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The City received the hotel property for property taxes owing, and found the building in such poor condition a tender for sale resulted in no bids.
City set to demolish hotel building By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton was handed the property at 110 Broadway Street East – the former Ramada Hotel by Cornerstone Credit Union for taxes owing in the amount of $742,788.56. Monday night at the regular meeting of
Yorkton Council, Ashley Stradeski, Director of Finance with the City, explained the building as it sits is not saleable. “The building’s in a lot worse shape than we’d thought,” he said, adding administration proceeded with a full review of the property and confirmed “. . . it’s in really bad shape.”
As a result, efforts to sell the building have not been successful. Prior to the final decisions by The Cornerstone Credit Union to hand the property to the City, The Cornerstone Credit Union had advertised the property for sale and had auctioned all contents of the property prior to the transfer of ownership
to the City of Yorkton, detailed a report circulated to Council. On May 5, 2021, 110 Broadway Street East was offered out to Public Tender for Sale for a three-week period as is required by the Tax Enforcement Act. The tender included a $750,000 reserve bid and two options, which were
to demolish the structure within six months or to repair/upgrade within six months. There were no bids submitted for the purchase of the property by the tender closing date of May 26, 2021. “It generated interest,” said Stradeski, adding the City took calls on the property but “at the
end of the day, there was zero bids on it.” Stradeski did note to bring the building up to code before starting renovations was estimated to be almost $5 million. While there were no bids, the City has had expenditures surrounding the property.
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Council fine tunes clubhouse plan By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Work continues on the design of a new clubhouse for Deer Park Golf Course in the city. Monday, at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council, Mitch Strocen of aodbt Architecture and Interior Design provided an update on the proposed design. The intent is to have
Council confirm the scope of the design and to provide direction on options for cart storage before moving on to the detailed design phase. Strocen provided material on a design that is now just shy of 8,500 square feet, as directed previously by Council, which is slightly larger than the initial approved footprint of approx. 7,000 square feet.
The additional square feet were spread over several areas of the building, most notably the food services area, which will now include indoor seating, a covered patio area that can be curtained to provide additional summer seating on inclement days, and an uncovered patio as well. The location for the new clubhouse is basically on top of where the
existing one sits, meaning the course will be relegated to trailers for one summer when construction takes place. The presentation also presented options for cart storage, including under the deck area or a stand-alone building. However, Councillor Chris Wyatt questioned whether the taxpayer needs to pay for any type of storage since the carts
are owned and operated by someone the City contracts to provide them, so the City realizes no revenue from the carts. “It’s (cart storage) not a City of Yorkton problem ... the problem for winter storage isn’t our problem,” he said. Coun. Ken Chyz suggested the City needed to look toward the future when considering cart storage.
“I think we have to look to the future,” he said, suggesting most courses own carts and rent them as a major revenue source. He suggested at some point; they are likely to own the carts at Deer Park. Mayor Mitch Hippsley also said there was a need to look to the future, “not just what’s happening today.”
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Brears seeks assessment system changes By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Councillor Dustin Brears wants to see changes in how the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency determines assessment values. At the regular meeting
of Yorkton Council, Brears brought four motions to the table regarding the issue. One motion to explore and analyze using an agency or internal staff other than SAMA to provide the assessments for the City of Yorkton and surrounding communities (should the outside communities
decide to come on board) was ultimately withdrawn. A motion that needs a “Saskatchewan” touch brought into it to make it more relevant and accurate for the communities in this province was defeated, with only Brears and Mayor Mitch Hippsley voting in favour.
The issue for Coun. Chris Wyatt was that going it alone was going to cost taxpayers far more than what the City currently contract SAMA for. Coun. Randy Goulden added in 2016, the cost to go it alone was estimated to be $556,000 without appeal process costs. “I’m thinking we get good
bang for our dollars,” she said. The other two motions met with greater success for Brears, both passing. The first called for the City to include a disclaimer when sending out tax notices noting the assessment numbers
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Tourism Yorkton kicks off summer with Staycation Bingo & Art Walk With summer arriving, Tourism Yorkton has kicked it off with a pair of events for people to take part in. Tourism Yorkton announced an art walk that features six local artists, as well as Staycation Bingo. For the art walk, the classic metal train has been transformed with a colourful yarn bomb, knitted, and created by Tonia Vermette and Michelle Easton, you can also put your face in the outdoor photo stand for an old fashion picture that was repainted and restored
by Mya Lauer, or you can take a walk through the visitor centre and enjoy local Indigenous people’s artwork by Brian Marion, Darwin Keshane and Simone McLeod. Randy Goulden, the executive director with Tourism Yorkton, said that the staycation is a way to give both visitors and locals something to do this summer. “We are pretty excited about Staycation Bingo,” she stated. “We are looking to move more visitors that come to see at the information centre around the
City, and we are also looking to provide some information to people that live in and around Yorkton. There are so many things to do once you are here, and we really want to promote what we have.” Goulden added that if you fill out your bingo sheet, you can take a photo and submit them online or bring them to the visitor centre for a chance to win prizes from Scoops. Draws will be happening on July 15, August 15, and August 30.
Mya Lauer, Tonia Vermette and Michelle Easton in front of the outdoor photo stand. (Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner)
BREARS Continued from Page A1 being provided in this document are determined by SAMA and are in no way determined or influenced by the City of Yorkton. The assessment values are the sole responsibility of SAMA
and all questions, concerns and feedback must be directed to SAMA. Coun. Ken Chyz was on-side with the idea stating “Councillor Brears I really like where you’re going with this.” However, Coun. Chris
Wyatt suggested some caution, suggesting the motion was “making SAMA to be the villain” and they are trained assessors that the City contracts to do the work. The numbers need to be trusted until they are
shown to be inaccurate. The second motion called for the City to work to prepare a resolution request and support (SUMA) to begin the review and ultimate improvement to the “Assessment Rule
Strocen did note that there was some potential for underground, or under deck storage because recent geotechnical reports have shown underground issues, huge stones, a high water table, and a tendency for the soil to sloughing, making pilings ineffi-
cient. “It sucks for a lack of a better term,” he said, adding the solution is to excavate a near twometre deep hole for a base subsurface, creating a crawlspace in the process. “At that point do you just want to put in a base-
ment.” Ultimately Council directed the consultant firm to come up with costs on under deck cart storage, as well as a nonclubhouse option to be further discussed, likely in September, when a more detailed design and costing is expected.
as daily property security inspections required to maintain a minimum level of required building insurance.
Currently the property is being monitored daily by City staff and as of the day this report was written, the building has been broken into five times, said Stradeski.
the building. Stradeski said the cost of demolition was estimated to be $450,000 and taxes, with the City waving dumping fees of the refuse. With the building gone the City would have a large lot to sell to try to recoup what will be approximately $1.25 million (750,000 in back taxes and 450,000 in demolition costs).
Book” currently being used by SAMA to determine property values across the Province of Saskatchewan. “I can support this if there’s a strategy behind it,” offered Coun. Randy Goulden, adding that
strategy needs to include reaching out to other cities, talking to the local MLA about the process for change, and holding meetings within the community to gauge what a broad cross section of property owners think.
CLUBHOUSE Continued from Page A1 Coun. Darcy Zaharia said it could come down to costs. Cart storage for $100,000 added to the project might make sense, but not if the cost was $500,000. He added, “I don’t see any benefit providing any type of storage.”
HOTEL Continued from Page A1 Since March 23, 2021 The City of Yorkton has become responsible for all utility bills as well
“Financially keeping it is going to cost money,” said Stradeski. “It’s costing us a lot to keep it.”
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YEA to host races and food trucks By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer It won’t be the traditional summer fair, but the Yorkton Exhibition Association has announced a fun weekend for mid-July. The YEA will be hosting the Eastern Professional Chariot and Chuckwagon Association Chariot & Chuckwagon races on the new Legacy Co-op Grandstand July 16-18. “Normally, we gave chariot and chuckwagon races in conjunction with our Yorkton Exhibition Association’s annual summer fair,” explained spokesperson Barb Woytas. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions
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still being in place when the fair needed to book attractions, the YEA can-
celled the fair some time ago. But now that COVID
restrictions are coming off, Woytas said when they had an opportunity
to host a race weekend, they jumped on it. “It’s just fantastic this weekend came available to us,” she said. “And, we’re doubly excited to do it on our brand new Legacy Co-op grandstand.” With the races booked as a foundation for a weekend of fun, Woytas said the Association has some added features already in place, starting with a ‘Taste of the Fair’ food truck event. She said they already have half a dozen trucks booked to participate and expect up to 10 by the event weekend. The food trucks will be at the YEA grounds starting July 15 through the 18th. “So you can come
down and get your favourite fair food and not miss out on that part of the fair that everybody loves,” said Woytas. On Friday evening, July 16, Lenny and the Gypsies will also be performing after the races are finished, offering an outdoor cabaret to go along with a beer garden. “It will be more of an event to socialize and get together,” said Woytas. While not a full fair, Woytas said the YEA is just happy to be back providing entertainment to the city. “We’re just looking forward to bringing everybody back together,” she said, adding the YEA motto is ‘Bringing Friends & Neighbours Together.’
Theodore readying to host mud flings in July By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Want to watch some mud fly this summer? Then make sure to mark July 17 on your calendar for a trip to Theodore, as the Theodore and District Rec Board Inc. has announced the town’s Super Swamper will be returning bigger and better than ever. “It wasn’t a big decision. It was more of a joyous decision that we could make,” said group spokesperson Adam Stuart. Stuart said they were encouraged as the number of COVID-19 cases declined and the regulations loosened, making it possible to proceed with
the event, which did not happen in 2020 due to the pandemic. Stuart said it definitely feels good to have a project going forward after the pandemic meant no Theodore Buffaloes hockey this past winter, no Ladies Night event and other activities put on hold for the past year. And there seems to be a pent-up demand from people looking for something to do. “There’s been an overwhelming response,” said Stuart, noting a social media posting on the mud fling’s return has had more than 2000 people checking it in just two weeks. “It’s been overwhelmingly positive about the event.” While the trucks will
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only be grinding through the mud Saturday, the community celebration
actually begins Friday, said Stuart. Things start Friday
at 5 with a community parade, followed by a community wiener roast,
and then fireworks at around 10, said Stuart. Then Saturday, people will have a chance to get up close to the mud flingers in the morning before they hit what Stuart noted will be a new course, one designed to allow a bit more speed, meaning more mud flying and less trucks needing a pull after being stuck. “We’re expecting more trucks than we’ve ever seen before,” added Stuart. Stuart said people can expect all the excitement they remember and a few new twists too. “It’s all guns blazing,” he said. Stuart also added the Theodore Buffaloes are already planning their return to action this fall.
Kelvington Fair moving forward this summer By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Kelvington Agricultural Society will be hosting its 98th Summer Fair this July 30 to Aug. 1. The Society made the decision to go ahead with the event only recently after having cancelled the 2020 fair because of COVID-19. “It’s exciting and scary all at the same time,” said Society president Rylan By. “… It was a big decision.” By said the Society had been holding off making a final decision as long as they could, hoping the pandemic situation would ease
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Garth Babcey and his 1130 Massey Pulling for the win in the tractor pulls at a previous Kelvington Fair. and allow them to go forward. “We were doing what
we could, hanging on as long as we could before we making a final deci-
sion,” he said. Finally, as the province released its re-
opening roadmap, By said things looked positive to go ahead. “We took a look at that (roadmap), and by August, we should be in the clear,” he said. By added, they really did want to go forward as the Society’s 100th anniversary is only two years away, and they didn’t want to cancel for a second year, fearing they might not manage to restart if they did. Of course, with the late decision, By said they now face a big job to be ready. “It’s crunch time. There’s so much work,” he said, adding the plan is to offer a fair very much in line with previ-
ous events. He said the Society didn’t want to offer anything but a full fair schedule. “So many people have been involved (over the years) ... and they take pride in the way we do things,” said By. By said, while some may shy away as thoughts of COVID-19 linger, he expects a good response to the fair’s return. “Everybody’s itching to do something. If you are ready to do something, we’re here,” he said. For anyone wanting more information on the upcoming fair, check out the Kelvington Agricultural Society page on Facebook.
Fair returning in Invermay in August By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer After no summer fair in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Invermay Agricultural Society has announced the event will return this August. “We were hemming and hawing quite a bit,” admitted Society spokesperson Kalista Jack, adding they were kind of waiting on Kelvington to make their decision since the two fairs have long been on back-toback weekends. “... We were sort of going to piggyback off their deci-
sion, so we had our fingers crossed.” When Kelvington said they would host a fair, Invermay fell in –step with plans for an event Aug. 6-8. Looking back to 2020, when the usual fair weekend came and went in Invermay, was hard. “To see that chunk of land (fairgrounds) that usually turns into a little town, empty was terrible,” said Jack. Now there is local excitement again. “It’s just going to be so great,” said Jack. As for events, Jack
said this year’s fair will have all the things people have long come out to the fair to enjoying, starting with chuckwagon races Friday evening. On Saturday, there will be more racing, gymkhana events, slopitch, food booths and of course, a hall full of exhibits. “Hopefully, everybody’s got a good garden growing so that it (the hall) will be filled to the brim,” said Jack. For anyone wanting more information on the fair, check out the Society page on Facebook.
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e-mail: Saskatchewan has soared past one million COVID-19 vaccine doses. This is great news — literally, the shot in the arm we all want. It’s also the big reason why Premier Scott Moe has announced that, as of July 11, we will be able to end mask-wearing restrictions and end restrictions on large gathers so we can have weddings or fill Mosaic Stadium for Saskatchewan Roughrider games. This is, quite literally, a return to business as usual ... although it won’t quite be business as usual for some time yet. This is something that Moe emphasized in his announcement that also strongly suggested the COVID-19 fight is not over. And in a somewhat unnerving reminder, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab suggested earlier this month that COVID-19 may linger for many years as the Spanish flu did for years after the initial outbreak in 1918, with outbreaks and new mutating variants. Our best strategy can be found in those 1,000,000 shots in the arm, Moe, Shahab, and virtually everyone has continually told us. However, the burning question right now is: How do we keep encouraging people to get vaccinated if we no longer have the carrot and/ or the stick of re-opening things that were shut down? Eyebrows were raised when Moe announced the kick-in of the third step and final step in reopening, short of the stated goal of having 70 per cent of those 12 years and old who are eligible vaccinated with one at least one dose. The real problem, however, may not specifically be Moe announcing his full-scale reopening plan before reaching what was always a rather arbitrary goal. Nor is it likely that the problem is the worry that people will now not come in for their required second shot, now that things are reopening. While there is a good argument that removal of restrictions should have been tied to reaching some level of the population fully vaccinated with a second dose, there’s actually been some pretty good news on that second-dose front. We lag behind virtually every other province in the country in percentage of the total population with first-dose vaccinations —somewhat because of reluctance and difficulty in getting vaccines, but also because Saskatchewan has a disproportionally high percentage of children under 12 years that aren’t eligible for vaccines. But we are more than holding our own when it comes to getting people out for second doses once they’ve invested in getting that first dose. For example, of those 70 years and older, 92 per cent have received a first dose. However, 83 per cent of those over 80 years now have had their second dose, and 78 per cent of those between 70 and 79 years have had received their second dose. That said, we might be close to maxing out on those interested in any doses at all. On the day this column was written, there were 6,496 doses doled out in Saskatchewan, but only 898 of them were first doses. At this rate, it would take another two weeks full meet that 70-per-cent, first-dose target. We will eventually reach that 70-per-cent goal. The questions are: How much higher will we go? What are the consequences if we don’t go higher much higher? And what is going to motivate unvaccinated people to come in for vaccines if it is business as usual? It’s all a bit puzzling because people know vaccines are working. We know vaccinations are why we are seeing fewer daily COVID-19 cases and fewer hospitalizations. We also know that 80- to 90-per-cent of current hospitalizations are people who haven’t been vaccinated. Yet, we seem to stalling when it comes to getting the remainder of people vaccinated. Let’s hope re-opening doesn’t become Saskatchewan’s excuse not to finish the job. Murray Mandryk has been covering provincial politics since 1983.
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e are on the eve of Canada Day with this edition, and in the past, it has been a time of celebration for our country, yet this year any celebration has to be tempered by what we have collectively faced the past year with COVID-19 and more recently the revelation of unmarked graves at two residential schools. The COVID pandemic was something unlike most anyone alive today has faced before, and in many ways, it shook us to our cores. Our lives were impacted in everything we do, from our jobs to the way we buy our groceries to what we do for recreation. But, we do seem to be on the edge of emerging from the dark times of the pandemic, and for those of us who wore our masks and followed protocols to keep ourselves and our communities as safe as possible, we can take some pride in nearing the lifting of restrictions as we seem to have COVID under some control. Sadly, we are finding out Canada is far from being free of racism, and the road to eliminating it will be far tougher than dealing with COVID-19. Finding the unmarked graves at a former residential school sight in British Columbia had to shake anyone with a heart for others. It was quite simply a horrific discovery. But, as many worried, it was not something in isolation. There was immediately worries that where one unmarked gravesite existed at the
former school -- already a dark spot in this country’s history with far too many incidents of abuse – other forgotten and lost gravesites would be discovered. That the second site was not so far away from our city, with hundreds of graves found and the horrid story of gravestones removed, leaves one with a twisted feeling of sorrow deep in the gut. We might like to think, as a country that the situation is in our past, that the racism that lies as a shadow behind the very existence of the schools and the tortures they inflicted on First Nations children, but as we prepare to mark our nation’s birthday, we need to pause in reflection upon the hatred that still exists in our nation. Too many First Nations women still go missing without a trace at a rate far higher than with other women. Too often, through COVID, people of Oriental background were attacked for no reason other than racism rearing its ugly head. Too often are women in hijabs attacked because of racism. The list of ‘too many’ is just far too long. We need to do better. Yes, as we ready to mark Canada Day, there is much we should still be proud of in this country, but there is much we need to do better as a nation, too, dealing with racism topping that list.
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Area communities part of SaskTel expansion plan SaskTel today announced it will invest an additional $50 million in its Rural Fibre Initiative, bringing its total investment to $100 million. The additional investment in fibre will bring fibre optic broadband to 24 more rural Saskatchewan communities than previously planned by the end of 2023. The east central region is included in the plan with Canora, Carlyle, Esterhazy, Fort Qu’Appelle, Hudson Bay, Indian Head, Kamsack, La Ronge, Lumsden, Maple Creek, Moosomin, Shaunavon, Watrous and Wynyard in Phase 3. SaskTel plans to begin construction in these communities in 2022.
Overall, more than 30,000 more rural residents and businesses will gain access to advanced fibre optic broadband infrastructure allowing them to fully utilize the latest digital tools and technologies to connect, learn and pursue business opportunities. “Expanding access to leading-edge broadband technology is critical in preparing Saskatchewan for its future,” Minister Responsible for SaskTel Don Morgan said. “As so many of us have adapted to online learning and new ways of working, we have become ever more dependent on high speed internet services. This major investment by SaskTel will help set the stage for Saskatchewan’s future and ensure that
our province is ready for the post-COVID world with the most advanced communications infrastructure available.” Originally announced this past December, the Rural Fibre Initiative is a multi-phase program that will bring SaskTel infiNETservice to over 40 rural Saskatchewan communities by the end of 2023. “As Saskatchewan’s homegrown communications leader, we continue to heavily invest in our networks so that we can connect our customers to the cutting-edge technologies they need to compete and succeed in the modern world,” SaskTel President and CEO Doug Burnett said. “Whether it’s streaming 4K video content, play-
ing the latest online game, or simply enjoying a video call with family and friends, infiNET service will ensure our customers will be able to connect to their world in real-time.” To date, SaskTel has finalized the communities to be connected in the first three phases of the Rural Fibre Initiative, these include: Phase 1 will see work in Balgonie, Biggar, Langham and Pilot Butte. Construction has begun in all four communities, and SaskTel anticipates that the majority of homes and businesses will be fibre ready by the end of March 2022. “I am very pleased to hear this great news and we are very excited for the fibre optics net-
work to be available to residents of Kindersley,” Kindersley Mayor Rod Perkins said. “It will greatly benefit our community in so many ways including education tools and business in general.” Upon completion of the Rural Fibre Initiative, SaskTel estimates that approximately 75 per cent of the population of the province will have access to its fibre optic broadband network. In an effort to further increase the availability of fibre optic broadband service, SaskTel will soon begin investigating partnership opportunities that would enable it to connect more communities beyond those included in the Rural Fibre Initiative. SaskTel will conduct a “Pilot
Program” by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to determine if any alternate Internet service provider (ISP) or contractor may be able to deliver fibre broadband services in any communities not included in SaskTel’s current fibre build or its Rural Fibre Initiative. The details of the RFI and the requirements will be posted on SaskTenders. “Our government understands how important broadband infrastructure is to the overall success of the province and we fully support the work SaskTel is doing to bring more advanced broadband technologies to the people of Saskatchewan,” Morgan said. - Submitted
Cowessess chief, Catholic archdiocese confirm grave markers at cemetary site By Larissa Kurz Glacier Media Cowessess First Nation shared the discovery of over 600 unmarked graves near the former site of the area’s residential school, with Chief Cadmus Delorme saying that headstones previously marking the graves had been removed by the Roman Catholic Church several decades ago. “We didn’t remove these headstones. Removing headstones is a crime in this country, and we are treating this like a crime scene,” said Delorme. Marieval Indian Residential School was operated by the Roman Catholic Church from 1899 until 1981 when Cowessess First Nation took over. The school was officially closed in 1997, and the building controversially demolished in 1999. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina confirmed that in the 1960s, a priest serving in the region had “bulldozed several grave markers” during a dispute with the Cowessess chief “in a way that we all find entirely reprehensible.” “I know that apologies seem a very small step as the weight of past suffering comes into greater light, but I extend that apology
Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) called on the federal government and Catholic Church to release residential school records, and said the FSIN will be demanding a full, independent and public inquiry into the deaths of First Nations children in Canada. again and pledge to do what we can to turn that apology into meaningful, concrete acts,” said Archbishop Don Bolen, in a letter to the current Cowessess Chief regarding the announcement. The unmarked sites have since been discovered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic experts working with Cowessess First Nation, using ground-penetrating radar earlier this month. Investigators noted a total of 751 hits at the Cowessess site, which amounts to at least 600 unconfirmed sites after a margin of error is taken into account. “We can’t confirm if there is more than one [individual buried] under that hit,” said
Delorme. “So we want to make sure, when we tell our story, that we’re not trying to make numbers sound bigger than they are.” Other sites on Cowessess First Nation have been identified by oral knowledge as potential burial sites, said Delorme, as unbaptized babies and non-Catholic individuals would have been buried elsewhere. Those who attended Marieval were likely from Treaty Two and Treaty Four territories, confirmed Delorme, which includes parts of southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. “Unmarked” a repeating adjective in residential site exploration efforts
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Unmarked burials have also been identified at several other former residential school sites in Saskatchewan, including the site at Cowessess First Nation. So far, 35 unmarked graves have been identified at Muscowequan Indian Residential School, with more expected to be found as exploration continues. The remains of approximately 40 Indigenous children were also discovered on the grounds of the former Regina Industrial School in 2014, which had been sold to a private owner and only recently explored by researchers. Okanese First Nation has also shared that unmarked burial sites from File Hills Indian Residential School are present on reservation land, and the cemetery space used by the Battlefords Industrial School was notably unmarked in comparison to the portion dedicated to church clergy. A representative
from the Archdiocese of Regina said that often records of why grave markers were removed or omitted entirely are difficult to pinpoint, as these sites were operated independently by clergy members. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has also identified other potential sites of former residential schools that should be investigated
for unmarked burials, including St. Anthony’s, Beauval, Lebret and Guy Indian Residential Schools. Experts have also noted that continued searches for unmarked burials may be difficult, as many former residential schools sites have been sold to private landowners or are now located underneath agricultural fields. Continued on page A8
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June 30, 2021 - July 6, 2021
Next Council Meeting Monday, July 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Construction Detour Darlington East Reconstruction • Reconstruction of Darlington Street East between Mayhew Ave and Dracup Avenue, continues and is expected to be completed in early July. • The intersections at Delaere Drive and Franko Drive will be closed on Tuesday, as work on that section of Darlington Street resumes. • A new pathway will be constructed from Mayhew to Dracup as part of this project.
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COWESSESS Continued from page A5 The National Truth and Reconciliation Committee said that an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children attended residential schools, with 20 residential school sites operating in Saskatchewan between the 1880s and 1990s.
Estimation shows that more than 4,000 children died while at these institutions, although experts say the true number is likely much higher due to inconsistent recordkeeping and a string of record destruction in the 1930s and 40s.
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Radar penetration of the 44,000 square metre site at the former Marieval Residential School have recorded 751 hits of potential interest.
replace grave markers The community of Cowessess First Nation will not be leaving these graves unmarked, promised Delorme during the announcement. The next steps, said Delorme, will be to consult known burial records and work to identify the individuals buried in these unmarked sites. The community hopes to place grave markers on as many of the graves as they can, and erect a memorial monument in the area to commemorate those resting there. Delorme said the process will be painful for many, as it will draw out trauma experienced at Marieval and other residential schools in Saskatchewan, but it will also be necessary for the
community’s healing process. “We want to honour our loved ones that lay there today. We want to make sure we keep that place and preserve it, so many can come here and heal,” said Delorme. The bishop was unavailable for comment before the time of publishing, but states in his letter that the Archdiocese of Regina will work with Cowessess First Nation in obtaining information about those buried at the site. Part of that support will also be provided in the form of a $70,000 investment to upgrade the cemetery site, pledged by the archdiocese in 2019. The funding will be used for aesthetic
During the recent press conference, Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation asked the Canadian public to continue to support Indigenous people as more details about residential school sites are explored and exposed in the future. upgrades, including trees and fences, as well as for identifying graves, creat-
ing a map of the site and building a central monument.
June 30, 2021 - July 6, 2021
Next Council Meeting Monday, July 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Other Job Opportunities
Request for Proposals Recreation & Community Services Rooftop Replacement Program
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For additional information regarding these employment opportunities, visit the City of Yorkton’s website at www.yorkton.ca/employment or you can pick up a copy of the job posting at the Human Resources Department - City Hall.
Please email Proposal clearly marked with the above proposal name to: cdpr@yorkton.ca Details of Proposal:
The City of Yorkton thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Yorkton is requesting proposals from interested vendors for the removal, supply, and installation of two (2) roof top HVAC units, comprised at a minimum of: i. Two (2) replacement roof top HVAC units ii. Curb adapters iii. Economizers for “free” cooling iv. Drain kits v. Programmable thermostats at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre (“GDCC”) located at 49 Smith Street East in Yorkton
Specifications are available at: www.yorkton.ca/tenders Proposal shall remain open for acceptance by the City and irrevocable for thirty (30) calendar days following the date specified for closing. Proposal received after the date and time specified for closing will be marked late and returned unopened. Contact Person Enquiries regarding the proposal procedure and particulars can be directed to: Kurt Stechyshyn, Facilities Manager Recreation & Community Services City of Yorkton Phone: 306-786-1750 Email: cdpr@yorkton.ca The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.
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Lady Gridders win big at home By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Lady Gridders wrapped up a very short, two-game spring season hosting Melville Sunday in the back-end of a homeand-home set with the Highway #10 rivals. Yorkton had won game one in Melville June 17 by a 33-6 score and continued their dominance with a 49-0 win at Century Field. Gridders coach Tyrell MacLean admitted lopsided games are not the best in terms of teaching. “It’s still execution,
but the girls are not really getting the hard plays, but they are able to learn how to execute,” he said. What big wins do afford is time for everyone to play. With a big margin, the 22-girl squad were afforded time on the field, including a Grade 6 girl with aspirations of one day being the team’s starting quarterback. She had some reps behind centre, and threw a touchdown pass, said MacLean, adding that is an important experience. Sunday’s game was it for spring play. MacLean
said with the late start due to COVID-19, organizing more games just wasn’t possible. So the Lady Gridders will hang up the cleats for a few weeks before hitting the gridiron again in late August in preparation for what is expected to be a full fall season. MacLean said he hopes with more time to prepare and less sport options in the fall, the roster number ticks up to near 30. The regular season opens in the fall for the Lady Gridders Sept. 3 in Moosomin.
Playing pro water polo overseas One of the truly interesting elements of being a journalist is being able to interview some extremely interesting people. As a sports fan connecting with people who have excelled at the uppermost levels of their chosen sport is, of course, an added plus as a writer. The thing about sports is that it is a multi-faceted area of endeavour. In Canada, we might think the sports world is limited to a few sports; hockey, curling, baseball and a handful of others that have managed to evolve successful professional leagues we can watch on the myriad of sports channels on cable, but around the world, many sports we barely know have rather ardent fan bases. One of those sports is water polo, and one of the top performers in the sport happens to be a Canadian. Nicolas ConstantinBicari hails from Montreal, where he
recently returned to after playing professional water polo in Budapest, Hungary, with the Ferencvárosi Torna Club. The club is one of the best in Europe, having won the Champions League in 2019, with Constantin-Bicari signing to play for 2020, but COVID hit. Back in the pool this year, the club and Constantin-Bicari made it back to the Champions League final, coming up a bit short and settling for silver. But it was still a huge moment for ConstantinBicari. “I was the first Canadian to actually make a Champions League final,” he said in a recent telephone interview, “and to score a goal in the final 21 seconds ... It was a really big moment in my career.” The medal, while silver, was something Constantin-Bicari said he has long desired. “It was a goal ... a medal at Champions League,” he said.
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Sports With no professional water polo league in North America, Constantin-Bicari has been something of a gypsy through the years, travelling the world to play the sport he loves. Stops have included Jug Dubrovnik, a revered Croatian club that is the equivalent of one of the NHL’s original six teams, according to the Water Polo Canada website, followed by stints with CN Marseille (France), Australia and most recently Hungary. For ConstantinBicari, the travel is just something he has to do to play, although he wishes there was a league here in North America. He said in Europe, where the sport is hugely popular in some countries, he tells
teammates how fortunate they are to have a league to play in. “They have no idea,” he said, adding, “I’d prefer a team in Montreal. It would be amazing.” The lack of a top pro league is what Constantin-Bicari called “one of the biggest challenges” when it comes to the development of water polo in Canada. He explained that there are very good players here, but typically they play through college, maybe pursue the sport for one Olympic cycle push to help Team Canada, then retire in their mid-20s to start other careers. It is in the 27-30 age range players tend to peak, based on their physicality and experience, said Constantin-
Bicari, but with no pro league, most Canadians are not playing at that age. That makes it tough for Canada at the international level. Constantin-Bicari is also a member of the Canadian National Men’s Team, which has not fared well internationally. The team has qualified for four Olympics, most recently in 2008, finishing 11th, with a best finish of ninth in 1976. The team with Constantin-Bicari failed to make it to Tokyo, finishing eighth at the 11-team qualifier in Rotterdam, Netherlands. “It felt like disappointment, but it was really frustrating too,” said Constantin-Bicari, noting with COVID, there was limited playing time as a unit for Canada. “We lacked a lot of preparation because of COVID.” At the annual World Championships, the team’s best finish was eighth in 2009. For Constantin-
Bicari, though, water polo remains his first love in terms of sport. He said he played other sports; hockey, basketball, as a youth but his family, five cousins, were ardent water polo enthusiasts, and he was in the pool by age five. “I love other sports, but I’m pretty serious about water polo,” he said, adding he realized early on “I got really good at water polo.” By age 17, ConstantinBicari was completely focused on the game, making Team in 2009, and helping the men to a best-ever eighth-place finish at the 2009 FINA World Championships. With a Champions League silver medal in his pocket and the hope of being at the Tokyo Olympics lost, what is next for ConstantinBicari? On the national side, the goal is now making the Paris Summer Olympics, he said, adding in the short-term, he’ll be looking for a good pro spot for 2022, looking to ink a deal in the coming weeks.
U18 teams plays one under lights By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer When it came time to plan for an 18U house league baseball season, Yorkton director Tom
Courville found a number of communities not ready to field teams because of COVID-19, and the Parkland Minor Baseball League at that level looked like it might
not hit the diamond. But then Langenburg, Foam Lake and Wynyard announced they wanted to play, and a fourteam loop was set. Langenburg coach
Boyd Haas said being able to play is “huge” for the players and fans involved. “Just to see the smiles on people’s faces ... to have that contact
again, it’s great,” he told Yorkton This Week. To make the season a little more interesting for players, Courville set out to find some sponsorship
dollars. He found them through Richardson, and with the donation scheduled games under Continued on page A18
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Season opener success on the water The Yorkton Canoe & Kayak Club is back in the water for the 2021 season, and already in competition. Lily Whitney (9), Nathan Whitney (11), Stephan Roy (13), Ewen Hutzul (15) from the Yorkton Canoe Kayak competed June 13 in Regina. This one-day competition hosted paddlers from Regina and Saskatoon. “It was a different regatta than we are used to, due to covid rules and regulations,” Head Coach Jessica Riley said, “but we were just so excited to be doing any sort of competition that you just adapt and, in our case, conquer.” Nathan Whitney started off his 2nd year of paddling with wins in all three of his events: U12 Men’s K1 1000m, U12 Men’s K1 500m, and U12 Men’s K1 200m. N. Whitney maintained a solid lead throughout his events and finished strong against the eleven other Regina and Saskatoon competitors. Stephan Roy, a seasoned competitor at only 13 years of age, won each of his events in the U14 category. He then raced up two categories in the U18 Men’s K1 6000m event, where he placed 9th overall. Ewen Hutzul celebrated his return to competition after not
competing last season with solid finishes in his events. He raced up an age category and placed 11th in his U18 Men’s K1 1000m event, 10th in the U18 Men’s K1 200m, and 11th in the U18 Men’s K1 500m. He finished his day of racing with a 12th place finish in his 6000m event. Lily Whitney had a tremendous day of racing, with Regina’s competition being her second away-regatta to ever attend. L. Whitney began her day with a U10 1000m event which she dominated with a lead of over 200m (approximately 2 minutes) over the Regina competitors. In the spirit of sport, she agreed to race up a full age category to compete instead against 10-12-year-olds in the U12 event. At only nine years of age, she placed 2nd in her U12 500m event, missing 1st place by only a few seconds. In her U12 200m event, L.Whitney had a fantastic start and lead against the 11 other competitors but lost precious seconds when her boat collided with a goose. She recovered quickly and had a fantastic finish placing 3rd. “These paddlers work hard at every practice, and it’s awesome for them to see their hard work come to fruition,” Coach Riley says, “I’m incredibly proud of our
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Mill group announces new fundraiser By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Flour Mill launched a new fundraising effort Friday with the announcement of its inaugural ‘Road Rally.’ The rally, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, will have teams of two climb in their vehicles and hit the streets, highways and roads in and around the city, looking for clues and collecting photos, all with an eye to earning the greatest number of points before the end of the race, explained Thom Weir, one of the event organizers. Weir said the day is about raising money for the mill and to start returning the site to its previous stature. “One hundred and twenty years ago this was the centre of Yorkton,” he said, adding its the committee’s role “. . . to make it the heart of the city again.” There will actually be two rallies running that day, one where vehicles
The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society will host a ‘Road Rally’ in August. will not have to leave pavement, making it perfect for vintage rides, and one geared more toward pick-up trucks and offroad vehicles. For teams to enter, they must offer a minimum of $150 in pledges that will go to the Flour
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p.m., with historic checkpoints figuring heavily in the design. While the rally is the main focus of the fundraiser, a number of other
activities have been planned for the day as well. The day will kickoff at 11:30 a.m. with a pancake and sausage brunch, with Harvest Meats supplying the sausages, and hosted by the Yorkton Professional Firefighters Association with donations going to the Firefighters Burn Unit. A beer garden by Back Forty Brewing will be held in the afternoon at the mill site. At 5:30, a barbecue with food donated by Legacy Co-op and ran by the Lions Club will be held on-site. From 7-8 p.m., classic car participants will be cruising Broadway Street and then parked for a ‘show and shine’ at the Gallagher Centre. At 9 p.m., a drive-in movie will wrap up the day with Smokey and the Bandit 2, again at the Gallagher Centre.
Langenburg youth receives scholarship By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer
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Treasure seekers A warm Saturday was ideal for a few yard sales, as Rhein held a community-wide event. In addition to offering people a chance to find a few new treas-
ures, the community was also scheduled to host a food truck for people wanted a special lunch.
At a recent virtual ceremony, Rogers Communications handed out Ted Rogers Scholarship to 26 Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan youth. Charlee Mitschke of Langenburg is one of the scholarship recipients. Mitschke recently received her diploma from Langenburg Central School. “I was shocked when I found out I was the recipient,” she told Yorkton This Week. “I couldn’t believe it. I owe so many thank you’s to the Ted Rogers Scholarship Foundation.” Recipients, such as Mitschke, are being awarded a $2,500 renewable scholarship, with the opportunity for up to four years or $10,000. The scholarships support post-secondary studies this fall and are in recognition of the community leadership and volunteerism of the recipients. “I applied for the award a few months back,” said Mitschke. “Through my work as a mentor, I learned about the Ted Rogers Scholarship. I emailed a five-page questionnaire about who I was and how I have impacted others. “Accompanying the questionnaire were three letters of reference and a video where I had to
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Charlee Mitschke answer a topic question. “About a week or two after I submitted my information, I was shortlisted for the award.” The scholarships are important to Rogers Communications as well. “Rogers is proud to support this next generation of leaders and changemakers in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan by awarding scholarships that help deserving youth achieve their highest potential. By recognizing their volunteerism and community leadership and reducing education barriers, we know this investment in their future is an investment for our region,” said Larry Goerzen, President of Alberta and Prairies Region, Rogers Communications, in a release.
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Taking lessons from the next generation Lord, we arrived here fast. It started with minicars. Then toy tractors, plastic lawn cars and hand-in-hand walks to see the semis parked down the street. We knew he’d be driving for real one day. At eight or nine, he sat on our couch. His grandfather’s tablet passed between us. “Nana! Turn the other way! The OTHER WAY!” Benjamin’s voice lifted a few decibels. A second later, my green racing car crashed and burned on the edge of the digital racing track. He hooted. Snatched the tablet back. “Nana. You crashed AGAIN. How come you can’t steer right?”
“I can steer right,” I said. “It’s left I can’t manage.” He grimaced. At the time, he and his family lived only about three hundred steps from the Preacher and me. Whenever he wished, he motored over on his bike, stunting all the way. “Benjamin, don’t do that! It’s hard on the tires. And it’s a bad habit. Dangerous if you were driving a car.” He grinned, made a deliberate skid and looked back at the mark on the gravel. “WOW! Did ‘ya see that one, Nana?” I saw. I dreaded. I also paid close attention to the way he drove his grandfather’s threewheeled mobility scooter. All over our large
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Sunny Side Up yard, down the road and back into the driveway (on two wheels). I’m sure he and his younger sister robbed that elderly Triumph of at least a year of life. The lawn tractor we shared with his folks followed. “You can drive it when you can reach the brake,” we’d told him. Every spring, he climbed on. Almost laying prone, he stretched
for the brake. We barely mowed our lawns after he reached it. I’ve never seen a John Deere lawn tractor move so quickly. He got his learner’s license at fifteen. Throughout most of the pandemic, several times a week, I picked him up for his part-time job and my full-time one in the city, just over a halfhour away. Our hours meshed well, and I usu-
ally let him drive home. Sometimes we even stopped for ice cream or burgers. I’m a decent driver. But like other parts of me, my driving habits have grown flabby in the almost five decades since my own driving lessons. Benjamin didn’t hesitate to set me straight when I had the wheel. Accepting driving advice from a fifteenyear-old humbles one. Most often, I simply thanked him for the reminder, but I had to bite my tongue sometimes. “I hope you remember all these things when you’re driving alone,” I told him one day, piqued that he’d called me on my
less than three second full stop. Again. But I’m a better driver for the fresh perspective. I’ve told him so. It took two tries, but he got his licence at barely sixteen. Shortly after, a white hatchback pulled into our driveway. Benjamin slipped from behind the wheel. “Wanna go for a drive, Nana?” He’d bought and paid for the car with his own money, he told me. It seems my free driving lessons are over. He’ll take himself to work most days now. I’ll miss him. Lord Jesus, hold onto that young man on all the roads ahead. And… thanks. Not every grandmother is so blessed.
A garden is full of surprises The garden is full of daily surprises! If you are keeping a garden journal, each day gives us the chance to record the beauty of various flowers opening or various birds visiting the yard. Writing down when things come into bloom is a great way to plan a garden that is in continuous bloom, from spring until fall. There is one glorious time in our garden when the golden yellow daylilies are blooming in full force, and just a short distance away are the deep purple campanula, and across from them are the candy-floss pink roses, a variety we don’t know, but one that resembles Hansa roses in bloom shape and fragrance. Mix in more fleeting blooms like the purple and white Siberian iris and
cut-leaf peony, and it is a breathtaking show to welcome spring! But there can be other surprises, too. We had a mystery plant coming up among our hostas. It was there last year, but quite small. This year it was larger. The leaves looked very much like celery, rising above thick stalks in a lovely bright shade of green. Not sure if this was a plant we wanted or a very pretty weed, we asked a dear friend of ours who is a garden expert to give us some advice. He took a picture of it and went home to do some research. When he found out what he thought it was, it wasn’t good news! He thought that the plant was a wild parsnip. He asked us to read about it before removal. Yes,
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Gardener’s Notebook the plant did look very much the same, so we knew we had to get rid of it. You`d think that just pulling it out is enough, right? Wrong! The wild parsnip has a tap root that looks just like a parsnip and must be dug out, and danger lies in handling the leaves. The sap has chemicals that are phototoxic; that is, they react when the sun shines on them. The resulting condition is called phytophotodermatitis. In plain
English, it is a painful reaction of blisters and burning skin that truly looks as though it has been scalded. We were very cautious. Long sleeves, heavy garden gloves, and a garbage bag ready to catch the plant as soon as it was dugout. Luckily the plant was less than two feet tall, so a lot of handling was not required. Where could such a plant come from? The
culprit could be some of the wild winds we’ve had in recent years, blowing in a seed. Or, it could have been brought in by one of our many bird visitors. Did you know that birds can deposit seeds as they fall out of their beaks or through their droppings if they have been eating fruit such as a raspberry? And some seeds actually have to pass through a bird’s tummy before they will germinate! Wherever it came from, it was a learning experience for us. And we will certainly be on the lookout in case any more come up! We never stop learning with gardening! Can you believe that it is the last day of June? What a month! Freezing rain, exhausting heat,
and then on the longest day of the year, we had to worry about frost! We had to adapt to all kinds of things--no wonder gardeners are such a hearty lot! Please visit the Yorkton and District Horticultural Society website at www.yorktonhort.ca to see what’s new, some great photos, and information about horticultural happenings here and there. Take time to stroll through your neighbourhood and admire the planters and flowerbeds. Or go and see the barrel planters downtown and the city planters; they always look great, too! Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their ongoing exceptional work in bringing us local news.
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Dennis Smith has been painting as an amateur for over 30 years and plans to do it until he no longer can
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Artist focuses on Western themes By Tanner WallaceScribner Staff Writer For 20 years, a local senior has been spreading this artwork across the prairies. Dennis Smith, who was born and raised in Fort Qu’Appelle, started painting in 1991 after his wife suggested he pick up a hobby. “I’ve done art all my life, and for 30 years, I didn’t bother at all. I was too busy with other things,” he said. “Then my wife had to go to Calgary to get her eyes fixed, and she said you better have some type of hobby because you’ll be sitting in the dark.” Smith, who is selftaught, said he started doodling in school, and as he grew up, his talents and interest in the arts grew and grew until his eventual three-decadelong break. Since his return to the arts, Smith has given away or sold many of his paintings, which he describes as native, western, and portraits. To date, Smith noted that he had sold over 40
paintings in which he draws his inspiration from books and magazines. Smith, who was selftaught, started doodling in school said that he plans to draw and paint until he can no longer do it. “As long as I have my health and one good hand I can draw with, why not?”
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Volunteer safely during the pandemic Volunteers are vital to the survival of many charitable organizations. Without people willing to offer their time and expertise free of charge, many nonprofits would find it difficult, if not impossible, to meet their missions. The global pandemic that begins in late 2019 and continued into 2020 changed many aspects of life as the world knew it, and that includes volunteering. Social distancing measures and stay-at-home mandates from state and local governments discouraged people from leaving their homes, while various health organizations warned ageing men and women to stay home as much as possible. In recognition of that threat, many retirees who were heavily involved in volunteering prior to the pandemic were forced to cease working as volunteers, which could have a negative effect on their mental health as the pandemic continues. Adults
over age 60 experienced greater life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result of volunteering. Many people have continued to volunteer during the pandemic, and those that want to do
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so can take these steps to make sure their efforts to give back are as safe as possible. • Speak with your physician first. Anyone, but especially seniors, who wants to volunteer during the pandemic should discuss those aspirations with their physicians prior to offering their services to
charitable organizations. Doctors can discuss the acute and chronic threats posed by the COVID-19 virus and examine each individual’s medical history to help potential volunteers decide if working with a local charity is safe. In addition, doctors can check patients for COVID-19 symptoms and even have them tested to
make sure they won’t be putting anyone in danger should they decide to volunteer. • Contact the organization prior to volunteering. Some organizations may not be allowing potentially at-risk volunteers to perform inperson tasks. Contact the organization you hope to work with prior to signing up to confirm your eligibility, but also to discuss the safety protocols they’ve put in place to protect the health of their volunteers. • Monitor your own health. If you’ve signed up to volunteer, it’s vital that you monitor your own health. Health officials believe the COVID19 virus has spread so rapidly for a number of reasons, including the likelihood that many people have had the virus but shown no symptoms. Charitable organizations will no doubt assess the health of each volunteer when they show up to work, but volunteers also should make such assessments on their own. Check your temperature each day
and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of COVID-19. If you suspect you are unwell or are even slightly under the weather, contact the charity and tell them you won’t be showing up that day. Operating with an abundance of caution during the pandemic can save lives. • Consider virtual volunteering. Virtual volunteering is a safe way to give back that won’t expose volunteers or others to the COVID-19 virus. Charitable organizations need behindthe-scenes help just as much as they need volunteers with their boots on the ground. Virtual volunteers can help with fundraising efforts and event planning but also help charities overcome the logistical challenges of operating and meeting their missions during the pandemic. Prior to volunteering during the pandemic, prospective volunteers can follow numerous steps to ensure volunteering is safe, both for them and the people they’re trying to help.
Fantastic outdoor activities for seniors Spending time in nature has benefits for your mind and body. Here are four outdoor activities that can help you make the most of sunny days. 1. HIKING Depending on where you live, you can explore trails that wind through forests, wetlands or wide-open meadows. Just make sure the terrain and length of the trail correspond to your capabilities. Confirm if it’s a one-way or round trip before you start.
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How to stay connected with loved ones after moving into an assisted living facility Many seniors relied on technology like Zoom to stay connected with loved ones during the pandemic. Residents of assisted living facilities can continue to utilize such technology to maintain connections with their families after the pandemic. Decisions surrounding assisted living facilities are not always easy. Men and women may be reluctant to leave their homes, while family members may be worried about how their ageing loved ones will adjust to life in an assisted living facility. Though modern assisted living facilities cater to residents with an array of needs and interests, the hesitation about whether or not to move into such a facility
is understandable. One of the concerns seniors and their families may have about assisted living facilities is how
to remain in touch with loved ones. Thankfully, staying connected is easier than ever before. That ease of connection
has been on full display throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which ageing men and women have been urged to limit
3 strategies to beat the summer heat The dog days of summer can be challenging. As the mercury rises to potentially unhealthy heights, spending time outdoors can become less comfortable and even dangerous. Finding ways to beat the summer heat can help people avoid injury and illness and ensure they still get to enjoy their summers. The following are three ways to beat the summer heat, though it’s important that seniors, pregnant women, parents of young children, and anyone with a preexisting health condition speak with their physicians about the precautions they should take before going outside on hot days. 1. Change your exercise routine, if necessary. Summer is a great time to exercise outdoors. However, it’s important that people who are used to working out in midday change their outdoor exercise routines on hot days. Training early in the morning before the sun gets too high. During the dog days of summer, early morning temperatures tend to be more mild than midday temperatures. That can reduce athletes’ risk of injury or illness, though it’s still important to avoid exercising in especially hot temperatures regardless of the time of day. 2. Practice passive cooling at night. Nightflushing is a passive cooling technique that involves opening the windows in a home at
night. Doing so can make indoor areas healthier and more comfortable for a home’s inhabitants during the dog days of summer. HVAC systems keep homes cool in summer, but over time hot and stale air can accumulate inside a home. If that air is not removed, a home can feel stuffy and airborne pollutants like carbon dioxide can reach potentially unhealthy levels. By opening their windows at night, homeowners can let that stale, potentially unhealthy air out and let the cool air of summer evenings in.
week when you can communicate directly with them. If family lives nearby, this might take the form of a weekly family meal at a loved one’s home. If family lives too far away for routine inperson meals, set up a time each week for a family Zoom call. • Continue to engage with your interests and fellow hobbyists. If you were an avid reader who loved to discuss and recommend books to your loved ones, then continue to do so after moving into an assisted living facility. Sports fans who bonded with their loved ones over a shared passion for a favourite team can keep following their team and discussing the latest big game with their friends and family via email, texts or video calls. Various studies have discovered the positive effects that hobbies can have on longterm physical and mental health. Staying engaged with your passions can keep lines of communication open with friends and family and benefit your overall health. Keeping the lines of communication with loved ones open can help ageing men and women as they transition to life in assisted living facilities.
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contact with people outside their households in an effort to reduce their risk of contracting the virus. When the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, seniors can continue to employ various strategies to stay connected with their families after moving into an assisted living facility. • Embrace technology. It’s understandable that seniors are sometimes hesitant to utilize technology. Having spent much of their lives without smartphones and Zoom calls, it may seem like adjusting to a world where such things are now widely utilized will be incredibly difficult. However, modern technology is user-friendly, meaning seniors won’t need much if any, technical expertise or experience to utilize an assortment of devices that can help them stay in touch. Ask a relative to show you the ropes of a new device or request that staff at the facility teach residents the basics of using devices to stay connected with family. Staff may help set up Zoom calls or help residents learn the ropes of texting. • Make a weekly communication commitment. Work with family members to set up a time each
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THOMPSON - Nolan John Thompson was born on April 30, 1959 in Yorkton, SK., a son to Vernon and Jean Thompson and a younger brother to Dale. Nolan grew up on the family farm in the Bredenbury area where he attended Glyndwr and Saltcoats School. In 1974, his family moved to Yorkton where he attended Yorkton Regional High School. Nolan was a great baseball player. At 14 years of age, Nolan was asked to try out for the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals. He received a 2-year scholarship to Mineral Area College in Flat River, Missouri. While there, he threw out his pitching arm and returned back to Edmonton, where he became Credit Manager at Wheaton Chev Olds Dealership. Nolan moved to Preeceville in 1983, to manage the Preeceville Brown Brothers Ag Dealership. During this time, he met the love of his life, Sharon Tulik and they were married July 8, 1989. In 1988, Nolan began his career as a District Sales Manager with Yamaha Motor Canada. He travelled all across his territory which was made up of ON, MB and SK meeting with all the dealers along the way. The job also took him across the world to places like Japan, Italy, Bahamas, Florida, Las Vegas, some which Sharon was fortunate to tag along. While in Preeceville, Nolan was an active member with the Preeceville Wildlife Federation, a founding member of the Roughrider Snowmobile Club, loved playing slo-pitch with the Century House Ball Team, and being active in the community. On August 2 1994, Nolan and Sharon welcomed their beautiful baby girl Taylor Lee. During his years, Nolan was an avid hunter, loved fishing, sledding and quadding and spent countless hours with family and friends. In 2003, Nolan was stricken with Neuro Sarcoidosis, a 9-month hospital stay which resulted in him becoming a paraplegic. His illness never wavered his outlook on life. After a 2-year recovery, he continued his work with Yamaha until 2008. In April 2010, Nolan began his next sales career at Yorkton Hyundai. Here he rekindled lifetime acquaintances as well as forming new relationships with customers. At the beginning of 2021, Nolan was faced with another health challenge which was a result from his illness in 2003. Nolan is predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Jean Thompson, nephew Adam Vanthuyne, and brother-in-law Ronnie Kowalyk. Leaving to cherish his memory; his wife Sharon of 31 years; daughter Taylor and her husband Justin Jakubowski; his brother, Dale (Jan); mother-in-law, Stella Tulik; nephews, Sam & Ryan; sister-in-laws; Deb (Brian) Myhr, Molly Kowalyk, and Cindy (David) Vanthuyne; nieces and nephews; Nathan Myhr and daughter Hayley; Tara (Nolan) Brooks, Dakota & Riley; Pamela Myhr; Alexandra and Thomas Vanthuyne. As well as extended family, friends and colleagues. The Celebration of Life was held on June 18, 2021 from the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The tribute was shared by David Vanthuyne, and Scott Pankevich served as the Urn Bearer. Memorial donations may be made to the Preeceville Wildlife Club or to Camp Easter Seals as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be shared at preecevillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Home.
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McNEIL – Sadly the family of Sean McNeil of Yorkton announce his passing on June 3, 2021. Sean Allen McNeil was born on September 7, 1980 in Yorkton, SK. He is the only son of Mike and Cindy McNeil and only sibling to Nicole McNeil. One of his greatest joys was fulfilled when he became an uncle to Bowen Michael Zahnd on May 5, 2017. In his early years, Sean participated in t-ball, gymnastics, hockey and excelled in karate. He obtained his black belt in karate at age 12, at that time being one of the youngest in Canada to do so. Anyone that truly knew Sean knows his passion was music. He learned to play guitar and he and his buddies formed a band. Even though he didn’t want to be the singer, the band needed one and Sean stepped up and did a pretty good job of it. Sean enjoyed family travel having been to Cape Breton several times, Ontario, Alberta and Disney World. Sean’s mental health issues began in 1990 but he was able to complete his high school education and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1997. He played some football in high school but drama and musicals were his favourite. He loved to play his guitar in the pit crew. Guitar continued to bring him comfort and enjoyment. His home videos will be his legacy to his family for years to come. Sean is survived by his parents, Mike and Cindy McNeil (Maguire); a sister, Nicole McNeil (Tyson Zahnd); his nephew, Bowen Michael Zahnd; uncles Keith Powell and Bruce Maguire, Wallace McNeil (Shirley) and Albert McNeil (Sharon); aunts Eileen McNeil and Sheila Morash (Don); cousins Dale Maguire (who died only five days after Sean), Dale DePape, Dean, David, Dan, Dorenda, Doug, Terry, Logan and Amber. Sean was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Margaret McNeil, maternal grandparents, Bruce and Florence Maguire, aunt Deborah Maguire, uncle James DePape, aunt Frances DePape, cousins Lori Morash and Darin DePape. “My beautiful, beautiful, beautiful……beautiful boy.” “Darling, darling, darling….darling Sean” (John Lennon) A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. Reflections of Sean’s life were shared by his sister Nicole. Acknowledged as honorary pallbearers were Jordan Bassingwaite, Mehdi Nezarati, Dale DePape, Dorenda McNeil, Shawn Ostafie, Brock Hrywkiw, Tyson Zahnd and Lindsay Mus. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Sean may be made to Canadian Mental Health – 1810 Albert Street, Regina S4P 2S8 or a Charity of Choice.
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BROWN - The family of Marie Brown (nee Berrns) of Yorkton, beloved wife of Martin Brown sadly announce her passing on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was 60 years of age. Marie was born January 3, 1961 to Doreen and Gordon Berrns. Marie spent her childhood in the Springside district on the family farm. Marie grew up with three brothers and two sisters. She loved going to school and spending time with her family. She was a stubborn and sweet person who could get her way with her wonderful smile. As a child, she was an avid participant in the Special Olympics winning many ribbons. She loved to play checkers, ride her bike, listen to music and Sunday family suppers. Marie had a special bond with her Mom and missed her terribly with her Mom’s passing in 1995. In 1993 she married Martin and they celebrated 28 years of marriage on June 19, 2021. Marie and Martin loved going to Terrier games as well as volunteering at the gate for the Yorkton Cardinals. They were avid Roughrider fans as well. Martin will miss his soul mate. Marie loved to see her nieces and nephews and her great nieces and nephews---a baby could bring a big smile to her face. Marie’s family has many cherished memories of her honest and literal translation of the world and conversation. She was a fighter right to the end, combatting the many life struggles she was dealt with determination and a smile. She will never be forgotten. Marie is predeceased by her mother, Doreen Berrns (Pinder); her father, Gordon Berrns, and parents in-law Mary and Joe Brown. Marie leaves to cherish her memory: husband Martin Brown of Yorkton; brother Brian Berrns (Judy) of Springside; sister Brenda Sharp (James) of Springside; brother Kevin Berrns (Donna) of Yorkton; sister Karen Berrns (Greg Harding) of Springside; and brother Terry Berrns (Kim) of Calgary. As well to mourn her passing are Martin’s siblings: Bonnie, Cindy, Verna, Lorianne, Gordon, Bruce, Joe, and Leonard. Marie will be sadly missed by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service was held on Monday, June 28 2021 at the Yorkton City Cemetery with Doreen Day officiating. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
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WASHENFELDER - Brigitte Monica Washenfelder, age 77, of Yorkton, Sk, passed away June 21, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1943 in Hamm, Westfahlen, Germany. She immigrated with her parents and sister to Canada, December 24, 1951. A sharp intellect and love of science, Brigitte graduated from Sion Academy in Saskatoon, and took her nurse’s training at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1962. She graduated as an RN in 1965, and moved to Yorkton, Sk to work as an RN at Yorkton General Hospital. She met and married her husband, Keith, in December 1965. Predeceased by her father William (2016), she is survived by her husband Keith of 55 years, mother Elfriede Boras, her sister, Judy Heyer (Heinz), her daughter Kimberley Langen (William), her sons Brooks (Jaclynn), and Christopher (Cheryl); grandsons James, Carter, Luke, Cole, and granddaughters Kaylee, Halle and Macy. The early years in Saskatoon were happy and carefree, wandering the prairie with her sister in tow and bringing home ant-riddled flowers for their mom. Lazy summers were spent at the Avenue H swimming pool, but weekends were family get-togethers at Pike Lake, Waskesiu Lake and later Turtle Lake. Brigitte was an avid fisher and loved being in a boat on the water. Winters were spent skating and tobogganing, and cheering for her favorite sports teams. Always interested in sports, Brigitte loved baseball (Toronto Blue Jays), football (Saskatchewan Roughriders) and watched curling to pass the long prairie winters. After retirement, many happy winters were spent in Arizona with husband Keith. Gardening was Brigitte’s passion, and the produce from her garden found a home in many kitchens. She was a private person, a caregiver, and supportive of her family. Her memory will be cherished for her intelligence, generosity, and a dry sense of humour. It was a life well lived. The Funeral Service was held on June 25, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Father Louis Nguyen and Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The Eulogist was Cheryl Willoughby and special music was shared by Jackie and Macy Washenfelder. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Brigitte’s Grandchildren serving as the honorary bearers. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkland College Nursing Scholarship in Brigitte’s name as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com
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15U AA Expos sweep weekend games The 15U AAA Expos continued their perfect season over the weekend. The Expos travelled to White City on Sunday to take on the White Butte Black, winning 10-0 and 22-3. Xage Miraflor (Sturgis) was the offensive star, going 5-for-7, including three home runs, a triple, and six RBIs. Sam Christo and Riley Stewart, both of Yorkton, hit well. They
each had three hits and scored four runs. Defensively the team was led by starting pitchers Rowan Erickson (Melville) and Riley Stewart (Yorkton), who surrendered only three runs and six hits over the two games. On Sunday, the Expos continued their dominant play as they beat Moose Jaw 7-2 and 14-4. Miraflor (Sturgis) continued his hot streak going
3-for-4. He was helped by Riley Stewart (Yorkton), who went 4-or-6 and Joe Zarowney(Yorkton), who went 3-for-4. Pitching again was strong. Ty Sleeve (Canora) gave up only two runs while getting seven strikeouts. The next action for the league-leading Expos (10 – 0) is this Saturday when they play the second place, Weyburn Beavers.
Preeceville Western Weekend in Aug. By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Looking for something to do the weekend of Aug. 20-22, then head north up Highway #10 to attend the Preeceville Lions Western Weekend. Ralph Ager, Mayor of Preeceville and a member of the Lions Club, said they were keeping a close eye on provincial COVID-19 regulations, hoping they would relax sufficiently to have an event. “We couldn’t do it last year,” he said, but with most restrictions announced to be lifted
July 11, holding the event this August was possible. “We’ve got enough time to get prepared.” Ager said the event is something the community needs. “Everybody’s looking for something to happen,” he said, adding people seem eager to get out and have some fun. And that’s what Western Weekend is all about, having some fun. “We have quite a busy weekend planned,” said Ager. One of the key draws will be three days of racing by the Eastern Professional Chariot &
Chuckwagon Association, said Ager. Races go Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Also on the events list will be a co-ed slow pitch tournament, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, a trade show, and a Texas Hold’em Tournament. Ager noted the event is about community but added, “it’s quite a big fundraiser for the Lions,” as well as other community groups who participate in the weekend, such as minor ball and the curling club.
Team members, from left, are: (back row) Tracy Erickson, manager (Melville); Jordan Evans, head coach (Yorkton); and Riley Stewart (Yorkton); Sam Christo (Yorkton); Liam Baron (Saltcoats); Parker Lowenberg (Grenfell); Joe Zarowney (Yorkton); Riley Pihach (Ituna) and Troy Lowenberg, assistant coach (Grenfell); and (front) Kimmuel Albarracin (Sturgis), Xage Miraflor (Sturgis), Wyatt Evans (Saltcoats), Kaden Pihach (Ituna), Ty Sleeva (Canora) and Rowan Erickson (Melville). Unavailable for the photo was Mike Christo, assistant coach (Yorkton).
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Haas said over the years, all but a couple of his players have played under the lights before, some in Esterhazy, others in Melville, but it’s still a fun experience, and different in the sense catch-
ing a ball under the lights is not the same as in the sunshine. Courville said thanks to Richardson, the night under the lights was just one extra for the players to enjoy.
3.02 A person may become a member of the Co-operative by: a) Submitting a written application for membership or; b) Completing an online membership application, utilizing a check box consent for signature and submitted via Legacy Co-op’s website. c) And the said application has been approved by the Board of Directors Notice of bylaw change: bylaw 4.01 to read: Place of General Meetings 4.01
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(a) General meetings of the Co-operative shall be held at such locations in Saskatchewan and in the trading area of the Co-operative, as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
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The Nomination’s Committee would like to bring forward the following names for election to the Board of Directors of Legacy Co-operative Association Limited:
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Trade with U.S. rarely smooth process When it comes to international relationships, we in Canada like to think we have something special with the United States. Granted, we share a very long border, one free of gun turrets and soldier patrols, but the cordial relationship rarely extends to matters of trade. The United States sees itself as the ‘big dog’ in our world, and with that comes a certain level of assumed entitlement on their part. Obviously, Canada does a lot of trade with product moving south
since we are very much a production-oriented nation, whether it’s agriculture, mining, oil, or forestry. We have the capacity to produce far in excess of what we consume, so we look to move product to international markets. The U.S., with its roughly 325 million population, is a prime market based on ease of access. Except that ease of access extends only to easy access for products in terms of transportation. Trade is still something of a maze of red tape in many cases.
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Calvin Daniels Yes, we have trade agreements in place, but it must be remembered that in climbing into bed with the U.S., it’s a bit like being in that bed with a giant; when they roll over, they take almost all of the blankets. In the case of a trade
deal, the paperwork is done, but that does not preclude trade disputes, and while often the process might rule in the favour of Canada, there is always a cost involved that producers must pay. There have always been disputes going
on, from fights over the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) when it existed to the supply-managed sector to hogs and softwood lumber. I suppose it should be noted here that the CWB was dismantled, and supply management is a shadow of its former shelf, both moves no doubt influenced by American pressures. The relationship was put under greater strain by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a highly protectionist leader with a personality that ruffled feathers everywhere. His four years was not about open trade at all
and strained relationships with more than Canada. New President Joe Biden is expected to be more congenial with trade partners, but it’s far from smooth sailing as trade disputes linger from the Trump days – including lumber and dairy. So while we rely heavily on the U.S. market here in Canada, we have to recognize the only deal the Americans like is one they see themselves having got the upper hand. We may be friends, but in terms of trade, that relationship is often strained.
Crop development normal This week, the northeast and east-central regions saw the most rain, with the highest amount reported in the Spruce Home and Rhein areas with 32 mm. The Barthel area reported 21 mm, the Turtleford and Meadow Lake areas reported 14 mm, and Melfort reported 10 mm. Most farmers need more rain, especially in the southern and west-central regions of the province, where it is needed to sustain crop and pasture growth. Crop development is normal for this time of year in most areas, with oilseed crops reported as behind other crops. Provincially, 62 per cent of fall cereals, 81 per cent of spring cereals, 70 per cent of oilseed crops, and 81 per cent of pulse crops are at a normal stage of development for this time of year. Many areas of the province also experienced strong dry winds this week, resulting in crop damage, rapidly drying soils and delayed herbicide application. Delayed herbicide applications have allowed weeds to establish which has resulted in many areas moving past the point of effectively controlling them. The topsoil moisture across the province is declining due to very high temperatures and non-stop winds. There were small reports of rain in the province, with very few areas receiv-
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ing enough to alleviate the stress caused by extremely dry conditions. Producers reported that dry conditions and cool temperatures have greatly slowed hay and pasture growth, with some concerned about their ability to support cattle throughout the summer without more rain. East-Central Saskatchewan: • Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas • Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas The region did not receive much rain this week except for the northeast of Yorkton,
which saw 32 mm around the Rhein area. The Rama area reported eight mm, the Kenaston and Ituna areas seven mm and the Humboldt area five mm. With the exception of the Rhein area, not enough rain was received to make a positive change to the soil moisture conditions in the region. Moisture conditions regionally have slightly decreased over the past week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 55 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short, and eight per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 40 per cent adequate, 47 per cent short, and twelve per cent very short.
Due to the absence of good general rains, many producers indicated that hay and pasture growth had been affected by the minimal soil moisture. Cool temperatures in the early spring into summer have also slowed crop, hay and pasture development. Most of the region, especially areas that did not receive substantial rain, are hoping for less wind, more precipitation and warmer temperatures to support later-seeded crops and improve pasture conditions. Regionally, 61 per cent of the fall cereals, 80 per cent of the spring cereals, 65 per cent of the oilseed crops and 90 per cent of the pulse
crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. One per cent of the fall cereals, 16 per cent of the spring cereals, 32 per cent of the oilseed crops and 17 per cent of the pulse crops are behind in crop development. Farmers are busy spraying herbicides and insecticides and scouting for insects and diseases. Areas that had been damaged by flea beetles are now reseeded and will hopefully catch up to the rest of the crop quickly. There are reports of minor to severe damage on the canola due to frost over the weekend. Provincially, moisture levels on crop and hay and pasture land have
fallen, particularly in areas that received little to no rainfall this week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 56 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and six per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 45 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short, and 13 per cent very short. Moderately warm temperatures have also helped with crop development, and farmers are hopeful with the recent rains that this will continue. The lack of rainfall across the majority of the province has delayed hay land growth and will likely delay the timing of the first cut, as well as reduce the yield. Dry topsoil moisture conditions have resulted in delayed emergence and development of later and smaller seeded crops. There have been reports of flea beetle damage in most regions, affecting canola development for some. Farmers have been busy spraying when they can, scouting fields and performing other farm tasks. There have been isolated reports of frost, mainly in the central and northern regions; damage is not yet known, but the crop of most concern is canola. There have also been reports of damage from flea beetle, cutworms, gophers and root rot diseases.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in pulse starch research Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food MarieClaude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $2.5 million in funding for research led by the University of Saskatchewan into new opportunities for starches from pulse crops. “With Prairie farmers producing such a large percentage of Canada’s pulse crop, the opportunities to process these crops and create new, higher-value products closer to home are enormous,” said Bibeau. “Investments like this
will stimulate further growth in the pulse and processing industries and will have long-term impacts on job growth in the sector.” “Today’s investment will stimulate further development and growth in the Saskatchewan pulse and value-added industries by identifying new ways to process pulse starch,” Marit said. “This research will bring us closer to a number of the goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth. These include our targets to process 50 per cent of Saskatchewan pulse crops in the province and increase value-
added agriculture revenue to $10 billion.” The $2.5 million in funding through Saskatchewan’s Strategic Research Initiative has been awarded to Dr. Yongfeng Ai at the University of Saskatchewan. Pulse crops like beans, lentils, and peas contain starch. Starch has several uses, including as an ingredient in a variety of food products. The research team aims to advance the ability to separate starch from the seed and further understand what is required to convert pulse starches into new products.
“This project will build the university’s reputation as a leading research institution, working to highlight Canada’s innovation ecosystem on the global stage,” USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh said. “Dr. Ai’s work demonstrates the clear potential for development of valueadded pulse products to industry and the public at large.” The pulse industry has expressed a strong interest in this research work, with InfraReady Products, C-Merak Foods, P&H Milling Group, and Saskatchewan Pulse
Growers partnering on the project. “A major component of our market development strategy is to diversify markets and end-uses for pulses,” Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Executive Director Carl Potts said. “In order to further expand value-added processing of pulses in Saskatchewan, there needs to be strong demand for all co-products of pulse processing. In particular, we need more high-value markets that can utilize starch in volume.” The Strategic Research Initiative is part of a suite of
research and demonstration programs funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada’s agrifood and agri-products sectors. This commitment includes $2 billion for programs cost-shared by the federal and provincial/territorial governments that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories. More than $155 million of this funding comes from the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Raider Gridders win third straight By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton Regional High School Raider Gridders made it three straight wins in spring football action Friday as they rolled over visiting Weyburn 55-0. While the competition level was not there, Yorkton coach Jason Boyda said the game did allow the home side to get the entire roster involved.
“It allowed our back-up players to gain some valuable experience,” he said, adding both back-up quarterbacks got some reps behind centre. Playing actual game time is critical in development. “You can’t simulate game speed in practice,” said Boyda. Gaining some experience now will be important for the Gridders program
as 15 of the players on the spring roster graduate. Boyda noted seven of the graduating players are headed to play university or Canadian Junior football in the fall. “We’re really proud of the boys. They’ve worked hard, and it’s paid off,” he said, adding their success also shows the Yorkton program is doing a good job of preparing players to step to the next level.
The win over Weyburn leaves Yorkton with a 3-0 record this spring, with one game left on the schedule. They will host Moose Jaw at Century Field at 6 p.m. July 4. “It will be a game where we get to feel each other out,” offered Boyda, as the game is a preview of the spring championship with the same two teams destined to meet in Moose Jaw July 10 in the championship.
Weyburn was no match for Yorkton in recent action at Century Field.
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