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Q BUSINESS RBDB updates businesses on bypass and service roads Robyn Tocker Editor “If you’re driving Highway 1 regu- other piece of the puzzle: we will be clos- “The goal of the municipality was to larly, you’ll see that one of our subcon- ing the Great Plains Road intersection at try to touch everyone in the municipal- tractors has started stripping the right- that point, but not until we have traffic ity from young to old, from business to t the White City/Emerald Park Busi- of-way for the remaining portion of that flowing over both the Pilot Butte and all diverse groups of the municipality,” Aness Association meeting, the Re- new road,” said Connolly. Ideally, it will White City overpasses.” he said. “We have several small events gina Bypass Design Builders (RBDB) be ready by early summer. One member of the business associa- planned as well as one major event.” updated the local businesses on service The service road by White City’s town tion asked why drivers had to go around The RM will contribute to the events road progress. office will be operational by the time the three pylons to make a right-hand turn the Towns of White City, Pilot Butte and Steven Connolly, the project manager overpass opens later this summer. onto Gravel Pit Road. Balgonie are putting on. for Area 3, said the service roads near “The service road has to be upgraded “If we were to open up that shoulder so “We’re going to try and jump on board Balgonie would be complete by the end from Great Plains Road all the way into you could turn in there, our fear is then with those communities in means of fi- of the summer. White City, which is a significant por- that we wouldn’t have spacing if there nancial support. We’re going to be sup- “We’re continuing this rehab from tion,” he said. “We’re working heavily was a truck that sits in that lane,” Con- porting a lot of the fireworks in each of last year and tying it into the White City with the Ministry of Highways and In- nolly said. “We asked the same thing to those communities as well as participat- interchange,” he said. “We completed a frastructure to develop a traffic plan that our engineer and he did the traffic study ing in parades on July 1 and the Show lot of those works last year, but we have will least impact all the businesses … It and with the spacing we have on the and Shine in Emerald Park,” he said. some works that are yet to be completed. will ideally be a single-lane closure that shoulder, there is concern that a truck During White City’s Garage Sale The Flying J portion is being worked on we can have for short term and then may run off into the shoulder.” Weekend, members from the RM coun- right now and we’ll look to pave that in flip traffic.” Once something is finalized, Mayor Bruce Evans of White City com- cil or staff will be handing out Tim Hor- early spring, hopefully opening by early RBDB will contact every business im- mended RBDB on the work they’ve done. tons gift cards to random residents. summer.” pacted to let them know the plan. “For another couple of months, we’re The RM will revive Tree Planting Day RBDB has to complete the rehab works Balgonie and White City interchanges all going to run into inconvenience, and give out seedling trees to all ele- between White City and Pilot Butte. are progressing well and Connolly said frustration with traffic flows and ‘Why mentary schools in the area. “That will be a similar program to they should be open in either late July are they doing it this way’ and “Why At the William Albert House Care what we saw last summer on the North or early August 2017. are they doing it that way.’ I just want Home in Emerald Park, the RM will Service Road between White City and “Once traffic is up and over on those to point out that we’re going to have hold an event called Band and Barbecue Balgonie,” Connolly said. “We’ll have interchanges, the majority of the works this entire project finished and usable in either August or September. an alternating traffic flow pattern ac- will be done. We may have some ramps by the end of this summer and I think “We’re going to bring in a one-man commodating all the businesses and but traffic moving across the highway we should give these guys credit for the band and have a barbecue for the se- that will happen towards the end of the will be there,” he said. “Pilot Butte is amount of work that they’ve done and niors and show some support and recog- summer months.” scheduled for the end of the season that they’re continuing to do rather nition to the seniors of the community,” The portion of service road between when we’re opening the entire project, than dump on them all the time for the said Huber. Gravel Pit Road and Pilot Butte is opera- so October sometime.” There will be two- inconvenience in the short term.” The major event for the RM will be their tional, but there is still an additional ser- way traffic across the Pilot Butte bridge, RM updates businesses on Cana- Threshing Demonstration in August. vice road nearby that needs completion. but it will not be fully open for another da 150 events “It will probably be at our mainte- year. Reeve Mitchell Huber from the RM of nance shop northwest of Balgonie,” he “In conjunction Edenwold said the RM council is in the said. “There is going to be a garden soup with the end of final stages of approving their Canada contest as well. It will bring back the the project is the 150 events. field day feeling.”
To add your event please call 306- 352-3393 or fax 306-352-3394 What’s 10 words for free. $40 for 40 words Happening? for six weeks. APRIL 2017 26 Balgonie Taekwondo Buddy Night, BES, 6:30 p.m. 28 Balgonie Natural Health and Healing Expo, Balgonie Multiplex, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. 29 Balgonie Natural Health and Healing Expo, Balgonie Multiplex, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 29 Spring into Summer in White City tradeshow, White City Community Centre, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 29 Balgonie Taekwondo board Break-A-Thon, Southland Mall (Regina) MAY 2017 3-7 Home Hardware Emerald Park Grand Opening 5-7 White City Garage Sale Weekend, maps @ Town Offi ce Area 3 Project Manager Steven Connolly attended the White City/Emerald Park Business Association meeting 6 High School Rodeo, Pilot Butte Rodeo Grounds, 10 a.m. and updated the members on the service roads RBDB is 7 High School Rodeo, Pilot Butte Rodeo Grounds, 9 a.m. working on. Photo by Robyn Tocker 13 Pilot Butte-ful Art Exhibition, PB Town Hall, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 14 Pilot Butte-ful Art Exhibition, PB Town Hall, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. JUNE 2017 3 Summer Solstice Festival, 5 South Plains Road, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 White City Canada 150 celebrations, all day around town Notice: JULY 2017 Robyn Tocker will not be in the office from 1 Balgonie Canada Day/Canada 150 celebrations, all day around town April 20 - April 25, 2017 3-27 White City Summer Play Program, call Carla Ferstl @ 306-781-2355 ext. 226 8 “Love Me As I Am” Garden Tour, White City Garden Club For news-related issues, please direct to Sarah MacMillan 00064338 306-604-9637 320 Great Plains Road (Brownstone Prof Bldg.) [email protected] Emerald Park, SK S4L 0B8 TheSTAR thestarnewspaper.ca FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017
cover story 3 Taekwondo impacting children Robyn Tocker Editor his sons 11-year-old Nash and nine- “I was getting bullied in pre-school,” he at home. year-old Finn. Nash wanted to join be- said. “After I told everybody that I started “It’s for self-confidence,” she said. “We cause he wanted to exercise and get fit. taekwondo, they all left me alone.” instil the five tenets of taekwondo in aekwondo classes in Balgonie are The boys wanted to join so they could “He was really shy,” said Aleeta. “He’s our students … It really is about pro- Tteaching students discipline and do a sport with their father. come out of his shell so much and he’s gressing at your own pace, building they’re eagerly responding to the les- “We were just looking for an activ- changed all around. He’s more confi- your self-confidence, respecting each sons. ity and they offered this here in Balg- dent in himself and what he does.” other, respecting the instructors and Melinda Dawe said taekwondo has onie, which was nice,” said Tom. “Nash Kolton’s favourite part of taekwondo the teachers and in return us respecting boosted her six-year-old son Caleb’s was five at the time, so he was just old is doing the flying kicks. He said more you back and having fun.” confidence. enough where he could start. As soon children should sign up for taekwondo The classes are divided into belt rank, “I love it,” Melinda said. “He has to- as Finn was four and a bit, we brought because it is fun. so families can do taekwondo together tally changed as a child. I know they him to see if he could listen well “A lot of kids would benefit from the and progress together. mature and grow, but he has become enough to come to class, and he did. structure,” said Aleeta. “Stone runs a re- There are two classes Monday and way more confident in himself and They do activities better when I’m with ally tight class, but all the kids love her. Wednesday night. Each session is three he’s just so happy. He’s excited to go to them.” I think that’s what kids need – that lit- months long. The fall session is the taekwondo. He’s always asking if it’s Nash likes following the patterns tle bit of discipline from someone out- busiest for Stone with 15 to 25 people Monday or Wednesday yet.” and learning the stances. He also likes side of the home. That’s definitely tae- in each class. Winter session is similar Caleb has taken a year of taekwondo that taekwondo sharpens his body and kwondo/martial arts. You definitely get and spring has fewer students because and is in his third session. He has his his mind. that. A lot of kids seem to excel when outdoor sports are starting up. yellow stripe and is working towards “I like breaking boards and spar- they get it from someone else.” Balgonie’s taekwondo club is part of his yellow belt. He said he enjoys it and ring,” said Finn. He has broken wooden Kolton’s goal is to get his black belt by the provincial taekwondo club. There thinks it is fun. boards with his feet and forearm, but the time he’s 13. are 13 clubs in total and if a class is “My favourite part is the patterns and not with his hands. He has to wait un- “He just got his red belt. He’s two belts missed in Balgonie, a student can make getting your next belt,” he said. til he is 13 before he can break boards away from his black,” said Aleeta. it up in Regina or at another location Melinda signed Caleb up for classes with his fist. Chelsea Stone teaches all levels of tae- for no extra charge. during Balgonie Elementary School’s Tom said it is important he and his kwondo in Balgonie. She has been in- Stone wants to encourage people who open house in the fall of 2016. The tae- sons are involved in taekwondo be- volved in taekwondo since she was young. haven’t tried taekwondo yet to come kwondo club had a booth set up. cause it’s a good way for them to stay “I’ve been involved for almost 23 out and see what the classes are about. “His old school bus driver was at active. years,” she said. “I had absolutely no “There’s always a stigma when it the booth and said, ‘You should think “The tenets of taekwondo are all great idea what taekwondo was. My neigh- comes to martial arts. We’re not MMA,” about this.’ He always likes playing things for the boys to learn and I think bour, who was my best friend at the she said. “We’re not violent. We’re not ninjas and doing stuff like that, so we the sparring is good for them. It teaches time, wanted to start taekwondo so she full contact. We’re touch contact. I thought we would look into it further,” them the safe way to have a fight. They asked, ‘Do you want to go with me?’” don’t want people to shy away from she said. compete against other people and can Stone’s mother drove them to their any martial art because they think it’s Caleb said other children should join show their skills but it also teaches lesson and Stone said she loved it from violent. We promote the complete op- taekwondo because it will teach them them not to do it otherwise.” day one. posite. We’re a self-defence martial art to defend themselves. He also said the Tom said the self-defence they learn The program in Balgonie promotes and our main goal is to have fun, build stretches are fun. teaches them how to break free of the self-defence. Students are not allowed confidence and grow self-esteem and “It’s not so much a competition with opponent and run, not to harm another to use their skills on the playground or respect.” others,” said Melinda. “They get to find individual. themselves and learn at their own “I think it’s good they learn that early PUZZLE NO. 602 pace. He doesn’t feel left behind, where on. At least you’ve had some prepara- as with some sports maybe he’s not as tion in you know that you might get fast or he can’t kick the ball as well as hurt, but it’s not bad. You can run away other students. But with this it’s a total from a fight and it’s okay,” he said. individualized sport, so he’s really able Tom’s sons have also made friends to find his own way.” at taekwondo. The boys especially like Melinda said his teacher, Chelsea their teacher, Stone. Stone, was “amazing.” Nash said taekwondo is helping with “She’s really helped Caleb persevere his nervousness. and learn the tenets of taekwondo and “I do taekwondo to make my nerves how to persevere and how to keep try- of steel become nerves of diamonds!” ing and how to be respectful,” she said. said Finn. The tenets are courtesy, integrity, perse- Aleeta Kopeck signed her son 11-year- verance, self-control and indomitable old Kolton up for taekwondo when he spirit. was three to help him deal with some Tom Sorensen is in taekwondo with problems he was having.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 602 HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. 00062080 Caleb Dawe (centre) has his yellow stripe and hopes to get his yellow belt soon. Taekwondo has helped build his confidence. 4 Th eSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, April 21, 2017
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Q BUDGET Prairie Valley down $3.1 million in provincial funding for school year Sarah MacMillan WCS Contributor proval expected by August 31. amalgamated and school board offi- Kotylak recognized it is a very stress- cials will stay elected. ful time for many, parents and staff in Kotylak said they are grateful for the hile the provincial government particular, and the division is planning public support received for the cur- Wannounced a 1.2 per cent decrease to communicate as much as they can, rent structures and she said they feel in school operating funding for the as soon as they can, so people can be it speaks to the progress that has been province’s 28 school divisions this year, prepared. made within the Prairie Valley School the number is higher when looked at In addition to funding cuts, the pro- Division, people happy with the divi- on a school year basis says a school di- vincial government has also asked for a sion and wanting to keep it. vision board chair. And for Prairie Val- 3.5 per cent reduction in total compen- “We’re pleased with the minister’s ley the impact is $3.1 million. sation costs. decision to commit to elected boards The provincial 2017-18 budget an- However the government did top up of education and largely maintain cur- nounced $1.86 billion for school oper- this year’s budget for preventative main- rent boundaries,” she said. ating funding, the amount down $22 The provincial 2017 budget cut $3.1 tenance and renewal (PMR) funding. However, while boundary changes million over last year. million in funding for Prairie Valley The increase adds about $200,000 to are said to be minor, Kotylak said Prai- But Janet Kotylak, chair of the Prairie School Division, which will impact the division’s building renewal funding. rie Valley is one of the division’s being Valley School Division Board of Educa- schools in the White Butte area. File “That will certainly be used. Our fa- looked at. tion, said on a school year basis, school Photo cilities are aging and we can use every The provincial government has also operating funding for divisions in the dollar that we’re allocated there,” said announced governance changes, a province is down 2.8 per cent, or $54 “We were prepared and we want it Kotylak. new amendment to the Education Act million. At the local level, Prairie Val- to impact students in a very minimal Kotylak added the division is also to give the minister additional power ley is dealing with a cut of $3.1 million way,” she said, though recognizing pleased the ministry has implicated and authority to issue directives to the dollars in their fiscal year. while satisfied with their planning changes to the funding formula model. province’s school boards. “And then if you add in inflation, process, a $3.1 million reduction is ex- She said there has been work to change “We want to make sure that boards contracts, enrolment increases, we’re tremely challenging. the model for more equitable funding are still able to fulfill their role ensur- likely looking closer to a $5 million re- “We’ll work diligently through the allocation and they are seeing move- ing local public voice is heard. We want duction,” she said. numbers over the next little while to ment. to ensure that running for a place on a Kotylak said the division knew it hopefully minimize the impacts to stu- “We’re comfortable that we’ve im- board of education remains accessible would be a challenging budget, and dents and staff.” pacted some movement as much as to all. And that unique circumstances with that knowledge, the division has Senior staff are currently working we possibly could, and we’re in a bet- within rural communities are taken been planning and working to ensure through budget scenarios and impli- ter place to say we feel that with the into account with these changes,” said the financial stability of Prairie Valley. cations to create an effective budget. dollars they allocate, every student, Kotylak. She said the division has been work- Within the next two months the board no matter where they live or their per- “It’s one thing to remain elected and ing on ensuring financial stability for will review the scenarios and have staff sonal circumstances, will have the best have boundaries, but we have to be a number of years, the chair explaining discussions, refining the budget as they opportunity to get what they need,” she able to fulfil our role of what the peo- that since the new funding model was go. said. ple actually asked us to do; it’s to bring introduced in 2009, the division has The budget will be submitted to the With the budget announcement also their voice to education. So we’re com- seen decreases in funding. ministry in June, with ministry ap- came news that divisions are not being mitted to that.”
QEDUCATION Students bring 17043DS0 home gold at oratorical competition Bev Kowalchuk Submission
ongratulations to École White CCity School students Danae Nicholson and Cole McLean as well as Emerald Ridge Elementary School students Emma Snider and Jacob Zeigler who represented their schools at the Optimist Oratorical Club Competition in Regina on Mar. 25. The students provided insightful, well-presented speeches resulting in Nicholson and McLean earning gold medals and Snider and Zeigler The winners from EWCS and ERES from left to right: Danae Nicholson, earning silver medals. Emma Snider, Cole McLean and Jacob Earning gold resulted in the oppor- Zeigler. Photo provided by Wendy Ashton tunity for Nicholson and McLean to advance to the zone level competi- viduals as they exemplified strong tion. McLean was able to attend this public speaking skills and repre- competition on April 8 and earned a sented the White City/Emerald silver medal. Park area in a mature and skilled We are so proud of these indi- manner. 00064011 6 Th eSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, April 21, 2017
Q COUNCIL Pilot Butte council removes holding provisions on subdivision Discussions continue for Canada 150 celebrations Robyn Tocker Editor The other bylaw on the table was comes to the table. There will be the to remove the holding provisions in drawings of the actual units – how New Rock subdivision. Twenty-four they’re set up, the landscaping, all of he Town of Pilot Butte passed two lots will be available for the develop- that.” Tbylaws at the April 10 council er to use. Fifty lots remain. The bylaw went through three meeting. The first was to correct the “There may be some amendments readings and was passed. spelling of the street Thauberger. It to their current servicing agreements, Town decides to get WUQWATR had been spelt Thauburger in some but those will be a discussion we membership cases. all have together,” said Morissette. Last year, the Town of Pilot Butte’s Councillor Nathan Schmidt asked “There won’t be too much that has to previous council opted out of their who was paying to change the street be amended.” Wascana Upper Qu’Appelle Water- sign and Administrator Brandi Moris- Once the developer has designs for sheds Association Taking Responsi- sette said it would be the developer. what will go on the available lots, the bility (WUQWATR) membership. Council did all three readings and designs will be brought to council for This year, the new council decided passed the bylaw. approval. to opt back in and pay for a new mem- “They wanted bership. After seeing a presentation to know they by WUQWATR at SUMA’s (Saskatch- could have the ewan Urban Municipalities Associa- YAMAHA ALL MODELS ON SALE!! lots before they tion) convention, some of the new GENERATOR AND jumped way deep council members thought it would be PUMP SALE into purchasing a good idea. the property and Town sending administration *Up to 65% Councillor Jean Lowenberger pre- Off MSRP* spending mon- sented the Canada 150 committee’s to UMAAS ey,” said Moris- report to the Town of Pilot Butte’s The Urban Municipal Administra- Inverters Pumps sette. “There will council meeting April 10. Photo by tors Association of Saskatchewan be a new plan (UMAAS) is holding their 2017 con- 2000w $949 2” YP20 $299 00060814 Robyn Tocker 3” YP30 $469 of the proposed vention June 6 to 9. Pilot Butte coun- 3000w $1999 Phone: 306-789-8007 www.reedyamaha.com subdivision that cil agreed to send their Morissette and either Karen Byrd (financial officer/ assistant administrator) or Jeannie KIOTI, NX 5010 Devers (assistant administrator). Brownstone UTILITY TRACTOR )1 15 '8" 41&&% Canada 150 committee holds Professional Centre ):%3045"5*$ "$ meeting )&"5 w-0"%&3 1006 KEARNS Councillor Jean Lowenberger short and long term offices :&"3158"33"/5: tt rent or lease brought Pilot Butte’s Canada 150 com- mittee meeting report to council. The meeting was held April 3. One of the new items is preparing State-of-the-art security system $ the plant pots to go on the lampposts " !# 38,900 and telephone poles around town. 00060816 $"4) Funds for the flowers have been set 00060812 aside. SaskPower said they would only al- 2016 Yamaha Prices low one plant pot per telephone pole, WOLVERINE starting at but the town office is still in discus- $ sion with SaskPower. 10,499 The movie night that was discussed 4x4 with diff lock at a previous council meeting is still Fuel injected under works. The committee is work- Aggresive styling ing on securing a night for the event. Lowest price in Canada! Pilot Butte’s rink is unavailable be- cause the ice will be put on earlier. The foam party will not happen 00060813 due to the inability to rent a foam ma-
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TOP: Pilot Butte School’s pre-kinder- garten class visited the CTV news station just outside Regina on April 12. Students now have a new perspec- tive of the news – and weather. Photos by Robyn Tocker ABOVE: CTV News anchor Kahla Buchanan showed Daidrick Linklater how the green colour in his shirt dis- appears against the green screen.
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Q ARTS & CULTURE Young author donates money to Children’s Wish Foundation Robyn Tocker Editor would have to publish his book to get that right.” for that to happen, then asked if he All the money Ethan earns with would like to publish a book, Nieber- this book will be donated to the Chil- even-year-old Ethan Niebergall gall eagerly agreed. dren’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Sloves to write. He recently pub- “He loved that idea and we started “I wanted to donate the money lished his first book and is using the working on it,” said Ken, Ethan’s father. because I wanted to help kids,” said funds for a good cause. His book is called Mega Ninja and Ethan. Ethan attends second grade at Em- resembles Dog Man. Ethan and his father dropped cop- erald Ridge Elementary School and “It’s about a robot fighting bad ies of his book off at the Children’s loves to write “mini-books,” especial- guys,” Ethan said. Wish Foundation office April 13. ly ones full of adventures. To design it, Ethan and Ken used a Ethan received a goodie basket from “I like writing because there’s a lot program called StoryboardThat. This the organization and learned how of cool things to write about,” he said. program comes with characters and they help children. Ethan said the most difficult part backgrounds that a person uses to lay “They told him some of the most about writing is spelling the hard out their story. unique wishes that came through words. “We called them and we asked there. It was very neat,” said Ken. He wanted one of his books to them and we got permission to use Ethan already has plans to put out become a hardcover copy like his it,” Ken explained. “We helped him a sequel to Mega Ninja. favourite series Dog Man by Dav throughout the book to make sure The book is available online at Ethan Niebergall gave the Children’s Pilkey. everything was good. The formatting Amazon, Chapters and Barnes and Wish Foundation team the first copy When his parents told him he was a big thing. It was back and forth Noble. of his book Mega Ninja. Photo provided by Ken Niebergall
Q EDUCATION PVSD Arts Gala displays local art
Prairie Valley School Division’s Arts Gala displayed many different kinds of art on April 11. Greenall High School and Emerald Ridge Elementary School performed at the gala. Greenall also had visual art displayed. Pilot Butte School’s pre-kindergarten class had weather art for everyone to see. Photos provided by Darla Verity
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Q ENVIRONMENT Leko’s Conservation Corner Mount and retain permits Lindsay Leko Submission The best way to explain the process had not been shot. This cost is paid by trapped cougars or in cases where the would be to use this common scenario. the person interested in the bird and animal was killed by landowners pro- You are driving down the highway and is not refundable. If evidence is found tecting their livestock or property. Ap- have wanted to tackle the topic of find a dead mule deer that was obvi- that the bird had been shot, the bird is plications for mount and retain permits I wildlife mount and retain permits ously hit by a vehicle. The animal has automatically forfeited to the Crown. for cougars found or taken under other for quite some time. Mount and retain a nice set of antlers. You wish to retain Requesting permission to retain circumstances will be evaluated on a permits are issued for wildlife species the antlers for your own use. found dead wildlife is a common occur- case-by-case basis. that someone may wish to keep and The first step is to take photos of the rence and the ministry is supportive of Q: If I find a road-killed deer, can have mounted. Himself or herself or scene. Many of us have cell phones, so this legitimate use of wildlife. I take it home and feed it to my a taxidermist can prepare the mount. I suggest taking photos of the animal Q: Can a mount and retain permit dogs? Provincial wildlife species, legally Yes, provided you call your local con- taken under a licence, can be retained servation officer, who will then issue and mounted without the requirement you a permit to retain the deer carcass of separate permit. Examples of wild- for dog food. Please note you may be life species that may be retained and required to produce the animal for in- mounted without a special permit in- spection and any antlers may have to clude: upland game birds, waterfowl, be forfeited. fur bearers and big game species such There is no cost for this permit. as deer, moose, elk and bear. Q: Can I take a road-killed moose An animal or bird that was found or elk home for human consump- dead or accidentally killed does require tion? a separate permit to allow possession. The salvaging of meat from road- Ministry of Environment offices are killed animals for personal consump- often visited by people who, while tion is allowed under the regulations. walking their dog, came across a dead The seven-day reporting period and the deer with a nice set of antlers, or who permit requirement does apply in this found a road killed moose, or picked up situation. Persons are advised to ensure an owl lying on the side of the highway. the quality of the meat has not been In situations like these, the individual negatively affected due to the vehicle must contact the nearest Ministry of impact or improper cooling of the car- Environment office within seven days. cass. The individual must provide informa- For any additional questions, you tion regarding the species of wildlife, can contact the ministry’s Toll-Free In- where it was found and how it died. quiry Line at 1-800-567-4224. If the person wishes to retain the If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, animal, an inspection by a conserva- forestry or environmental violations, tion officer may be required. If the indi- please call your local Ministry of En- vidual is allowed to keep the wildlife, vironment office, Saskatchewan’s toll- a permit to possess the wildlife will be free Turn In Poachers line at 1-800- issued. In cases where the intention is 667-7561 or #5555 for Sasktel cellular to have the animal mounted by a taxi- subscribers, or report a violation online dermist, a mount and retain permit is at saskatchewan.ca/tip. required which carries a small fee. Lindsay Leko discusses mount and retain permits in his latest column. File Until next time, stay safe! There are wildlife species for which Photo permits will not be issued. They in- Editor’s note: Ministry of Environment clude endangered species such as; the showing the antlers and proof that a be issued for a bald or golden eagle? conservation officer Lindsey Leko has whooping crane, peregrine falcon and passing vehicle killed it. Make sure that Yes. This is a recent change in the past spent more than 25 years as a conser- black-tailed prairie dog to name a few. you record the date, time, location and year. As long as all the conditions have vation officer in Saskatchewan. For Permit requests for migratory birds the names of anyone with you when been met, a permit to retain an eagle many years, Officer Leko contributed a found dead and not taken under a you found it. may be issued. column to local papers on a variety of hunting licence must be directed to You can then remove the antlers Q: Can I get a mount and retain issues related to hunting, fishing, and the Canadian Wildlife Service in Sas- or the head, at which point you have permit for a cougar? other resource-related issues. If you katoon. It should be noted that rarely seven days to report that to your local Yes, a permit to mount and retain have questions, please contact lindsey. are mount and retain permits issued conservation officer. may be issued, but only for accidently- [email protected]. for migratory birds that were not taken As I mentioned earlier, our main con- under a licence. One exception may be cern is that we are confident that the for instances where the wildlife mount animal died of accidental means and will be on public display. was not taken in contravention of the Notice of Preparation What is the process, and why is a per- regulations. In cases where the cause mit required? of death is unknown or suspicious, the Our goal is to provide legitimate uses permit application may be denied. of Assessment Roll for dead wildlife found by the public, The next steps include presenting while at the same time protecting wild- the antlers to a conservation officer Town of Balgonie life from unlawful harvest, possession for inspection and the compilation of and trafficking. There are people out a Statutory Declaration in which you there who may illegally shoot a trophy will record the pertinent information. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of deer or kill an owl and then claim they If all is in order upon the payment of a Balgonie for the year of 2017 has been prepared and is open to found the animal and attempt to ob- nominal fee ($10, plus GST), you will be inspection in the office of the Assessor during normal business hours tain a permit. issued a permit authorizing the posses- from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, April The bottom line is that if you are in sion of the antlers for personal use only. possession of any protected species of This permit should be retained perma- 21 to June 20, 2017. wildlife in Saskatchewan you must ei- nently. A taxidermist will require the A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been ther have a licence for that species, or a permit number if you wish to have the passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. permit to possess it. This permit require- antlers mounted. ment does not extend to unprotected Sale of the antlers will not be al- Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is species such as raccoon, ground squir- lowed. The permit allows you to keep required to file his or her notice of appeal accompanied by a $50.00 rels or snowshoe hares. Section four of the said wildlife species for your own fee for each assessment being appealed, which will be returned if the the Saskatchewan Wildlife Regulations use only. Not to be sold, traded or bar- lists the unprotected species. tered in anyway. appeal is successful with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, c/o Legitimate use of the animal may If a person finds a dead hawk or owl Town of Balgonie, Box 310, Balgonie, SK S0G 0E0, by the 20th day of come in many forms ranging from and wishes to have the bird mounted, June, 2017. mounting the animal for personal or a similar process is required with a few educational use, retaining the carcass additional requirements. If the cause for dog food or trapping bait, or in some of death is undetermined after the in- Dated this 21st day of April, 2017. cases salvaging the meat for human spection, the conservation officer may Karen Craigie, Assessor. consumption. require an x-ray to confirm the bird 00064290 10 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, April 21, 2017 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, April 21, 2017 11
Q HOME & LIFESTYLE Take care of black knot in the fall and winter for best results
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lack knot is an ugly, disfiguring dis- Bease of some of the tree and shrub species in the plum and cherry genus (Prunus). Most susceptible are our na- tive chokecherry (including purple-leaf selections like Schubert chokecherry) and the European mayday (European bird cherry). Also affected are wild plums, and, to a much lesser degree (I’ve never noticed it), Amur, Nanking, Mon- golian, pin, sand and sour cherries; apri- cot; and ornamental flowering plum. The fungus Apiosporina morbosa causes the disease. It usually infects re- cent thin-barked growth (current or last season) or enters through wounds on older growth. It starts out in the first year as a two to six inch long, largish swell- ing or canker with cracked bark along a branch. In subsequent years, the canker develops further into a large, hard black mass (one of it’s common nicknames is sh*t-on-a-stick). Stems may continue to grow to the outside of the canker; but if the canker completely girdles the stem, further growth is limited and the stem eventually dies. The disease spreads by windblown spores produced by the ma- ture black cankers during wet periods in spring, particularly around blooming time. Eradicating black knot is impossible since we are surrounded by natural stands of highly susceptible and infect- ed wild chokecherry. The only practical treatment is regular monitoring and pruning. In the late fall and winter, when the leaves are off and the cankers are dor- mant and easy to spot, inspect suscep- tible trees and shrubs. Remove infected branches, making the cut at least six Photo by Robert L. Anderson inches below the knot. Use good prun- ing techniques and cut back to a branch junction or to the point where it meets It may seem like I’m painting a pic- canopies giving myself a crick in the your trees for one centimeter long light the trunk to avoid leaving stubs. ture of doom and gloom, but with a bit neck. On occasion, I would spot one or to dark brown, barrel-shaped tent cater- Dip your pruning tools in rubbing al- of care and maintenance, it is quite easy two cankers that I removed promptly. pillar egg masses. They completely en- cohol between cuts and after finishing to manage black knot. In my old yard, No more than a matter of 20 to 30 min- circle young branches, usually three to for the day to prevent spreading the dis- despite having a neighbour with a wild utes of effort. When I moved, I left the six inches from branch tips. To remove, ease. Destroy diseased wood by burning chokecherry shrub riddled with black new owners with two beautiful, 25-foot gently scrape them off, taking care not or burying it or send it to the landfill. knot, I planted two Midnight Schubert tall trees without any unsightly can- to damage the bark. Cankers can produce spores for several purple-leafed chokecherry trees. Every kers. This column is provided courtesy of months after being removed. November, I would look up into the Bonus: this is a great time to inspect all the White City Garden Club.
Q EDUCATION Student success at regional science fair
Sarah MacMillan WCS Contributor Courtney Affleck: A New Method Emma McGill: Which Disinfectants SPECIAL AWARDS of Soil Strengthening Work the Best Saskatchewan Science Center (IMAX Physical and Mathematical Sciences Life Intermediate Category: + complimentary family member- ere are the students who did Intermediate Category: Greenall High School ships) Project of judges’ choice: Han- Hwell at the Prairie Valley Re- Greenall High School Evan Burrell: How Long Can Bacte- nah McClellan: Do you “C” it? gional Science Fair April 4: Joshua Friesen, Christopher Fran- ria Survive on Metals? PRAIRIE VALLEY AWARDS Engineering Junior Category: cis: The Magnus effect Earth and Environmental Junior Cat- Top Junior Project ($50 award): Dom- École White City School Health Junior Category: egory: inic Dovell, Aiden Doig: Hand Crank Dominic Dovell, Aiden Doig: Hand Emerald Ridge Elementary School École White City School Phone Charger Crank Phone Charger Hannah McClellan: Do you “C” it? Ainsley Rozon: A Fishy Memory MAJOR AWARDS (MOVING ON TO Caleb Giambattista: Kelvin’s Elec- Life Junior Category: Earth and Environmental Interme- CANADA-WIDE SCIENCE FAIR) trostatic Generator Emerald Ridge Elementary School diate Category: Runner Up – Best in Fair (CWSF) Engineering Intermediate Category: Marika van den Berg: Who Hears Greenall High School Special Achievement Award to Greenall High School Best? Madison Reid: Solar Solutions runner up proceeding to CWSF: Connor Crook: Harvesting Energy Alyssa Paul: How Light Affects Cameron Sasyniuk: Wind Turbines: Connor Crook: Harvesting Energy from Radio Waves Cells A FAN-tastic Idea from Radio Waves 12 TheSTAR | Serving White City, Emerald Park, Pilot Butte, Balgonie & surrounding areas | Friday, April 21, 2017
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