board, as well as the Preeceville Hospital and Ambulance boards. He was also a crop reporter for 25 years. Edward loved farming and continued to do so well into his 70s. He enjoyed working around the farm mowing lawn and visiting family and friends. His favourite activities were playing bingo and attending auction sales where he rarely came home empty handed. Edward was predeceased by his parents Alex and Rosie (Petryk) Olszewski. He is fondly remembered by his wife Sharon Olszewski, his children, Gary (Annette), Sandra Calvert (Tom), Warren (Joyce) and Mark; grandchildren, Stephanie and Alexander Calvert, Chance and Kamry Olszewski; siblings, Stan (Eleanor), Helen (late Peter) Shewchuk, Carol (Gerry) Lenzen and Tom (Liz); his Aunt Mary Stein and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. A family tribute was given

by Sandra Calvert and Warren Olszewski. Honourary bearers were all those that loved and shared in Edward’s life. Interment followed in the Okla Community Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Edward may be made to the Okla Community Cemetery Fund or to the Preeceville Long Term Care Auxiliary as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.preecevillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.

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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all who donated and those who supported our annual Easter bake sale. Winner of the Easter food basket raffle was Marcia Yagelnesky.

--Holy Transfiguration Parish, Preeceville.

Chris Attrell Photography is hosting beginner photography classes all over Saskatchewan this spring.

Only 3 hrs. Please visit Anywhere.ca to find dates and locations.

CONCERT: The Canora Arts Council presents STEPHEN FEARING, award winning singer, Wednesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Canora Composite School. For information 563-5211, 563-5369, 563-4816.

Pie Social & Bake Sale Friday, April 13, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Grace United Church, Sturgis. Everyone welcome!

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WANTED WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition.

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ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Box 629, Sturgis, S0A 4A0 Phone: 548-2042 Pastor Fr. Michal Pajak, O.M.I. St. Thomas, Norquay Saturday, April 6 Mass 4pm Thursday, April 12 Norquay Health Centre Mass 10am St. Patrick’s, Sturgis Friday, April 6 Service 6:15pm Mass 7pm Sunday, April 8 Mass 9am Tuesday, April 10 Mass 9am Preeceville Care Home Friday, April 13 Mass 10am UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Canora - Kamsack - Swan River Fr. Michael Faryna Phone: (306) 563-5153 Ukrainian Orthodox Friday, April 6 Canora 1pm Kamsack 3:30pm Swan River 7:30pm Saturday, April 7 Basket Blessing: Hudson Bay 9:30am Endeavour 11am Sturgis 11:45pm Stenen 12:30pm Mamornitz 2pm Burgis 3pm Mazeppa 4pm Swan River 7:30pm Sunday, April 8 Kamsack 7am Canora 10am

HYAS BAPTIST CHURCH Contact 306-548-5547 Sunday, School and Worship 10:30am

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ENDEAVOUR FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL Office: 547-2117 Sunday School 10am Worship 11am Praise and Prayer

FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL 21st, - Three Sessions Live And Online. Bidding Opens April 6th. www.switzersauction.com, TollFree 1-800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzersauction.com.

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UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac Ukrainian Catholic ‘ Sunday, April 8 Preeceville 9am Canora 11am Invermay 1pm

COMING EVENTS Borcht and perogy dinner, Preeceville Ukrainian Catholic Hall, Friday, April 20 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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EVANGEL TABERNACLE 732 Highway Ave. E., Preeceville Rev. Rob LaGrove Phone: 547-2880 Morning Worship 10am Wednesdays Prayer and Bible Study 7pm GLEANER OUTREACH Pastor George Tourangeau Phone: 542-5078 Pastor Boyd Arbeau Phone: 542-3004 Stenen School Saturday 6:30pm ANGLICAN PARISH OF LINTLAW - ENDEAVOUR Rev. Barb Forsyth 306-325-4525 March 18 - June 24 Lintlaw 9am Endeavour 11am Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays LIVING FAITH AND WORD CHURCH 400 Sturgis Ave. Pastor Robert Lang Sunday Service 10am Wednesday 7:30pm Bible Study at the Church LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Phone: 547-3362 or 325-4472 Hazel Dell Sunday 10:30am Bible Study Thursday 8pm at Orvis & Carol Sorgen’s Youth Group in Okla Wednesday 7:30pm Friday 7:30pm Y2J Club and Youth Group Friday 7:30pm ST. JOHN-LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Hein Bertram Church office: 306-547-2085 Pastor cell: 306-614-9227 St. John Lutheran Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10am Weekly Bible Studies Phone for time

PREECEVILLE-STURGIS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE MENNONITE Rev. Miles J. Russell Hyas Phone 306-547-2059 or 306-548-2097 Grant Penner - Phone: 594-2901 Preeceville - Sturgis United Sunday School 10am Worship & Children’s Church Church Service 10:45am Trinity (Preeceville) 9:30am Grace (Sturgis) 11am 1st Sunday Program 7:30pm

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CARETAKERS WANTED The Sturgis & District Regional Park is now accepting applications for 2 full time caretakers, with employment from May 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018.

Duties to include but are not limited to: park gate admissions and reservations, grounds and building maintenance.

Ability to carry out plumbing and other general repairs would be an asset.

Resumes are to be received on or before April 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. (CST).

Forward resumes to Sturgis & District Regional Park – Lady Lake site, PO Box 439, Preeceville, Saskatchewan, S0A 3B0 or email to rm334@sasktel.net.

Phone: (306) 547-2029, Fax: (306) 547-2081.

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

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We are currently looking to add both Owner Operators and Company Class 1 Drivers to help service our expanded customer base hauling bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the Northern United States.

We offer dedicated dispatch, well maintained equipment, on-site wash + service facility with qualified technicians, in house training, and a very competitive compensation package.

The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan began April 1 and continues until August 31. This is when the elm bark beetles that spread Dutch elm disease (DED) are most active. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects, increasing the chance of a DED infection.

“Prune your elms before or after the ban period to keep them healthy and more resistant to all diseases, including DED,” said a release from the Ministry of Environment. “Removing dead and dying elm wood also means fewer sites for beetles to breed, and fewer beetles.

“Remove and dispose of DED-infected elms promptly throughout the year, including during the ban period.”

Because of the danger of spreading DED, it is illegal to use, transport, store or sell elm firewood, the release said. The use, transport, storage and sale of elm logs are also restricted.

“Dispose of elm wood promptly; check with your municipal authority for preferred disposal methods and locations.

“If you decide to hire someone to prune your trees, check his or her qualifications. By law, commercial pruners of elm trees in Saskatchewan must complete a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has.

“Pruning improperly can spread DED and other tree diseases.”

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , o n e m a y c a l l o n e ’s l o cal municipality or the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-567-4224.

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We thank all applicants for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Currently accepting applications for

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Rural Municipality of Clayton No. 333, located in Hyas, SK, invites applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and general office support. He or she should have various types of experience as an office assistant and should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses the following: • Education: Grade 12, Local Government Authority Certificate or Office Education Certificate • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Able to work both independently and in a team environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs • Ability to take initiative, prioritize and multitask • Flexible, team player that is client service focused • Munisoft experience is an asset The R.M. offers a competitive wage depending on qualifications and experience along with a possible benefits package. The Administrator is an “A” Certified RMA and willing to train.

Please submit your cover letter, resume with current references to Administrator by 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2018. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rural Municipality of Clayton No. 333 Box 220 • Hyas, SK S0A 1K0 Phone: 306-594-2832 • Fax: 306-594-2944 Email: rm333@sasktel.net

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New vein finder arrives at Yorkton Regional Hospital The Health Foundation has announced that it has purchased a vein finder which has arrived at the Yorkton Regional Hospital.

The vein finder uses infrared light to make veins easier to find when starting

TENDERS

Disposal of Surplus Property Former liquor store building in Preeceville The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is accepting bids for its former liquor store property located at 214 2nd Street N.E. in Preeceville, Saskatchewan.

For information about the bidding process, please visit www.sasktenders.ca (RFB 18-007). Interested parties must register with sasktenders.ca in order to access the details and to receive a bid package, amendments or additional information that may be posted.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm local Saskatchewan time on April 26, 2018.

SLGA reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

an IV, said a release from The Health Foundation.

Often veins are difficult to see with the naked eye, but with the vein finder it illuminates the veins, eliminating possible multiple pokes for the patient.

Sturgis Community bingo winners from March 20 were: Rose Ann Pasiechnik, Beverly Severight, Gaylene Palagian, Irene Lingl, Anne Gurski, Renee Oberg, Lennette Geistlinger, Marlene Lozinski

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PREECEVILLE & AREA

SERVICES DIRECTORY WANT YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDED IN THE DIRECTORY? Call the Preeceville Progress at 306-547-2954 or 306-563-5131

ACCOUNTING

ACTIVE ACCOUNTING LTD. Payroll • Complete Accounting Service • Notary Public 130 - 1st Avenue West, Canora, SK Ph. 563-5662 Fax. 563-5658 319 Main Street North, Preeceville, SK Ph. 547-3130 (open year round - Wednesdays only) Email: aaltd@sasktel.net

FRANK OYSTRYK

DEENA DUTCHAK

CONTRACTORS

LEGAL

Preeceville Overhead Doors

RUSNAK BALACKO KACHUR RUSNAK

Servicing and installing garage doors near you

Ab Snider Owner

LAW OFFICE 115 - 2nd Ave. W. Thursday Afternoons Telephone: 563-4408 -- Yorkton: 783-8523

306-614-9175 P.O. Box 798 Preeceville SK

LIQUOR Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

PARKER RICE Owner

306.562.7440

Two locations to serve you 19 - 1st Ave. NE, Preeceville 306-547-3221 244 Main St., Norquay 306-594-2212

riceconstruction@hotmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Liquor What are you “Thirsty” for?

OPEN THROUGH LUNCH

306-547-3649

17 Main Street, Preeceville

MONUMENTS

Formo’s Service & Sales 555 Hwy. Ave. E Preeceville, SK 306-547-2931

SUN DOG CONSULTING Backhoe, Gravel Truck, Surveying, Carpentry, Landscaping, Demolition, Septic Install

Craig Sandager

For all your automobile bil needs d

General Contractor

Box 794, Preeceville, SK 1-306-547-8784 ck.sandager@sasktel.net

TYMIAK’S MONUMENTS & GRAVE SURFACING CO. Granite, Bronze, Marble Monuments, Grave Covers, Vases, Artificial Flowers, Cemetery Inscriptions & Cremation Urns FULLY GUARANTEED LICENSED AND BONDED 529 Main St. South, Box 476, Ituna, Sask. S0A 1N0 SEE OUR LARGE DISPLAY

Phone (306) 795-2428 Serving Surrounding Areas since 1960.

PLUMBING

TWI-LITE TIRE & SERVICE LTD. HWY 9 & 49 PREECEVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN

Triple

Homes

C U S T O M

306-547-3410

B U I L D E R

ROBERT LAMBER

Specializing in custom home building, garage packages, shops and major renovations.

HOURS OF OPERATION MON - FRI 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT 8 AM - 12 PM, CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Preeceville, SK Ph: 306-547-8271 or 306-547-1366 Email: sorb25@live.ca

CONTRACTORS

CONTRACTORS - PAINTING

YOUR FRIENDLY

TIRE EXPERT!

Box 907 Kamsack, SK S0A 1S0

Natural Gas Installation

Box 725, Preeceville, Sask.

S0A 3B0

Bus./Fax.: (306) 547-2817 Cell: (306) 547-8347

REAL ESTATE

Tony Hoffman

-EAVESTROUGH -SOFFIT & FASCIA -INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ph: 1(306)542-4385 -RENOVATIONS

Residential - Commercial - Industrial Interior / Exterior - Design - Staining Airless Sprayer - Tiling Drywall Mud Taping Minor Renos - Cleaning & Landscaping PH: (306) 325-2114 or Cell (306) 547-8814

Senior Discounts - Quality Workmanship - Competitive Rates

Don & Angela Yasinsky, Box 102, Okla, SK S0A 2X0

ELECTRICAL

Darryl Goossen Electrical

David Head Manager/Owner

Controls - Industrial - Service Residential - Commercial

Licensed - Bonded - 20 years experience

PO Box 649, Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0

PO Box 1207 Preeceville, Saskatchewan S0A 3B0

creeksidewoodwork.ltd@gmail.com Your Custom Cabinets and Interior Finishing Specialists.

darryl.goossen@gmail.com www.dgelectricalsk.ca

306-715-9608

306.547.1222

Serving Parkland Region since 2007

19+ YEARS EXPERIENCE ENCE NCE

FOR ALL YOUR BRICK, BLOCK, STONE AND GENERAL MASONRY AND CONSTRUCTION NEEDS CALL JASON AT 306-547-8328 FOR AN ESTIMATE TODAY!

KCL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. COMPLETE AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & MAINTENANCE CABLE LOCATES

Ken Leibel

Office: 306-547-2838 Box 231 Fax: 306-547-2837 Endeavour, SK Cell: 306-865-9445 S0A 0W0 Email: kcleibel@xplornet.ca

FLORAL

KARCHA GRADING Country Lane Florist WAYNEíS GRADING SERVICE Landscaping, levelling, filling, field drainage, roads and approaches

Cell: (306) 547-8082

Commercial & Residential Installation & Service

Box 784 Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0

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• Florist • Carpentry 547-2272 Toll Free 1-888-657-2272 23 – 1st Avenue NE, Preeceville, SK

REALTOR®

Farmland and Residential Specialist 180 Broadway Street W., Yorkton, SK S3N 0M6

Cell 306.621.1447 OfÀce 306.782.2253 Fax 306.786.6740 tony. hoffman@century21.ca www.Century21yorkton.ca

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by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership.

SERVICES

Mayor Garth Harris

I welcome your comments, quesƟons and requests about town related services and programs. Feel free to phone for an appointment. ͼ ŝƟ njĞŶƐ ŽŶ WĂƚƌŽů ͼ ƵĚŐĞƟ ŶŐ ͼ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ WůĂŶ ͼ >Žƚ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ͼ WƌĞĞĐĞǀŝůůĞ ŝŶ ůŽŽŵ ͘ tĂƚĞƌ WĂƌŬ ͼ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ WƌŽũĞĐƚ DŽǀŝŶŐ ƚŽ ^ĂƐŬĂƚĐŚĞǁĂŶ͍ ǁǁǁ͘ƐĂƐŬĂƚĐŚĞǁĂŶ͘ĐĂ

Town of Preeceville—Headwaters of the Assiniboine 239 Highway Avenue East, PO Box 560 Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0 Phone: 306-547-2810 or 1-877-706-3196 Fax: 306-547-3116 Shop 306-547-3003 Email: preeceville@sasktel.net www.townofpreeceville.ca

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Town of Preeceville

ANNUAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Mushers’ Rendezvous - 1st weekend in February Snowmobile Trails - January – March Community Garage Sale - May 26, 2018 Old Home Week - July 8 - 14, 2018 Western Weekend - July 13, 14 & 15, 2018

Thank you for shopping locally

Administration Office 239 Highway Ave. E., Box 560, Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0 Toll-free: 1-877-706-3196 Ph. (306) 547-2810 Fax (306) 547-3116 Email: preeceville@sasktel.net or assistantadmin@sasktel.net

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Unreserved Public Farm Auction

SteelWheels Farms Inc – Frans & Adriana DeVries Sturgis, SK | April 16, 2018 · 11 am

2012 Case IH Steiger 450HD & Case IH PH800 60 Ft w/2011 3580

2013 New Holland CR9090

2010 John Deere 9770STS & 2004 John Deere 9760STS

2012 Premier M105 35 Ft & 2009 Westward M100 35 Ft

2010 Case IH Steiger 485 & 2008 Seedmaster 6010 w/Case IH ADX 3380

2010 Miller Nitro 4365 120 Ft

2009 New Holland TV6070

1999 Mack CH613 & 1998 Freightliner FLD112

2006 Case 580 Super M Series 2

Directions: From STURGIS, SK, go 11.3 km (7 miles) South on Grid 664 OR From HWY 9, turn West on Tadmore access, then go 9.7 km (6 miles) West on grid, then go 0.4 km (1/4 mile) North. Yard on East side. GPS: 51.8470, -102.5445 Legal Land Description: SW 20-33-4 W2

Tractors

2012 Case IH Steiger 450 HD 4WD, s/n ZCF131171, 16 spd powershift LH rev, diff lock, Outback display, Hemisphere receiver, Outback eDriveX autosteer, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, ag hitch, HID lighting, 710/70R42, duals, 1302 hrs showing.

2010 Case IH Steiger 485 4WD, s/n ZAF118595, 16 spd powershift LH rev, Outback MAX display, Hemisphere receiver, Outback eDriveX autosteer, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 800/70R38, duals, 2597 hrs showing.

1990 Case IH 9180 4WD, s/n JCB0006334, 12 spd powershift, 4 hyd outlets, ag hitch, 650/75R32, duals, 6803 hrs showing.

2009 New Holland TV6070 Bi-Directional, s/n RVS057934, diff lock, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, ag drawbar, rear wheel weights, 16.9R38, 2232 hrs showing 1999 Case IH MX 110 2WD, s/n JJA0101491, 4 spd LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 4353 hrs showing.

1967 Minneapolis Moline M670 2WD.

Combines

2013 New Holland CR9090 RWA, s/n YDG116269, 790CP-15 15 ft hdr, s/n YDS036455, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, F&A, rock trap, long auger, chaff spreader, MAV chopper, yield & moisture, Intelliview IV display, IntelliSteer NAV controller, New Holland receiver, lateral tilt fdr house, grain tank exts, crop catcher, 620/70R42 F, 750/65R26 R, duals, 524 sep hrs showing.

2010 John Deere 9770STS, s/n 1H09770SCA0737150, 615P 15 ft hdr, s/n 1H00615PJA0735748, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, F&A, long auger, fine cut chopper, yield & moisture, CommandCenter display, lateral tilt fdr house, HID lighting, Crary Big Top grain tank ext, crop catcher, 520/85R38 F, 18.4R26 R, duals, 1132 sep hrs showing.

Darren Teale

2013 Wilson DWH-550 45 Ft Tri/A Grain, s/n 1W14453A0D2261748, A/R susp, air gauge, roll tarp.

1997 Custombuilt 22 Ft Tri/A Equipment, s/n SK401342053, pintle hitch, 7000 lb torflex axles, (2) 1200 gal poly tanks w/2 in. plumbing, assortment of 2 in. and 3 in. hoses.

Swathers 2012 Premier M105 35 Ft, s/n 219330, 2013 MacDon D65-S T/A Jeep, pintle hitch. hdr, s/n 239287, P/U reel, F&A, 600/65R28 F, 16.5L-16.1SL R. Seeding, Tillage & Breaking 2009 Westward M100 35 Ft, s/n 189908, MacDon D50 hdr, 2011 Case PH800 Precision 60 Ft Hoe Air Drill, s/n s/n 192925, P/U reel, F&A, 18.4-26 F, 16.5-16.1 SL R. YAS004033, floating hitch, 10 in. spacing, dbl shoot, pneu Trucks & Trailers packers, 3580 3 comp’t tow-behind tank, s/n YAS016070, variable 2007 Freightliner Columbia Day Cab Truck Tractor T/A, rate ctrl, dbl fan, 10 in. load auger, carbide openers, Pro700 display. s/n 1FUJA6CK27PZ37153, Detroit Series 60, Eaton Fuller 13 2008 Seedmaster 6010 60 Ft Air Drill, s/n SM7229, spd, 12000 lb frt, 40000 lb rears, 768,120 km showing. floating hitch, 10 in. spacing, dbl shoot, pneu packers, Case IH 1998 Freightliner FLD112 T/A Grain, s/n 2FUY3MD- ADX3380 3 comp’t tow-behind tank, s/n CBJ0005534, dbl fan, B6WA935705, Cummins M11, Eaton Fuller 10 spd, 40000 lb 10 in. load auger. rears, Ultracel 20 ft steel box, hoist, remote end gate, roll tarp, 1994 Bourgault 9200 50 Ft Cultivator. box camera, 112,237 km showing.

1984 Kello-Bilt 210 14 Ft Offset Disc.

1999 Mack CH613 T/A Grain, s/n 1M1AA18Y6XW102833, 2009 Bourgault 7200 72 Ft Heavy Harrows.

Mack E7, Eaton Fuller 18 spd, A/R susp, Ultracel 20 ft steel box, 1988 Flexi-Coil S95 Harrow Packer. hoist, roll tarp, box camera, 985,605 km showing.

2004 Ford F250 XLT Super Duty Pickup, s/n Cat 10 CY Scraper.

1FTNX21P14ED41974, 6.0 L, V8, turbo diesel, A/T, keyless 1984 Schulte 12 Ft Rock Windrower.

2013 Degelman RP7200 Rock Picker. entry, fender flares, window flares, 221,213 km showing.

Kirchner Ditch King V Ditcher.

1989 Ford F150 XLT Lariat Pickup.

2004 John Deere 9760STS, s/n H09760S705662, 615P 15 ft hdr, s/n H00615W715166, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, rock trap, grain tank exts, fine cut chopper, yield & moisture, GreenStar display, crop catcher, 800/65R32 F, 18.4-30 R, 2034 sep hrs showing.

Agricultural Territory Manager North East Saskatchewan

306.278.7373 dteale@ritchiebros.com Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

For more information:

Sprayer

2010 Miller Nitro 4365 120 Ft, s/n 2113422, Cummins 355 hp, hydro, hyd pump, 1600 gal stainless steel tank, 5 nozzle bodies, rinse tank, Raven EnvisioPro display, Raven activation, Raven Phoenix receiver, auto rate ctrl, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, SmarTrax, hyd axle adj, 380/90R46, 1564 hrs showing.

(4) Agri Max 520/85R38 Tires & Rims, to fit Miller 4365.

Grain Augers

(2) Buhler Farm King 1370 Mechanical Swing.

2011 Wheatheart R10-41 35 Hp. 2012 Wheatheart R8-51.

Loader Backhoe

2006 Case 580 Super M Series 2, s/n N6C411758, A/C cab, ride ctrl, 2481 hrs showing.

Landscape Equipment

2008 John Deere LA125 Garden Tractor.

1987 John Deere 316 Garden Tractor.

Recreational Vehicles

Honda MUV 700 Big Red 4x4 ATV · Yamaha Rhino 450 ATV · Kartworld Go Cart.

Other Items Include

Ford 944 7 Ft Mower · Bergen 3600 36 Ft Header Transport ...AND MUCH MORE!

Frans DeVries: 306.547.7235, steelwheelsfarms@gmail.com; Adriana DeVries: 306.547.7735 For complete list of details visit:

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