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2 Monday, May 14, 2018 • Last Mountain Times Strasbourg Guide Basic Camp A back yard overnite campout On May 4, 2018 the 1st Strasbourg Guide held a camp in one of our leader back yard. As the girls arrived, we made supper, which was Kababs and cheesy potatoes with coleslaw. Before we started cooking we learned about fire safety and different way to make a fire. After we did our dishes, we learned about the seven principles of hiking and camping, to keep our wildlife safe and our forests clean and beautiful. This set of rules is known as the Leave No Trace Principle. We also talked about how to stay warm sleeping when it is cold, as we were going to be sleeping outside with temperature in the single digits. While cooking over the fire, we made homemade ice cream for dessert. After clean-up, we all settled down for sleep and listened to the sounds of the night. Our day begin at 8:00 am, we had Bonnie’s muffins for breakfast, and then learned how to handle a axe, make a woodpile, care for a camp stove, and about camp fires. In the afternoon, we made a few hat trader, planned our campfire for later that night, went for a hike, and practiced setting up a small tent and taking it down. For supper, we had a dish call ‘Cook-out’ …boy was that good! Later, we sat down and talked about Safety Precautions when camping. It was finally time for us to have our Campfire, and we each took turn leading a song. Next was a surprise for ‘mug-up’, we prepared S’mores Egg Rolls! To end the evening we did some star-gazing … what a beautiful way to end a the day! In the morning we had our Guide Own ceremony to end our Camp! Setting up camp. “OK, the instructions seem to say ......” Standing: MacKenzie Craven, Eabha-Mai Daly. Reading, Brianna Yung. -submitted by 1St Strasbourg Guide Unit Shoreline clean up On Sunday May 6th, 2018, I invited the Guides, Pathfinder and Ranger and family members to get together and clean up the shore line at Last Mountain Regional Park. This was a requirement for my Community Service Pin which I need for my Canada Cord. I have been working on my Canada Cord for two years, and next year I hope to finish up the last of my requirements that I need to receive my Award! This year as we cleaned up the Shoreline, we found a lot of trash along with many other interesting items. We found The Cleaning Crew. Standing: Karisa Gorril, Bonnie Pratchler, Sheyanne Gorrill. Kneeling: MacKenzie Craven, Eabha-Mai Daly; Amber Craven, Brianna Yung. shoes, several broken pieces of taillight, shingle pieces, tin sheets, insulation, 14 plastic bags, 38 pieces of food wrapper, and 56 tiny pieces of plastic. We collected over 70 lbs of trash in all. Cleaning up the shoreline was good as this stuff will not be in the food chain. We all need to do our part by not leaving this stuff in nature so it does no harm to the wildlife and nature. By me leading a small group of Girl Guides on the clean up, I hope I make a difference where I live! -Sheyanne Gorrill, 2nd year Pathfinder, 1St Strasbourg Guiding Unit Silton Silhouettes at Dance Explosion The Silton Silhouettes wrapped up their competition season by attending Dance Explosion held at F.W. Johnson High School on Regina on the weekend of May 4-6. This was the first competition for the smallest silhouettes -Tots Combo and Tots Ballet - so it was a special treat to see them shine on stage. Marks and awards received High Gold: Eden and Madelin (Tap), Symphonics, Emily Whitrow (Jazz), Gypsy, Survive, Capri Arnold (MT), Wanna Dance With Somebody, Rose Mansbridge-Goldie (Contemp), Meet Me At The Roxy, Open Hands, Kennidy Davey (Jazz). Gold: Senior Tap, Life, Goody Goody, Dream Girls, Hannah and Colbie (Tap), Tots Combo get ready to sparkle on stage at Dance Explosion. From left to right, Sydney Wild (instructor), Kinsley Dumonceaux, Emme Bailey, Keira Anderson, Arianna Clatworthy. Andrea Taylor (Jazz), River, Reece Drozduik (Jazz), Feminism, Jamie and Alexis (Tap), Reece & Ryleigh (Tap), Sydney Wild (Contemp), Colbie Whitrow (MT), Madisson Yung (Lyrical), Emily Hubick (Lyrical), Maggie and Sydney (Tap), Hard Feelings, Welcome to the 60’s, When I Grow Up, My Awesomeness is Awesome, Bolero, Maggie Mansbridge-Goldie (Contemp), Kennidy & Adira (HH), Cold Hearted. Silver: Express Yourself, Born to Entertain, Kendra Fisher (Jazz), Pure Imagination, Wash That Man. Awards: Sydney Wild – Gift card, J’Lynn Mcleod- Gift Card, Andrea Taylor- Gift Card, “Wonderful” – Colbie Whitrow (MT), “Future So Bright” – “When I Grow Up”, Intermediate Competitive Solo 4th –Emily Whitrow, 7th- Andrea Taylor, Intermediate Competitive Duo/Trio 2nd- Alexis and Jamie, Junior Competitive Solo 4th- Colbie Whitrow, Intermediate Competitive Small Group 1st- Symphonics, 3rd- “Welcome to the 60’s”, Most Promising Overall Junior Solo/Duo/Trio – Colbie Whitrow, Tremaine Dance Scholarship- Emily Whitrow. -info and photos from Kaylee Mansbridge
NEWS BRIEFS U of R sets balanced budget The University of Regina released its 2018-19 budget last week marking the 24th consecutive year that the University has balanced its operating budget. The total operating budget for the University in 2018-19 is approximately $223 million. The Board of Governors approved a 2.8 per cent increase to most tuition rates and fees. “Although the Board remains mindful of the impact on students, tuition remains below the national average. Additionally, the University ranks second nationally among comprehensive universities in the level of student financial support – scholarships, awards, and bursaries – available as a percentage of tuition,” a University spokesman noted. Record enrolment at the University of Regina is increasing the funding contribution by the Government of Saskatchewan, notwithstanding that the base funding to the sector remained flat in the current year. Research growth, increased revenue generation through innovative programming at our Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), along with cost-saving initiatives such as an energy conservation project expected to save $450,000 annually, are enabling investment. Restoration of the University’s College Avenue Campus, home to the CCE, helps to protect an important source of revenue for the University. Increased revenue is anticipated as CCE moves into its renewed facilities in 2018-19. CCE’s contribution to the University’s operating budget is projected to be $12.6 million, an increase of $1.7 million over 2017-18. With more than 15,000 students registered for classes this year, the University saw a 2.9 per cent growth in enrolment over last year. “Throughout the 2018-19 budget process, the University has looked at ways to keep post-secondary education as affordable and accessible as possible. The University has engaged in campus-wide processes to examine program changes, as well as prioritized the elimination of vacant positions where possible and focused on unit restructuring to minimize impact on faculty and staff. The University of Regina has long demonstrated a strong commitment to financial stability,” said Chair of the University’s Board of Governors, Cathy Warner. “Serving the needs of our students and strengthening our commitment to teaching, research and community are at the forefront of this budget. Monday, May 14, 2018 • Last Mountain Times I’m proud of the work the University has done to identify efficiencies and seek innovative solutions to generate revenue, and, of course, this good work will continue.” Saskatchewan down 1,800 jobs Last week’s jobs numbers from Statistics Canada show Saskatchewan in last place with 1,800 fewer jobs compared to the same time last year. Saskatchewan was the only province other than Newfoundland and Labrador that didn’t see any job growth. “Month after month, Saskatchewan continually lags behind other provinces in job growth,” said NDP Critic Vicki Mowat. “With fewer jobs in Saskatchewan, and the Sask. Party’s $3 million cut to job training and workforce development programs in the budget, more and more families are struggling and people are forced to look for opportunities outside of the province.” While neighboring provinces all saw job growth, Saskatchewan remained the only Western province to see the number of people working decline. To the West, Alberta’s unemployment rate dropped by 21 per cent since this time last year, while over same time period Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate grew to 7.1 – the highest outside of Atlantic Canada. Over the past year, 3,500 jobs were lost in trade and 6,400 jobs were lost in professional, scientific and technical services. Open fire ban at LM Regional Park The Last Mountain Regional Park (LMRP) Authority has ordered a total fire ban within the boundaries of LMRP effective May 9th and until further notice. “This fire ban includes a ban on all open fires of any kind, including campfires, the burning of leaves and yard waste, or any other source of open fire ignition,” Cottagers Association spokesman Don Delhomeau stated. “Use of propane fire bowls and propane fire pits as well as propane BBQs is permitted. Complicating the concern with very dry conditions is the fact that our seasonal water system is not expected to be operational until next week at the earliest as some water junction boxes and underground lines remain frozen.” Dry, windy weather conditions have resulted in an extreme fire risk at LMRP and the surrounding areas. 3
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