Marketplace 2023-04-21

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Angus generate strong sales

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

For a quarter of a century Crescent Creek Angus of Goodeve, Sask., has been holding a production sale, and this year’s sale proved as popular as ever.

The sale, held April 1, saw ‘CC Cloudburst 37K’ go in the sale at $27,000 to South Shadow Angus.

Bench Farming Co then took home ‘CC Carlos 16K’ for $23,000.

‘CC Equation 20K’ sold for $21,000 to Bircham Ranch.

Then ‘CC Lawman 14K’ would round out a quartet of bulls to hit the $20K mark bringing exactly that $20,000 from Midland Cattle Co.

Overall the sale featured 60 bulls averaging $8,679, and 41 heifers averaging $4,954.

Photos Courtesy Crescent Creek Angus

IN BRIEF

Getzlaf being recognized provincially

Ryan Getzlaf had an outstanding NHL career, so it should be no real surprise when the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) recently announced the seven 2023 inductees who will become the newest members of the SSHF this fall, and the Regina native was among them.

“It’s great,” he told Yorkton This Week, adding he recognizes the upcoming induction as “an accomplishment” on it’s own merit.

That the Hall of Fame in Regina also sort of closes a circle for Getzlaf, who said it adds to the whole experience that it is in his hometown.

“It’s very cool to have recognition back home. Friends and family will be around a lot,” he said.

Getzlaf said having the upcoming induction in his hometown did having reflective as much on the days of his youth as his long NHL career.

“It’s all the coaches and teachers, everybody I was around when I was young,” he said, adding as he looked back he recognized it as something of a collective effort. “... It wasn’t one coach or experience that put me on the path. It was so many people.”

Getzlaf was also quick to add he had to send out a thanks to the friends – in particular a core group he numbered at six, or seven -- of his youth too.

“No matter what the situation was they were there looking out for me ... There were definitely different points to put me on the right track,” he said.

The track of course lead to the NHL.

Getzlaf was a first-round pick (No. 19) of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2003 NHL Draft,

He made his NHL debut Oct. 5, 2005 and scored four goals and seven points in 16 games prior to a mid-Nov-

ember demotion to Portland of the American Hockey League. He scored the first goal in his first game back on Jan. 9, 2006.

A year later – 2007 – Getzlaf was a Stanley Cup cham-

pion as the Ducks claimed their first championship.

Flash forward 14 years, and Getzlaf was still at it. In November 2021, he became the first Ducks player to score 1,000 NHL points. He finished with 1,019 points (282 goals, 737 assists) in 1,157 NHL games.

Internationally, Getzlaf was a member of Team Canada winning Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014.

Getzlaf said he still fields questions about which was better a Cup win, or a gold medal?

“There’s no way to compare the two. They impacted a different part of my life,” he said.

The Stanley Cup coming so early in his NHL career was fulfilling “my dream as a kid,” said Getzlaf.

The chance to represent his country was something Getzlaf said he was proud to do.

“Playing for your country. It’s a totally different thing,” he said, adding gold medals did add to that experience.

The Class of 2023 features four inductees in the athlete category and three in the builder category including:

• Jaime (Cruickshank) Boyer (Saskatoon) – Multisport

• Ryan Getzlaf (Regina) – Hockey

• Joan McEachern (Leroy) – Soccer

• Hayley Wickenheiser OC (Shaunavon) – Hockey

• Lorne Lasuita (Wynyard) – Multi-sport

• Bernadette McIntyre (Bethune) – Curling

• Noreen Murphy (Saskatoon) – Softball

The 55th Annual Induction Dinner & Ceremony at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Tickets are now available by completing the form at the bottom of this page.

SUMA resolutions focus on familiar issues for municipalities

By John Cairns, SASKTODAY.ca

SASKATOON - The resolution session at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Saskatoon saw most, but not all, the resolutions passed.

There were 12 resolutions that went before delegates Monday afternoon in the resolution session, 11 of which were supported. A number of those resolutions were on familiar topics that have frequently come up before at the provincial and federal level.

Three of those resolutions were on topics that have been hotly debated at the Legislative Assembly. One called on the Ministry of Finance to immediately reinstate a PST exemption on municipal construction projects. That carried by a 89 per cent vote in favor.

SUMA delegates also voted in favor of increasing Saskatchewan Income Support rates to meet the basic cost of living, to restore direct rent and utilities payments to all that need them, and to develop more supportive housing options for those deemed “hard to house”

due to mental health and addictions issues. This carried with 90 per cent in favor.

Also carrying was a resolution where SUMA advocated the provincial Minister of Finance remove the PST on event tickets. That carried with 63 per cent in favor.

One resolution with provincial and federal implications called for SUMA to advocate the provincial and federal governments to provide additional relief to municipalities to protect them from the effects of the carbon tax, either through municipal revenue sharing or some

other measure. That carried 94 per cent in favor.

SUMA delegates also passed a resolution calling for the province and Feds for additional financial support for more admin staff hired to support RCMP members. This carried 80 per cent in favor.

Other resolutions that passed at SUMA included ones calling for increased funding/ support for engineering cost overruns (82 per cent), to lobby to change to give municipalities the choice to allow golf carts to be operated on municipal roadways (66 per cent), to advocate

the Sask. Public Safety Agency return to the former policy when an ESO can be dispatched by calling 911 and declaring a state of emergency, funding for municipal landfill decommissioning and reclamation, requiring municipal consent for property transfers into their name, and for all Sask. fire departments to be provided an adapter for electric and hybrid vehicles to ensure fire departments can safely disable the power on these vehicles prior to attending to occupants in vehicles.

There was one measure that was defeated

in voting at the convention. It had called for a one year “grace period” after a general election, where if the mayor or councillor steps down during that time that the candidate with the next highest number of votes

would acclaim the position.

That was defeated by 95 per cent of the delegates, with one delegate saying this ran the risk of electing people who had been roundly rejected by the voters.

Ryan Getzlaf

Photo courtesy of Sask Sports Hall of Fame

Slidestone simple to learn abstract

When it comes to board games simplicity is rarely a bad premise to start with when designing a game.

Certainly, you can add depth to things adding layers of rules, but it’s also easy to tip the game into the realm of being more complicated than play suggests it’s worth.

Conversely of course keep things too simple and you end up with Xs and Os 2.0, and that doesn’t attract a crowd of players either.

And so we come to Slidestone from designers Joshua Snead and Jonathan Snead.

The game is a 2022 release that is a pure abstract strategy offering which of course in a game ‘genre’ that always draws my personal attention – less so for fellow ‘Guilders’ though.

What the Snead brothers have created is a game where each player has six pieces which –yes you guessed it – slide over the board.

On a turn you slide a stone in a single direction as far as possible until it reaches the edge of the board, or another stone – there are no captures.

You win if you get one of your pieces to stop in the centre of the board.

It’s really super simple, but not without its inherent depth and the charm that comes with a ruleset so easily grasped.

The game plays smoothly, but at times there seems a bit of a lack drama with individual moves. You are waiting for a build up of stones that allow you to come up to that pile and be on the center space for a win. It’s a bit of a dance in a sense, but it can feel sluggish especially early on when moves don’t feel as though they are accomplishing a lot.

On a very positive side the board is great, a sort of ‘stone material’ with rules right on board. The hefty weight is nice, although I imagine shipping is a bear.

So a bit about the game from the brothers Snead who live in North Carolina.

“We are both artists: I am a professional jeweler and metalsmith, and Jonathan is a music composer and multi-instrumentalist,” said Joshua Snead.

As brothers they have played games together since childhood.

“We’ve been playing games together since childhood and together have quite a collection of games modern and old,” said Joshua Snead. “We played Clue a lot as kids but our fascination with the board game world began with Carcassonne, which is still a favorite of ours.

“My personal favourite game of all time is Go because of its simplicity

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of design yet depth of play.

“Many of our favourite games are abstracts such as Go, Hive, Abalone, Looney Pyramids, etc., but we enjoy all kinds of games.”

When you review the Snead’s favourite games it was rather obvious Slidestone would be an abstract strategy game.

“The core mechanic of Slidestone was inspired by a Legend of

Zelda video game puzzle where you slide blocks across frictionless, icy floors,” explained Joshua Snead. “We decided to try it out on a 9x9 Go board and it was surprisingly fun. We played around with the number of stones (although the original was six each) and starting positions, then the idea occurred to me that a hex board would add more movement pos-

sibilities and make the game more unique.

“I played around with a few shapes before settling on the current design. Last year I acquired a laser engraver for my jewelry shop and found out I could engrave tile which led to the unique material selection for the board.

“We wanted to create a game that was both accessible and enjoyable for both gamers and non-gamers, young and old.

“One of the features we love about the best abstract games is how simple, intuitive systems can create deep, challenging emergent gameplay. We realized early on that Slidestone’s core mechanics had the potential for this kind of elegance, so a lot of our design choices centered on keeping the game as easy to learn as possible while providing a lot of strategic depth.

“It’s not a replacement for Chess but it’s no Tic Tac Toe either.”

The latter statement is about as accurate as one can get regarding Slidestone.

So from the designer’s perspective what can players expect here?

a deep strategic challenge,” offered Joshua Snead. “It’s the perfect game to play during a quick break, or to spend an afternoon trying out new tactics to outwit your friends.”

It is most certainly a coffee shop game that could simply be on a few tables for those looking for a quick game diversion over a java with a friend.

Jonathon Snead note his “favourite element of the game is baiting my opponent into traps that lead to a surprise victory. This is caused by the interaction of two design elements: first, the hexagonal grid provides many potential paths to victory, promoting complex, aggressive tactics; second, the limited number and movement of the pieces means that you almost always need to rely on some of your opponent’s pieces to pull off your strategy.”

Joshua added “as a craftsman I appreciate simplicity in design, so I would say that is my favourite aspect. A lot of game designers claim their game is simple, but we really mean it!

Slidestone

“Slidestone is about as minimal a game as there is, which makes it incredibly intuitive and simple to learn, fastpaced -- most games take less than 15 minutes -and yet it still provides

New firefighters needed for local fire department

Courtesy of Canora Courier

As is the case with many rural fire departments, Canora and District Fire Rescue is on the lookout for new recruits.

Currently there are 16 firefighters in the department, and they are looking to add five to seven new members. There are opportunities for student placements as well.

Fire chief Jess Harper said he and the other fire fighters “enjoy working together as a team for the betterment of our community.”

The application process to become a new

firefighter is fairly straightforward, according to Harper and his fellow firefighters.

“The applicant needs to get an application from the town office here in Canora. Once they fill the application out and return it to the town office, the application will then be given to the fire chief for review along with the other officers. If approved by the officers, the application is given to the board for final approval and the applicant is informed if successful.

“It is mandatory that the applicant have a doctor’s physical done if their application is successful as well as getting

a criminal record check. These are paid for by the town and are not an expense for the successful applicant.”

Being a successful applicant is only the beginning of the process, as extensive training is provided. In-house training takes place twice a month. On occasion, the department has an instructor come in and do training at the Canora Fire Hall. There is also a bi-annual fire training school put on by the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighter Association in both the spring and fall.

Harper said new recruits are not expected to commit to the depart-

ment for a minimum number of years, “however we do expect members to be a committed member of our team.”

Trainees are given the opportunity to attend all calls, which includes: grass fires, structures fires (mostly houses, shops and barns), vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, missing persons, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors. The smoke detector alarms are sometimes false alarms due to dead batteries or electrical shorts, but on other occasions it can end up being an actual fire.

Trainees are kept on traffic duty with a partner for traffic accidents,

and are not allowed to fight on the frontline during fires until they are adequately trained.

Even for experienced firefighters, training never ends, according to Harper and the other Canora firefighters.

“We are never ‘fully trained,’ there is always a need for continuing education to keep our skills and knowledge up.”

For anyone looking for more information about joining Canora and District Fire Rescue, they are encouraged to reach out directly to a member or send a message through the department’s Facebook page.

“Because of this simplicity players can easily learn to read multiple moves ahead which leads to that fun moment where you say, ‘I can win in ‘X’ number of moves, can you stop me?’

“I like complex games too but for those times I need a game to just whip out and play, Slidestone is the way.”

The return of curling action looks promising for next season in Preeceville

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The next season of curling is looking positive for the Preeceville Curling Rink after a three-year absence from the curling world.

“The rink has undergone many changes since we have been shut down,” said Sheldon Luciw, club representative. “When COVID-19 hit we were forced to shut down, then we had some mechanical issues. We had to install a new pump system which turned out to be a long, complicated issue when we had to send the new pump back as it had come to us broken. We did manage to get a new one and installed it but it was too late for the curling season. This year, we were ready for the season until we discovered that the compressor was leaking freon gas which meant we had to order and install

a new seal. If we had run the compressor with the leak it would have been very costly.”

Luciw went on to state that the rink will be ready for the 2023-24 season in early November. The rink is scheduled to host a Curl Sask clinic in early November which will help get school students and curling fanatics back into the swing of curling. Despite its long closure, the rink still has continued fundraiser efforts through poker nights and through the rental of the building to the Preeceville Lions Club, Preeceville Wildlife Club, for Chase the Ace weekly draws, paint nights and bridal showers.

The Curling Rink has undergone some cosmetic changes with all-new flooring installed in both the upstairs and downstairs areas in the building. They also purchased 80 new chairs and installed a jet ice

purifier system.

The Preeceville Curling Rink was organized and built its first one-sheet curling rink in 1934, stated the Preeceville History book. The rink opened for curling on January 4, 1935. Fees for the season were $5 for men who owned their own rocks and $8 for those who did not have their own rocks. Country curlers were charged $3 and $2 respectively. Doug Bentley with his dray hauled hot water from the creamery to flood the ice. The enthusiasm for curling was so great that the one sheet of ice was too small, A two-sheet curling rink was built in 1937. The Preeceville Curling Company became officially registered in 1954. That same year, a new rink with three sheets of ice was built. In 1958, 24 pairs of matched curling rocks were purchased directly from Scotland.

In 1977, artificial ice was installed with renovations made through the years to upgrade the building. The

one-sheet curling rink has expanded over the years with assets now valued at over $80,000.

Former Yorktonites support local Ukrainian newcomers

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

A gathering for Yorktonites held in Calgary has made a donation to help Ukrainians settling in the local area after being displaced by the invasion of their homeland by Russian forces.

Larissa Danylchuk-

Van Caeseele, with UCC Yorkton said the unexpected donation for $500 was made recently, adding it was raised in what is a longstanding reunion held in the Alberta city.

Duval (Duvy) Lang of Calgary is one of the people behind the event help last July.

The gatherings have

been held periodically in Calgary for decades, spearheaded largely by Yorkton graduates dating back to 1967, he explained.

“There’s a helluva lot of Yorktonites living in the Calgary area,” he said adding many still have an interest “in celebrating all things Yorkton.”

The event last July

was organized by Lang, Stuart Yaholnitsky, Jim Gibney, Susan Jarett (formerly Nesteransky), and Wee Lee.

The day attracted more than 90 coming from Vancouver to Ottawa, and through the day ticket sales on ‘Yorkton swag’ donated by Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Councillor Randy

Goulden, and money left over after paying for the hall, DJ and meal, $500 remained.

Initially, “we didn’t know what to do with it. But we wanted to donate it back to something in Yorktown ... So let’s find a good cause in Yorkton,” said Lang.

Since many involved had “Ukrainian blood

in their veins,” or knew people that did it became obvious the money could be well used to help new arrivals, said Lang, adding UCC Yorkton can help those needing a little “help setting up.”

Lang said there remains interest to gather again, and it will happen “but it might be a couple of years.”

The Preeceville Curling Rink will once again be back in action for the next season after a three- year absence from curling action in the community.

LDC announces major plant expansion

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

The Yorkton economy and the canola industry both received a major shot in the arm Tuesday.

The boost came when Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), announced it will expand its canola crushing facility at Yorkton.

“This investment sup-

ports the group’s strategic growth plans by reinforcing core merchandizing activities, in this case with additional capacity to originate and process Canadian canola seeds to provide nourishment for people and livestock,” LDC Chief Executive Officer Michael Gelchie said in a provincial government release. “It also

positions LDC as a strategic feedstock provider to renewable energy producers and accelerates our contribution to a global energy transition that we are excited to be a part of.”

Yorkton Mayor Mitch Hippsley said the announcement is simply huge for the city.

“We’re ecstatic,” he said, adding the City “had a hint” something was coming when LDC purchased some Cityowned land adjacent to its current location – land Hippsley noted was not that currently occupied by the Yellowhead stock car track.

Now that the announcement has been made Hippsley said the city will get a short-term construction boost and then long-term jobs when completed.

“It will add all kinds of new lifeblood to the city,” he said, adding construction will be a two-three-year process and that means construction crews spending dollars while in Yorkton.

Once complete Hippsley said it has been suggested some 80 new jobs will be created.

The expansion also sends something of a message in the sense LDC is a major international entity and they see value in expanding here.

“It’s a vote of confidence for the city moving into the future,” offered Hippsley. “They’re in it for the long haul.”

It helps that Yorkton is serviced by multiple highways for collecting canola, a good water supply essential to processing, and two rail lines that are a key to shipping oil to markers worldwide, said Hippsley.

The facility’s new capacity will be over two million metric tons, which is more than double its current capacity.

That’s good news for the canola sector offered Tracy Broughton, Executive Director with SaskCanola.

“It’s a really good news story,” she told Yorkton This Week, noting the LDC expansion shows confidence both in the region’s capacity to grow canola, and a market for the oil once processed.

“It really shows the

stability of canola pro-

duction in Canada,” she continued, adding “. . . it shows the growth of production over the last decade.”

As for sales, Broughton said while the market for oil for food is rather stable. The biofuel sector is an area of growth.

“There’s lot of opportunity for canola expanding in the biofuel market,” she said.

The province sees it as good for the economy too.

“This major investment by LDC is good news for Saskatchewan canola growers and good news for workers and the economy in Yorkton and right across the province,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in the provincial government release. “This expansion brings Saskatchewan even closer to several of the 2030 Growth Plan goals, including the ambitious goal of crushing 75 per cent of the canola produced in the province. This investment strengthens the province’s position as a global leader in agriculture value-added processing and will further increase Saskatchewan’s international exports.”

In addition to helping with the canola crushing goal, the expansion puts the province closer to meeting several other key goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, including:

* Grow private capital investment in Saskatchewan to $16 billion annually;

* Increase the value of exports by 50 per cent;

* Grow Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports to $20 billion; and

* Increase agriculture value-added revenue to $10 billion.

Canola oil and canola seed were among Saskatchewan’s top three agri-food exports in 2022, with a value of $3.5 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively.

An official sod turning will take place in May, and construction of the additional canola crushing line is expected to begin later this year.

LDC initially opened the Yorkton facility in 2009 and currently employs approximately 120 people.

office independently owned and operated.

GR Green Center offers recycling of construction and demolition waste. Wood, concrete, asphalt, and asphalt shingles, can be

inquiries about our construction material recycling services and rates please contact our office.

Phone: (306) 620-8338

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Located right outside the City of Yorkton Landfill.

How to encourage your friends and family to go green

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year’s theme is Invest in Our Planet . It focuses on engaging governments, institutions, businesses and citizens to do their part for the environment. Here are four ways to encourage your friends and family to live sustainably and join the world’s largest environmental movement.

1. Introduce them to eco-friendly products. If you love a company that cares about the environment, tell the people around you about it. Gift a friend an ecofriendly product, or let them borrow one of yours to see how they like it. This can help raise awareness for products and services that don’t harm the

planet.

2. Share relevant content on social media. Share eco-friendly content you’re passionate about on social media. This could be anything from recycling and upcycling to composting and conservation. You never know; it could inspire others to get involved with saving the planet.

3. Emphasize the benefits of eco-friendly habits. Do you have a family member that always talks about saving money? Tell them how easy it is to find eco-friendly alternatives like energy-efficient light bulbs that can save money. If you have a healthconscious friend, tell them about the environmental benefits of buying local organic

produce.

4. Plan a fun, pro-earth activity. Arrange an activity with friends or family to teach them about sustainability. For example, organize a nature walk in a local park to share the importance of protec-

ting the environment. You could also invite someone to volunteer with you at a local pro-Earth initiative. Getting your friends and family to care about the environment and change some of their habits is easier than you think!

4 eco-friendly apps to help you live more sustainably

Today, technology is integrated into almost every area of daily life. The environment is no exception. Here are four eco-friendly apps to help you live more sustainably.

1. OLIO connects neighbours and local businesses to give away surplus food instead of throwing it away. The app is available in various Canadian and US cities. Reducing food waste prevents excess methane from being released into the atmosphere.

2. Ecosia is a search engine available worldwide. The platform uses the ad revenue from user searches to plant trees where biodiversity is most threatened. Trees help cool the planet by absorbing harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

3. HappyCow helps users find healthy, vegetarian

and vegan food options worldwide. Eating less meat and exploring plant-based options is good for the environment.

4. Think Dirty® educates users on the potential

toxins in their household, personal care and beauty products. Users can scan the barcodes of over 350,000 products sold in the US and Canada to learn what they’re made of and discover healthier alternatives.

Using one of these apps is a great way to contribute to a healthier environment.

Sliding Hills Charolais holds annual sale

Sliding Hills Charolais and Mission Ridge

Herefords held their combined production sale recently. The event saw auctioneer Mike Fleury sell bulls to buyers from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta. By sale’s end 27 Charolais yearlings had grossed $169,000, for an average price of $6,259.The high seller was Lot 8, ‘SHSH King Ranch 21K’, sired by ‘SOS Hefner Pld 33H’.

The bull sold for $16,000 to Beechinor Bros., Sylvan Lake, AB & Skurdalen Farms, Provost, AB. Also on offer were 13 Hereford yearlings which grossed $52,500, for and average of $4,028. The high selling Hereford was Lot 50 ‘M-R 9H Bichette 104K’, sired by ‘Blair-Athol Golden Jet 9H’ selling for $6,250 to Nielson Cattle Company, Willowbrook, Sask.

Premier Scott Moe touts economic opportunity in address to SUMA

By John Cairns, SASKTODAY.ca

SASKATOONPremier Scott Moe touted economic opportunity in his address to delegates at the 2023 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Convention in Saskatoon.

“We in this province are on the very threshold of continued

unprecedented growth,” said Moe to SUMA delegates Monday morning. “Growth that will and already is unlocking Saskatchewan’s true potential.”

He acknowledged there is a “swirl of uncertainty” being seen around the world, but said “in an uncertain world people everywhere can

count on Saskatchewan… Saskatchewan remains an indispensable provider of food, fuel and fertilizer to over 150 countries around the world and now more than ever the world needs what we’re producing right here at home.”

In his presentation the Premier presented a video shown on trade mis-

sions around the world to promote Saskatchewan. Moe spoke positively about the trade missions the government has undertaken, including one to India he went on that also included Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He also pointed to a new trade and investment office in Germany.

“Delegates, we are planting your flag, our Saskatchewan flag in key markets around the world. If we want this province to continue to grow years into the future, we need to be out there, we need to be protecting those existing markets that we have. We need to be working in those markets to expand our market share and then as well work to open new markets in various places around the world.”

The Premier also pointed to economic growth in the mining, energy and ag sectors. He pointed to economic projects such as the Jansen mine, the addition of $2.8 billion to the energy sector, investments by Cargill

and Viterra, Richardson Pioneer doubling their plant in Yorkton, and Louis Dreyfus doing the same. He also pointed to investments in the forestry industry and Cameco reopening their MacArthur River mine.

The premier also referenced the signs the province has put up in airports across the country that are part of their Sustainable Saskatchewan marketing campaign.

“We should be proud not only of what we produce, but we should be proud of how we produce it,” said Moe, saying they had some of the most sustainable products in the world.

In past years at the SUMA convention, the Premier’s address would be accompanied by announcements on what municipal revenue sharing would be in the budget. But the move of the convention to a regular April date brought an end to that annual tradition.

Instead, Moe spent most of his time Monday

talking about measures already included in the 2023 budget that was already passed, as well as various government initiatives either before or already passed at the Legislature this session.

Moe touched on familiar themes during his address, pointing to initiatives as the Saskatchewan First Act, the Saskatchewan Marshals’ Service, the highways work being done in 2023, as well as the four point health care recruitment and retention plan. He assured SUMA delegates that the government was listening to them in addressing health care recruitment challenges.

Moe’s address Monday is part of what is expected to be a heavy provincial presence at the SUMA convention throughout this week. Also planned are addresses from Opposition Leader Carla Beck and Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris.

On Wednesday, Premier Moe and provincial cabinet ministers are scheduled to be at SUMA for a bear pit session to close the convention, taking questions from convention delegates on a variety of topics.

Premier Scott Moe is seen addressing the 2023 SUMA convention in Saskatoon.

YouTube screenshot courtesy SUMA

Photos Courtesy Sliding Hills Charolais

SPRING CAR CARE

Tips for stocking your car’s emergency kit for spring

You know about the importance of preparing a winter emergency kit for your car, but what about a spring kit? Hot weather can be hard on your vehicle, resulting in unexpected breakdowns. Here’s how to stock your emergency kit to prepare for warmer weather.

• Visibility equipment like road flares or reflective hazard triangles

• Water bottles to stay hydrated in the heat

• Blanket to shade you from the hot sun

• Extra pair of clothing and shoes, including rain gear

• Flashlight or headlamp

• First aid kit, including ointment, gauze, bandages, adhesive tape and tweezers

• Disinfectant wipes

• Sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50

• Booster pack or jumper cables

• Work gloves

• Paper maps

• Insect repellant

• Basic tool kit

• Phone charger or extra battery pack

• Toilet paper

• Snacks that won’t melt, such as granola, dried fruit and nuts

Visit local stores to pick up everything you need to stock your spring emergency kit.

Soft-touch vs. touchless car washes

Winter roads are filled with dirt, mud and road salt. After months of driving in less-than-ideal conditions, you probably want to visit a car wash to make your ride look its best. Here’s a short guide to help you choose between a soft-touch or touchless car wash.

• Soft-touch car washes use foam and cloth applicators filled with soap and water. The materials gently glide across the vehicle, spreading the soapy solution over its surface. The cloth makes physical contact with the car, wiping away the dirt. However, the cloth strips can be applied too forcefully, potentially damaging your vehicle’s mirrors, detailing, antenna or other loose parts. Small stones and dirt can also get stuck inside the fabric, damaging your vehicle’s finish.

• Touchless car washes are entirely automated. They use sophisticated sensors to guide high-pressure washers along the contours of your vehicle to clean every inch of it effectively. The car isn’t physically touched by anything other than powerful cleaning agents and water. This reduces the risk of your vehicle being

damaged during the cleaning process.

However, the pressure washers can’t get into every crack, crevice and hardto-reach area. Moreover, chemical cleaners can harm your vehicle’s finish.

Lastly, a touchless car wash should work just fine if your car is only slightly dirty. If you haven’t washed your car in a while, a soft-touch car wash will provide a more thorough clean.

THE RIGHT TIRES DESIGNED For All Manufacturers

How to clean your car’s undercarriage

Your car’s undercarriage accumulates dirt, debris and road salt. It also periodically gets wet from rain, mud and snow, leading to rust. Spring is a great time to give the undercarriage a good cleaning. Here’s how to do it.

1. Lift the vehicle. Lifting your car with a jack makes accessing every part of the undercarriage easier. Skip this step if you have a lifted truck.

2. Remove the tires. This is an optional step, but it allows you to move more freely around the vehicle and get into all the nooks and crannies.

3. Rinse the undercarriage. Wash the undercarriage section by section using a pressure washer or garden hose with a spray attachment. Start from the front, moving toward the back. Hold the spray attachment or pressure washer wand at a 45-degree angle for the best cleaning action.

4. Clean stubborn areas with a degreaser. To get rid of persistent dirt and debris, spray degreaser on the undercarriage and let it sit for 20 minutes. Scrub with a brush and then rinse the surface.

5. Dry the undercarriage. Rust can develop if moisture is left behind on the metal. Dry every part of the undercarriage with old towels.

6. Apply a protectant. This helps protect the metal of the undercarriage against damage. It‘ll also keep it cleaner for longer.

If you don’t feel confident washing your car’s undercarriage, look for a local car wash that offers the service.

Spring tune-up essentials

After a long, cold winter, spring is in the air. This means it’s time to give your car a little TLC before cruising in the sunshine. Ensuring everything is in tip-top shape before you hit the road can help you avoid costly breakdowns. Here are eight essential spring tuneup tasks.

1. Battery. Most batteries last five to seven years. However, cold winters are notoriously hard on batteries. With warm weather on the horizon, ask your mechanic to check the condition of yours.

2. Windshield wipers. Ice, snow and freezing temperatures can take a toll on your wiper blades. Therefore, when the weather warms up, it’s a good idea to check your blades for signs of wear and replace them if necessary.

3. Tires. If you installed winter tires on your vehicle, now’s the time to have them swapped out for summer ones. The rubber treading on winter tires wears out faster in warm conditions. If your car is equipped with all-season tires, inspect them for tread wear, cracking or other signs of damage and replace them if necessary.

4. Hoses and belts. Harsh winter weather can affect the life of your car’s hoses and belts. It’s best to have them inspected by a trusted mechanic for cracks, leaks, fraying and stretching to ensure they’re ready to go the distance this spring.

5. Filters. Ask your mechanic to look at your vehicle’s engine and cabin

filters and replace them if needed. A dirty cabin filter can cause your air conditioning system to malfunction, and a dirty engine filter can put undue stress on your engine.

6. Brakes. Don’t wait for something to go wrong before getting your brakes checked. Have the pads and rotors professionally inspected to keep them in good working condition.

7. Lights. When you take your car in for a spring tune-up, have the mechanic check the turn signal bulbs, brake lights, headlights, marker lights and daytime running lights.

8. Fluids. Several fluids must be changed when you go through your spring tune-up routine. For example, the engine oil, power steering fluid, brake and transmission fluids, coolant and windshield washer fluid should all be checked and topped up as necessary.

When you’re ready to get a spring tune-up for your vehicle, contact a local mechanic to get the job done right and keep you safe on the road.

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Keeping your car windows closed during the winter can trap nasty odours in the cabin. As you welcome warmer weather, it’s time to deodorize your vehicle. Here are four tips.

1. Vacuum your car from top to bottom, including under the floor mats, in the trunk and between the seats. Use the upholstery attachment to rid your vehicle of smelly dirt and debris in hard-to-reach

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2. Vinegar is a natural deodorizer. Make a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar. Then, spritz the mixture on your car’s dashboard, cupholders, seats and carpets. Let the solution sit for 30 minutes, then wipe it away with a clean, damp rag.

3. Baking soda lifts unpleasant scents.

How to maintain your car’s weatherstrip

The rubber seals, or weatherstrips, around the edges of your car doors prevent rain, wind and moisture from seeping through the gaps into the cabin. Here are a few tips for keeping yours in good shape.

1. Wash the weatherstrip. Keep the weatherstrip clean by washing it regularly with car-safe soap and warm water. Dip a rag or sponge in the bucket and scrub any dirt off the lining. Do this whenever you wash the outside of your car.

2. Repair or replace weatherstrip. When cleaning the weatherstrip, inspect it to ensure it isn’t coming loose anywhere. If it is, reattach it with a tube of weatherstrip adhesive. If it’s frayed or torn in several spots, replace it.

3. Apply a protectant. To prevent the rub-

ber weatherstrip from drying and cracking, apply a silicone protectant. This’ll protect the rubber from excessive heat, preserving its sponginess and lubricating it. The protectant also prevents the strip from freezing in the winter.

Performing these tasks regularly keeps the weatherstrip from damage and helps you avoid

For example, sprinkle some baking soda on your vehicle’s carpet or upholstery if you’ve spilled something on your vehicle’s carpet or upholstery. Rub the baking soda into the area and leave it for a few hours. Then, vacuum it up.

4. Charcoal absorbs impurities and nasty smells. That’s why it’s commonly used in air and water filters. Pick up a charcoal briquette, like

the ones used for grilling, at a local store. Leave the briquette in your car for a few days. Charcoal is highly porous and absorbs any nasty odours floating in the air.

Lastly, spray down your car vents with a specialized cleaner. Over time, your car’s vents build up dirt and debris that can cause an unpleasant smell. If any bad smells persist, take your car to a cleaning professional.

replacement. Ask your mechanic to inspect your weatherstrip when you bring your car in for your next maintenance appointment.

How volunteering can benefit your career

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration highlighting the invaluable contributions of the over 12 million volunteers in Canada. In 2023, NVW takes place from April 16 to 22. On top of the social benefits of volunteering, here are three ways that giving back to your community can boost career prospects.

1.Develop your skills. Volunteering for a cause related to your current or future career can help you expand your existing skillset and gain valuable real­world experience. After all, you’re still working, but instead of getting paid, you’re donating your time to your community.

2. Expand your network. Meeting new people through voluntee­

ring opens new doors to future paid opportunities. A strong network is essential to advancing your career. Never miss a chance to make yours bigger!

3. Build references. Professional references can be hard to come by, especially if you haven’t worked several jobs. However, they’re crucial for scoring a well­paying gig. Fortunately, you can ask the people you volunteer with, especially supervisors, to vouch for your employability and work ethic.

Finally, volunteering shows potential employers that you’re a well­rounded person who cares about your community. If you’re ready to become part of Canada’s extensive volunteer community, inquire about exciting opportunities in your area.

Volunteering good for community

This week National Volunteer Week is being marked in Canada.

It’s one of those reoccurring efforts that all too often people barely notice anymore because the effort is far from new, and the message is a repetitive one basically boiling down to the simple idea that volunteers are important to communities.

It is likely almost anyone who pauses for even a brief moment to consider volunteers will recognize how important they are being able to point to various times they have played in role in their lives.

If you were a Boy Scout, Girl Guide, in cadets, 4-H, played minor sports, or a wide range of activities then volunteers played a role in your life.

As adults when you take in Spring Expo, tractor pulls, Summer Fair, dance festivals, adult band concerts, Junior Terrier games and again a whole range of community events, then volunteers have had an impact on your leisure time activities.

Enjoy a hot dog at one of the many fundraisers which will soon start, the person toiling over the hot grill is likely a volunteer.

Go to one of the car shows held each year, there will be volunteers who helped organize and run the event.

As Lisa Washington, Manager of Community, Culture and Heritage with the city told a recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council, “volunteers are essential for healthy, vibrant communities and National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and thank volunteers in and around Yorkton, Saskatchewan and Canada for their time and energy.”

The theme of the week this year, ‘Volunteering Weaves us Together’, celebrates our individual and collective actions in creating strong, interconnected and vibrant community.

“Volunteering builds the strength and vibrancy of our communities through the interconnected actions we take to support one another. These diverse forms of

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sharing our time, talent and energy strengthen the fabric of our community,” said Washington.

“Through volunteering we experience our interconnectedness, making our lives more meaningful. Getting involved in various ways, we find friendship, develop trust, and link our relationships. Threading these connections, we come to belong as we contribute towards the same goals.”

Boiled down again though it simply means the efforts of volunteers is important to having a vibrant community.

That is why we all need to think about making sure we donate some time to volunteer efforts.

There are always groups – Lions and Kinsmen for example, sports teams and events -- which can use some extra hands to make the efforts successful. Find one, or more that interests you, and offer to help. It will be appreciated, and you will feel good because you have helped make your community just a little better place to live.

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Public Hearing Council will hold a public hearing on October 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., at the R.M. Of ce at 26 - 5th Avenue North, Yorkton Saskatchewan, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaw Z2/12. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal of ce before the hearing.

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Chamber installs two life members

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

The Yorkton Chamber

of Commerce presented a pair of life memberships Thursday to Jack Dawes and Lyle Walsh.

“It’s an honour being here in front of all of you,” said Walsh in his acceptance remarks.

Walsh said while the award was his, and not the company he worked for, the radio station allowed him to be involved in many of the activities he was through the years.

“With the belief that it’s volunteers and small businesses which keep communities thriving, Lyle Walsh has strived to support small businesses and take his turn volunteering,” said Chamber Board member Mike Stackhouse in reading the citation.

Walsh also credited the community itself.

“Yorkton was a great community with many opportunities to do anything we wanted,” he said.

In 1985, Walsh became the General Manager at GX Radio.

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“He wanted the radio station to be ‘local’” so he hired people with little or no broadcasting experience but who understood the area, agriculture, small towns and Yorkton,” said Stackhouse. “He insisted that events and activities around the listening area be supported and covered because the people in those communities deserved the recognition.

“It was important to Lyle to have his staff be seen as part of the community so he encouraged them to volunteer for

clubs and causes in the community that were of interest to them.”

In many ways his staff were following Walsh’s lead.

“The desire to help build the community drove Lyle to volunteer,” offered Stackhouse. “He served as a Yorkton Chamber Director for 10 years and as its President in 1993. He also served on the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for a time.

“He has served on the city’s Economic Development Committee, the Yorkton Airport Authority and Gallagher Centre Management board. Lyle has been a member of the Lions and Optimus Clubs; served on the provincial Crime Stoppers Board and was its Chair. He has been a Director of the Yorkton Exhibition Association for several years, serving as its President and chairing the Harvest Showdown and Farm and Leisure committees.”

“I’ve always admired businesspeople,” said Dawes when accepting the award. “. . . I really do appreciate business; the risks you take, and how

you hang in there.”

As for the awards the duo agreed you don’t do anything based on a hope for eventual recognition.

Instead, you just do the things you feel need doing, said Dawes.

“Our parents always tell us as a kid work at it – work hard,” he said.

While Dawes is best known for his years in media; newspaper with Yorkton This Week in its earliest years, the radio predominantly with GX in the city, Dawes did have some time in the business world too.

“For a couple of years, Jack was the Manager of the Parkland Mall. He said the small store owners were wonderful to work with,” said Chamber President Vanessa Andres in reading Dawes’ citation.

“It was a great education for me,” he noted in his acceptance address.

For Dawes the mall experience was one of a rather varied job career that actually started out as a teacher.

“At the age of 18, he found himself teaching 36 Grade 4, 5 & 6 students in a three-room school in Manitoba,” said Andres.

“He credits the three years he spent teaching there with helping him to develop his confidence and learning to deal with the situations handed to him.”

At one point, Jack was employed by Leon’s Manufacturing as the Promotions Manager.

But eventually media would be his truest calling.

“His broadcasting career began in Prince Albert at CKBI,” said Andres. “He learned the basics of news gathering and calling play-byplay for both football and hockey. A highlight was having the opportunity to interview several time, the Member of Parliament, former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.”

Eventually he found his way to agriculture coverage when admittedly knowing a lot about agriculture, he was hired as the Ag Reporter at GX in January 1987.

“Jack credits his success on very quickly recognizing that for the story to be interesting, he had to approach it from a farmer’s point of view,” said Andres.

“Another key was creating a network of farmers and researchers who were willing to share their knowledge. He has covered topics such as innovation in the industry; farm safety net programs; the Canadian Wheat Board; Farmers for Justice; the growth of the prairie oat industry; and of course, the Port of Churchill.

“Jack’s interviews of farm families are popular with his audience because it sounds like he’s just having a conversation and people find other people’s stories interesting.”

It was the first life membership inductions since 2019.

New Chamber life members Lyle Walsh, left and Jack Dawes.