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Not just for kicks

It was a big day for Master Mike Forster as he joined a rather exclusive group in terms of the Unified TaeKwonDo International June 10. when he was officially award his 7th Dan Black Belt. The presentation was in front of Yeti Tae Kwon Do, family and friends. It was officiated by Unified TaeKwon-Do International’s President - 9th Dan,

Grand Master Kopperud. The event Saturday included a Chinese Lion Dance performed by International Mantis Canada, Master Forster and his demonstration team, self defence, sparring, forms, four-direction kick drills, step sparring, and board breaking.

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Know where you’re going

They say men find it difficult to ask for directions. I have, myself, seen proof of this. Years ago, the words “I know where I’m going” were often said, before eventually asking me to wrestle with the paper road map which, incidentally, never folded up the same way again.

Today we have talking maps! Siri can be set to sound feminine or masculine, with your choice of accent, as well. I prefer the less-irritating male, Australianaccented intonation to boss me around when I drive.

Recently I travelled solo to the lake near where our camper sits. It is over three hours away from the city where we currently live.

Let me make this clear. I knew how to

I thought, “Maybe I can get there faster!”

I keyed in the name of my destination and chose “quickest route”. My GPS immediately directed me to a “highway” I’d never taken before but, not long after turning onto it, the road turned into gravel.

I rechecked the GPS directions but that deep, soothing voice assured me that I was on the correct course.

I shrugged, naively thinking, “This short bit of rough road must turn into pavement soon, since this is called a highway.”

As the sand and stones continued, and continued some more, I listened with relief as my masculine “mate” told me that just a few kilometres ahead I’d be turning onto a different highway.

“Oh good!” I thought.

“The one I’m on must just

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resembled nothing more than a cow path. I didn’t panic, however, because there were indeed, cows so … I stopped and took a picture (sure) before slowly venturing forth, still blindingly trusting the Aussie I picture inside my phone’s GPS. Because I hadn’t been precise enough when keying in the details, I wasn’t aware this form of Siri was taking me to the opposite side of the lake. It finally twigged when my final instruction

did take me very close to the edge of the lake. I sat for a few moments, enjoying the still, peaceful water, taking in it’s beauty and charm from that new perspective.

NOT! After whipping the car around and refiguring things, I did eventually make it to my destination on the correct side, but I would have arrived much sooner if I’d gone the “long way” around — you know — on actual paved highways, and with no need for that

My husband, who has my phone pinged on a “Find My Friends” app, chuckled as I scrambled out of my vehicle. “Took

the scenic route, did ya?”

“Yes, I did,” I admitted, proudly. “My goal was to get here faster.”

“How’d that work out for you?” he asked, knowing full-well it hadn’t.

“Well,” I answered. “It wasn’t faster because what Siri considers highways are not, but I no longer have to wonder what the lake looks like from the other side.”

After getting the slow leak fixed from a nail my back tire found on my travels that day, all was well.

Interestingly, since then, we travelled

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together to a destination unknown to us both. As I pulled out my phone to access the GPS, these familiar words rang out from the driver on my left. “No need for that. I know where we’re going.” Just a few short minutes in, however, Siri did lend a hand. Paper or digital, some things never change. I key in wrong destinations and trust a computer program and he … is still a man. Happy Father’s Day to all you men who know where you’re going! Keep up the good work! (pdjanzen.com)

Neulex Industries joins U-Haul Dealer Network

BREDENBURY –U-Haul Co. (Canada) Ltd. is pleased to announce that Neulex Industries signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Bredenbury community.

Neulex Industries at 201 Railway Ave. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pickup for boxes.

Normal business hours are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (306) 898-0050 or visiting https://www.uhaul.com/ Locations/Truck-Rentalsnear-Bredenbury-SKS0A0H0/032085/ today.

Neulex Industries owner Bradley Neumann is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Saskatchewan.

U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these

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The local affiliates are not U-Haul franchises as there are no financial investments required to be a neighborhood dealer. These small businesses have committed a portion of their lot space for U-Haul equipment, and a portion of their time to help meet the mobility needs of their neighbors. Learn more about the dealer program and how to join by visiting uhaul. com/dealer.

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EDITORIAL

Dungeon crawl as a wizard

Imagine a lovely swooping stem of foliage, lined with a row of evenly spaced little white bell-shaped flowers, suspended like dainty earrings. This beautiful plant is a perennial, and it can grow very well in our climate. It is called “Solomon’s Seal”. The official name of this plant, if you want to challenge yourself to remember it, is called “polygonatum”, which describes the look of the bumpy rhizome of the plant. I have also read that the roots, when cut, look like Hebrew letters, (as well as the stems when the leaves fall off) so perhaps it is a nod to King Solomon, known in the Bible for his great wisdom.

Whatever name we choose to call it, it is a beautiful perennial, a cousin of the lily family, and a great addition to the garden. The plant grows from rhizomes, and each rhizome has one stem. Before you think that the plant will look sparse in the garden, fear not, because the plant is very eager to spread rhizomes into an ever-larger clump. The stems are twelve to eighteen inches high, on average.

Solomon’s Seal like an area of the garden that is partial to full shade, with rich and well-drained soil. They like to be evenly moist, but not with wet feet. When the leaves fall off in the fall, let them be. This is one occasion where the super-tidy gardener should leave fallen leaves around the plant, because it will love that organic matter creating a rich mulch around it.

But guess what, I read also that it can grow in shady area that are dry, and this is no easy feat for a lot of perennials. And for country gardeners, this plant is supposedly not a favorite of deer, so your country landscaping would remain intact!

We can plant or divide Solomon’s Seal in either spring or fall, it’s not fussy. And unlike many perennials, it does not suffer if a clump is allowed to grow into a dense patch. If we have a clump that we want to divide or share, just dig part of it up, slice some off, and re-plant it. Doesn’t get much easier than that! We should plant the rhizomes a few inches deep, and make sure that we water them well until they get settled in. After that, they are quite carefree, with no real pest issues.

The plant is beautiful, with arching stems and those lovely little dangling flowers in the spring; even when the flowers are done, the stems are lovely, very architectural with their great shape. I have read that there are also variegated Solomon’s Seal, and the pictures of them look just beautiful.

If you have the space or conditions to create a “woodland garden”, Solomon’s Seal would be one of your first plant choices, along with other foliage shade-lovers like ferns.

I have read that Solomon’s Seal can be grown from seed. For gardeners who don’t mind giving up time they will never get back, Solomon’s

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Seal seeds can be collected and planted. It will take years to see the results of this effort. And it is hardly even done because it is so easy to propagate the plant from a rhizome cutting. So to sum up, go the easy route for fine success with propagating this plant, and don’t worry about trying to do it from seed!

Add this plant to your “must have” list of plants for a shady area of the garden; it will not disappoint! Visit the Yorkton hort society at www.yorktonhort.ca for news, tips and photos. Thank you to our friends at YTW for their great work each week. Gardeners, have a good week in the garden!

National Garden Day is June 18—take a cuppa coffee out there and savor the garden!

Imagine a lovely

swooping stem of foliage, lined with a row of evenly spaced little white bell-shaped flowers, suspended like dainty earrings. This beautiful plant is a perennial, and it can grow very well in our climate. It is called “Solomon’s Seal”. The official name of this plant, if you want to challenge yourself to remember it, is called “polygonatum”, which describes the look of the bumpy rhizome of the plant. I have also read that the roots, when cut, look like Hebrew letters, (as well as the stems when the leaves fall off) so perhaps it is a nod to King Solomon, known in the Bible for his great wisdom.

Whatever name we choose to call it, it is a beautiful perennial, a cousin of the lily family, and a great addition to

the garden. The plant grows from rhizomes, and each rhizome has one stem. Before you think that the plant will look sparse in the garden, fear not, because the plant is very eager to spread rhizomes into an ever-larger clump. The stems are twelve to eighteen inches high, on average.

Solomon’s Seal like an area of the garden that is partial to full shade, with rich and well-drained soil. They like to be evenly moist, but not with wet feet. When the leaves fall off in the fall, let them be. This is one occasion where the super-tidy gardener should leave fallen leaves around the plant, because it will love that organic matter creating a rich mulch around it.

But guess what, I read also that it can grow in shady area that are dry, and this is no easy feat for a lot of perennials. And for country gardeners, this plant is supposedly not a favorite of deer, so your country landscaping would remain intact!

We can plant or divide Solomon’s Seal in either spring or fall, it’s not fussy. And unlike many perennials, it does not suffer if a clump is allowed to grow into a dense patch. If we have a clump that we want to divide or share, just dig part of it up, slice some off, and re-plant it. Doesn’t get much easier than that! We should plant the rhizomes a few inches deep, and make sure that we water them well until they get settled in. After that, they are quite carefree, with no real pest issues.

The plant is beautiful, with arching stems and those lovely little dangling flowers in the spring; even when the flowers are done, the stems are lovely, very architectural with their great shape. I have read that there are also variegated Solomon’s Seal, and the pictures of them look just beautiful.

If you have the space or conditions to create a “woodland garden”, Solomon’s Seal would be one of your first plant choices, along with other foliage shade-lovers like ferns.

I have read that Solomon’s Seal can be grown from seed. For gardeners who don’t mind giving up time they will never get back, Solomon’s Seal seeds can be collected and planted. It will take years to see the results of this effort. And it is hardly even done because it is so easy to propagate the plant from a rhizome cutting. So to sum up, go the easy route for fine success with propagating this plant, and don’t worry about trying to do it from seed!

Add this plant to your “must have” list of plants for a shady area of the garden; it will not disappoint! Visit the Yorkton hort society at www.yorktonhort.ca for news, tips and photos. Thank you to our friends at YTW for their great work each week. Gardeners, have a good week in the garden! National Garden Day is June 18—take a cuppa coffee out there and savor the garden!

Carp cut off from

Qu’Appelle River in receding flood waters

By Jennifer Argue, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Last Mountain Times)

May 15th, 2023

These aren’t small fish; some are quite large, well over a foot in length. The day before, an area resident showed me a video of many flopping in the water so much that they described it as sounding like a “waterfall.”

We showed the photos of the fish we saw to Darrell Crabbe, Executive

Federation. He identified them as Common Carp, an invasive species of fish that has been in the system for decades.

“As far as mortality, it is certainly not a concern. The first question that would be asked is are there any native species that are being affected in the same way. The pictures don’t show that they are. I would tell you that historically this happens quite regularly.”

operates the provincial spawn camps. A spawn camp is a fish capture system used to augment the population. “Especially in the Qu’Appelle lake systems, they are so numerous that sometimes we can’t even operate.” He said they had to stop capturing fish in Echo Lake because they got 90% carp and 10% sports fish.

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of a catch 22. They have become entrenched with some anglers…but on the other hand they are an invasive species.”

He said that the fish are in a post-spawn sea-

son which may be why we can see so many of them as they linger, travelling in big schools close to the surface.

The fishing season kicked off on May 5th.

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Jennifer Argue, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fish left behind after water recedes

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New Rattler takes a bit out of record book

When the Saskatchewan Rattlers recently hit the court to face the Scarborough Shooting Stars it seemed like just another early season CEBL match-up.

But it would prove to be a record-breaking contest as Rattler guard Justin Wright-Foreman set a franchise record for most points in a single game.

Wright-Foreman collected 36 points, which set a single-game franchise record and was just five points off the all-time CEBL record of 42, which was tied earlier this season — also against Scarborough — by Winnipeg’s Teddy Allen.

The Rattler mark was nice, but a team win was nicer, offered WrightForeman in an interview with Yorkton This Week.

“It feels good only

because we came out with the win. I don’t play for myself. I play for the team,” he said.

The Rattlers did indeed win 96-84, which was huge as Saskatchewan had lost by 42-points a night earlier, (June 3), to the Niagra River Lions.

Wright-Foreman said he might not have always hit his shots but added “my teammates trust me,” and that trust translated into “confidence to take the shots.”

Wright-Foreman said as the ball started going in it was a case of pushing that success.

“I tried to be aggressive,” said the six-foot guard who was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 53rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. “The game finally came to me. I had to take the open shots with confidence.”

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That said, WrightForeman is not always a shoot first kinda guy.

“My job is to find guys when they’re open,” he said, adding at times though he will be the guy open.

And the ball started dropping through the net and quite accurately in this case the rest was history.

Since being drafted by Utah, Wright-Foreman has been one of those basketball nomads traveling wherever court

opportunities take him including time with Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro A, the top-tier men’s professional basketball league in France, with Brose Bamberg of the German Basketball Bundesliga, with Petkim Spor of the Turkish Basketball Super League, several NBA G League stops, and the Rattlers.

So far the CEBL has impressed.

“It’s a good experience,” said Wright-

Justin Wright-Foreman

Foreman. “Everybody in this organization is just great people from top to bottom.”

Wright-Foreman did

admit “I’d never heard of Saskatoon before I came here,” but added, “I’m having a blast and enjoying myself.”

The Key FN water treatment plant construction gets underway

The Key First Nation has announced the construction of a new water treatment plant beginning this month. The project is expected to be complete by January 2025.

For The Key First Nation, a community of 1,503 members with a population of 300 onreserve members, this significant project aims to address the long-standing water challenges faced by the Nation and will create a healthier, and more reliable source of clean drinking water for its residents.

This new water treatment plant represents a triumph after a long and frustrating battle with Ottawa and Regina to get the project approved, according to community leaders. After 14 years of delays and deferrals, Indigenous Services Canada has approved its construction this year. While the new water treatment plant addresses some core issues, more infrastructure dollars are needed to update other aging and obsolete infrastructure on the Key First Nation. Chief and Council said they pledge to continue to apply pressure to officials in Ottawa and Regina to provide meaningful funding to update other critical infrastruc-

ture needs in the community.

“This project is a huge step forward for our community. After 20 years of chronic boil water advisories and 14 years struggling with Ottawa, they are finally honouring their Treaty obligation to us,” said Chief Clinton Key.

“We are excited for this project, which will not only provide safe, clean drinking water to the community, but will also create jobs in both construction and operation of the new plant. I have spent seven years advocating for this project, six as a councillor and this last year as Chief.

It has been extremely frustrating to have to fight for the basic human right to clean drinking water.”

Chief Key said he hopes that Canadians will understand that the work is not done.

“We cannot talk about reconciliation without concrete action. We call on the Prime Minister and his government to take the infrastructure needs of First Nations more serious. We can’t wait 14 more years to get our next project moving.

“There has been a concentrated effort the last seven years to see this project come to life,” continued Chief Key. “I am glad to see this move

forward for the sake of our community and our families. While we are happy to get this job done, it is astonishing that in a country as prosperous and wealthy as Canada, a Nation like ours has been made to wait an excruciating amount of time to see a basic project like this move forward.”

Other members of the community’s council agreed that the water treatment plant project is welcome, but more work needs to be done.

“This kind of timeline puts our families at risk and it’s unacceptable that we should have to wait this long to meet our basic needs,” said Councillor

Solomon Reece.

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Country music celebrated as Assiniboia hosts SCMAs

By Ryan Kiedrowski, SASKTODAY.ca

ASSINIBOIA – The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards are always a party, and that bash took place in Assiniboia this year.

Traditionally, the awards are held in larger centres such as Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, but this year Assiniboia had the opportunity to show why they’re referred to as the Heart of the Golden South.

“It seemed to take forever to get here,” said Mayor of Assiniboia, Sharon Schauenberg of the anticipation for the big weekend to arrive. ”It’s been fantastic, and it’s a great way to showcase our community.”

Schauenberg also

noted to positive economic impact from visitors travelling in for the big show, pleased to see bustling local businesses. In particular, she noted the excitement people showed for the host facility - the Southland Co-Op Centre - which ably proved Assiniboia can host performances.

“During the off season when we don’t have hockey tournaments, we want to facilitate other events,” Schauenberg explained. “This is a way to showcase our event centre for not only hockey, but also concerts. The sound in here is phenomenal!”

Those sentiments were echoed by performers as well, impressed with the sound quality and the facility itself.

In fact, the town was a bustle all week with activity, including a performance with Hal Schrenk and special guest Carrie Catherine at the Shurniak Art Gallery on June 7. Schrenk is no stranger to Assiniboia, having grown up in the town, then launching a highly successful career in music as a drummer, music producer, and director. Plus. He’s accumulated six SCMA awards as well in the past, remaining quite active in the organization.

“Im so excited to come back home,” he told SASKTODAY.ca just before the busy week commenced. “I’m really looking forward to connecting with some old friends. I think it’s just going to be great to be back there and ignite the

community.” Indeed, Schrenk was a very busy guy, not only providing expertise behind the drum kit during many weekend performances, but also being the music director for the entire event.

Thursday night featured the big Stars and Guitars concert at the Prince of Wales Centre with performances by JJ Voss and Jordyn Pollard.

“Those are my favourite - solo, intimate acoustic shows,” Voss said of the banquet. “You get to connect with the audience in a different sort of way.

He was also quite impressed with the work that went into hosting the 34th edition of the awards.

“This looks like a world-class show right

here,” he said moments before the awards show began. “Assiniboia did a wonderful job of hosting there’s a lot of work that goes into putting one of these together. The people stepped up, and it all came together.”

The SCMAs celebrate Saskatchewan artists, who have a tight knit, almost familial connection with each other.

“It’s such a small world, even nationally, everybody knows everybody somehow,” Justin LaBrash told SASKTODAY.ca before the show. “It’s a very welcoming industry, there’s really no room for nasty competition and backstabbing like people may think the music industry is.”

As for physically being at the event, LaBrash admitted to being a bit overwhelmed.

“I’m shocked - probably more shocked than anyone else, but I’m very grateful,” he said. “I’ve never been one to care win or lose, I’m just always happy that my peers deem me worthy of being on the ballot alongside such amazing names. I’m just happy to be here, honestly.”

Steve Huber, SCMA President, thanked the nominees for their efforts during his intro-

ductory comments as the awards show kicked off.

“You’re going to be recognized not only for the talent that you have, but for your contribution to country music in Saskatchewan in general,” he said.”Your creativity and dedication have undoubtedly left a mark in our industry.”

As for the awards themselves, a few faces kept appearing at the podium. Probably Shaunavon’s most famous musical family - The Hunter Brothers - received four awards. Another southern artist, hailing from Weyburn, would make good on his own tongue-in-cheek comment “I really hope you get sick of my face tonight,” as Justin LaBrash racked up three SCMA nods.

Award winners are as follows (in order of presentation):

• Female Artist Achievement AwardTenille Arts

• Group of the Year Achievement AwardThe Hunter Brothers

• Recording Studio of the Year - Bart McKay Productions

• Keyboard Player of the Year - Jeffery Straker

• Songwriter of the Year - “Running Away” - Justin LaBrash, Doug Sylvester, and Dan Sully

Jean Laube Memorial Scholarship awarded

Jon Fetch has met the requirements to be awarded the Jean Laube Memorial Scholarship this year.

The announcement was made recently by the Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers.

The award was originated to honour the late Jean Laube, a founding teacher of the Yorkton Registered Music Teachers.

It is awarded to a

student not necessarily pursuing a post-secondary education in music, but who is working to complete Grade 10 or an ARCT level of voice or piano and has been studying with a member of the Yorkton Registered Music Teachers.

Fetch is completing his Grade 10 diploma from Yorkton music teacher, Laurel Teichroeb, and is enrolled in Brandon University to study education with a major in music.

Lacrosse tournament welcomed players and fans back to the field

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The Sturgis Trojans

Lacrosse teams played host to teams from Yorkton, Churchbridge, Kelvington and

Weyburn in a home tournament held on June 3.

“No scores were really kept officially and the teams had a great time being back on the field. The day turned out excellent,” said Kristen Peterson, coach.

The girls lacrosse team played an intramural game against each other as there are no other girls teams in Saskatchewan. The team has 16 members and is coached by Kristen Peterson and Nicole Korpusik.

“The girls have been busy playing hard, learning to play the game and there will be a slot at Provincials in Regina for them to play and showcase the sport.

“It was great to see the fields full of people and a sea of orange (our lacrosse group of players, parents, and fans) at the field,” said Peterson, who is a representative for the Sturgis Lacrosse organization.

Morgan Olson of the Sturgis Lacrosse all-girls team scooped up the ball during an intramural game between the girls.

Facing off for control of the ball during the all-girls lacrosse game, from left, were: Alexis Firman, Skylee Petras, Amrie Seerey, Morgan Olson, Emma Olson and Mia Mitchell.

Members of the Sturgis lacrosse all-girls team, from left, were: (back row) Kristen Peterson (coach), Katie Hauber, Morgan Olson, Emma Olson, Danika Soltys, Kylie Babiuk, Brea Babiarz, Layla Jaeb, Savannah Olson, Alexis Firman and Nicole Korpusik (coach) and, (front) Amrie Seerey, Allie Babiuk, Rylee Coleman, Brea Beblow, Skylee Petras, Mackenna Firman and Mia Mitchell.

Cash Severson of the Sturgis Lacrosse U7 team took advantage of his Yorkton opponent to gain control of the ball.

Join in the celebration June 21

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

National Indigenous Peoples Day has been marked in Canada for nearly three decades.

Over the years the day has grown as a symbol of change as more and more people have become involved in the June 21 day.

“One thing I see changing most is the number of people who attend,” said Isabel O’Soup Tribal Chief of YTC.

O’Soup said the discovery of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools has raised awareness in the non-First Nations community.

“Their eyes have really been opened since the graves have been found,” she said.

While it is unfortunate something as sad as unmarked graves were needed to draw interest from a broader interest, O’Soup said having more people out for celebra-

tions like the one set for Yorkton on June 21, will hopefully forge better relationships.

Even within the First Nations community having the situations of the past out in the open people are more willing to talk about the impact of residential schools, and share their stories.

“As hard as it is to listen to the stories we need to share them and listen to them,” said O’Soup.

It comes down to something as simple as recognizing most people graduate from school, but those who attended residential schools are seen as survivors.

Now with survivors finding the courage to tell their stories, it helps others deal with their trauma, and in turn perhaps share their own memories, a process which ripples through First Nations communities.

O’Soup said she feels change is happening –positive change that is reflected in a coming

together at events such as the National Indigenous Peoples Day.

“It’s getting there,” she said, adding there are still hurts to overcome and anger to quell, but things are getting better.

“We all hope and pray for that.”

O’Soup said like the holocaust of the Second World War, the injustices of residential schools will never be forgotten. It is part of history.

But, the stigma of the schools does not need to cloud our tomorrow, she added.

“I absolutely believe we can move forward in a more positive way,” she said.

A step in that process is turning out on the 21st and sharing in the celebration at 63 King Street East.

Coming together is a step in understanding.

“The more we congregate the more we learn,” said O’Soup in 2022, a statement which remains just as relevant today.

National Indigenous

Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada.

The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc.

This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such

National Indigenous Peoples Day

a day made by various Indigenous groups:

* In 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood, now the Assembly of First Nations, called for the creation of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day

* In 1995, the Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people chaired by Elijah Harper, called for a

national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples

* Also in 1995, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples Day

On June 21, 2017, the Prime Minister issued a statement announcing the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Parkland College wishes you a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day

As a sign of respect and in recognition of the ties Indigenous people have to the land, we acknowledge that we live, work, and study in Treaty 4 territory.

Treaty 4 is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota people, and is the homeland of the Métis people. Such an important part of our past, but more importantly, our future!

9:00am Summer Solstice Pipe Ceremony

10am-11am Opening Ceremony - Grand Entry with Dancers & Dignitaries

11am-12pm Pow Wow Dancers Demo

12pm BBQ Lunch

1pm Jigging Competition (Adult/Teen/Children Categories)*

2pm Talent Competition*

• Limited spots for Jigging and Talent Competition. Register at Registration booth at beginning of day. Registration closed when spots are full.

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We rejoice and celebrate your rich culture, heritage and achievements.

5 modern sports invented or inspired by Indigenous Peoples

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Many communities take this opportunity to hold events celebrating Indigenous cultures and contributions to Canada. Did you know that many of the sports played today were invented by First Nations Peoples? Here’s a look at five ancient pastimes that still persist today.

1. Tobogganing. Indigenous people invented the toboggan to transport people and goods across the tundra of Canada’s Far North. The word “toboggan” likely originates from the Mi’kmaq or Abenaki word for sled. Many modern winter sports have grown out of this invention, including luge and bobsledding.

2. Lawn darts. First Nations created the game of lawn darts using shucked green corn with the kernels removed. The corn cobs were adorned with feathers and tossed at targets on the ground.

3. Snowshoeing. Indigenous people made and used snowshoes to travel on foot during the winter. They made it possible to move across knee-deep snow and hunt without making noise. During the fur trade, the Voyageurs quickly adopted the snowshoe. Since then, snowshoeing has become a popular Canadian pastime.

4. Kayaking. Kayaking started thousands of years ago in the Arctic regions of what is now called Greenland, Siberia and North America. Inuit people used the kayak to travel, fish and hunt large sea mammals. Today, the sport of kayaking is loved worldwide.

5. Lacrosse. Lacrosse has been played by Indigenous Peoples since the 12th century. The game is considered a gift from the Creator so men could work out their aggression without violence. Today, lacrosse is recognized as Canada’s national summer sport.

Learn more about Indigenous culture this month by participating in educational and recreational activities, like those held on June 21 for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

TRUE OR FALSE: how much do you know about Canada’s Indigenous Peoples?

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.

Test your knowledge with this short true or false quiz.

1. The most widely spoken Indigenous language in Canada is Inuktitut.

2. All Indigenous Peoples were given the right to vote in federal, provincial, territorial and local elections in 1960.

3. The last residential school in Canada closed its doors in 1996.

4. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed on October 30.

5. In 2021, Mary Simon became the first Indigenous person to hold the

post of Governor General.

6. Bear Island is the name some Indige-

nous Peoples use to refer to the continent of North America.

ANSWERS

1. False. Cree is the most widely spoken Indigenous language. According to figures from the 2016 census, there were 96,575 Canadians who spoke Cree.

2. True. Until 1960, not all Indigenous groups had the right to vote due to political, socio-economic and ethnic restrictions.

3. True. Gordon’s Indian Residential School in Punnichy, Saskatchewan, was the last federally funded residential school in Canada.

4. False. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on September 30. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

5. True. In 2021, Justin Trudeau appointed Inuk leader Mary Simon as the first Indigenous governor general.

6. False. Turtle Island is the name many Algonquian- and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, mainly in the northeastern part of North America, use to refer to the continent.

Mary Simon PHOTO: SGT JOHANIE MAHEU, RIDEAU HALL © OSGG-BSGG, 2021

Seeding nears completion

Many producers in the province have finished seeding, with others very close to done. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is in the ground, up from 89 per cent last week and just slightly behind the five-year average (20182022) of 97 per cent. Rain was welcomed by many to improve moisture con-

ditions, but also caused delays for those trying to finish seeding. There were many reports of rain in the form of heavy storms, which resulted in localized flooding in some areas. There have also been reports of heavy winds and hail causing damage to crops and property in some

areas.

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• Crop District 5 –Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas

• Crop District 6A –

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Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas

Ninety-four per cent of the crop is now in the ground, up from 81 per cent last week and slightly behind the five-year average (2018-2022) of 99 per cent.

Producers are progressing in seeding as weather conditions allow, but the rain this week has delayed many from completing operations.

Most of the region received rain this week. There are many reports of flooding in the region. Still, many producers were happy to see the rain as it helped improve moisture conditions in the drier parts of the region.

The Wynard area received 47 mm of rain, the Saltcoats area 45 mm, the Craven and Stalwart areas 40 mm and the Lipton area 36 mm.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 19 per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short.

Hay and pasture land is rated as 19 per cent surplus, 64 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and six per cent very short.

Recent rain falls and high temperatures have helped support crop emergence and development.

Sixteen per cent of

spring cereals are tillering.

Forty-six per cent of canola and mustard is emerging and 31 per cent is in the seedling stage, along with 10 per cent of flax in the seedling stage.

Forty-six per cent of the pulse crops are emerging and 47 per cent are in the vegetative stage.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to localized flooding, wind, flea beetles and grasshoppers.

Producers are busy spraying, picking rocks and moving cattle to pasture.

Provincially Producers in the westcentral region have virtually completed seeding with 99 per cent of their crop now seeded. Seeding is at 98 per cent completion in the northeast and northwest regions of the province, 96 per cent in the southwest, and 94 per cent in the east-central and southeast regions.

Rainfall was received throughout the province last week. While it was welcomed by producers in the drier areas of the province, it also caused flooding and delays for many. Much of the rain was localized, with some areas receiving trace amounts and many receiving more. There was 64 mm of precipitation in the Glenavon area, 53 mm in Mossbank, 45 mm in Rhein, 34 mm in Garrick and 11 mm in Mayfair.

adequate, 17 per cent short and three per cent very short.

Heat and moisture in much of the province have supported crop development. Warm temperatures with high night-time lows have progressed some crops ahead of normal. Thirtyone per cent of the fall cereal crops are reported as being in the jointing stage, 26 per cent are in the shot blade stage and 12 per cent are in the heading stage, while 46 per cent of the spring cereals are emerging and 40 per cent are tillering. Forty-two per cent of the canola is emerging and 42 per cent is in the seedling stage, along with 34 per cent of flax being in the seedling stage. Fortynine per cent of pulse crops are emerging and 43 per cent are in the vegetative stage.

There were various causes of crop damage this past week. Scattered, but widespread storms caused flooding, hail and wind damage throughout multiple areas of the province. Heat and drought are also causing stress in the crops. There were reports of insect damage caused by grasshoppers and flea beetles, as well as gophers.

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– Cultural activities Holi Colour festival,

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June 29th Nigerian/ All Canadian

(wear Green and white for Nigerian and red and white for Canada, and bring lawn chairs)

4:00pm – Food Trucks Open Poutine and Papa R Mini Donuts

4:30pm

4:30pm

– Quick welcome and rundown of the day

– Cultural activities, games, word play, Dances

– Music by Rocket Billy

– Bouncy House

– Face Painting by Big Brothers and Big Sisters

– Food booth by Moose and Bannock

– Kids Activities, Axe Throw, small bouncy house, crafts and other activities

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National Anthem, Flag Raising and Dignitary welcome

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Moisture conditions are overall improved in the province this week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as five per cent surplus, 75 per cent

Producers have been busy finishing up seed, spraying, checking crops, picking rocks and moving cattle to pasture. Producers are encouraged to take all safety precautions in all the work they do. The Farm Stress Line can help by providing support for producers toll-free at 1-800-667-4442.

A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/crop-report.

Follow the 2023 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.

Owner

Casino retires mortgage early

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

It was a big win for the Painted Hand Casino Friday as a celebration marking the final payment on the facility.

“Today is a gathering to celebrate the milestone of paying in-full the mortgage on the Painted Hand Casino building,” read M.C. Justin Holness.

“It’s such an honour to be up here,” said YTC Tribal Chief Isabel O’Soup, adding it was a memorable event that was possible through the efforts of so many through the development of PHC. “. . . It’s really apparent all the time and effort that went into this.”

Heather Bear, ViceChief with FSIN said casinos such as PHC are so important for Saskatchewan First Nations because of the economic benefits they provide.

“They create jobs for our people,” she said, adding that is important in terms of bringing “prosperity to our

people.”

Across the province some 1700 are employed at First Nations casinos.

Mary Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan said the creation of First Nation casinos was very much about creating a better tomorrow.

“They weren’t thinking about today. They

were thinking about the future,” she said, adding the effort dovetailed into First Nation’s . . . “inherent right to self determination.”

Like Bear, Culbertson also focused attention on the casinos creating jobs which teach skills that allow First Nation new opportunities citing her own past where a job at

PHC allowed her “to feed my kids,” and eventually become a lawyer and the province’s first female Treaty Commissioner.

Holness noted the facility was actually paid off early, which is good news financially.

“The PHC Holdings Ltd. Mortgage for the building shell which is home to the Painted

Let’s Go Golfing

Hand Casino operations was for $12 million dollars over a 15 year term,” he explained. “The PHC Holdings LP Board of Directors exercised their pre-payment option on the loan and was able to pay off the mortgage in 14 years with a calculated interest saving on the loan of $1 million.”

PHC Holding Ltd. Is

a seven partner Limited Partnership that consists of the six First Nations of the Yorkton Tribal Council; Cote First Nation, Keeseekoose First Nation, The Key First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Zagime Anishnabek (Sakimay) First Nation and Ocean Man First Nation. The Yorkton Tribal Council Administration Inc. Is the seventh partner of the Partnership Agreement. All seven partners have equal shares in the Partnership Agreement.

The story of the Painted Hand Casino at its current location in Yorkton actually dates back nearly two decades.

“In 2004, the Yorkton Tribal Council Chiefs formed a Casino Development Working Group to do the leg work of setting up a new casino location and building with the intent of expansion of the original Painted Hand Casino that was located in downtown Yorkton across from City Hall,” explained Holness.

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From left;Trevor Acoose, Lyndon Musqua, Chief Clinton Key, Kevin Musqua, Tasha Pelly, Tribal Chief O’Soup, Chief Constance BigEagle, Mike Bob, and Chief Lynn Acoose.

CASINO

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“The vision of the new casino was not to be a square warehouse box but a Vegas Style Casino.”

Holness said the vision was to create a facility which would be viable over the long term.

“Be it noted that all agreements were negotiated and developed to withstand the test of time and possible changes over a period of a 25-year time frame which coincided with the Sask. Provincial Government – Sask Liquor and Gaming Authority Framework Agreement for First Nations Gaming

Operations in the province of Saskatchewan,” he shared.

The development of the casino was very much a co-operative process starting with the member First Nations.

“The YTC Chiefs who are the shareholders of PHC Holdings Ltd. has been supportive of the board of directors and have provided direction when called upon,” said Holness. “They were the leadership that had the vision to develop First Nations casino operations in the Province of Saskatchewan under the management and super-

vision of Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).”

Financing of the new casino was of course critical, and was not secured without a bump in the road.

“It is important to note that arrangements for financing took a little twist when the estimated costs for the construction of the building shell went from $10M to $12M and the financial institution that had agreed to finance at $10M backed away from the deal,” said Holness.

“This was when Concentra Financial

stepped up to the plate and were able to secure the core lending funds from Credit Unions in Yorkton and the surrounding area. Special tribute to those credit unions that had faith in the Painted Hand Casino project and put up the funds through Concentra Financial for the $12M loan over a 15-year-term at a fixed interest rate over the term of the loan.”

These Credit Unions were: Crossroads Credit Union – Canora, SK, Foam Lake Credit Union – Foam Lake, SK, Cornerstone Credit

Union – Tisdale, SK, and Cornerstone Credit Union – Yorkton, SK by and through Concentra Financial Commercial Operations Branch.

“If our credit union leaders had not put faith in this project to lend the money for its development, we would not be here today,” said Holness.

One of the most important elements of the project was the input from the elders and senators of the Yorkton Tribal Council.

“During the interior/ exterior design phases of the casino, the inter-

ior architects consulted with the elders and senators on three separate occasions and after each meeting, the architects made the suggested changes that were brought up and discussed at these meetings,” read Holness.

“Everything was on the table for discussion; designs on the carpet, types of pictures and interior decor, waterfall as center piece on gaming floor, exterior border at top of building, statue out-front of the building, teepee poles on the front canopy entrance and the band logos on the front of the building.”

Upgrade to Jr. Terriers rooms under way

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

At the June 5, regular meeting of Yorkton Council the city approved $80,000 toward upgrades at the Gallagher Centre for spaces used by the Junior Terriers.

It was “at the May 15, regular meeting of City

Council, the Yorkton Terriers presented a request for financial assistance for improvements to team space within the Gallagher Centre,” explained Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager with the city during the recent Council meeting.

At that time Council

requested Administration bring a report back to Council with funding options for consideration.

With the city on side with financing work is already under way.

“We gutted everything. We’re done the demo(lition),” said Jeff Sperling Friday.

The work encompass-

es three main areas, the coaches office, the team training room, and the dressing room.

While noting it’s not all new construction, it will be a major renovation which will include things such as new lighting, new paint, and a bunch of amenities Sperling said were long overdue.

“If you were a parent and saw the (old) cold tub, you wouldn’t let your son sit in it,” he said, adding it was in such a bad state it wasn’t worth hauling to the auction centre where some things being replaced are going to be sold.

In the training room a new chiropractic chair

has been bought, something Sperling said came up as a need after the Terrier trainer, doctor and physiotherapist got together to create a list of needs.

The training room is also getting a new skate sharpening unit, one with an attachment to catch the filings unlike the existing one that had them spewed around the room.

There are also amenities being incorporated to make it a nice place for players and staff, and to create a ‘Terrier’ feel to the three rooms, said Sperling.

For example a metal Terrier sign will go on a dressing room wall that it is lit, and a rug on the floor with the word ‘Terrier’ emblazoned on it.

In the training room will be a bank of narrow ‘suit lockers’ with one for each player. Above the suit area will be a lockable compartment for valuables and a place for cellphones so they are not in the dressing room, said Sperling.

The doors and area are being repainted too, gone will be the generic colours to be replaced with Terrier orange, black and gray, said Sperling.

All the changes are to make it a better experience for players and staff, which should be an asset when it comes to recruiting, he added.

While the city dollars were needed, Sperling has been out canvasing for dollars too.

“The community has been awesome so far,” he said, adding he has raised $65,000 in cash, labour and materials.

But, there is more on the wish list, including a complete redo of the dressing room showers, and the installation of a heavy duty washer and dryer in the training room, if donations keep coming.

Anyone interested in helping with dollars or other support can call Sperling at 306-621-7383.

The project will be ongoing with a completion date set for Aug. 15, leading up to a barbecue, ribbon cutting and season ticket blitz.

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Local effort to grant local wishes

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Nicole Campbell of Yorkton is a new ambassador of Women for Wishes.

Women for Wishes is a campaign that was created by the Make-A-Wish foundation to raise funds that will help grant wishes to children living with critical illness.

One hundred likeminded philanthropic women from across Canada have been asked to participate, with each woman committing to raising a minimum of $10,000.00 for a total minimum campaign target of $1 million.

“I am so humbled and honoured to have been asked to be an ambassador for this campaign, and furthermore even though the campaign is called Women for Wishes, being part of it is only possible due to the hard work and effort of our whole crew at Yorkton Concrete,” said Campbell in a prepared statement.

In Saskatchewan 225 children are waiting for wishes -- seven of

those children are from Yorkton and area.

The Make-A-Wish foundation states that a wish costs on average $10,000 – it can vary depending on each wish but that’s an average.

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation has agreed that all of the funds we raise here, will stay here to help as many of the seven children as we can,” said Campbell.

“My new goal is to raise enough money to

grant the wishes of all seven local Yorkton and area children.”

To help achieve the goal an online fundraising auction is being held June 14-19 through YAC Auctions. To-date they have received donations for the auction valued at nearly $40,000.

The Women for Wishes fundraising campaign runs until the end of September 2023 and cash donations can be

accepted until then.

If you are inclined to help grant wishes for the seven local Yorkton and area children you can donate in person at Yorkton Concrete (cheques can be made out to Make-A-Wish Canada), through e-transfer to nicole@yorktonconcrete. com (please make note on the e-transfer that it is for WFW to ensure you receive a tax receipt), or directly to my Make A Wish fundraising page.

D-Day Memorial Service

Commemorative D-Day ceremonies were held at the city cemetery June 6.

The day marked 79 years since the Allied Normandy Invasion took place.

Members and veterans of

General Alexander Ross Branch #77 thanked those in attendance for their presence at the ceremony.

“We keep the tradition of the D-Day memorial service alive because of the sinificance of the

battle itself, and the importance of our country’s participation in the operation that resulted in the turning point of WWII,” read a statement from the service’s program.

Forster achieves 7th Dan black belt

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Master Mike Forster joined a rather exclusive group in terms of the Unified TaeKwon-Do International Saturday when he was officially award his 7th Dan Black Belt.

The presentation was in front of Yeti Tae Kwon Do at the Yorkton Martial Arts Centre, family and friends officiated by Unified TaeKwonDo International’s President - 9th Dan, Grand Master Kopperud.

“It was really, really awesome to have all that support,” said Forster.

The moment was also special in terms of the federation Forster follows.

“It is a bit of a rarity,” admitted Forster. “The higher you go the less there are.”

While Forster noted there are a number of organizations which

present belts, in the one he follows he said he is the third on the Prairies.

Earning the belt was certainly a journey of perseverance.

Forster, now 46, achieved his 6th Dan in 2015, making it a sevenyear journey. It was a journey interrupted by an ACL injury that required surgery, and a COVID pandemic, so the belt presentation at M.C. Knoll gym was highly gratifying.

In his acceptance speech Forster noted that the 7th Dan was not something which would make him a better teacher, and 99 per cent of people “have no idea what the difference is.”

But the process was one he wanted to pursue, stating he took up the challenge “because I’m able . . . Physically I’m still able to do it.”

Forster said there is also a desire to grow as an athlete.

“It’s not a good idea to stop and plateau,” he said.

So does that mean the journey now begins toward an 8th Dan?

Forster said he expects to continue learning as long as he still able into the future.

“You set the next goal,” he said.

It’s not that Forster

ever exactly expected to be where he is today when he began in taekwondo back in 1992, but rather took his journey a step at a time.

It is difficult to imagine high level black belts when you start out, he said, adding it is at best a dream, but over time you improve your skills and it becomes a more realistic goal.

The event Saturday included a Chinese Lion Dance performed by International Mantis Canada, Master Forster and his demonstration team, self defence, sparring, forms, fourdirection kick drills, step sparring, and board

breaking. Forster also attempted to set a personal best in brick breaking – he had broken six –taking on seven, but only

five gave way.

“I watched the video. I struck it as hard as I could,” he said Sunday, adding he will make an attempt again.

Master Mike Forster demonstrated a number of breaking efforts during his 7th Dan black belt ceremoney which also included a Lion Dance as part of the festivities.

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