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Photo by Kim Mann In recent years’ flocks of up to 100 January 19, 2022 - Conservationists throughout North America are dismayed Whooping Cranes have been observed in and angry to learn that four endangered the Marcelin area north of Saskatoon. Whopping Cranes were recently shot and left to waste in Oklahoma. Discovered in Fortunately, the general public and December the birds were on their way to responsible hunters along the migratory route treasure and protect North wintering grounds at the Aransas America's tallest birds. National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas It appears that the birds found in Gulf Coast. Oklahoma were shot with a shotgun The number of North America's best which means the shooters were very known endangered species dwindled to close and should have known the birds 21 birds in 1941. Six of these birds were were Whooping Cranes. non migratory that lived year round in the wetlands of Louisiana. They were all lost to hurricanes in the 1940s. The remaining 15 birds migrated Personal Income Tax reTurns 4000km to nesting grounds in Wood Filed Online Buffalo National Park in Canada's Northwest Territories. Through decades Discount for Seniors of conservation efforts, wild Whooping GoodnouGh BookkeePInG Cranes now number around 500 in the Phone 306 - 493 - 2771 Aransas Wood Buffalo population. Cell 306 - 361 - 9767 In addition, there are about 150 birds bobgoodnough@gmail.com that have been reintroduced in Wisconsin and Louisiana, and another 150 or so in captivFestive Ukrainian Valentine’s Day ity bringing the total to about 800 Lunch & Supper Specials whoopers left in the Perogies, Sausage world. and Cabbage Rolls These birds would Supper also includes... have passed Beet Borscht through Hot Vegetable Saskatchewan a Valentine’s Dessert few weeks prior to Eat In or Take Out 11am - 7pm arriving in OklaFeb. 14th ONLY - Call ahead to homa. book a table or order take out Early efforts to Old Favorites... New Items... monitor and protect Whooping Cranes Cinnamon Chicken were led by Buns Wings conservationists at Baked Fresh any flavours in Store you like the Royal Saskatchewan MuVanscoy 306 - 931 - 6996 Mon-Fri 7am - 8pm Sat-Sun 9am - 7pm seum in Regina.
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hile enjoying four amazing divisional final NFL football games a week or so back, I learnt that the league had just lifted all of the season long COVID-19 mandates because only 12 people involved with those final 8 teams refused to get vaccinated. Impressive numbers. Players, coaches, management, support personnel... there is likely 1,200 people involved with 8 teams, and only 1% are unvaccinated. Wow ! These sports roll models, for millions of fans, are exactly who we need to send a strong message of unity, responsibility and respect for the majority. Hell even Trump is vaxed, making it 100% of all living U.S. presidents.
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It is these high vaccination numbers, that everyone knows we need, to fight our way out of this pandemic, as well as this kind of leadership that brings everyone along on the collective fight against this common enemy. We need to hear more of these success stories... and recently we did. The trucker convoy that descended on Ottawa, has made us aware that 90% of the 160,000 truckers in that industry are vaccinated. Wow ! God bless the convoy organizers for getting that message front and centre. The “Freedom Convoy” of hard working truckers also reminded us that we live in an amazing democracy which affords us many freedoms. A small minority of truckers do have the freedom to gather on the steps of our national government to say the don’t want to get vaccinate or wear masks and they just want to back to normal, pre-pandemic living. I can’t imagine a more unifying message ! Their vaccinated co-workers and likely any sane person on this planet, doesn’t like masks or needles either. So now that we realize our common fears and frustrations, come back home and join in the real fight to defeat the very real common enemy. Then we will all get back to normal... together. Ken Sowter - Editor Happy Valentine’s Day !
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Councilor: R.M. of Montrose No. 315 Division No. 3 Number to be Elected: One (1) Councilor: R.M. of Montrose No. 315 Division No. 4 Number to be Elected: One (1) Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of February, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the RM of Montrose No. 315 Office, 1st Avenue North, Donavon, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: RM of Montrose No. 315 Office, 1st Avenue North, Donavon, SK. Or Online at: www.rmmontrose.ca Dated this 20th day of January, 2022 DeAnne Robblee, Returning Officer
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Love Is In The Air
here are two kinds of women in this world: the one kind is closer to my daughter's age than mine and I have a no-no rule about them. The other kind is closer to my age than my daughter's and Mrs B, turns out, has a no-no rule about them. (Yeah, I know - go figure!) However . . . We were in a small tourist shopping mall in Mazatlan, Mrs B and I. The mall was in a tiled walkway between souvenir stores and jewellery boutiques and women's apparel shops. The walkway led to a popular restaurant frequented by the young and the loud and the well-heeled. Various displays of wares were in front of some of the shops and decorative columns were spaced down the centre length of the mall before it opened into the restaurant. Mrs B was inspecting some of the offerings on display in front of the jewellery store and I was standing off to the side, people watching, just being curious and interested, as I like to say. And immediately catching my attention was the beautiful young woman approaching from my right. Our lines of sight converged, our gazes locking onto each other. She was a Goddess, a minimum 14 out of 10 on any man's scale, and she knew it. What she didn't know, however, was that my lady-killer smile was in stealth mode, ready at a moment's notice to amp up the voltage and blaze the object of its focus into immediate surrender to my charm. (I have to be careful how I use it). Our mutual gaze was interrupted by one of the decorative columns and in that brief instant, I cranked up my smile, not to full power of course, didn't want to hurt her, (after all, Goddess or no, she's still only human, right?).
But I dial-ed it up just enough to make her realize the depths of her yearning for me. Waiting for our gazes to re-connect, I was wearing one of my more brilliant smiles. But I under-estimated her (and, it appears, her opinion of herself). She was still looking at me, our gazes were still locked, as she came back into view and saw me displaying one of my trade-mark captivating smiles. She responded by turning up the corners of her mouth almost imperceptibly and walked by, barely acknowledging my presence while almost simultaneously dismissing it. And then she was gone, the warm evening air sighing respectfully in her regal wake. I have never seen a smile that small before - it was a hint of a smile, just the bare corners of her mouth moved. I didn't know it was physically possible to move a mouth so fractionally. It wasn't cold or even completely devoid of feeling, it was just very . . . small. Very small. Mrs B, however, had been watching me watching the Goddess, had seen the whole drama unfold, and was smiling knowingly but somewhat fondly, too. "You're an idiot", she says, "I know it, she knows it - and now you know it, too." Ouch. Harsh. Happy Valentine's Day, everybody - especially Mrs. B. PS - Next time, no more Mr. Nice Guy, it's full power on that smile-dial and to heck with the consequences.
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Quebec Premier François legault may Be on to something
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olistically individual responses to COVID vaccination have been:
"Yes, I'm in! I believe!" "Okay, I'll go along." "Not just yet." "NEVER!" The vaccine-hesitant, "Not just yet" crowd, and to a degree “NEVER!” crowd, struggle with concerns about the newness of the vaccines, future unknown effects, and conflicting messages from authority figures, and information posted on social media pulling in various self-serving agenda directions. It boils down to a lack of trust in scientists, the health care system, political leaders and "Big Pharma" whom the government have protected from lawsuits related to vaccine symptoms. A person's reasons for accepting or rejecting the COVID vaccine are complex and varied, not predicated on definitive political ideologies. Nevertheless, the pandemic has brought one political divide to the surface—whether individuals should be held responsible for their life choices. Proponents of left-leaning politics believe many individuals aren't entirely responsible for their current circumstances. They claim an individual's economic class at birth, race, and sex often limits their opportunities; thus, distribution of opportunity is unjust. The left's remedy is for the government to intervene and make "life's playing field" equitable for everyone. However, the left doesn't consider a person's ambition to overcome any "environmental" obstacles they face as being essential in determining their circumstances. Personal responsibility for your life choices is a conversation those on the left tend to avoid. Individuals on the right of the political spectrum believe a person is responsible for the consequences of their life choices. Right-wingers will tell you that anyone can take advantage of the many opportunities surrounding them if they make good life choices. Political affiliation aside, ideally, each of us would heed the words "Everyone is really responsible to all men for all men and everything." from Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel, The Brothers Karamazov (1879), but pursuing our respective self-interest has a much greater appeal. When Quebec's premier François Legault proposed unvaccinated Quebecers pay a 'no-vax tax' I asked myself two questions: 1. Was this a political left or political right move? 2. Is Legault proposing a 'no-vax tax' as a punishment or to offset the burden the unvaccinated are supposedly putting on Quebec's health care system? What doesn’t sit well with me is the assertion the unvaccinated are placing a burden on the health care system not being quantified. According to mainstream media reports, the unvaccinated people make up a disproportionate number of hospitalizations due to COVID while downplaying the fully vaccinated are also hospitalized. Where's the comparison of the number of unvaxxed COVID hospital admissions against other medical treatments? For example, in 2021, what was the number of heart-related issues, most of which are preventable, Canadian hospitals had to treat versus the number of unvaccinated COVID patients hospitalized? Without statistical comparisons claiming the unvaccinated are burdening Canada's health care system is a divisive assumption. are taxes meant to be punitive or to generate government revenue? Am I being punished when I pay taxes on groceries, electronics, and restaurant meals? Or am I contributing to the government's coffers to maintain Canada's infrastructures and social safety nets? What about Justin Trudeau's carbon tax (aka "pollution tax")? Is a carbon tax a form of punishment for living a consumer-oriented 1st world lifestyle or an acceptable method to generate revenue for alternative energy development? On a personal responsibility level, is a carbon tax punitive or an incentive to reduce my carbon footprint? Many Canadians venomously dislike Trudeau's carbon tax, saying it’s one of the reasons for rising prices in Canada. Is it unreasonable to hold a person accountable, at least financially, for their personal consumerism choices that negatively impact our environment? A carbon tax is a consumption tax—the more you consume, the more you pay—and therefore
equally applicable to all Canadians, which is why— wait for it—I'm supportive of Trudeau's carbon tax. Yes, many Canadians are taking steps to help with slowing down climate change. However, there are still many Canadians who don't consider how their actions impact the environment and willfully participate in our throw-away economy (e.g., plastic coffee lids, styrofoam takeaway containers, straws, plastic cutlery) and overconsumption 1st world lifestyle. Even with all the science in 2022, there are still climate change deniers, just as there are people who believe COVID is a hoax. By reducing discretionary consumption affordability, which isn't environmentally friendly, carbon taxes make consumers rethink their consumption. (READ: Become more personally responsible for their pollution contribution.) Less consumerism is a necessary step towards tackling climate change, which everyone claims to be concerned about. Let's be honest, much of our 1st world lifestyle is wasteful and environmentally destructive. The answer to climate change isn’t for you and I to want to consume more, but to want to consume less, which a carbon tax does. Legault's proposing the unvaccinated be financially responsible for the consequences of their personal choice has on Quebec's health care system is comparable to Trudeau's carbon tax. A carbon tax holds an individual financially accountable for the relationship between their consumption choices and its impact on our environment. Legault’s ‘no-vax’ tax would hold an individual financially accountable for the relationship between their choosing to be unvaccinated and its impact on Quebec’s health care system. Shouldn’t all negative lifestyle choices incur a punitive tax when seeking health care? Is a person’s health their personal responsibility? Taxes influences behaviour Behaviour modification is what Legault is hoping to achieve with his 'no-vax tax,' which has merit; however, his proposal needs extend beyond unvaccinated Quebecers so it’s equitable. It wouldn't be a stretch to say most hospitalizations are due to medical issues that could have been prevented. How you choose to treat your body (regular exercise, food consumption, alcohol and tobacco usage, drug use) has consequences. Your life choices either create health issues requiring medical attention or reward you with a long and healthy life, though this isn't guaranteed. Should Canadians not take responsibility for their lifestyle choices and not expect taxpayers to be financially responsible?
Heart disease and stroke are primarily due to poor diet, obesity, diabetes, smoking and lack of exercise. Cancer rates have been steadily increasing because of high-fat diets, processed meats, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, and pollution. What makes the vaccinated feel they have the moral right to disapprove of the unvaccinated, let alone show contempt towards them? Nobody reading this has the right to judge someone just because they sin differently than they do. As it currently stands, vaccination and boosters have proven, for the most part, to protect against being admitted to an ICU or dying. The COVID vaccine, like all vaccines, increases survival rate; it doesn't eradicate the coronavirus. every canadian being vaccinated is an unrealistic goal. As the government pushes the unvaccinated further to society's margins the number of unvaccinated Canadians is dwindling. However, despite a population hellbent on "hive mind," it be naive to think a day will come when 100% of Canadians will be fully vaccinated against COVID, especially if Canadians are free to make their own medical decisions at taxpayer's expense. Before implementing a punitive tax for accessing health care, that'll not be applied equitably to all Quebecers seeking medical care for health issues resulting from their poor lifestyle choices, Legault; actually, all government leaders should consider the question: What evidence do people who are hesitant to get vaccinated need to see directly, and from whom? Getting those who have vaccine hesitancy to overcome their hesitancy will be easier by answering this question than by creating an inequitable punitive tax. Let's first try to get the remaining unvaccinated Canadians to make the right personal choice without more government interference. Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what's on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan.
In 1966 the federal government passed the Medical Care Act; thus, Canada's universal health care was born. After 55 years, it may be time to rethink that all Canadians having the right to receive health care paid for by taxpayers, regardless of how they treat their bodies, may be a disincentive to make healthy personal life choices. Logic would dictate that if a person were responsible, at least financially, for their personal decisions—not expecting the government (READ: Taxpayers) to simply "look after them"— that they’d make better life choices. Perhaps this formula is naive on my part: Being responsible for your choices (personal responsibility) = an incentive to make better choices. Government mandates, lockdowns, vaccine passports have gotten over 80% of Canadians to comply with "the science." Legault's proposed 'no-vax tax' would be additional government coercion—I'm calling it for what it really is—to get unvaccinated Quebecers vaccinated. Undoubtedly, Legault is using the anger Quebecers have against the unvaccinated for political posturing. His message, which he knows the vaccinated will applaud: "I don't like the decision the unvaccinated are making, and therefore, I'm going to make then pay a punitive tax." What makes much of the "anger”, and "moral self-righteousness" hypocritical is many of these angry Quebecers are smokers, drinkers, obese, and partake in risky behaviour. It can be assumed they are also straining Quebec’s health care system. Where's their resentment and anger towards anyone who doesn't live a completely healthy lifestyle? There's a lot of finger-pointing at those who don't vaccinate, labelling them as not having the intelligence to "follow the science." Where's the finger-pointing at those who smoke, use drugs, drink alcohol, are obese and lead sedentary lives? They, too, aren't "following the science"—science that's common knowledge backed by decades of research.
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ouncil held a regular meeting on January 11th. A $1000 donation was made to the Stars Ambulance service. The 2022 insurance policy from SGI Canada was presented to council and approved. The following appointments are in effect for 2022; healTh & WelFare 1) DELISLE & DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL – Winder & Brunett 2) INTERAGENCY GROUP – Worth (Alt. Peakman) 3) CEMETERY – Brenda Laing Personnel – Brunett (Chairman), Cisecki, Winder Parks & recreaTIon 1) WHEATLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY – Valerie Dyck (Alt. Ross Grandel) 2) RECREATION ASSOCIATION – Alkestrup (Alt. Peakman) 3) RECREATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT – King (Chairman), Brunett, Alkestrup audITor – Jensen Stromberg solIcITor – Kim Anderson BOARD OF REVISION & SECRETARY – Nor-Sask. Board Services PolIce commIssIon – Brunett (Chairman), Peakman, Worth FIre commIssIon – Cisecki & Peakman (Alt. Winder) FIre chIeF – Mike Given emo co-ordInaTor – Mark Dubkowski eoc (emergency operations committee) – Mark Dubkowski, Mike Karakochuk, Teresa Shirley, Conrad Andres & Herb Anderson
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squith Town Council held its regular council meeting on January 12, 2022. Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, and councillors, Cecilia Mryglod, Darcy Stack, Jodi Nehring, and Wade Monks-Janzen, Jackie Stobbe, and Jeff Eide. Also attending was C.A.O. Kathy Picketts. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erhart at 7:00 p.m. A resolution was made to accept the council minutes from the December 8, 2021, regular council meeting. Council made a motion to accept the December 2021 financials and December 2021 bank reconciliations as presented to them at the meeting. Accounts Paid in the amount of $94,714.02 and Accounts Payable of 96,235.29 was accepted as presented.
PesT conTrol oFFIcers – Mike Karakochuk, Caley Dokken
rm oF corman Park - February 21, 9:00am rm oF dundurn - February 8, 8:00am rm oF eaGle creek - February 8, 9:00am rm oF harrIs - February 9, 8:00am rm oF mccraneY - February 10, 8:00am rm oF mIlden - February 9, 9:00am rm oF monTrose - February 10, 9:00am rm oF Perdue - February 8, 9:00am rm oF rosedale - February 8, 8:00am rm oF rudY - February 9, 6:00pm rm oF VanscoY - February 10, 9:00am ToWn oF asQuITh - February 9, 7:00pm ToWn oF BIGGar - February 1 & 15, 7:15pm
The Town was successful with the Community Rink Affordability Grant for $2500.00.
ToWn oF delIsle - February 8, 7:00pm
The following appointments were made by Council for 2022: Wheatland Regional Library – Jackie Stobbe; Legal – MacDermid Lamarsh; Auditor – Jensen Stromberg; Fire Chief – Colin Graham; EMO Coordinator – Lois Walker; Building Inspector – BuildTECH; Board of Revision – Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. Did you know……The Town of Asquith pays a library levy of over $5,000 a year? Anyone living in Asquith can go to Saskatoon to the Wheatland Regional Library and get a library card that will let them access the Wheatland Library and any of its satellite libraries (i.e. in Perdue or Delisle). One can also show their current Wheatland card to receive a Saskatoon Public Library card. There are also many online applications that one can access through the Wheatland Regional Library. If you have recently changed your phone number, please contact the Asquith Town Office to update. As of January 1, 2022, all pet licenses and business licenses are due.
Vmad (emo) – Alkestrup & Dubkowski PlannInG, deVeloPmenT & InFrasTrucTure (Includes Non-Recreational Facilities, Streets & Sewer/Water) – King (Chairman), Worth & Cisecki 1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR – Dale Wagner, Ryan Shepherd, Raymond Humenny, Jerry Wintonyk 2) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR – Dave Hartley 3) SREDA – Worth (Alt. Dubkowski)
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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST FORM 2 (Section 4) VILLAGE OF VANSCOY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of March 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of the Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel Lot Block 3 17
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Cost of Total Arrears Advertising and Cost $94.00 $3,486.51 $94.00 $2,892.61
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river and rail art Trail ArtVenture Version 20.22 !
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re you ready for the River and Rail ArtVenture 2022? Building on the resounding success of its inaugural year, plans are underway for an even more exciting ArtVenture on June 25th and 26th. In 2021, an estimated 3,600 visitors arrived from 46 communities across Saskatchewan, with 10 from outof-province, to enjoy the rich variety offered at 26 different venues in the region. It was a unique opportunity to explore behind the scenes into the creative lives of over 50 local Makers, who shared their painting, pottery, jewelry, fabric art, sculpture, music, writing, bee keeping and agribusiness. You, sponsors and partners all helped to achieve our goals to promote and support local Makers and to make the public aware of all our West Central communities have to offer. ArtVenture 2022 awaits! Mark the calendar and book your accommodations to take in the 2-day event. Review the 2021 tour on our website: www.riverandrailartventure then stay tuned for this year’s line-up. Incorporated in 1985, the Outlook and District Arts Council is a registered Non-profit Charity. ODAC engages the community through diverse cultural programming, generating opportunities to experience the arts.
Wildlife on the road Pike Lake Fire & Rescue - Home Safety Tip #13
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rowing up in Saskatchewan being on the lookout for deer and other animals while driving was just part of operating a vehicle. Over the past five years there were 16,457 wildlife collision claims reported to SGI. Encounters with wildlife on roadways are inevitable given the size and geography of our province, but you can still take precautions to help protect yourself. • Be alert during May and June when animals are drawn to ditches for road salt and escape biting insects. They are also especially active in the late fall and early winter during mating season. Peak times are dawn and dusk. • Pay attention to wildlife Signs. • Remain alert and lower your speed. • Scan ahead. Watch for movement and shining eyes along the roadsides. • Use your high beams to see further ahead if there is no oncoming traffic. • If you see a deer, slow down! Chances are there are others close by. • Experts advise not to swerve. Instinct is to swerve but you can cause more damage if you change direction. This is especially true if there is oncoming traffic. Until next time stay Safe and stay Healthy! If you have any questions or would like more info contact:, Fire Chief Mike Given (Delisle & District Fire Department) 306-493-7777. Battalion Chief Wayne Pearson (Pike Lake Fire Hall) 306-230-1544
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Vanscoy & district agricultural society
The Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society would like to thank all members who came to our AGM in early December. It was heartwarming to see the support we have from our communities. Please know, we are always looking for more to help at various events. We would love to have you! On Saturday, March 5, 2022 we will be hosting a Denim Day workshop at the Vanscoy Circle Hall from 8:30am – 4pm. Bring your old jeans and worn out denim, as well as your sewing machine, sewing machine manual, and other sewing supplies (scissors, thread, seam ripper, etc.) Patterns and demos will be available throughout the day for shaggy quilts, oven mitts/hot pads, rugs, bibs, casserole carriers, and denim bags. You will have the day to complete some projects! Bring your own lunch or support the Robin's Nest in town. Coffee will be provided. Contact Linda Wright (306-493-8125) to Register and get a supply list. We would like to thank the Delisle & District Arts Council for helping to sponsor this event! For those of you who love to plan ahead please add our future dates to your calendar! Tuesday, May 17th will be our annual perennial exchange (or if restrictions do not allow we will do a drive thru format on Saturday, May 14th but hoping for in person on May 17th). May 15th will be our deadline for our annual student bursary for all grade 12 students in our district. Fall Fest is back this year in Delisle and we are already planning a great return with the Delisle & District Recreation Board along with a few other local groups! Our annual fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 10th at Fall Fest. Safety Day was postponed last year and will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 along with turkey bingo on Nov. 19. We will wrap up the year with our AGM on December 1st at 6:30 pm at the Vanscoy Senior Center. Thank you for your continued interest and support in our events! Submitted By Anita Roston, Co-president
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n December 5th Catherwood 4H had a meeting and talked about reports and new business. We picked a date and place for the Christmas party. Our Christmas fundraising held in Langham and Delisle was a big success. Faith Stevens went to Agribition with the Sask 4H Provincial team for judging and they placed 2nd overall. The club went bowling and had a pizza party in Saskatoon. It was a good time. Everyone's projects are doing well and coming along. Next meeting we will talk about speeches and keep you updated with when our date will be. We are also looking for any other 4-H clubs that are interested in playing curling in Perdue. Please contact Mel Stevens 403-820-1588 0r 306-656-3474. Submitted by Dayne Stevens
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The Trespass to Property amendment act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property consequential amendments act, 2019 came into force January 1, 2022
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Alan Jackson 306-961-5682
Alvin Busby 306-227-0575
Levi Hurlburt 306-292-9814
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"This government has worked hard to balance the rights of landowners in rural Saskatchewan with those of recreational land users," Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. "I'm pleased to see the legislation come into force and I want to thank everyone who has worked and consulted with us in its development." This legislation clarifies existing laws and ensures consistency in the rules regarding trespassing. Most notably, it moves the onus of responsibility from rural landowners to individuals seeking to access their property. Under the new legislation, those wishing to access a rural landowner's property for recreational purposes will need to gain consent from the owner. Consent can be provided in writing, electronically online, orally or through signage. The legislation responds to concerns expressed by rural landowners about individuals who trespass on their property while still giving Saskatchewan people
the opportunity to take advantage of our beautiful rural landscapes for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and hiking. Most people in Saskatchewan already seek permission to access rural property for recreational purposes. These changes are intended to formally support that best practice. The legislation provides legal protection to landowners and occupiers against property damage and the risk of agricultural diseases and limits any liability that may arise from a trespasser's presence on their property. Police and provincial enforcement officers will continue to be responsible for laying charges related to trespassing. Anyone who believes someone is trespassing on their property is urged to contact their local police service.
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Farmers, ranchers say legislation disregards treaty obligations and violates Indigenous Rights
group of farmers, ranchers, and other landholders strongly oppose Saskatchewan’s new trespassing legislation, which came into force on January 1, 2022, for creating new obstacles to the implementation of our shared treaties. The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2021 further criminalizes Indigenous people practicing their way of life and exercising their Treaty and Inherent Rights by requiring them to obtain permission from each landholder prior to accessing land. Without this permission, Indigenous people accessing land may be subject to penalties including fines up to $25,000 or jail time up to six months. Indigenous Peoples have an Inherent Right to move freely through their territories. This right was affirmed during the signing of the numbered treaties, and is fundamental to other Inherent and Treaty Rights including hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and practicing ceremony and culture. By undermining access to land, the amendment threatens Indigenous food sovereignty, language revitalization, and Indigenous relationships and responsibilities to the land. Although the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN) recognizes that rural people have real concerns about their safety and harm to the lands and animals that they steward, members believe the amended trespassing
legislation will only create more problems, rather than solutions. “As a network of landholders, we believe that we need to work together to understand and implement the treaties we signed together, and to learn about the rights and needs of Indigenous people,” says Joel Mowchenko, who farms near Mossbank. “We all need to do more to honour the treaties and uphold our end of things. I feel this legislation is a definitive step in the wrong direction. “The amendment is a breach of our Treaty Rights by limiting our ability to hunt, trap, gather, and access game and medicines on the small amount of natural habitat that remains,” says Joellen Haywahe, a Treaty Rights Holder from Carry the Kettle First Nation. “This issue has gone unaddressed for our Nations.” “For Truth and Reconciliation to take place, treaty relationships must be built,” says Autumn Baptiste, hunter and land user from Thunderchild First Nation. “Implementing this legislation will create a barrier for that relationship to prosper and is far from what the treaties intended. TLSN is showing us how to do that by creating a network for landholders and Indigenous people to share the land.”
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