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Serving Last Mountain Area Communities of Nokomis, Strasbourg, Drake, Lockwood, Semans, Raymore, Govan, Duval, Bulyea, Earl Grey, Silton, Lumsden, Craven, Regina Beach, Bethune & Southey 

Trans Mountain 

Expansion 

Project 

Page 2 

News Briefs 

Page 3 

Greater need 

identified for 

wetlands 

Page 4 

RCMP report 

Page 5 

From The 

Sidelines 

Page 5 

Ministerial 

Messages 

Page 6 

Terry Fox Run/ 

Walk 

Page 7, 8 

Destination 

unknown 

Page 7 

Birthday 

Milestone 

Page 7 

The Stories 

of Immigrant 

Women 

Page 8 

Obituary 

Page 11 

Camshaft Corner 

Page 15 

Coffee Break 

Page 15 

Gov’t appoints Supervisor 

RM 220 inspector recommends one-year supervision 

process 

Last Thursday, Government Relations 

Minister Warren Kaeding announced 

that a ‘supervisor’ has been appointed, 

effective September 27th, to oversee 

the RM of McKillop No. 220’s general 

operations and monitor the municipality’s 

progress carrying out recommendations 

from an inspector’s report that 

was submitted to the government on 

September 15th. Former administrator 

and long-time provincial civil servant 

Carol Ingham was appointed as an 

‘inspector’ on August 21st, following numerous 

complaints to the government 

concerning the operations of the large 

rural municipality. 

Tree bee 

Friday, Sept. 28 was a busy day 

at Last Mountain Regional Park 

as this crew of volunteers took 

on the massive task of planting 120 

trees in the park. Park officials had 

earlier applied for a matching dollars 

tree-planting grant through Watrous 

Home Hardware who partners with 

Tree Canada for such projects. With 

$1600 from the park’s maintenance 

budget, and another $1600 in grant 

money, and assistance from a Tree 

Canada arborist, a selection of shrubs 

and trees were purchased from Green 

Acres Green House in Watrous. The 

volunteer crew – park staff, several 

cottage owners and others – gathered 

at the park on Friday morning, and 

spent a good many hours putting trees 

in the ground. Lunch was provided by 

the staff at Plainsview Credit Union’s 

Govan branch, and hot coffee kept the 

crew warm and energized until the 

work was done. Now it’s up to park 

manager Del Skoropata to ensure that 

the trees survive the winter against 

bark-nibbling critters, and get a good 

start next spring. 

“Vern Palmer brings 35 years of 

municipal experience and has a strong, 

hands-on familiarity with the management 

and operation of RMs,” Kaeding 

said. “His appointment is after careful 

examination of an inspector’s report 

and recommendations. The provincial 

government will now in good faith give 

the supervisor and this RM’s council 

the opportunity to do their work. Thank 

you to the RM of McKillop No. 220 for 

its co-operation during the inspection, 

and the patience of its citizens.” 

The key recommendations from 

Ingham’s report are: that the Minister 

appoint a supervisor; that the Minister 

direct (through Minister’s Order) the 

RM’s council to consult and work with 

residents of the Sun Dale subdivision 

on a new utility rate bylaw; that the RM 

council should follow through on the 

referendums for proposed boundary alterations 

and exploration of authorities 

for resort communities (these referendums 

are already on the ballot for the 

October municipal elections); and that 

the RM council should complete a financial 

audit and a management audit. 

“The decisions to inspect and to 

appoint a supervisor were made after 

much consideration and contemplation,” 

Kaeding added. “Although it’s 

rare for the provincial government to 

insert itself into the affairs of a municipality 

and a duly-elected local council, 

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The Municipalities Act gives the Minister 

authority to appoint an inspector 

pursuant to section 396 and a supervisor 

pursuant to section 400.” The only 

recommendation that the council has 

been specifically directed to act upon is 

the one dealing with a Sun Dale utility 

rate bylaw. 

Speaking to Last Mountain Times 

following a closed-door RM council 

meeting last Thursday morning, Reeve 

Howard Arndt characterized Ingham’s 

report as a “thorough and reasoned 

analysis of the RM’s financial and administrative 

situation”. Arndt said that 

he is anxious to re-focus on the day-today 

business of operating the RM, now 

that the council and staff have a new 

outlook and perspective on the prob- 

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A crew of LMRP staff and volunteers gathered together on Friday, September 28th for a tree-planting bee, the first major such effort in 

more than a decade. 

-photo by Don Delhomeau 

-editor 

Horticulture 

Page 17 

Psychology for 

Living 

Page 17 

Ag Notes 

Page 17 

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Forecasted high 

temperatures 

SaskEnergy applies for rate changes 

Residential customers to see annual 

savings of over $80 

SaskEnergy last week announced it has applied 

to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel to lower its 

Commodity Rate effective April 1st, 2019 and to approve 

a 3.7% Delivery Service Rate increase for April 

1st, 2019. The two rate adjustments combined will see 

a total bill decrease of 8.8% for the average residential 

customer, or annual savings of $81. 

“We all know how vital reliable natural gas service 

is to the people and businesses of Saskatchewan. Natural 

gas is the choice of energy for our nearly 400,000 

customers and we’re pleased to be able to offer near 

record low commodity rates,” said Ken From, President 

and Chief Executive Officer, SaskEnergy. “These 

low market prices speak to the efficiency of the natural 

gas industry and the abundance of this low-emissions 

fuel resource in Canada.” 

In addition, SaskEnergy has asked the Panel to 

support a lower interim rate effective November 1st, 

2018. From said this will allow customers to take 

advantage of lower rates during the winter heating 

season, while also providing the Panel the necessary 

time it requires to analyze SaskEnergy’s application, 

and collect customer feedback. 

The proposed April 1st, 2019 Commodity Rate is the 

lowest SaskEnergy has offered customers since 1999. 

SaskEnergy said the proposed 3.7 per cent Delivery 

Service Rate increase will provide additional funding 

for higher costs of safety and system integrity programs, 

and infrastructure investments for projects 

such as the relocation of major pipeline infrastructure 

outside of large urban centres. 

In recent years, natural gas usage per household is 

down to about 23 per cent compared to 20 years ago, 

thanks to more energy-efficient furnaces and water 

heaters, homes built to higher efficiency standards 

and homeowners managing their energy use. 

-media release

2 Last Mountain Times • Monday, October 1, 2018 • lmtimes.ca 

Trans Mountain Expansion Project 

NEB announces first steps for reconsideration hearing 

ON THE SHORES OF Last Mountain Lake 

OFF THE BEATEN PATH Naturally 

CALL LANA MARCECA 

P: 306.539.0676 

E: lmarceca@sasktel.net 

www.canyonbeach.ca 

CALGARY - The National Energy Board (NEB) 

last week announced that it will hold a public hearing 

to carry out its reconsideration related to the 

Trans Mountain Expansion Project. 

The NEB has assigned a panel, opened up the 

application-to-participate process, and is seeking 

comment on the focus and design of the upcoming 

hearing. Board Members assigned to the hearing 

panel are Lyne Mercier (presiding), Alison Scott, 

and Murray Lytle. 

On September 20, 2018, the Government of 

Canada referred aspects of the Board’s May 2016 

recommendation report – related to the application 

of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 

2012 (CEAA 2012) and the Species at Risk Act to 

Project-related marine shipping – back to the NEB 

for reconsideration. The Government has directed 

the NEB to complete the reconsideration process 

and issue its resulting report no later than February 

22, 2019. 

The NEB is now seeking public comments on, 

among other things, the draft amended factors and 

scope of the factors for the environmental assessment 

under the CEAA 2012; the draft list of issues 

to be considered in the hearing; and on the design 

of the hearing process itself. 

“The NEB will carry out its reconsideration 

related to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project 

as directed by the Order in Council, and in a fair, 

efficient, and accessible manner,” said Peter Watson, 

chair of the NEB. “I am confident in the NEB’s 

ability to complete a thorough examination of the 

matters directed by the Government within the 

required timeline.” 

In May, 2016 the NEB recommended that the Federal 

government approve the Trans Mountain Expansion 

Project subject to 157 conditions. The Federal 

Government approved the Project in November 

2016. The NEB was involved in various aspects of 

regulatory oversight of the Project from December, 

2016 to August, 2018, including determining the 

detailed route and a variety of condition compliance 

activities. On August 30, 2018, a Federal Court 

of Appeal decision quashed the Order in Council 

approving the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, 

and nullified the Certificate issued by the NEB for 

the project. Ongoing NEB processes directly related 

to the Trans Mountain Expansion project, including 

consideration of condition compliance filings, Right 

of Entry applications and detailed route hearing 

processes, have ceased. The NEB also expects Trans 

Mountain to safely cease all construction activity in 

a manner that minimizes environmental impact. 

-media release 

Farm financials in good shape 

despite challenges 

FCC reports strength 

and resilience 

REGINA – Canadian agriculture 

continues to show strength 

and resilience against a backdrop 

of higher interest rates, trade uncertainty 

and volatile commodity 

prices, according to Farm Credit 

Canada’s latest analysis of farm 

assets and debt. 

“Our latest check shows the 

industry is well-positioned to 

thrive in the current economic 

and financial environment,” said 

FCC’s Chief Agricultural Economist 

JP Gervais, in highlighting 

the findings of the two-part 

research series. Total farm debt 

in Canada recently exceeded the 

$100 billion, according to Statistics 

Canada. But most Canadian 

farms continue to be in a good 

financial position and the majority 

of producers have used debt 

to make strategic investments 

in improving their operation’s 

productivity.” 

“The current debt-to-asset ratio 

in agriculture remains lower 

than the 10-year average, both 

nationally and in most provinces, 

and farm liquidity remains 

healthy, despite facing challenges 

in the current economic environment,” 

Gervais said. “These are 

just some of the key indicators 

we monitor to assess the overall 

health of the industry. For 

individual farm operations, a 

relatively low debt-to-asset ratio 

provides financial flexibility 

and represents lower risk, while 

liquidity reflects the ability of 

producers to absorb fluctuations 

in farm input prices, demonstrate 

patience with their marketing 

plans or take advantage of unexpected 

opportunities. 

“Overall liquidity is still 

healthy, but it has taken a small 

hit in 2017 thanks to lower 

commodity prices and increasing 

interest rates,” Gervais added, 

noting the industry ratio (calculated 

by dividing current assets 

by current liability) remains well 

within the range to cover unforeseen 

circumstances. 

FCC’s first article in the twopart 

research series also shows 

that profitability in Canadian 

agriculture decreased slightly in 

2017 when measured against the 

value of farm assets, which have 

continued to increase. The pace of 

farmland value appreciation has 

exceeded that of income over the 

past few years. The second article 

focuses on the impact of rising 

interest rates on equity of farm 

operations. Interest rates are 

expected to increase before the 

end of 2018, while prices of farm 

inputs, such as fuel and fertilizer, 

must be monitored. 

“Current production challenges 

across the country could 

result in 2018 crop receipts being 

lower than in 2017, however, the 

forecast still shows foreign demand 

for Canadian commodities 

remains strong, supporting cash 

receipts. Over the past decade, 

farm cash receipts have increased 

by an average of $2 billion per 

year, resulting in higher profits 

and significantly increasing the 

net worth of Canadian farms over 

the same timeframe. The overall 

balance sheet for Canadian 

agriculture is healthy,” Gervais 

said. “But producers need to understand 

their financial situation 

and build resilience into their 

business plans so they can thrive 

in this dynamic operating environment.” 

-media release

NEWS BRIEFS 

Minimum wage increase effective 

October 1 

The province’s minimum wage will 

increase to $11.06 per hour, an increase 

that was announced in June 2018. 

This is the 10th increase in the past 11 

years, however Saskatchewan still has 

the second-lowest minimum wage in 

Canada. Saskatchewan’s minimum wage 

is calculated using an indexation formula 

that gives equal weight to changes to 

the Consumer Price Index and Average 

Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan. 

Increases are announced by June 

30 and take effect on October 1 of each 

year. There are approximately 49,500 

minimum wage and low-wage earners in 

the province. Of that group, 57 per cent 

work part-time. 

Sask small business optimism holds 

steady in September 

Last week the Canadian Federation of 

Independent Business (CFIB) released 

its latest monthly Business Barometer®, 

which reveals optimism among small 

business owners in Saskatchewan held 

steady in September with an index of 

58.5, up slightly from 57.9 in August, 

but remains slightly below the national 

average index of 61.4. 

“Optimism among Saskatchewan’s 

small businesses remained moderately 

high in September (58.5), and is well 

above the levels from this time last year 

(50.9). The general state of business has 

also improved slightly with 41 per cent 

of respondents saying their businesses 

are in good shape, versus 14 per cent who 

see their firms in bad shape,” said CFIB 

spokesperson Marilyn Braun-Pollon. 

“However, employment plans haven’t 

seen much movement with roughly equal 

shares of business owners looking to add 

(13%) as to cut (15%) full-time staffing 

numbers. Nationally, small business confidence 

held steady in September with 

Last Mountain Times • Monday, October 1, 2018 • lmtimes.ca 

an index of 61.4, almost identical to the 

61.6 posted in August. Comparisons with 

pre-2014 index levels show there is still 

considerable room for improvement.” 

“Optimism in Quebec and Prince Edward 

Island is still sky-high, but sentiment 

in the rest of the country remains 

more muted,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s 

Vice-President and Chief Economist. 

“Small business owners are responding 

to the political and economic uncertainty 

they’re seeing nationally and internationally.” 

Highlights of the Saskatchewan Business 

Barometer for September: 41% of 

businesses in Saskatchewan say their 

overall state of business is good (45% nationally); 

14% say it is bad (10% nationally); 

13% of Saskatchewan businesses 

plan to increase full-time employment 

(18% nationally); 15% plan to decrease 

employment in the next 3-4 months 

(14% nationally); Insufficient domestic 

demand remains the main operating 

challenge (51%), followed by shortage of 

skilled labour (24%), and management 

skills, time constraints (23%); Major 

cost pressures for small business include: 

tax, regulatory costs (67%), insurance 

costs (53%), fuel, energy costs (49%) and 

wage costs (48%). 

Continued population growth 

Saskatchewan’s population continues 

to grow, reaching 1,162,062 people as 

of July 1, 2018 according to new figures 

released today by Statistics Canada. 

That’s an increase of 3,226 people in the 

past quarter and 11,280 people in the 

past year. 

The new population figure is slightly 

lower than previous estimates from 

Statistics Canada due to the post-census 

revision that is done every five years. 

The revised population estimates still 

show that Saskatchewan’s population has 

grown in every quarter since 2006, the 

longest period of sustained growth since 

quarterly records were first kept beginning 

in 1971. 

During the second quarter of 2018 

(April 1 to July 1), Saskatchewan’s population 

increase was made up of a natural 

increase (births minus deaths) of 1,659 

and net international migration of 4,385, 

offset by net interprovincial migration of 

-2,818. 

Two companies fined 

Two Saskatchewan employers pleaded 

guilty to charges under the Occupational 

Health and Safety regulations last week. 

Ronald Creusot of Ceylon, operating as 

RC Contracting, pleaded guilty to contravening 

clause 174(1)(e) of the regulations 

(being an employer fail to ensure that 

scaffold planks are secured to prevent 

accidental or inadvertent movement in 

any direction, causing serious injury to a 

worker). Creusot was fined $10,000 plus 

a $4,000 surcharge in Weyburn Provincial 

Court on September 25, 2018. One 

additional charge was stayed. Charges 

stemmed from an incident that took 

place on November 6, 2017 near Ceylon. 

A worker sustained serious head injuries 

after falling approximately six feet when 

stepping from one scaffold platform to 

another. 

In an unrelated matter, A.I.M. Agri/ 

Installations & Maintenance Corp. of 

Regina pleaded guilty to contravening 

subsection 201(1) of the regulations 

(being an employer, fail to ensure that 

every hoist, crane and lifting device, 

including all rigging, used at a place of 

employment is designed, constructed, 

installed, maintained and operated to 

perform safely any task for which the 

hoist, crane, lifting device or rigging is 

used, resulting in the serious injury of 

a worker). The company pleaded guilty 

in Regina Provincial Court on September 

26, 2018 and was fined $57,142 plus 

a surcharge of $22,857 for a total fine 

of $80,000. Three other charges were 

stayed. Charges were laid following an 

incident on April 19, 2017 at a worksite 

near Regina. A worker suffered neck 

and back injuries after being struck by a 

piece of falling sheet metal. 

Don Kramer recognized 

In recognition of his dedication to Saskatchewan 

communities, Don Kramer 

will be receiving the ABEX Community 

Leader of the Year award. The award 

recognizes an individual who has made 

a positive contribution to the community 

through volunteerism and philanthropy, 

the individual has taken a lead role in 

developing solutions to social challenges 

in Saskatchewan. 

Don Kramer was President and CEO 

of Kramer Tractor Company Ltd. from 

1978 until his death in August 2018. He 

will be remembered as a business and 

community leader whose wisdom and 

generosity continues to be felt across the 

province. 

With a strong sense of philanthropic 

duty, Don was a strong supporter of the 

many organizations he chaired or assisted 

but he never attempted to be visible 

in his charitable actions. United Way, 

Hospitals of Regina, St. Paul’s Hospital 

Junior Achievement, the Saskatchewan 

Science Centre, Saskatchewan Roughriders, 

Campion College, the YMCA, 

R.C.M.P, Kramer Home and the Donald 

and Claire Kramer Foundation are just 

some of the organizations he supported 

over many years. 

“We are truly honoured to have the 

opportunity to present the Community 

Leader of the Year Award to Don Kramer 

in memoriam. His quiet generosity has 

uplifted communities and individuals 

across Saskatchewan and his legcay is 

sure to live on in the programs he supported,” 

said Steve McLellan, CEO of the 

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. 

The Community Leader of the Year 

Award is sponsored by SaskEnergy. 

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Greater need 

identified for 

wetlands 

Ducks Unlimited 

Canada (DUC) is 

pleased with the 

findings of a recent 

Insurance Bureau 

of Canada (IBC) report 

that identifies 

a greater need for 

wetlands and other 

Brian Hepworth natural infrastructure 

as a cost-effective 

way to limit the expensive damage 

done by floods and extreme weather. 

The IBC report “Combatting Canada’s 

Rising Flood Costs: Natural infrastructure 

is an underutilized option, issued 

on Tuesday, September 18th, provides a 

way to assess the total economic value, 

benefits and potential for natural infrastructure 

such as wetlands. It concludes 

that governments and water managers 

need to consider these natural alternatives, 

alongside engineered solutions, for 

managing water on the landscape. 

We hope the report findings - combined 

with the continuous development 

of an Agricultural Water Management 

Strategy and a Made in Saskatchewan 

Climate Change Strategy - will encourage 

our government, and municipalities to 

see the value of wetlands and encourage 

them to invest in the protection of wetlands 

and mitigate for their loss. 

We already have successful wetland 

programs in place. As Canada’s wetland 

conservation leader with more than 80 

years of experience, DUC is in a strong 

position to provide natural solutions that 

address flooding and extreme weather. 

We have worked with landowners to protect 

and restore wetlands for decades and 

will continue to seek mutually beneficial 

programs with the agricultural sector. 

Not only do wetlands slow the flow of 

water and help prevent flooding, they 

filter nutrients and provide clean water, 

supply wildlife habitat, and store climate-changing 

carbon. 

It is our hope that the report will 

nurture the culture of conservation that 

continues to grow in Saskatchewan, place 

value on wetlands as a natural infrastructure 

and encourage our governments 

to make the sustainable choices 

needed to preserve and protect our 

communities. 

-Brian Hepworth, Manager of 

Provincial Operations - Saskatchewan, 

Ducks Unlimited Canada 

Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer 

Open Letter 

To the R.M. of McKillop #220 Reeve and 

Council 

To begin, we, as a rural organization of over 90 members 

in this R.M. committed to the advancement and success of 

our local business people, are disappointed in the actions of 

council recently. The continuing spiral of what some might 

call questionable actions (or inactions) has our organization 

very concerned. 

The Last Mountain Valley Business Association prides 

itself on encouraging and promoting, not just local business, 

but local pride and community. We mandate shopping local, 

appreciating what we have in our communities, and supporting 

each other, not just financially, but as neighbours. 

These recent tax increases have caused such dissention and 

turmoil among the ratepayers of our area, it has reached the 

media, as you well know. This creates a very negative image 

of our beautiful area and what it has to offer. We absolutely 

do not want to see people turning away from coming to the 

R.M. of McKillop #220 , and surrounding communities, 

either for visits to attractions and campgrounds, or moving 

here permanently. We also think it worth mentioning that 

many may consider leaving permanently as well, if their tax 

hikes do not make it almost impossible for them to sell their 

EDITORIALS, LETTERS & OPINIONS 

properties. This obviously hurts the economy in a rural area, 

especially the businesses that count on their local supporters. 

LMVBA is dismayed to see such division between its ratepayers 

and the council that represents them. We would like 

to encourage you to consider other means of recouping your 

financial downfall, like a one time levy, with fair and reasonable 

tax increases in the future. We understand that there is 

much to deal with right now, but we feel we must insist on 

a fair, well thought out plan, much like one has to present 

when starting a business. 

There is so much to offer in our R.M. and area, and so 

much more that can become reality if this council can try 

to come to terms with each other, the ratepayers and the 

other groups that hold stakes in the success of this region. 

Holding ratepayers hostage with skyrocketing taxes cannot 

be considered a reasonable solution-those that can afford it 

may pay, but they may not, and decide to sell and move. That 

will be terribly difficult, once prospective buyers hear of the 

prohibitive tax burden. Those that cannot afford it will be 

in much the same situation. The last thing our organization 

wants is to lose people. We hope to see growth, collaboration, 

and, at the very least, good communication. 

Let’s please look deeper into what measures can be taken 

to unite the R.M. of McKillop again, so we all remain proud 

to call it home. 

-on behalf of Members of the Last Mountain Valley 

Business Association, Kirby Kazeil, President 

Groundhog Day, Trans 

Mountain pipeline style 

Once again, the National Energy Board will review the 

contentious project. It’s paralysis by analysis 

On Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, Punxsutawney 

Phil in the United States and 

Wiarton Willie in Canada ceremonially 

emerge from their dens. If they see 

their shadows (meaning it’s a sunny 

day), they return to their dens for an 

additional six weeks of winter. 

And who can forget the classic movie 

Groundhog Day? Bill Murray plays a 

reporter stuck in a seemingly endless 

time loop where every day is a replay of 

Feb. 2 from which he can’t escape. 

Given recent developments on the 

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion 

project, we seem to be reliving Groundhog 

Day - but in September. 

On Sept. 21, federal Natural Resource 

Minister Amarjeet Sohi emerged from 

a meeting room in Halifax, apparently 

saw his shadow, and announced that 

the government of Prime Minister Justin 

Trudeau wants yet another review 

of the now-publicly-owned $4.5-billion 

Trans Mountain project. 

The National Energy Board (NEB) 

now has an additional 22 weeks to conduct 

a “thorough and prompt review” 

of a recent Federal Court of Appeal 

decision that suspended the project. 

The court cited insufficient consultation 

with Indigenous communities and failure 

to study the impacts of increased 

tanker traffic on killer whales off the 

southern coast of British Columbia. 

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley must 

feel a lot like Bill Murray these days, 

watching the same events happen over 

and over again. 

She has again warned that Alberta 

will not join in the federal carbon-price 

backstop plan until the Trans Mountain 

expansion is built (a somewhat hollow 

threat since Alberta would not have to 

hike its existing tax until 2021). And 

she again rolled out her most potent 

rhetoric: “We will not tolerate any legal 

game-playing. We will hold Ottawa’s 

feet to the fire.” 

Furthermore, she added, “We will 

campaign like never before to continue 

our work winning the hearts and minds 

of Canadians in a fight we are already 

winning.” 

How the premier can think reaching 

a point of utter desperation to build 

a pipeline that ultimately had to be 

nationalized is “winning,” I don’t understand. 

But perhaps she sees things 

differently than normal folks. 

Environmental groups are already 

honing their legal arguments for after 

the new review is complete. Keith Stewart, 

an energy strategist with Greenpeace, 

says the government is treating 

the new review like a “box-checking 

exercise,” arguing that the new review 

is not a true consultation process. 

The Trans Mountain pipeline has 

been reviewed to death and should 

have been built before the recent court 

case was ever brought. But, of course, 

it wasn’t. Kinder Morgan applied to the 

NEB in December 2013, planning to 

have oil moving through the pipeline 

by 2019. Protests against the pipeline 

started the next year. The NEB took 

more than two years to review the project, 

subjecting it to 157 conditions, and 

concluding that the pipeline was in the 

public interest. Now, five years later, it’s 

back to paralysis by analysis. 

Welcome to Groundhog Day. 

-Kenneth Green is an analyst at the 

Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com 

Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the 

writer

RCMP REPORT 

Lanigan RCMP: Driver 

arrested after evading traffic 

stop check 

On September 26, 2018, the 

Combined Traffic Services 

(RCMP and Saskatoon Police 

Service), Canadian Pacific Rail 

Police, with the assistance of 

members from Lanigan, Wynyard 

and Watrous RCMP detachments 

were doing a ‘check stop’ on Highway 

#16 at Lanigan, Saskatchewan. 

Around 9:30 a.m. a van 

travelling eastbound on Highway 

#16 was waved into the check 

stop area. The van entered into 

the check stop area, but instead 

of coming to a stop accelerated, 

jumping over the curb nearly 

hitting a police officer. The van 

fled the check stop east bound at 

a high rate of speed. Members at 

the scene were able to obtain a 

license plate number as the vehicle 

was fleeing. Record checks 

indicated the van was stolen out 

of Lloydminster, AB. Police officers 

initiated a pursuit, but the 

pursuit was terminated for public 

safety reasons. Officers located 

the vehicle a short time later 

stuck in a field, still occupied by 

the driver, identified as 28-year 

old Kyle Lang of Nova Scotia. 

Lang was arrested and has 

been remanded in custody until 

October 10, 2018 to appear in 

Saskatoon Provincial Court. He 

has been charged with 8 offences, 

including Assault Peace Officer 

270(2) Criminal Code (CC). No 

SPORTS 

injuries were reported as a result 

of this incident. 

Motor vehicle collision 

involving impaired driver 

On September 27th, 2018 

Fillmore RCMP, Stoughton Fire 

Department, and Stoughton EMS 

responded to a two vehicle collision 

on 13 Highway near the town 

of Stoughton, Saskatchewan. The 

accident occurred at approximately 

9:30 am. The investigation 

revealed that a passenger car, 

operated by the accused, crossed 

the center line and collided with 

an oncoming semi unit. Minor 

injuries were sustained by the 

driver of the car. Subsequent 

investigation has led to charges 

of impaired driving by drug, 

driving while suspended, possession 

of methamphetamine for 

the purposes of trafficking, and 

other criminal code charges. A 34 

year old male from Yellow Grass, 

Saskatchewan will be appearing 

in Estevan Provincial Court on 

Monday, October 1, 2018 to answer 

to the charges. 

RCMP Wakaw 2 Person Fatal 

MVC 

At 5:00 pm on Sept 27, Members 

of the Wakaw RCMP, 

Hoodoo Fire Dept., and EMS 

were called to the intersection of 

Highway 2 and Provincial grid 

road 767 which is approximately 

6.6 kms south of Cudworth. 

It was reported that a vehicle 

was southbound on Highway 2 


and collided with a combine that 

was coming off a grid road from 

the east onto highway 2. The 

driver of the Combine was not 

injured, but two Adult females 

that were occupying the vehicle 

were pronounced deceased at the 

scene. A third occupant of the 

vehicle, an adult male was transported 

to hospital in Saskatoon 

with undetermined injuries. At 

this time, it is believed Alcohol 

was not a factor in the collision. 

The intersection was restricted 

to traffic for several hours while 

an RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist 

attended to the scene to gather 

evidence along with the Saskatchewan 

Coroners service. The collision 

is still under investigation 

Missing person becomes 

traffic fatality 

Mike Trout: no chance to 

be Mr. October 

Baseball’s best player will be at 

home when the playoffs unfold 

this fall and Americans who only 

pay attention to baseball in October 

will once again be oblivious 

to the talents of Mike Trout, the 

centrefielder extraordinaire of 

the Los Angles Angels. 

Trout has completed seven full 

seasons with the Angels and he 

has played in the post-season 

only once. And it was a dismal 

performance for Trout and the 

Angels, who lost all three games 

to Kansas City Royals in 2014 

with Trout batting .083. 

Many observers felt this year 

might be different for the Angels, 

who signed the most sought after 

free agent in the game, Japanese 

outfielder-slugger-pitcher Shohei 

Ohtani. Even with Ohtani cracking 

20 homers and batting in the 

high .290s, and posting a 4-2 

pitching record before hurting his 

arm, the Angels couldn’t combine 

his talents with the immense skill 

of Trout to make the post-season. 

The Angels will be lucky to finish 

at .500 and they were a distant 

fourth in the American League 

West most of the year. 

Critics might say that not making 

regular appearances in the 

post-season reflects on the value 

of a player, but you can’t argue 

with Trout’s stats. Year after year, 

his numbers are among the best 

in baseball, and he has two Most 

Valuable Player awards to his 

credit. 

Baseball insiders say the OPS 

statistical category (on-base plus 

slugging percentages) shows a 

player’s true value and if that is 

so, Trout is the game’s best hitter. 

His late-September OPS of 1.096 

led the majors and he was one of 

only three players with numbers 

above 1.000 (Mookie Betts and 

J.D. Martinez of Boston were the 

others, but well back). Another 

recently new stat is WAR (wins 

above replacement; in other 

words, how many wins a player 

contributes to his team above 

what a replacement player would 

earn). Trout’s WAR of 9.4 (and 

career WAR of 63.5) are proof of 

Trout’s value. 

Oh, by the 

On Saturday September 22, 

2019 at 2:23 AM Battlefords 

RCMP Detachment received a 

report of a missing 30 year old 

missing female. The female was 

last seen by family members the 

day prior and had not return 

home. On September 24, 2018 

at approx 9:20 AM Battlefords 

RCMP received a report of a 

single vehicle collision west of 

Battleford on Highway 40. The 

investigation revealed that the 

lone occupant of the vehicle was 

the missing 30 year old female. 

The female was deceased at the 

scene and the family has been notified. 

The cause of the collision 

remains under investigation. 

FROM THE 

SIDELINES 

BRUCE PENTON 

way, he’s 

also one 

of the best 

defensive 

centerfielders 

in the game, 

and has an 

arm like a 

cannon. And 

he’s a top-20 

base stealer, 

too, with 

24 through 

mid-September. 

Add it all 

up – batting, 

throwing, chasing down fly balls, 

stealing bases — and it’s easy to 

see why the Angels are talking 

about offering Trout a lifetime 

contract. It’s just too bad his team 

can’t make the playoffs so the rest 

of the world can see what southern 

California fans have been 

seeing for the past seven years. 

Care to comment? Email 

brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca 

- Bruce Penton 

Disclaimer: opinions expressed 

are those of the writer. 

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Cheryl Hughes (baby’s great-aunt) and I had gone to Bredenbury to see 

the new babe for the first time, and our daughter Lori (the grandma) 

was also there to see her new grandbaby. We took the pic as we aren’t 

always able to get everyone in the same place at the same time. Four 

generations of Morningstars: (left to right) Lori (Morningstar) Bexson, 

Lashburn, SK., Donna Morningstar, Lockwood (holding Hudson 

Harrick), and Ashley (Bexson) Harrick, Bredenbury, SK. -submitted 

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Between Friends 

September 15 saw thirteen members of the Between Friends 

Quilt Guild gather at The Silver Sages Drop in Center in Drake 

to begin our 2018-2019 year! The meeting was chaired by 

Elaine B. The upcoming Fall Retreat was discussed and dates 

and places for our upcoming meetings were finalized. Some 

beautiful pieces were displayed during Show and Tell. 

Kelly Willcox then taught us how to make ‘string art’ quilt 

blocks. This is a technique that is great for using up scrap pieces 

of material. These blocks will become ‘comfort quilts’ and by 

the time we adjourned that afternoon we had enough blocks to 

complete a quilt top! Good job girls! 

Our next meeting is October 13 in Strasbourg and we will be 

putting binding on Humboldt Broncos quilts. See you the then. 

-Donna Morningstar 

Lockwood social news 

Craig and Susan Harkness from Thunder Bay, Ontario were overnight guests at the home of Larry and 

Donna Morningstar on September 19, enroute to visit their son and his family in Alberta. 

Former longtime resident of Lockwood, Herb Nadiger, passed away in Lanigan on September 23. The 

Lockwood community sends condolences to Elaine, Tracy and Nancy and their families as well as Herb’s 

extended families. 

-DM 

Facing off against concussions 

New concussion program will 

provide a mental health safety net 

SASKATOON– The Canadian Junior Hockey 

League (CJHL) and The Co-operators announced 

last week the first national concussion program 

available across the CJHL to safeguard player mental 

and physical wellbeing. The CJHL Concussion 

Program Funded by The Co-operators, establishes 

a mandatory concussion protocol for the CJHL that 

will implement clear guidelines for the recognition, 

assessment, and management of concussion for 133 

teams and over 3000 players across Canada. 

“Player safety is our number one priority,” said 

Brent Ladds, President of the CJHL. “The long-term 

effects of concussion are a growing concern for 

our organization, our athletes and their families. 

This is a major milestone for improving concussion 

management standards in junior hockey. We are 

grateful to the SJHL Assistance Program which 

provided the foundation for this program. Thanks 

to the partnership with The Co-operators we are 

able to make it available to our players across the 

league.” 

Becoming Together 

Although most individuals who suffer concussion 

recover without lasting effect, research shows that 

10–20% of concussion patients may face a difficult 

recovery, sometimes leading to mental health 

issues. 

The CJHL Concussion Program will use innovative 

mobile and web-based software from Head- 

Check Health, Inc. (HeadCheck) that will allow 

team trainers to perform the concussion protocol 

and the league to monitor compliance. Under the 

new program, a player’s concussion history will 

be digitally tracked and transferred with them 

for more informed healthcare decisions. “We look 

forward to working with the CJHL to ensure that 

all players, regardless of team or skill level, will 

be afforded the same level of concussion care, said 

Harrison Brown, CEO of HeadCheck. “We’re very 

pleased that The Co-operators are aligned in our 

mission of improving player safety.” 

HeadCheck and the CJHL will regularly review 

aggregate data and continuously improve the program. 


MINISTERIAL MESSAGES 

Our communities, can at times, be full of divisions 

and differences on several levels. Whether we 

are talking in terms of economics, social status, culture, 

religion, sexuality, or race, a ‘chasm’ exists. Or, 

to express this same thought a little more personally, 

maybe there exists divisions in our personal 

lives with our families, which also create divisions 

within our own selves. 

The chasm is whatever divides and separates 

people from each other. The challenge “of our life 

together” is to recognize these differences and 

perhaps instead of majoring on our differences we 

can take time to ask ourselves the question of what 

it is we have in common? What makes us the same? 

What brings us together, whether we are talking 

about our personal selves, our familial relationships, 

others in our community or the world? 

When we seriously engage in the questions: “What 

makes us the same? What brings us together?” then 

we are also talking seriously and responsibly about 

our differences. To do so, turns our hearts from 

doubt and suspicion of each other to understanding 

each other - understanding that we are all worthy. 

Worthy, because we learn that we all belong to one 

another and that our worth is not measured by what 

we own or possess; what color our skin is or what 

particular religion we choose to be a part of, but 

an understanding that, in this life, we all belong to 

each other. 

If we belong to each other then we belong to that 

Holy Other who made us His own by bridging the 

greatest division between God and humanity. Martin 

Luther, of the 16th century, called it the glorious 

exchange: “the one who knew no sin became sin for 

us that we might become the “children” of God”. Or 

to put it another way, the One rich in everything 

(Jesus) became poor for us so that we (humanity) 

might become rich in Him - rich in love; rich 

in mercy; rich in forgiveness; rich in grace. What 

brings us together is why God sent Jesus to us - to 

show us the richness of our common humanity! 

Through Jesus, the embodiment of God’s mercy 

and grace, God’s humanity, our humanity, we 

belong to each other and we belong to God! Thanks 

be to God! Amen. 

- Rev. Glenn Shore, Pastor Zion Lutheran Church, 

Jansen & Grace/Aarnes Lutheran Church, Wynyard)

LHS Terry Fox Run/Walk 


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costs appearing opposite the land and the title number described in the following 

list are fully paid before the 1st day of December 2018 an interest based on a tax 

lien will be registered against the land. 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 

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Lumsden High School staff and students participated in the Annual Terry Fox Run/Walk September 26. The LHS raised 

$180 selling burgers and hosting a Hat Day to support the Terry Fox Foundation. -submitted by Sherry Grant, Lumsden 

High School 

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Dated this 1st day of October 2018 

Kelly Holbrook, Treasurer 

Always on the lookout for interesting traffic coming off of Highway 15 onto Highway 20 at Nokomis, Karen Lee snapped 

the photo on Sept 15th. No, its not a space rocket (although its about the size of one) ...its a piece of oil field equipment 

headed east, destination unknown. 

Birthday Milestone 

Equipment corridors 

Margaret McElhinney recently celebrated her 100th 

Birthday! Margaret was raised in Toronto, Ontario and 

moved to Avonlea in the 60’s with her family when her 

husband Marshall accepted a position there as minister 

of the United Church. They since have lived in Strasbourg 

and Silton, and she now resides in Saskatoon. She is 

still active in her community, enjoys playing cards and 

reading, and attends most events put on at her building. 

Until this year, after having a fall, she even played pool 

in seniors tournaments! Best wishes, Margaret! 

Another large piece of equipment moving down Highways 

15 and 20 ...this time heading east. This large industrial 

building, about twice as long as it was wide, was spotted 

just north of the south highway 20 and 15 junction last 

Tuesday afternoon. Highway 15, and this portion of 

Highway 20, are oversize equipment corridors, designated 

for the movement of industrial equipment often headed 

for the oil patch.


The Stories of Immigrant Women - an exhibit 

It is a poignant moment to leave a 

home. But to leave, knowing you may 

never be able to return is often beyond 

description. That is the feeling Regina-based 

artist Madhu Kumar depicted 

in a stunning exhibit recently on display 

in the Elsie Scherle Gallery at the Last 

Mountain Lake Cultural Centre in Regina 

Beach. 

Aptly entitled 

The Stories 

of Immigrant 

Women, the 

artist uses her 

own experience 

of immigrating 

to 

Canada from 

India in 2001. 

“Soon after I 

arrived, I met 

an immigrant 

woman who 

Madhu Kumar 

was struggling 

to raise her nine-year old daughter by 

herself. I sympathized with her because 

I knew how difficult it is to raise children 

even when you have the support 

of a partner,” said Kumar. “I offered to 

take care of her daughter after school 

until she returned at night after her long 

hours at her job. I felt her pain as a single 

mother far from her family and friends. 

I wanted to do what I could to help. This 

relationship inspired me to paint stories 

of immigrant women.” 

In her well-crafted mixed media and 

portraiture works, she also attempts to 

allow others to catch a glimpse of what 

immigrant women experience. “I wanted 

to capture the experiences of these 

women on canvas. I started by contacting 

women through the Immigrant Women 

Centre in Regina. I went to their homes 

and recorded their problems and joys 

with my camera. Based on their stories I 

chose the image that will reflect the most 

appropriately.” 

Of the 8 pieces on exhibit, Kumar says 

it is by chance that all of the stories told 

are stories of women from different countries 

- such as Nigeria, Syria, Afghanistan, 

India, Uganda, Philippines, Mexico. 

“I want to reflect on their lives through 

these stories,” she says. “Through my 

paintings I want to help others to understand 

our diverse community.” 

Kumar says that through her art, she 

wants people to know what it feels like 

to be new to this country. And those 

emotions are many - to be alone, frustrated, 

sad, empty, confused, lost amidst 

strangers and new friends. She says the 

paintings help promote dialogue and offer 

a glimpse into the life of an immigrant 

woman during this challenging time. “I 

feel that these works might teach something 

to other women, some of whom 

may identify with them and others who 

can appreciate that we all go through 

rough times and that it is alright to let 

others know about it.” 

Kumar says she hopes that her work 

will serve as a reminder: that when you 

find yourself in the presence of a woman 

who is rebuilding her life here, remember 

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“ I flew quite far ...” 

to slow down and be patient with 

her. “Provide a helping hand, give 

a warm smile, and be the friendly 

stranger that makes their day a 

little brighter than it was before.” 

The closing reception for this 

exhibit was held September 30 at 

1 pm at the Last Mountain Lake 

Cultural Centre in Regina Beach, 

with the artist in attendance. 

-by Carol Rose Daniels, Regina Beach 

Mending 

WDS Terry Fox run 

Looks like most of the students who were able to took part in the William Derby 

Terry Fox run on Friday, September 28th. Great school spirit for a very worthy cause! 

 

-photo submitted by Karen Hancock.


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CONGRATULATIONS! 

Dr. Marcia Anne Mitschke, BSc, OD 

Proud family Barry, Valerie, 

and Tara Mitschke. 

Proud friends in Lumsden, 

Regina, and across 

Saskatchewan & Canada 

Dr. Mitschke is practising 

at Primary Eye Care 

Centre in Moose Jaw 

A contractor began work early last week in Govan installing the concrete rebar for the footing 

pile of the new SaskTel tower being installed behind the ‘equipment shack’ on Elgin Street. 

The new Govan tower is part of SaskTel’s announced plans to improve 4G LTE cellular and 

high speed internet services by deploying a ‘small cell site solution’ in 43 rural communities. 

Other communities in the area receiving upgrades include Drake, Semans, Earl Grey, and 

Simpson. This phase of the upgrade program is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2019. 

 

-Photo by Keith King, Govan 

Crop Report 

Cold, wet weather over the past 2 weeks has left harvesting equipment at a stand-still in 

the Last Mountain area. 

For the period September 

18 to 24, 2018 

Another wet and cool week has significantly 

slowed harvest operations in 

the province. Sixty-eight per cent of the 

crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan 

Agriculture’s Weekly Crop 

Report. The five-year (2013-17) average 

is 64 per cent for this time of year. 

Rain was recorded throughout most of 

the province through the week, and up 

to 15 cm of snow was reported in some 

areas in the central regions. 

Harvest is most advanced in the southwestern 

region, where 88 per cent of the 

crop is now combined. The southeastern 

region has 87 per cent combined, 

the west-central 

59 per cent and 

the east-central 

region 58 per 

cent combined. 

The northeastern 

region has 34 per 

cent combined, while the northwestern 

region has 27 per cent combined. 

Ninety-seven per cent of lentils, 96 per 

cent of field peas, 82 per cent of durum, 

53 per cent of spring wheat, 48 per cent 

of canola and 28 per cent of flax has now 

been combined. 

With the late-season rain and snow, 

topsoil moisture conditions have improved 

across the province. Cropland 

topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent 

surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 32 per 

cent short and six per cent very short. 

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture 

is rated as 48 per cent adequate, 42 per 

cent short and 10 per cent very short. 

The majority of crop damage was due 

to lodging, while rain and snow caused 

quality loss. 

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1-888-723-1110 

Fax: 525-3271 

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Dino digs 

RSM scientists reveal the 

fossil finds of summer 

2018 

Field research by scientists at 

the Royal Saskatchewan Museum 

continued to reap a harvest of fresh 

new fossil discoveries throughout the 

summer of 2018. 

Last week, Royal Saskatchewan 

Museum palaeontologists gave media 

an insider’s view of the tally of this 

summer’s carefully excavated multimillion 

year-old fossils. 

The “Hits of Summer 2018” include 

the skull of a baby elasmosaur 

(long-necked plesiosaur) from Lake 

Diefenbaker, an Edmontosaurus 

skull (duck-billed dinosaur) found 

near Shaunavon, a partial skeleton of 

a juvenile bronotothere (38 million 

year-old rhino-like mammal) discovered 

near Eastend, Triceratops bones 

near Grasslands National Park, teeth 

from a Gorgosaurus (a big carnivore 

that looks like Albertosaurus), and 

ankylosaurs (armoured dinosaurs 

with clubbed tails) from near Consul. 

“Sometimes the significance of 

these summer discoveries is not fully 

realized until the fossils are analyzed 

back at the lab”, an RSM spokesman 

explained. “Pieces of amber collected 

near Bengough were found to contain 

insect inclusions from the Cretaceous 

RSM researchers examine a small find in the field. 

A tiny pre-historic wasp preserved in ‘amber’ (fossilized resin produced 

by extinct coniferous trees). 

period, including a newly discovered species of wasp. Two years ago, a little turtle fossil was collected. 

Nicknamed “Squrtle,” we now have confirmed it is a very important find because it is so complete and 

likely from a rare group of turtles.” 

Already loved and appreciated by the more than 150,000 annual visitors at its facilities in Regina and 

Eastend, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s status as an internationally recognized Centre for research 

and teaching continues to rise as does the world’s appreciation of Saskatchewan’s fossil resources. 

The fossil hits of summer 2018 will join past discoveries to add to the provincial collection and be the 

subject of study and research until next summer, when the season of fieldwork and discovery begins anew. 

SUPERVISOR Continued FROM PAGE 1 

lems of the past. 

“It will take some concerted effort to get over the 

hurdles pointed out in the report, and I’m looking 

forward to working with Supervisor Vern Palmer 

to get the RM’s operations back on track so we can 

move on from the issues of the past, and provide 

good government to our ratepayers,” Arndt added. 

In her report, the inspector noted that the RM 

is currently considering seven citizen petitions: a 

petition for a referendum to alter the RM’s electoral 

division boundaries. (This matter will be voted 

on in the RM on October 24, 2018, in conjunction 

with RM elections for even numbered divisions); 

a petition for a referendum directing council to 

explore options to give resort communities the 

ability to have self-government and control over 

bylaws. (This matter will also be voted on in the RM 

election October 24, 2018); a petition for an advance 

poll in relation to October 24, 2018, election. 

(The RM council has already made arrangements 

to conduct an advance poll as requested); a petition 

for a Financial Audit. This petition was deemed 

insufficient by the RM Administrator, however, it 

appears the RM council is willing to conduct an audit 

and has proposed options to the petitioners. The 

status of this petition is outstanding; a petition for a 

Management Audit. This petition was also deemed 

insufficient by the RM Administrator, however, it 

appears the RM council is willing to conduct an audit 

and has proposed options to the petitioners. The 

status of this petition is outstanding; a petition to 

pass a resolution or bylaw to keep Fox’s Point under 

the sole ownership of the RM. This matter is being 

challenged in the courts; and a petition by residents 

of Shore Acres seeking amendments to the RM’s 

zoning bylaw related to the treatment of vacation 

trailers on properties. 

As stated on page 5 of the 36 page report: The inspection 

included a high-level synopsis of the RM’s 

financial situation. During the inspection and interviews, 

no factual evidence of theft, fraud or misappropriation 

of funds was discovered. Additionally, 


in interviewing the RM’s independent auditor, it 

was indicated that during their annual audit for 

2017, no fraud, theft or misappropriation of funds 

was discovered. The inspection reviewed bank records, 

ledger accounts, information from the draft 

2017 audit documents, and tax and utility rolls. 

While the inspection was a high-level review, and 

not a detailed audit in any way of the RM’s entire 

operations, it does not appear the RM is in financial 

difficulty. It appears the RM has rarely needed to 

access its $100,000 line of credit for operating the 

municipality. The long-term debt of the RM is below 

its authorized debt limit. 

The report concludes with five recommendations: 

(1) The RM council should follow through on the 

referendums for proposed boundary alterations and 

exploration of authorities for resort communities 

within the RM. (2) The RM council should complete 

a financial audit and a management audit pursuant 

to terms identified in this report. (3) The Minister 

should consider directing the RM council to consult 

and work with residents of Sun Dale on a new utility 

rate bylaw. That bylaw would thereafter require approval 

of the Saskatchewan Municipal Board before 

it could be implemented. (4) The Minister should 

consider appointing a Supervisor under section 400 

of The Municipalities Act. This action is proposed 

to support and guide council to ensure it complies 

with legislation regarding matters such as council 

meeting processes, and effectively operates the RM 

in service to its residents. (5) If the above actions 

do not improve the functioning of the RM during 

the Supervisor’s appointment, the minister should 

consider if it is in the public interest to take further 

actions under section 399 of the Act. This includes 

issuing directives to council, and the ability to dismiss 

municipal officials. 

Supervisor Vern Palmer will begin his work immediately 

at an hourly cost to the RM. His 14 month 

appointment expires on December 31, 2019. 

-editor


11 

Municipal 

Empowerment 

Top issue for FCM meeting attended by Saskatchewan 

leaders 

Municipal representatives from Saskatchewan last week joined fellow leaders 

from across the country in Nova Scotia, to discuss the goals and objectives of Canada’s 

municipalities for the year ahead. Topics of cannabis legalization, rural broadband, 

and infrastructure dominated the conversation at the fall meeting. 

A discussion of municipal autonomy took place against the backdrop of an important 

national discussion about the role of municipalities and their relationship with 

the provincial and federal orders of government. Members agreed that now is the 

time to focus on local decision-making, greater empowerment for cities and communities, 

and the fiscal tools necessary to make that happen. 

The FCM Board sent a unanimous message that municipalities will oppose any 

use of Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms 

that would have the effect of overriding local decision-making and democratic 

rights at the local level. The FCM Board also reaffirmed its support for the ability 

of municipalities to govern their own affairs and represent the interests of their 

residents. 

With legalization fast approaching, cannabis was key on the agenda during this 

year’s meeting. Municipalities have been working hard to get ready for October 17, 

but FCM says success requires ongoing collaboration and cooperation across all 

orders of government, most critically at the municipal level. 

Representing Saskatchewan at the fall board meeting were Gordon Barnhart, 

President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and Councillor 

for the Town of Saltcoats, Saskatoon City Councillor and SUMA Executive 

Member Darren Hill, Yorkton City Councillor and SUMA Director Randy Goulden, 

Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence, and Ray Orb, President of the Saskatchewan Association 

of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Reeve of the RM of Cupar. 

“Local governments are on the front lines of legalizing cannabis across Canada. 

Our priority is to keep our citizens safe and well-served,” said Barnhart. “As October 

17 draws near, municipalities need more details on implementation, including 

assurances that municipal costs will be covered through financial tools like excise 

revenue sharing.” 

Reliable broadband is an essential service for Canadians, yet remains elusive for 

two million living in rural, remote, and northern communities. FCM board members 

discussed the urgent need for an ambitious, long-term national broadband 

strategy lead by the federal government to ensure rural communities maintain their 

vital role in Canada’s economy. 

“We have a situation where Canadian households are struggling to connect and 

businesses are unable to unlock their full potential. This is unacceptable,” said Orb. 

“We need the federal government to lead this strategy through long-term, predictable 

solutions and major investments.” 

Board members were also updated on developments in the federal infrastructure 

plan which was designed to empower municipalities to deliver transformational 

transit, green, and rural infrastructure projects across the country. 


Nokomis Seniors news 

The Nokomis Seniors group held their general meeting on Tuesday, September 

4th with eight members present. Discussion was about upcoming events, plans for a 

Cribbage Tournament in October, and a members Christmas Party in December. 

The September 9th Corn Roast and Pot Luck was once again a successful event (as 

reported in the last newspaper issue). We had 52 people sign the register. The corn 

from the local Co-op Store was absolutely beautiful, as was the pot luck food. Hats 

off to everyone! It was nice to see several new-comers at this year’s event, and the 

crowd is getting almost too big for our small Seniors Centre! Who knows what next 

year might bring. The raffle winners (there’s ALWAYS a raffle!) were Hazel Pomfret 

and Ziggy Gatzke. 

The Tuesday Games 

On Tuesday, September 11th we held our regular 500 Card Party with 17 players 

taking part. Big winners were Ray Purdie (1st); Helen Busch of Imperial (2nd); and 

Shirley Birtles of Drake (3rd). Jean Langteigne wone the travelling prize, and everyone 

enjoyed half-time. On the 18th we had a very good turnout for our Wizzard 

Card Party. It was so nice to see Doreen Riach playing for the first time. We always 

welcome new players ...and its never too late to learn to play a new card game! 

Wizzard is an easy one to learn, and you don’t need a partner! Winners included 

Ray Purdie, Ilene Harding, and Jim Tait. And, we always appreciate those who bring 

goodies to enjoy at half-time. On Thursday, the 20th, we had eight enthusiastic 

crib players show up at the Centre for a fun afternoon of “who’s the best cribbage 

player?”. Turns out they were Theresa Lakness, Dallas Felske, and Irvin Kelln! On 

the 25th we had sunny, but cool day so it was a great day to be indoors at the Centre 

to play court Whist. Winners were Lylie Herman (1st); Doreen Riach (2nd); and Jim 

Tait (3rd). Everyone likes this game ...you don’t have to bid, just hope you get good 

cards! My, my ...where did September go! 

Sympathy 

Sympathy is extended to Hazel Chute and family on the recent passing of Hazel’s 

nephew Ken Chute, of Halifax, Ontario. Ken age 72, was the son of John and Jean 

Chute. 

OBITUARY 

NADIGER – Herbert Ernest 

April 11, 1932 - September 23, 2018 

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Herbert Ernest Nadiger, 86 years, of Central Parkland 

Lodge, Lanigan passed away peacefully on September 23, 

2018 with family by his side. Herb was born on April 11, 

1932 at home on the family farm in the Haliburton District, 

to Joseph and Byng (nee Redman) Nadiger. Herb grew up 

on the farm and attended Haliburton School in the area. 

Following his education, he worked in road construction for 

a time and then as an elevator operator. In 1965 Herb started 

fulltime farming. He initially ran a mixed farming operation 

and then eventually turned to straight grain farming. 

Herb took an active role in the surrounding communities, 

helping to found the Lockwood Community Club, Lockwood 

Curling Club, the Haliburton Community Club, was a member of the Sask Wheat 

Pool, and an honourary member of the Kinsmen Club of Jansen. He also served as 

the Reeve for the RM of Prairie Rose from 1981 to 1998. Herb loved to dance and to 

play cards with family and friends. He had an affection for Border Collie dogs and 

they raised many over the years at the farm. The family enjoyed fun times at their 

cabin at Barrier Ford and Herb spent many hours towing kids behind the boat as 

they learned how to ski. 

In 2001 Herb was diagnosed with Frontal Lobe Dementia. He remained at home 

with Elaine until December 2005 when, due to the progression of the disease, Herb 

became a resident of Central Parkland Lodge in Lanigan, where he would live until 

the present. His family is grateful for the wonderful care he received while living 

there. Herbert will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind man with a very 

gentle nature and a teasing twinkle in his eye. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine Nadiger of Lanigan; two 

daughters, one son-in-law and one granddaughter; Tracy Nadiger and Nancy (Curtis) 

Church and daughter Jayda, all of St. Albert, AB; his sister Connie (Don) St. 

Onge of Regina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Herb was predeceased by his 

parents, Joseph and Byng Nadiger; grandson, Erik Church; siblings: Walter (Pinky) 

Nadiger, Beth (Wilfred) Doidge, and Aline (Louis) Ritz; and by brother-in-law Bill 

Ellis. 

The Funeral Service for Herb was held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:30 

p.m. at Knox United Church, Lanigan officiated by Rev. Jack Robson. Interment 

took place in the Lockwood Cemetery. Memorial donations in Herb’s memory may 

be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or Lanigan Hospital Lodge Auxiliary. 

Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt, in charge of arrangements. 

-Nokomis Seniors Club reporter, Ilene Harding


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PRAYERS 

Thank you Blessed Virgin Mary. For prayers 

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COMING EVENTS 

Nokomis Fowl Supper Sunday, October 21st. 

4:30-7:00 p.m. Nokomis Centennial Hall 12 

and over $15.00 11 and under $8.00 4 and under 

free Proceeds to Nokomis Recreation Centre. 

WORKSHOP 

The Wonders of Wet Felting with instructor 

Crystal Baschak. Create a unique handbag in 

one day! October 6th 2018 9am - 4pm. $35/ 

adult. Only 10 spots available. Call Nokomis 

District Museum at 306-528-2258 to register. 

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Junction City Florists Thanksgiving Centerpiece 

Class. Nokomis Centennial Hall. Friday 

October 5th from 7-9pm. $59 per person to be 

paid by September 27th. Call 306-528-2084. 

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CARE HOMES 

Govan Country Care Home has room available. 

Enjoy the home-away-from-home experience. 

Home-cooked meals, relaxing atmosphere. Call 

Sharon at 306-484-4533 44 

HOUSE FOR SALE 

YOUR LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS & NOTICES 

FAITH | HOPE | SINCERITY 

Nokomis Baptist Church Find Them In Church 

Sunday School at 9:30 AM 

Worship Service at 10:30 AM 

Pastor Rick Shott: 306-528-4615 

Everyone Welcome! 

Nokomis Anglican Church 

Service Times: 11:00 unless otherwise stated 

Oct 7 w/Rev Jack Robson 

Oct 14 Imperial w/Rev Jack Robson 

COME and WORSHIP with US 

Nokomis 

United Church 

Mitchell Anderson 

Services Time 9:30 AM 

All Worshippers Welcome 

BINGO at Nokomis Legion Hall on Wednesday, 

Oct 3rd. Speedos at 7:00pm, Regular Play 

at 7:30pm. Everyone Welcome! Sponsored by 

Nokomis Legion Branch #290, 306-528-3114. 

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Come to the Strasbourg Farmers Market in 

Wildlife Hall on October 13 from 9:00 to 12 

noon. Phone Roberta at 725-4570 to book a table. 

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DANCELAND, MANITOU Beach offers entertainment 

for: Oct. 6 - private wedding; Oct. 

13 - Boom Town; Oct. 20 - Stone Frigate Big 

Band. Buffet before each public dance - 6 to 

7:30 p.m. Dance - 8 p.m. to midnight. Phone 

306-946-2743 or 1-800-267-5037 for reservations. 

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Govan Christmas Craft & Trade Show, Nov. 24 

– 10 AM to 2 PM. Govan Community Centre. 

Lunch Available. Vendors call: 306-484-4687 

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Drake Fowl Supper, October 19th at Drake 

Community Centre. Doors open at 5PM, supper 

served from 5PM to 7PM. Adults $15, 10 and 

under $8, 4 and under free. Gluten-free meals 

available. 

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Duval Fowl Supper. Turkey, Cabbage Rolls, 

Veggies, Buns and Pie. October 21, 2018. 4:30- 

7:00 PM. Adults $15, Age 6-10 $5, Age 5 & under 

Free. Take out orders $15 Phone 725-4164. 

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Thanksgiving Banquet - Arlington Beach Camp 

October 7th 5:30pm - Turkey and all the fixings 

- Adults $20, Kids(10-3) $10, Kids under 3 free. 

484.4460 to register by 4th of October. 

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Nokomis Fall Fair - Saturday Oct. 13, 10:00 

to 2:00 at the Nokomis Centennial Hall. Noon 

lunch: soup, sandwiches and goodies. Tables: 

Baking and Crafts, Home based businesses. To 

book a table: phone Judy at 306 528 2285 or 

Karen at 306-528-4801 

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Pearson Place Condo Unit. Strasbourg, SK. 

1010 Square feet, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 

HVAC, A/C, Absolutely beautiful home! Priced 

to sell. 306-716-0199. 

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HALL FOR RENT 

Bethune United Church is available to rent on 

a regular basis or for the occasional meeting or 

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CARD OF THANKS 

Thank you to those who attended my bridal 

shower and to everyone for the lovely gifts. 

Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated! 

 

- Katelyn Small 

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Margaret McElhinney and family would like to 

thank everyone who sent cards and best wishes 

on the occasion of her 100th birthday. 43 

MEMORIAM 

Mom Alice Jones September 25, 1994 and 

Dad Len Jones July 30, 2006 

On this day in history 

Oct. 1, 1930 

Canada hands over to 

Saskatchewan control of its 

natural resources under the 

Natural Resources Transfer 

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It isn’t what we write 

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It’s how we feel deep inside As we think of you 

today and everyday. 

Forever loved and remembered by your family. 

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When all you want is everything 

How many readers watch The Simpsons? 

It’s been on television for something 

like three decades, so I’m sure 

everyone at least has some sense of 

familiarity towards it. Anyways, in one 

episode, Homer discovers he has a long 

lost half-brother, Herb. Herb is the 

CEO of Powell Motors, an automobile 

company that wants to build a car for 

the average American, and outsell the 

Japanese automakers. Homer, being an 

average American, is put in charge of 

the project. By the time the episode was 

done, Homer had driven Powell Motors 

into bankruptcy due to the development 

cost of the one-off concept car. Not only 

that, the car was a monstrosity, and had 

a sticker price that was likely tenfold of 

the competition, making it completely 

unmarketable. I built a model kit of 

“The Homer” when I was a kid. In fact, 

I’m looking at it right now on my desk. 

I never thought I’d see the day when it 

would resemble any real car, but here we 

are. This isn’t just any car, though. Oh 

wait, yes it is… It’s the Anycar. 

Clever name, right? The Hanover 

Trust Company created it in 1971 as a car 

loan publicity stunt. It was designed to 

show the diversity of automobile styling 

worldwide, and everything that they 

would lend money on. Not unlike The 

Homer, the Anycar has something for 

everyone, unless of course it’s sleek lines 

that you’re after. Advertised under the 

brand “ForChevAmChrysVagen”, the 

Anycar supposedly featured parts from 

twenty-two different cars. Up front, 

it’s badged as a Mercedes Mustang SS, 

and features corners, peaks, valleys, 

flares and circles. The front seating 

area is without a roof, like an antique 

limousine, while out back, passengers sit 

in what’s left of a 

Volkswagen Beetle. 

It’s kind of like 

the Pope-mobile, 

if it were built in 

a junkyard, by the 

bad kid from the 

Toy Story movie. 

The doors appear 

to be Ford Falcon 

salvage, and the 

gigantic fins are 

donated from a 


CAMSHAFT 

CORNER 

KELLY KIRK 

NOKOMIS 

Chrysler 300. That’s six cars I’ve named 

out of twenty-two, this thing has a lot 

going on. 

Finding a color picture of the Anycar 

wasn’t easy, but no information ever actually 

stated what color(s) it was. Turns 

out, it was oranges. You know when you 

buy oranges, and they’re all different 

colors depending on ripeness? It’s that 

color, with a lemon, and a peeled cantaloupe 

mixed in. Oh, it’s also white in 

a couple spots. Inside, it’s just as busy. 

The front interior is your typical luxury 

sedan setup, but inside the Volkswagen, 

things get wild, as there’s floral print 

crushed velvet as far as the eye can see. 

It’s like the couch that everyone has in 

their basement because it’s too tacky to 

keep it upstairs, but in too good of shape 

to throw it away. Gene Winfield apparently 

built the Anycar. Not only that, 

but he also built the second Anycar. He 

didn’t build the third, though. That’s 

right, there were three. Where they are 

now, I have no idea. 

Have a question or comment for Kelly? 

Email it to: inbox@lastmountaintimes.ca 

and we’ll print Kelly’s response 

in an upcoming issue 

TAURUS 

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GEMINI 

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make sure to doublecheck 

all your invoices and receipts. You 

might find an error that could save you 

a considerable chunk of change. 

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Growing Sprouts 

As fall moves into winter, gardeners 

are itching to keep that itch going 

in spite of the weather. Usually 

the solution to scratching that itch is 

growing something that is useful....and 

usually edible, and looking for that wonder 

of growth beginning. Well, do I have 

a wonderful idea for you! 

Let’s grow sprouts! Home-grown 

sprouts are a healthy addition to a salad, 

a sandwich or just about anything else. It 

is also a great way to get that gardening 

fix that we are beginning to crave. Growing 

sprouts is inexpensive, nutritious 

and easy. One could go so far to say that 

pound for pound, sprouts are perhaps 

the most nutritious food there is from 

the dollar value perspective. Sprouts are 

the most concentrated and truly natural 

sources of vitamins, minerals, enzymes 

and amino acids known. Better yet, they 

can be grown indoors in any climate and 

are ready to eat in only a few days. These 

tiny, easy-to-digest plants are at their 

peak of nutritional value, as the seed releases 

all of its stored nutrients in a burst 

of vitality in the journey to becoming a 


full sized plant. 

You could look at sprouts as a powerful 

battery of nutrients that can rival citrus 

fruits in vitamin C and beef in protein 

and actually surpass almost any other 

known food source in completeness! Just 

one more positive is these squiggly little 

vegetables are delicious, economical and 

an ideal food for weight watchers as one 

fully packed cup of mung, alfalfa or radish 

shoots contains under 20 calories. 

The challenge of growing sprouts is 

pretty low. It is easy for almost anyone 

who wishes to enjoy fresh and natural 

food year round. If you have a spot where 

you are living that is comfortable for you, 

a good source of clean water - then you 

will be a successful sprout grower. You 

just need to attend to your babies twice 

each day. 

There are many sources for the seeds 

that are suitable for sprouters. For example 

- “seed quality” beans are better 

than “ food quality” beans as the seed 

quality will always show a better germination 

rate which is important for those 

wanting to see sprouts grow. My favourite 

source for seeds to sprout has and 

will likely always be Mumm’s (sprouting. 

com) as they are a local business that 

is totally dedicated to selling a quality 

product at a reasonable price and have 

superb selection. The packing plant is 

located in Parkside, SK and the students 

of the School of Horticulture spent some 

time there recently learning all about the 

business of selling organic seeds to grow 

sprouts all over the world.. 

A basic sprouting system is simply any 

receptacle that is large enough to hold the 

finished sprouts, but not made of wood or 

metal. If you happen to be using pottery, 

then it is important to use a high-fired 

stoneware that will not contain toxic 

lead sulphate in the glaze. Containers 

of plastic, china, enamel, and unglazed 

pottery are excellent choices. However, 

you can also purchase a little grow unit 

from many of our seed supply houses, 

including Mumm’s. Please note that if 

you are purchasing seed for sprouting 

from Mumm’s then each package comes 

with instructions for growing that type 

or blend of sprouts. 

The instructions for growing are 

simple. Simply find a jar or other receptacle, 

a bit of fine netting, a rubber band, 

clean fresh water and of course some 

seeds to germinate. 

If you have chosen 

to sprout in a jar you 

can soak the seed in 

the same jar. If not, 

any sterile container 

will do. Use about one 

cup of water to every 

tablespoon of seed. 

Soak the seeds for a 

short time to get that 

germination started 

and then rinse and 

drain your seeds two 

HORTICULTURE 

PAT HANBIDGE 

SASKATOON, SK 

to three times daily. I like to invert the jar 

on an angle in a small bowl to allow the 

excess water to drain. Last but not least, 

enjoy! Swirl the finished sprouts in clean 

water to separate the hulls and rinse the 

sprouts gently. Drain and allow to dry for 

a few hours and store in the fridge until 

consumed. 

17 

-Patricia Hanbidge is a horticulturist with 

the Saskatoon School of Horticulture 

and can be reached at 

306‐931‐GROW(4769); by email at 

growyourfuture@gmail.com 

or check out their website 

at www.saskhort.com 

Reading ...still a great way to learn 

I am curious about the amount of time 

electronics has taken away from reading in our 

lives, but especially in the lives of children. I 

remember, as a child, making a trek every Saturday 

to the local library, and bringing home 

a bag full of books. Some good reading, and 

a couple of peanut butter sandwiches. Pure 

bliss. My mom must have liked it, because we 

were quiet. 

I lived a whole other life in the world of 

books. Reading was relaxing and calming. 

The same cannot be said of computer games. 

Technology has much to offer, to be sure, but 

it really keeps one at a superficial level. Stories 

provide learning as well as insights about life. 

Reading is also about language. It is about 

words and shades of meaning. Whether I 

am reading, or listening to someone speak, 

I am always delighted when words that are 

less common in everyday speech are used to 

precisely create the desired nuance. Communication 

skills are important not only in school 

and in the workplace, but in all of our personal 

relationships. 

It is difficult to communicate exactly what is 

PSYCHOLOGY 

FOR LIVING 

GWEN 

RANDALL-YOUNG 

meant when there is a limit 

on the words from which 

we can draw. Feeling angry 

can mean feeling betrayed, 

let down, violated, irritated, 

disappointed, scared or 

confused. Much meaning 

is lost without such 

clarity. Children can learn 

the meaning of words at 

school, but that does not 

mean they know how to 

use them. If parents have 

a rich and varied vocabulary, 

the child benefits. In our fast-paced life, 

we may not have the time to choose our words 

carefully, so we can model good language 

usage for our children. Through reading, however, 

they can be exposed to myriad forms of 

expression. To my mind, reading should be a 

daily activity for all. 

-Gwen Randall‐Young is an author and 

award‐winning Psychotherapist. 

To obtain books, cds or MP3’s, visit www.gwen.ca 

Rural crime prevention 

Saskatchewan’s rural RCMP members are taking a pro-active approach to deter and prevent 

rural crime. As a part of their priorities they are committed to making rural patrols, on back 

roads and grid roads. You will see the police off the beaten path, so don’t be surprised. Police are 

well aware that much of the crime committed occurs in rural areas. To address this, police will 

be making regular patrols and increasing presence in the rural areas. Police encourage homeowners 

to be pro-active in safeguarding their property. Here are some tips to help deter rural 

property crime. 

1) Ensure your home and property are well lit at night. 

2) Use timers on lamps if you’re going to be away from your home. 

3) Ensure the man door from the garage to your home is always locked. 

4) Lock garages, sheds and storage containers. 

5) Record serial numbers of valuable items and keep the list in a secure place. 

6) Report suspicious people and/or vehicles to police in a timely manner. 

7) Always remove the keys from your vehicle and lock it. Even in your driveway. 

8) If you own firearms ensure they are locked and properly stored according to firearms regulations. 

Criminals are usually looking for an easy score, sometimes the simplest measures will prevent 

you from becoming a victim of property crime. 


Modified species 

So last week I filled this space with thoughts on how over 

the centuries farmers and pet hobbyists have modified a 

number of species through selective breeding. 

While the pigeon, mentioned at some length last week, 

is exhibit one of that, but it extends across a wide range of 

animals we generally define as pets. 

The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has 

been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviours, 

sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. The result is a 

massively diverse range of breeds. 

“The smallest known adult dog was 

a Yorkshire Terrier that stood only 6.3 

cm (2.5 in) at the shoulder, 9.5 cm (3.7 

in) in length along the head-and-body, 

and weighed only 113 grams (4.0 oz). 

The largest known dog was an English 

Mastiff which weighed 155.6 kg (343 lb) 

and was 250 cm (98 in) from the snout 

to the tail. The tallest dog is a Great 

Dane that stands 106.7 cm (42.0 in) at 

the shoulder,” related Wikipedia. 

Certainly it is hard to fathom the St. 

AG NOTES 

CALVIN DANIELS 

Bernard and Chihuahua being from the same root wild wolf 

centuries ago. And, you can include the whippet, sharpie 

and komondor to the list of breeds which look little like 

their cousins thanks to selective breeding modifying the 

base stock. 

It is very much the same story when you look at the 

domestic cat, the tailless manx, the hairless Sphynx and 

the Scottish Fold with its strange ears, and the long-haired 

Persian are distinctly different from each other, diverging 

from an ancient shared ancestry through selective breeding 

which has effectively modified the cat. 

The same story can be told regarding rabbits, gold fish 

and guinea pigs. 

But it extends to plants as well. Flower lovers have bred 

for colours in flowers from orchids to gladiolas for centuries, 

modifying the plant from its basic form in the process. 

Today the process of modification of plants in particular 

is being speeded along by the sciences of gene transfer, but 

is the result so different? There is science in developing a 

new pigeon breed, just as there is science in an herbicide 

tolerant oilseed. 

The question then becomes why some are suddenly fearing 

what science is creating today, while modified species 

exist all around us now. 

It is a question the agriculture sector must answer in a 

way that will allow those with concerns in the public to feel 

secure in the modern science of GMO. 

- Calvin Daniels 

Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer.

LMT October 1 2018

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