Your West Central Voice - May 17, 2021

Legislative

Ken

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Firearms charges

On May 7, 2021, Saskatchewan RCMP officers conducted three search warrants, two in the Town of Kindersley and one in the Town of Eatonia.

As a result of these searches, officers seized two long-barrelled firearms and one sawed-off firearm from a business in Kindersley and one sawed-off firearm with ammunition and one loaded firearm from a residence in Eatonia. None of the firearms were legally possessed.

“These firearms were not legally registered and were not being stored in a safe manner,” says Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson, Kindersley RCMP Detachment Commander. “Taking illegal firearms off the streets furthers our goal of making our communities safer.”

The following individuals were charged in relation to these searches:

Justin Williment, 29, from Eatonia: insecure storage of a non-restricted firearm; insecure storage of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm; possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition; possession of a firearm with tampered serial number.

Erin Mitchell, 30, from Eatonia: insecure storage of a non-restricted firearm; insecure storage of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm; possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition; possession of a firearm with tampered serial number.

Dwight Park, 27, from Kindersley: insecure storage of a non-restricted firearm; insecure storage of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm; possession of a firearm while under a prohibition order.

Matthew Peters, 28, from Kindersley: insecure storage of a non-restricted firearm; insecure storage of a prohibited firearm; unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm.

The four individuals will make a court appearance on July 20, 2021, in Kindersley.

| PHOTO BY RUTH MAGEE

A Prickly Poser! It’s not too often you get to see a porcupine up close. This adorable guy was found in the coulees southeast of Carmichael, SK.

There’s never a dull moment for a Driver Ed instructor

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

If there’s one class most students don’t want to miss, it’s usually Driver Ed. Barry Ditson has been teaching Driver Ed in Kindersley and area, Eatonia and Marengo since 1999, and enjoys it.

“I’m looking at a good twenty-two years now. It’s a great job, and I certainly meet a lot of nice kids,” he said. “Some of the guys I grew up with have their kids in Driver Ed now. It’s kind of cool to see how they look like their parents.”

The past year has been a real challenge for Barry. “I did an online class for two schools, with help from some educational assistants and principals. We managed to present the program effectively,” he said. But he still prefers face-to-face instruction where students can ask him questions in person rather than online. “Kids say, if they have a choice, they prefer in-class instruction,” he said and noted he spends a lot more time in the car since he can only have one student in the vehicle at a time. “It makes for a lot of time on the highway, but we do the best we can.”

Obtaining a driver’s licence is a definite incentive for students to attend Barry’s class, but according to Barry, it’s not a big enough incentive for everyone. He gave the example of one Driver Ed class consisting of thirty students.

Four of the students were good friends and always showed up together, but only one of the foursome showed up on testing day. When Barry asked where the boy’s three friends were, the

lad replied, “Mr. Ditson, we figured that only one of us needs to get a licence, and it happened to be me. I’ll just drive my friends around.”

Barry asked the student what happens when his friends want to go somewhere, but he doesn’t, but the kid said they would deal with that later. Barry said those kids didn’t come to his class during the remaining two years in high school, and he never saw them behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Even so, he says he only teaches his students the essentials, so it’s vitally important that kids get a lot of driving practice in with their parents. However, parents are often too busy, which results in students getting a lot of points when they go for their driver’s test.

“Every class of students is so different. I’ve never had two classes in the same year that were the same; they have different ideas and behaviours. They try to see what they can get away with and push their limits,” Barry said.

“I use my car all the time,” Barry said, referring to his vehicle, which is equipped with a special brake on the passenger side. “Without that, you wouldn’t survive; lots of things happen. I’ve seen it all. I should write a book. I think it would be pretty comical telling about some of the things kids say in the car.”

Nevertheless, Barry prefers talkative kids to students who don’t say a word for the entire hour they are driving. “There’s not many of those, but that particular drive is incredibly long. Those kids are few and far between. Others will tell you their life story,” he

A Farewell to Veronica’s Village

By Amanda Longmuir

A few weeks ago Veronica’s Sewing Supplies was able to host its last stash busters as a tribute to Veronica Longmuir. Each month a group of ladies would come together to share and make projects, this past year the project was a quilt pattern called Veronica’s Village. This pattern turned out to be so much more than just a name; it was what got the store and family through Veronica’s passing. It was overwhelming as a family member to see the love, time and effort that went into each of the uilts that the ladies displayed. Every uilt was so different, all while still holding a special memory of a lady who had a fierce passion for teaching and uilting.

Looking back we believe that it was the passion for the store that kept her going. We couldn’t quite understand why but now we know it was the village that it offered. The village that was there to support her on her ourney. t was the same village that became our support system when Veronica passed away. The village that shared their memories of a great lady and wrapped us in love even when we couldn’t all be together to celebrate her life.

The best part of a village is the support it provides through changing times. There has been a lot of change over the past years at eronica’s ewing upplies, the biggest change coming this past year when Veronica passed away. Without Veronica’s heart, determination and vision the store is not the same. This has brought the family to the very hard decision to close the store.

e would li e to than the staff past and present, the customers, sales representatives, West Central Voice and anyone who stepped foot through the doors of Veronica’s Sewing supplies, you made her dream a reality and were a part of her village.

Please stop by to say farewell to the girls and check out the sales. Thank you again for being a part of a village that has lasted for over years.

Farewell to you my friends

Even though we are not together

We will always have the memories of the village we patched together.

laughed.

Barry also teaches adult students. Whereas high school students receive thirty hours of class time and six hours in the car, adult students only receive six hours of classroom instruction and six hours of driving. According to Barry, ninety percent of his adult students are from outside of Canada, five percent are from one of the Hutterite colonies, and five percent are Canadians.

The language barrier can present challenges, so Barry asks questions that require a yes or no answer. “I asked one lady if she understands English, and she said yes. I then asked what colour is a stop sign, and she answered yes again, so I realized she didn’t understand what I was saying,” he explained. “So I do a little English lesson with my foreign students before we start. It’s not good if you tell someone to stop and they don’t understand what you’re saying.”

While Barry’s adult students learn how to drive, Barry learns a great deal about their countries of origin. “I’ve learned more about the Philippines and India than I ever did in school,” he said. He asks them about driving in their country. One student told him in his country, the bigger vehicle you have, the more right of way you have. Barry responded, “Please don’t drive like that here.”

Other international students said in their country, signs are just a suggestion. “I thought it was one guy making a joke, but others told me the same thing,” Barry said.

Another international student refused to drive after a snowfall of three inches and told Barry she would be in touch after the snow melted.

But overall, Barry says being a driving instructor is a great job, and 98 percent of adults and kids are fantastic.

Barry Ditson has been teaching Driver Ed since 1999.

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Eston 95 Lions hosted a very successful 36th annual ladies event on Saturday, May 1, which cleared $19,000 in money raised. Hello, Gorgeous Ladies Night In was the name of their virtual fundraiser, and a $30 ticket got you in and entered for 135 prizes. The Eston Lions club was excited to have 568 ladies attend the event.

Prize winners were also entered to win one of two grand prizes consisting of a bouquet of flowers and either $1000 or $1500 cash. Ticket holders could also purchase 50/50 tickets which was over $2400, and could also buy a ticket on a beautiful ring.

Eston 95 Lions consists of 43 members, who range in age from their 20’s up to members in their 80’s. Lacy Owens of Risk Management in Eston, who helped organize the event, said she appreciates that dynamic and has friends who are in their 80’s, who she would not otherwise have met.

Lacy announced each prize on Facebook as it was donated and offering her comments before the grand event took place. “Local and surrounding businesses have made it so much more than we ever imagined it could be!” Lacy said. Those prizes amounted to thousands of dollars in value.

Each ticket holder decided how they would celebrate the event. “When you get your ticket, you get invited to a Facebook group. You don’t have to be on camera; it’s all up to you,” Lacy explained online.

Ladies could gather in their bubble, pick a theme, have a potluck, order in, have a cocktail party or a tea party - the choices were limitless. If they preferred, they could organize a virtual gathering on Zoom, FaceTime, Skype or others. Close friends could meet up at a local establishment, at a bonfire or in someone’s backyard, but you also could curl up in your pj’s, enjoy a treat while participating in the virtual event.

“It is an honour and privilege to serve this community. I have been completely blown away and overwhelmed by the support we have had on this event and all of our fundraisers!” Lacy posted.

“We began this project with small hopes of creating a little buzz, bringing people together, and promoting local business.

The support has just been unbelievable! Not only have we had amazing donations, but we have also enhanced our relationships with surrounding communities and supported many of our local businesses in the process!”

Lacy took time to celebrate each business that donated a prize. “Each one is so unique. They all have had a history, trials and triumphs. It is an honour to celebrate and showcase them while raising money for our community,” she noted.

“Even in tough times, this community and surrounding areas have come together to support us, near and far! The spotlight was mostly intended to focus on our local businesses that are so supportive, and raising funds was just a bi-product of that,” Lacy concluded. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way to have a good time!”

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SATURDAY, MAY

OPINION

CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen

Simplicity is needed in a rescue mission

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Thisweek’s joke goes like this .... The news report said “Police are trying to rescue a cow lost in a Cannabis field. The steaks have never been higher.”

Western Canadians heard about a rescue as they watched images on their screens showing a

retirement facility in Saint Albert, Alberta being consumed in flames. However everyone was surprised to hear about the identity of the brave rescue team.

Two teens were on their way to the basketball courts to have some fun when they saw smoke spewing out of the retirement home. The 17-year olds didn’t hesitate be-

fore parking their car and heading to the burning building.

Although they didn’t talk to each other about how dangerous the situation could be, they did check in at the entrance with the nursing staff before heading inside to help with the evacuation. They proceeded to bang on doors, take a quick look

If we only learn one thing from this pandemic, it should be why we need healthy democracies.

That our democracy needs to be healthy is always a given, but COVID-19 should have given us greater insight into why that’s so crucial.

For more than a year now, government decisions have had a more profound effect on us than at any time.

Never before in our adult lives have most of us been told where we can and cannot go and what we can and cannot do and even what we can and cannot wear.

Never has it been more important for us to follow a set of rules, but also never has it been more important to question those rules … or at least, question government decision-making.

This should be heightening our need to be active participants in democracy and fully engaged in what goes on at the legislature.

But the book is still out on whether this pandemic has made things better or worse.

Consider the 2020 election, although perhaps less from the perspective of the outcome than how voters viewed this exercise.

The unhealthy aspect was the voter turnout, which as grown increasingly unhealthy in the last four decades.

Long gone are the days of the 1982 election when we saw a similar large majority of Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservative candidates elected after a decisive 75- to 80-per-cent turnout in most ridings.

Not wanting to go out and physically cast a ballot during a pandemic was surely a factor, but we have long been on a downhill slide when it comes to the numbers voting.

inside to check for seniors, and if no one was there, they went on to the next door.

Starting on the top floor, they worked their way down. “We tried to get everyone out as fast and as calmly as possible,” one teen said. “We did the best we could.” The other teen said all he was thinking about was not missing anyone and leaving them stuck in the building.

Soon a friend of theirs arrived as the fire started to get out of control. He too didn’t hesitate, but immediately helped evacuate people from the back side of the building. He rescued pets and carried an elderly lady down the stairs.

As an explanation of their immediate courageous response, the boys said they were just doing what was right. “I was raised to help people regardless of what was happening, and so my first instinct was just go in there and help everyone you can and get out,” one of the boys said.

When discussing rescue procedures, Canadian MP Pierre Poilievre said, “Simplicity is something you desperately need in a time of crisis.” Those three boys simply saw a crisis

and headed towards it to help out.

Poilievre interviewed Todd Doherty, MP for the Cariboo-Prince George riding, who has introduced a bill that will create a new 988 suicide prevention hot line, and simplify the process of saving lives.

Back on September 11th, 2020, parliamentarians unanimously supported a motion for a simple suicide prevention hotline.

“Now the bill is tabled to change the Telecommunications Act to mandate that this suicide prevention number be implemented within one year of this bill becoming law,” Doherty said. “When minutes count we need to do everything we can to remove the barriers for those seeking help.” And there’s a lot of people seeking help.

The University of Calgary found that a one percent increase in unemployment results in a two percent increase in suicide. They also know that every twenty-four hours, eleven Canadians die by suicide, and those numbers are likely higher as Canadians face an economic and mental health crisis.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children, and the chil-

investment into the process that should automatically lead to greater interest and awareness in what’s going on.

This needs to change and that change actually begins with a few things that went on in the 2020 election and before. Making mail-in ballots easier was a good step, but, given where snail-mail is going, we need to move towards safe online voting.

It’s time to make casting a ballot easier — not harder — because a vote is an

That Saskatchewan — and especially rural Saskatchewan — overwhelming wanted Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party to return for another four years is not a comment on the health and viability of our democracy.

What it really is, is a comment that a majority of voters simply viewed combination of the Sask. Party record and what it was proposing to be better than any other option including the governing party’s nearest rival, the NDP.

We need to remember that the voters are always right. When we forget that, we get what happened at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6.

In order to avoid that, we surely have to recognize not only the value of our institutions but the absolutely critical value of reason and grounded dem-

dren’s help line has seen a spike in calls. Add an increase in substance abuse and domestic violence, and you can clearly see the need for a simple 988 suicide prevention number.

People on the other end of the line are trained to listen. A long time ago, Doherty was involved in training volunteers to listen on crisis lines. His experience caused him to observe, “The hardest thing to do is to turn to your own family, so sometimes the anonymous voice on the other end that is trained with empathy can make a difference between a life saved a life lost.” People will be able to call that number without anyone looking down on them.

“We have to get back to taking the time to ask others how they are doing,” Doherty advised, as he is trying to shorten the distance between crisis and help.

Yes, simplicity is something that’s desperately needed in a time of crisis. Whether it’s calling 988 for help, or it’s teenage boys who simply run to a burning building and begin evacuating seniors. Canadians need to hear more stories about people being rescued.

joanjanzen@yahoo.com

ocratic debate where all sides are heard. That the October provincial election saw the rise of new political alternatives like the Buffalo Party — there were more votes cast for the 17 Buffalo Party than new votes gained by the NDP — should actually be seen as good thing.

Less good is the party’s premise that prairie separation are viable. The notion that if you don’t get way in a democracy, you start your own government is pretty unhealthy.

But that shouldn’t mean that any messages of frustration and discontent amidst a pandemic can be ignored. While coming from a completely opposite direction than the NDP, Buffalo Party voters did share a discontentment with government.

We get into trouble when we start to accept that everything government does is beyond question because we might generally agree with the governing partys philosophy.

A political party is healthiest when it goes out and earns support every day. The same should be said for a democracy.

MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist

If you have chosen not to be vaccinated, reconsider

Iawokelate the morning that I write this, perhaps delayed by a vivid dream. My family of siblings was assembled at mother’s place. I was busily occupied with cleaning up the living room. We had reverted to acting like kids again. So blankets needed folding, pillows re-arranged, various items of extra clothing and shoes had been strewn around the room. The room wasn’t a showplace to begin with. There were numerous pots filled with plants— not ornamental plants— but the beginnings of a beautiful garden for summer. It was home, and it felt comfortable.

Help me to understand why otherwise intelligent people are choosing not to be vaccinated. I am so looking forward to the time when we can return to a semblance of normal life, and know that will happen sooner if everyone who is able, gets vaccinated. If your reason is religious, I don’t understand that. Who do you think created the doctors and scientists who are recommending immunization. If it is because you think it is an infringement upon your “rights”, I am sorry, but just like every other “right” we demand to have, it unwittingly, or deliberately, tramps upon others “rights”, i.e. my right to feel safer. If it is a belief that it doesn’t work, all I can say is whether it works or not, why not just get vaccinated to be kind to your neighbour who does believe it works. If you just think it is unnecessary then ask your parents, grandparents or great grandparents what they remember about life before immunization. What about the children who died or

Mother had gone to the kitchen to prepare our favourite food. Oh the

feeling! Being with mother provided such a sense of comfort, love, and acceptance ALWAYS!! I bask in that warm memory, sparked by a dream. And other memories insert themselves. My mother was a stoic and said little in the way of rebuke. When I left home to attend school a couple hundred miles away as a teenager we didn’t have computers for e-mail or phones for texting or phoning. Long distance phone calls were expensive and seldom indulged in. The mail man carried our letters. When I was negligent in writing mother the usual weekly letter she accepted that and lapsed as well. When she finally wrote, the exact words of her wry humour have stayed with me, ”Since

you seemed too busy to write, I thought maybe you were too busy to read.”

were permanently crippled from Polio, or died from TB or Diphtheria, or were permanently scarred or died from Small Pox. We take for granted, our safety from those diseases because they have been mostly eradicated in Canada, but only because every child in this country was immunized against them when immunization became possible. Read your history!

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Kindersley RCMP Focus on Impaired Driving

Maple Creek’s Jasper Centre intends to host Post Pandemic Concert

Mother has been gone for years—and I miss her. Remembering her gives me a special warmth in my heart—the realization of her constant, never-failing love for me. Sadly my memories are tempered by regrets. She treasured me, but I am sorry that I did not value her as I should, nor tangibly show enough appreciation or affection in my busy life away from her. The thought of that neglect yanks at my heart always when I think of her.

If it is because you think there is a risk to your health, show me the medical and scientific proof and may I ask if you take the risk of going somewhere in a motor vehicle here is a significant risk to life and limb, and not yours alone, in doing that. If you don’t believe me, do the research.

Please, if you have chosen not to be vaccinated, reconsider. Help the rest of us, your friends, neighbours, family, feel safe again.

ten commandments by which I will be judged. It is one of those commandments that still challenges me, although I can now honour my mother only in memory. It’s the only commandment that pronounces a divine blessing: “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” Exodus 20:12

Kindersley RCMP along with police across the province will be focusing on catching those who choose to drive impaired throughout the month of May. Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson would like to remind drivers that not only is there a real risk of death or serious injury as a result of driving impaired, but that you can risk possible jail time, a criminal record, having your driver’s licence suspended and hefty financial penalties. The RCMP would like to further remind drivers that if you plan on having a drink line up a designated driver or call a sober person in your bubble to pick you up.

It was at my mother’s knee that I learned about God, learned to pray, listened to Bible stories and memorized Bible verses, and learned of the

Donna Holtby Gull Lake, SK

As the Canada Day Festival Celebrations will not be going forward again this year, the Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre announces its intention to host a Post Pandemic Concert on the grounds of the Jasper Centre once the dust settles from the pandemic and the Health Authority gives the green light for outdoor gatherings. The Centre has been working on ideas for the Concert over the past few months and has been in contact with a few entertainers in respect to performing, including a Jazz group from Medicine Hat. We are presently in discussions with the Tourist Of-

Dear reader, if your mother is still living, treasure the woman who gave you life and nurtured you—the one whom you call mother. Therein lies a reward for her in your continual affection toward her. And your honouring and caring for her is a sacred privilege that bounces back to you with multiplied blessings.

fice in respect to partnering with elements of the event – other organizations may be brought into the delivery of the event once the details have been eshed out. s the same time as the Concert, the Centre will be featuring the current exhibitions in the three rotating art/ heritage galleries, as well as changes to many of the period rooms throughout the building. It will be an opportunity to promote our facility which is Maple Creek’s largest year round Tourist attraction.

out the summer months, allowing the Centre to programme a series of activities when protocols allow. It is hoped that by mid to late August we will be able to begin hosting activities on the grounds including the big Post Pandemic Concert. Depending upon weather, we also plan to host some events around the stage and grounds as our contribution to Blaine Filthaut’s Art Month in September.

In addition to this reminder, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 43 calls for service during the past week which included, but was not limited to, a possession of a prohibited weapon call, two 911 calls, one identity fraud related call, one theft of motor vehicle call and six suspicious vehicle calls.

If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

In addition, the Centre is seeking approval from the Town, to have its stage placed on the Jasper Centre grounds through-

Keep tuned for updates on the Concert and other outdoor events being planned when the restrictions are lifted.

Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan.

Jasper Centre

Donny White – Board Chair,

*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.

Salute to Graduates

Zamboni Project: With support from Kerrobert Town Council, the RM’s of Mariposa, Progress and Oakdale and the Kerrobert Recreation Board, a new 2021 Zamboni Model 446 from Fer Marc Equipment out of Regina at a cost of $108,710 plus PST for a total of $115,232. This is slightly smaller machine than our previous however we are assured it will provide us with everything we need. It is set to arrive the last week of August. The Kerrobert Kinsmen Club has committed $25,000 to the new machine. Pictured on the left is Kinsmen President, Darin Sperling with Kinsmen Member and Kerrobert Facilities Manager, Kyle Johnson. The Rural Municipality of Mariposa has committed $5000 to the project. Pictured on the right is Recreation Board Chairman, Brennan Murphy and R.M. of Mariposa representative Jeremy Welter. Thank you to the Kerrobert Kinsmen for their continued support to recreation in our community. Thank you to the R.M. of Mariposa for their continued support of recreation. Thank you to Hallmade Creations for creating and donating the signage! So far we have raised an impressive $90,000! Only $25,232 to go! Please call the Kerrobert Recreation Office at 834-2344 if you are interested in donating to this important project.

Good news! You can claim your home and yard expenses as a tax deduction

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

It’s the time of year when people are doing work in their yards, building sheds and fences and planting gardens and flower beds.

So it’s also good to remember that many of those expenses can be used as a tax deduction when you do your taxes next year.

Expenses over $1,000, but not more than $12,000 can be claimed on your 2021 tax return on costs between October 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021. This credit extends to 2022, when $9,000 of expenses can be claimed. It’s advised that the person in each household with the higher income should claim the total amount of your costs on their return.

Renovations must be done at your principal residence in Saskatchewan. Expenses included are those spent on permanent additions; however, expenses for maintenance purposes such as carpet cleaning and furnace cleaning are not eligible.

Money spent on re-shingling your roof or building a deck are acceptable expenses under the Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit. Eligible costs include painting, flooring, windows, doors, air conditioning, home security system, water heater, permanent fixtures, bathroom renovations, and removal of asbestos from the house or garage. The cost of labour and professional services, building materials, equipment rentals, and permits is also included.

Most importantly, it’s important to note that landscaping costs are also eligible at this time of year. Those expenses include sod, perennial shrubs, flowers, trees, stump removal, crushed rock, permanent ponds, installation of a new concrete driveway, garden lighting and ornaments.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

e Village of Prelate is accepting tenders on the following property: Legal Description: LOT 6 BLK 13 PLAN #101665290 Ext. 9 Civic Address: 124 CANON STREET, PRELATE, SK

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price. e successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. Tenders received no later than 3:00 p.m. on June 3rd, 2021 at the Village O ce. Tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender 124 Canon” addressed to: Village of Prelate Box 40

Prelate, SK S0N 2B0

• We have a new bylaw officer coming to town. They are from The Commissionaires. Please make sure you are adhering to our bylaws regarding neat yards and animal control.

• May 16-22 is Public Works Week. Please say a big “Thank-you” if you see our crews out!

• With the new steps laid out by the provincial government it looks like our league baseball season won’t be happening. If everything goes according to their steps, the restrictions on sports will be lifted in the 3rd week of June and the league typically wraps up in the 3rd and 4th week of June.

Kerrobert

How

How to stop yelling at your kids

After a bad night’s sleep or a stressful day, it doesn’t take much for parents to lose their temper. While yelling can feel good in the moment, you’ll likely feel guilty afterward if you raise your voice in front of your kids. Here are a few tips to help you keep your composure.

Sleep is an essential component of your physical and mental health, but for many people it can be hard to fall or stay asleep. Often, the problem lies in your evening habits, which can have a significant impact on the quality of your sleep. Here are some tips to help you establish a healthy bedtime routine.

8 ways to get your kids interested in nature

• Calm your mind. Engage in relaxing activities for at least 30 minutes before bed to help you wind down. Reading, meditating, stretching and listening to soothing music can put you in the right frame of mind for sleep.

• Pick a time. You should be getting at least seven hours of sleep every night, so allot that time into your daily schedule. Once you settle on a time to wake up and go to bed, stick to it, even on weekends and vacations.

Time spent enjoying the natural world comes with a number of benefits, from improving both physical and mental health to boosting curiosity, creativity and concentration. Here are some ways you can help your kids cultivate an appreciation for the great outdoors, no matter where you live.

1. Transform part of your yard into a butterfly garden with mud puddles and plenty of pollinator-friendly plants.

6. Roll over a log or rock to discover what bugs, lizards and other critters live beneath it.

• Don’t toss and turn. If you haven’t fallen asleep after 20 minutes, get up so you don’t associate the frustration of sleeplessness with being in bed. Do something relaxing in low light to get your mind off sleep, then return to bed when you feel drowsy.

7. Grow herbs and vegetables in your backyard, on your balcony or in small pots on your windowsill.

REASSESS YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

the likelihood of losing your temper. Additionally, consistent punishments will ensure your children know the consequences for breaking the rules. It’s also important that both parents be on the same page about the rules in order for them to be effective.

LEARN TO REIGN IN YOUR REACTIONS

Do you often feel overwhelmed by your hectic schedule? If you’re getting pulled in a million different directions, it’s normal to lose your cool. Parents often feel like they have to put other people’s needs before their own, but this can leave them overworked and make them quick to have an outburst.

Though it’s normal for young people to fib, it can be upsetting to realize your child is making up stories. Here’s a look at how to react if your teen lies to you.

The first thing to consider is why your teen has lied. Is it because they’re afraid to disappoint you? Do they want to avoid being punished? Are they going through something they’re ashamed of?

Consider whether you can redistribute chores at home or cut back on the tasks that demand your attention. Additionally, be sure to make time to recharge each week with activities you enjoy.

It’s also important to reflect on the parenting style you want to use before you confront your teen. For example, if you treat them like a child, refuse to let them make their own choices or punish them too harshly, your young adult is more likely to break the rules and continue to hide things from you.

BE CONSISTENT WITH DISCIPLINE Laying out clear rules about how your kids are expected to behave can reduce

In order to maintain a healthy relationship with your teen, you need to model an open and honest approach to communication. In particular, be sure to

Even if you want your children to be independent, it’s normal to experience feelings of sadness and loss when they leave home for the first time. Here are a few strategies to help you adjust to this change.

1. FOCUS ON YOUR COMMUNITY

You’ll always be a parent, but the responsibility of raising your kids is no longer central to your life. Consider directing your energy toward volunteering or caring for your community in some other way.

2. RECONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER

It’s common to put romance on the back burner when you have kids, but now you can give your relationship the attention it deserves. This is also an ideal opportunity to strengthen other important connections in your life such as with friends or siblings.

provide explanations for the rules you establish (prioritizing homework, weekday bedtimes, etc.), as this will increase the likelihood that your teen will respect and follow them.

In the heat of the moment, shouting can feel like an automatic response. However, there are several things you can do to dissipate your anger before it boils over:

• Verbalize your emotions by saying “I’m very upset and I want to scream”

• Take several deep breaths and count to 10 slowly in your head

Additionally, give your teen the opportunity to express their opinion about the rules, and be open to negotiating reasonable changes. If your teen feels like you respect their point of view, they’re more likely to tell you the truth.

• Go to another room or step outside for a few minutes to calm down

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There are two types of lies: prosocial and antisocial. Prosocial lies are told for someone else’s benefit, either to protect them or make them happy. Antisocial lies, however, are motivated by personal gain.

Finally, don’t hesitate to use babysitting services, parent helplines and other resources that can give you the support and advice you need to foster a more positive home life for you and your kids.

2. Lie in the grass and try to spot squirrels in the trees, birds in the sky and shapes in the clouds.

• Dim the lights. Limit your exposure to bright light in the evening, as it can suppress your body’s production of melatonin. You should also put away all electronic devices at least 30 minutes before you turn in for the night.

8. Collect acorns and rocks to use in crafts, and press leaves and flowers in a scrapbook.

Finally, consider organizing a family outing to a botanical garden, national park, aquarium or wildlife sanctuary where you can learn more about the natural world together.

In addition to a consistent bedtime routine, a comfortable environment is crucial to a restful night. Quality bedding, a high-performance mattress and pillow, blackout curtains and a white noise machine can all contribute to better sleep.

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3. EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

Are there hobbies you gave up when you had kids or were always too busy to try? Filling your time with activities you enjoy is a great means of self-care and will help reinforce your identity as more than just a parent.

4. TAKE ON A NEW CHALLENGE

Since raising kids has been one of your primary goals for years, you might be looking for a new project. From tackling home renovations to writing a memoir or training for a marathon, there are plenty of ways to keep busy.

Finally, remember to give yourself time to adjust to this new chapter in your life, and don’t hesitate to reach out to a friend, family member or mental health professional for support.

There are many benefits to being part of 4. Avoid making assumptions about a per-

A LOVE STORY

BY DAN FESER

The sun isn’t up yet, there is still frost on the windows. The town is quiet, dark, and there is only a handful of vehicles on the streets. The clock in the truck says 5:30. At North West Terminal Bart Brown already has a half hour of work in. He is in his happy place.

The night crew are still finishing their duties while Bart begins his day with the morning chores, officially two hours before the driveway opens and farmers start dumping their grain. It begs the obvious question: why?

“I can’t wait to get to work,” Bart smiles. “It’s a habit I guess, I have been doing it so long.”

He is not kidding. Bart has been doing this since North West Terminal opened 25 years ago in June. Since day number one. Twenty-five years later, save for a brief retirement in 2008, Bart is still coming to work at 5 am to start the day. He likes the quiet because it’s the ideal time to get the jobs done that become more difficult when the driveway opens. However, the solitude isn’t always, well, solitary.

“It is amazing how many farmers will haul in now,” he laughs.

Bart’s dogged determination and passion for what he does is a glimpse into one of the factors that has made North West Terminal such a success story in its 25 years as an independent inland grain terminal. The people. Bart and his wife Barb, nearly 25 years in settlements, have become the unofficial faces of the terminal. And there is a true, genuine sense of pride when they speak of their second home.

The original board of directors who envisioned what North West Terminal was going to be, knew to

achieve their goals they had to have the right people in place. They knew who they wanted as their production manager. A grain buyer well known and well respected in the area. They wanted Bart Brown.

Bart’s career as an elevator agent began in Scott in 1971 with Sask Wheat Pool and his career took him around the trade area, from a small elevator south of Biggar, to Phippen/Cloan, all with SWP. He jumped to Pioneer Grain in Forgin, but the passing of his father in 1974 brought him home to farm. At the same time he worked at Pioneer in Baldwinton.

In 1975 he came back to Rockhaven, closer to the farm, where he worked under father-in-law Bruce Gordon, a man who became integral in making Bart so successful and respected in the agriculture community.

“He took me under his wing and taught me how to buy grain, he was a big influence on me. Taught me to be aggressive when buying grain,” Bart recalled. Bruce also taught him to be above and beyond with customer service. When Bruce died suddenly in 1976 Bart stepped up and ran the Rockhaven facility for 20 years. His success and reputation made him a man in demand. NWT board members Merv Slater and Bob Cumming targeted him as the production manager for the new facility, and Slater was insistent.

“They were on my doorstep every Friday afternoon asking me to come over. We kept going for supper until I finally gave in,” Bart laughed. He paused for a moment before adding “it was the best decision I ever made.”

But this is more than a milestone story. This is a love story.

Bart started before the driveway opened in February of 1996. His high school sweetheart and wife Barb followed him in May. Bart actually hired Barb as his secretary in Rockhaven and they were a package deal to come to North West Terminal. She has been a fixture in settlements since the first load was dumped.

“We came as a couple, whether they wanted me or not,” Barb laughed.

The laugh. Barb’s iconic laugh has been a part of the terminal’s culture since the doors opened. It echos in the walls.

For the better part of 25 years the Browns have worked a few metres away from each other, an ideal situation for them. It’s not cliché, they really are best friends. At work, at home, at the lake, in the fishing boat. Barb comes in to work at 8 am, each day bringing Bart his breakfast. It is a ritual.

“It couldn’t be a better situation for me honestly. What more could I ever want?” Bart asked.

“We put a lot of long days in this place,” Barb added. “Lots of six in the mornings to 11 at nights in the early days so that was nice to be able to do together.”

They were both there when Pat Uzelman took the first load in by horse and buggy and have seen the majority of every truck since. They have witnessed the changes first hand. Bart talked about people telling him the sheer size of the original terminal was asinine. They were crazy, people told him. How would he ever fill it? Well, he filled it alright. He filled it so often and so well North West Terminal doubled in size five years after taking its first truck. He had to pile grain on the ground more than once. He worked through rail expansion to increase the amount of rail cars, the big expansion to double the capacity, the construction of the bio plant. The construction of the marketing department after the Canadian Wheat Board was dissolved. All the while he just kept buying grain. But it wasn’t just North West Terminal that expanded. Bart watched farms and the amount of grain grow too.

“The yields went from 35-40. Then 50 and now 80 and higher with no till, the fertilizer and the genetics. The volumes have gotten so big and the farms have gotten so much bigger,” he explained.

“We started off just buying wheat, canola and barley. Then soft white wheat when we opened the bio plant. Now peas, lentils, flax, corn, rye…”

Barb has noticed that as well. With bigger farms and bigger volumes come bigger cheques she is issuing. That has never affected the level of customer service the Browns pride themselves on.

“I like that we still cater to the smaller farmer, we treat them well and we work with them. We work with the farmer, not against them. I would say 99.9 per cent of the farmers we deal with are happy,” Barb said.

She has seen her share of changes too as North West Terminal remains state of the art through constant upgrades and improvements in computer programs and technology. She said farmers love the fact that a few minutes after they unload, they can have their settlement cheque. The terminal even offers direct deposit.

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North West Terminal celebrates 25 years in business

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“It is pretty amazing what we can do,” she smiled.

The sincere passion and fondness of North West Terminal is evident in every conversation with Bart and Barb who take a lot of pride in the growth and successes of a small town, independent grain terminal that is annually listed as one of the top employers in Saskatchewan.

“You’re damn right we are proud of

this place, we put a lot of heart and soul into it over 25 years. We’ve worked with so many great people, you feel blessed,” Barb said while stacking cheques. Bart, pouring over a grain sample several hours earlier, echoed the sentiments.

“I love this place. I really do. I was determined to see it do well,” he said.

In hundreds of visits to farmyards by the field reps, farmers often marvel about the level of service and the re-

lationship they have built with North West Terminal and the Browns. Bart often buys their grain, Barb issues the cheque.

In 2008 the Browns decided they were going to retire together, and they headed to the lake. But a funny thing happened when fishing season ended. They missed work. They say if you love what you do you never work a day in your life. By that logic, Bart and Barb haven’t worked many days in the last 25.

“We got bored. We aren’t people to sit around and do nothing. You have to have a purpose,” Bart explained.

Bart turned the production over to the capable hands of Neil Boser and returned six months after retirement to come back to work. Naturally, Barb followed.

“This is the best retirement. I get to do what I love to do and I get paid to do it. When I want to go fishing, I go fishing,” he laughed.

Brad Heidt was an original shareholder in North West Terminal and has been a strong customer for many years. He said the Browns are synonymous with the facility.

“Bart, I mean it is pretty remarkable that he is in there every day at 5. If I wake up early I can text him at 4:30 or 5 from bed and he answers immediately,” Heidt said with admiration.

So Bart comes in every morning at 5 and he works until noon, unless he wants to work later. He mentors, he loads cars on weekends because, well, its part of the job. He jokes and enjoys

the banter and the camaraderie with the production team, he cherishes the relationships he has built with the farmers. It is the relationships that keep Barb coming back as well. One of her truest rewards of the job.

The relationship is also what keeps Heidt coming back again and again.

“Bart is always good for a joke and the whole front there is pretty entertaining. It is such a good staff with Neil and everyone. No one ever seems in a bad mood, and that spreads throughout the whole office. We enjoy doing business there,” Heidt said.

“Barb is such a treat. She always has all of our stuff bundled up and wrapped like a present with a sucker or some sort of joke. You know, it took me 13 years of trying to figure out what her middle name is. I knew it started with an ‘E’. Finally got it.”

Eileen, Heidt revealed with a laugh.

They work until they go home. They talk about work while Barb reads and Bart watches a ball game on TV. Then they go to bed. Bart has to get up early you see.

So how does this love story end? It hasn’t been written yet.

“I don’t plan on going anywhere. Why would I? Barb sometimes talks about (retiring) but she’s not going to want to be at home alone,” Bart smiled.

Barb doesn’t appear to have many post NWT plans either.

“I’ll be here until Bart is done,” she laughed. “There is no reason not to be here, as long as they want me.”

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Sports with Bruce Penton

World’s best golfers tempted by big bucks

Big money is causing big rumblings in the world of professional golf.

Two rival entities, the Super Golf League and the Premier Golf League, both backed by millions of Saudi Arabian loot, are trying to lure some of the world’s best golfers into their folds, and challenge the PGA Tour and European Tour for supremacy. Both have similar concepts — a number of team events, with guaranteed money, and reports of $20 million and $30 million offers for certain individuals to merely sign up.

Some of the world’s best, such as Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, have already poo-poohed the concept and pledged allegiance to the PGA Tour. Others, such as Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka, have admitted to being approached, and still haven’t said no.

The gusher of big Saudi money is reportedly behind the recent decision by the PGA Tour to establish the Player Impact Program (PIP), a $40 million pot of dough to be distributed to the 10 PGA Tour players deemed to be most responsible for bringing attention to the tour via TV and online

exposure. Active or not, Tiger Woods will likely finish first (for a cool $8 million) among the PIP recipients for the foreseeable future, and other obvious recipients would be Koepka, Thomas, Dustin Johnson, McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, meanwhile, has said that any golfer who signs up with one of the rival entities would be banned from the PGA Tour, but since the Tour doesn’t run any of the majors — Masters, U.S. Open, PGA or British Open — any renegade golfer would be banned from Quad Cities or Phoenix, but still be eligible for the major championships. That might be enough for some of them.

Ultimate success for the proposed upstarts remains a long shot. Because the game’s very best are the only players being courted by the renegade leagues, and they are already multi millionaires, a few extra million likely won’t mean much to them. McIlroy told Golf Digest it was a “money grab … which is fine if that’s what you’re playing golf for … to make as much money as possible.”

But if enough stars sign up

with the PGL or SGL, the PGA Tour would suffer in a multitude of ways. Weekly fields would consist of a lot of Adam Schenks, Matt Joneses and Akshay Bhatias, while the big stars were frolicking for huge dollars in a Middle East tournament. As well, big-name stars who spurned the upstart leagues, like McIlroy or Colin Morikawa, would find their victories tainted, and carrying an asterisk, because of the weaker-field events.

Is there validity to the old phrase ‘money talks?’ The golf world will soon find out.

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “A Wall Street Journal report said psychologists can consistently pick the loser of a fight by seeing who has the

biggest, toothiest smile before they square off. Good luck trying this predictor on NHL players.”

• Comedian and Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld, to Newsday, on why he didn’t bid to buy the team when it was recently sold: “I don’t need more people yelling at me on 79th Street when the Mets are on a losing streak.”

• Patti Dawn Swansson aka the River City Renegade, skeptical of the proposed Aug. 5 start date for the CFL season: “Circle (the date) in pencil rather than a Sharpie, and make sure there’s an eraser handy.”

• Ryan French, who runs the Monday Q Info twitter feed, on Monday qualifying for a PGA Tour event: “It’s like going in a free-throw contest to play for the Lakers.”

• New York Post headline after the Jets drafted QB Zach Wilson with the No. 2 pick in the draft: “ZACHPOT!”

• One more from Swansson: “You’ve heard of the Gordie Howe hat trick, we now have the Phil Kessel hat trick: 900 points, 900 consecutive games, 900 hot dogs.”

• Headline at fark.com: “In light of the success of football’s

Super League, golfers want to create one for themselves.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Two words for the Astros’ complaints that fans are mercilessly taunting them for their cheating ways en route to winning the 2017 World Series: Can it.”

• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha, on why Nebraska scheduled a football game against Fordham: “Very simple: (AD Bill) Moos and (coach Scott) Frost desperately need wins to keep their jobs, and their first choice — a driving school in Denison, Iowa — doesn’t field a team.”

• Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, to ESPN. com, on what it’s like playing alongside teammate Steph Curry during his torrid shooting streak: “If you get into a street fight and you’ve got Mike Tyson standing on the side of you, how you gonna feel?”

• Phil Mushnick of the New York Post, on the Nets’ Kyrie Irving adding his own twist to the “DNP” designation: “ DFLP — didn’t feel like playing.”

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Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame inductees announced

“The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Battleford, is pleased to announce that the Indian Head Rockets have been selected to be inducted into the Team Category at the Annual Induction in 2022. Teams are selected one year prior to induction.”

“The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2020 Annual Induction was not held in 2020, because of Covid, so the

2020 class of inductees will be inducted on August 21, 2021, in Battleford, providing such a large gathering will be allowed in August. If that is the case , plans are confirmed for this event to be celebrated October 9, 2021, in Battleford. This will also include the induction of the Edam Blue Sox, Edam, Saskatchewan, selected as the 2021 Team Inductee.”

Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo event dates announced

The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) Event Finals Committee is excited to announce the 2021 CCA Event Finals Rodeo dates of September 24th26th, 2021.

“It was disappointing that the finals had to be cancelled due to Covid in 2020 – however, we are excited to be working toward an incredible outdoor show in Swift Current for September 24th to 26th, 2021,” states CCA Event Finals Chairman Bob Hope.

“The Canadian Cowboys Association is working very diligently with Saskatchewan Health to ensure that the Rodeo Season can begin and move forward in a safe environment for the contestants and spectators alike. With a season being possible and the first rodeos set for June, we are excited for the

planning process to begin for the finals.

The Event Finals will Showcase the top notch cowboys, cowgirls, rough stock and equine athletes around.” said Robin Poirier, President of the Canadian Cowboys Association.

Due to Covid guidelines and regulations the event finals details continue to be developed. Information regarding ticket sales will be available in the near future. One thing is certain, September 24th - 26th will be an exciting weekend of rodeo action and community celebration at Swift Current’s Kinetic Park. Save the Date and stay tuned for more information.

If you are interested in becoming involved in the CCA Event Finals Rodeo, please call 306-778-2787 or email communityservices@swiftcurrent.ca.

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Great Plains College to hold Virtual Grad Ceremony

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

Graduates from Great Plains College in Kindersley will be honoured and recognized on Friday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m.; however, the event will take on a different appearance from previous graduation ceremonies. Fritz Eckstein, Region Manager, described the upcoming event.

Graduates and guests will receive an invitation via Zoom to attend the College’s Kindersley Campus 2019-2020 and 2020-21 virtual campus graduation. Approximately forty grads from three programs will be honoured. The programs are Administrative Assistant, Continuing Care Assistant and Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems.

This is Fritz’s tenth year with the College, but he has lived in our community for the past sixteen years. Even though the usual banquet and formal ceremony will not be held at the Kindersley Inn, as

has been done in the past, Fritz stressed that they still want to acknowledge and celebrate their students.

“We want to make it as meaningful as it can be and celebrate our graduates’ great achievement. MLA’s will participate, as well as MPs, our administration, directors, and media. The format will remain the same as usual, except it will be virtual,” Fritz explained. “I usually do the speaking, and then there are readings by our invited guests, followed by the presentations when we announce the student names.” Students will receive their certificates via mail, or they can stop by and pick them up.

“This is the first-ever virtual grad. It’s new to us. It’s not our first choice, but it’s what we need to do at this time,” Fritz explained. “We look forward to having regular grad activities in the future.”

During 2020 and 2021, the College continued with its program offering while making the necessary adjust-

Porcupine Plain RCMP theft investigation has a dam good ending

On May 7, Porcupine Plain RCMP responded to a theft complaint in a rural area. An individual had left some posts piled on a property they planned on fencing, only to find they’d gone missing.

Officers began investigating the post-plundering, but the caper was quickly revealed when the posts were spotted in a nearby waterway. “The stolen posts were located in a beaver dam,” explains Cst. Conrad Rickards of the Porcupine

ments. “We managed very well,” Fritz said. “We still have face-to-face offerings, but we reduce the class sizes. We kept our numbers the same. If we have too many students for a classroom, half of the students learn from home, and then they switch places each week.”

The College hosts close to 2000 learners annually in Personal and Professional Development and Safety Training classes, which includes courses such as H2S, First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems, and more.

“Going forward we will be offering more opportunity for international students,” Fritz added. “And we’ll be starting a new Educational Assistance program in January.”

Great Plains College has campus-

es in Biggar, Kindersley, Maple Creek, Martensville, Rosetown, Swift Current and Warman, Sask.

Plain RCMP Detachment. “A beaver – or beavers –helped themselves to the stash of posts and used them to help build a dam. I tried locating said beavers but they were GOA (gone on arrival).”

None of the beavers will face charges, he says. “Who could really blame these little bucktooth bandits, considering the price of wood these days?”

Porcupine Plain RCMP has now closed this extremely Canadian case.

The COVID pandemic is not just a global health crisis, it is the biggest shock to the Saskatchewan, Canadian and world economies since the Second World War. This is a significant challenge that requires a significant response. Saskatchewan’s response can best be summarized in three words: Protect. Build. Grow.

The 2021-22 provincial budget protects the health and safety of our people and our economy, builds our province through investments in infrastructure to stimulate economic activity, grows Saskatchewan through various incentives and key investments, and delivers on 14 specific commitments to make life more affordable.

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Fritz Eckstein, Region Manager, Great Plains College, Kindersley

Budget And Re-Opening Roadmap Highlight Spring

Sitting Of Legislature

A provincial budget that protects, builds and grows Saskatchewan and a Re-Opening Roadmap that charts a course through the end of the pandemic based on high vaccination rates were the highlights of the spring legislative sitting, which wrapped up today in Regina.

Premier Scott Moe said the 2021-22 Budget provides historic investments in health, education, infrastructure and economic recovery, while at the same time continuing work toward the government’s commitment to balance the budget by 2026-27.

“We have a framework in place to ensure Saskatchewan has a strong economic recovery coming out of the pandemic,” Moe said. “We now have a roadmap to lead those reopening efforts, bring back jobs, and get Saskatchewan back on the path of strong economic growth, where we were before the pandemic started.

“We have a plan to get Saskatchewan back to normal, and in Saskatchewan, normal means a growing economy and more jobs.”

A number of companies announced large economic projects during the spring sitting, including:

• Richardson International’s expansion to double capacity of a crush facility near Yorkton;

• Viterra’s intention to develop the world’s largest canola crushing facility;

• Cargill developing a new state-of-the-art canola processing facility;

• North American Helium Inc. opening the largest helium facility in Canada; and

• Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. significantly upgrading its sodium sulphate plant in Chaplin.

During the spring session, Saskatchewan continued to roll out the strongest vaccination program in Canada.

“Our healthcare workers have done a tremendous job in getting as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible,” Moe said. “Throughout this session, the number of doses administered doubled from 225 thousand to 550 thousand and as more people become vaccinated and life begins to return to normal, we know that our best days are ahead.”

Highlights from the government’s legislative, budget and policy agenda this session include:

• $3.1 billion to help our economy and create jobs;

• enhancing police oversight and ensuring public trust through the creation of a civilian-led and independent model for police oversight;

• The lowest unemployment rate in Canada and leading the nation in month-to-month job growth; and

• A re-open roadmap with three steps for a gradual, measured approach to easing public health measures with Phase 1 set to begin on May 30. This legislative session also saw the government fulfill 14 of its campaign commitments including:

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• restoring the Active Families Benefit;

• funding to hire new Continuing Care Aides;

• expansion of individualized funding for those on the Autism Spectrum;

• increasing Seniors Income; and

• reducing the financial cost for those living with diabetes.

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Saskatchewan Filing Amicus Brief In US Keystone Pipeline Lawsuit

Saskatchewan will be filing an amicus brief in support of 21 US states fighting President Biden’s decision to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline.

“The cancellation of this pipeline will have a significant negative impact on resource sector jobs in Saskatchewan and across North America,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “It will ultimately make the US more dependent on rail for Canadian oil imports, which costs more, emits more greenhouse gases, and presents a larger risk to the environment.”

On January 20, 2021 President Biden signed an Executive Order revoking the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. As a response, on March 17, 2020, Texas, Montana and 19 other states commenced litigation against the Biden administration.

The states argue that President Biden’s cancellation of the permit is unconstitutional, primarily because the regulation of interstate and international commerce resides with Congress, not the President.

“While we have no desire to wade into American politics, we must take every opportunity we can to stand up for Saskatchewan’s economy,” Wyant said.

In US law, an amicus brief is similar to filing for intervenor status in Canadian courts. An American

law firm will be hired to prepare and file the amicus brief on Saskatchewan’s behalf.

Saskatchewan expects to file the brief by early June.

Saskatchewan’s amicus brief will focus on the implications of the decision to cancel the Keystone XL Pipeline on Saskatchewan, its economy and its people.

The Keystone XL Pipeline was first proposed in 2008 by TC Energy (then known as TransCanada Corporation). It is intended to originate in Alberta and pass through Saskatchewan before entering the United States at the Saskatchewan-Montana border.

The pipeline is intended to deliver 830,000 barrels of oil produced in Alberta and Montana to refineries in Texas, and would result a significant boost to the Canadian resource sector.

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Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant

Provincial COVID update: More than 505,000 First Doses of Vaccine Administered

Vaccines Reported

An additional 7,930 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 553,389.

The 7,930 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 206; Far North Central, 1; Far North East, 174; North West, 642; North Central, 273; North East, 268; Saskatoon, 2,616; Central West, 452; Central East, 517; Regina, 1,422; South West, 142; South Central, 223; and South East, 732. There were 262 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Seventy-three per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Sixty-three per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Fifty-four per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.

All vaccine administration details for the province, including first and second doses, can be found at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness. As the source database for vaccine information, Panorama is subject to continuous data updates which may result in revised counts, day over day.

Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 23+

Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program is currently age 23 and older. It remains age 18 and older for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.

Prioritized front-line workers are also eligible. A list of those occupations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vax-eligibility. Eligible priority groups may visit a drive-thru or walk-in clinic, arrange an appointment with a participating pharmacy, or call 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829) to make an appointment through the SHA booking system. Prioritized front-line workers will be required to provide proof of employment at the time of immunization (a pay stub, letter from their employer, or a copy of a professional license).

Residents aged 23+ may book online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). They may also attend a scheduled drive-thru or book at a participating pharmacy. Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking. Please do not call until you are eligible to book your vaccination appointment.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics throughout the province. For street addresses and hours of operation for these clinics, see www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thruvax.

The current list of pharmacies offering vaccinations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies. Find participating pharmacies near you using the map tool.

There may be clinic options outside your community and residents are encouraged to consider those alternate locations for immunization. Additional stops should be avoided if possible when travelling to another community for an appointment. More clinics will be added as new vaccine shipments are received.

The vaccination clinic in Drayton, North Dakota has changed its hours. Eligible truck drivers and essential energy workers will be able to receive their vaccine between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Second Dose Booking Available Starting Monday to Priority Populations

As of Monday, May 17, anyone who is 85 and older or anyone who received their first dose before February 15 will be eligible to book their second doses. Individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer

and those who have received solid organ transplants will receive a letter of eligibility in the mail that will allow them to access a second dose.

For all other residents, your eligibility to book for second doses will be announced according to the agebased and priority sequencing of first doses.

Note that the SHA online patient booking system will be able to make booked clinic appointments for second doses starting at 8am, Tuesday, May 18. Starting Monday, May 17, second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).

Be ready by knowing the date you received your first vaccine. If you do not know the date or have misplaced the wallet card provided at the time of your first dose, call 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829) and they can provide you with that date, or check your Immunization History on your MySaskHealthRecord account.

During your second dose appointment, the clinic or pharmacy will validate the timing and brand of your first dose to ensure you are receiving your second dose within the recommended timeframe. The type of vaccine available at each location will be advertised to ensure that you are receiving the same vaccine brand for your second dose.

At this time, public health is planning to offer your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to match the brand of your first dose. National reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are on-going and the provincial policy on maintaining the same brand for the second dose may be updated following this review.

Vaccine-Related Thrombosis Confirmed

The province of Saskatchewan has confirmed the first case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). The patient is a female aged 60-69 who had received the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine on April 11, 2021. She has received treatment and is recovering.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), there were 18 confirmed reports of VITT in Canada as of May 12, 2021. Saskatchewan’s confirmed case has been reported to PHAC for inclusion in the national statistics.

As of May 1, PHAC is reporting nearly 2,050,000 first doses of AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD have been administered in Canada. Saskatchewan has administered approximately 72,000 AstraZeneca first doses to date. Internationally, reported rates of similar adverse events relative to AstraZenca at this time range from one per 26,500 (Norway), one in 50,000 (Netherlands) to one per 100,000 (UK) and one in 127,300 (Australia).

At this time, public health is planning to offer the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to match the brand of the first dose received. However, national reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are ongoing. As more evidence comes forward suggesting mixing brands is safe and based on the brand allocations we receive in Saskatchewan, public health recommendations on second doses may be updated.

Adverse events to any immunization can range from minor side effects (ie local pain, swelling at injection site) to more severe reactions. Minor side effects usually occur within a few hours of injection and resolve after short period of time. Immunizers know the signs of allergic reactions and are prepared to take immediate action. This is why all residents are asked to remain at the vaccination clinic for 10 to 15 minutes following their immunization.

Individuals who experience a severe or unusual reaction after getting a COVID-19 vaccination can report it by calling 811. Anyone experiencing a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing should call 911. Any adverse event that may be related to a vaccination is reported in order to continuously monitor the safety of vaccines.

Daily COVID-19

Statistics

There are 227 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 14, bringing the provincial total to 44,159 cases. Six cases tested out of province were

added to the following zones: North West, 2; Saskatoon, 2; and Central East, 1; one case is pending residence information.

There are two new deaths reported today. One death from the South Central zone, in the 40-49 age group and one death from the Saskatoon zone, in the 70-79 age group.

The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North West, 2; Far North Central, 1; Far North East, 1; North West, 18; North Central, 17; North East, 7; Saskatoon, 50; Central West, 5; Central East, 10; Regina, 41; South West, 15; South Central, 20; and South East, 36. Four new case are pending residence information. Six cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the following zones: North West, 1; Central East, 3; and Regina, 2.

Recoveries total 41,569 and 2,075 cases are considered active.

There are 149 people in hospital. One hundred and fifteen people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West, 1; North West, 4; North Central, 5; Saskatoon, 52; Central East, 4; Regina, 36; South West, 4; South Central, 6; and South East, 3. Thirty-four people are in intensive care: North West, 1; North Central, 1; Saskatoon, 13; Central East, 1; and Regina, 18.

The seven-day average of new COVID-19 case number is 203 (16.6 new cases per 100,000). A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past few months is available at https://dashboard. saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/sevenday-average-of-new-covid-cases.

There were 4,085 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on May 13, 2021.

To date, 816,227 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan. As of May 12, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 684,871 tests performed per million population. The national rate was 871,728.

As of May 13, 8,915 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 198; Far North East, 11; North West, 352; North Central, 267; North East, 53; Saskatoon, 1,179; Central West, 95; Central East, 421; Regina, 4,324; South West, 299; South Central, 645; and South East, 918. There are 153 screened VOCs with residence pending.

There are four hundred and thirty-eight new lineage results reported today. Of the 4,106 VOCs with lineages identified by whole genome sequencing in Saskatchewan, 4,021 are B.1.1.1.7 (UK), 71 are P.1 (Brazilian), nine are B.1.351 (SA), and 5 are B.1.617 (Indian).

Confirmed variant of concern cases may appear in both columns on the website, depending on testing for that case. Adding the cases identified by screening and those that have received whole genome sequencing may result in double-counting individual cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among health care workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, per capita testing rate and current numbers of confirmed variants of concern can be found at http:// www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-cases.

Negative COVID-19 Test Results On Your Phone

Beginning Wednesday, May 19 you may receive notification of a negative COVID-19 test result through an automated text messaging system. To prepare for this notification option, starting Friday, May 14, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will introduce data collection through the online requisition form at drive-thru and static testing sites. All patients who have a positive COVID-19 test result will still receive a call from public health, providing them with direction on self-isolation and to complete contact tracing questions. If your COVID-19 test is negative, you can receive your results by text message to your cell phone. You will be asked to grant permission to receive negative test results via text message at the time of your COVID-19 test. These text messages will be identified as originating from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and you will be asked to verify if you are the correct recipient for the results. If you are not the right recipient and an incorrect contact number has been provided, the Saskatchewan Health Authority will use other contact methods to provide those negative test results to the right person. You will not been asked for any personal information via text message.

The Living Word: A glimpse of the afterlife

BY THE LATE LEORA SCHMIDT

Let us term what follows as “sanctified imagination.” In ecstasy I survey my surroundings. On my head rests a crown of victory, placed lovingly just now by my Saviour, Jesus Christ, and I am reveling in my new name just disclosed. (James 1:12; Revelation 3:12.) Memories of struggles, trials, tears, and earth troubles are forgotten in the perfection of heaven’s beauty. I happen to be in the location close to the martyr Stephen when he discovers the apostle Paul. A stunned look, followed by astonished delight crosses his radiant countenance. He embraces Paul and exclaims, “God did forgive you for your part in stoning me! You must update me, Saul. What happened after I died?” (Acts 6:8-8:4.)

In a group nearby, Enoch and Elijah are sharing what it was like to be transported to heaven without passing through the grave. (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5; 2 Kings 2:11.) Then Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, em-

Obituaries

KLEIN, Irvin David

November 24, 1946 –May 6, 2021

JAMES “GLEN” BEWS

James “Glen” Bews was born in Eatonia, Sk on June 19,1935 to Gladys Annie Elizabeth and James Duthie Bews. He was the oldest of three, Ken (Lorraine) in 1938 and sister Fay (David Richardson) in 1941. He leaves behind his wife, Trudy, sons Perry(Lore), Dean (Karen), daughter Pamela (Keith Bevill), stepsons Michael (Loralie)Wagner and Tyron (Kim) Wagner. He had 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and

brace their family members and recount experiences, some of which I have treasured from reading the Bible on earth. It is exhilarating, and almost overwhelming to breathe the pure, holy atmosphere of heaven. Having left behind the shackles of earthly pain, sorrow and death, I am still unable to conceive of ongoing immortal life that stretches into eternity. The delight of these initial hours in paradise is absolutely blissful!

My senses are dazzled by it all. And to think, heaven has only begun!! I have just begun to live in the light of eternal day because of the brightness that shines from the throne of God. (Revelation 22:5.) The joy and gratitude spring up unbidden into a song of praise and gratitude to my Saviour. My heart almost bursts as I join the song of the angels in a soaring chorus: “Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5:13).

Can we possibly capture in our imagination what

KLEIN - It is with deep sorrow, and much love, that we mourn the passing of our dear father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Irvin David Klein, 74, of Eatonia, Saskatchewan, who passed away on May 6, 2021. He passed away in Kindersley Regional Hospital due to chronic health conditions. Irvin was born in Eatonia, Sask. to, Tobias and Emilie Klein. He grew up with his siblings Anne, Helmut, Alma, Alfred , Hilda, and Ella. As a teen,

another one on the way.

He attended school in Eatonia, started farming with his dad at a young age, was active in the Community even as a teenager, joining Boy Scouts, playing hockey for 12 years, playing trombone in Jim Adair’s band, caretaker at Arena and Curling rink, and working for a local plumber. Glen was always very proud of being from Eatonia and later he was Boy Scout troop leader, Assistant Cub leader, coach for Minor Hockey, sat on the Board of Stewards of the United Church, a member of the Recreation Board, served on Eatonia Town Council for 10 years, and was a Director of the Eatonia Chamber of Commerce.

Glen married Patricia Margaret Henricks in 1956, and they had two sons and a daughter,

he loved spending his time on his family farm, and as he got older, this sparked his passion for farming.

In his late 20’s he met his former wife Betty-Lou of Eatonia, Sask. In Sept. 1980 they had started a family, complete with Kimberley (Brad Francis) Faulds of Kindersley, Sask, and Miranda (Marvin) Sunderland of Cluny, Alta. As a family they loved camping, fishing, bowling and the outdoors. Irvin loved family gatherings and was always up

Perry in 1957, Dean in 1959 and Pamela in 1964. Glen worked hard but always made time for a summer holiday usually in BC and usually with long time friends, Glenn and Gerda Woodrow and their family.

Glen and Ken, along with their dad, purchased a seed cleaning plant in Eatonia from John Jackson and Sons in 1961, and named it Bews Seed Co. They became Pedigreed Seed Growers in 1962,and eventually Select Growers, bagging and exporting seed to Saudi Arabia in 120 lb bags during the 60’s and 70’s. They designed the first in Saskatchewan upright fertilizer plant and erected it behind the seed plant, and entered the fertilizer business.

Around 1978, Ken, who had three sons of his own, decided to con-

the realms of the blest will be like? Apparently not! Because those who have seen heaven in vision cannot describe it in human words. “For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.” (Isaiah 64:4 and I Corinthians 2:9)

It is surely delightful to imagine being an inhabitant of heaven which Jesus has gone to prepare for us. To dwell with our heavenly Father, with our Saviour, with the holy angels, and with the saints, our loved ones from all ages, is worth every struggle to overcome sin that we may face on earth.

Dear friend, I invite you to join me. Let’s make it our determined goal to prepare a character like that of Jesus, so that we, together, may be among that holy, happy, heavenly throng. We can then echo with joy and holy anticipation the words of John, the Revelator, “Even so come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20.)

for a game of cards. Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Irvin and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.

In addition to his former partner Betty- Lou, daughters Kimberley & Brad (Eliana-Mai & Owen), Miranda & Marvin (Oliver and Nathan), Irvin is survived by his sister Ella (Harold) Martin of Lethbridge, Sask. , and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins. He was preceded by his

tinue to farm and Glen and his two sons decided to expand their fertilizer business, under the name of Bews Agri Services. An outlet was opened in Kindersley on Railway Ave for fertilizer and chemical sales, and eventually one in Plenty, Sk. In 1996, Bews Agri Services became Phoenix Ag Services and remained that until it was sold in 2001 to G’Macs Ag Team. Bews Seed Co. was sold to Stan Fitzpatrick in 2003. Glen received many awards, including being an Accredited Seed Establishment, a certified Grader of Seed for Canadian Food Inspection Agency, a long service Certificate for 40 years with Canadian Seed Growers Association, received the prestigious Canadian Seed Growers Association Robertson Associate Award for services in Ca-

parents; Tobias and Emilie Klein, siblings Anne (Alfred) Kelm, Helmut (Agnes) Klein, Alfred Klein, Alma (Hilmer) Elsasser, Hilda (David) Youck.

Due to COVID restrictions there will be a private family service for Irvin at this time. Due to the circumstances there will be no visitation or luncheon. His family will be present to welcome loved ones. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations Cystic Fibrosis of Canada.

nadian Agriculture, and a Long Standing Member Award with SeeCan Assoc.

In 1984, Glen and Pat were divorced. Glen had moved to an acreage 1/4 mile west of Glidden on highway 21/44. He enjoyed being two miles from the farm shop, where he could do repairs and tinker on farm machinery, as well as running the Seed Plant long hours all year round.

In 1987, Glen married Trudy Patrice Wagner (Standen) and he helped to raise Trudy’s two boys, Michael (born 1975) and Tyron (born 1979). They holidayed every summer at Mara Lake, BC and once the boys left home, they had many winter trips to warmer climates. Summers were always spent in BC, and 8 winters in Yuma, Arizona. That motorhome was

his pride and joy. Camping spots were never a problem to find, as Glen loved trains, and would request one right beside the railway track! Moving to Kindersley in 2009, meant he could watch trains every day! He had an amazing ability to accept change. Health issues were a major stumbling block in the last years, but he always moved on and adapted. On Sunday April 25, 2021, Glen found it too difficult to ‘move on’, and he died peacefully at home, with Trudy and their five children either by his side, or talking to him virtually. His wish was fullfilled.

Donations in memory of Glen may be made to Eatonia Oasis Living, Box 217, Eatonia, Sk. S0L 0Y0. Full Obituary under Kindersley Community Funeral Home online.

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ACROSS

1. Expression of regret

5. Heidi’s mountain

8. Splendor

12. Harness piece

13. Gooey stuff

14. Object of adoration

WEEK OF MAY 2 TO 8, 2021

LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI

ARIES

You’ll expand your social circle. You’ll be responsible for organizing a professional or social event that brings together people you care about for an enriching experience.

TAURUS

You’ll be able to take action on important projects both at work and at home. You’ll also come up with the down payment you need to buy a property.

GEMINI

You’ll take time to plan your next vacation. You might also want to take advantage of the summer to register in a training program that will advance your career.

CANCER

Now is the time to reflect on what makes you happy and what you dislike. You’ll spend a lot of time weighing pros and cons. Only then will you be able to make the right decision.

LEO

26. Secret place 30. Not he 31. Ran easily 32. Lumberjack’s tool 33. Mixed 35. Operatic melody 36. Fair

11. Asked urgently

WEEK OF MAY 9 TO 15, 2021

ARIES

You’ll find the financial means to take on an important project. Whether it involves a property or your own business, you’ll be triumphant. Many people will pay attention to the speeches you give.

16. Female sib

20. Did farm work

31. Inhabit

34. Give as a gift

35. Stop

TAURUS

21. Part of CD

22. Repeated sound

23. Look to be

24. Become ready to pick

26. Nectar gatherer

27. Silver follower

28. Center of rotation

29. Slangy affirmative

51. Recognized

52. Christmas

53. Sound pitch DOWN

At work, it’s possible that you’ll need to step in to resolve a conflict. Your personality and thoughtfulness will allow you to find concrete solutions that address all the details.

VIRGO

37. Not salty, as water

1. Sculpture, e.g.

2. Orchid necklace

3. Breeze

4. Slinks

37. Blower

38. Soda ____

39. Garden of Genesis

Don’t forget to make reservations before the summer starts if you want to take a vacation. You’ll be in the mood for an adventure that takes you far from home. Be sure to prepare.

40. Take a bus

GEMINI

41. Stubborn beast

44. Gun a motor

45. Additionally

46. Sunbather’s color

You’ll feel a lot more fatigued. Listen to your body, which will give you signs when it’s time to slow down. Also, remember to get enough sleep so you can regain your energy.

CANCER

47. ____ out (barely make)

If you’re single, the perfect person will come out of nowhere and sweep you off your feet. You’ll have more time for a social life, but you’ll soon realize you also need some space.

LEO

You’ll have more responsibilities placed on your shoulders at work. Despite the challenge, this will lead to a better future, and a promotion will soon come your way.

VIRGO

WEEK OF MAY 16 TO 22, 2021

ARIES

You’ll participate in an event that forces you to step outside of your comfort zone. You’ll accomplish great things and exceed your own expectations. This will bring you immense pride.

TAURUS

You don’t have to go far to find happiness: your home and family give you a reason to live. Don’t hesitate to have your loved ones over for a meal, even if it’s just to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather.

GEMINI

When you can’t tolerate the situation any longer, you’ll make the necessary changes. You’ll also obtain the financial means to embark on a new adventure.

CANCER

A bit of exercise will help clear your mind and ease your concerns. If your relationship is still new, you’ll seek affection and commitment. Without these things, you’d prefer to enjoy your freedom.

LEO

You’ll stand out by getting things done. No one will think of you as being all talk and no action. If you’re moving this summer, you’ll get a head start on packing so you don’t have to rush at the last minute.

VIRGO

15. Boring

HOW TO PLAY:

17. Slangy no

Fill

18. Get a bead on

19. Divided equally

21. Office tables

24. Uproar

25. Applies frosting to

You’ll have a lot of work on your plate, with plenty of details to consider. Before summer, you’ll start a diet that gets quick results. You’ll be quite proud of your hard work.

LIBRA

38. Football shirt 41. Disfigure 42. Rewrite text 43. Hair coloring 48. Decorate again 49. Wiggly creature

50. Saturate

5. Part of a molecule

6. Felon’s flight

7. Acted as chairperson

8. Fiesta decor

Allergy season is starting, and you may experience some discomfort. A healthy diet will help minimize your symptoms as well as other ailments like heartburn.

SCORPIO

9. Garlic feature 10. Sulk

You might find out about a move or birth in the family. If your children have left home, you’ll start to seriously consider selling your house.

SAGITTARIUS

You won’t stand idly by if you witness some form of injustice. You won’t hesitate to shout it from the rooftops, and you’ll become actively involved in trying to correct the situation.

CAPRICORN

Your friends will talk you into going shopping. You’ll also spoil yourself with a therapeutic or relaxation treatment that will dramatically improve your health.

AQUARIUS

If you’ve committed yourself to a long­term project, concrete results will begin to take shape. You’ll put together a team to support you in a personal or professional undertaking.

PISCES

Maintaining your health requires rest. You must do something to relax and let go before taking on anything else. You’ll also need to manage your time better.

You’ll start organizing a vacation in earnest with friends and family members. There are plenty of adventures to be had, and you won’t want to miss out on any of them.

LIBRA

You might spontaneously decide to end your relationship or quit your job. You’ll be driven by feelings of confusion and a desire to be impulsive.

SCORPIO

HOW TO PLAY:

It’s not easy to get people or groups with opposing interests to work together. You’ll figure out the right arguments to ensure everyone gets along.

SAGITTARIUS

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

You’ll need to clean up your circle of friends, as some of them are just sucking the life out of you. Try to book a therapeutic treatment or schedule at least one day to relax.

CAPRICORN

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

Confidence is the key to success. All you have to do is believe that you’re capable, and you’ll accomplish great things. As a result, you’ll be quite proud of yourself.

AQUARIUS

You’ll devote a lot of time and energy to your family and life at home. You’ll be inspired to adopt a new outlook on life that allows you to better appreciate the present moment.

PISCES

You won’t bite your tongue, but you’ll need to watch out for indiscretions. Don’t reveal any secrets. You may interact with so me one who doesn’t speak your language.

Despite a buildup of fatigue and your fragile health, you won’t let yourself be kept down. You’ll take steps to regain your energy. Organization and determination are key.

LIBRA

A friend might break your trust. This will teach you to distinguish between givers and takers. As a result, you’ll have more time to spend with the people you truly care about.

SCORPIO

You’ll be assigned a new project. You’ll show off your talent and skills in front of many people, which could put you in the running for a promotion.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll be overwhelmed by an urge to explore, so you’ll head straight to your travel agent to plan the perfect summer vacation. You’ll be motivated by curiosity.

CAPRICORN

Certain emotions will occupy your attention for one reason or another. In addition, you’ll feel a strong need for change. New clothes or a new hairstyle should do the trick.

AQUARIUS

Morale might not be high these days, but all you need to do is get together with people you love and do something exciting. Even at the office, you can find ways to have fun.

PISCES

You’ll find a pile of work waiting for you at the office. By staying organized and being methodical, you’ll manage to get the job done. Don’t let procrastination hold you back.

THE

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS

LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

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by Doreen M. Bleich

Review by Michelle Shaw

Published by Doreen M. Bleich

If you’re looking for a well-written Saskatchewan romance then Doreen M. Bleich’s latest novel may be the perfect summer read.

Anna Johansson wants to quit her job at the bank in the hopes of becoming a full-time writer and is doing some freelance writing on the side. One of her stories – an article on internet dating for Thirty Something magazine – introduces her to Nathan Haines, a rodeo-loving farmer in Borden. Nathan is divorced (his childhood sweetheart decided that she was not cut out to be a farmer’s wife and headed to Calgary with an insurance salesman she met at work) and had a horrible experience with internet dating.

whether it’s reading about crossing the street to the store in Borden, with the stately elms casting an umbrella-like tunnel over passing pedestrians or sitting on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river in Bessborough Park enjoying the cool breeze off the water.

I found the book emotionally satisfying. The characters are well-developed, and even though the book deals with potentially triggering topics, Bleich deals with them with gentleness and sensitivity.

Doreen M. Bleich is a Saskatchewan writer and playwright who lives in Nipawin. Her other books include cookbooks: Cooking Country Style and Seasons of Plenty – a Cookbook Celebrating the Holidays, a novel Ready or Not and a volume of short stories called Mishaps and Misfortunes. She has been published in numerous anthologies and publications of the Tisdale Writing Group and has also written numerous plays, many of which have been produced. Find out more at www.doreenbleich.com.

Anna’s not looking for a relationship but agrees to meet for dinner in Saskatoon. To her surprise they get on really well and things begin to look promising. But then a well-kept secret from Anna’s past emerges and causes her to reevaluate everything. Anna’s parents, never particularly supportive to begin with, are completely against Anna’s relationship with Nathan and Anna can’t understand why. Finally, Anna’s very emotionally taut mother breaks down and reveals long-hidden family secrets. But what effect will this have on Nathan and Anna’s relationship?

I love reading books set in Saskatchewan. There’s an instant familiarity that gets you involved in the story,

THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE OR ONLINE FROM www.skbooks.com

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Shaft – Available On Netflix

When I first heard that a sequel to Shaft was in the works, I shook my head and cursed Samuel L. Jackson.

But upon seeing this flick, a witty, enjoyable comedy-actioner with tons of flair, it became clear this wasn’t just a cash grab.

Samuel L. Jackson stars with Jessie T. Usher as his son JJ, as the two try to uncover a conspiracy behind a man’s death. With original Shaft star Richard Roundtree in as well, it’s a rollicking, multi-generational film that delivers the goods.

While it leans more heavily on comedy than the earlier films, it’s a nice change of pace and provides a whole bag of entertainment.

The Upshaws – Available On Netflix

Not everyone will go for the stylings of this comedy series, which harkens back to the African-American 70’s sitcom ensembles. But it has a beating heart at the core that makes it worthwhile.

Created in part by Wanda Sykes, this story of a working-class family in Indiana and the things they do to get by every day is funny – if crass –and has some lovely performances.

It stars Mike Epps – who I’ve always loved – as a mechanic trying to do the best for his family, though he is consistently making mistakes along the way. His Bennie may not always do the right thing, but plenty of people put him in check.

Among them are his grown son Bernard Jr., played by Jermelle Simon, his wife Regina (Kim Fields) and his sister-in-law, played by Wanda Sykes, who steals her scenes.

BY JORDAN PARKER

It has some real potential, and it will require another season to see if it gets realized.

Southpaw – Available On Prime Video

Perhaps one of the most underrated movies of the 2010’s, this boxing film about a man who loses everything but the ring is incredible.

A tragic accident in his family sends champion boxer Billy Hope on a downward spiral, and he has to fight to try to get his life together and get back in the ring.

Director by Antoine Fuqua –known for Training Day – and directed by Sons Of Anarchy’s Kurt Sutter, the pedigree of the film is astounding.

With crackerjack performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, and more, this is a hard movie to watch.

This movie will surprise you in ways you never thought possible, and you’ll be surprised with how much you connect to it.

Synchronic – Available On Netflix

This sci-fi tilt is one of those movies you wouldn’t originally think to try, but once you do, you won’t be

able to get it out of your head.

The story of two New Orleans paramedics who find their work blurring with home after a number of deaths are connected to a drug with otherworldly effects.

It transports people to other dimensions, and if they aren’t careful, they won’t be able to get back out.

With Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie giving performance that are heavily above-par for the genre, they’re constantly engaging.

Writer-directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead create a dark, incredible world and make an unforgettable film.

Heat – Available On Prime Video

I never realized just how good this film was until I revisited it for the first time in a decade last weekend.

This bank heist thriller about a slick group of robbers who take down big jobs, while a committed cop chases them down, is a genre great.

Writer-director Michael Mann’s movie defines the genre, and the acting is absolutely stunning.

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are paired as criminal and cop in this cat-and-mouse game, and they’re so good it’s astounding.

With supporting performances from Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Jon Voight, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Mykelti Williamson, a young Natalie Portman and more, it’s a stacked ensemble.

This now cracks my top ten of all time, and it’s a rewatchable must-see that should be on any cinephile’s list.

Kelli Brost