Quarter horse competition
Canadian riders captured several medals at the biennial American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup held July 6-13 in London, Ont.
Members of the team were co-ordinated by the Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA).
Canada was one of 16 countries competing.
This year’s riders were Sarah Clasen Bryce of Kakabeka Falls, Ont., MacKenzie Harvey of Toronto, Mallory McKewen of Prescott, Ont., Danielle Olafson of Edmonton and Kelly Trusedell of Bright’s Grove, Ont.
Alternate riders were Miranda Cummings of Fredericton, N.B., and Yelaina May of Roberts Creek, B.C.
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Canadian medal winners were Olafson, gold in Western Horsemanship, Clasen-Bryce silver in Trail, Harvey, silver in Western Riding, and Truesdell silver in Reining.
Team Canada finished in fifth place behind the United States, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
The team was coached by Della Cryderman of Murillo, Ont., and managed by Karen Westerback of Thunder Bay, Ont.
Foreign worker programs
The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have announced changes to the federal temporary foreign worker program.
The changes are designed to help address skilled labour shortages and assist temporary foreign workers with finding work and accessing resources.
The governments are developing new and improved publications in several languages, some of which are already available at local Service Canada Centres and on-line.
They are also taking steps to ensure that temporary foreign workers know their rights and that employers know their responsibilities when hiring.
Saskatchewan is the fourth province to join the federal government in its efforts to improve workplace conditions and access for foreign workers, behind Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
Saskatchewan has also initiated a project under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program to allow more temporary foreign workers to work in the hospitality industry.
The project will expand eligibility beyond professional occupations and skilled trades to include hotel housekeeping staff and food and beverage workers.
Take care during harvest
With harvest just around the corner, SaskPower is reminding farmers to take extra precautions when working around overhead power lines.
Farmers should always plan a safe route to and from fields when moving large equipment. In the yard, take extra care when moving grain augers.
Farmers should never approach equipment that has accidentally come in contact with a line. If your vehicle touches a line, always stay in the vehicle until help arrives.
Fallen lines can also be hazardous. Never approach a fallen line because the ground can conduct electrical currents.
Farmers are encouraged to carry a cell phone at all times and call for help if necessary.
In the event of an emergency, call SaskPower at 310-2220.
