October 2020 • Volume 13, Number 10 Candidates off and running in 2020 provincial election Nominations have closed for the 2020 Saskatchewan provincial election, and there are four candidates nomi- nated in the three southeast Saskatchewan ridings—Moo- somin, Melville-Saltcoats, and Cannington. Both the and the NDP have nomi- nated 61 candidates—one for each riding in the province. The Green Party has nominated candidates in 60 rid- ing—including the three local ridings—and the Progres- sive Conservatives have nominated candidates in 31 rid- ings—including Moosomin and Melville Saltcoats. 7KH%XͿDOR3DUW\KDVQRPLQDWHGFDQGLGDWHVDFURVV Saskatchewan, including Cannington. The Liberal Party has nominated only three candidates across the province, none in the three local ridings. )ROORZLQJDUHWKHÀQDOQRPLQDWLRQVIRUHDFKRIWKHWKUHH local constituencies:

Moosomin

Steven Bonk - Saskatchewan Party Ken Burton - NDP Marjorie Graham - Green Party Frank Serfas - Progressive Conservative Party

Steven Bonk won the 2016 election in the Moosomin ULGLQJZLWKSHUFHQWRIWKHYRWH7KH1'3ZDVLQVHF- ond place with 14.5 per cent of the vote. Polling site 338canada.com currently projects that Bonk ZLOOZLQLQ0RRVRPLQLQWKHHOHFWLRQZLWKSHU cent of the vote, with the NDP second and the Green Par- ty third.

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Warren Kaeding - Saskatchewan Party Bonnie Galenzoski - NDP Jack Powless - Green Party Steven Bonk was the first candidate to file his nomination papers at the Moosomin returning Trever Ratti - Progressive Conservative Party office for this election. Warren Kaeding won the 2016 election in Melville-Salt- Cannington The Saskatchewan Party won the 2016 election in the FRDWVZLWKSHUFHQWRIWKHYRWH7KH1'3ZDVVHFRQG Cannington riding with 84.4 per cent of the vote, and the with 21.8 per cent. NDP was second with 8.8 per cent of the vote. - Saskatchewan Party Polling site 338canada.com currently projects that Har- Polling site 338canada.com currently projects that Dianne Twietmeyer - NDP Kaeding will win in Melville-Saltcoats in the 2020 election rison will win with 84.4 per cent of the vote, the NDP will ZLWKSHUFHQWRIWKHYRWHZLWKWKH1'3VHFRQGDQG Jaina Forrest - Green Party EHVHFRQGDQGWKH%XͿDOR3DUW\ZLOOEHWKLUG the Progressive Conservative Party third. :HV6PLWK%X;DOR3DUW\ Voters go to the polls October 26. Saskatchewan has lowest unemployment rate, Manitoba second lowest Sask., Man. have lowest unemployment BY KEVIN WEEDMARK Manitoba just behind Saskatchewan with katchewan Chamber of Commerce, told ing, we applaud the fact that the trend is With much of the economy fully re- DQXQHPSOR\PHQWUDWHRISHUFHQWDQ the World-Spectator Friday. going in the right direction. opened following Covid-19 shutdowns, improvement on Manitoba’s 8.1 per cent “Many of our businesses are open and “We need to keep spending money. Saskatchewan has the lowest unemploy- unemployment rate in August. are bringing people back, and I think it’s That’s what drives jobs. As we see the fed- ment rate in Canada, followed by Mani- By contrast, the unemployment rate for a testament to the kind of work ethic and eral and provincial grant dollars change, toba with the second-lowest rate. September was 9.5 per cent for Ontario, business mentality we have in the prov- businesses need to see more earned rev- Statistics Canada released September SHUFHQWIRU1HZ%UXQVZLFNSHU ince that says ‘if we can get back to work enue, so we as consumers need to get out XQHPSOR\PHQW ÀJXUHV RQ )ULGD\ 2FWR- cent for Alberta,and 14.8 per cent for New- safely, let’s do it.’ there and spend. Let’s use this time to take ber 9. They show Saskatchewan with an foundland and Labrador. “There is still some consumer work to be on those projects, and get the economy unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent, an im- “These numbers are a sign that our done, to get people more comfortable out going, because the only way this is going SURYHPHQWRQ$XJXVW·VSHUFHQWZKLFK economy did not get hampered to the ex- and about to support our local businesses. to be sustainable is if businesses are see- was also the best in the country. tent that other jurisdictions did from Co- “The bottom line is this is good news. ing more earned revenue through the cash 6WDWV&DQ·VÀJXUHVUHOHDVHG)ULGD\VKRZ vid-19,” Steve McLellan, CEO of the Sas- While we feel for those who are not work- register, not government grants.”

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The World-Spectator spoke Moosomin with each candidate about economic growth and de- Ken Burton, NDP velopment with a focus Ken Burton, NDP candi- on how they can continue date for Moosomin, says to help bring businesses to the best way to continue to their constituency, the im- bring businesses to the area From left, Sask Party candidate Steven Bonk will be running for re-election in Moosomin, pact of Covid-19 on small is to work closely with the Daryl Harrison is running for the Sask Party in Cannington, Wes Smith is running for the Buffalo Party in local businesses, and the community leaders. Cannington, and Warren Kaeding of the Sask Party is running for re-election in Melville-Saltcoats. importance of keeping se- “We’re going to be an- niors in their home com- nouncing our platform facilities as well as travel to keep seniors in local to engage with the local We need to promote and munities. soon and it will certainly options to larger centres communities. communities to determine support them whenever cover the importance of where they may need med- “We also need to have what they’ve got and what we get the opportunity, Moosomin new local businesses,” said ical treatment. services that allow them to they’re looking for,” said whether it’s buying gas at Steven Bonk, %XUWRQ ´7KH ÀUVW WKLQJ “I’m a senior citizen at get to diagnostic services if Kaeding. “We need to en- the local convenient store we’ve got to do is identify 65 and often older people they have to go to the city,” courage them to get out or buying locally the best Sask Party what’s needed in the con- in the community need he said. “I drive an awful and have discussions with we can to support every- Moosomin’s Saskatch- stituency and you get that more services than the lot of people into the city industry and support them one in the community. ewan Party candidate, from working with your younger generation,” he IRUGLͿHUHQWWHVWVDQGWUHDW- however they may come “So often though, people Steven Bonk, says the best local people, councils, and said. “Health care in par- ments. I think STC buses to us with proposals and overlook the big box stores way to help attract busi- other people involved in ticular is huge. We have to would be a good solution ideas. “We might be able or the big chains and say, nesses to rural communi- the community. With them ensure that we have avail- to the problem. A lot of to do small local encour- ‘well that’s really not lo- ties in Saskatchewan is we can identify what is able health care to people people are unable to make agement or we may need cal.’ I’d really like to re- to make it easier on them needed.” who can’t travel easily out- the trips to the city alone to go to cabinet and deter- mind people that there’s with less government ob- With a possible second side of their community. because of age or condi- mine what we may need to local management, maybe struction. wave of Covid-19 coming, Otherwise they’re going to tions that won’t allow them do at that level to encour- local ownership if it’s a “This is something that Burton says small busi- be moving to bigger cen- to drive themselves.” age business to come to the franchise, there’s local peo- the Saskatchewan Party nesses need the federal tres like Regina or Bran- province overall.” ple behind each and every takes very seriously,” Bonk government to lean on to don. Centres where there Melville- Covid-19 has shone a business regardless of how said. “It’s something we push through potential are services, particularly Saltcoats- spotlight on the impor- big or small they are in the believe strongly in. By re- revenue loss. diagnostic services, that tance of supporting lo- community. I think they ducing taxes and regula- “We’re going to have one are available. We have to Warren Kaeding, cal business and Kaeding all need our support.” No tion, trying to reduce the (a second wave of Cov- have these types of servic- Sask Party hopes people understand matter the demographic, footprint of government, id-19), I don’t know if we’ll es available in local com- that all businesses in small Kaeding says, communi- have it in Saskatchewan, munities. That’s one of the Melville-Saltcoats Sas- communities need that lo- ties and government need and making it easier for katchewan Party candidate businesses to get ahead but we’ll feel the impact things we lack in this con- cal support going forward. to work together and fo- across the borders” he said. stituency. Over and over Warren Kaeding points to “It’s an interesting di- cus on providing the best and prosper, I think that’s communication with com- the best way that we can “Federal contributions and again this is an issue. lemma” he said. “How do environment for residents encouraging federal con- “We’re seeing our local munities as the biggest fac- we support our local busi- including services for se- attract new businesses and tor in attracting new busi- keep businesses sustain- tributions is our biggest hospitals close because we nesses? I would say we niors to be able to continue role here in Saskatchewan. don’t have access to lab ness to the area. need to continue to talk to live in their homes. able in our constituency.” “We need to continue With some local busi- They need to fund the technicians, X-ray techni- about our small businesses. Continued on page 7  nesses struggling through EI and extend the rental cians, and nurses. We have 10:1c the pandemic, Bonk thinks subsidies for local busi- to fund these services and one of the best ways to help nesses—they need federal ensure there are people them through these times PRQH\WRRͿVHWEXVLQHVVH·V available that are willing to is to step back and allow revenue loss.” move to the rural areas to them to focus on their busi- There’s been shortfalls do it. Right now we’re see- ness rather them have gov- in rural communities with LQJVLJQLÀFDQWSUREOHPVLQ ernment overstep. support for seniors, Bur- Broadview and Wolseley “The job of government ton said. He wants to see with the shortfalls around is to make sure that we more invested into home lab techs. That’s one thing have regulations in place care and hiring at medical that needs to be dealt with Wellness & Mobility Centre to protect the public,” he said. “But also not have onerous regulations where we’re actually impeding BIG LOU’S business or causing harm to business. That’s why I think the people of Sas- katchewan, particularly this area of Saskatchewan, LUMBER just want to be able to run their businesses and live their lives without undue government intrusion. 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BORDERLAND 1100 Park Avenue CO-OP MOOSOMIN Moosomin, SK HOME CENTRE 306-435-2642 October 2020 Plain and Valley 5 Auditor General finds Manitoba needs to do more to ensure safe water BY ROB PAUL “That compounded with the lack of auto- tor who has received appropriate training LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER mation and any kind of robust IT system to and understands the system and safety re- An investigation by Manitoba’s Audi- assist them in their monitoring is concern- quirements,” he said. tor General Tyson Shtykalo, found that the ing. The audit found the number of licensed province’s Department of Conservation and ´)LQDOO\RQHRIWKHPRUHFRQFHUQLQJÀQG- drinking water systems in Manitoba nearly Climate needs to be doing more to ensure ings is how far the department has fallen GRXEOHGRYHUÀYH\HDUVEXWWKHQXPEHURI the safety of drinking water in Manitoba. EDFN RQ RSHUDWRU FHUWLÀFDWLRQµ KH VDLG VWDͿDVVLJQHGWROLFHQVHDQGPRQLWRUWKHVH 7KH HQWLUHW\ RI WKH DXGLWRU JHQHUDO·V ÀQG- “Several systems are operating out there systems decreased. ings are in the report, Provincial Oversight ZLWKRXWDFHUWLÀHGRSHUDWRUµ It also found more work was required of Drinking Water Safety. Although there’s yet to be any issues to bring non-compliant water systems into The audit found the department’s pro- from the water systems operating without compliance with provincial regulations, the cesses for licensing and monitoring drink- licenses, Shtykalo says it increases risk to report says. ing water systems did not adequately ad- the consumers if water systems aren’t cor- “What’s required of the department is to dress safety risks. The audit also found the rectly following all regulations. license and monitor on an ongoing basis department had weak strategic planning “It’s hard to say for sure,” he said. “Risk these public and semi-public water sys- and performance measurement processes is always increased when the appropriate tems,” he said. for overseeing drinking water safety. controls and processes aren’t in place. “We did identify that there was an in- “The people and organizations that sup- ´7KH JDSV LGHQWLÀHG GXULQJ RXU DXGLW FUHDVHGQXPEHURIWKHVHLGHQWLÀHGV\VWHPV ply drinking water to Manitobans must en- show there’s an ongoing vigilance that’s DQGWKHLUVWD΀QJGLGJRGRZQEXWLW·VXS sure that water is safe to drink,” Shtykalo necessary to make sure that the water pro- to the department to handle that and that’s said. “While Manitoba has not had any vided to Manitobans is safe. I think our rec- where we think a strong strategic planning major outbreaks of waterborne diseases ommendations in the report will only help process is necessary. recently, the department needs to remain to improve the safety of drinking water and “That way the department operates in vigilant and do more to minimize the risk of ensure that the safety is maintained.” some areas on a more risk-based process problems in the future.” The audit consisted of checking every and implements some IT systems and auto- Shtykalo found that 20 per cent of known public and semi-public water system over- mated systems so they’re getting more bet- water systems in Manitoba didn’t have an seen by the department in Manitoba, which ter information quicker and they’re able to operating license. A licence outlines what PHDQVYDVWO\GLͿHUHQWVLWXDWLRQVIURPV\V- use that information to assist them in their a system operator must do to meet regu- tem to system, Shtykalo said. Manitoba’s Auditor General monitoring and following up on adverse latory requirements, including the water ´7KHÀUVWWKLQJWRSXWWKLQJVLQWRSHUVSHF- Tyson Shtykalo tests. quality standards they must meet and the tive, what we looked at was the water sys- ´7KHUH·VGLͿHUHQWWKLQJVWKHGHSDUWPHQW frequency of testing required. Most of these tems that are under the responsibility of the lic, it’s called a semi-public water system can do, but the responsibility lies with the unlicensed systems were testing drinking department,” he said. “When we talk about and would be covered under this.” department to ensure that they’re meeting water, but not at the expected frequency. water systems, we explain in our report, In recent years the department has been their mandate.” ´7KHUH ZHUH GHÀQLWHO\ VRPH FRQFHUQLQJ we’re looking for what are called public wa- identifying more water systems through- It’s the departments responsibility to en- ÀQGLQJV LQ RXU UHSRUWµ KH VDLG ´7KH IDFW ter systems and semi-public water systems. out the province which has, in part, led to sure these water systems are following reg- WKDWWKHUHZHUHZDWHUV\VWHPVLGHQWLÀHGEXW “This pretty much runs the gamut for the more unlicensed systems says Shtykalo. ulations, but Shtykalo doesn’t believe it’s not licensed—many hadn’t been for several water systems—from the city of Winnipeg’s “What happened was, several years ago the negligence and says with the recommenda- years—is concerning. The time it took for water system, which is enormous, to the department realized that there were a lot of tions from the audit the department will be systems to be licensed and the number of smaller semi-public water systems, which WKHVHXQLGHQWLÀHGVHPLSXEOLFV\VWHPVµKH able to get back on track and improve their expired licenses was certainly troubling. could just be a seasonal water system op- VDLG´7KH\SXWTXLWHDQHͿRUWLQWRLGHQWL- processes. “We looked at licensing, monitoring, and erating in a campground, to several smaller I\LQJWKHP2QFHWKH\ZHUHLGHQWLÀHGWKH\ “I think the reason that there are more wa- performance planning, and on the monitor- water systems in northern communities. were left with quite a backlog of systems WHUV\VWHPVEHLQJLGHQWLÀHGLVEHFDXVHWKH\ ing side we had several issues with their “Another example would be if you have that weren’t licensed. The thing about the were doing their job and making a large monitoring process and following up ad- a restaurant that’s hooked up to its own pri- licenses are that they’re operating licenses HͿRUW WR LGHQWLI\ WKHPµ KH VDLG ´7KHUH verse tests. vate well, because they’re serving the pub- and they set out the rules that the public are a few things that might complicate the system needs to be operating under—the process. For example, we put in our report types of testing, the frequency of testing, that some of these semi-public systems are the reporting requirements back to the de- rather unique. They may be a water system partment. in a hunting lodge far up north or a cottage “Without these operating licenses actu- water co-op that’s providing water that’s FOR SALE BY TENDER ally laying out all the testing requirements not even meant to be consumed. what we saw was a lot of them doing more ´7KH\ GRQ·W KDYH VSHFLÀF RSHUDWLQJ OL- Sealed, written tenders for the property described below will be received by: ad hoc sampling, but perhaps not with the censes for those unique types of systems. One of our recommendations is that the Meighen Haddad, LLP • P.O. Box 397, Melita Manitoba • R0M 1L0 frequency and type of testing necessary.” Shtykalo says an estimated half of known department put a priority in developing Attention: Karen Beauchamp water systems in the province did not have policy and regulations so that they can li- cense these. The department to their credit PROPERTY: DFHUWLÀHGRSHUDWRU “Although many of these systems were is working towards this and we’re hoping NW ¼ 27-2-29 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND Minerals AS SET FORTH IN DEED the recommendations we’re making will NO. 53516BO very small, it is important that all water systems, no matter the size, have an opera- help them expedite that process.” • Approximately 130 acres cultivated with potential to expand and 30 acres Continued on page 34  pasture • Dugout with spring fed water source • Fenced around the quarter and pasture separately fenced CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on the above or any other particulars or representations made by or on behalf of the Seller. 2. Tenders must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 21st, 2020. 3. Each tender must be accompanied by a $2,500.00 deposit cheque payable to Meighen Haddad LLP. Deposits accompanying unaccepted bids will be refunded. 4. Outgoing tenant has access to and use of grain bin situated on quarter until June 30, 2021.  3HUVRQ ZKRVH WHQGHU LV DFFHSWHG ZLOO EH DOORZHG DFFHVV WR GR IDOO ¿HOG preparation. 6. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale. 2. The closing date of the sale shall be December 1, 2020 on which date the 20103pr0 Vendors shall provide a registerable Transfer of title to the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall pay the balance of the accepted tender. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit or acceptable arrangements for payment have not been made, the deposit paid may be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 3. Possession is not authorized until December 1, 2020 and acceptable ar- rangements for full payments are made following acceptance of tender. 4. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any Transfer. 5. Land is in the Torren’s Title system. 6. Successful bidders will be responsible for real property taxes commencing January 1, 2021 For further information contact Gary Middleton at 204-634-2354

10:1c 6 Plain and Valley October 2020 Movie theatres returning with Covid-19 restrictions BY ROB PAUL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER As the summer weather fades and leaves change, there’s less fun to be had outside. With Covid-19 throw- ing a wrench in many people’s plans this year, the return of movie theatres provides a nice getaway option for a night. 0RYLHWKHDWUHVFDQRͿHUDIHZKRXUVWRHQMR\HQWHUWDLQ- ment and ease all the added stress of the last few months. Although theatres have to follow Covid-19 rules, the size of them allows for natural spacing and the emphasis has been put on cleaning protocols while still allowing for concessions to operate. Moosomin Community Theatre The Moosomin Community Theatre will be re-opening after Thanksgiving and in the meantime they’re prepar- LQJIRUWKHUHWXUQE\LPSOHPHQWLQJ&RYLGVSHFLÀFUH- strictions. ´:H·UHRSHQLQJDIWHU7KDQNVJLYLQJVRZH·UHMXVWZRUN- LQJRQWKH&RYLGVWXͿPRUHRUOHVVµVDLGFRPPLWWHH member Jason Sheppard. “Every second row is going to EHFORVHGRͿDQGGLͿHUHQWWKLQJVOLNHWKDWMXVWWRPDNH VXUHHYHU\ERG\NHHSVWKHLUVSDFHµ If anybody was worried that the Covid-19 restrictions would limit capacity at the theatre to a detrimental extent, Sheppard says not to fret. ´:HFDQKDYHPD[µKHVDLG´,W·VQRWJRLQJWREH like, ‘oh my gosh we can only have 20 people!?’ It’ really QRWWRREDG-XVWDIHZFKDQJHVEXWQRWPXFKµ Sheppard expects the re-opening to go well with ev- The Moosomin Community Theatre was set to open after Thanksgiving weekend with Covid-19 erybody understanding the new normal in 2020 with Co- restrictions in place. vid-19. “Pretty much 90 per cent of it is making sure people are MXVW KDYH WR PRQLWRU SHRSOH NHHSLQJ WKHLU GLVWDQFH DQG “We have put up signage to tell people what we would VSDFHGRXWDQGZH·UHRQWRSRIFOHDQLQJµKHVDLG´:H that the more touched areas are sanitized two or three OLNHWKHPWRGRµVKHVDLG´:HDVNWKHPWRSK\VLFDOO\GLV- times a night. WDQFHZH·YHURSHGRͿWKHOREE\VRWKHUH·VDURZIRUFRP- ´:HMXVWQHHGWREHDZDUHRIFRPPXQLW\WUDQVIHUVRLI LQJLQWRDGPLVVLRQDQGWKHQLIWKHUH·VMXVWWZRRIWKHP 10:1c somebody does have it and they come to town we’re do- and not a lot of people in the lobby we will serve them LQJHYHU\WKLQJZHFDQµ FRQFHVVLRQVHYHQWKRXJKLW·VURSHGRͿ As for concessions, people will be able to get anything “If there’s a group of people and other people are in WKH\ZRXOGRQDUHJXODUWKHDWUHQLJKWMXVWZLWKVRPHH[- the lobby then we ask the group to go upstairs and have tra spacing between the concessions and the customer. one person come down to the concession and place the NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT ´:H·UH VWLOO JRLQJ WR GR RXU QRUPDO FRQFHVVLRQVµ KH RUGHUIRUHYHU\RQH)RUWKHPRVWSDUWLW·VEHHQUXQQLQJ VDLG´:H·YHMXVWJRWWRSXWDWDEOHLQIURQWRIWKHFRQFHV- IDLUO\VPRRWKO\:HKDYHHYHU\VHFRQGURZURSHGRͿLQ OF POLL sions so we can keep that six-foot distance between peo- the middle of the theatre and every third row on the out- SOHRUGHULQJ:H·UHVWLOOJRLQJWRRͿHUSRSFRUQGULQNV VLGHVµ Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government DQGFKRFRODWHEDUVOLNHZHZRXOGLQDQRUPDOWLPHµ With the way the concessions are set up at the Mary- Election Act, 2015 for the offi ce of: With most people looking for something to do with Co- ÀHOG $XGLWRULXP WKHUH KDVQ·W EHHQ DQ\ SUREOHPV ZLWK vid-19 impacting regular recreation, Sheppard thinks the serving popcorn and drinks to movie goers. Board Member - South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 for theatre is a nice way to get people out to do something ´,W·VDOOEHHQJRRGµVKHVDLG´:HVHOOFDQQHGSRSDQG Subdivision Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 this fall. ERWWOHGZDWHUVRUHÀOOLQJLVQ·WDQLVVXHDQGZHGRQ·WUH- I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offi ce will take ´,W·V JRLQJ WR EH SUHWW\ PXFK QRUPDO MXVW ZLWK H[WUD ÀOOEDJVRISRSFRUQ7KDWKDVKHOSHGDQGEHFDXVHRIWKDW FOHDQLQJµKHVDLG´7KHWKLQJLVDURXQGKHUHWRRSHRSOH there hasn’t been issues with concessions. We did have to place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: are more relaxed and wanting to go out and do things PDNHWKHSRSFRUQVHDVRQLQJRͿOLPLWVµ Carol Flynn Subdivision 1 because there’s not many cases around here. Most people )LGHODN VD\V ZLWK HYHU\ERG\ XVHG WR IROORZLQJ &RY- James Vermeersch Subdivision 2 aren’t too worried and 99 per cent of people at the theatre id-19 rules in everyday life, people are respectful of the are local anyway. protocols at the theatre. Jim Henderson Subdivision 3 “The big thing is giving them something to do, people ´3HRSOHKDYHGHÀQLWHO\EHHQXQGHUVWDQGLQJµVKHVDLG Tami Scott Subdivision 4 keep asking when we’re opening. People were worried “They’re more aware and cautious. We do have hand san- Audrey Trombley Subdivision 5 because there’s not much for movies coming out, but itizer out and each night the theatre and lobby areas are Jennifer Wilkinson Subdivision 6 there really still is and we’re picking the ones that look cleaned with disinfectant on the counters and handrails, JRRGDQGSHRSOHZLOOHQMR\%ULQJLQPRYLHVDQGSHRSOH any highly touched areas. Dated at Weyburn, SK this 8th day of October, 2020. will come because they want something to do. The main “The seats are disinfected too. It’s a little bit more work Shelley Toth, Returning Offi cer thing is giving them the option with the weather getting with the cleaning, but it’s a good plan to keep it safe. We FROGHUWRRµ tried our best to make sure we’re meeting all the proto- cols. Maryfield Auditorium “We usually run with one community volunteer and 7KH 0DU\ÀHOG $XGLWRULXP UHRSHQHG RQ 6HSWHPEHU two committee members but presently we’re running 11 and things have been going well with some slight Co- ZLWKWKUHHFRPPLWWHHPHPEHUVSHUPRYLH:HMXVWGLGQ·W YLGDGMXVWPHQWVVD\VFRPPLWWHHPHPEHU/RUUDLQH)L- want people to feel they should be coming to volunteer if delak. 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I think it’s important we continue to encourage WRVRXWKHDVW6DVNDWFKHZDQEXWFHUWDLQO\WKHUH·VWRXULVP help keep them in their communities. communities to provide services to keep our older adults DQGRWKHUDYHQXHVDVZHOO%XWDJULFXOWXUHDQGRLOZLOOEH “For younger people, keeping them in small commu- engaged and make sure they’re appreciated for their par- our mainstay here for years to come and that’s what at- nities means having jobs for them. It means getting our ticipation, work, and abilities they have and make sure tracts people.” UHVRXUFHVWRPDUNHWEHLQJFRPSHWLWLYHLQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ we’ve got environments that are welcoming to older With guidelines in place for small businesses to safely A lot of our young people move out of the province to get adults as well as for young people. operate during the pandemic, Harrison thinks as long as jobs, but we want to encourage them to stay here. “There’s municipal elections coming up and I would the rules are followed businesses will be able to stay open. “We need to be proud of what we do. We have one of say that’s going to be the challenge that they have in front “I think as long as the public health guidelines are fol- the cleanest and best environmental records on the plan- of them. How do we make our communities welcoming lowed, our businesses can remain opened and can contin- et. To think that we can’t have our clean coal plants in for everyone? From people that are within the province, ue to adapt,” he said. “If they’re a retail business they’ve Estevan running and take advantage of the carbon cap- from within the country, and outside the country. How developed ways to conduct their sales and deal with their WXUHV\VWHPWKDWZHDUHVRSURXGRILQ6DVNDWFKHZDQDQG do we make our communities welcoming and create an customers in safe ways within the public health guide- to think we can’t also integrate individual investment in environment that they can succeed in and raise a family lines. products like solar with net metering, which we used to ZLWKFRQÀGHQFHLQHDFKRIRXUFRPPXQLWLHV"6XSSRUWLV “We certainly don’t want to shut them down, they’ve have. We had some new companies getting into solar and the focus.” got to be able to survive through this. GRLQJZHOODQGHPSOR\LQJ\RXQJSHRSOH,ÀUPO\EHOLHYH DQG6FRWW0RHDQQRXQFHGWRGD\DSHUFHQWVDYLQJVRQ these sectors can work hand-in-hand to be successful.” Melville-Saltcoats \RXU6DVN3RZHUELOO7KDWZLOOREYLRXVO\KHOSIDPLOLHVRXW Bonnie Galenzoski, NDP month-to-month.” Cannington 7KH PRVW LPSRUWDQW IDFWRU LQ NHHSLQJ VHQLRU FLWL]HQV Dianne Twietmeyer, NDP 1'3FDQGLGDWHLQ0HOYLOOH6DOWFRDWV%RQQLH*DOHQ]R- in their homes and around their family is ensuring rural ski, thinks focussing on programs that assist businesses is communities have consistent access to home care, says &DQQLQJWRQ1'3FDQGLGDWH'LDQQH7ZLHWPH\HUVD\VWKH the best way to help bring them to small communities in Harrison. “Home care is a big part of allowing seniors to best way to bring business to her riding is to keep projects 6DVNDWFKHZDQ´7KH1'3·VSODQLVWREULQJEDFNVWDUWXS remain in their own homes and ensuring they’re receiv- provincial. How does she think economic development can ORDQVIRUVPDOOEXVLQHVVHVµ*DOHQ]RVNLVDLG´7KDW·VRQH LQJWKHFDUHWKH\QHHGµKHVDLG´%HLQJDEOHWRKDYHWKDW be promoted in the area? “I can’t speak to that,” Twietmey- of the things we’re looking at. Also, just investing more independence to live in the home they grew up in and er said. “I’d have to consult and other people in people, investing in home care to train more people for raised their family in is important. That’s certainly a driv- for what they might be thinking for this riding. I know KRPHFDUHWRRͿHUPRUHVHUYLFHVWRDOORZIRUPRUHSHRSOH ing force behind the importance of home care and hav- that they really would like to make sure that infrastructure to live in rural communities, and just trying to get busi- ing them come in to be taken care of while having family SURMHFWVJRWR6DVNDWFKHZDQFRPSDQLHV7KDWZRXOGSURE- ness back to small communities.” close by to help out.” ably be the biggest thing and also the climate plan, which Home care is the best way to help keep senior residents is to have new and previous actors in the energy industry LQ WKHLU FRPPXQLWLHV VD\V *DOHQ]RVNL DQG VKH EHOLHYHV Cannington develop new clean energy, especially with an emphasis on the province must invest more into it. the search for geothermal energy that provides sustainable “My father is in a home, so that’s one of the things that Wes Smith, Buffalo Party clean energy for the province.” really is important to me,” she said. “We’re looking at in- &DQQLQJWRQ%XͿDOR3DUW\FDQGLGDWH:HV6PLWKEHOLHYHV Twietmeyer thinks the best way to help senior residents vesting more in home care to keep people at home longer. less regulation and lower taxes are the path to economic is to invest in better home care options. Even in our care facilities we’re looking at creating higher JURZWKLQUXUDO6DVNDWFKHZDQ “This is something that came from Ryan Meili recently, standards to make sure that our seniors are being looked “We’re looking at the long-term future of our province he talked about more support for home care in helping se- DIWHU%XWQRWRQO\GRHVLQYHVWLQJLQKRPHFDUHKHOSVH- and what jobs and industries we can bring to our rural QLRUFLWL]HQVVWD\KRPHµ niors stay home longer, it can also keep them close to fam- economy to keep our rural communities viable. There “These community living places where seniors can live ily which is so important as we age.” needs to be more encouragement for small businesses to with other seniors without being in long-term care homes. EHDEOHWRVWDUWXSDQGÁRXULVKZLWKRXWJRYHUQPHQWLQWHU- Most small communities lift up seniors that way, but hav- vention and red tape,” he says. ing that commitment to having home care for seniors to Cannington ´6LPSOHUWD[ODZVZRXOGJRDORQJZD\WRHQFRXUDJ- stay home is a wonderful idea.” Daryl Harrison, Sask Party ing businesses. Just let people go out and do the work without having the government there for every step of the )ROORZ WKH :RUOG6SHFWDWRUHDFK ZHHN RU ZZZZRUOG Oil and agriculture are the heart of rural communities way, which might slow them down or hold them back or VSHFWDWRUFRPWRNHHSXSRQ6DVNDWFKHZDQHOHFWLRQQHZV VD\V WKH 6DVNDWFKHZDQ 3DUW\·V &DQQLQJWRQ FDQGLGDWH discourage them.” 6DVNDWFKHZDQYRWHUVZLOOJRWRWKHSROOVRQ0RQGD\2F- Daryl Harrison, and he thinks promoting those industries He believes it’s important to keep younger people and tober 26.

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BY ROB PAUL agriculture industry that need to be addressed over the LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER QH[WIHZ\HDUVWRFRQWLQXHWKHJURZWKRI6DVNDWFKHZDQ With the provincial election coming up, the Agricul- “We certainly lobby year round on these kind of top- tural Producers Association of Saskatchewan have re- ics and quality ideas,” Lewis said. “Provincial policies leased their election priorities for the agricultural sector. GR DͿHFW DJULFXOWXUH DQG DJULFXOWXUH LV WKH KXJH HFR- The set of proposals are designed to get candidates from nomic driver in the province so there’s no better time all political parties to implement ways to best support than an election cycle to talk about these policies. For the agricultural sector into their platforms. instance, some of the ones we put out, like business risk “Agriculture has ended up being a major driver of the management review programming, has been under re- economy during Covid-19,” said APAS President Todd view by the federal and provincial government for the Lewis. “While many other sectors have slowed, agricul- last three or four years. They’ve been reviewing the dif- ture has actually performed better. But farmers can’t be ferent parts of business risk management, be it AgriSta- the backbone of the economy without the right govern- bility or AgriInvest or crop insurance. ment policy.” “It’s all very important to Saskatchewan producers on The proposals put together by APAS cover what they both the livestock and the grain side. I think going for- see as the most impactful issues plaguing modern pro- ZDUGLQWKHQH[WPDQGDWHWKHUHZLOOEHDQRWKHUÀYH\HDU ducers in major areas like infrastructure, environmental program put together between the federal government stewardship, resource development on farmland, busi- and province. ness risk management, and changing demographics. ´,EHOLHYHLWFRPHVXSLQVRLW·OOEHLQWKHQH[W “We’re focussing on some big issues,” Lewis said. government’s mandate to renegotiate the program go- “Improving rural infrastructure like internet, cell ser- ing forward. It’s important to talk about it now and vice, and natural gas is urgent, as is committing to pub- hopefully get into the new parties platforms how they OLFUHVHDUFKDQGÀ[LQJEXVLQHVVULVNPDQDJHPHQWSUR- see these programs and what improvements are needed. grams so they actually work for farmers. These are just a “Another important topic is the infrastructure avail- few of the major challenges to agriculture that we need ability, be it internet or cell service or even natural gas all the candidates to acknowledge.” or three phase power,” he said. “We need that to grow APAS gas sent their list of proposals to every regis- our industry here in the province. With the internet and tered political party in Saskatchewan and will be track- cell phone availability it’s become more important with ing their responses. APAS President Todd Lewis Covid-19 because there’s so much business learning go- “Our hope is to see these recommendations represent- hopes each provincial parties platform ing on and people working from home. It’s really shone ed in party platforms,” Lewis said. a light on how poor the service is in many parts of the addresses APAS’ priorities. province and it’s important we talk about what parties APAS election priorities ZRXOG EULQJ IRUZDUG ZLWK WKH QH[W JRYHUQPHQW RYHU Investment in science and infrastructure to grow the ERQVHTXHVWUDWLRQHͿRUWVE\DQGLPSURYLQJ WKHQH[WIHZ\HDUVWRLPSURYHWKHVHUYLFH economy: Farm Stewardship and Environmental Farm Plan “We’re going to need to see some concrete ideas come • Close the digital divide between urban and rural programs to recognize and enhance the value of forward on how we’re going to see the service im- Saskatchewan by ensuring that all the rural resi- environmental practices on farms. SURYHG7KDW·VDQRWKHUH[DPSOHRIDSROLF\WKDWUHDOO\ GHQWV KDYH DFFHVV WR DͿRUGDEOH VHFXUH UHOLDEOH • Increase investment in water management initia- DͿHFWVSURGXFHUVSURYLQFHZLGHµ and high-capacity internet and cellphone service. 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I think on a lot of these issues • Ensure Saskatchewan builds on the success of drought risk. we have seen progress, with cell service for instance we APAS’ public model for agricultural research by Resource development on farmland: have new towers being built by SaskTel and things like continuing to commit public dollars to fund plant • Strengthen landowner protections by conduct- WKDW7KDW·VDQH[DPSOHRIFRQWLQXHGLPSURYHPHQWVDQG EUHHGLQJ FURS GHYHORSPHQW H[WHQVLRQ LQLWLD- ing a thorough review of the Saskatchewan Sur- we just need to continue pushing for accelerated im- tives, and other R&D activities that grow the sec- face Rights legislation and the role of the Surface provements. WRUDQGHQKDQFHSURÀWDELOLW\RISURGXFHUV Rights Arbitration Board to identify and address ´:HDUHIDLUO\FRQÀGHQWWKDWWKHJRYHUQPHQWDQGSRO- Improving risk sharing: gaps. iticians are aware of these issues and it’s just important • Improve AgriStability for the remainder of the • Develop well clean-up and reclamation pro- now that it’s brought to the forefront. Even on the tele- FXUUHQW IHGHUDOSURYLQFLDO DJUHHPHQW H[SLUHV gramme that encourage responsible development communication side, the federal government has pro-   E\ PDNLQJ HQUROPHQW ÁH[LEOH HQKDQFLQJ by ensuring that successful applicants’ municipal grams and anything we can do to see the province and coverage levels, and eliminating the Reference WD[HVDQGODQGRZQHUOHDVHDJUHHPHQWVDUHLQJRRG federal government working together on this problem is Margin Limit. standing as a precondition of grant approval. DQH[DPSOHZH·GOLNHWRVHHRIJRRGFRRSHUDWLRQRQERWK • Make plans to to replace or supplement AgriSta- Growing opportunities: levels of government.” bility after the current federal-provincial agree- • Apply beginning farmer “lens” to all agricultural Continued on page 15  PHQWH[SLUHVLQE\VHWWLQJDVLGHPRQH\DQG policy decisions, particularly with respect to busi- making a real plan to develop new margin protec- ness risk management programs and recommen- tion and insurance tools. GDWLRQVIRUWKHQH[WSROLF\IUDPHZRUN • Modernize crop insurance through changes to • Work with APAS and other farm organizations to yield coverage calculations and premium-setting LPSURYHSURYLQFLDODQGIHGHUDOWD[LQFHQWLYHVWR methodologies. help beginning farmers access land and farming • Work with the federal government to enhance the opportunities. Western Livestock Price Insurance Program by • Develop training programs and support to en- permanently sharing the cost of premiums with courage the development of the agricultural la- SURGXFHUV DQG H[SDQGLQJ LQVXUDQFH RSWLRQV WR bour force. other livestock sectors. • Enhance vital health and education services in ru- Stewardship and the environment: ral Saskatchewan. • Recognize environmental goods and services and OHYHUDJH DJULFXOWXUH·V FRQWULEXWLRQV WR WKH ÀJKW APAS President Todd Lewis DJDLQVWFOLPDWHFKDQJHE\ÀQDOL]LQJD´0DGHLQ With the upcoming provincial election, APAS Presi- 6DVNDWFKHZDQµ FDUERQ FUHGLWRͿVHW IUDPHZRUN dent Todd Lewis thought this would be the perfect time Licensed Plumbers & Gas Fitters that rewards Saskatchewan producers for car- to shine a spotlight on some of the top priorities in the Heating & Air Conditioning 204-748-1788171-7th Ave. N. – Virden, MB To contact Plain & Valley call 306-435-2445 [email protected]

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BY DONNA BEUTLER When it comes to sheep, Tim and Jen Hanlin of the Whitewood area have been in the business for the past 13 years. ´:H ERXJKW RXU ÀUVW  ewes 13 years go,” Jen said. ´2XU ÁRFN QXPEHUV KDYH gone up and down over the years,” she added, say- ing that they have had as PDQ\DVEXWSUHVHQWO\ KDYH The Hanlins are busy ERWK RQ DQG RͿ WKH IDUP and raising four children, Tristan 19, Sam 14, Sydney 12 and Delaney 10. Both Jen DQG7LPZRUNRͿWKHIDUP as well with Jen working part time for PIC as well as running a professional photography business. 7LP ZRUNV LQ WKH RLOÀHOG and also runs his own far- Delaney Hanlin (10) packs wool into wool bags during a busy sheep rier business. The Hanlin shearing day at the Hanlin farm near Whitewood. family also raise livestock guardian dogs. Jen said their planned “for everything.” Sue gath- “We average about 1.6 large livestock like cattle). shearing day earlier this ers and sorts in the pens lambs per ewe by weaning This was especially impor- year didn’t materialize and makes the Hanlins’ time,” Jen explained of the tant to the Hanlins when until August but with the lives so much easier. sheep. “They can be very their children were young- whole family working to- The night before shear- productive and can wean er. gether, along with sheep ing, the Hanlins are busy more than a ewe’s own It is important to shear VKHDUHU &OLͿ 0HWKHUDO setting up for the next day. body weight in lambs.” In the sheep because with- the job got done and Jen, 7KH HZHV DUH SXOOHG RͿ comparison to cattle, they out the regular shearing Cliff Metheral shears sheep at the Tim and a professional photogra- pasture so their tummies can run about six ewes to of their wool from their pher, was able to have her are empty for shearing day. one cow. bodies, a sheep’s ability to Jen Hanlin farm on an August 2020 sheep camera on hand to get a Shearing day happens Jen says one of the things regulate their body tem- shearing day. Jen and Tim are assisted by their few pictures of the crew on once a year at the Han- she likes about raising peratures is impeded. children as well as Cliff during the annual event. hand, including Sue, the lin farm and the wool is sheep and working with As for the downside dog. VKLSSHG RͿ 7KH FRVW RI sheep is that she doesn’t to sheep-raising, Jen lists shearing is covered by have to worry about the predators and fencing as The Hanlins are very de- this year, the Hanlins will lambing season and next what they get when they kids getting hurt when the top challenges. pendent upon their Collie gear up for next year’s year’s shearing day! who is used, as Jen says, sell their wool. helping (as compared to With shearing done for Grain growers say ag concerns not addressed in Throne Speech Following the Septem- dressed by the federal gov- quire immediate attention, ber 23 Speech from the ernment. in the hopes that this mes- Throne, the Grain Grow- Earlier that week, the VDJLQJ ZRXOG EH UHÁHFWHG ers of Canada (GGC) said Grain Growers launched in the throne speech. they are disappointed that its own Speech from the These areas included: many of the pressing needs Combine, outlining six Business Risk Management for Canada’s agriculture priority areas for Canada’s programs; agricultural sci- industry were left unad- agriculture sector that re- ence and innovation; crop health; trade access; carbon tax exemptions; and cellu- Yorkton Auction Centre lar service and connectivity Planning on selling in rural areas. some Equipment or “Our goal with the having a Farm Auction? Speech from the Combine Need an appraisal on assets? was to provide the gov- ernment with clear and Give our Sales Manager a call today! VSHFLÀFGLUHFWLYHVIRUZKDW Trenth Guenther: 306-621-4739 our industry needs right now to drive an economic UHFRYHU\ DQG EHQHÀW DOO Canadians,” Nielsen ex- 20103aa3 plained.

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Everyone wishes they could know what farmland values will do in the future. The annual FCC Farmland Values 5HSRUW WUDFNV DQG KLJKOLJKWV DYHUDJH changes in cultivated farmland values— regionally, provincially and nationally. Using a system based on benchmark farm properties across the country, it provides important information to help producers manage risk and make in- formed business decisions. Over the past decade, the biggest in- creases in the national value of farmland came in 2011 to 2014, at over 14% in each of those years. In 2013, the increase was more than 22%. Since 2015, national increases have been more modest with 2019 pegged at 5.2%. However, the FCC Farmland Val- XHV5HSRUWUHFRUGHGDJUHDWGHDORIYDUL- ability across the country. While Alberta had a 3.3% increase in 2019, Prince Ed- ward Island’s farmland prices increased by 22.6%. PHQWV DUH PRUH DͿRUGDEOH DOORZLQJ acre. The rent provides an annual return expensive in relation to the income it The variation in prices within a spe- buyers to pay a higher land price as long of 3.3% before the payment of property generates, a price-to-revenue ratio is FLÀFUHJLRQFDQEHKXJH)RULQVWDQFHLQ as they have the down payment and can taxes. often used. Analysts take the average B.C.’s Okanagan region, 2019 farmland demonstrate repayment ability. Now consider land with a value of farmland price per acre in a region and prices ranged from a low of $9,500 to a Low interest rates also make land an $10,000 an acre with a cash rent of $200. divide that by the average expected re- high of $163,800 an acre. The value range appealing investment compared to in- That’s an annual return of just 2% before ceipts per acre. represents 90% of the sales in each region vestment bonds or GICs (Guaranteed property taxes. To calculate the expected receipts, a and excludes the top and bottom 5%. ,QYHVWPHQW&HUWLÀFDWHV  For an investor, the annual return is standard crop rotation is assumed, and Price variation within a region comes more attractive on the lower-priced land the average crop prices and average ex- IURPGLͿHUHQWXVHRSWLRQVDQGVXLWDELO- Outside investor influence in this example. Of course, an investor pected yields are used. ity, parcel size, quality and location. The 1RQIDUPHU LQYHVWRUV LQÁXHQFH ODQG would also consider which property has There’s no “ideal” value for the ratio )&&UHSRUWKLJKOLJKWVWKHIDFWRUVDͿHFW- prices, particularly in scenarios where WKH PRVW VLJQLÀFDQW RSSRUWXQLW\ WR LQ- as the mix of crops, the region and the ing prices in each region. they anticipate a strong return on in- crease in value. RXWORRNIRUFURSUHYHQXHVDOOLQÁXHQFH vestment. However, in most land mar- The bottom line is that land prices, According to FCC analysis, the price-to- Supply and demand kets, the main factor is competition from cash rents and farm revenue will tend to revenue ratio has been rising since 2014 Land values follow the laws of sup- farmers looking to expand their opera- move together over time. But there are and is now above its historical average. ply and demand. A shortage of avail- tions. periods when one of these variables may 7KDW PHDQV DͿRUGDELOLW\ KDV EHHQ GH- able land in a region (low supply) and :KHQ LQYHVWRUV RZQ D VLJQLÀFDQW not match the pattern of the other two. clining relative to farm income, and that many farmers interested in buying land amount of land in a region, they can im- Market adjustments can take time, and land is expensive from a historical stand- (high demand) are factors contributing pact the land rental market. Local pro- past relationships in these variables can point. But this is not necessarily indica- to higher prices. ducers usually end up farming the land evolve based on the outlook of the farm tive of future land price declines. The Since farmland prices in almost all even though they don’t own it. economy. higher ratio can be sustainable if buy- regions of the country have steadily in- ers and sellers believe in stronger future creased for many years, there is some- Relationship between prices, The productive value of land growth in farm revenues, continued low times an assumption that land prices rental rates and farm income You’ll sometimes hear someone pro- interest rates, etc. will never decline. However, land prices Land prices and cash rents for land claim, “That land is so expensive that it fell in many regions from the early 1980s DUHERWKLQÁXHQFHGE\WKHIDUPUHYHQXH will never pay for itself.” The net farm Making land purchase decisions to the early 1990s due to low farm gate generated from that land. However, pric- revenue you can derive from a parcel of While passion is commendable, it’s returns and record-high interest rates. es and cash rents can sometimes move in land may not make the mortgage pay- unwise to let emotion govern farmland opposite directions, and the relationship PHQW RQ LWV RZQ 5HYHQXH IURP RWKHU purchase decisions. Interest rates EHWZHHQWKHWZRFDQEHYHU\GLͿHUHQWLQ ODQGRURͿIDUPUHYHQXHFDQEHUHTXLUHG ,I \RX·UH D ÀHOG FURS SURGXFHU \RX Interest rates have hovered near re- GLͿHUHQWUHJLRQV WRDͿRUGWKDWQHZSDUFHORIODQG QHHGDFFHVVWRÀHOGVDQG\RXFDQHLWKHU cord lows since 2010. Low interest rates Consider land that’s selling for $3,000 Does that make buying land a bad rent the land or own it. Most producers favour increased farmland values. an acre and is cash renting for $100 an deal? There are two revenue consider- have a combination of both. With low interest rates, mortgage pay- ations with land – the revenue from what Farmland has always appeared too ex- you produce on the land and the wealth pensive, but waiting for prices to drop generation if the value of land continues has been an unsuccessful strategy for to appreciate. many decades. As a farmer, you can be cash poor Farmland often carries an emotional ZKLOHEHLQJDVVHWULFK5HYHQXHDQGFDVK attachment, particularly if it’s land that ÁRZ FDQ EH D VWUXJJOH ZKLOH \RXU QHW has been in the family for many years. worth continues to increase courtesy of While passion is commendable, it’s un- 6XWWRQ+DUULVRQ 5HDOW\ the land you own. wise to let emotion govern farmland $1,1'(3(1'(170(0%(5%52.(5 GPSTBMF DBOCFTPMETFQBSBUFMZ purchase decisions. Be clear on your PSBTQBDLBHFEFBM short and long-term goals and objectives When is farmland overpriced? and crunch the numbers for a detailed 848 .&-*5" .# 848 .&-*5" .# To determine if land is becoming more ÀQDQFLDODQDO\VLV

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DR. Robert Kitchen MP Souris-Moose Mountain 1-866-249-4697 www.drrobertkitchen.ca October 2020 Plain and Valley 15 APAS releases election priorities Continued from page 9 farm. Our livestock industry certainly needs to see young very well in the recovery phase and agriculture can help One of the main priorities for the agriculture industry people come in and be interested in raising cattle and con- lead that recovery.” is ensuring young farmers continue on as producers and tinuing to maintain the cow herd. The key reason APAS released their election priories Lewis says meeting APAS’s priorities will help keep the “I think those are more examples that if we have good was to continue the conversation on these issues in agri- industry growing and help it diversify with more demo- policy and good economic activity we’ll be able to attract culture and push for the provincial government to make graphics. young people,” he said. “The best way to attract young changes to help Saskatchewan’s biggest industry. “I think it’s a big picture topic (keeping young farm- people is to have a strong and vibrant industry and gov- “We’re looking at if some of these quality ideas get ers in the agriculture industry),” he said. “Even tying it ernment policy certainly impact that.” put into provincial platforms for all the parties,” he said. back to internet service. The way things are evolving now APAS’ priorities tie into one another and compliment “We’re just hoping we’ll end up with a good robust dis- it’s no longer a luxury to have good service, it’s a neces- each other, said Lewis, and by addressing them it will cussion about these policies during the election time. Pro- sity. We end up with young producers with young fami- help Saskatchewan move forward economically after Co- GXFHUVORRNIRUZDUGWRVHHLQJWKHUHSOLHVIURPWKHGLͿHU- lies having to consider where they’re going to live in this vid-19. ent parties and hopefully we see some results with these province. There’s parts of rural Saskatchewan where it’s “A strong and health industry is the best way to attract ideas working their way into party platforms. That’s why YHU\GL΀FXOWLI\RXKDYHVFKRRODJHGFKLOGUHQWKDWKDYH investment and people,” he said. “That’s why it’s so im- we put this out before the writ, this is when platforms and no access to the internet. portant to address these policies during an election and strategies are being put together. ´,W·VSUHWW\GL΀FXOWWRKDYH\RXUNLGVLQVFKRROZLWKRXW speak about agriculture. That’s why we put these policy “It was important to get these ideas out on the table internet anymore. Even at the university level we’ve seen ideas out there and see where all the parties sit so we can now so politicians can have a look at it as they’re cam- examples where students can’t take their distance learn- have a conversation about it during the election. paigning. ing on the farm and have to move to a larger centre so “As I said, agriculture is a big part of the economy in ´,W·VFHUWDLQO\JRLQJWREHDGLͿHUHQWHOHFWLRQZLWKWKH they have internet availability. this province and a real major driver. Saskatchewan is po- way the Covid-19 restrictions impact it, but we’re looking “It’s a big picture problem trying to keep producers sitioned well as we come out of Covid-19 and continue forward to the discussion of these topics as the election interested in continuing on the farm or taking over the with the recovery of the province. Our province can do plays out.” Grain growers say ag concerns not addressed in Throne Speech Continued from page 12 Unfortunately, the Grain Growers said this sentiment provincial agriculture ministers to ensure that Canada’s “We are disappointed that so little attention was paid to KDVQRWEHHQUHÁHFWHGLQWKHUHFHQWFRQYHUVDWLRQVWKDWWKH agriculture industry remains top of mind, Nielsen added. addressing the challenges facing our sector.” group has had with the government. “Although we are disappointed today, we will continue During the Speech from the Throne, it was stated that, ´)URPFRQVXOWDWLRQVRQFDUERQRͿVHWSURWRFROVWRWKH to do what we always do—advocate for Canadian farm- “[the] Government will recognize farmers, foresters, and criteria for the proposed Clean Fuel Standard, we have ers.” UDQFKHUVDVNH\SDUWQHUVLQÀJKWDJDLQVWFOLPDWHFKDQJH not felt that our perspective has been acknowledged,” One bright spot was the indication by Prime Minister VXSSRUWLQJ HͿRUWV WR UHGXFH HPLVVLRQV DQG EXLOG UHVLO- said Nielsen. Justin Trudeau that ‘improving rural connectivity’ will be a ience.” “We hope that today’s message sets a new tone going priority for this session of parliament. GGC said it is pleased with this statement as the organi- forward as we are more than willing to step up and play a “COVID-19 has highlighted more than ever how criti- zation has consistently shared with the government that role in addressing climate change.” cally rural areas need improved cellular wireless, internet farmers wish to be part of the solution. Going forward, GGC will work closely with federal and connectivity, and broadband access,” Nielsen said. “The cutting-edge tools available in today’s agriculture world, which help us reduce inputs and produce more crops on less land, are only as good as the connection they FOR SALE Doug’s have.” SMALL SQUARE WHEAT STRAW BALES Mobile Service Ltd. 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CETA, Throne, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) released which holds much promise for agri-food exporters, con- their own “Speech from the Combine,” a video asking for our daily lives and sustainability to our econ- tinues to fall short. We need you, our legislators, to stand government support for Canada’s grain industry in order omy, a privilege we have long enjoyed and up for free trade and ensure proper implementation of our to drive the post pandemic recovery. existing free trade agreements, our bottom line depends ,QDVHYHQPLQXWHYLGHRIURP**&&KDLU-HͿ1LHOVHQ³ come to expect in this wonderful country. The on it. We are asking that you provide adequate funding ZKRPDGHWKHVSHHFKIURPKLVIDUPLQ2OGV$OEHUWD³WKH agriculture sector is ready to help you do this, ZLWKLQ*OREDO$ͿDLUV&DQDGDWRHQVXUHWKDWWUDGHDJUHH- Speech from the Combine outlines six priorities that re- we have already shown up. We are ready to ments such as CETA are properly implemented.” quire immediate attention in order to help position the 1LHOVHQVD\VWKHFDUERQWD[LVRQO\SXQLVKLQJIDUPHUV agriculture industry for success. work and thrive, so let’s get started together.” who have no other options for cropping drying despite The six requests of the federal government are to pro- WKHLU HͿRUWV WR PDNH PDMRU DGYDQFHPHQW LQ UHGXFLQJ YLGHHͿHFWLYH%XVLQHVV5LVN0DQDJHPHQWSURJUDPVVXS- —Jeff Nielsen emissions in recent years. port science and innovation in agriculture, support crop “In recent years a carbon tax has been rolled out di- health, help improve trade access, provide carbon tax ex- sector, but Canada is lagging behind” he said. “Already UHFWO\DͿHFWLQJIDUPHUVXVLQJSURSDQHDQGQDWXUDOJDVWR emptions, and improve cellular service and connectivity we’re seeing U.S. and Latin American farmers access new dry their grain,” he said. “To date, there is no alternative in rural areas. tools and technology before us. Plant breeding innova- HQHUJ\VRXUFHDYDLODEOHWRGRVR0HDQLQJWKHWD[ZLOOQRW )URPKLVFRPELQH1LHOVHQZDONHGWKURXJKZK\PRUH tions can help us increase productivity and sustainability, encourage a transition to lower carbon options as it’s in- now than ever, Canada must support the agriculture in- improve crop nutritional value and quality, combat pests tended to do. Instead it just unfairly penalizes farmers. dustry as the pandemic recovery continues. and disease, and enhance food safety. We have the poten- Furthermore, farming conditions in recent years have re- “2020 has been tough, Canadians across our country tial to be a leader in this area, but we need a regulatory quired above normal use of grain dryers, meaning higher have felt the impact of Covid-19, but as a farmer I’m a environment that creates a clear and predictable pathway FRVWVIRUIDUPHUVDWDWLPHZKHQWKHLUSURÀWPDUJLQVDUH natural born optimist and I know the clouds are going to for investments needed to ensure this innovation comes already very thin. As farmers, one of our main goals is to FOHDUµ1LHOVHQVDLG to Canada. We also need a commitment to make up for ensure our land is sustainable for generations to come. “We can recover from this and Canada’s agriculture the year of fuel trials that were lost due to Covid-19. 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:KHQLWFRPHVWR0RVDLFGRLQJDSURMHFWOLNH.IRU LQVWDQFHLQ(VWHUKD]\ZKDWVRUWRIIDFWRUVDUHZHLJKHG when you decide whether to do an investment of that VL]H" #TIMETODIGDEEPER :HOO,WKLQN\RX·YHJRWWRORRNDWLWIURPDORWRIGLͿHU- ent view points as broadly as you can—the ore body it- self, the geological aspects, are important—the particular grade of potash that you’re dealing with and the amount of the resource—but you have to think about it from other points of view too as well. What does the transportation system and the logistics look like for getting products from the mine to where they need to go? What is the labor pool and availability of people to come and work at a new mine? Then costs overall for operating is another big factor. You need to know the tax structure that’s in place and any pending or potential regulatory changes. The ease of getting project approvals done can be an- other factor that companies look at—whether is it going WRWDNHWKUHHÀYH\HDUVWRJHWWKHSURMHFWIRUDOOWKH approvals—those things all start to matter when you look at it as a total picture.

:KDWDUHWKHDGYDQWDJHVLQ&DQDGDFRPSDUHGWRRWKHU Producing more potash MXULVGLFWLRQVDQGZKDWDUHWKHGLVDGYDQWDJHVULJKWQRZ" Canada has lots of advantages. One advantage is the ore body and the quality of our mineral reserves. In the in Canada is better for FDVHRISRWDVKDQGORWVRIGLͿHUHQWPLQHUDOVWKHTXDOLW\RI the ore and the amount of the reserves are very good. We have ample supplies. We have hundreds of millions of tonnes available to us, the world—and you. so that is a real advantage. We have overall a stable oper- ating environment, and as far as the people side we’ve got great schools, great training institutions, and so we know that we’re getting talented people to work here. We’ve been doing some research over the last few years Fewer emissions at Mosaic. As we’ve been talking about environmental is- sues and trying to evaluate things like reducing green- house gas emissions we know that Canada already has some of the lowest rates of greenhouse gas emissions, as More jobs far as potash production goes. We have a green environment and we are working to make that even better as we navigate programs the fed- Billions of dollars for Yet, one-sided Canada eral government has created to help us reduce emissions our economy even further, and I think in Saskatchewan and probably only extra costs are most of the country there’s more and more expectation that companies give back to communities. It’s not really making it increasingly optional to do that sort of thing. You need to be invested in communities and contributing to the causes that com- ÌðŨÆķăĴĴďÆďĉĨÐĴÐ munities care about, so I think we’ve always done a pretty good job of that at Mosaic and lots of other companies in œðĴìďķīæăďÅ­ăīðŒ­ăĮȘ the mining sector do too. So those are some of the advan- tages.

:KDWZRXOGEHVRPHRIWKHGLVDGYDQWDJHV" One would be transportation—getting our products from the mine to where they need to go. Saskatchewan Scan the QR Code with is a land-locked province so we have long distances to your mobile phone to visit travel from mines to ports. the website It’s time to dig deeper. 7KDW FDQ DGG VLJQLÀFDQW FRVW RI SURGXFWLRQ IRU FRP- panies. Mines in other parts of the world may be closer to some of the major markets that we export to, like In- Learn more at timetodigdeeper.com dia, Brazil, China, and they may have cheaper options or more reliable options available to them. 50:1c For the last few years we’ve seen fairly regular service 22 Plain and Valley October 2020 Fundraiser for former Rocanville resident Bob Wilkie BY ROB PAUL to at Conexus would be the best way to LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER do it.” Bob Wilkie has been a mainstay in the Wilkie is the type of person that makes Rocanville community for years. He was people feel good when they’re around the town foreman for over a decade before him and Fingas says he deserves to feel retiring in early 2020. the love and support of others during this After retiring, Wilkie and his wife Nor- battle. ma decided to move to Teulon, Manitoba “Bob’s fantastic,” she said. to be closer to their daughter this summer. “He’s very caring and my husband and Shortly after making the move, Wilkie I have known him for years and we want- was diagnosed with pancreatic and liver ed to do what we could to help him out.” cancer. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Fingas He’s currently receiving treatment as he says the best way to show support to the battles for his life. Wilkies during this time is a donation and In Wilkie’s time living in the Rocanville a message to show how much people care community he was known for his sincere about them. kindness and big smile. “After talking to a mutual friend we Before moving, he and his wife had an thought maybe this was a good way we impact on friend Kyla Fingas who has could help out,” she said. “Seeing as known them for years. how we can’t do meals for them or other 8SRQ ÀQGLQJ RXW DERXW :LONLH·V GLDJ- things you might do for somebody go- nosis, Fingas wanted to do something to ing through this because of Covid-19, we lend a helping hand in a hard situation. thought this would be a good option to She decided to set up a fundraiser to show support.” help Bob and Norma. Rocanville is one of those small towns Donations can be made at any Conexus Bob Wilkie was recently diagnosed with cancer. Donations can be where people rally together when oth- Credit Union branch or mail donations made to support Bob and wife Norma. ers are in need and the fundraiser for the can be sent to Conexus Credit Union PO :LONLH·VUHÁHFWVWKDW Box 519, Rocanville, SK, S0A 3L0. “I think this is pretty typical of a small Norma, they can do so by emailing bob- they’ve been a part of for over 30 years. Contactless donations can be made by town community wanting to help out [email protected]. “I’ve known Bob and Norma for years e-transferring to bobnormadonations@ somebody who’s going through a tough Fingas says it was a no-brainer to do and wanted to do something to help them gmail.com. time,” she said. “This is just what came this for the Wilkies because it’s what they out,” said Fingas. “I thought opening up For anybody wanting to send well natural to us to help somebody who de- would do for others in the community an account for people to send donations wishes and words of comfort to Bob and serves it.”

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The design of the per- oil and gas production facilities, to allow CO2e to zero tonnes CO2e for upstream formance credit program will incentivize smaller facilities to opt in to the provincial oil and gas aggregate facilities. GHG emissions reductions for regulated plan and opt out of the federal carbon tax. “Since the regulations and voluntary emitters. The Ministry of Environment The goal is to not just help reduce green- registration were introduced, 66 large developed the necessary standards to im- house gas (GHG) emissions but to also emitting facilities and 24 aggregates con- plement a best performance credit system maintain a competitive economy in Sas- taining more than 10,000 individual fa- in fall 2020. katchewan. cilities are now registered in the program &DUERQ R;VHW SURJUDP. The Ministry In 2019, through the Prairie Resilience and must comply with provincial climate of Environment held initial engagement strategy, the provincial government intro- change legislation,” said Duncan. RQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ·VRͿVHWSURJUDPLQ duced performance standards that are re- “These facilities generate 13 per cent, or but postponed further engagement due to quired for facilities that emit at least 25,000 approximately 10.3 million tonnes, of total the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry is tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in the provincial emissions and are expected to currently re-evaluating the means through province. reduce that portion by a total of 10 per cent which meaningful engagement may take By signing on with the Prairie Resilience by 2030. We also expect many new com- place while ensuring the health and safety strategy, these facilities were exempt from panies to register aggregate upstream oil RIVWDͿDQGSDUWLFLSDQWV)XUWKHUHQJDJH- federal carbon taxes. and gas facilities as part of the most recent PHQWRQRͿVHWVZLOOFRQWLQXHRYHUWKHQH[W However, owners of some facilities that amendments.” year. In the meantime, the ministry will did not meet the 25,000 tonnes of CO2e Registration in the program also pro- FRQWLQXHWRGHYHORSSURSRVHGRͿVHWSURWR- that wanted to opt into the strategy and tects those facilities from the federal car- col including agricultural soils sequestra- facilities between 10,000 and 25,000 tonnes Minister of Environment bon tax. Instead of paying the increasing tion, enhanced oil recovery, composting, of emissions. federal price per tonne of GHGs, the com- ODQGÀOOJDVDQGRSSRUWXQLWLHVIRUUHJLRQDO “Since the regulations and voluntary Dustin Duncan panies must reduce the intensity of their and/or national alignment. registration were introduced, 66 large emissions from 2019 onward, or comply “The new threshold to the output-based emitting facilities and 24 aggregates con- and gas facilities as part of the most recent through one of the three following provin- performance standards will enable many taining more than 10,000 individual fa- amendments cial mechanisms: smaller oil and gas producers to be cov- cilities are now registered in the program The new amendments allow small pro- Saskatchewan Technology Fund. Emit- ered by provincial regulation and protect and must comply with provincial climate ducers to opt in to the system. ters may choose to pay into a new tech- them from the federal carbon tax, which change legislation,” Environment Minister “We allowed for companies that have nology fund should they not reduce their will save them millions of dollars. Dustin Duncan said. facilities that produce between 10,000 and emissions intensity as per the legislated “Our provincial standards are designed “These facilities generate 13 per cent, or 25,000 tonnes to voluntarily opt in to our schedule. The fund will be administered to achieve real GHG emission reductions, approximately 10.3 million tonnes, of total system if they wanted to, and then there by Innovation Saskatchewan. Money while at the same time protecting com- provincial emissions and are expected to was no coverage for facilities that emit from the fund will then be allocated to suc- petitiveness and limiting carbon leakage reduce that portion by a total of 10 per cent zero to 10,000 tonnes,” said Duncan. cessful projects that drive innovation and DQGLQYHVWPHQWÁLJKWWRMXULVGLFWLRQVZLWK by 2030. We also expect many new com- Amendments were made to allow for reduce GHG emissions at regulated facili- lower regulatory standards,” said Energy panies to register aggregate upstream oil voluntary registration for facilities in the ties, through a competitive and criteria- and Resources Minister .

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Nutrien Rocanville mine marks half a century of production September 25, 2020 marked 50 years from the day the first train car load of potash left the Rocanville potash mine. The Nutrien Rocanville mine is an important part of the economy of southeast Saskatchewan. ‘We are feeding the world through potash and agriculture’ Plain and Valley editor Kevin Weed- sector as we would like to. mark spoke with Saskatchewan Chamber We’ve added new environmental re- of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan about quirements that make no sense for the the 50th anniversary of the Nutrien Ro- potash sector. We’ve charged royalty rates canville mine. Following is the full inter- that may not make sense when we have an view: excess of supplies as we do underground. So we’re taking the industry for granted ,WZDV\HDUVDJRZKHQWKHÀUVWUDLO and charging them things that make no FDU RI SRWDVK OHIW IURP WKH 5RFDQYLOOH sense when we could make more money PLQH+RZLPSRUWDQWZDVWKDWÀUVWPR- as a province by simply saying ‘hire more PHQWWKHVWDUWRIWKDWPLQH" people, keep all the mines open’ and those That is an interesting question. Obvi- taxes will generate much more collective ously a lot of work went into getting the EHQHÀW:H·YHJRWWKHZURQJDWWLWXGHWR- mine built and getting to that point. ward that sector. But now we look at the legacy of that The federal and provincial governments moment and all the good that 50-year- look at potash and say ‘well they can’t old mine has done. It’s amazing. There move because this is where the potash is,’ are people whose livelihoods have been whereas those companies indeed have re- made by that mine, and we see second duced some of their investment because and third generations working there. We it is more expensive to do business here see the taxes that have been generated by First potash produced at Rocanville and there are more jurisdictions in the the employees and the company itself, the world starting to get their potash out of SHRSOHLQGLͿHUHQWSDUWVRIWKHZRUOGZKR It was September 25, 1970 when the first railcar load of potash was the ground without the environmental, have eaten better because of the contents produced at Rocanville. labor, and human rights requirements of those rail cars. that we have here. The potash companies Everything about it is simply outstand- mine jobs that are critical. We should be strong. We would not be as well trained. in Saskatchewan perform at the highest ing and we can sometimes be a bit com- sitting down and saying ‘listen what can The contributions of Nutrien to the com- level. We’re taking them for granted and placent about potash as we can be around we possibly do as the people in this prov- munities that they’re in and the province we shouldn’t be. our ag sector—but we are feeding the ince to help you ship more potash because generally is amazing. We see their logo world through potash and agriculture we’ve got lots more than we will ever use. everywhere and it’s because they’re com- :KDWGRHVWKHSURYLQFHQHHGWRGRWR and we can’t take that for granted nor Decades, and hundreds of years of sup- mitted to the province—and that is the HQVXUHDVWURQJIXWXUHIRUWKHSRWDVKLQ- should we. This is a good time to stop and plies—what could we possibly do to get visible dollars. The invisible dollars are GXVWU\" UHÁHFWLWDQGFHOHEUDWHLWDOLWWOHELWEHFDXVH more out there, to take advantage of the the tax revenues that have paid for hospi- They need to go to the table with the that was a big day 50 years ago. Without fact we have it?’ tal wings without putting a logo in front. companies with a blank sheet and say WKDWÀUVWFDURISRWDVKQRWKLQJHOVHZRXOG :HZRXOGEHDZKROHGLͿHUHQWSODFHZLWK- ‘what can we do to get you twice as busy have come after. +RZ PXFK RI D FRQWULEXWLRQ GR \RX out them. as you are now?’ WKLQN WKH SRWDVK LQGXVWU\ KDV PDGH WR That means more people working in +RZLPSRUWDQWLVWKHSRWDVKLQGXVWU\ 6DVNDWFKHZDQRYHUWKHODVWKDOIFHQWXU\" :KDW GR \RX VHH DV WKH IXWXUH RI WKH the mines. It means more products being WR6DVNDWFKHZDQ" +RZGL;HUHQWRIDSURYLQFHZRXOGWKLV SRWDVKLQGXVWU\LQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ" shipped and more people in the world I think it is absolutely fundamental. As EHLIZHGLGQ·WKDYHWKDWHQWLUHLQGXVWU\" I think it is very bright if we do it right. eating better because of it. a matter of fact there is an argument that That’s interesting to think about. It’s If we take it seriously. The companies are With that sort of a clean slate attitude we should be taking it more seriously. A hard to imagine the scale of the contribu- exceptional. The people that work in and they can start to invest in the future of couple years ago in the provincial budget tion to this province. The full direct con- run those companies are the best in the this province. It’s not like the companies there were some surprises for the sector tribution to tax alone, the number of jobs, world and the product that we have is the don’t want to pay any taxes or don’t want ZLWKRXWVX΀FLHQWFRQVXOWDWLRQLQWHUPVRI the number of high schools that have been best in the world, and our capacity to get to play by any environmental or human their tax and royalty structure, and I think built with those tax dollars, the number it to where it needs to go is the best in the rights rules—that’s not the case, but they it was unfair. of college educations that have been paid world. The problem we have and the only need an open book and that’s the opportu- I think we should be looking at that for, the number of universities that have stumbling block I would argue in keep- nity we haven’t taken, haven’t give them. as an opportunity to build more jobs, to been paid for with the tax revenue that ing us from getting more volume out of Instead of that, what do we do? We sur- build more communities around those goes through the province to the universi- the province is the fact that our regulatory prise them the day before the provincial mines, and of course for every mine work- WLHV:HZRXOGEHDZKROHGLͿHUHQWSURY- environment—federal and provincial—is budget with some new costs, which is er there is a contractor that is doing work ince without potash. We would not be as not working as hand-in-hand with the again taking them for granted. on those places too—it’s not just the direct Congratulations to Nutrien Rocanville on 50 years of meeting the growing needs for our Agricultural and Industrial businesses in Saskatchewan We’d like to congratulate and worldwide Nutrien Rocanville on 50 years DR. ROBERT KITCHEN MP of potash industry success! Souris-Moose Mountain

Langenburg, SK 306-743-2290 prymeconstruction.com 1-866-249-4697 • www.drrobertkitchen.ca October 2020 Plain and Valley 25 Resource Minister says Rocanville mine important to Sask Plain and Valley editor Kevin Weed- expansions in the province, and that re- that we can address really impact when mark spoke with Saskatchewan Energy ally has propelled the economy forward we’re talking about competitiveness. The and Resource Minister Bronwyn Eyre and it is one of the reasons that we here in clean fuel standard for example focuses about the 50th anniversary of Nutrien Ro- Saskatchewan weren’t as impacted by the hard on switching to electricity for trans- canville. Following is the interview.  UHFHVVLRQ DV RWKHU MXULVGLFWLRQV 7KH portation and heating. That doesn’t take industry has also stayed relatively stable into account the more carbon intensive na- ,WZDV6HSWHPEHUWKDWWKHÀUVW and resilient through the recent pandemic. ture of power generation in this province potash was produced at the Rocanville when you compare it to hydro and nuclear mine. From your perspective how impor- What do you see as the future in the powered grids in other provinces, and our tant was that moment for the potash in- potash industry in Saskatchewan? mining companies of course have to trans- dustry and for Saskatchewan? As demand for food continues to in- port over much greater distances which It was very important and happy birth- crease with world population growth and already adds to cost. day Rocanville! What a facility! It was the diets shift toward better quality foods in beginning of production at what would developing countries and developing Some in the potash industry are saying become one of our premier potash mines. economies, potash is pivotal to serve that they think this is an inappropriate time Nutrien has said that the expanded mine is growing demand for what is a vital crop for the government to review the entire the company’s largest, lowest cost potash input. regulatory and tax regime that they oper- facility, it was the last new potash mine Saskatchewan will certainly be pioneer- ate under because they are seeing more IRU DOPRVW ÀYH GHFDGHV XQWLO RI FRXUVH ing new methods of production that can RIWKHFRPSHWLWRUVFRPHWRWKHÀHOGIURP K+S came to town, so it’s really quite sig- OHDGWREHWWHUSURGXFWLRQH΀FLHQFLHVDQG places like Russia and Belarus which QLÀFDQW5RXJKO\SHUFHQWRIWKHJOREDO better competitiveness certainly in ad- don’t have the same costs as Canada. Do potash market originates from Rocanville. dition to the mine expansions over the you believe this is the time for that kind That’s pretty amazing. last decade and the development of our of review? ÀUVWQHZPLQHZLWK.6LQRYHU\HDUV :HOOWKHUHYLHZLQZDVSDXVHG,W Overall how important do you think There is interest in the development of was put on hold because there were weak- the potash industry is to Saskatchewan? new mines from other companies, includ- nesses in the commodity and it wasn’t the Well of course it’s pivotal and it is part ing international mining giants—BHP and right time to go forward, and right now of mining of course which is so important, Rio Tinto—so lots of promise, lots of room the review of potash royalties remains on such a major economic driver. Exploration for growth and a really important arm of hold. spending last year in the province was our economic stability in the province and We in Saskatchewan have introduced RYHUPLOOLRQ Saskatchewan Energy growth. VLJQLÀFDQW LQYHVWPHQW LQFHQWLYHV ZKLFK The mining sector generated $7.4 billion and Resource Minister SRWDVKSURGXFHUVFHUWDLQO\EHQHÀWIURP in sales. So very, very important as a sector Do you think there is anything the pro- We’re always looking at regulatory re- in the province and an essential driver. Bronwyn Eyre vincial government needs to do to ensure gimes, tax regimes for the minerals pro- The safety response, the operational re- a strong future for potash in the prov- duced in the province, just to make sure VSRQVH WKURXJK &RYLG PRVW UHFHQWO\ ince? that it does remain as competitive as it can allowed the sector and the potash mines Overall how would you quantify how Certainly we recognize that the mining be with other producers’ jurisdictions. certainly to operate through the pandem- the potash has contributed overall to the companies that are operating in the prov- Periodically we make adjustments when ic. Potash kept going as you know pretty province of Saskatchewan in the last 50 ince are global leaders in innovation, also they’re appropriate, but let’s not forget seamlessly—northern mines not so much, years? in social and environmental responsibility. that the potash royalty and production tax although they’ve come back online in the It really started what one could call the We have to be sure that regulation and system in the province has attracted over uranium and gold. 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It We’re feeding the world’s growing pop- tinue to advocate for our strong sectors in so it is always a balance in terms of mak- accounts for roughly one-third of global ulation and so it has become a vital part of energy and resources. We’ve been dealing ing sure that the people of Saskatchewan production, so it is very, very important to the world’s food security and obviously a a lot lately with raising awareness around RIFRXUVHEHQHÀWIURPZKDWLVSURGXFHG the province. very essential sector in the province. There the clean fuel standard for example, which DQGLWLVDÀQHEDODQFHDOZD\VEXWZHEH- KDVEHHQPRUHWKDQELOOLRQLQYHVWHGLQ has an impact on mining—a very clear im- lieve it is a stable, strong one at the mo- QHZSRWDVKPLQHVVLQFHDOVRLQPLQH pact on mining. Some of these micro issues ment.

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CARNDUFF | ESTEVAN | SWIFT CURRENT www.fasttruckingservice.com 26 Plain and Valley October 2020 Ten first-year medical students participate in Rural Week Despite the many challenges Covid-19 cist), a beautiful boat ride on Lake of the has presented this year, Prairie Mountain Prairies (by David, the funeral home direc- Health (PMH) was able to host a scaled tor and Bonnie a retired nurse). We had an down version of ‘Rural Week’ in late sum- exciting night around the back areas with mer. Terry Jackson and her daughter Shannon, Normally, Rural Week—held in part- which included learning about the agri- nership with the Manitoba Health Care cultural industry, a cone from Connie’s Providers Network—occurs in late May. and seeking shelter in some very kind lo- However, with provincial public health cals’ house during a tornado warning. We orders in place, as well as challenges from had the privilege of being involved in the a logistical and organizational perspec- care of patients ranging from those hav- WLYH WKH HGXFDWLRQDO LQLWLDWLYH IRU ÀUVW LQJWKHLUÀUVWZHOOFKLOGFKHFNXSWRWKRVH year medical students from the University receiving compassionate palliative care, of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medi- those receiving their weekly outpatient cine was pushed back. GLDO\VLVWRWKRVHKDYLQJWKHLUÀUVWFKHPR Gradually, as health orders changed, treatments, motor vehicle accidents to VX΀FLHQW FRRUGLQDWLRQ DOORZHG IRU DQ combine lacerations, and everything in abbreviated version to take place within between. PMH region from August 18-20. There -< I was able to work in Dauphin’s ZHUH WZR ÀUVW\HDU PHGLFDO VWXGHQWV LQ beautiful new ER, attend clinic, round at each of the communities of Dauphin, Ha- the local care homes, covered obstetrical miota, Neepawa, Ste. Rose and Russell. call, and spent some time in the OR. Rural Week provides an opportunity for VWXGHQWVWRJHWÀUVWKDQGH[SHULHQFHDQG Alyssa Kidd Jake Yuriy  :HUHWKHUHVRPHWKLQJV\RXHQGHG exposure to not just rural and northern XSGRLQJDVSDUWRI5XUDO:HHNWKDW\RX medicine, but rural and northern life. It is 6FUXEELQJLQDQG¶SDUWLFLSDWLQJ·LQP\ÀUVWSURFHGXUHDVD GLGQ·WH[SHFWRUDQWLFLSDWH" an opportunity for participating communities to show- member of an OR team was an incredible experience that $. We had the pleasure of shadowing some fantas- case themselves and promote the opportunities and ben- I won’t forget! tic clinical teachers, Dr. Rola and Dr. Honiball. They were HÀWVRIUXUDODQGQRUWKHUQPHGLFLQH Prairie Mountain Health sincerely thanks all of the incredibly engaging in all the clinical cases we got to be In Neepawa, the recruitment committee met with preceptors in participating sites for sharing their time, involved with. They were so willing to answer all the students when they arrived, showed them an available knowledge and expertise. PMH also thanks community questions we had and had a lot of trust in us allowing us apartment (located at Neepawa Medical Clinic) and members and leaders for assisting with tours and special the opportunity to speak to and examine patients, which toured them around the community. The students also interest events which took part in various communities. DOORZHGP\FRQÀGHQFHZLWKP\VNLOOVWRJURZ,HYHQJRW got a chance to go on a hike at one of the area’s hiking Both Alyssa and Jake say they were grateful to partici- WRWULPP\ÀUVWVXWXUHWDLOVP\KDQGVZHUHVKDNLQJVR trails followed by a barbecue generously hosted by Dr. pate in the initiative and plan to continue considering the bad I thought I would end up nicking the patient! Poettcker and attended by most of Neepawa’s physicians. many possibilities associated with rural medicine. -< I think the absolute highlight of rural week was Besides the community tours, students had a chance See below for a more detailed list of questions and an- assisting during a surgical procedure. Scrubbing in and to participate in clinical education stations, spend some swers provided by the two medical students. ¶SDUWLFLSDWLQJ·LQP\ÀUVWSURFHGXUHDVDPHPEHURIDQ time within hospitals and shadow physicians at medical OR team was an incredible experience that I won’t forget! clinics. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION Participating in Russell, Alyssa Kidd who hails from WITH ALYSSA KIDD AND JAKE YURIY   'LG \RXU H[SHULHQFHV FRLQFLGH ZLWK ZKDW \RX Winnipeg, indicated Rural Week was the highlight of her WKRXJKWZRUNLQJLQUXUDOPHGLFLQHUXUDOVHWWLQJVPLJKW ÀUVW\HDURIPHGLFDOVFKRRO  +RZGLG\RXÀQGWKHH[SHULHQFHLQLWLDWLYHLQJHQ- ORRNOLNH" “We had the pleasure of shadowing some fantastic clin- HUDO" $. Having grown up in the city, I’d always idealized ical teachers, Dr. Rola and Dr. Honiball. They were incred- $O\VVD.LGG5XUDO:HHNZDVWKHKLJKOLJKWRIP\ÀUVW VPDOOWRZQVIRUWKHFORVHNQLWFRPPXQLWLHVWKH\KDUERXU ibly engaging in all the clinical cases in which we were year of medical school! 5XVVHOOZDVD΀UPDWLYHWRWKLVWKLQNLQJ(YHU\RQHIURP involved,” she said. “They answered all questions and -DNH

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In past years, Virden Theatre Productions has certain- ly built a presence in the Westman area with elaborately polished productions such as an innovative version of The Sound of Music in 2015, Gershwin’s fresh and daz- zling Crazy for You in 2016, the unforgettable Mamma Mia in 2018 and last year’s hilarious hit, Elf the Musi- cal. Over the years their audiences have really grown, spanning large distances across Manitoba and Saskatch- ewan. This spring, the theatre company had to audition re- motely for the new musical Matilda and the talented cast began the relatively new adventure of Zoom re- hearsals to make a start at learning the songs and cre- ating characters. This fall brought more uncertainty, so the company felt the most promising possibility to enable performers to showcase their work would be to host an outdoor event next summer. And so, the concept began…. In the second week of June 2021, the company is plan- ning to do their production outside at Brandon’s Festi- val Park, the beautiful new amphitheatre that was built at the Discovery Centre. Co-director of Matilda, Dean Munchinsky, had this to say: “We have considered sum- mer theatre for a long time and the current Covid situa- tion has forced us to think outside of the box, and at this point, we couldn’t be more excited. Who knows, there is GHÀQLWHO\WKHSRVVLELOLW\WKDWWKLVYHQWXUHFRXOGEHFRPH an annual project covering two weekends each summer in Westman.” The company is prepared to roll with any restric- tions that will be in place next summer, as things are quite hard to predict. They have a team already dream- ing elaborate sets and all the extra technical needs this huge project will entail. Production team member Laura Wright had this to say: “Michelle is always coming up with new and innovative ideas, and this Rainbow Stage- like experience will be an exciting experience for West- “Matilda” Producer-Director Michelle Chyzyk and Co-Director Dean Munchinsky discussing man audiences next summer.” Festival Park. The committee wants to be sure to let Westman know that they haven’t abandoned their beautiful Aud The- atre, just giving her a rest in the interest of safety. They +RPHJURZQWDOHQW7RGG3ODLVLHUSURPLVHVWREHXOWUD DJHVWZHOYHWKURXJKQLQHWHHQDQGKDLOIURPVL[GLͿHU- want to assure their followers that the Aud will be alive memorable as the nasty Agatha Trunchbull, and he is ent Westman communities. Seven of them were slated again with the magic of local musical theatre and they looking forward to sharing the stage with his talented to tour with what would have been the 2020 Westman certainly look forward to that day and the unique cama- son, Tristan. The roles of Matilda’s miserable parents

COMING SPRING 2021 ALL NEW HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PROGRAM For more information e-mail [email protected] For more information or to register, visit www.southeastcollege.org or call 1-866-999-7372 32 Plain and Valley October 2020 New Stockholm Lutheran Church gets exterior renovations BY VICTOR VAN DER MERWE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The small Gothic church stands proud, just east of Highway 9, and just south of the village of Stock- holm, Saskatchewan. People have been gathering at this church to worship for over 100 years and although this church is more than a century old, it is actually the “new” church on that site. “The first Swedish settlers arrived in this area in 1886,” said George Ohnander a councillor on the church board. He explains how the church came to be the structure it is today. “The first Swedish Lutheran congregation was es- tablished in the New Stockholm colony at the home of Eric Hammerstrom on October 3, 1889. The charter roll shows the names of 98 men, women and children who declared their intention to become members of a Lu- theran congregation,” said Ohnander. A site for the New Stockholm graveyard and church was to be selected two years later. “The land was owned by Canadian Pacific Railroad. It was decided to ask the government for 40 acres of land to exchange with the CPR for the chosen site. The new building was completed in 1896 and was dedicated on July 26, 1896,” said Ohnander. The original church would service the congregation for 25 years. “It was at the annual meeting of the congregation in 1913 that a committee was appointed to raise funds for a new church building. In 1916, blueprints were obtained for a Gothic style building, the new (stone) building was built and dedicated on May 21, 1921. This is the build- ing which is still in use today with services held every second Sunday,” said Ohnander. A building that has been standing for a century will need special care, and this year that came in the form of exterior renovations. “We started this year in late summer,” said Lyle Tran- berg who chairs the church board. “The bricks were getting a little broke up and needed some work. The longer you leave it, the worse it gets. If you don’t fix it you will have windows falling out,” said Tranberg. These exterior renovations are the latest renovations with roof being repaired a few years ago. “We got the roof repaired about eight years ago, all new shingles. The inside of the church, the main sanctu- ary was totally renovated over the last four years,” said Tranberg. The beautiful stained glass windows were removed in and completely redone back in 1987. “Back in 1987 they were taken to Regina and re-lead- ed. They were starting to cave in a bit and in danger of falling” said Ohnander. To make sure that the job is done right, the council will take their time in finishing the last of the exterior work. “I don’t think we will get it all done this year. There should be a little to finish on the real high spots, and even the painter, we need to get a special net to get them up really high to do some of the finishing painting,” said Tranberg. The idea is to restore it to the same esthetic as it has enjoyed for over 100 years. “It looked very similar to this. I think the paint work is a touch lighter,” said Tranberg. Even the basement got some work done this year. “This year we also replaced all the basement windows with new windows. They were getting old and fall- ing apart,” said Tranberg. Once the outside bricks and painting is done, it may be a while before major up keep is needed on the building. “50 years. The brick being done outside, he (Jerry Kemp)said you won’t have to worry about it for 50 years,” said Tranberg.

Top photo at right: The old and new church standing side by side 1919 Lower photo at right: Jerry Kemp and crew doing the brick work renovations on the exte- rior of the church

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