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When naming Yorkton This Week’s Citizen of the Year, we looked for someone who has made life in the city of Yorkton better. We decided to go with someone who has been working hard to help people who need a place to call home. We have chosen Tom Seeley as the Citizen of the Year for 2016. While he received the award, Seeley says that he wants to accept it on behalf of everyone who works and volunteers behind Tom Seeley, Yorkton This the scenes to Week’s 2016 Citizen of the Year. get projects off the ground and improve life for people in the city. He says nothing he is involved with would work without people behind the scenes who don’t get recognition. “I worked at SIGN for years, and the whole deal there was to get people connected to things they were interested in and let them give their gifts. I work with people at Habitat all the time, for instance, who are not in front of the cameras, and you don’t see their name in the newspaper, but they put in a whole bunch of hours. Also on the housing committee, putting in hours and hours and hours, quietly and not heralded in the community.” While officially retired – though he admits that his wife would dispute that – Seeley is an active volunteer in the community. In recent years, Seeley has been closely associated with housing, working as co-chair of the Yorkton Housing Committee, to ensure there is enough affordable housing in the community, as well as working with Habitat for Humanity since it started in the city. Since 2009, when the program started, six families have moved in to a new home, including two in a new duplex which was completed in 2016. Seeley was also involved in the establishment of the Habitat ReStore.

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Film Festival launches major project By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Film Festival is launching a new program aimed primarily at introducing them to film.

Canada 150 – With Open Arms is a youth film project that will solicit submissions from across Canada. For children and youth in elementary school, the films will be a showcase project with

submissions having the chance to be screened at upcoming Yorkton Film Festivals. For high school students, the films will submitted as a contest with winning entries being broadcast through

City Saskatchewan and Rogers. “Canada is a nation of diverse stories; and we wanted to plan a project that gave youth throughout the country a chance to tell some of their

stories,” said Executive Director Randy Goulden when the youth film project was announced at an afternoon press conference on Dec. 20, with

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Top news stories of 2016, Part I 10. Improved imaging

In health technology, a decade can seem like an eternity. Computer Tomography (CT) scanning has advanced in leaps and bounds since Yorkton got its first CT scanner in 2006. In May, Sunrise Health Region unveiled its new scanner paid for by a $1.2 million feder-

al/provincial grant with the local third, $600,000, being raised by the Health Foundation of EastCentral Saskatchewan. The new scanner provides resolution greater by nearly an order of magnitude, 128 slices compared to the 16 of the old scanner. In addition to the vastly

improved detail, scans are much faster, which reduces radiation exposure for clients. The new scanner has additional safety features, including a closed-circuit camera that enables technologists to view clients during the exam. Quicker scans are more comfortable for clients, and the new scanner bed can

handle people who are larger in terms of both height and weight.

9. Controversial release

It took more than three-and-ahalf years for the murder case of Richard Lesann to make its way through the legal system, but

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Yorkton-Melville Member of Parliament Cathy Wagantall also on hand for the announcement. The new project moved forward when it was recently announced the Yorkton Film Festival was a recipient of $30,000 in Canada 150 Funding, through Heritage Canada, to undertake projects to celebrate Canada’s 150th. The festival has previously announced a screening project to take place across Canada as the first component of this funding project. In addition to the screening project, the festival

is also hosting an ambitious youth film project. “We were absolutely thrilled when we heard the news,” said Goulden. “I’m just really pleased to see funding come to Yorkton,” offered Wagantall, adding the grant shows “a lot of confidence in what is done here.” Goulden said the Open Arms Project will “be focused on diversity … really looking at our history and our shared future with a diversity theme.” The project, a highlight for the YFF in its 70th year, will have three distinct elements, added Goulden.

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“I thought a focus on housing would be important. I’m a social worker by training, and I worked in that field throughout my career, and I know that if people are well housed things go better in their lives. Their kids do better and we have a better community that way.” Seeley was also involved in the New Arrivals Network to help connect people looking to offer refugee sponsorship in the Yorkton area, as well as the moderator of the candidate’s meeting of social issues during the municipal election.

“I thought it was an important thing to do, to have a focus on social issues.” Seeley has also been hard at work as part of the volunteer team working to save the York Lake Golf Course, which included putting in a foot golf course this year. They are currently crowdfunding to help pay for clubhouse improvements. He is also an active member of a local racquetball club. Yorkton This Week is not the first to recognize Seeley’s contribution to the city this year, as he was given an honorary

The first will see the Film Festival working with high schools across Western Canada to teach students about film, culminating with students producing films based “on what they feel is diversity.” The films will be judged, with the top film broadcast via Rogers. A second element will work with elementary schools, with workshops for Kindergarten through Grade 8. And finally Canadian films will be screened across Canada, including a Jan. 10 showing of ‘Library of Voices,’ in Yorkton.

Then on Saturday, Jan. 14, an event will be held at the Yorkton Public Library to share local stories with 16 diverse individuals from tattoo artist ‘Driller’, to Rev. Richard Gibson, to Andrew Sedley, Arliss Dellow, and a recent immigrant couple from Jamaica.

“Equipping and encouraging film-makers from our diverse communities to share their own stories in new and creative ways is something

Yorkton Film Festival does with excellence. I’m thrilled to see our youth encouraged in this way, and look forward to seeing the results of this ambitious and exciting Canada 150 – With Open Arms project,” she said in a release. More information about the youth film projects can be found on the festival website (www.yorktonfilm.com), along with information on how films can be submitted. Submissions will run until March 15 for the film competition portion for high school students; and until April 1 for the film showcase portion.

life membership to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. Seeley says that while an honour he appreciates, he is more focused on what we need to do next rather than recognition received. So what needs to be done? Seeley believes one of the things Yorkton needs is a temporary housing solution in the community, for people who need short term housing until they can arrange something longer term. While there has been a lot of effort to get the project off the ground, there has not been much progress,

and he believes it’s an urgent need in the city. He also hopes to get a fulltime housing coordinator, which he believes would be an asset to the project. “In a lot of cases, people with paid positions, it’s not really their job to do this. They’re trying to do it off the side of their desks and they don’t really have time to do it. If we had a housing coordinator, that could be a function and a number of other things they could take care of, like perhaps helping to deal with people who are really in a cri-

sis about housing, and helping them get connected to somewhere they could have a roof over their head.” Seeley is also focused on getting another Habitat build in progress, though they are currently waiting to see what the provincial government is doing with relation to Habitat funding. He hopes they can get building by late spring. Beyond his work in the community, Seeley says that his first priority is his grandchildren, and they are the ones who get the majority of his time.

Telling our stories has always been a part of Canada’s heritage, suggested Wagantall.

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dollars and revenue was not keeping up with operational expenses. During the summer, the Provincial Command had intervened and recommended selling the historic building on Broadway Street and downsizing. The Legion executive took the recommendation to the membership at a special meeting September 14. Despite an emotional debate, members voted 90 per cent to sell.

essentially saying the family believes Lesann got away with murder.

8. Incovenient delays

In the spring, the largest infrastructure improvement season in Yorkton’s history got underway. Pegged at $12.3 million, the complete reconstruction, both underground and above, of the Dracup Avenue corridor with additional resurfacing on Mayhew Avenue was scheduled to be completed by the end of September including a traffic circle at Dracup and Darlington Street to replace the four-way stop.

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The project was controversial from the start when the City decided to use concrete instead of asphalt. The administration fought back against the perception that concrete was more expensive, but delays, mostly weather-related, annoyed affected businesses and motorists. The announcement that construction would have to be suspended for the year came at the worst possible time for incumbent councillors, right in the middle of the municipal election. It is difficult to tell if or how much the problems affected the outcome of the election, but there

was an almost complete turnover in council on election day. All underground work has been completed, but resurfacing of Dracup between Smith and Broadway, the DracupDarlington traffic circle and the north section of Mayhew Avenue remain to be done starting in spring of 2017. 7. Historic sale Yorkton This Week first reported the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was in financial trouble in early September. The hall, built in 1961, was in need of significant upgrades to the tune of half a million

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The execution of a Canadian businessman who grew up in Yorkton was not just a low point of the year for this community, but for the nation. John Ridsdel, along with three other people including another Canadian Robert Hall, were abducted from a marina in the Philippines in September 2015 by a militant group called Abu Sayyaf in that southeast Asian nation. The Philippines government considers the outfit a band of outlaws with a self-proclaimed loose affiliation with ISIL. On April 15 of this year, the terrorists released a video demanding $8.3 million to release the hostages and threatening to start beheading them if a deadline of April 25 was not met. That day, at approximately 7 p.m. local time (5 a.m. Saskatchewan time), two men on a motorcycle dumped the head of a Caucasian man wrapped in a plastic bag on a street in Jolo City on Jolo Island in the southern Philippines. Canadian officials later confirmed the victim was Ridsdel.

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Things moved fast and by the end of October the branch had accepted a conditional offer of $375,000 with a one-year free lease of the basement. The sale ran into an insurmountable roadblock, however. In order to change the occupancy of the building to a retail/ assembly mix, prohibitive renovations would have been required.

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less than a year for the man to be released from custody after being found not criminally responsible. Lesann killed Tammy Kulaway and her dog on March 12, 2011. This was never in dispute, but Lesann told police he had killed her because she was “the devil.” During the two-week trial in May 2014 at Court of Queen’s Bench in Yorkton, defence attorney David Rusnak convinced Justice C.L. Dawson that Lesann was not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. Dawson delivered that verdict September 30, 2014 and the case was turned over to the Saskatchewan Review Board for disposition, which could have ranged from absolute discharge to indefinite detention in a psychiatric facility. At its first review hearing in January 2015, the board gave Lesann unsupervised outings within the community of North Battleford where he was housed at the Saskatchewan hospital. In April 2015, the board denied Lesann’s release on the basis he was not fully engaged in his recovery from addiction and mental health issues. By February 2 of this year, however, the board decided he was ready for full release. Following that decision Mandy Kulaway, Tammy’s sister, spoke out in a lengthy interview with Yorkton This Week

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Election mayor’s 2016 highlight By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In terms of municipal politics the election of October stands out as the big story of 2016 for Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney. The election locally saw four seeking the Mayor’s chair, and 24 wanting a seat on Council. Maloney said interest in running was certainly not unique to the city, with long lists of candidates in cities, towns and villages across the province. And when ballots were cast, many new faces took seats on various Councils.

“It was a provincial wide thing,” said Maloney. “There were seven of eight new city Mayors.” The changes included Don Atchinson losing his seat in Saskatoon, and former MLA Deb Higgins in Moose Jaw also losing out. Maloney was returned, but there are five new faces on Council, with four incumbents losing out on election night. “The brooms were out. People obviously wanted change,” he said. Maloney said he feels he was returned because he never has seen himself as a politician. “I don’t really feel like

Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney a politician,” he said, adding he feels those

seeking municipal seats “run on who they are and what they stand for.” That said Maloney noted the vote in October “was a most difficult campaign based on the sheer number of people running.” Maloney said with so many rookies on the current Council there has been a learning curve, but added the newcomers have been involved in orientations and are asking questions as they get up to speed. That will be important moving forward, offered Maloney, because as new Councillors they all “have ideas of what they

want to do,” in their first term, but those have to be tempered against financial realities of the city. Beyond the election, Maloney said the story on 2016 is how Yorkton managed to stay on an economic bubble at a time the economy has generally slowed provincially and beyond. “We’re still seeing growth,” he said. “Building permits are still holding.” Maloney said 2017 should continue showing a robust economy locally, with projects such as a new Maple Farm Equipment building, and a new Save-On-Foods location already under

development. Growth in existing businesses is always important, he added, in particular small business growth which is a key to a community. And, “I think we’ll see more announcements – hopefully some good news coming,” said Maloney. At the same time the City’s finances are going to be more constrained, as provincial revenue sharing declining by some five per cent, resulting in tighter local budgets. “On the City side we’ll have to watch our dollars,” said Maloney.

Provincial government faces a difficult year By Devin Wilger Staff Writer Last year was a challenging one, admits Greg Ottenbreit, MLA for Yorkton and Minister of Rural and Remote Health. But he also believes that a challenging year is one that brings opportunity, and as a result is optimistic as the government faced a deficit and is now facing the prospect of big changes coming in the future. “You have to make the best decisions you can with what you have at your disposal and your abilities. I think there are not too many governments that are positioned better to address the challenges we are up against.” The province’s has been hit with a downturn in its finances this year, something Ottenbreit explains is due to a hit to the prices of several commodities, including oil,

potash and uranium, all of which had low prices this year. It has hit the province hard, and income has declined by about $1.2 billion. He does look to the positive, whether that’s a strong credit rating and efforts to find efficiencies in how the government operates. The deficit is forecast to be about $800 million, but he is optimistic that the budget in 2017 will get closer to balance. “I think we’ve done a pretty good job up to this point when it comes to finances. We’ve cut our general revenue debt by a third which is saving $200 million a year, or cumulatively about $1 billion plus over the years.” Ottenbreit admits that they have a challenge before them, and laments that the opposition NDP has not been helpful as the province deals with a decline in revenue. “They don’t really tell

MLA Greg Ottenbreit us what they would like us to cut, but they tell us we are spending too much money.” As one might expect from someone with a health portfolio, Ottenbreit’s main focus has been on health issues, such as physician training and recruitment as well as infrastructure needs in rural areas.

Investing in remote presence technology – including the nurse robot in Sunrise Health Region – is among the ways they hope to enhance services in rural areas. “It’s quite exciting when you look at the possibilities. For example, Pelican Narrows, which has a high number of youth and children in that area. We saw through the use of remote presence technology, reducing the trips children and families had to take out of town to Saskatoon and Prince Albert, usually by air, by 65 per cent. The health outcomes of the children improved greatly. The cost of transportation and the actual quality of care they were getting improved greatly. It’s quite innovative and quite exciting, and we want to keep working in that direction, not only in the north, but also in rural areas and even in urban areas, where you

can have people staying in their home.” Ottenbreit is also encouraged by the payoff of physician training programs that the government has implemented, noting that four Saskatchewan-trained physicians have set up a practice in Moose Jaw together, also servicing smaller communities. He notes there are more physicians retained using more training seats. “Just in the statistics alone we can see it’s working. Out of the 60 seats we had previously we only had a 57 per cent retention rate. Now we have 75 per cent retention of the 100 graduates coming out now, and a lot of those are working in rural and remote areas.” The introduction of private MRI service in the province is controversial, but Ottenbreit is proud of the system they have introduced – a free MRI for someone on the

provincial wait list for every one paid for – and the government plans on furthering it to CT scans. He notes over 900 public scans have been handled through the system thus far, with an additional 200 in the queue. “We find it quite strange that the federal government asks us to be innovative, and when we are innovative and show a great result, they try to impede us.” Ottenbreit’s issues with the federal government do not end with their disapproval of private medical imaging. Much like Premier Brad Wall, Ottenbreit does not approve of plans to implement a carbon tax. “It quite frankly targets Saskatchewan more than any other jurisdiction and that concerns us quite a bit.” The province’s stance on carbon emissions is that they want to focus on Continued on Page A11

First year in parliament for Yorkton-Melville MP By Devin Wilger Staff Writer This has been the first full year in parliament for Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall, and she feels good about what the Conservative party has achieved in opposition in that time. She believes they have the “heart and the ear” of Canadians on issues like the economy and federal debt, and has a positive view about what is being accomplished in Ottawa. One of Wagantall’s focuses has been on seniors, and she believes there is a positive attitude through the house about making a seniors initiative. She believes there is a lot of potential for a consolidated effort to improve home care,

long-term care and housing. “That’s important for my riding, we have a significant senior base here that deserves good care.” Wagantall has been on the veteran’s affairs committee this year, and one of her focuses has been on the use of Mefloquine, a then-experimental malaria drug and how that is affecting the veterans who used it. The committee has been figuring out how to care for new veterans and ensuring they get support they need after coming home, especially dealing with PTSD. Wagantall says she has been learning about alternative therapies, like dog therapy and marijuana, and is encouraged by what she sees.

Cathay Wagantall “I’ve been really pleased this year to understand far better the difference between recreational marijuana and what is being used by our veterans. Recently they lowers the amount that

can be used to three mg. There’s an understanding that it works as a medication, it’s very different from the recreational... it’s a pain treatment. “I’m pushing hard to see an actual study that compares what the marijuana does effectively in comparison to pharmaceuticals. It’s true they’re looking at how much it costs for this marijuana... Most of them take about a thousand pills a month when on the pharmaceuticals to deal with the PTSD, so we really need to be comparing to see which is the more effective medication and which is costing more.” Wagantall’s private member’s bill, which would have made it an additional crime to harm

a pregnant woman’s preborn child while committing an offense against that woman. While disappointed the law didn’t pass, Wagantall is encouraged by the response to the proposed legislation. “Canadians are on side with protecting women when they’re pregnant. It’s a circumstance where someone is taking a child away from you. Public opinion is in support, and I think it shocked other parties to some degree to realize there might be a disconnect there in the future. It was very encouraging, because women who believe in choice see choice as not just this pro-choice extreme view of protecting a woman’s right to have an abortion but also the choice to

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carry your child to term. That was an exhausting but amazing opportunity for me.” Wagantall believes one of the issues that is going to be important to the riding is the proposed carbon tax, something she doesn’t believe is going to help, and something she says families have told her they can’t afford. “Saskatchewan is very environmentally conscious. With all the things we do, we’re pretty carbon-neutral as a province, but it doesn’t mean we can’t do more. But to slap a tax on everything, will not, I believe, help us do that.” She also wants to push to get infrastructure money flowing to rural Continued on Page A11

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Politics Sometimes, you just can’t say it as well as the politicians can say it in their own words. There again, sometimes, one suspects/ the politicians likely very much regret what they’ve said. Whatever the case, here are some best (and worst) quotes from our provincial politicians and senior public servants in 2016: “I try to blend principles and politics. Sometimes principles win.” Jan. 4, former NDP leadership hopeful Ryan Meili who had just tweeted “Very sad to see (NDP leader) @cambroten change his position, ignore @sask_NDP policy on FN (First Nation) revenue sharing." “If you really don’t like prison food, there’s one way to avoid it: Don’t go to prison.” Jan. 6, Premier Brad Wall facing criticism for privatized delivery of food served in remand centres. “Ever wonder what the Sask. Party did with our resource wealth? They flew it away.” January NDP pre-election advertisement targeting government money spent to fly in Japanese senseis to teach “lean” techniques in health care. “The government usually isn’t in the business of buying land.” Feb. 4, Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson’s initially assessment on the Global Transportation Hub buying 204-acre land for $103,000 an acre. “The choice is pretty clear this election. Action or talk. Forward or backward.” March 7, Wall on the day he called the election. “Brad Wall’s mother should have taken an abortion pill.” Deleted Facebook post that forced Weyburn-Big Muddy candidate Mark Jeworski on March 11 to resign – one of four NDP candidates dropped for past social media posts. “You ripped off nuns and that’s the gospel truth.” March 23, Broten during the provincial leaders’ debate, referring to the GTH land once owned by Our Lady of the Missions. “No tax increases.” June 1, government highlight of 2016-17 budget that would eventually prove to have a billion-dollar deficit. “This might seem alarmist or overly dramatic, but it’s not.” June 9th, Wall on the “existential threat” of the federal NDP’s Leap Manifesto that he said was feeding the anti-Keystone XL pipeline. “The GTH’s unique board governance and the active involvement of the GTH Chair/Minister (Bill Boyd) and multiple government agencies added complexity to buying the East Parcels … The Office found the Government did not take sufficient and timely action to mitigate its, and ultimately the taxpayers’, exposure to paying for increases in land values.” June 30, Ferguson in her report on GTH land deal. “The Auditor found no wrong-doing.” June 30, Wall, quoting a press release issued by Ferguson that day. “I have no words to describe how sorry I am to my family, to my colleagues and to all the people of Saskatchewan for my actions. But saying sorry is not enough.” Aug. 6, former deputy premier Don McMorris after being caught driving with a blood alcohol content well over the .08 legal limit. “I call on Saskatchewan people to rise above intolerance, to be our best and to be the kind of neighbours and fellow citizens we are reputed to be.” Aug.14, a Wall Facebook post in the wake of racially charged hate posts following shooting death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie of the Red Pheasant First Nation. “To start moving the province back to balance, significant restraint measures are needed.” Nov. 22, Finance Minister Kevin Doherty in the mid-year update of his 2016-17 budget. “The audit did not conclusively state there was no evidence of fraud, conflict of interest or wrong-doing with respect to these GTH transactions.” Nov. 28, Ferguson, before a legislative committee clarifying what her she trying to in say in her GTH report and press release. “How is it going to change behaviour? This is not the best way to fight climate change.” Dec. 7, Wall signalling he would not sign on to the federal carbon pricing agreement. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.

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Readying for whatever comes in 2017

t is indeed a cliché but just where did the past year go? At this time of year we all reflect on the year that was, and it’s no different in the newspaper business. We turn to our bound editions to glean the top stories of the year, (see the start of our top-10 stories this issue), a process which always surprises since memories of stories tend to fade rather quickly as others arise to capture our interest. While there are particular stories that rate the top-10 list, the past year was also one where certain trends were over-arching in a sense. The first that comes to mind is the heavy summer rains which again led to localized flooding within the city. Summer weather has certainly been shifting in recent years in terms of the severity of rainfall events. Summer flooding from heavy rainfall is becoming all too common. There is little to suggest such severe weather is past us, and it is likely eyes will turn warily to the sky anytime the rains begin in earnest in the year ahead. Certainly the issue of flooding remains high on the agenda of the City, with past Councils assigning significant dollars to projects to reduce rain flood issues, with more certainly part of long range planning. The past 12 months have also seen the world economy slow. That has been reflected in continued

low crude oil prices, and softer prices for potash, two key economic generators in Saskatchewan. The economic reality is at least part of the reason for a $1 billion deficit in Regina. Locally, Mayor Bob Maloney has suggested Yorkton has stood against the general economic decline (see story Page A3), but no city can be completely insulated from what goes on beyond its city limits. There is little to suggest the economy will suddenly become robust again in 2017. Farming faces the uncertainty which comes with a late harvest which reduced fall work in preparation for the 2017 crop, in too many cases crop still lying in the field to be dealt with when the snow melts. Oil seems to be taking a bounce, but nothing suggests a complete turnaround for the sector. And there is of course the uncertainty to all things generated by the prospect of Donald Trump in his first year as American president. His presidency may be seen as positive for big business, but that bodes less well for workers, and does not factor in the destabilizing effect his policies may have on issues for equality, minority rights, foreign policy, and the environment. So mere days from the drop of a new year, we head forward, not sure of what lies ahead, but that simply means we will need to face whatever comes as we always do, making the best of the opportunities and overcoming the hardships.

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Reflections on the year in crime It is kind of a tradition in journalism at this time of year to rehash the most significant stories of the year. I thought about a crime Top 5, but that might be a bit redundant since four of those also made it into the Top 10 overall news stories. Instead, I will reflect on some of the things that struck me as I covered crime this year. Please note that these are observations only, and hardly scientific. In July, when the crime statistics for 2016 are released, they may or may not corroborate my subjective impressions. I should also note, that many factors influence both impressions of crime and crime statistics. Just as an example of the former, because we elected a new federal government in October 2015 that promised to legalize marijuana, I may

have paid more attention to how the system handled pot cases. As far as the latter goes, the smaller the jurisdiction, the more a small number of individuals or a particularly prolific crime spree can skew the numbers. In any event, following are some of my impressions, for what they are worth. It felt like 2016 was a particularly violent year. The courts are always clogged with a lot of domestic incidents and this year was no exception; Section 266 (common assault) was a mainstay of Monday dockets. Sadly, did you ever notice that whenever Saskatchewan is double (or more) the national average in something, it is something negative? Beyond that, there seemed to be a rash of much more serious vio-

Crime Diary by Thom Barker lence in 2016. We had our first murder since 2010 and also an attempted murder. Also, I can’t remember another year in which we had one home invasion with violence much less four. And those are just the ones I know of off the top of my head. Some of those may be related, although I can’t say for certain, which goes back to my earlier point about crime sprees. Speaking of related, at least two of those home invasions were drug-

related as so much crime is. And speaking of drugs, if 2015 was the year of cocaine, it seemed like methamphetamine was the drug of choice for 2016. There was a lot of the stuff around and my discussions with police and the Crown would bear this out, although I still cannot guarantee the statistics will. As an aside, the nation reeled this year with a Fentanyl crisis. And although that does not appear to have made

its way, in any big way, to Yorkton, we did have our first case of Fentanyl trafficking hit the courts in 2016. Of course, marijuana is a perennial topic when it comes to drugs and as I mentioned earlier, the pot laws are kind of in limbo in Canada, at least in practical terms if not absolute ones. Much has been written about selective enforcement and illegal have, if you will pardon the pun, like weeds especially in bigger centres and often operate as if they are legal, which I assure you they are not. In Yorkton, however, it appeared to be business as usual. On any given Monday CDSA Section 4 is front and centre and a handful of people (dumb kids mostly), plead guilty to simple possession and, if a first offence, usually receive alternative meas-

ures. If not, it is a fine and criminal record. Trudeau promised new legislation in the spring. He needs to get on with it. Finally, I would feel irresponsible if I did not mention drunk driving. Remember my question about bad things, Saskatchewan and double the national average? Aside from breaches of conditional sentences, probation orders and other court undertakings, Section 253 (impaired driving and .08) are still the number one most common charges on docket days. It is party season, making that stat particularly poignant. Can we please make a New Year’s resolution, Yorkton, to stop this scourge of society? Let’s have a happy, crime-free holiday season, folks.

SaskTel’s Yorkton employees lead hand SaskTel and employees from Yorkton and district participating in TelCare, the Crown Corporation’s Employee Donation Benevolent Fund, are donating $8,550

to two organizations in 2016. The local organizations to receive support include: • P a r k l a n d Therapeutic Riding Association

• Yorkton SPCA “TelCare has become a special tradition championed by our employees for over 65 years,” said Ron Styles, SaskTel President and CEO.

“This completely voluntary program is an excellent reflection of SaskTel’s corporate culture and values, and has been embraced by our employees all over the Province.” SaskTel TelCare is

made up of volunteer SaskTel employees who contribute funds through an automatic payroll deduction. SaskTel then matches those yearly totals, donating an additional 50 cents for every dollar employees

raise through TelCare. Across the province, the TelCare program will contribute $291,425 to 69 Saskatchewan non-profit organizations in 2016. To find out more about TelCare visit www.sasktel.com.

History Corner Some immigrants to the Canadian West came from a well-to-do background The photo features Henri Rudolph Roosmale Nepveu — the man standing beside the horse, on his horse ranch near Yorkton in 1889. Henri, who was a banker in his native Netherlands came to the Yorkton area in 1888, and within a year, had erected this log house and a horse ranch. He is part of a small group of Dutch immigrants who came from a privileged/prosperous background in the Netherlands, yet chose to settle into a more rugged life in the Canadian West. In 1892, Henri married Katherina, daughter of York Colony pioneers, Joel and Eliza Reaman. He is listed in the 1921 Town of Yorkton Directory as working in the Real Estate business and living at #64 Tupper Avenue. Katherina died in 1939 at the age of 64 and is interred in the Yorkton cemetery. On his retirement, Henri went to live with his daughter, Mrs.

Sean Furber, left, and Brock Chiasson represent Canada at the Euroskills competition in Sweden November 30.

Fourth place for Yorkton robotics in Sweden By Thom Barker Staff Writer When it comes to robotics, there appears to be no stopping the Yorkton Regional High School. In the spring, the YRHS robotics team of Brock Chiasson, Sean Furber, Brett Guenther and James Thiessen qualified for the national Skills Canada competition by winning the provincial title, the fourth time in five years a Yorkton team had done so. In Moncton June 5-8, the foursome repeated as national champions, the first time a team composed of the same four individuals had done so. That win secured Yorkton a spot representing Canada in the 2017 World Skills competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. At the international level, the team of four is paired down to two. On November 30, Brock Chiasson and Sean Furber had the opportunity for a little international tune-up when they competed against Europe’s best in the EuroSkills competition in Sweden. The pair finished with a score of 71 per cent, just shy of garnering a medal, but an admirable

fourth place finish out of 11 teams from across the continent.

The Abu Dhabi competition takes place October 14 to 19, 2017.

Guild donates The York Colony Quilters presented 90 quilted place mats to Yorkton Home Care recently. Here Janice Pilipow, Manager of Yorkton Home Care, left, accepts the donation from Sylvia Bugoy representing the quilters.

W. Whitehead in Winnipeg. He died at the age of 84 and was interred at Brookside Cemetery in that city. Contact Terri Lefebvre Prince, Heritage Researcher, City of Yorkton Archives, Box 400, 37 Third Avenue North Yorkton, Sask. S3N 2W3 306-786-1722 heritage@yorkton.ca

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Committee donates to new Regional Hospital The Farming for Health committee presented the proceeds of the 2016 crop year to The Health Foundation. The proceeds go into the fund for a new Regional Hospital. “This is a project that all of the participants believe in,” said Larry Hilworth, Chair of the Committee. “There is a lot of work to farming this land; all of the businesses involved set aside their own business for a

period of time to donate time, equipment or product to make this project successful. This project is a success because the people involved care and want to see the project succeed.” “This cheque we are presenting today is from the efforts of several businesses and individuals who believe in giving back to their community. Everyone working on this project understand

we all have to work to make our communities better places to live work and raise our families,” continued Mr. Hilworth. In 2016 Farming for Health farmed 300 acres of Canola. The committee is comprised of Maple Farm Equipment, Rocky Mountain Equipment, Yorkton New Holland, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Yorkton Co-op, AgraTactics Agronomy, Miccar Aerial, Dow Agro

Science, Assiniboine Valley Transfer (AVT), Bayer Crop Science, BASF, Logan Steven’s Equipment, R&B Hail, Sharpe’s Soil Services and is chaired by Larry Hilworth. This was the fourth year for the Farming for Health project. The project has raised net revenue of $747,500 in four years. The farming project will continue in 2017.

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Council Meeting Monday, January 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. City of Yorkton Council Commissions, Committees and Boards Would you like to have input into advising City Council on various matters of interest to you? If so, the City of Yorkton is looking for volunteers to sit on the following Commissions, Committees and Boards in 2017: • Community Development, Parks & Recreation Committee • Development Appeals Board • Economic Development Committee • Environmental Committee • Planning & Infrastructure Commission • Protective Services Committee • Yorkton Public Library Board Information on the purpose of the Committee and Member duties are available on the City’s website at www.yorkton.ca/dept/admin/bylaws and then choosing the specific committee bylaw. Further questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office at 306-786-1717. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these committees, please submit a brief letter indicating why you are interested, what you believe you can contribute to the Committee of your choice and your full contact information, by email to either: mayor@yorkton.ca or kritchie@yorkton.ca, on or before January 2, 2017. Thank you in advance for your commitment to our community!

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Employees an issue for ag sector Moving forward the agriculture sector will continue to face one major issue, and that is finding quality employees. Overall, the sector, especially at the primary production level, is becoming less important in terms of overall national economy. That tends to limit young people looking in that direction for careers. And on the farm producers require workers with training. The common tractor or combine is an electronic marvel these days with a myriad of computer controlled elements, and high tech gauges. That means an operator with a set of skills that far exceed what the same position required even a decade ago. It is not a case of a lack of jobs, so much as employees fitting specific needs. At one level are high tech jobs, and the other labourers, and both

have challenges to fill. A recent release from The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) touched on the labourer situation. The release suggested the impact of labour shortages on the beef and pork industries have become increasingly critical in recent years. “New research indicates that the trend will worsen between now and 2025, resulting in a widening labour gap that threatens to limit the profitability and growth of Canada’s redmeat industry,” it noted. The CAHRC has completed a three-year study of the Canadian red-meat industry and released Labour Market Forecast to 2025 studies for the beef and pork industries – an examination of the workplace trends and realities that will shape these industries between now and 2025. The red-meat industry includes fin-

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Calvin Daniels ished cattle and swine, as well as feedlots. The study is part of the Labour Market Information (LMI) initiative, which examined the labour market in Canada’s agriculture sector across 11 commodity areas. “The study revealed that in 2014, the beef industry workforce consists of 40,900 people and was unable to fill 3,500 jobs due to a lack of domestic workers. The pork industry, which employed 14,000 people that year, was unable to fill 800 jobs. By 2025, these industries are expected to see the

labour gap widen significantly, with as many as 15,500 more jobs than the domestic workforce can fill,” notes the release. The federal government has reacted at least in part to the situation, having recently announced changes to the four-year cumulative duration rule which will no longer apply to temporary foreign workers in Canada, effective immediately and an exemption is also being made on the cap for seasonal industries seeking temporary foreign workers for up to 180 days during the 2017 calendar

year will be extended until December 31, 2017. More changes for immigration and the TFWP are expected in the new year. “The changes the federal government announced ... is good news for agricultural employers and farm and food workers,” explains Portia MacDonaldDewhirst, Executive Director of Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) in a second release. “The feedback we received from agricultural stakeholders is very supportive of these changes.” “Our recently released national Labour Market Information (LMI) research was conducted over a three-year period with extensive collaboration with industry where we spoke to over 1,000 agricultural employers and employees,” says MacDonaldDewhirst. “The feed-

back we received shows there is a critical gap between the demand for workers and the supply of available workers. This gap has doubled in the last 10 years to approximately 60,000 workers. By 2025, the labour gap is expected to grow to 114,000 workers. The LMI research also revealed that primary agriculture has the highest industry job vacancy rate at seven per cent. This is resulting in $1.5 billion in lost sales.” Those numbers are certainly worrying as we move forward. Immigrant workers will fill many of the labour-level positions, but work will also need to go into attracting young people to acquire the specific training needed for the higher tech careers the sector is evolving to require. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.

Agristability deadline for program participation The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers December 31, 2016, is the final deadline to submit 2015 AgriStability forms and pay 2016 program fees. Producers must pay program fees by the end of December to participate in the AgriStability Program for the 2016 program year. An Enrolment/ Fee Notice was issued

earlier in the year providing details on the fee and the deadline for payment. April 30, 2016, (or 30 days from the date on the enrolment notice, whichever is later) was the initial deadline for paying program fees. A 20 per cent penalty will be added to the fee if producers missed the initial deadline. All forms for the 2015 program year need to be submitted by December

31 to ensure producers can access AgriStability benefits. The initial deadline for sending in program forms was September 30. Forms received after this date and before December 31 will have a $500 per month penalty; however, if no benefit is generated there will be no penalty applied. The final deadline for paying fees and submit-

ting forms occurs on a Saturday and because this is outside of normal business hours SCIC will accept fee payments and form submissions until January 3, 2017, the first business day following the deadline. SCIC accepts all program forms from individuals (sole proprietors), corporations, co-operatives and other entities. Individuals are reminded the T1163 form, which

details their income and expense information, must also be submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency. Producers also have a number of options to meet this deadline. The program forms can be submitted through AgConnect, as well, producers can review their Enrolment/Fee Notice and detailed Calculation of Benefits. AgConnect lets you quickly send

AgriStability information to SCIC, allowing processing to begin sooner.

SCIC also continues to accept AgriStability Program forms through mail, fax or at any of the 21 Crop Insurance offices across the province.

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Concerns for flax growers in 2017 Areas of Western Canada experienced significant moisture during the 2016 growing season, making conditions favourable for the development of increased seed- and soilborne diseases in flax. Seed- and soil-borne diseases that appear in flax include seed rot, seedling blight and root rot, and these diseases are caused by the Fusarium and Rhizoctonia solani fungi. Seed rot, seedling blight and root rot can lead to significant reductions in germination and emergence, and ultimately a reduction in yield potential. Using a seed treat-

ment on flax can help protect seeds from diseases. However, in the past, growers have had concerns about applying liquid treatments to their flax seeds, due to the fragile flax seed coat that is prone to cracking. However, the Insure Pulse seed treatment is giving growers a viable option against seed- and soil-borne diseases. Insure Pulse comes in a fast-drying, ready-to-use formulation; growers can apply the treatment directly to the seed, and do not need to add water or other adjuvants. Insure Pulse sticks to the seed and dries quickly, minimizing bridging or sticking issues.

Fred Greig, a grower from Reston, Manitoba, applied a trial of the Insure Pulse seed treatment on his flax in spring 2015. “We had been without a seed treatment for our flax for a number of years, and we’re always a little nervous about applying any liquid to flax,” he said. “However, Insure Pulse applied evenly without any sticking issues on our equipment.” The unique formulation of Insure Pulse can help ensure that seeds are protected while vigour and plant health benefits are promoted. With Group 4 and 11 active ingredients, as well as the Group 7 active

ingredient Xemium, Insure Pulse provides consistent and continuous protection against diseases. Insure Pulse also delivers AgCelence benefits, including increased vigour and biomass, leading to greater yield potential.

resulting from disease or reduced vigour,” said Russell Trischuk, Technical Marketing Specialist, Functional Crop Care, BASF Canada. “Protecting your flax at seeding time can lead to greater crop health and

higher yield potential; using a seed treatment can help defend against disease, resulting in a healthy, more vigorous crop.” For more information on Insure Pulse on flax, visit agsolutions.ca.

Field research backs this up. In 10 research trials conducted in 2016, seeds treated with Insure Pulse averaged a 2.2-bushel increase over untreated seed—results that may have growers rethinking how they seed flax in the future. “When using untreated and potentially damaged seed, growers might see reductions in stand,

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A review of 2016 science news, Part I

Traditionally at this time of year, I use this column to publish some variation on the top stories of the year theme. Doing a Top 5 or 10 is a weird balancing act that involves analyzing and/ or predicting impact; choosing between scientific, social and political importance; parsing personal interest against public interest; trying to put them in a logical and evidence-based rather than arbitrary order; along with many other considerations. I’m not even going to try this year, but I do want to look back in any event. So, here, in no particular order, are 16 of the science stories that caught my attention in 2016 for various reasons.

1. Donald Trump

There may not be any news category Donald Trump does not top in 2016. As far as science goes, he is a scary wildcard, prone to conspiracy theories and distrust of what he calls “elites” and the institutions they inhabit. Detail and information seems to be anathema to the man’s character. Just as one example—a person could write a book—of the kind of anti-science regime we might expect from a Trump administration is his choice for head

of the Environmental Protection Agency EPA). Not only is Scott Pruitt a climate-change denier and proponent of coal power, as attorney general for the State of Oklahoma he has sued the EPA, the very organization he is now supposed to lead, many times.

2. Sun Power.

While the United States may be stepping back from environmental progress with the election of Donald Trump, India, now the world’s third largest economy and second most populace nation, is embracing it. The country unveiled the most massive solar power plant ever undertaken this year. The $679 million solar park at Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu, in southeast India, covers 10 square kilometres with 2.5 million solar panels and can generate enough electricity to power 150,000 homes.

3. Bionic man

Electricity, on a much smaller scale, also powers human bodies. In paralyzed people, electrical signals from the brain are no longer able to relay to limbs and hands and fingers. Experiments in reconnecting brains with limbs have been going on for some time and in April

Thinking Critically Thom Barker a 24-year-old Ohio man became the first beneficiary of an implant called a “neural bypass” that has allowed him to regain use of his hands. The chip is connected by wires to a forearm sleeve with electrodes that transfer his brain signals to the muscles in his arm and wrist enabling hand movement. He can now swipe a credit card, play Guitar Hero, pour from a bottle, hold a phone to his ear and stir the contents of a cup.

4. Shock waves

One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves. The concept itself is something that sounds like science fiction: “ripples in the fabric of spacetime, propagating at the speed of light, generated by extraordinarily violent events, such as the collision of two black holes.” While theoretically proven for decades, the vast scale and infini-

tesimal sensitivity of the technology needed to actually detect them was prohibitive. That is until the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), the result of more than 40 years of development, came online in September 2015. The actual detection of gravitational waves was the odds-on favourite to win the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics. When it did not, it sent waves of a different kind through the scientific community.

5. Health Canada fail

Readers of this column will know how fervently I oppose nonsensical, so-called “natural” health practices. At best homeopathic interventions are useless, but this year we saw a clear example of the dangers when the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about homeopathic teething “medicines.”

Hyland, the snake oil company peddling this scam pulled the product from the shelves in the United States, but not Canada because our health authority failed to follow the rightful lead of the FDA. Health Canada remains a joke when it comes to protecting consumers.

6. In the moons light

NASA reported this year that the Earth has a second moon. Actually NASA reported no such thing, but that is how it was reported in the popular media. Actually, the object, a tiny asteroid approximately 40 to 100 metres across, dubbed 2016 HO3, is something NASA is calling “the best and most stable example to date of a near-Earth companion, or ‘quasi-satellite’.” It is an interesting relationship, though, because 2016 HO3 is actually in orbit around the sun, but Earth’s gravity also keeps it looping around the planet in a kind of Spirographic pattern varying from about 100 times to 38 times the distance of the Moon.

7. Armstrong’s shadow

John Glenn never got to go to the moon. After becoming the first American to successfully orbit the planet, Glenn

should have been first in line, but the lesser feat made him too big a hero to be put at risk in the greater feat to come. Neil Armstrong would end up overshadowing Glenn when he became the first human being to set foot on another world. Glenn remained a space icon throughout his life, however. In 1998, he became the oldest person to orbit the Earth at the age of 77. He died December 8.

8. Homo obsoletum

Autonomous vehicle technology is advancing so quickly human drivers may soon be obsolete. This year saw the first ever commercial transport of a shipment by truck. The tractor-trailer hauled beer for 120 kilometres on Colorado’s I-25, a suitable cargo considering how much leisure time we will all have when the machines take over. The thing is, given enough processing power, computers are much better suited to a task such as driving and all indications are driverless vehicles will drastically reduce traffic fatalities. A guaranteed income is quickly going to become a huge political issue as technology makes human employees obsolete not just in trucking, but many other fields as well.

Saskatchewan last in science proficiency By Thom Barker Staff Writer Saskatchewan is last again. Last week, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released the results of its triennial Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). In science, the focus of the 2015 test, Saskatchewan 15-yearold students scored lowest of all the provinces. Additionally, Saskatchewan’s 2015 results were down from 2012. The test also measured reading and math

proficiency, but to a lesser extent. Chad Holinaty, superintendent of education for Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools said Sacred Heart students did not participate in the 2015 testing, but that the showing is a concern for the province. “As a nation I think we saw some gains, but unfortunately the province took a bit of a dip,” he said. “I think the kids are going to need some help with that. Even before last year’s programme, Holinaty noted the provincial education plan is targeting reading, writing, math

and science as priority areas for improvement. Quintin Robertson, director of education for the Good Spirit School Division, said he was unaware of whether Regional students participated, but that they don’t get local results in any event. Robertson was involved in a December 6 conference call with the Minstry of Education and other school division directors of education during which the results were discussed. He said the ministry is formulating a response. He noted that while the province ranked poorly compared to

PROVINCIAL Continued from Page A3 investing in new technology rather than use a tax and potentially harm the economy, Ottenbreit says, and he expects the fight against the idea to continue into the new year. Their belief is that technology investment has an international impact. “If you look at India, China, and even Germany getting back into building coal-fired power plants without clean coal t e c h n o l o g y . Saskatchewan, our BD3 project, is one of the most advanced successful project in the world right now. We believe in developing in technology, and sharing it with the world. It’s something that doesn’t impede our econ-

omy but enhances our economy.” While the relationship with the federal government has been contentious, Ottenbreit remains hopeful that they can start to understand each other and work together in the future, but he believes that the federal government needs to listen to the provinces more. This year also saw efforts to address other challenges facing the province. Saskatchewan’s high rate of drinking and driving offenses have lead to significantly stiffer impaired driving rules. Spurred on by some high profile cases, Ottenbreit believes stricter rules are going to

help deal with the problem.

communities.” One of the challenges, Wagantall admits, is getting out into the riding as much as possible, given travel time for Ottawa. She wants to make it a priority to get home and attend events in the Yorkton-Melville riding as much as possible, and while she admits the travel time is immense she believes it’s important to visit people and events in her home riding and be available locally and make it to the many rural towns in the riding.

While it is, by definition, her job to be in opposition and take the government to task, she says that while she doesn’t necessarily agree with the federal government she does believe they have the same ultimate goal, the betterment of the country. “You start to see very clearly that we all care about Canada, everybody in that house does. But we all have very different ideas of how best to do that, and that’s where the angst comes.”

some other provinces, Saskatchewan students performed above the OECD average. He also hypothesized students in the provinces that ranked highly—B.C., Alberta and Ontario— may be better prepared because students already participate in similar kinds of exams provincially. On the science test the average mark for Saskatchewan kids was 496 out of 1,000, well below the national average of 528 and lagging way behind neighbouring Alberta’s Canadaleading 541. Saskatchewan also had a higher ratio (17 per cent) of “low achievers” and a lower ratio (six per cent) of “high achievers” compared to the national

averages of 11 and 12 per cent respectively. Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation tried to downplay the poor showing. “There’s just so much more that goes into education than science, reading and math,” Maze told the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. “I would put more weight into the fact that teachers conduct daily and continuous evaluation of their students and the closer the assessment is to the students, the more value that I would put into it.” The good news is that Canada ranked fifth of 72 countries where Grade 9 and 10 students took the PISA test, so while bringing up the rear among

their Canadian counterparts, Saskatchewan students are still fairly high performing relative to the rest of the OECD nations. Furthermore, the result is an improvement over 2012 when Canada dropped out of the Top 10. Approximately 20,000 Canadian students took the two-hour test in April and May of 2015. Another favourable outcome for Canada is that there was no statistically significant difference in scores between boys and girls indicating a closing of the traditional gap in technical subjects. The top country in the world was Singapore followed by Japan, Estonia and Finland.

Next year is going to be another challenging one, and Ottenbreit knows that not everyone will be happy with the changes that are going to be made, but he is encouraged by some of the recommendations and the new directions they’re going to take. “I’m not excited about the challenge coming in the next year but I’m looking forward to the opportunities. Some of these transformational changes we’re coming into, it’s going to be some tight budget decisions, but we’re going to make those the best decisions we can.”

MP Continued from Page A3 communities. She notes that some towns can no longer afford to pave their roads, and large agriculture equipment has meant that roads can no longer handle the equipment on them. She is pushing to see more investment into rural infrastructure, and emphasizes that these problems impact larger cities. “Rural Canada is pretty left out altogether, agriculture and small

A place to play The Yorkton Family Resource Centre wants to keep kids active in every season, and when it’s cold outside they now have a place to play indoors. The Painted Hand Community Development Corporation donated the structure to the centre, which cost approximately $7,500. Pictured are Kim Gelowitz from the Yorkton Family Resource Centre and Randy Goulden representing the Painted

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Hand Community Development Corporation. “In our part of the country we have many days when children can’t get outside to be physically active, and we know how much that impacts our young people and their learning ability when they can stay active,” Goulden says. She also adds that she is impressed by what the Family Resource Centre offers and wishes that it had existed when she was a new mother.

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Top 10 sports stories of 2016 By Stefanie Davis Staff Writer

competed at three competitions throughout the season, opening the year up with a second place finish at the Warman Cheer Classic. They then made their way to the Alberta Cheerleading A s s o c i a t i o n Championships at the West Edmonton Mall where they took first overall, beating ten other teams for the gold medal in the youth one category.

2016 was a big year for sports in Yorkton. Narrowing the biggest moments down to ten was difficult. The top ten most notable have been decided. Below is the first half of the list. The second half (the top five) will be in next week’s edition. 10. Kade Johson’s success Kade Johnson is an 18-year-old golfer from Yorkton. He grew up playing the holes at Deer Park. This year he saw a lot of success and took some big steps forward in his golfing career. In July, Johnson was crowned the 2016 U19 Saskatchewan Junior Men’s Champion. This win secured him a spot as captain for team Saskatchewan at the Canadian Junior Boys Championships, which were held in St. John’s, Newfoundland at the beginning of August. This was Johnson’s third time competing at the national competition, so he knew what to expect. Although nationals didn’t turn out as he had hoped, he found unexpected successes at other tournaments. Johnson came fifth at the Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s Championship, qualifying him for the Canadian Men’s Amateurs. He made the cut for the finals there, and finished 75th overall. In August, Johnson

The Youth team then competed at the 2016 Saskatchewan Provincial championship where the finished third overall with a Provincial bronze medal to cap off a strong youth season. On the Raiders’ side of things, they too kicked off their season in Warman. The Raiders took first place, and took home the Grand Campion award in the senior level two division. The second competition of the season for the Raiders also took them to Edmonton and the ACA Championships, where they finished fourth overall.

Kade Johnson is shown here with his 2016 U19 Saskatchewan Junior Men’s Champion golf trophy - just one of the many accomplishments the young golfer saw in 2016. started university classes at Southern Arkansas University, where he received a partial scholarship to golf on their golf team. He had a solid

freshman season with the team. 9. Cheerleading wins A pair of local cheerleading teams – the Youth

Level One All-Star team and the YRHS Raiders cheerleading team – found a plethora of success throughout the 2016 cheer season, constantly

finding themselves on the podium as well as taking several Grand Champion Awards in 2016. The youth team, comprised of girls aged seven to 11,

They then competed at the University of Regina Cheer Competition on March 12 where they regained their early season form, finishing in first place. The Raiders promptly followed their Regina success up with their second consecutive provincial gold medal and second Grand Champion Award of the season to end their 2016 campaign on a high.

SHHS November athletes of the month Each month, Sacred Heart High School chooses two athletes - one male and one female - to be their athlete of the month. They are then given an award from CAB clothing. For the month of November, Megan Varga was the female athlete of the month. Varga is an important part of the Saints girls’ volleyball team. She is an outstanding forward on the team. The male athlete of the month was Nick Fetsch, a striker on the boys’ soccer team. Fetsch led the team in goals during their season, helping them to secure the provincial 2A gold medal. Above, Varga and Fetsch are shown with CAB representative, Aaron Kienle. Submitted photo

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By Stefanie Davis Staff Writer 8. Brett Kemp represents Canada Brett Kemp of Yorkton was one of only 66 players chosen from across Canada to represent the country at the 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Kemp was the only Yorkton athlete at the tournament, and one of only two players from Saskatchewan. He played on team Canada Black – the Canadian team with the most successful performance at the tournament. Other countries who competed in the tournament include Finland, Russia, Sweden, the United States and Czech Republic. Kemp’s hockey career started in Yorkton as he climbed the ladder through minor hockey. He spent one year on the RawTec Maulers AAA midget team and is now playing for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL). 7. Yorkton Cardinals sign new coach and break records Omaha, Nebraska, native Bryn Biancalana became the new bench boss for the Cardinals in 2016, taking over for former Cardinal player and coach Kameron Mizzell. Biancalana came with a baseball pedigree as his father, former Major League infielder Buddy Biancalana, spent parts of six seasons in the MLB with Kansas City and Houston, winning the World Series in 1985 as

The YRHS Raiders cheerleading team is shown here after winning their second consecutive provincial championship in 2016. a member of the Royals. He also had experience in the Western Major Baseball League, previously coaching the Edmonton Prospects (2011) and Saskatoon Yellow Jackets (2012). The Yorkton Cardinals went on to complete the 2016 Western Major Baseball League season with the best record in franchise

history, with a 28-19 record. The record left the Cardinals in second spot in the WMBL East four back of front-running Swift Current, and 1.5 games up on third place Regina. Another record was set by Cardinals player Luke Wilkinson was able to hit a rare grand slam in the seventh inning in a game the

Cardinals played against Regina in July, etching his name in the Cardinal record book twice. 6. Xerox Terriers threepeat as SBAAHL champs The Yorkton Xerox Terriers won their third consecutive SBAAHL title with a 5-2 Game Two victory over the Sask Valley Vipers in

March. This win came at the end of an incredible season for the Xerox Terriers, who finished with a record of 25-1-4, giving them 54 points. With the series win and third straight SBAAHL crown, the Yorkton Xerox Terriers were headed to yet another Western Canadian Bantam ‘AAA’ Hockey Championship.

There, The Bantam Terriers ran into some stiff competition, picking up just one point over four round-robin games to finish fifth overall at the Westerns with a record of 0-3-1. Nonetheless, it was an impressive season for the Xerox Terriers, who are en route to another strong season this year.

YRHS football player headed south By Stefanie Davis Staff Writer One football star from Yorkton will be taking his talent down south in January to compete against some of the best young athletes in Canada, the United States and Japan. David Neumeier, a grade ten student at Yorkton Regional High School, was selected for the U17 Team Saskatchewan football team. He is an offensive player who stood out at both the high school level and provincial level this past season. The team is comprised of players from previous provincial teams. Over the summer, Neumeier played on the Saskatchewan U16 team, making him eligible to be chosen for this team heading to Texas. The team will be heading to Arlington to compete in the International Bowl. “I thought they’d just be picking players from the Regina area,” said Neumeier when asked about how it felt to make the team. “I was blown away, it was crazy.” He found out from his parents, who got an email with the exciting news about their son’s success. Opportunity There are some highranking coaches and scouts who will be around the games, and Neumeier said that’s something he’s

Davud Neumeier was also one of two grade 10 players from YRHS chosen to receive a scholarship to train at Huskies football camps. thought about. “It’s going to be a great learning experience,” he

said. Although he is only in grade ten, Neumeier said

that playing football after high school is something he wants to do.

“I want to play for as long as I can,” he said. Roby Sharpe, the head

coach of the YRHS senior football team, said the International Bowl is a great opportunity for players. “It’s different. Don’t forget that they play American football, so they’ll be going down there and playing four downs,” he said. “It’s a good opportunity for him to learn and get out of his comfort zone a little bit.” Neumeier said he wasn’t too concerned about the difference in play. “I’ve played with those rules once before, so it shouldn’t be anything too dramatic to get used to,” said Neumeier. “A little bit of a change, but not too bad.” Sharpe also said that Neumeier is a great, all around athlete. “He’s only in grade ten and he’s got some great potential,” he said. “He’s a big, strong kid and he’s got good speed. And he’s smart, coachable – all the things you want. That’s what these guys are looking for when they’re picking the team.” “We’re pretty proud of him,” said Sharpe. Teams from Alberta and Ontario will also be attending the tournament. The team will leave Saskatchewan on Jan. 10. Games do not start until Jan. 16, but Neumeier said all practicing and training will be done in those few days between arriving and playing.

Yorkton in final round of Sledtown Showdown By Stefanie Davis Staff Writer After a close semifinal match up, Yorkton has made it to the final round of the SnoRiders Sledtown Showdown competition. After polling closed

on Dec. 20, Yorkton came out on top of Beausejour, MB in their semi-final match. In the matchup, there were 956 votes cast with Yorkton winning by a mere four votes. SnoRiders magazine is a snowmobil-

ing magazine based in Western Canada. Each year, they pick deserving towns from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia to be recognized as the best snowmobiling towns to visit. The finalists are dwin-

dled down based on votes from the public. Last year, Yorkton tied in first place. This year, out of 64 towns, it is now down to Yorkton and Sicamous, BC to take the title. The public’s vote is the answer to Yorkton winning this competition

– again. Voting is simple, but requires two important steps. First visit snoriderswest.com/sledtown_showdown and scroll down until you see Yorkton. Once the town is clicked, you then have

to submit your email address.

The magazine will send you a confirmation code, which is required to submit your vote.

Voting for this final round of the competition ends on Jan. 10, 2017.

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Predictions and resolutions of a sort View from the Cheap Seats is an extension of the newsroom, which is frequently a site of heated debate on topics ranging from the extremely serious to the utterly ridiculous. In addition to the views of our two regular columnists Thom Barker and Calvin Daniels printed here, please visit yorktonthisweek.com for additional web exclusive content by and Devin Wilger. This week: Are you making any New Year’s resolutions?

Break with tradition

It seems like we go through this every year, probably because we go through this every year. And every year, I say something along the lines of I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Then I explain why it is just another day and why it is foolish to arbitrarily make resolutions based on an arbitrary system of

measuring time. Sometimes I touch on the history of calendar development and the disconnect between scientific reality and human activity or something along those lines. I am going to break with that tradition this year and resolve to take better care of myself. A.D. 2016 was a tough year for me health-wise because I am for the first time feeling my age. I struggled with my joints, specifically my knees and right hip. I know (or at least I hope) these troubles are related to being overweight. And therein lies the Catch22. Weight puts pressure on joints thereby causing issues. Having issues makes it very difficult to exercise effectively. Not exercising effectively perpetuates weight problems and attempting to exercise sometimes exacerbates joint prob-

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lems. I also lost my family doctor this year, which meant a bit of bouncing around. Not having a regular physician, of course, means bouncing makes continuity of care difficult, especially when you are a terrible patient, as I know I am. So, I guess the resolution is: Find a new doctor, get on a program, lose some weight, get healthy… or at least diligently work toward those goals. Even though I am new at resolutions, I am not stupid enough to make

Local hero wins big at Painted Hand Casino

Christmas has come early for a local hero from Langenburg, Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is pleased to announce that George Haas has won $139,100 at Painted Hand Casino. “On behalf of the Board and employees of SIGA and the Painted Hand Casino we would like to formally congratulate Mr. Haas on this exciting win,” said Zane Hansen, SIGA President and CEO. Haas was honoured several years ago by the Carnegie Hero Fund, which recognizes those “who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree” while attempting to save others. From carnegiehero.org Haas received a medal and was named a Carnegie hero for rescuing two men after a truck they were travelling in flipped and became submerged in an ice-covered pond.

Food help Painted Hand Casino general manager Charles Ryder (third from right) presents a cheque for $1,425 raised

it any more specific than that. Setting a goal of, say, lose specific amount of pounds by a specific date is setting up for failure and in my experience that can be very discouraging. -Thom Barker

The impossible guess

If I could actually predict anything with any amount of certainty I’d be at a horse race track somewhere getting rich.

Trust me, before the Brad Wall dropped the axe on standardbred racing in the province a few years back, I put a few dollars on a few horses at Cornerstone Raceway in the city, and rarely saw those dollars ever again. But hey as a new year nears we all get into the prediction and resolution mode, so I’ll give it a whirl. The economy will stay slow, so expect the screws put to provincial spending, and locally Yorkton Council is likely to be cautious to the point of spending only where absolutely necessary. Internationally the Trump presidency stateside ensures something that will also be Vaudevillian funny, or

potentially horror story scary, with either eventuality meaning volatility. On the sports scene at least three Canadian teams will make the playoffs in the National Hockey League. The Saskatchewan Roughriders will make the playoffs in the CFL. The Toronto Raptors will find a way to get past Cleveland to make the NBA finals. The Saskatchewan Rush will take the NLL crown for a third straight year. And, finally as a resolution, I’ll dedicate myself to seeing disc golf continue to grow in the region, yes that is a given, so it’s pretty safe to make that a goal. - Calvin Daniels

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Following the accident, Mr. Haas became a motivational speaker, educating school communities about winter driving and ice sport safety. “Myself and all our employees at Painted Hand are very excited for Mr. Haas. There’s no better time of year to experience a big win like this!” Charles Ryder, General Manager, Painted Hand Casino said. Haas won the six-figure progressive jackpot playing the Triple Double Stars slot machine on December 15, 2016. As the jackpot climbed, this $2 max bet stand-alone progressive machine had been getting a lot of play from hopeful patrons over the last few weeks. Haas plans to spend his winnings on purchasing a new truck and, of course, on treating his family during this holiday season.

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from the December 12 AR Cash Johnny Cash tribute show to the Yorkton Soup Haven.

Temporary foreign worker rule changes

In light of changes announced recently to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is very pleased the federal government is softening some of the harshest edges of the previous government’s changes to the program. CFIB views the end of the four year rule, in which workers had to leave the country upon completion of four years, as an important first step towards keeping talent in Canada. “While our economy is struggling, Canada needs to retain all the talent that comes our way,” said Mr. Kelly. “CFIB has always maintained the position that it is a terrible waste to have a foreign worker in Canada for four years building relationships with an employer and a community, only to send them back home, often against their wishes, and replace them with someone new.” “We are thrilled to hear the government is looking to ‘further develop pathways’ to permanent residency,” said Mr. Kelly. “Small firms I speak to want the ‘Temporary’ taken out of the foreign worker program.” CFIB

has recommended an Introduction to Canada visa that would start foreign workers on a pathway to permanent residency. “As the government considers such a plan, we urge them to ensure it is accessible to workers of all skill levels,” Kelly added. CFIB is also encouraged by the greater flexibility regarding the cap on temporary foreign workers, and see the 180 day exemption for seasonal industries as a big help for business owners in what is often the difficult task of fulfilling their labour needs. “The artificial caps on the percentage of foreign labour may make sense in parts of Canada, but for smaller businesses in rural and remote parts of Canada, there are few other options. These changes will help,” Kelly added. “Small business owners across Canada welcome these changes, and hope for more to come in 2017, particularly for employers of lower skilled foreign workers,” concludes Mr. Kelly. “It is terrific to see the federal government make these important changes to help entrepreneurs throughout this country have access to the labour they need.”

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Channel 22 Sacred Heart High School wrapped up 2016 with music. The school’s resident rock band, Channel 22, performed a range of hits for the

student body, celebrating the beginning of the Christmas break by showing what they’ve learned in their time with the group.

Retirement planning? Keep calm and carrying on The primary source of retirement income for the majority of Canadians will be personal savings. This is especially true since government pensions won’t be enough. But for many, investing on the stock market is also daunting due to ongoing market turbulence. It’s for these reasons why it’s particularly important today to create a retirement savings plan and sticking to it. Start with a simple plan If your retirement is 10 or more years away, now is a good time to put a plan in motion that will really pay off down the road, even though you might have other priorities. However, if retirement is just five or fewer years away, it’s time to get serious because the clock is ticking. But don’t be discouraged. Depending on your own particular situation, you can make up time by following this simple action plan or applying some of these ideas to your current plan:

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First, identify your retirement goals and financial needs based on: • Your target retirement age • Your activities: will you be travelling, buying a home in another country or helping to pay for your grandchildren’s education? • The annual income you’ll need to retire: the rule-of-thumb is about 70 per cent of your pre-retirement income Second, identify your income sources and savings needs: • Employer pension, part-time work, government pensions (Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan) • Additional savings to meet your retirement needs and the other things you want to do Third, know your risk tolerance: When you’re ready to start investing, your financial advisor will have you fill out a questionnaire to identify your investment risk tolerance. This information will be used to build your portfolio with the right types of investments. Each year, it’s a good idea to revisit your risk tolerance level to ensure that your portfolio is properly balanced. If you identify some weaknesses, your advisor can then suggest ways to rebalance it. “Mutual funds distributed through Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. For insurance products, Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. acts as a National Life Insurance Brokerage Agency.” The provided example is for illustrative purposes and it is not intended to be nor should be construed or used as investment advice.

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Tread lightly to lift the weight of the world How much stuff will you give and receive this holiday season? Add it to the growing pile — the 30-trillion-tonne pile. That’s how much technology and goods humans have produced, according to a study by an international team led by England’s University of Leicester. It adds up to more than all living matter on the planet, estimated at around four trillion tonnes. Scientists have dubbed these times the “Anthropocene”, because humans are now the dominant factor influencing Earth’s natural systems, from climate to the carbon and hydrologic cycles. Now they’re labelling our accumulated goods and technologies — including houses, factories, cars, roads, smartphones, computers and landfills — the “technosphere” because it’s as large and significant as the biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. Researchers estimate it represents 50 kilograms

for every square metre of Earth’s surface and is 100,000 times greater than the human biomass it supports. As CBC science commentator Bob McDonald wrote, “Our technology is a super-organism that competes with the biosphere for resources, and is winning that competition by taking over the surface of the planet.” Report co-author Mark Williams explained the significance: “The technosphere can be said to have budded off the biosphere and arguably is now at least partly parasitic on it. At its current scale the technosphere is a major new phenomenon of this planet — and one that is evolving extraordinarily rapidly. Compared with the biosphere, though, it is remarkably poor at recycling its own materials, as our burgeoning landfill sites show. This might be a barrier to its further success — or halt it altogether.” Living systems renew and recycle. Organisms

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die, get eaten or absorbed by other organisms, and other life takes their place. But much of what we produce takes enormous amounts of natural, mostly finite resources to make and breaks down slowly, if at all. It covers the land and fills oceans, and even extends into space. As the human population continues to grow and consumerism shows no signs of abating, the technosphere expands, causing pollution, contamination and resource depletion, further upsetting the delicate natural balance that keeps our planet habitable for humans and other life forms. Many things we’ve invented have made our

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lives easier in some ways. But much is unnecessary and, we’ve learned, a lot comes with consequences we didn’t foresee — such as climatealtering greenhouse gas emissions from our obsession with private automobiles and cheap energy. If this pace continues, we’ll leave a fascinating fossil record for any intelligent species that comes across our planet in the future. But that may be all. If we want to survive as a species, we must get a handle on population growth and consumerism. It’s something to consider this time of year, when so much time and energy are spent on acquiring new stuff, for ourselves and others.

Although population growth is starting to stabilize, curtailing growth requires greater access to effective, voluntary family planning and birth control, increased women’s rights including the right to make decisions about their bodies and reproduction, and reducing poverty. We can all do our part to reduce consumption. We might find we’re happier when we do. At the end of his life, my father didn’t talk about accomplishments or possessions or wealth. He talked about connections to friends and family and shared experiences. Although he didn’t have a lot of material possessions, he felt wealthy and happy. That’s what life is about. A new car or smartphone won’t make you happier in the long run. Nor will it fill gaps caused by loneliness or lack of connection to others. That doesn’t mean we should live without material goods, but we should consider what we really need, and

make sure we recycle items we can no longer use. Reduce, re-use and recycle! And reconsider what really makes us happy. More important, during the holiday season, we should nurture our connections to friends and family, and give gifts that won’t add to the technosphere. We can share time, experiences and food. Those who find themselves alone might consider volunteering to help others during what can be a difficult time. May you all have a joyous season, focused on the important things in life. And may the New Year bring humanity a greater understanding of what truly makes life worthwhile. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at www. davidsuzuki.org.

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Big brothers big sisters Scotiabank’s employee volunteer program encourages its employees to put in time volunteering with a $1,000 donation to charities where they volunteer for over 50 hours a year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area has, as a result, benefitted both from Susan Stewardson’s time as board chair and from this program, receiving a donation. The money will be used

Help given The Yorkton Chamber of Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan donated $315.00 to the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. The money was collected at the STS

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for day to day programming and supplies, working directly with the kids, and assisting in making a match for a local child. Irma Van de Bon-Nichol, left, says that there is a waiting list of children looking for a mentor, and they are always looking for new volunteers to help mentor kids and make a difference in their lives.

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Annual Christmas Banquet to support this worthy cause. From left to right: Marj Wlock, Claudette Tessier, BettyAnne Irving and Captain Fraser.

Wayne Laube and Douglas Goltz have been reappointed to the Springside Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Shelly Grunert and Shauna Seymour. Laube is chairperson. The Springside Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 22 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement. Social Services Minister, Tina Beaudry-Mellor, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation

responds effectively to the needs of each community.” Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Springside Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Springside. A local nominating committee recommends board members. Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Springside Housing Authority.

Sask. population continues to grow Saskatchewan continued to experience steady population growth in the third quarter of 2016, according to Statistics Canada’s latest quarterly population estimate. There were 1,155,393 people living in the province on October 1, 2016, 4,761 more people than in the previous quarter, and up by 18,007 people over the past year. “Our province continues to attract people to the many opportunities available here,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our resilient economy and its investment opportunities speak to the continued strength of our province.” The Statistics Canada numbers reflect a decade of sustained growth for Saskatchewan, which has seen an increase of 162,000 people in the past 10 years. This number

represents the highest growth in any 10 year period in the province over the last 84 years, since between 1922 and 1932. “The numbers show the strength of our province, which continues to thrive, despite chal-

lenges in the resource sector,” Harrison said. “With more people calling Saskatchewan home now than ever before, it proves that Saskatchewan is a great place to live, work and to raise a family.”

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Things are about to change! There’s a saying that people won’t change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing. Sometimes it’s hard to welcome change with open arms, but this year, that’s exactly what I intend to do. I’m ready to exchange chores for time to do things I love. To exchange cooking and cleaning for delicious meals and housekeeping done by others. To exchange icy, treacherous sidewalks and long dark evenings with the option of staying comfortably inside with new friends and lots to do.

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New Horizons Friday Night Dance - everyone welcome. 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. New Year’s Eve Dance - music by Memory Lane Fri., Dec. 30. New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. Contact Peter 306-7821846.

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Experience a wee bit of Scotland in Saskatchewan. Yorkton & District Scottish Society proudly presents the 29th Annual Burns Supper. Join us for an evening of pipes and drums, Highland & Scottish Country Dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner featuring neeps, tatties and hearty roast beef prepared by Parkland Catering, along with the best Haggis in town! Sat., Jan. 21 at the Convention Place, Gallagher Centre, Yorkton. Advance tickets only. For info and tickets, please call 306782-5000, 306-783-6741 or 306-782-1312.

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Alzheimer and Dementia Support/ Information Group Meeting meets the second Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Next meeting is Wed., Jan. 11. Everyone welcome. For more info contact YRHC Social Work Dept. 306-786-0463.

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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.

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Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Yorkton Public Library. If you would like more information please call Jim at 306-783-4226 or Bill at 306-783-3536.

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Crossroads - A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway. Free childcare and transportation available & Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Shelwin House (please call for address). Adults (women) only. Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more info.

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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.

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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol Knoll 306-782-5755. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 1st Wednesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone inter-

The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society holds their regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend!

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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306783-7042 or 306-7833564 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.

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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, o t h e l lo , c h e c k e r s , back gammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gat her in g s t o play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 3067 8 2 -17 8 3 o r e m a i l yorkton_boardgamers_ guild@hotmail.com.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 12:45 p.m. Call 306-7833765 or visit www.tops. org for more information.

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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a projectbased youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.

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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.

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The Yo r k t o n Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yo r k t o n H o s p i t a l . We p r o m o t e e a r l y detection and speedy recovery. For more info call 306-782-5748.

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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.

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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed over the lunch hour. Saturdays & Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. Stat Holidays closed.

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Treasure Chest Toa s t ma s t er s Club meet s week ly on Wednesday evening f r o m 7: 0 0 p. m . t o 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new member s welcome. For more information contact: Mike Neilson 306-620-7252, Dwaine Senechal 306-620-2297, Delores Moskal 306620-8424.

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Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-261-6602 or email friendlyvisitingsask@redcross.ca

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Music Makers invites you to a music & movement class for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Come to a musical world filled with singing, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Heritage Baptist Church 11:25 to 12:00. Contact Diane Jones 306-590-7172.

Rosemary seen as a lucky plant Doesn’t it seem like a long time since we were out in our gardens? It seems like a long time ago since we were bringing in the last of our plants and bulbs. At that time, in the flurry of activity before the cold weather arrived, we brought in our little rosemary plant at the last moment. I was planning to cut the branches to dry them, but guess what, the plant was still so nice and lush that we just let it be, and it is still doing well. It’s fitting, because as we stand on the brink of a brand new year, I did some research and discovered that rosemary is one of the “lucky” plants for a new year. It has a whole list of attributes that make it lucky: it will relax our minds and help to keep us youthful. (The fragrance is wonderful, I think of it as nature’s incense). Rosemary is said to help to increase our brain power, boost our memory and even improve our mood. It reputedly helps with healing and purification. And who needs cupid when there is rosemary, a plant that is said to attract love! But for us gardeners, rosemary is a wonderful plant to put on our list for next year. It is a perennial herb that has stems with long, narrow leaves, almost like a spruce branch. It is extremely fragrant and very flavorful (perfect for pork, delicious!) I did some homework and information does say that rosemary is a perennial, although chances are that it will not make through our

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Gardener’s Notebook winters. I remember Mom had a rosemary that did survive one or two winters in her garden, but it was not long-lived. Rosemary hails from the Mediterranean, so it like sunny locations and can withstand periods of drought (so maybe it does stand a chance in our house after all!). It is easy to grow, requires no special care or special soil (just make sure it has good drainage), and does not have a pest problem. In fact, if you are tending towards xeriscape gardening, rosemary would be a good choice. If you do your gardening in pots, rosemary also does very well in containers. The plant has a bushy habit, and will branch out if you pinch it. Even a small plant has a beautiful aroma. Years ago we were in the Sonoma region of California, and our hotel had a stunning garden. The rosemary plants were like large shrubs, and every time we walked by them, we had to stop and linger because of the heady fragrance. I’ll share an easy rosemary recipe with you now, something that’s nice to serve with crackers and cheese or to top a salad. Here it is,

Rosemary Walnuts: melt 2-½ tablespoons of butter and add two teaspoons of dried, crumbled rosemary, one teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix well, then add two cups of walnuts and stir to coat. Spread the walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for ten minutes. They are delicious and you get the wonderful fragrance of the rosemary as well to add to your dining enjoyment! If you do manage not to eat them all at once, store them in an airtight container. Plants and their fruit have long been part of New Year’s. In Spain, they eat twelve grapes at midnight. Rice symbolizes prosperity in India. Apples dipped in honey are part of Rosh Hashanah. And here, rosemary, the plant of remembrance, can take us into the new year with beauty and fragrance. Happy New year, dear gardeners! May you be blessed with health and happiness in 2017! Keep on gardening, even if your entire garden is in one container. Gardening keeps us looking ahead with hope and enthusiasm! God bless! Have a great week! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca

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Is someone’s drinking bothering you? Has alcohol affected your life negatively? If so, Alateen may be for you! Alateen is an organization devoted to teenagers who know someone with the disease of alcoholism. Talk, listen, get better. Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr., Yorkton. www.al-anon. alateen.org/members

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Come join the fun! Yorkton Community Concert Choir. Please call Laurene at 306782-0460 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for more information.

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Friendship cash Painted Hand Casino general manager Charles Ryder (third from right) presents a cheque for $3,870

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Best reviewed games of 2016 - Part I It always seems appropriate at this time of year, as the last days of 2016 drop away, to look back at the games reviewed to offer a quick top-five over the next couple of issues. Starting at number five among reviewed games in 2016 is Grand Chess is by Dutch game designer Christian Freeling. The variant has become widely respected in the chess world. Developed in 1984, the game enlarges the familiar board of western chess to 10 X 10. The larger boards allows for the additions of two compound pieces, which have been used in a variety of chess variants over the years. They are the Marshall which has the combined moves of Rook and Knight, and the Cardinal having the combined moves of Bishop and Knight. The additional pieces add some definite firepower to the piece array which also includes the regular pieces from chess, with of course to additional pawns.

The next thing Freeling did, and I believe this is where his game design shines through, is to move the pieces forward one space, or more correctly the pieces are set apart as if still on a board eights ranks deep. The row closest a player is then empty of pieces, or would be except that Freeling pulled the rooks into the corner spaces of the 10 X 10, mimicking their position in regular chess. Give Grand Chess a try. It is a dynamic experience to be sure. Button Soccer is a traditional Hungarian and Brazilian soccer game, and sits number four. The game is one of those skill based games which is also considered a sport by some. Yes there is an international group promoting the sport aspect (www.isbf. info). This is a game I admit I have never played, but is one that has long intrigued me. Of course finding sets when the game is primar-

YORKTON BOARDGAMERS GUILD yorkton_boardgamers_guild@hotmail.com ily based in Hungary and Brazil is near impossible. Even eBay, the site where you can find practically anything you seek, seems devoid of sets. So as the name implies, the game simulates soccer; the board depicts a soccer field and both players control a team of disks (or rings), and move them by flicking or pressing their edges, in order to hit a smaller disc (the ball) with them. Online I have seen homemade versions which are simply larger buttons, although the type in terms of being stable on the board, and their weight. Still you can see how the game developed from people using what they had at hand.

So the idea is rather straight forward. The pieces, (buttons), represent soccer players. As the controlling player you try to flick your buttons onto the ball, and into the goal, for a point. It’s pretty clear the game would be one where skill wins out, your competitive nature can be satisfied, and where there would be tons of camaraderie would exist in a weekly league, or games room gathering. It might be fun to even build some sets with good old-fashioned buttons, grab a few combs and hit the table pitch. Anyone interested? (dulok44@ hotmail.com) At number three is International Checkers which is played on a

10X10 board is an excellent game to wile away many hours. To begin with the addition of 20 spaces adds some new challenges in terms of maintaining a workable defence across a wider battlefield. But it is piece movement and capture which really set International Checkers at a level above the common 8X8 game. The Moves of the Men: Checkers pieces can move forward on each empty square to the left or to the right. When these pieces reach the last line on the opponent’s side they become kings. “Captures: In International checkers, maximum captures are obligatory, which means that if a player has more than one path to jump to capture his opponent’s pieces, he must take that path that will affect the most capture of his opponent’s pieces. If a piece lands on the king row during a jump, it must continue jumping backward for as long as

there is a jump opportunity. That particular piece cannot be kinged unless it finishes the move and stops on king row,” details checkershistory. com via boardgamegeek. com “Captures by the Men: Men can affect capture by moving forward or backward and jumping over a single piece of the opponent provided that the said piece is adjacent to it and the following square is empty. If the man can jump again from the arrival square to effect another capture, then it must do so.” It can be checked out in more depth at www. fmjd.org a site dedicated to promoting the game worldwide. In the meantime find, or fashion a 10X10 board, add 20 pieces of each colour (five per row in the four rows closest each player), and give International Checkers a try. It will amaze you how dynamic the game can be compared to the smaller 8X8 version with its more limiting movements. Onto the top two next week..

Klaus a different take on the legend

Klaus #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Dan Mora BOOM! Studios I happen to have just written my review of Huck #2 (you can check it out elsewhere on this site), and frankly I could almost substitute the

word Huck with Klaus and cover issue #2 of this title too. Klaus #1 was something I wanted to read because it was by writer Grant Morrison. I’ve liked a number of his titles in the past, so something new came with pedigree. The read was — well less than hoped for. The action is a bit more this time, and there is a splash of humour, but it never quite rises above being generally mundane. Nothing about Klaus makes him particularly exciting, a sword wielding Santa while sounding cool, hasn’t elevated in the first two issues of this mini-series. Nothing about the story suggests more than

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vour of the classic character with a clean style that works well. If you have gotten to this issue you are likely becoming a fan, and the ride ahead in what is to be an initial 12-issue story arc to launch the new ongoing series, and that’s a good thing. I’m expecting a few twists, and more old-fashioned action to be just around the corner. - Calvin Daniels

by Calvin Daniels run-of-the-mill, at least so far, and now post the holiday season for the remaining books, this is going to feel out-of-sync with the calendar. Overall that is not exactly the level you want if you are shelling out limited comic book bucks. There are many better choices than this one for those hardearned dollars. - Calvin Daniels

Will Eisner’s The Spirit #2 Written by Matt Wagner Art by Dan Schkade Dynamite Entertainment Writer Matt Wagner stays on pace with the storyline which has The Spirit being MIA for months. That has had ramifications with The Spirit’s support crew, the police, his girlfriend, all of whom deal with the loss

in different ways. It is a bit unusual to be two issues in the new series and the main character is still but a memory, but Wagner does use the issue well as he lays out the foundation of The Spirit’s world, and at least some of its denizens. Dan Schkade’s art continues to support the fla-

Victim aid Recently, GX94 made a $1,000.00 donation to the Parkland Victim Services in Yorkton. The donation was made from the proceeds raised from the 2016 GX94 Christmas Goodies cookbook. It is the sixth edition of the cookbook, full of recipes from GX94 listeners all over the listening area and 100 per cent of the proceeds goes to local charities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is the second year they have donated to the Parkland Victim Services. In the photo from left; GX94 Midday Host Tonya Cherry and Cheryl Tiller with Parkland Victim Services. Submitted Photo

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Farewell to a hero who reminds us to keep faith Nine days before Christmas, the Preacher and I sat in a hushed sanctuary paying respects to one of our heroes. We had met Isabel Barnsley nine years earlier, shortly after both she and the Preacher contracted West Nile Neurological Disease. She was 79, and not expected to live at first. Until the bite, she was still riding horseback, teaching grandchildren about life and paying what she believed is one’s rent for the privilege of time spent on earth: community service. West Nile had paralyzed Isabel from her neck down. But she’d already amazed the medical staff and would go on

to astound us all. Though for many months she needed assistance even to breathe, we learned not to discount her determined, optimistic spirit and an equally determined set of three daughters. Not only did Isabel learn to breathe on her own, she eventually regained the ability to walk and speak. Her last nine years, four in rehab, the remainder in a care home nearer her beloved village of Abernethy, convinced us all never to doubt the combined power of faith, hope and therapy. She called her powerchair Rufus, a fond nod to a favourite childhood horse. Rufus became the

By the time you read this, you will have already missed the Winter Solstice which occurred at 4:44 a.m. Central Time on the day this issue of YTW came out. If the day appeared to pass quickly, it is well known as the shortest day of the year for good reason; December 21st has 7 hours and 53 minutes of daylight, 8 hours, 43 minutes less than June 21st had. It’s like we’re being short-changed an entire day... and at Christmas, of all times. For the next 3 months, the Sun will be shining on us from below the equator, sitting 23.5 degrees south over top of the Tropic of Cancer, a line found overhead in northern Argentina, South Africa and cen-

tral Australia. This is why December 21st is the Summer Solstice in those countries, and why they’re warm and we’re not. The Sun’s low angle makes your shadow the longest for the year on the Winter Solstice, and the further north you go, the longer it gets. If you can think of a single practical use for knowing your shadow’s length, please let me know. On the Solstice this year, the Sunrise is at 8:50 a.m., and sunset at 4:43 p.m. The word ‘Solstice’ comes from the Old French / Latin ‘solstitium’, roughly translated as ‘the day the Sun stands still’. After the Solstitium, the Sun rises and sets a little further north each day. For those of you who

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steed that afforded her a much-coveted degree of independence. Across its arms spread a table equipped with a keyboard and a stick. She communicated in those early days by pointing to each letter and spelling words. She did that so fast I couldn’t always keep up. “How are you?” “How

is your husband?” “What have you been writing lately?” “Tell me about your family.” Once, barely able to contain her excitement, she tapped furiously, “My friend is coming over from Scotland to see me!” Always, she wanted to speak of others. Never herself. We saw Isabel only

a handful of times after the Preacher came home, but kept loosely in touch through friends and the occasional email from Isabel herself, usually at Christmas. At her funeral, allowing the holy words of scripture to flow over and into us, hearing her grandchildren’s words of memory, it seemed especially appropriate that her death had come near Christmas. Isabel’s life was a gift to those who knew her. In her service to others, the light of Jesus Christ shone through her, as lovely as the sun glowing through the exquisite stained glass panels of the church. Isabel planned her own funeral just weeks

Strength for today, hope for tomorrow. That’s what faith in Jesus brings to every storm. Facing the unknowns of a new year, I’m grateful for Isabel’s reminder.

Finally, if you find yourself out in the back yard measuring your shadow or double-checking my Solstice numbers, a scan of the sky will reveal a nice selection of ‘Star of the East’ candidates for the holiday season. Planet Venus hangs in the south-southwest earlier in the evening, and the sky’s second brightest star, Canopus, rises in the east just before 8 p.m. followed by the bright-

est star in the sky, Sirius, just before 9. Such is the math of the Solstice, undoubtedly invented by ancient astronomers simply because it’s too darned cold to do anything else. To me, the Solstice is a sign that days are officially getting longer, and spring is closer than it was last week, inviting us to enjoy the winter while it lasts, here in our own back yard.

before she died. She instructed it not to be long, and that the hymns to be sung without dragging – or else. One of them asked this vital question: “Will your anchor hold in the storms of life?” The refrain between verses testified to Isabel’s faith:

“We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll, fastened to the rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.”

The Winter Solstice by the numbers The Universe from your own back yard by Jim Huziak jim@darkskies.ca. complain that it gets dark so soon in the evening, it’s time you stopped. Although the Solstice has the fewest hours of daylight, the earliest sunset already happened at 4:42 p.m. on the 10th or 11th. Sunset is already a whole 3 minutes later. However, on the other end, you can keep grumbling for a while yet: the latest sunrise doesn’t happen until 8:54 a.m. on December 30th. By the way, the Earth reaches its

closest point to the Sun for the year (perihelion) at 8:17 a.m. on January 4th. Illogical while the temperature are where they are, but true.

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Festive event Since the mid-70’s New Horizons’ members and guests have enjoyed an annual Christmas concert and potluck supper at their Hall on First Avenue. This year’s concert, Dec. 11, was of an international flavour, featuring performers from Mexico, Jamaica, and Scotland and

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Whether you have given up on New Year’s resolutions or are chomping at the bit to put your new self-tracking device into operation, there are many simple and easy ways to improve your life in the New Year. Here are ten tips that will make your life happier and healthier this year: 1. Smile more, even when you don’t feel like it. 2. Do something nice for someone every day. 3. Start and end your day by remembering what you have to be thankful for. 4. Protect your health—it’s your most cherished asset, and without it nothing else matters. 5. Save something for a rainy day; you’ll be glad you did when you need it. 6. Learn something new every day; knowledge is power. 7. Exercise every day, even if it’s only going for a short walk. 8. Cultivate your friendships and remember that friendships don’t grow in isolation. 9. Cultivate better relationships with your family. 10. Cultivate a good relationship with God; pray and read scripture daily. Over the coming weeks, we will examine each of these tips in more detail, giving practical advice on how to make them part of our everyday lives. – Christopher Simon

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SHHS Saints of the Month of October

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Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS. The selection is based on: Demonstrating Alexis Guy Christian Values, School work, School Involvement, Leadership, and Community Involvement. The October female Saint of the Month is a Grade 12 student. She is very outgoing and friendly, always trying to make other students feel welcome in activities and conversations. She tries her best to be a leader and a positive role model. She tries her best in every class and always makes time in her busy schedule for her studies, and as a result she has maintained an average above 90% throughout her high school career. She has been a member of several sports teams, including senior badminton, senior basketball, and senior volleyball, of which she was the captain this year. She is always trying to help younger players improve their skills. She has also participated in the Drama and Choir programs and has had important roles in both of Sacred’s most recent musicals. She also finds time to work at Sportchek. She and her family attend St. Gerard’s Parish almost every Sunday, where she reads, ushers, teaches children’s

Each month a male and a female student is selected as the SHHS Saint of the Month. Saint of the Month students are nominated by staff and students of SHHS. The selection is based on: Demonstrating Christian Values, School work, School Saints Cassidy Guy and Kaeden Hanishewsky I n v o l v e m e n t , Leadership, and The November Male Saint of the Community Involvement. The November Female Saint of the Month is a Grade 12 student. He is Month is a Grade 11 student. She is a very helpful person and can make a loving and hardworking student anyone smile. He helps others when and always is looking on the bright they need it and makes the school side of things with her best foot a better place. He has 80s in all of forward. Her humor and encourage- his classes and can be a very hard ment brightens people’s days and is worker when he puts the time in. He always a fun person to be around. was on the Senior Boys Volleyball She works hard in every class she’s Team and also participated in curlin, no matter the assignment. She ing. He also is part of the choir, has participated in the Drama pro- band, music ministry, and Channel gram and is currently on the Senior 22 as a talented sound tech and Girls Basketball Team. She works at also a drummer. He attends church Sportchek where she helps in foot- at St. Gerard’s Parish. He has parwear as well as clothing and she also ticipated as a retreat leader for the teaches and participates at Free My past two years and he demonstrates Muse. She demonstrates leadership his leadership as well as the actby teaching young children twice ing Male President of our SRC. The a week at Free My Muse, where she November Male Saint of the Month has many young children that look is Kaeden Hanishewsky. up to her. She attends St. Gerard’s Congratulations to and for winning Parish every week and participates Saint of the Month for November. in the service by reading, altar serv- Sacred Heart would like to thank ing, or teaching children’s church. Dairy Queen for supporting our The November Female Saint of the Saint of the Month with gift certificates for each winner! Month is Kassidy Guy.

Nathan Cochrane liturgy, and sings in the choir. Our October Female Saint of the Month is Alexis Guy. The October male Saint of the Month is a Grade 12 student. He is very helpful, always offering to take on tasks that are needed and helping others with their homework. He has a positive attitude and can make anyone laugh or smile. He is a very hard worker, which shows in his marks, as he has 90s in most of his classes. He is a member of the football team and soccer team, and is a key player on both those teams. He always tries his best and is always working to improve his skills. He is also a part of the senior badminton team and soccer academy. He is someone that people look to leadership, both in sports and in the classroom. His family are parishioners at St. Mary’s Church. Our October Male Saint of the Month is Nathan Cochrane. Congratulations to Alexis Guy and Nathan Cochrane for winning Saint of the Month for October. Sacred Heart would like to thank Dairy Queen for supporting our Saint of the Month with gift certificates for each winner!

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MCMURTRIE - Mrs. Joyce Louise (nee Bucholtz) McMurtrie, of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, passed away on December 16, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born on October 31, 1930 in the Wallace district. She was the daughter of Gustav and Edith (nee Gurel) Bucholtz. In her youth, the family moved to a farm one half mile west of Ebenezer where she lived until moving to Yorkton to complete her education at the Yorkton Collegiate Institute. Joyce started her employment at the Yorkton Land Titles Office where she met William (Bill) McMurtrie. They were united in marriage on August 3, 1957. Due to government regulations, they were unable to continue working in the same office - she then transferred to work as a stenographer at the Yorkton Court House. Later, Joyce chose to stay at home for a few years, raising their four children. During those years she was busy sewing, knitting, baking, gardening and cooking for her family. In the mid-70’s, she started working in the Health Records Department at the Yorkton Union Hospital where she remained until retiring in 1994. In her retirement years she continued to enjoy spending time and travelling with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, knitting, cross stitching and visiting with friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Gustav and Edith (nee Gurel) Bucholtz; her husband, William McMurtrie; her two brothers-in-law, William Melnychuk and Frank Newman and two sisters-in-law, Mae McMurtrie and Jean Newman. She is survived by her son, Scott (Maureen) McMurtrie of Red Deer, AB; her three daughters, Jeanne (Kelly) Mandzuk of Regina, SK, Nancy (Kerry) Whitters of Yorkton, SK and Heather (Gordon) Gorecki of Esterhazy, SK; her five grandchildren, Trevor (Sarah) McMurtrie of Calgary, AB, Mallory (Justin) Lussier of Blackfalds, AB, Kristi Mandzuk of Regina, SK, Kevin (Courteney) Mandzuk of Regina, SK and Sean Gorecki of Esterhazy, SK; her two great-grandchildren, Emma and Tucker McMurtrie; her sister, Phyllis Melnychuk of Yorkton, SK; a niece and numerous nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from the First Baptist Church in Yorkton, SK, with Pastor Steve Rosluk officiating. The organist, Karen DeLong, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “In the Garden” and “Because He Lives”. Soloist, Noreen Kriger, shared one selection, “The Lord is My Shepherd”. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Sean Gorecki, Kevin Mandzuk, Kristi Mandzuk, Trevor McMurtrie, Terry Melnychuk and Grant Melnychuk serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. SPOKES - Mrs. Crissie Spokes passed away on December 17, 2016 at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home, Yorkton, SK. Crissie was born in the Crescent District on February 23, 1919; a daughter to parents, Edward and Alice (nee Allin) Brimacombe. Criss was educated at Crescent School and later in life she completed high school by correspondence. On January 20, 1939, she was united in marriage to Horace Spokes. They farmed in the Crescent District and raised five children. They moved to Yorkton in 1966. Horace and Criss were very active at Knox Presbyterian Church and met many friends through the church. Crissie was always busy knitting and crafting, and she shared this enthusiasm by leading an Explorer Group at the church and knitting for her children and grandchildren. She also knit toques for the newborns at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Crissie loved to sing and was sure to be in the front row of every service and sing-a-long or even just singing and humming in her room. She spent many hours in the final years of her life solving crossword puzzles, playing solitaire and watching the world go by her window at the nursing home. Crissie was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Horace in 1983; her daughter, Linda in 1946; her sisters, Clara Bazeley and Joice Maddaford; grandson, Kevin Spokes and son-in-law, Doug McInnes. She will be lovingly remembered by her children James (Pat) Spokes of Texas, Janice McInnes of Yorkton, Roy (Penny) Spokes of Saskatoon, Leila (Dave) Skilnick of Yorkton and Dianne (Bob) Maloney of Yorkton. Her many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will also greatly miss her. In accordance with Crissie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. OLYNYK - Mrs. Mary Olynyk, formerly Malinowski of Yorkton, SK passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina at the age of 95. Mary was born in Springside, SK on April 1, 1921 the second of six children born to William and Pauline (Derow) Pawliw. She grew up on the family farm and attended Sandy River School until 1935. On June 6, 1944 she was united in marriage to Thomas Malinowski of Theodore, SK. They were blessed with a daughter and three sons. The young family continued to farm four miles north of Theodore until Tom’s sudden passing in September of 1960. Mary was determined to remain on the farm and did so until the summer of 1961 when she moved to the village of Theodore. Even though it was not easy for her, she raised her four children with the help and support of her family and friends. Mary always maintained a positive outlook and family and friends were always welcome at the Malinowski home. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and especially loved to tend to her flowers and garden. In the winters she enjoyed curling and volunteering at the rink canteen. Mary was always very supportive of her children and their activities. Over the years, Mary’s faith continued to guide her in her daily life. She was a devout member of St. Theodore Roman Catholic Church in Theodore, and later St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Parish in Yorkton. Mary continued to reside in Theodore until her marriage to George Olynyk of Saskatoon (Buchanan) on September 2, 1978. They lived in Saskatoon until George’s retirement as a caretaker at the University of Saskatchewan in 1985. Shortly after, they decided to make their home in Yorkton, SK; here they enjoyed a full and happy retirement which included travelling to visit family and friends. In January 2010, Mary and George moved to Fisher Court where Mary resided until her passing. She made many special friends during her time there. Mary was predeceased by her first husband Thomas; her husband George in August 2011; her daughter Shirley in February 1990; her brothers Mike, Fred and Pete; her sister-in-law Dora. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family: brother John (Michelle) Pawliw, sister Ella (Ted) Dusyk, sisters-in-law Sonja Pawliw and Ina Pawliw; children: Jerrold (Anne) Malinowski, Andrew (Carol) Malinowski, John (Cyndy) Malinowski, son-in-law Nigel (Christie) Williams; step-children: Roger (Sylvia) Olynyk, Ken (Audrey) Olynyk, Marlene Fedosoff, Gina (Pat) Dergousoff, Dennis (Medoria) Olynyk, Angie (Brad) Sykes as well as 12 grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The family wishes to acknowledge her many special friends at Fisher Court as well as the loving care and support provided by the Sunrise Home Care staff. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Francis Hengen as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Sarah Malinowski and the readers were Sheri Malinowski and Leanne Malinowski. Serving as the gift bearers were Maria Malinowski and Sarah Malinowski. The pianist, Chris Fisher led members of St. Gerard’s choir in the singing of the hymns, “Amazing Grace”, “Psalm 27”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Be Not Afraid”, “Song of the Angels” and “How Great Thou Art”. The interment took place in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Theodore District with Thomas Malinowski, Michael Malinowski, Lori Malinowski, Brian Williams, Randy Olynyk and Richelle Thurber serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to St. Paul Cemetery Fund as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com

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challenges, Albert has entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, early in the morning of Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, Yorkton, SK, just four days after celebrating his 85th birthday. Recently, Albert had been living with and enjoying the staff and residents of the Melody Manor at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and previously in the Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home. As Journeyman Mechanic by trade, Albert easily secured employment for a short while on the oil drilling rigs, as well as construction jobs in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. After his Dad, Leo Ecklin, retired, Albert returned to his home town of Esterhazy. His expertise and honesty gained him a successful, but often times, overworked schedule with a lot of work for just one person. As a big brother, super uncle and trusted friend, he was always ready to assist family members and others whether it be car, truck (and big truck) or tractor (gas and diesel) repairs and maintenance. He would, in turn, teach them how to repair, care and upkeep their own cars and machinery. Albert’s insistence for meticulous cleanliness and detail in overhauling transmissions, motors, etc., would often frustrate his helpers (family members too!) to the point of them not continuing on as helpers! However, many others did continue in the mechanical trade and became specialists in their own field. As one who loved to dance and socialize, his nature was to be true and caring to everyone. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Sgt. Leo and Anna Ecklin; his oldest brother, Major Wilfred Ecklin; his brother, S/Sgt. Lloyd Ecklin; sisters-in-law, Heather, Alma and Marion; brothers-in-law, Al Dorey and Paul Mattis and niece, Heather Gwynn. He is survived and will be missed by his brothers, Glenn and family, Norman and Myron; his sisters, Annamae and family, Sharon and family as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, December 23, 2016 from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK, with Reverend Tim Sheppard of the Family Worship Centre officiating. Words of tribute and eulogy were shared by Albert’s nephew, Brent Nordin. The pianist, Ingrid Stumph, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. A private family cremation committal will take place at a later date. Donations in Albert’s memory may be directed to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home Bus Fund, c/o Christie’s Funeral Home, 121 Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK, S3N 4C6. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

RICHELS - Vivian Mary Ann, 1936-2016. Vivian Mary Ann Richels (Putland) was born on December 8, 1936 to George and Lucille Putland. She was born at home with midwife, Ila Boreen and was baptized April 4, 1937. “Viv”, as she was known to her family and friends, grew up on the family farm outside of Churchbridge. She attended Dovedale school for most of her childhood years. On June 8, 1952, Vivian was confirmed in Churchbridge at the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Vivian attended Moose Jaw Teachers’ College from September 14, 1955 to June 14, 1956. She began her teaching career at Dovedale and Redpath schools in Churchbridge. Then she got a job teaching in Leroy, SK where she met the love of her life, Alphonse Richels. On July 23, 1958, the pair were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Kim, Dwayne, Wesley, Trevor and Ryan. The family lived on an acreage just outside of Churchbridge for 25 years. Alphonse was a jack of all trades as a heavy-duty equipment operator and Vivian was never one to stay still. She loved to tend to her impressive garden, she baked, canned and cared for her children. If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting Viv, you would know that nobody could leave her house without having some of her buns or baking that was always on hand. If Viv knew what your favourite dish was, she would prepare it in advance because that’s the type of host she was. Vivian loved to travel to visit family and always came back with pictures to share. Vivian was a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who delighted in her grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. There was always an open door at Grandma Viv’s house; she would greet her visitors with a hug, a smile and a plate of food. Vivian was a faithful servant and an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for the entirety of her life. She was a volunteer in the community as the treasurer of the Evergreen Club, a member of LWML, Communities in Bloom and was involved in church quilting. You could often find her playing cards with friends, golfing with the other seniors, tending to her garden and hanging out at the Evergreen Club. Vivian will always be remembered for her generous nature, warm smile and amazing cinnamon buns. Vivian is predeceased by her parents, George and Lucille Putland; her husband, Alphonse and her brothers, Theodore, Stanley and Keith. Vivian leaves to celebrate her life, her children: Kim (Bruce) Nixon, Dwayne (Glenda) Richels, Wes (Lisa) Richels, Trevor (Darcy) Richels, Ryan (Amanda) Richels; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Elaine (Joe) Depape and Gloria (George) Sveinbjornson; her brothers, Bob (Marion) Putland, Gary (Laurie) Putland, Daryl (Caroline) Putland and sister-in-law, Bertha Putland. Vivian will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We love you and will hold you in our hearts and memories forever. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge, SK with Reverend Jeff Dul officiating. Words of tribute and eulogy were shared by Viv’s granddaughter, Lindsay Richels. The organist, Vallery Putland led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Amazing Grace”, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”, “Silent Night” and “How Great Thou Art”. The Cremation Committal followed in the Churchbridge Town Cemetery with Viv’s granddaughter, Allison Richels serving as the urn bearer. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

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In Loving Memory of Jennifer Lynne Baran, who left us on December 26, 2001. It is the little things that we remember, The quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter, the joy, the hugs, and the love. And although it is very hard at times, it will be the memories of all these things that helps guide us past the dark times and bring us comfort. What we shared will never die, it is deep within our souls and our hearts. — Loving you always, missing you forever, Dad, Mom, Rochelle, Neil, Lucas, Avaiah, Michael, Jen & Paxton

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Rooms ROOM AVAILABLE. Fully furnished, cable, internet and laundry facility included. References please. Call 306-621-4896.

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WANTED: OLD gas station items. Gas pumps, signs, tin oil cans, coke machines, pop signs, thermometers, clocks, air meters, parts cabinets, wolf & bear traps. Also, steel anvils, forges and forge blowers etc. Call 306-742-7606. Paying cash $$$$.

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ACCORDION FOR sale Crucianelli accordion with case. 120 Base, 41 keys, in good working condition. $600. OBO. Call 306542-2976.

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RVs/Campers/Trailers TILT TRAILER (8 x10ft.) 15 inch tires, wired. Phone 306-782-7191.

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SORRY.... I was away on the weekend I’d usually put something like this at the bottom of a column, but it’s important so I feel the need to be at the top this week when I say that we shouldn’t allow super soft social justice warriors to get away with terms like Holiday Party or Holiday Cards. Please ensure you correct folks when they tip-toe around the word Christmas. I’ve had a number of people speak to me, directly, lately about not wanting to be politically correct. To that end, I tell them, simply, don’t worry about it and don’t be. I posed a question to a couple of folks over the weekend about Canadian

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tirelessly to take away any form of Canadian identity. Racist mass murderer Dylann Roof has been assaulted by a black inmate. He was found guilty earlier at a trial this month in a massacre that occurred at a Charleston church. This is one of those scenarios where guards should maybe have their hearing double checked upon learning Roof is being beat up. I mean, you want to make sure you are hearing the situation completely before you actually get up and go investigate. I wouldn’t be in any great rush. I believe there is still the death penalty phase in this matter and I don’t see why there should be much of a hold up. News organizations showed video footage of a Canadian couple being held captive in Afghanistan since 2012 when they were kidnapped from their backpacking holiday near the Afghan border. It seems the woman was five months pregnant at the time and has had another child while in captivity. They are pleading for government help. I’m sorry, but backpacking in Afghanistan with a pregnant wife is an adventure not worthy of government help after you are kidnapped. Something doesn’t smell right here. Who goes backpacking near Afghanistan while pregnant? Who has a baby while in captivity? It’s like a Canadian tourist killed this weekend while visiting Jordan. Can’t you explore the world in a much safer location? The risk of a bombing in Waskesiu is fairly low. Tennessee is a wonderful state with great weather. Quebec is full of great places to go camping. I’m not even cherry picking the obvious Arizona, Hawaii, Dominican Republic types of holidays either. Trouble making movie man Michael Moore (who made that disgusting flick about eating McDonald’s every day for a month) says he will pay the fines of any Electors who decide to go against the wishes of ordinary citizens to try and get Donald Trump removed from becoming President. Apparently, Electors have the final say and it’s usually just a rubber stamp to do what voters decide. But, since Hillary Clinton lost and because it’s 2016, it’s okay to decide that a few elite people are smarter than Joe Public and, therefore, should go against the wishes of democracy in order for Hollywood types and left wingers to get their way. Imagine if Trump did this and tried to buy his position as President. We are already seeing Trump get criticized for putting rich people into positions of power, but it’s okay for rich people to undermine an entire country’s vote. One thing I will say about Trump and his rich friends going into power: I don’t imagine they will be bought off too easily. I’ve always felt politicians aren’t paid enough and that’s why we get stuck with drama teachers, for example, running a country. Trump may be a colossal failure, but I would like to see a businessman give it a whirl to see what happens. In closing this week, I hope each of you has a very Merry Christmas and thank you for reading my weekly column. It means a lot to me when I find out from folks in the community who say they look forward to seeing it.

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Your fear does not decide your fate I’ve debated about writing on this subject for awhile now due to its sensitive nature. However, I know that when someone opens up to me about their trials, it puts life into perspective. I am not alone. I am not the only person quietly crippling under the weight of anxiety. Perhaps my story can help someone else. Before I jump right in, I want to explain anxiety from an objective standpoint. All of this information comes from the various doctors, specialists and therapists I have seen over the years. Unlike a broken leg or pinched nerve, anxiety is a result of a combination of individual factors. In this way, some anxiety sufferers have direct triggers while others have indirect triggers. We all experience anxiety in our lives, such as before performing on stage or beginning a sporting event. This anxiety helps us to perform better; the increase of blood pressure and circulation gives the muscles more power. “Fight or flight,” the commonly-referred to instinct, is at the very core of anxiety. Fight or flight is the result of your brain activating both your nervous and adrenal-cortical sys-

tems. From the brain, a message is sent to every nerve, which activates the release of adrenaline from your adrenal glands. This causes an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. At the same time, the same message is being sent to the pituitary gland, activating the adrenal-cortical system. A hormone is sent out from the pituitary down to the adrenal glands, which activates the release of about 30 hormones that prepare for the perceived threat. When this happens, muscles become tense, pupils dilate to let in more light, superficial veins constrict, digestion and immune systems shut down to allow more energy for emergency functions. This explains the muscle tightness, pupil dilation, skin “chill”, nausea and frequent bowel movements that occur with anxiety. All of these physical responses are to help you survive your threat by either running away or fighting back, thus “fight or flight”. Anxiety is when you experience this response without an actual threat. My experience with anxiety began in high school. I took on a lot of stress as a teenager. I was involved with AP classes,

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Inside My Head band, school council and I was the editor of a yearbook. This was on top of the church volunteering, house chores and regular classes I was doing. For a normal adult brain, this is stressful, but able to be handled. For my immature, teenage brain the stress actually interfered with my developing brain functions, eventually inhibiting my mental growth. Of course, this was something I didn’t know at the time. All I knew was that it was getting harder to make decisions, focus and interact. Eventually it manifested itself physically. I felt weak, dizzy, light-headed and my heart would pound so hard I thought I was having a heart attack. At first I thought I was anemic, so I began taking iron supplements, but it never got better. Then I felt nauseous in class, or would have the urge to void my bowels. I frequently left class. I would sit in the bathroom alone, praying that

some teacher would walk in and know exactly what to do. At the same time, I was hoping nobody would walk in for fear of hearing me dry heaving and crying. Fear would intensify, making my thoughts spiral downward faster, my heart pound harder and my conscious waver. Am I going to pass out? Am I having a heart attack? Stroke? The whatif thoughts drown me out, until the left side of my body feels like it’s on fire, while my right side is completely numb. But, it all passes and I’m left exhausted and my chest is left with an ache. This happened almost every day, in my dreams and in real life. What was real and what was dreamt all blurred together. I wasn’t myself. After missing so much class, I was rushed to a guidance counselor. The guidance I received was exposure therapy. How can I be exposed to my fear, if I don’t fully understand what my fear is? I got through my class-

es academically, but I didn’t graduate mentally. I had to drop out of my university classes, since I couldn’t even sit through ten minutes of a lecture with 800 other students. While my friends were beginning their lives, I contemplated ending mine. I couldn’t even walk outside without having a panic attack. I became a hermit. This was when I was finally diagnosed with a panic disorder. So what changed? It wasn’t dramatic, I can tell you that much. It is a long process that I am still going through. What I finally realized was that stress affected me. I could not cope with my anxiety with just meditation or just naturopathic remedies. I needed balance. I found the right medication after three years, and I have learned many relaxing techniques. My anxiety differs in every situation, so one method will not work every time. The biggest thing that has helped me

however, is not fighting. You cannot fight anxiety. It is not the mental health dragon you are meant to slay. Your anxiety is a misunderstood response to your fight or flight instinct. Instinct protects you. In my mind’s eye, I form my anxiety into a protector. I lay my hand on my protector’s arm in my mind, and physically I lay my left hand over my right arm. I thank my protector for doing her duty, but I remind her that everything is alright in this moment. Combining your imagination with the sense of physical touch is powerful.

Long term; I exercise, try to eat healthier things, meditate, sleep lots and nap often. My family and significant other are my support system. When I get knocked down again and again, they are there to support me as I stand back up. I try to be around more animals, and limit my time in large groups of people. I listen to more music, sing more, photograph more and create more. My anxiety is a part of who I am. I would not change that because of who it has made me today.

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My personal list of the best things of 2016 The end of the year is when many publications around the world put together their best of the year lists. It’s an old tradition, and as people look back at the highlights of the year, and maybe try to influence others to pick up the great stuff we have experienced over the past year. The trouble with doing this for myself is that a lot of the apparently great things from the past year I haven’t really experienced. I’m not out of the loop entirely, but there have been raves for films I haven’t seen, music I haven’t listened too, games I haven’t played and books I haven’t read. In fact, I haven’t even read a book published this year, instead choosing to read older books I already had lying around, stockpiled one fall when I decided I needed something new to read and couldn’t decide what that should be. So, with my

limited credentials firmly in place, here is my best of the year. The best album, David Bowie’s Blackstar. A cynical person might argue that the album got a lot of power from its context, since the artist died soon after its release, and the album itself is clearly written by a man struggling and ultimately coming to peace with his own mortality. It isn’t unbearably dark, but it is incredibly sad, because it is the last message of a dying man who knew full well that was what the album would be. It’s not an easy listen, but it might be one of the most powerful albums he has ever made. The best film, so far at least, would be 10 Cloverfield Lane. I include the disclaimer so far because I haven’t seen many films that I’m excited about watching, including the critically adored Moonlight and the newest film from Martin Scorsese.

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Devin Wilger But I probably won’t need that disclaimer, because I absolutely loved the film. The story of Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who wakes up to discover she is in a bunker with Howard (John Goodman) who is telling her there has been some kind of disaster outside and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.), who apparently fought his way in. As one might expect, she doesn’t quite trust this version of events, especially since Howard is a bit on edge and after all, he did kidnap her. The tension of the situation drives the film, and it changes as the film progresses, more information is revealed, and Michelle doesn’t

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know exactly how much she can trust the men around her. It’s also about as different from the first Cloverfield as two films sharing a series can be. The best game is a remake of a game from 2000, which was originally released in 2013 Japan. So it’s only technically new, but it was only released in November of this year in Canada so I say it counts. That’s Dragon Quest VII, a ridiculously long game - my file is not finished and has broke 50 hours - in a series that is huge in

Japan that didn’t really make an impact elsewhere. That’s a shame, because this is one of the rare games that justifies the medium as an artistic endeavor. Appropriate for something incredibly long, it’s about the passage of time, as the heroes solve crises in the past in order to save their world in the present. The stories are about what you don’t see, how centuries can distort what actually happened and how legends and reality relate to each other. It is, at turns, sad, funny and life affirming, whether it’s the monster who becomes a celebrated hero or the tiny touch of a family that gains the ability to talk to cows. For something with its sheer length, it is strongest in the tiny

moments, little details that add to the rich tapestry that the world represents. That’s what I liked in 2016, at least. And this time next year, I hopefully will be more familiar with the other great things that were released this year.

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