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Natures
laboratory
Page 2
Night Sky
Page 2
Editorials,
Letters &
Opinions
Page 2
CFL eyes
post-pandemic
return
Page 3
Ag Notes
Page 4
Getting Down
To Business
With New
Council in
Regina Beach
Page 5
An alternative
to Santa Claus
Parade in
Regina Beach
Page 5
Christmas balls
and candy
canes
Page 6
The Nokomis/Drake Atoms played against the Colonsay/Viscount Atoms on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Nokomis/Drake won 17 to 5. -Photo & description from Dennis Simpson.
*Editors comment: Destroyed!
RM Lumsden
No. 189
Meeting
Highlights
Page 7
Meili releases
letter to Moe -
COVID-19 task
force
Page 7
News Briefs
Page 7
Classifieds &
Notices
Page 8
Nokomis
Senior News
- November
2020
Page 8
Camshaft
Corner
Page 11
She describes
being blown
away
Page 12
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Wed:-6°C
Thur:-2°C
Fri:3°C
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Sun:-2°C
Forecasted High
temperatures
Town of Lumsden
Meeting Highlights
November 24, 2020
COVID - highschool / Rink / Heritage Home,
Non-COVID - Public Works
The Town of Lumsden Council met for its regular meeting on
November 24. Due to COVID-19, Council held via Zoom. The Council
will hold all meetings via zoom for the foreseeable future. All
Councillors, Mayor Bryan Matheson and the Chief Administrative
Officer (CAO) Monica Merkosky, were present.
COVID-19 at the Highschool
Councillor Barber reported that the high school has switched
to remote learning after six students and one staff member tested
positive for COVID-19. As a result, 150 students were notified by
the Saskatchewan Health Authority as close contacts and required
to self isolate for two weeks. He noted as this was half the student
population, the school didn’t have a lot of choice but to close and
shift to remote learning. He said that it took a day to get organized,
and by the next day, students were learning online.
He praised the teachers and the staff, saying they have done a
great job in preparing. He noted they are using Google Classroom
and the kids are all familiar with it. He added the staff were very
confident all would go well. He said that while he was not aware
of any additional positive cases, it would not be unreasonable to
expect that there may be more cases in the coming week. He noted
it would not impact the reopening of the school on December 7.
He said that what they have learned from Saskatchewan Health
and contact tracing is that it did not appear that there had been
transmission within the school. There were six students across
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Strasbourg & District
Foodgrains Grow Project 2020
The year 2020 was a trying year for many reasons,
but it turned out to be a good one for the Grow Project.
We entered into the project with a very dry spring, but
fortunately, there was good soil moisture below from
last September’s rains.
Also in our favour was that one of our members donated enough lentil seed for
our almost 100 acres, a mile west of town. They were seeded in early May with
work done by members and volunteers. Most inputs were also donated. The crop
emerged and handled the drought well. In fact, it was encouraged to bloom and
set more seed by the dryness pressure. There was sufficient rain in late June and
early July for it to fill well. By August 18, it was ready to be harvested by member’s
combines. Remarkably it produced nearly 35bu/ac.
We were able to get a fair price for the crop, which was trucked to Southey using
member and volunteer trucking. It netted $49,793.49 in proceeds. With other
donations taken into account and expenses paid out, we were able to forward
$50,000 to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. With 4 to 1 matching by the Canadian
government, $250,000 will be available for the three member churches’ world
relief branches.
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OBITUARY
Henry Verner Wulff
September 26, 1930 – November
14, 2020
It is with great sadness,
yet gratitude, for a long,
rewarding life, that the family
announces the death of Henry
Verner Wulff in the early
hours of November 14, 2020
at the Wynyard Hospital.
Henry was the second
youngest child of Barbara and
Paul Wulff. He was born of
September 26, 1930, attended
Raymore School, and later
became a full-time farmer.
Uncle Henry loved our family
gatherings and often enjoyed a rousing game of cards.
He was keenly interested in politics and was truly in his
element in the middle of a political debate. Henry was
also a faithful coffee row attendee where the problems of
the world were often resolved. Watching curling on TV
and playing crib were some of his favourite pastimes. His
little dog was his constant companion and the two were
rarely seen apart. However, Henry’s great passion in life
was farming and all the things pertaining to it. He had
a strong connection to the land that he worked and the
history that helped shape his community.
Henry is survived by his Nieces: Shirley (Skip) Duford,
Glenda (Leon) Jacobs, Jennifer (Dennis) Stanley; Nephews:
Verne (Rita) Thorner, Lyle Thorner, Garth (Denise)
Thoner, Darryl (Joy) Bowman; as well as numerous great
nieces and nephews.
Henry was predeceased by his parents Barbara and Paul
Wulff; Siblings: Hilda Bowman, Erna Wulff, Chris Wulff,
and Ernest Wulff; sister-in-law Joyce Wulff; and niece-inlaw
Debbie Thoner.
Uncle Henry was a quiet, thoughtful individual who
maintained an intense interest in current events and
was always up for a spirited discussion concerning these
events. He treasured his visits with friends and relatives
and will be remembered for his quiet wit and humour.
Many thanks to the Home Care workers who cared and
looked after Uncle Henry so well in his final months.
A celebration for his life will be held at a later date. Memorial
donations may be made in his name to th Quinton
Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home,
Raymore SK.
OBITUARY
Hey, Caroline
Sept. 1st, 1922 - Nov. 19th, 2020
It is with tear-filled eyes
and sadness in our hearts
we announce the passing of
Caroline Hey on November
19th, 2020, at the age of 98,
at the Last Mountain Pioneer
Home Strasbourg, Sk.
Carrie was born to Jacob
and Amelia Kelln of Duval,
Sk.
Carrie was predeceased by her husband Bob Hey February
5th, 2005, her parents Jacob and Amelia Kelln, sisters
Alma Krentz, Evelyn Criton, Lydia Kelln and Elsie Jauck,
brothers John Kelln, Eddie Kelln, George Kelln, Lawrence
Kelln, Joe Kelln, Bill Kelln, and Rudy Kelln. She is survived
by her brothers Wally Kelln and Teddy Kelln and
many nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a graveside service in honour of
Carrie’s life later at the Strasbourg Cemetery at a later
date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Strasbourg
Lutheran Church.
December Skies
NIGHT SKY
JAMES EDGAR
The Moon starts
off just past full
phase and just
past a shallow
lunar eclipse. So,
we should expect
another eclipse
just 14 days later–
more on that below.
On the 2nd,
the Moon is only
0.2 degrees north
of the cluster M35.
By the 7th, the minor planet Vesta is
occulted in the Eastern Hemisphere,
only 0.8 degrees away for us in the
west. With the new Moon on the 14th
comes the second eclipse of the season,
this time a total solar eclipse beginning
in the southern Pacific Ocean,
crossing southern South America, and
on out into the Atlantic. Many intrepid
eclipse chasers will be in Santiago or Valparaiso to bask briefly under the Moon’s shadow. A few days
later, on the 17th, Jupiter and Saturn are both 3 degrees north of our satellite. Neptune shares the sky
with the Moon on the 20th, but a telescope is required to see the disk of the blue-green planet. On the
23rd, Mars is 3 degrees north of the Moon and Uranus is slightly further east. Once again, M35 is 0.2
degrees south of the Moon on the 29th, and the Moon is full that same evening.
Mercury is not visible this month.
Venus gradually drops lower and lower to the horizon as the month progresses, rounding in its orbit
to soon pass behind the Sun. The Moon passes by on the 12th.
Mars, while still a prominent evening object, loses much of its glory as the month goes by. It shrinks
in apparent size and fades from magnitude –1.1 to mag. –0.2, so only half as bright by month end.
The waxing gibbous Moon passes by on the 23rd.
Jupiter and Saturn reach conjunction on December 21. They have been gradually closing together
for months now, culminating in this very close approach of 0.1 degree, a relatively rare event. Look for
the two gas giants near the western horizon just after sunset. The Moon will have passed by on the
16th.
Uranus is high in the sky at sunset, falling below the western horizon near midnight.
Neptune likewise sets near midnight, offering only a brief window of opportunity for viewing.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the 14th, and a total solar eclipse occurs in the Southern
Hemisphere.
The winter solstice is on the 21st at 10:02 UT, as the Sun reaches its furthest point south and begins
its long journey north.
December 22 marks the peak of the Ursid meteor shower at 9 UT.
James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada in 2000, was National President for two terms, is now the Editor of the renowned
Observer’s Handbook, and Production Manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. The IAU named
asteroid 1995 XC5 “(22421) Jamesedgar” in his honour.
Natures laboratory
Nature is the greatest laboratory
that exists in and because of
Creation.
-James Edgar
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EDITORIALS, LETTERS & OPINIONS
It needs no executive branch, no CEO, marketing
wing, lobbyists or employees at all. It is not
subject to daily market fluctuations. It requires
no buildings or instruments. It bows to no human
ambition, desire or power and it is forever.
We puny human beings and life in general
would not exist without natures scientific, ever
changing, dynamic balance. Creation allows
nature ample time to find balance which is really
only a shifting concept that has to change and
flow with the challenges never ending Creation
presents.
The interactions of nature on life is extremely
intricate. Creation’s plants, forests in particular,
give us oxygen to breath. Not so much oxygen
that the air around us bursts into flame and not
so little our lungs are starved for it. Water, fresh
and salt, hosts our huge, diverse, array of organisms
that can co-exist together in an ingenious
circle of life, death and regeneration to life again.
The sun rises every morning like clock work, he
warms us, he gives us the energy of his light and
he sends down his impregnating rays to Earth so
she can recreate this amazing diversity of life.
This is a balance that no human brain or
physical laboratory could ever imagine or duplicate.
Just trying to conceive natures intricacies
boggles the mind into amazed humility at our
own, collective, intellectual limitations. Natures
superior intelligence daily displays its beauty for
those who wish to honour its loving tolerance for
human ambitions.
Numerous human societies, over the ages, have
recognized that superiority, worshiped it and
sought to live, passively, within that balance.
Those societies are usually wiped out by more
aggressive human conditions like greed, power
and control. But those aggressive conditions have
no passive balance. They are subjected to endless
turmoil because of their own selfish activities.
Attached to this mental instability they have destructive
capacities they wield recklessly, limited
only by the technological capacities they have so
far developed plus the dread in recognition of
responsibility of the ultimate destruction they
author.
Nature really doesn’t need human existence.
It will find new balances with or without human
interference. Those new Creative balances may
even continue to provide the sustenance needed
to extend, for the time being, human life on the
planet.
We only got one planet and predictably only
one brief opportunity left for humans to continue
to co-exist with the rest of life on it.
-Greg Chatterson, Fort San

SPORTS
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CFL eyes
post-pandemic return
It’s not really a surprise that the
Canadian Football League, which
operates on a virtual shoestring,
was one of the few professional
sports leagues in North America
to not operate in 2020 due to
COVID-19.
But while some fans worried the one-year
hiatus may have marked the beginning of a spiral
downward to non-existence, CFL commissioner
Randy Ambrosie has confirmed the league plans
full operation in 2021. In fact, a schedule has
been released.
In most of the nine Canadian cities, the CFL is
an important aspect of the
FROM THE sports fabric. It’s a huge deal
SIDELINES in Regina, a close second
to NHL teams in Calgary,
BRUCE PENTON
Edmonton, Winnipeg and
Ottawa, a distant second to
the Canucks in Vancouver, a
pretty big deal in Hamilton,
gaining fans in Montreal and
not very important at all in
Toronto, where the Leafs,
the Blue Jays, the Raptors
and FC Toronto rank ahead
of the Argonauts in terms of fan
affection.
So the blackest mark of all — no season — will
be in the past and the CFL is scheduled to carry
on as normal in 2021. Training camps will hopefully
be held in May, the Bombers and Ti-Cats
will meet June 10 in the season opener (a replay
of the most recent Grey Cup game) and TSN can
have a weekly basket of games to provide to fans
across the country instead of a steady diet of
‘classics’ from the past that fans were fed during
the past year.
The league may look different when it resumes,
though. Some players, some of the better ones,
may have moved on, since reports of bare-bones
salaries seems to carry weight. The league’s
current collective bargaining agreement runs
until the spring of 2022, and it includes a team
salary cap of $5.35 million. League officials have
indicated, however, that the salary cap ‘floor’ —
$4.75 million per team — will be the goal of most
teams. The nine CFL teams, of course, operated
for a full season with barely a trickle of revenue,
and still paid salaries to a handful of personnel,
but no players. Many teams operate in red figures
as it is. It’s been reported that collectively, the
nine CFL teams lose between $10 million and
$20 million per season.
One big change fans will notice when the
league resumes in 2021 is the name of the
Edmonton franchise. ‘Eskimos’ has been tossed
into the garbage bin, and team officials have
been asking the public for suggestions on a new
moniker. It has to start with ‘E’, they say, to allow
the continued use of the team’s ‘EE’ logo. ‘Excited’
doesn’t work for a team name, but it certainly
describes the feeling CFL fans have about the
planned resumption of play.
Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “What an
apt surname for an NFL defender: Jets linebacker
Tarell Basham.”
Patriots QB Cam Newton, to reporters, on
his dietary habits: “Just because I’m vegan
doesn’t mean I just go outside and pick up
grass and, you know, put ranch on it. … I still
love good food.”
Charles Barkley, on trying hypnotism to
help correct his funky, hitchy golf swing:
“All I got was a good nap. I woke up with the
same crappy swing.”
Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton,
Va.): “When people said at the beginning
of the season that the Ravens would lead
the AFC North, who could have imagined it
Randy Ambrosie
would be in positive COVID tests.”
Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, re: the Roy
Jones (age 51) vs. Mike Tyson (54) exhibition
bout: “This fight is tricky. Whoever wins could
face charges of elder abuse.”
RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Don Cherry
once told the Toronto Sun the material he buys
for his suits is probably curtain fabric. Instead of
Grapes, should we be calling him Drapes?”
fark.com: “With Joe Burrow out for the season
and no other viable quarterback available, if Colin
Kaepernick’s phone doesn’t ring now, it never
will. Spoiler alert: It never will.”
fark.com again: “Toronto Star investigates why
Jeopardy contestants fumbled easy sports questions
so often, with exasperated hockey fan Alex
Trebek looking on, unable to say what he really
thought.”
Dwight Perry again: “Veteran NBA forward
Trevor Ariza got traded from Portland to Houston
to Detroit to Oklahoma City in three separate
deals in barely two days after this year’s draft.
The Thunder is listing Ariza as day-to-day with
severe jet lag.”
Vancouver’s Torben Rolfsen, on Twitter, musing
about Tom Brady’s occasional struggles in Tampa
Bay: “Who holds the CFL rights to Tom Brady?”
Actor George Takei, on Twitter: “Breaking:
Professional sports fall into disarray as concerns
mount over whether losing teams will concede to
winning ones despite what the scoreboard says.”
Sign in front of a church in Winnipeg: “Wear
a mask. It’s not like we’re asking you to wear a
Riders’ jersey.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@
yahoo.ca
- Bruce Penton
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and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the
following list are fully paid before the 25th day of January, 2021 an interest
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Part of
Lot /
Lot
PROPERTY FOR SALE
108 D’LCart, Street, Guernsey, SK
Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 3, Plan R4984 FMA $43,500.00
Improvements/House & Garage Sold “As Is”
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Balance payable within 20 days.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may not be very popular on the
Prairies, but he and his party do seem to at least understand the
importance of timely and speedy access to information these days.
To better ensure rural Canadians have
access to high-speed Internet service on
par with those in large urban centres, the
AG NOTES
CALVIN DANIELS
federal government recently
announced a new injection
of money focused on better
connectivity. On Nov. 9, the
feds added $750 million to
its Universal Broadband
Fund to speed up Canadians’
access to high-speed internet.
The 2019 federal budget
had previously allocated $1
billion to the fund.
“Our government is launching
the $1.75 billion universal
broadband fund to connect all Canadians to
high-speed internet,” said Trudeau at a press
conference in Ottawa to announce the new
money. “This fund will be used to build infrastructure
across the country, almost entirely in
rural and remote communities. And for places
that are just too far to reach, including in remote
areas in the north, we’ve reached a $600 million
agreement with Telesat for satellite capacity to
improve broadband, along with the $2 billion
we’ve already put down for broadband through
the Canada infrastructure bank’s growth plan.
We’re making real investments in Canadians,
their success, and in their future.”
Trudeau continued, “Today’s investment
puts us on track to get 98 percent of Canadians
connected to high-speed internet in the next
few years, and everyone connected, a few years
after that. These are ambitious targets, and
we’re ready to meet them. In fact, to accelerate
our progress, right now, these need to succeed.”
You can argue politics if you want to, but it isn’t
easy to see this as anything but positive for rural
Canada.
Certainly, the COVID-19 pandemic has focused
added attention on Internet access as many workers
have been sent home to work in a place of
greater isolation and safety, and education classes
have gone online for the same reason, but the
need to be connected with quick access had been
growing long before we had heard of COVID.
To be competitive today, business needs to
have at least one eye on global trends, and that
requires information. Whether it’s a small town
hairdresser looking for the latest styles and
products, a mechanic researching an engine light
issue, or a farmer looking for signs to suggest the
best time to sell their canola, you need information,
you need it fast, and that means access to
high speed Internet.
As any federal government program, this one
will not solve access issues for all, the country
is simply too large and diverse for that, but the
injection of funds to build a better rural high
speed base is at least an investment that bodes
well for a rural future in an information dominated
future.
- Calvin Daniels
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An alternative
to Santa Claus
Parade in
Regina Beach
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three grades, and two were very close contacts.
Other than that, Barber said, there does not appear
to be a linkage between those students. He
said that people need to be very aware of the fact
that there are lots of COVID-19 cases within the
community, adding that he knows several people
personally who have tested positive.
The CAO noted that the office has several people
working from home as a result of COVID-19
precautions. She said everyone is masking in the
office unless they are in their own office. However,
if they leave their office, they wear masks. She
said they are offering a $20 subsidy to staff for
the purchase of masks. They are wiping down the
coffee room and restricting it to two people at a
time, allowing the staff to use council chambers
for breaks with the same cleaning protocols. Due
to staff shortages related to COVID-19 precautions,
the office will be closed from November
26 – December 1. Staff will be available by phone
or email. She noted they would see how long the
office can stay open. She said that while it is not
ideal for providing the best customer service for
their residents, they will manage the challenges
of COVID-19 as it evolves.
COVID-RINK
Councillor Barber noted that over the weekend,
the rink had been closed to fans. He explained
the closure was due to what occurred at the high
school. The rink wanted to be closed to fans while
they completed a deep clean of the facilities.
COVID-19 Heritage Home
Councillor Tumbach said that there had been
one staff member who had tested positive at the
Heritage home. He noted that all of the residents
were tested, and none had come back positive.
He added that the appropriate protocols are in
place, and they are faring well. He noted that
they were told pre-COVID they wouldn’t get help
from the SHA. However, the SHA stepped in and
helped Santa Maria, so he felt if they had an issue
in their home, they wouldn’t be on their own. He
added they cancelled the AGM and that meetings
would occur over Zoom.
COVID- Administration Report
Public Works Report
The Public Works Manager & Utilities Superintendent,
Jeff Carey, gave his report to Council. He
reported that two staff have been taking regular
training on wastewater management, which will
continue for the future. On November 30, one
staff member will regularly be at the wastewater
plant as they commission the plant.
The Qu’Appelle Valley Nordic Ski Club (QVN) is
a volunteer-based ski club that has a partnership
with the Town of Lumsden. Public Works helped
QVN by providing water to make snow. Due
to limited snowfall in previous years, the club
purchased a snowmaking machine; this year is
the first year they will be making snow for their
trails. The Mayor said he received a phone call
from QVN thanking the town for the assistance
they received.
Carey reported that they have had to move a
significant amount of snow from the streets for
the first time in nearly two years. He noted that
they would be prepping the outdoor rink within
the next week to start putting in ice, and as soon
as they receive a window of cold weather, they
will begin flooding.
Council meetings are open to the public via
Zoom. The next meeting is on December 15 at
6:30 pm. Contact the municipal office in advance
if you would like to attend.
*note- this was the status of covid at the time of
the meeting. As covid precautions evolve, the information
provided here may have also changed.
Jennifer Argue, Civic Reporter, LMT - LJi
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Getting Down To Business
With New Council in Regina
Beach
While the official swearing-in of the new Regina Beach
Town Council was held earlier in the month, it was
nothing but talk of business and the town’s future at the
regular Council meeting on November 24th.
Except for Councillor Sandi Metz, who was re-elected
as the only incumbent, all members of the Regina Beach
Town Council are new to the position. Each was present
for detailed discussion, including the new Mayor Randy
Vollman, and Councillors Kaley Bancescue, Shawn
Langford, Mark Oldershaw, Jared Rommens and Barry
Wasnik.
Their plate was full, discussing everything from strategic
planning, to why fixing concrete on the sidewalks has
been postponed until the spring, to the cancelling of this
year’s Santa Claus parade.
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Draper kids
-Kelli Draper
Even Covid-19 cannot dampen the Holiday Spirit on the
South Shore. Residents were looking forward to lining
up for the first-ever Santa Claus Parade, scheduled for
November 28th in Regina Beach. It was supposed to be
an evening of community cheer for all, watching colourful
floats, and enjoying a hot chocolate while sitting on a lawn
chair along the main street.
But, those plans have now been postponed since the
Province announced new restrictions due to the pandemic.
Councillor Sandi Metz says, “It will go ahead, though,
sometime in the future, when Covid restrictions are lifted.”
Like Chris Brewer, the news left residents disappointed
that this event wouldn’t go ahead, as planned. He loves
the Holiday Season, so he came up with the idea that is
similar, but different, and still a way everyone can still celebrate
the season together, but distancing nonetheless. He
sent out a note on FaceBook, asking residents what they
thought about an alternative, as a way for the community
to get together still, sort of, and even collectively celebrate
the season,
“How about a date in December for a self-guided sparkle
tour? Everyone can have all the Christmas lights and decorations
lit up. That way, everyone at the Beach can tour
and take in the lights and decorations. Just a thought.”
The response from the public was immediate, enthusiastically
encouraging the idea.
A community sparkle tour needs to be coordinated,
which within hours, prompted the Town of Regina Beach
Parks & Recreation to respond. It put out a call for residents
to decorate their homes and play Christmas music
for a Sparkle tour, which will happen every Friday night in
December. This way, families can safely take part, in the
comfort of their vehicles, driving around the communities
of Kinookimaw, Buena Vista and Regina Beach to view
colourful light displays.
People like Lorraine Marshall love the idea. She has
five children and says since the suggestion, she’s already
started decorating her home. “This is a wonderful time of
year. My family loves the Christmas season, so of course,
we’ll take part.”
Kelli Draper, who is a mother to three children, also
heralds the news about this alternative way to celebrate
collectively. My kids were disappointed that there will be
no Santa event this year, as we have enjoyed attending every
year. However, my kids also understand that this year,
things are going to be different. So, we are still all going to
celebrate the things that we do have and be grateful for our
family, friends and health.”
The call to decorate has been put out. So each Friday
night, from now until Christmas Day, the South Shore
streets are sure to be busy. Families and friends can still
celebrate together, enjoying the twinkling of lights along
with each others’ company, in a safe manner, this Holiday
Season.
By Carol Rose GoldenEagle

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Are We Only Putting
In A Nickel? - Luke
21:1-4
Jesus looked up and saw rich people
putting their gifts into the treasury;
He also saw a poor widow put in two
small copper coins. He said, “Truly I
tell you, this poor widow has put in
more than all of them; for all of them
have contributed out of their abundance,
but she out of her poverty has
put in all she had to live on.” Through
the media and Facebook, we hear
the thoughts, the inner feelings and
the continual complaints of many.
Whether it is controversy over family,
politics, religion, or health issues,
discontent is continual. We constantly
hear, “Why doesn’t someone do something
about it?” From the 1971 hit, The
Nickel Song, “They’re only putting in
a nickel, and they want a dollar song.
They’re only putting in a nickel to get
rid of a lot that’s wrong.” We live in
a very privileged country with many
freedoms and blessings. We live in
reasonable comfort, with the ability
to travel, to shop for all the necessities
of life and much, much more. We have
the freedom to vote for our governments
and to run for office. We have
the freedom to worship in the church
of our choice. We have the freedom
to live in a peaceful country in safety
and security. Through all of these
blessings, are we a happy, contented
population, giving our thanks each
and every day?? Yes, some folk are
happy and contented, but the majority
does complain loudly and often, sometimes
without cause or forethought.
Is this you? What are you doing to
improve the lives of those around you?
Are you only putting in a nickel, or are
you volunteering for meals on wheels,
MINISTERIAL MESSAGES
delivering groceries for others, shovelling
snow, visiting or phoning a lonely
soul, perhaps manning a Salvation
Army kettle at the mall? Are you only
putting in a nickel, or are you running
for office or campaigning and supporting
a candidate for local or other
elections? The Government is you and
me. Are you only putting in a nickel,
or are you attending a place of worship
to hear Jesus’ word? All churches need
people to worship and tithe. Churches
and pastors are always there when
we need them. Our God will return to
you, far more than you contribute. Are
you only putting in a nickel, or are you
generous in your giving to needy causes?
Charities require generous givers.
Giving can be just a kind word, an encouraging
word, a simple act of kindness.
Also, giving is passing on a bit of
yourself, with a smile, to someone in
need. We can change what is wrong,
but it takes commitment. Are you a
taker or a giver? Are you only putting
in a nickel, but you want a dollar song?
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give
than to receive.” If we put in a dollar,
we’ll all receive a five-dollar song.
Mardelle and Deacon Jack Robson,
Last Mountain Anglican Parish
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Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the
writer.
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Regina Beach Council Meeting - Nov 24, 2020
three years. It’s because the landscape of Regina Beach is unique, on a slope in
places with varying considerations happening both above and below the ground,
with water flow.
It’s why Mayor Vollman suggested that any recommendations for accepting a
strategic plan be delayed until geo-tech surveys can be done.
He says, “These surveys need to go hand-in-hand with any future zoning
developments.”
A geotechnical survey is the first step in the construction of a site. It will give
information about soil consistency, groundwater levels and recommendations
on whether the land, itself, can handle development. It indicates where fault
lines are present.
The Council motioned to have the firm hired to handle this question from the
previous Council invited to make a presentation at the next meeting.
Regina Beach has several areas where the sidewalks are crumbling.
The previous Council voted to fix the problem, which was supposed to be attended
to this Fall. Councillor Kaley Bancescue asked why there was a decision
to delay. Councillor Shawn Langford, who has a background in construction,
was the first to explain that pouring concrete during the winter months is not
advisable and will only lead to problems later on. So, those sidewalks will be
fixed in the spring.
The new Council also voted in favour of hiring a professional to determine
how much it will cost to decommission the landfill site. An environmental protection
officer did the current assessment years ago. Councillor Barry Wasnik,
who is well-familiar with the landfill, commented,
“Saskatchewan Environment comes out regularly to check the site, and every
time they arrive, they are happy we’re meeting concerns.”
Still, a new site will be found in the future. This is the next step in planning for
Regina Beach Town Council.
Council also voted that it will now meet every second week instead of meeting
only once a month.
-By Carol Rose GoldenEagle
Christmas balls and candy canes
On November 1st, I start decorating,
as it takes quite a while to set
everything up. With my full-time
job and always doing extra work, I
take what spare time I have to get
my Christmas display ready for
Christmas.
The lights don’t go on until after November 11th,
though. My boyfriend and I bought our home
out in Buena vista three years ago. We moved
out here permanently last year.
When we first met, my boyfriend Kevin had no
Christmas decorations at all. But that changed after
we started dating. I got him into the decorating spirit!
Once we lived out here full time, we merged our decor.
Over the past two years, I’ve added five new lawn
decorations, and each year I add a new Christmas
tree to be decorated, with lights, Christmas balls and
candy canes! Plus, we added the blow-up presents
around the garage this year!
We were planning on getting a large animated
display this year, but due to COVID, we could not
have it shipped to us. So there’ll be a surprise for
next year! I set up the majority of this display. My
three children helped me with the Christmas trees.
Handing me balls as I went up and down the ladder
to decorate. Kevin helped with the lights high on the
house and garage peaks, the Christmas tree lights,
stringing out the chords and our new inflatable presents.
I appreciated the assistance very much!
The inside of my house is decorated like the outside
too! It takes a lot of time, but I love every minute of it
and enjoy watching it each night. Plus, I enjoy seeing
the cars stop and view our display. Kids even come
out and look at the different displays one by one.
There’s nothing out here like this. So it’s nice to
set up something for the whole community to enjoy
in this season! Most people drive by our back yard
and see the display but don’t realize the front yard is
decorated too!
It’s so much fun and a great time of year! Especially
this year, we can all use a little magic and glow in our
hearts. I think it helps make the season special.
-Rheanne Fazakas

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Camera obscura vice versa - RM Lumsden No.
189 Meeting Highlights
New Sgt. at the RCMP
Detachment, Sask
Clubroot
The Council of the RM of Lumsden
met via Zoom for its regular meeting
on November 26, 2020. All Councillors,
The Reeve - Kent Farago, and the
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Monica Merkosky were present. There
was a conflict of interest declared
by Cody Jordison for the employee
Christmas gift and staff Christmas
party agenda items.
The Public Works Manager, Leighton
Watts, informed Council he wasn’t
currently working out of the shop due
to Covid-19 precautions.
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Sgt. Chad Clark RCMP
Sgt. Chad Clark, the new Commander
of the Lumsden RCMP Detachment,
presented as a delegation to Council.
He introduced himself, noting he has
met with the town and other communities
as well. He wanted to take the
time to meet Council and to find out if
there was anything that they wanted or
needed differently from the RCMP.
He arrived in Lumsden in mid-September
and has a 20-year career
with the RCMP. He said that while he
doesn’t live in Lumsden, he is committed
to being in the community
on his off time by being at the rink
and having people know him and see
him. He recognized the difficulty that
COVID-19 has presented and how that
has affected how he would typically like
to introduce himself in the community.
He said he is very happy to be there and
excited to work with Council.
He recognized that most problems
come from the city, and he said he
considers Lumsden a decent area
with decent people. He said he is
wide open to concerns and comments
from Council. Council passed on their
concerns to Sgt. Clark. In the April -
June community policing report, there
was only one impaired driving charge,
youth dangerously racing cars, ATV use
in areas where they shouldn’t be and
people using a spot as a shooting range.
Councillor Jordison commented that
since Sgt. Clark has come to Lumsden
he has noticed an increase in visibility
and was appreciative. Sgt. Clark said
that he had initiated a log patrol to see
where the constables are patrolling,
which he will be able to use as a tool
to make decisions as to where they are
needed. He said that impaired driving
is a priority.
Sask Clubroot Initiative Advisory
Board
Councilor Langford requested Council
make a motion so he may participate
on the Sask Clubroot Initiative Advisory
board.
The Saskatchewan Clubroot Initiative
Plan in May of 2020 indicated that Clubroot
is a soil-borne disease caused by
a microbe that affects a host of plants,
including cruciferous field crops such
as canola, mustard, cabbage, etc. In
Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Agriculture
monitors commercial canola
fields for Clubroot symptoms and the
Clubroot pathogen’s presence through
an annual survey.
Langford said the board gives input
to the Ministry of Agriculture on
legislation related to Clubroot. Before
COVID, the board met quarterly and
currently, they have met twice via
Zoom.
Councillor Andrew was concerned
with Langford’s educational background
and what would make him a
good representative for a seat on the
board. Langford explained there is
representation on the board by the
different agencies and several farmers
who have dealt with Clubroot. He said
his background includes attending an
agricultural college. He was a grower
for thirty years in the commercial vegetable
business and has grown crops
affected by Clubroot, and has stayed in
touch with farmers.
Andrew continued to voice his opposition,
saying that it would be more
beneficial if a representative were more
in touch with the broader agricultural
community in the RM. The Reeve said
that Langford was stepping up and
asked Andrew if he was doing that. Andrew
responded, saying that sometimes
that no representation is better than
some representation. Jordison stepped
in at this point and said he disagreed
with Andrew’s comment, noting that
the qualifications Andrew was looking
for are already in place on the board.
There was some confusion after
Andrew asked Langford if he could
leave the meeting. After Langford left
the meeting, Reeve said that Langford
had not declared a conflict of interest
and therefore was not required to leave
the meeting, noting that only Langford
could declare a conflict and that Council
could not declare it for him.
As Langford had already left the view
of the camera, Council was unsure
how to call him back to the meeting.
Eventually, Langford returned, and the
Reeve said he didn’t have to leave and
asked if he was declaring a conflict,
which Langford said he was not as it
was a volunteer position. After additional
discussion, Andrew requested a
recorded vote, which passed to support
Langford. In favour; Farago, Jordison,
Neuls and Schlosser. Against; Andrew,
Garbutt. Langford abstained.
COVID
The CAO reported that there would
be a temporary staff shortage because
of COVID-19 precautions. As a result,
the office will be closed from November
26 – December 1. Staff will be available
by telephone and email during the days
the office is closed, and there is a drop
slot in the door.
The CAO noted a new mandatory
mask policy; however, the office had
been practicing the masking since the
previous week. They are trying to be
as careful as they can through masking,
sanitizing, social distancing and
limiting the number of people in the
office areas.
Meetings of Council are available to
be viewed by the public via Zoom. The
next meeting is on December 17 @ 1:00
pm. Contact the Municipal Office to
arrange for a Zoom meeting invitation.
Jennifer Argue, Civic Reporter, LMT - LJi
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Meili releases letter to Moe
calling for multi-sectoral
Covid-19 task force
REGINA - Today, the Leader of Saskatchewan’s Official Opposition
Ryan Meili wrote Premier Scott Moe to call for the creation of
a multi-sectoral task force to tackle the spread of COVID-19 and
protect our communities, hospitals, schools and businesses.
“With cases rising, we know that everyone is feeling the stress and
strain of the pandemic,” said Meili. “Now is the time to pull together
and fight for our province against our common enemy: COVID-19.”
Melili said that the task force should develop a coordinated
response to the pandemic, and be comprised of municipal and Indigenous
leaders, health care professionals, educational professionals,
representatives from business and labour, community-based
organizations and the Official Opposition.
“The COVID-19 situation is moving quickly in Saskatchewan.
Every day presents an opportunity to take additional action to slow
the spread and provide the support families, communities and businesses
need to make it through this challenging time,” said Meili. “I
truly believe that by working together we can successfully flatten the curve in Saskatchewan, save
lives and create the conditions for a successful recovery.”
-Thomas Linner, NDP Caucus
NEWS BRIEFS
PVSD Board Meeting
The newly elected Prairie Valley Board of Education held its
first meeting together on November 18. From Chair and Vice
Chair elections and an update on year end to presentations on
mental health supports and graduation rates in the Division,
the Board had a full meeting.
COVID-19 Update: Pilot Butte and Indian Head
Pilot Butte School Positive Case - Prairie Valley was informed
today a case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual
at Pilot Butte School. One classroom will move to online learning
until December 7 and close contacts have been directed to
self-isolate for 14 days. Pilot Butte School will remain open and
classes will continue as normal for all other students.
Indian Head Schools Update - Online learning will continue
for an additional week at both Indian Head High and Indian
Head Elementary schools. This decision was made in consultation
with Public Health as an additional measure to slow the
spread of COVID-19. In class learning is now anticipated to
begin on December 7 rather than November 30. Students at
Indian Head High and Indian Head Elementary schools have
been participating in online learning since November 16 after a
number of cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the community
with a significant number of individuals required to self-isolate.

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- November 2020
On November 3rd, we held our monthly meeting at the centre with eight
members present. President Dennis Simpson called the meeting to order. We
had a 1-minute Memorial silence in memory of Marvin Gilbertson, our past
president. Secretary Maureen Tate read the minutes of the October meeting,
discussion followed. Treasurer Jim Tate gave his report.
The new business topic was our card games. We have not been getting much
interest in the evening Kaiser game, so we decided to cut it out and add two
more afternoons of 500 and Court Wiz, the two most popular games. There are
also two afternoons of Cribbage and one afternoon of Wizard. All card games
are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1:30.
Maureen will look after getting the plates engraved and put on the memorial
Board of all the members that have passed away this year. Dave Smith adjourned
the meeting.
Our deepest sympathies go to Ruth Edwards and all the Edwards family on
Ken’s passing. Ken will sadly miss him.
On November 10th, we had four tables of players for 500. Winners were Ruth
McNichol, Hazel Eddie, and Maureen Tate.
On Thursday, November 12th, we had 11 players for court Wiz. Winners were
Claude McNichol, Jim Tate and Dennis Simpson.
Sorry to report we lost another one of our longtime members, Barrie Mc-
Clughan. Deepest sympathy to her son Neil, Allen and Scott. She will be sadly
missed by all who knew her.
On the 17th, we had 13 players for Wizard. Big winners were Jim Tate, Ray
Purdy and Dave Smith.
On November 19th, there were eight players for Cribbage. Winners were Dallas
Felske, Dave Smith and Hazel Pomfret.
The folowing Tuesday we had ten players for Court Wiz. Winners were Claude
McNichol ready and Judie Purdy.
On Thursday, November 26th, we had 12 players for 500. So nice to get an
even number, then we can play as partners. Winners were Shirley Birtles of
Drake Jim Tate and Hazel Eddie.
Well, folks, That’s the senior news for November. We keep checking with the
government about the rules we must follow, and so far, so good. I wish to take
this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry, Safe, Healthy, Happy Holiday
season.
-Club reporter Ilene Harding. Bye for Now!
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Welcome
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
310 Lake Street, Lumsden
Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church
118 Nicoll Avenue , Regina Beach
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Nov. 30, 1872
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Scotland and England.
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Not a light bulb, or a fastener, or even a sensor or switch. The best selling Volkswagen
part is a sausage.
I’m writing this immediately after watching assorted burnout videos filmed
on deserted highways by drones, along with a top-ten video of cars with the best
blower surge, partly because it’s cold outside, but mainly because the world has
gone nuts. The new Ford Bronco is awesome. It’s big, rugged, powerful, and it’s
going to give the Jeep Wrangler a run for its money. The new Chevy Blazer, a
model that once competed directly with the Bronco, is now a civilian, mid-size
SUV, more car than truck. The Mustang is still the best North American bangfor-your-buck
muscle car in production today, but now it’s offered as a crew cab
crossover with a fully electric power train. The Viper is making a comeback, but
rather than leave it unique and exotic with V10 power, it’s being equipped with
an all-too-common V8.
Obviously, it’s not just a pickup Hemi dumped under the hood, and the old
V10 wasn’t that exotic considering they based it on the old 360, but a V10 just
carries a certain stigma that a V8 does not. It still burns premium, though, so
that’s some nice continuity. Don’t mention that in Quebec or British Columbia,
though, as Quebec plans on banning the sale of fuel-powered vehicles beginning
in 2035, BC half a decade later in 2040. For those of us with zero plans to
ever A) buy a new vehicle or B) buy an electric vehicle, will
CAMSHAFT there still be gas stations, how many, and at what cost? How
CORNER
about the old gas stations? What will become of them? If
the sites are as contaminated and dangerous as they say, I’d
KELLY KIRK
certainly doubt anyone would want to put a high voltage
lightning storm of an electric charging station in the same
spot. Every time I read something about the future of the
automobile, I can’t believe what wieners these legislators
have become. Volkswagen beat them to the punch, though,
as Volkswagen have been wieners since 1973.
Currywurst. Ever heard of it? Any hardcore Volkswagen
fan probably has, as it’s Volkswagens best-selling part. It
has its own part number, and they produce an average of
eighteen-thousand sausages per day at their Wolfsburg plant for
distribution to supermarkets and to their six plants in Germany to be served in
their own restaurants. Not unlike a North American hot dog, what is a sausage
without ketchup? Volkswagen has that covered with their own blend of curry
ketchup to accompany the Currywurst. The current blend of spices hasn’t
changed since 1976, and they even added a vegetarian version in 2010. Unfortunately
for anyone reading this, you won’t be able to go to your local dealer
and order up a package of genuine Volkswagen sausage, as it’s not available for
import. If travel is ever legalized again, however, you will be able to pick it up at
any number of places in Europe if you’re in the neighbourhood.
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Coffee Break
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29
ARIES
LEO ARIES
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will and take you’ll a long need time to to sort that has this a positive week. ing, impact However, and you’ll on your be it’s surround impor­
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makes it easier for you to communicate.
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environment,
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to get a hold of you. You’ll need
often so that you can appreciate
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people need will blindly to translate trust a you message to now
sure your GPS is up to date to
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avoid going in circles.
aligns with your values.
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your Christmas presents.
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of this week. At work and in other
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allow you to see things from a
gifts than you planned. You’ll
spend
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changes that improve your efficiency.
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to avoid issues later on.
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or your Ruby spi­
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with a family member
____? people Get and plenty get 5. Make a few of rest things the so you off grade clock
can remain
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following an argument.
SAGITTARIUS
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Time will be in short supply, and
It won’t be easy to stick to
At work, you’ll reach an agreement
Christmas budget. You’ll e
you’ll need to choose between
33. Go down the
that has a positive impact on your
buying expensive gifts for
fulfilling your various obligations
career. Since you foster a peaceful
slopes loved ones and several
and taking part in leisure activities.
To maintain your well­being, 36. Untruth
and collaborative environment,
key people. Though the co
people will blindly trust you to
be high, your generosity w
be sure to balance the different
guide them in the right direction.
appreciated.
facets of your life.
37. Chunk of eternity
CAPRICORN
You won’t be taken advantage
of this week. At work and in other
areas of your life, you’ll make
changes that improve your efficiency.
You’ll also become more
dexterous after you take on a
new creative project.
AQUARIUS
You’ll be sensitive and emotional
this week. You might bring clarity
to a complicated love affair.
At work, you’ll be deeply moved
by an award or some other form
of recognition.
PISCES
You’ll be able to get your work
done at home. If you have young
children, one of them might require
a lot of your attention.
You’ll need to talk to certain
people and get a few things off
your chest.
CAPRICORN
A vacation is on the horizon. Even
if it’s still a few months away,
you’ll start making travel plans
now. You might need to renew
your passport or get vaccinated
to avoid issues later on.
AQUARIUS
A few minor annoyances are to
be expected this week. You can
no longer procrastinate on the
projects you’ve been putting off.
Once you finish, you’ll be able to
celebrate without carrying that
weight on your shoulders.
PISCES
You’ll reach an agreement that will
turn your life upside down. Per severance
will allow you to achieve
the highest level of success, even
in your personal life. Your fighting
spirit will be in full swing.
38. Additionally CAPRICORN
At this time of year, it’s n
40. Squid’s for squirt your credit card to get
more use. You’ll have to ch
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activities and a family vac
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fore you make a decision.
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packed with guests. If you
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inviting a lot of friends ove
51. Regulation fore the winter break begin
52. Equal PISCES to the task
54. Commercials,
It might take you a while t
into the spirit of the seaso
for short in the end, you’ll embrac
magic of Christmas. You’l
57. “____ unteer Only with a local charit
spread holiday cheer amon
Live Twice” less fortunate members of
community.
58. Nightmare
street of film
59. Weaken
sudoku ANSWER IN CLASSIFIED SECTION
We would have liked to have an appreciation breakfast meeting to thank
everyone for participating, but pandemic regulations made that impossible for
November, our usual time. We would hope for the opportunity for such to take
place in the spring to inform everyone of our 2021 plans and encourage continued
participation. We thank everyone who made 2020 a success.
- the Grow Group

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Average federal child benefit
increases nearly the same for households earning
$120,000 and households earning less than $20,000
TORONTO—Families with between $100,000 and $120,000 of annual
household income received (on average) roughly the same increase in cash benefits
from the new Canada Child Benefit program than families with less than
$20,000 of income, finds a new essay released today by the Fraser Institute, an
independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
“When comparing the increase in federal child benefits among Canadians
families, there’s virtually no difference between families with upper-middle
incomes and some of the poorest families in Canada,” said Christopher Sarlo,
Fraser Institute senior fellow, professor emeritus of economics at Nipissing
University and co-author of The Distribution of the Canada Child Benefit by
Family Type and Income Level, part three of an essay series on the Canada
Child Benefit.
In 2015, the federal government replaced two existing child benefit programs
with the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which provides tax-free benefits to eligible
families with children under the age of 18. Under the new program, the benefits
increased.
A two-parent household (with two children) earning between $100,000 and
$120,000 now receives $1,296, on average, more in child benefits per year.
While a two-parent household (with two children) earning less than $20,000
per year now receives (on average) an additional $1,491—a difference of only
$195.
“Contrary to government claims, the increased spending under the new
CCB does not target lower-income Canadian families but instead spreads cash
benefits widely across the income spectrum, especially among middle-income
families,” Sarlo said.
- Media Release, Mark Hasiuk, Fraser Institute
She describes being
blown away
A year ago, Rebecca Whitrow recalled going through a
stressful and overwhelming period in her life.
Like many working
moms, she had put her self
care on the back burner
while juggling busy
days at work as a dental
hygienist, married life and
three children. Rebecca
describes always being
passionate about fitness.
In her youth, at the age of
16, she became certified to
teach fitness classes. Like
many of us, life gets busy,
and she stepped away
from those things that she
loved.
Before the COVID-19
lockdown, she decided
to get back to her roots
in fitness and started Rebecca Whitrow
training in an area she
loved, Yoga. Rebecca looks at the time in lockdown as a blessing. She completed
her 200 hours of training to become certified as an Inspirational Yoga Alliance
Instructor, and then begin her advanced training as a Master, and You 1st Yoga
was born.
In June, she started offering drop-in yoga classes at the park near her home at
Alta Vista. She describes being blown away by the response she received from
the surrounding communities. With her family’s support, they removed the seadoos
from her in-law’s garage, and she created a yoga studio for the winter. She
describes the space as really nice as it’s large enough to social distance and has
the comfort of heated floors.
Not only does she offer in-person classes at her studio, but she also livestreams
her classes, and participants can work on their downward dogs over
Zoom. Classes are offered four times a week and are one hour long, and while
she has everything you need at her studio, if you want to start from home, you
don’t need any special equipment to begin. Participants can simply use a towel
or blanket as a yoga mat.
Rebecca describes her philosophy - that it’s so important for you to take care
of yourself so you can take care of everyone else – by learning to calm your mind
and strengthen your spirit. She always teaches something inspirational; for example,
in her most recent class, they worked on gratitude. “Instead of focussing
on the things that we don’t have and that we can’t do that we need to, of course,
count our blessings. It just changes our heart to feel more joy.”
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Her philosophy falls in line with You 1st Yoga’s Mission Statement – To care
for the body, calm the mind and strengthen the spirit through movement and
inspirational meditation, giving the world the best of you instead of what’s left
of you.
Rebecca says that she “teaches people to let go of stress, anxiety, fear and
worry. Teaching self-care, presence, gratitude and contentment to help others
feel hope, peace and joy.”
To find out more about Rebecca’s classes, you can find her at; www.you1styoga.
ca. You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook or by calling 306-535-
4993.
- Jennifer Argue, LMT Reporter