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Remembered Children’s shoes and stuffed animals were placed to remember the 215 children found buried in a mass grave at the site of former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. recently. The memorial is one of several that have been created around the

city including orange ribbons hanging in many trees. Flags were also at half mast at City Hall, and a minute of silence was observed at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

City sets mill rate and tax policy By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton might have achieved a zero per cent increase on the municipal side of property taxes, but since 2021 is a re-evaluation year in terms of property assessment, Yorkton

Council approved a number of moves to mitigate the impact of those value changes. While our residential properties typically lost value, not all of them lost value at the same rate. Some neighbourhoods had values hold rather than decrease, and some

saw values decrease at a larger rate. Further to this, we have condos and apartments whose values often saw some increase or did not decrease by the average, explained Ashley Stradeski – Director of Finance with the City at the regular meeting of Yorkton

Council Monday. Our goal was to minimize the impact within the residential sector, especially given that this was a year with a zero percent increase to taxation revenue, he added. The first step was to have Council approve a $35 hike in the base tax

from $795 to $830 on all residential properties. “The base tax is a tax tool that we have as a Municipality that allows us to set a rate that is charged equally to all households. Upon doing so, we can guarantee that no matter the value of any property, we will collect

a certain amount from them before applying the mill rates to the property value. This amount in its total will allow us to subtract it from the total tax needed and thus have a lower mill rate overall,” detailed a report circulated to Council.

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Phase in for commercial taxes set By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The City of Yorkton will be phasing in changes to commercial property taxes caused by the recent provincial reassessment. These property assess-

ments are based on information such as property sales, building permit information, cost information, as well as income information obtained by SAMA through its income verification process, explained Ashley Stradeski – Director of

Finance with the City at the regular meeting of Council Monday. “While the City is not increasing the tax it’s collecting this year, we do recognize that property revaluations can have an effect on how much tax a property owner can pay,

sometimes significantly. To offset this, we are proposing a Commercial Property Tax Phase-in to offset the volatility that could be experienced due to the revaluation,” explained his report circulated to Council. In order to do a phase-

in of tax changes, we had to come up with some criteria as to who we are phasing in and why. In analyzing criteria, fairness to all commercial property owners was one of the main factors, and as such we are recommending that we phase-

in all tax changes for all commercial property owners over a 3-year period, explained Stradeski. This will have the impact of reducing any change to taxes from prior year for property owners by two-thirds

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Mosaic closing two Esterhazy shafts By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer The Mosaic Company has announced the immediate closure of the K1 and K2 potash mine shafts in Esterhazy.

Closing the K1 and K2 are key pieces of the transition to the K3 mine shaft, which has seen its completion date increase by nine months. Sarah Fedorchuck, the vice-president of government and public affairs for North

American with The Mosaic Company, explained their decision to close the mines. “We closed the K1 and K2 potash mine shafts in Esterhazy due to a recent acceleration of brine inflow. The foundation of our Esterhazy transition

plan is to eliminate this risk and substantial cost by shifting potash production from the existing mines to K3. As part of our phased inflow exit strategy, we began a controlled withdrawal last year, with the final sprint initiated in January

when pumping and grouting were further reduced,” she said. “As expected, we began to see increased inflow rates with lessened mitigation. Recently, inflow volumes have risen faster than our models predicted. We knew these mines

were nearing end of life because of inflow, and Mother Earth operates on its own timetable. In the context of 36 years of management, nine months off is pretty good.”

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Councillor raises administration concerns By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Yorkton Councillor Darcy Zaharia wanted to discuss the sale of the old City Parks Building at 263 Myrtle Avenue. What followed at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council was a lengthy discussion about the safety of the building, the accuracy of the information given to Council by City

Administration and a return to the much-debated City Operations Centre currently under construction on York Road. Zaharia began by showing a video from March 2020, where Trent Mandzuk - Director of Public Works, told Council the Parks Building was contaminated and was simply unsaleable. The issue was hydrocarbons

in the soil, and gases were feared to be escaping into the building. “The City will forever have that liability... You can’t sell it,” offered Mandzuk. But the City did receive an offer on the building, $50,000 as is, from Sno Riders to use to store their equipment. So how could a building that was said to be unsaleable suddenly sell, questioned Zaharia,

Coun. Chris Wyatt said the initial statement about it being too contaminated to sell looks to be part of “a push to build a building of this scope (the facility on York Road,” suggesting Administration was making the push when the Council of the day was “wanting to spend a lot less money.” “Now we’ve sold the building,” he said. Wyatt suggested the mixed

messages were troubling. Councillors “are not experts in every aspect of the city,” so they must trust that they are being given the best and most accurate information by staff, he noted. Without a trust in that, “this job becomes almost impossible,” he said, adding it leaves Council second-guessing things.

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MILL RATE Continued from Page A1 However, some residential properties will be getting relief from the base tax too. Council approved reducing the base tax on highdensity multi-unit residential to 85 per cent. “Currently, we grant a 10 per cent discount to both taxes and base taxes on high-density residential, with any buildings over seven units falling into this category. As part of this revaluation, we are seeing that some of these are the properties with the biggest swing in values and thus taxes, even after applying

the increased base tax discussed above. As such, to mitigate this, we are proposing to reduce the base tax rate from 90 per cent to 85 per cent for high-density multi-unit residential properties,” detailed the circulated report. With regards to commercial properties, we are proposing mill rates that are revenue neutral on the whole, with the goal of mitigating swings in individual subclasses, said Stradeski. “Ideally, we would like to move to a system where most of the commercial rates are all the same, such

that property owners pay the same based on value – currently some properties may be worth the same, but pay different rates of tax depending on whether they are general commercial, warehouse, industrial and so forth. We have attempted to bring these more in line this year; however, avoided any significant shifts that would affect any property owners too much from a tax perspective,” noted the report. The administration’s intent is to send out tax notices before the end of June 2021 with a payment due date of September 30, 2021, to avoid any penalties.

any immediate impacts to our Mosaic workforce resulting from this change,” she noted. “There will likely be some impact to contractors.” As for the K3 shaft itself, Fedorchuck said that everything is still on schedule. “K3 remains on-track to have two fully operational mine shafts in early 2022; the second shaft is currently being readied for production with consistent production already coming from the completed north shaft.” By March of 2022, the company’s annualized potash

production could increase by 2 million tonnes from 2020 levels as Esterhazy K3 ramps up to full capacity. “Mosaic has been managing inflows at Esterhazy since 1985 and has accelerated the development of the K3 shafts to allow for the ultimate closure of the K1 and K2 shafts,” said Joc O’Rourke, President and Chief Executive Officer. “For the last decade, we’ve run scenarios that relate to the early closure of these shafts. As a result of that planning, we expect to end up in a stronger position than ever in 2022.”

MOSAIC Continued from Page A1 The company is planning to resume production at the Colonsay potash mine and recalling workers as soon as practical to offset a portion of the production lost by the early closure of the K1 and K2 shafts. As for the K1 and K2 mines employees, Fedorchuck said that they would begin assisting with the K3 mine shaft. “We will be sending employees to K3 earlier than planned to assist with the ramp-up and do not foresee

ADMINISTRATION Continued from Page A1 City Manager said the safety concerns Mandzuk was talking about was based on information from consultants and a 100-contamination report on the old public works that led to the suggestion “there could be a health risk at the Parks Building.” An actual health risk assessment on the Parks Building “was not done,” Kaal said Monday. As for the offer to buy the building, the offer was rare in the sense that the Sno Riders were willing to take it, knowing of the potential issues and being willing to assume that risk. But Wyatt was not convinced, calling it “straightforward” that the unsaleable comments from 2020 “were part of an agenda to get the bigger (City Operations Centre) project done.” Coun. Quinn Haider questioned how the affair impacts the integrity of Councillors. “I put trust in the information we get,” he said, adding the change in message leaves him worrying. “I misled people I care about,” adding he doesn’t like feeling he has “deceived people.”

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Kaal said there was “no intent to mislead or misguide Council . . . Absolutely no intent.” But Coun, Ken Chyz was still not pleased. “At one point or another, we were given false information,” he said, adding at one point the Parks Building couldn’t be sold, and the City was liable

forever, and then there was an offer that was accepted. Normally you don’t transfer a contaminated property to another body, said Kaal. “Normally, you wouldn’t do it,” she said. But when an offer came, Kaal said she brought it to Council, adding it was

“an opportunity to unload” the property. “I thought it was worth the risk.” But, Council was worried they might still be liable or had under-valued the property. Coun. Wyatt made a motion to cancel the sale. “Technically, we have a valid sale,” said Kaal, adding all material on possible contamination was provided to the Sno-Riders. “. . . They are accepting a contaminated site.” “This is turning into a joke . . .This is getting very upsetting; what’s going on here,” said Wyatt, adding the property was assessed at more than $700,000, and the sale was $50,000. “It makes no sense for me to sell this building,” he said. “if the people want to take us to court (for cancelling the deal), let’s go.” “We will do our best to undo it,” said Kaal. But, before Wyatt’s motion could be passed, Coun. Dustin Brears cited he felt a need to have more information before voting. He made a motion to table the motion, which passed ending debate Monday and sending the matter to a meeting in July.

Red Leaf Pulp Ltd. chooses Regina for sustainable wheat straw pulp facility (Regina) Red Leaf Pulp Ltd. has chosen Regina as the location of Canada’s first non-wood pulp mill. The facility will turn wheat straw into compostable cellulose pulp for use in packaging, tissue and other paper products. To be located on the west side of the city, the $350 million project will provide 250 jobs during the construction phase with 110 full-time jobs (and another 450+ indirect jobs) once the facility begins operation. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2022 with production beginning in mid-2023. “Red Leaf is an excellent example of combining opportunity with sustainability, and we’re

excited to welcome them to the Regina region,” Regina Mayor Sandra Masters said. “More than ever, Regina has what the world needs, and we look forward to working with Red Leaf to seeing this project to fruition.” Red Leaf’s process uses less energy and less water than traditional pulp manufacturing, while creating a new use for a raw material that has traditionally been considered waste. The fibre produced can be used as a biodegradable alternative to polystyrene packaging as well as other paper products. Byproducts of the process include a nutrientrich organic liquid that can be used as fertilizer and, potentially, low car-

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bon-intensity biofuels. Red Leaf cited several of Regina’s natural assets as key factors in their location decision, including proximity to feedstock (in this case, a high concentration of wheat productions), world class transportation infrastructure and skilled labour. “Red Leaf is very pleased to be working with the local community and its growers in creating low carbon biomaterials from waste wheat and durum straw. We believe that this represents significant value creation for the local farming community and will provide additional income streams from existing crops,” Red Leaf CEO Martin Pudlas said. “There will also be several opportunities for supporting businesses, including establishing the feedstock supply

chain, plant maintenance services and infrastructure development.” “We appreciate the tremendous assistance and key role that Economic Development Regina has provided in advancing our project,” Pudlas added E c o n o m i c Development Regina CEO John Lee said Red Leaf’s announcement is part of a larger trend of companies taking advantage of what Regina has to offer. Regina’s Economic Growth Plan envisions a city that is competitive, vibrant, inclusive and welcoming, sustainable, and collaborative. Growing the region’s agriculture and food sector is key to realizing that vision. “Regina is quickly becoming the epicentre of a sustainable, valueadded agriculture economy,” said Lee. “We’re

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and we’re excited to welcome them to the region. Continued on page A7

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The D-Day celebration was held on Sunday at the City cemetery.

Legion celebrates 77th anniversary of D-Day Seventy-seven years ago, on June 6, 1944, hundreds of thousands of soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy for Operation Neptune, which is often referred to as D-Day. Over 350,000 allied forces were a part of the

invasion, with over 21,000 Canadian troops landing on Juno Beach. Though there are only 4,414 confirmed dead, it is estimated that over 10,000 allied troops lost their lives, including 961 Canadian soldiers. As part of the anniver-

sary of D-Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 in Yorkton held a celebration. Over 30 people attended the celebration, with many watching via Facebook, where the event was live-streamed. Ken Gordon, the

president of the Royal Canadian Legion General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 in Yorkton, said it was really nice to celebrate one of the most important battles of World War 2 and celebrate it with a group of people.

“Traditionally, we’ve held parades, that still wasn’t possible, but with the turnout here today, it’s just awesome to see,” he said. “Really nice to see a group of people out, restrictions being lifted a little bit. It was really nice to have people out;

we had a few veterans out here themselves; Yorkton Crossing brought some widows of World War 2 veterans.” Gordon added that if people wanted to view the celebration, they could visit the branch’s Facebook page.

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Will that be one dose or two? Well, if you want to freely move about, sit in a full Mosaic Stadium to watch a ‘Rider game and get rid of those masks once and for all; a lot more of us need one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. You need it, you and your friends need it, and the crazy old guy that lives at the edge of town and talks to himself needs it. Right now, convincing everyone in Saskatchewan that they need that first dose remains Premier Scott Moe’s biggest challenge … although it may soon be exceeded by the challenge not too far down the road of getting us that second dose. Both these challenges stand in the way of the Premier’s bold new goals he set out last week. At his weekly press conference, Moe updated his reopening plan with some slightly more ambitious vaccination goals and some very ambitious reopening plans so that we can “return to normal.” The slightly tougher goals are an addition to his three-stage plan announced early last month and call on Saskatchewan to have 70 per cent of everyone in this province 12 years and older get at least one dose of vaccine. If that goal is met, come July 11, Saskatchewan people can stop wearing their masks, and we can all return to large gatherings like weddings or sporting events. In order to make this happen, we will have to meet that 70-per-cent threshold by June 20th, so Moe is calling on people to get out and get that first dose as quickly as possible. “It’s really up to us, the people of Saskatchewan, and how many of us make the choice to protect ourselves, protect those around us, take the time and go out and get vaccinated,” Moe said. It is doable. As of the day Moe made his latest announcement, 66 per cent of all adults and 62 per cent of those 12 and older had received at least one dose of vaccine. To meet the new goal, we need 75,000 more people who haven’t been vaccinated to get that first dose. Notwithstanding a slowing down in certain age brackets after the initial rush to get vaccines, we are well on our way. As Moe noted, people of all ages have been coming in for their first vaccinations long after their age group became eligible to do so. In his big push, Moe further noted that his province’s vaccination rate had moved ahead of that of the United States — at least when it comes to getting a first dose. In the U.S., we are now seeing stadiums and arenas open up for baseball, basketball and hockey. However, the U.S. is far ahead of us when it comes to people getting that second dose — what everyone, including Moe, insists is required to be completely safe. “COVID is not going away,” the Premier said, noting Saskatoon remains a hotspot. “We’re going to continue to have COVID outbreaks, and COVID spread far after we reopen this province.” This leaves the Premier and the province with a bit of a delicate balancing act. It is undoubtedly a priority for more people to get that first dose. There is even legitimate reason to question whether the reopen plan’s 70-per-cent threshold shouldn’t be higher. That the plan does not have any second-dose threshold requirement is also troubling to many who wonder whether people will see second doses as less of a priority once things open up. Already, many seniors have become frustrated by not being able to book appointments for that second dose. Further complicating matters is people getting second doses is less of a priority than people getting their first dose. Moe has a bold plan that depends on something he can’t fully control — us going out and getting vaccinated.

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or anyone who has sat and watched regular meetings of Yorkton Council for the last five years there has often been a palatable sense of unrest that percolates to the surface every few meetings. The tension comes from what has been a growing rift between at least some members of Council – both this edition of Council and the former as well – and City Administration. While friction is bound to occur on occasion based on personality clashes, the likelihood is not everyone will be happily on the same side of issues and debates. But, the situation of late at Council is more than occasional. It is rather clear, to anyone watching the proceedings regularly, some members of Council and of Administration have gotten to the point where being on the same page is a rarity. Ideally, you want the two groups rowing in unison to keep the boat that is our city heading down river as smoothly as possible. But, that doesn’t seem to be exactly how things are going, and a prime example is the ongoing saga of a new City Operations Centre currently under construction on York Road. The facility, and the related Parks Building on Myrtle Avenue, was again the hot topic at the regular meeting of Council Monday and Councillor Darcy Zaharia had questions that seemed to have answers by City Administration from March 2020 to Council at odds with

more recent ones. In 2019, Trent Mandzuk - Director of Public Works told Council the Parks Building was contaminated and was simply unsaleable. And, now the City has had an offer they accepted from Sno-Riders for the building – although Council would be seeking to put that deal on hold before Monday’s meeting was over. Coun. Chris Wyatt said the comments in 2020 appear to have been part of a “push to build a building of this scope,” when the Council of the day was “wanting to spend a lot less money.” The mixed messaging is concerning continued Wyatt, Councillors “are not experts in every aspect of the city,” so they must trust that they are being given the best and most accurate information by staff. Without a trust in that “this job becomes almost impossible,” he said, adding it leaves Council second guessing things. Now the situation might be as simple as Mandzuk needing to have stated ‘unlikely to be saleable” since little in our world is black and white, but the rather protracted debate Monday while airing the issue publicly so it might finally be smoothed over, likely only widened the chasm in the short term. Trust between Council and its Administration is essential, and if that can’t be re-established fully, then change has to come. The two sides better smooth things soon though, residents should demand it.

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RCMP Major Crime Unit South: ongoing suspicious death investigation in Yorkton The RCMP Major Crime Unit South is investigating a suspicious death reported to Yorkton RCMP on June 1 that occurred at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home late last week. Preliminary investigation has determined the following: An altercation occurred between two male residents in a resident’s room

at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on May 27, 2021. A staff member heard noise resulting from the altercation. When the staff member entered the room, they found one of the men injured, a 91-year-old male, who was transported to the hospital. On May 30, the 91-year-old male died in hospital, and his family was notified of his death.

On June 1, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service contacted the Yorkton RCMP to report the death. As a result of this report, Yorkton RCMP began investigating the death. The man’s death was determined to be suspicious in nature, and the RCMP Major Crime Unit South took carriage of the investigation. On June 3, an autopsy was completed in

Saskatoon. The investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been made, and investigators do not believe there is a risk to public safety. This investigation and consultation with Crown will take time to complete. We do not anticipate updates in the immediate days or weeks.

Wagantall reacts to vote on the Sex-Selective Abortion Act (C-233) Ottawa, ON – On the heels of the parliamentary vote on her Private Member’s Bill, the SexSelective Abortion Act (C-233), Cathay Wa- gantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton— Melville, expressed her gratitude for the debate and optimism for the future. “It was a privilege and honour for me to present this bill,” said Wagantall. “It came forward at the right time, as it’s clear that the vast majority of pro-choice and pro-life Canadians are against the practice of sex-selective abortion and would like it to be made illegal.” Bill C-233 would have

amended the Criminal Code to make it an offence for a medical practitioner to perform an abortion knowing that it is being sought on the grounds of the child’s sex. At Wednesday’s second reading vote, the House of Commons defeated the bill 82-248. Eighty-one Conservative Members of Parliament — or two-thirds of the caucus — voted in favour of the bill at second reading. If passed at that stage, it would have moved to the Standing Committee on Justice for further study and expert testimony. “I fully expected yesterday’s vote result,” continued

Wagantall. “I felt well-supported within my own caucus on this issue. Unfortunately, members of the other parties were not able to vote their conscience on whether sex-selective abortion should continue to have a place in our country.” Wagantall expressed her appreciation for the support the legislation received, noting that the addition of a sex-selection law to Canada’s Criminal Code will not happen overnight. “I hope everyone takes the time to listen to the speeches of those who spoke in support of C-233, as well as take the time to thank those who bravely stood up to vote in favour

of protections for baby girls who would be aborted simply because they are girls.” “While listening to the speeches of those opposed to the bill, I heard no cohesive argument against prohibiting sex-selective abortion. The Liberals, NDP, and Bloc were irate that supporters of the bill used terms like ‘human rights’ and ‘equality’ to frame the debate. Thankfully, they don’t have a monopoly on those terms; they fully apply to the issue of sex-specific abortion.” “Ironically, those who were opposed to this bill attempted to reframe the debate to avoid the issue of sex-selection

entirely,” Wagantall noted. Despite the vote result, Wagantall said that parliamentarians opposed to the practice of sex-selective abortion will not relent. “Canada is the only democratic country in the world with no laws around abortion and, for that, we should be ashamed. This was a bill that reflected the hearts and the minds of eighty-four percent of Canadians. The conversation and understanding amongst Canadians is growing. As I’ve said from the outset—if just one pre-born girl’s life is ended solely because of her sex, we need to act.”

New wildlife regulations provide greater access for hunters with mobility impairments In advance of Saskatchewan’s popular hunting season, the Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a number of changes to The Wildlife Regulations, 1981 including improvements for people with mobility impairments using a motorized wheelchair for hunting. “This new legislation provides greater access and less red tape for hunters with mobility impairments,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Hunters will be

able to take advantage of new technologies in motorized mobility equipment, without the requirement of obtaining a permit to use the equipment. This is a great example of how a policy can evolve to meet the needs of Saskatchewan residents.” In 2020, mobility options for hunters with physical disabilities expanded to include the use of a motorized wheelchair, but permits were still needed. Changes to the legislation to better ensure

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fairness and equity were made following consultation with individual stakeholders and the

Saskatchewan Wildlife Advisory Committee, as well as a group representing hunters with dis-

abilities. Other amendments included in The Wildlife Regulations Amendment Act, 2021 will: • Prohibit the feeding of dangerous animals to help alleviate increased concerns related to dangerous wildlife in the province. This includes feeding wildlife on the side of the road. This prohibition will not apply to the use of bait for hunting or trapping purposes, conducting agricultural activities or operating licensed landfills. • Authorize the use of

a Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) identification number to identify hunting baits and stands on Crown lands as an alternative to an individual’s full name and address. • Authorize the disposal of inedible or diseased wildlife specimens to simplify the removal of carcasses deemed unfit for human consumption, including specimens infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD). For more information, visit saskatchewan.ca/ hunting.

Saskatchewan Agtech Venture Capital Fund manager selected The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it has selected Conexus Venture Capital Inc. (CVC) as the fund manager for the government’s $15 million agtech venture capital investment. This investment will be part of CVC’s Emmertech fund, which invests in

agtech startups across Canada, focusing on early-stage investments in digital farm technologies that will be used by producers. Innovation Saskatchewan’s investment will be deployed exclusively in Saskatchewan-based agtech startups. The fund is currently in its

final stage of raising capital and is anticipated to go live very soon. “We are excited to be partnering with Conexus Venture Capital Inc. on its Emmertech fund,” Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. “Conexus has a proven track record

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as a provincially regulated money manager. This fund will bring jobs and new growth to our province and equip farmers and producers with game-changing technology.” In August 2020, Innovation Saskatchewan issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a private sec-

tor partner to manage the government’s investment of $15 million over five years into agtech. Conexus Venture Capital Inc. was identified as the top-ranked proponent after a competitive process that included convening with subject matter experts from government and industry.

“Agriculture is a longstanding Canadian success story, and the technology sector is quickly following suit; however, one of the biggest challenges in Canadian agtech is the lack of private capital,” Conexus Credit Union Chief Executive Officer Eric Continued on page A14

CONVOCATION 2021

CHRISTIAN Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Janice Flaman are very proud to announce the Graduation of their Son Christian John Robert Flaman from The University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business Bachelor of Commerce | Finance. Christian resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he is employed by John Deere as Territory After Market Business Manager.

STEPHANIE Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Janice Flaman are very proud to announce the Graduation of Stephanie Ruthanne Flaman from The University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Stephanie resides in Yorkton, Saskatchewan where she is employed by Saskatchewan Health Authority at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

SHELDON Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Janice Flaman are very proud to announce the Graduation of Sheldon Thomas Newberg from The University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sheldon is the son of Warren and Pamela Newberg of Norquay, Saskatchewan. Sheldon resides in Yorkton, Saskatchewan where he is employed by Saskatchewan Health Authority at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, June 28, 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 June. • 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.

Roadway Repairs

Roadway Crack Sealing Underway The annual roadway crack sealing program gets underway this week, and will continue throughout the summer. It will start on the west side of the city and move eastwards. Crack sealing involves spreading gravel then oil over asphalt road surfaces, and this is an important part of the city’s road maintenance program. The process prevents water intrusion leading to potholes, and greatly improves the lifetime of asphalt road surfaces. For a list of locations where we will be crack sealing this year visit:

Construction and maintenance projects – SAFE WORK AREAS City staff members take the time to set up safe work areas to complete a variety of tasks such as: water line repairs, pot hole repairs, tree manicuring/removal and boulevard/meridian grass cutting. Staff take proactive measures including setting up barricades, pylons and signs that advise motorists and members of the public to stop, take an alternate route or reduce speeds because there are workers and potential danger ahead. Creating these work areas ensures the protection of City staff and the protection of members of the public. Please do not drive through closed work areas – take an alternative route. Our Community Safety Officers monitor motorist activity at these locations as well. Some of these tasks may inconvenience people for short durations of time. Please understand that it is the City’s intentions to complete their work in a timely and efficient manner, and with the cooperation of the public this work can be competed appropriately and most importantly, safely. Thank you for your cooperation.

GENERAL INQUIRIES: 306-786-1700 Mayor’s Office................................. 306-786-1701 After Hours Emergency ...................................... 306-786-1760 Building Services ............................. 306-786-1710 Bylaw Control .................................. 306-786-1725 City Clerk ......................................... 306-786-1717 City Manager ................................... 306-786-1703 City Parks & Green Spaces ............................................ 306-786-1780 City RCMP....................................... 306-786-2400 Communications ............................. 306-828-2424 Community Development, Parks & Recreation .......................... 306-786-1750

Economic Development .................. 306-786-1747 Engineering Department...................................... 306-786-1710 Farrell Agencies Arena Booking ........................................... 306-786-1740 Fire Hall ........................................... 306-786-1795 Gallagher Centre Water Park & Meeting Rooms/Convention Centre Booking ............................... 306-786-1740 Gloria Hayden Community Centre .............................................. 306-786-1776 Godfrey Dean Meeting Rooms Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780

Kinsmen Arena & Blue Room Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780 Library Rooms Booking ........................................... 306-786-1780 Property Sales ................................................ 306-786-1747 Public Works .............................................. 306-786-1760 Sports Fields & City Centre Park Bookings ......................................... 306-786-1780 Tax Department ............................. 306-786-1736 Water Billing Department...................................... 306-786-1726

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RED LEAF Continued from page A2 Red Leaf’s announcement means new jobs for Regina citizens and new opportunities for Regina businesses.” Regina’s agriculture and food sector has seen a massive influx of investment in 2021. For context, the Province of Manitoba’s 2019 Protein Strategy states a goal of $1.5B in investments with 1,550 new jobs by 2025. In the past six weeks, the Regina region has seen announcements of $1.5B in investments, 1,500 construction jobs and 250 permanent full-time jobs. In the coming months, Red Leaf will hold public consultations to provide more information about the

engineering services to the conventional wood pulp and paper industry. To learn more, visit redleafpulp.com.

facility, including the exact location.

About Red Leaf Pulp Ltd. Red Leaf Pulp is developing the first non-wood pulp mill in Canada, producing a unique unbleached product demanded by the USD$350 Billion paper and packaging market. Red Leaf was established in 2019 by Darby Kreitz, the founder of Allnorth Consultants, a 500-person engineering firm with offices across Canada and in Atlanta, GA. Allnorth has significant experience in the design and commissioning of non-wood pulp mills in the United States and Europe, in addition to 25+ years providing

About Economic Development Regina Inc. Economic Develop-ment Regina Inc. (EDR) is the lead agency for economic development and tourism marketing for the Greater Regina Area. We are a notfor-profit public-private partnership and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with the City of Regina as its sole shareholder. To learn more, visit economicdevelopmentregina. com.

COMMERCIAL Continued from Page A1 in 2021, one-third in 2022, and the full effects in 2023, the third year. This will affect every single

commercial property, though many will not be materially affected; for example, if a property owner’s taxes were only going to change by $15, they

will still have this phased in, noted the report. “The phase-in works for all commercial properties, regardless of whether the impact of

the revaluation would be an increase or a decrease in taxes – this must happen for it to be a net-zero to the City’s revenues. If this is not net-zero, then the

City would have to raise its general rates, and we would be effectively shifting taxes from higher value properties to lower ones,” it stated.

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Next Council Meeting Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Yorkton’s annual water main Áushing program starts Sunday, June 13, and will run each evening from 8 pm to 6 am for about 10 days. Flushing is required to remove accumulated rust and sediment in the water mains, and will start in the southwest corner of the city, slowly moving north and east. During Áushing, water may be discoloured for several hours and system pressure will Áuctuate. Areas to be Áushed will be posted in advance on the City Face Book page, and for information call (306)786-1760 between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

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Students learn about farming and food Students at Dr. Brass School in the city had an opportunity to learn about food produced on Saskatchewan farms and to have a good meal too Thursday as the school hosted Breakfast from the Farm. The program is a unique collaboration with four urban schools in the province, with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan providing a free breakfast featuring Saskatchewan-grown foods to about 900 school youth. In addition to their ‘breakfast for lunch, each student received a bag with activities, recipes, pencils, and gifts from Saskatchewan farmer groups. Farm & Food Care also coordinated a series of interactive online activities such as virtual farm tours and agriculture trivia contests for students to learn more about Saskatchewan food and farming. Dr. Brass’ instructor Susan Muir said she was grateful for the Breakfast from the Farm opportunity at her school. “Presently, I teach a Grade 4-5 classroom with a Growing Citizens Academy in the afternoon,” she told Yorkton This Week via email, adding, “I have been a Little Green Thumbs teacher for the past five years. “This is my first year leading Growing Citizens

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Dr. Brass School was one of four in the province to partake of a program to tie food back to the farm. at Dr. Brass School. With this new position, I get to teach multi-grades and multi-curricula outcomes through the umbrella of Agriculture Education, Environmental Stewardship, Indigenous Perspectives and Social and Emotional WellBeing. I do this through hands-on learning in our classroom garden, and now we have a small outdoor learning garden too.

“We have grown a great garden this year, benefiting with two ‘saladbrations’. We also have a few vermicompost bins and hope by fall that all classrooms in our school will have their own bin to cut down on food waste and, in turn, provide our gardens with rich fertilized soil.” Muir said, “teaching children where their food comes from is my

mission. I plan to continue to plant ‘seeds of inspiration.” The breakfast program was a perfect fit for the existing programming. “Our students are excited to learn about food grown here in Saskatchewan,” said Muir. “Connecting children to where their food comes from provides opportunities to learn

about the importance of healthy eating and food sustainability. “Hands-on experien-

ces of gardening create and foster wonder while becoming stewards of our environment.”

Saskatchewan response to the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indiginous women and girls The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to participate in today’s release of the National Action Plan in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The release of the National Action Plan coincides with the second anniversary of the Inquiry’s Final Report. The National Action Plan includes information on the work of provinces and territories to address the Calls to Justice from the National Inquiry. In addition to the National Action Plan, the government has also released a Saskatchewan Response paper that provides more in-depth information on the province’s response to MMIWG. “The National

Inquiry provided an important voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “Saskatchewan will continue to work with our federal, provincial and Indigenous partners to take action against gendered violence, foster healing for victims and survivors, and bring safety and justice to our communities.” As highlighted in the National Action Plan and the Saskatchewan Response paper, Saskatchewan invests significant resources in preventative, responsive and restorative initiatives in the areas of culture, health and wellness, human security and justice.

The province has renewed its efforts to create spaces that are inclusive of Indigenous cultures, such as the redeveloped Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, and continues to invest in cultural awareness training for public servants. In January 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan also increased the available funding for its First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Program to $400,000. This program centres on community need and supports locally-developed projects and events. In 2020-21, the program focused on initiatives related to issues raised by the National Inquiry into MMIWG. “The Government of Saskatchewan is commit-

Whiskers & Tails Why having a pet is good for your health Did you know that sharing your home with a pet is good for your health? Here’s why. THEY REDUCE STRESS Spending time with a pet can decrease stress and slow your heart rate. In addition, some studies indicate that pet owners with Alzheimer’s are less likely to suffer from fear and anxiety than those who don’t have animals.

THEY EASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION Studies indicate that animal therapy can mitigate symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In general, owning a pet has been shown to elevate levels of oxytocin and other feel-good chemicals in the brain. THEY KEEP YOU ACTIVE Dog owners who walk their canine companions ]PR`WL]Wd L]P XZ]P WTVPWd _Z MP [Sd^TNLWWd _ than people who don’t have dogs. Furthermore, seniors who walk their dogs walk quicker than those who don’t. THEY MAY PREVENT ALLERGIES Some studies indicate that children who share _SPT] SZXP bT_S L OZR Z] NL_ TY _SP ]^_ dPL] ZQ life have a decreased risk of developing allergies or asthma. 4Y LOOT_TZY _Z _SP^P SPLW_S MPYP _^ ZbYTYR L pet can also help lessen feelings of loneliness. In particular, owning a dog can help foster social interactions and be an effective way to combat social isolation.

ted to pursuing meaningful, lasting reconciliation within the province,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris said. “The grants made available through the Ministry of Government Relations’ First Nations and Métis Community Partnership program supported Indigenous community organizations to educate and raise awareness on the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the causes of interpersonal violence in our province.” The province provides a number of services to support victims of interpersonal violence and abuse. These include housing and shelter assistance, culturallyinformed child protection services, and education and awareness activities. As a recent example, the Face the Issue campaign - a multiyear public awareness effort translated into French, Cree, and Dene - challenges the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to interpersonal violence and abuse. “Violence against Indigenous women and girls is unacceptable,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office Laura Ross said. “The Status of Women Office continues to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to address genderbased violence and is committed to addressing the Calls for Justice out-

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lined in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.” Saskatchewan has taken a number of steps to bring justice to Indigenous communities. The province works with Indigenous organizations to support a variety of restorative and community justice programs that work to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system. Saskatchewan also participates in the Saskatchewan Missing Persons Partnership and facilitates the work of the Family Information Liaison Unit within the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.

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Since January 2018, the province has appointed five judges who have self-declared as Indigenous, three of them women. The province’s cultural, social, and justice initiatives extend to the health sector. The Saskatchewan Health Authority works with knowledge keepers and traditional healers to deliver culturally affirming health services. For instance, the province established a traditional medicine team in Regina and plans to expand its work to the rest of the province so that Indigenous people in Saskatchewan will be able to include traditional healing as part of their healthcare. These policies and programs were developed to create meaningful and lasting change. The National Action Plan can be found at w w w. M M I W G 2 S p l u s nationalactionplan.ca and the Saskatchewan Response Paper can be found at https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/ products/112884.

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YBID celebrates 10 years of Clean Sweep Yorkton Business Improvement District has celebrated a tenyear anniversary and is getting the Clean sweep summer program underway for 2021. YBID started the program Ten years ago, in 2011. They recognized a need to keep the District clean and safe for the businesses, community, and the general shopping and beautification of the District. You will see the SIGN workers get out in the District for the clean street program as they are identified by the bright vests. With the YBID’s new carts from last year that helped the workers to be able to get up and down the streets much better, workers will be headed for the District streets. The cleanup gets going June 1st and continues as weather allows into the fall. The YBID puts 10,000 each year into this program so that

the District streets are clean and nice to walk and shop. SIGN organizes the workers that take much pride in the District and the areas they clean. Each worker wears a safety vest and pushes the cart down the District on the sidewalks from Casino to Highway #9, and the downtown walks to clean up the trash and recycling that accumulates. May 27, YBID met with SIGN workers and Executive Director Andrew Sedley to deliver the cheque for 10,000 for the 2021 summer program. SIGN workers line up to get involved with the program for many reasons and taking pride in the work they do, and the service it provides is part of this. YBID continues to provide projects to beautify and to bring customers to the District for the best shopping, living, business experience, and draw to the District.

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Change to minimum wage announced for October Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase to $11.81. The change will take effect on October 1, 2021. “Dealing with COVID-19 over the past year and a half has been a difficult time for everyone in Saskatchewan,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

Minister Don Morgan said. “The provincial government has a strong framework in place to ensure that we are supporting both businesses and workers as we move into recovery after the pandemic. As life returns to normal, sustainable and predictable increases

to our minimum wage help ensure that everyone will be able to benefit from a strong and growing Saskatchewan in the future.” Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is reviewed annually and is calculated using an indexation formula. The for-

mula gives equal weight to changes to the Consumer Price Index and Average Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan. The current minimum wage is $11.45. There have been 13 increases to the minimum wage, for a total increase of over 48 per cent, since 2007.

Council hears presentation on ALS month By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer Jasmine Wizniak and Brenda Wizniak appeared before the regular meeting of Council Monday in order to raise awareness regarding ALS. ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure or effective treatment, explained Jasmine Wizniak. ALS is the most common cause of neurological death in Canada, with a mortality rate for ALS of approximately 2/100,00 per year. “Although ALS is as common as MS, it is still relatively unheard of due to the short prognosis of two to five years

from date of diagnosis and the short lifespan is the principal reason for lack of public awareness which in turn results in a lack of financial support for research to find a cause and cure for ALS,” detailed a letter circulated to Council. The disease hits close to home for the two women. “This cause is close to our hearts . . . as my husband, Jody Wizniak was diagnosed with this devastating, fatal disease this past December,” explained Brenda Wizniak. Since June is ALS Awareness Month, “We, as a family want to create awareness in our community of this disease,” said Brenda Wizniak. Members of Council received a cornflower pin.

The cornflower is a symbol of Hope and is the National flower of Hope for ALS/Motor Neuron Disease and grown in all ten Canadian Provinces and three Territories. “The blue cornflower is to ALS what the daffodil is to cancer,” said Brenda Wizniak. To help raise awareness, Yoga in the Park will be held downtown on June 19, she said. Brenda Wizniak also pointed out Major League Baseball held the first Lou Gehrig Day this past week on June 2. Each home team had a “4-ALS” logo in the ballparks to mark Gehrig’s No. 4, and all players, managers and coaches wore Lou Gehrig Day patches on their uniforms. Lou Gehrig died at the age of 37 from the disease.

Victory Church holding movie night over weekend By Tanner Wallace-Scribner Staff Writer A local church is holding a community movie night later this week. The Yorkton Victory Church will be holding a drive-in movie night on June 12 at 9:00 p.m. in the church’s parking lot. The movie playing with be the 2020 action/comedy Sleeper Agent, and it will be free for anyone to come and watch. Mark Lautamus, Pastor at Yorkton Victory Church, said that it should be good family fun. “We very often have done different things in the community to help out the community and reach people,” he said. “We did a drive-in years ago, and it was a pretty good show, and we thought that would be a

good way to start off our spring/summer year and allowing people to watch a drive-in move in our parking lot.”

Lautamus added that anyone could come watch, whether you want to stay in your car or bring a lawn chair.

We would like to announce the birth of our grandson Marvin Rae Jason Stone born in Yorkton on May 20, 2021. Weight 10lbs 12oz 22 3/4 inches. The lucky parents are Mary Shingoose and Evan Stone. Proud and excited grandparents Kimberley Stone and Jason Agecoutay.

Practice time A nice evening meant it was an excellent time for the duo Reflections (Ray Sedley. left, and Norm Sharp) to head to the garage for some prac-

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tice ahead of another Street Concert for the Yorkton Arts Council and Community Development Parks & Recreation.

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Hot metal The Saltcoats Volunteer Fire Department was busy Saturday and it was not a fire call-out. The department started early with a ‘Drive Thru’ Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Fire Hall starting a 7 a.m. It was a kick-off to a town-wide ‘Garage

Sale’ Day. Then in the afternoon the fire crew moved its attention to the Saltcoats Regional Park where they hosted a ‘Show and Shine’ which attracted a number of fancy cars and trucks that were shining in the hot sun.

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How can we go on singing Honestly. Sometimes when I sit down to write my weekly column I feel guilty. Our shattered world needs infinitely more than I offer. But there I go, every week for more than twenty years now, flinging out my five-hundred words to a few gracious readers. That’s you, there. Unfolding your newspaper or clicking on your mouse(pad), taking five minutes of your irreplaceable gift of time to read Sunny Side Up. Who do I think I am to imagine I could offer any fresh suave, anything that could soothe, much less heal, even the tiniest of wounds? How did I get this gig,

anyway? I know others who do this so much better. Especially during weeks like this one, in a pandemic season like this one, when much sad has been unleashed. Weeks that, nevertheless, are filled with a good life that demands living. A song that needs singing, paintings that need painting and children who need embracing. And so, as at other times; Oklahoma bombing, 911, Humboldt, the South Asian tsunami; the devastating and disabling diseases, even deaths, of my own beloveds (two decades is a big pot), I find myself often singing. Whistling. Even laughing, as I

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Sunny Side Up did with my daughter recently, over five balls of yellow fluff, peeking out from under their mama’s ample wings, in the safety of their chicken coop. My daughter, homeschool mom of six, schoolbus driver—and her own heart is breaking over the macabre Kamloops finding of the remains of two hundred

and fifteen residential school children. Enough to fill a small fleet of school busses. God never intended the human soul to be so conflicted. To withstand the repeated tension of happy, sad, happy, happy, sad, sad. Nor the likes of me to fix it. But there he goes again. Handing me (and many

other writers and speakers) a pen. Reminding us that he told us to write truth. Reminding us not to stop, even when the words come hard as iron in need of Holy Spirit fire for bending. It’s so tempting to stop, isn’t it? No matter who you are, or what usually fills your days. Pausing is good, and necessary. To place two hundred and fifteen pairs of children’s shoes beside tiny lanterns all in rows. To say a prayer. To beg forgiveness. To remind ourselves to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our Creator alongside families who have hurt for generations over their

lost children. Mere words won’t help. But Jesus Christ, the living Word, Son of God, God himself, does, can and will hold hurting hearts. Will tenderly lead them through this sorrow; just as he has accompanied countless others through the ash heaps of their own lives. Weeping at the atrocities sin—even that of those who call themselves Christians, has caused in his beautiful, beautiful world. That alone is what can carry us. That is how we can go on singing. We are never alone. We must live and speak truth. And trust that in God’s time, his justice will fall like rain.

Plant hardiness important to consider An easy way to get gardeners chatting is to ask what planting zone we are. This topic is usually good for lively conversation! What zone do you think we are? Many people would probably say zone 2, but the plant hardiness map from the Government of Canada (www.planthardiness. gc.ca) shows that we are just at the northern edge of 3b, almost in 3a. The plant hardiness map is a great guide to tell us what plants can grow in what area. A variety of climate conditions are studied and combined to produce this map. How did the idea of hardiness zones begin? The first map of zones came along in 1960 from the USDA. It was a very basic map that showed

only the coldest winter temperatures for various areas. Then in 1967, Canada came up with a map for our country, with areas from 0 to 8, but over the years it has been fine- tuned to include not only minimum temperatures but things like rainfall, winds, and maximum temperatures. Zones also came to be divided into “a” and “b” to make things even more precise. Gardeners always like to be a little bit daring and try to grow plants that are a challenge for our zone, and sometimes it is possible to do so. We’ve talked about “microclimates”, which are small areas that vary in their conditions from the larger area around them. This

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Gardener’s Notebook can happen for various reasons. A yard that is very sheltered and surrounded by trees to block out the wind could be a microclimate. An area close to a house or garage could be a small microclimate (think of irises or tulips planted close to a house and come up more quickly in the spring than those planted out in the open). A fenced in yard could also be

a microclimate as it is protected from wind, and the rays of the sun might bounce off the boards back onto the garden space. An area that is in a slope facing south or east can also be a microclimate as it gets full impact of the sun. Any of these examples of microclimates could be possible areas where we can grow something that is really meant for a warmer zone than our

own. We can be extrabrave with a garden choice meant for a warmer zone is if we are willing to create a small microclimate around the plant, especially in winter. We might need to provide extra protection with leaves, mulch, wrap, and perhaps even a box of some sort, plus shovelling extra snow cover on top over the winter. It is more work, it’s true, but if we really want that special plant, it’s worth the effort. And don’t we get tempted when we see those lovely seed catalogues from other places! We can maybe be brave and try plants that are one zone higher than where we are. This is never a guarantee of success, of course, but

gardening never has guarantees! But sometimes it works out just grand! It is almost midJune, and if we have mugo pines, it is time to candle them! We should never trim mugos in the fall, but if we trim new growth (the candles) now, it will keep our mugo in shape, and also help it to develop a beautiful density. The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society invites you to check our website at www.yorktonhort. ca Thank you to our friends at Yorkton This Week for their continued excellence in bringing us local news. Let’s pray for health for all and good gardening weather ahead. Have a great week!

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Rockets start softball season with win The Rhein Rockets began defence of their Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League crown Thursday hosting the Fishing Lake Cubs. The Rockets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on their home field, and then rode the steady arm of veteran hurler Terry Peppler to a 4-0 win. Grayson Neufeld, in his first game as a Rocket would punch a home run with two runs batted in on the night. Corbitt Sabit took the loss for the Cubs. The Rockets don’t play again until Friday, June 11, when they are scheduled to travel to Foam Lake to take on the Merchants.

The Rhein Rockets topped the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League in 2020, and started on the right foot with a home field shut-out last week in 2021 season action.

U13 Expos take pair on home field By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Yorkton U13 AAA Expos had a good Saturday at Jubilee Park in the city. The Expos hosted

the Regina Buffalos in doubleheader action. In the opening matchup the Expos recorded an 8-3 win, with Chase Hembling the winning pitcher. In the second con-

test powered by a pair of home runs by Theo Cleland the Expos recorded the sweep with a 16-6 win. Jackson Bradford was the winning pitcher in game two.

The Regina Buffalos visited Jubilee Park on the weekend.

U18 Expos drop early season pair By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer The Parkland Expos AAA U18 team were in Regina Tuesday to face The Regina Wolfpack. The Expos did strike for two in the top of the first inning, but the home side responded with six in the home half of the frame and never looked back. The Wolfpack were

up 10-3 before the Expos managed to add a pair in the seventh to round out a 10-5 final. The Expos sent five pitchers to the hill, who combined to allow eight hits, and 10 earned runs. They did strike out 10, but walked 13. Ryan Rathgeber and Owen Cook scored all three runs, as Rathgeber walked twice, while Cook had two hits and a walk.

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Miller helps pioneers women’s hockey When it comes to most sports there are always those who were very much pioneers, forging a trail for those that follow. In terms of women’s hockey, Shannon Miller is one of those pioneers, although I admit I was not aware of her early efforts until seeing she was among the most recent inductees into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. That is particularly disappointing on my part considering Miller was born in Tisdale, my hometown, only three

years after I was born, although by the time Kindergarten arrived she and her family had moved slightly west to long-time rival community Melfort. In talking with Miller she said she looks at both communities as being her early home, adding once she started playing sports it was all across the Northeast in communities such as Star City and Porcupine Plain. Hockey was a key activity. “Growing up in Melfort I was always

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in Saskatoon and she was on the move again. Her father would pass not so long after the move and that changed things. Miller said she played a variety of sports, baseball, volleyball and others but “never on travelling teams” staying close to home as she “stepped in and helped Mom out.” But, in university in Saskatoon the door opened. They launched the first women’s’ hockey team and Miller said she knew she wanted to play so she called her mom.

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KOBAN - The family of Andrew Koban sadly announce his passing on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Regina General Hospital following a brief illness. Andrew was born on December 18, 1942 in the Whitesand district, the third son of William and Pauline (Spelay) Koban. Later the family moved to the Springside district where he attended Clear Creek School, Springside School and completing his education at Yorkton Composite. Following his education, Andrew worked for various security firms and trucking companies until his retirement. Upon retirement, he moved to the Heritage Centre in Springside until his passing. He spent many good years there and made a lot of new friends. He loved fishing and other outdoor activities, enjoyed watching old movies and also helping on the farm with his brothers. Andrew was predeceased by his parents, William and Pauline Koban; brother Lawrence, brother - in - law Bill Robertson and sister - in - law Geraldine Koban. He is survived by his brothers John, Mike, Bill (Beth); sister Evelyn Robertson, sister-in-law Doris Koban; nieces and nephews, Kevin & Craig Koban, Kelly Koban (Paul Wohlgemuth), Scott (Lorelie) Robertson, Carmel (Dan) Tobin and great nieces and nephews, Brayden Tobin, Kaitlyn Tobin. Jordan & Jessica Holstein, Christopher, Matthew and Stephanie Koban and Calvin Wohlgemuth. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Yevhen Zadorozhnyi, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechshyn and Choir members. The epistle reader was Doris Koban and the cross bearer was Dennis Spelay. The Interment took place in the Springside Town Cemetery with Bill Koban, Mike Koban, Carmel Tobin, Lorelie Robertson, Kevin Koban and Scott Robertson serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Andrew may be made to St. Mary’s Church - 155 Catherine St. Yorkton, SK S3N 0B9 or the Springside Town Cemetery, Box 414, Springside, SK S0A 3V0 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com.

POPOFF - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Martha Popoff (nee Krasowski) on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 65 years. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Brenda passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Brenda was born on March 18, 1956 and was the second oldest of eleven children born to Borden and Eleanor Krasowski. Growing up on the family farm, she graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School in 1974 and in the years following, gained employment at the Yorkton Land Titles Office. Brenda met Rick in 1976 and they were married on November 12, 1981. Passion and pride were at the root of everything Brenda set out to do throughout her lifetime. Brenda enjoyed staying at home raising her and Rick’s three daughters until she returned to school in 1998 to complete an office education and medical terminology course through the Yorkton Parkland College. Shortly thereafter, Brenda returned to the workforce as the administrative assistant for various businesses, including several years at RE/Max Blue Chip Realty. Brenda spent the last 19 years working at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre as a finance assistant in the business office, a job she thoroughly enjoyed…that is, until the installation of the new parking system that never seemed to work quite right. She especially appreciated her supervisor Deb, her wonderful coworkers, and the volunteers at the gift shop where she regularly stopped in for her afternoon coffee and to browse through the cart of used books searching for a hidden gem to purchase for herself or her daughters. Brenda’s greatest joy could be found in her family, especially in her love for her grandsons Mason and Ashton. She loved any time spent with them and was present at all school concerts, sporting events and special days. Brenda’s love for her family and memory will live on in the stories they will share, including the special meals and treats they enjoyed together as a family such as fresh baked bread, waffles on Sunday mornings, fresh pan fries, homemade wontons, or pizza tarts at Christmas time. When Brenda wasn’t busy in the kitchen, you could find her enjoying the outdoors. Rick and Brenda spent their weekends together quadding, ice fishing, picking berries and mushrooms or gathering firewood. Brenda was also known for her incredible gardening skills, generously supplying the surrounding neighbourhood with the fruits (and vegetables!) of her labour. Brenda also loved spending time with friends, going for coffee or supper whenever time allowed. Brenda was of Catholic faith and enjoyed attending church services at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Parish in Yorkton, especially at Christmas time. She was generous in her love and caring for others, often putting the needs of everyone else before her own and there to help in any way possible, usually without being asked. She leaves a legacy of perseverance through hard times, quick laughter to always lighten the mood, a strong dislike for washing dishes, and a love unlike any other. She never dwelled long in sad situations or trying times and would want her life to be celebrated forever with stories of laughter and love over a good cup of coffee and something sweet. Brenda is lovingly remembered by Rick, her husband of nearly 40 years; daughters Chantel (Craig) of Kelowna, BC; Amanda (Kyle) of Fort Qu’Appelle and son Ashton; Kelsey (Mark) of Yorkton and son Mason; parents Borden and Eleanor Krasowski of Willowbrook; sisters Arlene (Eugene) Osicki of Melville; Joanne (Nick) Smutt of Willowbrook; Dianne (Bradley) Schwitzer of Yorkton; Gwen (Garnet) Schick of Melville; Sandy (Vince) Somogyi of Willowbrook; Debbie (Garth) Greiner of Yorkton; brothers Greg (Karen) Krasowski of Red Deer, AB; Terry (Marlene) Krasowski of Red Deer, AB; Craig (Tracy) Krasowski of Yorkton; sisters-in-law Beverly Krasowski; Laura (Blaine) Duchesne of Thompson, MB; Thelma (Tom) Yuille of Vancouver Island, BC; Mildred (Jack) Popoff of Yorkton; Ellen (Rick) Riehl of Durban, MB; brother-in-law Larry (Lori) Popoff of Benito, MB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Brenda was predeceased by her brother John Krasowski, father-in-law Bill Popoff and mother-in-law Florence Popoff. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant officiating. Words of remembrance were given by Chantel Popoff. Musical selections played were “Jealous of The Angels” by Donna Taggart and “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw. The urn bearers were Brenda’s grandsons,Mason Andrade and Ashton Pfeifer. Brenda’s family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff of 1st West at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for the exceptional care provided to her during her short time there. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brenda’s name to the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for Palliative Care 41 Betts Avenue, Yorkton, SK S3N 1M1. Condolences may by left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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ROSEBORSKY - Victoria (Vicky) Roseborsky, passed away peacefully, at Yorkton Regional Health Centre on May 28, 2021, with loved ones by her bedside. She was 92 years of age. Since September of 2017, Vicky was a much-loved resident of The Bentley in Yorkton. While at The Bentley, Vicky made a number of amazing, personal connections, with both residents, staff and especially Darlene. Her presence will be sadly missed, by all who knew her. Victoria Edith Denysek, was born on September 27, 1928, in the Gorlitz District to John & Lena (nee Wiwchar) Denysek. Vicky was raised on the family farm as the oldest of four siblings, that included Ernie, Lawrence and Phyllis. She attended her elementary schooling in a one room rural school, named Bridok. Vicky helped out on the farm, milking cows, raising and butchering chickens, planting and harvesting the garden and planted crops, washing and ironing clothes, and helping in meal preparations. Grades 9 & 10 were acquired through correspondence, with the local teacher marking the assignments. Vicky attended Yorkton Collegiate Institute for grades 11 & 12. 1946 saw Vicky attending Moose Jaw Normal School. In February 1947, because of a teacher shortage, Vicky started her teaching career at Hope Hill School, near Whitewood. Over the next 10 years, rural one-room schools within the Canora Unit, became home. Grades 1-10 were taught in Bridok, West Wexford, Strathcona and Stawchyn schools. Vicky often reminisced about teaching all grades in a rural teacherage, with, the children being eager to learn, disciplined, co-operative and independent. July 12, 1949 found Vicky marrying Charlie Roseborsky. They had met at Sturgis Sport’s Day, as Charlie played ball with Ernie and Lawrence, for the Canora/Donwell Supers men’s baseball teams, as she played for the ladies’ team. Starting in 1955, Vicky took a break from her teaching career, to work with Charlie, in his newly opened Marshall Wells Store in Canora. On June 28, 1961, Vicky and Charlie welcomed their son, Kenneth Brian into their lives. 20 months later, Ken’s health deteriorated, and he was flown to University Hospital Saskatoon, where he was diagnosed with Type 1, insulin dependent diabetes. Subsequently Vicky was forced to learn insulin injections, by practicing on an orange. These times were trying, in more ways then one, and in 1964-65 Vicky and Ken moved to Brodie Avenue in Yorkton, with Vicky working as a bookkeeper at Kozan’s Furniture. A special-ed grade 7 teaching position became available at Yorkton Collegiate Institute in 1966, which Vicky accepted. A move to 9 Dunlop Street E. followed, along with a grade 2 permanent teaching position at Burke School, starting in September 1967, as Ken started school at the same time and school. For the next 6 years, Burke was home, until restructuring, school closures and consolidations, caused a move to Dr. Brass. Vicky’s teaching career ended at Simpson School, with her retirement in 1989, after almost 35 years of teaching! Those 35 years proved enjoyable and rewarding, giving Vicky, many cherished and pleasant memories, from students and fellow teachers. It was satisfying to see many of her students, achieve a successful, fulfilling life. Wherever she went within Yorkton, she would be recognized and approached by former students. Vicky appreciated the many outstanding teachers and personnel, she had the pleasure of associating with, working with and befriending. In addition, the many caring and co-operative parents. Lastly, to the principals and directors, she spoke of their support and understanding, throughout her teaching days. Other highlighted memories of Vicky’s teaching years included, the annual Christmas concerts, the spring track and field meets, the softball games against grade sixes and also neighboring schools, and lastly, the cold rural teacherages to live and teach in! Upon her retirement, and for years thereafter, Vicky volunteered at the Yorkton Union Hospital gift shop and admitting department. At times, she pushed the wheelchair of a former student. Spending time over a coffee, periodically with Murray & Fern Wagner and Mary Gross were days she looked forward to. In addition, having a visit with or help from, the Weinheimer family, was muchly appreciated. November 2014, brought with it Charlie’s passing. After almost 35 years living at 93 Marquis Cres N., Vicky agreed, that she was no longer able to maintain the house, nor did she need the vast size any longer. So, after much work, including disposal of long kept items, a 3 day garage sale was held, leading up to moving into The Bentley, on September 22, 2017. 93 Marquis was sold on January 25, 2018. In August 2019, while in Edmonton, Vicky tripped, and fell on her shoulder. 12.5 hours in University Hospital revealed a broken humerus bone (shoulder). Due to being 90 years of age, surgery was not an option, so Vicky was released at 2:30 AM. The path to recovery, or close to it, was a long process with many doctor’s appointments in Yorkton and Regina. Subsequently, not long after her fall, Vicky found a lump, in her right breast/armpit. How long it had been there, GOD only knows, but it was determined to be, cancer. A medication was prescribed, to slow the growth. Subsequently, the cancer spread. New medication was prescribed, followed by injections, and then radiation consultation and treatments in Regina in May 2021. The onset of covid brought with it many restrictions. Fortunately, Vicky was able to briefly get out to celebrate her 92nd birthday, and for a few times during Christmas 2020. She savored time spent with Ken, Darlene and her family, brief though it was. Vicky made her last trip to Edmonton over Easter 2021, and was grateful for the opportunity. Spending time with family was very important to Vicky and she continued to travel regularly, through the years, even into her nineties, to Edmonton for visiting with Ken. Vicky enjoyed the drive, bus trip, airplane flight or ViaRail trip, regardless of how long it took! She loved to shop at the various malls, attempting new food dishes, and spend late afternoons and evenings socializing and interacting with friends. They all loved her!! Vicky’s life centered around her family, first and foremost. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and daughter. Her abundance of energy and work ethic were evident in her love to cook, and she was an excellent cook, to garden, and she was an avid gardener, pick mushrooms and berries, canning, shopping, visiting with family and friends, play the occasional card game, and above all, to read, a passion she had until her last days! Westview United Church, was Vicky’s faith and spiritual home for over 55 years. Whenever possible, she supported her church in whatever way she could. Many thanks to Reverend Deborah, for Westview’s help and prayers over the years. Vicky will be dearly missed by all who knew her including family, friends, colleagues and former students. She will remain forever in our hearts and prayers!! Vicky was predeceased by her father John in 1973, her mother Lena in 1995, her brother Lawrence in 2013 and husband Charlie in 2014. Vicky is survived by her son Ken (Edmonton) and Darlene, brother Ernie (Dorothy) at The Crossings, nephew John (Christina) in Yorkton, with daughter Lauren and son Mason in Vancouver, niece Debbie (Gerald) in Calgary, and sister Phyllis (Yorkton) with daughter Shelly in Edmonton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families, on the Denysek and Roseborsky family sides. The Funeral Service was held onTuesday, June 1, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. The eulogy was given by her son Ken Roseborsky. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ken Roseborsky and John Denysek serving as casket bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Victoria, may be made to The Health Foundation for medical equipment as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.

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Dillon said. “We know that with proper access to early stage venture capital, Canada can become a global leader in agriculture innovation. We’re excited to be the chosen partner with Innovation Saskatchewan and launch our newest fund, focusing on harnessing the momentum in Canadian agtech and supporting our brightest early stage entrepreneurs.”

investment will allow Saskatchewan to develop and harness new technologies for the agriculture sector. Innovation Saskatchewan’s investment into Conexus Venture Capital Inc.’s Emmertech fund, combined with other programs including the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund, the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive, and the Agtech Growth Fund, will work with the rest of the province’s agricultural infrastructure to help support early stage agtech startups, create a pipeline for future investments into the venture capital fund, help stimulate the provincial economy, and triple the technology sector, all of which were identified as important objectives in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan 2020-30.

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Finding a future for canola meal It is interesting how some ideas pop up for various people at the same time. Such certainty appears to be what might happen moving forward as Saskatchewan prepares to produce literally mountains of canola meal in the very near future. With three new canola crushing plants, two at Regina and one at North Portal, and a major expansion to an existing facility in Yorkton all announced in the last few weeks has to have those in the industry questioning whether farmers can

produce enough canola without pushing rotations too far, to keep the facilities humming along. On the oil side the healthy aspects of canola oil for human consumption, and an expected surge in demand for biodiesel bode well for sales for crushers. But what about the other side of the crush industry – the meal -that is essentially the leftover portion of the process? Canola meal has typically found its way into the feed market, particularly the dairy

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Calvin Daniels sector stateside, and to China for fish farms, but with massive growth in meal production it is going to require savvy marketing, and new market development to make that side of things profitable. In terms of new mar-

kets, two seem to offer a huge upside, if research can find a way to make the meal work in those sectors. The first is rather obvious, human consumption. There is significant interest, at least from a

portion of consumers, in meat substitutes made up of various plant protein sources with added flavours, chemicals and other additives. As consumers show interest the food sector has actively promoted such products – in particular the fast food sector with non-meat burgers. Canola meal is a good protein source, but it has not proven very palatable. It has been the Achilles’ Heel for the product even in the livestock sector. If researchers can make canola meal work in the current wave of

meat substitutes it can be a huge market. More likely in the short term will be the bioplastics field. There is huge interest in plastics that will actually degrade in nature/landfills. Where many current plastics are destined to be decades long garbage in our landfills and oceans, a bioplastic would actually degrade. Canola meal could be one of the source materials for such plastics, again with research and development. The meal is essentially a resource waiting for markets.

Additional funding supports immediate irrigation expansion in Saskatchewan Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a change to the Irrigation Development Program that will allow producers to access up to $500,000 per applicant to finance irrigation infrastructure. This program change was made possible by the additional $5 million investment in irrigation development that the government will make over the next two years. “Increased irrigation supports the growth of diverse, high-value crops and will generate significant returns for our producers and our province,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This funding will provide more support for producers to develop irrigation projects and bring the sector closer

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to achieving our Growth Plan goal of adding 85,000 new irrigated acres in Saskatchewan by 2030.” This additional funding for the Irrigation Development Program will support projects that are ready for construction to be completed in

the next two years. The program increases irrigation capacity by helping finance the infrastructure required to bring a secure water supply to the edge of irrigable cropland. This funding is in addition to the existing commitment under the

Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) for this program. The maximum program payment per applicant was previously $300,000. In 2020, close to 10,000 acres were brought under irrigation as a result of the Irrigation

Development Program. “Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) welcomes the additional funding announcement that will further enhance irrigation development in the province,” SARM President Ray Orb said. “SARM is pleased the province recognizes the need for more diversification and value-adding in the agriculture sector, in addition to the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project that was announced previously.” “This funding will help Saskatchewan producers advance projects that will further diversify and strengthen the province’s agriculture sector,” Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association President

Aaron Gray said. “We are excited about the opportunities for irrigation in Saskatchewan.” Irrigation supports the growth of diverse, high-value crops, which increases on-farm profitability, value-added processing opportunities, business attraction and employment. This funding will help to advance projects in areas outside of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion Project. In 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $4-billion investment to develop water infrastructure around Lake Diefenbaker that will support the irrigation of 500,000 additional acres over the next 10 years and create a sustainable irrigation sector for decades to come.

Seeding all but complete across province Dry conditions this week have allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-seven per cent of the crop is seeded, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) for this time of year of 92 per cent. Ninety-eight per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, west-central, northeast and northwest regions, 96 per cent in the southwest and 94 per cent in the east-central. Dry conditions have allowed producers to make progress seeding, with some finishing up for the year. Seeding is 94 per cent complete, which is up considerably from 77 per cent last week and ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) for this time of year of 88 per cent. Within the east-central region, 99 per cent of the lentils, chickpeas, field peas, durum, 98 per cent of canary seed, 96 per cent of spring wheat, 93 per cent of barley, 92 per cent of canola and flax and 86 per cent of oats are now seeded.

The Earl Grey area reported the most rain this week with 12 mm. The Bethune and Rhein areas reported 10 mm, the Craik and Wynard areas reported eight mm and the Kuroki area reported six mm. Earlier seeded crops are emerging nicely although their growth has been slow due to cool temperatures; strong winds have been blowing soil and damaging young seedlings and drying out surface moisture. Crop, hay and pastures are growing slowly due to lack of moisture and cool nighttime temperatures in some areas. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 73 percent adequate, 16 per cent short and 11 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 55 per cent adequate, 25 per cent short and 20 per cent very short. The majority of the crops are in fair to good condition. Most of the crop damage this week is due to strong winds, dry soils, flea beetles and light frosts in some areas. Producers have been busy seeding,

spraying when able, assessing damage from frost and flea beetles and moving cattle to pastures as winter feed supplies run short. Provincially, ninety-nine per cent of field peas, canary seed and chickpeas, 98 per cent of durum and spring wheat, 96 per cent of barley, flax, canola and soybeans, 95 per cent of lentils and 92 per cent of oats have been seeded to date. There were small precipitation events throughout the province this week. The Cando area reported the most with 23 mm of precipitation, the Kindersley area reported 20 mm, the Spruce Home area reported 15 mm, the Earl Grey area reported 12 mm and the Rhein area reported 10 mm. This rain was very welcome but more will be needed soon. Minimal precipitation and strong winds have reduced topsoil moisture conditions in all regions of the province. Rainfall received two weeks ago has helped with pasture conditions in the province, but more is needed.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and eight per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 29 per cent short and 13 per cent very short. The majority of crop conditions this week are good. Smaller seed crops, such as canola and mustard, are rated as fair to good. This is mainly due to reduced germination caused by winds and lack of moisture as well as flea beetle pressure. The moisture received over the previous two weeks has allowed later seeded crops to emerge more evenly and earlier seeded crops are now able to develop further. Most crop damage this week was due to strong dry winds, dry soil conditions, flea beetles and gophers. Now that seeding is almost wrapped up, farmers are busy spraying herbicides, assessing possible frost damage, scouting for early season pests and moving cattle to pasture.

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Offense carries Expos to three wins Baseball is officially back in Saskatchewan, and the Parkland AAA 18U Expos had their first busy weekend playing four games. Saturday saw the Expos play a doubleheader in Melville against the Swift Current 57’s. Game one saw an offensive explosion as the Expos scored 26 runs, including 11 runs in the first inning. Ryan Rathgeber and Owen Cook both went 5-for-5 as they combined for 10 of the Expos’ 26 hits. Rathgeber picked up 5 RBIs and Cook tallyied 4 RBIs. Six other players had a multi-hit game, including Kayden Smith, who went 3-for-5 with 4 RBIs. Game Two saw Smith continue to produce as he led the way, going 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs with help from the bullpen as three pitchers combined to 5.1 innings allowing just one run in a 9-6 Expos wins.

On Sunday, the Expos continued their hot bats but could only split their doubleheader against the Regina Wolfpack. Game one saw the Expos get off to a hot start as after five innings, they were up 9-1 with Landon Burkwell dealing on the mound. Regina would score ten runs to take the lead at the top of the sixth, but the Expos would battle back in the bottom of the inning as Vinny Junek and Rathgeber led off with back-to-back singles. A wild pitch would see Junek score with a single from Smith tying the game. With the bases loaded, Spencer Phythian would draw a walk to retake the lead for the Expos. A double by Clay Sleeva would add two much-needed insurance runs as the Wolfpack would score two runs in the top of seventh but would fall short of another come-

back as the Expos won 14-13. In game two, the Expos would again lead in the late innings, with Cook, Evan McCubbing, and Brady Bjornstroad all driving in runs. Once again, the Expos would blow the lead allowing four in the top of the seventh, but this time would be unable to come back as they lost 6-5. In total, the Expos went 3-1, outscoring their opponents 54 to 34 over the four games. It was a weekend to remember for Rathburger, Cook, and Smith. Rathgeber 11-14 (.785) 1 HR 7 RBI Cook 9-14 (.642) 0 HR 8 RBI Smith 8-17 (.470) 2 HR 10 RBI The Expos will be back in action this week as they travel to Regina to face the Athletics before heading to Saskatoon this weekend for a pair of doubleheaders.

Ryan Rathgeber (pictured above) hit .785 over the weekend

MILLER Continued from page A12 ward Miller put together a resume of ‘firsts’ that is simply impressive. She played in the first Canadian national championships in 1982. She helped to form the first ever girl’s minor hockey association in Calgary in 1989. But, it was as a coach where Miller would truly excel. As an assistant coach she was on the bench when Team Alberta won gold at the Canada Games “which was mind blowing.”

Miller was an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 1992 and 1994 Women’s World Ice Hockey championship, and that solidified a course for her. She was the head coach of the Canadian national women’s hockey team which claimed gold at the 1997 IIHF World Women’s Championships, along with the silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Interestingly her time with Team Canada while successful was also rather turbulent, which dulls

the luster of her success as she looks back on her career. Miller was a rarity then, a female head coach, and only 33. She also came out as gay, something she says Hockey Canada was not particularly pleased about at the time. “It was really difficult,” she said. “I was under attack constantly. It was really hard on me and my team. “I wasn’t prepared for it in any way, shape, or form. I had no idea it (the hatred) was out there as big and

bad as it was.” So the Olympic medal ended up a tarnished one. But, looking back Miller said she grew as a person because of it. “I learned so much that year about myself, about people,” she said. Then on April 20, 1998, Miller was hired as the first head coach for the Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs women’s ice hockey team. By October 2013 she had become only the third coach in NCAA history to record 350 wins, winning five

NCAA women’s national championships along the way. Miller said the college experience was gratifying because she got to build the program from start-up to national championship wins, adding five championships in a division where more than 30 teams fight for it is special. And, now the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame has called with Miller among the 2021 inductees. “It means a lot to me because it’s

Saskatchewan,” she said, adding being from the province really did give her a foundation as people here are generally “kind compassionate people.” Miller looks back at when her father died and noted the adage it takes a village to raise a child. “It’s true,” she said, adding she is one of those children, with parents throughout their neighborhood watching out for all the kids. “You don’t hear about that from big city kids,” offered Miller.

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