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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Yung up for SCMA awards

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Yorkton’s Samara Yung is once again up for a number of Saskatchewan Country Music Association awards.

Among the nominations, Yung is up for Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for ‘Things I Can’t Turn Of’, and Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year.

Yung’s father, and a member of her band Murray Yung is up for Bass Player of the Year.

This is not Yung’s first time to be nominated, but she said she remains excited every year.

“I don’t think they will ever lose their importance,” she said. “It’s an honour to be nominated as I know there are so many other talented people in this province, and not everyone gets to be in the top-five.

“So I am truly grateful for everyone who decided to put that check mark beside my name.

“I still get nervous before the nominations come out because everyone just keeps getting better and better and one day my name may not be there anymore.

“I’m starting to become the old girl in the business,” she added with a laugh.

Having won in the past helps as the feeling from those lingers.

“All of the nominations I have received over the years have meant the world to me,” she told Yorkton This Week. “It’s always great to get recognition for all of your hard work and I have been extremely lucky to have won seven SCMAS so far.

“The one that has stood out to me is the “Fans choice entertainer of the year award”, that I won in 2019. It was a purely fan voted award and I was shocked to have received it. Being up against acts like the Hunter Brothers and having my fans pull Samara Yung through was an amazing feeling. It truly meant so much to receive that award because it was the public and my fans who took the time to vote, and believe in me.”

So is there one nomination Yung is particularly happy to receive this year?

“I am happy to have received them all,” she replied.

“Like I said one day I may not be in these categories anymore as I am becoming the old girl in the business.

“It has been a tough year for everyone, and these nominations make it a little brighter.”

The COVID pandemic has certainly impacted musicians.

“Watching so many of my music colleagues having to get ‘day’ jobs to pay the bills has been hard,” said Yung. “I’ve been holding down a day job and my music career for 15 years so for me I was lucky. I am grateful for my day job to pay my bills but I’ve also almost been mourning the loss of my music career in a way, wondering what comes next and if/when we will ever get back to ‘normal’.

“I honestly don’t know the answer to that.

“But for now we will celebrate the little wins and try to adapt the best we can. Loving everyone around us and being so appreciative for all of the opportunities we have and had before the world flipping upside down.”

Of course Yung keeps playing too.

“We finished recording this album (‘Things I Can’t

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A little off the top A bright and sunny Wednesday afternoon proved a good time for a little tree branch manicure. A City of Yorkton crew was on First Avenue North with a

bucket truck chopping some wayward branch off neighbourhood trees.

Farming for Health reports to Council

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Health Foundation appeared at the most recent regular meeting of Yorkton Council Feb. 22, to provide an update on its Farming For Health (FFH) initiative.

The fundraising effort began in 2013, said FFH co-chair Larry Hilworth, adding that was the year the City donated the use of 700 acres of land - split over two parcels - to grow a crop they could then sell.

Initially the primary focus was to raise dollars for a talked about, and much needed, new hospital for Yorkton, said Hilworth. and “to

raise awareness for the need for a new hospital.”

So far the project has raised $1.492 million.

“That’s net dollars. Our gross is considerably higher than that,” said Hilworth, adding “we couldn’t do this without the City and the City land.”

In fact, Hilworth said other Health Foundations have called to inquire how they manage to make FFH work, and no other group has managed to get a project off the ground, largely because they do not have land available to them.

It has helped too that the project has had huge support from the agriculture sector, said Hilworth, noting for example they have had

some $300,000 in canola seed supplied through the years, and local implement dealers have stepped up to plant the crop and help harvest it.

In that regard co-chair Allan Mitchel noted, “this isn’t a Yorkton project, it’s a regional project,” in terms of the scope of the support they receive.

The initiative would raise $1 million within a few years, but as the likelihood of a new facility being build in the short term, the focus of FFH changed.

With the $1 million set aside, additional money raised, near half a million to-date, has gone to the Health Foundation to buy a range

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Snowarama raises $115,322

From Feb. 15 - 27, snowmobile enthusiasts from all over Saskatchewan participated with excitement in a great cause to raise funds for individuals experiencing disability.

Snowarama is a fundraising event that combines winter fun and community spirit in support of Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan.

“Even in the midst of a pandemic, Yorkton and the province have come through once again to support Easter Seals,” said John Denysek, Regional Director of SaskAbilities, Yorkton Branch. “We are over-

whelmed and so thankful for the efforts of the 150 riders/pledge raisers, the corporations that gave financial support and prize donations, the volunteers that gave their time, and the media who helped to spread awareness.

The funds raised will help children and youth experiencing disability enjoy Camp Connected – Camp Easter Seals virtual camping experience.

Local children will be able to access Summer Fun day camp and many individuals will benefit from Adaptive Technologies improving their quality of life.”The

top three fundraisers are; 1) Kenn Propp raising $40,653 2) Lynn Schmidt raising $5,811 3) Bruce Peppler raising $4,015 Platinum sponsors of the event include Yorkton Co-op, Yorkton Sno-Riders, Fox FM, GX94, CTV, Yorkton This Week, The Marketplace, the Saskatchewan Snowmobiling Association, 92.9 The Bull, 98Cool FM, CJWW 600 The Easters Seals™ Snowarama funds three programs that are offered and operated by SaskAbilities: Adaptive

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Technology Services, Summer Fun, and Camp Easter Seal. The pro-

grams provide self-confidence, independence, and recreational oppor-

tunities for individuals experiencing disability in Saskatchewan.

New five-year Strategic Plan launched

The Parkland CollegeCumberland College Coalition officially launched its new fiveyear Strategic Plan today in an online event.

The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan is titled Stronger Together. The planning process began more than a year ago with public consultations in 16 communities across east-central and northeast Saskatchewan.

It also incorporated feedback from learners, staff, employers, and the colleges’ Boards of

Governors.

The plan defines a purpose for the Coalition of providing education and training to address regional labour market needs, preparing learners for employment and further education, and supporting the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development of employers and communities.

It introduces a shared vision and mission, as well as seven key values.

Four strategic pillars stand on this foundation,

accompanied by a set of goals and objectives to guide the Coalition’s efforts and measure its success.

“This launch is a celebration of our two regional colleges and their collaboration to create a visionary plan that sets the direction for the Coalition,” said President & CEO Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh. “It is bold, innovative, and will help us increase our positive impact in our communities.”

The plan introdu-

ces the concept of the “E-Shaped Learner.”

While the colleges excel at developing technical skills, this model supplements them with entrepreneurial, electronic literacy, and employability skills.

S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky and Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICan) President & CEO Denise Amyot provided messages of support during the launch.

“I think the title of the

plan, Stronger Together, is more relevant today than likely ever before,” Makowsky said. “The Coalition’s contributions are making positive and sustainable impacts and enriching the lives of students and local communities.”

“Your strategic plan is not just a matter of delivering credentials,” Amyot noted, “but it is a holistic, ongoing approach that involves learners, faculty, employers, Indigenous peoples, and a host of commun-

ity and government partners.”

With the recent twoyear extension of the initial two-year pilot, the Coalition is well positioned to implement the initiatives outlined in the plan, focusing on positive outcomes for the colleges’ students, regions, and employers.

The full Strategic Plan may be accessed on the colleges’ websites (www. cumberlandcollege.sk.ca and www.parklandcollege.sk.ca).

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“I am extremely proud of this project and feel like our team just keeps getting better and better,” said Yung.

That said having COVID hit so soon after the recording was finished hurt.

“I’m not going to lie,

it’s been extremely hard watching the world turn upside down and not getting to perform and do all of my music things the way I know how,” said Yung. “It’s been an adjustment and I’m honestly not taking it very well at times.

“I’m trying to stay positive, and keep pushing though, but working in a pharmacy full time wearing a mask and shield for nine hours a day, as well as motivating at a spin studio which has had to adapt by going virtual, and having the

music industry basically shut down as well as trying to go virtual, has been extremely hard and totally exhausting.

“I know all of our lives have changed but not everyday is easy.

“The only good thing about all of this is all

the time I have gotten to spend with my daughter and husband.”

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YUNG Continued from Page A1 Turn Off’) in February of 2020 in Nashville and it was the best trip with the best people,” said Yung, adding “four-weeks later COVID shut the world down.”

But the music remains fine.

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FARMING Continued from Page A1 of equipment for the hospital.

Ross Fisher, Executive Director with the Health

Foundation said since 2018 they have typically looked to purchase a major piece of equipment that allows patients

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to be treated here rather than having to travel, or that updates old equipment to provide better service.

For example in 2018 they purchased an ultrasound machine, in 2019 a hematology analyzer, a centrifuge and a microscopy system for the lab.

In 2020, the focus changed. With COVID-19 the province focused its funding on the pandemic, for the HF with FFH dollars back-filled buying a range of smaller cost items which were still needed.

This is the final year of the agreement the City and HF have for use of the land, but Hilworth said they are looking to renew the agreement for another four years, adding they would hope to raise close to $1 million in that time.

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Becoming who she was meant to be

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Barbara (not her real name) is finally happy with who she sees in the mirror each morning.

That is a good thing, because that has not always been the case for Barbara, now in her mid-20s, who grew up in Yorkton as a male.

Asked how old she was when she realized she was essentially in the wrong body, Barbara, who now lives in Regina, said it was initially a more subtle feeling of disquiet in regards to who she was.

“I don’t think it was ever ‘the wrong skin”’,” she told Yorkton This Week, adding “something always did feel off though. I attributed it to my Asperger’s syndrome, but that didn’t cover it.”

Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. Affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/ or repetitive behaviours, according to www.autismspeaks.ca Barbara said as she grew older the realization she was not who she was supposed to be became more apparent.

“There were certain events that happened when I first hit puberty that made me start questioning my identity,” she said, adding that while she wouldn’t go into detail “it was around that time when I started to trust myself less and less, and started trying to copy my older brother ... badly though.

“I ultimately wanted to impress my older brother back then. I assumed he was the embodiment of manhood, so rather than depending on my own instincts I followed him around like a lost puppy dog.

“I joined the football program because I assumed that would impress him and didn’t enroll in choir because I thought he would disapprove for instance.

“I even started listening to the same music as him because my music was ‘screamy trash’.”

Barbara said it was a case of just feeling outof-sorts in the common course of a day.

“I couldn’t understand men despite being around them all the time . . . I never felt right surrounded by men and was

extremely self-conscious, especially when it came to the change room,” she noted. “I would often wait for everyone else to change first and leave before I started to change my clothes and sometimes even went out of my way to obtain any sort of privacy that I could.

“In my dreams I was often a woman as well.”

The combination of dreams that had to have felt forbidden to a young teen, and the feeling of discomfiture in day-today activities was difficult to come to terms with for a youth in their early teens.

“Emotionally that time was one of both confusion and crushing myself,” she said.

“I didn’t trust my own instincts, and I had high anxiety.

“I was also lonely and jaded due to past loss, though I put on a face for people around me.

“I also cared deeply about what others thought of me, I still do.”

The often harsh dynamics of school life added to the pressures Barbara felt.

“I had put up walls in elementary school due to the bullying, and had done my best to convince myself that I didn’t care about others opinions following the logic of if you tell yourself something enough times it becomes your truth.

“Telling myself that just evolved into me being selfless to the point of putting the well being and opinions of strangers before myself.”

Finally, when most youth are simply worried about acquiring their driver’s licence, Barbara began to understand her feelings, not that she accepted them immediately.

“I kind of figured out what was going on when I was 16, but I rejected it,” she said. “I tried to deny it and it led me down a dark path especially considering I didn’t have counselling back then.

“I kept on rejecting it until it became impos-

sible to because I knew deep down how my family would react to me coming out, even though I tried to fool myself into thinking otherwise.

I had past results to go off of due to my great aunt transitioning. I even joined the family against her when that happened.

She got disowned though for more than just transitioning. Family is and was the most important thing to me, even if I sometimes I had a funny way of showing that.”

Barbara said family has always been viewed differently in her mind, not that they were aware early on about her inner struggle.

“They were completely unaware because I was trying to be someone other than myself,” she said. “They assumed that other person was me in entirety.”

When they finally were made aware, family reaction, as you might expect, was mixed.

“At first both were open-minded concerning it, but my sister rejected the idea,” she said.

“My brother pretends as if absolutely nothing has changed, even pretends that I’m not transitioning. He is helpful when he is around though, and is probably the most supportive person in my close family, though that is likely due to his girlfriend.”

But there is resistance too.

“Both (parents) have stated that they will never call me by my chosen name,” noted Barbara. “Neither my mother or father support my decisions. Though they likely don’t know how important transitioning is for me as I thought dangling suicide over my parents heads was not the right way to go about coming out of the closet.”

While the first realization that she should have been a female came to Barbara in her early teens, it would be nearly a decade before she realized she needed to ‘transition’ from the male she

was born to the female she knew she truly was.

“I was 25 when I came to that realization that I kind of didn’t have a choice in the matter. I couldn’t go on not being myself,” she said.

It simply was not an easy decision to make.

“It took me years,” said Barbara. “It was difficult enough that I almost chose death.

I have a person I have played role-playing games online with for well over a decade who I was talking to over the phone at work in the freezer while bawling my eyes out.

“I had decided to end it, and she managed to drag me out of the closet that day. She also uncloseted to me that day, because she actually was a trans woman too but could pass.

“She pseudo-adopted me and another trans girl from Hungary soon after that, and I started to gain a digital family that I could talk about even topics that would send my real family over the edge.

“To be entirely honest, without her I likely wouldn’t be here. I know that I can go to her and receive support despite us having wildly different opinions.”

So what exactly in transitioning?

“I guess the best way to put it is that transitioning is necessary,” said Barbara, it is a need to be who you truly are.

Today, Barbara calls herself a transsexual.

“It means that you have men at point ‘A’ and women at point ‘B’.

My mind has been somewhere in the middle but closer to ‘B’ and I’m moving my physical attributes and hormones from point ‘A’ to ‘B’. I use the terms transsexual/transgender/trans woman/ woman/trans at different times,” she said.

Ultimately the transition is making her body female, as her inner-self has always been.

“I am on the path to becoming female physically,” said Barbara.

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So how is that manifesting for Barbara?

“So I always had a big butt, but that grew a bit,” she explained. “I packed weight on my hips as well as on my chest area and up near my cheekbones on my face.

“I actually have curves now despite being chubby.

“My hair grows faster and it would take me a week to get my hair as oily as it used to be after four-hours as a teenager. That is sort of a double-edged sword though because I have to actually take care of my hair. What I normally do is use just conditioner most days, and brushing my hair two to three times a day. My body hair does grow in slower than it used to as well, not as wiry but just as thick.

“My skin is softer and more sensitive.”

Interestingly the voice is not changing to meet the new Barbara.

“My voice has not changed due to HRT, but I do work on it.

Testosterone does permanent changes to your vocal tract,” she explained.

It’s not all physical either.

“There have been mental changes too,” said Barbara. “There are some mannerisms that I have now that are considered feminine that I didn’t do prior to taking hormones.

“My sex drive has not been destroyed as some doctors say, but it changed. . . . I’m also more open to people in general, and I’m more in tune with my emotions which were always a quagmire.

“In the first few weeks of taking HRT (hormone replacement therapy) it felt like a massive weight had been taken off of my brain, perhaps I was even a little light-headed. Life eventually caught up, but I was ecstatic for weeks and am happier now too.”

And more change is planned as Barbara becomes who she desires to be.

“I have been on HRT for soon to be two years now,” she explained, adding “I’ll put in a warning - never self medicate, as the treatment is different for everyone, and selfmedicating can cause a hormone imbalance to occur -- increased stress, lack of energy, sleeplessness, weight gain, etc.”

Barbara takes a range of drugs; estradiol, spironolactone and progesterone, every day.

One day surgery will occur too.

“When it comes to surgery, my family is completely against it, but I am going to have bottom surgery at some point,” she said.

“If I can afford it in the future I will get facial feminization surgery as well.

“I don’t think I’ll need to get top surgery however.

“I have gotten some laser treatment to deal with my facial hair, but COVID interrupted that.

I am currently saving up to just finish off most of the hair in a few treatments of electrolysis once COVID is over.”

It has all been a process Barbara notes her family has struggled with.

“My family has been non-supportive in a way that I know that they still love me,” she said. “It is a complicated mess and I’m not going to give up on them. I haven’t been disowned yet.”

Barbara’s friends have been generally more accepting.

“My friends have reacted with overwhelming support for the most part, with some acquaintances displaying their bias,” she said.

But in spite of the hardships, and negative reactions that she has faced, Barbara said it is a path she is glad she finally had the courage to embark on.

“I would never go back and not do this,” she said.

“Despite the response I actually regret not doing this when I was still in high school.”

Perspective Texas reminds us of value of SaskPower

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Politics There are a number reasons why we take good, ol’ SaskPower for granted … and maybe sometimes even dislike it.

For starters, a government-owned monopoly utility is bound to irritate us because it seemingly can charge what it wants for something we absolutely can’t live without.

This always been a source of resentment in Saskatchewan — one that’s likely grown as we’ve become more free enterprise in nature.

And while publicly owned utilities like SaskPower actually pre-date the first Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (the CCF that would later become the NDP) government, Crown corporations have always been long-associated with the NDP, social democratic philosophy. That was cemented in the 1980s when the NDP fought tooth and nail to stop their privatizations.

But ultimately why we still own Crown utilities like SaskPower comes down to our recognition that we do need a stable, reliable and affordable power supply for all.

A snowstorm 1,400 miles to the south of us in Texas now serves as a reminder of that.

The -20C temperatures Texans faced a couple weeks ago wreaked havoc on poorly insulated homes, businesses and people more accustomed to enduring tornadoes, hurricanes and summer heat.

About 4.7 million Texas homes and businesses were left without electricity, heat and running water due to burst pipes and frozen natural gas intakes. Power lines downed by ice and freezing rain added to the chaos.

So did wind turbines that account for 15.7 per cent of Texas power that were shuddered by the cold.

To say that SaskPower is vastly more prepared for such cold weather is a massive understatement.

For starters, we do better insulate everything, including our wind turbines — although they only account for 241 megawatts or five per cent of SaskPower total 4,893-megawatt generating capacity. (Another 387 megawatts is in the works in the Herbert-Riverhurst-Assiniboia area with 300 more megawatts in the planning.)

Contrary to the notion held by some that wind turbines don’t work in cold Saskatchewan winters, they continue to spin here in temperatures as low as -30 C (windchill being a non-factor, because wind is the turbine’s friend). In fact, wind turbines here pump out more energy in the colder months.

But besides being prepared for cold, Saskatchewan is more accepting of the reality that distributing electricity to a vast jurisdiction (Saskatchewan is within 4,000 square kilometres of being as big as Texas) requires rules to be followed and a willingness of both business and people to co-operate.

What really bogged down Texas even after the power went back on is utility deregulation in that state that’s created a bit of a free-for-all for that now sees Texas consumers buy their power from the cheapest private source and sees little in the way of a backup plant for catastrophic events like this snowstorm.

Unlike SaskPower that stops energy exports in times of shortages and also has agreements and means to quickly purchase power from neighbours in a crisis, there is little central planning in deregulated Texas.

So even after power was restored, some Texans were hit with bills of $5,000 for five days because their contracts with private companies allowed to jack up prices to make up for shortfalls.

Here in Saskatchewan, some big industrial users do have guarantee supply contracts to prevent damages to their businesses, but even they can have their power cut to ensure electricity first flows to homes and hospitals.

Are we perfect? Hardly. And our electrical costs are high.

But maybe what we saw in Texas is reason to question whether its smart to be handing back rebate cheques back to consumers as the Saskatchewan Party promised last election rather than pumping that money back into SaskPower’s aging infrastructure.

As Texas proved, electricity costs you dearly when you don’t have it.

Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.

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Water safety paramount Y

orkton Council found itself with a bit of a hot potato at its regular meeting Feb. 22.

And that hot potato is Uncle Weiner’s Wholesale/Mega Savers Outlet which wants to locate in the Rural Municipality of Wallace in the building formerly in use as Castle Building Centre.

On the surface this is one of those ‘give it the stamp of approval and applaud’ items for a Council, since every community covets new business because those businesses pay property taxes and they employ people who in turn pay taxes.

In fact, Mayor Mitch Hippsley made that rather clear from the get go in his remarks on the issue stating “we as the City of Yorkton are very pro business.”

In this case though being pro business got trumped, or at the very least put on the back-burner in terms of this development.

The proposed location for the business happens to be over top of one of the aquifers Yorkton draws water from, and since wrecking vehicles for salvage is part of the proposal City Administration was throwing up a red flag that old cars are filled with things like dirty oil, transmission fluid and motor coolant that if not handled properly might leech into the aquifer which would be bad for the City’s water supply.

There was also concern a salvage yard was unsightly on a highway entrance to the city, but there is a similar business on Highway 52 as you enter the city, and portable signs with gaudy neon coloured lettering are still prevalent down Broadway Street, so aesthetic concerns might seem a red herring.

Water safety is not.

In fact, the Yorkton Regional Planning District Commission sug-

gested with concern for risk to environmental and groundwater contamination, that the developer provide an environmental study to be completed by a qualified engineer.

That might seem like the end of debate, simply hand the matter to a qualified engineer to determine how safe the businesses processes might be when related to the water aquifer But, this is not such a simple matter. The property is in the Rural Municipality of Wallace, so ultimately the City will have limited control over whatever is put in place, should the business move forward.

It was finally Councilor Chris Wyatt that pointed out the pitfalls that might lie ahead, even with a tentative approval based on an environmental study being carried out.

Wyatt asked who would monitor and plan to assure safe water, who would pay if there was a problem, and what was the dispute mechanism given the property is not in the City limits?

Those questions quieted discussions as clear answers just were not available, and given the importance of water safety and the costs that might be involved with if contamination were to occur, rather clear and detailed answers are required before Council nods approval.

When the answers were not immediately forthcoming, Wyatt moved to table dthe item until the April 26 meeting of Council allowing time for more information to be gathered. With a tabling motion in place further debate was not allowed.

While business promotion is important it is not always the paramount responsibility of Council, and wisely this development’s approval has been put on hold as the item was table until April, as the City seeks answers to some very pertinent questions.

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Letters to the Editor Disrespectful in both ways

Letter-to-the-Editor

It was great to see them back. It had been a full week since I saw my little herd of mulies mixed with a couple of whitetails grazing just beyond my yard.

I missed them. I had seen them most of the winter yet I couldn’t blame them for their hiatus. This last week has been brutally cold with the winds and although the second growth of alfalfa was tempting the wind kept them away.

Then here at noon, they slowly wander out to the field as the sun grew higher.

All was well.

Then at 3:40 Sunday afternoon on Valentine’s day the pastoral flock lifted up their ears, became alarmed and started to head right for the house. Now

this is not usual behavior. Then I heard it; the god awful whine of snowmobilers ripping across the land, our land, both mine and the deer. The sound pierced right through the walls of my home no wonder the deer grew totally frantic.

I am always amazed at snowmobilers that tear across private property, chasing the animals either directly or indirectly through the deep snow and cold temperatures. Smug in their warm clothing and snow eating machines.

First of all, there is the total disrespect for the landowner who pays the taxes for the land and may very well have sensitive crops to such a trespass.

The landowner owes you nothing because you own a machine and “want

to have some fun”.

Secondly, it is totally insensitive to the needs of the wild animals who are severely stressed at this time of year. I can only believe that these snowmobilers are naive, particularly when the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association has worked so hard to teach the ethical use of this machine.

Naive to the point that their “chasing around” forces the wild animals to expend massive amounts of energy when they need to be in a conservative energy mode. Why would you willing put such pressure on them to the point that some of the animals “burn their lungs”.

I just don’t get it! How selfish and ignorant can you be?

Don’t give me the “poor me syndrome”when you say that you just want to have some fun.

Well, we just got to drive somewhere.

I was looking for sheds (get out and walk).

Grow up people and take responsibility for your actions.

THINK of others and wild animals the next time you go out to tear up the countryside.

I am not suggesting that all snowmobile use is bad. Just please use them responsibly.

Enjoy the outdoors, Saskatchewan has a lot to offer in the winter.

David Weiman Landowner in the R.M. of Garry #245

Yorkton Tourism sees program renewal as positive The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the renewal of the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP).

“Tourism is vital to our economy in Saskatchewan, and the renewal of the Tourism Sector Support Program will provide much-needed further assistance for this important sector,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a release. “While hope is on the near horizon with the vaccine roll-out now well underway, this support will assist tourismdependent businesses that still face uncertainty about the 2021 tourism year as we continue to work through the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic.”

When originally launched, the program provided $14.5 million in financial assistance to 761 eligible businesses between August 2020 and October 2020. The STSSP provides financial assistance to eligible tourism businesses in the accommodations, attraction

and tours, events, and major event facility sectors.

Randy Goulden, Executive Director of Tourism Yorkton noted the announcement is a timely one.

“The local tourism sector has been dedicated to provide services throughout these challenging times; this funding is required and appreciated as the summer tourism and visitor season is approaching,” she said.

H o s p i t a l i t y Saskatchewan was onside with the announcement as well.

“This level of support is unprecedented across Canada, so we applaud this announcement as these programs will be incredibly helpful to tourism and hospitality operators as they struggle through the pandemic,” Hospitality Saskatchewan President and CEO Jim Bence said.

“We are very appreciative of the Government of Saskatchewan’s steadfast commitment to the tourism and hospitality industry, and their will-

ingness to work with us and continue to establish a path forward in these uncertain times.”

The Government of Saskatchewan also announced an extension of the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP), which was established to provide financial assistance to eligible small businesses in Saskatchewan that have been ordered to temporarily close or substantially curtail operations due to a public health order. Financial assistance in this extension includes a payment for both February and March 2021 of up to $5,000 per month that can be used for any purpose.

“We know getting back to normal is still months away for most businesses across the province, so we are pleased the Government of Saskatchewan is providing additional help by renewing the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP) as well as extending the Small

Yorkton Tourism Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) for both February and March 2021,” CFIB VicePresident, Western Canada and Agribusiness Marilyn BraunPollon said. “These funds will provide some needed cash flow to help more businesses get through the current restrictions.”

The STSSP is targeted to businesses who have experienced a loss of sales revenue of

at least 30 per cent in 2020 when compared to 2019. The program will begin accepting applications on March 8 and the deadline to apply is April 30. It is expected the extension will provide approximately $15 million in support.

Prior to 2020, tourism generated more than $2 billion in revenue annually, employing individuals in communities right across the province.

For more information

on the STSSP 2, please call 1-800-667-6102, email stssp@gov.sk.ca, or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ tourism-sector-support.

More information on the SSBEP is available at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-businesses.

Businesses that are non-compliant with public health orders will not be eligible to receive support under these programs.

-- YTW Staff

YFF mentor applications now open

The Yorkton Film Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2021 RBC Mentorship program.

This year, 2021, marks the beginning of a three year partnership with RBC and YFF to support the development of emerging filmmakers in Canada.

“We are ecstatic to continue moving forward with RBC and the generous support they’ve provided to continue to deliver this program,” said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden.

“Being able to play a role in identifying and supporting emerging talent throughout our country has been such a rewarding experience, not only for our mentees, but for the mentors and for us as well.”

The mentorship program is a participantdriven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s creative industries. The program is a 46 hour mentorship and guidance program that connects the participants with their mentor

through in-person and digital means.

“We’re excited to extend our partnership with Yorkton Film Festival to support this mentorship program, said Trevor McLachlan, RBC Community Manger.

“Mentors provide a wealth of real life experience-based advice that is invaluable to helping emerging filmmakers advance and succeed in today’s changing industry. We’re thrilled to help connect established and emerging filmmakers through the RBC Mentorship Program.”

RBC provided the funding for this project as part of a three year program to foster investment in Canada’s creative sector by supporting emerging talents.

The deadline for applying for the 2021 Program is March 31, 2021. Selected applicants will be notified no later than April 23, and all successful applicants will have the opportunity to attend and take part in the 2021 Yorkton Film Festival. Applicants are encouraged to go to www. yorktonfilm.com for further information and to submit their applications.

Staff Photo by Calvin Danielsr

Centre aided The Yorkton Early Years Family Resource Centre received some added support this week. Boston Pizza in the city, through a Valentine’s promotion raised $729 which restaurant general manager Chap Lim presented Wednesday. The funds will

be used for programming that has been largely presented virtually in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Kim Gelowitz, who accepted the donation.

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Earmuffs help protect calf ears from freezing

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

When it’s cold out, and a calf is born, its ears can freeze.

Unless of course they are wearing ear muffs.

That’s where Muriel Osiowy of Grenfell steps in.

“The calf ‘ears’ are used to protect new born and young calf ears from freezing temperatures and harsh winter elements,” explained Osiowy. “. . . New born calf ears can freeze quite easily even from the mother licking their newborn’s ears clean which then leaves them wet and susceptible to freezing. At market, cattle with frozen ears can be thought to be more likely to acquire ear infections and sickness, so they are often discounted in price because of having evidence of frozen ears. It is well worth protecting these new baby ears!”

Osiowy has begun making and selling the protective head gear.

“I make them out of fleece which makes them warm for the calf to wear,” she told Yorkton This Week. “The fleece is stretchy enough to pull over the calf’s head and around its neck, hugging the calf hood snuggly and securely into place. The protective ear pocket is large enough to slip a tagged ear inside. .. To keep the ear part of the calf toque extra warm and dry, I cover the fleece with a wind-breaker type of material. If cared for, one pair of calf ears can be

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used many times over for many years.”

The enterprise in an interesting one for Osiowy who was raised on a mixed grain and cattle farm northeast of Grenfell, but who is not now involved in farming.

In fact she added.”I don’t claim to be particularly knowledgeable about cattle or breeds of cattle in any significant way, but I do enjoy sewing for them.”

Osiowy started making the ears at the suggestion of family.

“My family has sometimes suggested I make calf ears to sell just because they know they are often sought after and because they know I like to sew,” she said. “The idea didn’t appeal to me right away because I am not a cattle farmer and didn’t know how I could justify sewing calf ears when I don’t have any calves.

“I did, however, start making them for a local cattle farmer who asked me

to make some for her. I said I would give it a try so I borrowed a calf ear set from my brother to use as a pattern and after some discussion about how it worked and what could be tweaked on it I decided to extend the neck piece on my pattern, and added some elastic to it to help it stay secure better.”

Osiowy has found she now enjoys the effort of sewing ears.

“The part for ‘me’ in it is the fun of putting different colour combinations of fleece and windbreaker material together to create a new look for them and the pleasure of knowing they are working well - staying on the calves and keeping them warm, and of course a little extra cash from doing so.”

It is a relatively new enterprise for Osiowy, but it is going quite well.

“I started making them the beginning of March last year for one farm operation and remade them and tweaked them and until everyone was happy

with them,” she said. “I advertised them only once on Facebook Marketplace mid March last year, which was at the end of the cold season so I didn’t get any further response until this past December when someone came across my old post and was interested in them so I decided to continue to make some more and advertise again.

“I was able to sell more this winter to farmers in various locations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

“I have been quite happy with the responses and comments I have received from people who have purchased them.”

Osiowy even makes the ears in different sizes.

“I’ve learned that Angus calves have smaller faces than other breads so they need smaller hats,” she explained.

“Like humans, calves are born premature, bigger or smaller than others.

Some people like having some small and some large sets of ears on hand to best fit their new babies.”

So how can a producer get a hold of Osiowy?

“You might find my post on some local Facebook buy and sell groups by searching “calf” or my name “Muriel Osiowy”,” she said, adding people “can message me there if you use Facebook messenger or you can text or call me 306-520-7883.

“I am located in Grenfell but I have been mailing them to many locations.”

March 3, 2021 - March 9, 2021

Next Council Meeting Monday, March 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

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SGI to issue rebates to Auto Fund customers

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury

Regina –When everyone is told to stay home and limit travel as much as possible for a year, you would think that’s bound to have an impact on vehicle insurance claims.

It turns out, it did, but perhaps not as much as you might think. Rather, strong performance in its Saskatchewan Auto Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve resulted in SGI announcing on Dec. 26 it would pass on roughly $350 million in earnings.

This will be going to the people of Saskatchewan by issuing one-time rebates to all registered vehicle owners, and also improving injury benefits for its most seriously injured customers, the Government of Saskatchewan said in a

release on Feb. 26.

Of that, $285 million will be to going to registered vehicle owners.

But that’s not because there $285 million less in claims. According to SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy, claims in 2020 were down about $100 million compared to what was budgeted for. Instead, fund was $1.35 billion at the end of 2020, and this $350 million will draw from that. Putting it into context, he said a bad hailstorm can result in $20 million to $50 million in claims in an afternoon.

“The Saskatchewan Auto Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve is in a very strong financial position due to very strong investment returns and – to a smaller degree – fewer collision claims due to the COVID19 pandemic,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said. “As a result,

Donation made Mr. Mike’s Yorkton recently helped the Yorkton Early Years Family Resource Centre with a donation.

The $500 in funds, presented by CV

SGI will pass on these earnings to the people of Saskatchewan by issuing rebates to all registered vehicle owners and by improving injury benefits.”

Rebates to be Issued this spring The provincial government has approved the one-time rebate of $285 million. The amount each customer receives will vary, and it will be calculated based on a proportion of vehicle premiums paid in the previous three years. Details are still being finalized, but it’s expected the average rebate will work out to approximately $285 per vehicle or approximately 26 per cent of an average annual premium in Saskatchewan.

The Auto Fund, which all Saskatchewan vehicle owners pay into via their insurance premiums,

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Sastry will be used for programming at the resource centre. Kim Gelowitz, accepted the donation.

maintains the Rate Stabilization Reserve (RSR). Maintaining a healthy balance in the RSR protects customers against sudden rate fluctuations due to unexpected cost pressures. SGI said the RSR is one of the reasons that SGI customers enjoy, on average, the lowest rates for basic auto insurance in Canada and have not experienced significant rate increases, despite the rapidly rising cost of repairing today’s modern vehicles.

The amount in the RSR is heavily impacted by the performance of its well-diversified investment portfolio, SGI said.

After losses last March, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RSR experienced strong investment earnings over the past fiscal year, especially in the last quarter. This allows SGI to absorb the one-time cost associated with issuing rebates, while remaining in a position to protect customers from significant rate hikes going forward. Even with issuing the rebate, the RSR will meet industry standards to protect against unexpected cost fluctuations, SGI said.

Rebate cheques will be issued in May and sent through the mail to customers who have paid Auto Fund premiums in the past three years and are residents of Saskatchewan.

Customers are encouraged to verify that their mailing address is up to date by visiting www.

MySGI.ca to confirm or by contacting their local

motor licence issuer.

Benefits for most seriously injured SGI said it is also implementing two significant enhancements for customers who receive long-term injury benefits as a result of being injured in vehicle collisions.

First, customers who require assistance with daily tasks (i.e., dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning and yard care) will see the maximum payments for those services increase to better reflect current market rates.

This is expected to benefit more than 1,100 SGI customers.

Secondly, SGI customers who receive income replacement benefits from SGI and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will no longer have income benefits from SGI reduced by their CPP payment. It is standard industry practice to reduce insurance benefits by the CPP payment.

SGI said it is leading the industry by eliminating this practice, to the added benefit of its most seriously injured customers. It is estimated that this will benefit approximately 200 people.

NPD response New Democratic Party Critic for SGI Aleana Young said in an emailed statement, “With so many families and businesses stretched and struggling to make ends meet, the news of an SGI rebate is welcome news.

“But it is hard to give the Sask. Party government any credit for

their cynical U-turn on this issue just months after referring to the Saskatchewan New Democrats campaign pledge as a “vote-buying scheme”.

Young continued, “In the lead up to the last election campaign, the then Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave responded to Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan’s Meili’s SGI rebate pledge by saying that it would drive up the provincial debt.

Hargrave said at the time: ‘It’s unfortunate that the NDP plan to use SGI as sort of a slush fund.’

“While it’s positive for Saskatchewan families that the government has reversed course and will be issuing rebate cheques, we are calling on the government to work with SGI to reduce rates in a sustainable manner to make insurance more accessible in the long-term for Saskatchewan families and businesses.

“The Saskatchewan NDP Caucus team is hard at work proposing good ideas to protect Saskatchewan jobs, families and businesses. We hope this reversal shows that the Sask. Party government is willing to work with our caucus on solutions to ease the strain on people’s pocketbooks.”

In a Facebook post, NDP Leader Ryan Meili said, “Today’s reversal on SGI rebates is good for families and businesses.

If it takes a U-turn for the Sask. Party government to head in the right direction, we welcome it!”

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Spring Expo and Spring 4-H Show cancelled for 2021

The Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA) has postponed two of it regular spring events.

In a press release the YEA noted it “takes the threat of COVID-19 seriously, and the health

and safety of our patrons and staff is paramount.

Resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and at the recommendation of provincial health authorities,the Yorkton Exhibition Board of Directors togeth-

er with the Yorkton Lions Club has made the difficult decision regarding the following event: • Yorkton Spring Expo –April 9-11, 2021 has been cancelled, but is scheduled to return in April 2022.

The YEA has also made the decision to cancel the following: • Yorkton 4-H Spring Steer & Heifer Show – April 8-10, 2021. The 4-H event is currently scheduled to also return in April 2022.

In the release the YEA noted “these decisions are not made lightly; however, we feel it is in the best interests for all.”

They have been in contact with all parties involved to inform them

of these cancellations.

The YEA encourages anyone with any specific questions or concerns to contact their office during regular hour Monday –Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.at 306-783-4800 .

Online RCMP reporting now in Yorkton

New On-Line Crime Reporting now Available for residents of Yorkton Yorkton.

We are pleased to announce that people in the City of Yorkton are now able to report the following types of crimes ONLINE to the Saskatchewan RCMP: • Damage/mischief to property under $5,000 • Theft of bicycle under $5,000 • Theft under $5,000

• Theft from vehicle under $5,000 • Lost property Incidents must also have: • No witnesses or suspects • Item(s) lost or stolen must cost less than $5,000 • Vandalized property that will cost less than $5,000 to repair • No items involving personal identity, firearms, license plates or decals Complete an Online Crime Report here: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/

saskatchewan Why should I report crime? When crime is reported to police, it provides a clearer picture of the types and number of crimes occurring in an area. This information can launch future police projects and initiatives. Crime reported online will be treated the same as crime reported in any other way.

Can crimes that occurred six months ago be reported? Yes, we encourage it!

What if I want to speak with a police

officer? If an incident does not fall within the reportable incident types or you wish to speak with an officer directly, your local RCMP detachment must be contacted.

Thank you for continuing to report crime to your local police. *Please note a valid email address and an Internet connection is required to complete an Online Crime Report..

To modify your profile or to sign up please go to www.saskcrimewatch.ca

Pandemic contingency used to support Saskatchewan people

To help protect Saskatchewan people and businesses through the global COVID-19 pandemic, the $200 million health and public safety contingency has been drawn down, with $160 million in new contingency allocations. Combined with other spending needs for the 2020-21 fiscal year, this required the issuing of February special warrants totaling $322.8 million.

“These special warrants are needed for pandemic-related costs, as well as for health system requirements, AgriInvest Program payments, and highways construction and winter maintenance,” Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said.

“In part through these special warrants, as well as in-year appropriation approved earlier in the fiscal year, our govern-

ment has drawn down the Health and Public Safety Contingency.”

The new contingency allocations totaling $160 million, consist of: • $75.6 million for Saskatchewan Health Authority COVID pressures • $20 million for the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment Program • $17 million for Tourism supports • $14.2 million for Municipal Grants for Growth • $12.3 million for Public Safety response • $9.9 million for Custody Services • $5.5 million for the Chief Electoral Officer • $3.2 million for Court Service enhancements • $1.8 million for SaskPoly Dental Lab renovations • $500,000 for Conexus

Arts Centre support The first $40 million of the $200 million contingency was allocated to the Safe School Plan in the first quarter of the 2020-21 fiscal year, to support the safe re-opening on K-12 schools in the province.

Six ministries required special warrants, including: • $179.5 million for Health • $75.0 million for service pressures in the Saskatchewan Health Authority • $52.9 million for various costs across the health system including the response to COVID19 and settled collective bargaining • $50.3 million for equipment purchases for the response to COVID-19 • $1.3 million for asset development costs for the new physician claims

management system

$96.6 million Highways

for

• $57.0 million due to a good season with more contractors completing more work than a typical season • $23.0 million in pressures for winter maintenance • $14.2 million for municipal grants to stimulate economic growth and allow contractors to prepare for the upcoming season • $2.4 million to provide federal funding to Transwest Air for scheduled air services to five communities in northern Saskatchewan under the federal-provincial contribution agreement with Transport Canada

$35.4 million for Corrections, Policing and Public Safety • $15.7 million for

Custody Services primarily due to operational pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as salary costs related to overtime • $13.8 million for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, primarily due to COVID-19 response measures • $5.9 million for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program for increased disaster claim payments

$5.1 million for Justice and Attorney General • $3.174 million for Courts Services due to additional operational requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic • $1.156 million for Boards, Commissions and Independent Offices for utilization pressures in the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, the Human Rights Commission and the

Office of Residential Tenancies • $770,000 for Innovation and Legal Services due to higher usage of the ISC Corporate Registry and to cover falloff in revenue to the Queen’s Printer Revolving Fund due to the pandemic

• $4.4 million for Agriculture for the AgriInvest Program based on the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada winter forecast

• $1.8 million for Advanced Education for Saskatchewan Polytechnic to upgrade its dental lab facility to ensure compliance with COVID-19 Protocols Special warrant amounts will be included in the Supplementary Estimates No. 2, which will be tabled on Budget Day, April 6, 2021.

Saskatchewan expanding rapid testing kit use The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding rapid COVID19 testing options for asymptomatic individuals in a variety of settings across the province.

Saskatchewan has created a strategy to deploy more than 700,000 rapid point-of-care tests received through a federal government allocation. These safe and sim-

ple tests will be used in a variety of settings including walk-in or drive-thru sites, mobile testing and pop-up testing sites.

Along with appropriate training, rapid tests will be offered to Longterm and Personal Care homes, shelters, detox facilities, group homes and schools. Many of these sectors may not have the capacity to

use these tests on their own, so the Ministry of Health is working with SaskBuilds and Procurement to develop a Request for PreQualifications (RFPQ) tender for third-party providers to deliver testing to these locations.

This will enhance the number and variety of venues where rapid testing is offered.

Tests will also be available for Ambulance, Fire and Police and participating pharmacies and dental offices.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is also looking at pop-up point of care testing sites and the ability for health care workers to carry out weekly surveillance testing on themselves. The Ministry of Health and Saskatchewan Health Authority will work with various sectors and provider groups to ensure training and support is in place to use these testing resources to their full potential.

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Regulations have been amended to exempt point of care COVID-19 specimen collection and testing sites from requiring a laboratory license when those sites have entered into an agreement with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

“These changes give us the ability to move swiftly to expand testing options,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said. “We know that testing plays a crucial role in helping to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and now

with variants of concern surfacing in our province it is more important than ever that testing is expanded to make it easier, quicker and more convenient to access.”

Any rapid point-ofcare tests that return a positive result will need to be retested to confirm the result using a PCR test with the Saskatchewan Health Authority labs. However, negative tests do not need to be retested for confirmation, which is expected to reduce pressure on provincial lab resources.

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Of carbon taxes and grain drying The national carbon tax in Canada is widely -- well despised -- on the Prairies, in particular among farmers.

That stands to reason simply from the position that farmers are major consumers of fossil fuels in their dayto-day operations, and anything that increases the cost of that fuel is not going to be popular.

While the idea of a carbon tax is to push people to look for alternatives to fossil fuel use, that is not easily achieved on the farm. Tractors may one day operate on alternatives to diesel fuel, but that development still

appears years away at best.

The tax also hit farmers hard last fall as wet weather necessitated drying grain, and grain dryers typically rely on fossil fuel consumption to operate. So the carbon tax was a factor, and not one that could be avoided as drying was essential to make sure the crop was safely in the bin.

Not surprisingly the carbon tax on farm fuels, and in particular that used for grain drying, has become a political issue, with the Conservative Party putting forth a Private’s Member initiative; Bill

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Calvin Daniels C-206, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel).

In the world of party politics, rarely does a Private Member’s Bill get support from the ruling party, and such was the case here as the Liberals did not vote for

the Bill.

But, while Private Member’s Bills rarely get passed, they do focus attention on the issue at-hand, and the Liberal government has said relief for grain drying is coming.

Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and environment and

climate change minister Jonathan Wilkinson have released a joint statement signalling their intentions, suggesting Bill C-206 did not provide relief for the fuel costs of grain drying, as it does not add grain drying as an eligible farming activity.

The Liberals are saying they are committed to new rebates for onfarm fuel use such as grain drying.

Of course the Liberals are also suggesting their plan will be better touting grain drying and barn heating will be a priority focus under the proposed

$165 (million) agriculture clean technology fund. The program will invest in energy efficiency, fuel switching, and other new technologies on farms.

In the end, beyond the political posturing that comes from a party-based system, the positive here is that some recognition, and financial relief tied to grain drying appears on its way. Given the importance of drying to protecting grain food crops and the importance of agriculture to the Prairie economy that is a good thing -- if the details favour producers.

Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining

By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Estevan Mercury

Regina – Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.

There’s a new pilot program for vegetables, and changes for forage and chickpeas, too.

On Canada Agriculture Day, Saskatchewan Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer and, through a press release, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau, announced enhancements to the 2021 Crop Insurance Program. This year, Crop Insurance coverage will reach a record level due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage.

“Farmers across Saskatchewan continue to step up despite all the challenges thrown their way during the COVID19 pandemic,” Bibeau said in a release. “These improvements to the Crop Insurance Program give Saskatchewan farmers more coverage they can count on. We will continue working with our provincial counterparts to ensure farmers have the risk management tools to help their

stability and growth.”

Asked if the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on crop insurance, Harpauer said, “None.”

“For over 60 years, the Crop Insurance Program has supported Saskatchewan producers with reliable coverage and exceptional customer service,” Harpauer said. “We are committed to providing producers with the insurance programs they need and the enhancements announced today build upon the current suite of programs.”

Coverage going up Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) said it “continues to provide high coverage as we enter a new growing season.”

Coverage will reach a record level of $273 per acre due to higher commodity prices and increased yield coverage, up from $224 in 2020. This represents a 22 per cent increase in coverage. The average premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.

There was a 42 per cent reduction in average premium cost per dollar of coverage over the last 10 years. This includes a 20 per cent reduction directly resulting from the strong financial position of the program, SCIC said. However, due to the increased coverage for 2021, the average pre-

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The average premium per acre will be $8.59, up from $7.40.

Harpauer said, “Establishment benefit values are reviewed annually. This year, the establishment benefit values for canola, lentils, chickpeas and corn have increased. Canola is now $70 per acre. Large green lentils are $50 per acre and red lentils are $30 per acre. Large Kabuli chickpeas are $65 per acre and Small Kabuli chickpeas are $45 per acre. Corn is $95 per acre.”

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New forage options New in 2021, producers growing tame hay will have additional options when insuring their hay acres. Crop Insurance customers now have the choice to insure their tame hay acres under the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program (FRIP) or the Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Program.

Coverage options can be customized for each farming operation.

Under FRIP, payments will be calculated based on rainfall levels, instead of overall yields.

“Saskatchewan cattle producers face a lot of risks. It is good to see the programs they can access through SCIC continue to evolve,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Arnold Balicki said in a release. “Adding tame hay to the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program and extending the calf coverage deadline and hours of operation for Livestock Price Insurance are all positive. I encourage cattle producers to look into SCIC’s programs as there were many improvements in recent years.”

“Forage producers will also see an increase in Native Forage

There are some updates to forage programs within Crop Insurance.

Establishment Benefit coverage. The Native Forage Establishment Benefit provides coverage on newly seeded native forage acres. The coverage is increasing from $75 to $200. Other Forage Establishment Benefit prices seeing an increase includes tame hay to $90 per acre and sweetclover to $65 per acre,” Harpauer said. Forage producers are encouraged to review available coverage options through SCIC’s Forage Option and Weather-Based Programs.

Vegetable pilot program “In 2021, SCIC is also introducing coverage for large scale vegetable production. Commercial vegetable growers will now have access to the commercial vegetable pilot program, which will provide standalone coverage for damage to cabbage and pumpkin crops,” Harpauer said.

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mercial vegetable sector in Saskatchewan. The impact of a crop failure on vegetable operations could be significant as a relatively small number of acres has extremely high value. A minimum of eight acres is required to participate in the program. SCIC will continue to explore insurance coverage options for the Commercial Vegetable Program.

Last summer, the Government of Saskatchewan made one of the largest announcements for agriculture in this province in years, laying out a plan for $4 billion in expansion of irrigation in central Saskatchewan, with an eye to growing different crops, including vegetables. Asked how this will impact Crop Insurance, Harpauer responded, “That’s a ways into the future. So I think it’s important that they’re doing the pilot this year. And we’ll see how that goes. As production increases in vegetables and other crops that benefit for irrigation, I think it’s been demonstrated, here in

Saskatchewan, that Crop Insurance officials are very nimble in addressing the crops as they change. I know, myself, from when I was a producer, to today, the crops have changed significantly, and Crop Insurance had been there for all the changes.”

Chickpeas

Saskatchewan has also become a significant producer of chickpeas. SCIC is updating the base grade for largeseeded Kabuli chickpeas to reflect current production and marketing patterns. This increases the insured price and the quality coverage.

Carl Potts, executive director of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, said, “I think the changes to the chickpeas base grade calculation just better reflects the size and the quality of the chickpeas that chickpea producers are producing these days.

It’s simply a better reflection of the product the producers are producing, and should increase the overall level of coverage for producers.”

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Canadian part of new pro volleyball league Regular readers will recall my article last August with Joey Lye, one of four Canadians playing in the inaugural year of Athletes Unlimited softball league, played of course in a ‘bubble’.

The softball effort was always just a first step into offering women new pro sport leagues to participate in; with volleyball and field lacrosse always in the plan.

Well COVID-19 was a hurdle for softball that AU was able to overcome, and while the pandemic remains all to a real health issue, the organization launched its volleyball effort on the weekend.

Among the six teams, one Canadian Brie King from B.C., is participating and thanks to AU I was able to catch up with for a chat just a few days ahead of the first serve.

Being the lone Canadian is something King said she is using as

a motivator.

“I definitely feel the significance of it ... Being the only Canadian is really special,” she said, adding that she doesn’t exactly feel pressure because of it.

But, King said she does feel it important to play well “to show what volleyball in Canada is like.”

In that regard King, a member of the Canadian National Team program, said the women’s game has admittedly struggled in recent years, which she added is simply an indication that the number of players in this country are limited.

“Canadian volleyball (women’s) has traditionally not been that strong,” said King.

“There’s such low numbers of girls playing volleyball in our country.”

It was back in 1996 that Yorkton’s Lori Ann Mundt and Langenburg’s Kerri Buchburger were on the Canadian team attending the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

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Sports And the girls that do play typically don’t start playing until junior high school, and only start getting high level coaching at the high school or older level, she added.

But things are improving with the national team now in the top-20 in the world, and the team qualifying for the Volleyball Nation’s League.

As for being among the women in AU, King sort of fell into a spot.

“I was negotiating a contract last April (2020). I was really close to going to play in Turkey,” she said, but with the pandemic “... it just didn’t work out.”

Then a call came

from AU noting they had heard King was “looking to stay closer to home this season,” and an offer followed.

While King said she had not been aware of the AU effort, once she looked into “I jumped at it.”

Of course heading to a ‘bubble’ in the US in the middle of a pandemic was still a big step, but King said she felt safe adding “COVID has has a huge effect on everything in everyone’s life.”

But she said the opportunity to play was too enticing not to accept.

“There are so many girls with little chance to play volleyball,” she

noted, adding to have the chance “to be on court playing ... to get to play volleyball” is exciting, especially given the talent level in AU. As with AU softball, individual players will earn points based on what they do on court.

“I think it’s awesome the individual point system,” she said what earns a player point “is very accurate” in terms of what skills are important in the sport of volleyball.

“It’s really just shedding light on what is important and not important.”

And while you want to earn points it can’t be a player’s focus either.

“You have to just go and play hard,” said King, adding individual points will come with that effort.

The AU model also has teams reforming after each week, with players earning the most individual points becoming captains in drafting new squads.

“I probably think it’s the coolest thing ever,” said King. “It’s so fun and exciting to get to play with a huge range of girls.”

In week one King was a team captain, and headed into action with two Olympians on her team.

“I feel really fired up to play,” she said two days ahead of the season start.

On day one of the competition Team King dropped the opening sets 25-12 and 25-21 to Team (Lianna) Sybeldon, then won set three 25-23.

Check out AU at auprosports.com/volleyball NOTE: For the month of March there will be a ‘bonus’ sports column posted each Saturday.

Watch March 6 for Calgaryian Rahul Sood talking Major League Cricket (MLC), a professional T20 cricket league looking to launch in the US in 2022.

Rodeo hoping for events in 2021 Rob Paul - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (The WorldSpectator - Moosomin)

Most years across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, the spring and summer are filled with rodeo events over the weekend. In 2020, rodeos all across Canada were cancelled due to Covid19.

For the first time in over 100 years, the Calgary Stampede was cancelled as a result of the pandemic, but for the time being it’s set to take place in 2021. Along with the Stampede, other rodeos could be back this year too.

The Canadian Cowboys Association is Canada’s largest semi-pro and pro rodeo association and has been around since 1963, promoting rodeos—it consists of 900 members. It sanctions events across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia— including seven major events and five optional, novice, and junior events per year—and draws over 850,000 spectators from the Western U.S., Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and all over Canada.

In 2020, it had to cancel its entire slate of events—the Canadian Cowboys Association sanctions over 50 rodeo events in prairie communities. Every fall it hosts its Championship Finals in Swift Current and has thousands of spectators.

The unknowns around what comes next with the pandemic and provincial guidelines will mean nothing is set in stone, but the Canadian Cowboys Association is preparing as if there will be a season and remains hopeful events can run, even if they’re at a lesser extent.

“We’re being hopeful that rodeos will happen this year and what we’re looking at is if rodeos will be able to run as out-

door events with spectators,” said Lenora Bells of the Canadian Cowboys Association. “With the rodeos that are indoors, we’re looking at the possibility of switching them to outdoors so that they can have spectators.

“This is all of course only if the Covid-19 guidelines will allow us to hold these outdoors.

We’re being cautiously optimistic. We’ve been in touch with our rodeo communities—we have about 50 of them—and we’ve been communicating with the committees that are in charge of the rodeo events.

“About half of them have gotten back to us that they plan to go ahead with an outdoor venue as long as they can have at least 100 spectators and they’re hoping that the government and the health authority will look into increasing that.

We’re just hoping that there will be more flexibility for the outdoor events.

“Right now the decision for the seven months is coming from the health authority hopefully before the end of February and we’ll go from there. I know that the communities, and even us as an association, are looking at our partnerships and sponsorships in anticipation of rodeos going ahead and we’re also planning to go ahead with the finals in October in Swift Current.”

The importance of rodeo events across communities in the prairies cannot be underestimated, they help the local economy by driving more business into town.

Bells says they’re working to ensure all communities are able to host some sort of event as long as the guidelines allow and they’re ready to adjust venues and shift dates if need be.

“Our board has met a couple times already over this and we just continue to plan for having

rodeos,” she said.

“It would be great to have all of them happen.

We have two that happen in April that are indoors and they’re looking at just rescheduling to a different date later in the summer.

“So there might be some rescheduling happening too so the communities can have rodeos and some kind of festival to gather the community together. They’re definitely big for these communities—our subcontractors, our judges, our pickup men, our secretaries, everybody is just chomping at the bit to get out there.”

Bells thinks it’s important for the Canadian Cowboys Association to try and do something this year if they’re able to because even if it’s a smaller rodeo, it’s better than nothing and people haven’t been able to look forward to local events in a long time. She says some communities have even begun prepping for their yearly rodeo as they remain hopeful the spring and summer will bring a safer atmosphere.

“Some of the communities are already selling, not tickets to the rodeo, but they’re having fundraisers,” she said. “Some of the communities are doing that where you can buy a raffle ticket and win something. I know some communities are starting to do that. We’re keeping in touch with the communities and we have social media to keep up with.

“We encourage all our communities and members to follow our social media—we have over 600 cowgirl and cowboy members, subcontractors, etc.—and this can keep everybody up to date. So we encourage everybody to keep an eye on that and continue to be optimistic that even if it’s at a smaller scale, we can still plan on something happening. Everybody is ready to get together, but

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A scene from a previous Moosomin Rodeo in a safe way so that’s what we’re figuring out.”

It’s not an easy task for the Canadian Cowboys Association to plan rodeos and guide communities in four different provinces through this because of the unknowns ahead. There’s a few months until the season begins, but there’s no way of knowing what travel restrictions and numbers for gatherings will look like for each province.

Still, Bells doesn’t think it would do any good to wait around to hear what they might be able to do in the coming months, they’d rather plan and ensure if they can do something then they will. She says for those in the rodeo community, communication

is key as they move forward and encourages people to stay posted for updates through their social media channels.

“What we’re doing is planning like we’re having a season so the planning process is happening,” she said.

“For the dates of the rodeos, we’ll be going

from last season’s dates— which now would be the 2019 dates—we’ll be posting those again on our website so people can see where the rodeos might be happening. If people want to look at that previous schedule, they can judge where and when rodeos might be happening.”

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SCHMIDT - Jonasina Ingibjorg Schmidt (nee’ Laxdal) was born on February 23, 1933 on the family farm in the Concordia District north east of Churchbridge, SK. Baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Churchbridge, SK. As a young girl she attended Logberg School. Jonasina stayed on the family farm to help her parents for a few years. She then worked for several families around the Langenburg and Churchbridge area before coming to Yorkton in 1953 to work as a waitress at the Rio Café she worked there for five years before she began work at the Yorkton Union Hospital as a nurse’s aide for five years. Jonasina (Sina) married Arthur Schmidt on April 3, 1955 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Yorkton. They were blessed with two chosen children a daughter Sandy Kraemer and a son Corey Schmidt. She sold her house in October 2001 and moved to a senior’s residence on Jubilee Crescent. She enjoyed living there and made many friends. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting with the ladies from the church for many years. She made quilts for all the special people in her life and she gave them out with love. She held her family close to her heart. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Schmidt in 2000, her parents Inguar and Ingualdur; brother Cecil; sister Gudrun; sister-in-law Ruby Laxdal and nephew Ken Rogerson. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Sandy (Terris) Kraemer grandchildren Shay-Lynne Fofonoff, Bryce Fofonoff (Meagan Sherring) and great- granddaughter Bethany; the father of her grandchildren Trevor Fofonoff; her son Corey Schmidt (Mandy Musikov); her sister Kelly(John) Borgford of Victoria B.C.; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

FENSKE - Agnes June. October 31, 1934 - February 18, 2021.

Agnes June Fenske beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Thursday morning February 18, 2021 in Calgary, AB, at the age of 86, after a 10 month battle with cancer. Agnes, one of seven children, the daughter of Rudolph and Matilda Schraeder, was born October 31, 1934. She grew up in Yorkton, SK, where she met and married Harold on Dutchak April 16 1965, and was a loving mother to four sons Timothy, Terry, Kevin and Kelly Dutchak. Years later Agnes and Harold divorced, and in 1989 Agnes married Gilbert Fenske. Agnes and Gilbert lived in Yorkton until shortly after his passing in 2005. She then moved to Kamloops to be closer to her son Kelly in 2009, and then to Cochrane in 2015 to be near Tim and Terry. Agnes had a strong Christian faith and was involved in her church and related activities. She will always be remembered for her kindness and generous heart. She worked as a receptionist at Social Services in Yorkton until she retired in 1999. Agnes enjoyed sports, especially hockey, although she never had a favorite team. She loved baking and animals especially her cat Muffin.

She also enjoyed travelling on the bus, in particular to visit her son Kevin and her grandchildren in Ft. St. John. Despite her illness, Agnes was always very positive and would always see the good in everyone around her. She had a very strong faith and always believed that God had a plan.

Agnes was predeceased by her loving husband, Gilbert in January of 2005; her parents, Matilda and Rudolph Schraeder, sisters Joyce Schraeder, Alice Harboard, Bertha Eckert and Gertrude “Gertie” Roming.

Agnes will be extremely missed by her sons, Tim (Cathy) Dutchak, Terry (Judy) Dutchak, Kevin Dutchak, Kelly (Olivia) Dutchak; grandchildren Randi (Kyle) Trach, Ryan Dutchak; great-grandson Greyson Trach, special family friend Jessica Baldo; brothers Allan (Marion) Schraeder and Elmer (Hazel) Schraeder, as well as her first husband Harold Dutchak with whom she remained friends. I can do everything through Christ who strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse. Burial and service will take place at a later date in Cochrane, AB. SKINNER - Sara Doris (nee Thorarinson).

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Sara Doris Skinner of Yorkton SK, beloved widow and mother of three children, passed away at 91 years of age. Doris was born on November 24, 1929 in Winnipegosis, MB to Alexander and Rigmor Doris (Gislason) Thorarinson. While working as a Dental Assistant in Winnipeg, MB, she met the love of her life, Ronald Leigh Skinner. They married on November 19, 1949, soon moving to Yorkton, SK in 1950, where Ron and Doris raised two daughters, Leanna and Kimberley, and one son, Ronald. Doris was the “Wind Beneath Our Wings”.

First in her heart, always, was her husband Ron - who adored her in equal measure. She was always there for her husband, children and grandchildren, loving, supporting and participating in all of their lives. She was known for her kindness, amazing sense of humour, twinkling blue eyes and infectious smile. Doris was an exceptional artist, leaving a beautiful legacy of oil paintings. She shared her husband’s love of music, was an amazing seamstress, and mastered many other artistic pursuits. She participated in the family businesses, church and other community organizations. She travelled extensively with her husband, and loved their winter home in Maui. Doris was preceded in death by her father Alexander in 1949, mother Doris in 1989, husband Ronald L. in 2003, and daughter Leanna in 2021. She was also predeceased by brothers Karl, Richard, Alexander, and sisters Karitas, Maxine Johnson, Carita Ditchfield, and all of her many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She will be forever missed by her daughter Kimberley South (Jim), son Ronald Skinner (Gaylene), son-in-law John Neufeld, grandsons Regan South (Charlotte), Morgan South (Natalie), Owen South, Ronald J. Skinner (Brianna), granddaughters Ronna Herman (Bryan), Whitney Merchant (Carl), great-grandsons Layton Herman, Jaxson South, Liam South, Nolan South, Carson South; great-granddaughters Summer Herman, Preslee South, Rheia Skinner. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother Gene Thorarinson, sister Roxanne Ireland, several cousins, and many nieces and nephews. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 with family only in attendance. Friends so wishing may make donations in memory of Doris to The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, 41 Betts Ave, Yorkton SK S3N 1M1. www.thehealthfoundation.ca

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BRYAN - Corinne Phyllis Bryan was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Yorkton & passed away at the Lakeside Manor Care Home in Saltcoats on February 8, 2021, at the age 88. Predeceased by her parents James & Ellen (Lapthorne) Bryan, partner Albin Knezacek, brothers Frederick, Ronald, William & Charles Bryan & sister Isabel (Goulden) Kerr, sisters-in law Ethel Bryan, Beverly Bryan & Betty Bryan; brothers-in-law Rex Goulden & Clifford Kerr, nieces Eunice Off & Connie Siddons. She is survived by her sister Elsie (David) Kerr; nephews Lingard (Randy) Goulden, Brent (Ingeborg) Bryan, Ron (Doreen) Bryan, Rob Bryan, Larry Bryan, Larry Off, Randy Kerr, Clint (Carol) Kerr, Garvin Kerr. Nieces Brenda (Perry) (Justin & Bryann) Seib, Gail (Gord) Kolebaba, Janice (Carter Steitzer) Procyshen, Tara Lee (Greg) Fischer, Val Kirkham & all of their families, Albin’s daughter Donna (Rob) Moncur & other Knezacek family members, cousin Pat ( Lorne) Neal, special friends Marjorie Berting, Margaret MacDonald & all her Grace Presbyterian Church Family who were kind enough to take communion to her at the care home several times. Corinne grew up half a mile west of Tonkin. Corinne was 6th of 7 children. She attended Dunleath School & went to the Dunleath Presbyterian church. When Corinne moved to Yorkton she attended the Grace Presbyterian church & was their custodian for many years. Corinne was a house cleaner for a living for many Yorkton families & had a waiting list of people who wanted her services due to her being such a hard worker & so meticulous. Corinne was a kind person who loved her Lord, family, friends & all of God’s creatures. She was a protector of all animals especially cats. Corinne would daily take food & water to the homeless cats at the Yorkton grain elevators no matter the weather usually pulling a sled in the winter & a wagon in the summer for many blocks. She also made sure the birds & stray cats around her home were fed. She loved to sing in the choir, loved music, dancing, the colour red, art, curling, bingo, jigsaw puzzles & reading her Bible every night. One of the bright spots in her life was winning her brand new 1967 Volkswagen Beetle at a progressive bingo game.

She was always polishing it & enjoyed driving it around the Yorkton area.

Corinne loved going to the Goulden cabin with Rex, Randy & family at Goodspirit Lake, going to Eunice & Larry Off’s acreage for Christmas, her Sunday dinners with Bev & Charlie Bryan & family & singing along to hymn sing after dinner. She came to love her Lakeside Manor Care Home family & considered it her home the last 5 years of her life. In honour of her love of cats, donations can be made in Corinne’s honour to Paws & Claws Animal Rescue in Yorkton. In Corinne’s memory: feed a bird, love a cat, wear red, go for a cruise in your favourite automobile, spend some time getting to know Jesus. In doing so, the best parts of Corinne will live on in you. Thanks to Chaplain Angela Fraser for the lovely personalized service for Corinne. Thanks so much to Rex Goulden, Larry Off, Gord Kolebaba, Rob Moncur, Justin Seib & Perry Seib for being Corinne’s pallbearers to lay her to rest in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery. A private graveside service was held on February 20, 2021. Till we meet again. Enjoy your reunion in Heaven!

FARQUHARSON - Patricia Joan (Casswell) Farquharson. Patricia Joan was born in Moosomin, SK July 5, 1936 to Henry (Harry) Sellers Casswell and Phyllis Aileen Brown. Harry and Phyllis, with daughters Joan and Beverly, would subsequently live in a variety of communities that included Kipling, Craik and Estevan. In 1954 Joan enrolled in the City Hospital School of Nursing in Saskatoon. She graduated in 1957 and became a Registered Nurse.

In 1958 she married Walter Farquharson. From September 1960 until June 1961 they lived in Edinburgh, Scotland where their firstborn child, Scott, was born. In July 1961 Joan and Walter moved to Saltcoats, which would become home. Here Joan and Walter raised their family of four - Scott, Michael, Catherine and Stephen.

Life revolved around parenting and active involvement in church and community. As a nurse, Joan was quick to recognize a patient’s needs and changes in their symptoms and their responses to treatments given. She was a compassionate and astute listener. As a nursing manager, Joan functioned as a team-builder, professional and capable, and always as a champion and advocate for care-givers and for those receiving care. Her career as a nurse covered many aspects of nursing. Upon graduating she became an operating room nurse at City Hospital working especially with Dr. Idris Hamdi, neurosurgeon. She worked for a time in Saltcoats Hospital but most of her nursing career was lived out at the Yorkton Hospital where she worked medical, surgical and geriatric wards, then as Night Supervisor and finally as Assistant Director of Nursing, retiring in 1990. In 1990, Joan became a member of the ministry team of the Four Town Pastoral Charge of the United Church as a Staff Associate teaming with her friend, Margaret Hulston. During this time Joan joined Walter, who was serving as Moderator of the United Church in extensive travels to congregations and church gatherings across Canada and the world. For many years, Joan also partnered with Walter to offer workshops in personal growth and faith journeys. For several years she and Walter operated Blue Heron House, Bed and Breakfast and Retreat, hosting group retreats and programs and providing opportunity for individual retreats. Community involvements were many, and included the Agricultural Society; Community Beautification Group; Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association (especially the Summer Student Program); fund-raising for the Community Hall Refurbishing Project. As part of the Hall Project, Joan designed the unique Saltcoats Community Tartan, officially recognized by the Scottish Tartan Registry. Joan’s interests included knitting, spinning, weaving and a wide variety of needlework activities. She was an avid reader and a lover of music. She enjoyed baking. A great joy was found in the company of family and friends. As a sister, she is remembered as a protector, and a loving, loyal friend. As a Mother, Joan is remembered as a fiercely loving, care-giver, nurturer and for the humour and laughs they shared. As a Grandmother, she is remembered for her warm welcoming embraces, her baking and knitting, her shared enthusiasm for all of her grandchildren’s passions, and her unwavering love. As a life partner, she is remembered - lover, soul-mate and friend. A rare and treasured gem. Joan was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Phyllis Casswell and by an honoured company of aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, fellow workers and journey-makers. Death came peacefully on Feb. 24th at the Centennial Care Home in Langenburg after a battle with Leukemia.

During her illness, the care she received from Home Care, hospitals and care home, was always professional and compassionate. Remembering Joan with love and admiration are her husband, Walter; daughter Catherine Daniels of Regina; sons - Scott (Shelley) of Saskatoon, Michael (Hanna) of Saltcoats, Stephen (Crystal) of Saltcoats; treasured grandchildren - Brendan (Hannah) of Saskatoon, Davis Daniels (Chantel) of Regina, Kaito and Gregor of Mayville, N. Dakota, Kyla and Dougal of Saltcoats, Jessica and Katelyn of Saltcoats; sister Beverly of Surrey, B.C.; sister-in-law Lynn Farquharson of Zealandia; special cousins, nephews and nieces; many friends, mentors and co-workers who have shared and enriched life’s journey. Those wishing to make memorial donations might want to to choose one of the following - some of Joan’s special interests: The donor’s local church or faith community; Doctors Without Borders; the Leflay Nature Trail (c/o Town of Saltcoats]; Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association Summer Student Program. A more comprehensive obituary can be viewed on the Christie’s Funeral Home website.

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MOLNAR - Olga Molnar passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Gardiner Point Care Home in Regina. She was 91 years old. Olga was born on April 27, 1929. She was the daughter of Zoltan and Teresa Soos and was raised on a small mixed farming homestead in the Hnausa-Riverton district in Manitoba. Her mom and dad arrived in Canada from Hungary in 1925. Olga had vivid and fond memories of growing up on the farm. Their house was a loving house - Zoltan was outgoing and enjoyed to sing and entertain and Teresa was a wonderful cook and a gracious hostess. Olga and her sister Irene attended Hnausa School and would walk the two mile trek daily in sun, rain, snow and bitterly cold weather. In 1952 Olga married Nicholas Joseph (Nick) Molnar and moved to Yorkton, SK where they proudly welcomed and lovingly raised five children. Olga’s bright creative spirit shone in her many hobbies, interests and talents including gardening, antique collecting, sewing, quilting, knitting, painting, stitchery, ceramics, crafting, baking, and furniture refinishing. She also generously contributed her talents to her community through her involvement with the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, the Quilters Guild and the Yorkton Exhibition Association where she was inducted into the Senate in 1998. Her gardening expertise was recognized by the Yorkton Horticultural Society and her talents in stitchery led to her serving as a Judge with the Local Fair Ladies Auxiliary. Olga was closely connected to her faith. Her love of Angels and appreciation for all God’s creation was evident. She was blessed with loving friends and many relatives, nieces, nephews and two special godchildren which she greatly cherished and shared so much of her life with. Her home was a lively, warm and welcoming oasis. One of her passions, along with garage sales, was collecting rocks, driftwood and shells from her various travels. After the heartbreaking passing of her beloved husband Nick in 1998, Olga continued to reside in Yorkton until 2012 when she moved to College Park Retirement Residence in Regina. Olga was predeceased by her father Zoltan and mother Teresa, her brothers Frank and Martin and her sister Irene (Steve) Chillog. To mourn her passing and cherish her memory are her four daughters: Charlotte (Brion) Brandt of Katepwa, Colleen (Bob) Fluter of Regina, Cathy Ann (Thom) McInnis of Regina, Sandra (Wade ) Ruff of Yorkton and her son Mitchell (Lisa) of Regina; eleven beloved grandchildren Jayne Brandt, Katie Steeves, Jonathan Brandt, Natasha Molnar-Fluter, Janelle Wilson and Isaac LeClair, Emmett, Nathan and Carter Ruff, Ella and Ben Molnar, and four great grandchildren Calder, William, Addison and Neve. Olga’s legacy and spirit lives on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There is a debt of gratitude owing for her strength, determination, resourcefulness, intelligence and faith. She has created and inspired a precious family bond which her children will honour, uphold and nurture forever. A private family mass will be held at Christ the King Church in Regina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. To view the livestream of the service, please click the link above. Interment to follow at a later date, in the Yorkton City Cemetery.

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SHEWKENEK - It is with great sadness that the family of Fern Shewkenek of Yorkton announce her passing on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Jowsey House, Yorkton and District Nursing Home.

She was 90 years of age. Fern was born in the Vita, MB district on May 23, 1930 to Harvey and Marie (nee Croy) Elliott. She was raised in Winnipeg. In 1949 she was united in marriage to John Shewkenek at Yorkton, the couple were married 66 years until the passing of John in 2015. They were blessed with two sons. Fern and her husband farmed in the Kamsack district until their retirement in 1984, at which time they moved to Saskatoon. In 1997 they returned to the Yorkton area. Fern loved to travel, cook, and entertain family and friends. She especially enjoyed spending her summers at Madge Lake. Besides her husband John, Fern was predeceased by her brothers Arthur, Victor, Roy, Dale, and Philip; and by sisters Gladys and Alda. She is survived by her sons Baillie (Beth) and Rene (Kim); sister, Isabel Pederson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Fern will be interred beside her husband John in the Garden of Memories at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens in a private graveside service to be held at a later date. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com.

ZEIBIN - Pauline Zeibin (nee Graf) passed away on February 18, 2021 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home at the age of 91.

Born on December 29, 1929 and raised in the Rhein District. It was there that she received her education. Following her schooling she moved to Yorkton and worked as an office secretary. While living in Yorkton she met Sam Zeibin and they were married on April 25, 1951. She worked until the family began to arrive and then she became a stay at home mom. Pauline was an excellent craft person specializing in crocheting, knitting and sewing. Her most notable accomplishment was winning first prize at the Regina Exhibition in 1985 for making a beautiful northern parka. Pauline was predeceased by her parents Dave and Elizabeth (nee’ Propp) Graf, two sisters Anne Thorne and Martha Graf; and her brother John Graf; grandson Christopher Fullmann.

She is survived by her husband Sam, two daughters Karen (Peter) Fullmann of Langenburg and Sheryl (John) Bodnar of Yorkton; one son Jim (Emilie) Zeibin of Fort Saskatchewan, AB; five grandchildren David Zeibin, Jonathan Bodnar, Michael Bodnar, Jennifer Plambeck, and Kathryn Fullmann as well as eight greatgrandchildren. There was a Private Family funeral held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home in Yorkton, with Pastor Andrew Cottrill as officiant. Internment followed in the Garden of St.John at Yorkton Memorial Gardens.

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Monuments SOLONENKO - Sofia (Susan) Solonenko (nee’ Swerhun) beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully with grace and dignity on February 17, 2021 at the age of 89 in the Extendicare Michener Hill Red Deer, AB. Sofia (Susan) was born on May 12, 1931, in the Stornoway District, daughter of Michael and Lousia (nee’ Derkatch) Swerhun. Sofia was baptized and confirmed on June 1, 1931 at St. Josaphat’s Church, Stornoway, SK. Sofia grew up on the family farm; being an only child she helped both her mom and dad with day to day chores on the farm.

She attended Angove School and received a grade eight education.

Sofia always has a song book in her hand, she sang all the time while walking four miles to school.

That was the start of her love for singing. In May 1947 Sofia attended Marvel Hairdressing School in Winnipeg, MB where she obtained her Diploma in Beauty Culture/ Hairdressing. When she returned to Stornoway her career was put on hold, as she met John Solonenko, they were united in marriage October 31, 1948 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK. Following their marriage they commenced farming south of Stornoway; they were blessed with three children Geraldine, Larry and Michael. Sofia worked hard on the farm doing everything from baking bread, milking cows, raising chicken, turkeys and ducks. She described how the sale of cream and eggs was a part of earnings on the farm. When it came to haying and harvesting Sofia was always involved. She hauled grain and took meals out to the field while she maintained a massive vegetable garden with an abundance of flowers in the yard. She canned fruits and vegetables so that the family could have home grown food throughout the year.

Sofia enjoyed cooking and baking the kitchen was her domain where delicious three course meals were served. Ukrainian Christmas and Easter feasts were always a family favorite. Sofia enjoyed crocheting she made several beautiful table cloths, she also loved to knit. Everyone in the family had a hand made sweater. Sofia had a great love for music, singing and dancing which gave her plenty of opportunity to dress up. In 1976 Sofia and John moved from the farm to Yorkton, and Sofia went back to her hairdressing career; back to what she liked to do best to work with hair and she began hairdressing at the Yorkton Union Hospital and Nursing Homes. Sofia always said “Being a hairdresser you will always have a job, as hair grows”. Sofia and John loved to travel they visited Toronto, Windsor, Vancouver, and Florida. They also made numerous trips to Calgary, Stettler and Red Deer to visit their daughter Geraldine and her family. Sadly John passed away in November 2003. The church was a very important part of Sofia’s life; she was a cantor for many years and was an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League. She liked to gather with the church ladies to hold their meetings or to make perogies and holopchi. Sofia was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Four –Voice Choir/St. Mary’s Parish Choir and volunteered at the Cultural Centre. August 23, 2005 was a day that Sofia would never forget; she was notified that she had won a car! Sofia was very excited when the Health Foundation drew her name and she was the winner of the grand prize Dodge Sports car. When she was presented the keys she was also handed eighteen yellow roses (which were her favorite!) Sofia was able to remain living in her own home until June 2014 when her health started to fail. Sofia moved to Red Deer, AB, to be closer to her daughter. Sofia resided at Victoria Park and Redwoods Retirement Residences. This is where she met new friends; she participated in arts and crafts and joined in all the activities that took place at the retirement home. Having her daughter close was a great comfort for Sofia. In April 2019 Sofia’s health declined and she became a resident at Extendicare Michener Hill. Sofia is predeceased by her husband John in 2003; her parents Michael in 1995 and Louisa in 2006; son-in-law Lloyd in 2004. She is survived by her daughter Geraldine Morrison of Red Deer, AB; sons Larry of Stornoway and Michael (Janilyn) of Yorkton; eight grandchildren and fifteen greatgrandchildren: Donald (Lindsay) Morrison and children Macy and Jevin of Bentley, AB; David Morrison of Red Deer, AB; Cynthia Ashworth and children Maddison and Kasyn of Yorkton, SK, Charlene (Trevor) Gibler and children Elijah, Lilia, and Micah of Yorkton, SK, Chantel (Imar) Jauod and children Jeremiah and Dominic of Calgary, AB, Charity (Jonathan) Skeith and children Noah and William of Calgary, AB; Nicole (Brandon) Ludwar and children Kamden and Kade of Melville, SK, Brittany (Phil) Adams and child Luke and Nate of Yorkton, SK; as well as many cousins, relatives and families of John Solonenko.

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He said it’s up to producers to decide what they plant, but historically canola has been top.

Ray Orb of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities said, “We’re actually quite pleased about some of the enhancements, in particular, with the vegetable pilot program. We think that will be good to create more diversity into the province’s agriculture industry.

“We’re also pleased to be able to look at some of the things that they’re also enhancing, Kabuli chickpeas in particular.

“In general, we’re favorable, and always have been favorable, to uplifting and adjusting some of the weather based insurance programs. And we think that will help our livestock producers, as far as protecting their forage crops and things like that.

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He said generally it has served the agriculture industry well to have more coverage.

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ART • ENTERTAINMENT • COMMUNITY

From flowers to throwing clay

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Sarah Becquet

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Sarah Becquet likes interacting with people.

“I grew up on a Century Family Farm about a mile from where my husband and I have our farm,” she explained.

“My parents have operated a mixed organic farm with a focus on fresh produce and attended the Yorkton Farmer’s Market for about 30-years. I grew up doing markets, and always loved the bustle and one on one interaction with customers at the busy summer markets.”

For the fourth generation farmer who resides in the Rural Municipality of Churchbridge that has meant growing flowers she sells at area events.

“My husband and I purchased our farm on Pennock Road in 2011,” explained Becquet.

“Together with our four kids we’ve worked to add to this farm, truly our dream home, and make it our own.

“In late 2018, I decided to take what had been a lifelong hobby and make it my full time gig, and Pennock Road Petals was born.

“I had always grown flowers for myself, and I had been creating wedding florals for friends and family for years, but the process of combining growing and designing was such an extremely rewarding experience.

“In 2019 I brought my flowers to the Yorkton farmers market all sum-

mer. Being a part of the market again felt like coming home.”

And the flowers have taken off like ...well bad weeds.

“In 2020 Pennock Road Petals continued to grow,” said Becquet.

“I offered a subscription bouquet service, weekly popup shops, weddings, etc. I had approximately two acres in flower production over the summer, and expanded to offer a wide variety of dried florals and Christmas wreaths too.”

A disaster struck the farm in 2019 when the 120-year-old farmhouse was lost to fire.

Yet, from those flames arose a new interest for Becquet.

“The fire is really what got me interested in pottery,” she said.

“Over the years I had collected and inherited so many lovely and unique vases, and struggled to find replacements that were just what I wanted. So I just decided to make my own!

“I started studying every book I could get my hands on, and looking for a class to take.

“COVID meant that finding a class wasn’t easy. So I was determined to teach myself.”

For Becquet, the new interest meant jumping right in.

“I bought a very old kiln and a kick wheel and just started,” she said. “For me, after a few discouraging attempts, wheel throwing just clicked and felt incred-

ibly intuitive. I love the way the form grows up out of a lump of clay. The whole process of clay in the kiln transforming into stoneware is half magic/half science, and I find it incredibly fascinating.”

Becquet’s trip of discovery however in now on hold, as a second fire struck Feb. 23. This one destroyed a farm shop and her pottery studio, the kiln and wheel lost to the flames.

While Becquet told Yorkton This Week she has every intention of replacing the pottery equipment, it’s not so easy to find, so no time frame is set.

Fortunately, the flower business was relatively unscathed.

“Well yes and no,” said Becquet. It didn’t affect the greenhouse or my floral design workshop which is in a separate building.

“It did burn all the landscape fabric -- I use Dewitt sunbelt for organic weed control which is reusable for up to 25-years -- and it did significantly damage the golf cart and tractor which I use in the operation. But I can make it work without those -- just more difficult.

“But I’m full steam ahead for flowers. We’ve got weddings and subscriptions on the books and seeds are already started.”

“The loss is more unfortunate in terms of her pottery as Becquet was already starting to

explore an experiment in terms of her pottery.

“The clay I’m currently using for production comes from Plainsman Clay’s and it’s sourced from clay deposits mostly in southern

Saskatchewan,” she said.

“They blend clays in the perfect proportions to ensure they turn into safe, microwavable, and dishwasher safe vessels.

Using Plainsman allows me to create a very consistent product.”

Becquet likes that the clay is more or less locally sourced too.

“I love the fact that their products are quarried in Saskatchewan,” she said. “For me it’s all about connection. When I look out at a freshly tilled flower field, or put a lump of clay on my wheel, I think about the generations before me, the history of this soil, and all the beauty that can come up out of it.

I feel connected to the people who have worked the land before me and also the people who will enjoy the work I create.”

But, Becquet is also looking closer to home searching out ‘wild clay’ for her wheel.

“Wild clay is clay that is harvested right from the ground and hasn’t been blended or tested at all,” she explained.

“Wild clay feels like a possible next step for me.

It would require a ton of testing and development, but it’s just one of the ways where there is always something new to learn as a potter. You can never know it all!

“I guess I just like challenges and I am always looking for the

next one.”

So, Becquet now has twin passions to keep her busy.

“My two favourite things to make are wedding florals and mugs,” she said. “Wedding florals because they end up being part of such a pivotal part of the couple’s journey. The photos of the flowers end up adorning the couple’s walls for the rest of their lives and the fact that they let me be a part of that is so special.

“Mugs because I’m thrilled to think that a mug I make might become someone’s favourite mug!

Something they can enjoy and have as a part of their daily routine. In both cases it comes back again to the idea of connection I think.”

For Becquet creation is a journey, one that she sees continuing.

“So far I’ve made lots of pieces I’ve really lovedboth floral and pottery, but I am always learning and always growing and I’m excited to see what the future holds,” she said.

“It’s so gratifying and rewarding when people enjoy the things I make.

Really, I just make the things I think are pretty, and I’m thrilled when others enjoy them as much as me. My clients take my pieces into their homes and make them a part of their lives, and that’s humbling.”

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Just thirteen months ago, who could have imagined the things Canadians are experiencing right now? Undone by a microscopic enemy, we scarcely recognize ourselves as the indomitable Western society that so confidently entered 2020.

I have shopped in person only rarely since COVID restrictions began. But the other day my daughter and I donned masks and went to a thrift store. As she searched for something in another area, I sorted through a rack in the ladies clothing department.

Sliding hangers one by one down the rod, my hand stopped suddenly at a black velvet dinner jacket with sequins and

exquisite embroidery.

Fingering the luxurious fabric produced an unexpected reaction—a lump in my throat and a stinging behind my eyes.

I rarely enter situations emotions first. My reaction shocked me. I’d never even owned such a garment. Puzzled, I stood wondering. Then, understanding. The jacket reminded me of gatherings lost to the pandemic.

Events until quite recently taken for granted in a privileged society and places where one may have worn such a garment. Church. Weddings.

Funerals. Musical concerts and theatre productions. Standing and sitting, even acting, shoulder to shoulder with friends and strangers.

People having emotions

Though the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society are not having any meetings at this time, you can still keep up with the group by visiting us at www.yorktonhort.ca . We recently had a Zoom meeting, just to keep in touch and “talk gardening”. Thank you to John, our webmaster, who kindly also organizes our online meetings and thank you to everyone who took part, it was great to see you!

The next University of Saskatchewan online gardening session is on March 9, and the topic is “Gardening For Fragrance”.

Lyndon Penner will be the instructor for this two hour class, and it sounds very interesting! The description on the website says “The scented garden has intrigued gardeners and garden visitors for centuries. In this class we will look at

some of the most deliciously scented flowers and foliage that can be added to your yard to create a fragrant and deliciously perfumed atmosphere.” It seems like a long time ago, but remember how fragrance abounds in our gardens, from the time we are inhaling the aroma of a newly-tilled garden, to the burst of floral delights over the spring and summer, the first peonies, the apple blossoms, or the smell of tomato plants on a hot summer day…we could go on and on, couldn’t we!

And this class will tell us specifically what to grow to being even more fragrance to our gardens! If you would like to register for the fragrance class, visit gardening@usask.ca I know we are all starting to think about this year’s garden. So since we’re talking fragrance, let’s talk about plants that

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It also brought back dress-up parties attended with my grandchildren.

Once their mother and the girls presented me with a costume item from that very store; a formal black dress with sequins.

I wore it during an impromptu family concert in our living room.

These days that room

is mostly silent; visitors discouraged by pandemic guidelines. The grandbeans come over for childcare sometimes (eldercare, really) or to help with a task we can’t manage alone. Sunshine returns with them. We do the chicken dance. Bake treats. Make stuff. Play games. Without even trying, they banish the disabling loneliness that

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too often snakes under the door. Even Cash and GraceCat get excited.

Everyone wants answers. So do I. Someone to tell us that this will all be over by summer. Or winter. Just a date, please. There are none. And no way to bring back the people, the memories, the seasons, the experiences we’ve lost. No assurances from government. And no eraser vast enough to obliterate the fear in the voices that surround us.

Author and pastor Erwin Lutzer, in his remarkable book, “Pandemics, Plagues and other Natural Disasters: What is God saying to us?” notes that God always has his reasons for everything he allows to touch his creation. He

also writes that what God allows, he could also disallow. That he has chosen not to remove the virus should tell us something.

Canada is experiencing only a fragment of what is largely the norm for millions of less fortunate people in developing countries.

God is allowing our rich society the opportunity to learn the hard lessons humility teaches. I pray we learn especially these: that true joy and inner peace come only when we humbly lean on what no circumstance or government can remove—the certainty of God’s sovereignty, the inevitability of God’s justice, the vastness of God’s love and the sweet mercy of God’s hope.

it contains more clay or sand, it weighs more!

And a larger container full of that kind of soil can be very difficult to move around the patio!

The beauty of having herbs in containers, and having them right where we are, is that it is easy to enjoy their delicious scents, and it is easy to use the plants themselves for culinary or fragrance purposes. Let’s look at a few popular examples.

The sage family is wonderfully fragrant.

Rosemary is another favorite, enjoying full sun and is drought tolerant. Lavender’s aromatic leaves are lovely to dry

and scent our linens.

All these herbs have attractive leaves, which make them beautiful to look at even if they don’t have significant blooms.

So we can start thinking containers, start thinking fragrance, and start thinking of a new and interesting way to grow herbs! It’s not too early to think about it! In about twelve weeks or so we’ll be out there, eagerly planting!

Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their great work! Let’s pray for health for all, and bright times to come! Have a great week!

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Gardener’s Notebook have the aroma without the flowers: herbs. The beauty of planting herbs for fragrance is that many of them do so well in containers, and with plants for fragrance, we want them to be where we are! What better way to do that than by planting some aromatic beauties in containers!

Containers are a great way to have a collection of similar plants, like herbs. Containers are so convenient because we can easily move them around, and they make

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Most containers do well with a soil-less mix, which gives good drainage and aeration. Soil from the garden is too heavy: “too heavy” in the sense that it does not provide the good drainage of a soil-less mix, and may contain more clay or sand; and “too heavy” in the sense that because

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When you play role playing games you enter a world of make believe where you can be anything the game allows, a space pirate, an elf, and unknown alien race.

But, with each character played there is bits and pieces of the player who rolls the dice and makes the decisions.

So what if you are in a wheelchair, and you want to play a character closer to who you are?

Well thanks to Sara Thompson in a fantasy setting you can take your wheelchair into the realm with you.

“The rule-set came first,” offered Thompson.

“I first uploaded it in early August 2020 and Strata then reached out to put their support behind it. They really helped me get the word out there.”

So, what was the inspiration for the rules which clearly fill a niche I had not seen addressed before?

“It all started with an offhand comment I made to some of my disabled friends when we were playing D&D (Dungeons & Dragons),” she said. “I said ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to adventure in a wheelchair that can be used to the same effect that a murderball (wheelchair rugby) sport chair can?’ and they were all very supportive of it. I wanted to make my friends and I feel represented and be able to have fun playing characters like us - I wanted to share that with everyone in the TTRPG (Tabletop Role Playing Game) community.”

Thompson had a rather straight forward objective when she started creating rules. “To have an item that would

represent wheelchair users and help disabled people feel more included in a game that has often overlooked them in the past,” she said.

“I wanted to make my friends and other disabled players feel that they had the option to play and bring a character like them to the table.

“I wanted a dialogue about disability and fantasy gaming to be opened and addressed.”

That wasn’t an easy list of objectives to achieve.

Thompson said the hardest part was “making sure I had as many bases covered as I could.

New rulings for classes and spells are coming into D&D 5e at a pretty quick rate, so I wanted to be certain the chair could handle as many possibilities as it could.

“Even now, the PDF goes through updates whenever things change or feedback points out something I may have missed.”

The rules took Thompson roughly a year to make and get out.

“It was difficult as I was juggling it and my last year at university for my Bachelors, but it was something I always enjoyed making and looked forward to working on after hours of lectures and study,” she said.

The most difficult aspect of designing the rules was getting it right for the players.

“The hardest part was ensuring the basic chair rules encapsulated and was rep-

atures to reflect the rules,” he said. “When we were researching how to create the Dungeons and Diversity range, we soon found that there was very ORKTON little (in terms of existing miniatures) to use as a baseline. We relied heavily on Sara’s expertise to meeple.guild@gmail.com make sure we made the best miniatures we possibly could.” resentative of people’s immediately we wanted So were there special experiences,” said to show or support for challenges to designing Thompson. “I wanted Sara and her rules, so the minis? wheelchair users to feel reached out.

“Where to start with included and there are “One of our sculptors, this one,” said Oakley. many different wheel- Russ, was a childhood “The basic answer is chair users out there - wheelchair user due to there were plenty of chaleveryone’s experience a bone condition, so the lenges. When you create is unique to them. But I project really resonated a miniature, you rely wanted to make sure that with us.” on the expertise of the at its core the chair had a So for Oakley what is chain of specialists: art, solid frame of base rules the best element of the 3D designers, 3D printthat folks could tailor to rules? ing, caster. match their experience.”

“As a group of mini“Each layer in the proLee Oakley, owner of ature designers, we cess gives input both creStrata Miniatures, said work every day mak- atively and mechanically, coming on-side was a nat- ing physical miniatures so that you end up with a ural. from concepts. The fact product that can be manu“The rule-set was 100 that our miniatures pull factured efficiently and per cent the inspiration their influence so heav- to the highest possible for the miniatures,” he ily from the rule-set, is a standard. Experience is said. “There were a ser- real credit to Sara as a key reducing the numies of tweets that sparked writer,” he offered. ber of technical issues some debate around Oakley added the along the way. As there the Combat Wheelchair rules were very much aren’t many/any minirules. The very second inspiration for the mini- ature wheelchairs on the we saw the post -- and atures. market to help the design responses, we decided “We wanted the mini- process along, we had to experiment a lot to refine the design and production process.

“This has continued from Wave 1, in to Wave 2, where we are continuing to improve our designs to make the miniatures easier to put together for use on the tabletop.

“We have Submitted Photo been really

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fortunate to work with some very experienced miniatures designers, courtesy of Steamforged Games, who supported the project and happily encouraged their team to contribute. Russ Charles and Tom Lishman were the duo behind the miniatures, and now we have other talented sculptors keen to get involved.”

Oakley likes what they have created.

“We absolutely love them,” he said, “not just as miniatures, but what they mean to the community.”

Thompson too loves the minis.

“I adored them - I fell in love at first sight, truly!

I certainly had a good emotional cry after seeing the sculptures for the first time,” she said.

Wheelchair using RPGers have liked the rules and the minis.

“So many wheelchair users reached out to tell me how much the rules and resulting miniatures mean to them - how they could finally play a hero who is just like them for once,” said Thompson.

“Some very touching responses included people reaching out to say how their wheelchair using friend was finally trying D&D as they could play a wheelchair using character for once. I’m glad the chair rule-set and these minis have brought so much joy to the people Strata and I made them for: anyone can be a hero, after all.”

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A Year in the life of YBID, Yorkton Business Improvement District.

What a year 2020 has been. Are we glad it is over… yes.. but for the YBID it has not been too bad for the organization.

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DIRECTORY CATEGORY

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

WEBSITE

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Accounting

Sensus Chartered Professional Accountants Ltd

15 First Ave. N, Yorkton

306-782-4320

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Automotive

Key Collision Centre

415 Broadway St. E, Yorkton

306-786-1936

keyautogroup.ca

16

Business Advocate

Yorkton Chamber of Commerce

Junction Hwy 9 & 16, Yorkton

306-783-4368

yorktonchamber.com

5

Business Advocate

Better Business Bureau

980 Albert St., Regina

306-352-7601

info@sask.bbb.org

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Business Sevices

LR Futures

7 Broadway St W, Yorkton, SK

(306) 783-7737 www.lrfuture.com

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Cleaning/Janitorial

Service Master of Yorkton

306-621-9292

smcleanyorkton.ca

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Cleaning/Janitorial

JRE Cleaning Services

Box 308 Salt coats

306.621-9083

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Commercial Printing

Yorkton This Week

20 Third Ave. N, Yorkton 306-782-2465

yorktonthisweek.com

Construction

Air Benders

125 Darlington St W., Yorkton

(306)641-5891

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Construction

TWH Backhoe Service

44 Victor place Yorkton

306-621-2588

Terrbear@sasktel.net

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Consulting Engineering

C.A. Reed Consulting Engineers

208 Smith Street, Yorkton 306-782-0400

careed.net

4

Copiers

Toshiba

23E Smith St. W, Yorkton 306-782-2209

Toshiba.com

8

Copiers/ Digital Workplace

Xerox

1-31 Broadway St. E., Yorkton

andrew.rae @sdsxerox.com

7

Digital Marketing

Yorkton This Week

20 Third Ave. N, Yorkton 306-782-2465

yorktonthisweek.com

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Fabrication Plastics

Davey Plastics

511 Cornawall St., Regina

306-789-8775

daveyplastics.com

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Lawyers

Stephaniuk Law Office

#5-5th Avenue N, Yorkton

306-783-2424

yorktonlawoffice.com

7

Safety

Regional Fire Protection & Inspections

92 Myrtle Ave., Yorkton

306-782-4054

james.rfpi@gmail.com

7

Social Media Management

Yorkton This Week

20 Third Ave. N, Yorkton

306-782-2465

yorktonthisweek.com

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Structural Engineers

Brownlee Beaton Kreke

3611 Pasqua St., Regina

306-584-8833

elain@bbkeng.ca

12

Telecommunications

Direct West Club

355 Longman Crescent, Regina

1-800-667-8201 directwest.com

11

Window & Door Mid-Can Window Installation, Service & & Door Mfg Maintenance

114 Palliser Way, Yorkton

306-784-7944

6

306-782-0625

midcanwindows.com

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