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Scenic outdoor rink opens at Canora’s King George Park Courtesy of Canora Courier The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly restricted recreation options for many residents in Canora and the surrounding area, but thankfully there are still outdoor possibilities.

For those who like to strap on the skates and get out on the ice while enjoying the great outdoors, there is a new reason to visit King George Park. After recently receiving approval from Canora town council, an outdoor skating rink has been completed and is now open to the public according to Aaron Herriges, director of leisure services. But he said this new opportunity comes with responsibility for those who use it.

“The rink will be monitored daily and maintained by the rec and leisure department,” said Herriges. “There is signage related to COVID-19 with rules posted for the public to abide by. Please make yourself aware of these rules.”

The posted outdoor rink rules remind skaters that any participation is totally at the users’ own risk: • The Town of Canora is not responsible for the loss, theft or damage of personal items, or for

accidents.

• Please be careful, the ice surface is not of indoor quality.

• Use of tobacco or alcohol products is strictly prohibited.

• No loitering or use of the rink is allowed without skates.

• Abusive language and behaviour will not be tolerated.

• All skaters eight years of age and under must be supervised at all times by a parent/guardian.

• Users will be responsible for any damage done to the rink.

• Respect others and share the rink accordingly.

• If there is snow on the rink, bring a shovel and help clean it off.

Park labourers do not work on weekends.

• Have fun!

COVID guidelines for outdoor winter activities are also posted at the rink, which include: • People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter outdoor recreation areas.

• People not from the same household must maintain two metres of physical distancing at all times.

• Limit gathering with other people when entering and leaving the outdoor recreation area and supervising children.

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hand hygiene for everyone before, during and after outdoor play.

•If rink surfaces are busy, come back when it’s not as busy or use another area.

• Do not share toys or sports equipment between groups.

• The maximum number of people permitted at any one time on outdoor rinks or skating surfaces will not exceed 30, as long as a physical distance of two metres is maintained between non-household groups.

Avoid gathering with other individuals or groups.

• No scrimmaging (shinny games) on outdoor rinks.

The rink measures approximately 40 by 50 feet and was created with an added figure 8 feature to give skaters more options as they enjoy the new facility.

Construction started behind schedule, mainly due to the unusually warm weather experienced so far this winter, but as Herriges observed, “We’re not complaining.”

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This develops an ice crust and creates the barrier that retains the water. Then it’s just applying leveling flood after leveling flood until its ready.”

Due to the lack of heavy snowfall so far this winter, keeping the ice

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“But we have equipment for that, if needed,” said Herriges. “The rink isn’t maintained on the weekends so in the event of some snow fall, the public is free to use the shovel provided to clear it for use. There is no indoor tent with heat or amenities, but we did provide several benches.”

One of the benefits of the new outdoor rink is being able to glide around the ice while enjoying the surround-

ing scenery of King George Park This year is a trial run. Herriges reminds Canora and area residents that if the rink is used by enough people, there is the possibility that the project could be expanded in the future.

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Local students contribute to Los Angeles art installation Courtesy of Kamsack Times In early December of 2020, Janet LoveMorrison, a teacher at the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex, received a unique invitation through a friend.

The email explained that an artist in Los Angeles was looking for help in making folded paper cranes – lots and lots of them.

Kazuki Takizawa is a Japanese glass artist based in Los Angeles.

Kazuki Takizawa instructions describe how to make a paper crane with an 8.5-inch square of paper.

Students at Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex received a hand-written letter from the Los Angeles artist they made cranes for.

He currently owns and runs a KT Glassworks studio. As someone who lives with bipolar disorder, Takizawa uses glass a means to explore his inner reality and destigmatize mental illness. In an aim to give the invisible shape, Takizawa crafts elaborate vessels and installations, each with a unique story.

Universally rooted in dialogue around mental health, his series examine broad themes such as attaining minimalism among chaos as well as personal narratives around family, and his individual challenges.

Takizawa has travelled to numerous communities in and outside the US to share his work and act as an advocate for mental illness. His practice offers an uncommon and inclusive space to increase awareness and start a conversation.

These days, Takizawa is busy working on an art installation for an upcoming show at Craft Contemporary, a Los Angeles museum that is currently closed to the public, but still offering virtual exhibits. In his call for cranes from all

High school students, Isobel Tourangeau and Veronica Tourangeau, at the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex made paper cranes for artist, Kazuki Takizawa of Los Angeles. over the world, Takizawa included tutorials on how to fold an 8.5 inch square of white printer paper to become a paper crane.

He said it was important the folded cranes be white, as he intended on dying all of them for the show.

Love-Morrison saw the opportunity as a way to connect her students with art and culture from different parts of the world. She incorporated the crane folding

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EDITORIAL Exploring the concept of “dad rock” Is Avril Lavigne dad rock?

The “Now That’s What I Call…” series of music compilations seems to think it is, putting the song Complicated in the mix with ZZ Top and Steppenwolf.

The compilation is honestly kind of bizarre - it includes Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, which is neither dad nor rock - but the question of Avril Lavigne has been one that has confused the most people since the compilation was unearthed.

Now my first real memory of Avril Lavigne came when I was at a leadership conference in Martensville during high school, when I overheard a teenage girl telling the billets staying at her house that she absolutely loved Avril Lavigne and her album was on constant rotation. While I was probably familiar with her music at that point, enough to recognize the name, it is what I think of when I hear about her.

Of course, music knows no gender, so it just being a favorite of a teen girl doesn’t preclude it from being dad rock. And, frankly, I’m far enough from being a teenager that the music from my high school years could have entered the domain of dad rock. But when I hear the name “Avril Lavigne”, I just think of teenagers, which are more likely to be the enemy of dads.

But then we have a much larger question, what exactly is dad rock? There is a wide depth and breadth of dads out there, all with different taste and music gravitating towards different songs. The existence of the genre, however, is not really about dads,

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Thinking I do with words... but the concept of a dad, a collection of cliches that exists primarily in sitcoms. They have caves, they are bumbling, they like power tools, they like drinking beer in the garage, they like mowing the lawn, and their greatest joy is a “big game.” The most unifying feature of their life is the music they like isn’t cool. It’s not the latest and greatest, it’s not something the kids are listening to, but instead something from a bygone era that they insist is great, whether or not the kids agree. They used to have it all on vinyl, but as collecting vinyl became a hobby, they now have it on CD, because dads are not allowed to be cool. It’s a sitcom perception of a person, rather than an actual person.

Dad rock must be a sitcom of music. It has to meet all of the cliches that sitcom dads embody. The most important signifier is that it can’t, under any circumstances, be cool. To avoid being cool, it has to be in a

genre that was popular about 20-30 years ago that doesn’t make it on the charts anymore. It also has to generally be rock music - it’s not called dad pop or dad rap. It has to sound good when played loud, but also good on a cheap stereo in a garage. You have to fit stereotypes after all.

This theory means that today’s dad rock is likely post-grunge, bands like Foo Fighters and Audioslave.

It was popular in the ‘90s, but there are very few bands that really play it anymore, most of them being those same bands from the genre’s heyday. It wasn’t long ago that it was hair metal, and before that it was the Eagles. I realize that the Eagles aren’t really a genre, but they were made fun of in The Big Lebowski and everyone got the joke.

Now none of those genres or bands are inherently bad - and I’m right in the middle of the ‘enjoys postgrunge’ demographic so I wouldn’t dare suggest they’re bad - but they do fit that list of requirements.

And, what doesn’t fit those requirements is Avril Lavigne. She might have been popular at the right time, she might be in a genre that is fading from popularity, but can you see a sitcom dad playing her music at high volume in the garage? You cannot, thus it’s not dad rock.

The compilation in question just compiles a big list of songs from a few years ago, but it’s not a dad rock compilation. It’s just a bunch of stuff that somebody doesn’t think is cool.

Net zero offers affordable path to climate stability Another year, another record. Even with a global seven per cent drop in fossil fuel burning during the pandemic, 2020 tied 2016 for the hottest year recorded, making the past decade the warmest.

The previous record in 2016 was set during an El Niño event, which contributed somewhat to rising temperatures, meaning last year was likely the hottest in terms of global heating. Average global surface temperature was 1.25 C higher than the pre-industrial average, nearing the 1.5 C aspirational target the world’s nations set under the Paris Agreement five years ago. In the Arctic and northern regions, average temperature was 3 to 6 C higher.

As the world heats up, we’re experiencing ever-increasing impacts, from deadly heat waves to more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Last year, the Western U.S., Siberia, Australia and parts of South America were hit with some of the biggest, most expensive wildfires on record, and studies

showed climate disruption played a major role. These fires release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and destroy important carbon sinks, driving warming even faster. Smoke and particulates also cause health problems and death.

Last year also set records for Atlantic hurricanes and tied 2018 for the most tropical cyclones.

It’s dire, but there’s still time to avoid the worst consequences — if we act quickly and decisively.

New research shows global average temperatures could stabilize within a couple of decades if we quickly reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero. Reducing emissions to “net zero” means not releasing any more than are being removed from the atmosphere. Although dramatically bringing emissions down is the critical factor, methods to remove CO2 and other greenhouse gases — such as forest and wetland protection and restoration, and carbon capture and

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Science Matters sequestration — can balance out some released emissions.

As the UN points out, affordable methods to get to net zero exist. At the end of 2020, 126 countries representing 51 per cent of emissions had either adopted, announced or were considering netzero goals, according to the World Economic Forum. The European Union, Japan, South Korea and the U.K. have pledged to do so by 2050, as has the incoming U.S. Biden administration.

Canada has introduced legislation but must do even more.

Previous research indicated rapid heating would continue long after we reduce emissions because gases such as CO2 and methane remain in the atmos-

phere for many years.

New findings offer a hint of optimism. This is in part because as we bring emissions under control, natural systems such as oceans, wetlands and forests — and possibly technology — will remove some greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Of course, that means we must also take better care of those natural systems. It’s all interconnected.

We’re not on track to meet even the aspirational target of 1.5 C warming.

We’ve already heated to at least 1.1 C above preindustrial levels and are heading to 2 C or more.

We’re still looking at more heat waves, flooding, wildfires, disease spread, displacement of people and refugee crises, biodiversity loss

and water shortages. But to avert even worse catastrophe, we can and must do all we can to bring it under control. We already have affordable methods to achieve netzero emissions, and it’s likely we’ll continue to develop more and better solutions. Resolving the crisis will lead to a lesspolluted, healthier world with greater opportunities for all.

Look at how rapidly the world has been able to deal with the COVID19 pandemic. Not that it’s under control, but vaccines have been developed in record time, and countries that have acted decisively to implement safety measures have seen success.

And the powerful computers that most of us now carry in our pockets and purses show how quickly technology can develop.

As climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe told the Washington Post, “It’s no longer a question of when the impacts of climate change will manifest themselves: They are already here and now. The only question

Snowmobiling season offers a fun outlet from COVID Courtesy of Preeceville Progress The Preeceville Rough Rider Snowmobile Club and it dedicated volunteers have been keeping busy with ensuring the trails are ready for another snowmobile season.

“Avid snowmobilers are getting excited to hit the groomed trails,” said Kellen Mack, trail groomer operator.

Prior to the season all trails need to be cleared, shelters need to get stocked full of wood and trail signs need to be put up. With 282km

of groomed trails through the Porcupine Forest, across open fields and along some ditches, and only very few members there is a lot of work that had to be done.

The Ushta wood shed was full of wood on February 27, 2020 and on March 6, the Club’s

trails were closed due to COVID-19. The report the club gave stated that on December 29, 2020 they experienced some vandalism to the Ushta wood shed. All the wood that several volunteers had spent numerous hours cutting, hauling and stacking was stolen.

On September 8 the club received a report that the wood shed was damaged when the tin was ripped off the back of the shed and the door was ripped off. “It was very upsetting and disheartening to know that individuals would disrespect all the Continued on Page 5

remaining is how much worse it will get. And the answer to that question is up to us.”

We must all get behind rapid and decisive climate action. Taking steps in our own lives is important, but holding governments and industry to account is crucial.

There’s no time to waste.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington.

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SNOWMOBILING SEASON Continued from Page 4 hard work done by volunteers. Please respect our volunteers’ commitment and effort to provide wood for the snowmobilers,� said Mack.

Most of the trails had been groomed except the trail from Endeavour to Ushta and Reserve due to the lack of snow at the time of the report. The ruts were too deep at that point to make a safe trail for snowmobiles. “Last year was a dry year with very little water to cause any major issues this year,� stated Mack. “The trails have all been signed for the safety of snowmobilers. There are no major plans for the club this year and we are hoping to see another successful and safe season.�

The Rough Rider Snowmobile Club is looking for anyone who is willing to donate a few hours of their time to help get a start to the snowmobile season. “The more volunteers that we get to help the club the better our trails and shelters can be. All of this may sound intimidating but with a little help from everyone who enjoys the trails, it can be fun,� said Mack. “We have had an increase in snowmobilers who are taking advantage of the great riding trails, but with the increase we are having landowners complaining about damage and snowmobilers not respecting the landowners’ properties,� said Mack.

The club is encouraging everyone who uses the trails to stay on the marked trails and remember they are riding at their own risk. Riders are encouraged to follow the COVID rules and regulations that apply at all warm-up shelters; with social distancing, wearing a mask and hand sanitizing. All snowmobilers are required to pack in and out everything they need for a fun, safe trip. The warm-up shelters will no longer

The Preeceville Rough Rider Snowmobile Club and its dedicated volunteers have been keeping busy with ensuring the trails are ready for another snowmobile season. Kellen Mack is the main trail groomer. have any amenities available such as frying pans, tin foil and garbage cans. “We wish everyone a fun and safe snowmobile season but still would like to encourage people to remember they are riding at their own risk, be respectful of all landowners’ property and follow all rules on the

trails,� encouraged Mack.

The executive for the club is: Jamin Englot, president; Gordon Head, vice-president; Karlie Kowalchuk, secretary and Jason Feeley, treasurer.

Laurie Decker and Gabi Wolfmueller are trail administrators.

COVID-19 outbreak hits local hospital

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer An active COVID-19 outbreak declared at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre has the Intensive Care Unit and two general medical wards affected.

At present there are seven patients hospitalized in Yorkton because of COVID-19, one of those in intensive care.

To-date the outbreak has impacted 18 staff, reported Janna-Lea Yawney, interim Director for Acute Care Yorkton in a telephone press conference Friday. “They are from various health care disciplines,� she explained.

Overall 34 cases “are included in relation to this outbreak,� continued Yawney. “Any staff identified as a possible close contact, or a positive, have been off work,� added Yawney.

In addition, other staff, a number Yawney said she did not have at her fingertips Friday, are off because they are self-isolating as a precautionary measure.

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Choose another hobby I have two reactions when subjected to a computer problem: #1. Fit of rage. #2. Weepy mess.

I used to teach piano lessons and I believe there are, basically, three kinds of “learners”.

First are the truly gifted - musicality oozes out of them and there’s almost nothing you cannot teach them. These are the ones who are “called” to their instrument and, perhaps, will even make a living using the gift God has given them.

The second group - the majority - are teachable and have some level of musicality. They make themselves, their parents and others smile at their accomplishments.

The third group - a rare group of people who, even when shown the same things over and over… just don’t get it. They may be able to pull off playing a song or two but… really… they need to choose another hobby.

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Revisited (because THAT’s going to help!) and have the urge to throw my laptop at anything or anyone in the room.

Then I cry.

Something like that happened recently and it involved an important document with a deadline. I, of course, asked the one person who sighs deeply, shakes his head and tells me to calm down but then, thankfully, figures out the problem. This time, however, my husband couldn’t get things to work so I called a friend of mine who is in the computer “biz”.

After moving past the anger stage and into “meltdown”, I called Al. Perhaps I should have ceased weeping before speaking with him but after

explaining that I wanted to smash my computer, my current hero quickly assured me he’d figure it out. I became instantly hopeful and excitedly told him I would come to his house and bring my laptop to watch him work his magic. Perhaps I’d even learn something!

He agreed, with what seemed like hesitation, but I ignored that and went on my way.

(I feel compelled to divulge that this happened last year, when “gatherings” of up to any 5 people were still deemed OK!) After a challenging time Al did fix the problem and he realized, up close, how little I know about computers. Lucky him.

When we were done, however, he admitted that he’d been most worried that I would be a blubbering mess when I arrived at his place. (Apparently hysterical women aren’t appealing to him but he can withstand a computer-challenged one.)

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USask agriculture researchers awarded $5.8M to help feed the world, protect the planet

By USask Research Profile and Impact SASKATOON – Eighteen wide-ranging University of Saskatchewan (USask) crop research projects have been awarded a total of almost $5.8 million through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF), a program jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and supplemented by industry partners.

Innovative research into disease resistant and nutritious crops, human health applications of cannabis, biodegradable plastics made of plants, and tracing the carbon footprint of an agricultural operation are among the USask projects supported by the program, which also attracted almost $1.9 million in total industry funding for the teams.

“This major investment in USask research

is indicative of the key role the university plays in growing Saskatchewan’s capacity as a world leader in the agricultural sector,” said USask Vice-President Research Karen Chad.

“The adoption of new agricultural technologies and creation of competitive, value-added products has the potential for real-life benefits, including new jobs and increased economic prosperity for the province.”

The ADF program is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year $388-million investment by the federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for the sector in Saskatchewan. A total of $9.8 million was announced Jan. 12 for 39 agricultural research projects in the province and across the country, of which more than half were awarded to USask.

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USask plant scientist Kirstin Bett. awarded funding include: Strengthening pulse crops in the field and beyond: More than $1.4 million has been awarded from the ADF program to USask researcher Kirstin Bett for two projects: • Improving lentil quality and nutritional value by borrowing traits from wild lentils and developing new computerized imaging technology to target desirable seed characteristics. The results will lead to higher value lentils, and access to new, specialty markets for producers.

• Developing highyielding, disease-tolerant dry bean varieties.

The results will provide new, high-value pulse crop options that are

well-suited to irrigation.

Developing high-yielding chickpeas: Plant researcher Bunyamin Tar’an will use $730,000 from ADF to develop high-yielding, large seed kabuli chickpea varieties suited to Western Canada.

The results will lead to new chickpea varieties, benefitting Saskatchewan’s producers and broader economy.

• Tar’an will also receive $236,000 from ADF to study how using genetic diversity from wild chickpeas could help combat Ascochyta blight, a major disease threatening chickpea production across Western Canada.

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Research Program Chair in Pulse Crop Breeding and Genetics, was awarded the largest singlestudy award from ADF this year—more than $981,000—to develop high-yielding, root-rotresistant pea varieties.

Root rot, a disease widespread across Western Canada caused by a combination of fungus and other pathogens, can destroy as much as 70 per cent of a farmer’s crop during a wet year.

Other innovative croprelated projects with potential economic impact include: • Finding plant-based climate-friendly alternatives to plastics ($360,000): Plant scientist Martin Reaney’s research aims to create carbon-neutral, biodegradable plastics from canola and pulse products to ease pressures on our oceans and landfills.

Reaney is Saskatchewan agriculture ministry’s Strategic Research Program Chair in Lipid Quality and Utilization.

• Measuring the carbon footprint of crops ($230,000): Plant scientist Kate Congreves’ research team will establish Saskatchewan’s first Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Station using micrometeorological techniques to measure greenhouse gases yearround and determine the net carbon footprint of a canola-cereal rotation.

This type of field-scale data is needed to help the industry move forward in a carbon-based marketplace.

• Solidifying cannabis as a Saskatchewan product ($188,000): Plant researcher Tim Sharbel will study the genetics of a cannabis seed material collection owned by Konetics, a company with ties to the Saskatchewan market.

The goal is to strengthen the cannabis industry in the province through vigorous quality control of

agronomic traits, in addition to connecting this material to the Cannabinoid Research Initiative of Saskatchewan for scientifically based studies on applications to human health.

• Heading off disease in wheat ($410,000): In two projects, wheat breeder Curtis Pozniak will take aim at protecting wheat crops from fungal pathogens by identifying novel disease resistance in wheat strains from around the world, and by pinpointing the mechanisms used by Fusarium head blight—the most serious disease affecting wheat production in Canada— to overcome wheat’s defences.

• Removing arsenic with agricultural waste ($70,000): Engineering researcher Jafar Soltan is testing the use of lowvalue agriculture residue—such as straw and meal from canola, barley, wheat, and mustard—to transform it into highvalue adsorbents that remove arsenic from mining wastewater.

Soltan and his team of experts will engage in research using the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and a pilot project that simultaneously works in two vital economic sectors: mining and agriculture.

The 18 USask projects attracted a total of almost $1.9 million from a wide range of organizations and agencies including Saskatchewan Pulse Growers ($634,000), Western Grains Research Foundation ($588,000), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission ($340,000), Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission ($186,000), Alberta Wheat Commission ($72,000), the Manitoba Crop Alliance ($66,000), and the Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission ($3,000).

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YBID reflects on a challenging year

By Devin Wilger Staff Writer The Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) wants people to get downtown and go through the district, and while this past year was a challenging one for most businesses in the city, they were working hard to keep the city as an appealing place to be.

Donna Brothwell, executive director of YBID, said that like most businesses, they also had to adapt and take different approaches to be successful over the past year. One of the big examples of that philosophy was the Santa Claus Day reverse parade, which had stationary floats which cars moved through. It was a big success, she said, and kept the Christmas tradition moving in the city.

“It’s about finding ways to do things through COVID.” The Clean Sweep program has also been expanded into the winter, with snow shoveling on sidewalks to keep the downtown walkable and accessible.

While Brothwell said that most businesses are good at shoveling out in front of their door, she noted that empty storefronts need to be cleaned off too, in order to make the entire sidewalk available.

“Everybody must realize when you have a packed street with snow and ice that you can’t get down, it’s hard to get out and go shopping downtown.”

Flower pots were also a continuing program for YBID, with Young’s Plant World and the Prairie Harvest Employment Program handling the work to get the pots planted through the district. She said that it’s a great deal of work throughout the year to keep the flower pots attractive and a feature of the city, making it more appealing to shop here.

“We’re known as the flower pot people, and that’s okay, but we do so much more.”

YBID was also busy

The Santa Claus Parade was one of YBID’s events that had to get a new look in 2020, with COVID restrictions turning it into a “reverse parade” with stationary floats. funding different projects through the city. The Yorkton Brick Mill received $5,000. The Highway 9 and Broadway beautification project received $50,000 for three years, and is their next major project, starting in spring this year. The Yorkton Film Festival received $1,000, the Celebrate Success Awards received $1,200, Snowarama received $500, the Senior’s Mobility car received $1,000. The Save the Grandstand project also got $10,000.

Another major contribution was the Business Improvement Incentive Program - or BIIP - which will receive $50,000 which will towards improvement programs, and Brothwell notes they have already received applications to improve downtown facades.

Brothwell said that the main goal is to keep investing in the city, and said that with all money that they raise through the year they immediately turn around and invest it in improving the community.

“People can understand that their levy money is going to extremely good causes that keep our streets lit, and beautiful, and clean and walkable and shoppable.”

Another project was interviewing candidates for council with the civic elections. Brothwell said

they wanted to give them a chance to communicate their platform and plans openly with the public, especially with there being limited ways to get their message out this year. She notes that council makes many decisions that affect business, so as a program that supports business they need to help voters stay informed.

“It’s important, going forward, a civic election where we as a community and individuals can make the most difference... Voting is so important at any level of government, but at a civic

level, we make as an individual make the most changes at this level and it’s going to impact us most in our business community and our home life.”

It was a challenging year, and many businesses had to close through the beginning, and find ways to remain safe and follow the rules after, with masks, sanitization and limits on the number of customers. Brothwell said that they support efforts to keep COVID at bay, while hoping that it doesn’t come down to closing businesses again.

While there have been many challenges, Brothwell said there are also opportunities for businesses to move downtown and set up shop in a downtown building. While there has been a crisis, it means there are more opportunities to get out of it.

“If businesses are struggling with rent, I encourage them to look at the buildings downtown, either purchasing a building to help them out, because interest rates are the lowest they have been in a long time, or looking at the rents

downtown.”

There will be challenges in 2021, Brothwell admits, especially as there are more COVID-19 infections than ever at this point, but she’s hopeful that once vaccines in place it will be easier to do business. She said they will be continuing many of the programs, and are excited to get started on the beautification project at Highway 9 and Broadway.

“Hopefully if COVID changes a little bit and restrictions are eased, we can see more Party in the Park type of things to get people downtown.”

She said that the money that goes from the YBID levy goes to projects that improve the city, and that they are stronger together, even through a crisis, and the larger projects are going to be more help than the small amount of money that a business puts into it.

“It is a fact that if you have good lighting, you have beauty, you have clean streets, you have banners up, you have things in the park, you have places to sit that draw those people into your community, that draw those people to those businesses. It’s a fact, you will get more businesses.”

The Clean Sweep program expanded into the winter, with snow shoveling on downtown sidewalks becoming one of the features to keep streets clean in the winter.

One of the major projects which YBID supported this year was the Save the Grandstand project, which they donated $10,000. YBID executive director Donna Brothwell said that they supported the project because of the value it has for the city and the events it helps Yorkton host.

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Book draws on Ukrainian heritage Author releases four in series designed for young readers, but enjoyed by readers of all ages

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Long-time readers of Yorkton This Week might recall the name Marion Mutala.

Way back in 2012 the Saskatchewan-based author was in the city giving readings from Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Christmas and Easter, a children’s book drawn from Mutala’s Ukrainian heritage.

Then in 2020 an article appeared regarding the author’s release of My Dearest Dido: The Holodomor Story a passionate account of the Great Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor. Based on actual events and documented eyewitness accounts, this story consists of correspondence between two fictional characters – Hanusia Hrabowa in Saskatoon and her grandfather, Dido Bohdan, in Hafford, SK, supplemented by Hanusia’s personal diary. The book is now available in audio form too.

And now Mutala, who grew up in the Hanlet/ Keaston area, but has lived in Saskatoon since 1980, has released Baba’s Babushka: A Magical Journey to Ukraine which follows Baba’s Babushka: Magical Ukrainian Adventure which has her first book in the series.

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story? Genre?

“Historical fiction children’s book but the adults love my stories as all the Ukrainian traditions are true for Christmas- sviat vechir, Easter and Wedding and all the places in Ukraine and Kyiv Book setting.

“So from Hafford, Saskatchewan to western Ukraine and Kyiv, the reason for Hafford is my mom grew up there and my grandparents lived there and are buried there. This new collection of my four stories is a celebration as it has been ten years since my first book came out in 2010. This is an anniversary collection. In the new story Baba and Dido go back to Ukraine and see all the historic sights which are true like the tunnels and St Sophia’s church etc.”

Mutala, who was a teacher for 30-years, said family has inspired her writings.

“My grandparents were my inspiration,” she said. “My grandfather died before I was born. Stefan Dubyk and my grandmother Baba Tessie Woznakowski died when I was four years old but I always wondered about their life.

“Tessie wore a babushka and so that is my inspiration for my babushka in my stories.

I have a different colour babushka for every story which takes Natalia back

My grandparents were my inspiration.

— Author Marion Mutala to Ukraine. My mom had this picture of my grandparent so that was the inspiration.”

Interestingly the latest story has been on paper for years.

“It was actually the first book in the series,” offered Mutala, who has no formal training as a writer.

“When I came back from Ukraine in 2009 I

wrote that story and sent it to my publisher and she said Marion you have enough for five books. We took them apart and now have five books in the series.”

While written for some time, Mutala recalls the effort of getting it done.

“Writing always takes work,” she said. “If you want a good product you have to do lots of work

and edits.

“However, I love writing and have never had writer’s block.

“It seems the more I write the more ideas flow.”

So what does the author see as the best aspect of the book?

“The illustrations are so beautiful,” said Mutala. “I have three illustrators for the four

books but it looks wonderful.

“Each book has continuity though my baba and dido appear in a photograph on the wall in each book and my mom Sophie Dubyk who is the baba in these stories she in the sky looking over Natalia in each book. The pictures are based on actual people in my family. I am the little girl Natalia and my dad August Mutala is the dido as well.”

Mutala is proud of the latest book and of the series.

“Yes I love it and more importantly other people love it as well, especially adults,” she said.

“It speaks to all people, even those that are not Ukrainians, as many people like learning about other cultures.”

As for an audience Mutala hopes for broad readership.

“I sign all my books ‘Peace Marion Mutala’ as I am trying to promote peace in the world,” she said.

“If you learn about my culture and I learn about yours we can be respectful, and learn to be tolerant of others.”

The books may be published through the author’s website at www. babasbabushka.ca or they can phone 1-306-2602360, The books are also or on Amazon, McNally Robinson, Coles or Indigo.

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A Christian radio seed was actually planted a few decades ago in the minds of three somewhat unconnected men, Dwayne Kruger, Dave Giesbrecht and Dennis Dyck. On October 21, 2005, the CRTC gave these men the approval to launch Saskatchewan's first 24 hour commercial Christian radio station. On January 2, 2006, The ROCK signed on as a low-power station (44.8 watts) at 100.5 on the FM dial. On July 14, 2011, the CRTC granted approval for an expansion to 50,000 watts at 98.5 on the FM dial. So in 2021, we're celebrating 15 years of Father God's generous favour, reflected in thousands of loyal listeners across the Parkland and many local businesses who have partnered with The ROCK.

e These great people make up the ROCK TEAM and are the reason we enjoy great success in our pursuit of 'Making a Difference'!

Dennis Dyck – Station Founder and keeps showing up, always looking for butter tarts. Scott Fitzsimmons – Program Director (currently on leave). Join us in praying that Scott will soon be back on the air. Jordan Patzwald – Interim Program Director and wakes up early so he can get your Pun of the Day on The Rockin' Big Breakfast. Amy Schmalz – makes every afternoon fun and informative. Josiah Poppleton – loves helping out with radio stuff and occasionally has to help Phil and Randy figure out which buttons to push. Randy Atkinson – loves giving you the news and sports every morning and then figuring out whose birthday is being celebrated on the Rockin' Big Breakfast. Colleen Hoffort – As a Complete Radio and Digital Solutions Provider, she looks after radio advertising and has become The ROCK's Digital Marketing guru.

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In Celebrating 15 Years, join us in checking out these great memories that remind us The ROCK really is 'Making a Difference' in The Parkland.

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The ROCK's afternoon voice, Amy Schmalz is passionate about Operation Christmas Child. In November, she did a wonderful job encouraging the local community to support this important humanitarian cause.

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Touring the Langenburg Lift Station Gary Horseman Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Four-Town Journal) Recently, the Town of Langenburg completed the work on a new sewage station. The lift station is used to move raw sewage out of town to the lagoon. The sewage station is state of the art and fully automatic.

Sewage enters the station through the sewage pipes that come from each and every building in town. First, the sewage passes through a Muffin Monster, which is a device that mulches and grins up anything that happens to pass through the sewage system.

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wet sewage well located just outside the sewage station. Muffin Monster is located at the bottom of the wet sewage well. Next, the sewage is pumped to the lagoon through two high-speed pumps that alternate between the two pumps installed (to extend the life of the pumps that can be costly to replace or repair).

All of these pumps are controlled by the brains that make sure the station runs at peak performance, switching from SaskPower electricity to an emergency generator if the power happens to cut out for less than a few minutes.

The brains behind the sewage station, including the control

panel. Diesel generator changed to propane as a backup generator.

The backup generator was converted to propane for direct and constant power if and when needed.

The total cost for this project was $1,788,156.00 which was shared by the Federal and Provincial Governments as well; just over one third of the cost covered by the Town of Langenburg.

The 2 impeller pumps that move the raw sewage through the pumps.

While the new facility equipment is state of the art, residents can do their part to help by making sure they only flush what is intended to go down the sewers.

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December spotlight results: 369 impaired offences; lower numbers of other infractions For the December Traffic Safety Spotlight on impaired driving, first responders across Saskatchewan shared their holiday wishes that everyone would choose to drive sober and keep our roads safe. Not everyone heeded those wishes.

Police reported 369 impaired driving offences, including 288 Criminal Code charges, for the month of December.

Results throughout 2020 showed that impaired driving didn’t stop because of the pandemic, and police continued their strong focus all year on catching people who made that unfortunate choice.

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Saskatchewan has made real progress in changing the culture of impaired driving, and reducing fatalities and injuries.

Those who still choose to drive impaired are more likely than ever to be caught – and face licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, and potential fines and/ or jail time imposed by the courts.

But the biggest concern related to impaired driving is the risk of death or serious injury. Impaired driving remains the leading cause of fatal collisions on Saskatchewan roads.

That’s why in 2021, SGI and law enforcement will focus on impaired driving again in February, May, September, and

December.

Other results from the December Traffic Safety Spotlight showed lowerthan-average numbers for the other offences in the Big Four categories: • 414 distracted driving tickets (including 360 for cellphone use); • 3,453 tickets for aggressive driving and speeding; and • 207 tickets for seatbelts and child restraint being used incorrectly or not at all.

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education Parkland College adds flexibility with Blended Learning COVID-19 has significantly altered our everyday lives. It has changed so much of what we do and how we do it.

But the pandemic has also shown us how important it is to be adaptable. It has challenged us to find new ways of doing things.

And when COVID-19 is finally behind us, there are certainly some innovations that will stick around.

For Parkland College, one of these additions is Blended Learning. The term refers to a mix of online instruction, faceto-face classes, experiential learning, and alterna-

tive delivery methods.

Currently, Blended Learning gives Parkland College the flexibility to deliver programs while managing risks associated with COVID-19. Course material may be delivered through video conferences, live webcasts, recorded lectures, and modules, assignments, and exercises. Face-to-face classes still happen in programs with substantial hands-on learning components that are not easily replicated in a virtual environment.

In the future, Blended Learning will evolve to remain an important feature of Parkland College

programs. An increased focus on experiential learning will produce more well-rounded graduates while better preparing them for the world of work.

This is because most employers desire graduates with practical work experience. Work placements and practicums are already common in a number of Parkland College

programs. The College is working to expand experiential learning to include it in more programs so that students have additional opportunities to apply their knowledge and practise their skills in reallife situations.

Meanwhile, many organizations are increasingly embracing technology and remote working arrangements – developments that have accelerated during the pandemic.

More employers are also supporting employee development by providing access to training which can be delivered in a variety of ways. It is impera-

tive that graduates are comfortable with technology and have the skills to learn in different environments, even after they’ve completed their formal education.

Parkland College has long valued innovation, responsiveness, and continuous learning. By embracing the concept of Blended Learning, the College is offering students more flexibility and better preparing them for an ever-changing world.

Learn more at www. parklandcollege.sk.ca and follow @CollegeofChoice on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Location

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Agricultural Equipment Technician Certificate

Oct 2021 - June 2022

36 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

Automotive Service Technician Certificate

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37 weeks

Yorkton

$6,000

Bachelor of Indigenous Education (First Nations UnivFSTJUZ)

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Yorkton

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Saskatchewan)

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Yorkton

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Bachelor of Social Work (University of Regina)

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Yorkton

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Business Certificate - Year I

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Yorkton

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Business - Year II (Management Diploma)

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Yorkton

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Continuing Care Assistant Certificate

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Melville

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Heavy Equipment, Truck & Transport Technician Certificate

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Yorkton

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Office Administration Certificate

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Yorkton

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Power Engineering Certificate - Fourth Class

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Yorkton

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education Team effort enhances student experience Sask Polytech Simulation Centre teams up with Addictions Counselling to give students real world experience.

Written by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Ask alumni about their time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and they’ll probably have a story about one special class.

For current students in the Addictions Counselling diploma program, that one class may very well be COUN 155- Addictions Counselling Practice.

“Individual counselling is the cornerstone of an addiction counsellor’s work, and Addictions Counselling Practice gives students the skills they will need in the workplace,” says instructor Joy Friesen. “It’s a lab class where students practice the counselling model with each other, but we thought providing them with simulated clients would be an outstanding experience.”

Simulated clients?

Friesen is referring to actors hired by Sask Polytech’s Simulation Centre to portray different clients. Each client had a different presenting problem, level of motivation and way of sharing their story.

“It’s difficult to simulate the dynamic that happens in real life between a client and a counsellor.

When students are practicing with their peers or instructors, there’s a degree of comfort because you know it’s not a real client,” Friesen says.

Using live actors to simulate the clientcounsellor interaction was designed to give students an opportunity to work through the first stage of the counselling model, while at the same time adapting each client’s defense mechanisms, types of storytelling and process of building rapport. Students also practiced building cultural safety and being culturally responsive with clients.

COVID-19 prevented students’ from having face-to-face interactions, so Benn Hart and Wendy Wilson, both simulation technicians at Sask Polytech, stepped up to help develop an experience that was as real as possible.

“With COVID, Sask Polytech had to move a lot of things to virtual platforms very quickly, so

it’s been really busy in the Simulation Centre,” Hart says. “What we do often looks easy, but there’s a lot we have to do in the background to make it happen.”

The first step was meeting with Friesen to discuss her goals. “This was our first time working with the Addictions Counselling program, so we had a Zoom meeting with Joy to get a clear understanding of what she was looking for,” says Wilson. “We hired actors to fit her scenarios and brought them to our simulation centre in Saskatoon, where we could ensure contact and social distancing guidelines were followed. We worked with the actors on their roles and set up the rooms.”

Friesen met with the actors to brief them on the counselling model and the goals of the clinical lab. “I also encouraged them to ad lib. I wanted our students to learn to trust themselves, because a counsellor never knows what a client will say or how they will act,” she says.

The simulation rooms

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were equipped with cameras and the necessary technology to allow remote log in to the virtual counselling sessions.

Wilson and Hart provided onsite technical support, while Friesen and her students logged in from their homes. Each student completed a 30 to 40-minute

simulated counselling session, followed by feedback from observing students and the actor. Friesen was able to view each session as it happened.

Based on student feedback, the virtual counselling sessions were a big success. “Our students loved having this oppor-

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tunity,” Friesen says. “They say it really helped them understand the importance of staying grounded, of building the therapeutic alliance and of meeting the client where they are at. The whole simulation experience was rich in learning and really built their confidence.”

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education MHC adds Agroecology to program mix Written by Medicine Hat College An exciting new program has been added to Medicine Hat College’s academic offering, giving students interested in sustainable agriculture an opportunity to become a registered technologist in Agrology (RTAg), while staying close to home in the southern Prairies.

The two year Agroecology Technician diploma program provides students with the competencies required for producing food, forage, fiber, and fuel using sustainable methods, as well as a range of knowledge in the three E’s: environment, economics, and energy using systems theory. Learners will engage in experiential learning opportunities to gain real-world experience in designing, monitoring and assessing sustainable agroecological systems, meeting the knowledge, technical skills, and per-

formance competencies required for certification with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists.

“Medicine Hat College is excited to bring this opportunity to learners in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as the program is well-aligned and serves the needs of our region and communities in terms of offering new streams of employment and alternative ways of doing agriculture,” explains the program’s coordinator, Brent Smith.

This program uniquely teaches a systems-thinking approach to sustainable agriculture and will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for protecting and conserving natural ecosystems, as well as maximizing production systems that mimic natural systems such as perennial crops, diversity, rotations, limited/no till grazing, and many more.

“Agriculture is one of southern Alberta’s leading industries, and there is always going to be resources and demand for agriculture because everyone needs to eat,” adds Smith.

“This program leverages an important part of our region’s economic sector and prepares students to find meaningful, longterm employment and a future income stream that’s not going to be subject to market forces.”

Employment opportunities that stem from the completion of the Agroecology Technician diploma include agricultural research technician, urban agriculture designer or landscaper, range management consultant or professional, and an environmental consultant.

Graduates will also be equipped with the entrepreneurial knowledge needed to start a business in sustainable agriculture

or greenhouse horticulture, or support the takeover of a family agriculture business as a crop or livestock producer.

“An exciting aspect to this program is the innovative and creative opportunities in diversifying current practices and products that will emerge. Students will taught about free food production design systems, low input parks and community spaces, and drought-proofing and water harvesting that all have a profoundly positive impact on the future of our communities and our environment.

“Additionally, there are all kinds of agricultural products that our region is well-suited to produce that we are currently not taking advantage of, and this program can be influential in creating new industry and bring-

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ing subsequent jobs in our region,” remarks Smith.

Upon completion of the diploma, the opportunity further exists for students to transfer to universities offering sustainable agriculture programs.

Applications are now open for this program, with the first intake of

students to begin their studies in Fall 2021.

For more information on MHC’s Agroecology Technician program or to apply, visit www.mhc. ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866-2828394.

Creative passion becomes profession Written by Medicine Hat College From small town Saskatchewan to beautiful British Columbia, education at Medicine Hat College (MHC) helped pave the way to a career of joy and fulfillment for Myron Campbell.

Campbell is a thriving artist and a professor in the division of Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). His creative journey began in the Visual Communications diploma program at MHC, which has since become Bachelor of Applied Arts – Art and Design.

“Medicine Hat College is a little gem. I first heard about the institution from my junior high art teacher and after high school, I went to the city to visit a friend who was taking the program. I absolutely loved it there,” remarks Campbell.

“Medicine Hat was the perfect size and not too

big which was desirable to me having grown up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

The facility had high end equipment and 24 hour access - both were unprecedented at the time. The program was well rounded in that I could pursue my own personal art, as well as client-based work at the same time. I knew it was the perfect fit for me.”

Campbell acknowledges the program as being influential in shaping him into the artist he is today, crediting the vast array of modalities, skills, and techniques he was exposed to during his time at the college.

“MHC’s program is unique in that it offers a real balance of both fine arts training and design training. It’s pretty rare to get that balance in a program, and the college does a great job of it,” explains Campbell.

“It’s an ideal academic pathway for someone like

me who can’t decide what type of artist I am on any given day. I was introduced to every medium possible and then built up my practice to what suited me. I received a real broad training which was so awesome.”

Campbell praises a professor he had at MHC as a huge inspiration and driving force behind where he is today, a role he strives to fill for the students he now teaches.

“Teaching creative studies is where I belong.

My passion for art and creativity has lead me to a place where I’m forever being fulfilled, inspired, and growing as an artist, designer and practitioner.”

Learn more about Art & Design and all of the programs Medicine Hat College has to offer at www.mhc.ab.ca. To schedule an appointment with a career specialist or academic advisor, call 1-866-282-8394.

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A Guide to Post Secondary Education Building connections at Brandon University Written by Brandon University The past year has shown us how important it is to stay connected with families, friends and our community. Helping students build those strong connections is something that Brandon University does best.

As a growing university with 3,500 students from around the world, BU stays true to its prairie roots with a welcoming spirit and a commitment to delivering quality programs that prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the future. Most BU classes have fewer than 20 students, allowing for a personalized education.

“Having small class sizes is probably what has helped me out the most,” said Elizabeth Glenn, a third-year Physical Education student. “With professors working with you one-on-one you get to know each other, resulting in an amazing learning experience that helps you grow as a student and a person.”

The connections students make extend beyond the university. Brandon University’s Cooperative Education program offers the chance for students to develop their career skills.

By integrating study terms with full-time work terms at jobs related to their academic programs, students in the Co-op program can earn while they learn.

Brandon University is also a great place for students to take part in world-class research, even at the undergraduate level.

Right now, BU students are working with national and international experts

on cancer detection, environmental protection, quantum computing and Indigenous health and education.

Extracurricular activities like the Student Leader program and more than 50 clubs and collectives create even more opportunities for growth and friendships.

“As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, joining the Student Leader program at Brandon University was one of the best decisions I made,” said Laura Davidson.

“This program allowed

me to meet many other students from different departments, which allowed me to form everlasting friendships.”

Laura’s not alone. More than 93 per cent of recent BU grads said that BU prepared them to excel. And 98 per cent said they’d heartily recommend BU. There are plenty of choices at BU, with 19 undergraduate degree program among Arts, Education, Health Studies, Science and the School of Music.

“Students appreciate that they don’t have to travel far or move to a big city

to get the education that they’re looking for,” said Courtney Adams, BU’s Director of Recruitment and Retention. “We’ve got everything that you need

right here.”

Take a video tour of BU and book your virtual presentation today by visiting BrandonU.ca/YourFuture.

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Joint Office Administrator, Village of Pelly & Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301 Applications are being accepted for the position of Administrator for the joint municipal office of the Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301 and the Village of Pelly.

The Village of Pelly & the Rural Municipality of St. Philips No. 301 are located in east central Saskatchewan. The Village of Pelly has a population of 285 and a total assessment of $10,275,800. It is a thriving Saskatchewan community, has friendly people, a diverse heritage, fabulous recreation, many farms and ranches, plus a unique place in the history of Saskatchewan and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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Ph. 306-786-6600 Yorkton, SK Career Opportunities Do you want to put your pick up truck to work? Roadex is seeking 1 ton owners to transport RV’s throughout N.America. Class of license required depends on province. Subsidized health and dental insurance, competitive rates, fuel discounts. Driver must have valid passport, be able to cross the border, pass a drug test and must be 21 years or older. For more information about us, please visit our website at roadexservices.com. To apply please email resume and a current driver’s abstract to recruiting@roadexservices.com.

The RM of St. Philips’s population is 220 and has a $124,639,600 total assessment. It is mainly an agricultural area, lies north of Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and surrounds the Villages of Pelly & Arran. Larger trading centers in the area include the City of Yorkton & the Towns of Kamsack, Norquay & Swan River.

This position is overseen via committee under a Joint Administration Agreement. This position is supported with a part time assistant averaging 30 hours a week. The municipalities offer competitive salaries and benefits.

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CONTRACTED HOUSE MANAGEMENT AGENT Regional Housing Operations (RHO) is seeking the services of a contracted Housing Management Agent. As an independent contractor, the Agent reports to RHO and is responsible for the day to day, overall management of the housing portfolio.

The Agent requires knowledge and experience with client relations, computer technology, general administration, financial management and property maintenance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Interested parties can direct inquiries and/or correspondence to: Regional Housing Operations - Yorkton Office 45C Palliser Way Yorkton, SK S3N 4C5 Phone (306) 783-1000 Email rhoyorkton.lsha@housingauthoritysk.com Deadline for submissions is Noon on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

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The Swan Valley School Division invites applications for an Electrician position in the Maintenance Department. Please visit our website at www.svsd.ca and select careers/maintenance for application details.

Closing date is February 5, 2021, at 12:00 (Noon).

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When long-term care residents and staff are fully vaccinated, when will restrictions end

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury Regina – Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole, is seeing hiccups in what are still early days of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. On Jan. 19, the federal government explained that it would not be receiving any of the Pfizer vaccine the following week, for instance. The New Democratic Party pointed out a Regina facility didn’t have enough vaccine for all its assistedcare clients in addition to its long-term care clients on Jan. 18. But eventually, the residents and staff of long-term care facilities, the provinces’ highest priority for the vaccine distribution, will be fully vaccinated. Will we see restrictions start to lift for those people, or will they have to wait six months?

At the regular COVID19 briefing on Jan. 19 in the Legislature, both Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab replied. Shahab said, “I think that’s really important.� “The main thing, right now we have been very cautious because the vaccination rate is coming

up very slowly. And as you know, in the clinical trials the vaccines had 95 per cent effectiveness, but in the real world we do know that if you’re elderly, have immune suppression, the vaccine may not be that effective and COVID is so highly transmissible that, even if you have a long term care facility where you, for example, have a 90 per cent uptake of the vaccine, and the vaccine is 90 per cent effective that still leaves you a significant proportion of the long-term care residents still susceptible to COVID. “So, I think at the present time, it is very important that as our vaccination picks up, we adhere to all public health measures. Once we have the vast majority of the population vaccinated, especially adults with that underlying risk factors, but also broadly all adults, I think then we can cautiously start looking at how we relax our public health measures over the summer, likely that will start happening. “And again, I think it remains important. Right now, Obviously, there’s no vaccine amount, high demand especially for the most vulnerable.

I think once we have a large amount of vaccine available in the summer, we need to make sure

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Premier Scott Moe, left, and Dr. Saqib Shahab responded to a question about the lifting of restrictions as immunization progresses. that those of us who, if COVID so even low in the summer, all of us think of getting vaccinated. Well, that is one way how we can you know come out of most of restrictionns that we currently face, by fall.

Shahab added, “But I think, right now, we really have to, even after getting vaccinated, we do have to comply with all public health measures, because not everyone is fully protected by the vaccine, and we’re understanding more about how the immunization affects not just clinical illness, which it does protect to a large extent,

but also transmissibility. But as we get more data from Canada, from our own province, and from other countries, you know, we’ll be updating guidelines that but that likely won’t change. Then at least May, June, once we have the majority of the population, especially the most vulnerable fully immunized.

Moe said it ties into hospitalizations, and it is still a couple months early for this discussion. “But the fact of the matter is, as we are able to access vaccines for the most vulnerable in our population, the elderly

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could have a little more open conversation about what the future looks like for Saskatchewan. “So two things on that: that isn’t in the next number of weeks, that will be the next number of months. And this speaks to the importance of us, as Canadians and us, looking to our Canadian government to do everything they can to procure as many vaccines as they can, and to do so in as the shortest timeframe as possible. “I think premier Ford and made some comments today about what he would urge the prime minister to do and that was to find, I believe, someone, if not the CEO of Pfizer, and maybe light a firecracker up his yin yang, I think was the words that I heard. And I, I would just say, that there would be a lineup of premiers behind that the prime minister was able to do that; there would be a lineup of premiers behind that (who) would bring a lighter to that party.�

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in our population, and start creeping those vaccines and the availability of those vaccines down through the age groups in society, it does beg the question on when will we be able to start to look at relaxing the measures that we have in place; the very, very significant measures that we have in place here in Saskatchewan.�

He continued, “I would point back to the conversation we had about hospitalizations and as we start to hopefully, if you look at our hospitalizations, quite often the age of the of the folks in hospital are somewhat younger than what we might have in our longterm care facilities. And so, as we work our way through the age groups, and we start to see our hospitalizations decreasing in significant fashion, that would speak to the fact that we have many of those that are more vulnerable in our community receiving the vaccine and not contracting COVID-19, and not as a point, I think, when we

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on people being able to gather, the annual LobsterFest, Wine Festival and Spring Expo. All three were cancelled in 2020, and it’s unclear if they will be able to restart this year.

The result is a tightening of the budgetary belt for the club. “We’ve had to make changes to our budget obviously,� said local Lion Denny Vachon.

Vachon said the club still wants to help fund programs in the city, and have commitments made in terms of planned donations, but a year without a major fundraiser has hit hard. “We’re getting down to pennies in the coffer,� he said.

The Lions Club hopes a new fundraising effort, a major 50/50 draw will help offset the lost revenues from the three big events.

Vachon said if the 50/50 initiative sells out by its late March draw date it could actually earn the club “much more than the three events (noted above).� He added with that in mind they are trying to emphasize the importance for members to help sell the 50/50 tickets. “A lot of members hate selling tickets,� he said, adding they like the camaraderie that comes with getting together to work on fundraising projects such as Spring Expo and LobsterFest. “They like getting together and having some fun.�

In fact, some members have pulled away from the club which has been meeting via Zoom rather

than in person for several months now. “They don’t get to sit down and have a meal with everybody ... Some of them have taken a step back,� said Vachon, adding the worry is post pandemic. “They may not return.�

So while the 50/50 draw has the potential to be a very successful fundraiser, Vachon said he anticipates the club will always do events as well because it brings the club together.

But,fornowtheyhaveto sell 50/50 tickets to refill the coffers. Tickets are $20 each, or three tickets for $50, 10 for $100 or 25 for $200.

So far the response has been encouraging, offered Vachon, noting a number of businesses that sponsored the previous fundraising events have purchased the $200 package. “They’re handing out the tickets to employees,� he said, adding it’s a great way to say thanks to staff.

The club did a promotion for sales at Christmas noting the tickets would be great stocking stuffers.

Similar promotions will include a Valentine’s Day effort and a spring promotion prior to the March 20 draw.

If the draw sells out the winner will take home roughly $200,000 with the club earning the same amount. “That would keep us going four, or five years,� said Vachon.

Tickets are available online, via Facebook and from local Lions members.

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Global Institute for Food Security launches Canada’s first integrated Omics and Precision Agriculture Laboratory at USask SASKATOON – Following a successful year of building, prototyping and delivering services to select customers and partners, the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has launched the Omics and Precision Agriculture Laboratory (OPAL).

The state-of-the-art facility combines the digital data analysis of microbial, plant and animal genes and traits with the latest precision agriculture technologies (agtech). The goal is to speed up innovation towards new products and services that would enhance profitability and sustainability across the agriculture and food sectors.

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by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the National Research

Council of Canada and USask, with strategic investment from Western Economic Diversification Canada. A first of its kind, it is the only facility in the country to provide analytical and computational services including genomics (the study of genetic materials), phenomics (the study of an organism’s traits) and bioinformatics (analyses of biological data). It combines these with the use of the latest imaging and agtech such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the remote aerial imaging of plants and in-field environmental monitoring, to provide clients with a complete diagnostic profile of samples. “Thanks to the invaluable support of our partners, we have been able to set up a highly equipped facility that is a one-stop shop for the

comprehensive analyses of microbe, plant and animal samples, and we are very pleased to have these advanced services available here to complement Saskatchewan’s thriving biotechnology ecosystem,� GIFS Chief Executive Officer Steven Webb said. “As a technology platform, OPAL will use advanced tools and digital agtech to address big issue challenges facing the agriculture and food sectors, aligning with GIFS’ mission to work with partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.�

Examples of those challenges OPAL was created to help resolve are climate change and limited water and nutrient resources. Using OPAL’s precision agtech, farmers will be able to target plants with the precise

amount of inputs – water, fertilizers and crop protection products – needed in their fields. This precision in agriculture means a more efficient use of resources, leading to accelerated breeding (crops, animals), reduced impact on the environment, increased quality crop yield, less waste and enhanced efficiency for breeders, agronomists, producers and other clients.

The facility will also serve as a vehicle to deploy cutting-edge technology developed through the Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre, a digital agricultural research centre funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund and

managed by GIFS on behalf of the university.

The versatility of OPAL’s laboratory equipment means it can analyze virtually all genetic material on large scales.

This was the case during the one-year pilot when GIFS loaned its equipment to support the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s diagnostic testing for COVID-19. “Agtech has the infrastructure and capacity to support the health sector through its adaptable equipment that can be used for very large-scale and automated applications including genetic testing and sequencing, virus detection, protein analysis, and gene expression,� said Webb. “We were pleased to be able to support the

Health Authority’s efforts by making our equipment available for the important testing needed at the time.�

Its ability to offer start-to-finish solutions differentiates OPAL from other laboratories that focus solely on data acquisition or analysis.

The facility will provide clients with solutions tailored to their data and analysis needs including: experiment design and workflow, genomic and/or phenomic technical support, and data acquisition and analysis, as well as consulting on technical details and costings for project planning.

Visit the OPAL website to learn more about its services: opal.gifs.ca

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Sveinbjornson elected Chamber president The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce elected its 2021 Executive at a meeting of the Board Wednesday.

Marty Sveinbjornson was acclaimed as President for 2021.

Marty is in the first year of his second term as a Director.

Mr. Sveinbjornson is looking forward to his term as President. “2021 will prove to be a challenging year as we continue to deal with the ramifications of the pandemic,� he said. “The Chamber will continue to advocate for our business com-

munity in order to keep it strong and vibrant.�

A planning session will be held soon in which the Chamber Directors will develop a list of goals it wants to accomplish for the year. “While the business community has faced and continues to face challenges due to the pandemic, many businesses have found the ability to adapt,� said Sveinbjornson. “The Chamber will be there to support our business community.�

One of the first orders of business will be for the various standing

committees to meet and review the past year.

The Directors will meet with City Council in early February and will set up meetings with other elected officials.

Joining Sveinbjornson. on the Executive are Mike Stackhouse, Past President; CV Sastry, Vice President; & Chairs of the standing committees – Mark Hoddenbagh; Carol Yaholnitsky; CV Sastry; and Sunil Shah.

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