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Delisle Senior Citizens’ Club Christmas Party

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n Sunday December 11/22 the Delisle Senior Citizens’ Club held the Seniors Christmas party and it was a great success. Deb Winder emceed the event, with Robin’s Nest catering a traditional Christmas dinner.

Collen Carr and Stan Garchinski (in photo) entertained the crowd with a wonderful selection of music, songs and a few jokes thrown in. Mrs. Ellen Fraser, the new President of the Club, delivered greetings and welcomed everyone to attend our next meeting on January 12th.

Three of the local members, Fay Coben, Jack Norris and Dave Anderchek were recognized for receiving the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Thanks went out to all the volunteers, sponsors and donors.

The night ended with the following poem:

May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump, May your yams be delicious May your pies take the prize and may your great Christmas Dinner stay off of your thighs.

God Bless and Have a Wonderful Christmas Season

Delisle Chiefs Schedule Date/Time

Opponent Location

Jan 11 - 8:00pm

Royals

Delisle

Jan 14 - 7:30pm

Delisle

Silver Foxes

Jan 15 - 2:30pm

Delisle

Pilot Butte

Jan 18 - 8:00pm

Delisle

Royals

Jan 21 - 7:30pm

Carrot River

Delisle

Jan 22 - 7:45pm

Delisle

Quakers

Jan 25 - 8:00pm

Westleys

Delisle

Jan 28 - 7:30pm

Fort Knox

Delisle

Jan 29 - 3:30pm

Fort Knox

Delisle

Feb 2 - 7:30pm

Delisle

Quakers

Feb 5 - 4:00pm

Delisle

Carrot River

Feb 8 - 7:45pm

Delisle

Westleys

Feb 11 - 7:30pm

Westleys

Delisle

Feb 15 - 8:00pm

Royals

Delisle

Feb 18 - 7:45pm

Delisle

Regina Capitals

Down the Road ................ p. 2

Council Reports ................ p. 4

Local Businesses ............. p. 7

February Issue Deadline

Contact Us ....................... p. 2

Nick Kossovan .................. p. 5

Business Directory .......... p. 8

For Submissions is

Community Reports ........ p. 3

Agriculture Reports .......... p. 6

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Down the Road

by Brian Brannagan

Phoenix and the Suitcase

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e were on a brief escape from winter, Mrs. B and I, flying from Calgary into Phoenix, Arizona looking for a little warmth.

We were seated in the very back of the plane and so were the last to exit behind what seemed like pretty much most everybody in Alberta.

We continued to be behind that great ponderous mass of humanity through customs and baggage-claim and through the line-up for the shuttlebus to the car rental centre. And we were still behind them while lining up to fill out the interminable paperwork required before being entrusted with a set of ignition keys for the rental car.

But finally, finally we are at our car.

The trunk is open and I am loading the suitcases.

Oops. Golly gosh darn. Heck.

Plus some other words.

It looked like my suitcase - same colour, same size, same shape - but it wasn't my suitcase.

More of those other words.

Desperate, I wondered if I could make it work anyway and unzipped the suitcase to take a peek inside.

And see pink, frilly underwear.

Nope, definitely not workable - I'm not allowed to do that anymore.

Much, much, much later I finally found the right terminal building to exchange suitcases.

I parked the rental at the curb and leaving Mrs. B in the car, rushed into the building.

Even with having to go up to the second floor and search out the 'Wrong Baggage' office, it only took a few minutes to return the wrong suitcase, retrieve the right suitcase (I made sure to check) and get back out to the sidewalk.

But no car.

"I told her not to move the car but she just won't listen."

So I started walking and muttering and fuming.

The road was one-way so I just walked in the direction of traffic thinking that Mrs. B had just parked a little further down the road.

I walked and walked, and muttered and fumed, expecting to see the car at any moment.

I didn't see the car but was still thinking Mrs. B had just kept going until she found a safe place to park.

Eventually I came to what appeared to the very last lot. It was empty, completely empty.

Except for an airport maintenance guy in a pick-up.

"Are you lost?" he says.

"Heck, no," I reply, "but my car appears to be."

"Well, just put your suitcase in the back of the truck and I'll drive you around the terminal, see if we can find it," he says.

About three quarters of the way back on the other side of the terminal (who knew there were two sides? but that didn't click until too-late later), there is the rental car with Mrs. B sitting in the front seat.

"There it is," I shout, "there it is."

The truck stopped and I bailed out, grabbing my suitcase and calling, "Thank you, thank you, thank you" over my shoulder.

I ran up to the car, opened the door and in as civil a tone as I could muster, and not in an overly loud voice, said "You moved the car. I told you not to move the car. I couldn't find the car. Why did you move the car?"

Mrs. B had brought her cold-as-aCalgary-winter voice with her and she used it to say "I couldn't move the car.

You have the keys."

I was surprised, caught a little off guard but still managed to hastily manufacture a cheerful tone and said "Oh. Well. Um, okay, then."

Mrs. B had apparently brought a goodly supply of that cold-as-aCalgary-winter voice with her because she then used a fair bit of it to inform me that, while waiting, she had developed an overly-long and lessthan-cordial relationship with the parking enforcement officer who every few minutes kept insisting that she move the car, she was in a loading zone.

Leaving the airport, I concentrated on my driving and became very focused and intent on finding the right exits and making sure we were headed in the right direction to get to our hotel.

But all the same, I noticed that it was very quiet in the car, very, very quiet almost like sound hadn't been invented yet, that kind of very quiet.

I wondered if this was maybe because my hearing was still muffled by the change in air pressure from the descent of the plane.

Except every now and then, I would hear things that almost sounded like 'idiot' and 'jerk' and other words.

But that couldn't be, not coming from Mrs. B, and I just kept focused on my driving and assumed that she must be clearing her throat, what with the dry climate and all.

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January Happenings in Borden 05 – Lion’s Meeting – N. Smith Room – 7:30 pm 09 – Borden School classes resume 10 – Village Council meeting – Village Office – 7 pm 11 – Friendship Club business meeting – Club Room – 2 pm 18 – Friendship Club Cash Bingo – Club Room – 7 pm – Everyone welcome 19 – Borden Music Night – Friendship Club Room – 7 pm 26 – Borden Friendship Club potluck supper, birthdays, program – 5:45 pm 27 – Borden Care Home Church service – Anglican/Lutheran – 2 pm 31 – No school for students Winning the Christmas Light Competition Gift Cards -1st. Dustin & Brittany Tracksell, 2nd. Nadine Hiltz & Joel Page 3rd. Luke & Kandice Walker Borden Lions Post Secondary Scholarship deadline is January 31st, 2023 – Contact Sharon Assman @ 306-997- 4829 Thanks to everyone for donating items to the Mitten Tree set up in Affinity Credit Union – there are many scarves, toques, mitts, etc. going to the needy in January

The Council for the RM of Vanscoy No. 345 has requested that a public notice be posted advising all ratepayers that effective December 8, 2022 the following bylaw has been adopted regarding snow piling in the RM. BYLAW NO. 26-2022 A BYLAW TO RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF SNOW CLEARED FROM PRIVATE LAND ON ROADWAYS The Council of the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw shall be referred to as the Snow-piling Restriction Bylaw.

2. For the purpose of this bylaw the expression: a. “Municipality” means the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345; b. “Road Allowance” as defined by The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997; c. “Roadway” means that part of a public highway designed or intended for use by vehicles, including the shoulder.

3. When clearing snow from private property, including, but not limited to, driveways, snow shall not be piled: a. On the roadway; b. Anywhere within the road allowance, including the ditch.

4. Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to the penalties imposed by the General Penalty Bylaw of the Municipality and/or shall be liable for the cost incurred by the Municipality to relocate snow piled on the road or within the road allowance, including within the ditch.

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As it turned out, the weather in Phoenix continued to remain much cooler than I had expected, not warm at all.

I got the right suitcase but still had the wrong stuff - shoulda packed a parka.

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COMMUNITY REPORTS

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Asquith’s Operation Santa Says ‘Thank You’ 2022 was another year that Asquith and community came together to show their generosity!! Asquith is a caring town, full of good neighbors. The community of Asquith has proved it by their tremendous response to Operation Santa!

Groceries, toys, and cash donations were received, allowing Operation Santa to make Christmas and grocery hampers. The Asquith Fencing Club donated a large box of toys, as did Amanda Hildebrand at MasterMind Toys.

Maple Leaf, thanks to Doug and Crystal Haugrud, made up meat hampers. Sask Energy sponsored us this year and individuals making cash donations were wonderful This year we provided hampers and groceries to ELEVEN family units, in which there were 19 children. People who received the hampers have expressed thanks again and again. You met a physical need and touched many hearts!

Money received went directly to the hampers and was spent at local merchants.

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Organizations that we would like to thank specifically are: The Asquith Baptist Church, The Asquith Legion, St. Theresa’s Parish, Asquith Elks, the BLRA, and Lord Asquith School. A special thank you goes out to the Asquith Co-operative Association, who special ordered in some staples. You guys are great!!

A large thank you to Sask Energy for sponsoring our Hamper program this year!! The help was invaluable!

Individuals who made cash donations were Mike Stephenson, Bruce and Margaret Griffiths, Brandy Nicholson, Gerri Millard, Cynthia and Clint Hiebert, Herb and Lorna Gutsch, Nicole Skelton, Mary Gregory, Gord and Nettie Johnson, Jodie Nehring, Sue Cowan, Selene Barge, Ivan Hitchings, Hoag’s Haulin’ and Bill Brand. .

Zacharias, Hermann Erhart, Lois Walker and Bailey Berglund, Kathy Picketts and Darren Kraft for sorting and delivering the Christmas hampers. Their hard work ensured that those in our community who needed the hampers received them.

We hope that the spirit of “Operation Santa” will be a continuing success in 2023. Asquith and the surrounding area is a wonderful community and we thank you for your help and support in helping Christmas be a little bit brighter for many in our community!

Operation Santa Committee Gail Erhart and Holly Cross Sponsored by...

A special thank you goes to the elves Garth and Cara Plamping, Hezekiah and Amos Plamping, Jeff and Dierdre

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Asquith New Horizons Christmas Supper

squith New Horizons held a successful Christmas supper which was catered by Asquith Hotel. We were entertained by a dance group organized by Mrs. Nicole Chuback, a teacher at Lord Asquith School. The grade 3 and 4 students dressed in Ukrainian costumes, danced several dances for us.

They had been practicing during school recess’s.

They will be dancing at the school program before the holidays in front of parents and staff.

They were excellent, enthusiastic entertainment.

Many thanks to the group.

Submitted by Karen Duguid

Delisle Angel Tree Program another Success in 2022

he Delisle Angel Tree Program had another busy year having provided some special Christmas cheer for 58 individuals and families from Delisle and surrounding area and towns.

It was wonderful again this year to see the community come together to help out, and we want to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone that donated and volunteered their time. Thank you to the community Angels picking up the tags from the tree and buying gifts. Thank you to everyone that dropped off a cash donation. Thank you to everyone that donated food items. Thank you to everyone that donated their time, spread the word about the program and nominated community members.

Three months of preparations all come together when the Delisle Fire Hall is turned into Santa's Workshop for one morning. All the gifts get brought there, turkeys and food, so much food! Everything gets sorted, numbered and packed up for all our families, that then either come to pick up their packages or we deliver to them.

This program is a helping hand to the ones in need.

The help needed is often financial, but we also get to cheer up individuals and families that might have lost someone or are in a difficult situation.

Some nominations are also about giving back to those that are always there to give to others in our community!

We try to accept all nominations coming in and leave it up to nominees whether or not to accept the nomination. We have families that needed the extra help last year, but not this year and vice versa.

We have people that have been recipients in the past, but are now helping out with the program and supporting it.

The Delisle Angel Tree is a program about getting what you need and giving what you can. It is a program about spreading joy and cheer, and it is a program full of smiles. As a committee we are thankful to be in the midst of it and thankful for all that take part!

Delisle Soccer is Planning their 2023 Season on January 22nd

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lanning for 2023’s soccer season will be starting very soon, and we need your help.

The Delisle Soccer group, like many other sports groups, struggled through the Covid 19 shutdowns.

Our first season back was limited to only practices while wearing masks. No parents were allowed on the field, and we had to enforce social distancing.

That proved to be much easier for the older groups and extremely stressful for the coaches of the U4 and U6 teams.

This year, we were back in nearly full force. With 29 competitive teams in our league, through 5 separate towns, our 2022 season was a success.

It started off a little bumpy.

The Sask Central Soccer League’s coordinator was brand new this year and struggled to work out the schedule and contact all the previous town coordinators. An understandable issue considering the previous season didn’t require a schedule and that many volunteers didn’t come back to the sport when the regulations lifted.

Despite the issues, a schedule was finalized, with help from Delisle Soccer’s President, Dave LaPlante, and the season commenced, ending, of course, with the tournament in Delisle on June 11th.

Delisle Soccer has strived over the years to keep our fees low and the fun on high. We offer coaching clinics before the season to make sure our volunteer coaches are prepared and able to foster a desire to play the sport through fun and enjoyment.

This year, unfortunately, most of our board members have had to go their separate ways. We find ourselves nearing the beginning of a season with no one to prepare for it. Our board positions have been divided down into as many categories as possible to make the least amount of work for everyone, but without enough volunteers to fill each space it becomes a lot. Of course, with no volunteers at all, there will be no soccer.

Please join us on January 22nd, 2023 at the Delisle Town Hall at 4pm to see how you can help youth soccer continue in Delisle.

Children are welcome to attend, and a meal will be provided courtesy of Bruja de La Luna.

Contact Delisle Soccer at delislesoccer@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to attend so we can order enough to feed everyone.

Also a huge THANK YOU to this years many wonderful sponsors: Barrich Farms Carrots from Jopp Cobs Bread Colborn Farms DeeAnna's Boutique Delisle Community Chapel Delisle Composite School Delisle Co-op Delisle & District Volunteer Firefighters Association Delisle Elementary School Delisle - Vanscoy United Church Ingredion HUB International Keybrand Foods Mobil Grain NSC Minerals Nutrien Prairie Centre Credit Union RBC Royal Bank Richardson Pioneer RM Review Newspaper Salon 360 Thomas Fresh Submitted by Ann Kielo on behalf of the Angel Tree Committee For more information contact us at vanscoyag@gmail.com

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COUNCIL REPORTS

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TOWN OF ASQUITH

squith Town Council held its regular council meeting on December 14, 2022.

Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, and councillors Cecilia Mryglod, Wade MonksJanzen, Jodi Nehring, and Darcy Stack.

Also attending was C.A.O. Kathy Picketts.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erhart at 6:59 p.m.

A resolution was made to accept the council minutes from the November 9th, 2022, regular council meeting.

Council made a motion to accept the November 2022 financials and November 2022 bank reconciliations as presented to them at the meeting.

Accounts Paid in the amount of $28,448.46 and Accounts Payable of $66,188.73 was accepted as presented.

The Asquith Town Office will be closed for Christmas holidays from December 24, 2022 to December 29, 2022 open on December 30.

A reminder letter has been sent out to all taxpayers that taxes must be paid by December 31, 2022. Any taxes not received by that date will be subject to a penalty of 15%.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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VILLAGE OF KINLEY

he Village of Kinley has set the following dates for regular council meetings for the upcoming year of 2023:

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TOWN OF DELISLE

own Council held a regular meeting on December 13th. A letter will be sent to the Minister of Government Relations with a copy sent to SUMA requesting a change in the date set by the province for the holding of urban municipal elections. Currently, the next urban municipal general election date is slated for November 13, 2024. Town Council is requesting that it be set earlier in the year with less chance of winter weather affecting voter turn out and preferably not in the same year as a provincial election.

A letter will be sent to Delisle & District Fire and Rescue stating our support and appreciation for the Fire Chief and Volunteers.

The Mayor and Administrator were authorized to pay year end accounts.

Town Council confirmed its eligibility for the Town of Delisle to receive the annual Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant.

Tax Title Property Lot 11, Block 21, Plan G464 will be sold to Jeff Shirley.

Effective January 1st, Lori Neault will take over hall caretaking duties from Teresa Shirley.

A big thank you to Teresa Shirley for her years of service!

Signs of CO Poisoning Dull Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing. If you exhibit any of these symptoms get to fresh air and Call 911.

RM OF DUNDURN - January 10, 8:00am RM OF EAGLE CREEK - January 10, 9:00am RM OF HARRIS - January 11, 1:00pm RM OF MCCRANEY - January 12, 8:00am RM OF MILDEN - January 11, 9:00am RM OF MONTROSE - January 12, 9:00am RM OF PERDUE - January 10, 9:00am RM OF ROSEDALE - January 10, 8:00am RM OF RUDY - January 11, 6:00pm RM OF VANSCOY - January 12, 9:00am TOWN OF ASQUITH - January 11, 7:00pm TOWN OF BIGGAR - January 3 & 17, 7:15pm TOWN OF DELISLE - January 10, 7:00pm TOWN OF DUNDURN - January 10, 6:00pm TOWN OF HANLEY - January 9, 7:00pm TOWN OF LANGHAM - January 9 & 23 6:30pm TOWN OF OUTLOOK - January 11 & 25, 7:00pm TOWN OF RADISSON - January 18, 7:00pm TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - January 15, 4:00pm VILLAGE OF BORDEN - January 10 & 24, 7:00pm VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - January 11, 7:00pm VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - January 10, 7:00pm VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - January 11, 7:30pm VILLAGE OF HARRIS - January 11, 7:00pm VILLAGE OF KINLEY - January 10, 6:30pm VILLAGE OF MILDEN - January 18, 7:30pm VILLAGE OF PERDUE - January 26, 7:30pm VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - January 11, 7:30pm

All regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public.

COVID restrictions may apply.

Carbon Monoxide “The Silent Killer” Pike Lake Fire Department Monthly Safety Tips

Where does CO come from?

• Any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning or improperly installed.

• Furnaces, gas range/stove, boilers, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, portable fuel burning space heaters, generators and wood burning stoves.

• Vehicles and generators running in an attached garage.

• Blocked chimney or flue.

• Operating a grill in an enclosed space.

RM OF CORMAN PARK - January 23, 9:00am

VILLAGE OF KENASTON - January 10, 7:00pm

January 10, 2023 – 6:30pm February 14, 2023 – 6:30pm March 14, 2023 – 6:30pm April 11, 2023 – 6:30pm May 9, 2023 – 6:30pm June 13, 2023 – 6:30pm July 11, 2023 – 6:30pm August 8, 2023 – 6:30pm September 12, 2023 – 6:30pm October 10, 2023 – 6:30pm November 14, 2023 – 6:30pm December 12, 2023 – 6:30pm

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

• Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless poison that can be fatal if inhaled.

• CO can be produced when burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil or wood.

• If you have fire ...you have CO. • Carbon Monoxide is slightly lighter than air so can easily mix and travel throughout your home.

UPCOMING LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

Preventing CO Poisoning • Equip your home with CO alarms. The only safe way to detect CO in your home is with a CO alarm.

• Every year have your heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected by a qualified technician.

• Install and operate appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never use a gas range/stove to heat your home.

• Never leave your car idling in a closed garage.

Installing CO Alarms • Ideally one alarm should be placed outside of each bedroom and have one on each level of home. Follow installation instructions.

• Combination Smoke and CO alarms are available and would be a good choice when considering home safety.

Stay safe and healthy ! If you have any questions or want more info contact: Fire Chief Mike Given (Delisle & District Fire Department) 306-493-7777 or Battalion Chief Wayne Pearson (Pike Lake Hall) 306230-1544

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This Holiday Season, Practice Safe Online Shopping

By Nick Kossovan

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he winter boots were exactly what I was looking for; warm and stylish. As luck would have it, they were on sale for half price. However, this was the first time I heard of this e-tailer, which claimed to be UK based. Their website didn't provide an address or telephone number, only an email address—a red flag. So, I searched for reviews on Google. Sure enough, I found numerous negative reviews ranging from not receiving orders to the boots being made poorly to the inability to contact the company to arrange a return.

I never ordered the boots.

With the holiday season upon us, inevitably, shopping for gifts online will significantly increase. Shopping online is much more appealing than wandering around crowded malls searching for the right gift for your family and friends. What could be better than sitting at home with your drink of choice, surfing the Internet for gifts from all corners of the world?

There are many compelling reasons to shop online besides convenience. First of all, bargains abound. Then there's the mind-boggling selection. Shipping is fast. With the right e-tailer, returns are easy. Online shopping has never been easier or more convenient.

Unfortunately, there are the bad guys. In 2019, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received an average of 1,300 online theft complaints daily, totalling $3.5 billion in losses to individuals and businesses.

While somewhat alarming, these stats shouldn't keep you from shopping online. It's just a matter of using common sense and following practical advice.

• Shop on sites you're familiar with or friends and family recommend.

Amazon.com carries everything under the sun. All major retailers, such as The Bay, Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot, have an e-commerce site. Are you shopping for something that's "one-of-a-kind"? Try eBay, Etsy or Uncommon Goods. It's prudent to only shop on well-known and reputable e-commerce sites.

• Never buy from a site that doesn't have SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption installed.

SSL protects the website from phishing scams, data breaches, and other threats.

Ultimately, it builds a secure environment for both visitors and the site owner.

Always ensure a site's web address begins with HTTPS (e.g., https://www.ebay.ca) instead of just HTTP. Additionally, a padlock icon should also appear to the left of the URL in the address bar.

• If you can't shop as a 'guest,' create a unique password.

Often, you’ll have to create an account with a password to make a purchase. Make an account only if you are planning to visit the site frequently.

If you must, or wish to, create an account, create a complex password using lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols (e.g., 830-630=TwoHundred) and create a separate password for every account you create.

• Always pay with a credit card or via PayPal. Never use debit. A credit card doesn't give the seller direct access to the money in your bank account. Moreover, most credit cards offer $0 liability for fraud.

TIP: Designate one credit card and one email address exclusively for creating accounts and shopping online. This way, should your card be compromised, you can immediately shut it down without affecting your other transactions, such as monthly bill payments and subscription renewals.

• Keep the details.

Once you have completed your purchase, print the receipt (order confirmation number, tracking number) and keep them until your item(s) arrive. This information will help you resolve any issues with your order.

By following the tips above and being proactive when shopping online for holiday gifts and a few well-deserved gifts for yourself, you can shop with peace of mind.

• Vet new-to-you e-tailors.

Research any e-tailer you've never used before.

Say you come across that item you know Uncle Arnold will cherish or you must buy for yourself, such as the boots I came across on an e-commerce site you've never heard of, proceed with caution. Is the site full of incorrect spelling and obvious grammar errors? Is the site using a different top-level domain (e.g., .net, .info, .vip instead of .com)? Are the prices on the site too good to be true? Offering unbelievable prices is how scam sites lure people into ordering. (READ: Give their information.)

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

If the above-mentioned doesn't raise any suspicion, visit the website's 'Contact Us' page. Are an address and phone number listed? If yes, call the business. Finally, check online reviews for the e-tailer and visit the Better Business Bureau website to find out if there have been any complaints.

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Snow as a Water Source for Livestock

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By Dale Weinbender, BSA, AAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Tisdale

attle have five required nutrients to remain productive. They are protein, energy, vitamins, minerals and water. Of these nutrients, water is arguably the most important.

Daily water requirements are dependent on livestock species, breed, animal status, activity level, stage of production (growth, pregnancy, lactation or maintenance), environment and climate. Beef cattle require 22 to 75 litres of water per day.

Several studies performed by the University of Alberta have shown that energy diverted to thawing snow will not cause herd performance to decline. These studies indicate that heat produced from feeding/grazing along with standard body metabolism is more than adequate to melt the ingested snow and bring it up to body temperature. There are no metabolic differences observed between livestock given snow or water.

Providing snow as a water source can be beneficial to an operation by reducing electricity costs associated with heated water bowls and pumping systems. To see the benefits from using snow as a water source, managing the snow and cow herd is essential. Snow must be fresh, clean and present in adequate amounts. Hard-crusted, wind-blown and trampled snow will make utilization for the cow more difficult as it will not be easily accessible. It takes ten centimetres of snow to produce one centimetre of water, so a backup water source should be in place in case of shortfalls in snow depth or changes in snow condition. The Beef Cattle Code of Practice will

help you determine when snow can be used as a water source. Snow must not be used as the sole water source for cattle that: - are lactating; - are newly weaned; - have body condition score of 2.5 or less out of 5; or - don’t have optimal feed resources.

When providing snow as a water source, it is important to monitor the cattle, specifically their body condition. Mature cows consume 2.5 per cent of their body weight in dry feed daily. A drop in feed intake could mean cattle are not getting an adequate supply of water, which will cause weight loss over time. Once cattle become close to calving, their water requirements increase, so cows close to calving or lactating should have access to clean fresh water. Regardless of water source, cattle should always be provided with rations that promote proper nutrition, and access to adequate shelter to help with maintaining condition and overall health.

With proper management, snow can be used as a water source for some classes of cattle in the winter months. Monitoring snow quality and quantity, along with the feed resources and body condition of the cattle, are key factors when deciding whether to use this practice. For more information on this or other livestock related topics please contact your local livestock and feed extension specialist or call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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