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See page 23 and 24 for CLIP AND SAVE Schedule of Centennial Weekend events and happenings around town.
Gudmundson named to Women of Distinction D e b r a G u d m u n d s o n , the Executive Director for Acute Care, daughter of which includes Norm and S u r g i c a l Laura Boake S e r v i c e s, o f B i g g a r, Maternal and was recently Children’s honoured Health Services, as one of Critical Care t h e Y M CA’s and Emergency Wo m e n o f D e p a r t m e n t s, Distinction. and is the Gudmundson is a registered Debra Gudmundson site leader for Saskatoon City n u r s e , employed by the Saskatoon Hospital. Gudmundson’s passion Health Region for over 30 years in a variety of h a s a l w a y s b e e n roles. She is currently advocating for patients
and their families, wanting them directly involved in decisions accompanying their care. Her work is this regard has led to transformational changes in the delivery of health care. Where others see challenges, Gudmundson sees opportunities. Her strong leadership style -- based on integrity, perseverance, vision and willingness to confront difficult issues with compassion -- has made her a leader in her field.
Former BCS 2000 student wins leadership award Steven Dollansky, a former BCS 2000 graduate, has received the prestigious Lou Hyndman Award. This $20,000 scholarship recognizes volunteer and leadership activities at the University of Alberta and Edmonton region Throughout his studies, Steven has been actively involved in politics and student government. He was elected to serve as VP External and VP Finance with the U of A Students’ Union, and as a member of the University’s Board of Governors. Steven has also volunteered with the Stollery Children’s Hospital
and founded the A-Link contributions here in EdVolunteer Enhancement monton.” Steven received a Bachprogram which connected elor of Science over 1,200 from the Uniuniversity versity of Alstudents to berta in 2009 volunteer and is currently positions employed with throughout the National Inthe city. stitute for Nan“Growotechnology. He ing up in a will article with small town McLennan Ross like Biggar LLP when he instilled the Steven Dollansky graduates from importance the Faculty of of being involved in my community,” Law in 2012. Steven is the he said. “It was fantastic son of Wayne and Tracy to be recognized for my Dollansky of Biggar.
Knowledge to good use . . . Biggar Central School student Michaella Shannon, and students throughout the district, face finals last week, putting all the knowledge of the past year to good use. Here’s hoping everything went well, and the fingernails weren’t chewed down too badly! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Field operations nearly complete Flooding hampers other parts of the province
Goodbye time . . . St. Gabriel School Principal Rick Garchinski serves last Tuesday as students, staff and parents bid a fond farewell to the Grade 9 class of 2011. A graduation, a rite of passage, the students move on to the next step in their lives. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Eighty-two per cent of the 2011 crop has been seeded according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report for the period June 14-20. The five year (2006-2010) average for this time of year is approximately 93 per cent seeded. Last year at this time, 76 per cent of the 2010 crop had been seeded. Rain and thunder showers were recorded for most of the province during the past week, resulting in little or no seeding progress. Heavy rain was recorded in many areas causing flooding and severe excess moisture issues. Some areas recorded more
than 100 mm of rain for the week. The southeast is reporting 44 per cent seeded, the southwest 82 per cent, the east-central 86 per cent, the west central 99 per cent, the northeast 98 per cent and the northwest is reporting 99 per cent seeded. Seeding progress varies greatly, especially within the south and east central regions. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 51 per cent surplus, 48 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 44 per cent surplus, 54 per cent adequate and two
per cent short. Sixty-five per cent of the oilseeds, 58 per cent of the pulse crops and 64 per cent of the spring cereals are behind normal in development. Fifty-nine per cent of the fall cereals are at normal stages of development. Seventy-one per cent of the winter wheat, 80 per cent of the spring wheat, 78 per cent of the durum, 78 per cent of the canola, 79 per cent of the lentils and 77 per cent of the field peas are in good to fair condition. The majority of crop damage is due to flooding, hail and cutworms.