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Mom — Their Brains Will Grow Back

When first holding our little ones, it’s all “oohs” and “ahs”, but not many months later the gentle instruction begins. “Don’t do that, sweetheart. You might get hurt badly and Mommy loves you too much to let that happen.” Then, as time progresses, we say more firmly, “You’re still my sweetie but stop that. Now.” Then, we may find our volume increasing with, “Get away from there before you kill yourself!” Yes, their toddler brains sometimes seem slooow to mature.

In between the toddler and teenaged years a false sense of security may seep in — when we think they’re actually “getting it”. Their faces are growing into their teeth whilst their brains … well … don’t be fooled by this lull.

The clock will chime midnight on their thirteenth birthday and,

with the simple rising of the sun, the life you knew will be over. You might regret not whispering these words the night before, “Remember I love you. I’ll see you after your brain grows back.”

Don’t get me wrong. Out of all the stages my kids survived, I preferred the teen years best. Of course, since then, I’ve been told that I was blind to much that went on. My reply: “That was well planned preservation — for you and me both.”

Now, I’m at the age when I get to watch the circle of life happen within the saying “what goes around comes around”.

I love my teenaged grandchildren but, recently, something from the far past regurgitated itself into my memory. It happened when driving away from the hos-

PATTIE JANZEN Laugh at Life... Revisited

pital with my daughter and ten-year-old grandson. She answered a call from her eldest child, who asked how his ill little brother was doing. So moved was I, by his concern, that I lay my hand over my heart and thought I might cry. My daughter, remaining stressed and tired because no answer for her younger son’s condition had been forthcoming, quickly answered her teen. But then she made a huge mistake. Yes. She asked him to perform a simple chore, and with his ensuing sigh

and dramatic groan, the memory returned to us both.

I’d just come home from work. The laundry basket sat in the same place I’d left it and she, a sixteen year old at the time, was stretched out on the couch with her eyes pasted to the television set. “I asked you to fold the laundry,” I stated.

Proving she wasn’t deaf, she barely acknowledged me with a grunted, “Yeah.”

“Did you at least clean your room?” I queried, my jaw clenched and

already sore.

“Nah,” she said, waving one hand in my direction, while still not moving those eyeballs from the screen. “I’ll get to it yet, Mom. You worry too much.”

Undoubtedly curious about my uncharacteristic silence, just then, she finally turned her head. But as I seethed, she chose the poorest of responses. She dared to roll her eyes at me.

“Yoooou!” I growled, not unlike a volcano before eruption. “Yoooou — are the biggest waste of breathing space on this planet!”

(It may not be wise to admit my stellar parenting techniques in writing, but there it is.)

I don’t remember all that was said after that, but it didn’t get any friendlier.

I look at my daughter now, with complete empathy. She’s con-

cerned for her ten year old who, at present, seems sweet and sits in the lull for only a few short years before his brain becomes mush.

My child, who became a wonderful human being once her brain grew back, sighs. How can she expect her fifteen year old son to understand what she’s been through today, and every day as a busy mother of four?

I admit, I feel some disappointment in the teenager who dared to groan “I’m tired” before hanging up on my child, but I try to encourage her anyway.

“He’s mixing up tired with lazy. He’s a normal teenaged narcissist. He can’t help it,” I say.

“I remember,” she smiles, as we laugh a little.

I reach to give her arm a squeeze. “He will one day too, when his brain grows back.”

New art show at pARTners Gallery

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

The debut show by Yorkton artist Lynda Dawson is now hanging at the Community pARTners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library.

“I was absolutely surprised by it (the opportunity to have a solo show). I wasn’t expecting it at all,” said the 72-year-old artist.

In fact, Dawson, formerly of Churchbridge, is a relative newcomer to creating art for herself.

“I taught school and did a bit of art with students, after school things like drama and pottery,” she said. “But, I never really thought of myself as an artist.

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Then at age 60, and retired, Dawson turned to the easel, beginning with watercolours and eventually doing acrylics too.

Taking a few workshops, but without formal art training, Dawson found her love of creating art bloomed.

Recently, Dawson took the step to show her works publicly.

“A friend (Judy Neibergall) encouraged me,” she said, adding thanks to the push she

entered four works in the local artist show at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in the city, and that opened the door to the pARTners show.

“I was approached and I was taken aback really. I was excited and scared at the same time.”

Today, Dawson creates in both mediums, noting she finds acrylic more forgiving but watercolour has a Zenlike charm.

“To me it’s almost like a gentle art form,” she said.

When it comes to inspiration, Dawson said its all around in nature, adding she loves landscapes and the birds and animals found there.

“I have so many memories as a child going with my grandfather and grandmother (for walks),” she said, adding back then wildlife seemed everywhere.

Today, Dawson said too many animals are endangered, but when she looks outside in Saskatchewan the landscape and wildlife she still finds inspires her.

Dawson said she knows her art is not perfect, but that’s OK, because it’s creation is about more than the finished product.

To start with Dawson said you should always be willing to try new things.

“No matter how old you are you can learn something new,” she said, adding not every attempt will be ideal, noting in her case “. . . some of them were pretty bad.”

But that never bothered her.

“It’s part of the process, part of the experience,” offered Dawson. “I made mistakes, but I learned so much through them it made me not want to give up.”

The show, located at the Yorkton Public Library will hang until May 31. An artist reception will be held May 13 from 2-4 p.m.

EDITORIAL

Alpha Clash: Build decks and compete to win

Trading card games are not new, dating back to 1993 with the release of the collectible class Magic: The Gathering, the juggernaut that has seen annual sets released every year since.

The exact format of such games, MtG being called a CCG and others offering alternate names are all at their hearts about buying cards and from those accumulated ‘building’ what is a unique deck of cards you then play versus others who have their own ‘unique’ deck of cards.

The idea is brilliant in that the process of collecting harkens back to days of buying packs of hockey or baseball cards along with the enclosed stick of stale chewing gun trying to gather together your favourite team.

Of course some gamers have balked at this genre of games for the same reason, determining they don’t want to buy multiple packs of cards getting repeats of unwanted cards and still failing to find the elusive care desired for their deck.

Still, rummaging through a monster box of cards trying to build the unbeatable deck is a great way to wile away hours involved in the hobby between actual gaming sessions.

Whether loved, or not, CCGs and their related offerings, have been hugely popular. After MtG hit big literally dozens of games followed from Lord of the Rings to Star Trek, to Pokemon and a long list most lasting short whiles and now largely forgotten.

But, new games still pop up in the related area; one such effort being Alpha Clash.

“Alpha Clash is a superhero themed trading card game that immerses players into

the Alpha Clash universe based on the novel and comic book series. Alpha Clash was expertly crafted and combines both original and popular game mechanics that offers players a familiar yet refreshing experience for players of all TCG backgrounds! The Alpha Clash franchise will continue to release new content for years to come that will fuel the TCG!,” notes the game’s website alphaclashtcg. com

“Alpha Clash was a project born out of the pandemic, where we came together to pursue our passions and to craft a game and a story about individuals with extraordinary abilities. The initial idea centered on placing these characters in conflicts with one another as a trading card game, but as the project developed, the team prioritized building a rich and expansive lore first, with plans to extend the story across different mediums in the future.

“With the world in lock down, we began

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sketching characters and mapping out the early stages of the story. As the project progressed, so did the pool of characters and lore in the world of Alpha Clash, providing a thrilling and engaging experience for audiences across various forms of media. We chose the trading card game to be the first major product of the brand, but we have high hopes of branching out to other avenues in the future.”

So let’s start with a comment on the theme, battling with ‘superheroes’ is not a new concept, but it is a good one.

The good comes from the possibility of incorporating a myriad of neat abilities/powers into the game where those feel

natural being there.

Of course it has been done before dating back at least to the 1995 release of Overpower which was a CCG highlighted by Marvel superhero characters.

Alpha Clash avoids being constrained by the often wonky and contradictory canon of wellestablished superhero pantheons like those of Marvel and DC and no doubt save hefty licensing fees, which makes what AC offers fresh.

At the same time without a Batman or Spiderman on the box front attracting attention, it will be more challenging.

Still, there is a story behind AC and its characters for those intrigued

by more than which cards they can win with.

Again from the website; “Next with games such as AC the art is rather important. It doesn’t effect play obviously, but it is often watch first catches a new player’s eye. Here AC is a bit underwhelming. The back of the cards is graphically nice, so that’s a plus. The actual card art is consistent in look, but lacks a sharpness to really scream ‘buy me’. In the same cards there isn’t one I’d run out to buy art wise for a game room wall.

In terms of play, which is where a game should be measured ultimately, AC firstly allows any card to be used as a resource, so no risk of not having a ‘mana’ card as in MtG. Of course, the conundrum is what card do you toss into resources and lose for its more logical use later?

From there you are basically trying to knock off the other player’s ‘champion’ sending fighters into the fray which you can bolster with weapons, or bluff

in other ways, while the opponent plays cards to block and defend.

With a hand of eight cards and a draw to nine as a turn starts, the game is rapid in nature with lots going on, which means some dynamic options unfold.

The AC game and preceding graphic novel started with Ridge Kiley, a former Collegiate and International wrestler! Previously, Ridge worked as a strength and conditioning coach with World-Class athletes for a World-Renowned Circus company. Ridge is a Player and Collector of Dragon Ball Super, MtG, and Pokémon TCG’S! Ridge is taking his knowledge and experience in the card world to help build a dynamic and fun competitive card game, which came about in the midst of the Pandemic and has since then developed into the Alpha Clash Universe!

Via email Kiley said he looks to build a game with its own lore and dynamics.

When asked what players can expect, he replied, “a lore-driven, fast-pace, super powered trading card game that will feel both familiar and refreshing,” and also provides “ . . . deck building flexibility – this game allows players to create their own ‘what if’ scenario each time they play.”

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YBID returns with June Days

June days will return in just a few short weeks as YBID has planned themed activities in the City Central Park for every Thursday this June.

Downtown will be hopping all of June and businesses are encouraged to take part and

put some specials on for the days, suggests Donna Brothwell, executive director of YBID. “Bringing people to the district is the goal and other activities are welcome with approval,” she added. “Come out and enjoy the activities chairs will be provided

but bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.”

The days will include live entertainment, activities, food trucks, face painting, rides, dance, culture activities, youth activities and games, and more.

To discuss more or take part by volunteer-

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June Community Day’s Agenda

June 1 4:30 p.m. – 7:30

p.m. Jamaican Theme

June 8 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. p.m. Vietnamese/ Philippines Theme

June 15 4:30 p.m. – 7:30

p.m. Ukraine Theme

June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 22 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. South Asian Theme and Holi Celebration

June 29 4:30 p.m. – 7:30

p.m. Nigerian/Canadian Theme

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Supers on the hunt for fourth straight league championship

Courtesy of Canora Courier

The Canora Supers are the three time defending Southeast Senior Baseball League (SESBL) champions, and look to make it four in a row in the 2023 season according to Greg Andreychuk, player/ coach.

“The roster will look much the same as previous seasons, so another competitive campaign is expected.”

Gone from the previous seasons will be Phil Sobkow and Jayden Heskin. Sobkow has decided to hang up the cleats due to chronic shoulder pain and family commitments. Heskin will be away for the summer working. It will be sad to see them go, “but the train keeps moving on.”

For the most part, the rest of the 2022 roster will return, however injuries to catcher Sean Kolodziejski and pitcher Tanner Denesowych will sideline them for at least the first half of the season, and possibly longer.

Strong lineup once again

And without further adieu, the 2023 Canora Supers:

Kody Rock of Canora,

pitcher/infield: “He is the ace of the pitching staff, bats at the top of the order, and plays tremendous defense at shortstop. He is the undisputed top player in the SESBL, and the fans come out to see him play.”

Zach Rakochy, catcher/utility: “He is gone most of May for seeding every year, but once June comes around he is ready to set the table at the top of the order as one of the top bats in the league. He also plays infield or outfield, and brings a tremendous attitude to the field.”

Kholton Shewchuk of Rama, infield/pitcher: “A solid starting pitcher, a big bat in the middle of the order, and a steady presence at third base. He is Mr. Reliable, and does whatever is needed for the team.”

Travis Mentanko of Canora, infield: “He is the man known as Tank, but also the most feared bat in the league. He will once again be counted on for power hitting, and veteran leadership while playing first base.”

Ian Quewezance of Kamsack, shortstop: “The man known as “Q,” he brings a high batting average to the lineup and exceptional infield defense. This will be

his fifth full season as a Super.”

Evan Rostotski of Norquay, outfield: “Death, taxes, and ‘Rook’ playing right field! All while drawing plenty of walks and hitting lots of singles. Book it!”

Clay Sleeva of Canora, pitcher/utility: “Clay will be back for his second full season with the squad. He swung an excellent bat and played awesome defense in center field last season. The southpaw should also see some time on the hill.”

Brendon Landstad of Canora, pitcher/utility: “Another hometown youngster entering his second full season. He played everywhere in the outfield and infield last season. His bat progressed nicely in 2022, and he looks to take the next step this year. He also has big potential as a pitcher with a strong arm.”

Grady Wolkowski of Canora, catcher/utility: “Also back for his second full season. Wolkowski will catch and play anywhere else in the field. Work commitments will limit his availability, but he will be ready to go.”

Sean Kolodziejski of Hyas, catcher/infield: “He has been the Supers leadoff hitter and catch-

er for the past five years. An injury will keep him out for at least the first half of the season, but could possibly heal in time to suit up for playoffs in July. His intensity and spirit is unmatched.”

Tanner Denesowych of Canora, pitcher/ infield: “This versatile

hometown product provides dependable pitching depth and also plays the infield.”

Derek Palagian of Hudson Bay, outfield/ pitcher: “He provides good defense in left field while battling the sun, and has a consistent bat. He will still be counted

on to pitch as well, but mostly in relief.”

Darcy Blommaert of Yorkton, outfield/pitcher: “A Super since 1999, the ageless one will be back once again to throw the occasional inning out of the pen or play some outfield.”

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Legacy Co-operative Association Limited

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 | 7:00pm Gallagher Centre,Yorkton, Sk.

Agenda:

All business to come before an Annual General Meeting including:

• Call to Order

• Board of Director’s Report

• General Manager’s Report Auditor’s Report and Financial Statement

• Election of Directors

• Appointment of Auditors

• New Business

• Adjournment

The Nomination’s Committee would like to bring forward the following names for election to the Board of Directors of Legacy Co-operative Association Limited: Doug Barber, Retired

• Ken Chyz, Business Owner

• Bruce Hansen, Retired Dwayne Reeve, Retired

Canora Supers pitcher Kody Rock tagged out an opposing base runner during the 2022 SESBL championship season. The Supers are looking to continue their domination this season, but indications are that the other teams in the league have reason to believe they can challenge the defending champions.

Chronic wasting disease a growing threat, even to soil

By Samantha Johnson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Medicine Hat News)

In Alberta, Chronic Wasting Disease is present in mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose. It’s a significant concern to wildlife managers and hunters in the province but, at this point, there is no solution to the problem. Data for the 2022-23 hunting season shows a provincewide contamination of 23.4%.

Joel Nicholson, senior wildlife biologist with Fish and Wildlife in Medicine Hat, said, “There are pockets of prevalence that are unbelievably high (in Saskatchewan). We are headed in the same direction. We’re pushing one in four from a mule deer standpoint. The prevalence only seems to go one direction without major intervention.”

The leading edges of the known distribution

are being monitored, along the westward and northern spread. Since CWD was first confirmed in Alberta in 2005, the level of control, from aggressive to less so, has varied.

The head collection program is currently focusing on the leading edge of the disease as well, with the number of freezers provided decreasing. Online information (https:// www.alberta.ca/chronicwasting-disease-information-for-hunters.aspx) states that opportunities for submitting heads outside the target areas are limited.

“We did have freezers in the Medicine Hat area last year at a lower number,” stated Nicholson.

“I don’t know what the status of the program will be this fall.”

While it is recommended that any animal infected with a prion disease, such as CWD, not be eaten, some are not concerned about it said

Nicholson. CWD spreads by animal-to-animal contact and through bodily fluids. As it can take years to kill off an animal, there is significant opportunity for the disease to spread.

Debora Voll, who lives on an award-winning multigenerational farm in Saskatchewan, is concerned about soil contamination from CWD.

“I’m very passionate about this and I’m watching the devastation of the deer. We have 55% base of contamination or infection in mule deer. That is a risk to our soil and why I started my research. The more I research, the

less I know. I think we need to drive home that soil contamination is a potential devastating outcome to the environment and the agriculture community. Not just for Saskatchewan but for Western Canada.”

Soil becomes contaminated with the CWD prion via saliva, urine and feces from infected animals.

“Studies show plants uptake the prion responsible for CWD. Tomatoes, corn, alfalfa, and wheat. Who is going to buy produce grown in potentially contaminated soil? That is not being addressed,” stated Voll.

A 2021 paper states the

CWD prion can persist in a bioavailable state for years and certain soil microparticles enhance the transmissibility of the disease (https:// veterinaryresearch. biomedcentral.com/ articles/10.1186/s13567021-00986-y). When deer consume soil, particularly in areas adjacent to mineral licks, they can ingest the CWD prion.

A plant sprayed with urine from an infected animal will also remain infectious for two years or more. The paper states that results regarding the uptake of prions by plants are not conclusive. One study showed grass plants do

uptake prions from the soil and transport them to above ground vegetation and another showed wheat does not.

The first reported case of CWD was in 1967 and it is now confirmed in 30 states and four provinces, according to March 2023 information from the US Geological Survey. Norway’s first documented case was in 2016 with Finland and Sweden also reporting cases in wild Moose. The disease was shipped to Korea from Canada through imported deer in 1997. Given the impact on wildlife management, studies into CWD are ongoing.

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Shea Peterson of Sturgis, pitcher/infield: “He will be back for his second season. The Sturgis native impressed on the hill with his ability to throw strikes. He will get even more opportunities this year on the mound, and play as a corner infielder on occasion.”

Dylan Toffan of Canora, infield/pitcher: “Work commitments always limit his availability. But he is always eager to get in the lineup at third, short, or pitcher. His bat is always explosive, and it is always a

bonus when Dyl-Toff is around.”

Chet Bornhorst of St. Gregor, outfield/catcher: “A member of the previous two championship teams, Chet plays great defense in the outfield, and is also a heck of a catcher. Work and school commitments will reduce his availability, but he always seems to be able to make enough games to be eligible for playoffs.”

18U Canora callupsLogan Wolkowski, Porter Wolkowski, Nate Wolos and Hunter Lamb each suited up a few times for the Supers last season. They will each play with

the Canora Reds, but may see more time with the big club. Jeff Stewart played plenty last year as a call up from the Parkland AA Expos, and should see some more action. Other youngsters will be in the mix as well, as recruiting the next generation of players is of utmost importance in senior baseball.

Greg Andreychuk, utility: Also a member of the Supers since 1999, Andreychuk will mostly manage/coach, but will be the ninth player if necessary. 2022 was his first season without recording an at bat, and it will continue as long as enough players show up

Supers expect to be

With the majority of the roster returning, the possibility of a fourth straight league title is a

“The rest of the league has added some quality younger players, so it will get a tad more difficult each passing year to win,” said Andreychuk. “But as long as the Supers keep adding quality young players of their own, they’ll always be

The SESBL is unfortunately down to four teams as the Roblin Stars have taken a one-year leave of absence. The Supers, Langenburg Legends, Yorkton Marlins and

Parkland Pirates (Yorkton/Melville) will battle it out in a 12-game regular season. Playoffs will start on July 10 with two best-of-three series. The winners of those matchups will play for the league title starting July 19 in a best of five.

In addition to his duties with the Supers, Andreychuk will also serve as SESBL president.

“The main objective is to build the league back up as there needs to be teams re-emerge in communities throughout the area,” he said. “The league meeting was held on April 17, with several topics being discussed. Mostly it was adding rules to the league constitution which were either missing, or improved upon.”

The 2023 season begins on Friday, May 12 in Yorkton against the Marlins. The home opener is on May 17 when those same Marlins make the trip north to Canora. The Supers have had a distinct home field advantage at the refurbished Al Sapieha Field.

“With tremendous fan support, the team is always energized in front of the Canora faithful,” said Andreychuk. “The Supers look forward to seeing everybody at the park this summer in what hopes to be another championship season!”

Anniversary barbecue raises money for new KCI van

Courtesy of Kamsack Times

McMunn and Yates

Ltd organized a barbecue event on April 28 to celebrate its 52nd anniversary, in collaboration with the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) to raise funds for the purchase of a 16-passenger van for the school.

The KCI students took charge of the grilling duties and served up tasty burgers and hot dogs to the attendees. The community turned out in fair numbers to

support the cause and enjoy the festivities. A draw was also held for a cordless DeWalt chainsaw.

The funds raised from the barbecue event will go towards the purchase of the van, which will be used to transport students to various events and activities. The addition of the van will provide a reliable and safe mode of transportation for the students, and the KCI staff and students are excited about the prospects of having it in the future.

Manning the barbecue were the KCI students and teacher: Ty Thomas, Zachary Fedorak (teacher), Kaylie Harper, Gerri Basaraba, Declan Kosokowsky, Levi Erhardt, Jesse Gigun, and Austin Krawetz.

Beef Club members kept busy in early 2023

day on April 7, “and the weather was awesome,” said Hailey. “Member’s learned how to properly judge, what makes up a cow’s placenta and members had the opportunity to touch a real specimen. We judged eggs and everyone brought some of their feed they give their steers and we got to judge that too.”

Members packed their gear, washed their animals and headed off to the Yorkton Spring Steer and Heifer Show on April 13-15.

Courtesy of Preeceville Progress

It’s been a busy few months for the Kelvington 4-H Beef Club. Amber MacDonald and Amber Spray attend the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference on February 4 and 5 in Saskatoon. They learned about utilizing leadership and technology. Amber MacDonald placed third in her presentation and received a $1,000 scholarship. “Overall it was a great experience for 4-H youth across the province,” said Hailey Spray, the club’s reporter.

The club speech day was held on March 2 at the Kelvington High School. There were a lot of great topics that ranged from My Dad, My Dogs to Learning about Agriculture. The top two members from each category moved on.

Kendra Ewen, Rebecca Spray and Hailey Spray attended the 4-H North East Ski Day on March 4 at Wapiti Ski Hill. “The weather was perfect

and the snow was amazing, “ stated Hailey Spray.

The following day the club had a fun bowling evening in Kelvington that involved pizza. Members attended the 4-H Saskatchewan AGM in Saskatoon on March 18 and 19.

“Our voting delegates for District 42 was member Amber MacDonald and leader Krystal Spray along with Amber Spray as a visitor. There was a lot of discussion between regions and districts on what happened over the past year. Both Amber MacDonald and Amber Spray signed up to be North East Ambassadors. Krystal Spray was nominated to the North East Board of Directors for 4-H Saskatchewan. There were lots of games, minute mentorships, an amazing banquet with guest speakers and a dance on Saturday for members to get to know each other,” stated Hailey.

The District Public Speeches were held on March 21 hosted by the Kelvington Grain

Club at the Kelvington High School, Amber MacDonald (senior) Amber Spray (intermediate), and Hailey Spray (junior), moved on to Regional Public Speaking that was held in Drake on March 25. It was a tough competition, and Hailey Spray was the only one from the club to move onto provincials in Lloydminster on April 15 at the Lakeland College.

“I was competing against seven others in my age category from across Saskatchewan. Unfortunately I didn’t place in the top three, but made lots of memories and got lots of feedback from the judges,” said Hailey Spray.

Kendra Ewen and Morgan Sutter went to the Saskatchewan Beef Expo on March 31 to April 2 with their market steers and heifers to compete against animals from all over the province. Both members learned a lot from the seminars the Expo offered on the weekend.

The club hosted its spring clipping

“With all the knowledge we gained on the clipping day, we moved into the show ring to our first event, team grooming. All members did well. On the second day there was judging and the Jackpot Show. The last day featured the 4-H show competition of heifers and steers. All the members had a great time showing, and making memories, even bringing home some show money winnings and placings in team grooming and judging with some great swag.

“Our club would like to thank everyone who supported our annual Langes Country Meats Fundraiser. We are also collecting bottles for our Giving Back To the Community Initiative. Please contact any Kelvington 4-H Beef Club member if you have any bottles you would like to donate,” added Hailey.

Members are looking forward to attending the Beef Symposium Heartland Livestock in Yorkton on May 13. The Kelvington 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day is June 24.

“Watch our club’s Facebook page for more details on purchasing some quality 4-H raised beef and supporting our club’s hard work over this past year,” concluded Hailey Spray.

Amber MacDonald, left, and Amber Spray, members of the Kelvington 4-H Beef Club, attended the 4-H Saskatchewan AGM in Saskatoon.

Hailey Spray, middle, of the Kelvington 4-H Beef Club placed first in the Regional speaking competition in Drake on March 25 to advance to provincials that were held in Lloydminister on April 15.

Members of the Kelvington 4-H Beef Club who participated in the Yorkton Spring Steer and Heifer Show on April 13-15, from left, were: (back row) Kendra Ewen, Tarynn Sutter, Kaelen Sutter, Morgan Sutter and Amber Spray and, (middle) Jakob MacLean, Rebecca Spray, Hailey Spray, Amber MacDonald and, (front) Karlie MacDonald, Hunter Lindholm and Dawsyn MacLean.

Red Dress Day Memorial Honour Walk

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

YORKTON – Hundreds gathered at the the Yorkton Tribal Council on King St. May 5 to take part in a walk in observation of Red Dress Day.

The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People is held each year to “raise awareness of the disproportionate number of Indigenous people who are impacted by gender-based violence,” according to a media release from the Government of Saskatchewan.

The event in the park featured speeches from local politicians, chiefs of neighbouring First Nations, as well as speeches from family and friends directly affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women and two-spirit people.

“Today is a day of honouring our women that are missing...

that are murdered right across Canada,” said George Cote, Chief of Cote First Nation, in his address to the the crowd in Yorkton’s City Centre Park.

“Not only in our nation

but in other nations as well,” added Cote, “it’s affected by all nationalities.”

“This is a moment for us to take the time to acknowledge how much we love one another,

how much we care for one another,” said Cote, “not only for our nation but for nations that we stand with in Canada.”

“I want to address the systematic misogny that goes on in our daily lives,” said Chief Lynn Acoose from Zagimè Anishinabek First Nation, “it’s systematic misogyny that creates situations where women, girls, and two-spirited people are unsafe where they live and we need to acknowledge that this is not just our problem — this problem is systematic.”

“You see it on social media, you see it in daily life, misogony knows no colour boundaries,” said Acoose, adding, “I have to say that in particular Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people are vulnerable due to the economic challenges that our people face in terms of housing, income and family support.”

“Our children, our youth have had to experience fear and anxiety growing up...that’s

the reality of our children,” said Acoose.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to be here and put on an event like this,” said YTC Chief Isabelle O’Soup, noting, “we can’t just take one day out of the year to remember our murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls...we have to remember every day.”

“Some of the families are still looking for their loved ones and we have to remember that and not let it to be pushed to the side...we need to educate our youth,” said O’Soup.

“We acknowledge the harms and the mistakes and the injustices of the past and we are comitted to move forward in partnership with the indigenous nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration,” said Mayor Mitch Hippsley during his address, later adding, “Red Dress Day is all about communication and recognizing what has happened and what is happening.”

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

A Sask. director’s short film discussing the lives of one prairie francophone family is in the runnings for the Ruth Shaw Award at the Yorkton Film Festival this year.

Alexis Normand’s ‘French Enough’ is a described as “a series of candid exchanges about belonging and bilingualism on the Prairies,”

according to the the film’s description.

“It’s the story of my family,” said Normand in an interview with Yorkton This Week

‘French Enough’ up for Ruth Shaw Award Ruth Shaw Best of Sask. Finalist 2023

“I wrote and directed it, but I’m also in it with my family,” said Normand, adding, “it shows how we transfer the French language and identity in a inter-generational way.”

“My mom is Anglophone, my dad is Francophone, but really assimilated...[the film

shows] how we managed to repatriate what was lost through assimilation over generations,” said Normand.

“We see how our family functions together

and the film shows some of the challenges that we’ve encountered and that my mom specifically encountered as an anglophone.”

“Francophones

weren’t always...kind to families like ours,” said Normand, “when you have families where parents are from different cultural backgrounds it’s called an exogamous family.”

“Back then it wasn’t quite as common for family structures like mine to be seen within Francophone communities whereas now it’s a lot more common,” said Normand, adding, the film “talks about my

family and the French language and identity and how we transfer that sense of belonging and that identity from one generation to the next despite living in a place where there’s not very much French to begin with and especially within out own family structure.”

Normand, who is relatively new to film-making, is not stranger to arts and education.

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“I have a degrees in music and education and I’ve been a songwriter for over 10 years,” said Normand.

Normand toured as a solo Francophone artist but also as a member of Rosie and the Riveters, a trio of musicians that toured internationally across Canada, the US and Europe.

“I discovered filmmaking in 2018,” said Normand, “it changed my life.”

“Film-making offers a lot more as a medium for different things compared to song-writing and recording albums and touring,” said Norman, noting, “when I had made my first student film in 2018 I felt that freedom that sub-titles offered.”

The appeal for Normand as a bi-lingual speaker was being able to express herself in both languages at the same time, describing it as “something that’s much more close to my reality as a Francophone speaker in Sask.”

Normand said the visual story-telling component was also appealing.

With song-writing she could “describe a lot of things and people could conjure up images in

their mind, but being able to show somebody something as opposed to describing it are two very different things.”

The film was shot over the course of three days at Waka Lake, a regional park roughly 100 KM north-east of Saskatoon.

“Because my family is in it, I wanted to make sure they felt comfortable and I also wanted to show how we function in both languages and the best place for me to show that is where we spend our summers together,” said Normand.

Normand said her francophone family spent many summers at Waka Lake.

“I grew up spending all my summers at the lake and walking down the lanes to visit an aunt or walking a little further to visit someone else... there was always cousins around, so that kind of tradition sort of continues in our family except we all kind of share this one tiny little cottage.”

“Part of the visual storytelling was not just being able to show how language and identity are these important part of our lives that we are transferring from one generation to another, but also the space,” said

Normand, “there was already a lot of links between past and present and moving forward that I could draw upon and it just made sense emotionally for that space to hold the conversation.”

“The film is mostly a conversation about Francophone identity,” said Normand, “it’s the very first time that my family ever talked about it...we had quite a lot to say to eachother in that first iteration of how it all came together.”

Normand said she was surprised at hearing the news of her nomination for the Ruth Shaw Award.

“What a surprise — first of all — was not expecting that...super huge honour, too.”

“It’s interesting for me to discover the legacy of film in Sask. through the YFF,” said Normand, “it feels like a big honour to me.”

To add to the nomination for the Ruth Shaw Award, Normand said the film won Best Franco-Canadian film at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, a film festival held in Montreal.

“That was unexpected as well,” said Normand.

“When I made the film my intention was for it to be mostly for French-

Courtesy Alexis Normand

The documentary film was shot over the course of three days at Waka Lake and features Normand and other members of her family in a discussion about what it is to be francophone.

Courtesy Alexis Normand Alexis Normand (third from left) is the writer, director and composer for the short film about French language and identity on the prairies.

speaking people outside of Quebec — there’s a million of us who kind of identify in one way or another to my family’s

— those are the people I thought would be interested in this film.”

Urban poling gains interest

As the days are getting longer and the sun has melted the snow and ice the local walking trails are teaming with walkers, joggers and strollers.

And, a Nordic walker, what used to be an unusual sight has become the norm.

Anne Stupak and Karen Ransome, Certified Urban Pole instructors, have now marked their first year of hosting Urban Pole Clinics at the Flexihall at the Gallagher Center.

“It is simply amazing how the participants can feel the difference the poles make in being able to walk with better balance and in a more upright position,” Stupak stated.

“The poles work the whole body when using the poles in the way they were created to be used. The Activator poles are meant to aid in balance and stability, while the Urban poles are used to give a whole body workout aimed at core strengthening, increased

heart rate and calorie burn.”

The pole type is used in a different way depending on the needs and goals of each walker.

“The Clinics we have hosted indoors at the Gallagher Center gives each walker a chance to try the poles that we supply, giving instruction in both types so that the attendee can really get a good feel for what walking with poles is like,” Ransome commented.

They will continue to host clinics in May at the Gallagher Centre, Wednesdays May 17 and 31, starting at 1:00 p.m. -- call the Gallagher Center to register at 306785-1740.

The two instructors want to also create walking groups that meet on a regular basis.

“Now that the weather is warmer and the ice is gone, we are meeting outdoors at the Botanical Gardens, Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 1:00 p.m..

Everyone is welcome

to come and take a walk for as long as they wish and at a pace that they wish,” said Stupak. “It’s nice not to walk alone and a great way to meet new and old friends within the group.”

With walking being the number one exercise that all health practitioners prescribe to their clients, the social aspect of walking together by joining a walking group multiplies the benefit to each individual, said Ransome.

“We have had a wonderful year of bringing Nordic walking to the City of Yorkton and the surrounding area. We are proud to see a number of people out walking with poles and gratified to hear the stories from our walkers and how these poles have impacted their lives, the weight loss, the ability to walk further, better posture and confidence when walking. Stories of less pain when walking, happy to get their strength back after knee

or hip surgery and overall feeling good when out walking with poles,” said Stupak.

“We appreciate all those that have taken our clinics and we look forward to continuing to teach the health benefits

of walking and full body workout by walking with poles.”

The duo’s mission is to continue to promote Nordic walking with Urban Poling Clinics and to continue to promote and organize walking

groups.

If anyone is interested in learning more about walking with poles or interested in hosting a clinic, contact Anne Stupak at 306-621-8926 or urbanpolingclub@gmail. com

Veteran club support application time

The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program, which supports veterans and builds stronger communities, is now taking grant applications until May

15, 2023.

Introduced in 2019-20, the program provides grants of up to $30,000 for improvement projects, facility repairs and upgrades, operations,

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We are proud of our community and that we continue to return equity and cash to our member-owners.

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special events, programs and activities for registered, non-profit organizations, Legion branches and Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) units based

in Saskatchewan.

“Our government wants to thank our veterans’ service clubs for their tireless work on behalf of our communities, veterans and their

families,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “Since the program’s inception, nearly $3.1 million has been allocated to 235 successful projects

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across the province, and we are proud to continue our support.”

A second intake will run immediately after with an application deadline of August 31, 2023.

“Our branches are very pleased to hear of the extension of the Veterans Service Club Support Program in Saskatchewan,” Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command President Carol Pedersen said. “Our sincere thanks and appreciation for this ongoing commitment and support. It is through the assistance of this program that many Legions and ANAVETS clubs have been able to sustain themselves and continue to lead the way in support of Veterans, their families and communities.”

“On behalf of the ANAVETS members, staff and directors, I would like to thank the Government of Saskatchewan for their commitment to the veterans of Saskatchewan,” ANAVETS Saskatchewan Provincial Command President Rick Taylor said. “These Grants have benefited us immensely through the enhancements to our units whether it be furnishings, flooring, upgrades or appliances. Thank you.”

More information about the program, guidelines, applications and eligibility are available through the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command at 306-525-8739 or admin@sasklegion.ca.

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Program to recognize road allowance importance

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Road allowances can be an important habitat for wildlife.

To promote preserving the habitat, and to invite people to use and enjoy the public land the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association (YFBTA) is launching a Road Allowance Project (AKA “Skip the Ditches).

The official launch of the project takes place Wednesday, May 17, at the Morley Maier farm south of Yorkton on Highway #9 South starting at 10 a.m.. They will tour the roads – they have a trailer with seats -- place three signs and then meet back at the farm for lunch.

The idea for the project emerged out of the 2022 YFBTA Annual General Meeting when “a committee was struck to look into what could be done to bring the public’s attention to the importance of preserving and having access to road allowance habitat within rural municipalities,” detailed the February issue of the organization’s newsletter.

People should also recognize that the recent ‘Trespass to Property Legislation’ does not include road allowances.

The importance of road allowances has been noted by others too.

“Every scrap of public land is precious in a province that has privatized 85

per cent of its prairie ecozone (and is working hard to sell off the rest). One type of public land that gets little attention is the undeveloped road allowance, a strip of natural landscape that is supposed to run along the edge of many sections of farmland in Saskatchewan,” wrote Trevor Herriot in his online blog.

“Our road allowances—surrounding all land south of the forest in a grid every mile east and west and every two miles north and south—are often used to provide and maintain transportation and utility access through the landscape, serving the public interest. They form a network of commons upon the land that connects us to services and to one another. But road allowances that are not used for roads and other infrastructure have also historically provided refuge and connectivity for nature in agricultural landscapes—supporting the commons of healthy, diverse ecosystems we depend upon for our own health and well being,” continued Herriot who is a prairie naturalist from Regina who writes books, essays, and radio documentaries about the intersection of culture and nature on the northern Great Plains.

“All told, these strips of public land only a generation ago protected hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat in this province. At sixty-six

feet wide, each mile of undeveloped road allowance provides eight acres of habitat for an array of plants and animals. When they are left alone, they support a mix of native and introduced grasses and forbs, shrubs and trees in moister areas, and small wetlands. Here and there, scraps of native prairie will persist if no one has put them to the plow.

“Historically, road allowances formed ribbons of nature around cultivated land, a wild kingdom belonging to no man where anyone was free to hunt, walk, camp, pick berries; where badgers, meadowlarks, and burrowing owls thrived, and where the lady slipper and the monarch butterfly took refuge.”

The YFBTA committee met and after discussion it was decided to install a sign at each end of a designated road allowance promoting the value of road allowance habitat and inviting ‘All to Enjoy’.

The sign is installed on road allowances with the permission of the rural municipality in order to bring attention to the valuable habitat that lies within the road allowance boundary.

The committee decided that R.M. councils be approached to ask permission to install the signs within their jurisdictions.

The Rural Municipality of Saltcoats was the first to give permission for the

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installation of signs within their jurisdiction. In the fall (2022) signs were installed on the corners of eight separate road allowances in the R.M. of Saltcoats.

Nancy Bird, acting on behalf of YFBTA, met with and received approval from the R.M. of Orkney for installation of signs on road allowances.

Martin Phillips met with the R.M. of Wallace, and approval has been granted for signs. The RM of Cana has also approved signage.

“Rural Saskatchewan is changing. Land prices are high and going higher. Land speculators and farm corporations are buying land, clearing the land of bush, clearing old farmsteads and draining sloughs and potholes to enhance the value of the land. Road allowances have not escaped the bulldozers and the trac-hoes. In some cases road allowances have lost much of the habitat within their boundaries,” detailed the

YFBTA newsletter.

“Road allowances are not owned by corporations or land speculators. They are controlled by the Rural Municipality and thus all ratepayers within the municipality. They provide access to all when passable. They provide valuable native habitat for many diverse plants and animals.

“Road allowances

are important. Signs are installed as a reminder that road allowances should be preserved for ‘All to Enjoy’.”

YFBTA received a number of donations to defray expenditures. Additional donations are invited and may be directed to Monique Smith Secretary-Treasurer YFBTA, Box 252 Saltcoats, Saskatchewan S0A 3R0

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The family of the late Kirk Neibrandt wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the numerous cards of sympathy, flowers, gifts of food, the generous donation Education Trust Fund, visits, phone calls and support from relatives and friends following the loss of my husband and our father. Thank you to the Doctors, Nursing Staff of ICU and 1st West, Home Care Treatment Nurses and Palliative Care of the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. The Doctors and Nurses of the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Regina, Regina General Hospital and the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, for their care of Kirk. A special thank you to Dr. van Heerden and staff and Louck’s Pharmacy also. We also wish to express our thanks to Vern and staff at Christie’s Funeral Home for their professional service, Pastor Dan Moeller for officiating the service, Jackie Guy - soloist, for her special songs, the Rhein Lion’s Club for the use of the hall and the many people who helped with set up of hall, lunch and clean up. Thank you to everyone who shared with us and our families, Kirk’s Celebration of Life on August 15, 2012. Your support was overwhelming. “You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived; Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

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Any person(s) may make a written submission to council regarding proposed Bylaw Z2/12. Submissions will be accepted either by mail or at the public hearing. Mailed submissions should be forwarded to: Rural Municipality of Orkney No. 244 26 - 5th Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 0Y8.

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Scouts couch rally impresses Scouts Canada CEO

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

YORKTON – The Yorkton Scouts held their ‘Not-So-Annual’ Couch Rally in the city May 6.

“Scouts from around the province came and gathered and walked

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Hereford

about 18KM around the city getting photos in front of different businesses and locations in a little competition,” said Kent Latimer, Group Commisioner of the Yorkton Scouts.

“It happened last year, we took a couple years

Village of

The Village of Pelly is seeking a full time Municipal Administrator.

Pelly is a community with 255 people located approximately 25 km from the Manitoba Border and approximately 1 hour north east of Yorkton. Under the direction of Council, the Administrator is responsible for all day to day duties in accordance with policies, bylaws and the various legislation.

Council is in search of someone with a minimum Standard Urban Certificate or Rural “C” Certificate to start as soon as possible.

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The position will remain open until filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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off, it happened three years ago,” said Latimer.

“It’s the not-so-annual because it’s not so annual,” said Latimer with a laugh.

Latimer said the purpose of the Couch Rally was purely for the enjoyment of the scouts, but noted the group will be volunteering around the city in the near future.

“We’re doing a creek

clean-up along the riverside creek next week,” said Latimer.

The day also featured the presence of Scouts Canada’s brand new Chief Executive, Liam Burns.

“I started my job on Monday — so this is day six — and am travelling

from the west coast to the east coast to meet local volunteers, young people, see the amazing comeback post-COVID that has events like this,” said Burns.

Burns stressed the importance of groups like the Scouts.

“I think when people

have seen what young people have gone through during COVID and lock down for substantial parts of their lifes — getting outdoors, making friends — building skills for life has never been more important,” said Burns.

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“Events like this — local community heros bringing kids together, getting them to try things they’ve never tried before — means that they’re getting experiences that are just so important,” added Burns.

Burns said he loved the couch rally event.

“I’ve never been to a couch rally before — I didn’t even know what one was — I think the ingenuity of the kids building the couches is second to none,” said Burns, adding, “I think the team work they’ve shown is deeply impressive — I’ve loved the looks on people’s faces as they’ve walked past thinking ‘what on earth is this?’ — it’s a cracking event.”

For youths interested in joing the Scouts, Latimer said to contact him.

“The Scouts just love being outside and love doing stuff and if any kids are interested in joining parents can give me a call at 306-621-1367,” said Latimer.

The Yorkton Scouts, pictured here, were the winners of the couch rally held in the city May 6.

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Terroba first head coach for CEBL Surge

The Canadian Elite Basketball League has a rather different looked headed toward the 2023 season with an expansion team in Winnipeg and the Calgary Surge.

The Calgary franchise originated as the Guelph Nighthawks in 2018, one of the six founding members of the CEBL. The organization was relocated from the league’s smallest market to Calgary in August as part of the growing league’s business strategy to have teams in Canada’s largest metropolitan areas.

Nelson Terroba, current Associate Head Coach for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League, was recently announced as the Surge’s first head coach.

“It’s a big time opportunity. It’s a big time privilege,” Terroba told Yorkton This Week in a recent interview.

Terroba said the decision to take on the Surge role was largely based on what he sees with the overall league.

“I think number one the CEBL is an elite, world class league,” he said.

“The quality of player in the league is very high.”

Terroba, who hails from Texas, is not new to the CEBL. He served as Lead Assistant Coach for the Saskatchewan Rattlers in April 2020.

Prior to his time with the Rattlers, Nelson served as

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General Manager and head coach for the Saint John Riptide of the National Basketball League of Canada. The Riptide qualified for the playoffs in both years he was with the team. During his tenure, he also led the Riptide to first and second place finishes in the league’s overall defensive rankings.

Terroba also brings valuable G League experience to the Surge.

As associate head coach for the Texas Legends, the G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, Terroba aided the Legends in qualifying for the playoffs as the number-five seed in the 2021-2022 season. He also served as Interim Head Coach in Round 1 of the NBA G League Playoffs, leading the Legends to their first playoff win in team history against the Birmingham Squadron.

While the Surge have a background in the CEBL in Guelph, the nature of the league means teams basically rebuild from the ground-up every season, so it will be up to Terroba to mold the new team into a competitive unit in a new market.

“It’s what we do to develop the players, that’s the whole thing,” he offered.

In terms of philosophy Terroba starts from a rather straight forward foundation.

“I tell players everyday, be truthful and be prepared,” he said.

On the court preparedness means being in sync with teammates.

“We want to be connected,” offered Terroba, adding players need to be aware of their individual responsibilities as the flow of the game changes.

And, Terroba wants the best from his charges.

“We want to maximize our players talent,” he said, adding that means “they can’t just play hard, they need to think too.”

Of course taking a coaching job in the CEBL means dealing with the unique aspects of the league, FIBA rules. The Elam ending, and of course the Canadian content requirement.

In the case of FIBA rules Terroba said that is an important element of the CEBL as most players are hoping to catch the eye of teams in Europe and Asia for opportunities there.

The Elam ending is something Terroba has dealt with as the G League adopted the Elam Ending for its 2022–23 season under the name ‘Final Target Score’

Finding Canadian talent of course is huge in the CEBL, something Terroba and GM Shane James are already working on as they begin building a roster.

“It’s a key part of the league. It’s one of the neat things about the league . . . You have to dress a balanced roster,” offered Terroba.

Taking the job with the Surge also drops Terroba into the middle of the Battle of Alberta, this time on the basketball court with the Edmonton Stingers.

The teams meet May 27, and Terroba said the franchise is already excited for the encounter.

“It will be a big night for everybody here,” he said, adding opening nights are always big “but rivalries always make games more fun.”

So is there pressure to build a team quickly in a new CEBL market?

“I think pressure is always self-imposed,” offered Terroba, adding regardless of the league or place he tries to take the same approach.

“At the end of the day pressure is a good thing. It tells you you’re doing something important to you.”

The Surge will begin play when the 2023 season tips off in May, with WinSport Event Centre serving as the team’s home.

YFF names mentorship program recipients

YORKTON – The RBC/YFF Mentorship program through Yorkton Film Festival and supported by RBC Foundation through RBC Emerging Artists, connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who provide expert-level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s film industry.

The 2023 recipients have been selected by a jury of film industry professionals from applicants from across the country. Selected were Conor Forrest of Ontario, Rosie Choo Pidcock of British Columbia, and Man Long Ho of Nova Scotia.

“A Canada-wide call for applications went out in February, and

we received many very strong applications from film makers who were interested in taking part in this year’s program,” said Randy Goulden, YFF Executive Director.

“We are excited to again deliver this program and thank RBC Foundation for their commitment to helping us foster the next great generation of Canadian film talent,” added Goulden.

“We’re delighted to welcome the 2023 program participants who represent geographies from coast-to-coast,” said Jon Barth, RBC Regional Vice President, Southern Saskatchewan, adding, “the experience and advice from their mentors will be invaluable as they build inclusive, vibrant com-

munities through their storytelling while establishing their careers and contributing to strong economies.”

The arts play an important role in society, and the RBC YFF Mentorship Program is an investment in the creative sector to support a strong future for filmmakers and to foster diverse contributions to Canadian film and media landscape. Mentorship program recipients will attend the Yorkton festival in May, providing them with workshop and networking opportunities, and will participate in monthly consultation with their mentor to discuss their creative projects. –Submitted

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