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Members of Division 649 held signs of protest at the train tracks on Beck Avenue on May 30. It was day one of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) strike against Canadian Pacific Rail. Division 649 occupied Yorkton and Wynyard last
Wednesday morning as they demanded workplace changes. The strikers said they planned to return to their protest spots every morning. Fortunately for them, TCRC struck a deal with CP Rail later that day, quickly ending the strike.
Yorktonite contributes to major court decision By Sean Mott Staff Writer When Laura Budd filed a complaint about changing the gender marker on her birth certificate in 2014, she contributed to a snowball
effect which has resulted in a major court decision. On May 24, the Court of Saskatchewan ordered the provincial government to allow for the removal of gender markers on birth certificates. The Northwest
T e r r i t o r i e s , Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Alberta permit non-binary markers on birth certificates, but Saskatchewan is the first province where the court system has ordered the
Transportation study unveilled A Regional Transportation Study was given a first public look at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. “At a regular Council meeting on April 27, 2015, Council authorized Administration to participate in a Regional Transportation Study along with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (Ministry) as well as both the RM of Orkney and the RM of Wallace,” explained Moshiur Rahman, City Engineer, with the City at Monday’s meeting.
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“In October 2015, the Ministry issued a Request for Proposals for the “Yorkton Regional Transportation Study.” Proposals were received from five consultants. The proposal from Associated Engineering was selected as the successful proposal. The total cost of the study is approximately $160,000.” The cost of the project was costshared, said Rahman. “An agreement was signed on February 11, 2016 in which the City of Yorkton committed to pay 37.5 per cent ($59,787.5) of the total cost with the
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced who won the permit lottery for cannabis sales in Saskatchewan. The successful proponents were selected through a two phase Request for Proposal process that began in March, explained a release by the Government of Saskatchewan. The first phase screened for qual-
ifications, focused on financial and sales and inventory tracking systems. The second phase was a lottery draw to select the successful operators. In Yorkton, that means two businesses received permits to set up shop. Fire and Flower Inc, a business operated by Alberta and Ontariobased entrepreneurs, and Synergy Five Investments LP, an investment company owned by five Saskatchewan First
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(SHRC) cited Budd’s 2014 complaint, along with a separate 2017 complaint, as key influencers in the Regina Court of Queen’s Bench decision. “The removal of gender markers from birth certificates will greatly
benefit our transgender community,” said David Arnot, Chief Commissioner of SHRC, in the press release. “I’d like to thank the complainants and their families for their courageous
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government to allow for the removal of gender markers. The Saskatchewan court gave the government 45 days to apply the changes. In a press release, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
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Nation organizations. Because the businesses given permits were selected by lottery, that meant that a Yorktonbased operation did not actually get a permit to operate a store in Yorkton. Tweed Grasslands, Yorkton, owned by Canopy Growth Corporation, a federally licensed cannabis producer based in the city, did not get a local permit. Outside of Yorkton, however, they
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Ducks set sail Quite the splash. Hundreds of rubber ducks filled the Gallagher Centre pool on Jun. 3 for the Rotary Club’s annual duck derby. Due to low water levels, the race was switched from a river to the pool. After 30 minutes of neck-and-neck competition, duck 767 came out on top. Proceeds raised will go to the Yorkton Community Club and other youth initiatives. Staff Photo by Sean Mott
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pursuit of this important human rights issue.” “It’s a huge step,” Budd said. In 2014, Budd, the education coordinator with the Saskatchewan Pride Network, wanted to change the gender marker on her birth certificate. She discovered that the Vital Statistics Act, 2009 (VSA) required transgender people to undergo gender reassignment surgery before they could change their birth certificates.
“I dug further into the Saskatchewan process,” she said. Budd found a Albertan court ruling from April 2014 in which a judge stated the surgery requirement in the VSA should be dropped. She submitted her application to change her birth certificate in June 2014. “They made a ruling saying there was no precedent for this,” she said. Budd filed a complaint with
SHRC stating that VSA violated section 12 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. The section is titled “discrimination prohibited in places to which public admitted.” “We went through an investigation,” Budd said. In 2016, Budd took her complaint to Regina. The judge ruled in her favour, allowing her to change her birth certificate. “Moving forward, this is a great thing,” she said.
Budd is pleased with the Court of Queen’s Bench decision to allow others to change their gender markers. “I was excited for my nonbinary friends,” she said. “If you feel you don’t fit [the binary], it isn’t going to hold you back anymore. “Your life has been validated by the provincial government.” Budd thinks the world’s eye will be on Saskatchewan after
this major court decision to see what happens next. “This is landmark,” she said. “I don’t know anywhere else where this has been tried.” Going forward, Budd thinks there needs to be further public awareness about the transgender and non-binary communities. “We have a lot of public education to do,” she said. “[Nonbinary] people are finally being recognized.”
what they grow themselves, McCorquodale hopes that the businesses in town will buy the locally-sourced product.
and they are excited to have been granted five permits across the province, MacCorquodale said. “Saskatchewan is only the third province in Canada where we have the opportunity to do this. It’s exciting that we get to do it in the province and even more exciting that we get to do this five times over.”
On the retail side, the company is focused on becoming part of the communities in which they are allowed to operate. “Our plan will be to get to work right away... Obviously also integrating well with the community, ensuring that we’re reachable and engaging with the community.”
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were granted five, in Fort Qu’appelle, Humboldt, Meadow Lake, Melville and the RM of Corman Park. Andrew MacCorquodale with Canopy Growth Corporation said that nothing changes for their Yorkton operations based on the permit granting process. The opera-
tion here is a production facility, and will continue operating as planned, including planned expansion into hemp. “The product grown in Yorkton will find its way into our supply chain and make its way into the retail stores.” Given that for their own retail operations, the business plans to offer product beyond
“Those who did get a permit in Yorkton could certainly sell the product that is grown right there in Yorkton.” The company applied in all 32 markets available to them,
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Ministry committing to 50 per cent ($79,878.50) and each of the RM’s committing to 6.25 per cent ($10,000.00,” he detailed. “The City of Yorkton also agreed to provide representation on the Steering and Technical committees for the project.” The work has been ongoing. “Since then, Associated Engineering has reviewed existing conditions, analyzed potential constraints, and collected traffic data. This was used to create a Traffic Demand Model (TDM) for Yorkton and the surrounding areas. The TDM was used to identify issues, establish future needs and help with long term planning of the regional transportation network,” said Rahman. Monday Monique Kealey, Project Manager for this study repre-
senting Associated Engineering reported on the final report. Key project objective included; • Identify regional transportation issues and needs • Further develop planning work completed to date • Develop a long range plan that meets the unique transportation and mobility needs of the regional partners and protects the integrity of the Saskatchewan provincial highway network The report showed around 11,300 vehicles come into the region daily on all highways combined. Of those 52 per cent stay in the city at least 12 hours, said Kealey. Thirty-three per cent come in and go back out the same way, she continued. Twelve per cent travel through with a stop of less than 12 hours, and three per cent travel
through without stopping (less than 150 cars and 200 trucks per day). The data is part of the information needed to create a regional road network plan mainly about access to and from the region, not through it, said Kealey. Regional connectors would be most useful for connecting existing truck routes to commercialindustrial growth area, she added. The road network options basically covers three main areas, a Grain Miller Drive regional connector connecting
Highways 9 and 16, and east connector link and a third link in the southwest area of the city. The Grain Miller connector is the most critical aspect of the plan, said Kealey. “We see this as a must do,” she said, adding it is estimated its development would shift about 3000 vehicles from York Road. The project would; • Provide access to the Northwest Industrial area • Support adjacent development • Improve connection between Highway 9 and
Highway 16 • Staging may progress from a primary weight Super Grid to a four-lane paved road with limited access Farther into the future, potentially decades, a ring road around Yorkton is part of the farranging plan. “Eventually it makes sense to have a ring around the city,” said Kealey, adding that is a need as the city grows. The next step is to focus greater attention on details of the Grain Millers Drive option, said Kealey. She said there
are positives and negatives to having it designated provincial highway, or to have it as a municipal roadway, and those pluses and minuses need to be studied to know which direction to go. Other aspects of the plan unveiled Monday would only follow the Grain Millers Drive work as City growth made them worthwhile, said Kealey.
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Kids master the kitchen By Sean Mott Staff Writer Parents got a break from the kitchen on May 31 as their children served them dinner at the Yorkton Boys and Girls Club (YBGC). Kid chefs made sweet potato samosas and butter tarts. Families enjoyed their meals while reading through cookbooks. The dinner was the culmination of an eight-week program. “We’ve [had] cooking programs, but to not this extent,” said Amanda Ring, program coordinator with YBGC. “This was a little different.” YBGC has participated in the Kid Food Nation program for the last two months. The cross-Canada program enlisted 30 youth clubs to host cooking classes. YBGC was the only Saskatchewan youth club to participate. “We had to apply for a grant process,” Ring said. The class involved children ages six to 12. They attended classes every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ring and her
team received training prior to the start of the course. Every class focused on different recipes and cooking techniques. Kids learned about peeling, chopping, mashing, kneading, and other kitchen skills.
“These guys surprised the heck out of me,” Ring said. “I myself even learned things.” The kids did more than cook; they learned about nutrition and healthy food choices. The program discussed proper portions and how to enjoy the
occasional sweet treat. “[The program] educates children on...what healthy eating looks like,” Ring said. “There was a module to follow.” Ring was surprised by the children’s willingness to try
new meals. “We have a lot of picky eaters in this group and...[they] experienced new food they really enjoyed,” she said. “Watching them grow like that was amazing.” Ring surveyed the children at the end of the course to see what they learned and what they liked or didn’t like about the program. Ring will submit her findings to Kid Food Nation. “We’re still a trial basis program,” she said. Kids received certificates and cookbooks at the end of the program. YBGC will run the Kid Food Nation program again in the fall. It will follow the same format, but Ring plans to change her teaching style. “We need to cook first and then do the education piece while they’re waiting for stuff to cook,” she said. “That’s what we’re going to do in the fall.” Registration for Kid Food Nation will open in September. Parents who wish to enroll their children in the program can contact YBGC at that time.
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Politics The last nine months have turned into a long journey for Premier Scott Moe. The question now is: Where does he go from here? Perhaps he doesn’t have to go too far. Prior to entering the legislature this spring for the first as Premier, Moe was gifted with three rural by-election wins in Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current. It solidified the 48-seat Saskatchewan Party caucus in the 61-seat legislature (former finance minister Kevin Doherty’s seat is currently vacant), providing an important political reminder that that there are just no meaningful threats to government’s massive majority. That’s largely because the 12-member NDP caucus in the legislature led by equally new leader Ryan Meili has not yet provided a viable alternative to the Sask. Party government. Sure, the Global Transportation Hub and Regina by-pass have allowed the NDP to score some additional political points. We should also note the previous two city by-elections were won by the NDP — a noteworthy fact, given that the next three provincial by-elections (Doherty’s Regina Northwest seat along with Saskatoon Eastview and Regina Walsh Acres now respectfully occupied by federal Conservative candidates Corey Tochor and Warren Steinley) will alll be in the cities. But the NDP is simply not making in-roads in the Sask. Party’s rural stronghold. Anything other than another Sask. Party a majority in 2020 seems unlikely. Winning is always the goal in politics — even surpassing the reasons why political parties want to win power. Often, it’s a case of ensuring that you win, first, and then figuring it out from there. However, sooner or later, Moe has to reveal more about where he intends to take the Sask. Party and the province. Yes, fighting the federal Liberal carbon tax and promoting a pipeline are popular things to do. Arguably, they are important enough to merit the time Moe has dedicated to these two agenda items. But when it comes to Saskatchewan moving forward, what’s next? Well, the more questions you throw at politicians, the more you are likely you are to find answers. And one of the best places to pepper politicians with questions happens to be the premier’s or executive council budget spending estimates. Last week, premier’s estimates turned into a three-hour exchange between Meili and Moe — not only a good way to measure both leaders but also a chance to gain insight into Moe’s agenda. The premier did reveal some things, although perhaps not enough to tell us precisely where he is going. Of interest was his talk of balancing the budget in three years — the path that former premier Brad Wall took and one Moe continues to follow. Asked by Meili why now, in a time of economic downturn, would the Sask. Party government increase the provincial sales (PST) Moe provided his best, most succinct asnwer. During the leadership race, people told him the price of barrel of oil shouldn’t dictate number of nurses hired or the dollars spent on education, Moe said. It was the clearest indicator to date of a new path for the province that deviates from the last 10- to 15 years in which Saskatchewan governments have relied on rising oil and potash prices to cut taxes and provide services and susidies. How much farther Moe and the Sask. Party government will go beomes the next intriguing question. We already have seen the demise of the Saskatchwan Transportation Company and attempts to add the PST to insurance premiums. Moe reversed the latter decision — much to the delight of his farming base that was paying the PST on crop insurance. Will Moe have to consider other similar measures to balance the books in three years? There are a lot of questions in play that Moe needs to start addressing. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics for over 22 years.
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isioning is never an easy process for a city. In Yorkton there have been dreams of the population hitting 20,000, even 25,000, going back literally decades. It just hasn’t happened. At the regular meeting of Council on Monday, Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia noted that when he was a youngster, the population here sat at around 14,000. Today the number is about 16,500. That number is a long way from 20,000 and below what some envision. Will we hit 20,000 people in Yorkton? Probably, but the when is certainly unclear. The dream came into sharper focus when the two canola plants we now have were announced only hours apart. It was seen as the start of potentially steady and significant growth. That hope was bolstered by a strong world economy in terms of commodities, primarily because China was going through a massive growth spurt. That growth spurt certainly punched up the Saskatchewan economy. Things looked good. Thanks to the economic boom in the region, hopes of a new potash mine became a regular headline. But that financial surge is long gone, the province is back in a time of red ink, and the idea of aggressive growth has vanished, the potash mine
plan stuffed on a shelf somewhere for a day well into the future. In Yorkton, the brief upturn of the canola plants and the world economy helped, but not as much as expected. A housing development on the northeast corner of the city has not filled with houses as the expected growth never occurred. Ditto a business area development behind the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce offices. It sits empty as a visual example of the economic slowdown. So now the City, along with the neighbouring RMs of Orkney and Wallace, and the province, have funded a study of transportation needs in our future, at least in terms of what roads need improvement, or built from scratch. The idea of having a plan should the provincial and federal governments suddenly offer up dollars has merit, but what future do we reasonably expect? The dream of 20,000 would require a growth rate of nearly 25 per cent. You have to be pretty optimistic to expect that sort of growth anytime soon, given the history of slow growth being the norm. In some respects slow and steady is more easily handled, but it does cloud the crystal ball on something as major as the current Regional Transportation Study where needs rely very much on knowing the numbers.
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SGI partners with Canadian Red Cross SGI CANADA has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan to provide both financial and volunteer support to help people impacted by disasters in the province. “SGI CANADA is proud to support our communities and the Red Cross, and help in times of need,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “This partnership is a great fit. As an insurance company, SGI employees often deal directly with people affected by extreme weather events and know the impacts can be devastating.” The Red Cross is dedicated
to improving the lives of vulnerable people, including those who have been affected by natural disasters. To help with these efforts, SGI CANADA is committing $35,000, which includes $25,000 for flood clean-up kits, assistance for families with long-term recovery needs, and ongoing Red Cross emergency preparedness and awareness efforts. An additional $10,000 will be provided for equipment and necessities as urgently identified. SGI CANADA is also providing an opportunity for the Red Cross to access a list of SGI volunteers to assist with disas-
ter efforts under the Red Cross Ready When the Time Comes program. Volunteer work may include helping with set-up and take-down at evacuation shelters, handing out supplies, assisting with outings and field trips for evacuees, helping entertain children in the shelters, and other duties identified by the Red Cross. “We all know that when a disaster hits, quick action is key and it’s all hands on deck,” Canadian Red Cross Vice-President Saskatchewan Cindy Fuchs said. “So being able to provide people with clean-up kits immediately, and quickly schedule SGI volun-
teers, means we can be more responsive when people need help the most. SGI CANADA is one of the first companies to enter a partnership for disaster recovery, providing both financial and volunteer recovery support for families affected by disasters.” Earlier this month, cleanup kits were provided to 15 families on the Standing Buffalo First Nation near Fort Qu’Appelle, who were impacted by wildfires. The kits were used in clean-up efforts for evacuated homes that withstood the fires, but were impacted by smoke. “We are grateful for the
Walk and Roll gets provincial recognition By Devin Wilger Staff Writer On a normal school day, the Yorkton Regional High School parking lot is filled to the brim with cars. On Walk and Roll Day (Jun. 6), the goal is to empty out that lot and get students to the school using foot-power. The idea is to improve the health of students and staff, getting them both more active and emitting less emissions from their vehicles. That initiative has gone far beyond the hallways of YRHS. The Province of Saskatchewan has declared Jun. 6 to be Walk and Roll Day in the province. Aly Serray, student at YRHS, said it’s cool to have the entire province involved in the project. She says that doing a community project is exciting for her.
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Even the bus drivers are part of the programmer, dropping kids off further away from school in order to get them to be more active. They want to see an empty lot, explained Serray. “I always wonder, how many people will walk or ride their bike instead of drive? We plan to have the parking lot empty.” If anyone wants to park at YRHS, students or teachers, they have to pay a fee. All money raised goes to KidSport, which fits with the goal of the program, getting people more active in the community. Serray hopes this program goes beyond the borders of the province. She believes it’s great to get the school together as part of a common cause, and the health benefits of physical activity aren’t just there for high school students, but everyone.
opportunity to give back to our communities by working with an established, trusted and respected disaster response organization like the Red Cross,” Hargrave said. SGI CANADA is the trade name of the property and casualty insurance division of SGI, offering products in five of Canada’s provinces. It operates as SGI CANADA in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, and also as Coachman Insurance Company in Ontario. Products are sold through a network of independent insurance brokers.
Aly Serray from Yorkton Regional High School appeared before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council requesting the City declare Wednesday, Jun. 6 as Walk and Roll Day in Yorkton. Here, Mayor Bob Maloney presents Serray with the proclamation.
Wesley Fyck, Hazel Minchuk and Arthur Martinuk have been appointed to the Calder Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Barbara Albert and Marie Dawe. Fyck is the newly appointed chairperson. The Calder Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 8 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement. Social Services Minister, Paul Merriman, 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 Calder Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Calder. A local nominating committee recommends board members. Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Calder Housing Authority.
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History Corner British “Home Children” This book by Sean Arthur Joyce is about the plight of British “Home Children” — orphans, children from poor families, neglected and living on streets of cities in England. Many who came to the attention of charitable organizations from the mid-1800s to the 1930s, were sent to Canada which was then a British colony. They were placed in foster homes, and many were sent to farms across Eastern Canada. After Confederation of 1867, and the opening of the West for settlement, many were placed on farms there. From this book, we zero in on a crime story — one of the worse crimes in this world — gross neglect and abuse of a child. It took place in a rural part of the Yorkton District and came to the attention of the North West Mounted Police detachment. When two brothers William and Walter Roberts arrive in this area, William goes to a Theodore foster home and Walter age 11 goes to a farm home at Mulock — located in the area of Rhein today. There he gets beaten, mistreated in various ways and half starved. Two men from Yorkton happen to go to the farm on business and notice the boy’s mistreatment. One of those men, E.H. Watson writes to the authorities and states that it is urgent for the boy to be removed from this farm. The case is handled by Constable Christen Junget who takes Walter in protective custody and immediately takes him to the hospital where Dr. T.A. Patrick operates to amputate Walters’ toe. Constable Junget writes to the Dr. Barnardo Children’s Home headquarters in Winnipeg to report on the case. He arranges for Walter to board at a hotel — likely the Balmoral — as this hotel was known to be the Constable’s favorite. Junget charges farmer, C.H. Lakey for assault. A judge finds him guilty and his sentence is a fine of $55.00 or 8 months in jail. This appears to us today as
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Financial expert dishes out business advice By Sean Mott Staff Writer Ron Robichaud has one message for all business owners. “Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves,” he said. Robichaud, the VicePresident of C & R Care and Consulting, shared this idea, and many others, with Yorkton business owners at a recent
workshop. “We can make great businesses even better,” he said. “We’ve been helping businesses across Canada maximize profit potential.” Robichaud led the day-long workshop at Community Futures Ventures on May 30. The morning section focused on planning for profits, while the afternoon portion centered on properly pricing goods and ser-
vices. Robichaud emphasized the importance of understanding financial statements. “One of the things I’ve noticed working across Canada [is that], in 98 per cent of cases, entrepreneurs have a hard time reading their financial statements,” he said. “They’re not thinking in percentages and they have no set financial goals.”
could have a big impact on the country. “If we were able to get [most businesses] from one per cent to four per cent net profit, we would eliminate the Canadian debt in four years without increasing taxes,” he said. Robichaud enjoys meeting entrepreneurs and sharing his experi-
Robichaud encouraged the workshop attendees to zero in on the important details of their businesses. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” he said. Robichaud travels across Canada doling out business advice. He thinks it’s a topic that
ences. “Leading [the workshop] is my passion,” he said. “I’m trying to get as many entrepreneurs and businesses as profitable as possible while at the same time contributing back to the economy. “I’m at the stage in my life when I want to give back to society.”
June 6, 2018 - June 12, 2018
Council Meeting Monday, June 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Public Notice Proposed Alterations to Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Allow Shipping Containers
Ron Robichaud talks about business tips and tricks with Yorkton entrepreneurs at a recent workshop.
Royal Sask Museum Celebrates National Indigenous History Month The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) is celebrating National Indigenous History Month throughout the month of June including a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the First Nations Gallery. Each week features a different theme including Film Week, Treaties Week, Tools and Technology Week and the Anniversary Celebration Week. “The Royal Saskatchewan Museum has organized a fantastic lineup of events to recognize National Indigenous History Month,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “The events celebrate Saskatchewan’s rich Indigenous history and culture, and embrace contemporary issues. Inclusive and open to everyone, I hope the citizens of our province take the opportunity to gather, learn, participate and contribute to the spirit of reconciliation.” Film Week features two film nights on Tuesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 7 both from 7-9 p.m. On June 5, watch “Birth of a Family” and meet Betty Ann Adam whose Sixties Scoop family reunion is featured in this awardwinning documentary. On June 7, watch “Reserve 107” and “From Up North” closing with a discussion featuring filmmakers Trudy Stewart and Janine Windolph and life speaker Noel Starblanket. Treaty Week features two special evening events. Tuesday, June 12 from 7-9 p.m., guests can participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise where they will travel through 500+ years
of shared history to better understand the nationto-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada. On Thursday, June 14 from 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m., attendees can join Curator of Aboriginal Studies, Dr. Evelyn Siegfried, for a guided tour of the First Nations Gallery and listen to fascinating stories about the gallery’s development and the people behind its creation. Bannock with saskatoon jam and mint tea by Chef Dickie Yuzicapi, from Sioux Chef Catering, will be served at all evening events. During Tools and Technology Week, June 15 is a School’s Out day. Families can drop in and explore traditional Indigenous toys and games like cup and pin games and button buzzers. Learn more about Indigenous contributions and inventions like snow goggles, obsidian knives and the original water bottles. Check out the June lobby display featuring these toys, tools and technology. On June 19, several classrooms will join Holly Rae Yuzicapi, a Dakota Cultural Arts instructor, for “Introduction to Traditional Foods”. Participants will learn about the traditional gathering, preparing and processing of foods, compare traditional and modern day diets and have the chance to make a grocery store version of Pemmican. Then on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the S a s k a t c h e w a n Archaeology Society will be on location with archaeocaravan activities 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Guests can try their hand at atlatl throwing, Indigenous arts and much more. The themed weeks lead up to the month’s major event, the celebration of the opening of the RSM’s First Nation’s Gallery – a groundbreaking achievement at the time. The 25th Anniversary of the gallery will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 26. From 1 to 4 p.m., the afternoon will feature world renowned hoopdancer, Terrance Littletent and the drum group, the Kawacatoose Boys from the Kawacatoose First Nation. The official program will include special guests, and a large anniversary cake made by Chef Dickie Yuzicapi will be served. Attendees can make their own painted medallion-style Buffalo parfleche necklace with the Buffalo People Arts Institute. These events have been made possible through the support of Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, MBC Network Radio, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. More information on the month’s programs and events can be found at www.royalsaskmuseum.ca or by calling 306-787-2815. Be sure to follow the RSM’s social media channels, including Facebook at www. facebook.com/Royal. Saskatchewan.Museum, Instagram at instagram. com/royalsaskmuseum and Twitter at twitter. com/royalsaskmuseum. The RSM, located at 2445 Albert Street, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is by donation.
Details: Yorkton City Council previously approved public notice for Bylaw No. 8/2018, which proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 by allowing for use of Shipping Containers (Sea Cans) as buildings in non-residential zoning districts, and also for temporary storage purposes in residential zoning districts. Council will now consider alterations to the proposed bylaw in order to: 1. Clarify the definition so that semi-trailers and other mobile structures are not confused as shipping containers; 2. Limit the number of shipping containers on a C-1 City Centre Commercial or C-2 Arterial Commercial site to a maximum of one; 3. Exempt those sites with only one container from triggering current storm water management regulations; and 4. Increase fees for temporary containers on residential sites after 12 months use from $150 to $500. The alterations will be publicly advertised before Council makes their final decision. Information: To view the proposed alterations, visit our website at www.yorkton. ca. There is a link to Public Notices on the home page. Questions regarding the proposed bylaw may be directed to: Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development Phone: 306-786-1758 Email: meger@yorkton.ca Public Hearing: A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK. City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed alterations. All written submissions will be read verbatim by the City Clerk unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on behalf of their submission. Written Submissions: If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Written submissions must be directed to: Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures In Person: 37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK Via Mail: Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Via Email: jmatsalla@yorkton.ca
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Council Meeting Monday, June 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. BYLAW FAST FACTS Did you know?
The Sign Bylaw No. 16/2003 states no advertisement – including garage sale signs or real estate signs can be located in a public street, sidewalk, boulevard or centre median, or on a public tree, sign or light pole. No advertisement can be placed as to obstruct free and clear vision of vehicular traffic. Why was this bylaw created? Because it’s a safety concern: advertisements on traffic signs, centre medians, boulevards, etc. are distracting to drivers. Advertising signs placed in a public place can cause obstructions for pedestrians or other City departments tasked with maintaining these areas.
Career Opportunity Full time - Operator A
Public Works Competition Number: 2018-16 The City of Yorkton is a great place to work and if you enjoy a busy and challenging work environment, we encourage you to apply for the Full time Permanent Operator A position with the Roads and Streets Division for the Public Works Department. Duties and Responsibilities: • Construct new streets, lanes, roadways, intersections, ramps, boulevards, medians, ditches, and all other appurtenances that may be required, within the scope of the Public Works Department. • Ability to competently operate Motor Grader, loader, Excavator and other heavy equipment, with high level of proficiency to effectively assist work crews within project requirements and specifications. • Maintain existing streets, lanes, roadways, intersections, ramps, boulevards, medians, ditches, and all other appurtenances that may exist within the scope of the Public Works Department. • Cut to final grade specifications with high level of proficiency for construction of new curb and gutter, sidewalk, combined sidewalk, new asphalt placement, and other finishing motor grader operations as may be required. • Proficient placement of aggregates, hotmix asphalt, and/or other materials, in order to obtain a high level of consistency in final project. • Landscaping of all projects in order to establish and maintain desired results in regards to drainage and appearance of finished products. • Establish and maintain proper elevations to street, lane, and roadway cross sections in order to insure desired drainage. • Snow removal and ice control duties as required. • Has ability to competently operate various models of motor graders in order to obtain final grades required on all City of Yorkton construction projects. • Follows all O.H.S. Regulations, Company Safety Policies and S.O.P.’s. • Competently operate required equipment under a minimum of supervision and at irregular shifts. • Displays mechanical aptitude and general understanding of how equipment functions. • Maintain equipment in neat and clean condition. • Ability to perform manual labour like raking and shoveling, and other assigned duties Qualifications: • Must have Grade 12 or GED equivalency with a minimum of one (1) year experience. • Must possess and maintain a clean RCMP security clearance and driver’s abstract. • Preferred qualifications are: Class 3A Driver’s License with Air Endorsement, SCOT/WHIMIS, Ground Disturbance, Confined Space Entry, First-Aid/CPR, Power Mobile Equipment, OH&S Level 1&2. Salary: Salary will be in paid in accordance with Local 342 CUPE Collective Agreement. Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes June 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Career Opportunity Water & Sewer Systems Manager
Public Works Competition Number: 2018-23 Are you looking for a great place to work that offers a manageable work-life balance? Then the City of Yorkton is the place for you! Yorkton is a growing city of 20,000 in East Central Saskatchewan and is the retail and service centre for more than 200,000 people. No matter what you are looking for, the City of Yorkton offers a multitude of entertainment, shopping, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities to meet your needs in all four seasons. Additionally there are excellent Educational and Healthcare services, as well as a flourishing artistic and cultural scene. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Water & Sewer Manager will maintain and supervise the water and sewer division in the Public Works Department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Schedule and manage all work task assignments for departmental employees and contractors. • Manage and assist in development of annual operating budget, capital budget and long term capital plans. • Track, record, investigate and remedy water & sewer complaints. As well as develop new methods related to departmental operations with respect to new/ innovative technologies/equipment. • Development of policies, procedures and standards relative to water & sewer operation and maintenance. • Manage all maintenance programs for water distribution and sewer collections operations and any other associated infrastructure. • Operates distribution and collection systems in accordance with WSA guidelines. • Monitor and update infrastructure database software (AssetNav) for all water and sewer infrastructure. • Provide input as required to engineering consultants for the preparation of water and sewer designs and other projects • Liaison with other utilities to provide permission for them to do maintenance and capital projects. • On-Call Supervisor for Public Works approximately every 5 to 6 weeks (oversees any required emergency work done by Public Works employees in any operation required). • Supervise employees and contractors to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Technical Diploma A.Sc.T. or Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience • CSTS/WHMIS, OHS Level 1 and 2, OHS Supervision & Safety, Ground Disturbance, Leadership Safety Excellence, Confined Space, Trench Rescue for Excavations, First Aid/CPR certificate, Fireman’s Boiler certificate, would be considered assets for the position • Must possess and maintain valid Class 5 Driver’s License and RCMP Security clearance. HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 to 4:00 (40 hours/week). Rotational weekend on call and emergencies. The City of Yorkton offers a competitive compensation package, which includes Benefits and Pension Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca. This competition closes July 6th, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Other Job Opportunity • Arena Technician For additional information regarding this employment opportunity, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall. The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
General InquIrIes: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office ........................ 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency .......................... 306-786-1760 Building Services .................... 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control ......................... 306-786-1725 City Clerk ................................ 306-786-1717 City Manager .......................... 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ................................ 306-786-1780 City RCMP.............................. 306-786-2400 Communications .................... 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation ............. 306-786-1750 Economic Development ...... 306-786-1747 Engineering Department............................. 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking .................................. 306-786-1740 Fire Hall .................................. 306-786-1795
Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking .................................. 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre ..................................... 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ............................... 306-786-1780 Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ....................... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking .................................. 306-786-1780 Property Sales ........................ 306-786-1747 Public Works .......................... 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ............................. 306-786-1780 Tax Department ........................ 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department............................. 306-786-1726
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Council Meeting Monday, June 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Broadway Street & Highway 9 Intersection Reconstruction Phase 2 (West side of Highway 9) Detour Map 2016 Construction
Intersection reconstruction is moving along well and is on schedule for completion Dracup Avenue North Completion Project (York Road to Darlington Street) July 9, weather permitting. M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were completed in 2015. The east side of the • Roadway preparation work began in mid April, including replacement of the short section isstreetcomplete and ofintersection water main at the north end of the and construction of some additional of new catch basins. construction ofto beginthe • Grading and roadway preparation is slated M ay 1 and iswest expected to take approximately two weeks. sidepavingof thewill then intersection • Concrete of the roadway get underway around M ay 24 is and is expected to be completed by July 1, weather permitting. underway. Highway 9 is now open to both north and ***Insert Dracup Avenue North Reconstruction Map here south traffic through the completed east side of the intersection. There will be some other minor changes to traffic detours, please see the map to the left for details. Dracup Avenue North
Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours.
Broadway Street West Resurfacing - Stage 1 - Myrtle Avenue to James Avenue - Stage 1, Phase 1 - Westbound Traffic Detour Map Resurfacing of Broadway West from Myrtle Avenue to James Avenue gets underway June 11 and should be completed by June 24th, weather permitting. The old roadway surface will be removed and a new asphalt overlay will be installed. Work starts on the north side of the street and one way traffic westbound will be maintained throughout the project with detours in place for eastbound traffic. Once the north side is completed in about one week, work will begin on the south side. The Gladstone and Broadway intersection will be closed to north and southbound traffic until the project is complete. The remaining portion of Broadway Street West to Dalebrooke Drive will be completed during the summer in two more stages to accommodate major City events like the Exhibition. Please see detour maps to the left and below for the two phases of the project and visit www.yorkton.ca for more details.
- Stage 1, Phase 2 - Eastbound Traffic Detour Map
2016 Construction
Dracup Avenue North Starting M ay 2, 2016 the Roadways Reconstruction will begin on Dracup North from Darlington to York Road. Please follow all road closures and detours.
Did you know.....all City News is also accessible on the City of Yorkton website. Dracup Avenue North Completion Project (York Road to Darlington Street) Just go to our website at www.yorkton.ca and scroll down to view the “City News” links. M ost underground infrastructure improvements and construction of the new roadbed were completed in 2015. •
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Parkland Victims Services marks 25 years of assistance By Sean Mott Staff Writer Gerry Peppler has watched the Parkland Victims Services (PVS) grow from a small operation to a strong network of volunteers who work across 10 detachments in the area. It’s been quite the journey. “It’s come a long way since the beginning,” she said. “It’s excellent.” Peppler serves as the Secretary Treasurer with PVS. She’s worked with the group for its entire existence. Now she and PVS are marking 25 years of helping community members in need. “Everyone’s to be congratulated,” she said. PVS began in 1993. It offers assistance and guidance for people impacted by crime. “[We’re there] at the person’s greatest time of need,” said Cheryl Tiller, the current coordinator for PVS. “[We’re] there to pick someone up when they fall.” Tiller has served as a coordinator for 11 years. She thinks PVS provides a vital service for the community.
“I like to help people,” she said. “I thought this would be a great place to start.” Tiller is stunned the PVS has been a force in the Parkland area for a quarter of a century. “Who thinks you’ll be around for 25 years?” she said. “It feels great.” Despite the organization’s work with hundreds of people, Tiller wishes PVS had a higher profile in the community. “It’s tough to get the entire community to understand the role we could play,” she said. Tiller saluted the hard-working volunteers who have donated countless hours to keeping the lights on at PVS. Anita Klochka is one of those volunteers. She’s worked at the Kamsack detachment for 20 years. “It’s great to be able to help people,” she said. “[It’s] very rewarding.” Klochka, along with Peppler and fellow volunteer Don Teniuk, were honoured at the Saskatchewan legislature on May 28 for their dedication to PVS. “It was nice to be recognized [at the legisla-
ture],” Teniuk said. Peppler noted how PVS volunteers’ work often goes unsung, so it’s important to acknowledge them. “Victim support workers are really anonymous,” she said. Not all of PVS’ longtime volunteers could go to the legislature. Joanne McClenaghan worked with PVS for years. She recently passed away. Tiller said she was a pillar in the community. “Joanne was one of the most passionate, caring people I have ever met,” she said. “She made a huge difference in the lives of the people she worked with. “She was an amazing person.” Going forward, Tiller said PVS is always open to volunteers. They accept applications through emails, phone calls, or in-person visits. Tiller encouraged people to reach out to PVS in their time of need. “We are here to provide a listening ear and ensure people are taken care of,” she said. “Our services are confidential.”
Suspects sought in Rhein home invasion On May 30, 2018, shortly before 1:30 a.m., Yorkton Rural RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter and robbery at a residence in the community of Rhein, Saskatchewan. Initial investigation has revealed multiple individuals wearing masks entered the residence with weapons. The lone adult male inside the residence was assaulted and a number of items were taken including a large sum of
cash and two firearms. The individuals left the scene in an unknown direction. The adult male was transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries. Yorkton Rural RCMP believe there is no threat to public safety at this time. They do not have any further descriptions of the people who entered the residence. Yorkton Rural RCMP continues to investigate with the assistance of the Yorkton
Forensic Identification Section. Yorkton Rural RCMP are seeking assistance from the public in identifying any suspicious vehicles that may have been traveling in or around the Rhein area on May 29 and 30. They encourage anyone with information to report it to Yorkton Rural RCMP at 306-7864500 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Broadway work means limited free parking By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Residents will be getting a small reprieve on their parking while a portion of Broadway Street undergoes its makeover this summer. “Repaving of Broadway Street is estimated to begin on Jun. 11, weather permitting. The work scheduled for 2018 has been broken into three phases in an effort to limit disruption to local businesses and property owner as much as possible,” detailed Moshiur Rahman, City Engineer, at the regu-
lar meeting of Yorkton Council on Jun. 4. “The detour plan for Phase 1 utilizes Myrtle Avenue. The portion of Myrtle Avenue from Broadway Street to Smith Street is fairly narrow especially with on-street parking on both sides of the street. During construction of Phase 1, the administration would like to post “No Parking” signs along this stretch of Myrtle Avenue on both sides of the street to better accommodate the increased traffic. Completion of ‘Phase 1’ is estimated to take approximately 14 days,
weather permitting.” To help alleviate the situation, free parking was suggested by City administration. “The City of Yorkton owns and operates a permit parking lot in the immediate area. In order to avoid congestion of the street, and promote safety, the administration would like to provide free parking in that parking lot for the duration of the detour while parking is restricted on street,” explained Rahman. Council was unanimous in supporting the proposal.
Theodore housing spots
Linda Quinton and Donna Zastrizny have been reappointed to the Theodore Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are Linda Clarke, Ethel Onslow and Margaret Lewis. Lewis is chairperson. The Theodore Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 16 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost sharing agreement.
Social Services Minister, Paul Merriman, 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.
Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Theodore Housing Authority.
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Dozens of students drenched their peers during the epic Yorkdale School Royal Water Fight on May 31. Kids bombarded each other with various water weapons. The Yorkton Fire Department supplied the mammoth amount of liquid ammunition for the water warriors. The event raised money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Good ideas don’t mean business success It never ceases to surprise me the entrepreneurial spirit of rural Saskatchewan to try to develop new economies. On a recent trip to the Norquay/Pelly area that reality came into focus once more, as I came upon the construction of a new peat moss facility being built near Norquay. Just a bit farther east sits the remnants of the alfalfa pelleting plant. The facility is still in use, by the looks of it as grain storage, but gone are the days of processing alfalfa into pellets for the livestock feed sector. The juxtaposition of a new processing plant
being constructed in the virtual shadow of one which no longer functions as anticipated was not lost on me. There have, through the years, been a large number of economic development plants pop up across the Canadian Prairies, with a rather wide-range of hits and misses among them. The little excursion I was on actually illustrated the situation quite well. Just outside Yorkton, as I headed north is Grain Millers, an oat processor in the midst of a major expansion. They are now part of a large international company, but its Yorkton roots are
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Calvin Daniels in the entrepreneurial vision of a local man who began oat processing here. You can mark the overall effort as about as successful as you might hope for when building a processing plant. North on Highway #9 and I passed the corner where I could have turned west to find what
began as a processing plant for the waste farm product; flax straw. The flax straw plant was one which seemed a natural fit, using a renewable fibre source that was generally being burned, to create a variety of products. There was provincial and corporate dollars involved, but it never got to the
next level, and after a number of years, closed. The aforementioned alfalfa plant is interesting in the sense there was a time, back in the 1970-80s when the industry of dehydrating alfalfa into a useable pellet was a very successful industry. Plants popped up all over the place. There were, for example, two plans in tiny Zenon Park in northeast Saskatchewan, some 10-miles away one in Arborfield and only slightly further away in the opposite direction one in Tisdale. Successful for a number of years, the sector died off one-by-one. While the highway
was under a detour, it had been the plan to return to Yorkton through Kamsack, where sits a plant that was built to turn cereal straw into a product which would compete with chip board. Another idea with seeming merit, but it never really got much traction. There have been lots of ideas, many progressing to the point of production, but sadly most have ultimately failed. But the peat plant shows the entrepreneurial spirit remains as they hope to be one of the winners. Calvin Daniels is Editor with Yorkton This Week.
CEO preaches the gospel of exports By Sean Mott Staff Writer Chris Dekker thinks the future of Saskatchewan’s economy lies in exports, particularly in regards to oil, canola seed, and potash. He sees Yorkton as a potentially big winner in those areas. “We’re the bread basket of the world when it comes to agriculture,” he said. Dekker, the CEO and president of Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership, spoke at a Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) luncheon on May 31 in St. Gerard’s Church. He discussed the importance of trade, agreements with the United States, and how Saskatchewan can capitalize on growing globabl populations. “We’re on an upswing when it comes to exports,”
he said. STEP focuses on connecting Saskatchewan business owners with the global market. They emphasize the vitality of free trade and exports. Dekker believes these two ideas are crucial for the province’s continued economic success. “The Saskatchewan economic growth story is an export story,” he said. “If you’re a business person, think about growing and moving outside of the border of [the province.] “As a business community, we have to support that effort and become part of it.” For exports, Dekker focuses on the three “F’s”: Food, fuel, and fertilizer. He said Yorkton, with its canola crush plant, is positioned for strong trade. “If there was any one area that is indicative of the Saskatchewan export success story, it’s Yorkton
Chris Dekker speaks at the YCC luncheon on May 31. and Area,” he said. “The canola crush industry is significant.” On the same day
Dekker delivered his speech, American president Donald Trump imposed steel and alumi-
num tariffs on Canada. Dekker thinks there should be no financial barriers to trade between
Canada and our southern neighbours. “The United States are tough negotiators,” he said. “We’re looking to maintain free access for our goods and services that we’re shipping into the United States. “We think we can get there. Cooler heads will prevail.” Dekker said businesses should look beyond the United States for trade. He highlighted China’s rapid expansion as an economic leader. “[China’s] buying power is growing,” he said. Dekker closed his speech by emphasizing Saskatchewan’s role as a food provider in the global community. “[Saskatchewan] is feeding the world,” he said. “We’re the best in the world and [we’re what’s] best for the world.”
Cropping nears completion in SK Thanks to another week of relatively good conditions, 91 per cent of the crop is now in the ground. This is up from 70 per cent last week and remains well ahead of the five-year (2013-2017) seeding average of 81 per cent for this time of year. The southwest region is the most advanced with 95 per cent of the crop seeded. Ninetythree per cent is seeded in the southeast, 92 per cent in the west-central region, 90 per cent in the
northwest, 87 per cent in the northeast and 86 per cent in the east-central region. Ninety-eight per cent of lentils, 94 per cent of durum, 92 per cent of spring wheat, 90 per cent of soybeans, 88 per cent of canola, 85 per cent of barley and 84 per cent of flax have now been seeded. Scattered rain showers brought varying amounts of rain this past week, helping to temporarily alleviate
concerns of dry field conditions. Rainfall ranged from trace amounts to 72 mm in the Humboldt area with many areas reporting about 25 mm or less. While significant rain is still needed in the majority of the province to help crops emerge and hay land and pasture establish, some areas in the northeast have excess moisture. Topsoil moisture conditions have slightly improved with recent rainfall. Provincially, topsoil
moisture conditions on crop land are rated as one per cent surplus, 51 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and 12 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 38 per cent adequate, 44 per cent short and 18 per cent very short. Overall, emerged crops are in poor-to-good condition, but emergence has been patchy and delayed by dry field conditions. The majority of crop damage this
past week was caused by strong winds, lack of moisture and insects such as flea beetles and cutworms in canola. Localized hail was also reported in some areas. Farmers are busy finishing up seeding, picking rocks and starting in-crop pesticide applications. SaskPower says there were 15 reported cases of farm machinery contacting electrical equipment in the last week. That brings the total for
May to 143. Most farmrelated incidents happen during seeding. SaskPower reminds producers to be aware of their surroundings at all times and plan ahead. More safety information is available at www.saskpower.com/safety. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. Follow the 2018 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.
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YFF is a big pot of film soup Attending the Yorkton Film Festival is like walking blindfolded down a grocery aisle and opening random cans on the shelves. It’s confusing, exciting, and likely to get you banned from your local Co-op (alright, maybe that metaphor isn’t exactly airtight). I’ve been pumped up about YFF for months. When I first drove into Yorkton, I saw the list of yearly events on the billboards outside the city. I was bummed I’d missed the longest-running North American film fest by two months. I’ve been waiting for this event for
close to a year. I’ve always wanted to attend a true, honest-togoodness film festival. The Cannes festival just wrapped up and it would’ve been a dream to attend it. The idea of watching a gauntlet of experimental, relativelyunknown films in a short span of time sounds delightful. In Halifax, the closest thing to a film festival I attended was the Smartphone Film Festival. It was a one-evening affair where “directors” (including yours truly) submitted five-min-
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Settling in... ute movies shot entirely on smartphones. It was a fun evening, but I was left wanting more. YFF fit the bill. I knew I wouldn’t be able to see every movie on the schedule. Since there were two screening rooms and it’s
physically impossible to be in two places at once (for now), I accepted my inability to absorb the entire film menu. I got up bright and early-ish on May 26 and I headed to the Gallagher Centre. I stumbled into a
room where they were playing an animated kid’s film about a mouse teaching children how to make flower crowns. Then I walked to the other screening room where I watched “Must Kill Karl,” a black comedy where the titular character receives new ventilation in his neck courtesy of wood shrapnel. You could say those films didn’t exactly match each other tonally. The day passed by in a blur of different genres, styles, and qualities. Movies about bizarre Tinder dates flowed into
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autobiographical mockumentaries. An hour-long documentary about deadly mosquitos forced me to take a quick lunch break. I finished my viewing session with two documentaries about catfishing and spelling bees. YFF was a ride. It’s not about one single film; YFF is an experience. I can’t recommend it enough. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to persuade the Yorkton This Week higher-ups to finance my trip to the Toronto International Film Festival.
Students graduate from Parkland College Parkland College held its annual graduation ceremony recently at the Yorkton Regional High School’s Anne Portnuff Theatre. Family, friends, staff, and the College’s partners in education congratulated and celebrated 378 students who successfully completed one of more than 20 programs offered at the College in 2017-18. The graduates represent 49 Saskatchewan communities and seven Manitoba communities. Yorkton led the way with 113 grads, followed by Fort Qu’Appelle with 24, Melville and Kamsack with 22 each, and Regina with 17. The graduating class also included 74 international students from India, Jamaica, Philippines, and Mauritius. Parkland College offers university degrees, skills training diplomas and certificates, and Adult Basic Education upgrading. Graduates
from post-secondary programs received accreditation from the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Conestoga College, Assiniboine Community College, and Parkland College. About Parkland College: Parkland College provides high quality, learner centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success. The College offers a superior learning and campus experience for all students through quality programming and services. Students can get started on their careers by completing university classes, full degrees, and skills training and trades certificates. Parkland College also delivers high school upgrading, safety training, and corporate/ professional development.
Residents reminded to leave young wild animals alone Seeing young animals such as fawns, ducklings, rabbits or songbirds can be exciting, but there are reasons to leave them alone, even if they appear helpless or lost. In the majority of cases, these young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is nearby watching. Young animals and birds are purposely placed into seclusion by their mothers to protect them from predators. As an example, young deer or moose are virtually odorless making them less likely to be located by a predator. Anytime a young wild animal comes into contact with humans, its chance for survival decreases significantly. Wildlife may also carry and transmit infectious diseases to people, such as rabies or West Nile Virus. It is illegal to take wild animals home. Only wildlife rehabilitators are licensed to care for orphaned and injured animals. They are trained to make sure animals are given appropriate care and nutrition so they have the best chance of survival when they are released back into the wild. Government of Saskatchewan conservation officers want to emphasize a simple message to well-intentioned people who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned young animals this time of year – don’t
Parkland College held its annual graduation ceremony at the Yorkton Regional High School’s Anne Portnuff Theatre., with 378 students having completed one of more than 20 programs offered at the College in 2017-18.
touch them. A young animal should only be picked up if the parent is found dead nearby, or in unnatural situations such as a young songbird found on a doorstep. In that case, the young bird could be moved to the closest suitable habitat. To determine if a deer fawn is truly orphaned, please consider these indicators: Has it been lying in the same position for more than 10 hours? Is it vocal? Is it covered in insects? Is it wet? Being covered by the morning dew may indicate it has been there for a prolonged period. If there are obvious signs of injury, or that it has been orphaned, contact your local conservation officer. Residents are also reminded to steer clear of adult wildlife, such as deer or moose that sometimes wander into urban areas. Large crowds will stress the animal, and this could lead to a potentially dangerous situation. Give wildlife their space. June is one of the peak months for vehicle accidents involving wildlife. So it is important for drivers to slow down and watch for wildlife crossing the roadways. Be more vigilant around dusk and in the evening, as animal movement increases after dark.
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Community artists strut their stuff By Sean Mott Staff Writer When Brenda Kondratoff discovered pour painting on YouTube, she knew she had to try it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a teacher by trade, so when I find something new that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested in, I have to research it and work it out until Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m satisfied,â&#x20AC;? she said. Pour painting is the art of mixing paint with an element that thins it out. This addition makes the paint flow smoothly as the artist pours it onto the canvas, creating a unique and abstract work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always surprised with what you get,â&#x20AC;? Kondratoff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] some control but not much.â&#x20AC;?
The Kamsack resident experimented with pour painting for a while before she created five art pieces she truly liked. She submitted her works to the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, which gladly accepted them. Kondratoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings joined hundreds of art installations at the gallery as part of the Landscape and Memory 2018 exhibit. Every year, the Godfrey Dean opens its space to the public. Amateur and professional artists from Yorkton and beyond can submit up to five pieces to the gallery. The curators adorned the walls with paintings, photographs, and other mediums in a celebration of community art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think [galleries like
â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you start painting, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a miracle. You take this blank canvas and make something that looks dimensional. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Artist, Jocelyn Duchek these are] vital,â&#x20AC;? said Don Stein, Executive Director at the Godfrey Dean. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It lets our public and audience see themselves in the gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They feel the gallery represents our community more.â&#x20AC;? The Godfrey Dean posted over 200 art pieces in its exhibit rooms. 65 people from all walks of life submitted their work for Landscape and
Memory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[It was a] tremendous response,â&#x20AC;? Stein said. The exhibition opened on May 22. The Godfrey Dean held an official reception for the gallery on Jun. 3. Artists and admirers filled the halls of the gallery, enjoying an afternoon of communal art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an act of courage to put your work on the wall,â&#x20AC;? Stein said.
Jocelyn Duchek is no stranger to art galleries. The art teacher has been painting with acrylics for years. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibited her work in Yorkton and Esterhazy. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created landscape and abstract paintings. For the Landscape and Memory exhibit, she presented something different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting less realistic and more colourful,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m] experimenting more with oil paint.â&#x20AC;? Duchekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five massive paintings filled an entire wall at the Godfrey Dean. Two of them showed an oil paint flair. Duchek had to step out of her comfort zone to create them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I worked with oil before, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too happy with [the final product],â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With
these two pieces, I struggled a bit more, but I liked the results.â&#x20AC;? Duchek still finds magic in painting, even after all her years of experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you start painting, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a miracle,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You take this blank canvas and make something that looks dimensional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feeds my soul.â&#x20AC;? As for Kondratoff, she plans to branch out into a new art form now that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conquered the pour painting style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking at alcohol and ink as another medium,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the teacher in me.â&#x20AC;? Landscape and Memory 2018 will run until Jun. 16 at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery.
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Medical professionals score big scholarships By Sean Mott Staff Writer Medical professionals advanced their healthcare knowledge thanks to scholarships handed out last Friday. TD Bank Financial Group and the Health Foundation honoured successful applicants with scholarships on Jun. 1 as part of the Spring Education Awards for 2018. The scholarships totaled over $13,000 for the spring season. TD has partnered with the Health Foundation for 18 years. The bank has donated over $194,000 in Education Awards during that time. TD doled out six awards to applicants this spring. Recipients will
use the money to further their studies. They are: Christine Bermejo (studying Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Lesline Joseph (taking a Post RN Bachelor of Nursing), Avery Schick (taking Speech Language Pathology), Terra Walsh (taking a Bachelor of Nursing degree), Shelly
Watkins (studying a Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and Dan Wlock (taking the Nurse Practitioner program). The Health Foundation dished out awards for workshops. Rhonda Hawkins, Tamara Krasowski, and Taren Nielsen received scholarships for the
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‘SeaCan’ bylaw undergoes further amendments By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer A proposed amendment to Yorkton’s Zoning Bylaw regarding regulations to allow shipping containers has itself been amendment, which saw the document again tabled at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday. Council passed 1st Reading and approved public notice for proposed Bylaw at their April 23, meeting. The Bylaw was subsequently tabled at the May 14, Council meeting so that Administration could incorporate public feedback and further Council direction into the final draft Bylaw, explained Michael Eger, Director of Planning, Building & Development with the City. “The proposed bylaw is intended firstly, to allow for shipping containers in a way that is fair to those property owners who have been forced to comply with all regulations when constructing permanent storage structures, and secondly, to ensure the City complies with Provincial legislation which requires that these containers be regulated as buildings,” he said. The proposed Bylaw was presented to the
Planning & Infrastructure Commission at their May 2, meeting. Discussion was largely in consideration of: • regulations in other comparable municipalities; • the use of shipping containers as jobsite trailers; • capping the duration a shipping container is allowed on a residential site; • the large number of shipping containers in the City; • timelines for compliance; • aesthetics; • ensuring fairness to those developers who have built permanent structures and been forced to comply with all regulations; and • the need for City facilities to comply with proposed regulations Through the review process Administration proposed that the draft bylaw be altered to; • Clarify the definition so that semi-trailers and other mobile structures are not confused as shipping containers; • Limit the number of shipping containers on a C-1 City Centre Commercial or C-2 Arterial Commercial site to a maximum of one; • Exempt those sites with only one container from triggering current
storm water management regulations; and • Increase fees for temporary containers on residential sites after 12 months use from $150 to $500 “Administration is of the understanding that some Councillors are not in favour of taxing shipping containers, and if they are to be taxed, that it would be beneficial to create a more predictable fee structure,” added Eger. The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA), under the Assessment Act and Cities Act, is required to assess all buildings or improvements which are situated within the City for more than 30 days. SAMA has already identified most of the known shipping containers within the City, which amounts to an assessment of 180 shipping containers on 30 different sites, explained a report to Council. “Most of these containers were assessed prior to the 2018 taxation year and in several instances, have been assessed and taxed for several years. As is the case with any other assessed lands, owners have an opportunity to review their assessment annually when the tax roll is opened to the public. It is
ultimately the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that they are being assessed accurately, and mechanisms do exist to allow property owners due process in this regard,” stated Eger. “SAMA applies assessment methods in accordance with legislative requirements and although relatively complex, are conducted in the same manner as for the principle building or use. To waive these assessments would not only be inconsistent with the Province’s and the City’s core assessment and taxation practices, it would also be onerous for SAMA and City staff to produce annual reports and exemption bylaws that would be required by the Cities Act. Administration is therefore in favour of proceeding with existing assessment and taxation practices.” The net effect of the proposed regulations, including proposed alterations, is that nonresidential sites with existing containers (as identified in the March 12, 2018 inventory) may have to: • Install ventilation or remove hazardous contents; • Move containers to meet setbacks or building separation require-
ments; • Move or remove containers to avoid requirements for professional design and the possible requirement to install a fire suppression system; • Improve the ground beneath containers to ensure that shipping containers are level and less prone to sinking/settling; • Install landscaping or privacy fencing to buffer containers from existing residential properties; • Refinish or paint shipping containers to match principle building (where applicable); • Obtain a Development Permit and pay the prescribed fee in order to legally use shipping containers; • Provide on-site storm water management, or alternatively, pay the in-lieu rate (currently $10 per square metre of building footprint); and • If not already identified and assessed by SAMA, incur proportionate taxation. “Commercial and industrial shipping containers, whether existing or newly placed, will be required to obtain a Development Permit and pay the prescribed fee. The fee will also cover inspection at time of removal, which will provide a mechanism to inform SAMA to remove
the container from the assessment sheet,” added Eger. “Shipping containers used for development/ building projects with a valid City permit, including job-site containers, would not require their own permit and will only have to ensure they comply with requirements to safeguard storage of hazardous materials. “It will take Administration some time to deal with existing inventory of containers due to the large number being used on a large number of sites. In consideration of this and Council’s direction to extend the compliance deadline, we are proposing that owners with containers placed prior to the April 3, 2018 Building Services’ notification letter, be given until July 31st, 2018 to apply for a Development Permit, and until January 1, 2019 to be in full compliance with the regulations. Containers placed after that date will have to comply immediately.” Council was unanimous the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, as amended, be approved for public notice and brought to the June 25, regular Council meeting for consideration of second and third readings
Rib event gets some tweaks By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Rhythm ‘n Ribs returns to Yorkton for its second year July 27-29. “We had a really good event last year,” said Ross Fisher, Executive Director of The Health Foundation, adding some 15,000 people attended the event. But there will be a few changes for this year’s event. Those attending “had some suggestions about a few things we could do a little differently,” said Fisher. The first change will be extended hours. The event has extended hours until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday we close at 8:00 p.m., explained Fisher. The style of music is evolving too, moving away from solo acts. This year there will be 11 bands each performing 90-minute sets. While BBQ will remain the focus, with all five of the trucks attending in 2017 returning, Fisher said they will be adding some complimentary food options. In addition to the professional BBQ vendors
they are going to have Mexican food, fries and poutine. In addition there will be a lemonade stand, corn on the cob, a popcorn stand and ice cream, explained Fisher. There will also be some new fun options onsite. FFun Motorsports will have a variety of Can-Am side by sides and ATV’s on display for you to look at and take for a test drive. And, Sunday will be “a bit more of a family day,” said Fisher. Sunday will include a show and shine car events in cooperation with the Yorkton Antique Auto Club, a bouncy castle and laser tag, to give a family more options, said Fisher. There will also be a new partnership with Ramsay’s Health & Fitness who are sponsoring a bike run and poker derby on Saturday, July 28 to raise funds. The bike run will end at Rhythm ‘n Ribs at 5:00 pm. There will also be added emphasis put on the local BBQ competition. “We’re moving the location a little more in the open,” said Fisher,
adding they want to give the event some added profile. To get local people excited about taking part a preview competition will be held at Western Financial Group City Centre Park on June 13. Fisher reminded that
local competitors do not need to use smoke. So anyone with a good rib recipe can take part using barbecues that use charcoal of propane. “Definitely we want more people to compete in the amateur barbecue,” he said.
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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.
The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Special Olympics Yorkton will be holding our 1st Bocce Tournament on June 10. In order to make this event a success we are looking for a number of volunteers. We are also looking for a few portable gazebos that we will be able to use that day. If you are able to spare some time that day to help us out, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Pam Schmuck at 306621-3563.
Science Camp Summer camp registration is now open! July 16 - 20, St. Michael’s School, 407 Darlington St. E., Yorkton. Join us for a week of hands-on and exciting science experiments! Covering a wide range of topics, from computer science to chemistry, we’re sure we have the right camp for you. Join us at Yorkton Public Library for Cookbook Club. Make it, sample it, discuss it! Borrow a cookbook from the library, make a recipe to share with the group, and discuss your cookbook! Be introduced to new recipes, cooking styles, and other people who like to cook (and eat)! All are welcome. Our first meeting will be June 11 at 2 p.m. at YPL!
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is planning a one day road trip to Dauphin on Sat., June 9 to visit some private gardens and greenhouses. Would you like to join us? Guests welcome as space permits. For more information call Liz at 306-782-2830.
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Strawberry Social & Bake Sale - Grace Presbyterian Church, Lower Hall, 66 Park St. (by the Water Tower) Sat., June 9, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cake and strawberries, fruit bread, cheese and tea/coffee, assorted home baked goods. Adults $7.00, ages 6-12 $3.00, under 5 free.
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Please join us for our 2018 Walk For Alzheimer’s Thurs., June 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Yorkton Regional High School. Presented by Investors Group. The walk is a nice outdoor evening walk fundraiser that the whole family can take part in. Please consider joining us and Make Memories Matter, making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia by your support of our 2018 walk. All money raised goes towards programs and services as well as funds research into a cause and a cure. Preregister online at www. walkforalzheimerssk. ca. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. with the walk starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info please contact the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan at 306949-4141 or events@alzheimer.sk.ca.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters - Wed., June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre, 273 Dracup Ave. N., Yorkton. Does the idea of public speaking send shivers
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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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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or Call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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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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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol 306-782-5755, Marge 306-783-0174, writersyorkton@gmail.com, http://parklandwritersalliance.wordpress. com. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.
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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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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage and Pool Players Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., lower level at St. Gerard’s Church east entrance off 4th Ave. N. Light lunch w/coffee/tea. Nondenominational club. Contact Joan at 306-7836042.
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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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Tune in each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on Access Channel 7 to hear Pastor George Lewis. Sponsored by Yorkton Immanuel Baptist Church.
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P a r k l a n d Woodworking Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sept. to June, in the basement of Seventh Day Adventist Church, 384 Gladstone Ave. S. Our members do woodworking, carving, scrolling, turning or build furniture. We have a members library, visitors welcome. Contact Jerry at 786-6652 or Norman 896-2398.
Library excellent source of garden info Gardeners are always learning; there is always new information available, exciting new plants to discover, and exciting new ways to garden! I always encourage you to go to the library and see the wonderful selection of gardening books available: just pick a topic, and there is likely a book on hand about your subject of choice, whether it is water gardens or bonsai or orchids. And if they don’t have a book on hand, the library staff can help you order one in; the library is a wonderful resource centre for gardeners! Another place to check on-line is the U of S site at https://gardening.usask. ca and discover all that is being offered there. If you have a garden question you can submit it online, as well as find out about upcoming events. If you are going to be in Saskatoon around July 7, there will be all kinds of events happening such as a session with Lyndon Penner on “Extending The Season” and a session with William Hrycan on “Yard Design”. Check out the site for full information. Have you done your tour of your yard today? If you see a spot here or there that might need a new plant just to finish the look, and if this spot is in a slightly shady location, you might want to consider the beautiful ligularia. The ligularia is a perennial, a cousin of the sunflower, and is real “statement” plant: it grows about four to five feet tall, with a base of bold and beautiful large leaves that are pretty all on their own. The leaves are very dark green with a very dark purple-ish stem. But then the tall stalks of flowers that appear in mid-summer, rising above the thick base of leaves, are the icing on the cake! These pretty blooms also attract butterflies. This plant would be lovely at the back of a border, or planted in a mass planting for a real “wow” factor. I read that
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Gardener’s Notebook we could even plant this as an anchor plant in a large container, but remember, if we did this we would have to plant it in the ground in the fall: it would not survive the winter in a container. (This is something to keep in mind for most perennials planted in containers. I know sometimes we hear of lucky gardeners that manage to keep a plant in a container over the winter, but this is not usual in our climate. Many factors might make that happen, perhaps if it is up against the house or in an area that receives a lot of snow cover. But for the most part, perennials will need the protection of being planted in the ground.) Ligularia is a carefree plant, with no pest problems to speak of; but the only thing that might need our attention is to be sure that it is wellwatered. We’ll know we aren’t meeting the water needs because the leaves will wilt. Don’t panic, it will revive quickly when we give it some water! To members of the
Yorkton and District Horticultural Society, remember that our windup is Wednesday, June 20. This is a members-only and significant other event. If you need more information call Liz at 782-2830. Remember, the Yorkton In Bloom event is coming up! The deadline to enter is July 6, and judging will be July 9 – 11. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful city; maybe you have a garden or yard that you are willing to share with the community by entering Yorkton In Bloom. There still may be seats available on our road trip to Dauphin on Saturday, June 9. If you would like to join us on this one-day gardeners trip, give Liz a call at 7822830 for all the details! And just a reminder, gardeners, be careful when you’re working out in the sun. Apply sunscreen, stay hydrated, be sure to wear a hat! Visit us at www.yorktonhort.ca, and have a great week!
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“It was just a small lump,” said my friend. “I never worried at first.” But it nagged her, so she made a visit to the doctor. Tests revealed a rapidly growing cancerous tumour. If she had continued to ignore it, it could have ended her life within months. Years later, still healthy, she lives to bless others with her love and friendship. “Little things are really big things, aren’t they, Nana?” We’d just finished my eldest grandbean’s favourite story in the big Enid Blighton book, the one about the
boy whose wagon had a broken wheel. His father cautioned him to fix it, but to a child it seemed a small unimportant thing. The boy realized the importance of small things the day his mother asked him run an errand for her, using the wagon. On the way to the store the broken wheel fell off. Rolling down the road it created a comically escalating series of accidents, ending up with a horse-drawn milk cart tumbling over the side of a bridge into the brook below. Benjamin loved that part – but a decade
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later, the lesson the story taught him remains. Anyone who has had a slow leak in a tank, a tire, an air-filled mattress or flotation device, knows that lesson well. So do those of us who
have ignored a small rift in a relationship, experienced an instrument just slightly out of tune or left a tap dripping while on vacation. If left untended, small troubles can bring huge problems. But paying attention to small things not only prevents big trouble; it can also bring huge dividends. At Bible study a few weeks ago, our friend Sheryl mentioned the
song, “Dream Small” by Josh Wilson. Since most of us didn’t know it, she played it for us. The lyrics include these words:
“It’s visiting the widow down the street or dancing on a Friday with your friend with special needs. These simple moments change the world. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with bigger dreams; just don’t miss the minutes on your way, your bigger things, ‘cause these simple moments change the world. “So dream small. Don’t bother like you’ve gotta do it all. Just let Jesus use you where you are one day at a time. Live well, loving God and others as yourself. Find
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little ways where only you can help. With His great love a tiny rock can make a giant fall. So dream small.” The Bible repeatedly stresses that same theme. In its pages we read that the tiny giant-slaying rock flew from the slingshot of a young, unlikely hero – a shepherd boy named David. We learn that our small tongues can start mighty fires and that even a little faith can move mountains. We read about the little lunch that fed thousands, three little words that calmed a storm, and a small baby named Jesus sent by God to bring the world salvation. Pay attention to small things. They are the seeds of life’s biggest things.
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BBQ fundraiser for Walk for Alzheimer’s Visitors and residents enjoyed hot dogs at an indoors BBQ at Yorkton Crossing on Jun. 1. The event raised
over $350, which will goes toward the Walk for Alzheimer’s on Jun. 7.
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MENNONITE, AT SALTCOATS Pastor Laurel Wiebe — 306-898-2099 Pastor Tim Warkentin — 306-744-8133 Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME
Zion Lutheran Church (Church of the Lutheran Hour) (GX Radio 9:00 a.m. Sunday) 234 INDEPENDENT ST., YORKTON 306-783-5589 Pastor Andrew Cottrill
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Matins (Prayer), and Devotion
First Baptist Church SMITH STREET & THIRD AVENUE Pastor Steve Rosluk; Office 306-783-3119
Worship Service & Children’s Time at 10:30 a.m. A CARING CHURCH… WELCOMES YOU
Free Pentecostal Church 20 BRADBROOKE AVE.
Pastor E. Richardson
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Services: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 165, 2ND AVE. N & DARLINGTON Deacon: The Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw 306-782-0018 Church 306-786-7131
Sunday, June 10th Worship Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Destiny International Christian Assembly Establishing Ministries and Releasing Destinies
109 Maple Avenue, Yorkton Senior Pastors Dag & Bukky Lawale
Every Sunday - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday - Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of each month - Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. For more information please phone 306-782-2427
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St. Mark The Evangelist
72 Melrose Avenue • PHONE 306-786-6840 Senior Pastors Des & Cheryl Klingspon Employment Program 306-786-1840
Meeting at SS. Anargyri Greek Orthodox Church 160 Betts Ave., Yorkton, Sask. “Services in English”
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
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OFFICE 306-783-4157 MINISTER REV. JEN DRESSER Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Facebook: St. Andrew’s United Church Office: 783-4157
Website: http://www.standrewsyorkton.ca Minister: Rev. Cordelia Karpenko Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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Westview United Church 355 BRADBROOKE DRIVE Office 306-783-3063 Rev. Deborah Smith westviewuc.ca ‘New to the community? Come check us out!’ Sunday, June 10th 10:30 a.m. Westview will hold service at Orkney United Church (10km west on Hwy. 16) Potluck lunch to follow worship. Everyone welcome!
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In my email inbox was a rather insistent letter from the people who made my car. They really wanted to know what I thought of a recent service appointment. It was the third time they had reminded me to fill in this survey.
They’re not alone. It seems that every interaction with any service provider of any description comes with a free survey they really want you to fill in. Need your internet repaired? Prepare for a survey. Buy some groceries? Fill out a survey and maybe win some free groceries. Breathe? Maybe we can get a survey about that at some point, we’re working on it. I don’t know what exactly they’re going to do with all of this information gleaned from the survey. For the most part, interactions with service
providers can be best described as “fine.” Take an internet outage for example. When I needed someone in my house, I was happy to see them – because they were there to fix my internet – and even happier to see them leave – because that meant my internet was finally fixed. Since the man did his job, I was generally pleased, but I don’t have any strong emotions about it. Certainly not strong enough to fill out a survey about it. The majority of responses are going to be similar. The people we interacted with did their job so we are generally pleased with them. Could they improve? Who knows. I don’t know how the internet works and thus I can’t really be expected to know how this person could do their job better. If they did not
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happy with what happened, what can you even do with that? You aren’t going to get much indication of where you can improve from thousands of people who are pretty
much happy with their level of service. If anything, the overreliance of surveys might lower customer satisfaction, because people get annoyed with the constant insistence that they fill out surveys. Personally, I will generally think to myself “it’s fine, go away” when a message comes into my inbox insisting I fill out a survey about something I bought or a service I used. Constant feedback feels like something that
was created with the internet, as user reviews of products became a big part of people’s buying decisions. Soon, everyone wanted in on that action and constant ratings and reviews became the norm for anything you can name. At this point, we are getting saturated with information, and most of it is not of any real use. Perhaps we need to pause and reconsider the constant flood of surveys that everyone is requested to fill out.
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WMBL Cards off to slow start By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Western Major Baseball League season has gotten off to a rocky start for the Yorkton Cardinals, with a pair of games already postponed due to rain, and zero wins in three outings the team did manage to get played. The Cardinals kicked off the season last Thursday in Moose Jaw losing 9-3 to the Miller Express at Ross Wells Park. Austin Skelhorn was the losing pitcher for Yorkton, with Moose Jaw’s Mitchell Robinson
taking the win. At the plate Yorkton’s Ryne Niemi went threefor-four with three runs batted in. Cardinal head coach John Farrington said the rather one-sided loss was not the start they were looking for but take away the three runs the Beavers scored in the eighth inning and they were in the game. Farrington said the team was barely together before that first game “so we’re getting to know each other,” and that included knowing just what role each player
will be most suited to this season. Sunday the Cardinals renewed their Highway 10 rivalry with a visit to Pirie Field in Melville to take on the Millionaires. The host Mills jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back adding four runs in the fourth and one in the eighth in a 7-2 win. Ryan Thrasher was tagged with the loss for Yorkton, while Alex DeBell recorded the win on the mound for Melville. “Obviously we wanted to come out on top,” said
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Farrington, but again the difference was one big inning, this time the fourrun fourth. It hasn’t helped early on that the Cardinals are waiting on the arrival of some of their pitchers. “We’re a little bit short on pitching right now,” said Farrington, adding “… right now we don’t have a lot of options.” The Cardinals finally kicked off their home season at Jubilee Park Monday hosting Weyburn. The Beavers scored one in the top of the first inning, with the Cardinals managing to
tie the score with a run in the home half of the second. The teams traded single runs in the fifth. But then the Beavers edged ahead getting two in the sixth, while Yorkton managed only one run in their half of the frame. Weyburn would add three on a home run in the eighth after a rain delay in the seventh for a 7-3 win. The rain delay was hard on the Cardinals as the tarps came out when they had runners on second and third and only one out. When play
resumed they couldn’t get the hit they needed, said Farrington, adding in the eighth they gave up the three-run homer that sealed their fate. The Cardinals will look to get on the winning track with four home games this week. Melville was scheduled to visit this morning, (Wednesday), for an 11 a.m. game with 700 students expected to be in the stands. Thursday and Friday the perennially tough team from Swift Current is in Yorkton, with Regina here Saturday.
Drivers get used to the Speedway track during a test run.
Stock car drivers live for the thrill By Sean Mott Staff Writer Stefan Kylm loves the adrenaline rush he feels when he’s behind the wheel. “I enjoy it so much,” he said. “It’s an incredible feeling.” Kylm is a stock car racer. He joined dozens of vehicular competitors
at the Yellowhead International Speedway on Jun. 3 for an afternoon of high-octane racing. Kylm, a Hanley resident, made the long journey to Yorkton with his team for a love of the sport. “We come out here every year to race in Yorkton,” he said. “We
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wouldn’t be here,” he said. “Need every one of them to keept going.” The drivers filled the oval track, slamming their pedals as they sped forward. When he’s driving his stock car, Kylm has a simple strategy. “Race as fast as you can,” he said.
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Baseball is a tad hard to watch when the calendar has just flipped to June and you recognize your favourite team is already out of contention. The Jays used a combination of rabbit’s feet and mirrors to actually get off to a reasonable start this season. But it did not take much analysis from anyone in tune with the American League East to determine they were at best a third place team in one of baseball’s toughest divisions. The only apparent strength of the Jays going into the regular season was the starting rotation, and the wheels have not just fallen off, they have exploded into oblivion as Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez, the expected aces have been
ineffective or injured for most of the season. Roberto Osuna was to be a highlight too as closer, but his future with the Jays now seems questionable. Charges with assaulting a woman by Toronto police the stalwart closer has been placed on administrative leave by the MLB, and there is no indication when he might return. The guess is not this season as the assault could lead to a formal suspension of at least 50-games. Whether Osuna ever resurfaces as a Jay seems unlikely. With the starters, at least those not named J.A. Happ, scuffling, and no closer to rely on, a veteran bullpen who had been good early is suddenly overworked, show-
Attention ladies who happen to have an interest in disc golf, there is a new competition just for you happening in the parkland region. The Parkland Association of Disc Golf, (PADG), in co-operation with event sponsor Living Skies Realty Ltd., will be holding a Women’s Championship Challenge this October. “This is a big step for disc golf in our area, and
for our association, but it is a step we really wanted to take,” said PADG president Calvin Daniels. Daniels explained that the PADG has held what has in essence been an ‘open’ Championship Challenge the last two years, with Farrell Agencies coming onboard in 2017 as the major sponsor. “The only criteria was that players had to hold a valid PADG membership,
ing signs of fatigue, and frankly are a group is disarray. But lots of teams have bad pitching, some past Jays teams among them, but there was always one or two players that were worth watching. Players such as Carlos Delgado or Roy Halladay always gave at least a glimmer of hope in the darkest days of the franchise. This year the prom-
ise guys like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., both standouts in the minors, so they are like some mirage on the desert right now. We hope when they finally get to the bigs they are stars, but Dalton Pompey and a raft of other blue-chippers have come up only to disappoint, so we cross our fingers and wait. In the meantime who on this Jays team carries the torch?
Josh Donaldson should be, but with only five home runs, and a batting average of .234, Donaldson who has missed a number of games with injuries is inspiring no one right now. There is also a high expectation Donaldson, a free agent at the end of the season, will be traded this summer, which again lessens his stature since it’s unlikely he factors into the team even in 2019. Justin Smoak has seven homers and has lost the lustre of the break-out year in 2017. Russell Martin is playing wherever the Jays need a body, but with a .161 batting average the signs are there that he is done as more than a sage voice, catcher men-
and have finished toptwo at one of our ‘designated’ tournaments over the summer,” explained Daniels. The PADG works with all the courses in its area, (125-kms radius of Yorkton), encouraging them to host one event a year as part of the tournament series leading up to the October final. “The Championship Challenge has been a huge success. In 2017 we had qualifiers from Saskatoon, Regina, The Pas and everywhere in between,” said Trevor Lyons, tournament chair with the PADG. The draw of the event is twofold, starting with a one-of-a-kind jacket to the champion from
Farrell Agencies; won by Chris Hoyt of Regina last fall. Hoyt also had his name engraved on the custom-made Yorkton Lions Club Trophy. “But, all the finalist were male,” said Lyons. “The PADG wants to promote the sport to everyone, so we made the decision to hold a women’s Championship Challenge in concert with what will now be the men’s event that we have been holding.” Once the decision was made to expand the championship, the PADG sought a sponsor for the women’s final. Living Skies Realty Ltd. was quick to come on board. “We sponsored the
tournament in Stockholm last year because we can see how disc golf is growing as a sport in the area, being something anyone can enjoy,” said Delphine Gehl of Living Skies Realty. “When we heard about the women’s championship it seemed like a perfect opportunity to expand our support of disc golf, and hopefully get the ladies more involved in particular.” Daniels said it’s now up to the ladies to get out and be involved. “Buy a membership to support the sport regionally, come out to a tournament and finish well, and in October you might get a very nice jacket for being our first Living
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tor, and one day coach perhaps. And around the diamond it’s more of the same, old guys with limited futures with the Jays, and young guys failing to show even spurts of being valuable pieces on a winning team. So the Jays went through May without registering back-to-back wins, a feat in futility they had not achieved since 1979. So watching this ramshackle crew of sputtering near has beens, and never will bes, almost leaves your eyes bleeding many days. Thankfully we are only days away from the start of the Canadian Football League regular season to save our summertime sport viewing.
Skies Realty Women’s Championship Challenge winner,” he said. And, more growth is already being discussed, said Lyons. “We have quite a few players who are 50-plus and if we can find a sponsor a Grand Masters Championship Challenge is a natural to keep our players interested,” he said. “And, if we can build just a bit more of a youth participation base, a championship for them is something the PADG would very much like to pursue.” Anyone seeking information on the PADG can find them on Facebook, or email at padg.yorkton@gmail.com
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Success at 2018 season opener regatta Submitted Members of the Yorkton Canoe Kayak Club Racing Team competed in Regina this past weekend at the Season Opener Regatta. Saskatoon, Regina, Yorkton, and Calgary athletes had fun racing as they kicked off their competitive season. Josh-lynn Kohut (12), Stephan Roy(10), Ethan Caskey (16), Raya Cuthill (15) represented Yorkton at the Regatta. Season Opener is traditionally hosted by the Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club at Pike Lake, SK (about 30 minutes from Saskatoon). This year, it was decided to move the event to Regina in order to use the race course at Wascana Lake. “Season Opener is an opportunity for coaches and athletes to get an idea of their race times at the beginning of the season. We can then set goals for the rest of the summer and adjust the training plans to reach those goals.” said YCKC Head Coach Jessica Riley. “The larger competitions are in Regina this season, not spread out like in previous years, so this decision allows us to more accurately track our athletes progress over the summer as we will be using the same race course”. Day one of racing had to be rescheduled due to poor weather conditions. “Canceling a race day is difficult, especially when paddles have traveled from Calgary to come compete,” said Riley, “Ultimately, the organizing committee made the right call to cancel the events on the day and move a bunch of events to Sunday.” Instead of the scheduled racing, the coaches worked together and organized a multi-club training session using small stretch of sheltered water. “It was great to be able to paddle a little. It was cold and miserable out but the athletes made use of the day.” Day two racing started an hour earlier than originally planned but brought favourable racing conditions. “Sunday everyone was happy and excited for the day. It was the complete opposite weather than day one so the paddlers were looking forward to being on the water” said Riley. Stephan Roy (under 11 category) won 5 gold medals in his 250m, 500m and distance events. Josh-lynn Kohut (under 13 category) medaled in all her events (2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze). Raya Cuthill (Under 16 category) and Ethan Caskey (under 17 category) had strong races and finished top 4 in their age categories. Athletes now turn their training focus to the Canada Day Regatta & Western Canada Cup, June 30/ July 1 in Regina. Athletes from all over Western Canada, USA, and the Yukon are planning to attend. YCKC will host two events this season. The Yorkton Developmental Regatta will be Saturday, August 18th. This regatta brings together new paddlers and any U15 athlete in SK. The 5th Annual Dragon Boat Race will be Saturday, September 8, 2018. “We are accepting registrations for this fun event. Teams are 10 paddlers, 1 drummer, and 1 steersperson. It’s a great way to advertize your company or organization while working together as a team” says Riley. “The cost is $40 per person and that includes a team practice. Register soon and book your practice!” Continued on Page B4
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Special Olympics bocce ball tournament coming to Yorkton
By Sean Mott Staff Writer
A pair of Yorkton coaches are bringing an exclusive Special Olympics tournament to town this month. Pam Schmuck and Sherry Pasloski are organizing a singles bocce ball tournament for Special Olympics athletes on Jun. 10. The daylong event will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart High School. “There’s 22 athletes coming from around the
province,” Schmuck said. Pasloski is the coach for the five-person Saskatchewan bocce ball team. They’re heading to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in late-July to compete against other provincial athletes in a national tournament. Pasloski said her team needs experience with singles bocce ball, which inspired her and Schmuck to host the tournament in Yorkton. “We have to get used to [the singles] format,” Pasloski said.
Pasloski will run her team through fitness and skills tests during the weekend of the tournament. “It’s going to be a full weekend for the national team,” she said. “The Special Olympics athletes have to train just as hard as the generic athletes,” Schmuck said. The duo are hosting the tournament through Parkland Valley Sport, Culture, and Recreation District. Special Olympics Saskatchewan has officially sanctioned
the event. There will be a series of games held at 11 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 1:20 p.m. before a finals medal round at 2:30 p.m. “It’s done in a round robin in three divisions,” Schmuck said. Pasloski and Schmuck are looking for a bevy of volunteers for the tournament. They need a minimum of 22 people to assist with officiating and scorekeeping, although Schmuck would prefer to have 30 volunteers so they can work in shifts
throughout the day. “We still need volunteers in a major way,” she said. “It’s hard to get [them].” Schmuck will host a 10-minute crash course in officiating for the volunteers. “I will be there all day to help out,” she said. Schmuck and Pasloski encourage the public to attend the tournament. Admission is free. “Anyone is welcome to come out to cheer them on,” Schmuck said. “The athletes would love it.
“Bring a lawn chair.” Schmuck and Pasloski said tournaments like these help children with special needs grow and socialize. “[Special Olympics build] self-esteem,” Pasloski said. “When you do well, you’re happy with youself. “They need to be out there.” Anyone who wants to volunteer with the bocce ball tournament can contact Pam Schmuck at 306621-3563.
Yankees plow through the Lakers By Sean Mott Staff Writer
The Yankees pitched a solid game against the Lakers on Sunday. The Yorkton team was able to score 15 points, while the visitors from Grandview only managed to snag one run.
The Yorkton Yankees left the Grandview Lakers in their dust at the team’s first home game of the season. The Yankees scored a comfortable victory over the Lakers, nabbing a 15-1 victory on Jun. 3 at Jubilee Park. “We came out swinging,” said coach Mark Jacobs. “[We scored] an early lead.” As of press time, the Yankees have achieved a record of three wins and two losses since their season began on May 14. “It’s early,” Jacobs said. “There’s some rust to shake off.” On Tuesday, the Yankees faced their toughest opponent yet: the Langenburg Legends. “[We have to] play the best game of our season,” Jacobs said before the game. Results for that game were not available at press time. The Yankees’ next game is against the Back Forty Brewers on Jun. 11 at 8 p.m. in Yorkton.
City surplus going to soccer pitches By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton is going to invest the lion’s share of its 2017 surplus in a pair of soccer pitches. “Administration was asked to provide cost estimates to complete the two north soccer pitches at Logan Green, which could be funded from the 2017 surplus of $427, 000,” explained Darcy McLeod, Director Community Development, Parks & Recreation with the city, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council on Jun. 4. McLeod said the pitches have always been planned. “When the water treatment plant was being built, six soccer pitches
were shaped and seeded; however, they were significantly damaged from the spring run-off the following year and the two most southerly pitches could not be salvaged at the time,” said McLeod. “The two middle fields were in the best shape but required significant remedial work to create a playable surface; including irrigation, reshaping, and re-seeding along with significant fertilization. “Issues with the soil used for the repairs lacked proper nutrients to sustain healthy turf growth; therefore, a special blend of fertilizer was required. “The two north soccer pitches also lost their shape making them unusable for regulation
soccer games. The north soccer fields require reshaping and re-seeding in order to make them playable for regulation soccer games and would be a priority for development over the two south pitches.” The pitches are required to enhance local soccer programs, said McLeod. “Until this area was developed, the community soccer program used various school grounds as well as a private field located at the Parkland Mall. Some community soccer started using the two Logan Green pitches in 2017, and work continues to bring them to a standard that would support higher level competition,” he said. “Providing two addi-
tional soccer pitches would allow the soccer community to host their entire program at one location as well as host large events, including provincials and other tournaments, which they currently are not able to do. Although these fields are built to accommodate soccer activities, they can also be used for other related sports. Any users need to keep in mind the requirement to ensure a safe playing surface means ongoing maintenance requirements that can only be performed during the summer months.
Having four soccer pitches/sports fields will allow the City to rest one pitch per season in order to perform necessary maintenance such as overseeding and aeration and let the field rest to regain its health and improve the playability and longterm sustainability of the City’s asset.” In terms of costs, McLeod stated the city administration has updated previous estimates from sport field contractors including soil provision, irrigation, shaping, seeding, and fertilizing. The estimated cost to complete the
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Josh-lynn Kohut (yellow lifejacket) and Stephan Roy (red lifejacket) scored medals at the season opener regatta.
REGATTA Continued from Page B2 YCKC is looking for volunteers for these events. No experience is necessary. Please contact YCKC to get involved. Looking for something fun to do this summer? CanoeKids camps are for 8 – 12 year olds. There are 7 camps throughout July and August. Cost is $175/4-day
camp. Programs run 8:30am - 4:30pm each day. Check the YCKC website for more information and to register. The YCKC Racing Program is for ages 8 - 16. New paddlers are welcome. Participants train to compete at competitions. Program runs 10am - 4pm, Monday Friday. Fees and more information is on the website. Toonie Sundays will begin Sunday, June 10th from 2pm - 4pm. Cost is $2/paddler. Join YCKC on Father’s
Day Toonie Sunday & BBQ. Fathers paddle free! Join YCKC for lunch at the Yorkton Co-Op on Saturday, June 23rd from 10am - 2pm. Big thank you to the Yorkton Co-Op for this fundraising opportunity. For more information on YCKC and its programs please visit www.yorktoncanoekayakclub.com, email yorktoncanoekayakclub@yahoo.ca or follow YCKC on Facebook.
The look of wood endears Bridget Aesthetics are a huge part of what makes an abstract strategy game stand out for me. There is no better way to start in terms of great aesthetics than to make the game of wood. Call me old school but wooden games simply look better to me. That was the first thing I noted with Bridget, the chunky wooden pieces which are a huge plus. The game comes in a cloth bag, which is neat as it harkens back to an earlier era when every-
thing was not in a cardboard box and shrink wrapped in plastic. However, while it provides a nice older feel, I have to concede nice cardboard boxes do store more easily on a board game shelf. So what is Bridget all about? Well the game has its origins in other games. “Bridget is our version of the Swiss game ‘Caminos’ designed by Stefan Kögl. The original has won ‘Best Family Game’ at the Swiss toy
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Poetry in motion Wunderkind dancers tore up the Anne Portnuff Theatre stage last weekend for appreciative audiences. Dance Innovations hosted their annual weekend production on Jun. 2-3. The event, entitled “The
Rhythm of Life,” celebrated Dance Innovations’ 23rd year of business. Dancers showed off their skills in ballet, contemporary, and other styles.
Handicrafts, Bridget games are hand made by fairly paid artisans in India. Asha’s profits are reinvested to provide the workers and their families with medical care, education and help with sanitation. To find out more about our supply chain please go to our website,” explains the rule sheet. The actual game remains straightforward. “Imagine a mountain goat taking a leisurely stroll across the board. The goat can leap up and down steps as big as you like. Your task is to build a bridge for the goat to cross. Both the horizontal and vertical faces of the bridge must be in your colour, so as to form a continuous line. Your bridge must be visible; it cannot be buried under your opponent’s pieces. Players can attempt to bridge from any side. New routes can be started at any time or multiple routes attempted at the same time. Bridge lines do not have to be
straight,” explains the simple rule sheet. The goal of the game sounds simple enough, but there is a nice challenge to it. “Your bridge must connect two opposite sides of the board. If you’re playing on the octagon, then you can connect to the opposite side or a side next to the opposite side. The end pieces of your bridge do not need to be at the ground level,” details the rulebook. “The bridge must run from one side to the other including vertical and horizontal faces.” The rules do offer some help for players starting out. “The best way to block is often “up stream” of where the threat appears to be, Look further up the line of attack and see if you can block your opponent where their line starts instead of where it is about to finish. Be sparing in the use of “L” shaped pieces, these enable you to bridge over two stories, thus claiming the high ground.”
As players gain experience the rules suggest “the real skill of the game is working yourself into a position where your opponent can’t stop a win, as opposed to not noticing the line you have been developing. Try playing a game with infinite ‘time machines’ where you can always replay your last go. In this scenario you can only win by mastering the board completely; giving yourself multiple routes to winning and leaving your opponent unable to block them all at once.” Bridget is one of those really nice looking games that travels well, is simple to learn and generally quick to play. That makes it ideal for a trip to the coffee shop, or the summer cabin, where the replay ability of the game will make it a popular one for many. Check it out at www. etgames.co.uk Thanks to fellow gamer Adam Daniels for his help in running through this game for review.
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Remembering George Plews George Plews was one of the founders of Yorkton’s Habitat for Humanity branch, as well as being an integral part of Habitat in Selkirk, MB before moving here. Habitat for Humanity honoured Plews’ work with Habitat over the years with a plaque at the Parkland College’s Trades and Technology Centre. They decided it was appropriate to put recognition in the college because the trades, much like Plews, work to build houses. Dolena Plews, his widow, said Habitat was close to his heart, and having them remember him means a lot. Staff Photo by Devin Wilger
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WOLFE - John Kenneth William Wolfe, better known as Ken, husband of Elva, passed away on May 30 at the Yorkton Regional Health Center at the age of 77 with family by his side. Ken was born October 4, 1940, the only son of John and Tillie Wolfe. He received his education at York Lake School and graduated from Yorkton Collegiate Institute. He farmed with his parents until their retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Kinsmen Club, Fair Board and commercial bowling league for many years, and sang in the St Andrew’s Choir for a few years. He drove school bus for 19 years - and loved every minute! Ken married Elva McLean on October 20, 1979, at St. Andrew’s and inherited five step children. Ken was predeceased by his parents, John in 1982 and Tillie in 1985, his only sister Corrine in 1993, brother in law George in 1998 and grandson Kory in 2003. He is survived by his loving wife Elva, step children David McLean, Kelvin McLean (Ivy), Barbara Jennings (Terry), Karen Sephen (Rob), and Heather Rosenthal (Rodney), grandchildren and great grandchildren, niece Mauri Ingham and family Susan, Jennifer and Haley.
JENIC - Bonni passed away suddenly but peacefully after her third battle with cancer with her loving husband Des by her side. She is also survived by her two daughters Barbara (Andre Martin) and DarlaRae, grandchildren Emily and Harrison Whelen, sister Beryl McTavish, sister in-law Marge Buckle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bonni was predeceased by her parents Dennis and Willa Buckle, sister Beverly (Donald) Chesney, brothers Danny (Avis) and Dywaine Buckle, brother inlaw Ray McTavish, sons-in law Robert Whelen and Marlon Brown, and numerous other relatives. Bonni was our Prairie Lily born and raised in Yorkton, SK where she met and married Des in 1972. They later moved to Prince Albert, SK to raise their family. In 1995 they relocated to Penticton where they owned and operated Taco Time until 2013 when they decided on retirement. Bonni was the best taco roller ever and would often start rolling tacos for their regular customers even before they knew what they wanted! She was the driving force behind many business ventures with her husband, from Dee Jaez Coiffures, Carnival Cool, and Mr & Mrs Leather before moving to Penticton. Bonni was an avid Raider and Vees fan and loved watching curling. You could always find Bonni on her many walks along Skaha Beach. She always put others needs before her own and took great joy in volunteering at the Soup Kitchen and her involvement in her Community Church. Bonni loved Birthdays, Christmas and Easter and always had something up her sleeve to make it extra special for her family. She made a “wicked” caesar salad that was a staple at every family dinner! The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at Moog and Friend’s Penticton Hospice House for the thoughtful care and consideration shown to both her and Des. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moog and Friend’s Hospice House in memory of Bonni. Online condolences can be made at: www.providencefuneralhomes.com.
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MCDOUGALL - Gladys. August 3, 1922 - May 28, 2018. The death of Mrs. Gladys Cecelie McDougall (nee Ronneberg, Fraser) occurred on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Canora Hospital. Gladys was born on August 3, 1922 at Crystal Lake, SK to Ommund and Harriett (nee Corbett) Ronneberg. The family moved around a bit so she attended school at Keeler, then Forest Hill School near Tadmore and finally Norquay. On October 5, 1940 Gladys married Kenneth Fraser. They farmed near Tadmore where they spent most of their time, living in Sturgis in the winter months for 13 of those years. While Ken was away at war, she moved to Winnipeg and worked at Picardy’s Candy Factory as the assistant chocolate dipper. Besides taking care of their family and home, she also sold Fuller Brush. Gladys loved music and was a member of the Sturgis Kitchen Band and the Grace United Church Choir. Gladys moved to Yorkton in the late 1960’s where she worked at Regal Ladies Wear, while also doing some house cleaning and babysitting. On September 2, 1973, she married Duncan McDougall, a widower with a young family. Gladys was always hospitable and often had other young people staying and living with them for various amounts of time. She worked for the Yorkton Arts Council for a number of years as the receptionist at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Center. She belonged to the New Horizons Singers Kitchen Band, and loved playing guitar and singing with many groups and musicians over the years. Gladys loved dancing and was fortunate to dance with many of her children and grandchildren at her 90th birthday party. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and all of her family have many keepsakes that she has made them over the years. Gladys was a very social person, loved visiting with all people and was a very gracious hostess and ready with a meal at the drop of a hat. She was able to travel some in her younger years and enjoyed those adventures with family and friends. For several years, she had a cabin at Crystal Lake and loved spending her summers there and the visiting that came with it. Family gatherings were her favourite times, the more the merrier. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her nine children, 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren: LEN (Gladys) Fraser of Medicine Hat, AB and their son Shawn (Lyndsay) Fraser and children Wesley, Isabel and Hudson; BETTY-LOU (Larry) Skogen of Sturgis and family Connie (Reg) Danyluik and their daughter Jade, Susan (Shawn) Gellert and their children Dylan, Spencer, Alexis, Tanner and Courtney, and Scott (Sarena) Skogen and children Tyler and Callie; BARB Fraser of Tadmore and family Dawn Ford and her daughter Ella, and Kent (Michelle) Hembling and their son Chase; BOB (Cindy) Fraser of Calgary and their family Taylor (Logan) Meers, and Madisyn Fraser; MARILYN Wog (Grant) of Govan and family Adam (Tina) Wog and children Kale, Gabe, Jnae and Luke, Pam (Brian) Ivey and children Hayden and Ashlyn, and Ken Wog (Marlie) and children Hudson and Anabell; KEN (Cheryl) McDougall of Yorkton and daughter Carla (Mike) and her children Harmonie, Kennady, Dexter and Max; KATHY McDougall of Saskatoon and her daughter Shandy (Kevin) Alaric and children Braxton and Teigan; AUDREY (Ken) Cross of Nanaimo, BC and her children Constance (Shane) Hrykiw and their son Aiden, and Nolan (Roberta) Howard and their children Duncan and Ophelia; and SANDRA (Tony) Wilkie of Rocky Mountain House, AB. Gladys was predeceased by her parents, Ommund Ronneberg and Harriet Druskie; stepfather Stephen Druskie; husbands Ken Fraser and Duncan McDougall; son Lloyd Fraser; daughter Beverley- Ann Fraser; grandsons Christopher Wog and Blaine McDougall. The Funeral Service for Gladys was held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Miles Russell of Grace United Church, Sturgis. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorial donations in Gladys’s memory may be directed to Kinsmen Telemiracle or Grace United Church. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt (306-682-1622).
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SAMUEL - Helen Alexandra Samuel passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018 at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, BC, aged 81 years. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Helen was a long term resident of Yorkton, living in the city for over two decades and raising her family there. Helen was predeceased by her husband Dr. Rahamin Samuel in August of 2016. She is survived by her children: Alastair (Megan), Adrian (Stacey), Jonathan (Teresa), Sara-Jane (Daniel); and grandchildren: Andrew, Christopher, Sienna, Alexandra, and Nahla. The family requests that those wishing to honour Helen’s memory please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society. ACTON - Heather Acton, beloved wife of Charles of Yorkton, peacefully escaped her earthly bonds while surrounded with the love of her family to embrace the promise of eternal rest following an extended and courageous battle with age related illnesses at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home on May 24, 2018. She was 79 years of age. Heather was born on December 27, 1938, the eldest child of Hubert & Naomi (nee Seaman) Sparrow, in the RM of North Norfolk District of Manitoba. She was raised in this area surrounding Edrans until age 8, when her father moved the family to Coombs on Vancouver Island for work. Heather attended school in Coombs followed by high school in Qualicum Beach, graduating Class of ‘57. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, a sharp dressed military man from Hilliers, just up the road, whom she would be united in Matrimony on October 17, 1959 and love unconditionally throughout the years. Right behind Charles, in line for her care and attention, would be her three children, followed later by her six grandchildren. She guided this small and tight family, together as one, across the country and through tough times. Extended separation, frequent moves and distance from all other family support was just a part of life for this proud wife and mother in a military family. After 25 years of this unsettled life, Heather and Charles left the military and bought their first and only home in Yorkton in 1981. While Charles continued to work, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking and cooking to her hearts content. Then, as time permitted, trips were taken to explore near and far, or to drop in to see one or more of her family or friends. The occurrence of these activities increased until the onset of medical conditions began to limit the frequency and duration of any travelling. Completely devoted, Charles took over more and more of the domestic responsibilities to keep the house functioning, while also becoming Heather’s #1 medical care provider. He alone enabled her to remain in the comfort of home for over 3 additional years by administering daily home dialysis for kidney failure. Finally, in the summer of 2017, lack of mobility and evidence that home dialysis was no longer sufficient, she was moved to Orkney House in the Yorkton & District Nursing Home in September, where she resided with excellent care until the end. Heather is predeceased by her parents, Hubert (1983) and Naomi (2003); her infant brother, Gordon (1937); her younger sister, Myrle (2012) and her grandson, Kyle (2008). Heather leaves behind to celebrate her life and appreciate all she has given: Her heart and soul, constant companion, solid rock, dedicated caregiver and husband of 58+ years, Charles; three loving and proud children, Les (Linda), Cold Lake, AB, Dawna (Jacques,) North Bay, ON and Sandi (Lloyd), Lethbridge, AB; her grandchildren Rob, Pat, Chris, Amanda and Kenny and her extended family and friends from coast to coast. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. The interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date in Edrans, MB. The family would like to extend their most heartfelt and sincere appreciation to Dr. Van Heerden of Yorkton, Dr. Richardson and Staff of the Regina Kidney Health Centre, the nurses and staff of 2nd South at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and the extra special nurses and staff of Orkney House at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home and finally, Jason Kopan of Kopan’s Funeral Service. To all, your words, acts of kindness, professionalism and sincere sense of duty carried us through many of the darkest hours in ways you may never realize. THANK YOU. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kopan’s Funeral Service, Yorkton. www.kopans.ca 306-783-0099.
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CLAYTON Joy passed away peacefully at her home in Kelowna in the early morning of January 12. To Joy, being able to stay in her own suite at Missionwood Resort until she “went home” was a blessing! She loved her beautiful view and all the many friends she had in the complex. Joy was born August 24, 1922 daughter of William and Alice Smith. She was raised in Springside, SK and always talked of a loving and strict upbringing combined with an emphasis for always doing things well, something she always tried to instill in her children and all those she worked with. She is survived by her children, Yvonne Pinder (Doug Bicknell) of Kelowna, David Pinder (Lee) of Strathmore and Nola Walsh (Clare) of Yorkton, 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, all who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her husbands, Stuart Pinder (1976), Ted Clayton (1990) and Henry Brown (1996), her daughter Faye Papke (2011), her parents, sister Nellie Merriman and brother Fred Smith. Although the deaths of each spouse brought much sorrow to her life she said she was lucky to have had three good marriages. Joy had a full and varied life. She was an excellent homemaker, a teacher, a social worker, an active volunteer in her communities and her churches, a curler, a traveler, a good friend and a hard worker, always doing everything to the best of her ability. Wherever she went she was known for making wonderful life-long friends. But she was most proud of her role as a mother and wife and she loved her family dearly, recently talking about how blessed she had been to have such a good life and such a good family. She chose teaching as her first career with her first teaching job at Mapleside School near Yorkton, SK. at age 19 years. During this time, she dated the love of her life, Stuart Pinder, a local Springside farmer and they married in 1942. Joy had never lived on a farm, but she quickly developed the skills needed and she and Stuart worked together building their farm. Joy managed the house, being a wonderful cook, baking the best bread and pies, planting a big garden, helping with the farm activities and doing all of the things needed to make sure their four children were healthy, happy and well behaved. She did this while being very active in the community and was always known to help with many different events. She loved to curl and was always game to put on a great skit for the local bonspiels. She and Stuart had an active social life in the Clear Creek district attending local dances, playing cards, etc. She was proud of always being prepared for the many family and friends who dropped in on a Sunday afternoon in hopes of enjoying some of the excellent baking and meals she could provide. In later years she went back to work, first teaching in Springside and then working in Yorkton at the Dept. of Social Services. She took University classes in Social Work and loved her work. With the kids grown, she and Stuart enjoyed many camping and fishing trips until tragedy struck in 1976 when Stuart suddenly passed away. Joy moved from the farm, first to Yorkton where she continued to work in Social Services and then to Saskatoon where she took a management role as Assistant Regional Director of Social Services. While in Saskatoon she met her second husband, Ted Clayton, a farmer from Kindersley. Upon marriage to Ted in 1979 she retired from Social Services and moved to Kindersley where she again became a farm wife. Joy took an interest in the local Home Care Agency, becoming the Board Chair and managing this agency on a volunteer basis. She became a strong advocate for Home Care and continued her advocacy serving as the provincial President of the Saskatchewan Home Care Association. After retiring from farming, Joy and Ted retired to the town of Kindersley and began to travel until Ted became ill. Subsequent to Ted’s passing she developed a friendship with Henry Brown of Saskatoon. After Joy and Henry married they moved to Yorkton to be near daughter Nola and her family. There they enjoyed helping with the grandchildren and being part of their activities. They travelled to Arizona in the winters to enjoy the warmth and made new and long lasting friendships. Henry’s passing was yet another blow to Joy. In 2002 she decided to move to Strathmore to be closer to her children Faye and David. She tried condo living and, of course, became heavily involved in the condo board. Tired of dealing with condo board issues, Joy moved into her own house again at the young age of 82. She enjoyed this home immensely and had wonderful times with family and friends there. Faye’s passing in 2011 was one of Joy’s saddest times. It was then that she made her final move to Kelowna in 2011 to be near daughter Yvonne and to enjoy the warmer weather and beautiful scenery of the Okanagan. She moved into the Missionwood Resort where she enjoyed an independent lifestyle until her passing. She stayed interested in the lives of all her extended family, recently attending the weddings of grandchildren and great grandchildren in BC and Alberta and still hoping she might have more weddings she could attend. She enjoyed mother nature, birds being a favorite, especially owls and hummingbirds. Times sitting on the deck at Good Spirit Lake, Newell Lake, in Hawaii and with family, watching nature brought her great pleasure! Joy enjoyed a long healthy rewarding life and she cherished all her family and friends. It is with deep sadness that we announce her passing. She will be greatly missed! Friends are invited to join the family on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Springside Centennial Hall for a Celebration of Life service. The interment will follow in the Springside Cemetery. A memorial luncheon will follow. 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Card of Thanks We, the family of the late Stephen Shumay, wish to express our deepest appreciation to the many friends, relatives and professional staff that helped Stephen, our husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather along his journey. Thank you to all who attended the visitation and funeral services, sent flowers, cards, gifts of food and donations in memory of Stephen. Thank you to the pall bearers. We would also like to thank Father Bohdan Lukey, St. Mary’s choir, the organist and St. Mary’s Hall for preparing the lunch. Thank you to Bailey’s Funeral Home for their compassionate assistance and guidance. Thank you to the Home Care nurses that came in weekly to check on Stephen. Greatly appreciated. -Olga Shumay and family.
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A place for remembering... Surrounded by a wealth of spruce and pine trees is the City of Yorkton Cemetery. This peaceful, historic setting has a variety of standard and cremation plots available. Contact Community Development, Parks & Recreation at 306-786-1750 for further information.
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Duplexes for Rent BTMak_1x17.a28_R0011511705. 3 BEDROOM Duplex For Rent. indd Available June 1. $1,200/month + prod3/dm YTW MP mar1/17 damage + utilities. References redec29/17 classified quired. Call 306-621-0620 or 306proof tracey 641-9982. email: admintafoods@sasktel.net ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for rental in two bedroom fourplex in Yorkton. Near schools, park and mall. Deck and parking. Call 306783-8990.
Houses For Rent 2 1/2 bedrooms & loft, 4 appliances, laundry on main floor. References required. Phone 306-7837755. 3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 baths, F/S/W/D, developed basement (suite), a/c, gas fireplace, sauna & garage. No Smoking, No Pets, $1,400/month + utilities. References required. Available July 1. Phone 306-783-4844 or 306-6215344.
Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale
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3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, F/S/W/D, garage, No Smoking, No Pets, $1,100/month + utilities. References required. Available July 1. Phone 306-783-4844 or 306-6215344. BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft. close to school & hospital, central air conditioning, high efficiency furnace. References & lease required. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228 or Joyce 306-7822226. HOUSE ON acreage near Canora, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden area. References and damage deposit required. $500./mo. plus utilities. 306-563-6303. SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for a 3 bedroom home. Fridge and stove included. Well kept, clean and quiet neighborhood. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222.
Rooms DO YOU need a room in Yorkton for a day, a week or longer? For more information call 306-6209920.
Apartments/Condos for Rent
SWNA-MedallionHomes_1x46. g06_R0011573064.indd ALLANBROOKE • prod2/kj • classified APARTMENTS •YTW June 6, 2018 • Large 1&2 bedroom. • Soft water, heat, and parking included • Fridge & stove • In suite laundry • A/C, deck & patio door • Secure, quiet FOR VIEWING CALL
Janet 306-620-6838 ON BUS ROUTE
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Suites For Rent 1 BEDROOM bright suite on quiet residential street, F/S/W/D, driveway parking, N/S, N/P. Must be employed and references from employer and landlord. Rent $650./mo, same for DD. Phone 306-782-1204. SPRINGSIDE HOUSING Authority is currently accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom Senior Suites at the Heritage Place. Fridge and stove included. Central laundry with two washers and dryers. Well kept, ready for rent. Rent is based on income. For more information and applications please call Morlie at 306-792-2222 or 306-621-7815.
Wanted
306-783-3379
BUYING SILVER coins, paper money, gold and old jewellery, complete estates. Pay top prices. 14 times face value for silver coins. 306-783-3230.
306-620-5671
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY energy efficient 2 bedroom condos close to downtown. Bath & a half, deep soaker tub, walk-in closet, 9 ft. ceilings, oak trim, upgraded ceramic tile flooring, private balconies for BBQ, lots of storage plus heated attached garage. Appliances include fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer and water softener. Non smoking, no pets. References required. Call 403994-0279 for further information or for viewing. BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom townhouse; 1200 sq.ft. close to school & hospital, central air conditioning, high efficiency furnace. References & lease required. Pictures can be viewed on Kijiji under Houses For Rent Yorkton. Call George at 306-537-3228 or Joyce 306-7822226.
BoundaryYTW_1x64.nil_R0011511698. 21” CRAFTSMAN Mower with indd prepress2/KJ 1x64L In very good Briggs 6.5hp motor; running 306-782-9131 or class displayorder. wed/mp-tfc 306-621-9783. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. BARN-STYLE VINYL Garden Sheds - 8x8ft. $1100; 8x10ft. $1400; 8x12ft $1700. Insulated large dog houses $300. Phone 306-783-8260. FARM FRESH brown eggs $3/dozen. Delivered to Yorkton, bulk orders. Call 306-742-2193. FOR SALE: Dining Room & chairs; Large Walnut china cabinet & contents; Vermont casting wood stove; maple wood coffee & end table; Large TV cabinet stand; 48” bed & mattress; 15 cubic foot freezer; Dutch bench and mitre saws; 2-10 gallon crocks & 2-5 gallon crocks; 3 small antique clay jugs; 6 metal mesh patio chairs; complete patio set (table & 6 chairs); livingroom 4 pc. chesterfield set; brass coffee table & end tables; many garden tools. Phone 306-783-3835.
Furniture ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE. Wood Oak nice. TV opening 34x30. Cabinet 54”hx54”wx22”d. SWNA-BriskEnergy_1x25. Glass side door & 2 drawers. 306g06_R0011573053.indd 728-3122. Melville.
• prod2/kj • classified TWO IDENTICAL Brown leather •YTW June 2018 Selling for couches. Paid6, $3,500. $2,300. Approx. 1 year old. Comes with 5 year extended warranty. excellent condition. Phone 306-7833244. For Sale - Misc NEWLY BUILT 8x12 barn garden shed. Complete with siding $1,350. 8x10 $1,150. build on site and will accept ments. Call 306-783-6240.
style vinyl Will pay-
PEROGIES & CABBAGE Rolls For Sale. Phone Natalie 306-7833781.
GRAIN FED BEEF SALE
Side of Beef 4.00 lb. $
Small sides available Other cuts available
Hamburger (Lean) $
4.00 lb.
Order now for June pick up All Pieces Cut & Wrapped NORTH COUNTRY MEATS STENEN Phone Shawn 306-548-2807 Ted 306-621-1082 Penner_Ted_1x30.h27_ R0011568485.indd prod3dm class
Garage Sales 280 CIRCLEBROOKE DR. Thurs., June 7, 8am-5pm & Fri., June 8, 8am-5pm. Ladies bike, golf sets, sleeping bags, camping supplies, crafts, paintings, garage items and much more. 3 RIVERSIDE TERRACE. Fri., June 8, 12pm-8pm, Sat., June 9, 10am-6pm. Plus size clothes, coats, purses, shoes, boots, quality jewelry, household items. 52 ELMWOOD Place; Thurs., June 7, 10am-7pm, Fri., June 8, 10am-7pm, Sat., June 9, 10am2pm. Patio bricks, lawn edging, rain barrel, lounging chairs, large wooden chests, metal file cabinet. Many more household items. 53 DEERWOOD Cres.; Thurs., June 7, Fri., June 8, Sat., June 9, 9am-7pm. Multi-family. Appliances and misc. household. 65 JAMES Ave.; Wed., May 30, Thurs., June 7, Fri., June 8, 10am6pm. Antique baby crib, picture frames, sewing machine, crochet cotton thread, perennials, uniforms, curtains, books, cassette tapes, umbrella and bedding. 69 PARKLANE DR. Fri., June 8, 4pm-7pm, Sat., June 9, 8am-2pm. Furniture, household items, push mowers, miscellaneous. MULTIPLE FAMILY Garage Sales in Ebenezer. Sat., June 9, 9am6pm. SPRINGSIDE COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE. Saturday, June 9. Sales beginning at 9am. Spend the day in Springside shopping at the many homes taking part.
Pets MINIATURE HORSES For Sale, 32” and under. Quiet and handled daily. 204-734-4005 in Kenville, MB.
Auto Miscellaneous Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.
ATVs / Dirt Bikes
PORTABLE MINI-CABIN, 8x12, made of 4x8 panels, one day setup, security door & windows, weather proof, insulated, wood stove, 12 volt LED lights. Asking $1,500. 306-782-1023. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this Yorkton This Week NOW or 306-782-2465 for details. Star City Meats will be processing, Fryers June 12th. Med. Roasters June 19th. Big Roasters June 26th. Contact 306-863-3378. 10% discount on butcher day pickups, after 1:00pm.
119 GORDON AVE. (Across from Vet Clinic) Thurs., June 7, 9am8pm & Fri., June 8, 9am-6pm. Dining table, 24” camper trailer (hunter’s special), gas ice auger, household misc., shop tools. 11 ADAMS St., Springside; Thurs., June 7, 6pm-9pm, Fri., June 8, 6pm-9pm, Sat., June 9, 9am-4pm. Multi-family Sale. Adult kid’s clothes, household items, teacher supplies, toys, new portable ice shack, hedge trimmers, lawnmower, misc. garage items, bedding, much more misc. items. 133 BAILEY DR. Fri., June 8, 8am-7pm & Sat., June 9, 8am5pm. Fishing, tools, baby items, golf sets, clothes, miscellaneous. 134 LAURIER AVE. Thurs., June 7, 12pm-7pm, Fri., June 8, 9am7pm, Sat., June 9, 9am-2pm. downsizing, inversion table, tools, microwave stand, abundance of crafts, household items, windows, plexi glass, baking. 152 - 1st Ave. N; Thurs., June 7, 9am-6pm, Fri., June 8, 10amnoon. Miscellaneous.
Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca
HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! SWNA-WesternCommodities_1x21. - BARLEY, OATS, WHT g06_R0011573067.indd - LIGHT OR TOUGH • prod2/kj • classified - SPRING THRASHED •YTW June 6, 2018 FLAX HEATED WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Livestock FORAGE BASED Black Angus Bulls. Virgin 2 year olds & herd sires available. Genetics with maternal and calving ease traits. www.nerbasbrosangus.com 204-564-2540 or 204-773-6800.
SWNA-WestcanFeed_1x33. FOR SALE: Polled Purebred 2 g06_R0011573066.indd year old and yearling Charolais • prod2/kj classified bulls. Some •red factor. Phone 306435-7116. King’s •YTW June 6,Polled 2018 Charolais. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE - 80 cow-calf pairs, $2600 pair - 40 first calf heifer-calf pairs, $2700 pair - 100 replacement heifers, $1450 each 306-547-2105 LOVELAND RED ANGUS has yearling bulls for sale. Phone 306795-2710. Goodeve, SK.
Cars
Purebred Livestock
1998 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 door, 4 cyl., A.T. Excellent condition. Recent work orders available. Phone 306-782-8196 evenings.
CRESCENT CREEK Angus is selling 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls, semen tested, ready to go. Delivery Available. Phone 306876-4420 or 306-728-8284.
2009 CHRYSLER 300 LTD. 71,000kms, excellent condition. Best Offer. 204-937-8702. FOR SALE: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix for parts. $500 whole car you tow away. Phone 306-641-5921 or 306-620-2437.
Parts & Accessories
LH RECYCLED
LTD.
THE PARTS YOU NEED The Price and service you want
• Computerized Parts Interchange • Computerized Inventory • Parts Locating Service For Those Hard To Find Parts • An Exceptional Line Of New Aftermarket Body Parts Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sat. & Sun. 15 YORK ROAD WEST, YORKTON
306-782-4395 OR 1-800-657-4395 Fax 306-786-5414 LHRecycled_1x47.nil_ GREAT PRICES on prod2/kj new, used R001341986.indd and remanufactured engines, spec for sandy
parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca. Thickett Engine Rebuilding. Ph. 204-532-2187 Russell, MB.
Trucks & Vans 2001 CHEV 2500 HD, crew cab, 6L motor, 4x4, 105kms, mint condition. $13,000. Phone 306-2178555.
RVs/Campers/Trailers 2003 FRONTIER VANGUARD, 1 slide-out, 24ft 5th wheel, air conditioning and awning. In good condition. Phone 306-783-1880 or 306621-7491. JAYCO 24FT. 2013 Trailer. Asking $16,000. Phone 306-783-2336.
Farm Implements 1998 MORRIS Heavy Harrow. Tines at 21-22”, very good conditon, $14,500 OBO. Phone 306273-4311 or 306-621-9204.
1-52 FENSON CRES. Saturday, June 9, 8am-4pm. Miscellaneous household items. 15 DOGWOOD Cres., Sat., June 9, 9am-5pm. Multi-family garage sale, one day blowout, household and misc. Lots of good items at excellent prices.
GOOD’S USED TRACTOR PARTS (204) 564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734 Roblin, MB
27 MARQUIS Cres. N.; Thurs., June 7, 3pm-8pm, Fri., June 8, 5pm-8pm, Sat., June 9, 10am5pm. MOVING. Furniture, hide-abeds, inversion table, exercise machine, Christmas metal reindeer and sleigh, clothing, toys and much more.
Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM
2015 ARCTIC Cat 400 with winch, only 160km, like new, asking $5,000. 306-782-1023.
FERTILIZER SPREADERS. 8T Willmar 9500, 8T Tyler 8500, Willmar 6T 7500. New Loftness 8T. $25,900. Portage La Prairie, MB. 204-857-8403.
26 ROSEFIELD DR. Thurs., June 7 & Fri., June 8, 8am-6pm. Miscellaneous household, gardening and clothing.
Feed & Seed
YEARLING AND 2 year old Hereford Bulls. Semen tested. For performance information and EPDs contact Wes 306-743-5105 Langenburg www.vcherefordfarm.com
FOR SALE: White tall cupboard. $10. Phone 306-783-8293.
119 - 1st Ave. N.; Thurs., June 7, 10am-7pm, Fri., June 8, 10am7pm. Huge multi-family garage sale. Our junk could be your junk. Kitchen stuff, bike, crib, outdoor toys, tools, cookbooks and more.
Recently renovated with new appliances. REFERENCES REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT CALL
1,100 SQ. ft. 2 bedroom lower R0011511708.indd 1x23L suite. Includes fridge, stove, Sask•wed •mp tfc (class 4040) Power, SaskEnergy and water. proof sandy Shared washer and dryer. Fenced backyard. Lakeview Road, Yorkton. References required. $750./mo. Phone 306-728-4325, 306-728-1437.
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Garage Sales
2 BEDROOM SUITES
Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites - Fridge, stove, parking, heat & water included - Security doors, close to bus stop - No pets - Balconies on 2 & 3 bedroom suites
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
TRAILTECH GOOSENECK 241/2 ft.x 8 ft., 20,000lb axels, new deck, 5 1/2 ft. beavertail, flop over loading ramps. Phone 306-647-3333.
Just North of Parkland Mall Taking Applications for
COLUMBIA WEST & CedarRidge_1x30.h27_R0011561132. indd PREMIER EAST APTS. •classified • Sandy • comp7/deb Bradbrooke Dr. MP 04/27/18 to 07/27/18
For Sale - Misc
JD TRACTOR 4840 good condition, Morris cultivator Challenger L-320 32’ Morris harrows & shovels good condition. Leon CP77 deep tillage with Leon harrows, 26”, good condition. JD 1000 28” cultivator Morris harrows. Phone 306-547-4731. WANTED: IH Tractors, running or in need of repair. Looking for 66 series and older. Also, looking for a D19 or D21 Allis Chalmers. Phone 306-621-1556.
RED ANGUS Bulls For Sale. High caliber two year old & yearling. Phone High Caliber Angus. Esterhazy. 306-745-3786.
Pasture For Rent AVAILABLE NOW. One quarter & 10 acres of pasture land for rent. 1/2 mile North of Yorkton. A lot of good water available. Phone 306783-7484.
Steel Buildings / Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE... “MEGA MADNESS SALE CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS!” 20x23 $5,798. 23x25 $5,744. 25x27 $6,639. 30x31 $8,488. 32x35 $9,954. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036.
Agricultural FARM WORKER/CARETAKER. Local BC Livestock farm on multiple acres. Duties include yard maintenance, feed and maintain livestock (horses, cattle, fowl), general site maintenance, farm equipment use and after-hours site watchman duties. On-site housing and all utilities provided. Older couples preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and familiarity with farm vehicles. Please email: vfarm1515@gmail.com.
Career Opportunities EDITOR: Jamac Publishing is looking for an experienced journalist. The successful candidate must have an interest in providing top level community journalism. Job includes writing stories, managing a staff, editing photos and content. Layout of pages. Benefits package. Send resume, clippings and a cover letter including salary expectations to: Stewart Crump, Publisher. Box 1150, Kindersley, Sask. S0L 1S0. Email: hr.jamac@gmail.com. Fax: 306463-6505. Phone: 306-463-4611.
General Employment
CLASS 1 COMPANY DRIVERS and OWNER OPERATORS WANTED Class 1 company drivers and owner operators wanted to haul bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the US. Loaded and empty miles paid! Dedicated dispatch, well maintained equipment, comprehensive benefits package. Contact us or submit your resume: Phone: 204.571.0187 Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca Fax: 204.727.6651 Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca
Penn-Truss Mfg. Inc.
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Truss Manufacturing Company Requires
CLASS 1 DRIVER
For flat deck work, over dimensional loads, weekends off, home most nights. Call 306-744-2403 or email charles@ penntruss.com
Penn-truss_1x40.g15_ Penn-Truss R0011570283.indd/ Mfg. prod2/kj classInc. Well established Truss YTW May 30/18 June Manufacturing Company 6,13/18 Requires MP June 1,8,15/18 YARD brianWORKER Experience is an asset, but not mandatory. Must be able to operate machinery and be well organized. Email charles@penntruss.com fax 1 888 432 1891 Box 418 Saltcoats, SK S0A 3RO
PennTrussMfg_1x35.f30_R0011563441.in YTW May 16,23,30/18 MP May 11,18,25/18 prod2/kj proof brian email: charles@pen
Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work at-home career today!
General Employment
Keeping YOU informed each week SWNA-Bryden_1x44.g06_ in our community-Yorkton This R0011573055.indd Week.
• prod2/kj • classified •YTW June 6, 2018
MOWER OPERATOR
Applications are currently being received for the position of Mower Operator for the Rural Municipality of Saltcoats No. 213 for the 2018 right of way mowing season. This position will be a part time seasonal position for approximately 800 hrs commencing on July 2, 2018. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license. Experience operating tractors and mowers along with Powered Mobile Equipment(PME) training would also be an asset. A vehicle to haul fuel and blades would be an asset Applicants are invited to submit a resume stating experience, along with 3 references on or before
June 11th, 2018.
For more information please contact the R.M. office at 306-744-2202. Please submit application to: Ron Risling, Administrator. R.M. of Saltcoats No. 213 Box 150, Saltcoats, Sask., S0A 3R0 E-mail: rm.saltcoats@sasktel.net
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Congestion pricing helps people breathe easier By 2002, drivers in London, England, were spending as much as half their commuting time stalled in traffic, contributing to much of the city centre’s dangerous particulate pollution. To deal with a growing population, increasing gridlock and air quality concerns, the city implemented a congestion charge, using a photo-based licencerecognition system. Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, drivers entering a 21-squarekilometre zone in Central London are charged a fee, which has risen from about C$8.50 in 2003 to $20 now. The city offers discounts or exemptions for zone residents, people with disabilities, emergency vehicles, motorcycles and taxis. Congestion pricing is a solution that works. But politically, it’s a difficult sell. Drivers don’t like to pay tolls on top of what they already pay to buy, maintain, fuel and park their vehicles. They often forget, though, the less visible costs of congestion: arriving late, having
to leave early and burning fuel while stalled or moving at a crawl. Most people end up better off with a well-designed congestion pricing plan. Although London’s plan faced opposition and debate — even a legal challenge — its success has led to widespread acceptance. Almost overnight, drivers who could change behaviour did, travelling at off-peak hours, carpooling or taking transit. Those who chose to drive despite the charge benefited from less congested roads. Within just three years, traffic went down by 15 per cent, and congestion — the extra time to make a trip because of impeded traffic flow — was reduced by 30 per cent. Businesses saw immediate gains, as costs of shipping delays and paying drivers stuck in traffic fell. Benefits continue. More people take buses to the centre and fewer rely on private automobiles. Shorter commuting times mean more time with family and
General Employment
Penn-Truss Mfg. Inc. Well established Truss Manufacturing Company Requires
PRODUCTION WORKERS
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Science Matters friends, less aggravation and saving money on gas and vehicle maintenance. The fees also generate about C$300 million a year, which are invested in non-car transportation improvements. London now has new congestion challenges. To improve safety, health and the environment, and to move more people, road space has been allocated to walking and cycling, which are surging in popularity. For-hire vehicles like Uber, taxis and minicabs — which are exempt from the fee — have also increased significantly. London is looking to a number of solutions, including expanding the fee zone and studying conges-
tion pricing in places like Stockholm, Sweden, where rates vary according to zone and time of day. As cities grow, challenges around pollution, traffic congestion and automobile infrastructure increase. Studies show you can’t build your way out of congestion. More roads and bridges bring more cars. Cities worldwide have implemented or are considering congestion pricing, including Singapore, New York and my hometown of Vancouver. Metro Vancouver’s Mobility Pricing Independent Commission recently released a report that concluded, “Region-wide
road usage charging is the most effective tool to provide a systematic, meaningful and lasting reduction in traffic congestion.” The report recommends point- or distancebased charges which “could generate enough revenue to re-assess our broader approach for funding transportation in the region,” including “the potential to shift or reduce taxation away from other existing revenue sources, including the regional fuel sales tax.” The commission acknowledged that more study is needed to ensure the system is fair and effective. For example, London already had a good public transportation system and added 300 buses to the Central London fleet on the day the congestion fee came into effect. Because the charge is designed to encourage people to use other forms of transportation, viable alternatives must be available. The report says congestion pricing could cost
an average household that doesn’t alter commuting behaviour anywhere from $5 to $8 a day, not accounting for savings from reduced congestion. Charges would reduce congestion by 20 to 25 per cent — an hour or more a week for the average city commuter. Costs can be offset by reducing or eliminating gas or other taxes, and revenues can be invested in transit improvements to make getting around without a car easier. Reducing congestion and pollution and tackling the climate crisis require getting people out of their cars. Congestion pricing is a fair, effective way to reduce reliance on private automobiles, improve traffic flow and help fund public transportation. Let’s do it. 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.
Auctions FIREARMS AUCTION JUNE 23rd, 2018. Three Sessions Live and Online. Bidding Starts June 6th-22nd. www.switzerauction.com. Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzerauction.com Estates and Collections Wanted. Switzer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.
Some secondary education & labourer experience is an asset, but not mandatory. Employer is willing to train. Advancement available to reliable individuals with good work ethic. Main duties: Assembling wood roof trusses and assist company with various aspects of production.
Email charles@penntruss.com fax 1 888 432 1891 Box 418 Saltcoats, SK S0A 3RO General Employment PennTrussMfg_1x40.f30_R0011563444.indd • CLASSIFIED YTW May 16,23,30/18 MP May 11,18,25/18 prod2/kj proof brian email: charles@penntruss.com
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Hang out in a hangar Ready for takeoff. Parents and kids enjoyed hamburgers, drinks, and airplanes in a hangar at the Yorkton Regional Airport on Jun. 2. The BBQ
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TEMPORARY FULL TIME RENO NIGHT COLLEAGUES
The Yorkton Real Canadian Superstore is hiring for
TEMPORARY FULL TIME RENO NIGHT COLLEAGUES
for 5 weeks, possibly extended to 8 weeks. Start date of July 15 with training provided prior. Possible part time placement after. The Discount team at Loblaw is rooted in a shared goal to Feed Everyone. It’s about easy access to fresh, affordable food and working tirelessly to ensure our customers get more for their grocery dollar than anywhere else. We know that a bright future starts with helping more children, people and families live well today so they can pursue great tomorrows. Please apply online at Loblaw.ca/careers For current colleagues, it’s an exciting time to be a part of the team and our unparalleled investment means working with us can be something special for you too. It’s more than just talk – we have a roadmap in place and are hiring talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
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Members of the Yorkton Navy League and Yorkton Army Cadets cleaned and placed flags on veteran’s graves at Yorkton Memorial Gardens May 31. Ray and Crystal Bailey allow Yorkton Navy League to come out and help them prepare the cemetery for D-Day, which takes place June 6. This year the Yorkton Army Cadets came out and help as well.
History from family visits Summertime is almost here, and perhaps you are planning for visits with relatives. If you’ve been thinking about starting your family tree, this is the time to begin! Where to start? You might have a few family notes scrawled on assorted pieces of paper, but pulling it all together is the challenge. Your first step is to begin with what you know: list parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and all relatives as far back as you are able. Bring out that box of old family photos and see if you can label who is in each photo. Do you have any birth, marriage or death certificates? Assemble all the information you have and keep it in one place. If you are expecting relatives to visit this summer, make time to sit down and talk genealogy. Be sure to write down or record their memories of people and events. Be prepared to check certain facts: people can make errors about dates and locations. Also write down their stories about family gatherings. Assembling family tree research is more than just dates of births, marriages and deaths. Family stories make your ancestors come alive, and make them much more interesting! Go over family photos as a group and try to identify everyone in the photos. You may want to do as much research as possible on-line. There are many great genealogy sites: one of the first to visit is Library and Archives Canada at www. bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/genealogy. On the “Genealogy and Family History” page, click on “How To Begin”. You’ll find out how you can access census, military, immigration and land records, plus much more. Browse through the other topics on this site
yorkton branch of
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and you’ll feel more comfortable about how your research should proceed. Close to home, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society can also offer much useful information. Visit them at www.saskgenealogy. com and explore a variety of programs and services, including the Saskatchewan cemetery index which lists the RM and location of many cemeteries. (click on “cemetery guides” on the toolbar.) If you are planning to be in Regina on Saturday, June 9, you might be interested in attending the SGS session of “Beginner Genealogy: Where To Next”. This is part two, but could still be very beneficial in your research. The two to three hour session will cover sources and citations, using software or not, pros and cons, and there will be discussion time. If you are interested please call (306) 780-9207. Cost is $25 and the session will be held at the SGS Library and Research Room, Room 110, 1514 11th Avenue in Regina. Advance registration is required. It is never too early to begin family research, but sadly, it can sometimes be too late. Your oldest living relatives are your prime sources of family information. Talk to them at the earliest opportunity and write down any nugget of information they have to share. There is an African proverb that says “when an old man dies, a library burns to the ground” meaning all the informa-
tion and experience this person had is gone forever. So too with family history. The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan genealogical Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except June, July and August) in the history room at the Yorkton Public Library. New members are always welcome, no matter what stage you may be in your research. submitted by Debbie Hayward
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Bredenbury action The disc golf community headed to Bredenbury for the Yorkton Auction Centre Open Sunday. After a couple of rainy days leading up to the event left organizers thinking they might get wet Sunday, the sun was out and away they went in fine conditions. After three rounds, including a Championship 12, Chris Hoyt the defending Farrell Agencies Championship Challenge winner from 2017, showed he remains in fine form. The Regina disc golfer took first place shooting a plus-sev-
Grants paid out Volunteer fire departments, humane societies, amateur sports clubs and local service clubs are among 1,100 groups and organizations that received more than $1.2 million from the provincial government through its charitable gaming grant program this quarter. “Saskatchewan communities are strong when its citizens step up and give their time as volunteers,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “As a government we’re pleased to support volunteer organizations by enhancing their fundraising efforts with charitable gaming grants.” Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: Estevan and surrounding area received $77,817; North Battleford and surrounding area: $71,282; Prince Albert and surrounding area: $62,739; Swift Current and surrounding area: $50,378; and Lloydminster and surrounding area: $37,239. The grants are provided to groups and organizations that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales as well as Texas Hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events. A grant equivalent to 25 per cent of the net proceeds raised from the gaming activity is automatically provided to the groups and organizations when they submit their charitable gaming reports.
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CONGRATULATIONS Sacred Heart HigH ScHool graduateS
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2018!
Go forward in faith, hope, love and promise for the future to fulfill the potential that God has placed in you. May God bless you always! From the board and staff of the Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools
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Students awarded scholarships ACT/UCT Health Education Scholarship: Trayton Dudar Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship: Samantha Woolridge Canadian Federation of University Women - Yorkton Inc. Scholarship: Bailey Melnychuk Canadian Parents for French Scholarship: Samantha Woolridge Christ the Teacher Catholic Teachers’ Association Scholarship: Daytona Campbell Christ the Teacher RCSS Div. #212 Elsie Derworiz Memorial Scholarship: Kassidy Guy Christ the Teacher RCSS Div. #212 Redemptorist Fathers’ Memorial Prize: Jantz Sawatsky Dr. & Mrs. B. R. Datta Scholarship: Gabriel Money Drs. Greg & Bernie Trischuk Scholarship: Kaytia Kostersky Dr. Bree Rogoza - Health Science Award or Scholarship: Trayton Dudar Eunice Off Memorial Scholarship Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Yorkton Local #43: Emma Pindus Gary Voinorosky Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by: Yorkton Minor Hockey Assoc.: Ashton Shewchuk Gulak Memorial Scholarship - c/o Christ the Teacher R.C.S.School Div. #212: Gracie Cookson Kalyna Dance School Scholarship: Emma Jones Kinsmen Club of Yorkton - Terry Ferguson Memorial Scholarship: Sydney Leik Kinsmen Club Scholarship: Alexandria Hanishewsky Knights of Columbus - Council No. 2031 Scholarship: Kassidy Guy Knights of Columbus - Council No.
2031 Scholarship: Deric Tolentino Knights of Columbus - Father Delaere Council No. 5182 Scholarship: Emma Holowatuik Knights of Columbus - Father Delaere Council No. 5182 Scholarship: Eliah Stephaniuk Les & Phyllis Sherring Memorial Scholarship - c/o Sherring Gold, Bryce & Lorna Sherring, Sherring Optical, Adelle Sherring: Kaytia Kostersky Martyn Lloyd Warburton Scholarship: Trayton Dudar Morris Industries Ltd. Scholarship: Gracie Cookson Nicole Lachapelle Memorial Scholarship: Janeen Pellatt Parkland Dance Festival Graduation Award: Alexandria Hanishewsky Parkland Dance Festival Graduation Award: Kaytia Kostersky Parkland Dance Festival Graduation Award: Sydney Leik Photography by Mitch: Kaytia Kostersky Rick Andrusyk Memorial Scholarship: Zackary Shearer Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries: Jordan Holinaty Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries: Megan Schmidt Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries: Samantha Woolridge Sacred Heart High School - Alumni Association Scholarship: Sarah Campbell-McFadden Sacred Heart High School Drama Club Scholarship - Sponsored by GX94 and The Fox: Kassidy Guy Sacred Heart High School Drama
Club Scholarship – Sponsored by GX94 and The Fox: Jantz Sawatsky Sacred Heart High School - Student Representative Council Achievement Scholarship: Kassidy Guy Sacred Heart High School - Student Representative Council Achievement Scholarship: Jantz Sawatsky Sacred Heart Student Representative Council - 100th Anniversary Scholarship: Kaeden Hanishewsky Saskatchewan Health Authority - Dr. and Mrs. Borys Tolczynski Memorial Fund Scholarship: Jordan Holinaty SaskatchewanYouthApprenticeship: Logan Kawchuk S.I.G.N. - J. Elton Davidge Memorial Scholarship - c/o Mr. Andrew Sedley: Shaylene Froese Sister Donna Sacred Heart Spirit Award: Janeen Pellatt Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate Scholarship: Grady Hawkins S.P.C.A. - Jackie Mackay Scholarship: Zackary Shearer Springside and District Lions Club – Doreen Berrns Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Holinaty St. Gerard’s Catholic Women’s League Scholarship: Janeen Pellatt St. Gerard’s Catholic Women’s League Scholarship: Jacob Baker St. Gerard’s Parish Council Scholarship: Kassidy Guy St. Gerard’s Parish Council Scholarship: Deric Tolentino St. Joseph’s College Alumni Scholarship – Auston Roberts Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Scholarship - St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: Olga Zotova Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Scholarship - St. Mary’s Ukrainian
Catholic Church: Eliah Stephaniuk St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish Council Scholarship: Sarah Martynuik St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish Council Scholarship: Olga Zotova St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League Scholarship - St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: Emma Holowatuik St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League Scholarship - St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: Sarah Martynuik Stefanyshyn Scholarship: Sarah Sutter The Rock 98.5 Scholarship: Jantz Sawatsky Walter & Victor Fedorowich Memorial: Louis Shin Western Financial Group Scholarship: Louis Shin Yorkton Bowl Arena Scholarship- c/o Brad Woychesko: Devon Cross Yorkton Co-operative Association Ltd. - Jake Berg Memorial Scholarship: Gracie Cookson Yorkton Curling Club: Reese Kinaschuk Yorkton Elks Lodge #392 Scholarship: Ashton Shewchuk Yorkton Lions Club - Academic Scholarship: Ashton Shewchuk Yorkton Lions Club - Leadership & Volunteer Scholarship: Grayson Vachon Yorkton Masonic Lodge #12 Scholarship: Luke Shivak Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival Scholarhip: Sarah Martynuik Yorkton This Week Scholarship: Amy Carmichael University of Saskatchewan: Megan Schmidt
SHHS Subject Awards presented The following Subject Awards were presented at the Sacred Heart High School 2018 Graduation Commencement Exercises: Proficiency: Ashton Shewchuk Animation 30: Sarah Martynuik Art-Visual 30: Sarah CampbellMcFadden Band 30: Hanna Gristwood Biology 30: Trayton Dudar Calculus 30: Reese Kinaschuk and Eliah Stephaniuk Pre-Calculus 30: Emma Pindus Pre-Calculus 30AP: Brendan Madsen Calculus 30AP: Ashton Shewchuk
Career and Work Explorations 30: Zackary Shearer Chemistry 30: Taylor Petrowsky Choral 30: Jantz Sawatsky Christian Ethics 30: Kaytia Kostersky Éducation Chretienne 30: Samantha Woolridge Communications Media 30: Grayson Vachon Computer Science 30: Von Castillo and Gabriel Money Construction and Carpentry 30: Carson Malayney Cosmetology 30: Hannah Wyatt and Shannon Fedyk Drama 30: Jordan Holinaty
Earth Science 30: Reese Kinaschuk English Language Arts A30: Megan Schmidt English Language Arts B30: Jacob Pindus English Language Arts A31: Brennen Yaremko English Language Arts B31: Brennen Yaremko Entrepreneurship 30: Devon Cross Foundations of Mathematics 30: Amy Carmichael and Ethan Danchilla French Immersion 30: Janeen Pellatt and Madison Neufeld History 30: Gracie Cookson and Deric Tolentino
Histoire 30: Louis Shin Hockey 30L: Curtis Hasper Law 30: Kassidy Guy Physical Education 30 Male: Grady Hawkins Physics 30: Matheus Bortolin and Jaron Adolfo Practical Applied Arts 30: Kaleb Bulych Psychology 30: Shaylene Froese Rock Band 30 (Channel 22): Emma Holowatuik Welding 30: Logan Kawchuk Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics 30: Auston Roberts
Congratulations SHHS Graduating Class of 2018! Begin your studies at U of R, U of S and SaskPolytech close to home.
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2018 Valedictory Address
Good afternoon teachers, family, friends, honoured guests, and graduates. It is an honour to be before you today, giving the Valedictory Address, and representing the 2018 graduating class of Sacred Heart High School. So, this is it. Today is the day that we have all been waiting for since we can remember. Today is the day we graduate. These last twelve years have contained many long days of hard work, and many late nights, but today we are rewarded. Graduation is an important milestone in our lives. It is the day in which we break away from our family and friends, and begin the journey of creating a career for ourselves. It is the beginning of our independence, where it is now up to us to make the right choices in life as young adults. Graduation is a time of both joy and sadness. It is a beginning and an end. Graduation is the first step in starting a new life — a chance to recognize our dreams and fulfill them. It is also the end of all of the lifelong lessons we have learned throughout the years, and the memories, which we will remember forever. We graduates cannot take sole credit for what
we have accomplished over the years. There are many people who have helped us along the way. First of all, I would like to thank our parents. You have helped us become who we are today. You have been with us since we were born, and have contributed every step of the way, from teaching us how to tie our shoes and how to read, to giving us relationship advice and “attempting” to help us with our homework. You have always been here for us. We have always counted on you for advice and support in everything that we do. You have shaped us into the young men and women that we have become today. Your love for us has been unconditional, no matter the circumstances. Graduation is our first crack at independence. We must take all of the lessons that you have taught us and transfer them to the real world. We thank you for making us feel loved, and always believing in us. We will forever love you. I would also like to thank the teachers and staff of Sacred Heart High School. You have taught us many lessons over the years. From Mr. Chisholm, we learned that cycling is debatably the greatest sport
Ashton Shewchuk in the world. From Mr. Grela, we learned that there are consequences to being late. From Mr. DePape, we learned to always be prepared for a test, because you never actually know what day it is going to take place. Ever since our first day at Sacred Heart, we have felt welcomed from all of the staff. Whenever we needed help with a class, or just somebody to talk to, you have been there for us. You have pushed us to be the best that we can be. To us, you are more than just teachers. You are our friends. Without your support, our high school lives would not have been
as enjoyable. You have given us the opportunity to do the things we love, like participating in various sports, clubs, and classes. We can always count on you to take time out of your busy lives to volunteer or to coach. Thank You. Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow graduates. Together, we have created lifelong memories that we will cherish forever. We have offered our love and support, throughout our ups and our downs. We have celebrated our accomplishments, and leant a hand whenever help was in need. We may have had our differences over the years, but we have always found a way to resolve them. We have formed and strengthened many friendships along the way. I will always remember the fun times that we shared, in and out of the classroom, and the mischief that we got into. We will never forget the early morning practices, road trips with our sports team, drama productions and festivals, band con-
certs, and various SRC activities in which we took part. We might be heading our separate ways, but our friendships will last a lifetime. As we near the end of our high school lives, we must remember that graduation is not our last goodbye. This may be the last time we are together as a whole, but somewhere along the way we will meet up again. As the next stage of our life approaches, whether we attend university, trade school, or join the workforce, remember that each one of us has the potential to be successful in this world. If the desire is strong enough, we are
all destined for greatness. Do not be scared to do the things that you love to do. We might run into adversity, but there is always going to be a way to overcome it. I would like to close with a quote from Walt Disney, “All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Thank you, fellow graduates, for choosing me to be your valedictorian. I am truly honoured. I wish each and every one of you the best in your futures. I hope you are all successful in the career paths you decide to pursue. Thank you and God bless you all.
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