FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021
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Pink Shirt Day virtual concert spreads positive message By Sabrina Kraft Karissa Hoffart hosted a special Pink Shirt Day virtual concert on February 24. It was important for the country-recording artist to help spread the positive and encouraging message of Pink Shirt Day to local students. “Pink Shirt Day is a day of awareness that bullying does happen everywhere and we need to come together to reduce bullying,” said Hoffart. “By wearing pink we take a stand against bullying and hopefully this day will educate people on what bullying is and the effects it can have. All it takes is one person to stand up and speak up for someone else.” “This virtual concert for Pink Shirt Day was a very meaningful concert where I was able to share my own experiences and give strong inspirational messages to help students have hope and strength.” Three schools in Weyburn participated in the live virtual concert, including Queen Elizabeth, Haig and Souris Schools, and at the end of the concert there was an opportunity for students to come up to the computer screen and ask questions. Hoffart felt that this allowed for a more personal touch. “The concert was very
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well received and appreciated by staff and students. Karissa had an inspiring message of kindness and hope. Her perspective as both a performer and nurse fit very well into the Pink Day theme of lifting each other up. The shared virtual concert was a great way to bring our schools together in a safe way,” said Dara Uhren of Queen Elizabeth School, the teacher who organized the virtual concert. During the virtual concert, Hoffart shared six songs from her “Life of Mine” album, which was released in October. “I personally wrote each song on this album, each of which has a motivational message. My song ‘She’s Enough’ was the first song I sang and the message in this song is that you truly are enough just the way you are.” It was especially important for Hoffart to help encourage students, and inspire them to stand up against bullying. “Having been bullied myself I felt like I was able to give hope to students who needed it and provide advice as to how to get through the hard times. I was so happy to see the smiling faces and hear the applause, as I knew this concert was worth every minute,” she said.
Photo 4645 — Greg Nikkel
The bright golden tones of the sunrise poked through the branches of a tree along Highway 39 on Feb. 19, as a promise of better weather and better times ahead for the community.
Distracted and drowsy driving is the March Traffic Spotlight When you hear that ping or feel your pocket vibrate, the urge to check your phone can be tough to ignore. But when you’re driving, is that message from your new match on Tinder -- or seeing how many reactions there are to your Instagram story -- worth a massive fine or crashing your ride? The answer is always no. Get your head out of your apps and keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving is the focus of March’s Traffic Safety Spotlight, with an additional focus on drowsy driving. Police across the province will be on the lookout for drivers who aren’t giving the road their full and undistracted attention. Distracted drivers face stiff penalties. Your first ticket will cost you $580 and four demerit points. The penalties escalate for repeat offences, with huge fines, more demerits, and weeklong vehicle impoundments. But the real concern is the potential to hurt yourself or other people on the road. “Ignore the temptation to look at your phone when
you’re driving,” said Penny McCune, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “When you’ve arrived at your destination, you can doomscroll, go down a TikTok rabbit hole, or bingewatch Bridgerton to your heart’s content. But when you’re behind the wheel, driving is all you should be doing.” Fatigue is another factor that can keep a driver from giving the act of driving the attention it deserves. If you are drowsy driving and can’t stay awake, recognize the signs and get off the road. When tired, drivers have a slower reaction time, decreased awareness and impaired judgement. So, here are some helpful reminders for drivers: • Take distractions out of the equation: Turn off your notifications, power down your phone, or put your cellphone in a place where you won’t be tempted by it. • Plan ahead: Passengers and pets should have everything they need before you hit the road. Select your music and program your GPS in advance. Make sure you are well rested for your journey. • Get ready before:
Driving is not an appropriate time to touch up your makeup or check your hair. Be rested and ready to go before you leave the driveway. • Stop and rest: If you’re tired, pull over. If you cannot focus on the road, it’s best to take some time to rest before you carry on. A quick glance at your phone may feel harmless,
but here’s the story that really needs your attention: driver distraction and inattention causes thousands of collisions on Saskatchewan roads each year. People get hurt and some are killed in those collisions. If you keep your head out of your apps, and never drive drowsy, you can stop one of those crashes from involving you.
VILLAGE OF McTAGGART
KARISSA HOFFART
TOWN OF YELLOW GRASS
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of McTaggart for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection by appointment only, by calling 306-861-0762 until May 4, 2021.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Yellow Grass for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - March 5, 2021 to May 4, 2021.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of McTaggart, Box 134 McTaggart, SK. S0G 3G0, by the 4th day of May, 2021.
Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Town of Yellow Grass, 102 Coteau Ave. Yellow Grass, SK. S0G 5J0, by the 4th day of May, 2021.
Dated this 5th day of March, 2021.
Dated this 5th day of March, 2021.
Wendy Wood Assessor
Wendy Wood Assessor